Top Walks Around the World

The greatest journeys are more than the steps you take, they are about the insights and impact you receive from the destination. They are about stepping into a destination’s culture and history. Still, these adventures are not as effortless they sound. They will test your durability both physically and mentally, leaving you with a lasting impression of the beauty of the earth. Below is a listing of eight of the best treks around the world.

Peru's Inca Trail | ~26.7 miles | 4 days

unforgettable moments are plentiful on the Inca Trail, but none can compete with the time you walk through the Sun Gate and first see the sight of the forgotten city of Machu Picchu. The best months to go are May to September

Colombia’s Lost City | ~27 miles | 5 days

Hike through the dense jungle through streams before coming to the ruins of Teyuna. Arrive here first you and will have this Lost City to appreciate exclusively. It is best to go from August to November.

Nepal's Everest Base Camp | ~38.5 miles | 13 days

The hike will connect you more to the people of the Himalayas while realizing an opening to for more continent the top of the planet. Once you lay your eyes on Everest, you will never see the Earth in the exact same light. Perfect time to go: August to November.

Tanzania's Mt Kilimanjaro | ~21.1 miles | 8 days

Mt Kilimanjaro at 5,895m (19,340 ft), is Africa's utmost point. It’s no walk in the park, but unlike other great summits, it gives those adventurous enough to get to the top. It is best to go from September to March.

Europe's Mont Blanc | ~77.7 miles | 8 days

With the Tour du Mont Blanc you make your way 100 miles through 3 countries: Switzerland, Italy, and France. Perfect time to go: June to September

Patagonia's Torres del Paine Circuit | 82.6 miles | 10 days

Known for its organic beauty, you will be exposed to striking volcanic landscapes, extraordinary glaciers and expansive grasslands expanding to the horizon. Perfect time to go: December to March

Venezuela's Mt Roirama | ~21.1 miles | 6 days

The splendid mountain of Roraima is sacred to the area’s natives and may have inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to pen the novel, "The Lost World." When to go: November to April is the perfect time to walk the Roraima path but anytime of the year is good.

The Camino de Santiago, Spain | ~466 miles | 30 days

The notable Camino de Santiago, also known as the St. James Trail, was a major Christian journey during the Middle Ages, and it is still viewed as an important religious retreat to this day. The trail can be walked any month of the year but the perfect time is somewhere between spring and autumn, though it will be very busy.