East Timor, officially known as Timor-Leste, is a country that quietly leaves a deep and lasting impression on those who take the time to visit it. Still relatively untouched by …
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Trekking the Annapurna Circuit is not simply a long walk through the Himalayas; it is a journey through geography, culture, endurance, and self-reflection. Often described as one of the world’s …
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Holding History: Power and Reflection After Firing an M60 at Củ Chi Tunnels, Vietnam
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinVisiting the Củ Chi Tunnels in Vietnam is not a typical tourist experience. It is not just a place you see; it is a place you feel. Located outside Ho …
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Horse Riding After Descending Mount Bromo, Indonesia: An Unexpected Adventure
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinThe landscape around Mount Bromo in Indonesia is otherworldly. Towering volcanic peaks, vast fields of ash, and wisps of smoke rising from craters create a scene that feels suspended between …
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Surfing on Kangaroo Island, Australia: Facing the Ocean Again
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinSurfing on Kangaroo Island, Australia was an experience that stayed with me long after I left the beach. It was not something I approached lightly, nor was it something I …
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Sandboarding on Kangaroo Island: Riding the Dunes at the Edge of Australia
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinKangaroo Island is often described as one of Australia’s last great wildernesses — a place where rugged coastlines, native wildlife, and wide open spaces dominate the landscape. While much of …
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A Helicopter Ride Over the Twelve Apostles: Seeing Australia’s Coastline From the Sky
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinSome travel experiences stay with you not because of how long they last, but because of how completely they change your perspective. My helicopter ride over the Twelve Apostles in …
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A Diving Holiday in Phuket, Thailand: Wrecks, Reefs, and the Rhythm of the Andaman Sea
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinMy diving holiday in Phuket, Thailand offered a completely different underwater experience from anywhere I had dived before. Set along the Andaman Sea, Phuket blends tropical warmth, dramatic marine life, …
