Europe, Hiking, Slow travel, Travel Diary, Walking Holidays

Pub Hiking in the Yorkshire Dales

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Clare: Want to hike through the Yorkshire Dales?

Eric: Where’s that?

Clare: Central England. Rolling green hills, lots of sheep and a walking company called Muddy Boots that I like.

Eric: hmmm…

Clare: We sleep in a pub every night.

Eric: Let’s do it!

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Hiking, Slow travel, Travel Diary, United States, Walking Holidays

Bellingham, a Walking Paradise

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Why we love Bellingham, WA

It’s no secret that Washington is Eric and I’s favorite state in the United States, followed closely by Oregon. We visit the Pacific Northwest as often as possible. One of the reasons we love this area is because it is a walking paradise. Notice I said walking, not hiking. Most people think hiking when they plan a trip here, and for good reason. The North Cascades, Mt. Rainier and Olympic Mountains offer epic hikes, but zoom in closer on the map and you’ll discover endless possibilities.
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Hiking, Slow travel, Travel Diary, United States, Walking Holidays

A Tale of Two Beaches, Stinson & Bolinas

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Bolinas
“I’ve been here 20 years and never seen you before,” says old man with green beret, Day 6
If you want to capture the true essence of Marin County (in my humble opinion), you just need to hang out in one of their beach communities.  And if you can only choose one, stay in Stinson Beach and include a visit to its very close neighbor, Bolinas.
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