Tag: travel

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:

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.

African country of Senegal is one of the gems of the continent’s west coast. Its capital, Dakar, has a frantic pace that contrasts with the slower rhythm of the other coastal towns. So, whether you are looking for the bustle of a large African city, or are looking for some relaxation on the coast, Senegal is your destination.

At the same time, Senegal boasts a spectacular variety of landscapes. From the semi-desert in the north to the shores of River Senegal, to the green region of Casamance, the country offers routes with a particular focus on its diverse vegetation, wildlife and cultures.

It should be mentioned that, despite the influence of French colonization, Senegal retains much of its culture and traditions intact. Its people turn the trip in a special experience, this being one of the countries where the travellers They're better received.

For all of this, we could be talking about Senegal for hours. But better still, let us show you through 7 beautiful images.

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…

We want to join the celebration of the Women's Day with a simple tribute through photographs of women from all over the world. Working women, women who preserve traditions and rituals, women who care for their families, beautiful women, women who manage the household finances, daring women, women who travel… This tribute is for all of them.

Unfortunately, it is no longer possible simply to spin a globe on its stand and, with your eyes closed, rest your index finger on it until it stops to decide our next destination. Wars, social conflicts of all kinds, disasters, dictators and dangers have driven chance away. The days of travelling with our eyes closed are over, if that was ever possible. Looking closely, there have always been places best avoided and threats facing travellers, in every era.

Last week we had the pleasure of attending the presentation of the International Tourism Communication Awards #PICOT2015 in Madrid. There we meet representatives, colleagues and personalities who lead the world of tourism and travel in Spain. Viajes Tuareg could not miss the event, especially its first edition.

Although there are still many trips to be made since September is a month full of opportunities, we are already beginning to get the results of Satisfaction surveys that we sent to each traveller who explored the world with us in July and August. We want to share some of their feedback and reviews of Viajes Tuareg they sent us with you.

Viajes Tuareg has launched an initiative to recognise our most loyal and intrepid travellers. Quite a few have travelled with us not just once, twice or three times, but as many as seven times. We have counted from 2007, when our organised records begin, and many friends trust us to arrange their holidays almost every year. Some customers have been with us since the agency's earliest days and never tire of travelling with us. They are certainly part of the great Tuareg family.

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.

A new edition of Viajes Tuareg photo and video competition. One hundred and seventy participants and a total of 790 photos presented.

After the 21 finalist photographs chosen by Viatges Tuareg’s staff, Gervasio Sanchez has chosen the winners of this year’s competition.

Once again, extraordinary images show us the world through travellers’ eyes, with an exceptional standard of quality for a competition of this kind.

For those of us who are near Barcelona, remember that this Friday we have Madagascar as a starting point for our‪ regular travel talks.

Don't miss it, Friday Feb 13 at 19:30 at our offices Viajes Tuareg with Sergi, our specialist guide in Madagascar.

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:

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

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.

Observing the 2015 total solar eclipse and the northern lights in the Faroe Islands

Next March, in the subarctic Faroe Islands, we will have the chance to observe two of the most impressive natural phenomena visible from our planet: a total eclipse of the sun and the spectacle of the Northern Lights.
As well as the unique opportunity to witness a total eclipse and the northern lights, this trip offers spectacular landscapes of rugged islands: a paradise for hikers, naturalists and bird lovers.

It's only a few days before Easter 2019, but we still have places for some destinations. For last-minute travellers, here are a few options with spaces remaining.

Choose your theme and decide on your destination clicking here.!

ARCHAEOLOGY, OASES AND DESERTS 

SUDAN. Nubia and the Nile >> Trip departing on 11 April. 11 days
Spectacular archaeological treasures and truly hospitable people accompany us as we travel up the Nile from Khartoum.

OMAN. The Secret of Arabia >> Trip departing on 9 April. 9 days
A journey through mountains up to 3000 m high, huge dunes reaching the sea and the Indian Ocean as a backdrop.

He’s not in the photographs because he’s the one taking them. We met Luis in Mongolia and we were fascinated by his work and his character: the quintessential photographer.

It was in Sudan, in 1993, where he recreated the photograph that won Kevin Carter the Pulitzer Prize and sparked an interesting debate, which you can follow on this blog The other photo that didn't win the Pulitzer. He is currently working on travel features and 360º panoramic photography.

And we're happy, very happy that he's the one who decides the prizes Photography competition This year. A small luxury with which we want to thank you for your participation.

We remind you that the Facebook Group where to view and comment on the finalist photographs JOIN THE GROUP (Once on the page, simply click the “join the group” button and wait for the administrator to confirm your request.)

We will publish the results shortly.

Tripadvisor has recently published the list of the cheapest cities in the world for travel.

In order:

1. Ha Noi, Vietnam (141,12 U$) see: In search of lost temples.
2. Beijing, China (159,05U$)
3. Bangkok, Thailand (161,90U$) see: Thailand: big adventures at lower prices.

The ranking is based on the price of a 4-star hotel, a dry martini, a taxi ride and dinner with white wine. But what happens if we replace “city” with “country”? What if, as well as accommodation and food, we consider outdoor activities and excursions?

Based on these criteria What is the cheapest country you have travelled in?
see our survey on Facebook