There’s nothing worse than reaching the summit, pulling out your phone to snap a photo—or check your trail app—and seeing the dreaded red battery bar. Whether you’re using your phone for navigation, emergency contact, or capturing the views, keeping it charged on the trail is essential. Luckily, with a few smart tweaks, you can extend … Read more
Sometimes Plan B turns out to be just what you need. With our original hike cancelled due to wet weather and trail closures, we opted for a spontaneous adventure through the Lower Blue Mountains—and it delivered a few unexpected gems, including a Star Wars-themed rock. Valley Heights to Warimoo Hike Ddetails The Start Our group … Read more
The forecast wasn’t looking great—rain was on the radar—but after checking the details, it looked like the wet weather wouldn’t hit until the afternoon, and even then, it would be light. A few drops? No problem. So off we went. We met at the corner of Stuart’s Road and Bottleneck Road in Katoomba, made our … Read more
Recently, I was invited on a reccie (short for reconnaissance) walk by a fellow bushwalking club member. The goal? To explore the feasibility of leading this off-track hike as an official club walk. I was keen to join—especially since it meant venturing off the beaten path around Mount Westmacott in Heathcote National Park, just south … Read more
Italy holds a special place in my heart, having spent six years living in Rome. Yes, I hiked in Italy, being a member of Club Alpino Italiano meant I was off hiking most weekends. Italy has a much more to offer than pasta, piazzas, and picturesque towns, though there’s nothing wrong with these —it’s also … Read more
Cinque Terre is one of Italy’s most iconic hiking destinations—a string of five pastel-colored villages clinging to the rugged Ligurian coastline. Connected by a network of scenic trails, these centuries-old fishing towns offer some of the best coastal hiking in Europe. The area is part of the Cinque Terre National Park and a UNESCO World … Read more
This hike was a bit of a mishap — and my first ever solo hike. Silly me, I was busy writing a blog post on hikes in Italy (please read it [here]) when I completely missed my train stop for a club hike. Oops! Just as I realised, I got a call from the hike … Read more
Val di Sole (literally “Valley of the Sun”) is one of those places that stays with you long after you’ve left. Tucked away in the mountains of northern Italy, this little corner of Trentino is a dream for hikers—whether you’re after jaw-dropping alpine views, peaceful forest trails, or a bit of history underfoot. Years ago … Read more
Sometimes, the best hikes are the ones close to home. This week’s adventure took us into the heart of Heathcote National Park, tucked away in southern Sydney. Often overshadowed by its big sister, the Royal National Park (or “Nasho,” as we Aussies affectionately call it), Heathcote offers peaceful bushwalking, scenic lookouts, and beautiful waterholes without … Read more
Scotland is home to some of the most breathtaking day hikes in the world, from gentle lochside strolls to challenging mountain summits. Whether you’re after dramatic coastal cliffs, serene glens, or rugged peaks, there’s a hike for you. Here are 10 of the best day hikes in Scotland for all levels. Easy Hikes Loch an … Read more