Trip to Yemen: from mainland Yemen to the island of Socotra

admiring palace in Doan Valley during trip to Yemen I admirando palacio en valle Doan durante viaje a Yemen

This unique trip to Yemen will take us to the heart of the country’s mainland and the mythical island of Socotra, combining history, culture, and nature in its purest form. We will begin in the Hadramaut Valley, land of sultans, merchants, and Sufi mystics. We’ll stroll through Seiyun and Tarim, the city of 360 mosques. […]

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, […]

Trip to northern Nigeria: Gerewol ceremony and Hausa Emirates

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Last Places have designed this trip to northern Nigeria with the goal of experiencing the Gerewol ceremony and learning about the Hausa culture. To achieve it, we will visit the emirates of Kano, Zaria and Dutse, where we can admire old Hausa-style adobe palaces as well as meet members of royalty. During this time of […]

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 […]