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Laurie Hull
Jun 14, 2024
Today I Milked a Yak: Orkhon Valley, Mongolia
Today, I woke up to a stunning sunrise and the sound of yaks grazing in the pastures surrounding our ger camp. Yaks make the funniest...
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Laurie Hull
Jun 12, 2024
Questions and Answers with a Monk: Kharkhorin, Mongolia
A great day to interview a monk at the Buddhist Tibetan Monastery Erdene Zhu in Kharkhorin dating back to 1585. This monastery was built...
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![Where Horses Run Free: Khustai National Park, Mongolia](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/14e88a_2b271f11adc24b66ad17ecbd3bdabe92~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_221,h_147,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/14e88a_2b271f11adc24b66ad17ecbd3bdabe92~mv2.webp)
Laurie Hull
Jun 11, 2024
Where Horses Run Free: Khustai National Park, Mongolia
Through city traffic then breathtaking vast landscapes, our convoy of five 4x4s heads off to Khustai National Park to see where wild...
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Laurie Hull
Jun 10, 2024
Chanting Monks, Soviet Monument, Dinosaurs, and Coffee. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Today we started our tour with National Geographic G Adventures. First up was the Gandan Monastery where we were treated to hypnotic...
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Laurie Hull
Jun 9, 2024
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia:Â I smell smoke
Parliament Paul and I made it to Mongolia! Woo hoo! It was a couple of long flights, but we survived, even though Paul had to endure a...
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Laurie Hull
Apr 4, 2024
Autumn to Spring in the same day: Australia and New Zealand reflections
As my journey drew to a close, I found myself wondering if I could readjust to city life. This trip reinforced my deep connection to...
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Laurie Hull
Apr 3, 2024
A Fine Finish: A train ride over the Southern Alps ending in Christchurch
Trains! I had the privilege of taking three train journeys during my travels through New Zealand. What an incredible way to explore a...
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Laurie Hull
Apr 2, 2024
Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site: Haast, Jackson Bay and Moeraki Lake on the West Coast, New Zealand
Relaxing even further amidst the wilderness of Lake Moeraki, nestled in the Haast and Jackson Bay area near the Southern Alps. Savoring...
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Laurie Hull
Apr 1, 2024
The Southern Alps: Queenstown
Fresh snow blankets the surrounding mountains, enhancing the already dramatic landscape. Went on some beautiful walks. I took an antique...
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Laurie Hull
Mar 31, 2024
Majestic Milford Sound and Te Anau
Photos tell more than words.
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Laurie Hull
Mar 30, 2024
Wanaka Wine Tasting and War Birds
Another beautiful city with a lake and a view of snow-capped mountains. It's where I spent a day wine tasting with some locals from...
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Laurie Hull
Mar 25, 2024
No words: Mt Cook and spectacular landscapes
I'm just amazed, in awe, swimming in nature concentrate..... I don't know how to describe the incredible beauty at Mt. Cook. I'll write...
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Laurie Hull
Mar 22, 2024
Kiwis in Kaikoura: Beach and Snow Covered Mountains
Words to follow...................Or perhpas there are no words. Remarkable beauty of the mountains and beach in this small town. Very...
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Laurie Hull
Mar 19, 2024
Wahine in Northern New Zealand: Auckland, Whitianga, Rotorua and Wellington
Whirlwind, overstimulation, desire to rest but can’t possibly do it when I see something new and beautiful, or meet new and interesting...
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Laurie Hull
Mar 19, 2024
In the Bush: Nelson and Abel Tasman National Park
Just a little windy. I flew to Wellington from Rotorua, spent one night there and went on a night wildlife tour, where I was fortunate to...
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