UPDATE: October 2021’s expedition has come and gone and has been an unbelievably rewarding and unforgettable experience. Despite the challenges we faced along the way, I knew that this would be an expedition that I would like to lead year after year. Pakistan is a country that captivated me in every way, and I am… Read More We’re Going to Pakistan, Baby. | Group Expedition to Pakistan
After months in quarantine, an escape into the wilderness was much-needed. Our family vacation plans to Portugal or Poland were shot thanks to coronavirus, so we again settled for – drum roll, please – Branson. It isn’t exactly my scene, but desperate for an adventure, I started looking to Ozark National Forest. It was barely… Read More Camping Overnight at Whitaker Point, Ozark National Forest | Arkansas
The month I spent in Huaraz might have been my favorite of all my travels. In this small mountain town, I had everything I needed. World-class mountains, good friends from all over the planet, and an abundance of bars and clubs where I could celebrate each successful trek in the Andes. Out of the many… Read More Conquering the Santa Cruz Trek in Peru’s Huascaran National Park
There’s nothing quite like the vastness and beauty of the Patagonian wilderness. I found myself in El Bolson, a charming village in the north of Argentine Patagonia with excellent hiking. I didn’t expect much from the town at first. Initially, I was just looking to break up the 25-hour bus ride from Bariloche to El… Read More Hiking To El Cajon del Azul: El Bolson, Argentina
I had dreamed of visiting El Chalten for years. When I finally made it there, it blew away even my loftiest expectations. This little village deep in Argentinian Patagonia was my idea of a perfect travel destination. A small, walkable town tucked away between dense forests, majestic mountain ranges, roaring rivers and nature in all… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to El Chalten, Argentina
Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash is the adventure that trekkers could only dream of. Here’s my tell-all experience of this monstrous trek.… Read More Conquering Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash Trek: Part 1 | Travel Stories From Lockdown
A city tucked away in the mountains of Peru’s Andes, Huaraz is a hidden gem of Peru. Huaraz might seem out of the way for backpackers doing the typical southern loop but it is absolutely worth the visit.… Read More The Backpacker’s Complete Guide to Huaraz, Peru
Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash is the adventure that trekkers could only dream of. As an avid hiker and chaser of views, trekking the Cordillera Huayhuash circuit was something that had been on my bucket list for years. When I left Peru at the end of my first backpacking trip, I couldn’t help but feel a deep… Read More The Complete Guide to Trekking Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash
Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash is one of the best things you can do in your life, ever. If you love travel, mountains, and the great outdoors, then even better. The Cordillera Huayhuash deserves to be bumped up to the top of your bucket lists. Immediately. Day 1: Let’s Have Some Fun No trekking today. You leave… Read More Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash In A Nutshell: The Crash Course Guide
The hike up to Laguna Churup was one of my favorite day trips in Huaraz. You will get an abundance of incredible views and some much needed practice for Huaraz’s more challenging treks. Best of all, you’ll be back in Huaraz by lunchtime. Laguna Churup is conveniently located only an hour from Huaraz, making it… Read More The Ultimate Guide To Hiking Laguna Churup in Huaraz, Peru