Tunnel Beach, located just 15 minutes south of Dunedin on New Zealand's southeast coast, is another one of those cool spots you can visit as you travel around the South Island. We were headed to the seaport town of Bluff on the southernmost tip of the island so a two-hour break from driving to check …
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After we finished up our road trip Australia in Sydney, we took a side trip to the town of Yulara in the Red Center, to see Uluru (Ayer's Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas.) There are a few ways to do this. Fly to Alice Springs, then drive 5.5 hours to Yulara or fly directly …
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For anyone exploring the South Island of New Zealand, you should add the Mt. Cook Aoraki /National Park to your list of things to experience. There's no end to the scenic views in the South and the drive to the park provides plenty. The Whitehorse Hill Campground where we would park for the night, is …
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The Colin Hudson Great Train Hike is an annual event that's held on the third Sunday in February. This 38 km (24 mile) trek traces the route of the old Barbados Railway line that ran from Bridgetown in the southwest to Belleplaine in the northeast. In the 1800's, Barbados was one of the leading producers …
On our recent trip to Peru on an organized tour with GAdventures, a hike of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) was offered as an optional activity. At a height of 5200 meters asl, we were worried about the acclimatization factor since we wouldn't have that many days in Cusco which sits at about 4000 meters asl. After …
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It's been a while since my wife and I had gone hiking. We'd talked about from time to time but always ended up doing other activities. Typically when you think of Barbados, hiking isn't one of those activities that springs to mind, however, this island is more than just beaches and ocean. There's a very …
Continue reading Hike Barbados: Barclays Park to Chalky Mount, 2022
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