In the middle of the deep cedar and mahogany jungle of Chiapas lie the remnants of ancient Maya cities which once reigned over the Yucatan Peninsula and much of Central America. The ruins are a testimony of the advanced architectural, mathematical and astronomical capacities of this mysterious civilisation. By far the biggest of the Maya […]
Traditional towns of Chiapas: from amber and weaving to the delicious chocolate
The most sought-after adventures in Chiapas are located in the deep jungle, but the small colonial towns are appealing in their own right, and can be an excellent base to explore the rest of the region, relax or learn more about the rich history of Southern Mexico. Below is a selection of our top five […]
Stories from the Bees: Beehive Painting in Slovenia
Driving through the endless green forests of Slovenia you might not notice that here bees also tell stories. Well at least they used to through beehive paintings. From the 18th century on (and even before that) people in Slovenia admired the ability of bees to produce something as magical as honey that they started to […]
