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July 28, 2019

2 Days in the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

July 28, 2019/ Sylvie Golec
2 Days in the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

We spend two days hiking through a Malaysian hill station.

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July 28, 2019/ Sylvie Golec/ 1 Comment
Daily Essays
Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, SE Asia, Hiking/Trekking, Mossy Forest
May 03, 2019

The Best of Hiking and Dining in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina

May 03, 2019/ Sylvie Golec
The Best of Hiking and Dining in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina

How to make the most of a few days in Bariloche including top hikes and unique cuisine.

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May 03, 2019/ Sylvie Golec/ 5 Comments
Daily Essays
Argentina, Bariloche, Black Glacier, Tronador, Glacier, Hiking/Trekking, South America, backpacking in el bariloche, visiting bariloche, rio negro, Things to See and Do in Bariloche, top hikes in bariloche, best restaurants in bariloche, What To Do In Bariloche, bariloche on a budget, visiting the lake district, argentina's northern patagonia, Hiking in Bariloche, Hiking Refugio Frey Bariloche, Hotel Nativo Restaurant Bariloche, Hotel Nativo, Quiven Restaurant Bariloche, Quiven, Quiven Restaurant, Raices Restrobar Bariloche, Raices Restrobar Restaurant, Hotel Tunquelen Bariloche, Hotel Tunquelen, A Few Days Bariloche, 3 Days Bariloche, What to do in Bariloche, Trip to Bariloche, Which hikes to do in Bariloche, Top hikes in bariloche, hiking Campanario Bariloche, Hiking Llao Llao Bariloche, Taking the bus in Bariloche, local bus to hikes in Bariloche, public bus Bariloche hikes, local food Bariloche, Best restaurants in Bariloche, where to eat in Bariloche, Dinner in Bariloche, best food in Bariloche
April 25, 2019

3 Days in El Calafate, Argentina

April 25, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie
3 Days in El Calafate, Argentina

Learn everything about how to visit the world's 3rd largest fresh water reserve...and it's frozen.

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April 25, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie/ 2 Comments
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Perito Mereno Glacier, El Calafate, Argentna, Patagonia, South America, Hiking/Trekking, day trip from el calafate to el chalten, hiking glacier in patagonia, where to go in el calafate, peritomereno, perito mereno
April 22, 2019

A Travel Guide to El Chalten: Plan your Trip to Argentina's Hiking Capital

April 22, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie
A Travel Guide to El Chalten:  Plan your Trip to Argentina's Hiking Capital

Find out about the best hikes and where the best places to stay are in El Chalten, Argentina.

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April 22, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie/ 8 Comments
Daily Essays, Planning
Mt. Fitz Roy, Argentina, Patagonia, Glacier, Hiking/Trekking, El Chaltén, South America, Where to stay in El Chalten, El Chalten Hiking Map, El Chalten Hiking Trails, Argentina's hiking capital, best hiking in patagonia, where to hike in Chaltén, the best hikes in Chaltén, hiking trails in Chaltén
November 04, 2018

5 Days Hiking the W-Circuit in Torres del Paine, Chile

November 04, 2018/ Scott & Sylvie
5 Days Hiking the W-Circuit in Torres del Paine, Chile

We hike over 65 miles in 4 days on the W-Trek in Torres del Paine, Chile.

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November 04, 2018/ Scott & Sylvie/ 9 Comments
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Patagonia, Chile, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Hiking/Trekking, Backpacking, South America, Hiking, Hike, Trip, Camping, Overnight, National Park, Adventure, Backcountry, Trek, Tour, Map, Route, W Trek, W-Trek, Glacier, Glaciers, Bridges, Bridge, Alone, Solo, Photography, Photos, Penny Stove, Tough, How Tough, How to hike, how to backpack, hiking the w, hiking the w trek, best hike in patagonia, best hike, best hike in South America, Refugio, backpacking patagonia, how to backpack in patagonia
April 26, 2018

11 Days Trekking to Everest Base Camp, Nepal

April 26, 2018/ Scott Biales
11 Days Trekking to Everest Base Camp, Nepal

An amazing escape into the Himalayans to see Everest Base Camp and the Sherpa culture.

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April 26, 2018/ Scott Biales/ 15 Comments
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Nepal, Himalayas, Everest Base Camp, Hiking/Trekking, Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Monjo, Khunde, Khumjung, Tengboche, Namche, Gorak Shep, Pangboche, Dingboche, Kala Patthar, Kala Patar, Periche, Lobuche, Dughla, Trekking, Trekking Everest Base Camp, How to hike EBC, How to hike Everest Base Camp, Solo Trekking Everest Base Camp, EBC Trek, ow to hike Everest base camp by yourself, can you hike to Everest yourself, hiking EBC alone, how to hike everest base camp, how much does it cost to hike everest, hiking Everest base camp, hiking Everest base camp without a tour
October 25, 2016

6 Days in Pyin Oo Lwin & Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar

October 25, 2016/ Scott Biales
6 Days in Pyin Oo Lwin & Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar

Getting off the beaten path and hiking 45km through the Shan State

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Pyin Oo Lwin, Hsipaw, Myanmar, SE Asia, Market, Hiking/Trekking, Homestay, Festival, Food, Shan State
October 09, 2016

3 Days in Ha Giang, Vietnam

October 09, 2016/ Sylvie Golec
3 Days in Ha Giang, Vietnam

Visiting the restricted northern region of Vietnam

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October 09, 2016/ Sylvie Golec/ 1 Comment
Daily Essays
Geopark, Dong Van, Vietnam, SE Asia, Hiking/Trekking, Ha Giang, Lung Cu
October 04, 2016

3 Days in Sapa, Vietnam

October 04, 2016/ Scott & Sylvie
3 Days in Sapa, Vietnam

Trekking and staying with the Black Hmong.

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October 04, 2016/ Scott & Sylvie/ 5 Comments
Daily Essays
Vietnam, Sapa, SE Asia, H'mong, Hiking/Trekking, Homestay
September 04, 2016

2 Days in Mondulkiri, Cambodia

September 04, 2016/ Scott Biales
2 Days in Mondulkiri, Cambodia

Eco-tourism has us bathing elephants and meeting the Bunong tribe.

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September 04, 2016/ Scott Biales/ 2 Comments
Daily Essays
Bunong Tribe, Elephants, Jungle, Hiking/Trekking, Cambodia, San Monorom, Mondulkiri, SE Asia
October 04, 2015

5 Days Hiking the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, Peru

October 04, 2015/ Sylvie Golec
5 Days Hiking the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, Peru

We spend 5 days hiking over 65 miles and climbing above 15,500 feet in altitude along the Salkantay Trek to get to Machu Picchu.

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October 04, 2015/ Sylvie Golec/ 16 Comments
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Peru, Machu Picchu, Salkantay Trek, Backpacking, Tour, Hiking/Trekking, South America, Inca Trail, Inca, Hike, Overnight
September 26, 2015

3 Days Hiking in Colca Canyon, Peru

September 26, 2015/ Sylvie Golec
3 Days Hiking in Colca Canyon, Peru

We spend 3 days hiking down the world's second largest canyon (twice as deep at the Grand Canyon).

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September 26, 2015/ Sylvie Golec/ 5 Comments
Daily Essays
Colca Canyon, Peru, Tour, Hiking/Trekking, South America
August 27, 2015

5 Days Hiking The Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) Trek

August 27, 2015/ Scott Biales
5 Days Hiking The Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) Trek

We spend 5 days hiking the Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) in the Colombian Jungle.

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August 27, 2015/ Scott Biales/ 2 Comments
Daily Essays
Colombia, Lost City, Food, Hiking/Trekking, South America, Hike, Hiking, Backpacking, Overnight, La Ciudad Perdida
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