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26.11.2018 15:17

The Highest Unclimbed Mountain in the World

Do you know that 200 of the highest mountains in the world are all located in Asia - mostly around the Tibetan Plateau. We have all heard about Mount Everest, climbed for the first time in 1953 by Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Nowadays thousands of people are attempting the summit and overcrowding is becoming a real issue. Probably you cannot imagine that there is a line of people waiting...

15.11.2018 19:49

Azerbaijan - Land of Fire

Azerbaijan is a mountainous country (60% of the area is covered with mountains) in Asia, on the western coast of Caspian sea, bordering Russian Federation, Georgia, Armenia, Islamic republic of Iran and partially by Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (Azerbaijan’s Exclave) – Turkey. Territory of Azerbaijan is around 86 000 sq.km. (#113 in the world), with population around 9,3 million...

08.10.2018 12:42

Taiwan has unique history and culture

Taiwan is an island influenced by Japan, Korea and China but most of its democratic lifestyle is also very similar to that of the West and the United Kingdom. Aside from being a beautiful island country it is also unique because of its history and cultural facts. The working class is one fifth of the population of Taiwan Taiwan is an eclectic mix of enterprises and individuals, including...

02.10.2018 18:38

The Rila Mountains are the highest mountain range in Bulgaria

The Rila Mountains lies 70km south of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria and is the highest mountain range in Bulgaria and in the Balkan Peninsula. It rises to 2,925 metres at Musala peak and contains the headstreams of 3 of the main Bulgarian rivers - Iskar, Maritsa, and Mesta. Thracians called Rila ‘mountains of water’ Rila Mountains inspire awe for their spiritual history and stark...

24.09.2018 14:48

Kilimanjaro: the easiest of the seven summits

Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa, making it one of the seven summits. It is considered to be the easiest of the seven summits because it requires no technical skills or equipment, such as rope, harness, crampons or ice axe. Kilimanjaro is the world’s tallest free standing mountain, at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). While most high mountains are part of ranges, such as Mount...

03.09.2018 13:14

Bulgarian capital Sofia was built on Roman ruins

Bulgarian capital Sofia was built on Roman ruins At first century the Roman Empire expanded and reached the lands of nowadays Bulgaria. The Roman formed the city of Serdica that soon began to play significant role for the whole region. Today on the Roman ruins of Serdica is breathing Bulgarian capital Sofia. The ruins can still be seen all over the city center. The sites from the old Roman...

27.08.2018 13:36

Ukraine has seven World Heritage Sites

Ukraine has seven World Heritage Sites After Russia, Ukraine is Europe’s largest county at 603,628 square kilometers. It has seven World Heritage Sites, including the 11th century Saint-Sophia Cathedral in Kiev, the ancient city of Chersonesus, and the primeval beech forests of the Carpathians. Another is the Struve Geodetic Arc, a chain of survey triangulations linking Hammerfest in...

19.08.2018 14:17

Guinea once belonged to a series of African empires

Guinea once belonged to a series of African empires The land that is now Guinea belonged to a series of African empires until France colonized it in the 1890s, and made it part of French West Africa. Despite several attempts by locals to overthrow the French government, Guinea was still incorporated into the French West Africa in the early 1900’s and was called French Guinea. During the...

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04.07.2025 14:46

A Journey to the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan: Challenging, But Worth It

In a world where even the most remote destinations seem to have been mapped, photographed, and posted, it's rare to find a place that still feels truly undiscovered. But tucked away in the far northeast corner of Afghanistan, the Wakhan Corridor remains one of the last frontiers of authentic exploration. Flanked by the towering Hindu Kush and the Pamir Mountains, the Wakhan Corridor is not a...

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Everything you need to know about travelling to Cameroon and Central African Republic: Essential travel information (Q&A with our tour leader)

We just got back from an unforgettable journey through Cameroon and the Central African Republic, and we’re still buzzing from the experience. It was an adventure in the truest sense - bouncing along remote dirt roads in sturdy 4x4s, deep in the Central African rainforest, where every turn reveals something incredible—lush green landscapes, curious children running out to greet us,...

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Into the Heart of Africa: A Journey Through the Central African Republic

Some places pull you in with their beauty, others with their mystery. The Central African Republic (CAR) does both. It’s not a country you stumble into—it’s a place you choose, a place that challenges and rewards in equal measure. Our journey took us through its bustling capital, deep into the jungle, across colonial relics, and to breathtaking waterfalls, but more than...

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Îles du Salut, French Guiana: Paradise with a Past (What You Need to Know About Visitng the Islands)

Just off the coast of French Guiana, the Îles du Salut (Salvation Islands) shimmer like emerald jewels in the Atlantic, enticing travelers with their beauty and enigmatic past. The name might suggest refuge, but for most who came here, salvation was the furthest thing from reality. The islands were so named because they offered a safe haven from the deadly diseases that ravaged French Guiana's...