Oct21
Published by misha in Adventure, Cultural, Europe, History, Monuments, Photos, Relaxing, Sailing, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories, Turkey
Lake Van is a salt lake – a mysterious inland sea 1,670 m above the sea level in the heart of Anatolian Mountains, Turkey. Nobody can explain the salinity of the water, either the fresh water spring on the island of Akdamar. On this cosy small island, less than 1 sq km in area, there is an incredible monument – the Cathedral Church of the Holly Cross, an extraordinary beautiful example of American architecture. Photo by: photoalidager
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Oct15
Published by iv in Climbing, Extreme, History, Peru, Photos, South America, Urban Tourism
Alpamayo is one of the most conspicuous peaks in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range of the Peruvian Andes in the Ancash region, Peru, South America. Elevation 19,511 ft (5,947 meters). Has a 60 degree almost symmetrical pyramid shape.It is the most beautiful and conspicuous peak ever and has two sharp summits South and North.
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Oct13
Published by iv in Biking, Camping, Colombia, Cultural, Fishing, Kite, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, South America, Surfing, Swimming
Cabo de la Vela is a headland in the Guajira Peninsula in Colombia with an adjacent small fishing village. Facing the Caribbean Sea and Venezuela in the northern most part of South America. The department capital city is Riohacha.
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Oct06
Published by iv in Colombia, Cultural, History, Monuments, Museums, Parks, South America, Travel gear
Near San Agustin one finds some of South America’s greatest, and most mysterious, archaeological sites. The remains of a mysterious civilisation are found there. There are eagles, snakes, men with clenched teeth and fists, monkeys, salamanders, women giving birth and men worshipping the sun.
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Sep18
Published by iv in Canada, Cultural, History, Monuments, North America, Parks, Travel Stories, UNESCO, Walking
Anthony Island is an Island in the province of British Columbia, located at latitude – longitude coordinates of N 52.1 and W -131.2167. One of the most southerly of the Queen Charlotte Islads , Anthony Island (known as SGang Gwaay by the Haida) holds rich culture.
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Aug25
Published by misha in Adventure, Bolivia, Camping, Hiking, History, Photos, Sightseeings, South America, Swimming, Travel Stories, Walking
The biggest lake in South America and the highest navigable lake in the world, lies at 3,810 m, its 196 km length spanning the Andean border between Peru and Bolivia. Lake Titicaca is the cradle of Inca civilization and Ilsa del Sol is the Incas’ holiest site. Today most things about lake Lake Titicaca are at odds with the modern, technological and politician world. The Aymara people who farm Isla del Sol grow barley, quinoa wheat, potatoes and maize on harsh, rocky terrain. Photo by: Jessie Reeder
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Aug24
Published by misha in Adventure, Canada, Cruise, Fitness&Gym, North America, Parks, Photos, Sailing, Sightseeings, Travel Stories
Baffin Island is the eastern Canadian Arctic, lying between Greenland and the Canadian mainland. Covering 507, 451 sq km, it is the largest island in North America and the fifth largest in the world. It was named after the British explorer William Baffin but the overwhelmingly Inuit population know it as Qikiqtaaluk. Photo by: mattalatta
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