One of the peculiar activities that can only be done in Ukraine, is to go for a one day tour of Pripyat ghost town, the city that used to host the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. About 3 hours drive from Kiev, typically leaving at 8am, with a few hours guided tour, and back to Kiev before the end of the afternoon.
One of the peculiar activities that can only be done in Ukraine, is to go for a one day tour of Pripyat ghost town, the city that used to host the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. About 3 hours drive from Kiev, typically leaving at 8am, with a few hours guided tour, and back to Kiev before the end of the afternoon....
Cartagena beaches are numerous, and it might be hard to decide on which one to visit. Some of them are located directly in the city, some of them on the nearby islands, and they all have their specificities, depending on what you prefer to do.
Cartagena beaches are numerous, and it might be hard to decide on which one to visit. Some of them are located directly in the city, some of them on the nearby islands, and they all have their specificities, depending on what you prefer to do....
Local friends in Colombia told me wonders about Cartagena, city about which I knew close to nothing. Beaches, fresh food, sun, Caribbean sea, beautiful architecture, UNESCO world heritage buildings, amazing beaches, and great people – that’s exactly what can be found on the most popular vacation destination in Colombia, they were right !
Local friends in Colombia told me wonders about Cartagena, city about which I knew close to nothing. Beaches, fresh food, sun, Caribbean sea, beautiful architecture, UNESCO world heritage buildings, amazing beaches, and great people – that’s exactly what can be found on the most popular vacation destination in Colombia, they were right !...
Well arrived, yum yum, hot. Very long version, romanticized and personal for those who love I'm on the plane to Bangkok. Wedged between two danish I do not have much space. This flight is endless, I fall asleep several times the time does not pass, the time is like stopped. After 10 hours of flight I finally arrive! I get my bag and go to the BTS (skytrain). Here, as in Greece, we select the station of arrival and we pay the tariff in function.
Well arrived, yum yum, hot. Very long version, romanticized and personal for those who love I'm on the plane to Bangkok. Wedged between two danish I do not have much space. This flight is endless, I fall asleep several times the time does not pass, the time is like stopped. After 10 hours of flight I finally arrive! I get my bag and go to the BTS (skytrain). Here, as in Greece, we select the station of arrival and we pay the tariff in function....
I had booked only the most basic room option, but as a Radisson Rewards platinum member, I was offered an upgrade to a business room with canal view, along with complimentary breakfast everyday.
I had booked only the most basic room option, but as a Radisson Rewards platinum member, I was offered an upgrade to a business room with canal view, along with complimentary breakfast everyday....
For my third day in Cusco, it was time for some white water rafting on the Urubamba river, which passes down Machu Picchu among other important former Inca places and current Peruvian cities.
For my third day in Cusco, it was time for some white water rafting on the Urubamba river, which passes down Machu Picchu among other important former Inca places and current Peruvian cities....
A unique experience, and an amazing day trip. Breathtaking landscapes, beautiful mountains, incredible city built on top of a steep mountain, not of it makes sense.
A unique experience, and an amazing day trip. Breathtaking landscapes, beautiful mountains, incredible city built on top of a steep mountain, not of it makes sense....
Another fun outdoor activity to do in Cusco as a day tour is quading in the sacred valley, a great experience !I've booked it for my 5th day in Cusco, a half day your on quadrimotos around Cuzco and its nearby sacred valley.
Another fun outdoor activity to do in Cusco as a day tour is quading in the sacred valley, a great experience !I've booked it for my 5th day in Cusco, a half day your on quadrimotos around Cuzco and its nearby sacred valley....
For my last day in Cusco, I booked the Sacred Valley of the Incas tour, which include three main archaeological sites: Pisac ruins, Ollantaytambo ruins, and Chinchero archaeological center.
For my last day in Cusco, I booked the Sacred Valley of the Incas tour, which include three main archaeological sites: Pisac ruins, Ollantaytambo ruins, and Chinchero archaeological center....
The Graufthal troglodyte cave homes are houses carved in the rock. Also called maisons des rochers, literally meaning houses in the rocks, they were built in the 17th century, and have been inhabited until 1947.
The Graufthal troglodyte cave homes are houses carved in the rock. Also called maisons des rochers, literally meaning houses in the rocks, they were built in the 17th century, and have been inhabited until 1947....
As I had a great first walking tour experience in Bogotá a week ago, I've decided to use my first full day in Cusco for a walking tour. With Cusco altitude of 3340 meters, a walk was a good idea to acclimate, as I've never been that high.
As I had a great first walking tour experience in Bogotá a week ago, I've decided to use my first full day in Cusco for a walking tour. With Cusco altitude of 3340 meters, a walk was a good idea to acclimate, as I've never been that high....
September still is the season to enjoy beaches in Rhodes, Greece ! Starting with a landing on a Friday early afternoon, with a beautiful view on the Aegean sea, it was great to think about taking a seat on the ride side of the plane, best side to enjoy the view when coming from Europe....
Bogota Hidden Treasures (Nature, Food and Art) As I was in Bogota, without much plans, I had a look on the Couchsurfing activities organized around....
Not being my first day in Bogotá, nor the first time visiting the historical center, La Candelaria, I've heard on Couchsurfing about a free walking tour that happens every day.
Not being my first day in Bogotá, nor the first time visiting the historical center, La Candelaria, I've heard on Couchsurfing about a free walking tour that happens every day....
Bogota, capital and most populated city in Colombia, culminates at 2600 meters in the Andes, is mostly known for some recent drug related stories – but is definitely a great holiday destination for all kind of activities.
Bogota, capital and most populated city in Colombia, culminates at 2600 meters in the Andes, is mostly known for some recent drug related stories – but is definitely a great holiday destination for all kind of activities....
Sunday Monday Tuesday. Short version: Khao Sok + Trang. I hardly slept at night, it's hard. I take a taxi to the airport and notice that in fact they are all without exception Toyota (A partnership with the city?). The steering wheel is on the right and you drive on the left. ...
Short version : Sunday Monday Tuesday Koh Kradan, Emerald Cave (Morakot Cave). Long version : The next day, Sunday, more cockroach in sight. I go to the beach, I walk exactly 20 seconds to reach it is still too good to have your room in front of the sea! ...
Booked on Adventures Panama, the Panama Canal Kayaking day trip from Panama City included the hotel pickup, which was moved on last minute from 8am to 7:15am, arranged via Facebook Messenger.
Booked on Adventures Panama, the Panama Canal Kayaking day trip from Panama City included the hotel pickup, which was moved on last minute from 8am to 7:15am, arranged via Facebook Messenger....
This morning while waking up in Trang city I already felt very hot, it is 31°C and it is only 9 o'clock in the morning. I will withdraw money because on the island there is no cash dispenser. In the mini van on the way to the port I see something weird. On one square there are two long parallel clothes lines stretched with birdcages hung all the way. On each side there is a row of people well aligned. I do not know what they do it intrigues me! A whistle sounded and a person from each line advanced ... And I'll never know the rest because we start moving again. I do not know if it's a game, bartering birds ...? Thai people in the van do not speak English nobody can explain me.
This morning while waking up in Trang city I already felt very hot, it is 31°C and it is only 9 o'clock in the morning. I will withdraw money because on the island there is no cash dispenser. In the mini van on the way to the port I see something weird. On one square there are two long parallel clothes lines stretched with birdcages hung all the way. On each side there is a row of people well aligned. I do not know what they do it intrigues me! A whistle sounded and a person from each line advanced ... And I'll never know the rest because we start moving again. I do not know if it's a game, bartering birds ...? Thai people in the van do not speak English nobody can explain me....
Visiting my friend Kevin, an American living in Odessa, which wanted a beach break from the city, we decided to go for a few days from Odessa to Iron Port (literal translation), or Zaliznyy Port, or even Zaliznyi Port, pronouncing its original name....
Short version : Charlie beach, Friday Saturday. Long version : Today Friday I change hotels. And yes heaven has a price, I stayed only two nights :). So I arrive in the afternoon in another part of the island, on Farang beach, also called Charlie Beach. There is a little more wind here, so much the better. I meet a lot of young people, it seems to move, and I am happy because I will meet people. ...
Being in Cartagena de Indias for a few days, and having enjoyed the beaches around, it was time to go a bit out of the city for a day trip on a nice beach.
Being in Cartagena de Indias for a few days, and having enjoyed the beaches around, it was time to go a bit out of the city for a day trip on a nice beach....
Coming from a cityhop tour, the SightSeeing bus Hop On Hop Off Panama, a map of the old town was given to us, including a proposed walking tour in Casco Antiguo, or Casco Viejo, the old town of Panama city, which is also one of the bus stops.
Coming from a cityhop tour, the SightSeeing bus Hop On Hop Off Panama, a map of the old town was given to us, including a proposed walking tour in Casco Antiguo, or Casco Viejo, the old town of Panama city, which is also one of the bus stops....
Being in Panama for about 2 weeks alone, and not knowing anything about the country, nor anyone there, I looked online what to do, including Couchsurfing events in the city.
Being in Panama for about 2 weeks alone, and not knowing anything about the country, nor anyone there, I looked online what to do, including Couchsurfing events in the city....
I open an eye, it is 10 am pity I surely miss breakfast. A storm breaks out, I hear the rain drumming. It's a sign, not wanting to get wet I go back to sleep. I slept so well! I notice bruises on my legs and shoulders .. no the massage was not so violent I just bruise easily! I'm looking for the unicorn café -> metro, skytrain here I am in the Silom district.
I open an eye, it is 10 am pity I surely miss breakfast. A storm breaks out, I hear the rain drumming. It's a sign, not wanting to get wet I go back to sleep. I slept so well! I notice bruises on my legs and shoulders .. no the massage was not so violent I just bruise easily! I'm looking for the unicorn café -> metro, skytrain here I am in the Silom district....
Bangkok Center. I start this new day with a breakfast and then go to the pool. There are Japanese lounging on the sun loungers. I enter the water, it is super good. The sky is gray as since I arrived, no need for sunscreen. I go for a swim but stop very quickly because I lose my swimsuit bottom. Oops I hope nobody has seen!
Bangkok Center. I start this new day with a breakfast and then go to the pool. There are Japanese lounging on the sun loungers. I enter the water, it is super good. The sky is gray as since I arrived, no need for sunscreen. I go for a swim but stop very quickly because I lose my swimsuit bottom. Oops I hope nobody has seen!...
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