Mariel's Travels

The other side of Glacier

Last September, my friend Mandi told me that she had managed to get reservations for a hotel in Glacier National Park. Did I want to go? Of course I did. We visited Glacier in 2022. It was a fantastic trip, but like a lot of people, we only saw the West side. I really wanted to see the other side of Glacier. This time, the hotel, Many Glaciers, was on the East side of the park. A perfect opportunity to also explore the East, South and North sections of Glacier National Park.

Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time.

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October 1, 2025

Hiking the Cami de Ronda: Cadaques to El Port de La Selva

Last summer, my friend Maureen told us about a hike her friend had done in Spain, called the Cami de Ronda. where we interested? Of course we are! So that Sunday afternoon I start doing some research, create a trip in Triphub and add some hikes and hotels to the trip board. We talk about it more during some of our weekly hikes. In November we decide on dates, and I start mapping out the routes and hotels along the way. A year after our first conversation, we are about to embark on hiking de Cami Ronda: Cadaques to El Port de La Selva. Day 6, August 27, 2025. 7 miles, 1,200 feet elevation.

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September 13, 2025

Foodies / hiking / The Outdoors

Hiking de Cami de Ronda: Roses – Cadaques

Last summer, my friend Maureen told us about a hike her friend had done in Spain, called…

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September 8, 2025

Foodies / hiking / The Outdoors

Hiking de Cami de Ronda: St Pere de Pesquador to Castello D’Empuries

Last summer, my friend Maureen told us about a hike her friend had done in Spain, called the Cami de Ronda. where we interested? Of course we are! So that Sunday afternoon I start doing some research, create a trip in Triphub and add some hikes and hotels to the trip board. We talk about it more during some of our weekly hikes. In November we decide on dates, and I start mapping out the routes and hotels along the way. A year after our first conversation, we are about to embark on hiking de Cami de Ronda: St Pere de Pescador to Castello D’Empuries. Day 5, August 25, 2025. 8 miles, 50 feet elevation.

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September 5, 2025

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Hiking de Cami de Ronda: Begur to Toroella

Last summer, my friend Maureen told us about a hike her friend had done in Spain, called the Cami de Ronda. where we interested? Of course we are! So that Sunday afternoon I start doing some research, create a trip in Triphub and add some hikes and hotels to the trip board. We talk about it more during some of our weekly hikes. In November we decide on dates, and I start mapping out the routes and hotels along the way. A year after our first conversation, we are about to embark on hiking the Cami de Ronda: Begur – Toroella de Montgri. Day 2, August 23, 2025. 15 miles, 780 feet elevation

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September 3, 2025

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Hiking de Cami de Ronda: Toroella to L’Escala

Last summer, my friend Maureen told us about a hike her friend had done in Spain, called the Cami de Ronda. where we interested? Of course we are! So that Sunday afternoon I start doing some research, create a trip in Triphub and add some hikes and hotels to the trip board. We talk about it more during some of our weekly hikes. In November we decide on dates, and I start mapping out the routes and hotels along the way. A year after our first conversation, we are about to embark on hiking the Cami de Ronda: Toroella de Montgri to L’Escala. Day 3, August 24, 2025. 11 miles, 961 feet elevation

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September 3, 2025

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Hiking Cami de Ronda: Calella de Palafrugell to Begur

Last summer, my friend Maureen told us about a hike her friend had done in Spain, called the Cami de Ronda. where we interested? Of course we are! So that Sunday afternoon I start doing some research, create a trip in Triphub and add some hikes and hotels to the trip board. We talk about it more during some of our weekly hikes. In November we decide on dates, and I start mapping out the routes and hotels along the way. A year after our first conversation, we are about to embark on hiking the Cami de Ronda hike: Calella de Palafrugell to Begur. Day 1, August 22, 2025. 7.5 miles, 1,650 feet elevation

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September 1, 2025

Cities / Foodies

48 hours in Barcelona

This summer, we are hiking part of Cami de Ronda (route SR92), the old road from Tarifa in southern Spain to Port Bou in France, now turned into a popular hiking trail. We fly into Barcelona and decide to spend the first 2 days here, before starting the hike. 48 hours in Barcelona, and we pack in a lot. We have a direct flight from SFO to BCN. We land at 1.40pm and take the Aerobus from the airport to Plaza Catalunya. From there it is a short – although hot – walk to hotel Rialto, conveniently located in the Gothic neighborhood. We take a quick shower before heading out. We have things to do and places to see.

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September 1, 2025

hiking / The Outdoors

The unparalleled Beauty of Yellowstone and Grand Teton

When I got a txt from Mandi in September last year that she managed to get reservations…

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June 26, 2025

Cities / The Outdoors

Chengdu: under the Panda’s ass

When a work-offsite was scheduled in Chengdu, I knew this was an opportunity to be able to do another thing on my bucket list. Because Chengdu is most known for their giant pandas and I have always wanted to see them. I once in Hong Kong saw 2 in Ocean Park Zoo, but that does not really count. Sichuan Province is their home, their natural habitat. Besides enjoying a visit with the pandas, both giant and red, I discovered Chengdu has much more to offer. Great food, hiking options and shopping.

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April 18, 2025