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10 things I discovered in Washington

April 8, 2019 Upeksha

It took me two trips to fully appreciate Washington DC. For a box ticker like me, Washington is full of boxes to tick, and the

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Misty Fjords of Ketchikan, Alaska

September 24, 2016 Upeksha

The Misty Fjords is a wilderness area in southeastern Alaska about 40 miles east of Ketchikan. The area is a labyrinth of fjords and home

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12 hours in Juneau – Alaska

September 8, 2016 Upeksha

Our day in Juneau started when the Celebrity Infinity docked at the harbour in Juneau, whilst we were enjoying breakfast. Juneau is the state capital

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A Visit to Hubbard Glacier – Alaska

August 27, 2016 Upeksha

Today is the day! We are visiting the Hubbard glacier. The raison d’etre of our Alaskan cruise on board the Celebrity Infinity. 0800: Announcement on

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A Zip Ride of a Lifetime at Icy Strait Point

August 14, 2016 Upeksha

I’m sitting in a harness strapped to a zip wire with my feet resting on a vertical trap door. Way down below, I can see

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Alaska and the Rockies – Trip Highlights

June 11, 2016 Upeksha

Where did I go: Alaska, US, and Western Canada (Vancouver, Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff and Calgary) When did I go: Late May, 2016 Last

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10 Days on the US West Coast

October 9, 2015 Upeksha

Where did I go: Los Angeles (CA), Grand Canyon (AZ), Las Vegas (NV), Death Valley (CA), Lake Tahoe (CA), San Francisco (CA) When did I

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72 Hours in Chicago

August 8, 2015 Upeksha

Where did I go: Chicago, Illinois, USA When did I go: July 2015 Friday – 3rd July 0905: Landed in Dublin, on my way to Chicago. Dublin

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Hello and welcome. I'm Upeksha. A full time engineer, who loves to travel. This is where I record my travel experiences, and share a few hints and tips I've picked up along the way.

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