23.07.2018 16:09
Croats arrived in 7th century and the country was once a kingdom The Croats are believed to have arrived in what is today Croatia, from southern Poland, south of Kraków in the early 7th century. Croatia was once a kingdom in 925 under the kingship of Tomislav, the first king of the country. Today the country has new “kings” – their football team, who won the silver medal...
16.07.2018 18:59
Ethiopia is the oldest independent country in Africa Ethiopia is Africa’s oldest independent country and a main tourist destinations. It has unique cultural heritage. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is one of the oldest Christian churches. Ethiopia is the second most-populous country in Africa, with a population of over 90 million people by 2015. It is second to Nigeria, which had a...
09.07.2018 14:11
Did you know: Damavand is the highest peak in the Middle East and the second highest volcano in Asia Damavand is a majestic stratovolcano located 70 km North East of Tehran and 70 km south of the Caspian Sea. Damavand is the highest peak in the Middle East and the second highest volcano in Asia (after Kunlun volcano in Tibet). Did you know: Damavand is one of the Seven Wonders of...
02.07.2018 10:21
Did you know: Madagascar is the pearl of the wildlife in the Indian Ocean Madagascar is the biggest island in the Indian Ocean and is famous for its amazing wildlife and biodiversity. You want breathtaking views of nature? – You will have them! Either you dream about white sand beaches, stunning rainforest, great surfing sports or delicious food – these are all there, waiting for...
26.06.2018 13:08
Did you know: The Trans-Siberian railroad is spreading on 9,288 km Spanning an incredible 9,288 kilometres from Moscow to Vladivostok, the Trans-Siberian railway is the longest direct rail route in the world. It passes through over eighty cities and small towns and crossing 16 large rivers, including the Volga, Ob, Yenisei and Amur. Did you know: The construction works of Trans-Siberian...
19.06.2018 14:37
Did you know: Venezuela’s name means “Little Venice” and it was given by Amerigo Vespucci In 1497 on his third voyage to the Americas, Christopher Columbus sailed to the Orinoco Delta and declared he had found “Heaven on Earth”. He named this region “Land of Grace” and that remains the country’s nickname today. In 1499 Alonso de Ojeda’s...
11.06.2018 18:11
Macedonian cuisine is a mix of European and Ottoman The Macedonian cuisine, owing to its geographical position, is inspired by Mediterranean, Turkish, and to a lesser extent, Italian, German and Eastern European. Tavče gravče, a multi-beaned stew, is seen as the national dish, while mastika, a liqueur seasoned with mastic, otherwise known as “Arabic gum” is its national...
04.06.2018 16:01
Did you know: Uganda is the youngest country in the world Uganda is the Youngest Country in the World with half of its population under the age of 14 year. The life expectancy for the average Ugandan is only early 50s. Uganda’s people are known around the word for their warmth and hospitality. Around 50% of Uganda’s population survives on less than one dollar a day. Did you know: ...
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30.09.2026 12:55
Khiva in short Khiva, Uzbekistan is a walled Silk Road town in the far west of the country, close to the border with Turkmenistan. Its inner town, Itchan Kala, became Uzbekistan's first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990. Inside the mud-brick walls you'll find mosques, madrasas, palaces and minarets packed so tightly that you can walk from one gate to the other in about 15 minutes. People still...
29.09.2026 17:37
The story and photographs below were shared with us by our loyal client, Maya Ameratunga, who travelled on our first trip of Journey into the Heart of Darkness. We’re proud to publish this personal travel experience, which reflects the kind of journeys we design - authentic, immersive and off the beaten track. In the heart of Central Africa, it feels like we’re in the midst of...
20.07.2026 09:40
A Cameroon tour delivers more variety in one country than most African itineraries manage across three. Rainforest, volcanic peaks, Sahel savannah, Atlantic beaches and more than 250 ethnic groups sit within a single set of borders - which is why geographers have long called Cameroon "Africa in miniature". It is also one of the continent's least visited destinations, so the crowds you...
15.07.2026 09:02
A Mozambique tour swaps the safari-vehicle crowds for something rarer: 2,500 kilometres of Indian Ocean coastline, coral reefs that rank among the healthiest in Africa, and an Afro-Portuguese culture you will not find anywhere else on the continent. This is a beach-and-culture destination first, a wildlife one second - and that is exactly why it appeals to travellers who have already ticked off...