With its mountains, forests, and coastline, Japan is a great destination for hikers. And one of the country’s most popular hiking routes is the Kumano Kodo, a pilgrimage route not far from Osaka and Kyoto. …
Hiking
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Ella is a staple of Sri Lanka itineraries. This small mountain town has become one of Sri Lanka’s most famous destinations, mainly for the scenic railway that passes through it. It’s honestly hard to comprehend …
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Tasmania is an Australian state known for its wilderness. Over 40% of Tasmania/lutruwita is covered by national parks and nature reserves, which are home to many of the island’s most famous destinations and attractions. As …
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Maria Island is one of the most interesting places in Tasmania, but not one you hear as much about. And yet, it’s pretty normal to only get one day at Maria Island to admire its …
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Freycinet National Park is one of Tasmania’s most famous outdoor destinations, thanks to its incredible scenery. But it’s only by hiking in Freycinet National Park that you can hope to see its views. Since this …
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Meteora is one of those places that you see online and immediately want to visit. That was my reaction to the images I saw of cliff-top monasteries and rocky towers in the mountains of north …
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Chiang Mai has become one of Thailand’s most popular destinations, with no shortage of cultural things to do there. Yet one of my highlights there was joining a Chiang Mai hill tribe trek tour. With …
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You can rarely experience a country’s natural beauty and one of its greatest cultural treasures in one go. But that’s what you get with a day trip to the Seven Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery …
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I didn’t fully appreciate the mountains of Bulgaria before visiting for the first time. But after experiencing them even just a little, I knew I wanted to come back and hike in them. One of …
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Seeing different traditional post towns in Japan was my reason for visiting the Kiso Valley. But the chance to hike the Nakasendo Way as I travelled from Magome to Tsumago was the cherry on top. …