Many countries have closed their airspace to airlines and aircraft from Russia, barring them from landing, taking off or flying through their territories. This includes all of Europe, the UK and Canada. Its possible more countries will do the same days.Russia has closed its airspace to airlines from multiple countries, preventing them from landing in or flying over its territory.The airspace above Read on...
This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built in Chola period. The temple links with the Markanda purana.
Markandeya is an ancient sage born in the clan of Bhrigu rishi. Mrikandu rishi and his wife Marudmati did not have any child for a long time. They worshipped Lord Shiva and sought from him the boon of begetting a son. Shiva was pleased with their penance and gave them the choice of ei Read on...
If I was a dour fellow I would say that the scenery today was quite good. If I was the flamboyant sort I would say that it was absolutely wonderful, even looking through my rose coloured spectacles. However, the wind was in our face for the whole day which made riding very difficult, even though we only climbed 530 metres it felt like 1000. I was really glad to finish the ride, which was made wors Read on...
The new flags along the trail tell you how far apart you should stay to maintain distance while hiking.
Today I was invited to a birthday party and learned that here people have birthday cake in the morning. You start the day with singing happy birthday, have breakfast together, eat cake, then go on about your day.
Breakfast here is also quite different from the breakfasts I was used to in the U Read on...
Although they eat some very unusual shit in Thailand, cooking with poo is, thankfully, not literal. Its the cooking school of Poo, a lady from the Khlong Toei slum in Bangkok. Before starting her cooking school, Poo spent 14 hours a day cooking food and making money, about 200 bhat ($7usd) a day. But a bubbly personality, a pinch of tenaciousness, a dollop of help from an Australian missionary, Read on...
We chartered About Time, a Catalina 425, from Cooper Boating on Granville Island, Vancouver to sail up to Catterbox Falls on the Westcoast of Canada.
We drove to Vancouver on the wettest day of the year, the day Vancouver was drenched with more rain in a day than they had received all year. A strong system in the Pacific delivered 40 knots winds from the NW. Not great for heading up the Sunshine Read on...
SAT, 21 MAY 2022 – Day 15: Marrakech - Your adventure tour ends after breakfast. (Breakfast included).
Our tour group was quite diverse and included many experienced travelers who lived in the U.S. (5), Canada (3), England (2), and Germany (1). One person had fallen ill and had to miss the trip. My roommate was born in Bangladesh but was moved to London by his parents at age 6 months. He has a Read on...
Dubai is a dream city and one of the most photogenic places ever. It is one of the most visited places among any other tourist destination in the world. The majestic skyscrapers, beautiful parks, and beautiful gardens filled with gorgeous flowers attract tourists here in Dubai. Not only do the highways here provide the best facilities to roam here, but there are options full of beautiful views her Read on...
Ok, our toughest day, and we are both feeling pretty good. A couple of minor blisters but overall ok!.
Basically, our days begin usually around 8am for breakfast, and on the road by 9. Then 15 -18 kilometers and hrs hiking, arriving at our guest house by Showers, a short nap, an earlier dinner and by 8:30ish. We are done for the day. Only to start all over the next day!
But, we love it! What I Read on...
Pour les marins du sud, la ville a toujours t un passage oblig pour rejoindre la Mditerrane par bateau.
des milliers dannes dj, remontaient le Nil daussi loin que de lthiopie ou de la Tanzanie (le Nil est le deuxime (ou premier) fleuve le plus long du monde aprs (avant?) lAmazone... fleuve qui le dpasserait en longueur d peine 140 mtres).
Le Royaume des Pharaons accueillait alors les voyageurs Read on...