Serene Holy Man at Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal

Sudan, the vast North African nation, is often depicted in global media as a barren desert scarred by conflict, war, and hardship. While certain challenges remain, this portrayal overlooks the countrys extraordinary historical treasures, stunning landscapes, and welcoming people. Few travelers visit Sudan, yet those who do rave about its unparalleled archaeological riches: ancient temples, monuments, and tombs boasting more pyramids than Egypt. These sites are remarkably pristine, where visitors

Sitting in the waiting room at the Argentine Customs post of San Sebastian, my dream shattered on the floor in front of me. It had turned into some kind of living nightmare I couldn’t escape from. Tormented by the wind for days with only occasional respite, exhausted and demoralised, drowning in self-pity, I did the only sensible thing I could do at that time. I ate. It was around midday. I had already dug deeper than I thought, just to get here. The room was heated. There was a sink with r

The lip of the top-out is a single move away. The climber reaches behind his back and dips his clammy right hand into the chalk bag. His movements are slow and precise. Each point of contact feels so tenuous, so interdependent that even the slightest readjustment could break the spell. He carefully replaces the hand. The hold is no wider than a couple of matchsticks. Less than half the top pad of his fingertips. He positions one finger at a time, laying the next on top of the last, finally