Category Archives: Travel Reports

Skiing in Zell am See and Kaprun, Austrian Alps

See our report about skiing in Alps during wonderful Christmas time. Weather is so unpredictable then. Downstairs in village there is mist and darkness all along the day, but as soon as you go up by ski lift just some 100 m, you appear on totally different planet. Enjoy! Snow storm on Kaprun gletcher, 3000 … Continue reading Skiing in Zell am See and Kaprun, Austrian Alps

Best hiking in Balkan mountains

During our stay at Sunny Beach we decided to drive 400 km to make sure that Bulgaria has wonderful mountain ranges and picturesque trekking. From Black sea coast it was easy to manage by recently built Burgas – Sofia highway. Ok, maybe I overstate – some parts of highway seem to be from soviet times, … Continue reading Best hiking in Balkan mountains

Sunny Beach of Bulgaria – enjoy!

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!

Hot Air Balloon festival in Myanmar (Burma) – balloon crash episodes

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

Climbing Fansipan – highest peak of Indochina

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

Old American cars of Cuba (latest travel report)

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)

Pamukkale natural pools and around – travel report

And so 1001 Milez Expedition in Turkey has reached marvelous Pamukkale. From ancient times springs have washed out calcium here. Yes, yes, not salt but calcium. From Roman times this hill was used as SPA and thermal resort. Nowadays its under UNESCO protection. See how it was looking during Roman times – with main street … Continue reading Pamukkale natural pools and around – travel report

Best hiking routes in Spanish Pyrenees

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

Sellaronda: 500 km ski slopes in most scenic area of Dolomites

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

Angkor temples – 7th wonder of the World

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

Iquitos – city in middle of Amazon jungle

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

Ballooning over 2200 temples of Bagan – all times best adventure

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: Worlds best Alpine skiing slopes – MOVIE

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

Zillertal: probably the largest alpine skiing area in Austria

..but fucks-up also time by time. Small story how we explored 662 km of slopes and managed to celebrate new year at same time.  To understand geniality of our plan, please keep open this map Shortly before NY we arrived at Zillertal Ski Area, Austria. We selected apartment in niciest Fugen town. And here Ziller … Continue reading Zillertal: probably the largest alpine skiing area in Austria

Sea kayaking Costa Brava – MOVIE

Hola, hola, hola! What could be better than weekend in Costa Brava after the tiring hike in the Pyrenees? The road runs along the fantastic rock precipices, and white yachts are downstairs in blue-green sparkling bays… Campsites are located right on the beach. You can swim and cook meat and seafood on the grill… Oh, … Continue reading Sea kayaking Costa Brava – MOVIE