Posts Tagged ‘trekking’
7 Reasons Wollongong Is The Ultimate Destination For Adrenaline Junkies
Guest Post By Dawn Koch Located just 52 miles south of Sydney, Wollongong or “The Gong” as it’s affectionately referred to by residents, tends to be overshadowed by its larger, hipper neighbor. But this city’s laid back coastal lifestyle and natural beauty makes it a great place to visit or live, and it’s even been…Read more...
Urban Adventures: Summiting Piestewa Peak In Phoenix, Arizona [Photo Essay]
One great thing about Phoenix, Arizona, is that while it has the amenities of a city (great restaurants and bars, shopping, accessibility), it’s also full of active outdoor adventures. On a Monday morning I decided to take one on: Squaw Peak. After Camelback Mountain, Squaw Peak is the second-highest point in the Phoenix Mountains and…Read more...
Hiking & Mule Riding My Way Through Arizona’s Grand Canyon [Photo Essay]
When I was 16, my parents took a trip to Arizona’s Grand Canyon. As I couldn’t skip high school classes, I had to stay behind and stare enviously at stunning red rock and colorful sunset Grand Canyon photos from from my email in New York. Then, at the age of 27, my dad announced he’d…Read more...
Strolling Through 5,000 Shinto Gates At Fushimi Inari Shrine In Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, Japan, is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, one of which is the Fushimi Inari Taisha (Shrine) — not to mention the #1 Kyoto Attraction on TripAdvisor. You can reach the site — open daily from 7am to 6:30pm and a great budget-friendly travel experience as it offers free entrance — by taking…Read more...
Unedited Super Shots Of The Inca Trail, Peru
During my three-month backpacking trip through South America, hiking the Inca Trail was a top experience on my bucket list. The only reason I questioned whether I would do it or not is you need to book this Peru travel experience six months in advance — especially if you go between June and August (high…Read more...
Beyond Grand Cayman: Discovering Cayman Brac In The Caribbean
While most travelers to the Cayman Islands head straight for Grand Cayman and don’t leave, the sister islands are worth exploring. Brac Cayman is home to about 2,000 residents, allowing for a more intimate experience. Additionally, the island offers an impressive mix of land and sea offerings. As someone who loves the outdoors as well…Read more...
The Truth About Hiking Guatemala’s Pacaya Volcano
Pacaya Volcano is a top attraction in Antigua, Guatemala, with many tourists hiking it. Here’s the truth about my experience, and what I suggest instead. Read more...
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