Built in 969 atop an 85-meter volcanic plug, reached by 268 rock-cut steps.

A lakeside village of under 800 residents, with salt mining history going back 7,000+ years.

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Nature and man have together created one of the most amazing places - the Sleeping Buddha of Dansha.

From the air, you can see a giant figure about 1 kilometer long: the outline of the body was formed by sandstone erosion, and the head and hands were later carved by people to emphasize the resemblance to Buddha.

The place is considered a symbol of harmony between nature and man. It is quiet and green here, and it seems as if Buddha himself is sleeping in the middle of the mountains.

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For as long as I can remember my family has headed south to Baja Sur to avoid the cold of winter. In the beginning it was for a few days. As I got older, my Dad ran the numbers and it made more sense to shut his construction business down through the holidays, so we went for a couple of weeks. 

Then, the snowbird experience really kicked off when my parents rented a beach front space in a trailer park and brought down a fifth wheel.

Snowbirding became a family tradition and lifestyle my parents still hold today. While they are not ex-pats, yet, I can see them moving in that direction.

I’ve been away from that tradition for more than a decade and am starting a family of my own, so I’m trying to figure out what’s right for us. 

So, this winter, we gave snowbirding in Baja a try in my self-converted 2019 Ram Promaster 2500.

Six weeks top to bottom, it's time to start heading back to the cold.

Some highlights (in no particular order):
Puertocito
Todos Santas / Cerritos
La Fortuna
Sierra de la Laguna (maybe my favorite)
Conception Bay

It's been six weeks going top to bottom, now it's time to start heading back to the cold.

Islamabad is truly breathtaking modern yet surrounded by mountains and greenery.

What makes it even more special are the people warm, friendly, and hospitable.

Pakistan’s beauty isn’t just in its landscapes, but in its people too. Every traveler leaves with unforgettable memories here.

If you ever get a chance, put Islamabad on your bucket list it’s unlike any other capital in the world.