We continue with our “Baker’s Dozen of Island Peaks” programme. Next in line is Newtontoppen on the Spitsbergen archipelago, 1713 metres high. Required Documents Time Needed for Preparation Skills Required to Ascend Equipment for the Ascent Weather Conditions Safety Measures … Continued
Scotland is a unique country that can surprise even the most demanding tourists. It has everything: unbelievable head-spinning landscapes, historical monuments around every corner, delicious food, the truest whiskey, atmospheric weather, and friendly people. Long story short, you can immediately … Continued
You’ve probably heard about the “city of deer” not far from Kyoto in Japan. That’s Nara, one of the many ex-capitals in the Land of the Rising Sun. A one-day trip there will both surprise and amuse you, as there … Continued
Have you ever looked at a photo or some other image of a place and felt like you must visit it? It’s like an impulse or a physical necessity to be there. That’s how I felt when I saw a … Continued
Sicily is a heavenly island that you should visit at least once in your life. Especially since it’s easy to get there, as it’s within Europe. You’ve probably heard a lot about the incredible Sicilian oranges that are used to … Continued
Tourists usually limit their visit to Tokyo to three days, because the rest of the Land of the Rising Sun is so alluring that it doesn’t make sense to linger in the capital any longer. In this article, I will … Continued
Barentsburg is yet another indication of Russian presence on Spitsbergen, but a “living” one. The coal mining town hasn’t brought any profit for its state for a long time. I don’t even know if coal mining in the Arctic has … Continued
Today, Iceland is very popular among tourists, attracting more and more travellers from all over the world each year. Considering the size of the island and the high prices, it takes a bit of effort to squeeze as much of … Continued
To many people, the Canary Islands are all about the beaches, the sun, and relaxation. This is what numerous tourists every year come for. However, the prime calling card of the Islands is their “lord”, the Teide volcano, 3,718 meters high. … Continued
Spitsbergen is a place where the modern Norwegian lifestyle exists hand-in-hand with Soviet habits. There are three Russian villages on the archipelago. One of them – Barentsburg – is active, while others are considered closed/abandoned. It is one of these villages that … Continued