While the road trip around New Zealand was obviously an amazing experience, I must admit that every once in a while, my thoughts drifted back to Scotland and her unending beauty. Already, I was beginning to plan what being back would be like and looking forward to spending my summer in these hills. While this…
Still feeling the burn from the hike I’d done the previous day, I stood waiting for the bus at the same spot in Tyndrum 24 hours later, getting off at Bridge of Orchy once more. This time, intending to head in the opposite direction from Ben Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh and make my way…
Ben More (Crianlarich) is one of my favourite Munros in the Scottish Highlands, probably for the same reason that some might hate it: it’s essentially a staircase straight up the mountain. It was also one of the first Munros I hiked. At the time, I bypassed Stob Binnein because I was adamant about catching an…
The Gertrude Saddle Route ranks among the most stunning and rewarding hikes in Fiordland National Park, though it should not be taken lightly. This advanced tramping route leads hikers up to Gertrude Saddle, a high alpine pass that offers breathtaking views across the Gulliver Valley and out to Milford Sound. The route begins by leading you through the Gertrude Valley, just…
The Hooker Valley Track and Sealy Tarns are among the most popular hikes in New Zealand. So they seemed like a fitting first hiking day in New Zealand. After some sightseeing and stargazing around Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, and once the weather cleared up, I made the hour-long drive along the magnificent lake into…
After hiking the Five Lakes of Pizol, I continued my adventure through the Swiss Alps. This time, I set my sights on Kandersteg, more specifically, the spectacular Oeschinensee just outside the town. I spent the day hiking to panoramic viewpoints high above the turquoise lake, relaxing by its edge, and even braving a dip in…
The Five Lake Hike is one of the most popular hikes in Switzerland. Situated in the Glarus Alps in the north-eastern region of Switzerland, this route links five mountain lakes scattered on the slopes of the Pizol mountain range. Starting at 2,222m elevation from Pizolhütte, the hike offers unparalleled panoramic views of the surrounding mountainous…
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