because life's too short
because life's too short
There are some places in life one feels lucky to get to once. Now we were on our 3rd visit to Ushuaia and it was just as beautiful as ever. We had a week to kill before a cruise – time to go beagling!
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The Cabo Froward walk is one of the few multi day hikes left in Chile that is unfettered by regulations or fees – but it is also unmaintained, muddy and has several unbridged river crossings – we decided to go off grid for a few days and check it out.
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This was one walk where I couldn’t whinge! Originally yomped in the Falklands war of 1982 by 45 Commando on their way from Port San Carlos to the Two Sisters, they covered 56 miles in 3 days of walking, carrying 36 kilo loads. After a week of reconnaissance, they fought a major battle on 11/12th June. We decided to follow in their hallowed footsteps.
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It is walking like nowhere on earth, at the very ends of the earth. It is gnarly, unsigned and challenging – but the wilderness and views on the Mitre Peninsula at the very tip of Tierra del Fuego are unique. Be prepared to get very, very muddy….
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If one were to think of an historic port city and a spa town of renown, Southampton would not be the first place to spring to mind. Heavily bombed in WWll, it isn’t pretty. However, it is now the cruise capital of the U.K. and we found some interesting historic corners to explore before we sailed to other climes.
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A Cold War relic, Whittier is reached after a drive down the stunning Turnagain Arm. Watch for beluga whales, tidal bores and hanging glaciers – there is a surprising amount to do in a short distance
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A fisherman will go misty eyed when the Kenai Peninsula is mentioned. As well as world class sport fishing, it’s beautiful lakes and mountains draw the tourists whilst Kenai offers the delights of civilisation
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Unalaska forms part of the Aleutian Islands and has a colourful history of native Alaskans, Russian occupation and WW2 defences. Today it is the fishing powerhouse of America. Allied with plentiful marine and animal life, it is a fascinating place to explore by car and foot and best of all: no bears!
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The new Grand Cliff Top Walk links the finest walking trails and iconic sights of the Blue Mountains into one easy to follow two day, 19 km walk. The superb scenery compensates for the serious step workout!
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When heading north from Tenterfield, NSW, towards Queensland, the Mount Lindsay Highway offers a scenic alternative to the main road. There are some quirky stops en route, a giant pebble and a fabulous swimming hole.
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