Mosaic walking tour – Bishkek
An exploration of Bishkek’s Soviet-era mosaics, examining street art, ideology, artistic constraints, materials, symbolism, and what these works reveal about everyday life.
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Interhelpo and the making of industrial Bishkek – walking tour
When I was in Kyrgyzstan 2 years ago, I really wanted to participate in the walking tours offered by Bishkek Walks. Dennis from Walking Almaty (the Green Bazaar and Golden Quarter tours are two of the best walking tours I’ve ever done) recommended them to me, but unfortunately I did not have enough time, given…
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Qoornoq settlement in the Nuuk Fjord
Abandoned in the 1960s as part of the Danish government’s G60 program, the small settlement of Qoornoq has found a new lease on life as a Summer getaway for the families of its former residents. Exploring this small village on a boat tour from Nuuk offers a wonderful 1/2-day trip into the Nuuk Fjord from…
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Nuuk Fjord boat tour – around Sermitsiaq
A Nuuk Fjord boat tour is a must-do for every visitor to Greenland’s capital city. Even a relatively short trip of a few hours takes you past incredible mountain scenery and may even provide you with dinner! There is something really special about being out on the water. I’m not sure what it is, but…
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Helicopter Scenic Flight to Sermitsiaq Summit – Nuuk Fjord
Taking a helicopter scenic flight over the Nuuk Fjord is one of the highlights of a visit to Greenland’s capital. But did you know you can make your flightseeing experience even more awesome by landing near the summit of one of the highest mountains in the area? I LOVE helicopter scenic flights! With air travel…
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Walk with a Viking – Reykjavik city walking tour
After a 2-day delay in leaving East Greenland due to a broken helicopter, I managed to arrive into Reykjavik in time to team up with Your Friend in Reykjavik for another of their city walking tours. Last year, I had a great time on both the Reykjavik Food Lovers Tour and the Icelandic Mythical Walk,…
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Greenland – Sisimiut Arctic Sauna
Trawling the internet for things to do during my stay in Sisimiut this year, I came across the Arctic Sauna at the Hotel Sisimiut. Although I’m fairly new to sauna experiences, this sounded like the perfect relaxation reward after having spent 8 days hiking the Arctic Circle Trail, and I was super-keen to give…
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Greenland – Sisimiut Sea Safari
I was on my third cup of tea over breakfast at the Hotel Sisimiut when Jan from Sisimiut Private Boat Safari called. Yes, it was unbelievably foggy outside, but some of the calmest waters occur after a heavy fog lifts he told me – so could I be ready in 15 minutes? Absolutely! We’d been…
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Hiking Greenland – Abandoned Settlement of Assaqutaq
When you start researching things to do around Sisimiut you very quickly come across excursions to Assaqutaq – an abandoned settlement about 10km away. The Hotel Sisimiut offers a boat tour to and from the settlement, but what I really wanted to do was take a boat out and then hike back. I contacted Jan from Sisimiut…
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San Cristóbal Island – Galapagos
San Cristóbal was the last of the islands I visited on this trip to the Galapagos and, for chilling out, it is by far the best. There are numerous and different eating options in town (I can highly recommend eating breakfast at the small café outside the Hostal Galapagos, and the Sabor Cuencano Bakery on…
