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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:00 am
Hike: Seoul Trail

Circumnavigating South Korea’s capital city, The Seoul Trail is my next hike — and my first long hike in Asia.

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Waterfall, Mistletoe, and Fence Bays
Thursday, May 7, 2026 8:10 pm

For over 1,300 kilometers, from Ship Cove to Bluff, Te Araroa travels across the rugged wilderness of New Zealand’s South Island. Continue reading for a glimpse at what New Zealand — and Te Araroa — have to offer.

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Exiting the Raetea Forest
Thursday, May 7, 2026 8:09 pm

Over nearly 1,750 kilometers, from Cape Reinga to Wellington, Te Araroa travels across towns, cities, and the diverse landscape of New Zealand’s North Island. Continue reading for a glimpse at what New Zealand — and Te Araroa — have to offer.

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View North Towards Helena Bay
Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:35 pm

Now two years after completing New Zealand’s Te Araroa, I find I still have quite mixed feelings about the trail.

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Taranaki from the Visitor Centre
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 7:38 pm
Hike: Day Hikes

On the north-eastern slopes of Mount Taranaki, one of New Zealand’s most iconic volcanoes, lies the Veronica Loop Track. An easy-to-moderate tramp 4.5 kilometer loop through lush rainforest, this trail provides excellent views of the lowlands surrounding Taranaki, with occasional views to the mountain’s summit.

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