Where To Hike When

As an avid hiker, there are certain things I always take on the trail with me that are essential for safety and comfort. I'm sharing with you these essentials so that you can also hike safely. Note that I'm not a backpacker so I haven't included things such as tents, stoves, etc.

If you're a hiker AND a soccer fan (like me), then you will want to check out this list. The 2026 World Cup is taking place in 16 different cities in Canada, USA, and Mexico between June 11 and July 19. If you're lucky enough to get tickets to a match, then where should you go if you want to combine hiking and soccer? Find out everything you need to know right here!

You might not have heard of this tiny Caribbean island sitting close to St. Eustatius, but it is a great place for hikers. Belonging to the Netherlands, Saba is essentially one big dormant volcano, laced with trails, including up to the aptly named Mount Scenery, the island's highest point. Saba is also known for its medical school for international students.

I traveled to Puerto Rico in March 2024 and loved hiking here. El Yunque National Forest is a jewel of this island and would highly recommend anyone coming to Puerto Rico to visit and hike here. This list will help you plan a great hiking trip to the island.

The Middle Eastern country of Oman is a hiker's paradise, with the Hajar Mountains in the north laced with trails and beautiful, arid landscapes. Part of the Arabian peninsula, Oman boasts some high peaks, including the country's tallest, Jebel Shams, at 3009 m. There are also the fjords of the Musandam peninsula to explore.

One thinks of a beautiful honeymoon destination when Saint Lucia is mentioned, and while it is that, it is also a fantastic Caribbean hiking destination. Check out this list to find out everything you need to know to plan a great hiking trip to Saint Lucia.

You might not have heard of this tiny Caribbean island sitting close to St. Eustatius, but it is a great place for hikers. Belonging to the Netherlands, Saba is essentially one big dormant volcano, laced with trails, including up to the aptly named Mount Scenery, the island's highest point. Saba is also known for its medical school for international students.

I traveled to Puerto Rico in March 2024 and loved hiking here. El Yunque National Forest is a jewel of this island and would highly recommend anyone coming to Puerto Rico to visit and hike here. This list will help you plan a great hiking trip to the island.

There aren’t enough superlatives to describe New Zealand. This Oceanic country has stunning mountain landscapes to tramp (what the Kiwis call hiking) through and thousands of trails to enjoy. Check out this list where you will find all the info you need to plan a fantastic hiking adventure here.

Discover one of the best destinations for trekking in the Himalayas. Nepal is home to some iconic treks, including to the base of the world's highest mountain, the Everest Base Camp Trek. This list will give you all the information you need to trek in Nepal, a country where I did the Annapurna Circuit many years ago and fell in love with this mountain paradise.

Australia is known for its wide open spaces, beaches and world-renowned coral reefs, but it is also a destination for mountain hiking, and there are lots of places to hike in Australia, including the Blue Mountains near Sydney, the national parks in Victoria and Queensland, and in Tasmania.

Italy is one of my favorite hiking destinations. Here I share useful sites, products, and services to help you plan your next hiking trip to Italy!

You might not have heard of this tiny Caribbean island sitting close to St. Eustatius, but it is a great place for hikers. Belonging to the Netherlands, Saba is essentially one big dormant volcano, laced with trails, including up to the aptly named Mount Scenery, the island's highest point. Saba is also known for its medical school for international students.

Costa Rica is considered a jewel of Central America and is a fantastic place for seeing wildlife and outdoor adventure. Check out this list for everything you need to know for planning a great hiking trip to Costa Rica.

Italy is one of my favorite hiking destinations. Here I share useful sites, products, and services to help you plan your next hiking trip to Italy!

Madeira is a small, beautiful Portuguese archipelago that sits closer to the African coast than to mainland Portugal and has stunning hikes throughout its mountainous interior. It is definitely on my bucket list to hike and has been increasing in popularity over the last few years. Check out this list to find out more about hiking in Madeira.

Croatia is a dream destination for hikers, not only for the many mountainous areas on the mainland, such as in the Velebit and Medvenica Mountains, Paklenica National Park, Biokovo Nature Park, Risnjak National Park, Istria region, but also in the thousands of islands dotting the Adriatic and along the country's spectacular coastline.

Iceland is on my (and lots of people's!) bucket list, not only to visit during the fall/winter/spring to view the magnificent Northern Lights, but to hike/trek the beautiful landscapes of the ‘land of fire and ice’.

As a Canadian, I have hiked across this big, beautiful country and can say with confidence that Canada has some of the best mountain hiking in the world. If you enjoy dramatic landscapes (and a little wildlife), then this country is for you. From British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and Northwest Territories, to Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador, there are thousands of hiking trails to explore.

California is a dream hiking destination where you can find beautiful trails to explore all year round. I have hiked in many parts of the state, including the Santa Monica Mountains, Angeles National Forest, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs, Yosemite National Park, and around San Francisco. Check out this list to get all the info you need to hike in California.

As a Canadian, I have hiked across this big, beautiful country and can say with confidence that Canada has some of the best mountain hiking in the world. If you enjoy dramatic landscapes (and a little wildlife), then this country is for you. From British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and Northwest Territories, to Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador, there are thousands of hiking trails to explore.

California is a dream hiking destination where you can find beautiful trails to explore all year round. I have hiked in many parts of the state, including the Santa Monica Mountains, Angeles National Forest, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs, Yosemite National Park, and around San Francisco. Check out this list to get all the info you need to hike in California.

Iceland is on my (and lots of people's!) bucket list, not only to visit during the fall/winter/spring to view the magnificent Northern Lights, but to hike/trek the beautiful landscapes of the ‘land of fire and ice’.

As a Canadian, I have hiked across this big, beautiful country and can say with confidence that Canada has some of the best mountain hiking in the world. If you enjoy dramatic landscapes (and a little wildlife), then this country is for you. From British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and Northwest Territories, to Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador, there are thousands of hiking trails to explore.

California is a dream hiking destination where you can find beautiful trails to explore all year round. I have hiked in many parts of the state, including the Santa Monica Mountains, Angeles National Forest, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs, Yosemite National Park, and around San Francisco. Check out this list to get all the info you need to hike in California.

Iceland is on my (and lots of people's!) bucket list, not only to visit during the fall/winter/spring to view the magnificent Northern Lights, but to hike/trek the beautiful landscapes of the ‘land of fire and ice’.

As a Canadian, I have hiked across this big, beautiful country and can say with confidence that Canada has some of the best mountain hiking in the world. If you enjoy dramatic landscapes (and a little wildlife), then this country is for you. From British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and Northwest Territories, to Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador, there are thousands of hiking trails to explore.

California is a dream hiking destination where you can find beautiful trails to explore all year round. I have hiked in many parts of the state, including the Santa Monica Mountains, Angeles National Forest, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs, Yosemite National Park, and around San Francisco. Check out this list to get all the info you need to hike in California.

Iceland is on my (and lots of people's!) bucket list, not only to visit during the fall/winter/spring to view the magnificent Northern Lights, but to hike/trek the beautiful landscapes of the ‘land of fire and ice’.

As a Canadian, I have hiked across this big, beautiful country and can say with confidence that Canada has some of the best mountain hiking in the world. If you enjoy dramatic landscapes (and a little wildlife), then this country is for you. From British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and Northwest Territories, to Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador, there are thousands of hiking trails to explore.

California is a dream hiking destination where you can find beautiful trails to explore all year round. I have hiked in many parts of the state, including the Santa Monica Mountains, Angeles National Forest, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs, Yosemite National Park, and around San Francisco. Check out this list to get all the info you need to hike in California.

Italy is one of my favorite hiking destinations. Here I share useful sites, products, and services to help you plan your next hiking trip to Italy!

The Middle Eastern country of Oman is a hiker's paradise, with the Hajar Mountains in the north laced with trails and beautiful, arid landscapes. Part of the Arabian peninsula, Oman boasts some high peaks, including the country's tallest, Jebel Shams, at 3009 m. There are also the fjords of the Musandam peninsula to explore.

California is a dream hiking destination where you can find beautiful trails to explore all year round. I have hiked in many parts of the state, including the Santa Monica Mountains, Angeles National Forest, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs, Yosemite National Park, and around San Francisco. Check out this list to get all the info you need to hike in California.

The Canary Islands are a group of seven islands in the Atlantic, that belong to Spain, but enjoyed by millions of European tourists due to the year round sunshine and beaches. However, these islands have beautiful mountain landscapes to explore, and I had the pleasure of hiking in Tenerife in 2017. I wanted to share information I've gathered from my own trip and research so you can also plan an unforgettable trip to the Canary Islands.

The Middle Eastern country of Oman is a hiker's paradise, with the Hajar Mountains in the north laced with trails and beautiful, arid landscapes. Part of the Arabian peninsula, Oman boasts some high peaks, including the country's tallest, Jebel Shams, at 3009 m. There are also the fjords of the Musandam peninsula to explore.

You might not have heard of this tiny Caribbean island sitting close to St. Eustatius, but it is a great place for hikers. Belonging to the Netherlands, Saba is essentially one big dormant volcano, laced with trails, including up to the aptly named Mount Scenery, the island's highest point. Saba is also known for its medical school for international students.

I traveled to Puerto Rico in March 2024 and loved hiking here. El Yunque National Forest is a jewel of this island and would highly recommend anyone coming to Puerto Rico to visit and hike here. This list will help you plan a great hiking trip to the island.