A Trip To The Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers

One of the highlights of my trip to Ladakh, a desert plateau in Northern India, was visiting the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers near Nimo village on the Kargil – Leh highway. Located...

Snippets from My Women Biker Gang’s Ladakh Bike Trip!

Back home in Germany, I spent many days riding into sunsets with my girl gang. Women biking groups weren't uncommon there, but here in India, it was a really rare sight. I had recently moved to...

A Trip of A Lifetime – the Leh Ladakh Bike Trip!

Anyone who knows me knows that I'm always up for adventure. Everything from sky diving to scuba diving, I've ticked off my bucket list. But biking trips are not among the numerous adventures I'd like...

Be hydrated on high altitude

Be hydrated whenever planning a trip to high altitudes in the Himalayas. Leh Ladakh base is located at 11400 ft from the sea level. Drinking 2-3 litre bottles of water is advisable. If you are taking...

Domašínsky Meander is the Counterpart to the American Horseshoe Bend

Meanders are among the most interesting natural phenomena whose gravity and dramaticness increase when they are in a narrow breakthrough across the mountains. Very well known worldwide is the meander...

Rowing the Murray River from Renmark, SA to Waikerie, SA

There are many ways to see the Murray River in South Australia. Depending on the time you have available, you could drive down, stop at lookouts, take a cruise on the P.S. Murray Princess, hire a...