what to see
The ultimate all-American trip: a visit to Mt. Rushmore
“This is the best day of my life!” shouted a ten-year-or-so old boy as the four icons started to appear, preparing us for another day of getting up close to
48 hours in Rocky Mountain NP: the ultimate itinerary
Got inspired to visit Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado after seeing these wildlife and nature photos? Since there are so many trails (350 miles in total!) and stops to
Cruising the Trail Ridge road of Rocky Mountain NP
If you’ve only got one day, or aren’t in the mood for hiking, but you would like to get a superb glimpse of Rocky Mountain National Park you just háve
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
Visual diary of the Salkantay Trekking in Peru
WHAT: The epic Salkantay Trekking WHERE: Along the Camino de Salkantay, all the way towards the ancient inca ruins of Machu Picchu HOW LONG: 5 days in total: 4 days
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
