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Where Ben Has Been Lately…

A little of the magic that is Istanbul 🇹🇷

#turkey🇹🇷 #istanbul #sunsets

Bwindi impenetrable Forest - The impenetrable moniker is a key word here, as this dense, primeval jungle is so thick that it is nearly inaccessible by foot. For those brave enough to make the grueling ascent however, there is a BIG reward in store 🌳

People of the Maasai - Members of this indigenous African tribe reside near many of the large game reserves in Kenya and Tanzania.

The Maasai have a fascinating culture, and welcome visitors into their villages to learn more about their unique lifes

Mt Kilimanjaro as seen from the Lemosho route. This route is widely considered to be the most beautiful way to get to the roof of Africa 🏔

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#tanzania #hike #serengeti #hiking #mountain #wilderness #outdoors #trail

Want to feel small? Here is the galactic core dwarfing the tallest free standing mountain on the planet 🌍

Special thanks to my newfound German friend Patrick who let me snag his tripod for this shot

#kilimanjaro #nightsky #milkyway #astrophotogra

Gazing into the caldera of one of the tallest active volcanos on the planet 🌋

Cotopaxi is an absolute BEAST of a mountain. A summit bid typically begins at midnight on your second climbing day. If you can tolerate the thin air, you should reach the

The Cotopaxi stratovolcano as seen from the upper reaches of Illiniza Norte. This iconic peak dominates the Ecuadorian landscape around La Avenida de los Volcanes 🌋
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#ecuador #quito #climbing #hiking #cotopaxi #tra

Horseshoe Bend 🐎 👟

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#arizona #grandcanyon #igsouthwest #instagramaz #canyon #southwest #horseshoebend #grandcanyonnationalpark #canyons #phoenix #az #az365 #visitarizona #arizonahiking #desert #arizonaphotography

The canals of Xochimilco, the last remnants of a transport system built by the Aztecs, and a major tourist destination in Mexico City. Quite an enjoyable place if you like the water. Just be ready to negotiate on the price before you go, or you may g

I love how the mountains can keep you on your toes. The hike up to Delta Lake in Grand Teton National Park yesterday was incredibly snowy, despite being almost 80 degrees the day before. Gave me a chance to bust out my jacket for the first time in a

The American Bison is the largest land animal in North America. At one point in Yellowstone’s history there were only 23 bison remaining in the wild. Today the park is full of these huge, magnificent creatures. 🐃

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Glacier National Park in Northern Montana is one of the coolest places I’ve been in the US. Pictured here is the Grinnell Glacier overlook. Definitely a place to check out on your next road trip 🚗

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#mountai

Summer travel plans had to be cancelled this year due to the pandemic, but a little socially distanced road trip up to Montana has me in good spirits 🏔

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#camping #mountain #west #montana #roadtrip #outsoor #bozema

Hard to believe that just a week ago I was in New Zealand without a care in the world. Today Chicago announced a full “shelter in place” order due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the US. I’m going to miss the outside world, but glad I g

Jungle vibes in the forests of New Zealand 🌲 •
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#trees #tree #forest #newzealand #nz #woods #nzmustdo #destinationnz #purenewzealand #newzealandvacations #mountain #newzealandguide #newzealandfinds #leaves #treestagra

Franz Josef glacier on the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Walking on the glacier’s surface is a complicated affair. Not only do you need proper climbing equipment, but the glacier is only accessible by helicopter 🚁 •
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Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park - your sense of scale gets pretty out of whack here due to the sheer size of the surrounding mountains. A truly amazing place, and a highlight of New Zealand’s South Island ⛰ •
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Roy’s Peak in Wanaka. A 2 hour climb in the dark leads to an amazing sunrise before the crowds sweep in 🌄 •
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#hiking #hike #outdoor #camping #camp #outdoors #mountain #newzealand #nz #nzmustdo #climbing #destina

Earnslaw Burn - did I hike 10 hours in one day, through the most entangled forest on earth, to see a glacier spouting off all sorts of majestic waterfalls? Maybe. Was it worth it? Ask me when I have legs again. 🦵 🥾 •
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#thatwanakatree is probably the most photographed tree on earth, and for good reason 🌲
#wanaka #tree #newzealand #travel #nature #longexposure #longexposurephotography #nzsouthisland #nz #wherebenhasbeen #explore #passionpassport #sunset #sunsetlov