A solid evidence that not everything could be controlled and supervised - touring the museums and hopping from statue to statue; a short subway trip; a visit to a supermarket and a few hours on the beach in Nampo during the last day. Great fun! The people working together were spending their holiday at the beach together as well (don't miss to have a look at the ladies' swimwear).
But in general I would say that the folks were very kind, despite of the fact that they were barely speaking any English. It's a pity that I did not make previous arrangements to gift a few packs of cigarettes to the men, who made me all kinds of presents. Finally they treated me with a boiled pork leg (the hoof included). I did not spare it...
10.12.2021 15:21
It took really long for Saudi Arabia to decide to open for tourists, but now it is finally a fact and Penguin Travel immediately put the destination on its belt. The Kingdom – known as the spiritual birthplace of Islam, now has a new approach to attract visitors and that's why the visa requirements are changed. The changes are so big, compared to the past that they look almost like a...
06.08.2021 17:00
It’s the newest country in the world and one that a lot of people haven’t even heard of. Those who have, usually associate it with the military conflict that has been tearing up the region for decades. But behind all of that, lies a country of ancient cultural rituals, a myriad of colorful local tribes and raw natural beauty. It is still the most challenging destinations for...
05.08.2021 08:55
Can you name the country with the most pyramids in the world? Nope, it’s not Egypt. The country which holds this record with more than 200 pyramids is actually Egypt’s southern neighbor – Sudan. Though not as big as the Egyptian ones, they are just as impressive and have just as intriguing history, dating back to 8th century BC, to the kingdom of Kush. Since the Sudanese...
01.10.2020 11:45
Rwanda is a small African country, whose name is often mostly associated with the horrific genocide that happened here in 1994. It was one of the most tragic events in the history not only of Rwanda, but the world. However, it was also a turning point in the country's history. It has since then embarked on a new path of social, economic and ecological development and deserves to be known...