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digi-me (74)Traveler 🇳🇴in Traveling Steem • 4 days ago

A new year with new possiblities. As you might have noticed I love to travel. 2025 is no exception. I already have some plans ready that I will tell you about. If any of you have suggestion to my travelplans not yet booked, I hope you will share with me. Most of the photos in this post are not from the planned trips, except for Mauritius and South Africa. I have family on the island of Mauritius, so I have been there many times. Several times we have visited the African continent, because the distance is so much shorter than from Europe. To hike different mountanious areas is one of the activities I like to be part of a my travel plans. The photo above was taken on the trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp in Nepal and very close to base camp.

Flic en Flac, Mauritius

Port Louis, the capital

The photos above were taken on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. I am leaving on 18th of February for a three month stay on the island. The beach on the photo is Flic en Flac, located on the western side of the island. Beaches and tropical climate is the main atraction, but the island does have mountains worth a hike or two. In addition, the population is a mix of people who descents from many continents like Africa, Europe, China and India. All the major religions are represented on the island. The food culture is amazing. You can get almost anything here.

Cape Town

Stellenbosch

A couple of times I have included South Africa when I have been going to Mauritius. The first time we went to South Africa first and then continued to Mauritius. That was when we spent several days in both Cape Town and the wine districts of Stellenbosch and Franschoek. Cape Town is definitly on my list of places I want to visit again. The first photo above was taken at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. A place that is very attractive with lots of restaurants and shops. There were many musicians and dancers performing. A great experience to sit in the sun wathching them. Stellenbosch is only a short drive from Cape Town. A wine tasting at a couple of the wineries shouldn't be missed. Because I am staying in Mauritius for three month, I hope to be able to spend a week in South- Africa.

In June I am going to Berlin, Germany for a week. I haven't been there before, but it was my plan in June 2020. Tickets were cancelled.

Salinas Grande, Argentina

At the end of 2025 the plan is South America: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia. I haven't bought my tickets yet, but the plan is almost ready. This is because I have to make som choices. Either visit many countries or chose only two and spend more time. But, I know that Ecuador is going to include the Andes and hike ( not to the top) on the slopes of Cotapaxi besides visiting some of the major cities. A trip to Ecuador will have to include the Calapagos Islands as well.

Aconcagua, Argentina

Cape Cross seal colony in Namibia

I am unsure of Venezuela, but in Colombia Bogota, Medelin and Cartegena are cities where I will want to spend time. I will use them as a base for exploring coffee plantations, historical places and countryside. In Bolivia the Uyuni Salt flats will be a must visit, but Titicaca, La Paz and Sucre also. I have to check for hikes in Boliva. Venezuala has Caracas, but also Angel Falls....

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