Albania surprises anyone who delves into its culture, gets to know its people and discovers its untouched landscapes. Like Iran, it is one of those countries about which we have preconceived ideas, prompting travellers to reset their expectations and start from 0 when they get there.
The former Soviet Union was dissolved and the Berlin Wall fell, but Albania continued to resist reforms for years.
Safari Kidogo is an African adventure timed for the Christmas holidays, ideal for those seeking new experiences. It challenges the idea that safaris can become repetitive and monotonous. As well as seeing lions and buffaloes, along the way we will discover…
Last places available for November travel: no crowds, no delays and no queues.
If you are lucky enough to have a few days off in November and want to get off the usual tourist trail, we still have spaces on trips that are especially recommended for this month.
“The desert is too vast to accommodate lies.”
This is how Brahim, our 63-year-old Tuareg guide, explained why things are different in the desert. Brahim was the human GPS who guided our expedition to Libya for a front-row view of the solar eclipse in 2006.
Our long history of Saharan travel began in the early 1980s, when we opened the agency. Those first 4×4 routes through Algeria and Morocco gradually expanded. Mauritania, Tunisia, Niger, Egypt and years after the Chad, Sudan and Libya completed our range of trips to the Sahara Desert.
This route through ancient Persia takes us to sophisticated, age-old cities: Shiraz, Yazd, Isfahan, Tehran and Kerman, as well as the Kaluts Desert. Friendly, cultured and welcoming local people help visitors reflect on this sensitive situation today.
A 9-day route specially designed to celebrate the New Year festivities through a journey rich in cultural variety. The ease of connecting with Iranian people means travellers return home with a very different impression from the one they had before.
A different way to travel, away from summer crowds and the busiest destinations.
If you are lucky enough to have a holiday in December and have not chosen your destination yet, here are some ideas to get you away from home. These trips depart in December, but do not necessarily coincide with Spain’s Constitution Day long weekend.
From the first steps of civilization and the golden age of Phoenician cities of Sidon, Tyre, Beirut and Byblos, to the remains of the medieval Crusades in Tripoli, passing through the glorious Roman past of Baalbeck and the flourishing Islamic era, Lebanon was always the door of Asia and the East or the last Asian port for others.
Here are 5 reasons to choose it as your destination
Iran’s geographical position and vast underground oil reserves make it a key player in international relations. Fortunately, in recent years, differences with other countries have been resolved through peaceful negotiation, leaving dark chapters of its history behind and Iran shows its best side: a modern, highly educated country welcomes travellers with open arms visitor.
Iran is shaped by the weight of its history. It is known as the cradle of Western civilisation and a crossroads for many peoples and cultures.
Mongolia is often associated with the Gobi Desert, nomads travelling with their tents and Genghis Khan, once the terror of the steppes. All of that is true, but there is much more. Here are some notes from our travel journal to help you learn more about the country, its customs and way of life.
Some of our destinations are more popular than others. In this post, we highlight three places we particularly like that often fly under most travellers’ radar.
If you ask us... this is what we advise.
More and more families ask us for a special trip tailored to them. All our small group trips are designed for adults, although many allow children to join if their families understand that they will be travelling with other participants.
Have you thought about travel to Cuba? From a historical and social perspective, few places rival Cuba. Add Caribbean beaches, mountains bursting with biodiversity and welcoming people who also speak our language, and the result is an unbeatable destination. One of our favourites, without a doubt.
We have more than 200 destinations planned around the world that we can adapt to your tastes. We know that some people feel uncomfortable travelling with a group of strangers, or perhaps you want to travelling with your family or friends, this would be a good option.
Tailor-made trips give you greater freedom to travel at your own pace.
The announcement of an early election caught us all by surprise. Many of us had planned to travel in the second half of July and had already booked our holidays or were choosing our destination. Whatever your situation, you can rest assured if you are planning to travel with Viajes Tuareg.
For many of us, September means returning to work and our usual daily routine. However, a lucky few are looking forward to this month, having chosen it for a well-deserved holiday
September is the best summer month to travel if we have a choice.
September is a great month to travel, without the summer heat and with fewer crowds. Like June, September is ideal for hiking in the northern hemisphere.
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.