Good, Bad, Ugly: Camping

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Guess what…it’s SUMMER. For us in Florida that means sweltering heat but for most everyone else in the northern hemisphere it means it’s time to head out and enjoy the best that nature has to offer. Everyone has a different style when it comes to the great outdoors but it is hard to find a [...]

Photo of the Day: Hiking the Salcantay

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The scenic route to Machu Picchu. The Salcantay trek is a cheaper alternative to the Inca Trail but goes a lot higher and is therefore a lot more work. Sometimes it felt like you could reach out and touch the sky. Special thanks to Flickr user Itinerantlondoner for marking this photo as a favorite. To [...]

Guide: Hiking the “W” Trail – Torres Del Paine, Chile

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Hiking the ‘W is a must do for all backpackers who manage to make it that far south. In our opinion, most do it in a way that is either more expensive or more work than necessary. Below is what we did, then some suggested changes to our path to maximize your enjoyment and minimize [...]

Camping in the Sahara

Camping in the Sahara

Sure there are roads for us to follow through the desert, even towns with hotels to sleep in, but one of the nicest parts about The Sudan is that using the roads and towns is completely optional. We stuck to the road, but made sure to sleep under the stars. Pulling up alongside the premier [...]