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Waterfall Hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park South Africa

Posted March 13, 2021March 17, 2021 Ingrid LantzLeave a commentPosted in Hiking, Hiking Stories

When I hit the first set of boulders I had no idea how much this hike would put my scrambling skills to the test.

Lesotho – Hiking the African Kingdom in the Sky

Posted November 1, 2020April 4, 2021 Ingrid LantzLeave a commentPosted in Hiking Stories, Hiking

Some places just feel magical from the moment you arrive. Malealea in Lesotho is one of them.

Hiking with a Fear of Heights – South Africa’s Drakensberg Mountains

Posted February 4, 2020March 14, 2021 Ingrid Lantz4 CommentsPosted in Hiking Stories, Hiking

Hiking with a fear of heights can ruin a great trip. On a recent hike in the Drakensberg Mountains I had a harrowing moment.

Japan’s Long-Distance Trail – The Nakasendo

Posted December 5, 2019April 4, 2021 Karen KaoLeave a commentPosted in Hiking Stories, Hiking

Most visitors to Japan travel to Tokyo and Kyoto – world-class destinations, to be sure, but did you know you can also hike between those two cities?

Hiking Among the Temples of Angkor Wat

Posted September 26, 2019March 14, 2021 Karen KaoLeave a commentPosted in Hiking Stories, Hiking

A temple is not an obvious hiking destination. But when the temple is Angkor Wat, you can rethink a lot of assumptions.

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Sunrise Trekking in Taiwan’s Alishan National Forest

Posted September 12, 2019March 14, 2021 Karen KaoLeave a commentPosted in Hiking Stories, Hiking

To catch the sunrise requires a pre-dawn rise and a trek by foot or by bus and train to reach the summit at Chusan. Once there, you wait and hope for the clouds to part and reveal a legendary sunrise spectacle.

Hiking the Fjallraven Classic – How I Learned to Love Backpacking.

Posted September 3, 2019March 14, 2021 Ingrid Lantz2 CommentsPosted in Hiking Stories, Hiking, Hiking Essentials

The Fjallraven Classic lured me in with awe-inspiring pictures and the promise of exploring a wilderness that sounded sexy and wild. How could I resist?

The 5 Essential Exercises for Hikers

Posted October 23, 2018September 26, 2019 Ingrid LantzLeave a commentPosted in Hiking

What are the most essential exercises for hikers? Right now, approximately half the world is thinking of going into hibernation as winter approaches. The other half is just about to go into the hiking season. Some of you are always in the hiking season. Lucky you! Whatever your season or location there are five essential exercises for hikers that will keep your body hiking ready all year round. It doesn’t matter if you’re doing a short hiking weekend, warrior style, […]

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Stay Safe on the Trail…Always Carry the “10 Essentials”

Posted September 25, 2018March 14, 2021 Ingrid LantzLeave a commentPosted in Hiking, Hiking Essentials

Hiking with the 10 essentials can save your life. Here’s one time, I should’ve had them and didn’t.

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