Hike Israel’s Long Distance Trail! Consider hiking the length of Israel, from the Lebanese border south all the way to the southern coast’s Eliat and the Red Sea! This 683 miles/1100 km trail takes you through breathtaking mountains and deserts, showcasing...
I spent several months exploring most of the Balkan states of Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia. Learn about this fascinating and complicated region as well as my favorite tips for independent travel wherever you are...
The El Camino de Santiago, the historical ‘Pilgrim’s’ paths in Europe, is so popular that the Active Travel Adventures podcast has interviewed several listeners about their experiences on the El Camino. There are numerous El Camino paths, but these...
Not everyone can take five or six months to thru hike the Appalachian Trail (the “AT”). Why not consider doing a section hike of the AT instead? When you section hike the AT, you get the experience of backpacking this historic trail but within the time...
Many people know about the El Camino de Santiago, but what they often don’t realize is that there are many routes to get to the famous cathedral in Santiago. Arguably the prettiest and most challenging, the Camino Primitivo, is also the very first pilgrimage...
Cycle the El Camino Portuguese Way! Whether you are short on time or simply would rather BIKE than hike the El Camino de Santiago, cycling the Portuguese Way may be the right choice for you! The 239 km cycling route (just under 150 miles) from Porto, Portugal to...
