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Ireland - Abandoned Castle Ruins - A Playground for Adults
Ireland - Abandoned Castle Ruins - A Playground for Adults
The beauty of decay takes over and adds a life of its own to these abandoned structures.
Italy - Cinque Terre - Italian Riviera - A guide to when and how to visit, and hiking
Italy - Cinque Terre - Italian Riviera - A guide to when and how to visit, and hiking
Cinque Terre is at once a serene oasis, a seething tourist destination, a pocket of communities on the edge, a place with a sometimes violent and tragic but rich history, and a place where you never know what you will find next.
Peru - Ollantaytambo - A guide to getting here, eating, sleeping, and what to do
Peru - Ollantaytambo - A guide to getting here, eating, sleeping, and what to do
A historic town in the Sacred Valley with lots of character, dazzling festivals, sites, and many hiking options.
Vietnam - Ha Long Bay - Cruising, kayaking, and an island stay
Vietnam - Ha Long Bay - Cruising, kayaking, and an island stay
Inspires images of tropical beauty, but I also found it to have a dirty side that I did not anticipate.
High Pass & Winchester Mountain, Washington - Twin Lakes Weekend Camping Trip with the Aliens
High Pass & Winchester Mountain, Washington - Twin Lakes Weekend Camping Trip with the Aliens
Day hike or beginner backpacking!

California Bloom - Fire, rain, and flowers in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Malibu

A little over a year ago much of this area was ravaged by fire, but now the rains have come and life has returned full force in a dramatic way. While these areas are often baked brown, we had the privilege to witness the hills in green and golden splendor. Walking through the hills surrounded by …

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Date: April 28, 2019 Updated: April 18, 2024 north-america Comments
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Traveling with Allergies - 3 Ways to Avoid Getting Sick

Living with allergies can be complicated and make traveling scary. Here are three things I do to manage my allergies and avoid getting sick.

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Date: January 01, 2019 Updated: June 07, 2026 tips/planning Comments
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Vietnam & Hong Kong - Trip Itinerary & Travel Budget

We spent a couple days in Hong Kong, then went on a tour of Vietnam from North to South. We saw the country on foot, by train, bicycle, boat, kayak, bus, and plane. (11 day trip)

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Date: November 24, 2018 Updated: April 17, 2024 vietnam , asia , itinerary , hong kong Comments
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Vietnam - Tips, Tricks, & Things to Know

Stuff you should know about drinking water, the airport, staying connected, money, visas, the bathrooms and more.

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Date: November 24, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2026 vietnam , asia , tips/planning Comments
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Vietnam - Food - Exploring the flavors, textures, and cost of Vietnamese cuisine

In Vietnamese cuisine balance is important. Vietnamese dishes often have a variety of textures and heavy or fried food is generally accompanied by something light and fresh (ex. fried crepe in a lettuce wrap).

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Date: November 23, 2018 Updated: June 07, 2026 vietnam , asia Comments
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Vietnam - Hoi An - The Lantern Festival, basket boats, a cooking class, and tailors

If you are looking for custom made products, shopping, night life, massages, and lanterns, this is the place.

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Date: November 20, 2018 Updated: April 18, 2024 asia , vietnam Comments
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Vietnam - Ninh Binh - Mountains, rice paddies, rivers, and cycling

Stunning! This area was like Ha Long Bay on land, but without the pollution and a fraction of the tourists.

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Date: November 18, 2018 Updated: June 07, 2026 asia , vietnam Comments
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Vietnam - Ha Long Bay - Cruising, kayaking, and an island stay

Ha Long Bay inspires images of tropical beauty, ethereal mountains shrouded in mist, and people living simple lives. It is all this and more, .

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Date: November 16, 2018 Updated: April 17, 2024 asia , vietnam Comments
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Vietnam - Hanoi - Old Town, Culture, Sightseeing, and People Watching

Hanoi has an incredible energy to it. It is tradition unapologetically melded with city life and flowing chaos.

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Date: November 14, 2018 Updated: June 07, 2026 asia , vietnam Comments
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Vietnam - Transportation - By train, plane, bus, car, boat, and scooter

Overnight trains, flying within the country, and more

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Date: November 13, 2018 Updated: June 10, 2026 asia , vietnam Comments
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    Peru - Ollantaytambo - Pentecost Festival - How to partake in this thrilling cultural experience

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    Big Bend National Park - Border Crossing to Boquillas - Legally walk to Mexico

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    Thailand - Tiger Cave Temple, Krabi - Dodging monkeys on the climb to the giant Buddha

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