When I decided to get into trekking one of the main purchases was a new backpack. Its first test would be the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal and be a long-term investment for many more treks. Part of Backpacker’s Mentality is to have a rucksack to… Read More »Osprey Atmos AG 50: The Best Trekking Backpack
What better way to get in the festive spirit than a short trip away in December? This is my fourth year running of doing a Christmas getaway and now that autumn is here, it’s the perfect time to start planning before places are booked up… Read More »A Copenhagen Christmas Market: The Best Festive Trip
After writing the Canada Road Trip 2 Week Guide, I realized there is so much more depth to share! West Canada is full of must-see places and unforgettable experiences with something for everyone. The pictures will never do the natural beauty justice. And for this… Read More »Complete Canada Road Trip: Must See Outdoors Daily Guide
For over a decade, my trusted hiking shoes were Merrells which never let me down apart from in the rain. Then I had some Gore-Tex Timberland trail shoes which became my go-to shoes for being lightweight and waterproof. But I needed a high-quality upgrade which… Read More »La Sportiva TX4 GTX Review- The Best Engineered Shoes
Doing a Canada Road Trip has always been a dream ever since seeing Moraine Lake photos. The snowy mountains, icy glaciers, endless lakes, mountain towns, abundant wildlife, coastal beaches and cities were unlike anywhere else. The difficulty is there are too many incredible places to… Read More »Canada Road Trip: Ultimate Bucket List 2-Week Guide
Trekking has its own challenges compared to hiking or backpacking. Whereas everything you need for a day hike is necessary for a trek, the opposite is not true. Whilst, some of the gear used for backpacking and hostelling is common, it’s rare you have to… Read More »Ultimate Trekking Kit List: What’s in the Pack?
The Dolomites are unlike other ranges in the Alpine region and the idea of trekking through these jagged peaks fascinated me. These Italian pale rocky mountains make you feel like walking through a lunar landscape and offer stunning views, challenging hikes and exhilarating climbs. Renowned… Read More »Alta Via 4: Complete 7-Day High Altitude Trail Guide
Hiking is beautifully simple where all you need are shoes, a backpack and yourself. The most important piece of kit is the hiking shoes or boots. Then, comes the daypack to carry the essentials which will keep you fuelled, dry and safe on your explorations.… Read More »Ultimate Hiking Kit List: What’s in the Daypack?
If you’ve completed all the hikes on The Best Mountain Day Hikes, then don’t worry there are more to conquer! Here are the next best 5-day hikes (6th to 10th) including my favourite UK day hike and a mix from around the world. The criteria… Read More »The Best Mountain Hikes 2.0
If you only had a single day to do an unforgettable hike, where would you go? That’s not an easy question and is very subjective depending on what you prefer. A perfect hiking day for me is a mountain summit hike with stunning panoramic views.… Read More »The Best Mountain Day Hikes