Hiking Archives - Expat Hikers

March 13, 2021March 17, 2021Hiking, Hiking Stories

Waterfall Hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park South Africa

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

November 1, 2020April 4, 2021Hiking Stories, Hiking

Lesotho – Hiking the African Kingdom in the Sky

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

February 4, 2020March 14, 2021Hiking Stories, Hiking

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

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

December 5, 2019April 4, 2021Hiking Stories, Hiking

Japan’s Long-Distance Trail – The Nakasendo

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?

September 26, 2019March 14, 2021Hiking Stories, Hiking

Hiking Among the Temples of Angkor Wat

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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September 12, 2019March 14, 2021Hiking Stories, Hiking

Sunrise Trekking in Taiwan’s Alishan National Forest

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.

September 3, 2019March 14, 2021Hiking Stories, Hiking, Hiking Essentials

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

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?

October 23, 2018September 26, 2019Hiking

The 5 Essential Exercises for Hikers

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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September 25, 2018March 14, 2021Hiking, Hiking Essentials

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

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

September 20, 2018March 14, 2021hiking partners, Hiking

Hiking Partners Wanted or How to Beat the Odds of a Bad Hiking Match

The wrong hiking partner can make or break your wilderness experience. Tips on how to find the right person to share your hike.