El Prisma de Fer

The Prism of Fer

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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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Campos de te en Nuwara Eliya en Sri Lanka
Asia,Sri Lanka

Things to do in Nuwara Eliya, including visits to tea plantations and waterfalls

Asia,Sri Lanka December 30, 2025
Nuwara Eliya is a city surrounded by hills, tea plantations, and a much cooler climate than…
Paisaje visto desde el Adam's Peak en Sri Lanka
Asia,Sri Lanka

How to climb Adam's Peak (Sri Lanka), best time and practical tips

Asia,Sri Lanka December 27, 2025
Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) is one of the most sacred places in Sri Lanka, and every season…
Paisajes que se ven durante el viaje de tren desde Kandy hasta Ella
Asia,Sri Lanka

How to travel on Sri Lanka's famous train between Kandy and Ella

Asia,Sri Lanka December 24, 2025
The train journey between Kandy and Ella is, without exaggeration, one of the most famous railway journeys…
Sala budista en Kandy en Sri Lanka
Asia,Sri Lanka

What to do in Kandy, the former capital of Sri Lanka

Asia,Sri Lanka December 21, 2025
Located between the famous Cultural Triangle and the mountain area from where the iconic train departs…
Golden Temple en Dambulla
Asia,Sri Lanka

What to see in Dambulla, the best base for visiting Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle

Asia,Sri Lanka December 18, 2025
Dambulla is one of the best places to use as a base if you want to explore the Cultural Triangle…
Roca de Sigiriya en Sri Lanka
Asia,Sri Lanka

How to see Sigiriya from the best viewpoint (low-cost)

Asia,Sri Lanka December 14, 2025
Sigiriya is undoubtedly one of Sri Lanka's greatest icons. The image of that enormous rock…

Featured Destinations

Desierto del Sahara en Merzouga
AFRICA
En el Puente de tren en Ella, Sri Lanka
SOUTH ASIA
Contemplando el Domo de Roca en Jerusalen
MIDDLE EAST
Ayuttaya - Tailandia
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Machu Pichu - Perú
AMERICA
Hongyadong Folk iluminado de noche, lo mejor de Chongqing
EAST ASIA
Un antiguo Caravanserai en Bujará, Uzbekistán
CENTRAL ASIA
Catedral de León
EUROPE
Torres medievales en Svanetia - Trekking Mestia a Ushguli
CAUCASUS

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Trichy in India
Puducherry
Mahalipuram
Chennai

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.

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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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Latest Itineraries

These are some of the itineraries I created in different countries, routes I planned and followed day by day. In each one, I describe where I went, how many days I spent in each place, what the journey was like from one point to another, and which places left the biggest impression on me. They are guides designed so you can see the entire trip at a glance and use them as inspiration for planning your own.

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