3 Months- 3 Continents (5): Corsica September 14 – October 6, 2016

5 Days in Southern Corsica: Bavella, Porto Vecchio, Bonifacio & Sarténe October 2-6, 2016

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3 Months- 3 Continents (4): Corsica September 14 – October 6, 2016

GR20: South Part from Vizzavona to Bavella September 27 to October 1, 2016

Last pass I reached on this GR20 hike

Last pass I reached on this GR20 hike

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3 Months- 3 Continents (3): Corsica September 14 – October 6, 2016

GR20: North Part from Calenzana to Corte September 19 – 26, 2016

Bocca Crucetts (2600m) with Monte Cinto (2706m) behind

Bocca Crucetts (2600m) with Monte Cinto (2706m)

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3 Months- 3 Continents (2): Corsica September 14 – October 6, 2016

Bastia, Ajaccio & Calvi: September 14 – 18, 2016

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Corsica first came to my radar screen as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Then I discover its beautiful landscape and fame as a hiker’s paradise. Read more »

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3 Months-3 Continents (1): Elba, Italy September 10 – 14, 2016

5 Days in Elba: September 10 – 14, 2016

Portoferraio, Elba

Portoferraio, Elba

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Japan 2016 (3) July 30 – August 12, 2016

Karuizawa & Tokyo & Remarks: August 10 -12, 2016

Karuizawa

Karuizawa

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Japan 2016 (2) July 30 – August 12, 2016

Fuji Five Lakes, Hakone-Yumoto  & Nikko: August 4 – 9, 2016

Mt Nantai, Nikko

Mt Nantai, Nikko

Tomb of Tokugawa

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Japan 2016 (1) July 30 – August 12, 2016

Tokyo & Mount Fuji July 29 – August 3, 2016

Sunrise from Mt Fuji on August 3, 2016

Sunrise from Mt Fuji on August 3, 2016

Mount Fuji, the symbol of Japan is one of the few items on my bucket list. Setting off with seven friends on August 2, I reached the top with bliss the following morning. I then spent a week in exploring the Fuji Five Lakes, Nikko and Karuizawa. Read more »

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Southern Africa & Island Nations in Indian Ocean: Epilogue (April 22-July 22, 2016)

My journey started on April 21 in Maldives and ended in Johannesburg on July 20 in Johannesburg. As a whole, I had an easy (and hassle free) time as I spent a total of 48 out of 91 days on organised tour. Read more »

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Madagascar (5) June 22 – July 20, 2016

July 16-20, 2016: Nosy Be & Aakarafantsika National Park

'Lash and burn' practice: formula for disaster?

‘Slash and burn’ practice: formula for disaster?

Madagascar, world's largest vanilla producer

Madagascar, world’s largest vanilla producer

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