Sunny Beach, Solnecnij bereg, Slanchev bryag – so many names for this wonderful spot on coastline of Bulgaria’s Black Sea. We were prepared to see unfinished construction of pre-crisis apartment houses. What we discovered was pleasant surprise – nice beaches, lively promenades, great wine, excellent food and on top of that – really good prices. … Continue reading Sunny Beach of Bulgaria – enjoy!
Beginning of April is great for skiing in Lapland (north of Finland) – days become longer and snow is still more than 1 m deep. Here comes short expedition video to get rough impression: So, just before Easter together with couple of polar animals we await for our luggage in Rovaniemi airport. Ski bus brings … Continue reading Cross country skiing in Lapland behind Polar circle
Hot Air Balloon Festival and contest happens in Taunggyi, Myanmar (Burma) each year between 27 October and 1st November. Balloons are made from shan paper. To fly they need some 50 kg of firewood burned. It is attached to balloon in special basket. Imagine paper balloon with 50 kg burning firewood flying above 10 – … Continue reading Hot Air Balloon festival in Myanmar (Burma) – balloon crash episodes
Last 2 weeks in a small company of friends we traveled across Vietnam. One of the main goals for our expedition was to reach the so-called Roof of Indochina, the highest peak of Vietnam and Indochina – Fansipan. We did not expect the climb to be so heavy. The trail was very steep and mostly … Continue reading Climbing Fansipan – highest peak of Indochina
Last new car in Cuba appeared in 1958. Until 1958 Cuba was tropical casino of U.S. with hotels, restaurants and, of course, top class American cars. Then revolution of Fidel and Che changed everything, Batista left country, relationship with U.S. crashed and Cuba’s car industry got frozen as it was until 1958. Except few donations … Continue reading Old American cars of Cuba (latest travel report)
We were flying by the airline company, which always arrives before time. An air-plane landed at Girona, in my opinion, at too high speed, but definitely before the appointed time. Although Mediterranean was temptation for us, we went to the central region of peninsula – to the main ridge of Pyrenees – to Pedraforca and farther to the National park … Continue reading Best hiking routes in Spanish Pyrenees
To Dolomiti Superski! To enjoy 200 skilifts and 500 km of downhill slopes! We arrived to Campitello at middle of night. Around 3.30am bus driver let us off and kindly showed direction towards mountain, saying this is the way to our house. We made few rounds but expected Eurochalet building did not appear. Luckily we … Continue reading Sellaronda: 500 km ski slopes in most scenic area of Dolomites
Temples of Angkor – Seventh Wonder of the World, Worlds largest historic site was built in 12th century by Khmer ruler Jayavarman II. It was hidden in jungle until 20th century, when it was re-discovered and renovation started. Unfortunately all renovation works were canceled during red Khmer period and today some pieces are re-assembled and left … Continue reading Angkor temples – 7th wonder of the World
In 1750 Jesuit mission was established in very centre of Amazon jungle. Maybe it would never became a city, if in beginning of 20th century rubber boom did not start. That was time when rubber trees were cut in enormous quantities. Iquitos became one of major ports from where rubber wood started its 3600 km … Continue reading Iquitos – city in middle of Amazon jungle
Impressions from fantastic Keukenhof tulip fields. You must visit this. The best timing – one week before May holidays.
At sixth day of our Myanmar Expedition we arrived to Bagan. Bagan (Pagan, Arimaddanapura) was one of ancient capitals of Mandalay. This is surreal place – between 11 and 13 sanctuary here, in Ayeyarwady river valley, they built more than 2200 temples and pagodas. To explore this wonder, you have to cover around 41 square … Continue reading Ballooning over 2200 temples of Bagan – all times best adventure
Livigno – piece of Italy hidden in Swiss Alps. Only place in Alps we returned already for third time. Enjoy this Youtube video, great slopes, good music (except if you are German, because Youtube blocked this video for Germany, probably due to “Anton, Anton” copyright:) Yes, and enjoy also all pleasures related to tax free … Continue reading Livigno: Worlds best Alpine skiing slopes – MOVIE
