Colorado Saram: Outdoor Adventure Travel In Asia & Beyond

Welcome to Colorado Saram, the travel blog of John Buckley, a Colorado native and lifelong traveler. Born and raised in the ski resort town of Vail, I worked in resort PR before catching the travel bug, which led to a ski season in New Zealand and a year-long, solo, round-the-world adventure.

That year abroad changed the course of my life, eventually making South Korea feel like a second home. Despite years of international travel, I’ve always kept my Colorado roots close to my heart.

My goal is to use my passion for international outdoor adventure to serve as your guide to:

Colorado Saram and dog (Winnie) at Conan Beach, Jeju Island - Korea.

Colorado-Inspired Travel Adventures in Asia & Beyond

Fresh Tracks

Dog-Friendly Jeju Island: A 5-Day Adventure Itinerary

By John Buckley | Apr 10, 2024 | 22 min read

In summer 2023, we packed up the family car in Daegu, South Korea and traveled to Jeju Island by ferry. This is a dog-friendly, 5-day itinerary of our adventure.

A dog exploring the natural beauty of Jeju Island, South Korea, with its human companion.

Featured Paws South Korea Life & Travel

Jeju Island Ferry Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know

By John Buckley | Mar 9, 2024 | 20 min read

If you’ve decided to visit Jeju Island, South Korea, you’ll soon confront a crucial question: How do I get there? Unless you’re an Olympic swimmer, you essentially have two options: fly or take a ferry. I share my personal experience and explain why opting for the ferry might be your best choice. I’ll also guide you through the process, including how I brought my own car and dog along, to help you decide if Jeju Island Ferry travel is the best option for you.

A family with a border collie poses on the deck of a ferry sailing from mainland South Korea to Jeju Island.

Boards Featured Gear

Sukoa Premium Padded Ski Bag: My Top Pick for Air Travel in 2024

By John Buckley | Feb 21, 2024 | 8 min read

After years of using rental skis in South Korea, I recently purchased the Sukoa Premium Padded Ski Bag to transport my old K2 Pontoon skis from Colorado to live with me in Korea. Though the Sukoa was the right choice for me, I delve into several more expensive options like the TOURIT Rolling Ski and Boot Bag Combo and the Thule Roundtrip Ski Bag which may suit those willing to pay a bit more for rolling capabilities.

A person is skiing at Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado, wearing Salomon S/Pro Alpha Flex 130 ski boots and K2 Pontoon skis. The skis were later transported back to South Korea in the Sukoa padded ski bag.

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Multi-Resort Ski Passes: Compare Ikon, Epic, Mountain Collective, and Indy for Global Adventures

By John Buckley | Nov 11, 2023 | 16 min read

Ski passes today can take you much further than your home resort. Ever considered a ski/snowboarding trip abroad? You may be able to do so without buying lift tickets. I’m here to explain where you can use your Epic Pass, Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective or Indy Pass.