El Mirador – Lost City of the Mayans

El Mirador – Lost City of the Mayans

5am.  A time that always comes way to early in the morning.  But today, 5am was a little too late.  I was so excited to get up that i couldn’t sleep anyway.  The time had finally come.  A trip I had been dreaming about for 2 years was about to begin… A 6...
Trekking Mt Emei, China

Trekking Mt Emei, China

Mt Emei, China is an area shrouded by clouds, thick forest, and religious history. The trek to the top will allow you to follow the steps of millions of Buddhist pilgrims before you and show you the rich history of their religion. The day started off cold, cloudy and...
Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier

In the town of Fox Glacier it is painfully obvious that there is something amazing near by.  Tour companies abound dotting the main street and small hotels and hostles the side streets.  There are a few hikes you can do without a guide so we decided to get on them.  A...
Tongariro!!

Tongariro!!

Finished my 12+ mile hike!  It was amazing!  Starting off was a desolate dry region.  You wander for a while before begining a steep assent through lava rocks and sand.  After climbing the first steep assent you’re rewarded with amazing views of the volcano! ...