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A Morning in Bibury, Cotswolds, England
I have wanted to visit the Cotswolds for a long time. I remember seeing a television program about the region many years ago and I was intrigued by the rolling green hills and valleys, scattered [...]
How to spend one day in Bath
Bath is a city that truly surprised me. I was looking forward to visiting the city, however apart from the ancient Roman baths, I didn't know that there was much else to see there, so [...]
Snow on the trail in Nepal
In Dingboche, it started snowing. It was just a light fall, where small fluffy flakes drifted slowly down to melt as soon as they touched the ground. I watched in wonder from the warmth of [...]
Franz Joseph Glacier: Then and Now
As humans it seems to be easier to ignore things rather than deal with them. This applies to simple things like doing your homework after school, getting your washing done or going to the dentist. [...]
Climbing Mount Maroon, Australia
Brisbane is privileged to be surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, with mountains and forests that are full of excellent hiking trails. It is one of the reasons why I love living here. I've completed lots [...]
Haast Pass: Wanaka to the West Coast
I left Wanaka in the late morning after a spectacular drive over the snow covered Crown Range from Queenstown. Little did I know that the scenery was about to get even more beautiful. To get [...]
