In our travel in Mongolia, we often encounter Mongolian nomads traveling with their yurts in search of a new temporary home. It is then that many travellers realise we share something with the Mongolian ethnic group; our nomadic spirit. But despite this similarity, the Mongolians are a people with a rich history and customs and traditions far removed from Western ones. Let’s see why.
In Kandy, on full-moon nights, Esala Perahera is celebrated, the most iconic and renowned Buddhist festival in Sri Lanka. Considered one of the most authentic expressions of Sinhalese culture, it lasts ten days filled with splendour and devotion. During this time, the country's most sacred and closely guarded relic, its true crown jewel, leaves the temple: the revered tooth of the Buddha.
The snow leopard, one of the planet’s most elusive and enigmatic cats, lives in the remote mountains of Central Asia. Kazakhstan’s imposing Tien Shan landscapes are one of the few places where it is still possible to track it.
Where to see the snow leopard? A route through the mountains of Kazakhstan.
We venture into the land of Mongolia through 7 magnificent photographs that aim to capture its landscapes and ways of life. We know it is only a fleeting glimpse, but for a moment it takes us to vast green spaces, to the world of nomads who move with the seasons, and to some ways of life and customs constantly eroded by the arrival of so-called modernity.
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.
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.
The routes we offer, are guided tours of Thailand. All transport, transfers and excursions are accompanied, although in some cities Krabi, there are a few days without organised activities. What can you do on these free days?
Krabi, is a province in southern Thailand on the Andaman Sea. Its wonderful maze of islands forms an archipelago that many would think possible only in films.
As well as idyllic beaches that are the fantasy of any traveller visiting Thailand, climbers from all over the world come to Krabi year after year, attracted by the the area’s exceptional conditions for rock climbing.
Among all the corners of Krabi where you can go rock climbing, Railay stands out in particular.
This is a small peninsula that can only be accessed by boat. Here are huge limestone cliffs that challenge the most experienced climbers and tempt those keen to try it in the ROCK CLIMBING. There are more than 150 marked routes of different levels of difficulty. Hire of equipment, instructors and guides is available.
IDEAS FOR A TRIP TO THAILANDTravel to Thailand for 15 days to discover Bangkok, trek through ethnic minority villages and swim at the beaches of the south 15-day trip: Bangkok, a safari in Thailand's Khao Sok National Park, and Krabi or Yao Noi Island Ideas and excursions for free days in Thailand We give you 11 reasons to discover Thailand, on your own or with your family. Read comments and articles about Thailand |
If you have decided to travel to Japan with us this year, you will know that you have a few free days in Tokyo. Make the most of them by sampling the cuisine, a fundamental part of Japanese life. Noodles are a staple of Japanese cooking and the basis of many of its most iconic dishes. Here is a brief introduction to 7 different types of noodle. And if you make a noise while slurping them, don't worry: it is positively encouraged.
Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar, at first glance, seem very different from one another, much as Spain, Italy and France might to a traveller planning a trip to Mediterranean Europe. This post offers an overview of each destination: what you can do, what people do and how they do it, to help you make your choice at leisure.
Once again. Anna Boyé is attracting media attention for her studies of matriarchal societies around the world. Anthropologist Anna Boyé has spent more than a decade seeking out and documenting life in these societies, where lineage is traced through women.
This time the Newspaper devotes the back page of its 2 May edition to her, with an extensive interview that begins with a statement:
A few days ago we shared on our page of Facebook video of The Gate of Hell in Turkmenistan. We were there in 2010, and for those who think they've seen almost everything, the Darvaza Crater is proof of our planet’s immense capacity to surprise us, although there is a price to pay, an inevitable toll.
Thailand is a fascinating country in the southeast of Asia full of curiosities that contrast with our customs and culture. Here are some things you might not know for your monarchy and the recent death of its king, an event that has greatly changed some aspects of daily life in the country. In tourism activities and Organised tours of Thailand has had little impact.
A hundred years is no small achievement. The railway line connecting Russia from end to end, the Trans-Siberian Railway, celebrates 100 years since its completion. On 5 October 1916, the final section of Eurasia’s most famous railway was finished. A bridge across the Amur River at Khabarovsk completed the last stretch of the main line of the Trans-Siberian. A bridge whose size earned it the name “Miracle of the Amur” in its day, and the final piece of a monumental engineering project.
The United Nations has proclaimed 2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. This is good news: it will help raise awareness and, above all, encourage action among everyone involved in tourism, from professionals to travellers.
Shirakawago is a beautiful village of Japan in Gifu Prefecture. It is known for its many well-preserved traditional wooden houses with steep thatched roofs. Their slope allows the winter snow to slide off without accumulating and endangering the buildings.
Near the city of Siem Reap, in Cambodia, is the sacred city of Angkor, a region that was the heart of the Khmer Empire. Its temples were long engulfed by the relentless advance of the jungle (except Angkor Wat), now stand tall, offering spectacular views.
Angkor It currently has 910 temples, making it a major site of historical and cultural interest. It is therefore an essential stop on our Asian routes, naturally those through Cambodia, but sometimes also those through neighbouring Vietnam or Thailand.
Have you seen our advert at the Texas cinema? For a few days now, a video of Viajes Tuareg before each screening. We recommend visiting this well-known Barcelona cinema to see the beautiful images we have prepared on the big screen.
If you can't make it, we share the content below, although of course it isn't quite the same…
Our partner in Viajes Tuareg Joan Bartomeu has just returned from his trip to Sri Lanka and brings us fresh photographs of this beautiful Asian destination.
On his trip, he visited important temples and palaces listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, saw Asian elephants in their natural habitat in national parks, and ended his journey with a well-deserved rest on the secluded, idyllic beaches of the south coast.
We have asked Joan to answer the questions we normally ask our customers after a trip. And we've added some more that don't appear in the satisfaction questionnaire usual. We are keen to hear his thoughts on the trip and find out more.
If you're making plans for travel to Indonesia you will be interested to know that the conditions for obtaining a visa to visit the country. The good news is that, since 11 June 2015, tourist visas have been free for Spanish citizens. This also applies to a long list of countries with agreements with Indonesia. But do read the information below carefully.
Who said the country of the million smiles was Cambodia? Come to Sri Lanka And you'll see!
This is what Isi Juve told us on a scouting trip by bicycle in Sri Lanka
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.
Our routes for 2015.
Capacity is limited; please confirm your attendance with Joan Bartomeu Torres
Tel: 93 265 23 91
jbartomeu@tuareg.com