Ciudad Perdida Tour: The Lost City Trek Colombia

The Circular terraces and ruins of the Lost City in Colombia on the last day of the Lost City Trek to the Ciudad Perdida - Backpacking Colombia

Want to know more about the Lost City Tour?  You’re in the right place!  The Ciudad Perdida Tour and Lost City trek in Colombia is a challenging but fascinating adventure that I highly recommend.  Trekking through the Colombian jungle for 4 or 5 days is beautiful, sometimes strenuous, always sweaty and at times very wet!  […]

Montafon: Hiking and Wellness in Vorarlberg Austria

Exploring Montafon - Hiking and Wellness in Vorarlberg

After being cooped up inside during lockdown, like many of us, I found solace in being outdoors.  Whether that was a simple stroll in the woods or hiking up a mountain, just being out in the fresh air brought me joy.  And so, when I arrived in Montafon in the Vorarlberg region of Austria I […]

Silvretta Stausee Reservoir Walk in Vorarlberg Austria

Silvretta Stausee Reservoir - A Turquoise blue lake with mountains in the distance and a pink flower in the foreground

Have you ever seen a lake so perfectly turquoise it doesn’t seem real?  That was my first thought when I saw Silvretta Stausee Reservoir, that it looked fake!  The jewel-like colour of the water seemed other-worldly, but it reminded me of the glacier lakes I had seen in the mountains of Peru.  It was real.  […]

Awesome Hiking Gifts for the Hikers in Your Life

Red gift box on the floor of a forest - The Best Hiking Gifts for Hikers

If you’re looking for some fabulous and functional hiking gift ideas to buy that special someone, then look no further! I’ve brought together my favourite hiking gifts for you to choose from.  From stocking stuffers for hikers to awesome hiking gadgets, I’ll help you find the best gifts for hikers to fit any budget.  With […]

How to Start Hiking For Beginners – Tips and Gear for Your First Hike

Hiking for Beginners - Woman with her back to the camera looking out at mountains from the peak of a hiking trail

If you are wondering how to start hiking, I’ve put together these tips on hiking for beginners to make sure your first hikes are both enjoyable and safe. With these beginner hiking tips, I’ll help you to master the fundamentals of hiking and get you ready to embark on your first adventure!  This is a […]

Hadrian’s Wall Walk from Housesteads Roman Fort to Sycamore Gap

A Section of the Hadrian's Wall Walk with the stone wall in the foreground, leading away into the distance, green fields and brown bracken on either side. Grey cloudy skies look like rain above.

Hadrian’s Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the best things to do in Northumberland.  Although it is possible to walk the whole of the wall, which stretches across the North of England, I wasn’t ready for that, and wanted a way to see Hadrian’s Wall without too much effort!  Here’s […]

El Chalten Hiking Guide – The Best Hikes in El Chalten, Argentina

The Road to El Chalten with Mount Fitz Roy in the Background - Hiking in El Chalten Guide

El Chalten is an essential place to visit in Patagonia.  This El Chalten Hiking Guide by guest author Valentina from Valentina’s Destinations has everything you need to know about hiking in El Chalten so you can spend your time here enjoying the incredible scenery on the best hikes in El Chalten! El Chalten is considered […]

Discovering the Best Hikes in Patagonia

Glacier in Patagonia - Avoid Patagonia in the Winter - The Best Time to Visit South America

I didn’t make it to Patagonia when I briefly visited Argentina, so it is still firmly on my bucket list!  Hiking in Patagonia is an incredible adventure which I definitely want to do one day, so I asked Mila from Travel Belles to share her tips and advice for some of the best hikes in […]