Many options for hiking near Quito, Ecuador. Nearly everything is high altitude but after a couple days in the city your body acclimates. Most can be done without guides and are easily reached on public transit or taxi.
Author: whereintheworldisTag
I am an endless culture seeker and explorer who loves sports and exploring off the beaten path locations. Been to over 95 countries (lived in 6 different ones) and ran, biked, swam or hiked in over 60 of them.
Climb Cotopaxi Summit in Ecuador
Training and Summiting Cotopaxi Mountain at over 19,000 feet (5897m) elevation in Ecuador, South America. What you need to know, how to train and where to start.
Day Trips from Amman, Jordan
Make Amman your base in Jordan and do these worthwhile day trips. Amman trips include a day trip to Jerash, the Dead Sea, Madaba among others. Easy access by bus, tour or rental car. Not to mention Amman is actually a cool city to explore.
Island of Cyprus: A Greek Goddess and An Ottoman Turk in Europe
Cyprus was never on my list but I went and it was relaxing, beautiful, full of history and experiences you can´t find elsewhere. Mediterranean, European, Greek, Turkish, Beaches, Mountains, UN Buffer Zone and more.
Jordan is Not Just Petra – Roman Ruins, Dead Sea
Jordan is amazing and no it is not just Petra. There is the amazing float on the Dead Sea; the dark nights and red sandy days in Wadi Rum Desert; the Camels, Bedouins, Nabataeans, Romans, Greeks and much more. Worth every travelers time is this safe Middle Eastern country called Jordan.
Climbing Mt. St. Helens Summit
Attempts and success´ of hiking up to the summit of the active Mt. St. Helen´s volcano in Washington State (USA). How to add this to your list and fulfill it.
Chicago Marathon Architectural Tour
The long awaited Chicago Marathon of years past. My 3rd of the World Marathon Major races, 9th marathon overall and the journey it took to get there.
Polonnaruwa or Anuradhapura That Is The Question (Sri Lanka)
Old kingdoms, capitals, ruins and temples of Sri Lanka. Polonnaruwa or Anuradhapura? Which to see with little time? and Why they are worth visiting?
Ironman Michigan 70.3 – IM 70.3 MI –
Michigan for my first US 70.3 triathlon. Beautiful region near Frankfort hosted Ironman Michigan 70.3 and it was high enthusiasm but expensive. Improved my swim and bike segments and overall time!
Kayaking Cascadia Marine Water Trail (WA)
Multi-Day kayak trip around the Salish Sea (aka Puget Sound) and it´s awesome islands. From Des Moines Washington to Vashon Island then Blake Island to West Seattle. New Adventures that challenge you are great!
Uncommon Dominican Republic Travel Route
Lesser known tourism route across a chunk of Dominican Republic from Santo Domingo colonial zone to beaches of Barahona, Samana and Pedernales and even some mountain adventures near Jarabacoa.
Real Stories from a Journey Backpacking Senegal
Fascinating adventure stories backpacking Senegal, West Africa as a solo female. Where to visit but maybe not how to do it. Ha
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