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A Brief Sojourn in Wanaka

Posted on December 14, 2017 by

Maybe it’s because the weather cleared up, maybe it’s because the Fall colours were on full display, maybe it’s because I FINALLY got to do some adventure sports – but I freaking LOVED Wanaka! Advertisements

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Farewell Spit

Posted on October 2, 2017 by

No, it’s not the name of some strange leaving ritual (though now that you mention it…) – it’s the stretch of land right at the tippy top of the South Island. Weather was inclement, but I wasn’t going to let … Continue reading →

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Angkor Wat – Prae Roup, Mebon, Ta Som, and Preah Khan

Posted on October 23, 2015 by

The sun had risen and more tourists began to arrive at Ta Prohm, so we were off! Our next stops were Prae Roup and Mebon. They are near one another and very similar in architectural style. Unlike Ta Prohm, which is in … Continue reading →

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Angkor Wat – Ta Prohm

Posted on October 21, 2015 by

The most rewarding “touristy” adventure I went on was seeing the Angkor Wat temples in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

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The Cock, The Pig, and The Snake

Posted on October 2, 2015 by

I had been wanting to do a silent meditation retreat in Thailand, but wasn’t sure how much I’d get out of it, as many people said they received virtually no instructions beyond “Just focus on your breath.” If I was … Continue reading →

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