Hiking in the Dolomites is an adventure to remember. I went with two girlfriends last summer and we loved every moment. From the rifugios to the varied terrain. We started in Trento and ended in Canazei town. Here’s all you need to know.
Hiking packing list | 3-4 day hut hiking
Heading out on a hut hike? This 3-4 day packing list is all you need. Don’t forget to ditch the non-essentials and only bring what you need. Remember, weight matters and makeup does not. Plus a free packing list you can adjust to your needs.
The Pasochoa Summit Trek
The Pasochoa Summit Trek is often named as one of the best day hikes in Ecuador. We left from Cotopaxi Secret Garden at 8 am and spent five or six hours hiking roundtrip. At the summit we reached 4,220 meters or about 13,800 feet. Since it’s a longer hike with significant elevation, it’s recommended to […]
Stay at the Secret Garden Cotopaxi
If you speak to anyone who’s been to Secret Garden Cotopaxi, you’ll hear rave reviews. This is a must-stay during your time in Ecuador. Secret Garden Cotopaxi may seem more expensive than a lot of the other accommodation options in Ecuador, but it’s really worth it. Of all our stays, this was my favorite. We […]
Cotopaxi base camp hike and mountain biking
On day two at Secret Garden Cotopaxi in Ecuador, we decided to hike to Cotopaxi base camp and mountain bike down. At 7:15am we walked from our cozy hobbit home over to the main building for breakfast together. We had crepes with bananas, a drizzle of chocolate and a cup of fruit. At 8am we […]
Visiting Cassis, France
A colorful fishing village with easy-access to nature. Don’t miss the calanques or the Route des Crêtes and along the way enjoy vineyards, beaches, day hikes and sailing.
What to do in Mandal Norway
Mandal, Norway is one of Southern Norway’s best resort towns to visit for a weekend. A great selection of outdoor activities: hiking, climbing and boating.
A Weekend in Kristiansand Norway
We spent a weekend in Kristiansand, Norway – one of the cutest seaside towns in Southern Norway. It was a weekend filled with hiking, climbing and relaxing.
Fishermen’s Trail: hiking in Southwest Portugal part 2
The second half of a five-day hike along the Fishermen’s Trail in Southwest Portugal. From Cavaleiro to Zambujeira do Mar to Odeceixe and ending in Arrifana.
Fishermen’s Trail: hiking in Southwest Portugal part 1
Over Easter I hiked the Fishermen’s Trail with my hiking guide and amiga, Julie. It’s a five-section five-day hike that totals 125 kilometers aka 77.6 mile and is part of the Rota Vicentina in Southwest Portugal.