There’s nothing better than being outdoors, hiking a trail, and connecting with mother nature. That’s the dream after all – to travel the world, explore amazing places, and still be able to pay the bills. If I can’t be outdoors hiking and having fun, I’m usually planning my next adventure or reading about other people’s adventures, which means lots of gorgeous photographs, maps, notes, and details – to satisfy my craving.
My good friends at Lonely Planet recently sent me an advanced copy of their new book Epic Hikes of the World, a follow up to Epic Bike Rides of the World and Epic Drives of the World. Epic Hikes is scheduled for release on August 21, 2018. It contains 50 first-person accounts of some of the world’s most spectacular hikes, from day trips and urban trails to month-long treks and mountain expeditions. There’s something for everyone and plenty of ideas to add to your bucket list with classics like Patagonia and the Pacific Crest Trail, or more unexpected choices like a family hike in the French Pyrenees, empty stretches of the Great Wall of China, and wildlife encounters on Zambian walking safari.