Life on a climbing trip is rather simple; you wake up, eat breakfast, join a group of friends as you dance up a nearby cliff, return to camp, cook dinner, go to bed and do it all again. These are the days where friendships are formed, memories are made, and happiness is never ending.

In the summertime, the feeling is high to escape to an island in the sun with white pearl sand beaches and glistening turquoise oceans. But when you can’t deal with the overcrowded beaches spoiled by mass tourism and the high prices of all-inclusive resorts, this wish seems less than possible.

Travelling is very much about breaking your normal routine, but it’s also important to keep up with your fitness and workouts. Whether you’re staying in hotels or higher-altitude spots like towers, leave the elevators behind and climb the stairs instead. Find restaurants within walking distance from your hotel, because a nice walk back to the