Machu Picchu

The world is full of natural wonders but if there is truly a place on earth which belongs to heaven, then Machu Picchu in Peru should be the one! It has the most majestic setting which one can imagine for a city–set on top of a mountain with sheer vertical cliff drops, Huayna Picchu (translated … Read more

Volcano of Fire

Three tall volcanoes overlook the former capital of Guatemala, Antigua like giant sentinels. The 3763-m Volcán de Fuego (Volcano of Fire) is one of them. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Central America. To see the volcano from up close, I hiked to a nearby Acatenango Volcano with a group of tourists. … Read more

Arrived In Murghab

I’ve just reached Murghab in Tajikistan and achieved a big mile stone in my journey. I am going to stay here for at least two nights. Over the past three days I have been cycling in the Pamir plateau at about 4000m elevation, and have been rewarded with fantastic views. However it is bitterly cold … Read more