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About admin

I would like to think of myself as a full time traveler. I have been retired since 2006 and in that time have traveled every winter for four to seven months. The months that I am "home", are often also spent on the road, hiking or kayaking. I hope to present a website that describes my travel along with my hiking and sea kayaking experiences.

LADAKH

In this fragile landscape, Ladakh’s ecolodges help sustain a way of life These five properties aim to provide eco-friendly and sustainable stays in this mountain region dealing with overtourism and environmental decline. The Stok Palace Heritage Hotel, in Ladakh, India, … Continue reading

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nm Aus west

Australia – Western Australia – Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne (Broome, Exmouth, Karratha) Visited by: 681 nomads 2 2 2 3 4 6 12 9 3 7 11 +−  Leaflet | NomadMania OSM Maps, © OpenStreetMap contributors   Hide all items Show all items Show unchecked items Show checked items Enter … Continue reading

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PROTEIN

How much protein do you actually need? Consider these factors. Protein is the nutritional craze of the moment, but it’s difficult to separate the hype from reality. So we asked nutritionists to weigh in. A bowl containing various sources of … Continue reading

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MARY

As the sun sets in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina—a hot spot for Virgin Mary sightings—devotees of diverse faiths and nationalities gather to pray. How the Virgin Mary Became the World’s Most Powerful Woman Mary barely speaks in the New Testament, … Continue reading

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ENRIC SALA

2030: THE OCEANS Sala, founder of Pristine Seas, explores a Palau reef in 2014 THE HEALING SEA  TIME MAGAZINE AUG 2023 In a quest to preserve the zones that let oceans thrive, ecologist Enric Sala heads for the South Pacific By … Continue reading

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HOW the NETHERLANDS FEEDS the WORLD

  THIS TINY COUNTRY FEEDS THE WORLD The Netherlands has become an agricultural giant by showing what the future of farming could look like. The great indoors provides optimal growing conditions for lettuce and other leafy greens at Siberia B.V. … Continue reading

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CONSTELLATIONS

5 famous constellations that (almost) anyone can find From Andromeda to Ursa Major, these cosmic landmarks dominate the sky. Learning how to spot them will turn you into a star gazer. The Andromeda constellation, also known as the Chained Maiden, … Continue reading

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MEDITERRANEAN DIET

  The Mediterranean diet has stood the test of time for a reason: It works It’s easy to follow, is balanced and flexible, and helps prevent chronic diseases that shorten our lives: “It has worked for generations, and it works … Continue reading

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TRANQ

How dangerous is tranq, the new drug sweeping America? It comes with grim side-effects and there is no antidote Aug 17th 2023 THE ECONOMIST  In the early 2010s reports emerged of a nightmarish drug appearing in Russia and eastern Europe. Krokodil, … Continue reading

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EAST ASIA

June 20-Aug 9, 2023 – CHINA – Beijing, NE Provinces, Centre East I, South, Sichuan, Centre East II, Zhejiang & Shanghai, Summary of China  Aug 9-20, 2023 – SOUTH KOREA – Eating Dog Meat, North, South Aug 20-28, 2023 – TAIWAN – Northwest … Continue reading

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