The mix of bunkers, fourth-hand Mercedes-Benz cars, codes of honour (the incomparable Kanun) and former communists we encounter leaves no one indifferent; Tirana could even be called modern (it is!), but What we like most about Albania are the scenes that remind us of our own past, not so many years ago. Mmm... those generous servings of aniseed spirits and liqueurs at the village bar.
The mountain of the Kilimanjaro is actually an inactive volcano located in the northeast of the Republic of Tanzania. An exceptional place teeming with wildlife and vast migrating herds of mammals. The mountain has three summits, Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira, with Uhuru Peak at the old Kibo crater, the highest point.
The highest peak on the African continent stands at an altitude of 5,895 metres.
Not long ago, Iran was on the front pages of the international press: the disappearance of Masha Amini, images of women cutting their hair, demonstrations and counter-demonstrations… Something was happening, and questions arose about the safety of travelling to Iran.
With a hundred million inhabitants, Ethiopia is the second most populous country in the Africa and one of the emerging powers of the continent.
Travelling to Ethiopia is to be transported to a place where some of the tribes most impressive on earth, both visually and historically. Lush green landscapes mingle with inhospitable terrain, a fascinating place with a legendary history.
“The last African Eden” is how an institution as prestigious as National Geographic describes Gabon.
On this itinerary we will take you to discover the parks that deserve to be called “Eden”, exploring them in the best possible way: on jungle walks and boat trips through their lake systems. Encounters and ceremonies with the Babongo Pygmies, a traditional bwiti ceremony and the Punu’s Mukudji mask ritual will add a cultural dimension to the trip.
Our colleague Jordi at Viajes Tuareg specialises in Central Asia. He travelled to Mongolia at the end of the year to update our routes to Mongolia and assess potential developments in the area on the ground.
We want to share with you some of his impressions of this exploratory trip in Asia. Here are their experiences and comments.