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 […]
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 […]
Paro: Gateway to the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon
The Himalayan town of Paro, located in a valley surrounded by more than 4.000-meters high snow-capped mountains, is the main gateway to the last Kingdom of the Himalayas and – for most visitors – the first introduction into the incredible culture, history and nature of Bhutan. Travellers often spend a day or two in Paro […]
Bhutan 10 day itinerary: Western and Central Bhutan
The little Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is like no other place on Earth. With its stunning white-capped mountains, impressive dzongs (some of which are impossibly perched on steep cliffs), perfect balance between development and tradition, and a strong commitment to environmental protection, this small mountainous country is rightly referred to by many as the last […]
Bhutan 7 day itinerary: Highlights of Western Bhutan
The little Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is like no other place on Earth. With its stunning white-capped mountains, impressive dzongs (some of which are impossibly perched on steep cliffs), perfect balance between development and tradition, and a strong commitment to environmental protection, this small mountainous country is rightly referred to by many as the last […]
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