Hiking is how we get to know a place properly: one trail at a time, at walking pace, with plenty of snack stops. From the Inca Trail and Ecuador’s Quilotoa Loop to Slovenia’s Juliana Trail and the coastal path from Azenhas do Mar to Cabo da Roca, these are our favourite hikes around the world, plus honest advice on the kit that carries us.
The Juliana Trail is a 270-kilometre walking loop around Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest peak, split into 16 stages. Unlike most alpine long-distance routes it deliberately stays low, circling the mountain through villages and valleys rather than summiting mountains. This makes…
Chamonix in summer far exceeded our expectations. After first visiting Chamonix in ski season, we were excited to hike, climb and bike the towering limestone peaks, trail-laced valleys and Alpine ridges. This Chamonix in summer travel guide covers everything you…
Warm days; chilly nights. Rain downpours; blazing sunshine. The Inca Trail has six different microclimates making the weather changeable and unpredictable. Packing for the Inca Trail is a challenge even for the most experienced travel packers due to changing weather…
Hiking the Inca Trail is a dream come true for many an intrepid traveller. This wanderlust-inducing trail through the Peruvian Andes takes you along ancient stone paths, high into the mountains and down through cloud forests.
When seeking your next trekking adventure, there are several factors to consider. It is important to first assess the difficulty level of the hike, alongside your overall fitness. Some of the best treks in the world may also include technical…
We couldn’t resist a coastal hideaway and hike on our summer adventure in Portugal. I set myself the task of finding the best coastal hike in Portugal for the late summer season and I have to say, I’m pretty chuffed…
Hike your way through the Andes mountains, around the Quilotoa Loop in Ecuador. This 36km winding track takes you through green valleys as clouds descend on the mountain tops, past fluffy alpacas (though more sheep and cows than alpacas) and…
Wax palm trees and coffee farms — those are the two things that Salento is famous for. The little Colombian town of Salento is nestled in the verdant green Andes mountains and is just a short ride from the Valle…
Adventurous souls can see can see glaciers, the mighty condor and the other-worldly fraijones in El Cocuy National Park. Snow-capped peaks and wide valleys make the hiking in this Andes mountain range spectacular.
Tayrona National Park — a glorious place where jungle meets beach. This travel guide takes you through how to get to Tayrona and the jungle hike to get to the best beaches once you’re there.