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Photo gallery Slovenia

Turquoise waters, brown bears, black caves

Photo gallery Slovenia

From turquoise glacial lakes to Europe’s largest underground canyon: this pictorial journey through Slovenia reveals hidden worlds. 300-kilogram brown bears roam rainforests, while deep below, blind amphibians glide through crystal-clear cave lakes. Nature as a work of art.

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Photo gallery Vanuatu

South Sea paradise with volcanic spectacle

Photo gallery Vanuatu

Blue springs in the jungle, lava fountains against the evening sky – this visual journey through Vanuatu reveals a paradise without hustle and bustle, without traffic lights – but with plenty of nature and encounters.

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Natural wonders in Ecuador’s Amazon

A river to the heart of the jungle

Natural wonders in Ecuador’s Amazon

It is a place of boundless wonder: here, high up on the kapok lookout tower of Sacha Lodge, a sea of green stretches out to the horizon, full of crazy exotic animals and plants. And between mighty jungle giants and hidden waterways, indigenous people guard the timeless knowledge of the rainforest.

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Across Panama – on foot

Jungle trip

Across Panama – on foot

The forgotten treasure trail: you can not only cross Panama on the canal of the same name, but also as part of a sweat-inducing hike. The expedition through the jungle on the historic Camino Real is a borderline experience.

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Antarctica – The white desert calls

Aboard of Swan Hellenic's Vega to the Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctica – The white desert calls

White spray sprays across the deck like mist as the Vega ploughs through the notorious Drake Passage. ‘With waves over six metres high and wind speeds in excess of 60 knots, you have to be prepared for a lot,’ predicted expedition leader Mariam Pousa back in Ushuaia.

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Treasure trail expedition in Panama’s rainforest

On foot from the Pacific to the Atlantic

Treasure trail expedition in Panama’s rainforest

The Camino Real, once an important trade route between the Pacific and the Caribbean, is a hidden gem in the Panamanian jungle. On a four-day expedition, I explore historical artefacts and the fascinating animal and natural world in the primary rainforest of the Chagres National Park.

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Japan: Hokkaido’s wild soul of fire and ice

Japan's untamed border

Japan: Hokkaido’s wild soul of fire and ice

This incomparable journey takes me through snowy landscapes, to mystical encounters including cod seeds and caffeine noodles. I get to know Komorebi and Wabi-sabi, catch a glimpse of the world’s largest eagle owl and marvel at unique beauties, traditions and secrets.

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Finland: Icy pleasure

Finnish triple

Finland: Icy pleasure

From comfortable to extreme: snowy Finland offers some exceptional activities beyond the classic winter sports for those who like to experiment. I tried my hand at an icy triple and attended the only course in the world where you can learn to free dive under ice.

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Taiwan – Capital in the jungle

Dumplings, temples and deep valleys

Taiwan – Capital in the jungle

Taiwan offers impressive natural diversity and spectacular landscapes. From the turquoise waters of the beaches on the east coast to the green mountain ranges of the central mountains. The Taroko National Park with its deep gorges and waterfalls and the emerald green Sun Moon Lake attract visitors from all over the world. The diverse flora and fauna as well as the traditional tea-growing areas make Taiwan a paradise for nature lovers and explorers.

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