Saturday, March 21, 2026 – a day that felt like a journey through Earth’s very history. After a hearty breakfast, we left the Moapa Valley behind and steered our car onto the I15 toward St. George. Our anticipation was high, but nature already held a monumental prelude in store for us along the way. As […]
Snow Canyon: Lava Tubes & Petrified Sand Dunes Read More »
Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The morning sun is already casting long shadows over Hurricane as we leave our quarters at the Sleep Inn & Suites. The fact that we are staying here rather than in neighboring Springdale is due to the astronomical hotel prices there—but we gladly accept the short drive for this adventure. Behind
Between Volcanic Fire and Stone Waves: Thursday, March 20, 2026 The day begins early, at 6:30 AM, with a breakfast that provides the necessary strength for the desert: two perfectly fried eggs, crispy hash browns, and golden-brown toast. The air is still fresh as we start the car and head toward Valley of Fire. Our
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Thursday, March 19, 2026 The morning in Las Vegas already felt like a harbinger of a scorching day. After checking out of the Excalibur, my wife and I picked up our car from the self-storage on Robindale—a small act of liberation from the city’s neon bustle. Our destination: Red Rock Canyon. Upon arriving at the
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It is Wednesday, August 15, 2023. The air is crisp and clear as we, my Sister-in-law Basia, here daughter Anja, my wife Hania and me, leave the Aare Gorge near Innertkirchen behind, the tires of our car gripping the first switchbacks of the Grimsel Pass road. It is a journey into another world—away from the
Granite, Glaciers, and the Deep Blue of Reservoirs: A Day at the Grimsel Pass Read More »
Monday, August 13, 2023 The day begins early. Together with Basia, Anja, Hania, and Simon, I set off from railway station in Grindelwald to the First Gondola. It was a relatively sunny day, but a light veil of clouds draped the sky – a blessing, as it kept the temperature pleasantly cool for our adventure.
Peak Happiness above Grindelwald: A Morning at First Read More »
Sunday, August 12, 2023 The morning begins शांत and clear in Wengen. The air is fresh, almost transparent, and a soft light rests over the rooftops, promising an extraordinary day. We set out early—my sister-in-law Basia, her daughter Anja, my wife Hania, our son Simon, and I. The inexpensive ticket we managed to secure feels
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Saturday, August 11, 2023 – 9.2 km | 498 meters of elevation gain We set off at 8:15 a.m. When we step off the train in Kandersteg at exactly 10:00, a veil of clouds hangs lightly over the valley, yet the sun is already breaking through. A promising beginning. We buy our tickets and soon
Circular Hike at Lake Oeschinen near Kandersteg Read More »
6/7 February 2025 The area of Asti is marked by an extraordinary concentration of history. Well-preserved medieval family towers rise between Baroque churches and elegant palaces, bearing witness to a time when Asti was one of the most important commercial centers of northern Italy. Yet the city never feels loud or ostentatious. Its beauty reveals
Asti – Towers, Brickwork, and Quiet Grandeur Read More »
21 July 2017 We set out early from Kuźnice, still wrapped in the cool, resin-scented air of the forest. At around 1,000 metres above sea level, the day had not yet fully warmed, and the light filtered softly through the spruce and fir trees. The blue and yellow trails led us steadily upward, their gravel
Kuźnice – Hala Gąsienicowa – Kasprowy Wierch – Kuźnice Read More »
