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Rio Anzu

Rio Anzu

The Eastern Andes are extremely rich in water. Fed by extraordinary humidity, numerous rivers are born here and which flows towards the Amazon basin. One of them is Río Anzu in Ecuador, where I have spent several days.

VIDEO: The Mrežnica River in autumn

VIDEO: The Mrežnica River in autumn

Mrežnica is one of the most beautiful Croatian Rivers. It is famous for its tufa barriers that create waterfalls and slow, almost marsh parts in between. In autumn, it is magical. See the video:

Shuar Indians from Amazon – the keepers of the tradition living on the river

Shuar Indians from Amazon – the keepers of the tradition living on the river

During my Ecuador expedition, I visited the village of Shuars, a tribe of Amazon Indians. Despite the invasion of the “civilization”, these people still live in harmony with the jungle and the rivers.

Negative effects of the dams on rivers

Negative effects of the dams on rivers

The dams are often advertised as a cheap and green energy source, but this is far from the truth. They have a range of negative effects.

Mananara – a remote village in the jungle

Mananara – a remote village in the jungle

During our expedition to Madagascar, I spent several days in one very remote village in Mananara National Park. A small stream that flows through the village is a centre of activities.

Mrežnica – the most charming Croatian river

Mrežnica – the most charming Croatian river

Despite being known all over Europe for their unspoiled waters and natural wealth, the rivers of Croatia have still not received the recognition they deserve. The Mrežnica River is one of those net gems of Croatia, whose tufa cascades remain hidden deep in an inaccessible 

The Search for Madagascar’s Elusive Waterfall: A Journey Through Ranomafana’s Wilderness

The Search for Madagascar’s Elusive Waterfall: A Journey Through Ranomafana’s Wilderness

The expedition began as a simple quest—to find the largest waterfall in Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar. But as the day wore on, it became something far more profound—a journey through a primeval landscape of rivers, dense forest, and treacherous wetlands.

The water crisis as one cause of the Syrian civil war

The water crisis as one cause of the Syrian civil war

There are many reasons to every war, from politics, religion, history… The same applies to Syria. One often overlooked reason is the water crisis and possibly the climate change as a root cause.

River fairy

River fairy

The rivers are often the last wild places, especially in the plains cultivated long ago. So pictures of a beautiful girl in such a pristine environment are even more striking. Photo: Goran Safarek