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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

Hiking in Pembrokeshire, Wales: Manorbier to Tenby

Hiking in Pembrokeshire, Wales: Manorbier to Tenby

On the last leg of our Pembrokeshire hike, we enjoy beautiful sunny weather. Low tide in the middle of the day reveals stunningly beautiful beaches.

Arie Vandervelden October 31, 2022February 14, 2026 Hiking, Travel Read more

Hiking in Pembrokeshire, Wales: around St. Davids

Hiking in Pembrokeshire, Wales: around St. Davids

St. Davids is the birthplace of the patron saint of Wales. Using this historical town as a base, we do several day hikes along the coastal path. Along one of the hikes, a robin lands right in front of me and allows me to photograph it.

Arie Vandervelden October 30, 2022February 14, 2026 Hiking, Travel Read more

Hiking in Pembrokeshire, Wales: Poppit Sands to Goodwick

Hiking in Pembrokeshire, Wales: Poppit Sands to Goodwick

On the first day of our Pembrokeshire coastal hike, we get blown off-course by a wicked storm, and our luggage fails to show up at our accommodations. The following days brought better hiking conditions. From the coastal path we watch a ferry coming from Ireland pull into port.

Arie Vandervelden October 29, 2022February 14, 2026 Hiking, Travel Read more

Hiking the Nakasendo Way, Japan: Tsumago to Nakatsugawa

Hiking the Nakasendo Way, Japan: Tsumago to Nakatsugawa

In part five of our Nakasendo hike, we walk downhill to Ochiai and then on to Nakatsugawa. We walk across the “Ochiai Pavement” – original paving stones of the Nakasendo which are

Arie Vandervelden April 29, 2022February 14, 2026 Hiking, Travel Read more

Hiking the Nakasendo Way, Japan: Nagiso to Tsumago

Hiking the Nakasendo Way, Japan: Nagiso to Tsumago

In part four of our Nakasendo hike, we walk from Nagiso to Tsumago. I enjoy photographing historic Tsumago, and we find a bakery that sells chestnut-filled steamed buns.

Arie Vandervelden April 29, 2022February 14, 2026 Hiking, Travel Read more

Hiking the Nakasendo Way, Japan: Suhara to Nojiri

Hiking the Nakasendo Way, Japan: Suhara to Nojiri

In part three of our Nakasendo hike, we stay in a historic minshuku (guesthouse) and we huddle around a butane heater. Our walk to Nojiri leads through a pretty valley with tiered rice paddies.

Arie Vandervelden April 29, 2022April 29, 2025 Hiking, Travel Read more

Hiking the Nakasendo Way, Japan: Miyanokoshi to Agematsu

Hiking the Nakasendo Way, Japan: Miyanokoshi to Agematsu

In part two of our Nakasendo hike, we explore the upper Kiso Valley. We stay at a ryokan in Kiso-Fukushima, and soak our feet in the communal footbath.

Arie Vandervelden April 29, 2022February 14, 2026 Hiking, Travel Read more
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