Posted, September 30, 2009In September 2009 I took a smallish twin prop plane from Reykjavik, Iceland, for the 2-hour flight to Kulusuk, one of the tiny settlements on the eastern side of Greenland. (Un)fortunately Greenland is not ready for tourists. While there is so much to see, its almost impossible to reach these places with your own (legs) transport. You need a helicopter, boat, and Greenlandic dogs (a type of husky). Read more... Read Full Story
Exploring snowy northern Lapland (Sweden and Norway) in October 2009. And coming in December '09 and January 2010: Island of Malta, Barcelona (Spain), Grand Canaries, Dublin (Ireland), and Edinburgh (Scotland)....and next, the Orangutans of Indonesia's Borneo Island (Feb 2010), and the Aurora Borealis (northern lights) of northern Sweden / Finland in Feb 2010 (Source of this photo: www.destination360.com)YOU HAVE ONLY ONE LIFE TO LIVE... LIVE IT AND LOVE IT ! Read Full Story
A few pics of my August 2009 trip Greenland. Soon will write up my stories right here!Coming soon: Swedish and Norwegian "Lapland" adventures in the snow. Read Full Story
Posted August 25, 2009The Republic of Iceland, located in the North Atlantic Ocean, has a population of almost 320,000 with Reykjavík as its largest city where approximately two thirds of the population live. Reykjavík is a modern town with a well advanced infrastructure and when you're here in this town, it sure doesn't feel like some far-off tiny island known for its fire and ice. Continue reading... Read Full Story
Posted August 25, 2009The Republic of Iceland, located in the North Atlantic Ocean, has a population of almost 320,000 with Reykjavík as its largest city where approximately two thirds of the population live. Reykjavík is a modern town with a well advanced infrastructure and when you're here in this town, it sure doesn't feel like some far-off tiny island known for its fire and ice. Continue reading... Read Full Story
Posted June 30, 200Head down to southern Iran to the town of Shiraz, in search of something special. This area is apparently the origin of Shiraz wine (where the Shirazi wine was produced). However, wine has long been outlawed since Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution, so no more Shiraz wine here! The area of Firuz is where you will find the nomadic people referred to as the Qashqai. These people are nomadic pastoralists. Read more about the Qashgai people Read Full Story
Posted June 30, 200Head down to southern Iran to the town of Shiraz, in search of something special. This area is apparently the origin of Shiraz wine (where the Shirazi wine was produced). However, wine has long been outlawed since Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution, so no more Shiraz wine here! The area of Firuz is where you will find the nomadic people referred to as the Qashqai. These people are nomadic pastoralists. Read more about the Qashgai people Read Full Story
Posted May 30, 2009Hikers in the Nepalese Himalayas have two serious choices: The Khumbu (Everest) region in the west, or the Annapurna region in the east. I have done both but spent more time in the Everest region. I liked both and my advice is to do both. They are different and they are both spectacular. This is a photographers paradise and an experience of a life time! Continue reading about the Nepalese Himalayan hiking Read Full Story
Posted May 30, 2009Hikers in the Nepalese Himalayas have two serious choices: The Khumbu (Everest) region in the west, or the Annapurna region in the east. I have done both but spent more time in the Everest region. I liked both and my advice is to do both. They are different and they are both spectacular. This is a photographers paradise and an experience of a life time! Continue reading about the Nepalese Himalayan hiking Read Full Story
