On our way down to the Falkland Islands, we had a 24 hour layover in Lima, Peru which was ample time to explore the historical center. Nearly 3 weeks later, we were back in Peru to link up with old friends to explore the Cusco area (Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Cusco) together.…Continue reading Peru – Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley
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Kyrgyzstan – Karakol & Jeti Orguz & Son-Kul Lake
After the mountain resort of Altyn Arashan, we had one night at a homestay in Karakol. Little did we know this would be the start of a week of slaughter (sheep, rabbit, sheep)! When our homestay hosts offered to cook us a lamb dinner, everyone readily agreed since the meals on top of Altyn Arashan…Continue reading Kyrgyzstan – Karakol & Jeti Orguz & Son-Kul Lake
Kazakhstan – Aksu Zhabagly Nature Reserve
Crossing the border from Uzbekistan into Kazakhstan (Yalama / B. Konysbayeva) was hellishly long because two members of our group (Daniel from Canada and Kevin from Ireland) had neglected to obtain their Kazakhstan visas prior to arrival. Since they had already been stamped out of Uzbekistan, they were stuck in no-man’s land because the B.…Continue reading Kazakhstan – Aksu Zhabagly Nature Reserve
Cuba – Vinales & Cienfuegos
After spending several days in Havana, it was time to move on. The second leg of our Cuba journey was a trip to Vinales, where we were mesmerized by its stunning natural beauty, followed by a stop in Cienfuegos (on our way to Trinidad). Vinales is home to one of our favorite casa particulares (Lucilo…Continue reading Cuba – Vinales & Cienfuegos
Pakistan – Fairy Meadows
Fairy Meadows is a lush green plateau located at the base of Nanga Parbat, the world’s ninth highest mountain at 8126 meters. Nature lovers have long been drawn to Fairy Meadows for its vibrant green pastures located in the midst of a pine forest and wild flowers, to include the elusive Edelweiss. The meadows offer…Continue reading Pakistan – Fairy Meadows