aprendiendo con miembros tribu himba sobre infancias cuidando ganado

Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania

Childhoods herding livestock

Across much of Africa, childhood unfolds in ways that differ greatly from what is common in Western urban societies. From an early age, many children take on responsibilities related to caring for livestock—a task that goes far beyond simply feeding animals.

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asistiendo a partido de Kok-Boru durante viaje a Kirguistán

Kyrgyzstan

Kok-Boru, the nomadic sport

Kok-boru is one of the most representative traditional sports of Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia as a whole. It is an equestrian competition in which two teams of riders compete to gain possession of a freshly slaughtered goat carcass and carry it into a scoring area.

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aprendiendo sobre ritos de paso durante viajes etnográficos

Angola, Brazil, Sudan

Rites of passage: thresholds of transformation

During our ethnographic trips around the world we have observed how all human societies have rituals related to coming-of-age in both evident and subtle ways.

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admirando escarificaciones de tribu mundari durante viaje a Sudán del Sur

South Sudan

Body modification: projected identities, beliefs and belonging

Tattoos, piercings, scarification, and other permanent body modification reveal one of the oldest and most universal forms of nonverbal communication.

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learning about Kayapo people during trip to Brazil I aprendiendo sobre pueblo kayapo durante viaje a Brasil

Brazil

The Kayapo: the people of the place of water

The Kayapo people live in villages scattered across the upper basin of several tributaries of the Xingu River in central Brazil.

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meeting with Nenet during trip to Siberia I encuentro con nenets durante viaje a Siberia

Siberia

The nenets: the last siberian nomads

The Nenets reindeer herders, one of the Siberian nomadic groups that best preserved their culture and way of life throughout the Soviet period, move their herds across the Yamal Peninsula, near the Ural Mountains.

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Last Places take measures to ensure that you travel with safety I Last Places toma medidas para que viajes con seguridad

Travel tips

Travel with safety to remote destinations

Travelling to little-explored places can raise questions, especially when visiting countries with complex reputations or limited available information. At Last Places, we understand those concerns — which is why we design every trip with the highest commitment to help you travel with safety.

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Last Places promotes tourism with positive impact I Last Places promociona turismo con impacto positivo

Projects

Tourism with positive impact: How Last Places trips transform communities

Descubre cómo los viajes de Last Places generan un turismo con impacto positivo, apoyando comunidades locales y preservando culturas únicas.

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travel to remote destinations in a healthy way with Last Places I viajar con salud a destinos remotos con Last Places

Travel tips

Recommendations for travel with health

Tranquillity is essential for enjoying an unforgettable experience. That's why, at Last Places, we believe that the real adventure begins when you decide to travel healthy.

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attending to Rakher Upobash Festival during trip to Bangladesh I asistiendo a Festival Rakher Upobash durante viaje a Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Rakher Upobash: A Festival of Devotion and Light in Bangladesh

The Rakher Upobash festival is an important and visually stunning Hindu festival in Bangladesh, primarily celebrated by the Hindu community. It involves a ritual of fasting and prayer in honor of Baba Lokenath, a saint revered for his wisdom, ascetic life, and teachings of compassion.

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attending to Durbar Festival during trip to Nigeria I asistiendo al Festival Durbar durante viaje a Nigeria

Nigeria

Hausa people show their power at the Durbar Festival

The Durbar Festival is a cultural, religious and equestrian celebration held by the Hausa people annually, usually coinciding with major Muslim festivities. It was born as military parades in the 14th century. During the celebration of the Durbar Festival, each noble house parades before the Emir, acting as a regiment, to demonstrate their loyalty to him as well as displaying that they are ready to defend him in the event of war.

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experimenting the Ganga Aarti ceremony during trip to India I viviendo ceremonia Ganga Aarti durante viaje a India

India

The Hindu ceremony Ganga Aarti

The Ganga Aarti is a Hindu ceremony held at dusk on the steps or ghats of cities such as Varanasi. The Ganga Aarti is a symbolic tribute to the power and sanctity of the Ganges River, which is considered the manifestation of the goddess Ganga, mother, purifier and protector of life.

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