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The Narrows in Zion National Park

April 2, 2013by Snook Chaipornvadee 4 Comments

One of the most iconic and classic hikes in Zion is the Narrows. This approximately 6-8 miles round trip trek into the virgin river will show you, arguably, the best […]

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Fall, Hikes, Outside of California, Spring, Summer
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Point Dume Beach in Malibu

March 9, 2013by Snook Chaipornvadee 5 Comments

This is often said as the nicest beach in Malibu, and it lives up to its expectation. At Point Dume State Beach, you will not only get to soak in […]

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Beaches, Southern California
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Museum For Airplane Enthusiasts | USS Midway Carrier in San Diego

December 25, 2012by Snook Chaipornvadee 4 Comments

If you like airplanes and want to do something awesome this weekend, you must visit San Diego’s USS Midway Aircraft Carrier. This museum has a range of combat airplanes for you to […]

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Any Season, Historic, Leisure, Southern California
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Celebrate Your Life One Second Every Day

December 19, 2012by Snook Chaipornvadee 1 Comment

I’m pretty sure the world isn’t ending this Friday (Dec. 21, 2012) but that shouldn’t stop you from taking advantage of the remaining weekends and end the year with a […]

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Inspiration
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Woke Up at 4AM and Drove To Kelso Dunes

December 16, 2012by Snook Chaipornvadee 14 Comments

It’s weekend before Finals week? Well, that didn’t stop me from hiking up one of the largest sand dunes in North America. Kelso Dunes is in the Mojave National Preserve. […]

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Free, Hikes, Southern California, Unusual
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10 Awful Excuses You Make To Justify A Lazy Weekend

November 30, 2012by Snook Chaipornvadee 2 Comments

It’s fine to be lazy once in a while. However, did you have a boring and uneventful last weekend? Maybe it’s time to start doing something cool. I’m not telling […]

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It’s Finally Weekend! 3 Places That You Should Go

November 30, 2012by Snook Chaipornvadee 2 Comments

It’s the best two days of the week again! Saturday and Sunday are the days where you really should take the time to go out there and satisfy your adventurous […]

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Weekend
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Everybody has a wild idea, but how about meeting someone new everyday for a year?

November 27, 2012by Snook Chaipornvadee 10 Comments

365 Days Traversing American Telling the Stories of Everyday People While reading the National Geographic Traveler Online, I stumbled upon a gallery of Travelers Of The Year 2012. Ten travelers […]

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Inspiration
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Hike Into a Cinder Cone Crater in Lassen National Park

November 27, 2012by Snook Chaipornvadee 12 Comments

This 2 brutal up miles will be heck of an adventure. This must be one of the most difficult 2 miles ascends; walking on volcanic ashes is no joke. the […]

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Fall, Hikes, Summer, Unusual
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5 Cool Things To Do If You Don’t Celebrate Thanksgiving

November 22, 2012by Snook Chaipornvadee Leave a comment

No turkey for you this Thursday? It’s okay, me neither! As a non-American living in the U.S., I’m rather left out during certain holiday seasons especially Thanksgiving. I’m an international […]

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