Tag: nature
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Kyrgyzstan
Mountains, Lakes and Horses. Landlocked Kyrgyzstan was never on my initial list of destinations to visit. I was aware of the “stans” but hadn’t really paid too much attention to what they had to offer.
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Yukon
Wilderness in northwest Canada. The bucket list events by Rat Race always give me an opportunity to explore something new, the trip to the Yukon was no exception.
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Faroe Islands
A group of 18 Islands between Scotland and Iceland in the North Atlantic Sea, the Faroe Islands was simply a place I never really imagined I would be going to.
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Zanzibar
The Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa. Just the name Zanzibar sounds exotic, perhaps that’s what first captures the imagination when thinking about coming here.
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Greenland
The largest Island in the world. The idea of travelling to Greenland got me excited from the very beginning.
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Panama
The vibrant land connecting North and South America. The path to Panama was a bumpy one. We had originally planned to travel there in March 2020, but the Covid pandemic put that plan to rest quickly.
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Pakistan
The fifth most populous country in the world. My knowledge of Pakistan was shaped by cricket, or at least the knowledge that along with India they are a big cricketing nation.
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The Hebrides
Where land, sea, and Gaelic soul meet the edge of the Atlantic. Well, I grew up listening to the shipping forecast and wondering where on earth some of these Islands were. Many years later, I had the chance to see for myself where the lighthouse was. The Butt of Lewis.
