The monks trail is one of the most popular trails in Chiang Mai and leads from the bottom of the mountain just behind the zoo to the famous Wat Doi…
Hiking the Chief in Squamish
If you’ve driven the sea to sky highway it’s hard to miss the Stawarmus Chief as your driving into Squamish. The huge granite monster looms high above the town and…
How to hike to the summit of Gros Morne Mountain in Newoundland
Gros Morne Mountain in western Newfoundland is the 2nd highest peak on the island and one of the most beautiful day hikes in the national park. My wife is a…
Phu Chi Fa and the Laos Border
Northern Thailand has some gems. From the western border with Myanmar to the eastern border with Laos, the golden triangle region is incredible. The mountains are abundant up this way…
How to hike the Hampta Pass without a guide
The Hampta Pass, just out side of Manali is one of the most popular hikes in the area as it is reasonably short and takes you up and over the…
Moving to Thailand for a month – Cost of living
In nomad list’s best places to be a digital nomad, Canggu and Chiang Mai top the list. So after my wife and I spent 3 months in Bali, it was…
How to hike to the source of the Ganges River (Gaumukh) solo
Just looking at pictures of the Gharwal Himalaya would make just about anyone want to go there. It has some of the highest granite walls on the planet and is…
Hiking Doi Pui summit in Chiang Mai
If you come to Chiang Mai, chances are that you’ll head up the “Doi” at least once on your trip. Most people would either ride their scooter or take a…
Visiting an Elephant Refuge in Chiang Mai – Thailand
I’m going to be honest, my first experience with elephants was in 2011, where I went on a trip to Mana Pools national park in Zimbabwe and saw the wild…
Waterfall trail in Doi Suthep National Park
Chiang Mai has a lot of amazing waterfalls. The best thing about this city is that you don’t have to go very far to find them. Doi Suthep National Park…