The highs, lows, and the bliss of the unknown - WHOA Peruvian Adventure 2016
It was the end of a long day of hiking in the Andes and our group was physically exhausted, yet surprisingly energetic after our first day on the trails. Eleven hours of overcoming the altitude and engaging with strangers may seem tiring, but it was the never-ending support from a group of twelve incredible women and the desire to conquer the unknown that kept us moving forward, one foot in front of the other, until we reached our destination.
5 ESSENTIAL MUST-HAVES FOR YOUR KILIMANJARO TREK
There are lots of Kilimanjaro packing lists out there, but here are 5 less obvious items that I know from my experience are must haves on the mountain:
(Oh and, these apply to the Inca Trail too!)
Read more51 DAYS ON THE ROAD - 5 lessons learned across 3 continents
For 51 days this summer, my best friend Allison and I traversed the world. We packed in more adventures than most people have in a lifetime—including climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, white-water rafting in Peru, snorkeling in the Indian Ocean, paragliding over the Alps, trekking the Inca Trail and dancing on the tables at Oktoberfest...
We came home with great stories, memories and new friends—and some unexpected lessons the world taught us along the way. Here are just five:
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