Photo of the Day: Inside a Crater

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We signed up for volcano boarding in Leon, Nicaragua.  What we got was a tough hike up the scree of a volcano, a hike inside the crater of an active volcano and an awesome run back down on a modified snowboard. (Trust me, click on the link to see the crash video.)  This picture was [...]

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 [...]

Photo of the Day: Copper Canyon

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Mexico’s Cooper Canyon. Coming from Baja and traveling toward Chihuahua we took the train just so we could travel through this canyon. This picture was taken at the train’s only real stop, where everyone unloaded and crowded into a little viewing platform to glimpse this canyon. Special thanks to Flickr user Itinerantlondoner for marking this [...]

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 [...]