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Okinawa vibes 🌞🏝 (at 新原ビーチ Miibaru beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7xMnt8jgQM/?igshid=1tpmacltq1q71

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Last, but certainly not least, the beach resort where we chilled and snorkeled for a few days. Paradise 🌺🌸🌺☀️ #Borneo #gayaisland #travelgram #asiatravel #travelbug (at Gayana Marine Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/Buv8LTzlS67/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a5vr2f62mpjt

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Dream visit to the sanctuary, we got to see an ENORMOUS, wild male! We almost missed seeing this "VVIP" but luckily one of the rangers told us to hang out a little longer. He was so graceful and regal, really an amazing creature! (at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/BulQ-0WFJwk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qapgpuezor4m

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We finally made it to the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, we've been talking about visiting for years!! Wild orangutans are taken care of here, taught how to fend for themselves and eventually released back into the wild. This first area is where the youngsters are. I feel comfortable visiting places where rehabilitation is the goal and there is little direct interaction with the animals, since it means the place is truly prioritizing the animal's welfare. #bucketlist #animalwelfare #sepilok #orangutans #animalrescue #keepanimalswild (at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, Sepilok, Borneo, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuSHSR1Ft5P/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=p8ep2mj6p4w7

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The Mount Kinabalu trek was beautiful! It was an amazingly well-maintained trail. There were porters going up with over 100 pounds strapped to their backs, all headed up to basecamp! Wish I'd gotten a photo, but we took almost none during the climb since we were working hard ☺️ #mtkinabalu #mountkinabalu #borneo #hiking #basecamp (at Mount Kinabalu) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt8e05Nlxyp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1krviqnmtk7rm

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TFW you’re enjoying warm summer air, and beautiful views of Mount Kinabalu because it hasn’t really hit you that tomorrow you’ll be sweating your ass off to climb it. Here’s the map of the 7km hike to the top, elevation 4km!! 🤣🌄 #mountkinabalu #mtkinabalu #borneo #mountainhiking #hike #hikingadventures (at Pekan Nabalu) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt5ZDy1FOaE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16708htwc2e2l

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Winter means the appearance of what I like to call my Smartwool Supersuit, which is the 150 base layer bottoms and the mid-weight top. I LOVE Smartwool, their products are incredibly warm and well-made, and I’ve had these thermal tights since my round-the-world backpacking trip in 2009. I’ve worn these exact tights to something like 30 countries, most recently Iceland. Sadly after 11 years they need to be replaced so this post is a love letter to @smartwool!! Also peep my beloved @rei wool socks. #smartwool #smartwoolforlife https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqlm4wCly0H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=174oien34f9an

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We’re finally putting our suitcases away after almost five months of non-stop travel! I went to three new countries in that time: Ecuador, Iceland and Korea. Now we’re finally moved into our new apartment in Seoul, and are starting a new chapter in life, hopefully full of many more adventures! For now, we’re happy to finally be home 🏠 (at Seoul, Korea) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqUBI1Jl84u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1eqa4pthnolw5

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Baby goats and geothermal pools mean today was a good day 😄 the momma just had her baby a few hours ago!! #iceland #icelandadventures #travelgram #travelbug #roadtrippin #adventureward #babygoats #haafell #goats #animallovers (at Háafell, verslun / afþreying.)

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Icelandic names are seriously the coolest. (at Akureyi)

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Just casually looking extremely epic at the Grjótagjá baths today. #nofilter #adventureward #adventureawaits #gopro #casualepicness #iceland #travelgram #getlost #gooutside (at Grjótagjá)

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From where we stand: the Blue Lagoon!! #adventureward #bluelagoon #fromwherewestand #gooutside #travelgram #iceland (at Blue Lagoon Iceland)

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We love Ecuador!! We didn’t get to do the Galápagos this time. Tours can be pricey so we want to save up and do it next time we come back! Fun story: I thought all day the Spanish name for blue-footed boobies is blue duck “pato azul” which I thought was delightful. They’re actually called blue footed “pata azul” 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ #boobies #patoazul #isladelaplata #ecuador #adventureward #travelgram #alwaysoutside #naturalist (at Isla de la Plata)

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Hanging out at the loveliest hostel in Montanita, Ecuador, Balsa Surf Camp. There is daily surfing, yoga, and a glass of wine is 3 USD. Paradisíaco!! Here is the daily surf report! #adventureward #surfing #montanita #gooutside #alwaysadventuring #travelgram (at Balsa Surf Camp)

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Hanging out at the loveliest hostel in Montanita, Ecuador, Balsa Surf Camp. There is daily surfing, yoga, and a glass of wine is 3 USD. Paradisíaco!! Here is the daily surf report! #adventureward #surfing #montanita #gooutside #alwaysadventuring #travelgram (at Balsa Surf Camp)

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Hanging out at the loveliest hostel in Montanita, Ecuador, Balsa Surf Camp. There is daily surfing, yoga, and a glass of wine is 3 USD. Paradisíaco!! Here is the daily surf report! #adventureward #surfing #montanita #gooutside #alwaysadventuring #travelgram (at Balsa Surf Camp)

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Hanging out at the loveliest hostel in Montanita, Ecuador, Balsa Surf Camp. There is daily surfing, yoga, and a glass of wine is 3 USD. Paradisíaco!! Here is the daily surf report! #adventureward #surfing #montanita #gooutside #alwaysadventuring #travelgram (at Balsa Surf Camp)