The current situation is difficult for everyone, especially travellers who never want to stop discovering, exploring and learning. To help you pass the time, we suggest some so many places to visit without leaving home. Of course it will not be the same, but desperate times call for creative solutions. Some museums, monuments and attractions already offer virtual tours.
If there is one thing every traveller will agree on, it is that the world around us is wonderful. Having seen its beauty, we also understand the importance of preserving it. But no one is born knowing everything, and it can be hard to know how to help conserve our planet. So we begin with “There is no planet B«, a series of publications in which we will try to give advice on actions that can help us preserve our wonderful world. Let's start!
Greenland remains one of the wildest and most unexplored territories in the Arctic. In summer the ice formed during the long winter nights melts and allows us access to the fjords, an incomparable natural spectacle formed by the erosion of the great glaciers that existed in the times when these lands were covered with ice.
We have spent a long time on the elimination rounds, looking at your photographs again and again. Sadly, they cannot all go through, and some excellent work is missing from the 22 photographs in the final. Our work ends here: an external jury will now choose the 3 winning photographs. Good luck to everyone!
Don't you have Facebook? See the 22 finalist photos on our website.
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In the middle of the Atlantic, far from everything, Madeira rises like a mountain of lava and basalt above the ocean. Its interior is extremely rugged, a labyrinth of green ravines traversed by levadas, the ancient channels that distributed water throughout the island.
One of the new developments in Southeast Asia is the redesigned trekking route in northern Thailand, a highlight of our 15-day trip, Bangkok, ethnic minority trekking and southern beaches. Our new trek allows more time in villages deep in the jungle to discover the daily lives of different ethnic groups, followed by a 2-day rafting descent to finish in Baan Sob Kai, where we will visit Elephant Rescue Park.
The medieval splendour of Gondar, the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the islands of Lake Tana: Africa’s rich history, carved into unique monuments
Celebrations always help to beautify the places visited. This time, our trip to Ethiopia: single departure on 12 June, will coincide with the distinctive night-time ceremony of the Milhela in Axum and the little-known celebration of anniversary of King Lalibela in a city that bears his name.
Weather permitting, the highlight of the trip will be an annular eclipse that we can observe from Lalibela on the last day.
This legendary route will introduce us, guided by a Spanish-speaking guide with expert knowledge of Tibet, the regions of Yunnan and Sichuan. Two regions of China home to almost half of the country’s ethnic groups, and which for thousands of years enabled the trade of tea carried by the legendary Tibetan horses.
This route presents no particular difficulties, apart from any discomfort caused by the altitude.
2020 begins and we want to remind you that there are still places on many of our routes to travel in February.
We still have places to see the Northern Lights in Finland, something everyone should do at least once in their life, or to cross the Algerian desert in a 4×4, or to see the Great Migration in Tanzania, or to… February offers plenty of options for those looking to travel in the low season, without airport queues or crowds, and with rooms available in the best hotels.
Much has changed since the days when our only travel companions were a fold-out map and a friendly local trying to explain, through gestures, how to reach our destination. Today, smartphones have become an essential tool for many people travel. If we know which apps to use on our trips, we can save time and money and enrich our experience.
You haven't unpacked yet and you're already thinking about your next trip?
If you start planning your next destination the moment your holiday ends, don’t worry: our programme of organised trips for 2020 is full of options with routes for all tastes. Hiking and trekking travelling in a small group, photography trips accompanied by expert photographers, Northern Lights, routes through the desert in 4×4 and much more!
One of our star trips this year and possibly one of the best routes of Georgia and Caucasus trekking.
The route from Mestia to Ushguli involves 5 days of moderate walking through remote valleys and medieval villages, crossing mountain passes and admiring magnificent glaciers with views of the country’s highest peaks. Here are some opinions from travellers on our trip to Georgia during this year 2019.
The celebration of the Epiphany with Timkat in Ethiopia is not exclusive to the north of the country. On this trip, we suggest travelling with our guide, a Spanish resident in Gondar, who will help us experience a genuine celebration first hand in Ziway, on the shores of the lake in the south of the country.
We will complete the trip with a tour of the most emblematic places in the southern part of Ethiopia and visiting some markets.
This is how Aurelia described her feelings to us on returning from Trekking trip in Sicily and Aeolian Islands.
A few years ago. We set off to discover the Balkans, its fascinating history and incredible landscapes. We have continued exploring the area’s rivers, lakes, peaks and historic cities, and it still amazes us. Today we can present our new route through Serbia, Kosovo and Montenegro, an itinerary that combines nature and culture, outside the conventional tourism routes.
Along with its neighbours in the Balkans, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo are among Europe’s least-known countries.
With notable cultural differences among them, these territories share a common history still very evident in its streets. We will travel from Serbia to Kosovo via Montenegro, exploring their main cities and walking through their valleys and around their rivers and lakes, discovering an impressive cultural and natural heritage outside the usual tourist routes.
A perfect trip to Jordan, combining history and nature without compromising on either.
This itinerary is specially designed to discover Jordan’s most important sights: Petra, the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum, with gentle trekking through its most beautiful natural landscapes: the Dana Biosphere Reserve, Wadi Rum and Wadi Mujib, all near the Dead Sea.
Imagine to climb Kilimanjaro at New Year and celebrate New Year’s Eve in Horombo Hut, At 3,690 metres, acclimatising as we approach the roof of Africa. Imagine starting the year by reaching the roof of Africa.
The Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, rises from the African plains, drawing our attention to its power and mystery.
More and more travellers prefer to spend the New Year's Eve instead of opting for a traditional celebration. And we agree that celebrate New Year's Eve in front of the pyramids of Meroe in Sudan is much better than eating the grapes with Ramón García.
And get rid of the classic characters New Year's Eve is not the only reason travel at this time of year; sharing the experience with a group of people keen to explore the world and experience new things is what really makes a trip unforgettable. As always, we favour small groups, which helps the group bond and offers a more personal, intimate experience.
A cultural trip to Saudi Arabia guided by Joan Roura, a Middle East specialist who will help us understand why a country with less than a century of history plays such a key role. Saudi Arabia is one of the most inaccessible countries, with an enigmatic monarchy, now within reach of those interested in geographical and archaeological treasures of the Arabian Peninsula. The House of Saud is beginning to open its doors to the outside world.
The New Year's Eve celebration is one of the most anticipated events by millions of people around the world.
We always want to welcome the New Year surrounded by loved ones, family and friends. That is why we often spend New Year's Eve in the same place.
But have you ever considered celebrate New Year differently? The small getaways to celebrate a special New Year’s Eve can be a very enjoyable option that we recommend.