Old Man of Coniston
England’s largest national preserve, Lake District National Park is peaceful retreat in the mountainous northwest, and is home to the country’s tallest peak (Scafell Pike)…
Malabar Hill / Kim’s Lookout
About 400 miles off Australia’s eastern coast, roughly equidistant between Sydney and Brisbane, lies the World Heritage Site of Lord Howe Island. The crescent-shaped island…
Mount Bourgeau
If you are looking for an absolutely stunning hike in Banff National Park, this is really the trail that has it all – forests, lakes,…
Mount Gower
Rising 875 meters (2,871 feet) from the southern shores of Lord Howe Island, the flat crown of Mount Gower dominates the island’s tropical landscape. The…
Lang Biang Peak
Nestled within the central highlands of Vietnam’s Da Lat Plateau, 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) above sea level, is the former French hillside retreat of Da…
Hadrian’s Wall (Steel Rigg to Housesteads)
During our journey through northern England, en route from the Lake District to Edinburgh, we decided to pause for the afternoon to enjoy a walk…
Helen Lake / Cirque Peak
Toward the northern tip of Alberta’s beloved Banff National Park, the Helen Lake (Cirque Peak) trail is a nature lover’s paradise – boasting spectacular mountain views,…
Hooker Valley Track
Stretching for about 60 km (37 miles) through the rugged Southern Alps, Aoarki/Mt. Cook National Park is home to 19 peaks over 3,000 meters (9,800′)…
Hörnliweg (to Hörnlihütte)
Nestled snugly amongst the thick evergreen forests of the verdant Matter Valley (Mattertal) sits one of Switzerland’s most beautiful treasures. Named for the prominent peak…
Kep National Park
Kep is a quiet, coastal province just southeast of Kampot, which seems to be known chiefly for its seafood and the abundance of small, seaside…
