A first-timer's guide to Ethiopia

A first-timer’s guide to Ethiopia

Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world: its long archaeological history – which traces back to the first humans – has left behind a succession of ancient treasures. With nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a slew of national parks and mountain ranges, Ethiopia ticks all the boxes. But, for a long time,…

20 beautiful pictures of life and landscapes in Mongolia

Travel writer and photographer Nellie Huang shares her best pictures of vast and beautiful Mongolia.  Mongolia. Its name alone evokes a sense of mystery. Even in today’s highly connected world, this distant land remains relatively remote, far-flung and largely unexplored. Traditional Mongolian gers (tents) dot the vast steppes while sand dunes rise from empty deserts…