Challenge The Volcanic Seven Summits I am climbing the highest volcano in the world – Ojos del Salado at 6, 893 m to support the Women and Girls Network (WGN) charity which provides a safe space for women and girls and helps them to recover from the experiences of gendered violence and abuse. Why Women and Girls Network? I’m a bit sentimental; a few years ago...
We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” Jawaharlal Nehru I travelled through beautiful Bali and Lombok, visited tropical islands, local villages, temples, markets, gorgeous beaches, waterfalls; I was snorkelling in crystal waters around the...
Beautiful Adventure in Myanmar “Life is a journey. Make the best of it.” Traveling through Myanmar Myanmar is truly an extraordinary country – people, landscapes and culture are all unique! Land of magical landscapes, ancient pagodas and temples, golden Buddhas, tranquil lakes, green and leafy hills, friendly people, good food. Places visited during this trip:...
The country full of contrasts, it can move you deeply, delight, shock and irritate at the same time … colorful, poor, dirty, majestic and chaotic, and in some strange way everything has its sense, system and raison d’être. Beauty is intertwined with ugliness, colors with dirt, and wealth with poverty. Overcrowded streets and sidewalks, the...
The Isle of Wight Coastal Path is a circular long-distance walk of around 136 km (68 miles) around the Isle of Wight, UK. I did it! 136 km, 29h 29min on my two little legs – the coastal path walk completed! They say ‘it’s the journey not the destination’ and I do agree with this statement, the journey is not about the goal itself but about all the experiences...
The West Highland Way is apparently one of the most beautiful long-distance walking trails in the world – 94 miles (151km) of Scottish moor and mountain! ‘Walking off the beaten path will open up a world of beautiful possibilities’ – Anonymous Trip Itinerary: West Highland Way Map – Tmbtent Walking the West Highland Way in 7 days – My...
Birthday Climb On the day of my 41st Birthday – the 16th of September at 12.53 pm I summited the Mt Damavand @ 5,609 m. This was my third volcano out of the seven volcanic summits. This graceful volcano, with its near-symmetrical lines is the highest natural point in the Middle East and the highest volcanic peak in Asia; located north of Tehran in the Alborz...
„Daj dziewczynie odpowiednie buty, a podbije świat” Marilyn Monroe Moja wulkaniczna przygoda w butach Chiruca „Daj dziewczynie odpowiednie buty, a podbije świat” Marilyn Monroe Nie wiem, czy Marilyn Monroe mówiła o butach trekkingowych, ale zdecydowanie odpowiednie buty mogą dodać nam pewności siebie i poczucie, że możemy stawić czoła każdemu wyzwaniu. Pozwólcie, że...
Alam Kooh @ 4,850 m My Travel Journal – I’m in Iran 😍 … I went for a walk. I felt good, my head was clear. I felt calm. I was surrounded by absolute silence, and that silence created a space for me to listen, to hear my inner voice. I could breathe. I used my phone only for taking photos and writing down my thoughts, it felt good being offline. It...
Mount Rysy @ 2,499 m in the Tatra Mountains – the highest peak in Poland 🇵🇱 There are two hiking trails leading to the summit – one from the Polish side or the other one to Rysy from the Slovak side. The routes differ, you should analyse both of them, take into account your possibilities, the one from the Slovak side is considered to be an easier option...