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The DRAKENSBERG, South Africa

I’ve hiked the Drakensberg (Dragon Mountains) escarpment of South Africa only once. Fantastic.

For example, my Giant’s Cup Trail (2 days).

Logistics are easier than you might think.

I travelled solo with Bazbus. Stayed in their recommended hostels.

Not once did I ever feel unsafe traveling there.

Harmen Hoek was there, hiking solo for 8-days in March 2022.

World Wide Hearts traveled and hiked extensively in the Drakensberg. Here’s their advice.

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related – Our favourite hike in southern Africa is not here — but rather on the coast:

Otter Trail

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721m Sky Bridge, Czech Republic

Sky Bridge 721 is a suspension footbridge that is the longest of its kind in the world …

Built in the municipality of Dolní Morava, Czech Republic, the bridge is 721 metres long and is at a height of up to 95 metres off the ground. It first opened to the general public on 13 May 2022.

… spans the valley of the Mlýnský Stream, from the ridge of Slamník Mountain to the ridge of Chlum Mountain …

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Cycling Vancouver Island

One of the main attractions of the Pacific Northwest is the opportunity to hike and cycle year round.

The climate is relatively mild, even on Vancouver Island.

Getting ready for my hiking / cycling adventures in Europe summer 2024, I put together this video in Parksville, B.C.

Mainly I wanted to test my NEW DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone “follow me” capabilities — as well as the obstacle avoidance.

Does it work? 😀

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube to find out.

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TOP 10 hikes ➙ Glacier North Circle, Montana, USA

Glacier North Circle in Montana is one of our top 10 hikes in the world. Even better if you add a side trip to Waterton National Park in Canada.

Click PLAY or watch a 1 minute introduction on YouTube.

Glacier North Circle

Of the many great American Rocky Mountain hikes, this is our favourite.

Highline Trail vista

AT A GLANCE

  • 7 days, 6 nights recommended
  • 65miles (104km) plus side trips
  • best months July-Sept
  • well-signed
  • medium difficulty hiking
  • recommended for experienced multi-day hikers

Read more on our Glacier North Circle information page.

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Rathtrevor Beach, Vancouver Island – 4 Seasons 🎵

Rathtrevor Beach near Nanaimo is the most popular Provincial Park on Vancouver Island.

I walk there most mornings at dawn, with coffee.

Year round.

The scenery is different every day.

At low tide, you can walk the ocean bottom nearly a kilometre out into the Straight of Georgia.

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Wesley Ridge, Vancouver Island

Quincy has the best trip report I’ve seen on this excellent, STEEP lake vista climb close to famed Cathedral Grove on Vancouver Island.

Wesley Ridge is one of my favourite Vancouver Island hikes. The views from the top are incredible, and unlike many of Vancouver Island’s best hikes, the trailhead is easily accessed from the highway. …

WESLEY RIDGE ROUND TRIP DETAILS

DISTANCE: 7.2 KM / 4.5 MI

ELEVATION GAIN: 555 M / 1821 FT

HIKING TIME: 3 HRS

The Wesley Ridge hike starts by plodding along train tracks next to the highway. Don’t worry, they’ve been abandoned for years. …

After no more than five minutes, the trail breaks off …. Keep your eyes peeled, as it’s not marked. This fallen tree makes for a pretty good landmark, but there’s no guarantee it will be here forever. ..

Seeing the Elephant – Wesley Ridge

I once climbed up to the Ridge viewpoint — then tried to traverse to the other end of the lake.

#FAIL. 😀