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Mount Bromo and Ijen without a tour: How to see both on a budget!
Mount Bromo and Mount Ijen are 2 of the highlights of the Indonesian island of Java. These towering volcanoes are a must visit if you are planning a trip to Indonesia, but seeing them both can often be very expensive. We chose to visit both Bromo and Ijen ourselves, and not only did we save…
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Finding an ethical jungle trek in Bukit Lawang? A full guide
Trekking through the jungle to see orangutans in their natural environment is an exciting, unique and wonderful experience. There are only two places in the world where you can observe wild orangutans in the jungle: Bukit Lawang in Sumatra and the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Sadly the popularity of this experience means that…
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Why trekking Ijen after sunrise is the best!
If you’re planning a trip to the Indonesian island of Java, you’ve no doubt heard of Mount Ijen and its famous “Blue Flames”. But is Mount Ijen really worth waking up at 1am for? Every day hundreds of people make the ascent of Mount Ijen in the pitch black of night, shuffling like livestock up…
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Bivacco Bedin trekking guide: The best view in the Dolomites!
Bivacco Margherita Bedin (often just called Bivacco Bedin) is situated in the Pale di San Lucano, in the Italian Dolomites province of Belluno. Often called the most beautiful bivacco in the Dolomites, it offers almost 360 degree panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Bivacco Bedin sits at an elevation of 2210 metres in a meadow…
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Bivacco Minazio Trekking Guide: Everything you need to know!
Bivacco Carlo Minazio (often called Bivacco Minazio) is situated in the Pale di San Martino, in the Italian Dolomites, between the regions of Trentino and Veneto. With towering dolomite stone peaks of over 3000 metres, this part of the Dolomites is breathtaking to behold and offers some incredible hikes. Bivacco Minazio sits at an elevation…
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Waichin Valley trek guide: From Malana to mountain paradise
Away from the psytrance parties and backpackers of Tosh and Kasol in the Parvati Valley, is the Malana Valley. Malana is an ancient town, purported by some to be the world’s oldest democracy. The inhabitants are believed to be direct descendants of Alexander the Great himself! Just a short 5 kilometer walk from the remote…
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Kutla village trek guide: A Parvati valley mountain paradise
The Parvati Valley has no shortage of great treks, hikes and hilltop villages to spend a few days. But unlike the more popular towns of Tosh and Kasol, Kutla is still almost untouched by tourism. During our 2 weeks discovering the Parvati Valley we found no calmer and more peaceful place than Kutla. In our…
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7 best places to visit in the High Atlas mountains, Morocco
The Atlas mountains, cutting through the heart of Morocco, offer an incredible and vast range of panoramas and excursions to enjoy, full of breathtaking landscapes and local Berber traditions. In this article we cover the unique beauty and diversity of the High Atlas, from the snow-capped peaks, to the green valleys and ancient kasbahs (fortresses), to the…
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Dades or Todgha Gorge, Morocco: Which one is worth visiting?
The Dades and Todgha Gorges are situated in central Morocco, in part of the Atlas mountain range. Both these gorges offer epic scenery, but if you only have time to stay and explore one, which should you choose? In this article we break down both the Gorges and what activities you can do there so…
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Sahara Desert Camping, Morocco: 10 things we wished we knew!
One of the most unique experiences you can have in Morocco is to spend a night (or more) camping in the dunes here. Whether it’s absolute luxury you want, or an authentic, back to nature experience, there are possibilities for all tastes and budgets. We spent 2 nights deep in the dunes of Erg Chebbi…
