Wednesday (January 13th) I returned from a fast moving almost-three week trip around the beautiful country of Chile. This was my first taste of Chile, and for that matter, South America. The trip ranged from numerous long flights, beautiful wineries, fireworks on the beaches of Valparaiso, taking it easy enjoying the restaurants, cafes, and parks… Continue reading First Taste Of Chile
Category: Hikes
Hiking Helens 2015
Last weekend I went hiking to the top of Mt. St. Helens for the 4th time! My friend Ryan and I have been hiking it together since 2013 and though it’s grueling, the view from the top and the glacade down makes it all worthwhile.
Ixa’s Birthday Dog Mountain Hike
This weekend, Ixa turned a year older and to celebrate I took her hiking up Dog Mountain with Ilona, Ryan, his wife and their dog. Ixa is a strong 75 pound pup and even though she was worn out as much as I was when we finished, she was a trooper and kept us going.
Hiking Horsetail Falls Loop
This weekend, my friend Cassie and I went on a hike around Horsetail Falls. For someone who has almost lived in Portland five years, I’ve never been to this location. Just makes me realize that there is a ton of the Gorge area that I haven’t seen yet. We talked a few days before about… Continue reading Hiking Horsetail Falls Loop
New Zealand: 12 Days In
It’s 9am and I’m sitting at a park table next to the van that I’ve been riding in the last 12 days and I’ve realized that I haven’t been able to post anything until now. Internet in New Zealand isn’t just hard to come by, but it is expensive, so sorry VicLiv, you’ve had to… Continue reading New Zealand: 12 Days In
3 Wonderful Destinations in Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Cat Ba Island
I arrived in Hanoi a few days ago, and I’ve already had a whirlwind of an adventure. I saw an amazing local violinist playing in a bar, went on a boat tour of Ha Long Bay, and met some incredible people along the way. I’ve spent a few nights in Hanoi, one night on a… Continue reading 3 Wonderful Destinations in Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Cat Ba Island
Hello and Bye Bye Beijing: 4 Awesome Attractions in Beijing
I arrived in Beijing late on the night of the 5th and had quite the adventure here meeting some amazing people and seeing some amazing places I wasn’t planning to see. I’m glad Dan and Matt convinced me to get to Beijing. It was an excellent city with a lot going on. Now it’s time… Continue reading Hello and Bye Bye Beijing: 4 Awesome Attractions in Beijing
Life in DaLi
For the last few days, I’ve been with my friend Matt, his two daughters, and my new friend Dan exploring the area of DaLi.