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28.05.2018 15:02

Pakistan made it among the Top 20 best destination for adventure travels

British Backpacker Society rate the twenty best places to visit if you are looking for adventure recently. And, hey – you could be surprised at first seen Pakistan there, keeping in mind all the warnings for not visiting that country. But once you take a look at the stunning mountain views, once you try the amazing local food and get familiar with the local hospitality - you will know...


21.05.2018 16:29

How to Make Horseback Riding Easy and Pleasant

Horseback riding can be both exciting and a challenge. Working with live animals requires some experience and lots of patience. Here are some tips to help the beginners. When the horse seems unapproachable or aggressive, try walking in an arc toward him. This how you will become familiar for the horse. Avoid direct eye contact. When in close proximity, extend a hand for the horse to smell. Pet...


14.05.2018 17:33

Wanna be cyclists? Follow these tips

There are millions of people all over the world who ride bikes and the number is increasing. If you are among the beginners who are struggling with getting on the trails, here are some tips that can be of help. First of all, pay attention to protection -always wear a helmet! Protect your knees - don't pedal in high gear for extended periods, keep your cadence between 70 and 90 rpm's. Get a...


27.04.2018 14:39

Penguin Travel breaks the impossible: We are taking you to Saudi Arabia!

Penguin Travel is excited to announce new and enigmatic destination in his portfolio - Saudi Arabia! This is the place, where Islam was born and is by far the most difficult place to visit on this planet! Join us and see amazing nature and history treasures; take a look at extremely luxury buildings, mixed with ancient style houses. During this 8 days tour you will discover the past and the...


26.04.2018 15:10

Welcome to 130 km Rila High Mountain Ride

This four day tour is a pleasant escape in the highest Bulgarian mountain and highest on the Balkans as well - Rila mountain. You will enjoy a 130 km journey on horseback. The route goes through open pastures with stunning backdrop of snow capped mountains.


18.04.2018 13:48

25 days, 700 km and 100 peaks - cross the Balkan mountain range from west to east and have a good swim in Black Sea, where the finish line is

The international hiking trail E-3, better known as “Kom – Emine” begins from Kom peak follows the ridge of the Balkan mountain range for 650 km and leads you to the steep, spectacular coast of Black Sea around Emona Cape. Due to its length and altitude, Kom–Emine is among Europe's longest uninterrupted high-mountain trails. The first person who finished the trail was P....


17.04.2018 14:27

Safaris with 20% discount

Camping Safari in South Africa: from Cape Town to Victoria Falls with 20% discount Book till the end of April and we are giving you 20% discount for this unique camping safari, starting from Cape Town, passing through the endless Namib dessert and ending at the glorious Victoria Falls – one of the Seven Wonders of the World . Take a look at the vivid rock Paintings in Spitzkoppe, meet the...


13.04.2018 16:04

Polo in Pakistan

What is your idea of a regular polo game? Probably perfectly maintained green field, elegant horses along with properly equipped riders and public consisting of lords, counts etc. In certain places it definitely goes that way, but that’s not the situation in all 16 countries where polo is considered to be an official sport. China, India, Iran, Mongolia and Pakistan they all claim to be...


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30.09.2026 12:55

Khiva, Uzbekistan: Things to Do, How Many Days & Getting There

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

A Client’s Story: Adventure in the Two Congos!

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

Cameroon Tour Guide: Best Places, Costs & Travel Tips

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

Mozambique Tour: Your Complete Guide to Africa's Indian Ocean Coast

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...