You know, sometimes the energy of life is so powerful you can feel it by being there? That’s how it was like seeing a kauri tree. Agates australis, more affectionally known as kauri tree is New Zealand’s largest and most famous native tree. It only grows in the subtropical northern part of the North island. […]
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After spending an afternoon in the jungle of Palenque, what do you do? You’re soaking wet from sweating, and the air is so thick and heavy it’s hard to even breathe deep. On a day like this, there’s nothing like swimming in the waterfalls. Other than visiting ruins of Palenque, I didn’t have much plan
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I’ve always secretly wanted a pair of cowboy boots. Is it just me? There’s just something special about cowboys. We knew it ever since we watched movies about the Wild West. They are mysterious, rough, and masculine. I’ve always liked the cowboy hat. I don’t look good in caps but I can do cowboy-style hats.
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Picturesque Peru: Photo Essay With its grand vista and stunning characters, Peru is a dream destination for photographers. Not just that; the Andes brings hikers from all around the world, high-quality alpaca products lure fashion enthusiasts, and still mysterious Inca heritage fascinates archeologists. Peru has many faces. I spent four weeks in Peru in June,
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Sunrise at Dead Horse Point State Park Dead Horse Point State Park features a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. Millions of years of geological activity created this view. It’s amazing to see what nature can make in a long period of time. Deposition of sediments of oceans, freshwater lakes, wind,
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“In the variety of its charms and the power of its spell, I know of no other place in the world which can compare with it.” -Hiram Bingham, ‘re-discoverer’ of Machu Picchu- Four days of walking on the Salkantay Trek was the greatest build up for Machu Picchu. Visiting something so grand like Machu
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The Poor Man’s Galapagos isn’t so poor after all Always wanting to go to the Galapagos but too expensive? Put Ballestas Islands as your alternative. A group of 12 islands off of the coast of Paracas, the Ballestas Islands is one of the highlights of the Pisco region due to its easy accessibility and cheap
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There was Big Red I’ve mentioned many times about my love of deserts (and glaciers). During my last few years of travels, I’ve visited various sand dunes, deserts, done a camel crossing, and traveled to Arctic regions. Last month, I added another milestone to the list. Birdsville was one of the highlights of the recent
Fletcher Bay Coastal Walk For the past five days, we’ve been blessed with a scenery that is one of the New Zealand’s finests. It’s Coromandel. Coromandel Peninsula is the small tip in the North island, east of Auckland. It’s visible from Auckland on a clear day. My good friend Jenny(she writes at Jenny Far Away)
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The Complete Guide to Korean Traditional Wedding Ceremony Korean traditional wedding ceremony is full of colors and excitement. Fifty and some shades of colors in the traditional house’s courtyard and traditional live music have the power to make you dance in your heart. Even though we have this valuable tradition, for a certain period of
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