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Hiking the Jeju Island Olle Trails, part 2 – South Coast

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.

Arie Vandervelden March 12, 2025March 15, 2025 Hiking, Travel Read more

Hiking the Gower Peninsula, Wales

Hiking the Gower Peninsula, Wales

Using Swansea as a base, we explore the coastal hiking trails of the Gower Peninsula, Wales.

Arie Vandervelden December 21, 2024March 22, 2025 Hiking, Travel Read more

A Journey to Nepal – part 4, Annapurna and Chitwan

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.

Arie Vandervelden September 15, 2023April 6, 2025 Hiking, Travel Read more

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

Newfoundland – Trinity and Area

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.

Arie Vandervelden July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 Car touring, Travel Read more

Newfoundland – Bonavista

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.

Arie Vandervelden July 22, 2023July 26, 2023 Car touring, Travel Read more

Newfoundland – Chasing Icebergs at Twillingate

Newfoundland – Chasing Icebergs at Twillingate

At Twillingate, we race around to see icebergs before poor weather moves in. But even in the bad weather, we still manage to spot a few icebergs.

Arie Vandervelden July 19, 2023July 26, 2023 Car touring, Travel Read more

Newfoundland – Avalon Peninsula

Newfoundland – Avalon Peninsula

On our tour of the Avalon Peninsula, we get close to a northern gannet colony, we try sing along at a kitchen party in St. Shotts, we examine ancient fossils at Mistaken Point, we see our first iceberg at Ferryland, and we hike a short section of the East Coast Trail.

Arie Vandervelden July 18, 2023July 22, 2023 Car touring, Travel Read more
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