Explore the World One Country at a Time
Explore the World One Country at a Time
Mt. Fitzroy and its adjacent mountain peaks, El Chalten, Argentina HIghlights Time of Visit: December 2023 to February 2024 (Split between Argentina, Antarctica and Chile) Argentina is a huge and long country. WIth its size, comes various landscapes and climates. Best of all, most of the country seems to be under the tourist radar. Except …
Highlights Twenty plus kilometer hike to the lake at the base of of Mount Fitzroy. This hike took over 10 hours to complete including a couple of hours at the lake. Time of Visit: December 2023 Duration of Visit: Day Hike from El Chalten Description Laguna de los Tres is probably the most popular hike …
The Hornocal “mirador” Highlights Hornocal is a must see destination in the Jujuy Province of Northern Argentina. The multicolored stacked triangular mountain sides are unique and of outstanding beauty. Time of Visit: January 2024 Duration of Visit: Day trip from community near Tilcara Description Hornocal is a unique and colorful mountain located in the Jujuy …
Hiking towards pinkish white spires called Las Señoritas Highlights A short guided hike in La Quebrada de Las Señoritas park to see the pinkish and white sandstone spired and red canyon. Time of Visit: January 2024 Duration of Visit: Day trip from Tilcara Description Las Señoritas is another popular tourist destination in the Jujuy Province …
Probably the most popular hike in Torres del Paine National Park Highlights Useful information regarding the hike to Mirador Base de las Torres in Torres del Paine National Park Time of Visit: December 2023 Duration of Visit: Day hike Description The Mirador Base de las Torres is probably the most popular day hike in Torres …
Lisbon’s popular Tram 28 Lisbon is a dense city with good public transportation infrastructure. They have subway trains, trams, buses and even a few funicular. There are also private vehicles like tuk-tuks, taxis, vintage looking automobiles and sightseeing buses that can take you around the city. We used Lisbon’s buses, subway, trams and even a …
The alpine meadow at Prato Piazza Monte Specie is one of those underrated hikes that seldom appear in any Google searches for epic hikes in the Dolomiti. That is unfortunate and fortunate at the same time. It is unfortunate because it provides jaw dropping views and is not too difficult to get to. It is …
Morning fog at the start of the Tre Cime hike Spectacular would be the one word to describe the Dolomiti. The Dolomiti (Dolomites in English) is a beautiful region that occupies a good chunk of northern Italy. Collectively, it refers to several mountain ranges and valleys that span over the provinces of Belluno, Bolzano (South …
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima or “the square” Fatima is a city in west central Portugal about an hour and half north of Lisbon. It is famous for the apparition of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917. Fatima is a pilgrimage destination of devout Catholics, especially on May 13th which …
Lake Bled is located in Slovenia, about an hour northwest of Ljubljana, the capital city. Lake Bled is a glacial picture perfect lake. It is in the town that bears the same name. Despite being in town, the lake is clear, clean, free of debris and is a popular destination for water activities, especially during …