Whenever I get the chance to explore on my own, I always find myself saying YES to it before I even get there.  On the first leg of my journey in India's Himalayan region of Ladakh and Leh, I knew ahead of time that I was going to spend almost two weeks exploring the scenery around Leh by myself. 

The Discovery of Yading

How I feel about Yading is incomparable to all the other trekking or travel experiences I ever had.  It was in many ways the highlight of my trekking experience in China and I cannot express in words how relevant Yading has been in my life.

Stromboli was special. It always will be. On my journey through Europe, I was trying to decide where I wanted to spend the last year of my being in my 30s. Stromboli was my birthday peak.

The Albanian Alps consist of the mountain range of Prokletije. The range covers three countries – Kosovo, Montenegro and Albania.

Many associate Peru with Machu Picchu.  However, Peru has more to offer hikers beyond just the famous Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail.  In fact, a lesser known region called Cordillera Blanca gives its visitors a feast to their senses with its world-class landscapes. 

It's no exaggeration.  The Classic Inca Trail has to be on every list of top 10 treks in the world.

Hence, it can get crowded.   You may even be so unlucky that you lose out on the chances of getting a permit. But, don't be discouraged! 

When I had the opportunity to do the Classic Inca Trail in Peru with a group of 30 people, I decided to add a more off the beaten path trail to the experience. The Inca Trail is a classic.