At the beginning of September, Expeditions Unlimited carried out its first expedition to Manaslu, the eighth highest peak on the planet at 8,163 meters. An extraordinary adventure in which Eric Bonnem, founder of Expeditions Unlimited and Secret Planet took part. He makes us live this ascension through the images and texts he sent us daily.
Did you know that there is only one species of tiger, divided into six subspecies? That, nowadays, its territory only extends to eleven Asian countries? Because yes, the tiger only lives well on the Asian continent. Before returning to Nepal and explaining to you why this country is a privileged destination to observe this so popular animal, here are some general points about it.
"Greenland", the green land, as the Vikings called it in the 10th century, a name that sounds like an invitation to a polar adventure. This summer, we are returning to explore the west of the country during an ambitious 14-day trek in assisted autonomy, alternating between roaming and fixed camp. An original discovery of the east coast of Greenland and a rare immersion in an all-powerful nature. Discover this new adventure
On September 11, the World Conservation Congress ended in Marseille. Organized every four years by the IUCN, it brought together more than 5,000 people. Among them scientists, species conservation experts, members of non-governmental organizations, representatives of States, civil society, indigenous peoples and companies. Debrief with Renaud Fulconis.
Nepal, land of unconditional trekking and adventure, announces the end of quarantine for vaccinated people and, at the same time, the reinstatement of visas at the border. All the lights finally seem to be green for Nepal this fall. Discover the entry formalities and our selection of trips.
In northern Sudan, Nubia retains the memory of a glorious past. Along the Nile Valley are scattered Egyptian temples, Nubian necropolises, Christian monasteries. Here reigned the fearsome candaces, warrior queens, and the black pharaohs, who conquered great Egypt. Journey to the sources of a grandiose and little-known Africa. Figaro Magazine highlights our knowledge of this area.
In the secret recesses of the Hindu Kuch, a handful of free men leaning against the Afghan border have perpetuated, for more than two thousand years, the celebration of the great cycle of nature. During the winter solstice, the Kalash reaffirm their identity in a whirlwind of rites as festive as they are spiritual. An enchanted parenthesis in a suspended microcosm. Figaro Magazine highlights our knowledge of these peoples and this area.
In the secret recesses of the Hindu Kuch, a handful of free men leaning against the Afghan border have perpetuated, for more than two thousand years, the celebration of the great cycle of nature. During the winter solstice, the Kalash reaffirm their identity in a whirlwind of rites as festive as they are spiritual. An enchanted parenthesis in a suspended microcosm. Figaro Magazine highlights our knowledge of these peoples and this area.
Passionate about mountaineering and having already participated in several high altitude expeditions, Christophe Faisy was to go to Everest this spring on the expedition organized by Expeditions Unlimited, of which Montagnes Magazine is a partner. A pulmonologist and resuscitator by profession, Christophe saw his plans change with Covid-19.
Breffni Bolze left with Expeditions Unlimited on the clean-up operation of Mount Mustagh Ata in the Himalayan range. This project carried out has made it possible, from the first base camp at 4,400 meters to the summit at 7,546 m, to collect 800 kilos of waste! In the heap, tin cans, syringes, but also gas bottles or even batteries. Discover this amazing team work!