Hiking, cycling and zip-lining: Malek Murison makes his way from Cusco to Machu Picchu via the Inca Jungle Trek. Was this a wise move for someone who’s not overly keen on hiking, and whose companion doesn’t like heights?
Hiking
Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountains (Zhang-Jia-Jie)
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, (also spelled Zhang Jia Jie) is an area of astounding natural beauty located in the Hunan Province of south-central China. The landscape here inspired the set designers of the blockbusting film ‘Avatar’; its peaks have now been given the unofficial name of ‘Avatar Mountains’. In this World Pursuits report, Rose Antonette Espino visits Zhangjiajie, and comes away suitably impressed.
Machu Picchu: Hiking the Inca Trail
Sometimes life can get in the way of one’s dreams. But all to often it is fear that prevents us from doing the things we really want to do. Sometimes, in order to find ourselves, we have to test ourselves. In this inspirational story, Margot Russell tells how hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu provided her with new-found self-confidence and inner strength…
Bryce Canyon Hiking – Hikes In Utah
Bryce Canyon hiking report. Winter hiking in Bryce Canyon can be strenuous, but the otherworldly views – and the silence – make it all worthwhile, says writer Jeffrey Rindskopf …
Appalachian Trail Books
The Appalachian Trail is one of the world’s best known long distance hiking trails. Here we examine some of the best Appalachian Trail books, choosing titles that are inspiring, entertaining, and informative.
Prepare to be inspired …
Hiking In Laos
Seasoned traveller Jo Walker goes hiking in Laos, and finds that, whatever the circumstances, laughter is universal. If you find yourself in Luang Prabang, try asking around for a charismatic guide named Teng …
Grand Canyon Visit
In this article, Lara Becker recounts a recent Grand Canyon Visit, and offers advice and tips for those planning their own trip to Arizona’s most famous natural attraction …
Laurel Highlands Hiking
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail in June: Ohiopyle State Park by Ginny Smith.
Ohiopyle
The steady incline finally turns into a steep drop and signs seem to spring from nowhere warning trucks to go no faster than ten miles per hour. Our car rolls down the hill, slides around a left turn, and glides to a stop in “downtown” Ohiopyle with hardly any help from the gas pedal. Faded shops and houses line the streets of a small town with an outdoorsy-tourist feel. We see signs for rafting gear and bike rentals.