Beyond the capital

Culture

El Salvador

Suchitoto on foot and Lake Suchitlán by boat over two days

A getaway in two rhythms: adobe-and-tile streets in Suchitoto, followed by a mindful journey across the Cerrón Grande Reservoir.

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Practical guides

Monaco

Monaco-Ville on foot: the Rock, Saint-Martin and the harbour

A day in Monaco-Ville works best when you take the bus uphill and save the walking for the Rock, its gardens and the descent to the harbour.

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Culture

South Africa

Mapungubwe brings archaeology and savanna together in a sprawling park

A visit to Mapungubwe requires careful planning: the hill, ancient settlements, the three-country viewpoint and roads that shape the route.

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Responsible travel

Kiribati

Kiritimati, an atoll to explore by lagoon and birds

On Kiritimati, the lagoon’s scale, infrequent flights and guided birdwatching matter more than collecting stops.

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Nature

Antigua and Barbuda

Codrington Lagoon in Barbuda: On Board with a Local Guide

A boat trip through Codrington Lagoon offers the chance to watch frigatebirds among the mangroves. The key is to treat the journey to Barbuda separately from the guided visit and leave some flexibility for sea conditions.

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Culture

Peru

Chavín de Huántar: from the museum to the temple galleries

A visit to Chavín de Huántar gains depth when you explore the museum before the monument: the plazas, reliefs and galleries then become more than ancient stone.

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Nature

Spain

Exploring Zumaia’s Flysch Coast from Viewpoints and Trails

In Zumaia, the best plan is not to make your way down to the rocks at all costs. It is to choose between trails, viewpoints and the sea according to the time available and the state of the tide.

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Practical guides

Ethiopia

Lalibela and why to postpone a trip to Amhara

Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches remain a major place of worship and living heritage. As of 20 September 2026, advisories recommend not travelling to Amhara.

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Nature

Ecuador

Llaviucu and Toreadora: Two Gateways to Cajas National Park

Two sectors, two elevations and one useful rule: choose a Cajas hike according to your acclimatization, available time and the day’s conditions.

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Nature

Argentina

Planning Separate Visits to Ischigualasto and Talampaya

Two adjoining parks, two visiting rhythms and one fossil basin: what changes between Ischigualasto and Talampaya, and how to plan your visit thoughtfully.

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Culture

Algeria

M’Zab Valley visits begin with five ksour and local guidance

Ghardaïa, Beni Isguen, Melika, Bounoura and El Atteuf form a living urban landscape. The key is to organise your visit with a local guide, enough time and respect for local rules.

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Nature

Slovenia

Škocjan: a guided cave visit and trail for planning your day well

At Škocjan, the key decision is not simply whether to enter the cave: it is working out the effort involved, connecting properly with the train and leaving time to understand the Reka River landscape.

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