100 miles in 10 days: the (nearly) perfect Patagonia hiking trip
February 25, 2023
Hiking Patagonia? Here’s the perfect plan for 100 miles in 10 days! … More 100 miles in 10 days: the (nearly) perfect Patagonia hiking trip
Author: Mei-Mei Kirk
Intensely curious retired media executive out exploring the world.
Paradise Found: French Polynesia
October 20, 2022
Is this on your bucket list? … More Paradise Found: French Polynesia
Enchanting Galapagos: a wildlife wonderland
June 13, 2022
Are the Galapagos that special? Yes. Yes. Yes! … More Enchanting Galapagos: a wildlife wonderland
My heritage journey to Hong Kong and China
August 26, 2021
(I first posted a version of this in 2016 but have updated with some fascinating research I had time to pursue in 2020 during COVID.) **** In June of 2016, my daughter and I traveled to Hong Kong and China for a month-long adventure. (See our top highlights.) The first eight days were an homage … More My heritage journey to Hong Kong and China
Western Parks adventure: top highlights
August 22, 2021
My daughter and I enjoyed three fabulous weeks at six national parks, hiking 108 miles with 24,000 feet elevation gain (Everest is 29,000 feet!). We flew into Denver June 22, 2021, then drove 3,200 miles to Rocky Mountain NP, Grand Canyon South, Grand Canyon North, Escalante, Bryce, Cedar Breaks, Zion, Death Valley and Yosemite. We … More Western Parks adventure: top highlights
New Zealand adrenaline rush: 2 death-defying weeks
February 21, 2020
Adrenaline junkie? Me? My daughter made me do it, your honor. Regan wanted to go all out during our two weeks in New Zealand; I turned 60 in October and wanted to wrap the year in style, so she didn’t have to twist my arm, much. Except for the whole jumping out of a perfectly … More New Zealand adrenaline rush: 2 death-defying weeks
Which Alp is the coolest?
November 5, 2019
Here’s how we rank the mountain experiences in Switzerland and Chamonix, France … More Which Alp is the coolest?
Viva La Via Ferrata!
November 4, 2019
In researching our Switzerland trip, I came across the Via Ferrata hike/climb from Murren. While intrigued, I feared it was too daunting. Via Ferrata means iron path, a protected climbing route with established metal rungs and a cable wire. It’s also known as Klettersteig. They are very popular in the Alps and are expanding worldwide. … More Viva La Via Ferrata!
Around Iceland in 10 days: Top highlights
November 4, 2019
We enjoyed 10 whirlwind (literally) days in late August for our first trip to this unique country. Driving 1,412 miles counter-clockwise in a 2 WD Nissan Qashqai from Blue car rental, we stayed in eight hotels, with two nights in Myvatn. In hindsight, I would have added one night to give us more respite, and … More Around Iceland in 10 days: Top highlights
3 perfect weeks in South Africa
April 9, 2019
Our first visit to this vast country exceeded our expectations in every way: The beauty and variety of the gorgeous coast and the mountainous interior; the sophisticated and inexpensive food; and the marvelous creatures, especially on our Timbavati safari. But we were also taken aback by the shantytowns, barbed wire and the division of black … More 3 perfect weeks in South Africa
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