Stories from the trail.
Hi, I’m Simon.
Welcome! This is where I share stories and practical notes from my favourite hikes, alongside photos that bring the trail to life.
Hike Collections
Multi-day hikes and big trips, each with its own hub page featuring stories, daily hiking logs, and more
Tuscany, Italy
An eight-day, 140 km journey across the rolling hills of Tuscany – from San Gimignano to Siena, Pienza, and Montepulciano
Mount Kenya
A collection of multi-day routes on Africa’s second-highest mountain, from rocky summits to high-altitude traverses
Featured Hikes
A selection of my most memorable hikes
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13 Peaks Challenge (Cape Town)
One mountain range, 13 summits, and four unforgettable days across South Africa’s Cape Peninsula
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Kilimanjaro
A seven‑day trek to the roof of Africa, through moorland and high‑altitude desert to the mountain’s remaining glaciers
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Camino de Santiago
A 900 km journey on the Camino Francés, from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Finisterre on Spain’s Atlantic coast
Latest Stories
The most recent stories from the trail. For the full archive, view all stories below
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Karura Forest 50 KM Challenge
A long‑distance walking challenge through Nairobi’s urban forest, weaving through woodland and quiet trails
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Stellenboschberg
A steep climb to one of Stellenbosch’s most iconic vantage points, with panoramic views across the Cape Winelands
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Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
A circular route combining the Jonkershoek Loop and Panorama Circuit, rising to rocky ridgelines with expansive views across the valley