Reflections at Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park
Jordan Pond is a highlight for many visitors to Maine’s Acadia National Park, but it also gets crowded throughout the day.
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Hiking at Darwin Lake in the Galapagos
On my 4th day in the Galapagos with Lindblad Expeditions, we took a sunset hike on Isla Isabela around Darwin Lake and Tagus Cove.
NJ Hiking: South Mountain Reservation
Sometimes it’s worth hiking the same New Jersey parks multiple times. As it’s convenient, I’ve hiked South Mountain Reservation a few times.
A Brief Adventure Through Brunswick, ME
It was a brief but worthwhile stay in Brunswick, Maine, on the road trip through the state. There are beautiful sights and hikes nearby.
Road Trip Through Maine: Hiking, Beer, and Miles
In an effort to enjoy low-risk pandemic travel, I headed off on a Maine road trip to get my fill of nature, lobster, and beer.
The Year in Pandemic Travel
While 2020 was a miserable year by most counts, it was possible to enjoy some local pandemic travel and make the most of a bad situation.
Taking Advantage of New Jersey Parks During Quarantine
While we have been stuck at home for months due to COVID-19, I was able to get out a few times to visit some of the great New Jersey parks.
Hiking in the Garden State
There’s more to New Jersey than highways and dumps. There’s a lot of great hiking in the Garden State — more than I even thought.
Thoughts on Traveling Solo
Not everyone wants to travel alone, but solo travel can be freeing and fun. There are some ways to make the experience better and less lonely.
Final Rainy Hike in Yangmingshan, Taiwan
For my final journey through Taiwan’s Yangmingshan National Park, my luck with the weather did not change. It was a wet hike as a memory.
Hiking the Four Beasts of Taipei
A leisurely hike turned into something a bit more strenuous when I was invited on a trek through the Four Beasts of Taipei that included Elephant Mountain, Tiger Mountain, and 9-5 Peak.
Hiking through Watkins Glen
Hiking through Watkins Glen State Park in autumn. This is one of the most visited state parks in New York as it attracts visitors with its natural beauty.
Stuck in an Elevator at Datanla Waterfall
A trip to Datanla Waterfall in Dalat, Vietnam. An escape from the tourist crowd leads to getting stuck in an elevator in nature.
Walk Through Huanglong and Its Colorful Pools
During the May holiday in China, I headed to Sichuan Province to see the beauty of nature in the Huanglong Valley with the colorful travertine pools.
A Different View of Hong Kong
I planned this trip to be different. Hong Kong is still a familiar city to me, but on this trip through the city I experienced the familiar and the new.