Going down the memory lane
In autumn 2019, I only spent 12 days in Europe in between two terms teaching in Thailand. A few days in Prague and a few days in Slovakia. …
Thai travel diary: A school term full of adventures (1)
During the first month of the term I decided to see as much of Thailand as I could before I left the country for good. It was going to be my last term teaching in Dan Khun Thot so why not get the most out of it? …
The Annapurna Circuit Trekking Aleshventure: Up to the Tilicho Lake
October 1, 2019 .:. I MADE IT .:. I have completed the Annapurna Circuit Trekking Aleshventure. I have never hiked longer: 263 kilometres; 16 days and 15 nights in the mountains. I have never hiked higher: Thorung La pass – 5.416 m. …
Two awesome hikes in Huascaran, an area of breathtaking beauty
Huascaran National Park is a place of stunning beauty in the Central Cierra, the mountainous region in the centre of Peru. …
Exploring the town of Otavalo and its surroundings
Otavalo is a fairly small town north of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. It is famous for its artisan market and is also a good place to stay if you are planning to go to Laguna Cuicocha. …
Hiking and biking to my heart’s content
Jasper National Park is a real Canadian beauty. I wanted to go on many hikes there but as usual I had to make a choice where to go given the high prices of accommodation in the park and unfavourable weather. …
A lovely day in Wanaka
What a day! I decided to leave Queenstown and hitchhike. Somewhere. Ideally to Wanaka but I was ready to be taken anywhere nice depending where the drivers would go. …
At the foot of Mount Cook
Greetings from Aoraki Mount Cook village at the foot of Mount Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand and Australasia outside Papua New Guinea. …