Traveling Ted is a blog that takes readers along on my adventures hiking, canoeing, skiing, and international backpacking. Many blogs focus on one aspect of backpacking, but I tackle both the outdoor adventure side and international exploration as well.

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Posted on August 24, 2025

In Adventure travel, Asia, birdwatching

Daan Park Taiwan birding adventure

The first adventure besides figuring out how to take the bus from the airport to my hotel was a Daan Park Taiwan birding adventure. My…

Posted on August 5, 2025

In Adventure travel, Asia, birdwatching, hiking

Bangkok city park birding and hiking adventure

Most adventurers if they go to Thailand, fly into Bangkok, stay a day or two and recuperate from the long flight, and then head north…

Posted on July 10, 2025

In Adventure travel, Asia, historical travel

Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok boat and train adventure

Before heading south to the Thai islands, I booked four days in Bangkok. I was going to use this time to rest up after a…

Posted on January 12, 2025

In Adventure travel, Asia, wildlife safaris

Sri Lanka leopard sightings in Wilpattu National Park

The most dense population of leopards outside of Africa can be found in Sri Lanka. The best two national parks to see them are Yala…

Posted on January 4, 2025

In Adventure travel, Asia, wildlife safaris

Wilpattu National Park Sri Lanka safari adventure

While doing research on Sri Lanka national parks, I quickly discovered that Yala National Park is the most popular and the best chance to see…

Posted on December 17, 2024

In Adventure travel, Asia, wildlife safaris

Wilpattu National Park hotels and arrival

Yala National Park is the most popular safari destination in Sri Lanka; however, my first destination upon flying into Colombo was going to be Wilpattu…