2015

#8 – Jailoos and Glacial Lakes, KYRGYZSTAN

May 25, 2015

Kyrgyzstan offers the pinnacle of tranquility - for those who seek it and go the extra mile or ten to find and enjoy it. Jailoos - green pastures with yurts - abound around the mountains and glacial lakes. Hike high into the Terskey Alatau mountain range in the Ak-Suu District of the Issyk Kul Province from Karakul via Ala-Kul Lake to Altyn Arashan for some awesome views of lakes and glaciers. [MORE...]

#9 – Ancient Temples of Bagan, MYANMAR / BURMA

May 18, 2015

In central-western Myanmar lies the well preserved ruins of many ancient temples built around the 11th to 13th centuries. Spent 2 to 3 days among these ruins and adore them from the outside as well as the interesting frescos on the inside. It is one of Asia's greatest treasures and compares well to Cambodia's Ankor Wat and Indonesia's Borobudur. [MORE...]

#10 – Wadi Rum and Petra City, JORDAN

May 8, 2015

In southern Jordan lies the dry desert of Wadi Rum and the ancient rock carved city of Petra. Spend a full day or two around the city of Petra and then another 2 or 3 days staying in a large bedouin tent in the desert. Its a part of the world you will never ever forget! [MORE...]

#11 – Okinawa’s Zamami Island, JAPAN

May 4, 2015

Furuzamami beach, Zamami Island, Okinawa, JAPAN

To the far south of Japan, just north of Taiwan, lies the tropical islands of Okinawa. Take a ferry to Zamami Island and the most beautiful Furuzamami beach. The waters and the island are supreme. Go snorkelling for an incredible view of the abundant sea life around the islands. [MORE...]

Around Iceland in 10 days

April 30, 2015

The Republic of Iceland, located in the North Atlantic Ocean, has a population of almost 320,000 with Reykjavík as its largest city where approximately two-thirds of the population live. Reykjavík is a modern town with advanced infrastructure and when you’re here, it sure doesn’t feel like some far-off tiny island best known for its fire and ice. As soon as you leave the highways and byways of Reykjavík, you will quickly sink into the tranquillity of the country-side where the fierce natural past of Iceland becomes evident. Located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, with the eastern part [MORE...]

#12 – Kazbegi, GEORGIA

April 29, 2015

Tsminda Sameba Church near Kazbegi, Georgia

In the far north of Georgia, in the Caucasus Mountains just south of the Chechen Republic, Russia, sits a 14th-century church above the village of Kazbegi (2,200) - also known as Stepantsminda. It has become a symbol of Georgia for its photogenic hilltop setting with the majestic Mount Kazbek rising behind it. A rough and steep circuitous 6 km motor track leads up to the church from the nearby village, however, hike the shortcut for an incredible experience. [MORE...]

#13 – Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii, USA

April 25, 2015

Kilauea Volcano, located on the Big Island of Hawaii, USA, is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The best way to experience the power, and beauty, of the volcano is to take a helicopter trip over the craters and lave fields and then to go walk right where the action is. Don't get too close to the craters and "skylights" as volcanoes are unpredictable! [MORE...]

#14 – Kulusuk Village, GREENLAND

April 19, 2015

The small settlement of Kulusuk on the southeastern side of Greenland is remote, beautiful, and a rather lonely place on earth. With just a couple of colourful houses and a few husky dogs laying around, the village is home to Greenland's Inuit people. Come in the summer and enjoy the views of drifting icebergs. [MORE...]

#15 – Shibam Hadhramaut, YEMEN

April 15, 2015

Located in the centre of Yemen, in the Hadhramaut Valley, "Shibam Hadhramaut" is justifiably described as “the oldest skyscraper city in the world” or “the Manhattan of the desert”, and is one of the oldest examples of city planning based on the principle of vertical construction. The city has some of the tallest mud buildings in the world, with some of them over 30 m (100 ft) high. Don't visit any time soon, but once the civil war is over, its a great destination to explore! [MORE...]

#16 – Mayan Ruins of Tikal, GUATEMALA

April 5, 2015

Temple of Ah Cacao (a.k.a. Temple of the Great Jaguar). It rises 47 metres (154 ft) above the jungle floor, Tikal, Guatemala

In the far northeast of Guatemala, not too far from the Mexico and Belize borders, rises the remnants of an ancient civilisation which flourished between 200 and 850 A.D. but was then abandoned. Arrive before sunrise, carefully climb the stairs of one of the many temples, and wait for the sun to rise over the jungle. Most likely spider monkeys and toucans will entertain you. Listen to the howler monkeys and other subtle noises of the jungle. At some point in the past, up to 90,000 people lived here during a dynasty which spanned at least 33 rulers. [MORE...]

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