Introduction

Hi everyone it's @lizanomadsoul here introducing the Monday edition of the #TravelDigest. Another day of great places and stories around the globe to read about! This time we have great stories from The US, Malaysia, Thailand, Italy, Russia, The Philippines, Czech Republic, Austria, South Korea and Germany - So a little bit of everything! - Enjoy ;)

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🥇 My California - Crafts Peak by @derekrichardson

So I met up with my buddy Ryan and after a few quick stops for food/drinks we headed up Highway 330 into the San Bernardino mountains. At some point years ago I had seen some pictures of Crafts peak and had thought to myself "that would be a great spot to hammock camp". And 4 years ago I attempted to do just that. On that trip I had started at Green Valley Lake, but unfortunately a late start and a locked gate that added miles to the hike ended with me running out of time and camping about a half mile below the peak. It was still a fun trip and the next morning I still made it up to the peak. And if you're interested you can read about it in this post. But I still felt like I had failed and so ever since then I've wanted to go back and achieve my goal... and that time had finally come. This time we took a different route. We started at Lakeview point on highway 18 just above Snow Valley resort. From there we hiked straight up the ridge line that rises up above the section of the highway known as the Artic Circle, which I've been calling Lakeview Ridge although that is an unofficial name. It starts by following a steep fire break up to some type of radio tower. Beyond the tower there was a less steep section, but it didn't last long and soon enough we were once again going straight up the steep fire break. And not only was it steep, but our packs were heavy due to having to carry all our water for the night. Increasing the difficulty. At some point the fire break disappeared and we just had to find our own route.

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🥈 Wat Chaiyamangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple by @aswita

What an extraordinary trip, there is something I forgot about Penang, namely the air is quite hot and the sun is shining on all sides of this city. Obviously, Penang, which comes from the name Pulau Pinang, is on an island that is slightly different from the city of Kuala Lumpur. This is really a small island that is densely populated. On the one hand, this city is very attractive because it is surrounded by beaches, there are beaches in every corner and the air is very fresh. The wind always blows even though the air is very hot, so just by taking shelter in a tree the heat will disappear and it will be very cool. This was an extraordinary adventure for me because I really enjoyed riding the bicycle that I rented. There are many shops here that provide rental services for motorbikes and bicycles. I chose to rent a bicycle because I saw on the map that this city was enough to use a bicycle and I could have an adventure. One of them is the place I visited this time.

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🥉 Tranquility Among the Peaks - Exploring Khao Na Nai Luang Dhamma Park by @baibuaza

In the misty mountains of Surat Thani Province, you'll find Khao Na Nai Luang Dhamma Park, a peaceful spot for meditation atop a tall hill. It's a place where you can escape into nature, with trees all around, and maybe catch a glimpse of some wildlife. The temple itself is pretty impressive, designed to fit right in with the landscape. As you wander around, you can't help but feel a sense of calm and wonder at the stunning views from up high.

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Honorable Mentions

National Museum of Fine Arts, Manila, The Philippines by @romeskie
Early morning on the Moika river embankment, St. Petersburg, Russia by @tatdt
Flak towers, Vienna, Austria by @pavelsku
Around the Oslava river, Breznik, Czech Republic by @softa
The Venetian Grand Canal Macau, The Philippines by @jane1289
The Sistine Chapel of Milan, Italy by @silviared945
Seoul Sightseeing be Bussin 🚌, South Korea by @taco.cat
The Wall, Berlin, Germany by @honeydue

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