Issue 133 | Traveling with the Tstaan

Hey Explorer,

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Here’s what we've got for you today:

• Hiking: Trekking to the Mueller Hut

• Unique Experiences: On the Move with Tstaan Reindeer Herders

• Natural Wonders: Mavecure Hills

Trekking to the Mueller Hut

Some destinations truly shine in winter, and New Zealand's Mueller Hut is a prime example.

Perched on the Sealy Range, facing the majestic east facade of Mt Sefton, this hut offers breathtaking 360-degree panoramas of glaciers, ice cliffs, and New Zealand's loftiest peaks.

Those who want to overnight or spend the day at the hut will have to work hard to make it happen. This is not a maintained track but a rocky alpine route.

After a tough 3,200 foot (1,000 meter) climb, you’ll reach a red hut equipped with bunkbeds and stoves.

Set off on a winter trek to Mueller Hut, and you're in for an incredible experience. You’ll likely have the place to yourself and if you’re extra lucky, you’ll see this area’s soaring peaks blanketed in a pristine layer of snow.

Explore more:

• Mueller Hut Route (video)

• New Zealand’s Most Beautiful Hut (blog)

On the Move with Tstaan Reindeer Herders

In an isolated corner of Northern Mongolia, live the Tstaan people (a.k.a Dukha), one of the last remaining groups of nomadic reindeer herds in the world.

Often mistakenly referred to as a lost tribe, the Tsaatan have hosted thousands of outsiders.

A visit to this remote part of Mongolia is not an easy trip. The taiga is mostly roadless and the forest can only be navigated on horseback.

Those who are up for the challenge can be guided by Tstaan reindeer herders who understand how to survive in such a harsh environment.

Spending a few days navigating the forests, looking for prime spots for the reindeer to graze would give you a brief glimpse into the Tstaan’s nomadic life.

Explore more: 

• How to Visit the Tstaan (article)

• Reindeer Herding in Northern Mongolia (video)

Mavecure Hills

In one of the most isolated places in Colombia, you’ll find a group of three monoliths known as Cerros de Mavecure, the Mavecure Hills in English.

These imposing rocks rise over 820 feet (250 m) over the Amazon jungle, giving you an amazing view of the forest and rivers that surround them.

Mavecure Hills are part of the Guyanese Shield, which is estimated at 1.7 billion years old, making it one of the oldest geological formations on the planet.

Tourist services in this part of the country are almost non-existent but there are several tour companies running trips to these ancient hills.

Explore more:

• How to Visit the Mystical Cerros de Mavecure Hills (guide)

• Travel to Cerros de Mavecure (video)

Discovery: 4 new penguin colonies found in Antarctica.

Photography: Capturing the Aurora Borealis with your smartphone.

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Opportunity: Join an expedition to French Guyana in the Amazonian rainforest.

Wow: Swimming next to a giant squid egg.

Where in the World

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Keep exploring,

-Amanda

 ANSWER: Lapa de Sāo Mateus, Brazil