Morocco is a land of incredible natural diversity. From the rolling dunes of the Sahara and the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the dramatic Atlantic coastline and lunar-like Jebel Sahro, there’s plenty of stunning landscapes to explore. So if you’re keen to get your hiking boots on,...
Tag: Trekking
Strap those boots on! Trekking allows one to see the very best of rugged landscape, but it certainly requires a higher fitness level than many of our more leisurely tours. Get back to nature and experience some of the most inaccessible parts of the planet first-hand.
Trekking Bucket List: Five Hiking Trails You Need to Experience
Trekking is undoubtedly one of the best ways to experience a country’s landscape. And there’s something quite special about getting out in the fresh air and immersing yourself in the scenery with all that you need on your back. But whilst treks such as the Inca...
Best Trekking Destinations in Asia
The world’s largest continent is a geographically diverse and gorgeous place. From the dizzying heights of the Himalayas to the steamy jungles of the lowlands, there’s all manner of terrains to be traversed by foot. And if that’s your preferred mode of transport, you’re in luck....
The Way to Macchu Picchu – Inca Trail & Lares Trek Compared
There are some questions that will continue to divide Man for all eternity – which one’s best, Pepsi or Coca Cola, Marmite or Vegemite, brown sauce or ketchup in your bacon sandwich? Pushing thoughts of food aside, for travellers the ultimate ‘which one is the best?’...
Hill tribe trekking in Laos
No doubt you’ve heard of Chiang Mai and Sapa and the excellent opportunities these popular destinations offer for trekking through gorgeous scenery and hill tribe villages but have you ever considered Luang Namtha? The answer to that is probably ‘no’ as this region of Laos remains...
How to prepare for the Inca Trail
You’ve decided on that once-in-a-lifetime trip to Peru, trekking the famed Inca Trail to the lost city of Machu Picchu so now it’s time to prepare and to help we’ve compiled a handy ‘to do list’ to ensure it runs as smoothly as possible. Before you...
Trekking in the Himalayas
Whether you want to explore the scenic Annapurna Mountain Range or tackle the heights of Everest Base Camp, the Himalayas are home to some of the most impressive peaks in the world and are a real haven for trekking enthusiasts. Now that the Everest region has been deemed safe and travel restrictions...
The Migration of the Berbers in Morocco
Fancy ditching your smart phone, tablet and all those other technological crutches you’ve become so used to? For the chance to step outside of your comfort zone, experience a different way of life and to get back to nature – join the Migration of the Berbers...
A journey up Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest peak
I attempted the climb up Kilimanjaro last year with my brother to mark his 50th birthday. We took the Machame route up – and, I must say, it is a bit of a tough old trek, but certainly possible for anyone with a reasonable degree of fitness. Altitude sickness, extreme temperatures and...
Migration of the Berbers – in photos
On The Go is proud of our bi-annual trips to participate in the migration of the Berbers, either ascending (in May) or descending (in September) from the High Atlas into the Dades Valley. This five day trek protects families and cattle from the worst of the...