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USA 2008

3 weeks.  6 thousand miles.  11 states and 9 national parks in virtually all climate zones of this enormous country.  Our journey by car took us from Chicago all the way to the californian coast and back.  On the way we saw some extraoridenary scenery, including natural arches, slot canyon, gigant trees and geysers.  We hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and went to one of the most amazing places in America, called The Wave.
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France 2008

Winter trip to the Alps.  The first week I was skiing with family in Les Deux Alpes, and then I went to Chamonix at the foot of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe.  I spent 3 weeks there with my Colombian friend Douglas, during which time we climbed Mont Blanc 4807m.  A very memorable climb, but for the wrong reasons.  Crossing the Bossons Glacier, crevasse fall and rescue, and the last day ordeal was an experience I will never forget.
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Mexico to Argentina 2006-07

Another trip to the Spanish speaking world.  It started in Mexico City, and during the next 14 months took me to 15 countries in Central and South America.  It was the longest and most varied so far.  High altitude trekking and climbing in the Andes, diving in Galapagos, Mayan pyramids, Inca ruins, active volcanoes, exotic beaches and islands, the highest waterfall in the world, geysers, deserts, jungle, "El Dorado", whales, glaciers.  Click "photos" to see all those amazing places!
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USA 2006

Traveling in the United States is extremely easy by car.  I had a chance to see some of the magnificent wilderness of this country and I was very impressed.  National Parks provide the best opportunities for nature lovers, from sweeping deserts of the Southwest to the forbidding mountains of the north.  Driving from Chicago to Arizona left me dwarfed by the sheer scale of the continent.  The highlight was the Antelope Canyon near Page, where beams of sunlight enter at midday, illuminating dark interior.
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Poland 2005

My home country is set in the heart of Europe.  It remains reasonably cheap and is quite safe, with hospitable people who welcome visitors. Over the past decade, it has developed into a modern, vibrant and progressive state, yet at the same time it maintains its traditional culture.  It's a fascinating destination and now is a good time to go.  For outdoor enthusiasts, there are numerous national parks, covering mountains, rivers, lakes, primeval forests and the coastline.
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South America 2004-05

This was my first major trip.  It lasted exactly 1 year and really changed me forever, marking the beginning of a new life.  It started in Lima, Peru and took me to several countries in South America, including Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil.  Most of my time there I spent in the mountains, trekking and sometimes climbing.  I visited many less-known places and took my time to get to know the people, not just other backpackers.
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