One of the best short treks I have ever done, a great intro to Kyrgyzstan around the infinite trekking opportunities of the Karakol’s mountains. My first Kyrgyz adventure took place on the mountains just behind Karakol town, in the Eastern part of the country, and it did not disappoint. If […]
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Welcoming, culturally vibrant, and easy gateway for nature lovers. Almaty is one of those places where you will linger without really knowing why. The legend goes that Almaty is the place were all domestic apples originate, hence the name of the medieval settlement Almatu, which is a derivation of the […]
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Golden in every aspect, a Tour through the many UNESCO heritage sites of the Russian Altai mountains is a must if you find yourself wondering the area, especially with a Russian only speaking group and guides 🙂 My last adventure in Russia has taken place among the dramatic mountainous landscapes of the Altai […]
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How you change plans last minute and find yourself on the Great Baikal Trail for three days of wild camping along the shores of Lake Baikal in Siberian Russia. And what an amazing trail it was! Lake Baikal in Siberian Russia is both the bigger and the deeper freshwater lake […]
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Nozawa Onsen is famous for its snow and hot springs, but it can be a delightful and relaxing visit off season as well. So, what is an onsen? Very simply, it is a public bath, normally but not necessarily divided between male and female areas, where people go to, well, […]
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Long windy beaches, lots of wildlife on land and in the seas, great hiking opportunities, and the best cultural heritage highlights of Sri Lanka all in a two weeks round trip starting from and returning to Colombo. Here are all the sites and many tips along the way. Sri Lanka is […]
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Incredible but true, Langkawi manages to have both the chill vibe of a hippy beach and the busy seaside life of a big touristic hub, not least because of its duty free prices. It’s really hard to find a place where you can get anything you want at a relatively […]
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For a reason or for another, I ended up travelling to Thailand already four times. Here are the places I have visited with an honest, and short, review about them. Perhaps it is because it is a huge tourist and backpackers hub; or perhaps it is for its natural beauty, […]
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The largest and most impressive karst mountain formations in the world can be admired along the Li River, notably in the stretch that covers the towns of Guilin, Xingping, and Yangshuo. Here is how to see them and the secrets to get the best views. I spent over two weeks […]
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Three holy mountains, breathtaking landscapes, a solo adventure hike through unparalleled beauty, capricious weather, and high passes. Yading Nature Reserve is a real wonder of China! Here’s all you need to know about it, may you be a trekker or a regular visitor. For my first solo trek I chose, […]
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A spectacular two-days trek above and along the deepest river gorge in China, with a drop of 3,900 m from the mountain peak to the river bed. Here’s all you need to know about it. If you are travelling in north-west Yunnan, between Lijiang and Shangri La city, you can […]
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