Hiking

I know it’s cliché to say that it’s more about the journey than the destination but this was the case for hiking the Inca Trail.

Besides learning that, yes indeed, women can do anything, I also came back down to sea level with a handful of other valuable life lessons tucked under my belt and scribbled in my journal.

Trekking to Everest Base Camp is no mean feat, but with a good dose of grit and a decent fitness regime, almost anyone can stand triumphant at the roof of the world.

We quizzed this Intrepid leader on all things Base Camp-related, and here’s his top tips for conquering the camp.

From the dusty Red Centre to the tip of the Top End and all the way down to Tasmania’s south, Australia is home to some of the world’s most unique landscapes. And nothing beats exploring these regions by foot.

From deserts, canyons and mountains, to alpine forests, lakes, tropical reefs, even volcanoes – wilderness-wise, national parks in the US have it all.

And so, with boundless trepidation and many packs of blister plasters, 12 of us headed out of the city to tackle the highest peak in North Africa.

Grab your trekking shoes and trail mix, guys. The Inca Trail is open for 2019!

My first hike on the Inca Trail in Peru taught me a lot of things. But mostly, it was about the friendships I made and how beautiful Machu Picchu truly is.