Tag: outdoors
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Out of Sync, Not Out of Shape: Hiking with My Cycle highlights my personal journey of hiking through different phases of my cycle, the importance of preparation and communication, and how I’ve adapted my training to work with my body’s natural rhythms. It captures both the challenges and the resilience I’ve developed, along with practical…
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A quaint town straight out of fairy tale begins the hike on Salkantay Trek to iconic Machu Picchu. The pristine Humantay peak majestically stood out against blue skies. The glass cabanas offered an uninterrupted view of the Milky Way and Inca constellations.
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2025 has been the year of travel! The international trips involved changes in time zones, jet lag, and shifts in my daily routines. Life has its ups and downs, and my emotional state fluctuated as I tried to catch up with friends and family. I indulged in partying, drinking, and extravagant meals. The days passed…
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An eight-mile hike on a Sunol Ridge trail on Saturday was truly a delightful experience! It was a cloudy and slightly chilly morning, a refreshing change from the scorching heat I’d faced on spring hikes on the same trail before. This trail is quite exposed, and the scenery is stunning compared to those warmer hikes.…
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Nangkartshang Peak in Nepal rises to an impressive height of 16,677 feet. It’s a popular destination for acclimatization hikes in the Khumbu region, but during my exploration, I felt it deserved special attention rather than being overshadowed by the itinerary of the Everest Base Camp trek. It stands tall as a peak of a higher…
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I felt river hiking is an experience I must try, especially in Zion National Park, which is truly a natural marvel. Water is the very thing that created Zion Canyon. One of its most unique features is the Narrows, the narrowest section of Zion Canyon, where the walls rise a thousand feet high. The Virgin…
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Thanksgiving in 2018 was a significant turning point for me. Balancing the demands of family and career had left my mind feeling chaotic. I realized I needed a break, so we planned a trip to Zion National Park. Zion National Park is one of the Mighty 5 national parks in Utah in USA, which also…