Mountains Travel

Hiking the Dramatic Peaks of the Faroe Islands: Trails, Tips & Vistas

The first time I stood atop Slættaratindur—the highest peak in the Faroe Islands—I felt like I was perched on the edge of the world. Below me, emerald valleys carved by...

Seattle's Mountain Escapes: Day Trips from the City to Stunning Alpine Vistas

There's something magical about Seattle that few cities can claim—the seamless dance between urban sophistication and raw wilderness. As someone who has traversed the Himalayan ridges and scaled Andean peaks,...

Conquering Volcanoes: Trekking Arequipa's Spectacular Andean Landscapes

The morning sun had just begun to paint El Misti's perfect cone with golden light as I stood at 16,000 feet, my breath forming small clouds in the thin air....

Tsodilo Hills: Sacred Mountains and Ancient Rock Art of the Kalahari

There's something profoundly humbling about standing before art created by human hands thousands of years ago. As the afternoon sun casts long shadows across the quartzite faces of Botswana's Tsodilo...

Conquering El Ávila: The Ultimate Guide to Caracas' Mountain Paradise

If there's one thing I've learned from 35 years behind the wheel of a bus, it's that the real magic of any place isn't found on the main tourist drags....

Day Trips from Zurich: 5 Breathtaking Alpine Adventures Within 2 Hours

During my years as a production manager, I've learned that business trips to Switzerland don't have to be all conference rooms and hotel lobbies. Zurich, with its efficient transportation hub...

Hiking Madeira's Dramatic Levadas: 7 Breathtaking Mountain Trails

There's something utterly mesmerizing about the way Madeira's levadas carve their way through the island's dramatic topography. These ancient irrigation channels—some dating back to the 15th century—now serve as arteries...