• Fitness,  Hiking,  Jordan,  Middle East,  Travel

    The Perfect Petra Plan

    Pointless Prologue We are particularly passionate about picturesque Petra primarily because of its perfectly pristine plaster pillars… just kidding. We are practically Petra prophets partly because of the phenomenal panoramas, plenitude of peace and perspective, and because of the perfect…

  • Hiking,  Middle East,  Travel,  Turkey

    Full day in Cappadocia – Self-guided

    From photos Cappadocia looks so otherworldly. Colored peculiar rock formations, mysterious cave churches and… hot air balloons.  Cappadocia is almost certainly a must-do when visiting Turkey.  With a full day, you can get some hiking in, explore different areas and…

  • Fitness,  Hiking,  Nepal

    Annapurna Circuit Trek Video (2018)

    #MXescapes to Nepal! We trekked the Annapurna Circuit late March 2018. Our hike took 15 days, walking past the Thorung-la pass at 17,769 feet (5,415 meters). This was a self-guided trek (no porters). Weather was great except when we crossed…

  • Fitness,  Hiking

    Our ultralight gear for Annapurna Circuit

    We learned the hard way that it’s super important to keep track of the weight of your backpack when trekking. Long story short: we took twice as long as expected to ascend the Salkantay Pass in Peru, almost not making it…

  • Fitness,  Hiking,  Iceland,  Travel

    Laugavegur Trek – Day 4

    Laugavegur Day 4: Emstrur (Botnar) – Þórsmörk Distance, Time: 15 km, 6 – 7 hours Elevation: decrease 300 m After 45 minutes on the trail you will take a steep path leads towards the canyon of Syðri-Emstruá. Need to use ropes…

  • Fitness,  Hiking,  Iceland,  Travel

    Laugavegur Trek – Day 3

    Laugavegur Day 3: Álftavatn – Emstrur (Botnar) Let the river crossings begin! Distance, Time: 15 km, 6 – 7 hours Elevation: decrease 40 m Continuing from Alftavatn, the trail takes you over the ridge Brattháls into Hvanngil (another hut near…

  • Fitness,  Hiking,  Iceland,  Travel

    Laugavegur Trek – Day 2

    Laugavegur Day 2: Hrafntinnusker – Álftavatn Distance, Time: 12 km, 4 – 5 hours Elevation decrease: 490 m The first part of the trail takes through a valley with some small ravines – based on our experience this section was…