Travel Journal
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Unique and Impressive Waterfalls across the China-Vietnam Border
More Details: Unique and Impressive Waterfalls across the China-Vietnam BorderUp in the very north of Vietnam, right on the border with China, there is a waterfall “family” named Bản Giốc. These are in the Cao Bằng Province of Vietnam and sit about 170 miles (270 km) from Hanoi. That is a long way given the way to get there is not a fancy nice…
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Check Out Theodore Roosevelt National Park
More Details: Check Out Theodore Roosevelt National ParkNestled in western North Dakota is an area that captivated the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, before he began the war and political life we know him more for. Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a memorial to the love Teddy Roosevelt felt for this region and landscape. This bit of nature nursed…
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A Gem to Behold in Bavaria: Würzburg, Germany
More Details: A Gem to Behold in Bavaria: Würzburg, GermanyGermany is not short of beautiful scenery, be it natural or man-made. On the natural side, there are the forests, their rivers (and some of them with phenomenal views around them, like the Rhein or Danube), or the mountains to the south. On the man-made side, there are many great things, and there is more…
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Two Days Exploring Canyonlands, a Mighty Five National Park Powerhouse!
More Details: Two Days Exploring Canyonlands, a Mighty Five National Park Powerhouse!Canyonlands seems endless: truly a Mighty Five National Park! Along with Arches, Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Capital Reef, it is one of the Mighty 5 U.S. National Parks in Utah. Canyonland National Park is located near Moab, Utah and not far from Arches National Park, it is far from from a major airport but certainly…
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A Day in Arches, One of the Mighty Five National Parks
More Details: A Day in Arches, One of the Mighty Five National ParksIn June 2024 I spent a day in Arches National Park as part of an 8-day hiking trip along the “Mighty Five” U.S. National Parks in Utah. Arches is one of the most iconic and recognizable of the National Parks, a great system of parks and preservation of the beautiful nature available to anyone who…
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Toledo’s Cathedral – One of the Most Impressive
More Details: Toledo’s Cathedral – One of the Most ImpressiveThe town of Toledo, in the heart of Spain, is loaded with history, faith and meaning for Spain. This town, perched high and surrounded on three sides by the river Tagus, served as capital of Spain – last time until the second half of the 16th century. Toledo’s Cathedral is its most impressive, but far…
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In Memoriam: Beautiful Memories of Travels with My Sister
More Details: In Memoriam: Beautiful Memories of Travels with My SisterThis week marks five years since my dear sister left us in 2019. It does not get easier, really. But, while we all remain heartbroken, we remember her joy and beautiful smile on this day and always. In memoriam, I republish this post on the anniversary of seeing her go… May she be surrounded by…
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Medieval Stave Churches in Norway
More Details: Medieval Stave Churches in NorwayAfter all the hiking I did in Norway a couple of months ago, exploring the stave churches in Norway was the second highlight of the trip. I had never seen this type of churches (stavkyrkje) before and found them to be a neat ‘discovery’ for me out of this two-week trip. Why “stave”? Stave churches…
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Geiranger: Great Views and Waterfall
More Details: Geiranger: Great Views and WaterfallAfter a phenomenal and scenic ferry ride along the Geirangerfjord, I arrived in Geiranger. Our hotel was perched high up looking down to the town and the fjord – a perfect setting. The visitor center for the waterfall trail (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is right across the street. One can do an easy walk along…
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Great Drives in Norway: Førde to Geiranger
More Details: Great Drives in Norway: Førde to GeirangerGetting to Geiranger in Norway from the coastal city of Bergen takes us through Førde and then a scenic ferry ride on the Geirangerfjord.
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Day 6 in the Jotunheimen NP Circuit
More Details: Day 6 in the Jotunheimen NP CircuitThe final hike in Jotunheimen took us from Memurubu back to our starting point, Gjendesheim. Though a shorter hike, it still offered a good challenge!
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Day 5 in the Jotunheimen NP Circuit
More Details: Day 5 in the Jotunheimen NP CircuitSecond to last day of our circuit hike in Jotunheimen National Park saw us head from Gjendebu to Memurubu along Lake Gjende and spectacular views.