Kiev – not just famous for the awesome deepfried breadcrumbed chicken with garlic and butter, also a destination to visit for the amazing orthodox architecture and for the more adventurous, the opportunity to visit Chernobyl. I loved Kiev and can’t wait to go again, provided you have a European passport, it is a cheap, lovely […]
Haiti didn’t have a wonderful tourist reputation before the earthquake, and sadly now there is probably even less reason to visit Haiti. I wanted to check it out and see if it was as bad as people said. Especially given I have spent a lot of time in Miami, where most people have a general
Off the beaten track – Port au Prince, Haiti Read More »
Honestly I thought that Moldova was a made up country, because I had mistakenly confused it with Molvania – the subject of a spoof guidebook….., so was happy to realise my mistake Moldova is lovely. A small and perfectly formed ex Soviet Republic with a few nice things to see, friendly people, and everything is within
Off the Beaten Track – Moldova Read More »
I woke up to pee at 4am and was delighted to see the sun coming up! I have learnt to always take a camera on my early morning pee breaks as the light is always magical. It was a very short day today, 15km with paths that were almost groomed! The path meandered up the
Kungsleden day 13 – an easy stroll Read More »
After a glorious night sleep I left tjaktja to head down to the alesjaure river. It was a divine sunny morning. I made good time to alesjaure hut 12k away at the head of a delightful series of lakes After fortifying myself with coffee, a whole packet of biscuits and a bar of chocolate I meandered
Kungsleden day 12 – face plant Read More »
A glorious sunny morning after torrential rain all night so I decided to summit kebnekaise – swedens highest mountain. But first, a huge buffet breakfast to fully fuel myself – muesli, four bread rolls with ham, fish paste and marmalade and four cups of coffee. I was also a cheeky kiwi and made four sandwiches
Kungsleden day 11 – the path less travelled Read More »
I didn’t really have much of a plan today, apart from seeing what the day bought me….. And what a day it was! I set off up the hill from Teusajaure alongside the waterfall and had a lovely 6k walk across a bald on the mist. After a while I came to a reindeer fence
Kungsleden day 10 – seeing what the day brings Read More »
Given the vagaries of the boat and bus schedules I can’t actually start hiking today until about 3pm. I am in saltuluokta, where the Kungsleden breaks and then restarts about 70k away, which requires a ferry over the lake followed by a two hour bus ride. And the ferry does not leave until noon So
Kungsleden day 9 – enforced rest Read More »
So this photo is the only photo I took in the first 10 hours of my day, as my fingers were too numb to open my jacket or use my phone. In case you can’t tell it is my socks for the day, soaking wet in a glacial puddle in the corner of my tent.
Kungsleden day 8 – there is a reason it is called the Arctic circle Read More »
The forecast today was for sun! Unbelievable! But sadly it was only going to last for one day and then rain again tomorrow. I decided to try to get all the way to Skierffe today for what was described as the best view in Sweden. That would require a 37k hike, a boat ride (on
Kungsleden day 7 – it’s going to be a bright sun shiny day Read More »
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