9 Lake District Mountain Walks For Beginners
featured, Hiking, Lake District, mountains, outdoors, travel, UK, walkingLast updated March 2022. I was one year old the first time I set foot in the Lake District National Park. I grew up in Preston, a mere one hour drive from the Southern lakes, and was taken to the Lakes at least once a year throughout my childhood. It…
Hiking The Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand
Australasia, Hiking, mountains, new zealand, outdoors, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Tongariro National Park, Topdeck Travel, travelIf someone says to you 'New Zealand National Park', what is the first thing that jumps into your head? For me, it's the sweeping 360 degree, stunning, panoramic mountain shots in Lord Of The Rings, with dwarves and horses running across stunning…
Why Franschhoek Is One Of My Favourite Places On Earth
Franschhoek, horse riding, mountains, South Africa, sunset, travel, valley, wine, wine tasting South Africa kick started my love for personal travel. Aside from work ventures, my trip to South Africa in November 2009 was my first long-haul adventure since living in the USA six years earlier. The trip was planned for 11 days. To…
Cruising Milford Sound & Flying Over Fiordland
5monthsoff, Australasia, cruise, flights, Milford Sound, mountains, new zealand, scenery, travel, video, vlog You've seen Jurassic Park, right? Remember at the beginning, where Richard Attenborough flies into the park in a helicopter, and you see those amazing views of the landscape, including waterfalls, mountains and rivers? That was almost…
Cheap Skiing In Germany: The Zugspitze
Bavaria, budget, Europe, Germany, mountains, ski, skiing, travel, value, zugspitzeI've visited Munich several times over the last few years, mainly for work. I saw a lot of the airport, hotels, a few bars, and our old Munich office. So when I saw BA Reward Flights to Munich over New Year, I decided it was time to see the…