Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is an achievement for anyone, no matter how fit or old they are. It’s an achievement unlike many others, and it’s a reward unparalleled by anything else too. The Roof of Africa is a special mountain in the very special country of Tanzania – where you can…
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Mountain hiking is an incredible activity to take on. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of breathing in clean, fresh air and basking in the most spectacular view from atop a mountain. After all, only people on top of mountains can truly feel on top of the world! However, there…
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We Always Pack for a Hiking Trip When Camping For us, camping and hiking tend to go hand-in-hand and we often pick a campsite knowing that there will be a great trek or at least a long ramble nearby for us to enjoy. We have even been known to set…
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Spending time connecting with Mother Nature’s enchanting bounties and splendours is a privilege in today’s fast-paced, modern world. The complexities and obligations of modern-day life deny us opportunities to take time off and venture into the wilderness. So, when embarking on a nature trip, it’s important to make the most…
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If you are travelling around South America on a budget, there is a lot that you can do to save money without compromising on having a great time. In fact, in many cases, you will have a more authentic, genuine experience and see more of the “real South America” when…
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When you think about a romantic weekend in Tuscany, what images come to mind? For me, I envisaged sweeping vineyards as far as the eyes could see. I wanted to be encased in olive trees and hear the birds tweet as the sun sets over the cypress tree line. I…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had quite an impact on our everyday lives, from our work life to any potential travel and vacation plans. Travel is pretty much off-limits all around the world, which leaves you with one simple way of getting out and enjoying a bit – camping. However, while…
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Back in 1999 R. A. Dalkey experienced his first night of what he describes as wild camping but in fact, is probably more comparable to rough sleeping. What he did realise however is that a small part of him really enjoyed it, even if he was close to getting frostbite….
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Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most exciting and exhausting walking trails in the Alps. The walk starts in Les Houches, a small village about 15 km away from Chamonix. There’s a bus line between these two places. Since it’s a circular route, the trail finished either in…
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I hope that you were one of 76% of American adults who read at least one book last year. As for me, I am not American but would have been one of 21% of those who read more than ten books in 2018. As you can imagine, I am a…
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