The Routeburn Track is arguably the best backpacking trip in the world. With a diversity of glacial peaks, lime green hillsides, teal rivers, tall waterfalls, alpine lakes, steep mountain faces and deep green forest, the Routeburn Track delivers everything you could want from a hike.
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When I was first planning our road trip through New Zealand, hiking Abel Tasman wasn’t even on my list. I had read in other blogs that it took a long time to drive into the National Park and being from Southern California I figured I’ve seen enough beaches. Unless there’s surf, I’d rather stick to …
France is the perfect destination for adventure travel. France’s gorgeous mountains of the Pyrenees and the beautiful Basque coastline lend itself to numerous adventures including cycling, hiking, rock climbing, and surfing. Besides finding an abundance of adventures and great food, you will love taking a road trip through France just to experience the culture …
Living a nomadic lifestyle has its merits. No two days are ever the same, I see parts of the world at one time I only imagined existed, and the freedom of not being tied to material possessions leaves me with energy to nurture my own mind, body, and spirit. However, being nomadic can also …
Switzerland is a must-see for anyone who loves mountains. The mountains here are unreal! There are so many great places for outdoor adventures that it’s hard to narrow down where to go in Switzerland. These are the four places we chose on our last road trip through Switzerland. We know we barely tipped the iceberg …
This blog covers the section of our road trip through Canada’s National Parks including Canada’s Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park, and Kootenay National Park. In the summer of 2017, we set off on a 5,000 mile, summer-long adventure road trip through the Western U.S. and Canada. Our goal …
Calling all adventurists, want-to-be adventurists, outdoor enthusiasts, and nature lovers. In one of the most famous national parks in the world, Banff National park, is a hikers playground, Lake Louise. From expert scrambles to meandering strolls to teahouses, Lake Louise has a day hike for any adventurer. Keep reading to find out the top routes …
Sea to Sky highway runs from Vancouver to Cache Creek, Canada. In this blog we are featuring 27 things to do on the most popular section of the Sea to Sky highway from Vancouver to Whistler. Nature. Adventure. Great food. The Sea to Sky road trip is perfect for adventure travelers who love the outdoors …
One of the best day hikes in the French Pyrenees is the Cirque de Gavarnie. This blog will give you great tips on how to hike the Cirque de Gavarnie. Where is the Cirque de Gavarnie located? Hidden among the many villages of the French Pyrenees is an amazing region of hiking trails, the most …
Why would anyone drive 8 hours from San Jose when there are so many closer surf destinations in Costa Rica? I was reluctant to write this post because I want to keep this epic destination a secret, but the fact is, whether I tell you about it or not, this sleepy little town is …
There are few places in the world that compare to the nature and beauty of Pavones in Costa Rica. Pavones is not on a typical tourist’s agenda and if you don’t surf, you probably haven’t even heard of it. If you do surf, you probably know other Pavones is the southernmost destination on the Pacific …
After spending over a week in Wales, we’ve discovered that Wales might be the best part of the U.K.. Besides the incredibly nice people who live here, Wales is incredibly scenic and is full of endless adventures. With rolling green hills, huge mountains, and almost 1,000 miles of coastline, Wales is a perfect playground for …
Coming from Southern California, we had pretty high standards when it came to looking for awesome waves to surf. After traveling through 15 countries on our road trip through Europe, these were our favorite surf destinations. Each one offers a unique experience both in the water and out. By far, our favorite area was the …
Pipeline. Tea’hapoo. Cloudbreak. These are just a few world class breaks that I will never be able to surf. But just because I’m not a world-class surfer, doesn’t mean I can’t roam the globe looking for really good waves in very beautiful locations. I love my home breaks in San Diego, but the sense of …
It’s hard to beleive places like this still exist in the world. A place that can only be reached by foot– a place that has stood untouched for centuries– a place that contains more beauty than any traveller could dream of. Hiking the Cinque Terre is a one of a kind experience that adventurer should …
Hidden beneath Italian tourist traps like Lake Como, Milan, and Venice lies the Italian Alps’ greatest treasure. . . Arco: a climber’s paradise. Past Lake Garda, in between a gorgeous intersection of the Alps, is a gem that holds adventure, beauty, and fun. With more than a thousand routes in the area, great campgrounds within …
We’ve camped in a lot of places in the United States from State and National campgrounds to private campgrounds to BLM campgrounds. When we decided to full time travel, we kind of felt like experts when it came to camping and road trips. However, camping in Europe is very different and being an expert at …
The 6 Best Castles in Europe The continent of Europe was once home to thousands upon thousands of castles, and today hundreds of them still stand. On our six-month European road trip, we had the privilege of encountering many of these ancient monuments. These are what we think are the six best castles in Europe. …
