The ‘town’ of Vysoké Tatry isn’t really a town but an amalgamation of three main settlements (Stary Smokovek, Strbske Pleso and Tatranska Lomnica) which form the main tourist resorts in…
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Packing For Everest Base Camp: The Ultimate Packing List
April 26, 2019I remember the moment vividly. It was two weeks before we were due to depart for a once in a lifetime trip to Everest Base Camp (EBC) and we’d decided…
Yosemite, USA Destination Guide
April 5, 2019Located in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, Yosemite National Park is probably (along with Yellowstone) one of America’s most renowned national parks. From the iconic landscapes immortalized by Ansel Adam’s photography,…
The Million Dollar Question: Are You Fit Enough To Reach Everest?
October 18, 2018I took myself by surprise when I capitulated to my wife’s demands and agreed to spend 2 weeks of hard-earned vacation time hiking up to the World’s highest mountain, Everest,…
Photo Of The Week: Hiking Slovakia’s High Tatras
August 20, 2018The ‘town’ of Vysoké Tatry in Slovakia isn’t really a town but an amalgamation of three main settlements (Stary Smokovek, Strbske Pleso and Tatranska Lomnica) which form the main tourist…