Landscapes – Page 11 – JoHook Travel Photographer

06 Jun 2011

Railay Thailand Climbing

Ben and Simon climbing off Railey beach in South Thailand. Sadly a big hotel is being built on this once famous climber’s beach.

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28 May 2011

Nestled in a valley surrounded by high mountains and beautiful lakes the pretty village of San Martin de Los Andes feels like a typical Swiss town. It has a long main street filled with Cafe’s, Restaurants, Ski shops and travel agencies and is on the shores of Lake Lacar. This is a big hiking […]

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28 May 2011

Puerto Varas, Volcan Orsorno and Frutillar

White capped Volcan Orsorno towers over the pretty Chilean village of Frutillar on the shores of Lake Llanquihue. Frutillar which mean strawberry in Spanish was settled by Germans in the 19th century. You can have your “Onces” Chilean for elevenses with Kafe and Kuchen as well as the more normal Chilean delicacies. Teatro del […]

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27 May 2011

Villa De Angostura

Overshadowed by its more famous sisters Villa de Angostura, Spanish for Narrowness Ville, is a mini version of Bariloche and San Martin de Los Andes. It is a tranquil unspoilt little town but just as beautiful as and possibly more interesting than its elders. Cycling through the town you are aware of the poverty […]

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27 May 2011

San Carlos de Bariloche: Patagonia

Stunningly beautiful very touristy place. Chocolate shops, Swiss style chalets, Hostels, Hotels, Restaurants, Patagonia clothes and wares abound. Lots of wonderful lakes framed by magnificent mountains. Plenty of hiking, biking and rock climbing. We ate the Chocolate, Cycled the routes and climbed the hills and had a fantastic time here. If the climb does […]