Birethanti Village – Ghorepani Trek
Deurali Pass – Ghorepani Trek
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Morocco
The Imperial City of Meknes and the last days in Fes - Morocco
Meknes, the first day - the old medina
Short Description: I arrived in Meknes on the second part of the day and accommodated at Riad Ma Boheme. I strolled through the medina and went to El-Hedim Square (the central square) and Dar Jamai Palace.
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After I settled in my accommodation at Riad Ma Boheme, I strolled on the streets in the medina of Meknes. Two men sewed traditional clothes in a small shop packed with kaftans. Medersa Bou Inania - a Koranic Read More...
The pilgrimage to Moulay Idriss and Roman Volubilis - Morocco
The road from Chefchaouen to Moulay Idriss Zerhoun passed through a mountainous region with small forested mountains. From time to time, the serpentine road crossed a mountain pass with ample views. A flock of weak sheep grazed on a hill in the shade of some trees.
In Ouezzane, I had to cross the town three times until I found the right exit toward Meknes. On the outskirts of the town, a Moroccan waved at me the classical sign for selling hashish, Read More...
Nepal
The road from Pokhara back to Kathmandu, with stops in Bandipur a...
I decided to go to Bandipur and Gorkha. After five trekking days in the Annapurna Area, I had to relax and recover in Pokhara for one day. I had no idea where I was going to stay until my departure from Nepal. In this case, I took advantage of Pokhara Lakeside's luxury for the rest of the day. I ate at my favorite Tibetan restaurant, lay on a sunbed among flowers on the lakeshore, and bought a few traditional souvenirs.
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The Extended Ghorepani Trek (II), Annapurna Conservation Area - N...
Ghorepani Trek, the third trekking day
Short Description: We climbed from Upper Ghorepani to Deurali Pass, and then we descended to Ban Thanti. We abruptly continued the downhill to a tributary stream of the Bhurunngdi Khola Valley, from where we constantly hiked up to Tadapani. Further on, we walked along a contour line to Ghandruk, where we stayed overnight.
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During the night, it was less than 10C degrees in my room, but I slept like a princess in my dawn sleeping bag. Read More...
Albania
Hiking the Albanian Alps - Valbona Theth, Albania
The first day of the trek Valbona Theth
Short description. I took a local shuttle (furgon) from Shkodër to the onboarding place on the Komani ferryboat. For four hours, we traveled by ferry on the Komani Lake until Fierza. Then, we took a car to Valbona, where we stayed overnight before the Valbona Theth hike.
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At six o’clock in the morning, I was in front of Camping Ledgenda and waited for the shuttle for the Komani Lake Ferryboat. Felix and Christiana, Read More...
From Berat to Shkodër, passing Durrës and Tirana, Albania
The road toward Tirana via Durrës
Short Description. I came back to the Adriatic Sea via Durrës, where I visited the ancient fortifications and the Roman amphitheater, then the insalubrious seafront. In the evening, I arrived at Alaattin's house in Tirana.
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I drove from the campground near Berat to the Adriatic Sea, to Durrës. Located on the outskirts of the city, the beach area was bordered by new, modern buildings painted in bright colors, with balconies overlooking the sea and numerous Read More...
Macedonia
The return to Macedonia - Kumanovo, Skopje, and Kratovo
How I decided to go to Kumanovo? On the 2nd of August, I had to be in Macedonia, in the small town of Kratovo. There, I had promised to Stevce Donevski to write an article about his traditional guest house, Etno House Shanceva. I had another week left until then and had to do something during that time. Eventually, I chose to go through the northern part of Macedonia - 3 days at Nate in Kumanovo and 2 days at Read More...
Exploring the surroundings of the Ohrid Lake - Macedonia
The eastern coast of the Ohrid Lake
I drove up to Elshani, and from there I came down to Peštani. Further on I went to the museum on water from Gradište. I had lunch at a restaurant on the beach of Trpejca, overlooking the Ohrid Lake. Then I went to the St. Naum Monastery and returned to Peštani.
Elena, the owner of Villa Ella exaggerated with the money, so I left the place as soon as possible. Further, I headed toward the Read More...
Guesthouse Reviews
Shamofs Art Camp, Siwa Oasis, Egypt
Shamofs Art Camp - Siwa Oasis
In the middle of the Sahara Desert (only 50 kilometers from the Libyan border), Siwa Oasis is a dreamy destination far from any other place your mind could think of. The oasis is surrounded by large palm groves, no less than 250 thermal springs (very good for the skin), and salt lakes with crystal-clear water and an incredible white salt floor. The settlement itself features mud-brick traditional architecture, ancient ruins linked to Alexander the Great Read More...
Dana Tower Hotel, Dana Village, Jordan
Dana Tower Hotel - Dana Reserve and Village
Dana Tower Hotel. Situated on the very edge of the Great Rift Valley, Dana is considered Jordan's largest nature reserve. Dana is on the major migratory routes between Asia, Europe, and Africa. Thus, it is the quintessence of flora and fauna species from all the three major continents. Intricate cliffs and canyons of sand, limestone, and granite strangely cut by the winds create a nearly moonlike landscape. Acacia trees twisted by drought appear Read More...
Greek Islands
Samothraki Island - pebbled beaches, goat dishes, bouzouki music,...
When I returned from Lemnos Island, I reached the port of Kavala late at night. As I wanted to take the morning ferry to Samothraki Island, I decided to drive 120 kilometers on the highway to reach my intermediary destination, the town of Alexandroupolis. I went to the municipal campground in Alexandroupolis where they charged me the price of a campervan because I planned to sleep in the car. The following day, I paid a bigger price for almost the same Read More...
Lemnos Island - secluded beaches, whitewashed chapels, fried octo...
After I returned from Thassos Island, I rested in Batix Multiplex Camping in Kavala for one day. For dinner, I had delicious mussels saganaki with tomato sauce and feta cheese. Besides, I had my pitch surrounded by a green fence, sunbeds, pristine warm water, and straw umbrellas at choice. I enjoyed the campground but I had to move on and go to Lemnos Island, my next destination.
The first day on Lemnos Island
Short Description: I took the morning ferry from Kavala Read More...
