The marvelous city of Rio de Janeiro is known worldwide for samba, beaches and Carnival – I know, the typical boring stereotypes. After having lived there for over a year, I can assure you that there … [Read more...]
Hiking the Haute Route Trek independently
Considered one of the 10 best hiking circuits in the world, the Walker’s Haute Route trail is on the bucket list of every mountain lover. This beautiful route will take you into the heart of the … [Read more...]
Hiking Vale do Pati in 5 days
If you love hiking and are traveling in Brazil, you can’t miss the Vale do Pati trek. Located in the heart of the state of Bahia, this route will take you through colorful savannas, endless valleys … [Read more...]
Best Route for Hiking the Quilotoa Loop
Do you know the James Bond movie where the bad guys are hidden under the lake of a volcanic crater? No, it's not "Goldeneye"... it's "You Only Live Twice". Anyway, that place looks like something out … [Read more...]
Hiking Iliniza Norte in Ecuador
Climbing Iliniza Norte was a very important part of our acclimatization before our climb to the Cotopaxi volcano. The Iliniza Norte is one of the most popular treks in Ecuador since there is no … [Read more...]
Hiking the Markha Valley
If you are thinking about going to the Himalayas and don't know where to start, I recommend you get to the province of Ladakh and enjoy one of the most breathtaking landscapes of this world. I could … [Read more...]
Hiking Mount Roraima, Venezuela
Venezuela is a destination that everyone should visit. From idyllic Caribbean beaches to surreally shaped mountains, this country has virtually everything. It’s a shame the economic situation and … [Read more...]
Climbing Cotopaxi Volcano, Ecuador
Finally, the big day arrived and we were ready. My friend Jabi and I were about to face our biggest mountain challenge ever: climbing the Cotopaxi volcano, nearly 6,000 meters high. After … [Read more...]
Hiking the Huayhuash Circuit
It would be difficult to find another hike across South America that could beat the beautiful Huayhuash Circuit. This route will take you through dizzying cliffs, snowy peaks and surreal lagoons. Most … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz trek: Hiking the Cordillera blanca in Peru
One of my reasons for coming to Peru was to explore the Cordillera Blanca. The Peruvian Andes are spectacular throughout the country. Once in Huaraz, we made some plans to explore different … [Read more...]
Diving in Sipadan
What is it like to dive in Borneo? Sipadan diving season, dive sites, permits. Ever since the famous Jacques Cousteau visited this small island in the Malaysian Borneo and discovered the … [Read more...]
Hiking the Baliem Valley, Papua
Papua, Indonesia's last frontier, is one of the most remote, beautiful and culturally fascinating places I've ever seen. The local tribes, Dani and Yali, will surprise you with their … [Read more...]