Patagonia – Trekking & Drinking in Argentina
Memories - or lack of them - trekking and drinking (red wine) for 4 days at Los Glaciares National Park in Patagonia in southern Argentina.
Traveling for Fun, Knowledge & Freedom
Band-e Amir Lakes – Afghanistan’s ‘Grand Canyon’ of Water
The Band-e Amir Lakes are Afghanistan's "Grand Canyon" of deep-blue waters, and it'll impress the most experienced of travelers!
Horse-Trekking to Hidden Ala Kul Lake – Kyrgyzstan
Getting into the mountains of Kyrgyzstan is an epic trip - maybe better done on a horse. Advice and inspiration for horse trekking to Ala Kul Lake.
Hiking to a Akha Hill Tribe Village – Laos
Hiking in northern Laos to stay in an Akha Hill-Tribe village near the Chinese border.
Hiking Doucki – Guinea’s Grand Canyon
One of the best places to explore "The Grand Canyon of Guinea" is from the village of Doucki, with guide, Hassan Bah.
Hiking Eritrea – Matara: A Barren But Beautiful Land
Travels in Eritrea - 1995. Wandering around the barren surrounds of Matara, meeting astonished and friendly locals and checking out ancient Axumite ruins.
Al Hajjarah Village – Hiking Yemen’s Magical Haraz Mountains
Perched on a crag the ancient tower houses of Al Hajjarah village - and the jagged Haraz mountains, evokes an Arabian Nights mystique that amazes.
Kuelap – Sanctuary of the Cloud People
Living on high mountain slopes, the Chachapoyas were known as the cloud people of Peru. And at the center of their world, the mighty ruins of Kuelap.
Travel Panoramas
Our world offers some some much natural and historic beauty - come check out these wonderful panoramic vistas!
Hiking Mount Sinai Alone (Egypt)
Travel advice & pics for backpackers hiking Mount Sinai in Egypt. Consider climbing during the day, allowing 3 hours - with plenty of rest and photo ops.
Laguna Chicabal – Sacred Center of the Maya Cosmos
The hike thru rainforest to the volcanic crater lake of Laguna Chicabal takes about 2 hours. But don't expect to swim as it's the sacred center of the Mam Maya cosmos.
Trekking to Vilcabamba – The Last, Lost Inca City
Trekking with a mule thru jungle mountains to the ruins of the last Inca Kingdom of Vilcabamba in Peru.
Kawah Ijen – Night Hiking to the Blue-Flame Volcano
The night hike up Kawah Ijen to Indonesia's famous blue-flame volcano, complete with green crater lake and workers extracting sulphur amid toxic smoke.
Valbona to Theth – Hiking Albania’s Accursed Mountains
Hiking Albania's Accursed Mountains? Check-out my experience of hiking from Valbona to Theth - awesome - in this travel advice blog + video.
