Nature

Exterior of Mleiha Archaeological Centre against Sharjah's desert landscape.

Mleiha and Faya: Understanding a Desert of Water, Stone and Footprints

A day trip from Sharjah linking the Mleiha Archaeological Centre, ancient tombs and Faya’s prehistoric landscape—without confusing adventure with interpretation.

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Pulhapanzak Falls seen from an authorized viewpoint

Practical guides

Honduras

Lake Yojoa: linking archaeology, forest and waterfall

A two-night getaway around Lake Yojoa works best when you choose one priority per day: Los Naranjos for archaeology, PANACAM for the forest and Pulhapanzak for the water.

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Wide view of Lake Beleu, reedbeds and the Lower Prut floodplain.

Nature

Moldova

Prutul de Jos and Lake Beleu in Two Wetland Routes

In Moldova’s far south, Lake Beleu is less about ticking off stops than understanding the water: two signposted routes, unhurried observation and conditions worth checking before setting out.

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Boat on Iguela Lagoon in Loango National Park.

Nature

Gabon

Planning Loango National Park around seasons, lagoons and transfers

In Loango, reaching the coast is only the beginning: the season determines which ecosystems you explore, what wildlife you may see and how much time each transfer requires.

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Entrance to the Plokštinė Cold War Exhibition in a former Soviet missile base.

Routes

Lithuania

Platelių and Plokštinė combine lake trails with Cold War history

In Žemaitija National Park, Lake Platelių and a former missile base offer a day combining nature, active travel and European memory.

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Nature

Guinea

Mount Nimba and the limits of responsible visiting

Mount Nimba is not an open-access summit: its value lies in a strictly protected transboundary reserve. Here is how to plan a visit that puts permits, local mediation and a realistic safety plan first.

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Walking trail between limestone walls in Velika Paklenica canyon, Paklenica National Park.

Nature

Croatia

Paklenica via Velika Paklenica and Manita peć

The Velika Paklenica canyon lets you tailor your visit: a short interpretive walk, a full day in the valley or a climb planned around the Manita peć cave.

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