Hiking 14ers in Colorado is like a rite of passage for those living in the state. A 14er is a mountain with a peak elevation of 14,000 feet or higher. One of the most popular and easiest ones is Mount Bierstadt. The hike to the summit is straightforward and is easily accessible from Denver, being…
Hiking in Denver and seeing the Rockies is something everyone should do once in their life. There’s a multitude of different summit hikes that range from the easier side to the more difficult. Chief Mountain outside Idaho Springs, Colorado, is one of the easier summits and a good first hike to get used to the…
Boulder is known for being one of the best hiking towns in the United States. That’s why we decided to do our first real hike in Colorado, here on the First and Second Flatirons Loop. This area is stunning, with mountain backdrops as well as the view of the city from above. The trail was…
The hikes in Spain are so underrated. And Asturias is one of those regions. Hiking to Bulnes in the Picos de Europa is a rewarding hike, both with views and the experience of such a unique town. We hiked to Bulnes from the town of Poncebos during our time staying in Las Arenas. It was…
The best way to see a new city or area is to do a hike that offers 360-degree views of the surrounding area. Hiking Camelback Mountain in Phoenix is that hike. This is by far the most popular hike in the city and for good reason. It’s hard but it also rewards you with stunning…
Denver is considered one of the hiking capitals of the United States due to its proximity to the Rocky Mountains and other great trails. But it also offers other great and easy trails that feel like you’re in Sedona. That trail is the Red Rocks and Morrison Slide. This was the first hike I did…
Hiking in Europe is amazing and the Pyrenees are a bucket-list destination. It might fly under the radar, but it’s a location with beauty at every point. The 7 Lakes of Colomers was the first stop on our road trip in Spain and it didn’t disappoint. Our first stop was the town of Vielha, where…
In my early days of traveling (and especially now for longer travel stints), I packed my clothes into a backpacking bag. It’s easy to carry and you can stuff a lot in there. But going on shorter trips more recently has shown me that having a good suitcase is beneficial. That’s why I decided to…
Carrying around precious gear can be nerve-wracking. Especially when the only backpacks you own are hiking backpacks. That was my case until I decided to try the Level8 Atlas Backpack. Having a true laptop backpack has been something I’ve needed for a while, and the Level8 Atlas didn’t disappoint. It’s comfortable, has everything I need,…
Picos de Europa is a stunning National Park that you won’t want to miss if you’re looking to hike in Spain. The trail we took was PR-PNPE-24 Puertos de Áliva, which takes you on a point-to-point loop around stunning mountain ranges in the region. We started this hike by taking the Fuente Dé Cable Car…