Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico 2012

Chichen Itza is archaeological city left after pre-Columbian Maya civilization and one of the most visited tourist attractions in Mexico. Recently, Chichen Itza was selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.  And of course if you have never been there you must go  see it. 

Half Dome, Yosemite Park, CA

If you are looking for hiking or camping in the forest with waterfalls, creeks and lots of wild  animals running around then you have to go to Yosemite National  Park in Northern California.  In this post i will tell you about Half Dome Trail, another extraordinary hike in North America.  It's like I've read somewhere -  Half Dome is the ultimate Yosemite day hike - the one you can't die without doing, and the one you're most likely to die while doing. 

Поехали с нами в Ёсемите.

Дорогие друзья. Намечается еще одна  Экспедиция «Силы добра против комаров»  в замечательный парк Ёсемите.  У нас образовалось несколько свободных мест. Желающие присоединиться пишите мне в личку.

Предварительное расписание: Выежаем в Пятницу ( 15 Июня) после обеда возращаемся в Воскресение (17 Июня) ночью. Останавливаемся в палаточном городке.  (16 Июня) Поидем на интерестный хайк к озеру. Ну и так всего по чучуть - природа, дикие животные, поседелки у костра, пиво-вино. Будет интерестно.

What would you change on my blog?

Dear friends.


First i want to thank everyone for checking my blog. In the future i will be adding more posts. They will contain more interesting pictures and travel tips. It's very important to hear your opinion about what i write and if you like what you see or not. Also i would like to improve my blog so that my readers(meaning You) could find my blog as their point of interest and make it user friendly. That's why i will appreciate if  you leave comments below with  what you would change/improve on my blog  or what you want to see on its pages. Any comments will be considered . 


Thanks again and Stay Tuned.


P.S. Pictures with crime scene posted just to get your attention.

REI Members Sale Sunday in Tustin.

I always say that for memorable and enjoyable backpacking or camping trip you need a professional gear. It is like having a comfortable shoes for a long walk. You don't want any surprises during your hike. I always consider REI Store like one of the best places to buy reliable outdoor gear and clothes. But they are pretty expensive. Recently i found out that REI is going to do Members Only used gear sale. They usually sell stuff after returns, opened box etc. To become REI member you have to pay only $20 but you can save much more then that, a specially if you need to buy multiple items. 


IF you need any outdoor gear and you want to save come to REI Store in Tustin on Sunday June 17, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm  at 2962 El Camino Real, at Jamboree Rd., on the Tustin side of The Market Place.


Expect deals of 50-90% off gently used gear.

Store Site, Map and Direction here.

Stay Tuned!

Havasupai, Grand Canyon, AZ (Part 2.Waterfalls)

The hike from Hilltop to Supai Village was just the beginning of adventure. Another 2 mile hike beyond the village will take you to the paradise on the Earth. You can explore 5 fantastic waterfalls, they are all different, each has its own "personality" and incredible views. 

Havasupai, Grand Canyon, AZ (Part 3. Silver Mine)

During our trip to Havasupai Indian Reservation one of my friends spotted  an old mine in Carbonite Canyon near Havasu Falls. We asked locals about it and a woman said that it was silver mine but she wasn't sure.  After i came back home i tried to find  what kind of mine it was on the internet. The only information i found was that during the late 1800s and early 1900s, miners searched for minerals throughout the Havasupai area. Most of the major activity took place in Carbonate Canyon near Havasu Falls, but tunnels and other evidence of mining activity can be found all along Havasu Creek from Havasu Falls to the Colorado River.

Havasupai, Grand Canyon, AZ (Part 1. Supai Village)

That was another lifetime trip. Magnificent Grand Canyon. Many of you probably have been to Grand Canyon Village or Skywalk and observed the canyon from the top. But did you think that people still live there? Yes, i am talking about real Indians - Native Americans.

When i found out about this fact i could not resist to go there and see it on my own.  

Underwater Art Museum near Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Mexico 2012

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In 2009 an underwater Art museum called MUSA (Museo Subacuatico de Arte) was opened near Isla Mujeres, Cancun.  Over 403 permanent life-size sculptures were sunken underwater that makes this museum one of the largest and most ambitious underwater art attraction in the world.

We took a high speed glass bottom boat to check that out.  It’s just a 10 minute ride from Dreams Cancun Resort’s pier. We got tickets at Dreams Cancun Resort at tour desk for $40 per person, which includes speed boat ride, snorkeling near MUSA, refreshment drinks on boat. The whole trip takes about 1,5 hours. 

Cancun, Mexico - Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa

The Dreams Cancun All-Inclusive Resort and Spa is located at the shore point known as Punta Cancun, and surrounded on three sides by turquoise Caribbean Sea.  The Resort has perfect location. It’s about 15 minutes from Cancun International Airport and just steps away from Shopping Mall, Bars and Night Clubs.  

During my trip to Cancun I stayed at this wonderful place and would like to share my experience.