Will Be Right Back

Some people say that Korea has the best cycling infrastructure in the world. That's great because this is exactly what I need this time! My first bigger bike trip outside out Europe is about to start - I'll check if Four Rivers Trail is as good as it sounds. Map courtesy of Wanderlog , the best travel planner app on iOS and Android Quick prep in Seoul Weather forecast just before I go looks interesting Upon arrival it turns out that it wasn't that bad. And Seoul has some very interesting architecture Wearing traditional dresses seems to be trendy in some areas As sun sets over Seoul I'm heading towards my hotel to get ready for an early start tomorrow Ready to go! Going South Bye bye to Seoul skyline - I'm going south Four rivers trail - nearly 2000km of dedicated cycling paths ahead As soon as I leave Seoul (and it takes a while) it gets really beautiful and quiet Cycling slowly gets traction in Korea, but the farther from Seoul you go the fewer cyclists you ...

I decided to spend my last days in Ethiopia visiting few of its churches hidden in the mountains in Tigray region. Getting there wasn't easy, but certainly worth it! The plan is to first fly to Axum and then slowly get back south from there visiting some less obvious sites. This map was made with Wanderlog , a road trip planner app on iOS and Android Axum Short flight to Axum, an ancient capital of a powerful empire, already revealed very promising views Axum obelisks, the main sight in the city, were rather disappointing. But a chance to see traditional Ethiopian funeral there definitely wasn't! Believe it or not, but the place here is told to be where Ark of Covenant is hidden. According to the legend it was stolen from Jerusalem by Menelik I, son of King Salomon and Queen of Sheba. Christmas feels different without snow. Debre Damo  Debre Damo, one of the oldest monasteries in Ethiopia is known for its inaccessibility. Most people visit on an organized tour, but that wo...