Cusco is one of those rare places that grabs you from the moment you step off the plane. Thin mountain air, cobblestone streets, centuries-old traditions woven into daily life, and landscapes so dramatic they hardly feel real, this former Incan capital has a way of getting under your skin in the be[...]
Whether you’re gearing up for your first overnight hike or refreshing your kit for next season’s alpine adventures, good gear is a long-term investment in safety, comfort, and outdoor enjoyment! With the REI Co-op Holiday Sale right around the corner, this is the perfect time to score top-tier[...]
Tucked between Croatia and Albania on the sparkling Adriatic, Montenegro is one of Europe’s most underrated outdoor destinations— a land of dramatic limestone peaks, snaking rivers, medieval walled cities, and beaches that easily rival the Mediterranean. And yet, this Balkan gem sees only[...]
Switzerland is home to some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world— jagged snow-capped peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, and flowering alpine meadows straight from the pages of a storybook. But unlike other destinations that require long backcountry treks to experience jaw-dropping v[...]
Although its beaches and cenotes seem to get most of the hype, Mexico is also home to some of the tallest peaks in North America, including snow-capped volcanoes that soar above 5,000m. If you’re looking for rugged, high-altitude climbing objectives far off the gringo trail, this 2-week[...]
Mexico's dazzling capital of 22 million people and easily one of my favourite cities in the world, Mexico City is a dynamic fusion of Indigenous heritage, Spanish colonial history, and modern Mexican identity expressed through food, art, architecture, and a kaleidoscope of neighbourhoods. Even afte[...]
Forget what you think you know, Mexico is one of the BEST countries in the entire world for a road trip! The true magic here isn't in the tourist hotspots or large cities easily reached by public transport, it's in the small towns and off-the-beaten-path experiences you can only have when you’re[...]
Known as the Land of a Thousand Hills, Rwanda is one of Africa’s most captivating destinations— rich in natural beauty and extraordinary wildlife, with a national story powerfully rewritten after unthinkable tragedy. Today, the country is re-emerging not only as a conservation success, but[...]
Rugged, remote, and wildly beautiful, Patagonia is a vast region that stretches across the southern tips of Chile and Argentina, where jagged mountains meet windswept plains and ancient glaciers calve into turquoise lakes. I’ve explored both sides of Patagonia on three trips over the pa[...]
Argentina’s hiking capital, El Chaltén, sits in the shadow of the towering Fitz Roy Massif and is the launch point for some of the most scenic day hikes in all of Patagonia. This custom 3-day loop links two of the area’s most iconic trails (Laguna de los Tres and Lagun[...]
Puerto Natales is Chile’s premier adventure destination, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park and a vibrant little town that punches way above its weight when it comes to outdoor activities. It’s best known as the starting point for world-famous treks like the W-Trek and O-Circuit[...]
At the distant edge of the world, deep in the windswept wilderness of Patagonia, a trail weaves past turquoise lakes, ancient glaciers, and towering granite spires, parading through some of the most rugged and breathtaking landscapes on the planet. The W-Trek is Torres del Paine’s most[...]
The O-Circuit is Chilean Patagonia at its most spectacular, an 8-day loop around Parque Nacional Torres del Paine that combines the famed W-Trek with remote trails, towering glaciers, alpine passes, and a whole lot more solitude. It’s challenging, scenic, wildly rewarding, and easily one of the b[...]
Middle and South Teton are two of the most rewarding non-technical peaks in Grand Teton National Park, offering adventurous scramblers the opportunity to experience 12,000ft without any technical climbing gear (or even a partner!). Unlike the crowded routes up the Grand, these summits are often qui[...]
Winding through Wyoming’s beautiful mountain landscapes, the Teton Crest Trail is one of the most spectacular multi-day backpacking routes in the US. In just a few short days, the TCT parades through wildflower-encrusted meadows, along the shores of alpine lakes, under dramatic granite peaks, and[...]
Across blinding glaciers, through dense jungles, to the summit of windy peaks, and along some of the world’s most spectacular trails, we've always got one (and usually several!) cameras in hand. Photography started out as a passion project for both of us, but it’s become a huge part of how we d[...]
The Ausangate Trek is one of the most rugged and spectacular high-altitude treks in Peru, looping around the sacred Ausangate massif and weaving through remote alpaca-dotted valleys en route to Rainbow Mountain. With extreme elevation, unpredictable weather, and no access to services for days at a[...]
The Salkantay Trek is a stunning high-altitude route through the Peruvian Andes, reaching 4,650m over Salkantay Pass before descending into lush cloud forest and finishing at the gates of Machu Picchu. The changing conditions and terrain make smart layering essential! I hiked the[...]
The Inca Trail is one of the most iconic multi-day hikes in the world, a 4-day pilgrimage through cloud forest and along ancient stone steps to reach Machu Picchu at sunrise. With steep terrain, high elevation, and wildly variable conditions, having the right gear is absolutely essential for any hi[...]
Rising to 3,286m (10,781ft) in the heart of Washington’s North Cascades, Mt Baker is one of the premier alpine objectives in the US, famous for its sprawling glaciers and stunning summit views. Although it’s often considered a beginner-friendly glacier climb, Baker still demands[...]