Real people having real adventures
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Nubra Valley Ride, India
Ladakh, NW India The Ride While eating a savory roasted chicken plate, I wondered if perhaps today I would finish my meal without having to concede to another outing, especially since Cristina and I were even. I had previously agreed to her Lamayuru request and then she had agreed to my failed attempt at trekking…
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Pakistan India Border Crossing
War of Plumes Wagah Border Ceremony The lowering of the flags, or the Beating Retreat ceremony at Wagah border near Hussainiwala National Martyrs Memorial, is a daily military practice that the security forces of India (Border Security Force) and Pakistan (Pakistan Rangers) have jointly followed since 1959.[1] The drill is characterized by elaborate and rapid…
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How To Trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp, Pakistan
This post will outline how to trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp, Pakistan. I will provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to a full written narrative, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoe string. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure.…
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How to Trek in Pakistan for K2 Views
This is how to trek in Pakistan for K2 views. I will provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to a full written narrative, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoe string. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. Difficulty Level: Photo…
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About our Category & Region Options
My travel/adventure site is organized by Category as well as geographical region. The list of each are below. Note that the list will continue to grow as I continue to travel. Category Cycling Hiking Motorcycling Roadtrip Safari Spiritual Summit Trekking Uncategorized Watersports Geographical Regions Africa DR Congo Kenya Malawi Morocco Namibia Rwanda South Africa Tanzania…
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Trekking the Markha Valley, Ladakh, India
This is a how to post about Trekking the Markha Valley. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the narrative links to dig deeper into the adventure. Trekking the Markha Valley or…
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How To do a Traditional Camel Safari in Rajasthan, India
In this post I explain how to do a traditional camel safari in Rajasthan, India. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. Farting Camels…
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My Tuscan Olive Oil, Italy
This is a quick post about how to make Tuscan olive oil. I provide details of how we do it every November in the included video. This is a self-guided communal labor of love. Every year at approximately November 1 the picking season begins in the Tuscan hills. The start date varies based on the…
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Cycle Southern Ontario, Niagara Falls, Canada
This post discusses how to cycle southern Ontario, specifically a loop from Hamilton to Niagara falls and back, over a three day period. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links…
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Discovering the Headhunters of Nagaland, India
This is a post about my search for the headhunters of Nagaland, India. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. The Headhunters of Nagaland…