The long winter season finally passed, and the warm breeze awakened the sleeping body. Clear streams shine and flow through mountains and rivers. Wild and docile life breaks through the ground and blooms with vitality. We have carefully selected to recommend the best places to visit from April to June. There are magnificent natural landscapes and unique cultural customs here. Food and wine are as indispensable as outdoor adventures, and there are wild creatures waiting to meet you.
Southern Europe | Spain Portugal, Italy Imagine riding through mountains, crossing rivers, into forests, galloping on flowery meadows, perhaps with deer and wild boars watching you quietly along the way. At night, staying in a private manor in the 16 th century, I heard the slightly sad melody of Gypsies in my ears, and I fell asleep peacefully under the bright starry sky. Andalusia in southern Spain is a magical and romantic land. It has been lucky to avoid the crowds and jump away from the overused word “luxury”. The climate here is pleasant in spring, not as hot as the summer sun. Besides the famous Seville and Granada, you can also visit the villages scattered in the Sierra Nevada Mountains along the mountain roads of ancient Rome; Go to the winery to taste sherry, look for Iberian black pigs along the hillside and enjoy the most authentic delicacies.
The excitement of the Iberian Peninsula doesn’t stop there. Portuguese poet Camons once said boldly, “The land stops here, and the sea begins in Sri Lanka.” This sentence also represents the pride of this center of European civilization in the 15 th and 16 th centuries. Lisbon’s temperament is different from other European cities: it doesn’t have the perseverance of Madrid, the pride of Paris and the glitz of Rome. It is restrained and quiet, with a hint of melancholy in the light clouds and breeze.
Leaving Lisbon, Portugal also has relaxing winery tours, country rides full of mountain and wild atmosphere, coasts beloved by surfers and fishermen, eclectic culinary experiences, and low-key and warm boutique hotels. Compared with the popular tour between Spain and Portugal, you might as well spend 8 to 10 days completely to this undervalued country and rediscover those forgotten old times and surprising new things. Across the sea, Rome, the eternal city on the Apennine Peninsula, still shines with immortal light. In addition to the classic northern route (Rome to Venice), the southern Puglian countryside, Sicily and Sardinia also ushered in the best season. The olive trees in Puglia blossom quietly, giving birth to the olive oil with the most unique flavor; The hillsides of Sicily are full of wild flowers, and fishing boats loaded with tuna return triumphantly; Facing the gentle sea breeze of Sardinia, challenge the world’s top coastal trails and indulge in that blue wasteland. Western Europe France, UK Although it also belongs to the geographical concept of South France, Provence is different from the carefully carved Cote d ‘Azur. It is always permeated with wild vitality-this breath is everywhere: on the blade of cutting lemons, at the moment of eagles spreading their wings, in the roar of bulls in Camargue, on the hillsides full of poppies, and in the stone cracks of ancient Roman ruins. In late spring and early summer, the air is transparent and the breeze is warm, and the tourist army chasing lavender has not yet arrived. Children danced the faradora by the river, and happy birds fluttered their wings on the branches. Walking through the village, riding the fields, visiting the artist’s studio, lying on the hillside and drinking a glass of pink wine, and tasting authentic country restaurant food… all these are as beautiful as bunches of red cherries on the branches. On the British Isles across the sea from France, swifts return on time, warblers sing in the woods, plants begin to sprout in Yuan Ye, bright blue money mint grows on dead trees, and yellow flowers and nine-wheeled grass can be seen everywhere on the roadside. Except for the occasional cold in late spring, most days are sunny and windy, which is suitable for meditating and observing the nuanced changes of everything in spring.
Scotland’s Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye offer excellent outdoor cycling and hiking places, and there is no lack of soothing wine and food. There are many local, family-run English country inns hidden there. Continue south to Peak District National Park in the heart of England, which has some of the best mountain biking routes and spelunking places in the UK. Hike along the edge of the North York Moors, face the slight sea breeze, look for fossil marine shells, and search for traces of wild birds in the twilight.
Animals of Africa | Namibia Botswana, Madagascar Compared to East Africa, Namibia offers a more diverse travel experience: the Etosha salt marsh plain is an excellent place to see wildlife; The red sand dunes of the Namib Desert and the desolation and ruggedness of the Skeleton Coast are magnificent and awe-inspiring. We offer small groups or independent packages of 7 people, all using the best modified vehicles and the most experienced guides in the country.
Botswana is hailed as the top choice for African safari experiences, thanks to the government’s high-end tourism positioning on the one hand, and to the seasonal river waters of the Angolan plateau pouring into the Kalahari Desert, briefly creating the world’s largest inland delta (May-October), offering unique opportunities to track wildlife from both land and water.
In addition, unlike grassland safaris, the desert environment of Makadikadi Salt Marsh makes people feel as if they have broken into another continent. There are only about 8,000 striped hyenas in the world, and lovely meerkats who are not afraid of people at all. You can drive an ATV through the salt marsh and camp under the vast starry sky of the desert.
In Madagascar, travelers have the opportunity to see unique creatures that only exist here. When the ancient land of Gondwana split 165 million years ago, ancient species were trapped on this island 400 kilometers away from the African continent and evolved independently since then. There are more than 300 species of frogs here (new species are discovered every year), nearly half of the chameleons in the world, and the lemur family, the animal star of the island.
If you care about time cost and your budget allows, it is recommended to take a private jet to connect the inland of Madagascar. The price is not unattainable, but it can effectively save 4 days of unnecessary transportation time. In order to alleviate the boredom of land transportation, our 12-day off-road vehicle route has added three protected areas along the way: Amber Mountain, Ankarana and Nosy Be Island, representing rainforest, stone forest and marine landforms respectively.
Americas | United States Chile, Peru The Midwest, connected in series by U.S. Route 89, is the preferred road trip in the Americas. It not only includes famous places such as Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon, but also countless niche branches to explore, such as horseback riding in Teton Canyon in Wyoming or canoeing and camping in Big Bend National Park. On the other hand, the Midwest of the United States seems to be occupied by hotel chains, but in fact, there are many boutique hotels run by families and retain the western ranch style. For example, Houston oil tycoon Brian’s private ranch has handcrafted Mexican furniture in guest rooms. Residents can hike to look for marine fossils left by the recede of the sea 130 million years ago, as well as ancient rock paintings left by Indians on the cliffs. When early European navigators arrived in the New World, they claimed to have seen giants inhabit it with their own eyes. Although ancient legends are no longer taken seriously, there are indeed “giants” in Patagonia-first, the towering peaks of Hundreds of Inner Peaks, and secondly, the cougars wandering ghostly in the wasteland.
In April, the Patagonian Plateau enters autumn, with fewer tourists, and the earth returns to its original silence and wildness. The cold wind blew the dead branches, the glacier glowed blue, and the mountain lion became active. The climate is not only suitable for hiking, but it is also a prime season for landscape and wildlife photography. Traveling with Patagonia, Argentina, Chile can not only experience the world’s top mountain hiking, but also satisfy all your imaginations of “wild luxury” accommodation in excellent mountain hotels.
In view of the theme of cougar photography, with the decrease of tourists, these big cats are more daring to come to the periphery from the hinterland of the mountains, which means that the distance and difficulty of hiking are relatively reduced, and you can track it in a more relaxed and private state. From time to time, the snow showers can transform the scenery into another appearance overnight, full of visual tension.
Cusco, Peru, as the capital of the Inca Empire in the 13 th to 16 th centuries, provides another hiking experience different from the Patagonian Plateau-the Inca Trail, which combines culture and nature. In April, Urubamba Valley enters the dry season, with clear skies and snow peaks shining. You can spend 7 days and 6 nights hiking through forests, river valleys and meadows, culminating in a pilgrimage to Machu Picchu. Along the way, stay in four eco-hotels covered by Wi-Fi, enjoy an open-air hot bath facing the snow-capped mountains, and feel the wild fun of freedom.
For sightseeing travelers, Peru has the richest tourism resources in South America: whether it is the cultural heritage of the Inca Empire, the magnificent mountains of the Andes, or the humid and hidden Amazon rainforest. At the same time, many excellent hotels and restaurants with local characteristics also add fascinating reverie space to this distant novel exploration.
Asia & Australia | Oman, Jordan Nepal, Papua New Guinea Oman is close to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen, and faces Iran across the sea. It is often ignored because of geopolitical and economic development. In fact, it has similarities with the UAE: friendly visa-free policy, secularized folk customs and long-term security. The difference is that the travel experience in Oman is richer: you can still find conservative Muslim communities, enjoy changeable landscapes, stay in high-quality but not “Middle Eastern local tyrants” international brand hotels, and participate in various exciting outdoor activities. You can also travel Oman with Jordan for 13 days (direct flights are available between the two countries). Head to the desert archaeological site in eastern Amman. The earliest ruins can be traced back to the Wumaya Dynasty in the early 8 th century AD. The interior is decorated with exquisite murals with the theme of gorgeous flowers, fruits, naked musicians, court hunting and military campaigns. In the Wadi Ram Desert, stay in an ecological tent camp known to only a few people and only receive 12 guests. During the day, challenge to climb an 80-meter-high natural stone arch. From mid-March, the climate of Nepal in South Asia is stable, and the Everest region and Annapurna mountains enter the best hiking and climbing season. If you’re willing to slow down and enjoy the feeling of being tenderly embraced by nature, we offer two unconventional trekking routes in the Everest region: the Sherpa Snowman Trail, and the EBC trekking and helicopter combination route. Complete alpine hikes on a higher budget, at a slower pace, with a more comfortable experience and are very beginner-friendly. Mustang Kingdom, which borders Ali Zhongba County in Tibet, was not abolished until 2008, and has long been the last secret place in Tibet to open to the outside world. It is located in the shadow of Annapurna Snow Peak at an altitude of 8,091 meters. Ancient Bon believers are rooted in alpine villages and coexist harmoniously with Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism. We offer a private helicopter round trip, a combination of off-road vehicles and one-day hikes to explore this once forbidden land. Papua New Guinea is located at the intersection of the Asian continental shelf and the Pacific Ocean. It is about the same size as Sichuan Province in China, but it has more than 800 languages (accounting for one seventh of the global languages). In the land divided by rainforests, rivers and mountains, more than 1,000 relatively closed tribes live, especially concentrated in the Tari Mountains and Sepik River Basin. In addition, more than 30 species of birds of paradise and rare wild orchids also add a lot of color to the trip. After the epidemic, the country’s already weak tourism industry has become more difficult, and inland transportation is inconvenient. But we connect remote areas with the help of commercial planes of local private enterprises; Hire the best guides from all over the world. They not only maintain good relations with tribal elders for many years, but also receive tourists from Europe, America and Australia all the year round. They have professional service quality, so that they can lead you to a safe and surprising exploration in the border.
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