First, I embarked on an epic three-country trip to Djibouti, Somaliland, and Ethiopia, and one of the highlights of my journey was visiting the breathtaking Grand Canyon of Djibouti. Located near the Afar Triple Junction, where three tectonic plates are pulling away from each other, this natural wonder is a must-see for any geology enthusiast… Continue reading Exploring Earth’s Tectonic Wonders: Djibouti & Qeshm Island
Category: Asia
This category is devoted to all my travels around Asia. So far I have visited the following countries: Iran, China, Taiwan, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Nepal.
A Serene Journey: Visiting the Khomeini Shrine in Tehran
I still remember my visit to the Khomeini Shrine in Tehran, Iran, in 2017. As I stepped inside, I was struck by the serene atmosphere. The air was filled with the soft murmur of prayers, and worshippers rested on Persian carpets, lost in contemplation. I felt a sense of peace wash over me as I… Continue reading A Serene Journey: Visiting the Khomeini Shrine in Tehran
Exploring Hormuz’s Colorful Geological Wonders
One of the attractions on Hormuz is undoubtedly its colourful geological structure, precisely the red colour of the landscape and the water; the Red Beach. The soil has a high concentration of iron oxide. This allowed them to prosper in the industry of cosmetics, glass, dyeing, cosmetics and ceramics. It gives the landscape a characteristic… Continue reading Exploring Hormuz’s Colorful Geological Wonders
Tale of two families, Lesotho and Iran
Once I reached the amazing Mafika Lisu Point I decided to head to the village near Thaba-Tseka to have a better insight into the way local people live. Together with a lovely guide friend, I had the opportunity to meet her. Their hospitality and genuineness were impressive. Typical dwellings, simple and very basic. Yet, the… Continue reading Tale of two families, Lesotho and Iran
Discovering the Ancient Wonders of Shar-e Sukhteh: A Journey Through Time
I embarked on this unforgettable adventure to Shar-e Sukhteh, also known as the Burnt City, a breathtaking archaeological site located in Sistan and Baluchistan Province, Iran. This ancient city, dating back to the 4th and 3rd millennia BC, is a testament to the region's rich history and cultural significance. This area was one of the… Continue reading Discovering the Ancient Wonders of Shar-e Sukhteh: A Journey Through Time
The Durand Line – On Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan border.
Part of my journey between Zahedan and Zabol in the Sistan and Baluchestan Province was to stop over near the trijunction area, a geographical point at which the boundaries of three countries meet, Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Together with my Persian friend, Arman, we drove by the mountainous and deserted areas, only being pulled over… Continue reading The Durand Line – On Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan border.
Architectural Wonders of the Imam Reza Shrine
The Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, Iran, is a site of immense historical and political significance, reflecting the complex interplay of power, religion, and culture in the region. I was fortunate enough to visit the revered Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, Iran, a site that holds deep significance for millions of Shia Muslims worldwide. As… Continue reading Architectural Wonders of the Imam Reza Shrine
Kandavan – Hobbit Dwellings, Iran
Welcome to the ancient city in Sahand Rural District, East Azerbaijan Province, Northern Iran. Its manmade cliff dwellings which are still inhabited are troglodyte homes, excavated inside volcanic rocks. People live their modest and basic lives there. Some are timid and obviously reluctant to see too many outsiders poking around in their territory. Some, in… Continue reading Kandavan – Hobbit Dwellings, Iran
Conquering the Snowy Slopes of Rishiri’s Volcano
Rishiri Mountain rises proudly out of the Sea of Japan to a height of 1,721m. The hike can be challenging as it involves some very steep parts on its two trails. Partway up the mountain from the dock, there is a campsite, and just below the summit, there is an unmanned shelter. There is also… Continue reading Conquering the Snowy Slopes of Rishiri’s Volcano
Tokashiki Suicide Site, Okinawa
Takashiki hides a darker part of the history of the Battle of Okinawa when the American forces landed on the island on March the 27th, 1945. The next day, on March the 28th, 394 inhabitants of Tokashiki, mostly from farming families, at the command of Japanese soldiers, committed a mass suicide using grenades, practice known… Continue reading Tokashiki Suicide Site, Okinawa
Atomic Dome, Hiroshima, Japan
This used to be the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall until the 6th of August 1945 when the atomic bomb exploded 600 metres above, 160 metres southeast. The blast exerted 35 tons of pressure per square metre and created a powerful wind speed at 440 metres per second. The building absorbed the powerful explosion and… Continue reading Atomic Dome, Hiroshima, Japan
The beauty of Jade Mountain, Taiwan
This was the centre of my whole travel to Taiwan - Yushan, also known as Mount Jade, Jade Mountain, or Mount Yu, and known as Mount Niitaka during Japanese rule, the highest mountain on Taiwan at 3,952 m (12,966 ft) above sea level, giving Taiwan the 4th-highest maximum elevation of any island in the world. It is the highest point in the western Pacific region outside of the Kamchatka… Continue reading The beauty of Jade Mountain, Taiwan
Frog on the border 