10 reasons why Americans should experience Ecuador

10 reasons why Americans should experience Ecuador

Over the past 18 months, I’ve had the privilege of visiting Ecuador not once, but twice. And in that time, I’ve managed to dip my toes into all three of its spectacular ecosystems: the Galapagos Islands, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon basin. Each one is so wildly...
Why I chose Kuhl® for my Ecuadorian adventure

Why I chose Kuhl® for my Ecuadorian adventure

When selecting clothing for adventure travel trips, there are two considerations I go to right away: Is it lightweight and multi-use? This matters because if you’re traveling well, you’re traveling light. Nobody wants to lug a bunch of unnecessary stuff around...
Featured Hobnailer: David Maiorana

Featured Hobnailer: David Maiorana

Our “Featured Hobnailers” series spotlights past and upcoming Hobnail trekkers. In this episode, we interview David Maiorana a self-professed “hobo” with a mailing address in Florida. David has tackled several treks with Hobnail, including...
Nervous about overseas travel? We’ve got you.

Nervous about overseas travel? We’ve got you.

If the idea of traveling overseas makes your palms sweat, you’re not alone. Many of our Hobnail guests tell us they were nervous — even downright intimidated — the first time they considered an international trek. And who can blame them? Between foreign...

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