The Felsenland region of Germany is filled with cone shaped mountains, some of which the tops of the mountains have eroded away into the magnificent red sandstone peaks and cliffs with fortified castles built into the stone like the above Burgruine Drachenfels. What is Burgruine Drachenfels? This fun and spooky … Read More
Do you love hidden gems? If you do, Kirkel Germany is worth visiting due to it’s blend of natural beauty and historical charm and it’s TOTALLY off-the-beaten path in the Saarpfalz forest. Located in Saarland near the UNESCO Bliesgau biosphere reserve and 10 minutes from the town of Homburg, it … Read More
As my trusty doodle Ruby and I tackled the rugged paths of the MittelRhein Klettersteig, we found ourselves trekking beneath the Boppard Sesselbahn (Boppard chairlift) – a cool slice of engineering that offers sky-high rides with killer views. This unexpected encounter with the chairlift made me think that almost anyone … Read More
If you’re looking for a mini adventure that’s somewhere between a hike and rock climbing, then you’ve got to check out the Mittelrhein Klettersteig Boppard Hike. 🪜 Fortunately, there are bypasses for the sketchy parts if you’re not ready to try the vertical ladders. It’s not a mild hike, but … Read More
As you prepare to hike on one of the world’s epic trails, such as the Tour du Mont Blanc, Alta Via 1, Kilimanjaro, or the Jordan Trail, you might find yourself pondering the decision between guided vs self-guided hiking tours – which is best for your adventure? My problem is … Read More
Curious about the top rucking backpacks for hiking, travel, rucks, and training? Morgan’s Video of the Best Backpack for Rucking + Travel I’ve done all the research so you don’t have to – let me walk you through my in-depth reviews of the top rucking backpacks on the market. Quick … Read More
Neck gaiters can make a HUGE difference in your skiing or snowboarding experience and I know which ones to look for based on my experience skiing the Rockies to the Alps. I’m not a great skier so I don’t need any more excuses like a wind-chapped face, a freezing neck … Read More
Are you searching how to cancel hotel reservation on booking.com and get a refund? Let me share some tips (including an email template). You are in the right place, I’ve been using the Booking platform for 8 years traveling all over Europe because it’s the most hassle-free platform. I do … Read More
A decent headlamp frees your arms and leads you all the way to the summit. Have you packed yours, and is it what you need? Safeguard your trek, hike or climb with this list of the best headlamps for backpacking and mountaineering. Learn from my mistakes – never get stranded … Read More
