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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

Introduction Song-Kul (also spelt Son-Kul)…

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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 Europe June 10, 2020

Main Sudetes Trail (Stage 2): Szklarska Poręba – Odrodzenie Hut

Day 1 made us tired but warm dinner and good sleep helped to recover quickly. At 9 AM we were packed and ready to go. The weather wasn’t…

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In Europe June 6, 2020

Main Sudetes Trail (Stage 1): Świeradów Zdrój – Szklarska Poręba

The day has come! The clock showed 10 AM when I was parking the car at the guarded yard at the Wyszyńskiego and Sienkiewicza streets crossing. The price…

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In New Zealand May 16, 2020

Guide to Hobbiton Movie Set: step into the Shire

Introduction The story began when Sir Peter Jackson and his crew were searching for a possible location of The Shire that meets detailed descriptions from J.R.R. Tolkien books. They took…

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In Hiking May 5, 2020

Taranaki Step by Step: Preparation, Route and Tips

Introduction Mt Taranaki or Mt Egmont, is a volcano in the center of one of the most popular wilderness areas in New Zealand – Egmont National Park. Standing…

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In Australia April 16, 2020

Guide to Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

Introduction Flinders Ranges National Park was my first stop on the way from Adelaide to Darwin. Well, not exactly on the way as I had to make nearly…

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In Indonesia April 1, 2020

Hiking Mount Semeru (3.676m): the highest volcano on Java

Introduction Semeru is a stratovolcano, which with its 3.676 meters above sea level, can be called the roof of Java. The mountain is also known as Mahameru, meaning ‘The…

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In Australia March 21, 2020

The Tiwi Islands: discover the Aboriginal culture

Introduction The Tiwi Islands, known as ‘the islands of smiles’, are definitely off the beaten track for tourists visiting Northern Territory. The main settlements are on Melville and…

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In Hiking March 15, 2020

10 Great Walks of New Zealand

Introduction There are endless hiking possibilities in New Zealand and if you nature enthusiast, that’s the perfect country for you. I prefer camping, however, with the network of…

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In Australia March 11, 2020

Guide to Palm Valley and Hermannsburg

Hermannsburg This Aboriginal community is on the way to Palm Valley, therefore its historic precinct is very often visited by organized groups on day tours. It was established…

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In Articles March 7, 2020

Review: Photobook from Saal Digital

It seemed to me that nowadays we live in a digital world and printing out photos is not that common (at least for the personal use). But in…

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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.
.
.
#peru #perutravel #inca #southamerica #choquequirao
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