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Hiking and Spelunking Around Fujisan

Clint R — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000

While the mountain itself is obviously the primary draw, the region around Mt. Fuji is not lacking for areas to explore and natural beauty to discover. The whole area is comprised of volcanic (igneous) rock, and is home to several very large cave systems. There are also multiple gorgeous alpine lakes to enjoy, and the […]

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Bukhansen National Park – Nature on the Edge of the Big City

Clint R — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Hiking is a very popular pastime in Korea, with many amazing parks full of hiking trails easily accessible throughout the country. One such example is Bukhansen National Park, located on the north side of Seoul. The park is centered around 3 mountain peaks – Baekundae, (836.5m), Insubong, (810.5m) and Mangnyeongdae, (799.5m) – and is full […]

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Igidae Coastal Trail – The Best Hike in Busan

Clint R — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Despite its population of 3.5+ million, it is surprisingly easy to find nature in Busan. Case in point is the Igidae Coastal Trail, easily reachable by several bus/metro lines. The trail follows a 4.7km (3 mile) path along the rugged coastline, with stairs (so, so many stairs) tracing up and down the cliff sides. Along […]

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Cable Car Ride and Hike to a Mountain Temple – Geumgang Park, Busan Korea

Clint R — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:35:58 +0000

Often referred to as the “California” to Seoul’s “New York,” Busan is the country’s second largest city and is located on the southern edge of the peninsula. The city, while large and bustling, is nestled right between a mountain range and the Sea of Japan. This means there are lots of opportunities for hiking, easily […]

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Hiking to Lùng Khúy Cave – Ha Giang, Vietnam

Clint R — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Upon our arrival to Vietnam, we immediately traveled to the northern city of Ha Giang to embark on a 4-day motorcycle tour of the region. Stay tuned for an extended video showcasing the complete trip – for now, we’ll give a preview via one of the stops we made on the first day. Lùng Khúy […]

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The Campuhan Ridge Walk – Rainforests and Rice Paddies

Clint R — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Ubud – Bali, Indonesia Compared to our earlier adventures in Australia/New Zealand and our hometown in the USA, Bali is a much different place to hike. For one thing, the heat and humidity makes everything a much sweatier affair. For another, the island is quite fully inhabited (at least where we visited, did not make […]

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Lake Tekapo, New Zealand – Hiking the Mt. John Loop

Clint R — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000

This is a bittersweet one – the very last hike on our tour around glorious New Zealand. We spent 3 nights at a holiday park in Lake Tekapo, enjoying local restaurants and spending some time in the Tekapo Hot Springs (very relaxing). We reserved one day, however, for this hike. Something unique about the Mount […]

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Tasman Lake Trails – Mt. Cook Aoraki National Park, New Zealand

Clint R — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Just a short drive from the famous Hooker Valley Trail you’ll find the carpark and trailhead for the Tasman Lake Trails. Several shorter walks can be combined for a full day of hiking from the same starting point. So that’s what we did! Enjoy this video of hiking through the native alpine environment to several […]

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Hooker Valley Trail – Mount Cook Aoraki National Park, New Zealand

Clint R — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Mount Cook Aoraki National Park is one of New Zealand’s most popular places to visit. The park surrounds Mount Cook Aoraki and Mount Tasman (the country’s 2 tallest mountains) and is full of glacial-fed waterways and natural alpine environments. The area is also an internationally recognized dark-sky reserve, meaning there is near-zero light pollution for […]

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500 Meters Uphill to Lake Marian – Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

Clint R — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0000

One final post from Fiordland National Park. Lake Marian is an alpine lake nestled right among the mountains along the Old Milford Road heading towards Milford Sound, and is one of the most highly recommended hikes in the park. The trail is not for the fain of heart. In addition to a 500M elevation gain […]

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