The religious heritage of India It is one of the aspects that has always aroused great interest and curiosity in the West. Watching a funeral rite on the banks of the River Ganges while a pilgrim performs ablutions a few metres away, or so many other scenes typical of a trip to India that we could mention raise questions and a strong desire to understand, to find the reasons and an explanation, and ultimately to make logical sense of what we see.
The Halong Bay in Vietnam It is a place of such beauty that every traveller who visits is impressed. As you probably know, it lies in the north of the country, in Quang Ninh province, on the Gulf of Tonkin. A little further north lies China.
We will sail through the maze of islands and cliffs in these bays, with kayaks available to explore the coast
Crossing an unfamiliar country from top to bottom is a dream for any curious traveller: from one end to the other, from beginning to end, leaving nothing out. That is the idea behind our trip to Mozambique, a route offering an almost complete picture of the former Portuguese colony, although it is never truly possible to see an entire country.
Our proposed itinerary takes us through natural parks with magnificent scenery and abundant wildlife. Africa in all its splendour. Although we will start in the south, in the capital, vibrant Maputo, we will travel across the country, always heading north.
When someone mentions one of the Persian Gulf countries, the last word that comes to mind is probably fjord. This is exactly what happens when we mention Oman, a sultanate reputed to be one of the friendliest countries in the region, with the well-known Strait of Hormuz in its far north.
Our travel talks continue, and this time, Ana Isabel Alia Mopane Safaris tells us about their experiences in Botswana through photos and comments.
Next Thursday 12 March at our offices of Viajes Tuareg.
In the talk we will give you a notebook of safari with a short guide to Botswana that can be very useful for planning your trip.
Places are limited; please confirm your attendance in advance.
Tel.: 93 265 23 91 Our trips to BOTSWANA
Remember that this Wednesday at our offices in Viajes Tuareg, a polar explorer and an anthropologist specialising in the Inuit will share first-hand information and remarkable personal stories from their Greenland journeys.
Francesc Bailon and Gerard Van Der Berg will give this travel talk and lead an expedition to the Ammassalimmiut communities on Greenland's east coast, the last group to come into contact with the ‘white man’.
If you travelled with us in 2014, you can take part in our ctravel photography course by sending your images to concurso@tuareg.com.
Images taken on a trip booked with Viajes Tuareg during 2014, submitted in digital format (not as prints or slides), with a minimum size of 15 × 20 cm and a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. A maximum of 5 works per participant, none previously published or awarded a prize.
The deadline for submitting photographs is next Sunday.
Here are some of the photos received:
Our dear and tireless friend and collaborator Isi Juvé sends us these photographs from Morocco.
Isi joined our Christmas groups and is now travelling around Morocco to improve our bike routes.
Next Thursday 26 February our correspondent in Sri Lanka, Pilar Petit, will be at our Barcelona offices to answer our questions and share details of the trips to Sri Lanka for 2015.
We begin this year’s travel talks with a beautiful destination: Madagascar.
If you are thinking about your next holiday destination, the next Friday, 13 February our friend and collaborator in Madagascar, Indigo, will be at our offices in Viajes Tuareg to tell us details of the routes we operate.
Places are limited, so please confirm your attendance. Don't miss it!
We're moving on with our photo and video contest 2014. If you have travelled with us during 2014, you can take part by sending your images to concurso@tuareg.com
As every year, the images are spectacular. Here are some of the photographs entered in this year’s competition that we are sure you will enjoy.
180º panorama (Finland) Photo: Oscar Blanco Varela
Zimbabwe or Zimbabue? Kirguistán or Kyrgyzstan? Thailandia or Tailandia?
It is not always easy to decide how to spell our next destination. On one of our standout trips for 2015, Northern Lights and a Total Solar Eclipse in the islands Faroe, We thought the right name was Faroe.
We have posted a simple survey on Facebook to hear your views: http://goo.gl/5k2lyT
Among the international “super destinations”, Isidoro highlights our trip to the Faroe Islands, departing on 17 March. The main aim of this astronomy trip is to observe the northern lights and the total solar eclipse, whose path crosses the Arctic Circle this year. This coincidence will allow us to see two of the most impressive natural phenomena visible from Earth on a single trip.
Photo of the Faroe Islands by ÓLAVUR FREDERIKSEN, published in El País Traveller
As well as this trip, which is undoubtedly one of our favourites for 2015, the list highlights Andes, Australia, Bhutan and Ethiopia.
In the Andes, Isidoro highlights the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador and the Atacama desert in Chile. Follow the links to see the routes we are offering for 2015. Australia is another leading destination, alongside the South Pacific islands, thanks to the recent airline alliance. Our itineraries in Australia are flexible, with highlights including the motorhome rental to travel at your own pace.
Another highlight is Bhutan. With Buddhist monasteries hanging from the cliffs, this small Himalayan mountain country always seems to welcome the visitor with a smile.
And last but not least, Ethiopia, another of our favourite destinations. The depression of Danakil, the volcano Erta Ale, villages of the Omo Valley or Axum, where they say the Ark of the Covenant is located. Few countries concentrate as much magic and diversity as Ethiopia, one of the most distinctive countries in Africa.
Erta Ale volcano. Photo: Medir Tour archive
Isidoro also selects 5 domestic destinations with ideas to suit every taste. Cáceres as a food destination. Malaga, as a cultural destination with the opening of the Russian art gallery and the Pompidou museum. Ávila and the celebration of the 5th centenary of the birth of Teresa of Jesus. Seville, in the fifth season of “Game of Thrones” and Barcelona, as a city of design.
Sultan Qaboos is held in very high regard by the Omani people. His image is everywhere, his luxurious yacht is moored in Muscat harbour, and concern for his health and succession is widespread.
The reality in Oman sometimes seems straight out of a tale from the Thousand and One Nights.
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