This post is about walking the Via Podiensis, also known as the Camino le Puy. The Via Podiensis is one of the main pilgrimage routes in France that lead to Santiago de Compostela. The Via Podiensis in France goes from le Puy-en-Velay to Saint Jean …
This post is about the most beautiful villages on the Via podiensis. The Via Podiensis, also known as the Camino le Puy, is one of the most scenic pilgrimage routes to Santiago. Starting in Le Puy-en-Velay, this French Camino winds through volcanic landscapes, rolling hills, …
The Pieterpad trail is the most famous long distance trail in the Netherlands. It starts in Pieterburen up north in Groningen to the Pietersberg in Southern Limburg. You will hike almost 500 kilometers to some of the most beautiful parts of the Netherlands. The Pieterpad …
Hiking in the Netherlands? You might think this is a joke. Isn’t it as flat as a dutch pancake? Isn’t it one of the most densely populated countries in the world? Yes it is, but hiking in the Netherlands is very well possible. Even enjoyable. …
The Trekvogelpad trail is the most beautiful long distance trail in the Netherlands. It starts at the coast of Bergen aan Zee and finishes at Enschede near the border with Germany. You will hike more than 400 kilometers to some of the most beautiful parts …
This post is about my experience on the Colca Canyon trek in Peru and how to choose the best Colca Canyon tour. The Colca Canyon is one of the world’s deepest canyons, even deeper than the Grand Canyon in some areas. The dramatic landscapes, towering …
This post is a travel guide about the Kolsai lakes National Park that includes lake Kaindy. They are the most beautiful mountain lakes near Almaty in Kazakhstan and relatively easy to visit for the independent budget traveller. In this post I will try to answer …
This post is about Jyrgalan in Kyrgyzstan. In 2014 when I first visited Karakol nobody knew about Jyrgalan. However, when I returned to Kyrgyzstan the next time it was one of the most popular destinations for those that love outdoor activities like hiking, horseback riding …
The Altyn Arashan trek in Kyrgyzstan is one of the most popular things to do near Karakol. The beautiful Altyn Arashan valley is famous for its natural hot springs, alpine meadows, forested mountain slopes and views on the snow covered peak Palatka. Altyn Arashan is …
This post is about Ala Archa National Park. Ala Archa National Park is one of the best day trips from Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan. It is only 40 kilometers south of the capital. Therefore it is a very popular escape from city life for anyone that is …
The Shkhara glacier is located in the mountains of eastern Georgia. The region of Svaneti is home to the largest glaciers in the Caucasus mountain range and the Shkhara glacier is just one of them. The Shkhara glacier is on the slopes of mount Shkhara. …
This post is about the Chalaadi glacier hike in Georgia. The Chalaadi glacier is located in the Svaneti mountains of eastern Georgia. The region of Svaneti is home to the largest glaciers in the Caucasus mountain range and the Chalaadi glacier is just one of …