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Pravčická Archway and an Odyssey in Hřensko
It was day 12 of our honeymoon, and I had already chased the hubster through the Alps, Munich, Würzburg, Leipzig, Dresden, and half of the Sächsische Schweiz (‘Saxon Switzerland’). In short: we were EXHAUSTED. It was our last day in Saxon Switzerland and we thought of taking it easy with a short hike. We googled a bit and found the Prebischtor in Czechia (Pravčická Archway or ‘Pravčická brána‘ in Czech, don’t ask me how to pronounce it though 😉 ), in the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, which we could reach by boat. It’s the largest natural sandstone arch in Europe and one of the most recognisable natural landmarks in Czechia. Apparently, even some scenes from The Chronicles of Narnia were shot there.
According to Google, it was an easy, family-friendly hike, and it all sounded pretty great, so what could possibly go wrong?
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A LOT!
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Kloster Allerheiligen: Abbey Ruins, Waterfalls, and a Saga Hike
When my mother had an appointment in the beautiful town of Kappelrodeck in the Black Forest, I was the first to volunteer to drive her there. I immediately suggested making a day trip out of it and doing some hiking. I hadn’t done any research and did it in Kappelrodeck itself. Google immediately suggested the “Kloster Allerheiligen” (All Saints) Abbey Ruins and Waterfalls which were only a 20 min drive away.
Abbey Ruins? Count me in!
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Exploring the gems of Gujarat – Adalaj, Modhera and Patan
During my second Gujarat visit, I finally got to catch up on the things I’ve missed. When I told people first about Gujarat, often the reactions are something like “Gujarat? What do you want THERE?” The clearly have no idea what they’re missing out on! Do check out my blog on day 1 of my trip!
The morning of day 2 started with a shock: it wasn’t possible to book any Uber or OLA Outstation cabs on such a short notice! The earliest was 4 or 5 pm. I had done it from Delhi to Agra in the past with only 1 hr in advance and simply assumed it would be like this again. Luckily, Russell had randomly spoken about it to our first cab driver the day before and taken his number. He was still free and able to take us on such short notice. Phew!
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Exploring the gems of Gujarat – Ahmedabad
Two and a half years back, I did my very first solo trip: an unforgettable roundtrip through Gujarat. Exploring Ahmedabad with its stepwells, mosques, temples, and Old City, the Jain temples on the mountains in Palitana and Junagadh, the beaches in Diu and Mandhvi, the temples in Somnath and Dwarka and the Great Rann of Kutch in the Thar Desert. As amazing as it was, two places were still missing: the Sun Temple in Modhera and Rani ki Vav, a stepwell in Patan. Little did I know that they turned out to be the absolute highlights in the whole of Gujarat which nobody should miss!
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Himachal Pradesh Summary: A Journey Through the Mountains
Get a concise summary of my memorable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Himachal Pradesh, from the mountains to the valleys.
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Grahan Trek Day 2 – Back to Civilization with a Heavy Heart
Relive the emotions of Day 2 on the Grahan Trek as I reluctantly return to civilization with a heavy heart, cherishing the memories I’ve made.
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Offline in Grahan: An Unforgettable Trek Experience
Come on an unforgettable trek with me as I am off to Grahan, an enchanting remote remote village in Himachal. A day that started with a bit of a shock and something you don’t tell your parents about until afterwards, turned into one of the most memorable experiences of my life.
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On the Road to Kasol: Exploring the Enchanting Journey
This trip should be titled “most unprepared trip in the history of this Poser”. Since I didn’t move my bum out of bed anymore after coming back from my 24 km trek, which left me fully sunburned, I neither knew the bus timings to Kasol nor did I get money to pay the hotel bill.
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A Hike to Solang Valley: Following the Cotton Candy
I woke up to a clear blue sky and a warm sun – which already made my day (not knowing yet that I would curse it later and beg for some clouds to appear).
The first and most important thing to do before starting my hike to Solang Valley, was to finally wash my hair! The hotel didn’t have a hair dryer and the thought alone of drying them in the cold air made me fall sick.
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Jogni Falls: A Magical Waterfall and Endless Apple Orchards
I must’ve slept for 10 or 11 hours straight – fully deserved if you ask me. Since there was only a rather short hike of maybe 12-14 km to Jogni falls on my agenda, I felt that I had all the time in the world.
Around 10 am, my phone rang and the hotel guy asked if I wanted breakfast. Ok fiiiine, one reason to finally get up. After getting ready and just locking my door, one of the hotel guys randomly came up and unexpectedly brought my order – great! Breakfast on the balcony it was then 🙂
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