Travel

A short update from Leyte in Philippines

Lyngve — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:55:50 -0600

It's a long time since last update now. I have been traveling around Philippenes for the last few weeks and become a little bit addicted to this country.

In the jungle of Borneo

Lyngve — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:38:52 -0500

Yes most of Borneo is jungle and mountains, but there are some big and modern cities as well. I arrived one of them today, Kota Kinabalu, largest city in the province of Malaysian Borneo, and surprisingly modern. But why am I here?

Kyrgyzstan

Lyngve — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:50:56 -0500

When we crossed the border from Tajikistan to Kyrgyzstan, it was like coming to a different world. From the dry plateau of Tajikistan to a green lush valley below Pik Lenin (7134m) in Kyrgyzstan. But what happened to our original plan?

Tajikistan

Lyngve — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:00:40 -0500

The 3 weeks of travelling and climbing in Tajikistan was a completely new and different experience for me. From Dushanbe to Khorog, mostly along the border of Afghanistan. Then climbing a 6222m peak in the Wakhan corridor and finally along the Pamir Highway to the border of Kyrgyzstan.

Marrakech

Lyngve — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:23:12 -0500

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.

Valdivia

Lyngve — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:43:48 -0600

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....

Camping in Ensenada

Lyngve — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:45:57 -0600

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.

Lazy life in Puerto Varas

Lyngve — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:39:11 -0600

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......

Where is the volcano?

Lyngve — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:34:38 -0600

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.

Stuck in Santiago

Lyngve — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:09:46 -0600

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.