New Year trip to Benin: Voodoo Ceremonies and Northern Tribes

meeting with traditional Fulani Borgu people during anthropological trip to Benin I encuentro con pueblo fulani borgu tradicional durante viaje antropológico a Benín

A New Year trip to Benin designed to discover one of the most complete and fascinating destinations in West Africa. For decades, Benin was forgotten by tourism due to its political situation and lack of accommodation. In the last 10 years, it has established itself as the ideal country to discover the most authentic Africa. […]

Trip to Iraq: Religious and ethnic communities

visit to the great mosque of Samarra during the trip to Irak I visita a la gran mezquita de Samarra durante viaje Irak

This immersive trip through Iraq offers a rare opportunity to explore one of humanity’s oldest cultural landscapes and the cradle of civilization through the lens of its diverse peoples, ancient histories, and living spiritual traditions. From the lush southern marshes to the mountainous Kurdish North, the itinerary blends visits to world-renowned heritage sites—Ur, Babylon, Hatra, […]

Cultural trip to Afghanistan: Bazaars and peoples of Central Asia

encuentro con hombre hazara durante viaje a Afganistán

Cultural trip designed to have an insight into one of Central Asia’s most fascinating regions: Afghanistan. We will enter through Tajikistan. The Afghan visa will be easily obtained at the border, and we will enter the Emirate through the Turkmen desert. The first city we will explore in Afghanistan is the historical commercial oasis Mazar-i-Sharif […]

Trip to Kyrgyzstan: Following nomadic footprints in the High Steppes

meeting nomad people during trip to Kyrgyzstan I encuentro con pueblos nómadas durante viaje a Kirguistán

This trip to Kyrgyzstan is an immersion in the nomadic culture and unspoiled landscapes of Central Asia. From the Kilemchi Mountains to the stunning Son Kul Lake, you’ll spend time with shepherd families, learning about their lives, traditions, and crafts. The adventure continues at the remote Kel Suu Lake, where nature is at its finest. […]

Ethnohistorical trip to Afghanistan: History and culture

meeting with tattooed Kochi tribe woman during trip to Afghanistan I encuentro con mujer tatuada de la tribu kuchi durante viaje a Afganistán

Ethnohistorical trip to Afghanistan at a historic moment. Since 2021 the Taliban rule again. This time it seems that they do it in a more moderate and pactista way; seeking international recognition. But Afghanistan is much more than its current moment and the mythical Taliban (Islamic students who radically ruled the country from 1996 to […]

Trip to the Nuba Mountains

attending to Sura wrestling during expedition to Nuba Mountains I asistiendo a combate Sura durante expedición a Montes Nuba

Visiting the Nuba tribe in South Kordofan is a dream of many tribal lovers around the world. After a prospective expedition in early 2024, anthropologist and Last Places’ founder Joan Riera was able to reach the Nuba Mountains. On this trip to the Nuba Mountains (Sudan), we will enter through South Sudan to discover a […]

Trip to Cross River (Nigeria): Nature and Tribes

attending to Igbo tribe maskerade during trip to Cross River State of Nigeria I asistiendo a mascarada de tribu igbo durante viaje al estado Cross River de Nigeria

A trip specially designed to tour Cross River State of Nigeria. Tourists do not often come to this remote part of Nigeria, but it is worth it because of its lush nature and authentic tribal life. From the Cross River region, we will drive to the Niger River area and meet the Igbo people living […]

Tribal trip to the D.R. of the Congo: Congo River and Culture

meeting with Yaka king during trip to DR of the Congo I encuentro con rey yaka durante viaje a la RD del Congo

The itinerary of this tribal trip to the D.R. of the Congo combines 3 regions of the country that give a good idea of ​​its reality. We start in Kinshasa ‘la belle’, chaotic and fascinating; museums, urban artists, voodoo fighters and religious sects… We will enter the ‘heart of darkness’ by flying to Mbandaka, the […]