After a lovely day spent in Granada to explore the majestic Alhambra citadel, we were back in Seville to spend one last day in Andalusia. We were about to discover the beautiful Alcazar Palace……
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After a first day rich in beautiful discoveries, we continued exploring Seville before going to the majestic city of the Alhambra in Granada……
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Palaces that could be the setting for the Arabian Nights tales, orange trees, palm trees, rose bushes, fields of olive trees, sun and blue sky: today we are taking a trip to Seville in…
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After some harsh winter months, Spring has finally arrived in the French capital! And what better way to enjoy this lovely and long-awaited season than by strolling around the Garden of Plants in Paris?…
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A lovely European capital nested in the heart of 7 hills, little lanes that go up and down, garments hanging from the windows to dry, beautiful buildings covered with colorful azulejos, music at every…
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The sun usually plays hide and seek with the clouds in Paris in March. Sunny days are rare enough not to be missed! When the sun finally comes out, all you want to do…
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A lovely sunny day in the middle of winter and Parisians’ spirits go up! A beautiful blue sky, not a single cloud, mild temperatures: it almost felt like spring yesterday in Paris. And with…
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Lovely half-timbered houses of all colors, charming medieval villages incredibly well preserved, Christmas magic at every street corner, snow and cold weather: today we are heading to the French Alsace region, for a weekend…
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Beautiful wild roses at every street corner, lovely white houses with blue, green or grey shutters, charming little villages, long sand beaches, sea and sun: today I am taking you to the charming Ré…
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Hundreds of waterfalls, geysers, fjords, lakes, lava fields, volcanos, glaciers, icebergs, hot springs… Iceland is a land of fire and ice: its breathtaking landscapes attract many nature lovers each year! But how do you…
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Our amazing roadtrip in Iceland ended with the discovery of the Northern fjords and their lovely fishermen villages: a lovely day under the sun but also a day rich in misfortunes……
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After a lovely day exploring the fjords of Eastern Iceland, we continued our way towards the beautiful Myvatn lake where we spent two sunny days discovering the region.…
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After two days exploring Iceland under the rain, the sun was finally back! We were about to discover the eastern fjords region with the sun and spend the most beautiful day of our trip…
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If the rain had left us in peace up to then, it invited itself to our trip in Iceland on the 4th day and stayed with us two whole days… We had to cope…
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After a day exploring the famous “Golden Circle” east of Reykjavik, we continued our adventure in Iceland and discovered some gorgeous waterfalls……
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After a few hours spent in Reykjavik, we picked up our rented car and started our roadtrip all around the island. During this first day on the road, we explored the “Golden Circle”……
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Iceland, land of ice and fire: we had been dreaming about it for a long time and we finally made it! A 2000-kilometer-long roadtrip on the legendary “Route #1” or “Ring Road” all around…
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Are you fascinated by breathtaking landscapes or by authentic train rides? Then you should try the Chepe adventure, the legendary train that winds up and down the Copper Canyon everyday in Northern Mexico, from…
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Our trip around the Copper Canyon region in Northern Mexico ended by a day rich in beautiful discoveries. We made the most of the time we had left in Creel and explored the natural…
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Let’s continue our trip in the heart of the Copper Canyon region, in northern Mexico. Today we will explore a majestic waterfall located about 2 hours from Creel: Basaseachi Waterfall.…
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After a day onboard the legendary “Chepe” train, let’s continue our trip in the heart of the Copper Canyon region, in the north of Mexico. Today we will hike by the canyon, and then…
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Barrancas del Cobre MexicoOn board the Chepe train – Day #1: from Los Mochis to Divisadero (Mexico)
A legendary train that crosses breathtaking landscapes, a city that seems to be coming straight from a Western movie, a vertiginous canyon, waterfalls, lakes, pine forests, strange rocky formations: today we are getting on…
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An amazing lagoon colored in seven shades of blue, palm trees, sun, tropical birds and flowers: today I’m taking you to Bacalar in Mexico for a weekend getaway in a magical setting in the…
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France South-WestRoadtrip in the South-West of France – #4: Carcassonne, Peyrepertuse, Saint-Lizier
Our five-day roadtrip in the South-West of France ended in the footsteps of Cathar knights, with the visit of the amazing medieval town of Carcassonne that has come down through the centuries in such…
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Little houses made of red stones, slate roofs, turrets at every street corners, manors and castles from the 16th century: today I’m taking you to a little village coming straight from from a fairy…
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After visiting the lovely medieval town of Sarlat, we hopped back into the car to continue our roadtrip in the South-West of France, this time heading to beautiful Beynac castle, in the Dordogne department.…
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After several months far away from France, I was longing for old stones, picturesque little villages, tasty French food… This 4-day roadtrip in the South-West of France which started with the visit of the…
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A volcano that has been extinct for thousands of years, an impressive crater of over a kilometer of diameter, beautiful mountain lakes with transparent water, a tundra landscape right in the heart of Mexico:…
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Cobblestone streets flanked by colorful colonial buildings, beautifully decorated doors openning to flowered gardens, lovely wrought-iron street lamps, religious statues carved directly into the buildings’ façades, colorful domes overlooking the city… San Miguel de…
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A maze of little lanes going up and down, colorful houses, flowers decorating each and every balcony, wrought iron banks and street lamps, little squares with a Provence touch, churches at every street corner,…
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Tepoztlan is a great place for a get-away weekend from Mexico City. Located only 80 kilometers south of the Mexican capital, this “pueblo magico” is a lovely little town set in the middle of…
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One month after returning from this adventure, I can’t quite let it go yet… Here is a summary of this amazing backpacking trip across the Andes for those who did not have time to…
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We left Cusco after a few days of exploration to reach our last stop: Lima. Our backpacking trip across the Andes was reaching its end!…
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We continued exploring Cusco and discovered the Sacsayhuaman site, an impressive archeological complex located on a steep hill overlooking Cusco and composed of massive fortified walls in a zigzag shape!…
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After six relaxing days, we left our beloved Ollantaytambo to continue our journey on the footsteps of the Incas: this time to the beautiful Cusco!…
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Backpacking across the Andes Machu Picchu PeruBackpacking across the Andes – #16: Machu Picchu (Peru)
On August, 15th we jumped out of bed when the alarm clock rang at 4:45am: we were going to the Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas”!! Finally!…
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Backpacking across the Andes Ollantaytambo PeruBackpacking across the Andes – #15: Ollantaytambo (Peru)
We continued our adventure across the Andes with the visit of the little inca village of Ollantaytambo in Peru, where we decided to stay a few days to regain our energy.…
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Backpacking across the Andes Ollantaytambo PeruBackpacking across the Andes – #14: On the road from Puno to Ollantaytambo (Peru)
After a crazy boat ride on an angry Titicaca lake and a short night of sleep in the city of Puno, we were ready to continue our adventure towards Cusco and then Ollantaytambo… We were…
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Backpacking across the Andes Bolivia Titicaca LakeBackpacking across the Andes – #13: Lake Titicaca (Bolivia)
We left La Paz early one morning to embark on a new amazing adventure: spending one night on the legendary Lake Titicaca! Going to the Lake Titicaca was another dream come true.…
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Backpacking across the Andes Bolivia La PazBackpacking across the Andes – #12: Tiwanaku and Pumapunku (Bolivia)
As we were staying a few days in La Paz, we grabbed this opportunity to go and explore an archeological site that had aroused our curiosity for a long time and that we could…
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After spending three amazing days in the middle of nature, in the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna Natural Reserve, near the Uyuni Salt Flat, we were now on our way to the Bolivian capital: La…
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Backpacking across the Andes Bolivia PotosiBackpacking across the Andes – #10: the Uyuni Salt Flat (Bolivia)
On day 3 of our excursion in Bolivia, we woke up at dawn to be ready to watch the sun rise in the Uyuni Salt Flat! We would finally discover this amazing place! It…
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Backpacking across the Andes Bolivia PotosiBackpacking across the Andes – #9: day two on our way to the Uyuni Salt Flat (Bolivia)
On this second day of your excursion leading us to the Uyuni Salt Flat, we woke up early, after a very short night of sleep. Some of our friends, on the contrary, had surprisingly…
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Backpacking across the Andes Bolivia PotosiBackpacking across the Andes – #8: day one on our way to the Uyuni Salt Flat (Bolivia)
We left San Pedro de Atacama in Chile early one morning, to embark on a very rich three-day adventure in Bolivia, in the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna Natural Reserve, in the state of Potosi.…
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Backpacking across the Andes Chile San Pedro de AtacamaBackpacking across the Andes – #7: the Atacama Salt Flat Lagoons (Chile)
Our adventure in Chile ended with the visit of three beautiful lagoons, only half an hour away from San Pedro de Atacama. We left San Pedro at around 3pm and headed towards the Atacama…
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Backpacking across the Andes Chile San Pedro de AtacamaBackpacking across the Andes – #6: El Tatio geysers (Chile)
After exploring the Moon Valley, the second place that we visited during our stay in San Pedro de Atacama in Chile was the El Tatio geyser field.…
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Backpacking across the Andes Chile San Pedro de AtacamaBackpacking across the Andes – #5: the Moon Valley (Chile)
Our visit to the Moon Valley in San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) marked the beginning of the “stunning-landscapes” part of our trip.Landscapes that we had never seen anywhere else before. Landscapes that seemed to…
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Backpacking across the Andes Chile San Pedro de AtacamaBackpacking across the Andes – #4: San Pedro, a haven of peace in the Atacama desert (Chile)
We arrived in San Pedro de Atacama pretty exhausted after a long bus ride, at one in the morning, but we were ready to spend four incredible days in this little haven of peace,…
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Backpacking across the Andes Bahia Inglesa ChileBackpacking across the Andes – #3: on the road towards the Atacama desert (Chile)
After a few days exploring the Chilean capital, we left Santiago on a night bus, heading north, towards the Atacama desert.…
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Valparaiso is a lovely port city on the Pacific coast of Chile, about one and a half hours from Santiago by car. Even though it is Chile’s second biggest city, it has managed to…
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Santiago. The starting point of an amazing adventure: a roadtrip that would take us from the Chilean capital to Lima in Peru, via Bolivia, in 30 days and about 3500 kilometers!…
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Welcome to Trinidad, a perfectly preserved colonial town founded in 1514 in Cuba by Spanish conquistadors. You will love walking around its cobbled streets lined up with colorful buildings, where the clocks seem to…
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A strong smell of cigar is floating in the air. Latino rhythms are being played at every street corner. Old cars from the 50s can be seen everywhere. You are sipping the best mojito…
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If you are a beach fan, you will love the Mexican Pacific Coast. Long beaches of white sand, blue sky and lovely sun, amazing sunsets, a laid-back atmosphere: everything is there to make you…
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Spectacular waterfalls, impressive pyramids lost deep into the jungle, wild animals, beautiful colonial cities: you are embarking on a tour of Chiapas, on the footsteps of the Ancient Mayas! Whether you are a nature…
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Over last Christmas break, we went on a great roadtrip around South Mexico. We mainly explored Chiapas and spent a few days by the beach on the Pacific Coast, but as we were on…
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This lovely residential neighborhood, named after the duchess who once inhabited the place, is a great place for a Sunday stroll! With its many parks, quiet streets, giant palm trees, restaurants, little cafés, hipster…
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The historic center of Tlalpan, Mexico City’s largest borough, looks like a hidden little village lost within a giant megalopolis.…
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After discovering Mexico City’s historic center and the beautiful colonial neighborhood of Coyoacan, let me take you today to another high spot of the Mexican capital: Chapultepec. This huge park offers a peaceful retreat…
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The coyotes have long gone now, but in the Aztec times, it was a different story. The “place of coyotes”, as it was originally called in Nahuatl (the language spoken by the Aztecs back…
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Pyramids hidden throughout the city, amazing colorful buildings from the colonial era, splendid Art Nouveau buildings, huge parks, delicious tacos at every street corner, sun and blue sky: we have just arrived in Mexico…
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I am not exactly sure why, but I have never been a big fan of the Christmas holiday. Maybe because people seem to go crazy with their Christmas shopping, rushing the stores to find…
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Follow the Hokkaido flower route and take a stop at Furano. You will love this little town located in the center of Hokkaido for its lovely and picturesque rural landscape. Furano is particularly lovely…
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Sapporo is the capital of the beautiful Hokkaido Island, located at the North end of the Japanese archipelago. Hokkaido is Japan’s second largest island.…
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Millennium old history and traditions, breathtaking temples, geishas, sublime gardens: you have arrived in Kyoto.…
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Century old temples and beautiful gardens are located next to buildings at the cutting edge of technology. Japanese ladies dressed in the traditional kimono are passing by people dressed like anime characters. Tokyo seems…
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Holbox is the ultimate dream island and was definitely the best way to end our amazing trip around the Yucatan peninsula. Located at the north of the peninsula, the island is only about 42 km…
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The fourth part of our roadtrip around the Yucatan peninsula led us from Izamal to Valladolid via the beautiful Chichen Itza.…
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After a few nights in Campeche, we arrived in Merida and stayed there a couple of nights. The capital of the state of Yucatan and the biggest city of the peninsula is another amazingly…
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The second part of our trip led us from Bacalar to Campeche, on the Gulf of Mexico.…
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White sand beaches and crystal clear water, Mayan ruins, natural pools called “cenote”, beautiful colonial towns: if there is a paradise on earth, it must be in Yucatan!…
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You are wandering picturesque cobbled lanes, flanked by fabulous medieval buildings. You keep crossing bridges over century-old canals. A smell of warm Belgian waffles is floating in the air. Horseshoes are ticking on the…
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You are sipping a mint tea at the terrace of a café on Djemaa El-Fna plaza. Bewitching rhythms from the snake charmers’ flutes are rising from the distance. Merchants are selling their carpets, babouches,…
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Rising out of the deep-blue Tyrrhenian Sea, the Aeolian Islands are a little piece of paradise. This volcanic archipelago located north of Sicily is made of 5 islands: Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicudi…
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Imagine a sunny summer day. You are hiking through a forest surrounded with majestic mountain peaks. You are following a little path, going up and up, in the shadow of century old trees. The…
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Impressive city walls, beautiful half-timbered houses, medieval donjons: the city of Provins will take you back to medieval times in a second!…
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O Paris, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe… It is so beautiful and romantic……
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Paris is probably my favorite city in the world. With the shaded Seine river quays, its many parks and gardens, its fascinating museums, Paris is a city where strolling is a real pleasure. But…
