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Extreme Sports Africa: Abseil Table Mountain

By Tippins
July 29, 2015

A minor wrench had been thrown in our Cape Town itinerary when we learned our scheduled shark dive would have to be cancelled. Apparently the Great Whites, the seven gill cow sharks and other species all mysteriously vanished from False Bay...

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Save the Green Boat Asylum Seekers in Yap

By Tippins
July 22, 2015

The Federated States of Micronesia hold a very special place in my heart. Sure the fact that they are beautiful islands filled with gorgeous rainforest hikes and exciting dive opportunities helps their case, but my love for this small country...

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A Renewed Sense of Pride at the Women’s World Cup Final

By Tippins
July 7, 2015

Marching down the streets of Vancouver from Doolin's Irish Pub to BC Place Stadium to watch the Women's World Cup Final filled me with more national pride than I had ever felt before. There we were, nearly 50,000 strong, decked...

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7 Tips for Surviving the Kitti 6 Waterfalls Hike

By Tippins
June 29, 2015

I was fortunate to have two work-free days at my disposal during my stay in Pohnpei, and I was not going to miss an opportunity for adventure in this wild paradise. After extensive research I decided the Kitti 6 Waterfalls Hike would be...

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Sojourners Explore: A Driving Tour of Pohnpei

By Tippins
June 24, 2015

With a roughly circular circumference of just 80 miles and a peak altitude of 780 meters, Pohnpei is the largest and highest of the FSM states. Outside of the main town of Colonia one road circumnavigates the island, connecting many...

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The Best Accommodations in Kosrae

By Tippins
June 17, 2015

There are exactly three tourist accommodations on Kosrae offering dive packages. I have had the pleasure of staying at two, and eating/diving with the third, so here is some practical information to help you decide between them. Nautilus Resort and Restaurant...

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Sojourners Explore: Kosrae by Sea

By Tippins
June 6, 2015

Kosrae has a few interesting land-based activities, but it is the waters surrounding the island that hold some of the real beauty of this forgotten tropical paradise. Whether you enjoy kayaking, snorkeling, diving or just a beautiful tableau, exploring Kosrae by sea offers visitors...

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Sojourners Explore: Kosrae by Land

By Tippins
April 16, 2015

It may be small and life may move at a slower pace, but thanks to its lush geography, ancient cultures and vibrant aquatic life, there is a wide variety of things to do in Kosrae. The first post dedicated to...

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Sojourners Standby: The Micronesian Island Hopper

By Tippins
March 13, 2015

United Flight 154, service from Honolulu to Majuro, Kwajalein, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk and Guam. United Flight 185, service from Guam to Yap. These are the routes for the Micronesian island hopper, lovingly referred to in the airline community as “Continental...

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