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Trek Volcano Pico Viejo Caldera (and Pico del Teide)
Trek Volcano Pico Viejo Caldera is a long and exhausting 7.30 hour, 13km loop hike with a gain of 1,117m to the second Caldera from the western side of the volcano. A volcano caldera is a massive, cauldron-like depression that forms when a volcano’s magma chamber empties during a catastrophic eruption, causing the ground above…
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Trekking Tenerife; The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
This blog is about our impulse trip to the Canary Islands (specifically Tenerife Island) in May for a week of outdoor activities (trekking or hiking primarily). In summary trekking Tenerife involved 6 days (outside of the arrival and departure days). Obviously my first objective was to summit the volcano Teide (at 3715m, the highest point…
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Malawi Outdoors on a Shoestring – Trekking, Hiking & Fun
This is a summary that previews 13 day hikes around Blantyre, Malawi, 3 weekend outings and 3 treks in the Mulanje range. It also includes additional resources such as Maps & Facts (GPS data and logistical details necessary for the reader to recreate the adventures). Costs and links to additional resources are included. Each is…
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How to Summit Mt Binga (in the wet), Mozambique
How to summit Mt Binga from the Mozambique side (in the wet season). I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. Note that this, like…
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Three Outdoor Adventures in Sardinia, Italy
This post is about three outdoor adventures in Sardinia. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. In this Sardinia series we start at the…
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Overland Australia – Kosciusko Summit & MTB Thredbo
Overland Australia – Kosciusko Summit & MTB Thredbo captures the essence of our thrilling mountain biking experience on Thredbo’s summer ski slopes, coupled with a rewarding day hike to conquer Australia’s highest peak. Delve into the comprehensive details encompassing maps, expenses, logistical necessities, and interesting facts, along with additional resources of photos and videos. This…
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How to Trek Etna Volcano, Sicily Italy
In this article I will outline how to trek Etna Volcano to the summit. I will provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring but it can also be expensive based on the options you select. Follow the…
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How to Climb Mulanje Sapitwa Peak in Malawi
This is a quick post about how to climb Mulanje Sapitwa peak in Malawi. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is an adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. Mount Mulanje is the…
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Zomba Mt Malumbe Peak Hike, Blantyre Area Hikes, Malawi
The Zomba Mt Malumbe hike is a day outing near Blantyre, in Southern Malawi. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. We did this…
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Mulanje Madzeka Hut Trek Or Summit Nayawani South, Malawi
This is a quick post about my 2 day Mulaneje Madzeka trek that included the summit of Nayawani South. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into…