The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) is one of the more popular treks in Nepal. The classic ABC route typically begins in Naya Pul. It traverses a variety of terrain, from lowland villages, terraced rice fields, rugged valleys, and ends at the Annapurna amphitheatre; the base camp for climbers attempting to summit…
As nature lovers and adventuresome souls, trekking the white-capped Himalayan mountains has been on our bucket list for years. Having spent the previous three months at sea level; from beachside on N’gor Island, cliff side along South Africa’s Garden Route, and relaxing on Zanzibar and the Sinai Peninsula, we were looking forward to a relatively moderate hike to get…
Moving on from Ouarzazate, we left in a Grand Taxi; a collective seven-seater minivan that leaves when full. Our intent had been to travel by bus, but on the day of our departure, they were not running. Heavy snow in the passes of the High Atlas kept them on the western side of the range. We arrived…
For any serious hiker, El Chaltén is the Trekking Capital of Argentina. But don’t let that deter you from visiting, there are trails here for every level of outdoor enthusiasts. El Calafate is the portal to the village. Buses depart each day bringing travellers to this well-known region of Patagonia for sight seeing, hiking, rock…
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