The Tour du Mont Blanc or TMB is one of the most popular long-distance walks in Europe. It circles the Mont Blanc massif, covering a distance of roughly 170 kilometres with 10 kilometres of ascent/descent and passes through parts of Switzerland, Italy and France. We completed the route in an organised 10 day hike with Happy Tracks in September of 2019. DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CHAMONIX DAY 2: AMAZING VIEWS OF MOUNTAIN PASS DAY 3: TREK INTO ITALY DAY 4: A…
Influenced by the Zero Waste movement, I have started to find more ways to reduce waste in everyday living. Light My Fire Spork is one way to eliminate the need for disposable cutlery. Every…
One of the reasons we moved to London was that it enabled us to travel to nearby European cities on weekends instead of taking a massive European holiday. We have been truly inspired by…
The Laugavegur Trail in Iceland is the most popular multi-day trail attracting hikers from around the globe. It is truely a magnificent trail which passing alpine mountain snow, river crossings with alien-like landscape. The…
Tips: Book the huts early on DOC website Bring Earplugs for a good nights sleep Day 1 We had booked to complete the Routeburn Track the very next day after just completing the Milford…
Tips: Book huts early to avoid disappointment (no camping sites are available) – DOC Website Bring strong insect repellent Make sure all gear is waterproof: Pants, bag and jacket Bring your own matches Boiled…
We were amazed by this walk as we strolled through the suburb and straight into the bush with remarkable views and plenty of spots to have a rest. It is a 3 hour circuit…
The weather held up nicely for this walk but the earth was still wet and muddy. Our hiking boots were put to good use. This is our second time in this track and the…
It was a nice sunny day for a hike. Lots of sunshine and lots of traffic. We began our walk from Manly Wharf and headed down Darley St towards North head. There was signage…
In preparation for our upcoming hike in NZ – we have decided to embark on some weekend training to prepare our body for what is to come! Over the next 16 weeks we will…