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Michael Law

Michael Law is a freelance travel writer and photographer who has published 200+ articles. His trips revolve around skiing, kiteboarding, hiking, camping, fishing, and other outdoor pursuits. You can read more of his work on PlanetWare and Mike Law Travels.

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