Shirakawago is a beautiful village of Japan in Gifu Prefecture. It is known for its many well-preserved traditional wooden houses with steep thatched roofs. Their slope allows the winter snow to slide off without accumulating and endangering the buildings.
The bridges are built to connect, and perhaps that is why we like them so much. Since the first ones appeared bridges in Bronze Age Greece, humans have kept building these structures, trying to bridge the distances between us. There are so many bridges that we have built, that today they represent an immense cultural heritage, treasures that tell us about history, culture and science. Undoubtedly, great platforms worth travel.
That's why we wanted to look at different bridges that we find in some of the countries we visit regularly. Here we go.
The Okavango is a mighty river that rises in Angola to make its way for 1000 km through Africa, crossing Namibia and ending his journey in the Kalahari Desert, in Botswana. But if it ends up in Botswana, where is the sea? Well, that is the interesting part: there is no sea. At its end, the Okavango River forms an ‘alluvial fan’: instead of flowing into the sea, its waters disappear into the arid lands of Botswana, leaving a spectacular landscape declared a World Heritage Site in 2014: The Okavango Delta.
Icebergs, glaciers, scientific research bases, penguins… as if it were the tragic expedition of Ernest Shackleton, the Antarctic superhero, to the South Pole. What we imagine is real, and there are opportunities for travel that allow you to experience it. Here are some notes from the journal of our trip to Antarctica aboard an expedition cruise vessel.
Viajes Tuareg has initiated a whole series of actions to collaborate with several of the Travel bloggers most prestigious and well-known in Spain, working together to share aspects of our trips from each author’s unique perspective. Journalists from some of the most widely read media outlets have also described what travelling with us is like from their point of view.
As a result, reports and articles have appeared in the media, some of which we would like to share here. They cover trips to places such as South Africa, Thailand, Namibia, or Madagascar.
In Viajes Tuareg We're always ahead of the calendar. Some say we're trying to catch the sun. We're a little like the fashion designers on television presenting coats and scarves in July, when temperatures outside are well into the thirties.
Three kilometres from the Senegalese capital of Dakar, we find the island of Gorée (or Gorée, in French). Today a destination on our route through Senegal, this island was for more than three centuries the largest centre of the slave trade in Africa.
Although the Portuguese discovered the island in 1444, their European neighbours — the Dutch, French and English — constantly fought over this lucrative location, which changed hands frequently.
African country of Senegal is one of the gems of the continent’s west coast. Its capital, Dakar, has a frantic pace that contrasts with the slower rhythm of the other coastal towns. So, whether you are looking for the bustle of a large African city, or are looking for some relaxation on the coast, Senegal is your destination.
At the same time, Senegal boasts a spectacular variety of landscapes. From the semi-desert in the north to the shores of River Senegal, to the green region of Casamance, the country offers routes with a particular focus on its diverse vegetation, wildlife and cultures.
It should be mentioned that, despite the influence of French colonization, Senegal retains much of its culture and traditions intact. Its people turn the trip in a special experience, this being one of the countries where the travellers They're better received.
For all of this, we could be talking about Senegal for hours. But better still, let us show you through 7 beautiful images.