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Hiking
Switzerland, See You Later
Tonight, we’re flying back to Cape Town after three wonderful months in Switzerland. The final week is always a whirlwind of errands – packing, organising,…
An Alpine Hike and a Gram of Gold
Our hike started the civilised way: at a rooftop bar in Salzburg (Austria) with Doris, the local blogging queen. I ordered a Hugo so good…
Chasing Sunrises and Croissants
Every summer, we stick to an important ritual: hike up the “Mythen” in the dark to catch the sunrise. To do this, we need to…
The Wild Coast Hike, Part 2: From Chaos to Cake
See part 1 here. We set off on day two feeling cautiously optimistic. After yesterday’s chaos with storms, swollen rivers and closed lodges, we figured…
The Wild Coast Hike, Part 1: A Stormy Start
The day after I ran the Comrades Ultramarathon, we met up with our German friends Andi and Andrea (A&A). They’re experienced alpinists who’d just spent…
Tips and Tricks for the Tour de Mont Blanc
See Part 1 here and Part 2 here! The good news first: you don’t need to book an expensive tour to conquer the Tour de…
Tour de Mont Blanc – Part 2
See Part 1 here! Part 2 of our Tour de Mont Blanc (TMB) hike started in Les Contamines in France. Day 5: Les Contamines –…
Tour de Mont Blanc – Part 1
We spent eight days hiking around the legendary Mont Blanc, and it was spectacular! The Tour de Mont Blanc (TMB) is a 170km (105m) circular…
The Ottertrail
The Ottertrail is a 45km, 5-day hike along a spectacular coastal path. It’s one of the most popular trails in South Africa. Only 12 people…