Do you like hiking? Discover some of the most adventurous hikes in the world, get plenty of tips to plan your hiking trip and make the most of it.
I went to Vulcano island to experience yet another volcano hike, and discovered a place that has so much more to offer than I ever expected. When I finally arrive in Vulcano island, after more than 12 hours of traveling from Spain, the night has fallen already. I have heard the island (one of the … Read more
Walking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a once in a lifetime exhilarating experience. This is the hike you will never forget; the one you will compare the others to for a long time afterwards. Also known as Camino Inca, the Inca Trail hike lasts 4 full days and 3 nights. It is one … Read more
The Inca Trail is a historic hiking trail in Peru that ends at one of the country’s most important ancient Incan sites, Machu Picchu. This site is about 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Cusco and Huayna Picchu Mountain (also referred to as Wayna Picchu) is the peak that towers above it. The Huayna Picchu hike … Read more
Marcahuasi is one of the most surreal places you can hope to see in Peru. At about 100 km east of Lima geographically, Marcahuasi is about a million miles away from it from all other points of view. For as busy, polluted, lively and touristy the Peruvian capital is, Marcahuasi has yet to be discovered … Read more
Not many people realize it, but hiking in Sardinia is actually world class. The island, famous for the incredible beaches and transparent seas that make it the best summer holidays destination in the Mediterranean, has a fantastic array of trails of varying length and difficulty levels, and it’s a fabulous playground for people who love … Read more
Laguna Humantay is a stunning glacial lake surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks that can be visited on day trips from Cusco or as part of the very challenging Salkantay trek. The Laguna Humantay is famed for its bright turquoise color with a backdrop of often snow capped mountains, and easily one of the most breathtaking … Read more
There are many incredible hikes in Peru. With some of the best archeological sites in the world, beautiful cities and varied landscape, Peru is one of the best tourist destinations in South America. Peru is also famous for being one of the Andes country – it’s highest peak, Huascaran, reaches a whopping 6768 meters: that’s … Read more
Rainbow Mountain, or Montaña De 7 Colores, is a colorful mountain near Cusco with significant historical meaning. It is often overlooked on most trips to Cusco, as most travelers reserve more time for nearby Machu Picchu. However, this hike should be squeezed into your Cusco itinerary when possible. Rainbow Mountain sits about a two or … Read more