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Tag: hiking

The Big Loop: From Oregon to Illinois

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Alan

We’re heading from Oregon, through the Wild West of Idaho, Wyoming, and North Dakota, stopping off on the way at some ‘wish list’ places like Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park.

North America camping, hiking, travel, usa, west coast

The Big Loop: Driving From the Rockies to the Pacific Coast

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Alan

We’ve mapped out a route that gives us a couple of days in Revelstoke, Penticton, and the world-famous Whistler Village.

North America canada, hiking, travel, west coast, wine tasting

The Big Loop: A Week in the Rockies in Canmore to Jasper

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Alan

Where we spend a week in the Rockies getting up close and personal with the mountains starting from Banff and up the Icefields Parkway to Jasper.

North America canada, hiking, travel, west coast

The Big Loop: Heading West From Ontario to Calgary

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Alan

Heading West From Ontario to Calgary: This summer we’re taking a road trip, heading west from Ontario until we run out of land.

North America canada, hiking, travel, west coast

Following the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Alan

Following the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is without a doubt one of the most special things we’ve done in South America. 

South America hiking, peru, travel 1 Comment

Exploring Ecuador’s Avenue of the Volcanoes: The Quilotoa Loop

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Alan

We’re spending a few days exploring the Quilotoa Loop, a series of hikes about 140km south of Quito and part of Ecuador’s Avenue of the Volcanoes in the heart of the Andes.

South America ecuador, hiking, travel 1 Comment

Amazon Jungle Tour: Waita Lodge Ecuador

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Alan

If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure that will leave you breathless, we highly recommend an Amazon Jungle Tour to Waita Lodge on the Cuyabeno River in Ecuador.

South America ecuador, hiking, travel

Breathless in Bolivia: From Villazon to Uyuni

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Alan

Southern Bolivia leaves you breathless both from the altitude and the scenery. We’re entering Bolivia from Northern Argentina and making our way from Villazon to Uyuni.

South America bolivia, hiking, travel 1 Comment

Argentina’s Northwest: Exploring Jujuy

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Alan

We’re exploring Jujuy, the hidden gem in the northwest of Argentina. The drive alone deserves to be on any list of top ten drives around the world.

South America argentina, hiking, travel

Insider Tips for Hiking The W Trek West to East in Torres del Paine, Chile

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Alan

Insider Tips for Hiking the W Trek: Now that we’ve completed the W trek, there are a bunch of Insider Tips for Hiking The W Trek West to East that we can share!

Nutshells, South America chile, hiking, nutshells, travel 1 Comment

Hiking in Patagonia: the W trek

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Alan

Usted está aquí. You are here. These three words embossed on the corner of the trail map proclaim both our physical arrival at the start of Chile’s famed W Circuit as well as our spiritual.

South America chile, hiking, travel

Visiting Perito Moreno Glacier in Southern Patagonia Argentina

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Alan

The phrases ‘must-see’ and ‘bucket list’ get thrown around alot, but visiting Perito Moreno Glacier in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field is one of those locations you really should try to get to.

South America argentina, hiking, travel
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