We finish our exhilarating ride across the bridges of the Shimanami Kaido. At the halfway point, we spend the night in a traditional Japanese house from the 1950s.
Cycling the Shimanami Kaido, Japan, part two
Cycling the Shimanami Kaido, Japan: a bucket-list item
In part one of our Shimanami Kaido cycling adventure, we do the Onomichi temple walk and we cycle across two bridges to Ikuchijima Island.
Cycling the Kibi Plain, Southwestern Japan
On a beautiful sunny day, we cycle past rice paddies and temples near Okayama, Japan.
Cycling the Ring-Ring Road, Japan
Using the city of Tsuchiura as a base, we explore the bicycle pathways of the Ring-Ring Road north of Tokyo, Japan.
Hiking the Gower Peninsula, Wales
Using Swansea as a base, we explore the coastal hiking trails of the Gower Peninsula, Wales.
October 10, 2024 Aurora
My friend Darren and I witness an intense display of aurora in Kananaskis country.
Photo gallery: Great Gray Owls
I encounter two great grey owls in the woods. Over the next 45 minutes, the owls pose for pictures and hunt for prey. It was a powerful and moving experience for me, spending time with these magnificent creatures.
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.
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.