Home to around 100,000 people and located 1.5 hours away from Paro airport, Thimphu is Bhutan’s capital but still retains a small-town feel. The city embodies the compromise between tradition and development that the Kingdom has embraced. Here, mobile phones and social media coexist with prayer wheels, traditional clothing and Bhutanese architecture. Visitors have numerous […]
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 […]
The giant Toltec warriors of Tula
The Aztec civilization and their legacy gets all the attention in Central Mexico, and with a reason: the Templo Mayor, Xochimilco, and Malinalco are all testament to their impressive achievements. However, one of the civilizations that existed before the Aztecs, the Toltec culture, also left a noteworthy footprint. Tula, located around 90 km from Mexico […]
The endless streets of Mexico City
With more than 20 million people, Mexico City is the largest city in the Western hemisphere. Arriving by air gives you a sense of just how endless the city really is. Daunting as it may seem, it has become one of the top locations for travelers seeking a unique blend of historical and modern architecture, […]
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 […]
