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...

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...

Wilderness & Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada)

Reflecting on a visit to Canada's heartland in the Manitoba province, I am struck by the diversity of experiences: bikes, bison, baseball, and beauty, to name a few. We found adventure in the...

Discovering the Wonders of the Valle de la Luna and Talampaya

If you love adventure and road trips are part of the joy of traveling, you must visit El Valle de la Luna and Talampaya. The Valle de la Luna and Talampaya are two extraordinary natural wonders...