Layover in Dubai: what to see and do in 48 hours Dubai is so conveniently located between Asia and Europe and Africa, that very likely it’s going to be your stopover on many routes. If you get a chance, choose a long stopover to have an opportunity to visit this one-of-a-kind city of contrasts. It’s…
How to prepare for your first hiking experience Are you thinking of planning your first hiking experience? Or dreaming of a long hike somewhere breathtaking? Let me tell you a little story. My head teacher in primary school was also a geography teacher and a helpless fan of outdoors. This resulted in dragging us to…
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Amazing and unforgettable things to do in Atacama desert in Chile. Here you have a real place to show off your imagination. The sculpture of a rising hand by Irrarazabal, a Chilean sculptor, in the middle of nowehere (literally!) is quite impressive.
Tips on staying fit when travelling Traveling is a big part of my life. I cannot imagine not to travel. I always thought that staying fit while traveling is easy. You walk around many hours a day, hike, swim, conquer the mountains. All of this is completely opposite to sitting at a desk. I…
Who said a desert cannot be colourful? The two words “flower” and “desert” in one sentence don’t really go together. I probably told you a few times before that Atacama is surprising. It looks like it has more surprises for me than I could ever expect. I heard about the phenomenon of desierto florido some…
Atacama is one of the biggest desert in the world. What words come first into your mind when you think of a desert? Sand? Empty? Hot? Dry? Atacama is many things, but for sure is not boring. I am presenting to you a list of my favourite shots from Atacama taken this year. Favourite travel…
Salento and Valle de Cocora- unforgettable Colombian experience Coffee tradition, friendly people, tasty dishes, untouched landscapes…Salento has it all that is best in Colombia. The weather was not spoiling us too much, but no rain can ruin the beauty and experience of Valle de Cocora or hiking through the cloud forest. When not taking long…
How to see La Mano del Desierto Edited January 2024 We are cutting across the desert of Atacama on Route 5, tottering to the sounds of Latin rhythm, when suddenly a gigantic human hand rises from the sandy ground. This enormous hand, designed and constructed by a Chilean artist Mario Irarrázabal, cries for attention. Not…
How to visit lagoons Miscanti and Miñiques in Chile Atacama surprised me. Again! The lagoons there are not new to me, so I thought that nothing else in this part of Chile can make my jaw drop. It did! 5 times! The battle of surprises and the willpower of not being surprised continues. So far, …
