The Black Tusk is one of British Columbia’s most iconic mountain peaks. This pinnacle of volcanic rock located in Garibaldi National Park is visible from Whistler and the Garibaldi region and is a popular trail with experienced hikers. The most popular way of hiking to the Black Tusk is to […]
Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Africa, founded in 1679 by Simon van der Stel, the governor of the Cape Colony. 10 years later, in 1690 the Huguenot refugees settled down in the area, they brought from France the tradition of growing grapes and making wine, it was […]
Cape to Cape drive is one of our favorite road trips in South Africa; beautiful, many things to do on the way and it’s a relatively short drive, about 400km. There is some confusion with two points Cape Of Good Hope, Cape Point and Cape Agulhas. To clarify Cape Agulhas […]
Climbing Mount Kinabalu is a great experience but an expensive one. In this blog post we discuss all climbing package options, how to do the hike, accommodation, best season for hiking and what to expect. At 4101m above sea level Mount Kinabalu is the tallest mountain in Borneo and one […]
The beautiful Garibaldi Lake with turquoise glacial waters, sits at 1450m above sea-level surrounded by snow-capped mountains, alpine meadows, and volcanic structures. Hiking to this beautiful lake in Garibaldi Park is a very popular day activity from Vancouver. It is not an easy stroll to the lake, it is an […]
The Garden Route is probably one of the most popular destinations in South Africa for both locals and foreigners and it absolutely deserves to be. This is one of the areas with a lot to offer any traveler; it’s a perfect place for a South African honeymoon trip, a great […]
If you’re planning a trip to Cape Town and want to get the most out of staying here this city guide is what you need, it’s written by locals for tourists. It contains the best recommendations, itineraries suitable for every traveler, insider tips like places to eat and where to […]
The Grouse Grind is a short, but steep hiking trail up Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver Canada, climbing 853 m (2800 feet) vertical over a distance of 2.9 km (1.8 mi), being notoriously grueling it has been nicknamed “Mother Nature’s StairMaster”. For many the Grind is more a fitness challenge than a hike. […]
The Stawamus Chief hike outside the village Squamish in British Columbia, Canada is one of the most popular hikes near the city of Vancouver, only about an hours drive away. The Stawamus Chief is named by the first nations people after their village on the Squamish River. Stawamus Chief Mountain often just […]