Rocky Mountain Hike, Wanaka, New Zealand

Kia ora to New Zealand’s South Island

I can’t believe this is the first time I’ve travelled in New Zealand. I start the trip with this stunning hike up Rocky Mountain near Wanaka on the South Island.

trolltunga

The views along Trolltunga

The rock known as ‘Trolltunga’ may be the main drawcard for the Trolltunga hike in Norway, but the landscapes along the way are almost as spectacular.

hiking in bergen

In Bergen, head for the hills!

You can’t understand Bergen without going up to the mountains. It’s not about the view – but because nature and urbanity are connected here in Norway.

Lares trek photos, Peru

The landscapes of Lares

While the trek through the Lares region takes you through some charming local Peruvian communities, it’s these landscapes which dominate the journey

Lares Trek, Peru with G Adventures

Nature and people – the Inca Trail alternative

While hundreds of people walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu every day, in the nearby Lares Valley there’s a more intimate alternative where just a handful of trekkers get up close with the locals.