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Portrait of author Tran Giang Le Vu
Author information:
- Full name: Tran Giang Le Vu
- Job Title: Marketing Consultant
- I have traveled to exactly 50 countries around the world.
- Plans to conquer Africa and South America in 2019
- Travel style: Backpacker, Trekking
- Hobbies: Travel photography
Join Travellive in following Le Vu's journey through the unique photos below and wish him many more exciting trips in 2019!
"The journey to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro" - If asked which mountain is the most famous in Africa, most people on the continent would answer: "Kilimanjaro!". At 5,895 meters above sea level, its summit covered by millennia-old glaciers, Kilimanjaro is the aspiration of millions of mountaineering enthusiasts.
"With heads touching the sky and feet touching the mountains" in the Gupis Valley, Pakistan
"Enjoying the golden autumn in the Hunza Valley, Pakistan" - Hunza is a majestic valley located in the Gilgit region of Baltistan, northern Pakistan. It is one of the most beautiful valleys in Pakistan, boasting pristine natural landscapes and majestic mountain ranges covered in snow year-round, creating a picturesque scene.
Stepping foot on the eternal glacier, Hoper Glacier
"Wearing flip-flops while checking in at the 67km-long Passu Glacier" - Mr. Vu brought this distinctly Vietnamese item with him on his journey to conquer Pakistan.
An impressive bend in the road in Norway.
"Suspended atop Pulpit Rock, Norway, at a height of 604m" - Pulpit Rock, also known as Preikestolen, in Norway is the most famous and popular tourist attraction in the region. This natural rock formation has a surface area of 25m² (24.99m × 24.99m), is relatively flat, and rises 604m above sea level.
"Sitting on a rocky outcrop, gazing at the gentle, emerald-green Nho Que River winding through two mountain ranges" - The Nho Que River is a tributary of the Gam River. Originating in China, it flows into Vietnam, forming a section of the Vietnam-China border in the northernmost part of the country at Lung Cu and Ma Le communes, Dong Van district, before flowing into the interior of Ha Giang province.
"Clouds drift over Ta Xua peak, Tram Tau, Yen Bai" - Tram Tau district, Yen Bai province currently has two adventurous mountain climbing tourist destinations: Ta Xua peak (Ban Cong commune) and Ta Chi Nhu peak (Xa Ho commune), along with the pristine natural waterfall Hang De Cho (Lang Nhi commune) and hot springs in the forest.
Le Vu's journey was not without its companions.
"The shoes that Mr. Vu wore during his journey to conquer Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain peak were soaked in mud and then burned by fire." - Located between Lai Chau and Lao Cai provinces, the Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain range is a rugged terrain explored by trekkers since 2012. The highest peak of this mountain range reaches an altitude of 3,046 meters above sea level. To reach the summit, visitors must climb a distance of about 30 km, through various terrains such as barren hills, bamboo forests, large timber forests, dwarf bamboo forests, and steep cliffs covered in moss.
Muddy feet in Tram Tau and Ta Xua
Located in the middle of a field of flowers
"At an altitude of 3096 m on the summit of Pu Ta Leng" - Pu Ta Leng is known as the "second highest peak in Indochina" (after Fansipan peak, which is 3,143 m high). The mountain peak is located in the Hoang Lien Son range, in Ta Leng commune, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province.
"Flying over the golden season of Mu Cang Chai" - Mu Cang Chai is a highland district of Yen Bai province, located nearly 300 km northwest of Hanoi. It's a favorite destination for nature lovers and those who enjoy the highland atmosphere. Every year around September, thousands of people come here to admire the most beautiful terraced rice fields in the country.
"Enjoy summer in Krabi, Thailand" - Krabi is one of Thailand's southern provinces, located along the Andaman coast and 814km from Bangkok. From Bangkok, it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes by plane or over 11 hours by bus to reach Krabi. The area still retains its pristine beauty with mysterious islands, turquoise waters, and long stretches of fine white sand beaches, ready to welcome adventurous travelers.
"Leaving footprints on the cobblestone streets of Rome, Italy" - The capital city of Rome is a symbol of Italy with beautiful sights such as Sant's Angelo Castle, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna, and the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument. Here, you can visit the Vatican, also known as the "state within a state," which includes St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica.
"Enjoying a carefree time on Van Long Lagoon, Ninh Binh" - Located about 80 km from Hanoi, Van Long Lagoon is in Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province. Covering nearly 3,500 hectares, it is the largest wetland nature reserve in the Northern Delta region. With its pristine, picturesque scenery and high biodiversity, it was chosen as one of the main filming locations for the Hollywood blockbuster Kong: Skull Island.
"Immerse yourself in the vastness of nature on the summit of Fansipan" - Fansipan Peak is one of the peaks in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. At 3,143 meters high, it is the highest mountain range in Vietnam and is known as the "roof of Indochina".
"Under a peaceful canopy of Iranian trees" - Located in the region of Mesopotamian civilization, formerly the powerful Persian Empire, and a destination on the Silk Road from the East, Iran possesses many invaluable heritage sites. Currently, Iran has 18 UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage sites.
"Looking down from the fortress at the ancient city of Kotor, Montenegro" - Kotor is a coastal city in Montenegro, one of the least populated European countries, built between the 12th and 14th centuries in the medieval architectural style.
"Setting foot on Iceland's northernmost region" - Iceland lies within the Arctic Circle, formed by active underwater volcanoes. The center of the island is a frigid plateau. Over 300,000 Icelandic people live primarily along the coast, with nearly half residing in the capital Reykjavík – a thousand-year-old city whose name means "Bay of Mist."
Along the road around the ice island - Iceland
"Immerse yourself in Lake Orhid, Macedonia" - Orhid is the deepest lake in the Balkans, situated between the southwestern border of the Republic of Macedonia and eastern Albania. It is one of the deepest and oldest lakes in Europe, harboring a unique aquatic ecosystem of exceptional importance, with over 200 endemic species. The lake's importance is further emphasized by its recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Orhid, Macedonia
Orhid, Macedonia
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