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Here’s How to Climb Mount St. Helens

18 June, 2018 by Wandering Justin

I’ve always wanted to climb Mt St Helens. The utter transformation after its early 80s eruption fascinates me, and provides a great reminder that … Read the rest

Categories Adventures Tags cascade range, climbing, hiking, mount saint helens, Oregon, volcanoes Leave a comment

Why You Should Go to Finland

23 November, 201410 November, 2014 by Wandering Justin
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I can’t even tell you how many times I hear American travelers go on about Spain, Italy, France and England. You’ll hear about culture, history, … Read the rest

Categories Adventures, Fitness, Travel Tags Finland, Helsinki, hiking, music festivals, sahti, tourism, transit, travel, Turku 2 Comments

Great Backpacking Destination: Iceland

10 November, 201420 September, 2014 by Wandering Justin

Iceland is made for backpacking. It has a wealth of trails that are supported by smart amenities and relatively easy to access. The country … Read the rest

Categories Adventures, Travel Tags Backpack, hiking, Iceland, Landmannalaugar, Laugavegur Leave a comment

Six Adventurous Ideas to Go to Iceland

14 October, 20218 March, 2014 by Wandering Justin

“Go to Iceland” at a Glance

This post was originally for one particular traveler who wanted ideas to build an itinerary that was adventurous, but … Read the rest

Categories Adventures, Travel Tags hiking, Iceland, kirkjubaejarklaustur, Landmannalaugar, Reykjavik, Thórsmörk 5 Comments

Glacier Hiking – Why You Should do It

6 November, 20155 July, 2013 by Wandering Justin

I’ve written about glacier hiking a few times in the past. I started with some tips about Franz Josef, and added a look at … Read the rest

Categories Adventures, Travel Tags environment, Falljokull, franz josef, franz josef glacier, glacier, glacier hiking, global warming, hiking, Iceland, New Zealand, Oceania Leave a comment

Overlooked Arizona Hikes – Red Mountain

15 February, 20192 July, 2013 by Wandering Justin
Arizona Hikes

I hiked less than a mile before I decided that Red Mountain is one of the most overlooked Arizona hikes.

Never heard of it? I’m … Read the rest

Categories Adventures Tags Arizona, Arizona hikes, Flagstaff Arizona, hiking, Lava River Cave, Red Mountain, San Francisco Peaks, Sunset Crater, Turkey 3 Comments

Remember Peru – A Hint for the Adventure Traveler

17 May, 201317 May, 2013 by Wandering Justin


What does travel feel like?

Alright, it varies for most people. For some, it’s hot sand and being lazy on a beach. For others, it’s … Read the rest

Categories Adventures Tags adventure, Alpaca, Cusco, cuy, Guinea pig, hiking, MachuPicchu, National Geographic, outdoor, peru, South America, travel Leave a comment

Inside My Head – Fear of Heights

8 May, 2013 by Wandering Justin

I wish I could stride along the rim of this volcano’s crater. After months of waiting, endless hours looking at photos of it, and then … Read the rest

Categories Adventures, Fitness Tags busan, fear, Geumjeongsan, heights, hiking, Iceland, Jotunheimen, Laugavegur, Mount Ngauruhoe, Rangipo Desert, south korea 7 Comments

Travel Blogs or Guidebooks: Who Do You Trust?

10 April, 20134 February, 2013 by Wandering Justin

It’s one of those days when I feel like torturing a travel guide editor. I imagine stuff involving ants, honey, jumper cables and possibly a … Read the rest

Categories Blogging/Writing, Fitness Tags Beomeosa Temple, bloggers, busan, credibility, Geumgang Park, guide books, hiking, south korea 1 Comment

Rise Energy Foods, Tested On the Besseggen Trail in Norway

21 July, 202125 July, 2012 by Wandering Justin

A boxful of Rise energy foods got me through two of my big days in a recent trip to Norway. It was only my second … Read the rest

Categories Fitness, Tastes Tags energy bars, energy foods, hiking, Norway, product, protein bars, review, Rise, test Leave a comment

Scandinavia – My Travel Packing List

23 March, 20166 June, 2012 by Wandering Justin

Scandinavia is less than a month away. Well, same for Finland, which is really a Nordic country. No matter what you call this trip, it’s … Read the rest

Categories Gear, Tastes Tags backpacking, Camping, Estonia, Finland, hiking, Norway, Scandinavia, sweden, travel 1 Comment

Adventure in the English Lake District

21 May, 201221 December, 2011 by Wandering Justin

It shocks more than a few people that I have never been to the UK. Believe me, it’s on the list! Even though I can’t … Read the rest

Categories Uncategorized Tags best trips in the UK, canyoneering, caving, climbing, Cumbria, English Lake District, Great North Swim, hiking, kayaking, Lake District, self-catering holiday, swimming, UK, Web cottages Leave a comment

On the List for Next Trip: Scotland and Wales

10 April, 201322 November, 2011 by Wandering Justin

It never fails – before the afterglow of my latest trip wears off, someone asks me “where are you going next?”

My official answer? “Hey,

… Read the rest
Categories Accommodations, Fitness Tags brewdog, Cardiff, craft beer, eurobookings, hiking, Scotland, St. David's Hotel & Spa, Swansea, Wales 2 Comments

“Hell Walking” and Tramping – How to Hike Abroad

20 June, 20134 February, 2011 by Wandering Justin

When Sarah and I were in Australia, we met a traveler from Ireland. She was single, in her late 20s, active.

She told us about … Read the rest

Categories Fitness, Uncategorized Tags Australia, Bushwalking, hiking, Hill Walking, Tramping, travel, trekking, wandering justin 3 Comments

A Day in Iceland: Kirkjubaejarklaustur – Hof

6 June, 201416 January, 2011 by Wandering Justin

Dokna could easily allow herself to be the world’s saddest dog. She loves sticks – but some cruel twist of fate has put her in … Read the rest

Categories Adventures, Travel Tags frost and fire, glacier, hiking, Hof, Iceland, kirkjubaejarklaustur, pseudocrater, Travel and Tourism, Vatnajökull Leave a comment

New Phoenix Trails Bring Recreation – and Dose of Controversy

19 June, 201310 November, 2010 by Wandering Justin

There’s not much in the way of hiking and biking trails west of I-17 in Phoenix. That’s bad news for hikers and mountain bikers living … Read the rest

Categories Fitness, Uncategorized Tags access, Arizona, cinder cones, Deem Hills Recreation Area, hiking, lawsuit, mountain biking, NIMBY, Superior Court, trails, volcanic origin, wandering justin 1 Comment

Escape Winter’s Clutches in New Zealand

18 September, 20144 November, 2010 by Wandering Justin

Snow is great when it first starts falling. But give it a month, and you’ll be ready to get away from it. So where should … Read the rest

Categories Accommodations, Adventures, Tastes Tags adventure travel, caving, franz josef glacier, glacier, hiking, New Zealand, travel, wandering justin, what to do in New Zealand 2 Comments

How Did I Get on Anti-Park Fee Group’s Email List?

21 May, 201219 August, 2010 by Wandering Justin

A website called nofee2hikeaz.com is now online fighting the Phoenix government’s proposal to charge for parking at 5 of its most-congested trailheads. Check my earlier … Read the rest

Categories Uncategorized Tags e-mail, fees, hiking, phoenix, privacy, Sal DiCiccio Leave a comment

Outdoor Adventure in Iceland

20 December, 20142 August, 2010 by Wandering Justin

On most trips, Sarah and I have allowed ourselves a few days to settle into our surroundings before an outdoor adventure. Not this time. Less … Read the rest

Categories Adventures, Fitness, Travel Tags Höskuldsskáli, hiking, Hrafntinnusker, Iceland, iceland diaries, Landmannalaugar, laugarvegur, Outdoor Adventure, Reykjavik, trekking 2 Comments

Pass Mountain Trail at Usery Park

21 December, 201410 August, 2009 by Wandering Justin
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Pass Mountain and many other county trails get overlooked often. And unless you live in the Phoenix area, the only time you’ve probably heard the … Read the rest

Categories Adventures, Fitness Tags Arizona, hiking, Maricopa County parks, outdoor, Pass Mountain Loop, Usery Mountain, wandering justin 2 Comments
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