Long bus trips, cramped airplanes and overcrowded trains are not fun but being in foreign lands, learning about different cultures, and meeting and working with the people is priceless.

A series of photos that follow a hiking trip in Aiguestortes Spain. Beautiful landscapes and nature shots.

Ladakh is one of the most sparsely populated regions in Kashmir with the primary religion being Buddhism. Ladakhis have long had a reputation of being some of the friendliest and most hospitable people while also being very shy and private. Its inhabitants define the landscape of the area. Buddhist temples and monasteries look down from high dry peaks on lush green valleys. It is a harsh but amazing mountain paradise. To see more images from Ladakh, search "Ladakh".

Ladakh, the land of high passes, is located in the Jammu and Kashmir region of northern India. It is the highest plateau in Kashmir with much of it being over 3,000 m (9,800 ft) making it a land of beautiful vista and stark contrasts. To see more images from Ladakh, search "Ladakh".