Trekking

We absolutely love trekking. From the himalayas in Nepal to the Steppe of Mongolia, we’re all about getting out there and exploring the unknown by foot. Here you’ll find all of our articles about treks that we’ve done around the world, as well as information on how you can plan an epic travel trek for yourself.

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Hiking The Quilotoa Loop: A How-To Guide For Travellers

If you love trekking through peaceful, pristine nature, then you won’t want to miss the Quilotoa Loop in the Central Highlands of Ecuador. As soon as I saw images of the glistening Laguna Quilotoa (Quilotoa Lake) online, I knew we had to visit. But, we didn’t want to simply drive to the lake – which sits ...
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5 Epic Treks and Adventures You Won’t Want To Miss in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan still remains one of the few, truly off track and intrepid travel destinations on Earth, and what sets it apart from some other unexplored places is that it’s actually quite well set up for tourism. Guest houses and yurt stays are set up throughout the country, the entry visa is a breeze and there ...
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Trekking in Kyrgyzstan: A How-To Guide For The Keskenkija Trail in Jyrgalan

Jyrgalan. You’ve probably never heard of it, but soon it will become a well-known name among the adventurous. The time to travel to the Village of Jyrgalan is now. This is the ultimate off-track trekking destination in Kyrgyzstan and with the new Keskenkija Loop Trail recently marked by yours truly, believe me, it’s an epic ...
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Trekking Torres del Paine: The Ultimate Guide to The “O” Circuit

The Circuit trek in Torres del Paine is a trip for the intrepid traveller! This is an expedition where you’ll truly be out in nature, and away from the crowds. When deciding which trek to do in the National Park (W or O), it’s important to be realistic about your physical abilities. The “O” (Circuit) trek ...
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Ciudad Perdida, Colombia: The Ultimate Trekking Guide

The Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) is one of the most challenging and rewarding treks we’ve ever been on. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll have a lot of questions when it comes to planning your jungle trekking adventure. There are many things to think about in terms of which company to go with, what to pack, ...
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The Lost City Trek – Hiking to Ciudad Perdida in Colombia

Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits. – Jerry Dunn   “What do you mean we can’t use the bridge? The river is too dangerous to cross and we’re freezing!” There we were, 15 trekkers and our 2 guides arguing with a troll who was blocking the bridge. The rains were torrential, the thunder was deafening ...