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Reflections on Travels in Laos Over the Past Decade

LAOS | Sat, 26 Oct 2019 | By nw_dave | Views [88]

As Lori and I get ready to leave our home in Laos for the past three years, naturally, we've been reflecting a lot on our Laos travels over the past decade. Laos left such an impression on the two of us the first time around in 2012 that we decided ... Read more >

Tags: backpacking, expat life, laos, motorbiking, southeast asia, trekking

Day #10 - Reeth > Catterick Village (?)2

UNITED KINGDOM | Mon, 13 Aug 2018 | By simonehawkins | Views [306]

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Day #9 - Keld > Reeth (?)

AUSTRALIA | Sun, 12 Aug 2018 | By simonehawkins | Views [244]

Grouse - today is grouse :)

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Day #8 - Kirkby Stephen > Keld (?)

UNITED KINGDOM | Sat, 11 Aug 2018 | By simonehawkins | Views [198]

Car'n! Look at all those cairns!

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Day #7 - Orton > Kirkby Stephen (?)

UNITED KINGDOM | Fri, 10 Aug 2018 | By simonehawkins | Views [207]

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Day #6 - Bampton > Orton (12 miles)

UNITED KINGDOM | Thu, 9 Aug 2018 | By simonehawkins | Views [272]

Shap Abbey - the last abbey to be founded in England in 1199. Walking out of Bampton, and after a lovely evening with some people I've met along the way, I make my way down to the glorious ruin of Shap Abbey. It's nestled snuggled in a little dip ... Read more >

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Day #5 - Patterdale > Bampton (11 miles)

UNITED KINGDOM | Wed, 8 Aug 2018 | By simonehawkins | Views [263]

'Oh the Lake Districts lovely. Lets go there. We can eat scones. They do great scones in 1927' Doctor Who Doctor Who you were right about the scones, although I can only comment on the 2018 ones.... plenty of the places I've stayed may of even had ... Read more >

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Day #4 - Grasmere > Patterdale (8 miles)

UNITED KINGDOM | Tue, 7 Aug 2018 | By simonehawkins | Views [190]

I tried to grab the fog.... But I mist..... Soooo it's NOT raining..... but is that low hanging cloud I see? Today brings with it the ominous knowledge that I'll be climbing the biggest mountain of the hike. Hell. It's Helvellyn. So I start ... Read more >

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Day #1 - St Bees > Ennerdale Bridge (14 miles)

UNITED KINGDOM | Sat, 4 Aug 2018 | By simonehawkins | Views [219]

I think I have a dent in my head.... Who's idea was this anyway? So day #1 and I wake up like a 5 year old on Christmas morning - almost 2 hours early - and can't get back to sleep. Oh well, I'll make use of the time by repacking my day-pack for the ... Read more >

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Unusual Trip to Nainital | Uttarakhand

INDIA | Mon, 23 Jul 2018 | By sushil | Views [510]

A weekend trip to Nainital from Delhi is one of the most relaxing getaways when you are in Delhi. It is about rejuvenating in the lap of nature and have quick access to all the urban luxuries (shops, ATMs, restaurants, public transportation etc.) at ... Read more >

Tags: fog, hill station, trekking

Things not needed

NEPAL | Sun, 3 Jun 2018 | By debbieprince | Views [360]

1. Pajamas. It was too cold to change again. After my shower I wore my clothes for the next  day. 2. A pump for the water. Didn't use it, just used the iodine tablets.  3. A padlock. The guidebook advised it but every hotel has a lock ... Read more >

Tags: annapurna, lock, pajamas, things not needed, trekking

DANAKIL: LAS PUERTAS DEL INFIERNO EN LA TIERRA. Parte 2

ETHIOPIA | Mon, 19 Mar 2018 | By manuel | Views [439]

Esa noche dormimos en una guesthouse , que traducido es un casa particular con 3 habitaciones con colchones tirados en el suelo llevado por los niños del dueño, el cual lo único que hace es pasearse con cara de pocos amigos por ... Read more >

Tags: amanecer, camellos, etiopía, trekking, volcán

COLINAS E IGLESIAS DE TIGRAY, LA TRANSICIÓN ENTRE LA MONTAÑA Y EL DESIERTO.

ETHIOPIA | Sun, 26 Nov 2017 | By manuel | Views [632]

Nuestro siguiente objetivo pasa a ser la cara opuesta de la moneda: el árido desierto que cubre la Danakil depression. Para ello es necesario un largo viaje por carretera desde Debark (región de Amara) hasta Mekele (región de Tigray), ... Read more >

Tags: etiopia, iglesias, naturaleza, ong, paisajes, tigray, trekking

Vamossss, que nos vamos!

SPAIN | Wed, 15 Nov 2017 | By jiye | Views [285]

Pues nada... mañana a Madrid... Ahora a dormir unas horitas y... primeras horas ya casi organizadas. Bona nit! A veure demà ;)

Tags: asia, life, trekking

A nomad's guide to New Zealand

UNITED KINGDOM | Tue, 7 Nov 2017 | By willstories | Views [391]

New Zealand is a wonderful place to live and work. There are many people who are willing to shift to New Zealand simply because it is one of the most peaceful places in this world. Apart from being peaceful, there are many things one should keep in mind ... Read more >

Tags: accommodations, tips, trekking

PASEO ENTRE LAS NUBES A 4.000M. SIMIEN MOUNTAINS.

ETHIOPIA | Wed, 1 Nov 2017 | By manuel | Views [419] | Comments [1]

El segundo día en África empieza como el primero: esperando. Desde las 6:00, bajo una tenue llovizna en un amanecer gris como el hormigón de los edificios que nos rodean, esperamos al conductor que nos debería llevar al aeropuerto ... Read more >

Tags: etiopia, fauna, monos, montaña, naturaleza, simien, trekking

A journey on the Great Wall of China

CHINA | Mon, 9 Oct 2017 | By gemma_laing | Views [1017]

The truth  is, life is short,  none of us know what might happen tomorrow, and tomorr ow is never promised . I guess analysis of reality is left to the individual. Interpretation is personal. Everyone’s  goals, ambitions ... Read more >

Tags: china, on the road, trekking

In anticipation

NEPAL | Tue, 29 Aug 2017 | By mazzer | Views [316]

Nepal here I come! So three days before heading off, my daypack is cramed full of telescopes and binoculars, a kind donation from the RSPB for Bird Conservation Nepal and Friends of Birds. Propped by the wall are three crutches. A friend broke her ... Read more >

Tags: charity, trekking

Morocco- a land of fire and ice (Part I)

ITALY | Thu, 17 Aug 2017 | By ibuaro | Views [382]

Dear, I have been giving a lot of thoughts recently where to spend my summer holidays. It has been a long time dream of mine to see a piece of Africa so I started searching for a country that would satisfy my desire to visit this continent but it will ... Read more >

Tags: adventure, desert, holiday, marrakech, marrakesh, morocco, mountains, on the road, trekking, trip

This Journal of a Nomadic Lifestyle

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA | Tue, 8 Aug 2017 | By nownomads | Views [541]

It seems that beginning this journal three years into the life is possibly untimely.   Fact is, I have tried several other website builders and have been frustrated with all of them.  It is the hope that this one can be the one that works. ... Read more >

Tags: beaches, on the road, sunsets, trekking