Mount Tymfi is a massif in the Pindus Mountains of northwestern Greece, located within the Zagori region of Epirus. It forms part of the Vikos–Aoös National Park and is known for its dramatic limestone cliffs, alpine meadows, and deep gorges—including the nearby Vikos Gorge, one of the deepest in the world relative to its width. The highest peak of Tymfi, called Gamila, is … [Read more...]
Laguna Chicabal: Hiking Guatemala’s Sacred Maya Lake
Laguna Chicabal (Lake Chicabal) is a crater lake located within the inactive Chicabal Volcano in the Quetzaltenango Department of Guatemala, at an elevation of about 2,900 meters (9,500 feet). It's considered a sacred site by the local Mam Maya people, who regard the lake and surrounding cloud forest as spiritually significant. Ceremonial altars often line the shore, used for … [Read more...]
Santa María Volcano, Guatemala: our Hike without a Guide
Santa María Volcano is a massive stratovolcano located in the western highlands of Guatemala, near the city of Quetzaltenango (or Xela, as locals call it). Standing at about 3,772 meters (12,375 feet), it's one of the highest volcanoes in Central America and part of the Sierra Madre volcanic chain. Santa María is best known for its catastrophic eruption in 1902, one of the … [Read more...]
Mount Olympus: Hike from Litochoro to Mytikas Peak
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, rising to 2,917 meters (9,570 feet) and located near the border between Thessaly and Macedonia. In ancient Greek mythology, it was believed to be the home of the twelve Olympian gods, ruling from its mist-shrouded peak. Today, Olympus is part of a national park established in 1938—the first in Greece—and is recognized as a UNESCO … [Read more...]
Hiking Acatenango & Volcán del Fuego, Guatemala without a Guide
Acatenango and Volcán de Fuego are two neighboring stratovolcanoes located in southern Guatemala, just outside the colonial city of Antigua. Acatenango, standing at around 3,976 meters (13,045 feet), is a dormant volcano popular with trekkers who often camp near its summit to witness the dramatic eruptions of the adjacent Volcán de Fuego. This is one of Central America’s most … [Read more...]
My Solo Hike to the Top of Volcán San Pedro, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
It is an exquisite feeling to rise at dawn on a mystical lakeshore, slip on your shoes, grab a daypack, and embark on a 1,400-meter jungle ascent to a volcano's summit straight from your doorstep. The shore belonged to Lake Atitlán: a vast body of water perched at an altitude of 1,562 meters in the central highlands of Guatemala. Surrounded by lush slopes and fuming … [Read more...]
A Sunrise Hike to Indian Nose (Rostro Maya) at Lake Atitlán
The Indian Nose, known locally as Rostro Maya (the Maya Face), is a popular ridge near the town of San Juan La Laguna in Guatemala, offering panoramic views of Lake Atitlán and the surrounding volcanoes. Its name comes from the shape of the mountain ridge, which resembles the profile of a reclining face, specifically the nose. Despite its modest elevation of around 2,180 meters … [Read more...]
Costa da Lagoa Hike, Lagoa da Conceição, Florianópolis, Brazil
Lagoa da Conceição is a large lagoon located in the eastern region of Florianópolis, Brazil, surrounded by hills, sand dunes, and a patchwork of neighborhoods that blend local life with tourism. It connects to the Atlantic Ocean through a narrow canal and is a popular spot for water sports like windsurfing, paddleboarding, and kayaking due to its calm, shallow waters. … [Read more...]
Lagoinha do Leste Beach Hike on Santa Catarina Island
Praia Lagoinha do Leste (meaning Little Lake of the East) is a remote beach located on the southeastern coast of Ilha de Santa Catarina, the host island of Florianópolis in southern Brazil. Surrounded by Atlantic Forest and steep cliffs, it's accessible only by hiking trails or by boat, which helps preserve its wild and secluded character. The beach is also known for its … [Read more...]
A Hike to Morro da Urca and a Cable Car to Sugarloaf Mountain
While in Rio for the Carnival, we dedicated a day to visit Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar), one of the city’s most iconic peaks. Our original idea—especially after discovering that the cable car ticket cost 130 reais per person—was to hike to the top. But then we realized that, rather than walking, the ascent involved a fair amount of technical climbing, without fixed ropes. … [Read more...]
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