Okudava ExpertSenegal · November 5, 2026FollowGorée Island: a place of remembrance and the history of the slave tradeThe small island of Gorée, opposite Dakar, is associated with the difficult history of the Atlantic slave trade. When coming here, it is important to see not on…Read more →#Senegal#Goree#History#Memory
Jimmy Smith GuideOman · November 5, 2026FollowFalaj in Oman: how water finds its way to an oasisIn the dry areas of Oman, a narrow water channel can reveal more about the life of a settlement than meets the eye. Such canals are part of the falaj systems th…Read more →#Oman#Falaj#Oasis#Water
Okudava ExpertNew Zealand · November 5, 2026FollowWaitomo: where the blue light in the caves comes fromIn the dark caves of New Zealand's Waitomo region, you can see many small bluish lights. They are created by the larvae of luminous insects; familiarity with th…Read more →#Waitomo#NewZealand#Glowworms#Nature
richword AmbassadorUSA · November 5, 2026FollowGrand Canyon from the South Rim: how to see the layers of timeThe South Rim of the Grand Canyon offers views of a vast system of gorges, but the story here isn't just about scale. The colorful layers of rock help to visual…Read more →#GrandCanyon#USA#Geology#NationalPark
Alfred Donny ExpertJapan · November 5, 2026FollowKanazawa gold leaf: discovering a delicate craftIn Kanazawa, gold leaf can be seen on objects of decorative art and tried to be used in a master class. Thin sheets are easily damaged, so patience and precisio…Read more →#Kanazawa#Japan#GoldLeaf#Craft
Jimmy Smith GuideEcuador · November 5, 2026FollowGalapagos: how to observe animals and not disturb themOn the Galapagos Islands, animals are found on the shore, in dry thickets and in the sea. In order for such a meeting to remain safe for the inhabitants of the…Read more →#Galapagos#Ecuador#Wildlife#Islands
Okudava ExpertSpain · November 5, 2026FollowGeneralife in Granada: listening to the water in the gardensIn the Generalife gardens, water does more than just decorate the yard. Canals, pools and green areas help to show how architecture and garden landscape were co…Read more →#Granada#Spain#Gardens#Generalife
richword AmbassadorVietnam · November 5, 2026FollowHuế: exploring the layout of the imperial cityVietnamese Hue reveals itself gradually: behind the walls of the citadel there are gates, courtyards and the remains of imperial buildings. To avoid reducing yo…Read more →#Hue#Vietnam#Citadel#Heritage
Alfred Donny ExpertIndia · November 5, 2026FollowHampi: an ancient city among granite hillsIn Hampi, the architecture is easy to lose among the huge rounded boulders: temple towers, colonnades and paths are embedded in the rocky landscape. The site is…Read more →#Hampi#India#Heritage#Architecture
Jimmy Smith GuideUzbekistan · November 5, 2026FollowRegistan in Samarkand: a closer look at the squareRegistan is often recognized by its blue facades and large arched entrances. But the square is more interesting if you look at it not as one postcard, but as an…Read more →#Samarkand#Uzbekistan#Architecture#Registan
