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Author: Arie Vandervelden

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

A Journey to Nepal – part 4, Annapurna and Chitwan

A Journey to Nepal – part 4, Annapurna and Chitwan

In part four of my journey through Nepal, I hike up Poon Hill to catch the sunrise over the Annapurna Range, and I spot wildlife in Chitwan National Park.

Arie Vandervelden September 15, 2023April 6, 2025 Hiking, Travel Read more

A Journey to Nepal – part 3, the Himalaya

A Journey to Nepal – part 3, the Himalaya

In the third part of my journey to Nepal, I explore the high country of the Khumbu area. Nara and I ascend Chukung Ri, Kala Pattar, Gokyo Ri, and Knobby View to get panoramic vistas of some of the world’s tallest peaks.

Arie Vandervelden September 14, 2023April 6, 2025 Hiking, Travel Read more

A Journey to Nepal – part 2, Middle Hills

A Journey to Nepal – part 2, Middle Hills

In part two of my journey to Nepal, I trek through the Middle Hills. The rice, millet, and corn harvest is in full swing. I join the Tihar (Diwali) celebrations in the Arun Valley.

Arie Vandervelden September 13, 2023April 6, 2025 Hiking, Travel Read more

A Journey to Nepal – part 1, Kathmandu Valley

A Journey to Nepal – part 1, Kathmandu Valley

In the fall of 2001 I visited Nepal to do some trekking. I started my journey in the Kathmandu Valley.

Arie Vandervelden September 12, 2023April 6, 2025 Hiking, Travel Read more

Newfoundland – Trinity and Area

Newfoundland – Trinity and Area

We visit the open-air museum sites at Trinity, and explore the surrounding area. We spot a red fox on the Skerwink trail, and the fog parts to reveal a beautiful iceberg near the Trinity harbour entrance.

Arie Vandervelden July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 Car touring, Travel Read more

Newfoundland – Bonavista

Newfoundland – Bonavista

In Bonavista we base ourselves at a traditional salt-box house. We visit Bonavista’s harbour and lighthouse, and we learn about explorer John Cabot. At Spillars Cove we get close to some puffins among cliffs that soar out of the sea.

Arie Vandervelden July 22, 2023July 26, 2023 Car touring, Travel Read more

Newfoundland – Chasing Icebergs at Twillingate

Newfoundland – Chasing Icebergs at Twillingate

At Twillingate, we race around to see icebergs before poor weather moves in. But even in the bad weather, we still manage to spot a few icebergs.

Arie Vandervelden July 19, 2023July 26, 2023 Car touring, Travel Read more

Newfoundland – Avalon Peninsula

Newfoundland – Avalon Peninsula

On our tour of the Avalon Peninsula, we get close to a northern gannet colony, we try sing along at a kitchen party in St. Shotts, we examine ancient fossils at Mistaken Point, we see our first iceberg at Ferryland, and we hike a short section of the East Coast Trail.

Arie Vandervelden July 18, 2023July 22, 2023 Car touring, Travel Read more

Newfoundland – St. John’s and area

Newfoundland – St. John’s and area

On part one of our Newfoundland adventure, we hike North Head trail in St. Johns, we stay at a hotel patronized by royalty, we visit picturesque Petty Harbour, and we watch a minke whale round Cape Spear.

Arie Vandervelden July 16, 2023July 18, 2023 Car touring, Travel Read more
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