Mountains

Montserrat is a natural park in northern Spain with one of the best mountain ranges in the whole country. It’s also the location of an old Catholic …

The Tongariro Crossing is one of the biggest and best day hikes in New Zealand. Mars-like volcanic peaks and smoking craters may not be the first thing …

The Crouching Lion hike is a short but epic trail in Oahu, Hawaii that ends with a panoramic view of the mountains and jungle at Kahana Bay. …

The Tasman Glacier Walk may be a little less popular than the nearby Hooker Valley Track, but they both have amazing views and they’re super easy to …

Rammang Rammang Maros is a special village in the karst mountains of south Sulawesi, Indonesia. The scenery at this place is really mind blowing. Watch out for …

Leang Leang Maros is a karst mountain geopark in Sulawesi with ancient limestone caves and Indonesian cave art. The prehistoric caves in this area are known for …

Zhuilu Old Road is an epic cliff trail in the mountains of Taroko Gorge, one of Taiwan’s best national parks. Zhuilu is an awesome hike. It’s probably …

The Hooker Valley Track is one of the best short walks in New Zealand. It’s a flat, easy hike with amazing views of some of the best …

Fansipan mountain (also known as Phan Xi Pang) is the tallest mountain in Vietnam, and also the tallest mountain in the Indochina peninsula (Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia). …

Bottle Beach Koh Phangan is a fun adventure away from the noise and bustle of this popular island in Thailand. After a short boat trip you’re rewarded …

Kintamani Bali is one of the island’s most underrated areas, with fresh mountain air, lake view hotels and restaurants, and the humongous 13-kilometer-wide volcanic caldera that the …

Kirkjufellsfoss is a classic waterfall in west Iceland, on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The name means “church mountain falls” and it comes from the peak in the background …

Batu Baginda is a short but awesome hike in Belitung, Indonesia that takes you to the top of an incredibly massive boulder overlooking the jungle. This spot …

I’ve visited Bali many times over the years, and today it’s where I base myself. Even after so many visits, I’m always discovering new things to do …

Starting elevation: 3,440 m (11,300 ft) Ending elevation: 3,820 m (12,530 ft) (temporary) Elevation gain: 380 m (1,250 ft) (temporary) Distance covered: 2.5 km (1.5 mi) (roundtrip) …

Starting elevation: 2,800 m (9,200 ft) Ending elevation: 3,440 m (11,300 ft) Elevation gain: 640 m (2,100 ft) Distance covered: 5 km (3 mi) Time hiked: 4h …

Starting elevation: 2,860 m (9,400 ft) Ending elevation: 2,800 m (9,200 ft) Elevation gain: -60 m (-200 ft) Distance covered: 9 km (5.6 mi) Time hiked: 5h …

Starting elevation: 1,400 m (4,600 ft) Ending elevation: 2,860 m (9,400 ft) Elevation gain: 1,460 m (4,800 ft) Distance covered: 140 km (87 mi) Time hiked: 0h …