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Discover southern Angola through traditional communities, desert, dunes, the Atlantic and Iona National Park.

Angola is one of those African destinations that is still off the usual routes. A huge country, diverse and little visited, where the landscape changes from the mountains and highlands of the interior to the arid territories of the southwest, where the desert reaches practically to the Atlantic.

The best time to see the northern lights in Finland is between October and March.

Winter in Lapland is simply magical. Snow blankets the landscapes and animals adapt to the cold. Staying in a cosy hotel in Inari, we will spend our days exploring the taiga, the immense coniferous forest covering the north of our planet. At night, we will enjoy the magnificent spectacle of the Northern Lights.

Our best routes through the Sahara and the great deserts of Africa

The desert is not an empty place. It is a territory of silence and infinite horizons where time seems to walk at another pace. In Viajes Tuareg we have spent more than 40 years exploring the Sahara with expert local guides, designing routes that combine expedition, culture and extraordinary landscapes.

Last places available for Sri Lanka this autumn with Pilar Petit

Autumn is just around the corner, and we have selected our standout destinations. One of our star trips is Sri Lanka, a jewel of Southeast Asia, accompanied by our guide Pilar Petit.

Sahara is known for its extreme contrasts, and choosing when to go can make a difference.

The Sahara has its charm at any time of year, but some seasons are more welcoming for travellers. Spring and autumn are usually the best times to explore the world’s largest desert. Temperatures are milder in these months, allowing you to enjoy the landscape without the scorching summer heat or the intense cold of winter nights.

We began our professional journey organising desert trips and, 40 years later, we still consider the desert one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

For winter 2026, we suggest four ways to discover Algeria. Two focus on the Tadrart region and its labyrinths of rock and sand. A third explores the Sahara through the Grand Erg Occidental, while the fourth offers a more conventional journey through northern Algeria’s historic cities and monuments.

Shorter queues, lower prices and better weather are some of the advantages of travelling in autumn.

Many places are especially appealing at this time of year. If you are planning an autumn break and don’t know where to go, we have prepared a list of some of the best destinations for fewer crowds, better prices and less heat.

January is summer in New Zealand, with pleasant temperatures, long days and plenty of sunshine. Travel in January to New Zealand It allows us to enjoy outdoor activities, cruises and walks along its golden beaches.

Weather conditions are ideal for seeing glaciers without the extreme cold of winter.

In autumn, the weather is ideal for trekking, with warm but comfortable days and clear skies offering spectacular mountain views. The low chance of snow makes this a perfect season to explore the Himalayas. The changing landscapes create impressive scenery for hikers, while the cleaner air makes trekking even more enjoyable.

Not everyone can start their holiday on 1 August. For many of us, the second half of the month is the perfect time to switch off and discover new destinations.

We have prepared a selection of routes around Europe with departures between 15 and 22 August where there are still places available.

Madagascar is one of the planet's largest islands and shelters an incredible variety of animal and plant species. In ancient times, it was joined to Africa, but after it broke away, evolution followed its own unusual path on this immense African island. That is why, on your trip to Madagascar you can see many creatures that live on the island and nowhere else in the world. These are known as endemic species.

Have you ever had no plans, only for a last-minute decision to become one of your best?

Hard as it may seem to believe, we are already in the middle of summer. Despite the high temperatures and the comfort of air conditioning, we all need a break from routine. If you like making last-minute decisions, take a look at these trips.

Across the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Natron: next departure 5 Septime, 13 October and 14 November.

At the northern border of Tanzania, the endless savannah gives way to a lunar landscape where flamingos gather seasonally. The silhouette of Ol Doinyo Lengai, the Maasai’s sacred mountain, is unmistakable on the horizon.

Traveling to the desert is always a unique experience, but with some additional information we can choose more easily the time of the year that best fits to what we expect from a journey through the Sahara desert.

We have been exploring Algeria by 4×4 for more than 40 years, and we still consider it one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

Those lucky enough to travel outside the summer season know the advantages: fewer crowds, often better weather and, of course, better prices.

Travelling out of season has many advantages, but which are the best destinations to travel in October?

The Silk Road is a network of routes that connected East and West for centuries, bringing together the cultures, religions and landscapes of the two hemispheres. Today, that network offers travellers many possible journeys.

Four countries to choose from. No itinerary is better than another; what matters is the one you are looking for right now.

With departures in September and October, Moldova presents itself as a destination with history, traditions and landscapes to discover.

A getaway featuring Orthodox monasteries, brutalist architecture, remarkable wineries (100 km of underground passages where world leaders such as V. Putin and J. Kerry have held parties) and Transnistria, that “non-existent country” frozen in the old Soviet era.

Safari Tanzania on Lake Natron, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan along the Silk Road, the little-known northern valleys of Albania or the ethnic minorities in northern Vietnam, are some of the best options for travel in September.

It's not just where we're going, but what we're going to do when we get to our destination.

If you are looking for places to visit in August and want to book one of the last remaining places, you have come to the right place. The first week of August is a perfect time to discover alternative destinations, from the Balkans and Southeast Asia to Africa and the Americas.

Routes with limited availability so you can plan your summer getaway

The Azores archipelago or Madeira? Which Portuguese Atlantic islands should you visit? It is a common question when planning a trip.

If you want to explore the Portuguese islands, bear in mind that they are very different from one another. If you are unsure which to choose, here is some information to help you decide.