The word has changed quite a bit between his appearance and the current job. Initially, it meant migration in South Africa and evolved into a long-term hike. For the more curious, you will find all the details on wikipedia. As far as we are concerned, our answer to the question “But, by the way, what is a trek?” is: a non-motorised traveling over several days .
Simple no? So what does it matter where it takes place? It can be to walk in the mountains, to walk the desert, to cross the jungle or the forest … Also the how is free as long as it is not motorized: walking, riding, cycling … Everything is possible !
The goal is to spend a moment close to nature and move your body! Moreover if you want to know all the benefits of trekking, I invite you to check our article on the subject.
Now that you have the answer to the famous question “what is a trek?”, You may still be afraid to get in… For a first trek, I advise you to read our previous article to choose it.
Moreover, if all our treks do not require the same physical commitment, it may be good to prepare for some. So if you’re not sporty but want to go trekking, check out this article by Realbuzz.