Tag Archives: Hiking

6 of the Best: Highlights & Budget From Half a Year Of Our Great Budget 4wd Trip Around Australia

6 Month Highlights from the Road

  Hard to believe, but it’s been 6 months since we packed up our life in Noosa and began our budget 4wd trip around Australia. Well, 3 months of work and 14 weeks of travel later and we’re not even close to halfway around this big island! But it’s not all about the destination right; […]

Top Guide to Visiting Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Corcovado National Park

  I will simply start by saying that visiting Corcovado National Park was, without a doubt, one of the highlights of the time Costa Rica. In a country already renowned for its eco-tourism, incredible wildlife and beautiful nature, Corcovado National Park sparkles like a jewel in this country’s crown. Related Posts The 10 Best Beaches […]

3 Best Headlamps for Backpacking

3 Best Headlamps for Backpacking

A good headlamp is quite simply one of the key essentials you need to purchase and pack when embarking on any travels. Incredibly useful as a reading light, for seeing during power cuts, when camping or for safety purposes, a good headlamp is as versatile and handy as it is hands-free and practical. Granted, fashion […]

Hiking the Loop: A Solo Female Walking Quilotoa in Ecuador

Walking the Quilotoa Loop in Ecuador

  The green of the open valley stretched as far I could see. Broken only by the odd tree or patch of scrub, it flowed up the to the mountain ridges on each side and looked smooth and soft, like a green dustsheet that had pull over the furniture of these Andean hills to cover […]

How to Choose the Best Womens Hiking Boots

How to Choose the Best Womens Hiking Boots

  Let’s be honest ladies, hiking boots are never going to be fashion item number 1! They are, however, always going to be incredibly useful, especially when travelling the globe. From Nepal to New Zealand, Namibia to Norway, womens hiking boots are a good, practical choice of footwear in all sorts of situations. So, if […]

Top 5 Recommended Hikes in Ecuador

Top 5 Recommended Hikes in Ecuador

  High in the Andes, nestled between the dominating countries of Peru and Colombia, the little gem of Ecuador manages to hold a charm all of its own. Blessed with an incredible geographical diversity that includes jungle, mountain and coastal landscapes, many say Ecuador has it all. And they’re not far wrong! For me, one […]

5 Best Hikes for Solo Female Travellers in New Zealand

5 Best Hikes for Solo Female Travellers in New Zealand

  I love a good hike, it’s as simple as that and what better place to pull on some good shoes and get moving than in New Zealand, the heartland of epic scenery? Known as tramping here, hiking is a perfect activity for solo female travellers in New Zealand, because it’s generally very safe and […]

Gelert Mongoose 2 : Is this the Best Backpacker Tent?

Gelert Mongoose 2 - Is this the Best Backpacker Tent

  The Gelert Mongoose 2 is the 2 person tent that I backpacked happily with for 2 years. Evidently it’s all about the 2’s! From the steamy tropics of Nicaragua to the Andean heights of Ecuador, from Northern Australia to the south of the UK, I’ve relied on this tent in thick and thin and it’s never let […]

5 Great Day Trips from Noosa You Should Take

Best Day Trips from Noosa

  If you’re lucky enough to be visiting the beautiful coastal town of Noosa in Australia, then this post is for you! As one of the country’s most coveted holiday spots, Noosa boasts sun, sea, sand and surf all year round. However, there’s also a huge amount of stuff going on besides the beach, that […]

The Top 5 Day Walks in Central Australia

The Top 5 Day Walks in Central Australia

  Central Australia is not best known for its walking potential – you’re probably more likely to explore it by 4wd, campervan or motorbike. However, even the most hardened motor heads need to stretch their legs every so often and what better way to do it than with a good day walk in Central Australia […]