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Complete with a picturesque church and dating back to the 1700's with just 14 inhabitants this tranquil village on the island of Streymoy is a must see for any visit to the Faroe Islands. Accessed via the mainly single-lane Hvalvíksvegur, you'll climb through a gorgeous green valley (in summer) flanked by countless waterfalls and an infinite number of sheep to a car park where you can then ven...

Planning & Preparations As amazing as this trek is, it's certainly not without its challenges, and the first one you will run into is obtaining a backcountry permit for camping.  As it absolutely should, backcountry camping is very regulated.  Essentially, you request permits and multiple date window options.  Permit information can be accessed here https://www.nps.gov/glac/plany... As w...

At roughly a 1 mile loop, the Bell hike is a short but very sweet hike with high reward, it's an amazing spot to sit an watch the sun dip below the horizon and if you're lucky, may even have the view to yourself. Accessing the hike is best started at the Bell Rock Parking lot, if you're heading there for sunset chances are there will be available parking, as everyone is typically done for the ...

Starting at the Rich Creek Campground this wonderful moderate hike forms a loop by connecting the Rich Creek Trail and the Tumble Creek trail. in the Buffalo Peaks wilderness. Flanked by the Collegiate Peaks, in Spring and Summer the area is awash with rushing creeks, lush wet lowlands & deep green forests.  The scenery along the hike varies widely & with only moderate traffic you may h...

La Ciudad Perdida is a stunning and challenging 47km hike deep in the Colombian jungle to a remote ancient city perched on a steep mountainside and surrounded by dense tropical rainforest. The hike is typically a 5 Day journey which can only be taken with registered guide companies.  There are 4 & 6 Day options also if desired.  Logistics are taken care of for you with regard to the route i...

Victoria's Mornington Peninsula is a stunning example of one of Australia's many rugged coastlines, dotted with rock formations, pristine sand beaches & epic waves.  Lizard Head Rock is a unique formation rising out of the ocean which is especially beautiful at sunrise. The "hike" is really just a wander from the carpark (Number 16 Beach Carpark) through gorgeous dunes down to the beach - t...

Starting at the Meadow Creek Trail head just off the turn off to Frisco this hike connects the stunning Eccles Pass and Gore Creek trails.Passing over Eccles Pass (11,917') and Red Buffalo Pass (11,742') this spectacular hike passes through dense forest, serene lakes and bubbling creeks.The Vail side of the hike is steeper and more rugged, crossing streams & lush meadows deep in the valley ...