Anyone who knows me well can tell you that, if I go on an adventure, chances are it will involve a hike or nature walk. And, over the past few years, I have been fortunate enough to tackle some of the best Western Cape day hikes. Growing up, I loved exploring the fynbos-covered hills and rocky, barren terrain outside Montagu. […]
Whether you like to take things slow and savour the view or hike yourself fit, here are a select few of the best hikes and trails around the globe. Reach new heights with these amazing hikes, as voted by international travel bloggers and writers: Eiger Trail Country: Switzerland The starting point of the trail is Kleine-Scheidegg, a mountain pass located […]
Continuing from where I left off in the first installment of my Platteklip Gorge Hike (to read Part 1, please see my site), I was unexpectedly refreshed and content once I finally reached the top of the Table. As soon as I emerged into the open (if you’ve hiked the Gorge or Indian Venster trails), I found visitors zigzagging along […]
On October 24th, despite having succumb to an irksome bout of flu that’s been doing the rounds, I was determined to hike to the top of Table Mountain via the Platteklip Gorge Hike. My older brother recommended it to me after I gushed to him about my Lion’s Head hike and, as advised, I waited for a hot Saturday (roughly […]
Last Sunday I went for just my second Lion’s Head hike since I’ve been living and studying in Cape Town. Since my first hike in late October 2014 (when my brother, his girlfriend and myself went for a beautiful, brisk and completely unforgettable sunset hike. See the following link to read my post on that particular hike:http://tamlynamberwanderlust.com/?p=454), I’ve been dying […]
