AWOL on the Appalachian Trail by David Miller Join David as he hikes the length of the Appalachian trail - "through hikers" (those hiking the length of the trail assign themselves nicknames and his is AWOL. This is a good read for anyone considering doing this hike. Join AWOL he describes the day to day hiking that one would have on a hike of this magnitude - including stops, food, and the characters he meets. … [Read more...]
More Benelux Travels
It is so awesome to be able to travel between countries with no stops at borders. The only indication you've left one country and entered another one these days in the European Union is when the carrier on your mobile phone changes! The public transportation system works extremely well - you never have to wait very long for either buses or trains. Today's highlight was a visit to the picturesque town of Vianden. Cobblestone streets wind their … [Read more...]
Argentina to Chile border crossing in Patagonia
When you're high in the Andes, you can't help but be attuned to the scenery. Breathtaking, snow-capped peaks surround you, water rushes over falls as it hurries down the valleys, lakes brim with emerald water, and the world seems to spin just a little bit slower. Crossing through the Patagonia from Argentina into Chile is one of the best ways to explore the landscape and gives you a glimpse of the spectacular expanse that comprises the … [Read more...]
KAUAI VOTED HAWAII’S BEST ISLAND FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR
LIHUE, KAUAI - When rating the Hawaiian Islands, the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine have spoken and their number one choice is again the beautiful Garden Isle of Kauai. For the second consecutive year and third year out of the past five, Kauai has earned the distinction of being named Hawaii's Best Island in the 2010 World's Best Awards announced by Travel + Leisure. "This award is shared by all of the people of Kauai who love our … [Read more...]
Colca Canyon, Peru – July 2010
The Colca Canyon Peru is one of Peru's treasures - a canyon so deep that only one other canyon in the world is deeper, a place so little visited yet its only 5 hours from Arequipa, Peru's largest southern city. Hiking trips can be arranged from Arequipa. Typically you can hike to the bottom from the canyon's rim in several hours along trails that switchback down the sides. The bottom of the canyon has an almost Mediterranean feel. There are fig … [Read more...]
Back from LA
Just got back from the City of Angels. Had the Natural History museum exhibits all to myself - 1st Friday of every month open late, live bands setup shop and food - and some of the southlands pre-eminent professors and researchers give lectures, setup right among the exhibits. Def a highlight. Amazing gold and gem collection. World's largest known Ammonites. I felt like Ben Stiller in the Night of the Museum...well without the displays coming to … [Read more...]
Hitch Hiking through Jordan
There is the Arabic world, the Western world, the Indian world, the Asian world and the African world. we are loving every minute of our time in the Arabic world. Greetings from Dead Sea high on top of Mt. Nebo overlooking Jerusalem City and Palestine Territory. Can see lights of this old city already popping out, about 15 clicks from where we are standing. We are near the John the Baptism site and at the Moses memorial. One … [Read more...]
Kuru Shoes
Kuru Shoes (Reviewed: Jun 2010)We recently wore a pair of these shoes on a trip to Hawaii. While being new these shoes hardly needed breaking in and wore wonderfully on hikes in the diverse microclimates of Maui. From running beachside on the edge of the surf to hiking at 10,000 feet on the upper slopes of Haleakala these shoes held up very well to the different rigors. Kuru shoes are lightweight, extremely comfortable, and very breathable … [Read more...]
Exploring the Diversity of Hawaii’s Big Island
We boarded the plane leaving for Kona behind a clean cut well-dressed businessman toting a RollAboard with a book tucked in tightly in the back. Only one word of the title showed, "sex" and this apparently caught the eye of a number of travelers as we heard hints of conversation and chuckles from behind us. But no one had the guts to actually ask this traveler for more details, juicy or otherwise. For those who know me, know the serious … [Read more...]
Moon Take a Hike Washington DC
Moon Take a Hike Washington DC by Theresa Dowell Perhaps you don't normally associate Washington DC with hiking but the DC area offers some killer hiking opportunities ranging from historic grounds to mountains to beaches and waterfalls. This latest Moon Handbook spotlights 80 hikes in Washington DC and eastern Maryland (all of them completed by the author). This book highlights some of DC's top trails by category. Examples include best bird … [Read more...]
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