July

Nature

Vietnam

Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng by Cave Type and Level of Effort

A useful decision to make before booking: compare the navigable cave, the underground boardwalk and the multi-day expedition without confusing them.

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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

Tajikistan

The Seven Lakes of Shing by Car and on Foot, with a Night in the Valley

Haftkul lets you see a cascade of lakes in a day, but a night in Nofin changes the pace and opens the walk towards Hazorchashma.

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Nature

Zambia

South Luangwa: choosing a walking safari and the right season

The park lends itself to combining vehicle drives with guided walks, but it is worth deciding on the season, base and access arrangements before committing to an itinerary.

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Practical guides

Namibia

Fish River Canyon from Hobas: choosing between a viewpoint and a trek

At Fish River Canyon, the key decision is not how much scenery to see, but whether Hobas’s rim is enough or the group is ready for a self-sufficient trek to Ai-Ais.

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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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Culture

Georgia

Vardzia and Khertvisi: Exploring the Upper Mtkvari Valley

A day of rock-cut architecture, medieval painting and riverside landscapes to help you decide where to stop and what to check before setting out.

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Nature

Congo

Odzala-Kokoua: Choosing Your Camp and Pace in the Congo Rainforest

A stay in Odzala-Kokoua depends less on a checklist of animals than on the type of forest, the walks and the tightly organized logistics linking Mboko, Lango and Ngaga.

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Responsible travel

Norway

Vegaøyan, an island visit shaped by the eider

In Vegaøyan, the journey is not about ticking off islands. It is about knowing when to stay on the main island, when to go out by boat and when to keep away from bird colonies.

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Responsible travel

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sutjeska brings together Perućica and the memory of Tjentište

At Sutjeska, the viewpoint over the Perućica primeval forest and the Tjentište memorial make for an intense visit without confusing protected landscape with unrestricted access.

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Culture

São Tomé and Príncipe

Heritage route through Monte Café, Água Izé and São João in São Tomé

Three former plantations show why a roça is more than an isolated farm: it was an infrastructure for production, housing and control. This route invites you to visit them with time and context.

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Culture

Andorra

Choosing an Access Point for Walking in the Madriu Valley

The Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley does not reward the ambition to cover it all: its access points lead to very different experiences. Choose between stone and bordes, high mountains or a hut-to-hut crossing, and do not mistake a living landscape for a quick-consumption route.

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