Hiking

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.

As I experienced each new scene, I also began to notice that my travel companions were no longer strangers to me, but felt more familiar than any friend at home.

They call it the Hawaii of the mid-Atlantic. But, really, this spellbinding region is pretty incomparable…

That’s the beauty of small group travel — getting to know everyone and understand their stories… and appreciate each other, no matter what their pace is.

A go-to guide to New Zealand’s most epic one-day hike.