Colombia off the beaten path: Los Nevados Trek – Self-guided
When it comes to multi-day adventure hiking in Colombia, there are many to choose from, such as the famous Lost City trek and Sierra Nevada del Cocuy. However, these parks enforced hikers to only travel with a guide. As you guys…
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…
Photo diary: Kagbeni and Marpha – Don’t miss these towns on the Annapurna Circuit!
Many end their Annapurna Circuit trek in Muktinath, taking a jeep out to Tatopani (for their hot springs), or even straight towards Jomsom / Pokhara. We strongly advocate for hiking onwards, expecially to see the beautiful towns of Kagbeni and…
Annapurna Circuit – Everything you need to know, including top 10 tips
The Annapurna Circuit is by far one of our favorite treks, hiking alongside the majestic views of the Himalayas while experiencing the cultural diversities of the different ethnic groups in the villages. Here’s everything you need to know before taking…
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…
Torres Del Paine W Trek in Patagonia (Self-Guided)
We are back from our 10-day trip to Chile! Most of the trip was spent hiking the famous “W Trek” in Patagonia, while the remaining days were spent in the nearby towns to Torres Del Paine (Puerto Natales and Punta…
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…
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…
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…
Laugavegur Trek – Day 1
Laugavegur Day 1: Landmannalaugar-Hrafntinnusker We landed at about 8.30am in the morning and immediately took a Flybus (Rekjavik Exercusions) from KEF international airport to Rekjavik city center (you would stop at Rekjavik domestic airport and either take another RE bus…
