Are you looking for a perfect Northern Norway itinerary with Nordland travel tips, that will leave you with unforgettable memories from the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway? I have it all ready for you. It includes the lesser-known Helgeland region with Helgeland Coast National Tourist Route, puffin island Lovund and Hawaiian-looking island of Treana, the famous mountain range of Seven Sisters, magical Marble Castle, and the second biggest glacier in Norway. It also goes through the western part of the Lofoten Islands with spectacular landscapes of Vaeroy and stunning hikes around Reine.
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Mount Sabyinyo – Volcano Hiking in Uganda Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park calls everyone interested in the Earth’s great apes – this is a place to see endangered mountain gorillas. We came to try some of the best volcano hiking in Uganda and decided to climb Mount Sabyinyo. An extinct volcano located on the border of three countries – Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Elliq Qala – 50 Desert Fortresses Of The Golden Ring in Uzbekistan
Dusty ruins of ancient fortresses and towns arising from the orange plains of Kyzylkum desert. Sand castles of a lost empire. Elliq Qala (Ellik Kala) in Uzbekistan, which translates into “fifty forts”, is a set of remains of the number of Khorezm fortresses in the Karakalpakstan republic in Uzbekistan. The area also known as Golden Ring of Ancient Khorezm is an unusual place to visit in west Uzbekistan.
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Bukhara, Uzbekistan – 21 Impressive Things To Do In Bukhara (+ Less Known Ones)
Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The intriguing city rising from the Kyzylkum Desert, like an oasis of the past. With the sea of turquoise madrasahs and mosques, a rich history reaching thousands of years back, there is no shortage of impressive things to do in Bukhara. Here are the top places to visit, as well as the ones less known to the tourist’s eye, but still worth discovering.
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Kyrgyzstan: Sary Jaz and Engilchek – Forgotten Soviet Town in Tian Shan Mountains
Abandoned Soviet town, surrounded by the high mountain peaks of the Tien Shan. Located in the remote valley, just a few kilometres from the Chinese border, inhabited only by a few local families. One of the places located deep off the beaten path in Kyrgyzstan. I present you the mesmerizing Sary Jaz valley and Engilchek ghost town that has been left forgotten from the world on the east-north of Kyrgyzstan. Continue reading “Kyrgyzstan: Sary Jaz and Engilchek – Forgotten Soviet Town in Tian Shan Mountains”
10 Astonishing Things To Do In Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Samarkand, a jewel in the crown of the Great Silk Road and Uzbekistan, is a city like no other. Find out about the top things to do in Samarkand, the crossroad between east and west. Discover historical places in Samarkand Silk Road and get amazed by the array of historical and cultural Samarkand attractions.
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Full Backpacking Uzbekistan Itinerary in One Week (Or More) + Tips
There are a lot of places to visit in Uzbekistan. However, a well made, a one week Uzbekistan itinerary is enough to see most of them, together with going off the beaten path and meeting local people. I carefully planned my Uzbekistan itinerary to see as much as possible in a week of backpacking Uzbekistan, and I share it with you. Continue reading “Full Backpacking Uzbekistan Itinerary in One Week (Or More) + Tips”
The Best of Travel in 2019 – the best destinations, food, adventure and more!
2019 was an interesting year. I’ve visited 14 counties, including 8 new ones, celebrated my 30th birthday in the Galápagos Islands, together with my 60th country, and travelled to a new continent.
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16 Undeniable Reasons Why You Should Visit Norway In The Winter
Wondering when is the best time to go to Norway? What if I tell you that it’s winter? There are 100 and 1 reasons why you should visit Norway in the winter. Let me share with you the 16 of them. And some pretty pictures of the Norwegian snowy landscape. Be prepared for the sudden urge to buy a flight ticket – I warned you!
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Is Uzbekistan Safe? 5 Things I Discovered Traveling Solo
Is it safe to travel to Uzbekistan, especially if you want to try solo traveling and you are a female? Is Uzbekistan safe? I discover the untold truth about Uzbekistan tourism safety and unfold the five main threats that you can face when you travel to Uzbekistan.
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