Whitsand Nature Reserve, in the north of South Africa, is a beautiful place tucked away in the hills where you can relax amongst nature or throw yourself down a sand dune on a plank of wood.
Sandboarding in Witsand Nature Reserve
Survive the sulphur pools and lava lakes in the Danakil Depression
The Danakil Depression is the hottest place on earth with an average daily temperature of 35 degrees, it lies -116m below sea level and is one of the driest and most tectonically active places on the planet. Here you will find salt flats and salt mountains, bubbling sulphur pools and active volcanoes, dotted with villages of the Afar people.
A Tasmanian Road Trip: The West Coast
The west coast of Tasmania is all winding mountain roads, forest shrouded in mist and hidden lakes. It's a stark contrast to the idyllic beaches of the east coast, and just as beautiful in its own way. Remember that the drive can be quite slow going, especially if you're not used to roads like that,... Continue Reading →
Another Australian Road Trip: Sydney to Bateman’s Bay
What better way to start the new year than road tripping in a fancy Jeep with two amazing people after spending a firework-filled night down at Sydney Harbour? We packed up all of our camping equipment (more like glamping, we had an actual barbeque and a ton of fairy lights) and hit the road, heading... Continue Reading →
A Western Australia Road Trip: Valley of the Giants and Green Pool
After a busy day exploring so many places throughout the Margaret River region we decided to take it a little slower while we explored the south coast, partly because we didn't want to rush but mostly because it takes so long to drive anywhere. We said goodbye to the ocean and made our way inland... Continue Reading →
Volcano boarding, sinkholes and crater lakes: The El Hoyo Hike
If you can put up with a heavy pack and a lot of heat then this two-day adventure will be worth the pain. It's volcano boarding down the youngest volcano in Nicaragua, camping under a giant sinkhole on Volcan El Hoyo, watching the sunrise over Volcan Managua and swimming in Laguna Asososca. We booked with... Continue Reading →
Hiking on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
Before You Go The main thing you need is a sightseeing ticket for the Whistler Village Gondola. These are pricey at $50 if you book online in advance, but it's worth it if you plan on spending a full day on the mountain. You can also get a Peak 2 Peak pass for $80. Bring... Continue Reading →
Hiking to Wedgemount Lake
Before You Go This is one of the hardest hikes I did while in Whistler. It's a very steep and uneven trail, gaining 1220m elevation in only 7km, and it takes around 4 - 6 hours for the 14km round trip. The lake is glacier fed but you can swim if you're brave enough. There... Continue Reading →
Hiking to Fissile Peak and Russet Lake
Before You Go This is a very long and somewhat difficult hike. It's a 29m round trip with constant elevation changes as you cross several peaks and valleys. If you don't already have a pass, you will need to buy a sightseeing lift ticket if you plan on taking the gondola up. Trails are well... Continue Reading →
Six Year Gap Year 