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► Coexistence with the Nenet🗓️ From 30 March to 7 April 2025ℹ️ More info at lastplaces.comDuring this trip to the Siberi...
02/01/2025

► Coexistence with the Nenet

🗓️ From 30 March to 7 April 2025
ℹ️ More info at lastplaces.com

During this trip to the Siberian Arctic, we will live with a family of nomadic shepherds: the Nenets. We will share several days with them, in which we will participate in the different activities they carry out, many of them outdoors, which can reach temperatures of up to -45oC. In addition, we will delve into the role of women within this society in which each figure is key to the survival of the group.

► Convivencia con los nénets

🗓️ Del 30 marzo al 7 abril 2025
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Durante este viaje al ártico siberiano, conviviremos con una familia de pastores nómadas: los nénets. Compartiremos varios días con ellos, en los que participaremos en las diferentes actividades que llevan a cabo, muchas de ellas en el exterior, pudiendo alcanzar temperaturas de hasta -45oC. Además, profundizaremos en el papel de las mujeres dentro de esta sociedad en la que cada figura es clave para la supervivencia del grupo.

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Elders have always been held in high esteem in Africa. This still persists to this day, though not as much as in the pre...
31/12/2024

Elders have always been held in high esteem in Africa. This still persists to this day, though not as much as in the pre-colonial times. In those days, elders were regarded as the custodians of knowledge and virtues, and they performed a myriad of functions such as administration, which was more or less under their control directly or indirectly. In certain African societies, rulership was exclusive to the elders.

Among the functions of elders in those days include:

1️⃣ They acted as the custodians of customs and traditions, teaching and transmitting the norms and practices of their society.
They acted as guides and moral exemplars to the communities. They didn’t overlook wrong conducts and the community were ready to listen to them.

2️⃣ They played advisory roles to the rulers and other institutions in their society.

3️⃣ On many occasions, they assumed judicial roles as they were involved in the settling of disputes, as well as similar adjudication functions.

4️⃣ Elders might have acted as a check on the governing institutions.

5️⃣ They might be involved in the selection or removal of rulers. In those days, they were usually more involved than the youths in the leadership selection.

6️⃣ In some societies, they directly assumed leadership positions as in gerontocracy.

Photos taken by during Last Place’s last prospective Africa trip in 2024 in Harry’s Town, Nigeria with the Ijaw council of elders.

► Live the Durbar Festival🗓️ From 29 March to 5 April 2025ℹ️ More info at lastplaces.comLast Places have designed this t...
27/12/2024

► Live the Durbar Festival

🗓️ From 29 March to 5 April 2025
ℹ️ More info at lastplaces.com

Last Places have designed this trip to northern Nigeria with the aim of getting to know the Hausa culture. To achieve it, we will visit the emirates of Kano, Zaria and Dutse, where we can admire old Hausa-style adobe palaces as well as meet members of royalty. During this time of year, the Durbar Festival parades are usually held in the emirates, so we will try to attend the ones in Kano and Zaria. Also, we will meet the Zul tribe, enjoy the spectacle of a clan of 'hyena men' and witness a Sharo Festival of a Fulani community.

► Vive el Festival Durbar

🗓️ Del 29 marzo al 5 abril 2025
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Last Places ha diseñado este viaje al norte de Nigeria con el objetivo de conocer la cultura pueblo hausa. Para ello, visitaremos los emiratos de Kano, Zaria y Dutse, donde podremos admirar antiguos palacios de adobe de estilo hausa, así como conocer a miembros de la realeza. Durante esta época del año, se suelen celebrar los desfiles del Festival Durbar en los emiratos, así que intentaremos asistir al de Kano y de Zaria. También conoceremos a la tribu zul, disfrutaremos del espectáculo de un clan de ‘hombres hiena’ y presenciaremos una ceremonia Sharo de una comunidad fulani.

©️ Photos by Jordi Zaragozà Anglès, and Jorge Fernández


With mountainous terrain, Buddhist monasteries and isolated mountain communities, Laos has still untouched forests borde...
24/12/2024

With mountainous terrain, Buddhist monasteries and isolated mountain communities, Laos has still untouched forests bordering Thailand. There are some 45 Mlabri hunter gatherers left in Laos. Old Mandarin ways remain alive in remote Laos, and we can still find signs of survival of Mao’s old China in rural Laos. Southeast Asia has its Last Places left.

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► Live the Ouidah Voodoo Festival🗓️ From 7th to 15th January 2025ℹ️ More info at lastplaces.comThis trip to Benin focuse...
19/12/2024

► Live the Ouidah Voodoo Festival

🗓️ From 7th to 15th January 2025
ℹ️ More info at lastplaces.com

This trip to Benin focuses on the annual Ouidah Voodoo Festival, which begins on January 10. During this Festival held in the African capital of voodoo, we will witness a multitude of rituals, dances and different cultural events. We will witness different traditional dances that the locals will perform, such as those of Egungun, Zangbeto and Gelede. Also, we will visit the sacred forest and the temple of the pythons, located in front of the French colonial cathedral.
In addition, during this trip to Benin we will visit the most traditional tribal groups living in the dry north.

► Vive el Festival Vudú de Ouidah

🗓️ Del 7 al 15 enero 2025
ℹ️ Más info en lastplaces.com

Este viaje a Benín se centra en el Festival Vudú anual, que comienza el 10 de enero. Durante este Festival celebrado en la capital africana del vudú, seremos testigos de multitud de rituales, danzas y diferentes eventos culturales. Presenciaremos diferentes bailes tradicionales que los locales llevarán a cabo, como son los de Egungun, Zangbeto y Gelede. También visitaremos el bosque sagrado y el templo de las pitones, situado frente a la catedral colonial francesa.
Además, durante este viaje a Benín visitaremos a los grupos tribales más tradicionales que viven en el norte seco.

©️ Photos by , Jordi Zaragozà Anglès and



🎨 The Iria Ceremony of the IjawThe Iria ritual is performed by the Ijaw people in Nigeria.Young women between the ages o...
18/12/2024

🎨 The Iria Ceremony of the Ijaw

The Iria ritual is performed by the Ijaw people in Nigeria.
Young women between the ages of 14 and 16 are the celebrants in the ritual. This is the age that they believe is right for marriage.
Soon after, they have to undergo a painful installation of brass-ring leggings. These limit leg movements for 3 weeks while each celebrant is fed well and fattened in a confined room. After those weeks of confinement, they're thrown a party with booths decorated by their families with photos and expensive clothing.
To begin the Iria ceremony, in what they call the market square, the celebrants have to display their bodies in public view. Those who can afford it often get sacred art paintings on their bodies to make them feel less exposed.
To end the ceremony, there is a race in which an adult man chases the young women, who still bear the brass leggings, amid a crowd of running young men. The adult man then strikes the young women with a stick to separate them from their water spirit, making them ready to marry and have children.

©️ Photos by in Okrika Island, Nigeria, December 2024



🌍✨ Travelling to connect and transform ✨🌍For Last Places, every trip is an opportunity to support and strengthen the com...
17/12/2024

🌍✨ Travelling to connect and transform ✨🌍

For Last Places, every trip is an opportunity to support and strengthen the communities we visit 🌟

💡 How do we make a positive impact?

1️⃣ Direct economic support: By collaborating with local guides, artisans, and community accommodations, we foster a sustainable economy in the areas we visit.

2️⃣ Cultural preservation: Respectful encounters with tribal communities highlight their traditions, which are a source of pride for them, and help preserve their unique cultural heritage.

3️⃣ Collaboration with communities: Before each visit, we engage with communities to identify their current needs. This allows us to bring essential materials that solve specific problems, such as drinking water filters or medication for livestock.

4️⃣ Respect for the environment: We design our itineraries to minimize environmental impact and raise awareness among travellers about the importance of preserving local ecosystems.

🌱 Every step we take is a bridge towards responsible and ethical tourism, which not only positively impacts the lives of the communities that host us, but also transforms the experience of travellers.

💬 Do you want to be part of a positive change while discovering the world? Write to us and start planning a trip that makes a difference, travelling with purpose.



📢 Live the Kumbh Mela Festival and the Ganga Aarti ceremony► Trip to India🗓️ From 21 Feb. to 2 Mar. 2025👤 Guided by  Ped...
13/12/2024

📢 Live the Kumbh Mela Festival and the Ganga Aarti ceremony

► Trip to India
🗓️ From 21 Feb. to 2 Mar. 2025
👤 Guided by Pedrero Rubio

A comprehensive trip to India that begins in the holy city of Varanasi, on the banks of the Ganges River, a place of worship for millions of Hindus. The trip continues with the grand Festival of Kumbh Mela, the highlight of the expedition. The sacred ceremony of Kumbh Mela has astrological motivations and takes place only once every twelve years. We will also visit the ghats to witness the Ganga Aarti. Finally, we will visit the best spots in Delhi, the capital of India.

This trip to India will be guided by Pedrero Rubio , a documentary photographer specializing in photojournalism, social portraits, press photography and wildlife. In 2022, he was nominated for the World Press Photo for ‘Sudan looks at us’.

ℹ️ More info at lastplaces.com

©️ Photos by Parna Gohil; Ninara from Helsinki, Finland, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Prashant Kharote, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons; Michael T Balonek, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons; Ninara from Helsinki, Finland, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons; Pierre-Emmanuel BOITON, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; travelwayoflife, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Sujay25, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Sujay25, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons


In many African societies, elders have traditionally been one of the pillars of communities. They are custodians of know...
10/12/2024

In many African societies, elders have traditionally been one of the pillars of communities. They are custodians of knowledge and values ​​that have guided their people since time immemorial. Although their role has changed over the years, their influence remains vital.

Key roles of elders in traditional African societies:

1️⃣ Guardians of traditions: Elders were responsible for preserving and transmitting the customs and practices that defined their communities.

2️⃣ Moral leaders: They acted as role models, ensuring that social norms were respected and correcting behaviour that deviated from community values.

3️⃣ Advisors to leaders: Their wisdom served as a guide in making important decisions for society.

4️⃣ Arbiters of justice: They often resolved disputes and conflicts, ensuring peace within the community.

5️⃣ Power keepers: Elders controlled and supervised government institutions and played a key role in electing or removing leaders.

In some cases, they even took direct leadership, in what is known as gerontocracy, where government fell into the hands of the elders.

✨ The wisdom of the elders in African tribal societies is a fundamental pillar for preserving the history, traditions and knowledge of communities. Through oral transmission, they keep the collective memory alive, sharing teachings that have been passed down from generation to generation. On our travels, encounters with the elders become unique moments of learning.

©️ Photos by Jordi Zaragozà Anglès, , and



🌍✈️ Health and wellness: 5 tips for safe travel to remote destinations 🌟Traveling to remote destinations is a unique and...
09/12/2024

🌍✈️ Health and wellness: 5 tips for safe travel to remote destinations 🌟

Traveling to remote destinations is a unique and life-changing experience, but taking the necessary precautions will allow you to enjoy it to the fullest. Here are our 5 key recommendations to take care of your health during the trip:

1️⃣ Pre-trip consultation
Schedule a medical visit at an International Vaccination Center to receive personalized advice on vaccines and antimalarial prophylaxis, depending on the destination.

2️⃣ Basic first aid kit
Make sure to include antiseptics, sunscreen, dressings and a good mosquito repellent in your luggage.

3️⃣ Regular medication
Take enough of your regular medication to prevent any unforeseen events.

4️⃣ Essential medications
Include antihistamines, painkillers, antidiarrheals, and general antibiotics for any eventuality.

5️⃣ Daily prevention
Avoid health problems by maintaining good hygiene practices during the trip, such as frequent use of hydroalcoholic gel and drinking bottled water.

💬 Tell us: What worries you most about traveling to a remote destination?



► Trip to Djibouti 🇩🇯 Salt lakes, tribal groups and the Tadjoura Sultanate🗓️ From 1 to 9 February 2025ℹ️ More info at la...
05/12/2024

► Trip to Djibouti 🇩🇯 Salt lakes, tribal groups and the Tadjoura Sultanate
🗓️ From 1 to 9 February 2025
ℹ️ More info at lastplaces.com

Ethnographic trip to Djibouti, a “last place” in the Horn of Africa. We will explore the magic Abbe and Assal salt lakes of Djibouti’s wild interior, the forested hills of Day, the last Afar nomads in the region, and the secluded Sultanate of Tadjoura, capital of the Afar nation and one of the oldest cities in the region.

We will meet members of the royal family and attend an Afar ceremony where the young women will show off all their gold jewelry and special hairstyles.

►Viaje a Djibouti 🇩🇯 Lagos de sal, Sultanato de Tadjoura y tribus camelleras
🗓️ Del 1 al 9 febrero 2025
ℹ️ Más info en lastplaces.com

Viaje etnográfico a Djibouti, un “último lugar” del Cuerno de África. Exploraremos los mágicos lagos salados Abbe y Assal del interior salvaje de Djibouti, las colinas boscosas de Day, los últimos nómadas afar de la región y el apartado Sultanato de Tadjoura, capital de la nación Afar y una de las ciudades más antiguas de la región.

Nos reuniremos con miembros de la familia real y asistiremos a una ceremonia Afar donde las jóvenes lucirán todas sus joyas de oro y peinados especiales.

©️ Photos by


This 1920s wedding portrait depicts a married Khalkha Mongolian couple in a moment of cultural significance, showcasing ...
03/12/2024

This 1920s wedding portrait depicts a married Khalkha Mongolian couple in a moment of cultural significance, showcasing traditional attire and the solemnity of their union. The Khalkha Mongols, who are the largest ethnic group in Mongolia, have a rich cultural heritage. This photograph reflects the customs and practices of their time. The couple’s attire, likely handcrafted with intricate details, includes vibrant colors and symbolic designs that emphasize their cultural identity. The woman may wear a 'deel' (a traditional Mongolian dress) with elaborate embroidery, while the man is dressed in a similarly detailed 'deel', often accompanied by a sash or belt, signifying both personal and familial status.

The portrait serves as a window into the social and cultural dynamics of early 20th-century Mongolia, a period of transition. At that time, Mongolia was undergoing significant changes, as it was emerging from centuries of traditional nomadic life into a more modern and centralized state under the influence of Soviet reforms. Despite these shifts, traditional ceremonies like weddings remained central to Mongolian society, symbolizing the continuity of family ties, social order, and the preservation of cultural values amidst the changing political landscape.



► Trip to Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Timkat, Epiphany festivities 2025🗓️ From 17 to 26 January 2025ℹ️ More info at lastplaces.comThe Et...
27/11/2024

► Trip to Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Timkat, Epiphany festivities 2025
🗓️ From 17 to 26 January 2025
ℹ️ More info at lastplaces.com

The Ethiopian Orthodox calendar points every year the exact time for the Epiphany. This cultural and mystic trip develops around the rituals and ceremonies around the Christian myth of Epiphany.
We will explore the holy cities of ancient Abyssinia of Lalibela and Gondar. Besides religious celebrations we will also visit traditional rural communities to learn about the Amhara culture, specially the female facial and neck tattoos.

►Viaje a Etiopía 🇪🇹 Timkat, fiestas de la Epifanía 2025
🗓️ Del 17 al 26 de enero 2025
ℹ️ Más info en lastplaces.com

El calendario ortodoxo etíope señala cada año la hora exacta de la Epifanía. Este viaje cultural y místico se desarrolla en torno a los rituales y ceremonias en torno al mito cristiano de la Epifanía.
Exploraremos las ciudades santas de la antigua Abisinia de Lalibela y Gondar. Además de las celebraciones religiosas, también visitaremos comunidades rurales tradicionales para aprender sobre la cultura Amhara, especialmente los tatuajes femeninos en la cara y el cuello.

©️ Photos by and


Akha, the people of the clouds (Myanmar - Laos - China - Thailand)During a month of travel around the remote Hills of So...
26/11/2024

Akha, the people of the clouds (Myanmar - Laos - China - Thailand)

During a month of travel around the remote Hills of Southeast Asia, Joan Riera has been amazed by the cultural diversity of the Akha peoples. The diversity of this ethnic group demonstrates the subtle differences between three sub-groups of the Akha people.

©️ Photo of an Akha Ulo woman, 68 years old. Myanmar. November 2024. Taken by Joan Riera.


🌊✨ Timkat: The celebration of baptism in Ethiopia ✨🌊Timkat, the Ethiopian Epiphany, is one of the most striking and colo...
25/11/2024

🌊✨ Timkat: The celebration of baptism in Ethiopia ✨🌊

Timkat, the Ethiopian Epiphany, is one of the most striking and colourful religious festivity in the world. Every year, the Orthodox Church celebrates Timkat on January 19, which commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.

It begins early in the day, with a solemn procession. Tabots (replicas of the Ark of the Covenant) are carried to bodies of water, accompanied by chants and drums. At dawn, thousands of faithful gather to participate in a water blessing ceremony, symbolically reliving baptism.

The Festival is a vibrant reflection of Ethiopian culture. Traditional dresses, spiritual songs and a community atmosphere make Timkat an unforgettable experience. Would you like to experience it?👇

✈️ Join our trip to Ethiopia 🇪🇹
🗓️ 17 to 26 January 2025
ℹ️ Write to us for more info

🌊✨ Timkat: La celebración del bautismo ✨🌊

El Timkat, la Epifanía etíope, es una de las festividades religiosas más impactantes y coloridas del mundo. Anualmente, la Iglesia Ortodoxa celebra el 19 de enero el Timkat, que conmemora el bautismo de Jesús en el río Jordán.

Comienza a primera hora del día, con una solemne procesión. Las Tabots (réplicas del Arca de la Alianza) son llevadas a cuerpos de agua, acompañadas por cánticos y tambores. Al amanecer, miles de fieles se reúnen para participar en una ceremonia de bendición del agua, reviviendo simbólicamente el bautismo.

El festival es un reflejo vibrante de la cultura etíope. Vestidos tradicionales, cantos espirituales y un ambiente de comunidad hacen del Timkat una experiencia inolvidable. ¿Te gustaría vivirla?👇

✈️ Únete a nuestro viaje a Etiopía 🇪🇹
🗓️ 17 al 26 enero 2025
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► Cultural Revival in South Sudan: Ponchos and Corsés of the Dinka and MundariCorsets and ponchos emerged among the Dink...
21/11/2024

► Cultural Revival in South Sudan: Ponchos and Corsés of the Dinka and Mundari

Corsets and ponchos emerged among the Dinka people in the late 19th C. The Mundari adopted this aesthetic around 1930. The government of Sudan prohibited in 1984.

During a trip to South Sudan in 2017, we understood that these garments were still part of the collective imagination and we decided to start a revival project to recover the corsets and ponchos. Currently, we are again manufacturing corsets and ponchos with the help of artisan grandmothers.

🤝 Meet the Mundari during our next trip to South Sudan
🗓️ From 3 to 11 January 2025
👤 Guided by
ℹ️ More info at lastplaces.com

► Proyecto de Recuperación Cultural en Sudán del Sur: Ponchos y corsés de las etnias dinka y mundari

Los corsés y ponchos aparecieron entre los pueblos dinkas a fines del S-XIX. Los mundaris imitaron a sus vecinos dinkas y adoptaron esta estética hacia 1930. El gobierno de Sudán prohibió su uso en 1984.
Durante un viaje a Sudán del Sur en 2017, entendimos que estas indumentarias seguían formando parte del imaginario colectivo y decidimos iniciar un proyecto de revival para recuperar los corsés y ponchos. Actualmente, estamos fabricando de nuevo corsés y ponchos con la ayuda de abuelas artesanas.

🤝 Conoce a los mundaris durante nuestro próximo viaje a Sudán del Sur
🗓️ Del 3 al 11 de enero 2025
👤 Guiado por
ℹ️ Más info en lastplaces.com

©️ Photos by &


Photo of Jews of Biafra.Soon, in another chapter of Last Places's ethnographic & historical trips around Nigeria, West A...
20/11/2024

Photo of Jews of Biafra.

Soon, in another chapter of Last Places's ethnographic & historical trips around Nigeria, West Africa’s hidden gem, and a group of travellers we will visit a Jewish community in the Biafra area.


►Last available places for the trip to Somalia and Somaliland with Exploring the Horn of Africa🗓️ From 26 December 2024 ...
15/11/2024

►Last available places for the trip to Somalia and Somaliland with

Exploring the Horn of Africa
🗓️ From 26 December 2024 to 4 January 2025
👤 Guided by
ℹ️ More info at lastplaces.com

Trip to Somalia and Somaliland aimed at exploring one of the most isolated regions of the continent: the mythical Horn of Africa. An area of strategic importance for its maritime trade and fishing. Place of fusion of cultures and immersed in oblivion within the tourist routes through the continent. This expedition combines the region of Somalia (the easternmost country in Africa) with that of Somaliland (an unrecognized state that was self-proclaimed in 1991 by the northern clans).
The guide will be , an ethno-photographer specializing in reports on the lifestyles of the last minority ethnic groups on the planet.

►Últimas plazas disponibles para el viaje a Somalia y Somalilandia con

Exploración del cuerno de África
🗓️ Del 26 diciembre 2024 al 4 enero 2025
👤 Guiado por
ℹ️ Más info en lastplaces.com

Viaje a Somalia y Somalilandia destinado a explorar una de las regiones más aisladas del continente: el mítico cuerno de África. Una zona de importancia estratégica por su comercio marítimo y pesca. Lugar de fusión de culturas y sumido en el olvido dentro de las rutas turísticas por el continente. Esta expedición combina la región de Somalia (el país más oriental de África) con la de Somalilandia (un estado no reconocido que fue autoproclamado en 1991 por los clanes del norte).
El guía será , etno-fotógrafo especializado en reportajes sobre los estilos de vida de las últimas etnias minoritarias del planeta.


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