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Driving across Canada, part 1: Alberta to Manitoba

Driving across Canada, part 1: Alberta to Manitoba

In part one of our drive across Canada in a rented RV, we traverse Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. In Saskatchewan we spot abandoned farmhouses, old farm equipment, boarded-up churches, and stately grain elevators. We go for a hike in Grasslands National Park.

Arie Vandervelden October 19, 2019June 19, 2024 Car touring Read more

Hiking on São Miguel, Azores, part 4

Hiking on São Miguel, Azores, part 4

In part 4 of our São Miguel hikes we walk to Salto do Prego, a pretty waterfall. We tour the pretty town of Ribeira Grande.

Arie Vandervelden September 17, 2019October 30, 2019 Hiking Read more

Hiking on São Miguel, Azores, part 3

Hiking on São Miguel, Azores, part 3

In part 3 of our São Miguel hikes we hike into the Lagoa do Fogo crater, we hike along the coast at Maia and find a series of old water mills, and we hike around a tea plantation where some fine teas are grown.

Arie Vandervelden September 16, 2019October 30, 2019 Hiking Read more

Hiking on São Miguel, Azores, part 2

Hiking on São Miguel, Azores, part 2

In part 2 of our São Miguel hikes, we walk the rim of the Sete Cidades caldera and we explore the lakes and villages inside. On south coast of São Miguel we hike to the fishing village of Ribeira Quente.

Arie Vandervelden September 14, 2019October 29, 2019 Hiking Read more

Hiking on São Miguel, Azores, part 1

Hiking on São Miguel, Azores, part 1

São Miguel in the Azores is a lush, green mist-shrouded island. We hike around the Furnas caldera and we visit Parque Terra Nostra to soak in the hot springs. We stay at Quinta das Amoreiras, a 250-year old manor house, and we walk down to the seashore where we swim in a tidal pool.

Arie Vandervelden September 11, 2019November 17, 2019 Hiking, Travel Read more

A visit to Jordan

A visit to Jordan

Jordan is an amazing country to visit. It is full-on Middle East. It has amazing sights, superb food, and very friendly people. In April of 2014 we spent a week touring around by car. We visited Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and a number of other sights.

Arie Vandervelden August 26, 2019July 7, 2022 Car touring, Travel Read more

Exploring Wadi Rum, Jordan, part 2

Exploring Wadi Rum, Jordan, part 2

In part two of our Wadi Rum trip we hike through a narrow canyon, watch the sunset, and spend the night at the Rum Stars camp. In the morning we ride camels back to the trailhead.

Arie Vandervelden August 25, 2019July 7, 2022 Travel Read more

Exploring Wadi Rum, Jordan, part 1

Exploring Wadi Rum, Jordan, part 1

In part one of our Wadi Rum trip, we meet our guide Abdul and jump into the back of his truck. I spot the Great Unconformity, and we tour the beautiful desert of Wadi Rum.

Arie Vandervelden August 21, 2019July 7, 2022 Travel Read more

Hiking in Petra, Jordan, part 2

Hiking in Petra, Jordan, part 2

In part 2 of our Petra hike, we check out the central part of Petra, and we climb up steep steps to get a bird’s eye view of the Treasury. We climb up to the Monastery for more jaw-dropping views.

Arie Vandervelden August 12, 2019June 30, 2022 Hiking, Travel Read more

Hiking in Petra, Jordan, part 1

Hiking in Petra, Jordan, part 1

In part 1 of our Petra hike, we walk down the Siq, get our first glimpse of the Treasury, and we hike across a pass into Wadi Al Farasa.

Arie Vandervelden August 12, 2019June 30, 2022 Hiking, Travel Read more
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