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Hiking with Lions: An Active Trip to Cape Town

July 3, 2012 By Katherine

Cape Town is a city that loves the outdoors.  While other places may attract visitors with fancy shopping and trendy clubs, Cape Town prefers to keep it natural.  She shows off her beaches, mountains and countryside whenever the opportunity arises.  In fact, the Mother City is a place that inspires you to take in the Great Outdoors.

Hiking is an ever-popular pursuit among Cape Town’s active visitors and residents.  There’s no shortage of windy paths through the Helderberg or Cederberg Mountains.  In fact, mountains are so predominant that Table Mountain is practically synonymous with the city.  But perhaps the best hike of all is up Lion’s Head, Cape Town’s “little” mountain.

Compared to Table Mountain, Lion’s Head looks unimpressive.  The views from the top, however, are anything but.  The trek up Lion’s Head is something that can be done in just a few hours, as opposed to the full day commitment other mountains demand.  You might hear that it’s more of a walk than a hike, but this is an understatement.  It’s a real hike that gives you a chance to test out your rock climbing skills if you choose, or opt for the gentler path around the top.

The beauty of Lion’s Head is the 360 degree look at Cape Town it provides.  As you make your way to the top, you alternate between views of the Twelve Apostles mountain range over Camps Bay, the shiny water surrounding Robben Island and the slick skyscrapers of downtown – all the elements that make up this complex town.  And once you reach the tip of the Lion, it’s Cape Town views on steroids!

So, go on.  Book your flights to Cape Town and enjoy Cape Town’s outdoors!

Filed Under: Africa, Destinations, Headline, South Africa Tagged With: Cape Town, hiking, Lion's Head

Hiking in the Bay of Fundy

June 22, 2012 By Jillian

Hiking in the Bay of Fundy means you have to know what time it is. With the largest tide in the world, which can change up to 47 feet, you need to know when it is safe to hike and when it is time to heat for higher ground!

When we went to the Bay of Fundy we explored the bay on foot and from a kayak. The kayak part is relatively easy if you go out during high tide, but be prepared to walk a bit if you leave during low tide, as the water does recede from shore quite a bit! During low tide you can actually go hiking IN the Bay of Fundy. As you can see from the picture below, 47 feet is actually strikingly large when you see the size of the humans.   The incredible difference in the height of the water over the course of a day has lead to some interesting water erosion patterns on nearby rocks.   Some of that greenery is actually covered in water during parts of the day.

Hiking in the Bay of Fundy in Canada

A few hours later the spot we were walking was covered with thousands of gallons of water. As you can imagine, hiking in the area in spectacular, from waterfalls to the Bay floor there’s a lot of nature to explore.

IF YOU WANT TO GO HIKING IN THE BAY OF FUNDY:

The Bay of Fundy is in New Brunswick. The largest town on the Bay is Saint John, but there are plenty of smaller villages and parks for less luxurious accommodations. We camped in Canada’s Fundy National Parkand spent almost the entire time hiking and kayaking in the area surrounding the bay. If you’re looking for adventurous hiking, think about Canada holidays in 2012. Just be sure to check your watch if you are down by the Bay. When the tide comes in you’ll get more than your feet wet!

Filed Under: photos Tagged With: canada, hiking

Hanakapiai Falls of Kauai’i

February 24, 2012 By Danny

When we took our honeymoon to Hawaii we made it an absolute must to spend some time on the Island of Kauai’i.  The reason for that is simple, it’s beautiful.  This is the island that Hollywood often turns to when it needs a tropical shooting location and it’s no wonder why with its jungles and beautiful rivers.

We reached these falls after hiking for a few hours, first along the coast and then turning inland to follow the river to falls themselves.  We hiked in our sandals and jumped right in the fresh and cold water and got to having as much fun as we could…then we quickly got out and dried off because that water was cold.  Having now traveled the whole world and ‘seen it all’ I can safely say it’s days like these spent finding a hidden gem that makes travel special.

IF YOU GO: It’s easy to travel Kauai’i so long as you have a rental car to do it in.  We just booked a stay for one of the many Hawaii hotels and drove clockwise and counterclockwise around the island.  On one side of Kauai’i is a canyon and on the other side is this beautiful coast.  If I did it again, I’d spend more time in Kauai’i and not even bother with that canyon….it’s filled with sawgrass!

To see more of our favorite photos from around the world check out our travel photo page. Let us know your favorites and we’ll include them in our photo series.

Filed Under: photos Tagged With: hawaii, hiking, kauai, waterfall

Photo: Summit of Salkantay

January 11, 2012 By Danny

We hiked all morning from our base-camp which was already pretty high in altitude.  Several in our group had already succumbed to the thin air and needed to ride horses or mules to reach the top.  Finally we made it to the pass, Salkantay Pass, right along side the Salkantay peak pictured here.

To date no one has successfully summited the Mount Salkantay yet everyday hundreds of holiday makers walk right next to it.  Looking at this picture it is easy to see why no on makes it to the top; it is rocky, covered in snow and fog, contains no smooth faces on which to walk, and is much taller still than the pass some of our friends couldn’t even get to on their own steam

IF YOU GO:  The only way you’re likely to see this image in real life is if you’re hiking the Salkantay Trail to Machu Piccu.  The route is well trodden with a variety of trips going every day.  Some people stay in tents while others in fancy lodges with Jacuzzis and satellite TVs.  There are lots of options, it’s just up to you to find the right tour operator for you and your budget.  Ours wasn’t so great.

To see more of our favorite photos from around the world check out our travel photo page. Let us know your favorites and we’ll include them in our photo of the day series.

Filed Under: photos Tagged With: hiking, Peru, Salkantay

Photo: Overlooking the Grand Canyon

December 16, 2011 By Jillian

Hiking Arizona’s Grand Canyon was a spectacular experience. We spent a few days at the Canyon, exploring different trails into what seemed like an endless canyon of gorgeous orange and red rock.
Our ultimately goal was to hike in and out of the Canyon in one day. Rim to river to rim. After extensive research we set out a strategy to conquer the canyon without bringing heavy camping equipment. At 4am we stood on the rim of the South Canyon, listening to coyotes howl and descended into the canyon. By breakfast we were at the river, soaking our feet in it’s cool current. By lunch we were half way back up and by mid afternoon, we had conquered the canyon.

It was exhausting, but judging by our pictures, I think you can tell that it was worth it!

IF YOU GO: You don’t have to conquer the canyon on foot!  Rail tours will take you all over the American west and once in the park you’re all set with a wide array of public transport at the ready.  If you do go hiking, bring plenty of water, food and a hat – hiking without a plan can put you in serious danger.  We stopped into the backcountry office before taking off into the canyon – a good idea for gathering up-to-date information and advice.

Filed Under: photos Tagged With: grand canyon, hiking, travel

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