I went to Myanmar because of Aung San Suu Kyi. I really admired her. Of course, I didn't get to see her but having the chance to visit the country and seeing the progress she had made to her country was a joy. She was also admired by her citizens too. I contacted an expat … Continue reading A Week In Myanmar
There were two lakes at the Kolsay Lakes National Park. The host drove us to the first one. The car first stopped at a passport control office. We needed to register. It was true that we were the first ones this year. But I didn't understand why I met some Russian travellers inside the national … Continue reading Day 2 At Kolsay Lakes National Park
Woke up at 4am to catch a taxi to the bus terminus for the Lake Kaindy trip. The information centre arranged the trip for us except this taxi trip of course. It was a one-night trip. We would spend a night at a huge guesthouse run by a family in Saty. According to the information … Continue reading A Two-Night Trip at Kolsay Lakes National Park
After I finished my so-called 'long term' backpacking trip in South America (I met someone who had been backpacking for 20 years in Peru so my trip was really nothing), I suffered from post long term backpacking depression. I'd stay at home, sit on my sofa and start to cry because I missed it so … Continue reading Post Post-Long-Term-Backpacking-Depression Came Kazakhstan
I woke up early to catch the bus from Ushuaia, Argentina to Punta Arenas, Chile. Then I got on the bus and then crossed the border as usual. (I like the words 'as usual'. It does remind me of my 'nomadic' life. :)) The wind was very strong that day. Our bus was supposed to … Continue reading Kindness Was All Around In Puerto Natales And Torres del Paine, Chile
Another trekking day. I first went to the panoramic viewpoint (Loma del Pilegue Tumbado). There was no one on the trail. I was the only person there. Eventually, I saw a couple but that's all. It was a very quiet place. The view wasn't spectacular - only some trees and short grass. I started … Continue reading Trekking To Laguna Torre
I went trekking for the whole day. I started late and before I left the hostel, I took a map at the reception. It said it'd take 4 hours one way to go to the mountain top. I still had time. It was a nice walk but very hot.ย I arrived at a cross road. The … Continue reading Trekking To Mount Fitz Roy
Arrived at Bariloche from Buenos Aires this afternoon. The bus was late. It was so hot here. The hostel staff drove me to the hostel. It turned out their hostel was overbooked. In the end, they offered me a bed on the floor of a 'living room' and gave me a huge discount. That sounded … Continue reading The Hot But Beautiful Bariloche And Patagonia
The family whom I spent Christmas with invited me to Mar del Plata where the eldest son worked. I stayed there with them for a few days and tried all the local stuff which was a great experience. Maria, the eldest daughter of the family, took me around to explore different places. First, the beach. … Continue reading Fragata Libertad At Mar Del Plata
I took Crusel del Norte instead of Andesmar bus form Iguazu Falls to Buenos Aires because I thought Crusel bus was faster. Well, it was one hour faster than the Andesmar one but it was not comfortable - the air conditioning wasn't working properly and unlike my bus trip to Iguazu Falls, the bus company … Continue reading Tango Night in Buenos Aires
