“Good to see you again guys!”
My audience is a field of sheep; an oblivious crowd but that doesn’t deter me from waving happily to every one of ‘em. It feels so very, very good to be back in the North.… Continue reading
Category: Travel
Inca Bridge in Machu Picchu: Everything you need to know
Inca Bridge in Machu Picchu is an unexpected bonus when visiting Peru’s most famous attraction. You have to see it to believe it.
The bridge clings to a sheer rock wall hundreds of feet high. There’s only one way to get there: the original Inca path along a steep mountain.… Continue reading
Harrismith Beach in Barbados: How to Find the Hidden Gem
Harrismith Beach in Barbados is tucked in a secluded bay along the rugged southeastern coast. Be forewarned: it is not an easy find.
But when did that fact stop any adventurous traveller before?
For those determined to find a true hidden gem on the island, Harrismith Beach quietly awaits you below a wall of coral cliffs.… Continue reading
Cotswold Way Walk: Tormarton to Wotton-under-Edge
Today was a day of firsts. The first groundbreaking event to occur was…I hiked in rain for the first time. Backpack on, rain pummelling down – the whole shebang.
Oh, England.
More importantly, it’s my first multi-day hike. I’m walking the Cotswold Way.… Continue reading
Roseberry Topping walk in North Yorkshire
Roseberry Topping hill is a standout landmark in North Yorkshire.It is by no means the tallest peak in the North York Moors, but its unique appearance certainly puts it on its own special pedestal.
And while impressive to look at from the road, the experience of climbing to the hill summit for the view is even sweeter.… Continue reading
Hassocks to Lewes walk on the South Downs Way
Hassocks to Lewes walk in Sussex is a classic route in the South Downs National Park. If you’re looking for a serene and relatively easy day hike in the South Downs, then the Hassocks to Lewes walk should be right for you.… Continue reading
Visiting Tikal without a guide: what you should know
Visiting Tikal without a guide is a decision that I wish I’d give more thought to. Tikal is home to the most impressive set of Mayan temples I have ever seen (and I’ve seen many!) Think awe-inspiring pyramids, ornate hieroglyphic inscriptions, elaborate burial sites.… Continue reading
Box Hill Hike in Surrey Hills – Best Walks near London
Climbing those endless steep slopes on the Box Hill Hike will earn you a nice bragging right. You’ve aced one of the Surrey Three Peaks – Box Hill, Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill.
For those serious about boosting your step count, this could be it.… Continue reading
Visiting Staithes, an Idyllic Fishing Village in North Yorkshire
Discovering places such as the fishing village of Staithes on the Yorkshire coast has been a highlight of my summer in the UK. What is surprising to me is how little I hear folks rave about this coastal section of England (never, actually).… Continue reading
Chess Valley Walk, a Beautiful Hike near London
Chess Valley Walk is a beautiful route through the Chilterns countryside. Think rolling hills and lush green meadows. The land is damp and fertile, courtesy of River Chess. Wildlife love it here. And so will you.
Being in the Chiltern Hills feels like you’re hours away from the bustling city of London.… Continue reading