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How to do the Peaks of the Balkans Trek

alexclark January 12, 2018 0 Comments
Over the past few years, the Peaks of the Balkans trek has become increasingly popular, but it still isn't very well known. We first heard about the Peaks of the Balkans trek from a podcast, and also from a German couple we met in Nepal and thought it sounded like our kind of adventure. Unlike our previous trips, this one was incredibly difficult to plan. As we began to research this trek on the...

How to travel the Galapagos independently: 3 Islands in 5 days

Liz January 8, 2018 0 Comments
The best word to describe the Galapagos Islands is magical. I have never been to a place where the animals were so unafraid of humans. Before this trip, I didn't know such a place existed. In order to see this island paradise, the vast majority of travelers spend many thousands of dollars on a live-aboard cruise. As a result, we've noticed that a common misconception among travelers is that the...

Is The Annapurna Circuit Trek Still Worth it Despite the Roads?

Liz August 26, 2017 0 Comments
3 things to consider when deciding if this hike is worth it for you Alex and I completed the full Annapurna Circuit from Besisahar to Naya Pul without a guide. The trek is over 200km long at mostly high elevation. We had been planning a trip to Nepal for years and knew we wanted to do a trek, as hiking and mountaineering are the primary activities of our travels. Being the planner that I am, I...