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Kayaking Chiang Mai’s Ping River
Although Chiang Mai is not exactly known for kayaking, it is indeed possible to paddle the Ping River that flows through the city. Downtown, the river offers a fun urban paddle as you pass by various restaurants, bars, and bridges. As you move away from the city center, you get
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Hiking at Plitvice Lakes
Plitvice (pronounced PLEETveetsah) is Croatia’s oldest national park, and a UNESCO world heritage site. Although it was a bit out of the way from the rest of my trip, I couldn’t come all the way to this part of the world and not see it. There are tour buses that will take
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Kayaking Rovinj
Rovinj is a beautiful Croatian town on the Adriatic Sea. In the summer, Rovinj is very much a tourist destination, especially the old quarter with its signature cobblestone walkways. Late September is an ideal time to visit in my opinion. Perfect weather and a fraction of the crowds. If you
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Kayaking Lake Bohinj
Lake Bohinj is a sleepy mountain town in Slovenia, about 2 hours from Ljubljana by bus. The town is much smaller and less touristy than Lake Bled, with generally less infrastructure, especially in the off-season. You can think of it as Lake Bled’s lesser known cousin. One key difference/advantage though
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Delicate Arch Sunrise Hike
The Moab region of Utah is known for its stunning orange rock formations. But, the most famous one is undoubtedly the Delicate Arch. This is the structure featured in all of Utah’s tourism brochures, postcards, t-shirts, and even state license plates. The Delicate Arch is enormous. It is 46 feet
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Riding the Bonneville Salt Flats
Utah is a fantastic place for motorcyclists. The winter is short and mild, so the riding season is long. With the desert climate, rain is uncommon, and the dry heat makes for pretty comfortable riding even on a hot day. And of course, Utah is home to the iconic Bonneville