The Pantanal jaguar has always had a special role in the mythology of Pre-Columbian cultures, who considered it a manifestation of god on earth. With its golden fur, intricate spotted pattern that’s as unique as our fingerprints, powerful bite and agility, few animals are more magnificent than the largest cat in South America. But the […]
Pantanal – The wildlife seeker’s paradise
The world’s largest wetland is quickly becoming known as the best place in South America to spot wildlife, offering more intimate experiences than the Amazon. Even though the Pantanal is home to less species than the Amazon, the short grass makes it easier to spot animals. Many of Brazil‘s charismatic animals call the Pantanal their […]
Chapada dos Guimarães: Enchanting views and waterfalls
Chapada dos Guimarães is a little-known national park in Brazil showcasing the diversity of the cerrado (tropical savanna) landscapes. Accessible from Cuiabá, this park is mostly visited by Brazilian travelers and families seeking a cool escape from the heat of the valleys of Mato Grosso. On the way from Cuiabá, one will pass several rivers […]
The crystal waters of Nobres, Brazil
Crystal-clear jungle rivers filled with numerous fish, curious monkeys hanging overhead in the tree canopies, and the occasional splash of vibrant colours from flying toucans and macaws – all this and more awaits you when exploring the natural beauty of often-overlooked Nobres in Brazil. When visiting, the landscape feels like a large aquarium where you […]
Buzkashi: the dangerous horse game of Central Asia
The expansive green meadows dotted with thousands of sheep and the snow-capped Tien Shan mountains in the background feel like a world away from the Navruz celebrations in the busy streets of Samarkand. Few visitors head to the remote mountain villages but today, people from all over Central Asia (and even a Slovene and a […]
Moynaq: the ship graveyard of Aral Sea
The western region of Uzbekistan is as desolate as any place can get, and it is hard to imagine that this region was once Central Asia’s agricultural powerhouse. Years of excessive irrigation depleted the Aral Sea, the main water source for the area, and threw the region into distress. For a glimpse on the effects […]
Samarkand: The city that ruled the Silk Road
Few places are as mythical and as evocative of the Silk Road as Samarkand, standing in the heart of Uzbekistan. The magnificent monuments and mosques scattered throughout the city have inspired poets and artists for hundreds of years – and continue to do so. Today, Timur’s (Tamerlane) constructions are surrounded by a Soviet-style city, but […]
The desert castles of ancient Khorezm, Uzbekistan
The valleys of Khorezm have seen their fair share of brutal and barbaric history. Once, mighty fortresses dotted the landscape, fighting for control of what used to be very fertile lands. While driving through the harsh desert of Khorezm it is very difficult to imagine that this was one of the richest areas in Uzbekistan, […]
The Silk Road desert splendour of Khiva, Uzbekistan
The massive walls of Khiva inspired and terrified Silk Road travellers throughout the centuries. Laying on a fertile oasis next to the Amu-Darya river and surrounded by the deadly desert, this medieval city attracted the riches of the Silk Road caravans as well as envy from neighbouring khans and desert robbers. Having being in such […]
Travelling back in time in Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Bukhara’s abundant mosques, minarets and madrassas make it one of the holiest places along the Silk Road. Bukhara is one of the few cities in Uzbekistan, beside Samarkand and Khiva, that survived Russification under the Tsars and the Soviet rule, and kept the feel of a true Silk Road city. With two or three days, […]
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