departure

One year ago today (25.9.) I boarded the plane to Teheran, which was "only" the first destination of a longer journey. This little anniversary is a nice occasion to complete the past travel year on and with the blog. Although I did not want to promise anything, I actually did the writing all year round. It was also for ...

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Salkantay Trek (without guide and without tent)

My first attempt at a blog entry has unfortunately become a novel ... way too long ... Therefore: You will find this detailed version BELOW the photos! The multi-day hike was definitely a thing that I absolutely wanted to do and thus the last big highlight of this trip! Whoopee! Here are just the facts: DAY 1 (13km): Arrival, then Challacancha to Soraypampa and ...

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The Sacred Valley and Cusco

Before I came to Peru, I did not worry too much about the Incas. Perhaps I also thought that the last great indigenous civilization would be a bit too hype before the Spanish conquest ... After all, that was "only" 500, 600 years ago, and there were other similarly sized, older cultures here. That may also ...

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