South of Nara, Japan, the Yamanobe-no-Michi trail leads through traditional villages, past pretty temples, and through nice farmland.
Hiking the Yamanobe-no-Michi Trail, Japan
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.
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.
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.
Hiking the Gower Peninsula, Wales
Using Swansea as a base, we explore the coastal hiking trails of the Gower Peninsula, Wales.
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.
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.