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My best (wildlife) pictures of Rocky Mountain National Park
“Our peace shall stand as firm as rocky mountains”, wrote William Shakespeare. And though he obviously didn’t refer at all to those majestic peaks of Colorado, peaceful it is indeed
A close encounter with Wyoming’s weirdest rock: the Devils Tower
I’d seen a picture of Devil Tower a couple of years ago and this basically had been my main association with Wyoming ever since. I didn’t even knew Wyo (as
A 2-day ultimate itinerary for Crater Lake, Oregon
I had a difficult time up front deciding how many days we needed to stay in and around Crater Lake to experience it all. I was thinking about 4 days
PHOTOS: The blue beauty that is Crater Lake
At 592 meters / 1,943 feet deep, Crater Lake is known as the deepest lake in the States. But apart from that, I’m pretty sure it’s one of the bluest
(Outdoor) things to do in Fort Collins, Colorado
I like American small towns – they just teach you how to slowww down. With its 150.000 people you wouldn’t necessarily think Fort Collins could be considered as one, but
The beacons of Oregon: a roadtrip along the most beautiful lighthouses
Oregon’s lighthouses are without a doubt a joy to behold. Their red and white, rising appearances add to the rugged and unspoiled feeling that this western coast is oozing, especially
Sailing the blue waters of Bocas del Toro
WHAT: Sailing the sea in the smoothest way possible with the catamaran of Jagerknights WHERE: The archipelago of Bocas del Toro. The start is at Isla Colon, the route depends
Visual diary of our 3-day trip in Salar de Uyuni
WHAT: Cruising around the amazing Salar de Uyuni, the salt flats of Bolivia WHERE: In the southwest of Bolivia HOW LONG: 3 days, 2 nights HOW MUCH: 850 BOB ($123,-
The epic Salkantay trekking to Machu Picchu in pictures, PART II
Get ready for this once in a lifetime trip! We joined Salkantay Trekking for a 4-day hike along the 51 km / 31 miles of the Camino de Salkantay: a perfect trekking
Things to do in Tafí del Valle, Argentina
As we had travelled for the last weeks in bone-dry areas of the salt flats in the south of Bolivia, the desert town of San Pedro de Atacama in Chile
Two days in La Paz: an itinerary
Arriving to La Paz by airplane at El Alto International Airport is an experience in itself. The highest airport in the world is perched on the altiplano and surrounded by many
Budget tips for skiing at Tres Valles de los Andes in Chile
If you just can’t get enough of skiing you might be delighted that you can extend your ski season even throughout the summer … in South-America! Fly to Santiago de
