Explore our collection of 186 mountains articles, featuring expert guides, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences.
After spending three decades behind the wheel of buses in two continents, I've developed a knack for spotting the roads less traveled. Peru's Sacred Valley isn't just about that postcard-perfect...
The Norwegian fjords have long occupied a special place in my mental catalog of geological marvels. As an engineer, I'm drawn to these magnificent structures—natural examples of stress, strain, and...
There are places in this world that speak directly to your soul - where the mountains seem to whisper ancient secrets and the landscape tells stories older than time itself....
Let me tell you something about Switzerland that most glossy travel mags won't mention: you don't need to book fancy Alpine resorts or splash out on expensive gear to experience...
After navigating buses through Liverpool's narrow streets and Sydney's busy highways for over three decades, I've spent the last nine years exploring mountain trails across five continents. But crikey, nothing...
The moment my plane descended toward Quito International Airport, I knew this business trip extension was the right decision. Surrounded by a crown of volcanic peaks and nestled in a...
Standing on my balcony in Santiago, watching the morning light illuminate the Andean peaks, I'm struck by the duality of this vibrant metropolis. Chile's capital sits in a valley embraced...
If you'd told me back in my Liverpool bus-driving days that I'd one day be tramping through Mexican jungles at 64, I'd have thought you'd had one too many at...
When my manufacturing consultancy project brought me to Palmerston North, I initially saw it as just another business destination on my packed schedule. Little did I know this modest city...
The morning mist clings to the verdant Himalayan foothills as prayer flags flutter in the gentle breeze, their vibrant colors standing in stark relief against the ancient forests. After decades...
Edinburgh might be known for its historic Royal Mile and imposing castle, but what many business travelers miss is the incredible access this vibrant city offers to some of Scotland's...
When most travelers think of Iceland's Golden Circle, they envision tour buses pulling up to Gullfoss waterfall, crowds gathering around Geysir's predictable eruptions, and the obligatory selfie at Þingvellir National...
There's something deeply healing about journeys that combine contrasting landscapes. As someone who discovered travel's therapeutic power firsthand, I've always been drawn to trips that offer both expansion and grounding....
The first time I stood beneath the imposing silhouette of El Ávila, I felt that familiar tug of curiosity that has pulled me toward mountains across five continents. This massive...
The first time I stood atop Twin Peaks, watching the famous San Francisco fog (affectionately called 'Karl' by locals) roll in like liquid mercury over the city grid below, I...
Standing at the summit of Mount Pico as dawn breaks over the Atlantic, I'm reminded of my childhood hikes near Osaka—that familiar feeling of achievement mingled with humility before nature's...
When my manufacturing firm sent me to Zurich for a week-long conference last summer, I immediately spotted the opportunity to extend my stay and fulfill a long-standing dream: hiking the...
Standing at the edge of a tepui plateau, watching clouds drift through ancient rock formations that have remained virtually unchanged for millions of years, I couldn't help but feel both...
There's something magical about the Laurentian Mountains in autumn that speaks directly to my artist's soul. The symphony of crimson, amber, and gold that blankets these ancient peaks transforms an...
The first time I stood atop Slættaratindur—the highest peak in the Faroe Islands—I felt like I was perched on the edge of the world. Below me, emerald valleys carved by...
