Time to tick a big item off my bucket list: learning the sexiest language in the world, spanish! So I embarked in a 3 day journey from India to Colombia with 3 layovers. Arrived totally exhausted, sleep deprived, still upset stomach from the Delhi street food tour, a sore throat and a strange headache. Therefore …
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India, Part 13 – Rishikesh and Closure with India
I took an overnight train from Varanasi to Haridwar which was quite pleasant this time. I was on the waiting list for a seat and got confirmation just a few hours before that I would be able to go. I shared a compartment with 3 other guests, all indian and happy to talk to a …
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India, Part 12 – Varanasi
Varanasi is the holiest of the seven holy cities in India. It is situated by the river Ganges and is as old as humanity itself. It is a place where all stages of life are valued and celebrated. Being born in Varanasi is considered a privilege because only if you die here will you not …
India, Part 11 – Delhi
What am I doing, you may ask. To be honest, sometimes I wonder myself too... I am taking time off to travel the world and then I spend the majority of it in just one country...?! Let me explain. I have lost my heart to India. India is a country that stimulates all your senses. …
Kyrgyzstan, Part 3 – Bokonbaevo Horse Trek
Fairy Tale Canyon (Skazka Canyon) I took a mashrutka (mini bus) to the entrance of Skazka Canyon. I paied 50som entrance fee and then started walking up to the main lookout point. On my way, I saw an eagle hunting a rabbit as a tourist show. Couldn't watch him tear that poor rabbit apart, but …
Kyrgyzstan, Part 2 – Ala Kul Trek
Day 1 I have met Barbara and Thomas in Karakol yesterday and would start the 3d trek with them today. We met at 8.30am and took a taxi that dropped us off at the first bridge inside the Karakol Valley. From there we walked 10km on a tractor path, climbing about 500m. The valley looked …
Kyrgyzstan, Part 1 – Kel Suu Lake and Ala Archa National Park
Bishkek Kyrgyzstan is a country I didn't know much about and therefore had no idea on what to expect. I arrived at the airport exhausted from the journey, distrustful of the people and a bit frightened what would await female solo travellers here. I ended up taking a taxi to my hostel because there is …
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India Part 10 – Incredible India (Rajasthan)
The Journey to Rajasthan I was very reluctant to leave Leh. Once again, it felt like home and I deeply cared about some people I met here. But I am taking time off from my life to travel different parts of the world, see and experience different things. So it's time to get out of …
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India Part 9: Tso Moriri Trek
Day 1 I haven't slept well the past few days. The situation in Kashmir is always on my mind, not knowing what's going on, no means to contact them and talking with the kashmiris in Leh about the situation, it just worries me. Nevertheless, life goes on. So I met my Tso Moriri hiking group …
India Part 8 – Little Tibet
I went to Phyang for a buddhist festival in a monastry. There was a bazaar at the entrance, consisting of tibetian handicrafts, lots of tibetian food (all the Mo-Mos, yay!), open doors at the monastry and a traditional dance/act that represented the story of a lama. Very authentic and lots of culture right here, I …
Mountain Fever 