Trekking
India 2: Trekking in Ladakh August 3-24, 2013
10-day Trek from Chilling to Stok: Chilling – Nimaling August 10-14
London to Moscow (3): Gozo & Comino February 4-8
Mediterranean Island Hopping: Gozo & Comino February 4 – 8
Central Asia (4) Kyrgyzstan September 1 – 6, 2012
30-day Bishkek – Ashgabat overland: Day 6 – Day 12
Central Asia (3) Kyrgyzstan August 26 – 31, 2012
30-day Bishkek – Ashgabat overland: Day 1 – 5 My 30-day overland journey from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan started when I met up with my group on August 26. The first 12 days were spent leisurely in exploring the northern and eastern part of Kyrgyzstan. I had a lovely time in the Chong Kemin … Continue reading
Central Asia (2): Kyrgyzstan August 19 – 25, 2012
My Central Asia journey started when I flew from Novosibirsk, Russia to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on August 19. I had a week on my own before joining a 30-day Central Asia Silk Road trip starting on August 26. I wasted three days in getting a visa for Uzbekistan and spent two lovely days in the Ala-Archa … Continue reading
Russia (5): Goreley Volcano & PKC August 11-13, 2012
Russia (4): Mutnovsky Volcano August 10, 2012
Marvellous Mali February 23 – March 1, 2012
Mali with its legendary city of Timbuktu and Concert of the Desert has been on my wish list. I tried to arrange a trip to Mali last year without success. I am glad to finally set foot in this marvellous country. Unfortunately, as the north including Timbuktu and the Dogon country is not safe, I … Continue reading
Calm Cameroon January 5 -14, 2012
My epic 69-day overland truck journey ‘and journey ‘Doula to Dakar’ with Intrepid began when I arrived at Doula airport at 3am on January 5. I relaxed on the beach at Kribi for two days and spent two days in climbing Mt Cameroon (4095m), the highest peak in West Africa. The remaining time wasmostly … Continue reading