Nestled deep within the Bavarian Alps, near the Austrian border, lies one of the most fascinating underground attractions I have ever experienced: the Berchtesgaden Salt Mine, officially known as Salzbergwerk …
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A Diving Holiday in Sharm El-Sheikh: Exploring the Reefs of the Red Sea
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinMy diving holiday in Sharm El-Sheikh remains one of the most vivid and rewarding travel experiences I have ever had. Nestled at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Sharm …
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A Camel Ride to Dahab: A Desert Journey During My Diving Holiday in Sharm El-Sheikh
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinMy diving holiday in Sharm El-Sheikh was already shaping up to be unforgettable. Days were spent exploring coral reefs in the Red Sea, drifting above vibrant marine life in warm, …
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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, …
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Parasailing in Bali: A Leap of Faith After the Deep Blue
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinAfter spending a couple of intense and rewarding weeks in Bali, Indonesia, the island had begun to feel both familiar and full of possibility. By that point in the trip, …
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Paragliding in Pokhara: From the Annapurna Trails to the Open Sky
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinAfter completing the Annapurna Base Camp trek, my body was tired in a way that only sustained days of walking at altitude can achieve. Muscles ached, joints protested, and yet …
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Diving in Bali, Indonesia: Advancing My Skills Beneath the Surface
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinMy diving experience in Bali, Indonesia marked a significant step forward in my journey as a diver. Having already built confidence through earlier dive holidays, Bali was where I moved …
