Backpacking destinations for an unforgettable adventure
There are so many amazing places to visit throughout the world, whether you want to go entirely off the beaten path or experience some big towns in a whole new light.
This list will appeal to everyone, from the novice hiker to the seasoned traveller seeking more demanding terrain:
- The Long-Range Traverse, Canada – this rough, unmarked cross-country trail leads hikers deep into the woods of Gros Morne National Park. Unmarked wilderness trek through breath-taking landscape of fjords and rock-covered plateaus. Western Newfoundland’s alpine tundra is gorgeous, untamed, and raw: the ideal physical and mental test for daring travellers ready to try this trip.
- The Laugavegur Trail, Iceland – one of the world’s most distinctive and aesthetically intriguing routes. Iceland has a magnificent environment of velvety moss-covered mountains, sweeping black sand dunes, and waterfalls cascading over jagged, green cliffs. As you trek between primitive mountain refuges on this hiking path, you will be immersed in otherworldly terrain.
- The Camino Primitivo, Spain – This Northern Spain journey takes you through rolling hills, old chapels, and picturesque communities. The Camino Primitivo is a 331-kilometer-long Christian pilgrimage that is tough but scenic.