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We flew into Yangon from Thandwe and wasted no time getting to our hotel for the night, the Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon. 24 Hours In Yangon: A Walking Tour Of Yangon…

Our initial fears that Inle Lake was just “one big tourist trap” were thankfully misplaced as “Day 1” started slow, but ended great. 48 Hours At Inle Lake: How To See Inle…

After a quick flight from Bagan to Heho, we took a taxi direct to the town of Nyaung Shwe, the gateway to Inle Lake. We arrived with no itinerary and no contacts.…

Our fourth day on the TCT marked a restful return to form on the Trans-Catalina Trail (TCT). Although several bison rumbled through Black Jack Campground periodically through the night, we awoke before…

When we last left off (Day 3 on the TCT), we had made great time hiking to Little Harbor so we decided to push on through and try and make it to…

At just 5.9 miles, day 3 on the Trans-Catalina was supposed to be our “easy” day. As such, we slept in a bit, before hitting the showers and then grabbing some proper…

After a nearly perfect first day on the Trans-Catalina Trail (TCT), we were ready to tackle our second day. The plan was to start off “Day 2” with an early morning side-trip…

The Trans-Catalina Trail, otherwise known as simply the “TCT”, is an epic California backpacking adventure that treks from one end of Santa Catalina Island to the other. During this gorgeous but challenging…

After the previous night’s stay at The Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, it was time to head out and explore one of the more popular trails in the Lake Arrowhead area, the…

Well-rested from the night at the famed Wawona Hotel, and still on a high from hiking the Mariposa Grove Trail to Wawona Point the afternoon before, it was finally time to check…

Ah, Singapore. This beautiful city-state covers over 280 square miles (or 725 square km) and is home to over 5.6 million people. Lucky for us travelers, many of the city’s most popular…

Editor’s Note: Click here for more information on all things Las Vegas.  Las Vegas is known for many things – gambling, entertainment, nightlife, hotels, world-class culinary experiences – but did you know it has some…

Editor’s Note: Click here for more on Las Vegas area Hikes. Click here for more information on all things Las Vegas.  The Fire Wave Trail is a great introductory hike to Nevada’s…

Editor’s Note: This post is part my series on Las Vegas area Hikes. Also, click here for more information on all things Las Vegas.  Having already tried – and failed – 3…

Half-Dome. Angels’s Landing. Whitney. These are the names of some of the most popular/infamous hikes in the United States. The most recent trail to take its place among this elite club is…

Once upon a time in the 1980’s, a much younger me saw a video for the “Save A Prayer” song by Duran Duran. I remember the video’s locations seemed so foreign and…

Editor’s Note: This post is part of a series on my trip to South Africa. Hiking Cape Town’s Lion’s Head Trail was one of the most memorable experiences I had in South…

For more information on the Mojave National Preserve, click here.  The Mojave National Preserve is filled with some great hiking trails like the Teutonia Peak Trail and the Barber Peak Loop Trail,…

For more information on the Mojave National Preserve, click here.  Having tackled the awesome Barber Peak Loop Trail the day before, I wanted to try another classic Mojave National Preserve trail – the…

True, Mojave National Preserve is one of the lesser-known Parks in California, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less impressive than say Joshua Tree National Park or Death Valley National Park. In…