Author: Rain Scott
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VIDEO: The best alternative to the Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal (Mardi Himal Trek)
When were first thinking about going trekking in Nepal, we limited ourselves to the three popular choices: Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp and Everest Base Camp. Little did we know just how much else is out there! We didn’t book anything ahead of time, which gave us the chance to to learn from other trekkers…
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COMPLETE GUIDE: A four day trek in the Annapurna Region of Nepal (Poon Hill)
Poon Hill is a very popular trek in the Annapurna Region of Nepal — and for good reason. It’s a great way to get a taste of the mountains if you have a short period of time. The highlight of the trip is hiking up to Poon Hill see the sunrise over the mountains. Poon…
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Some things I learned in Cambodia.
We drove from Cambodia to the border of Thailand. It was nearly 37 C and sunny. It is even hotter inside the immigration building. There were hundreds of bodies crammed into this small room. Most of them are Cambodians returning to Thailand for work after going home for New Years. “This way, this way!” Someone…
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Getting prescription glasses made in Bangkok
Time for prescription sunglasses? With two full days in Bangkok, I thought I’d give it a go!
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My First Week Long Term Solo Travelling in Vietnam
Was all this worth it? Just so I could drink a fruit smoothie at a tourist spot by myself?
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VIDEO: Taking an overnight train in Vietnam
I slept about a zillion hours.
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VIDEO: Winter camping at Mystic Beach along the Juan de Fuca Trail
I’ve been so busy planning my trip, but I wanted to get this video online before the summer! Over the February long weekend, Ashley and I had a lovely time camping on Mystic Beach. Mystic is at the very start of the Juan de Fuca trail. It’s a great beginner backpacking trip as it’s so…
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Going solo. Does that mean alone?
One of the first questions people ask me about my upcoming 5-month round-the-world adventure is who I am going with. When I tell them I am not going with anyone, they usually look horrified. “So you’re going be ALONE the whole five months?!?” I don’t even know to respond to this. For one thing, when…
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What inspired your last big adventure?
Next spring, I am heading off on a 5-month trip to South Asia. I’m writing a series of posts sharing my (increasingly emotional!) reflections as I get ready to go. I also want to hear stories and advice from you, my fellow adventurers. This week’s theme: inspiration. What inspired me to go on this trip…
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No, social media is not ruining hiking.
When you say “social media is ruining hiking” what a lot of people hear “people like you don’t belong outside.”
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A photo essay: Why we need women only trips
But can you imagine a man saying that it took him four years before he climbed a mountain with another man? I cannot. As reflected on how I got here, I noticed a pattern. Let’s see if you can see what I noticed.
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