Category: Travel
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What began as a plan to hike in one of three countries—scaling Iran’s Mount Damavand (5,610 m), climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania (5,895 m), or trekking Ethiopia’s highlands, eventually found its natural conclusion in Ethiopia. Addis Ababa, the capital, revealed itself as a modern city gracefully woven with green spaces, wide avenues, and an unexpected…
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Looking back, this year began not with fireworks, as usual, but with a golden sunrise at Annapurna Base Camp, 4,130 meters above sea level in Nepal. After three strenuous days of trekking, reaching the base camp felt like a quiet achievement, especially with minimal acclimatization. There is a saying: to truly know yourself, climb a…
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Currently on an extended summer trip—now spanning over two months—I’m writing from Koh Samui, Thailand, en route to Koh Tao for my PADI scuba diving certification. This follows a two-week intensive Muay Thai training course completed in Chiang Mai. My journey began with a birthday wish: to hike the Great Wall of China and visit…
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