Posts about activities
It can sound like joke if you know that Munich is located inland far far from any sea or ocean. But that’s no joke. You can surf in the heart of Munich only 10 minutes walk from Marienplatz. First time I saw this 10 years ago. At the time I have no idea about...
Thought I was hiking a lot in Canada I didn’t hike each trail in this huge country, so it can be subjective opinion, but for me hiking in Yoho national park in British Columbia was most impressive. Next time I would love to go there with tent as there so much more to see...
I was so excited after I saw news about voiding departure tax, but new fees are introduced for travellers to Nepal. From April 1, 2010 Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card in Nepal is not free any more. By latest agreement between Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) there...
It depends which option you will choose – independent trekking, organized tour, hiring porter and/or guide, season you are planning to go there. Cheapest option is independent trekking. In this case you need about 10-15$US/day. Bed in guest houses cost about 2-3$US/night and other expenses are for food. But depending on season and the...
Not far from Lake Marian track there is another short walk to Key Summit Track, which leads to very nice peak with 360 degree view. View from Key Summit The best time to walk there in my opinion is in afternoon as at that time sun very nice lightens Southern Alps. View Larger Map...
Probably the nature is main thing attracts people to New Zealand. Though a lot of tourists come to New Zealand only for couple weeks and it is far from enough to hike (or tramp) longer treks like Milford track which takes about 4 days to complete. But time shortage should not stop you to...
