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A writer grapples with the death of her sister, and the end of a marriage, during a challenging trek in Tibet.
Category: Hikes and Hiking
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Hiking the Drakensberg, South Africa’s Highest Mountain Range
The New York Times – Travel:
About 200 miles from Johannesburg, the Drakensberg region offers a breathtaking landscape of stark ridges and green valleys.
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4 Luxurious New Zealand Lodges Where the Scenery Is the Star
The New York Times – Travel:
Spread out along the road between Christchurch and Queenstown, lodge hotels, many in remote spots, offer luxury with a sense of place.
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Road Trips Where Rural America Shines
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Small towns and agricultural regions that have long been neglected are regenerating themselves through tourism.
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Chasing Waterfalls on Portugal’s Island of Madeira
The New York Times – Travel:
The island, a Portuguese territory, is only 35 miles long, but its mountains are laced with scenic trails, tumbling cascades and inviting villages.
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A Pilgrim Route in Norway: Berries, Bogs and a Viking King
The New York Times – Travel:
Following one of the nine St. Olav Ways, a photographer trudged with soggy feet through tundras, forests and wetlands. Here’s what she saw.
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A Hike to Crazy Horse Stirs Patriotism and Doubt
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Thousands took part in a biannual hike to a South Dakota mountaintop, where a sculpture of the Lakota chief is in its 77th year of construction.
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Taiwan’s Underrated East Coast Is a Gem for Nature Lovers
The New York Times – Travel:
The island’s lesser-known rugged side delivers staggering natural scenery and a range of outdoor experiences.