Category: Tips
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7 Incredible Things To Do In Tromsø In Winter
Tromsø is a hidden gem when it comes to cities in Europe. Sitting 350km north of the Arctic Circle in Norway, it is absolutely stunning. The city is situated in a fjord, surrounded by snowy mountains and regarded as one of the best places in world for seeing the northern lights dance across the sky.… Read more
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Climbing to Hvannadalshnúkur’s Summit (2,110m) – A Viking Test, Kind Of
Summit – 2,110m.a.s.l. (6,921ft) Climbing Season – May-September Time of year climbed – June Duration – 1 Day Difficulty – Hvannadalshnúkur. The highest peak in Iceland. Sitting on the crater rim of the volcano Oræfajökull in the country’s South East, at 2,110m, it’s a beauty. Climbing it is physically and mentally demanding, but so rewarding… Read more
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13 Ultimate Things To Do In Tokyo
Here is my list of the top ten things to do whilst visiting Tokyo! Shibuya Scramble Crossing Tokyo’s iconic intersection, the busiest in world, is an absolute must see. Located outside Shibuya Station, all day crowds of pedestrians slowly but surely build for several minutes at a time whilst traffic flows. Then traffic stops, the… Read more
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Top 10 Ultimate Things To Do In Mexico City
Here is my list of the top ten things to do whilst visiting Mexico City, along with some tips for staying safe! Teotihuacan You can’t go to Mexico City without visiting the incredible Teotihuacan, seeing the pyramids of the Sun and Moon and walking the Avenue of the Dead. It’s a UNESCO world heritage site,… Read more
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Climbing to Pico de Orizaba’s Summit (5,636m) – Absolutely Relentless
Summit – 5,636m.a.s.l. (18,620ft) Climbing Season – October-March Time of year climbed – March Duration – 2 Days Difficulty – Pico de Orizaba, Mexico’s highest summit, is an imposing figure, standing tall in the Trans-Mexican Volcano belt and visible from both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea on a clear day. As the sunrises… Read more
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Climbing to Mount Fuji’s Summit (3,776m) – Through Wind and Rain
Cimbing to the top of Mount Fuji, Japan’s iconic mountain, with 8 top tips and a gear list Read more