One of the most bizarre rock formations we have seen on our travels is Wave Rock in Western Australia. Wave Rock is a 14 meter tall and 110 meter long rock formation that looks just like a wave. Erosion has created this strange formation out of granite over the centuries. It’s pretty impressive to stand […]
The Pinnacles Desert, Western Australia
Only a two and a half hour drive from Perth, the Pinnacles Desert has become a popular day trip. The Pinnacles Desert is part of Nambung National Park. Thousands of up to four meter high narrow rock columns make up the Pinnacles Desert. You can explore the desert by foot on a 1.5 kilometer long […]
Rottnest Island Day Trip from Perth
Rottnest Island (colloquially known as Rotto) is a small 11km by 4.5km island just off the coast of Perth in Western Australia. Rottnest Island is a special part of the Perth area and is worth a visit for a few reasons: there are no motorized vehicles on the island save for a bus, only a […]
Top things to see in Barcelona
The Catalan city of Barcelona attracts millions of visitors every year with its abundance of art and culture. Thanks to cheap flights within Europe, with airlines like Ryanair or Vueling, it is easy and cheap to get there if you’re already on the continent. While you’ll have to spend some money on the most famous […]
Hiking Up the Zugspitze in One Day from Garmisch
The highest mountain in Germany, the Zugspitze is a popular hike in the Bavarian Alps near the Austrian border. There are multiple routes to the top, with most hikers opting to make the ascent of the 2,962 meter high mountain over the course of two days. Options for reaching the top range from riding one […]
Herzogstand and Heimgarten: Day Hike in the Alps
If you find yourself in the Bavarian Alps then you have plenty of options for beautiful day hikes. The popular mountain peaks Herzogstand and Heimgarten, which are connected by a ridge, are an easy to intermediate round trip hike rewarding you with beautiful views over Lake Walchensee and the smaller Lake Kochelsee. The hike takes […]
Höllentalklamm and Kreuzeck: Day Hike in the Alps
Climbing through a wet and narrow gorge, taking in beautiful views of the Zugspitze – Germany’s highest mountain – and parts of the Wetterstein mountain range, the hike up to Hupfleitenjoch and Kreuzeck via the Höllentalklamm gorge, makes for a fun but strenuous day hike in the Bavarian Alps. Making your way from Hammerbach train […]
A Packing List for Your Round the World Trip
You’ve decided that you’re going – maybe for a month, maybe for a few years. You may have picked a few countries to see and play things by ear, you might have mapped an exact route that you’ll follow day by day. Now the big question comes – what should go in your backpack and […]
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Annapurna Base Camp Trek without a Guide
The Annapurna Base Camp trek is a week long (more or less) hike in the Annapurna region. Although not as famous as the longer and higher Annapurna Circuit, it is a good alternative when you’re short on time and want to visit the historic starting point of the ascent of the deadliest mountain in the […]
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Trek to Mount Everest Base Camp Solo or Without a Guide
Everest Base Camp is a spectacular hike full of history, incredible scenery, and amazing people. It’s one of the most outstanding hikes we’ve been on, and the two weeks we spent in the Everest region flew by much too quickly. Logistically it’s the easiest trek we’ve been on, with permits, eating, and sleeping all being […]