Today is a day of contrasts. First up we’re heading up Mount Ypsarion. The green mountain covered with pine trees sets the backdrop for the white sandy island. The highest peak of the mountain is about 1,208m above sea level and it is very breezy! Then from the heady heights to the balmy delights ofContinue reading “Mountains and Marble”
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Horseshoe bend
The most iconic view of Lake Skadar, used in all the tourist info, is not actually of the lake at all! It’s actually of the incredible horseshoe bend in the Rijeka Crnojevića river. I’m on a mission to find it – so back in the car we hop, and the hubby sets off on anotherContinue reading “Horseshoe bend”
Birthday mountains
We’re off to explore some more of the stunning scenery that Montenegro has to offer, plus it is my birthday! Woo hoo First stop is a view over the incredible Tara Canyon – we’re 2,404 metres high! We spot an Alpine style restaurant and pop in for a beverage and a bite to eat! TheContinue reading “Birthday mountains”
Stunning scenery
We’re heading through some of the most spectacular scenery today as we head to our next thrill seeking appointment. We have to cross the Montenegrin border into Bosnia to get to the start of our of next adventure – rafting on the Tara River. So we have about an hour drive through the beautiful mountainsContinue reading “Stunning scenery”
Black Lake
Placid turquoise water surrounded by dense forest, the Black Lake close to Žabljak is a stunning place to visit. Nestled in Durmitor National Park, the lake is the ideal taste of the park if you don’t have time to explore it more thoroughly. Black Lake (Crno Jezero) is the largest of Durmitor National Park’s glacial lakesContinue reading “Black Lake”
Views from a train
We’re heading back from Murcia by train towards Alicante, and we’ll stop off at Elche briefly. But the scenery from the train is pretty incredible. Brooding hills frame endless swathes of agricultural plans. While this little town reminds me of every Mexican frontier town I have ever seen in films.
En route to Sapa
I am finally dragged away from the fantastical Bac Ha market and we’re on our way to Sapa, our final destination for the day. Enroute we visit one of the many traditional hill tribe villages to get a sense of what life is like in the green hills around Sapa. This is Trung Do villageContinue reading “En route to Sapa”
Lying Dragon mountain
Following our amazing trip to Ha Long Bay we’re heading straight into another trip, this time a private tour to Tam Coc – known as Ha Long on land. Check out this incredibly laden moped – complete with very breakable vases! An everyday sight in hectic Vietnam. Our first stop is to Lying Dragon mountain.Continue reading “Lying Dragon mountain”
Viet Hai village
So we’ve done the stunning scenery, kayaked the bay – now it’s cycling time! We dock at Viet Hai, get on our rather rickety bikes and we’re off to explore the verdant countryside on our way to Viet Hai village. Can you spot the tiny rider in the middle of all that amazing greenery onContinue reading “Viet Hai village”
Surprise Cave
After a relaxing night onboard our cosy boat it’s an early start to beat the crowds to one of Ha Long Bay’s most famous caves. We’re heading towards Surprise Cave that was discovered by the French in 1901. A place so amazing that the French deemed it “Grotte des Surprises” or (Surprise Grotto), Sung SotContinue reading “Surprise Cave”