A Travel Blog by Katie Chavez
Are you planning a trip to Kauai and love hiking? Then this list of the best easy hikes in Kauai is for you. Start planning your Kauai Hiking Adventures now! One of the reasons why I love Hawaii so much is that the islands are so damn hike-able. With incredible scenery, an abundance of hiking […] Read more…
The best Mount Cook Hike that is relatively easy and stunningly beautiful? Definitely the gorgeous Hooker Valley Track! I had wanted to visit Mount Cook for ages but for some reason, I hadn’t quite made it there. But last spring during my South Island road trip with my Dad, the timing was finally right. Along […] Read more…
If you are looking for a stunning and not particularly hard day hike in the Wanaka area, I highly recommend hiking the Rob Roy Glacier Track in Mount Aspiring National Park – here is everything you need to know… Of the 14 National Parks in New Zealand, Mount Aspiring National Park has got to be […] Read more…
If you are planning a trip to Hawaii and want to experience the great outdoors there, then add these beautiful hikes on the Big Island to your itinerary… The Big Island of Hawaii is a nature lover’s paradise, with giant volcanoes, stunning beaches, peaceful valleys, and otherworldly lava fields. The scenery is dramatic and varied, […] Read more…
If you are looking for a multi-day hike in the Auckland area, I highly recommend hiking the Hillary Trail. Here is my experience… Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand, both in physical size and population, with 1.65 million people residing in this thriving metropolis. There are numerous big-city benefits of living in Auckland […] Read more…
Planning a trip to Sydney? Don’t miss experiencing Sydney’s incredible nature while you are there by exploring on foot. Here is my pick of the best walks in Sydney to help with your planning. Over the 17 months that I lived in Sydney, I made it my mission to discover as many best Sydney walks […] Read more…
Everything I read online about the Captain Cook Monument trail (also known as the Ka’Awaloa Trail) on the Big Island of Hawaii made it out to be the hardest hike ever, with a brutal descent and no shade on an unmaintained trail. I have to admit, it scared me, and I was nervous about doing […] Read more…
When most people think of Mexico they think of dazzling turquoise waters, white sands, tropical weather, delicious food, and ruins hidden in the jungle. That is how I pictured Mexico before I visited. It turned out to be all of those things but also so much more. Looking through my Lonely Planet at the various […] Read more…
Wondering what fall hike in Banff National Park is the best? In my opinion, it is the Larch Valley hike including Sentinel Pass in the Moraine Lake area of the park. Make sure you don’t miss this Moraine Lake hike in fall! It was during my third visit to the Canadian Rockies that I finally […] Read more…
Do you want to go to the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town and are a fan of hiking? Well, you should do the Platteklip Gorge hike to the top! If you have heard of Cape Town you probably would have heard of its most famous tourist attraction, the imposing Table Mountain that looms […] Read more…