Month: March 2026
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Tips for Kilimanjaro & Things I Wish I’d Known
Climbing a mountain the size of Kilimanjaro was not something I’d done before. In fact, I had done very few overnight hiking trips, where we were hiking more than just in and out. I had an idea of what to expect after reading blogs and such, but not everything can prepare you for the experience.…
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Hiroshima in 2 Days
Hiroshima is an emotionally complex place to visit. Once a university, cultural, and military growing city, the Atomic Bombing in 1945 reshaped Hiroshima forever. Today, it has once again become a city that is full of life, cafés, university energy, and one of the most powerful peace museums. Hiroshima never hides from its past –…
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Clipping In: A Beginner’s Guide to Clipless Pedals & Shoes
At some point in your cycling journey, you are going to start considering things that make you feel more like a cyclist. The click-clack click-clack of cycling shoes on the coffee shop floor is certainly one of them. It is a big game-changer. Once you’ve tried them, most riders never look back. But it is…
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4 Days on Gran Canaria Island
Gran Canaria, often called a “continent in miniature,” lies at the heart of Spain’s Canary Islands — an archipelago of volcanic origin off Africa’s northwest coast. The island’s diversity is striking: sweeping dunes in the south, pine forests and mountain villages in the interior, and vibrant coastal cities like Las Palmas in the north. I…
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Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Part III: Summit Night
Summit night is often described as the hardest part of climbing Kilimanjaro — and for good reason. Cold, wind, exhaustion, altitude, and doubt converge in the dark hours before dawn. This final section covers the long night to Uhuru Peak and the quiet emotional comedown afterward. Day 6 – Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka…
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2 Days in Kanazawa: Gardens & Gold Leaf Traditions
Kanazawa feels like Kyoto’s quieter cousin. With immaculately preserved samurai and geisha districts, Edo-era lanes, one of Japan’s top three landscape gardens, and a centuries-long love affair with gold leaf, the city offers a deep sense of history without the crowds. Once a wealthy castle town during the Edo period, Kanazawa escaped WWII damage, allowing…
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Bike Travel Bags & Gear
So you are thinking of using the bike for travel. How exciting! There is definitely something about traveling under your own power, carrying what you need and seeing places differently. Its addicting, be careful! Bike travel sits at that exciting intersection between cycling and adventure. It’s not reserved for elite cyclists or ultra-endurance athletes —…
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Volcanic Vines: Discovering Tenerife Wine
The Canary Islands are a haven for wine lovers thanks to their volcanic soil, giving the wines a distinct minerality. It may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of wine, but Tenerife wine is one of the most distinctive and historic wine regions in Europe. The island’s volcanic soil,…
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Climbing Kilimanjaro Lemosho Part II: Finding a Rhythm at Altitude
By the third day of climbing Kilimanjaro Lemosho route, life narrows down to the essentials: walk, eat, sleep, repeat. This middle section of the climb is where acclimatization becomes real, distances feel deceptive, and the mountain begins to dictate the pace rather than you. Day 4 – Shira 2 to Baranco Elevation: 3,983 m/13,066 feet…