Jun 10
WWI Hike at Monte Cengio near Asiago, Italy
Hiking along the Grenadier’s Path at Monte Cengio, Italy.
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Dec 14
A Favorite Hike Called Mount Crag …
In the spirit of favorite things and all subjects Christmas-cheer related, I thought I’d share one of our favorite hikes in the Gorham area. Now, what makes a hike a favorite is obviously a subjective standard, but here are some of my criteria: (1) Not too long–as in, five miles or less. I am, alas,…
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May 4
Hello, Mt Surprise … and so long snow shoes!
It has taken awhile, but it appears Spring finally decided to settle her toes in the North Country for at least a few weeks, and our recent hike to Mt Surprise made this gloriously clear. I’ve privately griped about the weather here since late March, when I thought winter was SUPPOSED to be over. Don’t…
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Mar 1
On Moving to the White Mountains of New Hampshire
When Sam and I announced a few months back that we were moving to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, most people said: “Why?!” And a choice few said, “You’re crazy!” When we explained that we were drawn to the magnificent outdoors, including more National Forest with hiking and cross-country skiing trails than we’d ever…
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Jan 28
Fat Biking in New Hampshire: Where to Fat Bike!
Fat biking on fat bikes (or fat tire bikes) is a new-ish winter sport gaining speed in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Basically, these things look like one of those silly Floridian water sport toys floating next to the ubiquitous banana boat: big, goofy tires and a frame that doesn’t quite seem in proportion….
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Jan 11
Learning to Ski at Bretton Woods, NH
Having grown up in Southeast Asia, then attending my higher education in the southeast of the United States, it is fair to say I know nothing about snow. Except that it’s cold. And pretty. And it always makes me think of Narnia. But gliding over the surface of said material at unnatural speeds courtesy of…
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Jun 2
Lounging in Lombok–Bali’s Sister Island
Sam and I have been dying to visit Lombok — the most westerly island in the Nusa Tenggara island group of Indonesia — since before we came to live in Indonesia. We never had the chance, though, until this Easter weekend in late March. Otherwise known as Bali’s “sister island,” Lombok has really taken off in…
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May 18
Cycling over the Seto Inland Sea on the Shimanami Kaido Bike Trail
It has been two months since my last post! A lot has happened in that stretch (of which I will address in the very near future), but in the meantime, here is an article about cycling in Japan that I started after Sam and I visited that fabulous country for our “mandatory” R&R back in November…
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Feb 11
Takayama: The Walk-able, Hike-able Tourist Trap Town You’ll be Glad You Fell Into
The town of Takayama sits in the middle of the Japan Alps, reachable by train via Toyama to the north or Nagoya to the south. We decided to visit (“why not?”) after our stop in Kyoto, as we were slowly making our way east toward Tokyo for our air departure. We’d been warned ahead of…
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Jan 28
From the South Seas to the Celebes, Why Sea Eagle Kayak Floats my Boat
Over Christmas, I had a very cool experience with Sea Eagle, a company that sells inflatable sports kayaks and other boats. It was such a great experience that I wanted to share it with others. So here it is! My Sea Eagle Kayak story It was the summer of 2011, and Sam and I had been…
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