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BarePockets - Traveling and climbing reports. Thoughts, impressions and destinations.
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- Around The World In 18 Caving Destinations My breath fills the air with thick clouds of steam, my heart is pounding out of my chest, sending echoes far into the vastness of the abyss. Tiny water drops splashing onto the rugged floor break the burdensome silence, … Continued...
- Climbing Off The Grid: Indonesia Indonesia, with its more than 17,000 islands, thousands of ethnic groups, too many different cultures to count, Komodo dragons and colorful festivals, has potential to become the next exotic rock climbing destination on our bucket list. The...
- Climbing Off The Grid: Indonesia With more than 17,000 islands, thousands of ethnic groups, too many different cultures to count, Komodo dragons and colorful festivals, Indonesia could be the next exotic rock climbing destination on your bucket list. The volcanic origins of t...
- Eastern Europe, The Surprise Behind The Brochureson Aug 29, 2016 in Bucovina Monasteries Bulgaria Czech Republic Eastern Europe Europe Romania Traveling a day in the countryside romania bigar waterfall bucovina monasteries carpathian mountains chisinau cricova culture czech republic danube delta eastern europe european landmarks glacial lakes glacial lakes romania medieval cities mediterranean sea moldova narrow gauge railway old railways peles castle poland romanian traditions salt mine sea sinaia traditionsCountries on the borderline, torn between the ever-changing west and tradition-bound east, crushed under the Iron Curtain, Eastern Europe has evolved in a very different direction from the rest of the continent. I’m sure you’ll be surpris...
- Patagonia, between water and iceDo you want to live an adventure? Explore Argentinean Patagonia and face cold and ice? Discover spectacular white landscapes and huge glaciers like you have never seen before? Follow us for a journey in this mysterious part of the world. Northern Pat...
- Why traveling to Central Asia should be on your bucket listWhere traveling to Asia is concerned, countries in the southeast or Pacific tend to get the majority of attention. Central Asia, on the other hand, is overlooked by most. Situated south of Russia, west of China and north of Iran and Pakistan, the cou...
- Backpacking Must Have List Making a decision to go on a hike or cycling trip is a great idea, and it will definitely leave you with many unforgettable memories. Of course, in order for everything to go down as planned, you’ll need to bring along the necessary gear. Th...
- Geyikbayiri Reloaded… and intensified times infinity. This is not an article about rock climbing. There are too many of those out there. Besides, climbing is a personal, intimate journey we all experience and understand differently. So instead of listening to other pe...
- Return to Geyikbayiri. Turkey in FlamesWell, it’s been nearly four years, but we’re back. Yes, time does fly fast, still the moment we landed it seemed as if it was only yesterday that we left. Did anything change? Of course. Looking deep within ourselves, we find we all have.
- 8 Greek Island-Hopping Adventures Not To Be Missedon Feb 22, 2016 in Adventure Climbing Europe Exotic Destinations Greece Traveling adventure athens canyoning caves crete europe european landmarks ferry hiking islands kalymnos kalymnos rock climbing kayak kayaking mountaineering mountains outdoors rock climbing sailing scuba diving sport climbing travel crete travel greece visit crete visit greece windsurfingThere are some 6,000 Greek islands scattered throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas, only 227 of them inhabited. Each and every one is worth your while, although some are more difficult to get to than others. Don’t know where to start? Well, the...
- Around The World In 16 Perfect-Powder Ski Runson Feb 8, 2016 in Alps America Europe France Recommendations Traveling adventure america Asakusa europe extreme sports mountaineering powder powder ski runs ski usaSnow, that infinitely variable white stuff, invites us on an epic pilgrimage each winter in search for the best runs to sink our skis into. Sure, we all choose and hit those slopes based on different factors, but you can’t argue that powder is...
- Into The Darkness: Ponicova CaveCall it a natural tunnel if you like. Or better yet, a testimony to the power of water, stubbornly making its way, piercing mountains if need be. A speck of light in the distance lets us know we’re close. As we head towards it, the stream we sa...
- Sinaia, Queen of Carpathian ResortsIn 1883, the legendary Orient Express made its first run, connecting the west and east by a luxury train turned five-star hotel. On its way, it stopped in Sinaia, the summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family, where King Carol I himself greeted t...
- Rock Climbing and Hot Springs in Băile Herculane L et’s face it, it was the 2014 Petzl RocTrip that put Romania on the climbing map. I knew it would live up to the challenge, but did you? Băile Herculane was the trip’s first base camp. From here, the team continued to Bulgaria,...
- 7 Wonders Of The Modern World – The Best Manmade Attractions To Visit In 2016on Oct 20, 2015 in Africa Asia Greece Italy Traveling colosseum easter island egypt giza italy landmarks mount rushmore petra pyramids wall of china7 Modern Day Wonders That Should Be On Every Traveler’s List The original list of Seven Wonders of the World was made over 2,000 years ago by Greek travelers, and all but the Great Pyramid of Giza unfortunately no longer exist. Varying fates ca...
- The Uncommon Path: 8 lesser-known sights of Malta you need to visitWhen it comes to Malta, it’s usually one of those dream destinations you’ve had your itinerary picked out for since the first day you saw a picture of the Amalfi Coast in National Geographic or Travel + Leisure. But if you leave it up to the main...
- Adventure Seeking on a Cruiseon Oct 14, 2015 in Exotic Destinations Recommendations adventure cruise diving exotic destinations fjords sail scandinavia travelWhen you consider taking a cruise for your vacation, it’s all too easy to picture yourself lazing around on deck with a cocktail in hand, disembarking only to spend the day sat on a beach. And that’s great if you’re seeking some tim...
- Back to the Roots: Hiking the Lycian WayThe compact mountainous territory between present day Turkey’s cities of Fethiye and Antalya was once inhabited by the Lycians, ancient people with a strong desire for freedom and unity, characteristics greatly admired by the Greeks and envied...
- Julie Hasdeu Castle, Spiritism in the Temple of the Afterlifeon Sep 2, 2015 in Europe Romania Traveling castles legends mysteries romania castles spiritism visit romaniaThey say the piano can still be heard playing in the midst of night. Yet there’s no one there to play it. Also called The Spiritualist Temple at the Foothills of the Carpathians, the story of how this eerie residence came to be and what it witn...
- Veliko Târnovo, the Old City of Tsars – Part 3In the third and final part of our epic journey through time and space in medieval Veliko Târnovo, we head for a stroll down its old streets, pass by the stacked houses of the picturesque Varosha quarter, have a delicious taste of Bulgarian cuisine,...