Meet the Authors

*updated April 2026

We're Don and Samantha, a.k.a Moose and Bugs, our "trail names." We traded our stationary life for full time global exploration. With over 8 years of technical thru-hiking experience and over 20 countries visited, we specialize in blending extreme outdoor adventure with deep cultural immersion on a modest budget. We provide real, road tested, and honest guides to help you plan your own epic adventures. (Learn more about us.)

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