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An off-road vehicle drives through a tunnel of wind-shaped eucalyptus trees on Kangaroo Island

South Australia: Island & Outback

Where evolution plays its crazy games in a small space

Adelaide is green, friendly and easy to navigate - then the other Australia begins. On Kangaroo Island an egg-laying mammal waddles through the leaf litter, in the Clare Valley a..
A hiker stands on bare rock before a sea of clouds from which the snow-covered peaks of the Cariboo Mountains rise

Up and down in Canada’s west

By helicopter onto the ridge, by rope down into the mountain

Alberta is famous for its vastness and hides the best just below the surface: white buffalo at Métis Crossing, a forest starting over after the fire, a mountain that has..
The sun behind the Lemaire Channel doesn't seem to want to set.

Antarctica expedition

Singing icebergs, talented orcas, infinite silence

Six-metre-high waves, gusts of wind reaching 111 km/h – anyone wanting to reach Antarctica must pass through the Drake Passage. Those who persevere are rewarded with icebergs glowing blue from..
A lone canoeist navigates the serene waters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, surrounded by lush forests and tranquil lakes.

Exploring Minnesota’s Untamed North

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Where the road ends and the wild begins lies the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness – a maze of lakes, rivers and silence. Paddle for days without meeting a soul,..
Higashi Chaya (Geisha District) (31)

Hokuriku, Japan

Nothing exists in isolation

In Japan’s Hokuriku region, land and people shape one another. From painted silk to folded blades, every craft carries the imprint of rivers, forests, and seasons, reminders that nothing exists..
Hiking the Antilope Falls in Mayflower Bocawina National Park, Belize

Hidden secrects of Belize

Endless rainforests, crystal-clear rivers and mysterious caves

While famous for its crystal-clear waters filled with astonishing sea life, Belize has a lot to offer on land as well. Above the surface, endless rainforests cradle crystal-clear rivers and..
The Gamo Experience, exploring the tribal highlands of Arba Minc

The Spirit of Dorze

From Ancient Crafts to Cascading Waterfalls

Perched high in Ethiopia’s Gamo Highlands, the Dorze community turns tradition into art. From hand-woven cotton and elephant-shaped huts to sunrise views over Lake Abaya, every detail tells a story..
The Gamo Highlands of Arba Minch, Ethiopia

Southern Ethiopia’s Gamo Highlands

Village Life, Wild Camping and Hidden Waterfalls

In Ethiopia’s remote Gamo Highlands, time flows differently. Here, sacred valleys whisper ancestral laws, and land is governed not by fences but by tradition. Over three days, we hike through..
The Gamo Experience, exploring the tribal highlands of Arba Minc

Lake Chamo: Ethiopia’s Wild Side

Of Crocodiles, Hippos, and a Tent Too Close to the Water

Between dodging crocodiles, navigating through hippo territory, and having a hyena inspect our tents at night, you’d think nothing else could shake us. But waking up at dawn – without..
The Gamo Experience, exploring the tribal highlands of Arba Minc

Eco Escape in Arba Minch

How one man’s dream built the South’s first eco campsite

Tucked away on a breezy hill overlooking Lake Chamo, Arba Minch Eco Campsite is a fresh new oasis for outdoor lovers and conscious travelers. Visionary owner Wondemu Aschalew spent years..
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