South Africa is a nation which is full of fantasies and surprises. There are a many things to do in South Africa, and the best incorporates activities associated to adventure, voyaging, tourism and numerous others. These are the things which fall in the class of ‘Must do’ activities which ought not be missed when you are …
AT THE CAMP SITE At 4:30 I walked over to the house, actually a two story concrete box. An opening had been left for a window, but the glass had not yet shown up and the floor was hard packed dirt. Numgal was sitting on a jute sack surrounded by his kitchen and Dorje was …
I was dressed and ready to go when Numgal knocked on my door at 7:00, bringing me a bowl of hot water and a pot of tea. Room service cannot get much better than this. When I entered the cook tent, Dorje ushered me to my same table. Numgal had prepared fried eggs, complete with …
Ladakh Story by Alexandra: Trekking in Ladakh – Part 6 Read More »
When I met with the tour director, I questioned him about Numgal, who had been assigned to be my trekking guide. I was assured he was very experienced and that I would enjoy his company. This was welcomed news but the detail I had not foreseen was the trek would be vegetarian. We would have …
Ladakh by Alexandra: Trekking in Ladakh – Part 5 Read More »
Anyone who has ever ventured along the Indus and the Karakoram Highway, past Chilas, a market town in the shadows of Nanga Parbat and a former staging point for the crossing of the Babusar Pass, had reached the doorstep of the Karakoram. Here passed one of the ancient caravan routes that lead across Hindu Kush …
Magic of Karakoram – Trekking Biafo and Hispar Glaciers, Askole to Nagar in Hunza Valley Read More »
Sacred spaces and stunning landscapes! Magnificent temples, mountain passes, snow-capped peaks, nomad camps, pilgrims – this is truly a journey to stir the senses and nourish the soul – of all the destinations in Asia, the most sacred and sublime. The days of travel are long, the roads are dusty and bumpy – and it …
A lifetime dissolves on the “kora” around Mount Kailash Read More »
It has only been open for relatively a short time but the Nujiang Valley is a true gem destination. The valley parallels Myanmar’s border, in extreme northwestern corner of Yunnan in southwestern China. The river that has carved this gorge, the Nu River, becomes the mighty Salween that forms the border between Thailand and Myanmar. …
The Remote Nujiang Valley, Yunnan, Southwestern China Read More »
Venturing to China’s west, to Chengdu and Sichuan Province is usually either to transit to Tibet or to see the pandas at the Wolong Nature Reserve. But there is far more to see around Chengdu – one can venture out to Leshan, Mt. Emei and Dazu, but that is only the beginning to all the …
Chomolhari trek is a great eight-day trek to the high pastures of yak-herders and the memorable Jangothang camp at base of the imposing Mount Chomolhari (7316 m). This trek packs all the highs of the Himalayas – grand views, high alpine lakes, rich flora of rhododendrons and wild flowers as well as sightings of blue …
In their last issue Travel and Leisure featured their list of the 10 best hikes of a lifetime. They noted and we certainly agree that there are probably thousands of fantastic hikes around the world, although a legendary hike stands out in terms of uniqueness, natural beauty, and sheer exhilaration. Here is their list, tell …
