Hiking, Haggis and Humor in the Highlands I met a real Jamie Fraser on my hike through Scotland on the Great Glen Way. Actually, his name was Steve, and he was our guide on the 79-mile hiking adventure along the Caledonian Canal in the Highlands of Scotland. But he...
Walking and Biking Easter Island Rapa Nui
Walking and Biking Easter Island Rapa Nui I cried the first time I saw the Easter Island statues, the Moai. Maybe it was that I had been waiting since 5th grade to see these magnificent sculptures, or perhaps it was the exceedingly difficult bike ride I had taken to...
How to Take a Free Walking Tour
"Free Walking Tours" Explained and Reviewed If you've traveled recently to major cities and you're a walker, you've likely come across the ubiquitous "Free Walking Tour." Although these tours are not necessarily all run by the same company, the business model is...
3 Fantastic Moderate Moab Hikes and a Suggested 3-day Itinerary
3 Fantastic Moderate Moab Hikes Mo-ahhh-b. It's such a delicious place to hike, bike, relax and get away for a great walking vacation. With so many choices on where to hike in Moab, you can get a bit overwhelmed and perhaps stuck in the crowds. As a day-hiker, I find...
19 Tips for Researching Your Hike or Walk
19 Tips for Researching Your Hike or Walk Using Social Media Whenever I travel, I always seek out walks or hikes to round out my experience in a local place. In addition, I avoid taxis and transit in favor of a good urban hike in order to really get to know a town. So...
Hiking Adventure to Middle Earth, New Zealand
Hiking Adventure to Middle Earth, New Zealand I had no idea I was in Middle Earth. Google Maps sent me south from Auckland through Hamilton to a tiny dirt road that went over a set of mountains, past fields of sheep where I barely missed hitting the wild black baby...
Five Groovy Things to Do in Bristol, UK
Besides viewing Bansky murals, we’ve got five groovy things to do in Bristol for a fun weekend, including great vegan food.
Hiking the Celtic Camino in Ireland
Many people know about the Camino de Santiago, but do you know that there’s a Celtic Camino in Ireland that connects to the Spanish Camino?
Step by Step Guide for Getting Around Portugal and Southern Spain Without a Car
Step by Step Guide for Getting Around Portugal and Southern Spain (Faro, Sevilla, Granada, Barcelona) One of the best things about traveling is its puzzle. Working out the logistics of getting from one place to another via the public transit options and within a...
Bombas Sock Review After Five Years!
There’s more than one reason to wear Bombas. Starting with great wear and fit, there’s also…
Free Walking Tour Puerto Natalas
Hiking and Walking Puerto Natalas Download an interactive walking guide of this map by clicking here. It's easy to overlook Puerto Natalas. As the gateway to Patagonia, it sits in the shadow of the eighth natural wonder of the world at the base of Torres del Paine...
The Black Heritage Trail Portsmouth NH Take a Good Walk
The Black Heritage Trail Portsmouth New Hampshire: Take a Good Walk Download an interactive map of this walk. In a time when the world is changing, I've personally learned so much. It took the George Floyd shooting for me to wake up to so much I don't know about US...