The Spectacular Cape Breton Nature lovers and amateur hikers will surely enjoy Canada’s Cape Breton Highlands. Situated at Nova Scotia, this spectacular national park boasts more than 20 hiking trails with varying levels of difficulty. According to Parks Canada, these hiking trails offer a glimpse of Nova Scotia’s amazing river valleys, coastlines, and highlands. Accessibility […]

Breath-taking Woodlands in the Heart of Europe Situated at South-eastern Germany, the Bavarian Forest is the country’s first-ever national park. Established in 1970, this landmark boasts beautiful landscapes and unique species of plants and animals. As the biggest closed woodland area in Central Europe, it is enclosed between the Austrian Border/ Bohemian Forest and the […]

Experience the American Outback through Denali Highway Located at Alaska, USA, the Denali Highway is one of the country’s hidden treasures worth uncovering. This hiking destination boasts a prehistoric beauty that’ll take travelers back to a time when wilderness ruled the land. Because this highway is no longer used as the main route to Denali […]

Pay Homage to Bhutan’s Sacred Chomolhari Bhutan is a country wherein the capital city has no traffic lights and the people are quite curious about strangers. Despite the country’s lack of modern facilities, Bhutan is a majestic place full of hidden wonders and amazing hiking trails. Such hidden wonder is the country’s most sacred mountain […]

Hike Africa’s Mount Kenya through the Naro Moru Route Africa is known for its scenic landscapes and vast wilderness brimming with endemic plant and animal species. This continent also boasts several hiking destinations that are famous for their scenic landscapes and challenging routes that have attracted adventure-seekers from around the globe. One such hiking destination […]

Adventures Down Under Western Australia is known as the heart of adventure down the land under. As a proof of the region’s reputation as the perfect destination for outdoor activities, the Bibbulmun Track is located within its borders. According to Western Australia’s Department of Environment and Conservation, Bibbulmun Track is one of the longest hiking […]

Discover the Inca Trail Hikers and travelers from around the globe flock to Peru’s Inca Trail to Machu Picchu because of the many wonders and mysteries this trail reveals. A glimpse of Peru’s rich Inca history is possible through this trail because the roads date back to the 14th century. As part of the Inca […]

A Hike Through The Machame Route Adventure-seekers from around the world continue to marvel at the beauty of Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro which is the highest peak in Africa. As a proof of Mt. Kilimanjaro’s popularity as a favorite hiking destination by many thrill-seekers, several routes have been officially opened for public use. One of these […]

GPS is an acronym standing for Global Positioning System. Though there are lots of components, the essential parts are a series of satellites and the units people carry. Three satellites are used to locate your position across the Earth’s surface and another can be used with them to calculate your altitude in a process called […]

There are times while hiking when it’s a good idea to be able to fall back on traditional navigation techniques. Modern maps, compasses and especially GPS units are great. But you can lose your maps, break your compass and run low on batteries. Also, GPS units don’t always work – sometimes the signal gets blocked […]