Looking to get from France (Chamonix) to Switzerland (Zermatt) in style? The bold souls who are up for a 125-mile adventure known as the Haute Route can traverse the Alps in all their glory.

Some of the world's most treasured, remote landscapes can't be seen by helicopters, cars or even mountain bikes. These sacred places, like Ciudad Perdida, Everest's Base Camp and the top of Huayna ...

When it comes to South America and exploring mysterious ruins, Machu Picchu is the one you always hear about. Yet, over recent years, it is actually Colombia which is becoming the interest for a vi...

Most people head to Peru to hike Machu Picchu, but that's not the only legendary trek in the country. Not by a long shot. The Ausangate Peak is a monument of natural power and beauty, and many devo...

Despite the fact that the humans have covered most of the world in networks of asphalt, there remain a handful of untouched places so untamed and off-the-beaten path that you can only reach them by...

Make no mistake about it, the John Muir Trail is epic, but it's not impossible. In fact, it's quite achievable for the active adventurer. Located within the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, J...

Make a hike of it for two days or take 10 to reach the Everest Base Camp on this trek from the Khumbu region of Nepal, one of the most popular destinations for tourists. Mount Everest sits on the b...

After spending several weeks in India I crossed through the wild Himalayan landscape to Nepal's majestic capital -- Kathmandu. Kathmandu brings to mind images of temples, markets and a wide array o...