If you are chosen town clerk, forsooth, you cannot go to Tierra del Fuego this summer; but you may go to the land of infernal fire nevertheless. Henry David Thoreau My goal is to …
A dream became reality: hiking in the Torres del Paine
How you climb a mountain is more important than reaching the top. Yvon Chouinard I have been dreaming about hiking in the Torres del Paine National Park for 5 years. Finally, I managed to …
Experiencing former Mayan cities in Mexico and Guatemala
A ruin should always be protected but never repaired – thus may we witness full the lingering legacies of the past Walter Scott Within this article, I focus on the Mayan cities of Mexico …
Tikal, Guatemala, one of the most important Mayan cities
If we’ve learned anything from the Mayans it is that not finishing a project isn’t the end of the world. How to reach Tikal from Flores The only city of Guatemala obtaining a domestic …
Hiking the volcano Acatenango to watch the active El Fuego
The best view comes after the hardest climb. Choosing a tour provider starting from Antigua There are plenty of tour providers in Antigua which offer hiking Acatenango. I stayed in the Tropicana Hostel, which …
Traveling the Lago Atitlán Area in Guatemala
Everyone is the age of their heart Guatemalan proverb Lake Atitlán – Lancha experience How to get around in the Lake Atitlán area? Of course, on a boat (“lancha” in Spanish). Taking such a …
Exploring Irkutsk and the Olkhon Island within Lake Baikal
Sharing my travel experiences of the Siberian capital, Irkutsk. Additionally, providing a guide on how to best check out the Olkhon Island within Lake Baikal.
Exploring beautiful Central Mongolia and Mongolian food experience
After touring the Gobi, we went to explore green Central Mongolia, by our van and on horses. I am showing nice spots and my experiences with Mongolian food.
Unforgettable experiences in the Gobi Desert and what to pack
Sharing my experiences of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. I provide information on natural sights, accessibility and how to prepare for such a tour.