Guestblog

Planning a DIY Galapagos Islands Vacation – Tips to Keep in Mind

A trip to the Galapagos sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime experience and not only for the unique wildlife encounters you would have. The Galapagos Islands are also mistakenly considered one of the most expensive destinations to travel to and therefore a trip reserved only to the privileged ones.

In this post, I will show you that nothing is further from the truth. Although the largest is your budget the more tours you can join and the more luxurious your trip can be, it’s also possible to enjoy the Galapagos Islands with limited financial resources.

I have been to the Galapagos for three weeks and I spent a week on each of the main islands without breaking the bank. Read on to see how I did it and what are the most interesting thing to do.

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Hiking the Falljökul Glacier in Vatnajökull National Park

If you’re visiting Iceland, one of the coolest experiences you can have is hiking on a glacier! We did a 5 hour glacier adventure as part of our 7 day Iceland itinerary, and the landscape we observed hiking on the glacier was absolutely breathtaking! 

Here’s everything you need to know about hiking the Falljökul Glacier in Iceland, so that you can have the best adventure in the epically cool Vatnajökull National Park. 

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St. Regis Maldives Review – The Best Maldives Bungalows

Located in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is an archipelago of about 1,200 islands that boasts beautiful turquoise waters, pristine sand, and swaying palm trees. It’s one of the most beautiful islands in Asia, and what makes these islands so great to visit is staying in a picturesque Maldives bungalow.

I was lucky enough to enjoy one of the best overwater bungalows in the Maldives during my stay at the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. This St. Regis Maldives review is filled with everything you need to know before booking your stay.

I cover everything from things to know before you go, things to do when you get there, and why you should stay in a gorgeous Maldives bungalow at the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort in the first place!

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Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: A Long-Distance Hiking Adventure

The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is an epic long-distance footpath that traverses some of America’s most spectacular wilderness areas. The PCT was designated as a National Scenic Trail in 1968 and stretches for 2650 miles (4265 km) in length.

Many backpackers and adventurers dream of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in a single season, a feat known as a “thru-hike”.

Hiking the entire trail is not for the faint of heart, however. The PCT stretches from Mexico to Canada along the spine of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges. A typical thru-hike takes approximately 5 months and requires hiking 20+ miles (32+ km) every day.

Thru-hikers spend months in the wilderness and encounter all sorts of complex (and often dangerous) challenges. They must meet nature on its terms and push themselves to the absolute limit of their endurance.

Most hikers who start the PCT do not finish it, whether due to illness or injury, or other unforeseen circumstances.

But for those who hike this stunning trail, whether they finish it or not, the experience is a life-changing one.

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