Julien Van Loye - Articles

Vacation in Nepal
Nepal, multicultural land of unique carnivals and cultures proudly preserved, mind boggling adventure and fascinating, serene and panoramic beauty, is a land where foreign visitors can revitalize their mind, body and soul in the lap of nature. Read
By: Julien Van Loye | 26/08/2008 | Destinations

Chulu East in Nepal
Nestled at an altitude of 6,584m/21,60ft, Chulu East is one of the adventurous and stimulating trekking and expedition destination. In 1955, a German expedition team pioneered and succeeded to summit Chulu East through North-East Ridge and thereafter its popularity gained twofold. Standing atop the Manage valley, Chulu East boasts outstanding views of Annapurnas II, III and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho Peak and Manaslu. Read
By: Julien Van Loye | 06/08/2007 | Camping

Journey on the Highest World’s Railway: Beijing to Lhasa by Train
Since July 2006 after the opening route of the Qingzang Railway between Golmud to Lhasa in Tibet, the Peruvian Orient Express is not the highest passenger train in the world anymore. The railway line to the Lake Titicaca in Peru crosses a pass at 4,330 meters at its highest point, La Raya. The new Tibetan train crosses the Tangula Pass at 5,072 meters above sea level and thus has become the world’s highest rail track. Read
By: Julien Van Loye | 16/05/2007 | Travel