When talking about the Balkans, numerous images, prejudices and stereotypes may come to mind. Some good some bad some outright erroneous. The Balkan peninsula is often depicted and thought of as as a place of extremes, which has sometimes contributed to its somewhat chaotic reputation through the years. But the fact is there is no […]
Located in the heart of China, through impenetrable forests, towering peaks, rolling hills and breath-taking valleys carved by the Yangtze river is the province of Sichuan. This province is seen as one of the archetypal Chinese provinces. Much like Jalisco for Mexico (mariachi music, tequila, rodeos) or Campania for Italy (pizza and mandolins). Think of […]
The first time I visited Lalibela I was seven, Ethiopia was a quite different then. But things are changing. Despite its troubled past, Ethiopia is on the rise, the nation is the second most populous African nation and the continents fastest growing economy. The country’s tourism potential is enormous, and its many landmarks are known […]
Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Kathmandu is a crossroads of culture as diverse as the country itself. With a history dating back thousands of years, the ancient capital has a story hidden behind every shrine. What To Know No matter where you’re traveling in Nepal, chances are you’ll be spending at least a […]