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January 24, 2018 Chris W. Comments Off on CHINA – Jiuzhaigou Nature Park guide: all must-see spots in a day

Jiuzhaigou is a fairy tale scenic sight in the north-western part of the Sichuan province in China. It’s a must-see together with Huanglong national park and thus a perfect short get-away before or after a business trip. Of course, a visit should be including on [read more]

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January 18, 2018 Chris W. Comments Off on USA – Zion National Park day trip: The must see places and must do hikes

Zion National Park is, after my visit, for sure amongst my favorite national parks in the United States. It’s located in southern Utah and just a short drive north of Las Vegas. I arrived late evening from Death Valley for a two-night stay which gave [read more]

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The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the most famous glaciers in the world and for sure of the Glacier National Park. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and a beautiful natural phenomenon. I did various day trips from El Calafate when I was 6 [read more]

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When I read about the Ijen Volcano it was without doubt that one way or another it had to fit into my Indonesia itinerary. Look at the picture above; isn’t it like an alien world? I travelled with my daughter. Was it wise to go? [read more]

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CHINA – A day trip from Kunming to the surrealistic Shilin Stone Forest karst landscape

January 8, 2016 Chris W. Comments Off on CHINA – A day trip from Kunming to the surrealistic Shilin Stone Forest karst landscape

There are places in the world that just look alien. The Shilin Stone Forest near Kunming fits perfectly in this category. It’s a great day trip from Kunming whether you have a day off during a business trip or are on a leisure trip in [read more]

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CHINA – A hike through the Potatso national park near Shangri-La

October 6, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off on CHINA – A hike through the Potatso national park near Shangri-La

The annual trip (May 2015) with my son brought me this time to China for an itinerary through the Yunnan Province. Now I will share my brief experience I had in Shangri-La, the largest northern city in the Yunnan province. We did a hike there [read more]

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CHINA – A Jade Dragon Snow Mountain day trip from Lijiang

August 25, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off on CHINA – A Jade Dragon Snow Mountain day trip from Lijiang

My Yunnan itinerary which I followed during my annual trip with my son brought me to Lijiang from where we did a day trip to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. From Lijiang you have a beautiful view on the mountain, one of China’s best views. [read more]

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CHINA – A day trip from Lijiang: the Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike

June 6, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off on CHINA – A day trip from Lijiang: the Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike

A visit to Lijiang city or Yunnan province in China must include a Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike. Beautiful nature and a thrilling hike await you there! During my annual trip with my son (see my Yunnan itinerary) we went there on a day trip from [read more]

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CHILE – Back in history in the Atacama desert & cactus valley

January 9, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off on CHILE – Back in history in the Atacama desert & cactus valley

It is time to share with you more about my experience in the Atacama desert. This time I will write about cactuses, pre-Columbian cultures, petroglyphs and the Rainbow Valley with its magical colors. These excursions fit perfectly in a day trip and do not need [read more]

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