One of the longest and most beautiful day of hiking through wild mountain landscapes, crossing borders and high-altitude passes that connect Kosovo, Montenegro, and Albania. This awesome journey is filled with breathtaking panoramas, serene alpine meadows and ancient shepherd trails.The highlight of this trail is the magical Tromeda 'Three Borders' peak at 2,366m. Bragging rights …
I first met Gregor in February 2023, who said it was difficult for him to climb Gunung Nuang. No, he did not mean the physical hike, BUT the difficulty of getting a hiking permit. At the Selangor State Forestry office, he was told to download the application form, fill it up and then submit the …
Having decided to visit Nami Island in Gapyeong, (an hour from Seoul) I decided to make a whole day of it to include other attractions nearby such as the Garden of Morning Calm and the Gangchon Rail Bike.I opted for an all-inclusive tour that offers pick-up from Seoul, round-trip transport between sites, admission tickets, English or Chinese-speaking …
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uneventful vs spectacularThere are two possible routes from Valbona to Cerem: the ‘low/official’ (valley) route vs the ‘high/optional’ route via Persllopi Pass, that promises rare views of the Accursed Mountains bare stone harsh peaks. This alternate trail is one of the steepest of the Peaks of the Balkans and involves crossing from Albania to Montenegro …
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Billed as the most popular day hike within Albania, the route moves up through the mountains, passing through forests, grasslands, bubbling streams, and meadows full of flowers and boulders. Apart from the incredibly rewarding views, you also get to see a different side of Albania. HIKE DETAILSDuration | 7 hoursDistance | 16.3kmElevation 🡩 …
Continue reading POB Day 2 : Theth – Valbona via Valbona Pass
Peaks of the Balkans (POB) The 192km POB trail loops through the spectacular borderlands of Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro in the Prokletije ("Accursed") Mountain Range. Connecting characterful mountain villages by way of shepherd’s paths and unpaved forest roads, this circular hiking trail traverses breathtaking mountain passes, pine forests, high alpine meadows, glacial lakes, and green …
It was a warm 23°C when we landed, with temperatures soaring to 36°C as we took in the city sights after lunch. 28 August 2023 Sukhbaatar Square Located in the heart of Ulaanbaatar, the city’s central square is must-visit - where history, governance, and social life intersect. The square is named after Damdin Sükhbaatar, the …
Highlights : an extinct volcano, a typical Mongolian home & lunch, a copper mine and fields of gold. 6 September 2023The drive to our first stop - Uran Togoo National Park was a surprisingly short 30 minutes, mostly on grassland once Bune left the road from our camp in Selenge. The Uran Togoo and Tulga …
4 September 2023 A day of surprises...in a good way- no aches or soreness from previous day's horse ride- did two (okay 1.5 ) hikes back-to-back - a 'spur of the moment' decision that made the day truly special! I had requested for a hike up the surrounding mountains for a view of the entire …
We would be spending the next four days at Lake Khuvsgul - the Blue Pearl of Mongolia, famed for its crystal clear waters, lush forests, wildlife and pristine beauty. Formed over 2 million years ago, it is one of the world's most ancient lakes. LAKE KHUVSGUL largest lake in Mongolia at 136km long and 262m …
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