Tag: trek
Walking In Dentdale
I absolutely love cottage holidays. A converted farmhouse in the middle of lush countryside, roaring fires, home cooked food, fine wine, and good company....
The Magic of Machu Picchu
In my previous blog about the Salkantay Trek – the arduous but amazing walk to Machu Picchu – I said that Machu Picchu deserved...
Grand Canyon – Trail of time
In all my travels throughout the U.S. and outside it, I’ve never seen anything as beautiful as the Grand Canyon. My favorite national park...
Newfoundland – Signal Hill’s North Head Trail
Hiking in Newfoundland is always a fun time. You are subject to instant weather changes, gusty winds, and a barrage of black flies in...
Milford Track Day Four – Paradise To The End
Alas it was the final day of this most beautiful walk. After the beauty in all directions walking up the Clinton Valley on days...
Milford Track Day Three – Up And Over The Mackinnon Pass
It was time for the big and grand day three of the Milford Track. A day to get high out of the forest and...
Milford Track Day Two – Alone With Pure Nature
A new day and miles lay ahead on Day 2 of the Milford Track. The serenity of Day 1 was behind and more miles...
Milford Track Day One – The Beginning Of Serenity
Described by many as one of the best and most beautiful, stunning hiking trails in the world. I had landed in New Zealand and...
The Limestone Link – A Walk Through Cumbria Variety
If you want a fantastic good distance hike with a tremendous amount of variety then this approximately 12/13 mile wander across the South of...
Trekking in Mordor – Tongariro National Park
The Tongariro National Park in New Zealand IS Mordor in the Lord of the Rings films and a dual world heritage site. I am...
Trekking To The Top Of North Africa – Mt Toubkal
Mt Toubkal, the highest summit in Morocco, the Atlas mountain range and North Africa. Standing at 4,167 metres (13,671 ft) this makes for a memorable experience...
Iceland – The Escapism and Beauty of The Laugavegur Hiking Trail
I was off grid in digital life for a period of time on my Iceland trip, and why? I was taking in the 55...
Tenerife – Masca and the Ravine – Remote and the Beautiful
Time to get the hiking boots on and head to the North West of Tenerife, the Teno mountains. Picturesque that is certain and lush...
Experiencing Nepal through the eyes of Steve Akins
Nepal, a travellers dream, a photographers dream. It has famed mountains and culture, but as every traveller knows these places are so much more...
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks – A Splendid Stroll
Magnificent! That is the feeling I get when I do this walk and the feeling you get when you complete it. I enjoy it...
