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Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act with these three Oregon hikes December 12, 2024 - This article was originally published in The Bend Bulletin on September 19, 2024 September 3 of this year marked the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. On that day 60 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act of 1964 into law, officially creating the National Wilderness Preservation System. With the stroke of a pen, nine Wilderness areas… ...
Single Cone Day Trip: climbing and skiing the highest peak in The Remarkables range November 27, 2019 - I always dreamt of climbing mountains while growing up. Into Thin Air was my favorite book growing up and I poured over photos and stories in the pages of National Geographic of these adventurous climbers summiting iconic peaks around the world. I wanted to be like them. Much of my life has been spent in the mountains; skiing in the… ...
Driving New Zealand’s Southern Scenic Route July 1, 2019 - About the Route New Zealand may be the ultimate road trip destination. One of the most spectacular--and least visited--road trips follows the Pacific Coast of the deep south, to the very southern point of the South Island, and back up through New Zealand's famous southern alps and fiordlands. Towards the end of the southern hemisphere autumn, I hopped in my… ...
Mt. Sunday Lord of the Rings Tour April 5, 2019 - "Before them stood the mountains of the South: white-tipped and streaked with black. The grass-lands rolled against the hills that clustered at their feet, and flowed up into many valleys still dim and dark, untouched by the light of dawn, winding their way into the heart of the great mountains. Immediately before the travellers the widest of these glens opened… ...
I Moved to New Zealand! March 25, 2019 - Here is a little update on my life at the moment: After 6+ months of travel across two continents and 11 countries, I am now, more or less, settled down in the third and 12th--New Zealand. This small and scenic country in the far corner of the globe will be my home for the next year, where I will be… ...
The “Miracle Plant” of SE Asia, and Possibly, the World March 5, 2019 - The Bamboo Experience, Laos On my first day in Luang Prabang, Laos, a fellow traveler at my hostel recommended that I spend a day at "The Bamboo Experience." Of her weeklong stay in the area, she told me this was her favorite activity she undertook; yes, even more so than the majestic Kuang Si Falls. It was a bit on… ...
- Sapporo Snow Festival: A Photo Gallery February 7, 2019 - In the year 1950, several high school students built six snow statues in Sapporo's Odori Park. They decided to turn it into a tradition and did it again the next year. Soon, others joined in the fun. Seventy years later, this tradition has become known as the Sapporo Yuki Matsuri (Snow Festival), likely the world's largest annual celebration dedicated to… ...
Koh Lanta: My Favorite Island in Thailand January 24, 2019 - From party-going backpackers at the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan, dive enthusiasts on Koh Tao, rock climbers in Krabi, honeymooners and families on holiday on Koh Samui and Koh Phi Phi, the islands in southern Thailand offer something for just about everyone. As a result, many have become increasingly popular and crowded over the years, especially during the drier… ...
A Photo Journey Through Luang Prabang, Laos January 21, 2019 - Luang Prabang, located at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers in northern Laos, is the ancient capital of the country and often referred to as its cultural capital by those who visit. Characterized by ornate Buddhist temples, French-influenced colonial architecture, scenic natural landscapes, a vibrant night market, and dozens of quaint cafés and bakeries, this sleepy town… ...
A Photo Journey Through India’s Golden Triangle December 10, 2018 - One of the most popular tourist routes in India connects the capital city of Delhi to Agra--the home of the Taj Mahal--and the Pink City of Jaipur. As the cities are located relatively near each other and form a distinct triangle shape on a map, this route has been dubbed the "Golden Triangle." Full of fascinating history and sublime architecture,… ...
