Marrakech

By Lyngve - Posted on 14 April 2008

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Marrakech is the most interesting (and touristed) city of Morocco. An evening wandering around the lively square of Djemaa el-Fna is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences. A must for all backpackers. I enjoyed every minute in Marrakech before and after my hike in the Atlas mountains. Read more »

Atlas Mountains

By Lyngve - Posted on 14 April 2008

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Morocco is a wonderful destination, and I combined it with a hike in the Atlas Mountains and the highest summit Jebel Toubkal (4167m). My trip report is in Norwegian language only. Read more »

Valdivia

By Lyngve - Posted on 18 February 2008

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My travel in Chile is almost at its end. Last night was spent in Valdivia, where I told my budget to go straight to hell.... Read more »

Camping in Ensenada

By Lyngve - Posted on 16 February 2008

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Here is Ensenada, said the busdriver, as he kindly tried to get me off the bus. At first glance it felt like I was in the middle of no-where. Only a couple of buildings, a long black beach and dense forest beyond. Read more »

Lazy life in Puerto Varas

By Lyngve - Posted on 13 February 2008

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This small city in Lake District (Chile) has everything I need for a comfortable life. Plenty of nice hostels, good restaurants, internet-cafes on every corner, and last but not least, Lieder Supermarket. What more can I ask for...... Read more »

Volcan Villarrica

By Lyngve - Posted on 10 February 2008

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Villarrica (2840m) is a beautiful, cone-shaped, and very active volcano located at the northern end of Chile's Lakes District. The weather was perfect, but the dense sulphur smoke flowing down the normal route, could cause problems. Read more »

Where is the volcano?

By Lyngve - Posted on 09 February 2008

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I was about to climb Volcan Villarrica (2840m) in Lake District of Chile today, but it was unfortunately hidden in clouds this morning, and even worse, it was raining heavily up there. Read more »

Stuck in Santiago

By Lyngve - Posted on 06 February 2008

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My stomach has not been very reliable the last few days. In such circumstances it is best to stay a safe place, where toilet can be reached in very short time. But tomorrow (Feb 7) I have to move on for Lake District in Chile. Read more »

Vina del Mar

By Lyngve - Posted on 05 February 2008

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After having attempted 4 different 6000-meter peaks in Andes and had great success on 3 of them, it was time to go to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar, simply to enjoy the beaches, food and nightlife. See some of the photos here.

Monte Pissis

By Lyngve - Posted on 27 January 2008

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Pissis (6795m) is the third highest peak in South America and the world´s second highest volcano. This last obstacle to claim Andes Top 3 Peaks, turned out to be the finest and most adventureous of them all. Read more »