Via ferrata Strada degli Alpini was built by Italian forces, who carved through sheer limestone cliffs to create a narrow foot path from Forcello Giralba to Passo della Sentinella….
Unusual Itinerary: 5 Night Trek in Tre Cime Nature Park
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…
Day Hike: Prato Piazza to Lago di Braies
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…
Day Hike: Trail #19 at Lago di Braies
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…
Dolomites Base Town: Dobbiaco
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...
Day Hike: Tre Cime via Val di Rienza
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…
Cultural Immersion: Walking the Olle Trail in Jeju Island (제주올레길), South Korea
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…
Jeju Olle Trail: Daily Log Book Courses 20-21
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…
Jeju Olle Trail: Daily Log Book Courses 1 - 2 and Udo Island
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…
Jeju Olle Trail: Daily Log Book Courses 3-5
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)…
Jeju Olle Trail: Daily Log Book Courses 6-8 (Seogwipo)
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…
Jeju Olle Trail: Daily Log Book Courses 14, 13, and 12
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…
Jeju Olle Trail: Daily Log Book Courses 11-10
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…
Jeju Olle Trail: Budget and Logistics
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…
The Colors and Attitude of Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico
It seems everyone in Oaxaca de Juarez is both an artist and an activist, adept at expressing complex thoughts and emotions through art…
Mission in Oaxaca, Mexico: Learn to Love the Beach
We spent a month on Oaxaca’s Pacific coast. We learned to surf in Puerto Escondido and got PADI SCUBA certified in Huatulco…
Jungle Pools and Biodiversity in Copalita Ecology Park, Huatulco
The Copalita River tumbles down the mountain and spills into the ocean, creating a unique ecological zone just outside of Huatulco, Mexico…
Hierve el Agua and the Zapotecs
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…
Winter in Kyushu, Japan: 17 Day Roadtrip
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...
The Hellish Unzen Jigoku Hot Springs, Kyushu, Japan
“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!