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
Cycling Taiwan’s East Coast
Taiwan’s east coast offered us dramatic coastal scenery, excellent cycling, wonderful accommodations, stiff headwinds, soaking rain, and a scary tunnel.
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.
Hiking the Gower Peninsula, Wales
Using Swansea as a base, we explore the coastal hiking trails of the Gower Peninsula, Wales.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.