Hiking the Peña de Bernal (Mexico)
Hiking the Peña de Bernal (Mexico) Hiking the Peña de Bernal is the highlight of a visit to the state of Queretaro. The Peña (or “rock’) is a giant monolith, a piece of volcanic rock, and the Peña de …
3 Great Hikes around Nerja (Spain)
Overlooking Nerja is the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park. It is a beautiful park of green valleys, jagged ridges and scenic viewpoints. It is also a favorite of hikers …
Puking my guts out hiking in Tepoztlan
I knew I wasn’t in prime condition heading into this hike. A few weeks back the 9 hour “El Cielo” hike in Nerja (Spain) had really gotten me sick. I hadn’t fully recovered and with the long trip to …
Our Top “Travel Experiences” over the last 10 years
Our Top “Travel Experiences” over the last 10 years More and more, people travel to places not just for sightseeing but to have ‘a travel experience’. It can be wine tasting, swimming with sharks, …
Hiking Mount Kozjak to Klis Fortress
Hiking Mount Kozjak to Klis Fortress Mount Kozjak is often overlooked by visitors looking to do some hiking in the Split area*. That’s a shame because Kozjak makes for a great hike, especially in the …
Travel Bloggers on their favorite hikes around the world
I love hikes. Having spent the last 2 months in lockdown in Spain (with only 1 hour of exercise allowed per day) hiking has been on my mind. I reached out to some of our travel blogger friends …
Plitvice Lakes: Impressions, Tips and Regrets
Tips on visiting Plitvice Lakes I read a lot of blogs and they always help me in planning what to see and how much time to spend somewhere. I wish I hadn’t read anything on Croatia’s famous Plitvice …
A visit to Omiš: Croatia’s Adventure Capital. And why it’s my favorite small town in Croatia.
A visit to Omiš: Croatia’s Adventure Capital Omiš is a tiny town about 30 minutes south of Split situated where the Cetina river flows into the Adriatic. Protected by huge cliffs, the town’s …
Highlights of a 2 week road trip around the Garden Route and Karoo, South Africa
The Garden Route and Karoo – the ultimate 2 week road trip Over 2000 km, 4 winding mountain passes, uncountable dirt roads. We passed through tropical greenery, arid semi-desert, and wide …