Stories

A ranger in Africa, a professional freediver, a geologist and an anthropologist shared stories of interesting experiences and the effect of such work on the world around..

Holi Colors Festival, which takes place in India every spring, turns picturesque New Delhi into a sea of colors. We asked photographer Anindito Mukherjee to share his pictures from the celebration.

Recently, an obsession with the night skies has been what keeps the fire lit. Every time I see the Milky Way shine, watch bolides explode, or capture some celestial phenomenon in a frame, I experience a rush that nothing else can create.

Prague is a very popular destination for tourists from all over the world. In the middle of the night and in the small hours, you can see a completely different city. The city you will never forget.

St. Petersburg was built according to European examples, so it is not surprising that somewhere you can find Dutch canals, and somewhere you can recognize French palaces and Italian villas.

Copenhagen is a must-see if you want to experience the culture of Denmark. We asked Marcus Wallinder, Swedish photographer, to share a series of pictures of Copenhagen buildings to introduce you to the architecture of the city.

The Icelandic landscape is quite rough and raw, the beauty of nature here is undisturbed by human touch. It’s a perfect place to disconnect, and be free for a moment.

Uzbekistan is good for the first acquaintance with the East. It is picturesque and authentic. It's easy to get here and just travel. What has survived to this day is a unique mix of culture and eras.

Bright sun, old streets, retro cars, the smells of rum, coffee, and Cuban cigars. This is Havana. Here, we share the amazing shots captured by photographer Nikolay Ivanov.

What is like to live on the remote group of islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean? We’ve asked local photographer Kirstin Vang to share her pictures for our blog.

A photo story about the country that has only relatively recently opened its borders, making it possible for everyone to see its incredible destinations. Sunsets, great views, and the atmosphere of Asia.

A story about the land where 60% of the territory is covered with eternal ice and the population of the entire archipelago is less than 3,000 people.

Kyrgyzstan is a fabulous country, bewitching and amazing with its landscapes, peaks, lakes and rivers. Local photographer Max Claytor shared his favourite mountain views with us.

Why sometimes it is useful to walk without a plan, why live in a hostel when travelling alone and how to eat in the French capital for only a couple of euros. A story from our user.

The story about how MAPS.ME team member has climbed Mount Elbrus in August 2019.

Travel blog and photography duo Cobalt State have shared the stories of a nine-day road trip around mesmerizing country of Southeast Europe.

Dasha Kozadaeva, a photographer, told us about her first solo travel to Europe and about how such trip can change the attitude to travelling.

Travel blogger and outdoor lover Denis Isaev has created a guide on his road trip to Northern Norway for MAPS.ME. We are sharing his stories about the trip to one of the most fascinating countries near the arctic.

Kamchatka photographer Vyacheslav Savinsky has compiled a route around his favourite places for MAPS.ME, and also told us about his life in the remote land