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Day walk on the South Downs

6 of the Best Day Walks in the South Downs

These are several of the best day walks in the South Downs National Park in the southeast of England.

Camino arrow on dirt trail

Walking the Camino Primitivo: An In-Depth Guide

My incredibly detailed guide to walking the Camino Primitivo, a two-week walk in northern Spain.

South Downs Way, looking toward Beachy Head

Walking the South Downs Way: An In-Depth Guide

An in-depth guide to walking the South Downs Way with accommodation, costs, route breakdown, and much more.

Pantheon

What You Need to Know Before Visiting the Acropolis

Everything you need to know before visiting the Acropolis, including the best way to beat the summer crowds.

Great view, Cotswold Way day 5

Walking the Cotswold Way: An In-Depth Guide

An in-depth guide to walking the Cotswold Way with accommodation, costs, route breakdown, and much more.

Alpacas beside river - closeup

Hiking With Alpacas In New Zealand (or How to Have a Very Happy Girlfriend)

That time I went hiking with alpacas in New Zealand.

Koh Chang beach at sunset

How to Get From Bangkok to the Koh Chang Islands

How to get from Bangkok to Koh Chang, Koh Mak, and Koh Kood in the south of Thailand, by plane, bus, minivan, and ferry.

Dave with pack and cows on the Camino

The Best Hiking Pack I Have Ever Owned

After 18+ months and 200+ miles, I'm very impressed with my Osprey Talon 44 hiking pack. Here's why.

Mueller Hut Route view

The Mueller Hut Route: A Gloriously Tough Day Hike

The Mueller Hut route in Mount Cook National Park was a tough, sweaty, wonderful day hike.

Great Barrier Reef - Frank

Sun, Sea, and Shitloads of Sharks

From night dives with sharks to meeting Frank the giant wrasse, diving the Great Barrier Reef exceeded all expectations.

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