Some of my friends threw big birthday parties when they reached the impressive half century mark, others went on wine drinking and pampering retreats with friends, a few chose a luxury resort with their husbands. I chose to go to Peru. Alone.
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What I learned about myself trekking to Machu Picchu on the Choquequirao Trail
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Grab your trekking shoes and trail mix. Inca Trail permits for 2020 are about to go on sale!
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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.
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You can’t just arrive at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile’s Patagonian region and expect to hike; there are a few factors you’ll need to prepare for.
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Why to hike to Everest Base Camp, in 18 epic photos
by Bex Shapiroby Bex ShapiroIt will challenge you. It will change you. And it’s a trek you will never forget.
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Why you should channel your inner Grandma Gatewood and hike the Appalachian Trail
by Elle Hardyby Elle HardyThe boots of female hiking pioneers such as Cheryl Strayed are large ones to fill — and increasing numbers of women are taking up the challenge.
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Beyond the packing list: 10 accessories that will get you up Mt Kilimanjaro
by Sarah Reidby Sarah ReidBeing well prepared, with the right equipment, will give you the best chance of making it to the top of the world’s highest free-standing mountain.
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Having a knowledgeable guide is a big help in understanding the site of the ancient ruins and the Inca civilisation. But now there’s another reason to get a guide on a trip to Machu Picchu.
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The one thing you didn’t know you had to do in Morocco: Trek Toubkal
by Lauren Ellisby Lauren EllisAnd 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.