After many months of work, enthusiasm and new projects, we finally present our 2027 Photo Travel Calendar .

Once again, we’re exploring some of the most fascinating places on the planet, designing expeditions for those who see photography as a way to discover, understand, and document other cultures. Our trips aren’t conventional tourist routes; they’re experiences created for travelers seeking authenticity, community engagement, and respect for the people we visit.

In 2027 we will return to some of PhotoTravel’s most iconic destinations:

• 🇸🇸 South Sudan
• 🇧🇯 Benin – Voodoo Festival
• 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, Timkat Festival
• 🇹🇩 Chad – Gerewol Festival
• 🇲🇳 Mongolia, Festival of the Eagles
• 🇮🇳 India, Kumbh Mela Nashik
• 🇳🇬 Nigeria, Durbar Festival
• 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
• 🇰🇪 Kenya, Marsabit Festival
• 🇹🇼 …and many more expeditions that we will be adding throughout the year.

For over fourteen years, we have worked to become a leading name in expedition photography tours , specializing in ethnic festivals , traditional cultures, and some of the most remote corners of the world. Each itinerary has been personally designed after years of experience in the field, always seeking the best locations and the utmost respect for the people we photograph.

If you are passionate about photography, travel and authentic experiences, we invite you to discover a calendar full of adventures that you will hardly find anywhere else.

And much more… because at PhotoTravel, don’t dream it…live it.

PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEYS CALENDAR 2027

✅ JANUARY 2027

Photo Trip to Benin 🇧🇯. 💥 Complete!!! 💥

Voodoo Festival

From January 6th to 21st, 2027

Photo trip to Northern Ethiopia + Epiphany in Lalibela 🇪🇹

Tigray + Danakil + Lalibela Timkat (Epiphany)

From January 8th to 22nd, 2027

✅ FEBRUARY 2027

South Sudan Photo Trip 🇸🇸 💥 Only 3 places left!! 💥

From February 4th to 16th, 2027

✅ MARCH 2027

Nigeria Photo Trip 🇳🇬 Durbar Festival 💥 6 bookings!!! !! 💥

From March 8th to 16th, 2027

✅ APRIL 2027

Photo Trip to Myanmar 🇲🇲 💥 Departure confirmed!! 💥

From April 1st to 14th, 2027

China Photography Trip 🇨🇳 💥 Last 3 places!! 💥

From April 14th to 28th, 2027

Sahara Desert Photo Tour, Morocco 🇲🇦

From April 8th to 14th, 2027

✅ MAY 2027

Angola Photo Trip 🇦🇴 💥 6 bookings!!! !! 💥

From May 12th to 23rd, 2027

Wakhan Corridor Photography Trip, Afghanistan 🇦🇫 💥 5 bookings!!! !! 💥

From May 29th to June 11th, 2027

✅ JUNE 2027

Photo Trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩 💥 Only 3 places left!! 💥

From June 1st to 17th, 2027

✅ JULY 2027

Ethiopia Photo Trip 🇪🇹 💥 8 bookings!!! !! 💥

Lalibela + Omo Valley

✅ AUGUST 2027

Kumbh Mela Nashik Photo Trip, India 💥 8 bookings!!! !! 💥

From July 28th to August 7th, 2027

Photo Tour Pakistán Norte 🇵🇰 Festival Kalash

From August 10th to 26th, 2027

✅ SEPTEMBER 2026

Photographic Journey Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬

Goroka Festival + optional Sepik River extension

From September 9th to 24th, 2027

Sahara Desert Photo Tour, Morocco 🇲🇦

From September 23 to 29, 2026

✅ OCTOBER 2026

Photo Tour Chad, Festival Gerewol 🇹🇩

From October 5th to 12th, 2027

Lake Chad extension option from October 11th to 15th, 2027

Mongolia 🇲🇳 Eagle Festival Photo Tour

From October 15th to 27th, 2027

Mexico Photo Trip 🇲🇳 “Day of the Dead” 💥 5 reservations!!! !! 💥

October 25 to November 4, 2027

✅ NOVEMBER 2026

Vietnam Photo Travel 🇻🇳

From November 15th to 28th, 2027

Kenya 🇰🇪 Photo Tour

November 28 to December 10, 2027

✅ DECEMBER 2026

Photo Tour Pakistán Sur 🇵🇰 + Festival Kalash invierno

From December 7 to 23, 2026

Our photography trips aren’t conventional tours. They’re transformative experiences, designed for travelers with a documentary soul, adventurers with a curious eye, and photographers who know that the essentials happen on the fringes of the map.

At PhotoTravel, don’t just dream it…live it 😀

PhotoTravel, the number ☝️ agency in Photo Tours

Specialists in Ethnic Festivals of the World 🌎

💥Leaders in the Sector 💥📸🙏

🙏 14 years with you ☺️

🌎 www.phototravel.es

☎️ Reservations +34 616 22 42 82

📩 info@phototravel.es

La entrada PhotoTravel Photographic Journeys 2027 se publicó primero en PhotoTravel.

Explore the world with a different perspective

Once again, PhotoTravel is taking another step forward in creating unique, authentic, and deeply human experiences. In 2026, we reaffirm our commitment as the leading agency in Spain for signature photography tours and the only one specializing in ethnic festivals in the world.

For over a decade, we’ve been traveling the planet with our cameras on our shoulders, connecting cultures, documenting traditions, and accompanying those who seek more than just a postcard: they seek stories.

We will continue exploring our most iconic corners, where photography becomes a bridge between worlds: Ethiopia, with its ethnic groups of the Omo Valley; Kenya; South Sudan, one of the wildest and purest journeys on the African continent; Papua New Guinea, with its explosion of color and ancestral traditions; or India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, where the spiritual and the everyday merge into unique scenes, etc.

Once again, PhotoTravel takes you to experience the most impressive ethnic festivals on the planet, with privileged access and the guidance of expert photographers:

Gerewol (Chad) – The incredible seduction ritual of the Wodaabe nomads.
Durbar (Nigeria) – An explosion of chivalry, Hausa culture, and color.

These festivals are not just visual spectacles, but unique moments that capture the essence of ancient cultures that stand the test of time.

And much more… because at PhotoTravel, don’t dream it…live it.

2026 PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAVEL CALENDAR

✅ JANUARY 2026

Northern Ethiopia Photo Tour 🇪🇹 💥sold out!!💥

From January 8 to 22, 2026

Tigray + Danakil + Lalibela Timkat (Epiphany)

Ethiopia Omo Valley Photo Tour 🇪🇹 💥sold out!!💥

From January 21 to February 2, 2026

Lalibela Timkat (Epiphany) + Surma + Omo Valley

✅ FEBRUARY 2026

South Sudan Photo Tour 🇸🇸 💥sold out!!💥

From February 16 to 28, 2026

✅ MARCH 2026

Nigeria Photo Tour 🇳🇬 Durbar Festival 💥sold out!!💥

From March 17 to March 27, 2026

✅ MAY 2026

Angola Photo Tour 🇦🇴 💥sold out!!💥

From May 12 to 23, 2026

Wakhan Corridor Photography Trip, Afghanistan 🇦🇫 💥 New !!!💥

From May 29 to June 11, 2026

✅ JUNE 2026

Photo Tour Ladakh, India 🇮🇳 Festival de Lamayuru

From June 3 to 16, 2026

✅ JULY 2026

Photo Tour India 🇮🇳

From July 1 to July 13, 2026

Photographic Journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩 💥Last spot available!!💥

From 15 to 25 July 2026

✅ AUGUST 2026

Photo Tour Pakistán Norte 🇵🇰 Festival Kalash

August 10-26, 2026

Philippines Photo Tour 🇵🇭 💥sold out!!💥

From August 16 to 30, 2026.

✅ SEPTEMBER 2026

Photo Trip to Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 💥 Last spot available! 💥

Goroka Festival + optional Sepik River extension

From September 9 to 24, 2026

Sahara Desert Photo Tour, Morocco 🇲🇦

From September 23 to 29, 2026

✅ OCTOBER 2026

Photo Tour Chad, Festival Gerewol 🇹🇩

From 5 to 12 October 2026

Lake Chad extension option from October 11 to 15, 2026

Mongolia 🇲🇳 Eagle Festival Photo Tour

From October 15 to 27, 2026

Photographic Journey Mexico 🇲🇳 “Day of the Dead” 💥fully booked!! 💥

From October 27 to November 6, 2026

✅ NOVEMBER 2026

Vietnam Photo Travel 🇻🇳

From November 15 to 27, 2026

Kenya 🇰🇪 Photo Tour

From November 28 to December 10, 2026 💥 Only 2 places left! 💥

✅ DECEMBER 2026

Photo Tour Pakistán Sur 🇵🇰 + Festival Kalash invierno

From December 7 to 23, 2026

Our photography trips aren’t conventional tours. They’re transformative experiences, designed for travelers with a documentary soul, adventurers with a curious eye, and photographers who know that the essentials happen on the fringes of the map.

La entrada PhotoTravel 2026 Photo Tours se publicó primero en PhotoTravel.

The Huli Wigmen are an indigenous tribe from the southern highlands of Papua New Guinea, known for their spectacular dances and elaborate head ornaments made of human hair, known as wigmen. This tribe has maintained its customs and traditions for centuries, becoming a symbol of the rich cultural diversity of the region.

• Her impressive headdresses

• Huli men are famous for their wigmen, headdresses made from human hair that they themselves grow and model with great care. These headdresses, adorned with bird of paradise feathers, are status symbols and are used in important ceremonies.
• Young Huli go through a long training process to become wigmen, which includes initiation rituals and the creation of their own headdresses.
• Hair care is a deeply ritualized practice, especially among young men. This process is intrinsically linked to spirituality and tradition, with the active participation of a shaman or “haroli”, who guides and supervises these practices.
• Each headdress is not only a work of art, but also symbolizes power and connection with the spirits of nature. Headdresses are used in ceremonies and rituals, and their making is considered a sacred act.

• Headdress Creation Process
• Once the hair has grown long enough, the young man shaves his head, and the collected hair is used to make the iconic feather headdresses, known as “wigs”. These headdresses are a sign of maturity and status within the Huli community, and their creation is a sacred process.
• The collected hair is mixed with other materials such as feathers of birds of paradise and meticulously worked under the direction of the shaman. The end result is a headdress that represents not only the young man’s skill, but also his connection to the Huli tradition.

• Body Painting
• Huli Wigmen are also known for their elaborate face paintings, in which they mainly use bright colors such as yellow, red, and white. Not only do these paintings have a decorative function, but they are also imbued with spiritual and social meanings. Patterns and colors can vary depending on the occasion, mood, or purpose of the ritual.
• Face paint is an expression of Huli identity and a means of invoking spiritual protection. During ceremonies, the Huli believe that their ancestors are present, guiding and protecting them.

• Social Life and Structure
• Huli society is organized into clans, and disputes between clans have historically been common, with wars and alliances forming part of their social dynamics.
• The Huli houses are organized into small family groups within an enclosure called an “anda” that is usually fenced off. Each compound has several houses, including a main house for the men (also used as a longhouse) and separate houses for the women and children.
• The Huli have a clear separation of spaces according to gender, with adult men living in the longhouse and women and children in separate houses. This separation is rooted in their cultural and religious beliefs, where interaction between genders in certain contexts is restricted.

• Huli widows, mourning rituals
• When a Huli man dies, his wife enters a period of mourning that is strictly regulated by tribal customs. During this time, the widow may be subject to a series of rituals that reflect both respect for the deceased and the role of women in Huli society.
• Widows often cover themselves in mud and ashes as a sign of mourning. This act symbolizes the connection to the land and the purification of the spirit after the loss of her husband.

• Isolation and Restrictions
• In many cases, Huli widows are isolated from the community during the mourning period. This isolation can last for weeks or even months, during which the widow must comply with certain taboos, such as the prohibition of participating in normal social life or performing agricultural tasks.
• Widows may also be forced to abstain from certain foods and live in austere conditions, reflecting their state of mourning and need for purification.

• We can see some Huli widows, with amputations in one or more fingers to show their mourning for the loss of a child.

• Huli Shamans
• The Huli Wigmen shamans of Papua New Guinea play a fundamental role in the spiritual and cultural life of this tribe. Its function goes beyond healing; They are the guardians of ancestral rituals, cosmology, and connection with spirits. Shamans, known locally as “haroli,” are deeply integrated into the daily life and ceremonies of the Huli, acting as intermediaries between the physical and spiritual worlds.
• Huli shamans act as bridges between the human world and the ancestral spirits, which are believed to inhabit nature. These spirits, known as “lady,” are considered protectors and guides of the community, and shamans are responsible for maintaining a harmonious relationship with them.
• The dances of the Huli are ceremonial and are closely linked to their spiritual life. These dances, accompanied by singing and the sound of drums, are used to celebrate important events, such as the initiation of young people and peace between clans.

Over time, the Huli tribe has faced challenges due to the influence of the modern world, including social and economic changes that affect their traditional way of life. However, the community continues to strive to preserve its customs and transmit them to the new generations, despite the increasing external pressures of evangelization.

The Huli Wigmen tribe of Papua New Guinea is an impressive example of how indigenous communities can maintain their cultural identity in a rapidly changing world. Their traditions, which include the elaboration of unique headdresses and complex rituals, offer a fascinating window into a way of life that has endured over the centuries.

La entrada Huli Wigmen Tribe of Papua New Guinea se publicó primero en PhotoTravel.

Ethnic Festivals of the World: A Gateway to Ancient Cultures

One of the pillars of our photographic journeys are the World’s ethnic festivals. These events are open windows into the history and traditions of diverse communities around the world. This year 2025 we will start with the Kumbh Mela of Prayagraj, India, a unique event that only happens every 12 years, and we will be there! We will continue with the Durbar Festival of Northern Nigeria, a historic and vibrant celebration that brings together communities to showcase their equestrian traditions, majestic parades and colorful dances, we return to the Lamayuru Festival of Ladakh, Goroka Festival in Papua New Guinea, we will dive with the Mbororos, in the Gerewol Festival of Chad… and many more surprises await us!

Why Choose PhotoTravel?

• Specialization: With 13 years of experience behind us, we specialize in photographic trips, which allows us to offer you unique and personalized experiences.
• PhotoTravel locations: Over the years, we have assembled PhotoTravel teams with local locations, which will give you an authentic and in-depth perspective of each destination.
• Satisfaction Guaranteed: Our advertising is word of mouth, customer satisfaction is our priority. We strive to offer you an unforgettable and high quality experience.

Reserve Your Place Today and become a PhotoTraveller !

Don’t miss the opportunity to live a unique photographic adventure in 2025. Visit our website and discover all the destinations and festivals we have prepared for you. Join PhotoTravel and capture the world like never before.

And remember,,,, At PhotoTravel don’t dream it…live it.

NOTE: A recommendation for this 2025 is that international flights are purchased well in advance, this way we can save a lot of money!!!!

JANUARY

Photo Tour Kumbh Mela, India 🇮🇳

1st Departure: From January 8 to January 20, 2025 LAST SEATS!!

2nd Departure: From January 23 to February 4, 2025 complete!!!

FEBRUARY

South Sudan Photo Tour 3 last places!!

February 15 to 28, 2025

MARCH

Nigeria Photo Tour 🇳🇬, Durbar Festival. complete!!!

From March 28 to April 6, 2025

APRIL

Benin 🇧🇯 Photo Tour . 8 pre-reservations!!! April 7-15, 2025

Sahara Desert Photo Tour, Morocco 🇲🇦 4 pre-bookings!!

April 23 to 29, 2025

Burma Photo Tour 🇲🇲 💥New!💥

April 25 to May 8, 2025

MAY

Angola Photo Tour 🇦🇴 6 pre-bookings!!

May 26 to June 5, 2025

JUNE

Photo Tour Ladakh, India 🇮🇳 6 pre-bookings!!

Lamayuru Festival

From June 12 to June 25, 2025

Ethiopia Photo Tour 🇪🇹 5 pre-bookings!!

From June 10 to June 25, 2025

JULY

Photo Travel Philippines 🇵🇭 💥New!💥

From July 15 to July 30, 2025

AUGUST

Tanzania & Zanzibar photo tour

August 1 to August 14, 2025

Photographic Trip North Pakistan departure confirmed!!!

Kalash Summer Festival

August 12 to 26, 2025

Vietnam Photo Travel 🇻🇳

August 15 to 27, 2025

SEPTEMBER

Goroka Festival Photo Tour, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬

September 10 to 24, 2025 6 complete!!!

Goroka Festival Photo Tour, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬

From September 15 to 30, 2025 2 last places!!!

Sahara Desert Photo Tour, Morocco 🇲🇦

September 18 to 24, 2025

OCTOBER

Photo Tour Gerewol Festival, Chad 🇹🇩 4 pre-bookings!!

From October 5 to 12, 2025

Photo Travel Mongolia 🇲🇳. 6 pre-bookings!!

From October 15 to 27, 2025

NOVEMBER

Kenya Photo Travel 🇰🇪. Marsabit Festival

November 15 to 27, 2025

DECEMBER

Photographic Trip to Patagonia, Argentina 💥New!💥

Date to be defined

South Pakistan Photo Tour

Special Kalash Winter Festival.

PhotoTravel, Agency number in Photographic Travel

Leaders in the Sector

www.phototravel.es

Reservations +34 616 22 42 82

info@phototravel.es

La entrada PhotoTravel Photo Travel Calendar 2025 se publicó primero en PhotoTravel.

Ethiopia is a country that is located in the Horn of Africa. It borders Eritrea in the north, Kenya in the south, Somalia in the east and Sudan in the west. It is the second most populous country in Africa after Nigeria and together with Liberia, it is the only African nation to it has not been colonized. This circumstance means that many of their most ancestral traditions are still preserved in all their purity.

In Ethiopia, there are two geographical areas. The North stands out for the beauty of its landscapes, as well as for its historical content: large waterfalls and salt flats that look like science fiction or churches dug into the earth and medieval castles will delight any traveler. In the south, the human factor stands out more: ancestral ethnic groups that still preserve ancient traditions.

Ethiopia is a charming country, for the wonderful landscapes, the surprising history and the curious customs. One of those places that will not leave you indifferent, where you will be received with hospitality and they will surely win your heart, you will see!

• Its official name is the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
• Addis Ababa is its capital
• Its population is around 85 million inhabitants

A country to explore from beginning to end and to enjoy the wonders it offers to those who visit it. Not surprisingly, it is the African country with the largest number of monuments declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO , eight cultural heritage sites of humanity, and one natural heritage of humanity.

1. Churches carved into the rock of Lalibela (1978) “the African Petra”. Located in a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia, it has eleven medieval churches from the 13th century that give the city the title of the “New Jerusalem”. For the Ethiopian church, it is a sacred place both for its beauty and for its history. Visit included in PhotoTravel’s Ethiopia photo trip.
2. Fasil Ghebi (1979) in the Gondar region. This fortified city of Fasil Ghebi was the residence of the Ethiopian Emperor Fasilides and his successors in the 16th and 17th centuries. A walled enclosure of 900 meters in perimeter that houses palaces, churches, monasteries and public and private buildings of very peculiar style, marked by Arab and Indian influences and metamorphosed by the baroque aesthetics introduced in the region of Gondar by the Jesuit missionaries.
3. Lower Awash Valley (1980) one of the most important sets of paleontological sites on the African continent. The hominid remains found at this site – some of which date back four million years – have provided essential data about the evolution of the human species, which have changed our view of human history. The most spectacular discovery took place in 1974, when 52 bone fragments were discovered that allowed the reconstitution of the skeleton of the famous “Lucy”.
4. Tiya (1980) in the Sodo region, south of Addis Ababa, is one of the most important archaeological sites. It has 36 monuments, including 32 stelae sculpted with representations of swords and enigmatic symbols. These stelae date back to the origin of Ethiopian culture.
5. Aksum (1980) The ruins of this city are the site of the center of Ethiopian power in Antiquity, when it was the most powerful of the states located between the Eastern Roman Empire and Persia. They date from the 1st to 13th centuries and include monolithic obelisks, gigantic stelae, royal burials and remains of ancient castles. In this place, the Church of Our Lady of Sion, according to tradition that the Ark of the Covenant is currently located, a treasure that is jealously guarded and does not allow anyone to touch or see it, but where thousands of pilgrims come.
6. Lower Omo Valley (1980). Located near Lake Turkana, it is a world-famous prehistoric site, where numerous fossils have been found, in particular the remains of homo gracilis, which are of essential importance for the study of human evolution. Visit included in PhotoTravel’s Ethiopia photo trip.
7. Harar Jugol (2006) Fortified city located on a plateau cut by large gorges and surrounded by a landscape of savannah and desert. It is a walled city declared holy by Islam. It has 82 mosques (3 from the 10th century) and 102 sanctuaries. But what stands out most there is the exceptional design of the interior of its houses.
8. Konso Cultural Landscape (2011). It is an arid site of 55 km2 containing terraces and stone walls and fortified settlements on the Konso plateau. It is a spectacular example of a cultural tradition that has been alive for 21 generations (more than 400 years) adapted to a dry and hostile environment. An example of man’s adaptation to the environment. Visit included in PhotoTravel’s Ethiopia photo trip.
9. Simen National Park (1978) Natural Heritage of Humanity. Massive secular erosion has created one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world on the Ethiopian plateau, with peaks, deep valleys and steep cliffs reaching 1,500 meters deep. The park serves as a refuge for extremely rare animal species such as the gelada baboon, the Simien’s fox and the ibex walia, a mountain goat found nowhere else in the world.

Travelers can enter Ethiopia only through Addis Ababa International Airport. Entry by other means is possible upon obtaining a special permit and having a visa issued by the government.

For EU citizens, the visa is issued upon arrival at the airport. You must have a valid passport for at least 6 months. The price is $50, you can pay in dollars or euros. It is better to carry the exact money, there may be problems with the changes.

For a couple of years it has been possible to obtain the visa online, through the https://www.evisa.gov.et website

The online visa (e-Visa) only allows you to enter Ethiopia through Addis Ababa International Airport with a single entry, it is recommended as this way you avoid the terrible queues.

Embassy

Botswana Street, P.O.B.: 2312. Addis Ababa.

Telephone/s: (+251)122 25 44 and Emergency telephone:

Telephone from Spain: 00 251 11 122 25 44

Phone from Ethiopia: 0 11 122 25 44

Consular emergency

Phone from Spain: 00 251 911 219 403

Phone from Ethiopia: 0 911 219 403

Mailing address: emb.addisabeba

@maec.es
Website: http://www.mae.es/embajadas/addisabeba/es/home

The currency in Ethiopia is the bir (ETB), one ETB is equivalent to 100 cents. More or less, 50 bir is equivalent to 1 euro, you can exchange directly at the airport, banks and in some hotels. In most medium and large sized cities you will have no problem finding ATMs that accept Visa and Mastercard cards.

In more rural places, in small towns you will not have the possibility of withdrawing money so calculate well the money you need before leaving a large city and entering the countryside or the mountains.

In Ethiopia they do not usually return the decimals at the time of payment, they always round up, it is not a scam for tourists, it is a common practice.

Always try to carry low-value bills, it is difficult for smaller towns to give you change for large amounts. Think that we are going to take pictures and that many people will ask us for money to take pictures of them, usually 10 birs per photo, so it is advisable to carry low-value bills. I recommend that you carry at least 1000 birs in 10 bir notes, if they are new, better.

Anyway, at PhotoTravel we always prepare the change for you so that you have small bills in the Omo Valley and you don’t have to worry about changing!

The official language is Amharinya, Italian, English, Hareri, Oromiya, Sidama, Tigrinya, Gallinya, Somali and about a hundred other ethnic languages are also spoken.

The north is predominantly Christian (Ethiopian Orthodox Church and the Coptic Church), while the east and south are primarily Muslim.

Ethiopia is made up of a central plateau with deep canyons, ranging from 1800 to 3,000 meters high, with peaks of up to 4600 meters. It is crossed by the Rift Valley from northeast to southeast, drawing one of the driest on Earth. To the east is the Danakil Desert Depression with 130 meters below sea level. This orographic variety is the cause of the great cultural richness, which is manifested in its different ethnic groups.

Ethiopia’s climate varies, according to altitude. The tropical zone, below 1,800 m, has an average annual temperature of approximately 27°C and receives less than 510 mm of rainfall per year. The subtropical zone, which includes most of the high plain and rises between 1,830 and 2,440 m above sea level, has an average temperature of approximately 22°C with annual rainfall ranging from 510 to 1,525 mm.

Above 2,400 m there is a temperate zone with average temperatures of around 16°C and annual rainfall between 1,270 and 1,780 mm. The rainy season takes place between mid-June and September, followed by a dry season that can be interrupted in February or March by a short rainy season.

The varied orography and its different climate have marked the character of its people: nomadic Afar herders in the east in the “Danakil” depression, ethnic groups such as the Hamer and Morsi in the Omo Valley, or the Oromos and Amaras in the central and northern plateau.

Eating in Ethiopia is cheap. The food is very basic, simple and not very varied. The star dish is the Injera, which you will find anywhere, a kind of crepe made with tef flour, soft to the touch, moist and fluffy on which a mince of meat with tomato or another type of sauce is usually placed in the center. The injera is broken into portions with the hand, and as a pincer a little of the meat combination is grabbed. Once in the mouth it has a certain sour taste.

In Ethiopia you eat with your hand; Taking a piece of injera with the right hand and wrapping the food we put in our mouth is the right way to do it.

You will also find pasta of all kinds of pastas and pizza, so don’t worry!

Bottled water will be found throughout the trip. Also beers and soft drinks.

If you like coffee you are in luck, they say that it is the original country and it is delicious!! … is one of the great passions for coffee growers, don’t forget to live the Coffee Ceremony and try the Macchiato.

The electrical current works at 220 volts and 50 Hz, with the same type of plug as in Spain. There are usually power outages, so it wouldn’t hurt to bring a flashlight or headlamp.

Internet access is available in the hotels. You can also connect in some cafes and restaurants, mainly in Addis Ababa and in some large towns. Connections are usually not very smooth and sometimes it is difficult to navigate the Internet.

At PhotoTravel we always bring you some SIM cards where we can recharge them easily, so at all times you will be connected and showing your adventures to your followers!

In general, there is no problem. Ethiopia is not an unsafe country. However, the Eritrean border and the regions bordering Somalia should be avoided, as well as the border with Kenya, especially the Borena region, as tribal fighting is common in them. The rest of the country is completely safe.

You have to keep in mind that you are going to visit ethnic groups that have a different culture and customs than ours, so the best thing you can do is to find out about their customs and rules, in order to avoid that ignorance leads us to a misunderstanding or causes an uncomfortable situation.

A yellow fever vaccine is mandatory for entry into the country. For the rest of the medical indications on vaccines and prophylaxis, it is recommended to go to the Foreign Health centers in your city. Of course, it would not hurt to pack a small first aid kit with the basic medicines to travel to Africa: analgesics, antihistamines, antidiarrheals, antibiotics, antiseptics, insect repellents, bandages, scissors, tweezers, syringes…

As with all trips, medical insurance is included in PhotoTravel.

As in almost all countries in Africa, tipping is expected. If you receive a service and you are satisfied, the normal thing, even the right thing to do, is to give it. In particular, waiters and other hospitality professionals expect the customer to give it. There is no recommended percentage or amount, just keep in mind that the value of money in Ethiopia is much higher.

In our Photo Trips, we always tip our excellent team, a human team that goes out of their way to get you the best snapshots!, we are known in the Omo Valley for having the best professional team, PhotoTravel Quality! and this can be corroborated by all those who have traveled with us, Wende, Dani, Skinder deserve a 10!!.

The time difference is three hours more than GMT. With respect to Spain, two hours more.

But in this aspect we must take into account a curiosity: Ethiopia did not adopt the revised Gregorian calendar as the rest of the Christian world did in the sixteenth century, but continued with the Julian calendar in force until then, and so until today. Therefore, the Ethiopian calendar consists of 13 months (the country’s tourist motto is Ethiopia, 13 months of sunshine). There are 12 months of 30 days and 1 month of 5 days (6 days in a leap year). The turn of the year is celebrated coinciding with our September 11.

On the hour they also work at their own pace, as they measure time in 12-hour periods, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Therefore, Ethiopian time is 5/6 hours behind ours (depending on our summer or winter time). Thus, given an hour in the Ethiopian system, it is enough to subtract only 5 or 6 hours to obtain ours. In many places, especially at the official level or for air flights, they work with the international system, but at street level they usually work with the Ethiopian system. But watch out for bus schedules, which are usually displayed on Ethiopian time. It is always worth clarifying whether the time is Ethiopian time or Faranji time.

In Ethiopia, as in the rest of Africa, time has a different dimension than in the rest of the world. Arm yourself with patience, time there is not money. Many times you will hear: “pole pole” little by little…

This way of understanding time, and one’s own existence, means that unforeseen events can arise, no matter how organized the trip is and how measured its itineraries. Sometimes unforeseen events mean not being able to make some visits, or fulfilling the program a little more quickly, to make up for lost time, this is Africa! But you know, part of the charm of travel is that not everything can be predicted.

If you travel to the Omo Valley, it is normal that for taking a photo you are asked for money. This is not always the case, and all kinds of situations can occur, you will see it there, as you go. But that is one of their sources of income and the most normal thing is that you have to pay, usually 10 birr. Of course, the photo surely deserves it. If you visit a tribe, such as the Mursi, Hammer, Dassanech, etc… and even more so if what you are visiting is a village, the topic does not give rise to discussion: Do you want to take a photo? Well, you have to pay for it, they are its rules and we must accept them.

Outside the villages it is something else, and there will be a thousand situations… although in most cases you won’t have to pay.

At PhotoTravel we intend that our visit to Ethiopia is a sustainable trip, so we intend to develop as objectives as soon as you set foot on Ethiopian soil, to promote the local economy, take care of environmental protection and respect and not interfere in the local culture, contributing to preserve its diversity and its Heritage.

One of our principles is to promote local economies through our visit to the different communities, where we can contemplate the routines of the ethnic groups. To do this, at all times we will be accompanied by a local English-speaking guide, who will indicate the uses and customs of the areas we will visit, in order to respect and interfere as little as possible in the different cultures.

All our accommodations have been contracted at origin with local companies, to which we have informed of our commitment to sustainability and we have demanded the same standards of involvement.

Ethiopia is a poor, needy country. Education in this country is not a right and in some places it is taught in precarious conditions. In rural areas, many children walk for hours to get to school, if there is one, and in many cases schools lack material resources. How could we help them?
It would not hurt to take pencils, notebooks, and school supplies in general and give them to the principal of a school. It will be a good help.

Don’t encourage begging

During the tour you will often be asked for money, both children and an adult. In rural and urban areas they will ask you for money, empty bottles, pens, chocolate, school books. We must bear in mind that if we enter the spiral of these practices we will be encouraging systematic begging to all foreigners, while at the same time we will sometimes generate the appearance of professionals of exploitation. If we also distribute things randomly among the multitude of young people, we will be being unfair. Therefore, in order to channel our effort and generosity, and not fall into the mistakes mentioned, it is better to make donations to local associations, religious authorities or schools, that is, to institutions that know the real needs of the people and that will make the best use of our donations.

La entrada Practical information for traveling to Ethiopia se publicó primero en PhotoTravel.

South Sudan is an African country that has recently gained its independence. It has traditionally been home to semi-nomadic pastoralist peoples that has historically belonged to the Egyptians, Ottomans, British and Sudanese, but after half a century of ethnic-religious conflict, South Sudan legally seceded from Sudan on July 9, 2011.

Isolated for years from the outside world, first by its impenetrable physical geography and then by decades of devastating civil war, this country is a real gem to be discovered, in the “lost heart of Africa”.

Its local population is divided into about 80 ethnic groups and speaks more than 60 indigenous languages. While some of these communities have urbanized, most still drive their herds to seasonal pastures, hunt animals with handmade spears, and catch their fish. South Sudan’s culture varies across ethnicities, making it a true cultural melting pot of impressive richness and purity.

• Capital: Juba
• Population below the poverty line: 66%
• Life expectancy: 55.5 years
• Ethnic groups: Dinka, Nuer, Shilluk, Azande, Bari, Kakwa, Kuku, Murle, Mundari, Didinga, Ndogo, Bviri, Lndi, Anuak, Bongo, Lango, Dungotona, Acholi, Baka, Fertit….

The most popular and impactful experience in South Sudan is visiting its impressive traditional tribes. The only way to do this is accompanied by a guide or a local tour operator. As PhotoTravel has its own headquarters in the country, you will have no problem visiting the country safely.

Another interesting activity is to spot its wildlife in one of its National Parks: Boma National Park and Nimule National Park

The cost of your visa and the application process depends on the nationality and the country from which you are applying. Therefore, you will need to contact the embassy you will use to establish the exact fee you will have to pay.

The visa is done online and then a printed visa authorization must be presented online at the time of travel.

To access the country, an International Certificate of Vaccination and a letter of invitation are required.

In case of need, Spanish citizens can request the assistance of the European Embassies present in the complex of the Delegation of the European Union in Juba, as well as the Delegation of the European Union in that capital.

EU Delegation

Block 3K- South, Plot 82A, European Compound
North of Government of South Sudan Ministry Complex, JUBA – South Sudan
+211920010431 or +211920010432

Embassy of France

Block 3K- South, Plot 82A, EU Compound
North of Government of South Sudan Ministry Complex, JUBA – South Sudan

Phone : +211 (0)955 99 99 62

The local time is the same throughout the country. In reference to Spain, the time varies by one or two more hours, depending on whether summer or winter time (GMT+2) is in force here.

The national currency of South Sudan is the South Sudanese pound (SSP). It is advisable to carry cash (better dollars), since ATMs and terminals to pay with credit cards are scarce or do not exist at all, depending on the area. You can exchange currency at the airport when you arrive at your destination.

At PhotoTravel we take care of the currency exchange on arrival, you don’t have to worry about anything!

How much should I tip?

As in the rest of Africa, tipping is almost obligatory. The average tip percentage in restaurants is between 7% and 14%.

English is the official language of South Sudan and is widely spoken by those who have had the opportunity to go to school. All indigenous languages are recognized as official languages in South Sudan. Of the indigenous languages, Dinka is the most widely spoken language, followed closely by Nuer .

Christianity (60.5%), African animist traditional religion (32.9%), Islam (6.2%), other religions (0.4%)

South Sudan’s climate is tropical, characterized by a warm climate with seasonal rainfall: the heaviest rains hit the southern highland areas and decrease northwards, and occur from April to late October or early November.

Due to South Sudan’s proximity to the equator, daylight hours remain almost constant throughout the year: the sun rises around 06:00 and sets again at 18:00.

Average temperature in degrees Celsius. (high/low)

From PhotoTravel we always recommend February to make the trip to South Sudan, it is dry season and the dust in suspension in the Mundari area gives a unique and beautiful atmosphere!, I leave you with an example.

South Sudan is basically an arid, flat and sparsely populated country. Since it is located near the Equator, in the tropics, its scenery is breathtaking; Much of its territory consists of tropical rainforest, with extensive swamp and grassland regions.

The White Nile also runs through the country, making South Sudan a true gem when it comes to natural beauty.

The highest point in South Sudan is Kinyeti (3,187 m), located in the Imatong Mountains, along the country’s southern border with Uganda.

South Sudan is a difficult country to navigate due to the lack of infrastructure, a consequence of the long civil war and poor investment. Road trips are often slow and tedious. Cities without paved roads, or that are completely isolated during the rainy season, is the trend of the country.

Airports

• JUB Juba (Juba International Airport)
• MAK Malakal (Malakal Airport)
• WUU Wau (Wau Airport)

South Sudanese cuisine is not sophisticated; The staples are bread, pancakes, and porridge made from corn, sorghum, corn, and other grains: kisra , a wide, flat bread made from fermented sorghum flour; gurassa , a thick cornbread; Poshto brown wheat bread. It is a cuisine similar to that of Ethiopia and Sudan, with similar dishes. The Ful is a dish made up of boiled beans and oil to which we can add tomato, onion and cheese.

The beer is sold in bars and shops throughout South Sudan. Southern Sudan Breweries Ltd produces three beers, White Bull, Club Pilsener and Nile Special.

Tea is also a popular drink. You will see numerous elderly people passing the hours, cup of tea in hand, sitting on street corners, bus stops and parks.

In South Sudan, the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, D plugs are used.

Ideally, you should bring a universal adapter for the Hotel and during the camps the PhotoTravel team carries European plugs.

Internet is weak in most areas far from the capital, in Juba we can get SIM cards at a very good price, so it is the best option to buy one, we provide it on the first day.

Before each trip, it pays to make sure you are up to date on routine vaccinations. Your GP or a specialist travel clinic can check your vaccination status and advise you on any additional vaccinations you may need. You should also visit the International Vaccination Center in your area, they will inform you in detail of the health guidelines to follow.

We must take extreme precautions with malaria, it is a very delicate area.

Keep in mind that South Sudan is a sunny and hot place. You know, enjoy the sun, but safely: limit your exposure to the sun and protect your skin and eyes to avoid damage from ultraviolet rays.

If you read anything about visiting South Sudan, 99% will be negative, so the most common question for travelers is “Is it safe to visit South Sudan?

Well, the truth is that it is neither more nor less safe than the rest of Africa. It is a country with a complex history that struggles to leave behind the ghosts of the past and become a modern society boosted by the profit obtained from tourism. There you will find friendly people who want to please.

You have to bear in mind that when you travel with PhotoTravel you are indirectly hiring a local tourism service, which gives you extra security. Our guides are expert connoisseurs of the terrain, respected by the clans and forged in dealing with the locals. Pay attention to their indications and there will not be a single problem, in fact, you will enjoy your trip like no other.

When taking photographs outside of your everyday space, you have to be cautious. Ask permission if you are going to portray someone, be polite. Don’t just want your only goal to get the snapshot, give communication a chance before pressing the shutter button on your camera, you’ll see how much more you enjoy the moment.

For example, something as simple as asking for your name and introducing yourself generates a very nice bond.

Anyway, remember that you travel with PhotoTravel, we are expert photographers, our guides have traveled with some of the most famous photographers in the world, so don’t worry, you are going to visit the best places and locations.

As in all countries, respect for native culture is essential. By Western standards, the Republic of South Sudan is a traditional and conservative society. Keep this in mind when choosing your way of dressing.

Traditional Sudanese families are heavily divided by gender, and this influences everything from the chores people do to who they meet, where they sit in the house, and what they eat. Foreign women are seen as different from locals, as a kind of “different people”, so they are not required to meet the standards of local women.

South Sudanese laws prohibit same-sex sexual acts. Those convicted can face lengthy prison sentences.

At PhotoTravel we propose that our visit to South Sudan is a sustainable trip, so our goal is to promote the local economy, take care of environmental protection and respect and not interfere with the local culture, contributing to preserve and conserve its diversity and heritage.

When we visit populations of different ethnic groups, we always bring basic necessities that they use for their daily lives. We carefully give each family in part provided, a barter that we offer in the welcome.

La entrada Practical information for traveling to South Sudan se publicó primero en PhotoTravel.

But how can a small travel agency survive in the competitive world of the tourism sector during these difficult and turbulent times? There are no magic formulas, behind the scenes there is only work, a lot of previous work.

In the current context, in which the global pandemic has stopped the offer of many of the large tour operators, it has become necessary to design innovative alternatives to adapt to the situation and continue to offer trips to customers. Small businesses have been able to adapt better to this “New Normal”, offering a quality and proximity to travellers that the large multinationals in the sector have not been able to reach.

Small travel agencies have shown muscle, adapting in a short time to the real needs of the market. The proximity to our customers allowed us to know the real needs. The first step was to adapt our service with the new health protocols, adopting measures that improved the confidence of those who travel with us. Then came the economic section, adapting the reservation and refund policy to the real needs of the situation.

From its beginnings, PhotoTravel differentiated itself from the impersonal model of large multinational travel agencies, betting on a sustainable business model in which, in order to offer higher quality and lower costs, we decided to contract our services directly with local suppliers, largely eliminating intermediaries and commission agents.

This has been one of the keys to our current success, another way of traveling, it is possible.

The other, the personalized attention to our clients, not only in the preparation of the trip, but also in the destination, where they are always accompanied, in addition to the local guides, by a member of the PhotoTravel team, which transmits not only proximity, but also security and confidence. Signs of identity that define us and distance us from the model of massified, impersonal, and often unsustainable trips, offered by the large tour operators.

As has always been the case in all crises, ingenuity when creating new ways of selling or communicating with customers is a differentiating advantage. Creativity in this sense is essential. At PhotoTravel we have done our homework and we have gone down the road from offering a product or a service, to currently offering a whole experience, author trips that transcend the limits of the recreational or photographic, with cultural immersions in destinations that very few agencies are able to access.

It is very likely that the low-cost travel model, which is not very sustainable due to its massification and which has been showing signs of exhaustion for some time, has come to an end. With the coronavirus, the cheap and massive has ended, and in the coming years it will not be possible to offer trips at prices as cheap as they have been until now. Travellers are increasingly prepared and demanding, and only agencies that are committed to quality proposals will have a future ahead of them. We have understood this for some time now at PhotoTravel and it is to this reality that we have adapted our decalogue of action and our travel catalogue.

La entrada PhotoTravel Quality, a new model of Travel Agency. se publicó primero en PhotoTravel.

We travel in search of new emotions, to see remote places, different people, ways of life strange to our eyes… But, unfortunately, sometimes we are so eager to live an exciting experience that we do not calculate the effects of the impact of our presence in those areas, and in many cases, they stop worrying us once we return home.

The trips organized by PhotoTravel in Asia and Africa offer authentic experiences that put us in contact with indigenous villages far from the tourist routes, so we must be extremely scrupulous in minimizing the consequences of our passage.

“The only footprint we should leave in these places is that of our shoes, which fade in the wind.”

Possibly travelers are aware of the need to take care of the environment and respect the fauna of those places we visit, but perhaps we are not so aware of our impact on indigenous peoples. Here are some tips to ensure that your way of travelling is not only sustainable, but also ethical and respectful of people’s rights.

The culture of Europe and Asia has temples, museums, castles, cathedrals, impressive architecture…, tangible qualities that are easy to see and photograph. Africa’s cultural attractions (ethnic and tribal heritage, beliefs, storytelling, ancestral knowledge, music, dance…) are intangible, which makes them less easy to appreciate at first glance, but as they are more fragile we have to take care of them with scrupulous rigor.

We must avoid thinking and acting as if our trip to Africa or Asia is a simple tribal tourism experience. Traveling is a way to learn more about the world and about yourself, and meeting new people can be part of that learning. That should be our motivation. The lens of our camera must always respect the dignity of the person in front of it. It is important to interact with our model, ask permission to photograph him, only then, in addition to a good photographic portrait, will it also be ethical. It will be seen in the result of your photographs.

Contact with African tribes can have many positive effects. If done sensitively, it can help us both to know and appreciate the different forms of life. For indigenous communities, it can be a gateway to facilitate cultural exchange and better adaptation to new environments. And for those peoples who struggle to maintain their livelihoods and traditions, it is also a way to educate others about their origins and ways of life, earn some money, and actively participate in maintaining their culture.

What are the negative aspects of visiting remote cultures?

Above all, there is the danger of turning our trip into a “human safari”. This type of “tribal tourism” can cause immense damage with regrettable economic, environmental and cultural effects if basic rules of respect for people and their environment are not respected, which can inevitably lead to the disarticulation of cultures.

What if I want to help these people? What can I do? Could you bring food, clothing, or money?

This is a dangerous idea, never give clothes and less in remote areas, this is what I saw on our last trip to the Surma area of Ethiopia, a young man in a taekwondo suit, surely the tourist gave it away with all his good intentions but it does a lot of damage to his culture.

You need to ask yourself if you really want your help to be as effective as possible or if what you’re doing is a compassionate act. If you really want to contribute to improving their living conditions, it is best to collaborate with an organization that helps tribal peoples, who know their needs perfectly, instead of offering them randomly chosen objects that do not do these communities good in the long term. Contact the guides and ask how you can help. Let them be the ones who, in contact with the local bosses, take the initiative in the distribution. If you do it yourself, it will be a lot of fun, but you will generate great inequalities and discomfort.

You can support communities by purchasing handmade products and souvenirs from local artisans and cooperatives. When shopping, remember that haggling is the art of finding a price that both parties are happy with, negotiate with patience and a smile, and keep in mind that the profit made from a product directly benefits the local economy and the seller’s family.

So, is it possible to visit indigenous peoples ethically?

There are ways to have an enriching interaction with indigenous groups, but it is not achieved by reaching their villages, putting the camera in their faces and returning to the car to go to another village. This is the reason why PhotoTravel is committed to a model of coexistence relationship consisting of camping near them, in order to provoke that interaction of equals that enriches the experience and the final result of your photographs. Our model is to make trips that respect the ecological and cultural environment of our hosts; “community-based ecotourism” instead of the unsustainable model of “tribal tourism”.

Travel Photography: Tips for Responsible Photographers

• The basic rule is simple; Would you like someone to do this to you? If not, don’t do it. If you wouldn’t want someone to take a picture of you under those circumstances, don’t take theirs. Try to highlight their local pride in your portraits.

• Start a conversation; Even without a common language, gestures can be a big help. Ask them their names, ask what they’re selling or the work they’re doing. Compliment them on their clothes or jewelry, especially if that’s what inspired you to want to take a photo. They also enjoy compliments.

• Ask permission to take a picture of them. If they say no, thank them for their attention. And if they agree, well, you already have a little backstory. If you get someone’s attention, you can usually tell whether or not they want to have their picture taken.

• Leave them your camera and let them take photos too, it is a good way to establish a good relationship between laughter and jokes.

• In general, it is not advisable to pay for photos. There are exceptions, such as in the Omo Valley in Ethiopia , where this is a great source of income for the tribes, who really dress and decorate to impress. But payment can cause all sorts of problems, from falsifying culture (costumes, ceremonies…) to earn cash, to encouraging begging. And never pay the kids, even with candy or toys. In addition to discouraging them from attending school, it is ethically wrong.

• If you want to give something in return, it’s a nice gesture to buy something from artisans or merchants. They buy in their markets, people work hard and earn very little to produce what they sell in the markets. They will appreciate your gesture.

• A gift that they like a lot are the razor blades, the blade, which they use to cut their hair or perform scarifications, also the small mirrors are very appreciated among women.

• Take time to research the destination before your trip, including history, which will provide you with context and give you some insights into what offends and what doesn’t offend in the local culture.

• Learning a few words or phrases in the local language is also a great way to interact with people, as well as show your interest in learning about their culture.

• Be respectful, you’re in someone else’s house.

• Enjoy the experience and be open-minded.

La entrada The photographer in charge se publicó primero en PhotoTravel.

We leave you with 5 good reasons to take a Photo Trip with PhotoTravel!!

1-EXPERIENCE

We have many years of experience organizing Photographic Trips around the world, destinations of great cultural and natural wealth. This, together with the trust that hundreds of PhotoTravellers have already placed in us, make us be recognized as the No. 1 photo travel agency in Spain .

2-INTERNATIONAL PHOTOTRAVEL VENUES

We are the only Spanish photographic travel agency with our own international offices in our main destinations: Ethiopia, Benin, Morocco, India, Nepal and Myanmar.

We have formed work teams in each destination to offer you greater quality, control and safety, and better planning of routes, spaces and times to visit.

In the countries where we work it is very important never to improvise and to be in the hands of the best guides and professionals who will offer us the best quality and safety for our PhotoTravellers, where we guarantee you the best experience and of course… The best photographs!!

3-WE ADAPT TO YOUR LEVEL

We adapt to your level of photographic knowledge and the technical equipment you have. Our trips are photographic, suitable for all types of clients.

We take you to the best locations, then you decide whether to record the snapshot on your mobile, on your retina, take a selfie, or take a photo with your piece of SLR camera, and the best!, you all enjoy the good PhotoTravel atmosphere!!

4-BEST PRICE WITHOUT LOSING QUALITY

Because we work directly with local professionals, we avoid intermediaries, we can offer the best price on the market without reducing the quality and excellence of our trips

5-RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

Committed to a better world, we are a responsible and sustainable tourism company, as endorsed by the Responsible Tourism Agency, the InterMundial Foundation and the Responsible Tourism Institute. With them we have sealed our commitment to respect the environment and the different societies that inhabit it.

And remember at PhotoTravel don’t dream it… live it!!

La entrada 5 reasons to take a Photo Tour with PhotoTravel se publicó primero en PhotoTravel.

Mahatma Gandhi.

When scheduling a high mountain trip, uncertainty is one of the main variables. The most important thing to tackle the steep summits is not always physical condition. Values, both individual and collective, are decisive to reach the top. Courage, willpower, the desire to excel, solidarity, companionship or the ability to overcome are fundamental factors to achieve the goal. The ascent to a great summit is still the metaphor that illustrates the path of self-knowledge, a means of personal growth focused on self-realization.

A few days ago we left for the Everest Base Camp Trek Photography Trip and we were all wondering if we would be able to complete the challenge. We did not know what our real possibilities were. The feeling of doing something that you know can be done is different from the one in which, because we are neophytes, we do not know our possibilities. The moment the mountain appeared before us and we began to walk, each of us had to face our strengths and weaknesses, our fears, tiredness, helplessness… Thus began the process of self-knowledge. At every step we had to overcome our own challenges.

This trip has taught us many things. We have learned to know ourselves, to control our will, to accept ourselves, to recognize our insignificance within the natural world. Without a doubt, one of those trips that we will never forget. An experience that helps you walk more firmly through life.

It was an unforgettable experience, at times moving, to see that group of PhotoTravellers surpass themselves at every step, fight against the terrain and against their fears, encourage each other and support each other until they merge all wills into one. I feel tremendous pride when I remember how those brave men were able to overcome adversity with their inner strength alone, making good the popular saying that if one wants, one can…

You deserve the greatest of my recognitions. You are true phototravellers out of 10! And this diploma accredits you. Congratulations.

We also want to give a very special mention to the entire PhotoTravel Nepal team for being able to make this dream come true, a team of professionals commanded by the guides, Pepe Roman, Pemba, Iman, Kiran, accompanied by the 13 magnificent porters who were always so attentive so that we did not miss anything, and our 5 Yaks!! … THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!!

Next 2020 we will return in November to realize a new dream, closer to heaven.

He loves you

Gonzalo Sáenz de Santa María Poullet

Everest Base Camp Trek Photo Trip

La entrada Everest Photo Trekking, PhotoTravel se publicó primero en PhotoTravel.