Paddling
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Kayaking Around the Seto Inland Sea
Our next stop was Onomishi, which attracted us with its famous Shimanami Kaido cycling route. However, we couldn’t visit a major body of water and not paddle it, so we also booked a sea kayaking tour. The excursion began on Mukaishima Island, near the Mukaishima Bridge. From there, we made[…]
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Kayaking at Sunrise in Mexico
An excursion I have not seen anywhere else, but came across twice during my trip to Mexico, is a tour where they take you out kayaking at sunrise. So, you can bet that I did two different sunrise kayaking tours. The first was in Puerto Escondido, organized by “Eco Adventures”.[…]
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NOT Kayaking in Lapad, Croatia
Boy did we get lucky with the weather this week. After a sunny weekend in Old Town filled with all kinds of outdoorsy goodness, we moved on to Lapad – a residential peninsula outside of Dubrovnik – for a more laidback time. Right on cue, the weather did this: Pros[…]
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Kayaking Along the Dubrovnik Old Town Walls
Although kayaking is popular in Dubrovnik, we thought we might have missed the season for it with our late October visit. That is, until we spotted these through a fortress window. Heeeeyyyy! It turns out that this was the very last weekend for kayak rentals before the office closed up[…]
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Kayaking Around the Bay of Kotor
Today was a stormy, windy day in the Bay of Kotor. Perfect for cuddling up with a good book a cup of tea. Or, you could go kayaking. We’ve had plenty of sunny days in Kotor when we could have done this activity instead (and probably should have). But that[…]
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Kayaking to A Hidden Beach Near Dhermi
Today, we set out for Gjipe: a small beach near Dhermi, Albania that’s surrounded by canyons. To get there, you can drive to a parking lot at the end of the paved road, and then continue on foot for about 30 minutes. Welcome to Gjipe! Crystal clear water and beautiful[…]
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Ksamil is a Hidden Gem of a Kayaking Destination
Today was another beautiful day in the paradise that is Ksamil, Albania. We packed up early and headed to the beach for a quick breakfast before some paddling. I wasn’t sure what the kayaking would be like here, because we couldn’t find any real sea kayaks for hire. However, we[…]
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Good News: Corfu is (Sort of) Kayakable!
Yesterday we flew into sunny Corfu, Greece, which is the real launch point for our semester-long trip through the Balkans. Upon arrival, we were very much not disappointed by the weather or the scenery. We are staying in a hotel near Paleokastritsa: the part of the island most known for[…]
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Kayaking the Canals of Ghent
Another point against the town of Bruges is that there is no kayaking permitted in its canals. And have you really visited a country if you haven’t kayaked there? I personally don’t think so. Obviously, we had to find a Belgian canal in which we could kayak. So we took[…]
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Kayaking the Amsterdam Canals
Amsterdam has 165 canals, totaling 75km of kayakable waterways. Naturally, this is why we came to Amsterdam. Is the city even known for anything else? James and I arrived here on Saturday morning. After checking into our “cube hotel” — which is like an extra comfy hostel — our priorities[…]
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Sea Kayaking in Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia
I’m in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia this week visiting some family. I figured that I couldn’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the Atlantic coastline from my favorite vantage point. Pleasant Paddling is a sea kayaking tour company based in Blue Rocks: a small fishing village about 10 minutes from Lunenburg and[…]
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Phang Nga Bay Kayaking Tour
Thailand is full of beautiful kayaking opportunities. But, this small group tour around Phang Nga Bay takes the cake. Not only was this day trip the highlight of our time in Phuket, but it was the best overall kayaking experience that James and I had during our three months in[…]
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Kayaking At Railay Bay
Railay Bay is a stunning peninsula in Southern Thailand, known for its iconic cliffs. There are many boat tours you can take to explore the nearby islands. But, naturally, I think the most fun way to see the coastline is by kayak. There are plenty of kayaks along the beach[…]
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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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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[…]