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

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Kel Suu Lake: The Most Unreal Place You’ve Never Heard Of

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Salkyn Tor National Park: A Mountain Escape Near Naryn

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Eki Naryn: Where Two Rivers Become One

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Alone at Shar Waterfall: A Remote Hike in Central Kyrgyzstan

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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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In Europe July 10, 2021

Santa Maria: the sunny island of the Azores

Introduction Santa Maria is the island of the firsts. It was the first island to be formed in the archipelago, the first to be discovered by the Portuguese…

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In Europe July 8, 2021

São Jorge: the most spectacular fajãs in the Azores

Introduction With its high cliffs and typical fajãs extending into the ocean, the landscape of São Jorge is truly unique. The island is 54 km long and 6.9…

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In Europe June 23, 2021

Faial: the place of the last volcanic eruption in the Azores

Introduction Faial Island has 21 km in length and 14 km at the maximum width and is the third most populous island of the Azores Archipelago with about…

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In Europe June 17, 2021

Corvo: the small jewel of the Azores

Introduction Corvo is the smallest island in the Azores archipelago (17.1 km2) and together with Flores, it forms the Western Group. Due to its isolation, it is probably the least…

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    Colca Canyon is a dramatic Andean canyon in southe Colca Canyon is a dramatic Andean canyon in southern Peru, known for its steep cliffs, ancient farming terraces, volcanic scenery, and soaring condors. The landscape ranges from high grasslands with llamas and alpacas to warm canyon valleys fed by the Colca River and natural hot springs.

Many villages, such as Chivay and Cabanaconde, still preserve traditional clothing, farming practices, music, and festivals.
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    The route from Arequipa to Colca Canyon covers abo The route from Arequipa to Colca Canyon covers about 160 km, climbing from 2,300 m up to Patapampa at 4,900 m before descending again.

Along the way, you cross Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, a high-altitude plateau around 4,000 m where vicuñas, alpacas, and sometimes flamingos can be seen.

Descending into the Colca Valley, the landscape shifts to green pre-Inca terraces still in use today, with towns like Chivay and Yanque.
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    The Nazca Lines are a series of enormous geoglyphs The Nazca Lines are a series of enormous geoglyphs etched into the desert floor in southern Peru. Created between roughly 500 BCE and 500 CE by the ancient Nazca culture, they depict animals, plants, and geometric shapes that are best seen from the air. The lines were made by removing the top layer of reddish stones to reveal the lighter ground beneath, and they have been preserved for centuries due to the region’s dry, windless climate. Their exact purpose is still debated, but many researchers believe they had religious or astronomical significance.
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    The Ballestas Islands are small islands off Peru’s The Ballestas Islands are small islands off Peru’s coast known for wildlife like sea lions, seabirds, and Humboldt penguins, and are visited by boat from Paracas. Historically the islands were important for the guano (bird droppings) industry, especially during the Guano Era, when Peru exported it as a valuable natural fertilizer and source of national wealth.
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    The Maras Salt Mines are a stunning network of tho The Maras Salt Mines are a stunning network of thousands of small salt pools carved into a mountainside in Peru’s Sacred Valley.

These terraces have been used since pre-Inca times, where naturally salty spring water flows into the pools and evaporates under the sun, leaving behind crystallized salt. Local families still harvest the salt by hand using traditional methods, making it both a cultural and economic staple of the region.
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    Malacca was a key trading hub for centuries, conne Malacca was a key trading hub for centuries, connecting merchants from China, India, and the Middle East long before European powers arrived. You can still see that mix of influences today in the food, especially Peranakan dishes that blend Chinese and Malay flavors. The city changed hands between the Portuguese, Dutch, and British, which is why its architecture looks so varied. Unlike some tourist spots, people still live and work in the old town, so it feels active rather than preserved. The Malacca River, once used for trade, is now more about cafés and walking paths.
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Colca Canyon is a dramatic Andean canyon in southe Colca Canyon is a dramatic Andean canyon in southern Peru, known for its steep cliffs, ancient farming terraces, volcanic scenery, and soaring condors. The landscape ranges from high grasslands with llamas and alpacas to warm canyon valleys fed by the Colca River and natural hot springs.

Many villages, such as Chivay and Cabanaconde, still preserve traditional clothing, farming practices, music, and festivals.
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#colcacanyon #peru #travelperu #andes #southamérica
The route from Arequipa to Colca Canyon covers abo The route from Arequipa to Colca Canyon covers about 160 km, climbing from 2,300 m up to Patapampa at 4,900 m before descending again.

Along the way, you cross Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, a high-altitude plateau around 4,000 m where vicuñas, alpacas, and sometimes flamingos can be seen.

Descending into the Colca Valley, the landscape shifts to green pre-Inca terraces still in use today, with towns like Chivay and Yanque.
.
.
#colcacanyon #peru #travelperu #andes #southamérica
The Nazca Lines are a series of enormous geoglyphs The Nazca Lines are a series of enormous geoglyphs etched into the desert floor in southern Peru. Created between roughly 500 BCE and 500 CE by the ancient Nazca culture, they depict animals, plants, and geometric shapes that are best seen from the air. The lines were made by removing the top layer of reddish stones to reveal the lighter ground beneath, and they have been preserved for centuries due to the region’s dry, windless climate. Their exact purpose is still debated, but many researchers believe they had religious or astronomical significance.
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.
#nazca #peru #travelperu #nazcalines #polacywpodróży
The Ballestas Islands are small islands off Peru’s The Ballestas Islands are small islands off Peru’s coast known for wildlife like sea lions, seabirds, and Humboldt penguins, and are visited by boat from Paracas. Historically the islands were important for the guano (bird droppings) industry, especially during the Guano Era, when Peru exported it as a valuable natural fertilizer and source of national wealth.
.
.
#peru #southamerica #ballestas #pinguins #wildlife
The Maras Salt Mines are a stunning network of tho The Maras Salt Mines are a stunning network of thousands of small salt pools carved into a mountainside in Peru’s Sacred Valley.

These terraces have been used since pre-Inca times, where naturally salty spring water flows into the pools and evaporates under the sun, leaving behind crystallized salt. Local families still harvest the salt by hand using traditional methods, making it both a cultural and economic staple of the region.
.
.
#peru #cusco #sacredvalley #salinas #andes
Malacca was a key trading hub for centuries, conne Malacca was a key trading hub for centuries, connecting merchants from China, India, and the Middle East long before European powers arrived. You can still see that mix of influences today in the food, especially Peranakan dishes that blend Chinese and Malay flavors. The city changed hands between the Portuguese, Dutch, and British, which is why its architecture looks so varied. Unlike some tourist spots, people still live and work in the old town, so it feels active rather than preserved. The Malacca River, once used for trade, is now more about cafés and walking paths.
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#malacca #malaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #asia #travelmalaysia
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