Swayambhunath stupas name is Swayambhu Maha Chaitya but before this it was known as Singru-vihara-caitya-bhatjarika … why and how did the name change? Do you know why the names Boudhanath and Swayambhunath end with – nath? I hope you do. Because nobody else seems to. If you’ve ever noticed the naming structure of places in Nepal you’ll find many end with the letters “n a t h“. It turns out the answer is this is not as straight forward as your tour guide will make out. For some places in Nepal, the... (c) The Longest Way Home | Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
9-Time Everest Summiteer Lhakpa Sherpa Seeks Sponsorship for Next Expedition
This past spring, Lhakpa Sherpa summited Everest for the ninth time, extended her own world record for the most summits of a woman on that mountain. In fact, she was recognized by the Guinness Book of Worlds Records for her achievement, which put her in rarified company even with the male Sherpas in Nepal. Now, she's gearing up to make her tenth summit on Everest in 2019 and yet she still doesn't... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (c) The Adventure Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
9-Time Everest Summiteer Lhakpa Sherpa Seeks Sponsorship for Next Expedition
This past spring, Lhakpa Sherpa summited Everest for the ninth time, extended her own world record for the most summits of a woman on that mountain. In fact, she was recognized by the Guinness Book of Worlds Records for her achievement, which put her in rarified company even with the male Sherpas in Nepal. Now, she's gearing up to make her tenth summit on Everest in 2019 and yet she still doesn't... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (c) The Adventure Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
7 Best Hiking Trails in California
A round-up of the best hiking trails in California, from hiking expert Allison Boyle who blogs at She Dreams of Alpine. One of the best parts about living or traveling in California is that you are never far away from a really beautiful hiking area. The options are nearly limitless in California. From the beautiful California coastline to the rugged Sierra... (c) Wild Junket Adventure Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Thamel Through Time: book review
Thamel Through Time is a new coffee table book that looks at the past, present and future of Kathmandu’s iconic area known as Thamel and the hotel that started the areas tourism boom Kathmandu Guest House A historic look at Thamel & the iconic Kathmandu Guest House Is there anywhere else in the world that can rival Thamel for its addictive kaleidoscope of sensory bombardment? The moment you enter its hallowed boundaries you are assaulted from all ... (c) The Longest Way Home | Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Thamel Through Time: book review
Thamel Through Time is a new coffee table book that looks at the past, present and future of Kathmandu’s iconic area known as Thamel and the hotel that started the areas tourism boom Kathmandu Guest House A historic look at Thamel & the iconic Kathmandu Guest House Is there anywhere else... (c) The Longest Way Home | Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Traveling Japan with Kids: My Detailed Guide & Tips
This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a small commission when you use my links to make a purchase, at NO extra cost for you. Rest assured I only recommend products I believe in. With vibrant pop culture, neon streetscapes and kid-friendly amenities, Japan is a great family travel destination. This is my comprehensive guide to traveling... (c) Wild Junket Adventure Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Five Steps for Stress-Free Travel
Many people travel to get away from the stresses of daily life. Vacation is often associated with relaxation and a lack of worries. However, many travelers still find themselves stressing over little things while on the road. Fortunately, some efforts can be taken before a vacation to help reduce these worries. Here are five steps to take before traveling to help reduce stress while abroad. Research Your Destination Traveling to a foreign country can be a daunting experience. Foreign languages and other cultural ... (c) Four Jandals Adventure Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
10 Reasons You Should Be Doing Your Yoga Teacher Training In India
There are a lot of reasons you should choose to do your yoga teacher training in India. You will gain a lot in terms of knowledge, conscious thinking, and credentials. Yoga training in India is revered for good reason. It is the birthplace of yoga and is highly honored. They do things in the more traditional and authentic way that is often lost in translation in the West. India is a very spiritual and sacred country with roots of yoga that have existed for ... (c) Four Jandals Adventure Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
At the Russian Defence Forces Museum in Moscow
The Museum of the Russian Defence Forces focuses mainly on World War II history and Cold War weaponry. It is located in Sovetskaya Ulitsa Armii Nr. 2, in the North of Central Moscow, next to the beautiful Ekaterina the Great Park.With Generals Yuri Moskovsky and Anton Terentjew at the Museum.Unfortunately, the Russian "raison d'etre" is still based on the pyrrhus-victory of WW II, and even partly on Criminal Nr. 1 Lenin. All the while, ... (c) Gentleman Adventurer - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Jax Mariash Finishes First in Female Division at Grand 2 Grand Ultramarathon
Courtesy of Grand 2 Grand UltraI'm a little late in posting this news, but I haven't seen it shared too many other places and I definitely thought it was worth a mention. Back in August, I shared the news that ultrarunner Jax Mariash was gearing up for three extremely difficult challenges over the course of the following month or so. Those tests of her endurance included the Leadville Trail 100... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full (c) The Adventure Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Khasab Fjord & Smuggler’s Nest, Musandam, Oman
We flew 1,5 hours with Oman Air from Oman's capital Muscat to Khasab ...... the isolated smuggler's nest, surrounded by deep fjords ...... on the Musandam Peninsula, facing the Strait of Hormuz, only 15 km away from Iran.Map: WikipediaAbout 25% of the world oil production passes this strategic point every day. Historically, this area has been under Portuguese rule (who built Khasab Castle) ...... and then under British control (who built an important hub for the telephone line to Asia here). Nowadays, ... (c) Gentleman Adventurer - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Khasab Fjord & Smuggler’s Nest, Musandam, Oman
We flew 1,5 hours with Oman Air from Oman's capital Muscat to Khasab ...... the isolated smuggler's nest, surrounded by deep fjords ...... on the Musandam Peninsula, facing the Strait of Hormuz, only 15 km away from Iran.Map: WikipediaAbout 25% of the world oil production passes this strategic point every day. Historically, this area has been under Portuguese rule (who built Khasab Castle) ...... and then under British control (who built an important hub for the telephone line to Asia here). Nowadays, Khasab ... (c) Gentleman Adventurer - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Video: Alex Honnold Writes a Note to His Teenage Self
Climber Alex Honnold continues his media blitz in support of Free Solo, the documentary that shares his amazing climb up El Capitan last year without the use of ropes. In this clip, made for CBS This Morning, Honnold talks about that feat while also sharing a bit of advice for his teenage self in a segment that the show calls "Note to Self." As usual, it is (c) The Adventure Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Video: GoPro Takes Us to the Great Barrier Reef
One of the more intriguing technologies that GoPro has been touting in its Fusion camera is something called Overcapture. Essentially, this is the action camera company's take on shooting 360º video, but up until now we haven't seen a lot of great clips that take advantage of this feature. But the video below illustrates its effectiveness nicely, taking us to the Great Barrier Reef to shoot... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (c) The Adventure Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Awesome Things To Do In Las Vegas (My Favorites)
I just returned from an 8 day trip to Las Vegas. It was my fourth time there. As always, I spent half my time in this city shaking my head. There is no other place quite like it and regardless of any pre-conceptions, it’s worth seeing at least once in my opinion. The main... (c) Wandering Earl - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
The Shenzhentrification of Johor Bahru
If you had of asked me where the tallest residential building in Southeast Asia is as of 2018 I would have guessed Bangkok or KL. Having got those two wrong, I’m not sure that Johor Bahru would have figured into my top 10 guesses. Indeed, Johor Bahru doesn’t figure much in peoples thoughts in general, but that might be changing as JB is reinventing itself. [The Astaka... (c) Nomadic Notes - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Feeding a Cat on the Road (Robotic Wi-Fi Controlled Food Dispenser!)
Hi guys.. it’s been a while since I’ve written a blog post. But I wanted to introduce you to my new best friend – I call him ‘Robot’. I like food. I like it a lot. When we got our bus back in 2011, my people bought me an automatic food dispenser called the PetMate LeBistro. It’s all battery powered, so even if the bus ... (c) Technomadia - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
The Spinal Tap That Changed My Life
On April 1st, I went for a short walk to watch some Florida marsh hens rustle through the reeds and cackle at the wind. The date marked one month since I started walking again. I sat there, awkward and sore on a tiny bench facing the water, fighting back tears. Despite a newfound infatuation with the local wildlife, this was not where I planned to ... (c) Legal Nomads - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Fulltime RV Travel as a Sabbatical or Gap Year
I have always been attracted to the word sabbatical. It sounds much more respectable and purposeful than “I need to get heck out of here because life as it is, is driving me insane!” Most people think sabbaticals are reserved solely for academics or clergy to recharge and refresh, so that they can deepen their understanding of a subject and return to their teaching or research with renewed vigor. While we recognize the purpose and benefits for academia, it is discounted and discouraged for others. ... (c) The RV Nomads - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Painting and traveling as a couple: Interview with Heajung
Painting the world as a digital nomad Meeting fellow travelers is consistently one of the most rewarding aspects of living a nomadic lifestyle. Whether in a café, hostel, or bar, conversations between like-minded people can yield impactful insights and valuable advice. Most recently, I sat down with Heajung, a painter, blogger, and fellow nomad here in Chiang Mai. Check out Heajung’s paintings and extraordinary stories on her blog, Fly High Oyster. Heajung left behind a career as an occupational therapy assistant in 2016 ... (c) BecomeNomad - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Skeleton Coast
A four-day road trip up the Namibia desert and down the Skeleton Coast. Cave BDSM painting, safari, elephants aplenty and shipwrecks only a click away.Click the title to read the full article. Inspired? Then please share the article or leave a comment. (c) The Modern NomadThe Modern Nomad - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
I Think We Just Hit Peak Bali
Our gardener comes from a long, long line of balian, or magical healers. He’s a lovely guy. We know him as Pak Kiko, or “Kiko’s dad”, after his firstborn daughter, who’s in her early teens. He’s gentle, kind, serene and smiley, and he pops round our place to do the mountains of stuff that need doing in a tropical garden when he’s not too busy with his main job as a chef. I’m sure Pak Kiko would be an excellent healer, if you shared a belief... (c) EscapeArtistes - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
Inspiration & Resilience Through Tragedies & Adversity
Inspiration & Resilience Through Tragedies & Adversity It's been an unbelievable year, from politics to fires, hurricanes and floods, yet I found the heartfelt inspiration of firemen gathering It's been an unbelievable year, from politics to fires, hurricanes and floods, yet I found the heartfelt inspiration of firemen gathering on overpasses to pay tribute to fallen firefighter Cory Iverson ( a procession from Ventura to his... (c) Soul Travelers 3 - Read entire story here. … [Read more]
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