Day #02: Paris to La Ferté-Gaucher
Hooray! After cycling almost 75 miles (Mark’s longest bike ride ever, and Shauna’s 2nd longest) we finally arrived at La Ferté-Gaucher, our first destination outside of Paris. La Ferté-Gaucher is … Read More
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Kayaking the Abel Tasman
Our next stop was a 3-day kayak trip along the coast of Abel Tasman National Park. Abel Tasman National Park, located at the northwest end of the South Island, is … Read More
Hiking & Sailing in the Marlborough Sounds
On to the South Island of New Zealand, where we will spend the next month. We flew from Kerikeri airport where we went through NO SECURITY whatsoever, including our stopover … Read More
Angama Mara Safari
To close out our ‘April in Africa’ series, we’ll leave you with a photographic replay of our incredible safari game drives in the Maasai Mara. Before the trip, we wondered how … Read More
Hiking to Boiling Lake on Dominica
The highlight of our stay in Dominica last April was the hike to Boiling Lake. This hike is a must for any serious hiker visiting Dominica. Boiling Lake could arguably … Read More
Springtime in Kyoto
Springtime in Kyoto – what a magical way to end our time in Japan. From the pictures we’ve seen, the only thing that can compare is possibly ‘Autumn in Kyoto’. … Read More
Hiking Around Mt Fuji with Mountain Trek
We’ve spent the past week in the company of 6 other intrepid trekkers hiking around Mt Fuji with Mountain Trek guides Ted Taylor and Kirkland Shave. Mountain Trek is a … Read More
Tokyo Begins with Cherry Tree Blooms
Tokyo has been named by fellow travelers as their favorite city, and we can certainly see their point. Trying to see Tokyo and learn about Japanese history and culture in … Read More
Gorillas in the Mist-y Impenetrable Forest
“Last but not least” is a definite understatement for the final leg of our East African Adventure….trekking to see mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. Besides our summit … Read More