Brewster Glacier Hike (1 Day vs. Overnight)
My one-day hike from Fantail Falls to Brewster Hut and beyond towards Brewster Glacier, including the river crossing, route and overnight option.
Lake Waikaremoana Track: My 3-Day Route After Hiking It Twice
My three-day Lake Waikaremoana Track route via Waiopaoa and Marauiti, including the Hopuruahine finish, water taxis, road access and why the roughness is part of it.
Paparoa Track Guide: My 4-Day Route
My four-day Paparoa Track route via Ces Clark, Moonlight Tops and Pororari huts, including Pike29, transport, hut costs and the best swim.
The Best Time to Walk The Kumano Kodo (And When NOT To Go!)
The Kumano Kodo is an ancient pilgrimage route in Japan, which has increasingly gained popularity among hikers and travelers…
Kumano Kodo 2-Day and 3-Day Itineraries (The Best Short Routes)
The best two-day and three-day Kumano Kodo routes, with honest trade-offs, walking times, accommodation and transport logic.
Best Onsen on the Kumano Kodo (Yunomine vs Kawayu vs Wataze)
Yunomine vs Kawayu vs Wataze vs Kii-Katsuura: which Kumano Kodo onsen to choose, current prices and where each fits into the route.
What to Eat on the Kumano Kodo (Meals, Bento + Trail Food)
How food actually works on the Kumano Kodo: accommodation meals, packed bento lunches, trail shops, dietary needs and where to stock up.
Kumano Kodo Packing List: What I’d Actually Bring
My practical Kumano Kodo packing list: what to carry, what to send ahead, what to skip, and the small items I was glad I had.
Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Route: My Day-by-Day Guide
My day-by-day guide to the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route, including how many days to walk, where to stay, how hard it is and what I would do differently.
Where to Stay on the Kumano Kodo (How I’d Book It)
How I would book Kumano Kodo accommodation: Kumano Travel for on-trail stays, Booking.com for Kii-Tanabe and Kii-Katsuura, plus fallback options.
