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 […]
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 […]
Chiapas’s Fifty Shades of Blue
The Southern state of Chiapas is a paradise for hydrophiles, with numerous waterfalls and deep blue lakes – all surrounded by lush tropical or pine forests. A trip to any of the amazing water bodies will be a refreshing break from the heat of the archaeological treasures located in the jungles of Chiapas. Tip: As […]
