Situated in the middle of the Callejon de Huaylas Valley with an elevation 3050 meters above sea level, is the city of Huaraz. As the capital of the Ancash region and seat of the government of Huaraz Province, the city is the main financial and trade hub in the region and the second biggest city in the Andes. Huaraz is also the main destination in the Ancash region for those seeking winter sports, hiking, and outdoor adventures. From mountaineering, snowboarding to endless op

A snowy spring hike on Dobongsan Seoul may not be what first springs to mind when you think about hiking, but it is actually a city of mountains and there are a plethora of hikes accessible by a subway or short bus ride. With the number of hikers on the trails every weekend, hiking seems like Korea’s national pastime, and has a big hiking culture. I was an avid hiker before I moved to Korea, and hiking was one of my top motivations for exploring the country. Some of my ideas

Outside of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hocking Hills is Ohio's other top destination for breathtaking nature and hiking.  Hocking Hills State Park is located in southeast Ohio about 45 minutes outside of Columbus. The surrounding Nature Preserves, State Parks along with State and National Forests make the area is somewhat Instagram famous for its photogenic waterfalls, rock formations and caves. While the photos on social media make it look like heaven for photography and

Emerald Lake Yoho National Park encompasses 507 square miles within the Rocky Mountains on the western slope of the Continental Divide....

Glacial lakes, towering snowcapped peaks, golden larches, picturesque towns and breathtaking scenery as far as the eye can see. Banff...

Half Dome, it's an iconic feature in Yosemite National Park, with around 30,000 entries into the pre-season lottery and only around 19%...

A rainy morning at the Plaza de Armas We can't really talk about the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu without talking about the jump off city...

The Inca Trail is one of the most iconic hikes in the world and is on a lot of people’s bucket lists. To help control erosion the...

Nestled deep in the Andes Mountains, steeped in myth, mystery and mist Machu Picchu has always been a bucket list destination for me.

Situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, and part of the Appalachians and the Appalachian Trail, we find Shenandoah National...

The crown jewel of hiking in South Korea, Seoraksan National Park is home to the highest peak in mainland Korea.

With a ridge line that is said to look like a dragon with a roosters crown, Gyeryongsan National Park is a hiking haven.

Finishing out my summer vacation tour of the Korean coast line is Geoje Island. From the beach to the mountains, explore Geoje with me!