Top-Ranking-Destinations

Salar de Uyuni in southern Bolivia ranks #1 in the 2014 Top 50 Destinations of Globerovers Magazine. Its an incredible part of our planet! Get a 4-wheel drive vehicle with a good driver and explore the area for 4 or 5 days. Basic accommodation is available but when nature is so stunning, who cares about luxury accommodation. Get close to nature in southern Bolivia. Its awesome! [MORE...]

Located 900 km (560 mi) west of continental Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands (Islas Galápagos) contributed to the inception of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. Today the Galápagos is sadly getting overrun by tourists. Take an 8 day boat and cruise around several islands. Most cruising is at night which leaves the daytime to explore the islands on foot. If you are a lover of nature and animals, you will have a wonderful time! [MORE...]

If you ever fancied being truly on top of the world but just can't make it all the way to the North Pole, then settle for Svalbard. These Norwegian islands are just a stone throw away from the North Pole and a great place to see polar bears roaming. Mid winter offers surreal darkness while the fringes of winter showcases the stunning snow and ice covered landscapes packed with adventure, such as polar bear spotting by dog sled or snow mobile. However, the best time to see polar bears are in summer when they congregate around the ice fields in search of leopard seals. [MORE...]

Trekking around the Himalayas is an incredible experience. Whether you explore the Indian, Pakistan or Nepal regions, its an incredible experience to hike higher and higher into the mountains. In Nepal, start your journey by flying from Kathmandu to Lukla and then hike far up to Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) from where you cross over the dreaded Cho La Pass (5,330m) and then over and up to Everest Basecamp (5,364 m). Hike up to Kala Patthar (5,643 m) for a fantastic view of Mount Everest (if not covered in clouds). [MORE...]

We are all looking for paradise on earth. I thought I found it in Thailand. Then I thought I found it in the Philippines. Then in Okinawa Islands, Japan, then at Perhentian Islands, Malaysia and then at the Great Barrier in Australia. But eventually I found paradise on earth at the Maldives Island. Most specifically, I found the best is at Goifulhafehendhu Atoll which is part of the Baa Atoll. This is really paradise on earth! [MORE...]

Perito Moreno Glacier, located in the Los Glaciares National Park of Argentina's southern Patagonia region is not only one of the world's biggest glaciers, it is also one of the most accessible (being not high up in the mountains), and it is also one of the few glaciers in the world which is not currently retreating. But, most of all, it is arguably the most impressive and stunningly most beautiful glacier on this planet. [MORE...]

Machu Picchu, the 15th-century Inca citadel located 2,430 metres above sea level on a mountain ridge above Peru's Sacred Valley is on the must-do list of most travellers. This is for a very good reason as visiting Machu Picchu is a surreal experience. But, don't take the bus or train with the fat ladies and the bald uncles - take the long long hike (2-3 days) via the ancient Inka Trail to arrive high above the Machu Picchu riuns at sunrise. Its absolutely amazing and a hike you will never ever forget. [MORE...]

Kyrgyzstan offers the pinnacle of tranquility - for those who seek it and go the extra mile or ten to find and enjoy it. Jailoos - green pastures with yurts - abound around the mountains and glacial lakes. Hike high into the Terskey Alatau mountain range in the Ak-Suu District of the Issyk Kul Province from Karakul via Ala-Kul Lake to Altyn Arashan for some awesome views of lakes and glaciers. [MORE...]

In central-western Myanmar lies the well preserved ruins of many ancient temples built around the 11th to 13th centuries. Spent 2 to 3 days among these ruins and adore them from the outside as well as the interesting frescos on the inside. It is one of Asia's greatest treasures and compares well to Cambodia's Ankor Wat and Indonesia's Borobudur. [MORE...]

In southern Jordan lies the dry desert of Wadi Rum and the ancient rock carved city of Petra. Spend a full day or two around the city of Petra and then another 2 or 3 days staying in a large bedouin tent in the desert. Its a part of the world you will never ever forget! [MORE...]