Blog Posts for Trekking

  • A tri-nation celebration: Part 2

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 16/05/2012 - 2:24am , 0 comments

    Here's Part 2 of Robert Upe's article about his experiences on Peregrine's Best of East Africa trip. Read Part 1 here

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  • A tri-nation celebration: Part 1

    By Kellie Bright on Mon, 14/05/2012 - 2:17am , 0 comments

    Across cultures and ecosystems, Robert Upe takes a 2000-kilometre road trip through Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.

    There's a thunderclap and in an instant raindrops the size of marbles are pelting down, turning the dusty red Ugandan soil to sticky mud. The storm soaks me faster than I can tie a shoelace.

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  • Four great Asian treks

    By Marissa Cooke on Mon, 23/04/2012 - 3:15am , 0 comments

    Asia is incredibly diverse in its landscape and topography – from volcanic ranges and snowy peaks to sun drenched beaches and tropical rainforests.  It’s also home to some of the best, most rewarding and scenic treks the world has to offer.

    Here are four of the best:

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  • Team Peregrine hit the trail for Oxfam

    By Erin Aldersea on Thu, 19/04/2012 - 11:09am , 0 comments

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  • An encounter with Rwanda's mountain gorillas

    By Erin Aldersea on Wed, 14/03/2012 - 9:57am , 5 comments

    The walk can be a killer. The hills are steep and you get sweaty. There are stinging nettles and thick brush to scramble through. First you hear an unfamiliar call. Then you see them. Big black blobs in the distance.

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  • Connecting girls, inspiring futures: International Women's Day 2012

    By Erin Aldersea on Thu, 08/03/2012 - 9:21am , 0 comments

    Today is International Women's Day and to celebrate this year's theme Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures we asked the ladies in the Peregrine office a couple of questions about some of their most inspiring journeys. From trekking to Everest to road tripping through the USA the Peregrine girls are a very well-travelled bunch!

    What’s been your most adventurous holiday to date? 

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  • To the far side: The Weddell Sea

    By Peter Lemon on Tue, 28/02/2012 - 9:00am , 0 comments

    A lot of people visit the wonderful western side of the Antarctic Peninsula. But on the other side there is also a treasure-trove to be discovered. This comes in the form of the northernmost parts of the Weddell Sea, the Engine Room of Icebergs, and its associated islands.

    This is an area entwined with two of continent’s greatest sagas of history and exploration. 

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  • 5 iconic movie destinations to add to your wishlist

    By Marissa Cooke on Mon, 27/02/2012 - 10:22am , 0 comments

    The silver screen has immortalised many destinations across the globe, from the lost island paradise in The Beach to the iconic bridge from the World War II classic - The Bridge on the River Kwai.

    With Oscars buz z in the air, what better reason to add a destination to your wishlist than to visit some of the unique and iconic places that have inspired filmmakers and movie-goers for decades!

    Here are our top 5 iconic movie destinations:

    1. Gorillas in the Mist – Rwanda

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  • Kayaking at Kenai

    By Jenny Muir on Tue, 31/01/2012 - 10:42am , 0 comments

    Located on the dramatically beautiful coastline of Southern Alaska, step inside a world shaped by glaciers, earthquakes and ocean storms. Kenai Fjords National Park plays host to some of the most beautiful glacier landscape in the world, brimming with wildlife and glittering glacier ice, it is a magnificent sight to behold.

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  • 5 top National Parks in the USA

    By Jenny Muir on Mon, 30/01/2012 - 9:30am , 1 comments

    Take a journey around some of Mother Nature’s most wonderful creations on a tour of five of America’s greatest national parks:

    1. Yellowstone National Park – Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
    Think big; towering geysers, wild grizzly bears and spectacular prismatic springs, all nestled between grand mountain ranges and alpine lakes. Yellowstone is a spectacular feat of nature.

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  • Introducing: The Canadian Rockies

    By Kellie Bright on Tue, 13/12/2011 - 1:13am , 0 comments

    For lovers of the great outdoors, the Canadian Rockies is somewhat of a paradise. It's a playground for people who are looking to breathe in some fresh air, try something adventurous or simply stand in awe of some of the world's most spectacular sights.

    To get you acquainted, we've compiled a list of interesting facts about the Canadian Rockies and the many wonderful parks that you'll find there:

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  • I ran the Antarctic Ice Marathon

    By Kellie Bright on Tue, 29/11/2011 - 9:24am , 0 comments

    On November 30 the seventh Antarctic Ice Marathon will take place at the foot of the Ellsworth Mountains. This year is also the 100 year anniversary of man reaching the South Pole. 

    To mark the occasion, we spoke to Tristan Miller, who spent the whole of 2010 following the marathon circuit. He ran a race every week in a different country. So that's 52 marathons in 52 weeks, 42 countries on 7 continents. Exhausted yet?

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  • A spin on the traditional family holiday

    By Kellie Bright on Mon, 28/11/2011 - 10:58am , 0 comments

    We all know there's nothing quite like packing up the kids, bikes, boogie boards and cricket bats for a trip to the beach during summer. But it's not until you've taken a wrong turn, the kids start fighting or you leave the dog at the service station that you remember how much effort it can be.

    So why not try something different and take a family trip where all the hard work is done for you. It shouldn't just be the kids who get to kick back and enjoy the ride. Create some memories together and save your sanity at the same time!

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  • Image of the week: The Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea

    By Kellie Bright on Fri, 18/11/2011 - 9:15am , 0 comments

    Our image of the week is a group of trekkers taking on The Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea. It was taken by Alan Manning.

    Here's five quick facts about the Kokoda Track:

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  • USA's Southwest National Parks

    By Kellie Bright on Thu, 17/11/2011 - 8:12am , 0 comments

    The Southwest has some of the most striking scenery in the world.  Peregrine copywriter Erin Aldersea gives you the facts and highlights four unmissable national parks:

    How to get there
    To get started on the path to the great national parks it’s best to fly into Las Vegas. From Vegas it’s only a short drive to start the loop of these great national parks.

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