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Here’s How to Climb Mount St. Helens

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

Published 18 June, 2018
Categorized as Adventures Tagged cascade range, climbing, hiking, mount saint helens, Oregon, volcanoes

Why You Should Go to Finland

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Some of the cool Helsinki architecture

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

Published 10 November, 2014
Categorized as Adventures, Fitness, Travel Tagged Finland, Helsinki, hiking, music festivals, sahti, tourism, transit, travel, Turku

Great Backpacking Destination: Iceland

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

Published 20 September, 2014
Categorized as Adventures, Travel Tagged Backpack, hiking, Iceland, Landmannalaugar, Laugavegur

Six Adventurous Ideas to Go to Iceland

“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

Published 8 March, 2014
Categorized as Adventures, Travel Tagged hiking, Iceland, kirkjubaejarklaustur, Landmannalaugar, Reykjavik, Thórsmörk

Glacier Hiking – Why You Should do It

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

Published 5 July, 2013
Categorized as Adventures, Travel Tagged environment, Falljokull, franz josef, franz josef glacier, glacier, glacier hiking, global warming, hiking, Iceland, New Zealand, Oceania

Overlooked Arizona Hikes – Red Mountain

Arizona Hikes
Inside the amphitheater at Red Mountain.

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

Published 2 July, 2013
Categorized as Adventures Tagged Arizona, Arizona hikes, Flagstaff Arizona, hiking, Lava River Cave, Red Mountain, San Francisco Peaks, Sunset Crater, Turkey

Remember Peru – A Hint for the Adventure Traveler


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

Published 17 May, 2013
Categorized as Adventures Tagged adventure, Alpaca, Cusco, cuy, Guinea pig, hiking, MachuPicchu, National Geographic, outdoor, peru, South America, travel

Inside My Head – Fear of Heights

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

Published 8 May, 2013
Categorized as Adventures, Fitness Tagged busan, fear, Geumjeongsan, heights, hiking, Iceland, Jotunheimen, Laugavegur, Mount Ngauruhoe, Rangipo Desert, south korea

Travel Blogs or Guidebooks: Who Do You Trust”

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

Published 4 February, 2013
Categorized as Blogging/Writing, Fitness Tagged Beomeosa Temple, bloggers, busan, credibility, Geumgang Park, guide books, hiking, south korea

Rise Energy Foods, Tested On the Besseggen Trail in Norway

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

Published 25 July, 2012
Categorized as Fitness, Tastes Tagged energy bars, energy foods, hiking, Norway, product, protein bars, review, Rise, test

Scandinavia – My Travel Packing List

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

Published 6 June, 2012
Categorized as Gear, Tastes Tagged backpacking, Camping, Estonia, Finland, hiking, Norway, Scandinavia, sweden, travel

Adventure in the English Lake District

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

Published 21 December, 2011
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged 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

On the List for Next Trip: Scotland and Wales

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
Published 22 November, 2011
Categorized as Accommodations, Fitness Tagged brewdog, Cardiff, craft beer, eurobookings, hiking, Scotland, St. David's Hotel & Spa, Swansea, Wales

“Hell Walking” and Tramping – How to Hike Abroad

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

Published 4 February, 2011
Categorized as Fitness, Uncategorized Tagged Australia, Bushwalking, hiking, Hill Walking, Tramping, travel, trekking, wandering justin

A Day in Iceland: Kirkjubaejarklaustur – Hof

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

Published 16 January, 2011
Categorized as Adventures, Travel Tagged frost and fire, glacier, hiking, Hof, Iceland, kirkjubaejarklaustur, pseudocrater, Travel and Tourism, Vatnajökull

New Phoenix Trails Bring Recreation – and Dose of Controversy

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

Published 10 November, 2010
Categorized as Fitness, Uncategorized Tagged access, Arizona, cinder cones, Deem Hills Recreation Area, hiking, lawsuit, mountain biking, NIMBY, Superior Court, trails, volcanic origin, wandering justin

Escape Winter’s Clutches in New Zealand

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

Published 4 November, 2010
Categorized as Accommodations, Adventures, Tastes Tagged adventure travel, caving, franz josef glacier, glacier, hiking, New Zealand, travel, wandering justin, what to do in New Zealand

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

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

Published 19 August, 2010
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged e-mail, fees, hiking, phoenix, privacy, Sal DiCiccio

Outdoor Adventure in Iceland

Windy, steep, bleak. Things are starting to get rough.

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

Published 2 August, 2010
Categorized as Adventures, Fitness, Travel Tagged Höskuldsskáli, hiking, Hrafntinnusker, Iceland, iceland diaries, Landmannalaugar, laugarvegur, Outdoor Adventure, Reykjavik, trekking

Pass Mountain Trail at Usery Park

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The view north about two miles from the Pass Mountain Trailhead.

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

Published 10 August, 2009
Categorized as Adventures, Fitness Tagged Arizona, hiking, Maricopa County parks, outdoor, Pass Mountain Loop, Usery Mountain, wandering justin

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