Chiang Rai is a city located in the far north of Thailand along the border near Laos and Myanmar. With a population of only 200,000, …
Located in the mountainous northern reaches of Thailand, Chiang Mai is the perfect city for travelers looking to escape the traffic, congestion, and heat of …
Thailand is one of the most popular countries for families visiting Southeast Asia. With beautiful beaches, bustling cities, scenic mountains, and lush forests, Thailand has …
I just returned from a phenomenal two week vacation in Thailand with my wife and son, and am still processing all of the amazing memories …
In parts one and two of my Camino Portuguese pilgrimage documentary, we covered the first four stages of our journey from Porto to Rubiaes. Part …
Read moreVideo Post: The Camino Portuguese from Rubiaes to Pontevedra (Pt. 3)
Red Rock Canyon State Park is located at the southern tip of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and features vividly colored desert cliffs and dramatic rock formations. In this post, I’m going to provide all of the information you need to stay overnight at Red Rock Canyon’s only option, Ricardo Campground.
The hike to Murray Hill climbs 2500ft on a 7.5-mile round trip journey with beautiful views of San Jacinto Peak, seasonal wildflowers, the occasional bighorn sheep, and views of the greater Palm Springs area. The hike begins on the Garstin Trail near the Indian Canyons Golf Resort, and then heads east to link up with the Clara Burgess Trail before reaching Murray Hill.
Back in 2012, I completed the Camino Frances and put together a documentary called “A Journey of the Mind“. The popularity of that video is a large part of what encouraged me to launch Trail to Peak. Six years after walking 500 miles from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela, I returned to the Iberian Peninsula to walk the 150-mile Camino Portuguese. This time around, I was joined by my wife and son.
Read moreVideo Post: The Camino Portuguese from Porto to Barcelos (Pt. 1)
The John Muir Trail covers 211 miles through the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in California. In this guide, I’ve put together everything you’ll need to plan your own hike, including tips on permits, gear, food, training, and logistics.
Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most popular long distance hiking trails in Europe. The incredible thing about Tour du Mont Blanc is that you’ll hike through France, Italy, and Switzerland as you loop your way around the Mont Blanc Massif. The entire journey covers 170km (106m) and gains roughly 10,000m (33,000ft) of elevation. The Tour du Mont Blanc is the bucket list adventure of a lifetime, and I’ll be covering all of the details in this comprehensive guide.