Plenty of iExplore readers will recognize JJ Yosh as the modern mountain man with the amazing backcountry photo tips, but that's not all we want you to know about him.

There are a lot of long distance trails out there, each with their own personality. The Appalachian Trail is known for its spectacular fall colors and hiker camaraderie. John Muir, good for trekkin...

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...

You'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t love the occasional beach getaway or weekend in the city, but our travelers are savvier than that. If you're the type of person that's always on th...

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...

With glaciers wrapped around tall dark mountain peaks, and continual wind blowing through fields and forests, Patagonia's wild landscape may seem daunting and unconquerable. However, trekking Mount...

The crystal clear waters of the South Pacific are better known for diving, but take some time to explore the landscape and you’ll come across… The crystal clear waters of the South Pacific are bett...