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Where can a budget adventurer explore miles of secluded hiking trails, relax in the pools of world-famous hot springs, and then sleep under the canopy of an old-growth, temperate rainforest? Sol Duc Campground in Olympic National Park offers all this and more. It’s one of the most diverse and beautiful national parks in the United States. The name Sol Duc comes from a mispronunciation of the Quileute word for sparkling waters. Settles named the hot springs Sol Duc in the late 1800s, and built a hotel on the site in 1912. The original hotel burned to the ground in 1916 and was replaced in the 1920s.  An Overview of Sol Duc Campground In the Sol Duc Valley, you will find hidden waterfalls, sparkling lakes, quiet, backcountry trails, and a full-service resort within walking distance of the Sol Duc Campground, which is the perfect place to begin your Sol Duc experience. Sol Duc Campground is a full-service RV park in the summer months, with 17  full hook-up sites and...

On my birthday, other than yoga, the only thing I wanted to do was to HIKE, and by chance I came across the existence of Campuhan Ridge Walk in Ubud, Bali, via TripAdvisor, saw some photos on Instagram, and decided this shall be my activity on my birthday morning! Where / What is Campuhan Ridge Walk? Within walking distance from the city centre in Ubud, Bali, this is a paved trail through Campuhan Ridge. It’s an easy hike. I’m not very active by nature but this hike was more than alright for me! It’s really quite a walk through nature. On that morning, at about 7.10am, we took our hotel’s ( SenS Hotel, briefly reviewed in this blogpost ) complimentary shuttle ride. The driver dropped us in front of the sign at Warwick Ibah. This will be your most prominent starting point that leads to Campuhan Ridge Walk. Take the left path sloping downwards. For clearer directions, I found an illustrated map via this website. long shadows from the morning sun, and my lens...