Tag: Asia

Exploring A Shield Volcano – Jeju Island, South Korea

Jeju Island, located off the tip of South Korea, is a paradise for geologists, honeymooners, and adventurers alike. I ventured to Jeju on a recommendation from a friend, as well as seeing the epic pictures of the Seongsan Ilchulbong. Jeju is a geological paradise, with interesting volcanic features such as Mt. Hallasan, an almost perfect …

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Exploring Manila, El Nido, and Coron, Philippines

After an excellent season on the ice this year, my first travel stop was in the Phillipines to relax with dear friends Brad and Talitha. Video on YouTube I started my journey by flying Sydney>Manila. Once in Manila, I had a solid four days of time to myself to explore Manila. I stayed in the …

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Traveling Through Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Japan, Summer 2013

After spending three months living and working in Antarctica with the United States Antarctic Program, I was dropped off in Christchurch in February, 2013, and spent the next three and a half months traveling up through Australia and New Zealand, around Southeast Asia, and finally up to Japan. It was an incredible opportunity, the trip …

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