We hike along the clifftops of the Yorkshire Coast, from Saltburn-by-the-Sea to Robin Hoods Bay.
Highlights of the Cleveland Way, North Yorkshire, Part 2
Highlights of the Cleveland Way, North Yorkshire, England
In part one of our exploration of the Cleveland Way, we hike from Helmsley to Rievaulx Abbey, we take in the views from Sutton Bank, and we explore the town of Whitby.
Cycling the Tissington Trail, East Midlands, England
We spent a sunny day cycling the Tissington Trail in the Peak District of central England. The next day we explore Dovedale on foot.
Hiking the Yamanobe-no-Michi Trail, Japan
South of Nara, Japan, the Yamanobe-no-Michi trail leads through traditional villages, past pretty temples, and through nice farmland.
Olle trails, Jeju Island, part 5: the Northeast
Olle 20 and 21 go though carrot fields and past some spectacular white-sand beaches. We visit the Sehwa five-day market.
Olle trails, Jeju Island, part 4: the North
On the north shore of Jeju Island, we hike through fishing villages to downtown Jeju City. We hike past pretty Hamdeok Beach. At the Jeju Hangil Memorial Hall we learn about the resistance movement during the Japanese occupation.
Olle trails, Jeju Island, part 3: the Northwest
On the northwest side of Jeju Island, we stumble through the bushes near a brewery, we hike along pretty Gwakji Beach, and a farmer gives us half a crate of oranges.
Olle trails, Jeju Island, part 2: the Southwest
In the southwest of Jeju Island we find our way through a construction zone, end up in the middle of a festival, learn about Japanese atrocities, and we wade through the surf at pretty Saekdal Beach.
Olle trails, Jeju Island, part 1: the Southeast
While hiking Olle 1 through 5 on Jeju Island we encounter Haenyeo women divers, squid drying in the sunshine, surfers at a palm-backed beach, a wedding pond, beautiful paintings on a Buddhist temple, and pretty shorelines where black lava meets the blue sea.
The Other Lakes in the Bow Valley, Banff
There are a lot of pretty lakes in the Bow Valley between Banff and Lake Louise. In the summer of 2025 I hiked to a few of them.