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 […]
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, […]
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