The Khangai Mountains are the second major mountain range in Mongolia after the Altai: although their highest peaks reach up to 4,000 meters, their…
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Mongolia West: The Altai, Eagle Hunters and the first Dunes
After more than seven hours – our longest border crossing in over 300,000 km around the world – we entered Mongolia. While discipline and…
Through Russia to the Mangystau Peninsula in Western Kazakhstan
At 6:00 am we drive the very last stretch of the Georgian Military Highway to the Russian border: we have heard many horror stories…
Sailing in the San Blas Archipelago – a Caribbean dream!
Karin always wanted to do a Caribbean sailing trip during our North/Central America travels. She had been to the Caribbean a few times before…
Costa Rica: And even more paradise
We continue through the mountains towards the Pacific coast. Always like in a botanical garden: everything is blooming and sprouting, everything is beautifully laid…
Costa Rica: Paradise does exist… but unfortunately it’s very commercialized!
Shortly after crossing the border from Nicaragua to Costa Rica, we immediately notice three things: 1.) all the garbage on the side of the…
Belize: Small Country – Mega Vibe!
Belize is small, very small: about the size of Hesse, with only around 450,000 inhabitants. It is also very different: English is spoken as…
From the Mexican Pacific coast to the water-rich province of Chiapas
After an exciting drive on the not yet completed new highway from Oaxaca to the Pacific coast, we reach Puerto Escondido just before sunset...…
From the high mountains of Glacier N.P. into the stunning Yellowstone N.P.
After the wonderful but also very intense days in Glacier N.P. we need some rest: we spend two relaxed days on the lonely Swan…