…ains. Some climbs are long and gradual, some steep. But none take more than 20-30 minutes nor rise in elevation more than 300 M / 1000 ft. Compared to hiking in most mountains, this is extremely mild climbing. Anyone with reasonable fitness can tackle Abel Tasman’s hills without too much difficulty. overlooking Totoranui Beach 2. Low altitude Hiking in high altitudes presents infinitely more potential hazards than hiking near sea level. The higher…
…city or gas lanterns there!). The night sky becomes speckled with a sea of stars. At dusk, those staying overnight are treated to spectacular sunsets above the clouds! Please enjoy these 28 views of spectacular Triund from my recent 2-day hike. SEE PHOTOS of Triund Hike in the Indian Himalayas ———————————————————————————————————— You might also enjoy: Photo Gallery of Dharmsala Want an Easy Visit to India? Start in Dharamsala! ————————————————————…
…g sunsets unfold before dark set in. In this photo gallery I present 24 images of the glorious sunrises & sunsets from various islands I explored during my 2-month adventures. SEE FULL PHOTO GALLERY ————————————————————————————————————————…
…t area at the coast near Sentosa Island. As of mid 2012 you can easily hike 2-3 hours in each direction, which will give just about anyone but die-hard mountain climbers a good work-out entirely surrounded by nature in the middle of the city. view of Singapore from Southern Ridges hiking trails I started my hike on top of Mt Faber along the Faber Hill Loop. That connects to Henderson Waves, the uniquely designed wood-lined pedestrian bridge arcing…
…ver Cloud cruise Q10: How popular are cruises among baby boomers? Which top 2-3 cruises are especially popular and why? (could be particular cruise companies, certain length of cruise, specific destinations or routes) Obviously, not all 77 million baby boomers are interested in cruising. The ones who embrace that mode of travel do so for a couple of reasons. If they are new to international travel, a cruise in the Mediterranean, Baltic or through…
…is actually possible to become ‘freezy’ cold. I had slept in my long pants, 2 long-sleeved shirts, 2 pair of socks and had used 2 blankets to keep warm that night. Lake Batur inside Batur crater I went outside to witness the sunrise. To my surprise, the street of Kintamani Town was already jammed with traffic. My guesthouse lay smack in the middle of the area’s main market town. People were bustling around carrying merchandise to buy and sell. But…
…ine, newspaper Nowadays most tropical destinations in the world have long-standing, well-developed tourist facilities. Whether they’re bungalow resorts, home stays, or guesthouses, most have books, magazines, guidebooks and newspapers left behind by other travelers. Just about anywhere you can find something to read for free. Another option is to do book-swapping with fellow travelers. Some places also offer free internet to guests, where you ca…
…nd-ish and pink or purple. Not so easy to find. Well, my brother and sister-in-law astounded me by selecting a fantastic pair of Ralph Lauren sunglasses that are just perfect! Good job, guys and thanks very much. More Camera Tech 1. Extra camera battery and memory cards Nothing exciting here. I just bought a few more items so I’ll never run out of juice or photo storage while taking photos. I’ve also decided that the memory cards make a good back-…
…. Here are some aspects of budget travel I love the most: Malaysian friends- KL- Malaysia eating out with local pals in KL, Malaysia I get a huge kick out of riding local buses, trains and ferries with each country’s residents. It gives me the distinct feeling that I’m really immersed in the country’s culture. I love the satisfaction of supporting locals by staying at locally-owned guest houses and home stays, by eating at local shops and street s…
…wn bowl refurbish-er and tester in the USA! If you visit St Pete, stop by M-W-F mornings to play some ends of lawn bowling with the very friendly, welcoming club members. —————————————————————————————————————————- St Petersburg open-air post office OPEN-AIR POST OFFICE AND CYCLING POSTAL DELIVERY St Pete. org St Pete’s post office is listed on the National Registry of Historic Buildings. Built in 1916 to imitate the architecture of a hospital in I…
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
