Hiking in France

Backpacking the Manistee River Trail

It was the first time in three years that we did not have severe weather to contend with on the annual nieces and nephews’ backpacking adventure. There were, however, plenty of other happenings...

Explore the Valleys of Cappadocia - Church with Columns in Rose Valley

Güllüdere Vadisi or popularly known as Rose Valley, has a little bit of everything, churches, caves, tunnels, dovecotes, farms, side valleys, multiple trails, and amazing landscapes. The lower...

Explore the Valleys of Cappadocia - Bağlıdere Valley (Love Valley)

Bağlıdere Valley for the locals and Love Valley for the thousands of visitors that this valley welcomes throughout the whole year. I had the opportunity to hike this valley during May, one of the...

Explore the Valleys of Cappadocia - Zemi Valley

I have explored most of the valleys in Cappadocia. To get around is quite easy, public transportation is efficient, reliable, and cheap; a single ticket costs between 5 to 8 lira, depending on your...

7 of the Most Underrated Hikes in the Canadian Rockies

When it comes to choosing a hike in the Canadian Rockies, everyone has an opinion on where you should go. Some trails are so well-travelled, everyone who owns a pair of hiking boots seems to have a...

Vancouver Hikes and Trails

British Columbia sees a part of the famous Rocky Mountains chain crossing its province. As a result, mountains surround the Vancouver area. While I was living in the wonderful Canadian city, I had...