Public transport

Savaiʻi follows Matavanu’s trail through lava, villages and coast

A two-night route linking the Saleaula lava field, Afu Aʻau and the Taga blowholes without treating the island as a rushed day trip.

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Wooden boardwalk across Viru Bog in Lahemaa National Park.

Nature

Estonia

Lahemaa by car: linking Viru, Altja and the northern coast

A realistic day trip from Tallinn combines an accessible bog, a coastal trail and a former fishing village—provided you accept that having a car greatly expands what you can see.

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Exterior view of the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro.

Culture

Ivory Coast

Yamoussoukro, a capital shaped by a basilica, lakes and memory

One night in Yamoussoukro lets you look beyond the basilica: this is a capital designed around Félix Houphouët-Boigny, its institutions and its lakes.

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Exterior of the Central Library at Ciudad Universitaria with Juan O’Gorman’s mosaic mural.

Culture

Mexico

Walking Mexico City’s Ciudad Universitaria from Rectoría to the Stadium

A day across UNAM’s Central Campus, linking modern architecture, muralism and the volcanic landscape that shaped the city’s southern reaches.

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Exterior of the Colón 10 Site Museum beside the Morro de Arica.

Culture

Chile

Arica and Chinchorro: from museum to archaeological landscape

A two-part visit to understand Chinchorro culture: first, the collections in Arica and Azapa; then, the protected places that should not be treated as ruins open for unrestricted access.

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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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Magnificent frigatebirds above mangroves at Barbuda's bird sanctuary

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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Stone terraces and structures at the Chavín de Huántar archaeological site.

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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Flysch strata beside Itzurun Beach in Zumaia.

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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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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Underground canyon and Cerkvenik Bridge in Škocjan Caves.

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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