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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Ruinas en la ciudad antigua de Polonnaruwa en Sri Lanka
Asia,Sri Lanka

What to see in Polonnaruwa and how to visit the most incredible ruins in Sri Lanka

Asia,Sri Lanka December 11, 2025
Polonnaruwa was one of the historical sites I enjoyed most in Sri Lanka. Unlike others…
Complejo de Anuradhapura en Sri Lanka
Asia,Sri Lanka

What to see in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Is it worth visiting?

Asia,Sri Lanka December 8, 2025
Anuradhapura was my first official stop in Sri Lanka, and, to be honest, it didn't leave me with the best impression…
Costa de Colombo en Sri Lanka
Asia,Sri Lanka

What to see in Colombo, an honest look at Sri Lanka's chaotic capital

Asia,Sri Lanka December 5, 2025
I arrived in Colombo after spending New Year's in Dubai, and the contrast between the two cities was…
Tren que une Kandy y Ella en Sri Lanka
Asia,Sri Lanka

How to get around in Sri Lanka

Asia,Sri Lanka December 2, 2025
Getting around Sri Lanka can be as much an experience of the trip as the temples, beaches, and...
Palmeras en la Playa de Mirissa en Sri Lanka
Asia,Itineraries,Sri Lanka

3 week itinerary in Sri Lanka

Asia,Itineraries,Sri Lanka November 29, 2025
Travelling for three weeks in Sri Lanka is an ideal time to discover history, nature, culture and…
Vista panorámica desde las cuevas de Dambulla
Asia,Sri Lanka

Guide to traveling in Sri Lanka

Asia,Sri Lanka November 26, 2025
Traveling through Sri Lanka is intense and surprisingly varied for such a small country. In just a few days…

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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