El Prisma de Fer

The Prism of Fer

Ready to explore the world your way? Here you'll find the best travel guides, customizable itineraries, and authentic experiences for independent travelers and backpackers looking for unique destinations.

Hi, I'm Fernando, and this is "The Prism of Fer." A space where I share my travel experiences traveling the world with a backpack on my shoulder, seeking to connect with different cultures, explore remote landscapes, and discover trekking routes that take my breath away. If you like to travel without luxuries, with your feet on the ground and a curious soul, this corner is for you.

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Almaty: nature, culture, and urban life in one of my favorite cities in the world

My arrival in Almaty from Mongolia marked the beginning of my journey through Kazakhstan and the heart of…

Two week itinerary through Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is a vast and underrated country, but it has a little bit of everything travelers…

Guide to traveling to Kazakhstan on your own

Kazakhstan is one of those destinations that rarely tops travel lists, but can…

Aktau, Kazakhstan: What to see, where to stay, and travel tips

Located on the shores of the Caspian Sea, Aktau is a city that is especially valuable to travelers for…

How to get to Aktau from Uzbekistan: a guide to crossing the border

Many travelers traveling overland through Central Asia often include Kazakhstan in their itinerary, and…

What to see in Khiva, the adobe city frozen in time

Khiva is another historic gem of Uzbekistan. Its perfectly preserved walled city center seems…

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Featured Articles from the Silk Road

These are some of the most important items from my journey along the Silk Road. A trip that for years was a distant idea in my head and that I ended up turning into a real journey, from China to Turkey, crossing Central Asia, India, Nepal and the Caucasus.

Latest Hikes

These are some of the most significant treks I've undertaken in various parts of the world, including Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Morocco, and more. In each article, I try to describe not only the route itself, but also the logistics, the difficulty, and everything I wish I had known before setting off.

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