October

Culture

India

Sanchi and Udayagiri: linking stupa, museum and Gupta caves

A day trip from Bhopal or Vidisha to read two very different sacred landscapes: Sanchi’s monumental Buddhism and Udayagiri’s rock-cut sculpture.

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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

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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Culture

Oman

Birkat Al Mouz and Falaj Al-Khatmayn on an Omani oasis walk

At the foot of Jabal Al Akhdar, water in Birkat Al Mouz is not mere scenery: Falaj Al-Khatmayn shapes the palm groves, architecture and pace of a visit.

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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

India

Dholavira reveals a Harappan city shaped by water

On the island of Khadir, Dholavira offers a walk through a stone-built Harappan city whose reservoirs and drainage systems were designed for a water-scarce landscape.

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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

Mexico

El Pinacate’s craters and dunes require different plans

The best way to plan a visit to El Pinacate is to consider the type of landscape, the vehicle available and your tolerance for heat—not simply a list of stops.

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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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