The Kathmandu Valley Is Three Cities, Not One
Most itineraries give the Kathmandu Valley a day at each end of a trek. It holds three medieval cities and seven UNESCO monument zones, and it rewards an unhurried visit on its own terms.
India's Independence Day, 15 August: What It Means and What It Means for Travellers
On 15 August India marks its independence from British rule in 1947. Here is what the day looks like on the ground, what it means if you happen to be travelling in India that week, and why the other national day may suit your trip better.
Lima Deserves More Than a Layover: Two Days Before You Fly to Cusco
Most Peru itineraries treat Lima as an airport with a city attached. Two days there is not lost time: it is the best preparation there is for the Andes, culturally and physically.
What First-Time Visitors Get Wrong About Nepal
Most people file Nepal under strenuous trekking and never look further. That assumption rules out one of Asia's richest cultural destinations for the exact travellers who would love it most.
Walking Through Time: Exploring Bogotá's La Candelaria on Foot
Walking through time in Bogotá's La Candelaria district. North, South, East or West, you will meet head-on with history.
Guatavita – A Fascinating Town on the Colombian Andes
Guatavita is one of my favourite towns, and it is not far from Bogotá. The sacred Laguna Guatavita and the legend of El Dorado, the Embalse de Tominé, and the colonial town rebuilt above the flooded valley.
Zipaquirá Day Trip - A Memorable Excursion From Bogotá
Visit Zipaquirá, one of the best day trips from Bogota. Visit the Halite mines, the Salt Cathedral and the Old Town in Zipaquirá, a fascinating excursion from Bogotá.
Best of Bogotá In 3 Days: A Tour Itinerary For in and Around Colombia's Capital City
Mano's own three-day itinerary for Bogotá, written for the do-it-yourself traveller: the Gold Museum, Plaza Bolívar and La Candelaria on foot, Monserrate, and a day trip out to Zipaquirá or Guatavita.
6 Days in Rome – An Unforgettable Roman Holiday
The Best of Rome: a curated tour of this ancient roman city, in a customised 6-days itinerary, featuring the best that the Eternal City has to offer.