For many of us, September means returning to work and our usual daily routine. However, a lucky few are looking forward to this month, having chosen it for a well-deserved holiday
September is the best summer month to travel if we have a choice.
September is a great month to travel, without the summer heat and with fewer crowds. Like June, September is ideal for hiking in the northern hemisphere.
The mix of bunkers, fourth-hand Mercedes-Benz cars, codes of honour (the incomparable Kanun) and former communists we encounter leaves no one indifferent; Tirana could even be called modern (it is!), but What we like most about Albania are the scenes that remind us of our own past, not so many years ago. Mmm... those generous servings of aniseed spirits and liqueurs at the village bar.
Not long ago, Iran was on the front pages of the international press: the disappearance of Masha Amini, images of women cutting their hair, demonstrations and counter-demonstrations… Something was happening, and questions arose about the safety of travelling to Iran.
“The last African Eden” is how an institution as prestigious as National Geographic describes Gabon.
On this itinerary we will take you to discover the parks that deserve to be called “Eden”, exploring them in the best possible way: on jungle walks and boat trips through their lake systems. Encounters and ceremonies with the Babongo Pygmies, a traditional bwiti ceremony and the Punu’s Mukudji mask ritual will add a cultural dimension to the trip.
Travel in August in small groups for people travelling alone, as a couple or with friends.
Travelling in small groups, avoiding crowds and seeking out places beyond the conventional tourist trail has been part of our DNA for more than 30 years.
A piece of Colombia that goes into the Caribbean; this is how La Guajira appears on the map. Located on the border with Venezuela, it is the northernmost part of South America and also one of the most unspoilt, is the land of the indigenous Wayuu, a region little known even to Colombians.
Exploring Uzbekistan's Silk Road cities, taking the Moon Train safari in Kenya, trekking in the Himalayas or visiting the kingdom of the Black Pharaohs in Sudan are just a few examples of what we consider great journeys.
Working as both a tour operator and a travel agency allows us to create and offer trips for specific holiday periods such as Easter.
If you haven't decided where Easter travel, in this post we present some of our long-haul destinations for memorable journeys where places are still available.
Can you travel for less than €1,000 at Easter? Of course you can ✅
Looking at your trip ratings, some of the itineraries with the highest satisfaction scores in our post-trip surveys are neither particularly exotic nor unfamiliar to the general public. These are carefully planned trips, without stopovers that could cause airport delays, and at a more affordable price.
It will not be long before Christmas and with it those precious, long-awaited holidays. The best-prepared among you have already booked and are packing your bags for some holidays unforgettable experiences to end the year with.
With the family celebrations just days away, and the departure dates not far behind for we still have places on our Christmas trips in some of our destinations.
Emperor Fasilides converted Gondar his capital in 1632. He then ordered the construction of a large pool for swimming and celebrating the religious ceremonies. The pools have survived to this day and have become the site of the celebration of the Timkat. Just as in other cities, in Gondar Ethiopians bring water from the river for the ceremony where they are completely immersed in holy water.
We have prepared this departure to Ethiopia on 17 January proposing Timkat in Axum as a more traditional alternative, less affected by tourism, an alternative to crowded Lalibela that is increasingly popular with visitors to Gondar. In Axum we find lthe authenticity of Ethiopian religious feeling and the remains of the ancient capital of the Aksumite Empire, including its fields of funerary stelae.
A trip exploring the most important archaeological sites along the Nile, with a visit to the Fayoum oasis for a desert experience suitable for everyone.
In Fayoum, we spend the night in a permanent camp on the edge of the dunes, with basic facilities and shared bathrooms. A night beneath the desert sky more than makes up for going without a few comforts for one night.
After more than a year of restrictions around the world, countries are now gradually opening up and people are eager to travel. Once again, thousands of travelers have trusted us and they have allowed us to take them to the most extraordinary corners of our planet. But where will they travel?
Here is the ranking of the 10 most popular trips in 2022.
Often confused with the Arawak peoples, the indigenous Arhuaco communities inhabit the highlands of the Sierra de Santa Marta, in the valleys of the Chichicua, Piedras and Ariguaní rivers, among others. Their population is estimated at 25,000, and their lands are recognised by the State of Colombia as collectively owned protected area.
The Arhuaco are a people with recognized social and political consciousness, and although they live scattered across the Sierra de Santa Marta, meetings and ceremonies bringing all the communities together take place in the main villages. The most important of these is Nabusímake.
Our group from the trip to Kyrgyzstan around Lake Issyk Kul, which departed on 26 June, has now returned, and the travellers share their impressions of the trip.
Useful information for future travellers to Kyrgyzstan: the highlights and drawbacks, as told by people who have been there.
Slovenia is a small country with an enviable geographical position between the majestic Alps and the Mediterranean. Known as miniature Europe, Slovenia has spectacular mountains, lush forests and a small coastline.
With vegetation covering 60% of its territory, Slovenia is a paradise for nature lovers. Mountains, rivers, waterfalls and stunning landscapes provide the perfect setting for countless outdoor activities.
When someone whispers the word Samarkand, the word brings to mind bygone times or the tales of the Arabian Nights told at bedtime. It is a magical place where East and West meet, which reached its greatest splendour when Tamerlane, heir to Genghis Khan, made it his imperial capital.
Christmas is for many the best time of year to travel. Better weather in some destinations, better prices in others; more and more people decide travel during the Christmas holidays. However, constant changes to border policies in our destinations have greatly reduced our range of trips. Our programme, which usually offers more than 50 Christmas destinations, has been reduced to fewer than 20 trips.
Some countries have been more successful than others in combating the pandemic, and it is precisely in these countries that we have focused our attention on the preparation of the Christmas holiday trips.
> Trips to Ecuador of 17 and 20 days
> Culture and nature trip
> Departures 4 SEP > 2 OCT > 6 NOV 2020
> Price from €2,300
We have modified our trips and itineraries to meet the strictest safety measures, adapting transport, accommodation and excursion arrangements to the new social distancing requirements.
We wanted to hear what you thought of the result.
Before 2000 it was unthinkable; today we take it for granted
Do you remember airport security checks before 11/sep/2000? Having to take off our shoes to pass through security was almost unimaginable.
Years later, we take it for granted that we have to remove our belts or pass through modern scanners that can see right down to our skeletons. What was unimaginable in 2000, Today is just one more formality.
Similarly, more and more countries are requiring a PCR test as a condition of entry