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      August 9, 2017July 18, 2018

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      Trekking the Annapurna Circuit: Chame to Manang

      August 2, 2017March 27, 2021

      Nepal

      Bardia National Park – Jungle Walk

      July 28, 2017September 11, 2020

      Nepal

      Kopan Monastery – Buddhist & Meditation Retreat

      July 24, 2017February 20, 2018

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      Still in Nepal

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      Trekking the Annapurna Circuit: Leaving Kathmandu

      May 26, 2017February 20, 2018

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      Snowed in on the Annapurna Circuit – Manang

      May 1, 2017February 20, 2018

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  • Moving to Alaska
    • Alaska

      From fjords to formal nights: a complete packing…

      November 2, 2024November 2, 2024

      Alaska

      Balancing Life Online and Offline

      July 3, 2024

      Alaska

      Venustas Heated Vest Review

      June 26, 2024June 25, 2024

      Alaska

      Venustas Heated Jacket Review

      June 20, 2024June 25, 2024

      Alaska

      Kenai Fjords Kayak at Northwestern Glacier with Alaska…

      August 1, 2023November 20, 2024

      Alaska

      Aialik Glacier Kayaking with Alaska Geographic

      July 11, 2023November 26, 2024

      Alaska

      Erie Mine Trail

      June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

      Alaska

      Bonanza Mine Trail

      June 19, 2022June 18, 2022

      Alaska

      Photographing Northern Lights in Anchorage Alaska

      October 3, 2021November 20, 2024

      Alaska

      Backpacking the Kesugi Ridge Trail – Denali State…

      July 12, 2021July 11, 2021

      Alaska

      Day Trips from Anchorage

      July 6, 2021November 26, 2024

      Alaska

      Crust Skiing in Broad Pass – Car Camping…

      May 2, 2021November 26, 2024

      Alaska

      2020: Incredible Moments in Alaska

      January 9, 2021November 26, 2024

      Alaska

      Whittier Alaska Boat Tours – Watching Beloit Glacier…

      August 8, 2020November 26, 2024

      Alaska

      Pepper Peak – One of Eklutna Lake’s best…

      July 2, 2020November 26, 2024

  • Backpacking in Nepal
    • Annapurna Circuit All
      Annapurna Circuit

      Trekking the Annapurna Circuit: Chame to Manang

      August 2, 2017March 27, 2021

      Annapurna Circuit

      Trekking the Annapurna Circuit: Leaving Kathmandu

      May 26, 2017February 20, 2018

      Annapurna Circuit

      Snowed in on the Annapurna Circuit – Manang

      May 1, 2017February 20, 2018

      Nepal

      Jungle Trekking to Village Homestays in Nepal

      January 12, 2018February 20, 2018

      Nepal

      Bardia National Park – Jeep Safari

      August 9, 2017July 18, 2018

      Nepal

      Trekking the Annapurna Circuit: Chame to Manang

      August 2, 2017March 27, 2021

      Nepal

      Bardia National Park – Jungle Walk

      July 28, 2017September 11, 2020

      Nepal

      Kopan Monastery – Buddhist & Meditation Retreat

      July 24, 2017February 20, 2018

      Nepal

      Still in Nepal

      July 17, 2017December 7, 2017

      Nepal

      Trekking the Annapurna Circuit: Leaving Kathmandu

      May 26, 2017February 20, 2018

      Nepal

      Snowed in on the Annapurna Circuit – Manang

      May 1, 2017February 20, 2018

  • Life in Korea
    • The Countdown
    • First day on the job
    • Culture Shock
    • Seoul Hiking Group
    • Best Places for Spring in Korea
    • Best Places for Winter in Korea
    • The Best Places for Fall in Korea
    • My brother visits!
    • A Hagwon Horror Story
  • National Parks
    • Mount Bromo – Indonesia
    • Mount Ijen – Indonesia
    • Petra – Jordan
    • +Bardia – Nepal
      • Bardia – Jungle Walk
      • Bardia – Jeep Safari
      • Bardia – Village Homestay
    • +Bukhansan – South Korea
      • Baegundae – Bukhansan’s Highest Peak
      • Bukhansan – Dobongsan
      • Bukhansan – Lunar New Year
    • +Jirisan – South Korea
      • Jirisan – The Ascent
      • Jirisan – Above the Clouds
      • Jirisan – The Descent
    • Juwangsan – South Korea
    • +Seoraksan – South Korea
      • Seoraksan – Cable Car
      • Seoraksan – Day Trips
      • Seoraksan – Dinosaur Ridge
      • Seoraksan – Fall
      • Seoraksan – Spring
      • Seoraksan – Ulsanbawi
    • Ulleungdo – South Korea
    • +Taroko -Taiwan
      • Taroko – Shakadang Trail
      • Taroko – Motorbiking to Hehuanshan
    • Bryce Canyon – Utah, USA
    • Denali – Alaska, USA
    • Grand Canyon – Arizona, USA
    • Haleakala – Hawaii, USA
    • +Olympic – Washington, USA
      • Olympic – The Hoh Rainforest
      • Olympic – Hurricane Ridge
    • +Zion – Utah, USA
      • Zion – West Rim Trail
      • Zion Day 2
      • Zion – Angel’s Landing
    • Cat Tien – Vietnam
    • +Phong Nha-Ke Bang – Vietnam
      • +Hang Son Doong – The World’s Largest Cave
        • Son Doong – Entrance
        • Son Doong – Watch out for Dinosaurs
        • Son Doong – Garden of Edam
        • Son Doong – Great Wall of Vietnam
        • Son Doong The Most Glorious Bath Ever
      • Hang En
      • 11 Things to do in Phong Nha, Vietnam
      • Ho Khanh Homestay – Phong Nha, Vietnam
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    Visiting Island Destinations: Your Planning & Packing List

    by Mike Still January 20, 2025August 6, 2025
    by Mike Still January 20, 2025August 6, 2025

    Getting ready for an escape to a sunny island? This is everything you should have on your planning and packing list.   There’s nothing like a trip to an island destination. Most…

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    Why the Kona Coast is Hawaii’s Gem

    by Jonathan Berg November 27, 2018November 27, 2018
    by Jonathan Berg November 27, 2018November 27, 2018

    The Hawaiian islands have long delighted visitors with their culture, scenic beauty, and outdoor pursuits. But when designing a Hawaiian itinerary, there are so many islands to choose from that it can…

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    Top Activities and Attractions in Koh Samui

    by Mike Still October 16, 2017May 17, 2019
    by Mike Still October 16, 2017May 17, 2019

    With lots of beautiful beaches, rejuvenating spas, and diving hot spots in the corals or partying hard all night, Koh Samui, is a non-stop beehive of activity. This resort town, full of…

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    Cat Ba Bay’s Monkey Island: A Romantic Getaway in Vietnam

    by Mike Still October 3, 2017November 23, 2019
    by Mike Still October 3, 2017November 23, 2019

    Cat Ba Island is made of beautiful limestone islands with karst formations covered in green jungle.  Cat Ba is the main island of an archipelago in Lan Ha Bay which is right next door…

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    Taking on Indonesia? Make Sure to Try These Islands

    by Mike Still April 4, 2017October 19, 2018
    by Mike Still April 4, 2017October 19, 2018

    Indonesia is a country full of delights, with a very unique landscape. A series of islands make up its geography, with intrepid travelers only able to reach every spot if they make…

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  • AsiaBackpackingBeachIslandPhotographyRainforestThailandTravel

    A Week in Thailand’s Andaman Sea

    by Mike Still August 10, 2015July 24, 2022
    by Mike Still August 10, 2015July 24, 2022

    Thailand’s Andaman sea is a fantastic magical, place where dreams go to grow up and become even more grandiose fantasies. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got storm clouds providing a refreshing downpour or…

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    Ulleungdo – A weekend on Korea’s exotic island

    by Mike Still July 8, 2015March 20, 2018
    by Mike Still July 8, 2015March 20, 2018

    Exploring Korean exotic islands is quickly turning the summer of 2015 into one of the best of my life!  We jumped on the Seoul Hiking Group bus and headed to he eastern…

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    Bijindo – Take 2 on Korea’s Hidden Paradise

    by Mike Still June 29, 2015November 27, 2017
    by Mike Still June 29, 2015November 27, 2017

    This weekend I took my second trip to Bijin Island (Bijindo).  Last time I called this slice of paradise a “hint of Thailand” just off the southern coast of South Korea.  This trip…

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    Bijindo – A hint of Thailand in Korea

    by Mr Mike May 19, 2015November 21, 2016
    by Mr Mike May 19, 2015November 21, 2016

    Bijindo is an island just south of South Korea.  After enjoying a sunrise hike in Hwangmaesan we took the ferry from Tongyeong Ferry Terminal to Bijin Island (do means island in Korean).  The…

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    A private long boat – Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

    by Mr Mike March 25, 2015October 30, 2018
    by Mr Mike March 25, 2015October 30, 2018

    After playing with tigers in Phuket Brian and I headed straight to Koh Phi Phi.  This island paradise became famous after Leonardo DiCaprio starred in The Beach; a movie about pot farmers and hippie tourists…

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