Loved what you have put up here so far and also admire your courage to drop everything and go away for close to 2 years! :thumbsup:Hope to see more of the pictures you took, cheers!
Thanks, Galmen! It is my pleasure to relive the memories !
My Round the World Trip
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Thanks, Galmen! It is my pleasure to relive the memories !
#17 Morocco- Atlas Mountains via the Ticha Pass (2260 m), the highest road pass in Morocco.
From Marrakech, I joined a 3 days excursion that would take me through the winding roads of the Atlas Mountains, todra Gorges and finally the Sahara desert whhere I will spend a night in the nomad's tents
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hellfire88
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Hi pupuce, firstly i wanna say a big thank you for this thread, read from page 1 all the way, beautiful pictures and your story of solo backpacking is very inspiring! please keep up the good work and keep those pictures coming!
btw i'm an uni student planning a solo backpacking trip to either europe or south america(duration abt 3 months), was wondering which continent was a much enjoyable trip for you and which would be a better choice for me? I'm rather concern about security in south american countries as there are many reports of travellers getting their stuff stolen even in places like argentina(and since it happen to you also). It quite worrying especially when carrying our dslr around to take pictures, i feel will put a huge target on our backs for thieves. Cant really fault much on europe beside the much higher cost(heard south america is not as cheap as before due to inflation?)
btw i'm an uni student planning a solo backpacking trip to either europe or south america(duration abt 3 months), was wondering which continent was a much enjoyable trip for you and which would be a better choice for me? I'm rather concern about security in south american countries as there are many reports of travellers getting their stuff stolen even in places like argentina(and since it happen to you also). It quite worrying especially when carrying our dslr around to take pictures, i feel will put a huge target on our backs for thieves. Cant really fault much on europe beside the much higher cost(heard south america is not as cheap as before due to inflation?)
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wow.. this shot is pretty cool.. nice job..
Hey Hellfire88, Thanks for reading and feel free to give me comments and feedback on the photos.
For me, africa left me with the most memories and western africa sees much lesser tourists then the others, thus it was very raw and very much the real deal which left me with much to be thankful for. BUT it is not a continent for you at this time till you are ready to experience some major discomfort to realise that you 've got it good here
As for your travel, since it is only 3 months vacation, I would suggest you take on Europe for a start. Firstly, the euros are relatively low now (compared to 2.2 exchange rate while I was there) so it makes it less expensive. You are right to say that SA is not as cheap especially in Brazil, Argentina and Chile but it is balance up with extremely cheap countries such as Bolivia, Peru and colombia. Secondly, unlike SA which has has its rugged beauty, Europe has a beauty on its own too. Pick a beautiful season and go photograph till your fingers hurt :0 Do note that, it is generally safer in Europe but their are often snatch and pickpockets there too. Watch out in certain parts of Spain and Italy. Lastly, you will require more time to see SA thoroughly so better off seeing it good and proper than to skip through many cities just to "complete' the country.
Seeing Iguaza falls doesnt means seeing Argentina or Brazil for that matter, although some may think so.
(i met one american who was doing a RTW in 3 months.. I dont know how he does it.. but going to beijing in China kinda ticks off one country)
LEave South America for later part when you have become a seasoned traveller, you will welcome the breath of freshness and their diversities after completing the developed countries. the only thing is they might not remain the same for long, as the countries are developing and starting to embark on changes both politically and economically..
I feel that the people are what makes the south american countries so lovely and hope it will stay this way for a long while.
One last thing, I know it is natural that we want to protect ourselves and so we are careful and wary. If you choose to go SA, trust your gut feel and dont become too paranoid or you'll miss out some very warm and kind experiences from the locals.. I think you have to be super careful if someone approaches you in Europe.. haha
Good Luck:lovegrin:
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Thanks Will03. I do wonder how long does it takes for them to get to school
and playing football in that heat...Can die!
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#20 Morocco - Sahara Desert
It was an amazing experience as I saw rain for about 10 seconds while in the Sahara desert. The berbers living in the desert was jumping and shouting as we felt the raindrops on our skin. It stopped as swiftly as it came.The Sahara has one of the harshest climates in the world. The prevailing north-easterly wind often causes the sand to form sandstorms. Half of the Sahara receives less than 20 mm of rain per year, and the rest receives up to 10 cm (3.9 in) per year.
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The Sahara has one of the harshest climates in the world. The prevailing north-easterly wind often causes the sand to form sandstorms. Half of the Sahara receives less than 20 mm of rain per year, and the rest receives up to 10 cm (3.9 in) per year.
#20 Morocco - Sahara Desert
It was an amazing experience as I saw rain for about 10 seconds while in the Sahara desert. The berbers living in the desert was jumping and shouting as we felt the raindrops on our skin. It stopped as swiftly as it came.
nice perspective..
Thanks... I couldnt decide if to add the camel's head in the picture or not but it was too difficult trying to take a photo from the camel's back as I was bouncing up and down!
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#21 Morocco , Dusk in the Sahara Desert
Nice tones. Did u camp overnight in the desert after this? :think:
Thanks..I kinda like this photo too
Yes, I stayed one night in the desert with the berbers. I enjoyed the experience of sleeping under the stars, in the open even though it felt kinda 'exposed" (no protection and there are strange desert insects out there)
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New Series - MARITANIA
Travelling through West Africa is about as challenging as it gets. Travel times are long and uncomfortable, you are constantly bombarded with hustlers and scammers and the dirt gets everywhere. However, the culture and way of life, markets and mosques are amazing. The few tourists that do venture here, travel in large tour groups, rather than with backpacks.
Travelling through West Africa is about as challenging as it gets. Travel times are long and uncomfortable, you are constantly bombarded with hustlers and scammers and the dirt gets everywhere. However, the culture and way of life, markets and mosques are amazing. The few tourists that do venture here, travel in large tour groups, rather than with backpacks.
#1 Maritania , Chaos
The longest train in the world is the iron-ore train between the town of Nouadhibou and the town of Zouerate, both of which are part of the northwestern African country called Mauritania. It measures approximately 3 kilometers long. A one-way travel usually takes more or less 12 hours to complete, covering a distance of about 700 kilometers and cutting through the Sahara, It certainly makes it the most epic train ride on the planet
There were only 3 foreigners on this train, Me and an Italian couple. We waited anxiously for the train to arrive as the train's timetable is sparodic and we didn't want to miss this one. There were a few hundred africans waiting for the train too and when we heard it coming from afar, everyone got ready to push and shove their way into the two passenger carriages available.
The longest train in the world is the iron-ore train between the town of Nouadhibou and the town of Zouerate, both of which are part of the northwestern African country called Mauritania. It measures approximately 3 kilometers long. A one-way travel usually takes more or less 12 hours to complete, covering a distance of about 700 kilometers and cutting through the Sahara, It certainly makes it the most epic train ride on the planet
There were only 3 foreigners on this train, Me and an Italian couple. We waited anxiously for the train to arrive as the train's timetable is sparodic and we didn't want to miss this one. There were a few hundred africans waiting for the train too and when we heard it coming from afar, everyone got ready to push and shove their way into the two passenger carriages available.
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#4 Maritania, Through the sahara desert
My journey took 10 hours before i arrived at my destination at 4am in another town at the desert border . when i woke up from my sleep, my throat was coated with desert sand/dust.. now i understand why they wear their turban and wrapped the balance of cloth across their mouth and nose, leavng only the eyes visable
My journey took 10 hours before i arrived at my destination at 4am in another town at the desert border . when i woke up from my sleep, my throat was coated with desert sand/dust.. now i understand why they wear their turban and wrapped the balance of cloth across their mouth and nose, leavng only the eyes visable
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asterixsg
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#21 is sublime. The colour of the sky is simply awesome. I wish I could die there, just watching the sun go down
Also the football field in the mountains. Very nice view and wonderfully captured.
And you have my respect for surviving the iron-ore train. Several years ago, a friend of mine travelled on that train with his wife and on that adventure his parents had tagged along too (it seems they told him, they would never dare to go on their own :bsmilie:, so they joined him and his wife). Apparently, they had several "misadventures" on it. When I heard his story, I had tears in my eyes.
Thanks for sharing all these memories. This thread sure is addictive :bsmilie:
Also the football field in the mountains. Very nice view and wonderfully captured.
And you have my respect for surviving the iron-ore train. Several years ago, a friend of mine travelled on that train with his wife and on that adventure his parents had tagged along too (it seems they told him, they would never dare to go on their own :bsmilie:, so they joined him and his wife). Apparently, they had several "misadventures" on it. When I heard his story, I had tears in my eyes.
Thanks for sharing all these memories. This thread sure is addictive :bsmilie:
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