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From Georgia to Maine, My Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2022
Hiking the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine.
Jean-Paul Courville
Nov 2, 202226 min read


Spontaneous Solo Shenanigans in Scotland 2021
By: Jean-Paul Courville While briefly living in England, United Kingdom (UK) I took advantage of exploring Scotland. A country rich in...
Jean-Paul Courville
Oct 15, 20212 min read


The Wonder of Northern Wales
Snowdonia National Park, Northern Wales Coastal Path, Beddgelert, and Cadair Idris By: Jean-Paul Courville In the fall of 2017 I traveled...
Jean-Paul Courville
Oct 14, 20212 min read


The Power Of We
By: Jean-Paul Courville "Happiness only real when shared" -Alexander Supertramp I was in an adventurous relationship for an entire year...
Jean-Paul Courville
Jul 6, 20216 min read


Combat 2003
By: Jean-Paul Courville Diyala Bridge Baghdad, Iraq 2003 Combat; to fight or contend against; oppose vigorously; fighting between groups...
Jean-Paul Courville
Sep 17, 202014 min read


Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks Utah, USA (Two of my favorites)
By: Jean-Paul Courville As an American I have had the pleasure to travel the world and experience a variety of locations, cultures, and...
Jean-Paul Courville
Sep 2, 20203 min read


The Emirate of Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE is the perfect adventurous get away.
By: Jean-Paul Courville The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a federation of seven Emirates along the Arabian Peninsula was established in...
Jean-Paul Courville
Aug 30, 20204 min read


The Island of Madeira, a hikers utopia
Madeira is a Portuguese island located 520 kilometers off the coast of Northern Africa
Jean-Paul Courville
Apr 1, 20207 min read


Discovering Oman
Oman by: Jean-Paul Courville I am an American Expat living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The allure of cities (Emirates) like Dubai...
Jean-Paul Courville
Feb 1, 20205 min read


How a shy 13 year old overweight kid found inspiration
The Shed By: Jean-Paul Courville “Human behavior flows from three main sources; desire, emotion, and knowledge”- Plato Sly Stallone The...
Jean-Paul Courville
Jan 1, 202014 min read


The Republic of Turkey, a dream come true for a boy from Louisiana.
Istanbul to Cappadocia By: Jean-Paul Courville As an American to hear the word Turkey in a school geography class followed with a giggle...
Jean-Paul Courville
Dec 31, 20191 min read


Georgia, the republic of, not the State.
A perfect trip on a budget By: Jean-Paul Courville The Republic of Georgia, a country at the intersection of Europe and Asia, is a former...
Jean-Paul Courville
Sep 30, 20191 min read


Slovenia, a Modern Day Fairy-tale
By: Jean-Paul Courville The Republic of Slovenia is a relatively small country in the Balkans. Its one of the successor states of the...
Jean-Paul Courville
Sep 1, 20195 min read


The Italian Dolomites should be your next trip.
By: Jean-Paul Courville Italy, the name alone is recognized around the world. Pick any location and its a "win win" situation for any...
Jean-Paul Courville
Jul 1, 20191 min read


The Seychelles, a tropical haven
By: Jean-Paul Courville Coco De Mer Seychelles The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of...
Jean-Paul Courville
Jun 1, 20191 min read


The Maldives, solitude and serenity
By: Jean-Paul Courville If you want isolation, beach solitude, crystal clear waters, and an ambiance straight from a screensaver then...
Jean-Paul Courville
May 31, 20191 min read


Azerbaijan
A wonderful surprise By: Jean-Paul Courville Baku Azerbaijan impressed me beyond my expectations. December of 2018, the weather was...
Jean-Paul Courville
Dec 25, 20181 min read


The Walker's Haute Route
"Chamonix France to Zermatt Switzerland" By: Jean-Paul Courville Imagine its your birthday and your gift is spending 14 days hiking in...
Jean-Paul Courville
Aug 1, 20187 min read


The magic of Jordan
By: Jean-Paul Courville Jordan, an Arab nation on the east bank of the Jordan River, is defined by ancient monuments, nature reserves and...
Jean-Paul Courville
Oct 1, 20171 min read


Kyrgyzstan, taking a chance on a photo.
How influential is Social Media? In 2017 I was shown a photograph of a frozen lake surrounded by snow capped mountains and...
Jean-Paul Courville
Jul 1, 20173 min read
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