Fantastic 5 nights in the east region of Tre Cime Nature Park, a little off the beaten path. We did via ferratas Strada degli Alpini and Nord Croda Rossa…
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Fantastic 5 nights in the east region of Tre Cime Nature Park, a little off the beaten path. We did via ferratas Strada degli Alpini and Nord Croda Rossa…
Prato Piazza is a high-altitude alpine meadow in Fanes-Sennes-Braies National Park. Great day hikes and an excellent vantage point to behold some of the Dolomite’s most spectacular peaks…
Loop Trail #19 from Lago di Braies wildly exceeded expectations. We escaped the lake-side crowds with a heart-pumping hike to high Alpine pastures…
Dobbiaco (aka Toblach) in Pusteria Valley, South Tyrol, was our base town while exploring Tre Cime National Park, Lago di Misurina, Lago di Braes, and more...
Our first hike in the Italian Dolomites set an exceptionally high bar! We hiked from Val di Rienza up to Locatelli Hut and then Path 101 to Tre Cime…
Jeju Island is often referred to as the “Korean Hawaii”. In March 2024, we walked the majority of the Jeju Olle Trail (제주도 올레길), a 437 kilometer (270 miles) walking path that circumnavigates the island. Budget, logistics, food, and life on the trail…
Daily notes and initial impressions from our first three days of the Jeju Olle Trail. Photos and commentary on courses 20 and 21 from Gimnyeong (김녕리) to Siheung (시흥). Highlights included Woljeong Beach and Sehwa Beach, Haenyeo Museum…
We hiked South Korea’s Jeju Olle Trail in March 2024. This post covers days 4-7, courses 1, 1-1, and 2. Scenic landmarks include: Seongsan Ilchubong, Udo Island, and more…
We hiked South Korea’s Jeju Olle Trail in March 2024. This post covers days 8-10, courses 3-5. Cultural highlights: Kim Young Gap gallery (Course 3), Jeju Folk Village (Course 4), and Baramseom (바람섬) Sculpture Gallery (Course 5)…
We hiked South Korea’s Jeju Olle Trail in March 2024. This post covers days 11-12 along course 6 - 8, including major attractions in and around Seogwipo…
We hiked South Korea’s Jeju Olle Trail in March 2024. This post covers days 13-15, courses 14, 13 and 12, walking counter-clockwise. Highlights: Hyeopjae and Keumneung Beaches, artist village, and UNESCO Geopark…
We hiked South Korea’s Jeju Olle Trail in March 2024. This post covers our final two days on courses 11 and 10. Highlights: Mt. Sanbang, Alddreu Airforce Base, Songaksan viewpoint…
This post covers our budget breakdown for the Jeju Olle Trail in South Korea. We spent a total of USD$1,860 over 17 days of walking…
It seems everyone in Oaxaca de Juarez is both an artist and an activist, adept at expressing complex thoughts and emotions through art…
We spent a month on Oaxaca’s Pacific coast. We learned to surf in Puerto Escondido and got PADI SCUBA certified in Huatulco…
The Copalita River tumbles down the mountain and spills into the ocean, creating a unique ecological zone just outside of Huatulco, Mexico…
We booked a hiking tour to see the gorgeous pools of Hierve el Agua in Oaxaca; we gained a far better understanding of Mexico’s diverse indigenous population…
We spent 17 days road tripping around Kyushu in February, hiking in national parks and pampering ourselves with leisurely kaiseki meals and hot spring pools...
“Jigoku” means “hell” and the geothermal hot spring fields in Unzen do create a surreal inferno-like landscape. From hot springs to castles to buried houses, there is so much to do in Shimabara and Unzen National Park!
Takachiho’s legends — and the beautiful Gokase River gorge — have captured the imagination of curious travelers and manga lovers worldwide. The highlight is Takachiho’s Evening Kagura, a ritualistic performance with costumes, masks, and music…