At least 10 foreign tourists have gone missing or been found dead this year in Greece after going for a hike, often in scorching temperatures.
Tag: Hikes and Hiking
Deadly Toll in Greece as Heat Waves Sweep the Country
A New York man was among several foreigners to have gone missing or been found dead in recent days as temperatures in Greece have soared.
So Close to Sicily, So Far From the Crowds
Pantelleria is a seductive idyll of mud baths, romantic ruins and secluded swimming coves. It’s also rocky and wind-whipped, making it quieter than its big-sister island next door.
Volcanic Eruption Kills at Least 11 Hikers in Indonesia
Dozens of climbers were on Mount Marapi on Sumatra when it began spewing ash, the authorities said. Twelve were still missing.
Nonexistent Google Map Trail Prompts Hikers’ Rescues in Canada
A Canadian search-and-rescue group said it had conducted two missions recently after hikers “may have sought to follow” a nonexistent trail on Google Maps.
Human Remains Found in Area Where Julian Sands Went Missing in California
Mr. Sands, 65, was reported missing in January after he went hiking alone on a trail on Mount Baldy in Southern California.
88 Temples, 750 Miles, Untold Gifts: Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage
A famed route on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands offers breathtaking views and an array of lessons on history, culture and generosity.
Bears, Binoculars and Bucket-List Birds: A 15-Day Tour in Ecuador
A customized itinerary allowed a group of birders to observe hundreds of species across a range of elevations, all while staying at comfortable eco-lodges.
Peering Into Volcanoes at Tanzania’s Crater Highlands
Uninterested in the extreme altitudes of Kilimanjaro, a writer opted instead to explore the region’s vast calderas, abundant wildlife and rare forms of lava.
Nepal Will Ban Solo Hiking in Its National Parks
The move, which the country’s tourism board said would improve safety, follows an earlier ban on climbing alone in Nepal’s mountains.