Follow Our Journey as We Cross Switzerland on Foot
Sandy provides an overview of our final trek in Europe – the Swiss Alpine Pass Route (230 miles, 23 days) through Switzerland.
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Following a River to its Austrian Alps Source: Lechweg
The Lech River flows 158 miles through the countries of Austria and Germany before it merges into the Danube River. It also forms the backdrop to one of Europe’s newest long-distance trails, called the Lechweg. We spent six days hiking the 125-kilometer (78-mile) path, from Fussen, Germany, to the source of the river, at the Formarinsee Lake in the Austrian Alps.
Trekking through Alsace’s Castles and Forest: France’s GR53
The Alsace region of Northeastern France has a rich history, with roots in both French and German culture. The area is dotted with Medieval castles and quaint villages. It is also home to the Northern Vosges Regional Park, a UNESCO Biosphere with lush forests. We spent six days hiking a little over 100 kilometers (65 miles total) on the northern two-thirds of the GR53 trail.
How To Stay Connected with Family while Traveling Internationally
As with any international trip, staying connected while being on the road has had its own set of challenges. Whether it be hiking on the Camino Portugues in Portugal and Spain or with our more recent travels through Spain and Andorra, we have had to deal with the challenge of staying as connected as possible without breaking the bank on calling and data charges.
All Paths Lead to Santiago: Completing the Camino Portugues
The Camino de Santiago is not a distinct path with a designated starting point. Instead, it refers to the destination – the city of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. How you walk there is up to you, as pilgrims historically began from their homes. But no matter where one begins, all paths lead to the Santiago Cathedral, where the relics of St. James are said to reside.
Along Cobblestone Paths and Stone Bridges: Camino Portugues
We are currently in Tui, Spain, just across the border with Portugal. After 79.4 miles and six days of hiking the Camino Portugues, we are taking a rest day to relax and explore the city.
Here’s How We Packed for Three Months in Europe with Just a Carry-On
Sandy details our packing and training strategy for this summer’s Trekking the Planet Europe journey.
How to Plan a Three-Month Journey Across Europe
Sandy writes about creating our travel itinerary and the unique planning challenges associated with our new Europe adventure, starting in June.
Introducing Our Next Journey – Trekking the Planet Europe!
This summer we will be traveling to Europe to seek authentic adventure by trekking in seven countries over a three month period. We are planning four different hikes, totaling over 500 miles, to experience the best of Europe’s history and beauty.
Travel Like a Pro: A Packing List for Any Type of Adventure
One of the practices that Darren and I follow is to maintain a master packing list. This practice makes it easy to tailor our list for a particular trip, including backpacking, international travel, car-camping, or simply an overnighter at a friend’s house.
What is it Like to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)? [Video]
In 2016 we attempted to hike the entire 2,650-mile length of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in one season. Over 4 1/2 months we completed 1,828 miles of the trail in California and Oregon. Although we did not reach our goal of finishing the entire trail, we still had a great experience hiking in the California desert, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Cascade Range. Take a look.
Don’t Hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Without Reading This
Darren writes a companion story to the post about our Pacific Crest Trail mistakes, detailing the things that went well for us, and other factors for potential PCT hikers to consider.