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Impressions of Ulan Bator
ULAN BATOR, JUNE 2002 - I had absolutely no idea what to expect from the capital of Mongolia. I had read some things about it, seen a couple of pictures, but that was it. And I was very excited to arrive … Continue reading →
Climbing Mt. Fuji
MT. FUJI, JULY 1998 - Fuji-san, the highest point of Japan, the holy mountain… This perfect conical vulcano is snow-capped during most of the year, and therefore hard to climb. However during July and August the mountain is open to everyone who … Continue reading →
The Great Wall of China
MUTIANYU, SEPTEMBER 1999 – SIMATAI, JUNE 2002 - One of the biggest ‘tourist traps’ of China, maybe of the world. But still , it is just awesome to see it with your own eyes, and on my second visit to the … Continue reading →
Norway, land of the fjords
HELLESYLT, AUGUST 1994 - A trip to Norway means above all travelling through one of the most spectacular nature areas of Europe : lakes, waterfalls, mountains, white-water rivers, glaciers, … and the fjords. Everything is great over there, but you surely need some collaboration … Continue reading →
Grand Canyon , USA
grand canyon, september 1995 – This was one of my dreams coming true : to see the biggest canyon in the world I heard and seen so much about already. I was finally there, so I had to hike it. … Continue reading →
Monument Valley , USA
monument valley, september 1995 – If you like ‘Western’ movies, you’ll surely know the landscapes of Monument Valley NP in Arizona. Most of these movies were filmed over here, and you can even visit some movie set ‘ghost towns’ in … Continue reading →
Yosemite , USA
yosemite, august 1995 – Western USA has a lot of beautiful National Parks (NP) and National Monuments (NM). Yosemite in the state of California is only one of them, but probably the best known and most inspiring to a lot … Continue reading →
Denali basecamp, Alaska
TALKEETNA, JULY 1997 – Seeing Mount Mc. Kinley was one of the things I dreamt about before coming to Alaska. Native Americans used to call this mountain ‘Denali’ (‘the great one’). The name is absolutely appropriate – with its 6194 … Continue reading →
Snowdon
Wales, 1085 m, visited July 2012 The highest mountain of Wales, in the Snowdonia N.P. Multiple routes available to the top ranging from easy to challenging, the most scary being over a narrow ridge. You can also take the train … Continue reading →
Mt. Kailash
Tibet, China, 6714m – visited june 2001. The awe inspiring mountain, never been climbed by anyone , sacred mountain to four religions and the source of four of the largest rivers in China and India.