Hiking Bukhansan, Baekundae Peak near Seoul

Bukhansan is the mountain range with the highest peak near Seoul. We have seen the top looming over the city for three months and finally decided to conquer it. First off to get there it was already...

Walking in Peru, March 2019

Our flight from Santiago to Lima was scheduled for the sunrise (1/3/2019) and this was a good opportunity for a short nap. We arrived quite early in the morning at the airport of the Peruvian...

Hike Mountains in St. Catherine (Jabal Mousa), Egypt

Jabal Mousa is the most visited site in the Sinai interior, but most people don't realize how much more there is to it than its peak. Forming one massif with Jebel Safsafa, you find several...

Backpacking the Silver Creek Pathway (Michigan)

We always emphasize the annual niece/nephew backpacking trip is a learning journey. It's a weekend in Michigan to gain some backcountry and independent skills like setting up a tent or hammock...

Kilimanjaro Climbing - Machame Route: Information & Tips

Machame route is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro with 50% of all hikers using it. The route has a great acclimatization profile and offers amazing scenery throughout the trail. The route starts...

Kilimanjaro Hiking Routes - Lemosho Route: Information & Tips

Lemosho is widely famous for its beautiful scenery and its great acclimatization profile. Lemosho route approaches the mountain from the west and crosses its way from the Shira ridge to Shira camp...