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A beautiful waterfall surrounded by green nature, Rainbow Falls, the Big Island Hawaii
The United States

Day 166: Time well spent in paradise

Today was filled with a multitude of activities in and around Hilo. Due to the uncomfortable night, I woke up earlier than planned. By 4:40 am, I departed from the campsite and headed back towards the visitor center, a 15-minute drive from there to the Kilauea crater. Although the weather wasn’t rainy, a persistent drizzle persisted. However, what truly frustrated me was the poor visibility caused by thick clouds obscuring the scenery. Upon reaching the crater, I attempted to capture some photos, but unfortunately, they all turned out blurry. The combination of fog and low light proved too challenging…

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The United States

Day 165: The southernmost point of the United States

Today marks my journey’s pinnacle as I venture towards the Volcanoes National Park. I sluggishly arose at 9 am, later than intended, cursing my penchant for laziness. Slapping together a hasty breakfast of peanut butter on bread, I marveled at my consumption of carbs, relieved not to waste any slices this time. After a brisk shower, I swiftly prepared for the day, completing both breakfast and ablutions within 30 minutes. To my chagrin, the eccentric fellow in the Hawaiian shirt lingered at the hostel, irking me solely due to his odd demeanor. After an hour’s drive southward, I found myself…

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Australia

Day 80: Fraser Island unleashed

Embarking on Fraser Island’s itinerary for the day, we anticipated visits to the breathtaking Champagne Pools on Fraser Island, the historic Maheno shipwreck, and the refreshing Eli Creek. The Champagne Pools on Fraser Island, in particular, were a highlight I was eager to experience. My day began at 8 am, and I kicked it off with breakfast at the campsite provided by Drop Bear Adventures. The breakfast featured bread with jam and baked bread with eggs, constituting a decent start to the day. Thirty minutes later, we departed from the camp, heading toward Eli Creek. The journey took us fifteen…

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