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Whale Watching off San Diego

Whale Watching off San Diego

By steve in travel, united states

Despite having travelled quite extensively, I’d never seen a whale. At San Diego I finally got the chance. Just…

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One Day in Los Angeles (is enough), California

One Day in Los Angeles (is enough), California

By steve in travel, united states

California has a reputation for being slightly wacky, and it’s more obvious when arriving in Los Angeles from down-to-earth Oregon.

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Driving through Big Sur at sunset – Monterey, California

Driving through Big Sur at sunset – Monterey, California

By steve in travel, united states

Sandwiched between LA and San Francisco, Big Sur National Park still feels like a wilderness. Crossing the Bixby Bridge starts a 90-mile journey southwards

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Monterey Bay Aquarium – The Ocean’s Edge

Monterey Bay Aquarium – The Ocean’s Edge

By steve in travel, united states

One side of Monterey Bay Aquarium is dedicated to those animals found at the Ocean’s Edge, such as penguins, shellfish and giant turtles

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The Jellies Experience – Monterey Bay Aquarium

The Jellies Experience – Monterey Bay Aquarium

By steve in travel, united states

The current special exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a 1960′s themed Jellies Experience, a walk through the world of jellyfish.

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Sea Dragons at Monterey Bay Aquarium

Sea Dragons at Monterey Bay Aquarium

By steve in travel, united states

I’ve wanted to find a Sea Dragon for years. Monterey Bay Aquarium unexpectedly made a dream come true.

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17-mile Drive at Pebble Beach Golf Course – Monterey

17-mile Drive at Pebble Beach Golf Course – Monterey

By steve in travel, united states

A 17-mile drive round the Pebble Beach Golf Club, stopping at Spanish Bay, Point Joe, Seal Rock and the iconic Lone Cypress tree

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In Photos: California’s Redwood National Parks

In Photos: California’s Redwood National Parks

By steve in travel, united states

Getting to visit the Redwood forests was a highlight of reaching California. The ancient trees can reach up to 360ft tall.

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Since leaving corporate life in London in 2006 I’ve travelled, worked, volunteered and lived in over 90 countries.

Highlights so far would be driving along the Silk Road from Beijing to Istanbul, a complete circuit of South America and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity in Costa Rica. I’m currently back in Beijing, as a base to visit more of Asia and attempt to learn Mandarin.

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