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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 Thailand June 26, 2022

Koh Mak: a tiny island in the Gulf of Thailand

Introduction Koh Mak is a mid-size island, much smaller than its popular neighbours Koh Chang and Koh Kut, but that gives it additional charm. In fact, it’s only…

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In Thailand June 25, 2022

Elephant watching in Kui Buri National Park

Introduction First of all, it has to be said that elephant watching is one of the top tourist attractions in Thailand. In such cases, profit is usually more…

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In Thailand June 18, 2022

Koh Samet: a small island with idyllic beaches

Introduction Koh Samet is located in the Rayong province, about 200 km from Bangkok. It’s definitely off the main tourist track but in my opinion, it gives the…

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In Thailand June 14, 2022

Koh Larn: a perfect escape from Pattaya

Introduction If you are wandering around Pattaya Beach, you may wonder what those small islands visible on the horizon are. One of them, called Koh Larn or Coral…

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In Thailand June 2, 2022

Trat: more than the gateway to the islands

Introduction For most tourists, the city of Trat is only a transit point for trips to the popular Koh Chang, Koh Mak and Koh Kut islands. But is it…

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In Thailand April 16, 2022

Koh Jum: Thai island off the beaten track

Introduction Koh Jum is a peaceful island located in Krabi Province, between Koh Lanta and Krabi town. The beaches are long and very often completely empty, accommodation prices…

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In Europe January 1, 2022

Albarracin: the most beautiful town of Aragon

Introduction Albarracín is a small town with just over a thousand inhabitants on the southern edge of Aragon. Similar to Teruel, which I described in the previous post,…

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In Europe December 3, 2021

Teruel: the capital of Mudejar architecture

Introduction I didn’t know what to expect from the Aragon region of Spain. Zaragoza was okayish but nothing breathtaking and… Teruel? Never heard about that city before but…

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In Europe November 7, 2021

Calpe: climbing the epic rock on the Costa Blanca

Introduction Once the ancient fishing village and today one of the busiest tourist destinations on Costa Blanca. Calpe’s location is a big benefit and it might be a…

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In Europe October 16, 2021

Flores: the remote piece of paradise in the Azores

Introduction Many people say that Flores Island is the most beautiful of the Azores. For me, every island was completely different and worth seeing but it’s true that…

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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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