https://amellie.net/ travelling, backpacking, cycling, and so much more... Sun, 19 Dec 2021 15:45:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 34843482 https://amellie.net/alta-via-1-hike-itinerary-reportage/ https://amellie.net/alta-via-1-hike-itinerary-reportage/#comments Sun, 19 Dec 2021 15:30:14 +0000 https://amellie.net/?p=3935 The Dolomites (or Dolomiti in Italian) hold a special place in my heart. This vast mountainous region of northern Italy has been my go-to place to satisfy my nature craving. Truly, there is no other place in Western Europe like it. The Dolomites, despite being located next to the Alps, are uniquely different and are... View Article]]> https://amellie.net/alta-via-1-hike-itinerary-reportage/feed/ 5 3935 https://amellie.net/scotland-road-trip-hiking-exploring-scottish-highlands-by-car/ https://amellie.net/scotland-road-trip-hiking-exploring-scottish-highlands-by-car/#comments Sat, 20 Jul 2019 10:03:51 +0000 https://amellie.net/?p=3806 Our first trip to Scotland was completely ad-hoc. Although we had the return train tickets and car rental booked, we didn’t have a clue where exactly we were heading to and where we were going to stay until a day before we were about to leave for the trip! We only knew one thing: we... View Article]]> https://amellie.net/scotland-road-trip-hiking-exploring-scottish-highlands-by-car/feed/ 1 3806 https://amellie.net/what-to-know-before-sailing-trip-komodo-flores-indonesia/ https://amellie.net/what-to-know-before-sailing-trip-komodo-flores-indonesia/#comments Wed, 02 May 2018 17:00:59 +0000 https://amellie.net/?p=3733 Our sailing trip around the islands of Komodo is one of our favourite moments in Flores. Not only did we hike, snorkel, swim, and see manta rays and a turtle, but we also managed to relax on the boat! The view of the islands of Komodo was spectacular. The landscape was incredibly unique — I... View Article]]> https://amellie.net/what-to-know-before-sailing-trip-komodo-flores-indonesia/feed/ 2 3733 https://amellie.net/komodo-sailing-trip-flores-indonesia/ https://amellie.net/komodo-sailing-trip-flores-indonesia/#respond Sun, 29 Apr 2018 16:43:23 +0000 https://amellie.net/?p=3688 Sailing around the islands of the Komodo National Park is one of the must-do activities when you are in Flores. The National Park stretches a total area of 1,733 km2, which includes the three famous islands: Komodo, Padar, and Rinca, as well as 26 smaller and lesser-known islands. The three main islands are huge in... View Article]]> https://amellie.net/komodo-sailing-trip-flores-indonesia/feed/ 0 3688 https://amellie.net/family-friendly-torres-del-paine-itinerary-without-multi-day-hikes/ https://amellie.net/family-friendly-torres-del-paine-itinerary-without-multi-day-hikes/#comments Thu, 04 Jan 2018 14:50:19 +0000 https://amellie.net/?p=3514 When I first decided to go to Torres del Paine, I was surprised by the number of blogs searchable on the Internet. They were plenty of information that I could find, but none of them was the information that I was looking for. First of all, I did not want to hike the famous O/W/Q treks... View Article]]> https://amellie.net/family-friendly-torres-del-paine-itinerary-without-multi-day-hikes/feed/ 12 3514 https://amellie.net/best-of-2017-our-year-in-travels/ https://amellie.net/best-of-2017-our-year-in-travels/#respond Sat, 30 Dec 2017 02:36:07 +0000 https://amellie.net/?p=3521 2017 marks my second year travelling with my husband after we officially got married in 2016. It has been an interesting ride for both of us, as we get more and more used to travelling as a couple. In fact, it feels weird not having him by my side when I explore new places. He’s... View Article]]> https://amellie.net/best-of-2017-our-year-in-travels/feed/ 0 3521 https://amellie.net/planning-kaluts-mahan-rayen-bam-kerman/ https://amellie.net/planning-kaluts-mahan-rayen-bam-kerman/#comments Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:55:29 +0000 https://amellie.net/?p=3357 The province of Kerman is full of interesting places to visit. Rayen and Bam are famous for their citadels and ancient cities. Mahan gets its fame due to its impressive Persian garden. Kaluts is well-known for being the world’s hottest and driest place. They are all so tempting to visit, don’t you think? Read more: Kerman’s... View Article]]> https://amellie.net/planning-kaluts-mahan-rayen-bam-kerman/feed/ 1 3357 https://amellie.net/visit-guide-rayen-kaluts-mahan-kerman/ https://amellie.net/visit-guide-rayen-kaluts-mahan-kerman/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2017 17:16:12 +0000 https://amellie.net/?p=3210 Kerman Province is Iran’s second largest province. Situated in the southeast of Iran, it is home to diverse landscapes from deserts, mountains, historical cities, and ancient citadels. The hottest place on earth, Dasht-e Lut Desert or Kaluts, can be found in Kerman. The region also inherits a long history of human settlements which goes back... View Article]]> https://amellie.net/visit-guide-rayen-kaluts-mahan-kerman/feed/ 0 3210 https://amellie.net/exploring-iran-persepolis-necropolis-impressive-legacy-achaemenid-empire/ https://amellie.net/exploring-iran-persepolis-necropolis-impressive-legacy-achaemenid-empire/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:31:59 +0000 https://amellie.net/?p=3227 Iran is home to one of the oldest ancient civilizations in the world. For many centuries, the country is a testament to one of the world’s most powerful empires, conquering a huge chunk of Central Asia, the Middle East, all the way until Turkey. It has survived many wars, conflicts, and confrontations from its neighbouring... View Article]]> https://amellie.net/exploring-iran-persepolis-necropolis-impressive-legacy-achaemenid-empire/feed/ 9 3227 https://amellie.net/yazd-get-visit-iranian-tatooine-useful-tips/ https://amellie.net/yazd-get-visit-iranian-tatooine-useful-tips/#comments Sun, 13 Aug 2017 17:06:12 +0000 https://amellie.net/?p=3113 I have always been fascinated with the ancient city of Yazd. Situated on the high, desert plateau of the central Iran, the city is widely known for its mud-brick houses decorated with distinct windcatchers and tucked in between small alleyways. Being one of the important stops along the Silk Road, Yazd has a rich history of over... View Article]]> https://amellie.net/yazd-get-visit-iranian-tatooine-useful-tips/feed/ 2 3113