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Backpack and Snorkel

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We #travel the #world and show you the best places to see. We seek out #whitesand #beaches , #turquoisewater , and we #hike #mountains and #explore big and small #cities #worldwide. Let us #inspire you to make memorable moments on #relaxing #vacations .

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Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 2h

Climb the 500 steps to the top of Hang Mua (Mua Cave) in Ninh Binh #Vietnam for the ultimate panoramic view of Tam Coc's winding river & rice fields & Karst Mountains. #HangMua #MuaCave #NinhBinh #Viewpoint backpackandsnorkel.c...

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 3h

Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland outside Rotorua in New Zealand is a mini Yellowstone. It has many hot pools, mud pools, fumaroles and Lady Knox Geyser, which is set off once per day in the morning as it does not erupt by itself. #NewZealand backpackandsnorkel.c...

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 4h

Discover the spirit of the ancient Champa Kingdom at My Son Sanctuary! This UNESCO site is often called the Angkor Wat of #Vietnam - for good reason. A fantastic day trip from Hoi An. #MySon #UNESCO #Champa #AncientRuins backpackandsnorkel.c...

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 4h

That is the all-day tour. You must have been exhausted afterwards.

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 4h

Wow, fantastic! Randyland is Randy's private home. He did it all by himself. Who made the Magic Gardens?

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 4h

Great you liked it! I have been to the Warhol museum 3 or 4 times, and I would go there again. Was the Warhol your favorite place in Pittsburgh?

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 4h

Too bad. I hope you get a chance to go there in the future. Did you change planes to go to the South Pacific island nations?

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 4h

Well, yes and no. In Japan's department stores you will see personnel bowing to customers. You will not see that in China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, etc.

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 4h

There were only a handful of people when we were there. So, I guess we got lucky

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 4h

Absolutely! It is a beautiful town

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 4h

Fantastic! I was thinking of doing that, too, but we ran short on time and took the motorized boat. I believe they offer half- and full day kayak tours. Which did you take?

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Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 4h

A few more weeks and we will be at peak colors where we live

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 4h

It is an incredible place.

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 5h

Thank you! We loved it there

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 5h

Yes, we liked it a lot

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Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 5h

Happy traveling

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 5h

Sorry for the late reply. It means that when considering a combination of its width and height, Victoria Falls presents the greatest single, unbroken curtain of water anywhere in the world.

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 5h

Palmilla Beach is our favorite #beach in #loscabos . Unlike other #beaches it is not crowded. There is good #swimming , #bird watching and some #snorkeling.
#Travel #BUCKETLIST #vacation #TravelBlog backpackandsnorkel.c...

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 7h

The National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology is one of 3 branches of the Museum. Most visitors come to see the extensive collection of historic artefacts made of gold, but the museum has much more. #NationalMuseum #Dublin #Ireland backpackandsnorkel.c...

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 10h

Join a guided tour to Espiritu Santo Island near La Paz, #Mexico and #snorkel with #sealions , explore deserted #beaches , see blue footed boobies and the occasional goat. How did you like it? #EspirituSanto #LaPaz backpackandsnorkel.c...

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 11h

The #Msheireb Museums in #Doha in #Qatar celebrate the #history of four historic #heritage houses. They tell the story of people involved in #slavery in #Islam, the early #oil and gas industry, and the life of Qataris in the 20th century. backpackandsnorkel.c...

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 12h

No visit to #Kathmandu is complete without experiencing the wonderful Kathmandu Durbar Square. Our Self-Guided Walking Tour provides detailed information of all the monuments and #Temples in the Royal Quarter. backpackandsnorkel.c...

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 14h

Established by the Gaels during or before the 7th century, Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. There is so much to see that we provide several self-guided walking tours of Dublin. How do you like it? #Dublin #Ireland backpackandsnorkel.c...

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Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 15h

Step back to the 15th century at C?m Ph� Communal House, the oldest communal house in #HoiAn. Admire the original Vietnamese architecture & intricate carvings. #HoiAnCamPhoTemple #VietnamHistory #Travel #Vietnam backpackandsnorkel.c...

Backpack and Snorkel @backpackandsnorkel.bsky.social · 1d

Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle is very walkable and many attractions are within walking distance from each other. This self-guided walking tour covers the highlights in architecture, history and culture.
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