Category: Hikes Around the World

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Hiking Laguna 69 in Peru: A Complete Guide

Laguna 69 trek is a very popular hike near Huaraz, Peru.  The hike itself is 7km one-way (14km there and back).  Brett and I completed this hike on May 18, 2019! The views of the lake were incredible and the hike itself was very enjoyable!  If you are looking for a one-day hike in Peru,…
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Hiking Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit Without a Guide – 9 Day Trek

Brett and I proudly completed the Cordillera Huayhuash (pronounced “why wash”) circuit without a guide on May 28, 2019!  We completed this trek independently in 9 days!  112km, 54 hours and 6 minutes hiked, and 8 mountains climbed reaching past 5000m!  In this blog I will share what the Cordillera Huayhuash is and why it…
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Complete Packing List: Hiking Cordillera Huayhuash Without a Guide

Since you are reading this blog, I’m assuming you are wanting to take on this Cordillera Huayhuash without a guide!! With this being said, you have to remember that you will have to carry everything you need on your back.  Our bags seemed quite heavy (especially on day 6 and 7!) so keep this in…
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Cordillera Huayhuash circuit without a guide

Day by Day: Hiking Cordillera Huayhuash Without a Guide – 9 Day Trek

In my previous blog, I wrote about how Brett and I completed the Cordillera Huayhuash circuit without a guide. I touched on what Huayhuash is, why it is so remarkable, and the basic information that you should know!  In this post, I will describe each day of the hike to give you a better idea…
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6 Days in South Africa

South Africa is a beautiful country with a variety of different landscapes. I was able to explore the mountains, the ocean, and the wine country! This country is home to one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature and has a coastline stretching more than 2,500 kilometers. South Africa is full of record-breaking animals including…
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Volcano Boarding in Leon, Nicaragua

Volcano boarding was so fun and is a must do when in Nicaragua! Reading other blog posts, I was a little worried that it would not be safe but the only time I felt scared was when we were standing at the top of the volcano looking down. The truth is, if you want to…
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3 Days in Boquete, Panama

We loved Boquete, Panama so much! It is a small, beautiful town hidden in the mountains. Many people come here to retire! We spent a while walking around and exploring. There are many great restaurants, coffee shops, and markets! We will definitely be returning here one day! Where We Stayed There are many different hostels…
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3 Days in Panama City, Panama

Where We Stayed Since this was our first destination in Central America, Brett and I booked ahead of time at Hostel Mammallena in Panama City through Hostelworld. We stayed here for 3 nights for $75 total. This hostel was quite nice and in a good location – just a short walk from the Metro Station.…
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