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Burana Tash Canyon: Kyrgyzstan’s Hidden Sandstone Wonderland

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Naryn Travel Guide: Best Things to Do

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Across the High Passes to Song-Kul Lake on Foot

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The Ultimate Guide to Issyk-Kul’s North Shore Attractions

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Beyond Tash Rabat: Crossing Panda Pass to Reach Chatyr-Kul

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In Laos April 22, 2023

Exploring Luang Prabang: a historical town in Laos

Introduction Welcome to Luang Prabang, the heart of Laos! I was visiting the city for over the week in March 2023 and at the beginning I was quite…

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In Vietnam April 9, 2023

Dien Bien Phu: a source of pride for Vietnamese people

Introduction The small town near the Laos border was a scene of the famous Battle of Dien Bien Phu fought between the French and the Viet Minh. It…

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In Vietnam April 2, 2023

Ban Gioc: the most spectacular waterfall in Vietnam

Introduction The Ban Gioc is undoubtedly the largest and most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam. It is 30 meters high and 300 meters wide with the water flowing from…

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In Vietnam March 24, 2023

Co To Island: unusual place in Northern Vietnam

Introduction Northern Vietnam is famous for its capital Hanoi, mountainous areas, and incredible Ha Long Bay. However, if you are looking for a place with sandy beaches and…

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In Laos March 22, 2023

Nong Khiaw: countryside with amazing viewpoints

Introduction A small village located on the west bank of the Nam Ou River attracts more and more tourists who want to experience rural life. Narrow footpaths ascend…

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In Laos March 14, 2023

Phonsavan and the mysterious Plain of Jars

Introduction Phonsavan town itself is little more than a base for exploring the nearby Plain of Jars. Those mysterious giant stones are empty inside and archaeologists assume that…

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In Laos March 12, 2023

Muang Khoun: remains of the old kingdom in Laos

Introduction Muang Khoun, known also according to its old name as Xieng Khuang, was once the royal seat of the small kingdom of Xieng Khuang. It was a…

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In Vietnam March 6, 2023

Hang Tien Cave: exploration with Oxalis Adventure

Introduction Phong Nha used to be just another sleepy village on the banks of the Son River in the countryside of Vietnam, but it all changed with the…

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In Thailand January 25, 2023

Thale Noi: exploring wetlands in Phatthalung

Introduction Thale Noi means the small sea and indeed, travelling by long-tail boat on this vast freshwater lagoon gives you the feeling that you are on an amazingly…

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In Thailand January 14, 2023

Boat trip at Phang Nga Bay with the night on Panyee Island

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    One of the most fascinating things about Huayhuash One of the most fascinating things about Huayhuash is how quickly the landscape changes with altitude. Within a few hours, you can go from green valleys and grazing llamas to completely barren terrain above 5,000 metres, where almost nothing grows. The high passes often feel like another planet, with glaciers, volcanic-looking rocks and frozen lakes all around you. What makes it even more impressive is that many of these landscapes are shaped by ancient glacial movement, the huge U-shaped valleys and chains of turquoise lakes are essentially the fingerprints of glaciers that have been retreating for thousands of years.
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    The Huayhuash Circuit is one of the most spectacul The Huayhuash Circuit is one of the most spectacular high-altitude treks in the Peruvian Andes. The classic circuit covers roughly 110–130 km, depending on the route and side trips. The trail crosses several high passes, with elevations frequently above 4,500 m and some passes reaching around 5,000 m.

The trek passes beneath some of the Cordillera Huayhuash’s most impressive peaks, including Yerupajá (6,634 m), Peru’s second-highest mountain. Along the way you encounter glaciers, waterfalls, traditional mountain settlements and numerous spectacular lakes such as Carhuacocha, Mitucocha and Jahuacocha.
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#huayhuash #andes #peru #travelperu #southamerica
    Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain, is one of Peru’s m Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain, is one of Peru’s most spectacular natural landscapes, reaching about 5,036 m in the Andes. Its colorful stripes are created by different mineral-rich geological layers exposed by erosion. Nearby, the Red Valley is known for its deep red and burgundy hills, caused mainly by iron-rich sediments. Both offer spectacular views of the surrounding Andes, including the Ausangate massif.
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#andes #vinicunca #ausangate #peru #perutravel
    The El Tatio Geysers are one of the highlights of The El Tatio Geysers are one of the highlights of the Atacama Desert in northern Chile and one of the highest geothermal fields in the world, sitting at around 4,320 m above sea level. The best time to visit is just before sunrise, when the extreme temperature difference between the hot geothermal water and the freezing mountain air creates powerful columns of steam.

The area has dozens of geysers, fumaroles, hot springs and bubbling pools, surrounded by the stark volcanic landscape of the Andes.
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#eltatio #geyser #atacama #chile #travelchile
    The Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most spectacular The Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most spectacular multi-day hikes in Peru, crossing the heart of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes. The trail passes turquoise glacial lakes, dramatic valleys and towering snow-capped peaks, with the highest point at Punta Unión Pass at around 4,750 m. Over roughly 65–70 km in 3 days, I experienced huge changes in altitude and landscapes, including views of peaks such as Alpamayo and Artesonraju.
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#santacruzperu #cordillerablanca #andes #huaraz #solohiking
    Hidden in the Vilcabamba mountains, Choquequirao s Hidden in the Vilcabamba mountains, Choquequirao sits at around 3,050 m above the Apurímac River canyon. Getting there means descent of more than 1,500 m into the Apurímac Canyon, and the same climb back up.

The Inca complex was probably built in the 15th–16th centuries under the successors of Pachacútec and served as an important religious, administrative and agricultural centre on the edge of the Vilcabamba region. It includes plazas, temples, residences, water channels and an enormous system of agricultural terraces.

One of its most unusual features is the series of white stone llama figures embedded into the terraces, known as the “Llamas of the Sun.” And despite its size, only part of the archaeological complex has been excavated and restored.
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One of the most fascinating things about Huayhuash One of the most fascinating things about Huayhuash is how quickly the landscape changes with altitude. Within a few hours, you can go from green valleys and grazing llamas to completely barren terrain above 5,000 metres, where almost nothing grows. The high passes often feel like another planet, with glaciers, volcanic-looking rocks and frozen lakes all around you. What makes it even more impressive is that many of these landscapes are shaped by ancient glacial movement, the huge U-shaped valleys and chains of turquoise lakes are essentially the fingerprints of glaciers that have been retreating for thousands of years.
.
.
#huayhuash #andes #peru #travelperu #mountains
The Huayhuash Circuit is one of the most spectacul The Huayhuash Circuit is one of the most spectacular high-altitude treks in the Peruvian Andes. The classic circuit covers roughly 110–130 km, depending on the route and side trips. The trail crosses several high passes, with elevations frequently above 4,500 m and some passes reaching around 5,000 m.

The trek passes beneath some of the Cordillera Huayhuash’s most impressive peaks, including Yerupajá (6,634 m), Peru’s second-highest mountain. Along the way you encounter glaciers, waterfalls, traditional mountain settlements and numerous spectacular lakes such as Carhuacocha, Mitucocha and Jahuacocha.
.
.
#huayhuash #andes #peru #travelperu #southamerica
Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain, is one of Peru’s m Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain, is one of Peru’s most spectacular natural landscapes, reaching about 5,036 m in the Andes. Its colorful stripes are created by different mineral-rich geological layers exposed by erosion. Nearby, the Red Valley is known for its deep red and burgundy hills, caused mainly by iron-rich sediments. Both offer spectacular views of the surrounding Andes, including the Ausangate massif.
.
.
#andes #vinicunca #ausangate #peru #perutravel
The El Tatio Geysers are one of the highlights of The El Tatio Geysers are one of the highlights of the Atacama Desert in northern Chile and one of the highest geothermal fields in the world, sitting at around 4,320 m above sea level. The best time to visit is just before sunrise, when the extreme temperature difference between the hot geothermal water and the freezing mountain air creates powerful columns of steam.

The area has dozens of geysers, fumaroles, hot springs and bubbling pools, surrounded by the stark volcanic landscape of the Andes.
.
.
#eltatio #geyser #atacama #chile #travelchile
The Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most spectacular The Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most spectacular multi-day hikes in Peru, crossing the heart of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes. The trail passes turquoise glacial lakes, dramatic valleys and towering snow-capped peaks, with the highest point at Punta Unión Pass at around 4,750 m. Over roughly 65–70 km in 3 days, I experienced huge changes in altitude and landscapes, including views of peaks such as Alpamayo and Artesonraju.
.
.
#santacruzperu #cordillerablanca #andes #huaraz #solohiking
Hidden in the Vilcabamba mountains, Choquequirao s Hidden in the Vilcabamba mountains, Choquequirao sits at around 3,050 m above the Apurímac River canyon. Getting there means descent of more than 1,500 m into the Apurímac Canyon, and the same climb back up.

The Inca complex was probably built in the 15th–16th centuries under the successors of Pachacútec and served as an important religious, administrative and agricultural centre on the edge of the Vilcabamba region. It includes plazas, temples, residences, water channels and an enormous system of agricultural terraces.

One of its most unusual features is the series of white stone llama figures embedded into the terraces, known as the “Llamas of the Sun.” And despite its size, only part of the archaeological complex has been excavated and restored.
.
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#peru #perutravel #inca #southamerica #choquequirao
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