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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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Responsible travel

Tuvalu

Funafuti and the boat trip to the conservation area

The most meaningful excursion from Funafuti depends on a boat, sea conditions and accepting that the atoll is not a conventional beach destination.

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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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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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Nature

Seychelles

Praslin brings together Vallée de Mai and Glacis Noire in two forest rhythms

Two official trails reveal Praslin’s forest at different scales: endemic palms at lower elevation and a short climb towards an island panorama.

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Culture

Portugal

The Côa Valley: choosing rock-art sites and visiting at an unhurried pace

A visit to the Côa Valley is best planned around light, terrain and the time available: museum first, one or two sites afterwards, and logistics arranged in advance.

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Routes

Colombia

Barichara and Guane on foot along the Camino Real

A downhill walk from Barichara to Guane to understand what the Camino Real protects, how much effort it requires and how to plan the day without turning it into a race.

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Practical guides

Iceland

Heimaey: connecting the harbor, recent lava and the memory of 1973

On Heimaey, the Eldfell volcano and Eldheimar Museum help you decide whether a ferry stopover is enough or whether it is worth staying overnight as the sea conditions change.

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