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Hiking the Jeju Island Olle Trails, part 2 – South Coast

Hiking the Jeju Island Olle Trails, part 2 – South Coast

On the south coast of Jeju Island, we spend three days walking the Olle trails. The landscapes are varied: coastal cliffs, orange groves, dense subtropical vegetation, open views of lava coastline, sea-stacks, gravel beaches, and more. We wish we had more time to continue down the Olle trails.

Arie Vandervelden March 12, 2025March 15, 2025 Hiking, Travel Read more

Olle trails, Jeju Island, Korea – Unfinished Business

Olle trails, Jeju Island, Korea – Unfinished Business

When visiting the north shore of Jeju Island, Korea, we have three days of stormy weather and one clear day. We spot Haenyeo women divers, and we feast on cutlass fish and lobster rolls.

Arie Vandervelden March 9, 2025March 15, 2025 Hiking Read more

Cycling the Shimanami Kaido, Japan, part two

Cycling the Shimanami Kaido, Japan, part two

We finish our exhilarating ride across the bridges of the Shimanami Kaido. At the halfway point, we spend the night in a traditional Japanese house from the 1950s.

Arie Vandervelden February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 Cycling Read more

Cycling the Shimanami Kaido, Japan: a bucket-list item

Cycling the Shimanami Kaido, Japan: a bucket-list item

In part one of our Shimanami Kaido cycling adventure, we do the Onomichi temple walk and we cycle across two bridges to Ikuchijima Island.

Arie Vandervelden February 15, 2025February 24, 2025 Cycling Read more

Cycling the Kibi Plain, Southwestern Japan

Cycling the Kibi Plain, Southwestern Japan

On a beautiful sunny day, we cycle past rice paddies and temples near Okayama, Japan.

Arie Vandervelden January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Cycling Read more

Cycling the Ring-Ring Road, Japan

Cycling the Ring-Ring Road, Japan

Using the city of Tsuchiura as a base, we explore the bicycle pathways of the Ring-Ring Road north of Tokyo, Japan.

Arie Vandervelden January 15, 2025January 16, 2025 Cycling Read more

Hiking the Gower Peninsula, Wales

Hiking the Gower Peninsula, Wales

Using Swansea as a base, we explore the coastal hiking trails of the Gower Peninsula, Wales.

Arie Vandervelden December 21, 2024March 22, 2025 Hiking, Travel Read more

October 10, 2024 Aurora

October 10, 2024 Aurora

My friend Darren and I witness an intense display of aurora in Kananaskis country.

Arie Vandervelden December 15, 2024March 15, 2025 Photo gallery Read more

Photo gallery: Great Gray Owls

Photo gallery: Great Gray Owls

I encounter two great grey owls in the woods. Over the next 45 minutes, the owls pose for pictures and hunt for prey. It was a powerful and moving experience for me, spending time with these magnificent creatures.

Arie Vandervelden October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 Photo gallery Read more

Stargazing at Bow Summit, Banff

Stargazing at Bow Summit, Banff

My friend Darren and I take two short back-to-back trips to Banff for night photography. During the day, we take some short scenic hikes and photograph some classic Banff scenery.

Arie Vandervelden September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Car touring, Hiking, Photo gallery Read more
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