Planning your first Dolomites adventure? This comprehensive 12-day itinerary combines Alta Via 1 trekking, rock climbing, and alpine relaxation. Get insider tips on rifugio bookings, transportation logistics, weather preparation, and the best mountain towns to explore in Italy’s stunning UNESCO World Heritage range.
We hiked the Routeburn Track in two unforgettable days, soaking in everything from mossy goblin forests to sweeping alpine panoramas (and a kea with serious stage presence). This post covers our full trip report – mileage, logistics, hut tips, birds, waterfalls, and one extremely scenic detour that made us feel like kings of Middle-earth. If you’re curious whether Routeburn lives up to the hype – spoiler: it does – this is for you.
Think of it as the greatest hits of New Zealand’s wilderness, packed into one wildly beautiful hike. Bonus: dehydrated meals that slap and canyoning FOMO near the finish line.
Curious about the iconic Chamonix to Zermatt trek? Here’s my full 11-day Haute Route hiking review, covering trail conditions, huts, scenery, and surprises—from fog and fondue to alpine passes and postcard views.
Kumano Kodo 4-day Itinerary at a Glance For more details on the trip planning, please see this post. Now, let’s dive into the trip! Day 0: Planes, Trains, and Local Mikan Two of us flew into Osaka, where we rendezvoused with a friend coming in from Tokyo. Our mission: the ancient, sacred Kumano Kodo trail….
How I planned a fun, cozy 4-day hike on Japan’s Kumano Kodo: DIY tips, comfy stays, onsens, shrines, and a little trail magic.
Honest review of a 3-day Camí de Ronda hike: off-season charm, coastal views, rainy surprises, and what we’d do differently next time.
Why Camí de Ronda? Honestly, I had never heard of the Camí de Ronda until it popped up during a chat with my AI – proof that sometimes algorithms do get you. We’d been tossing around the idea of another hiking trip for months. The three of us did the Kumano Kodo hike in Japan…