3 days of hiking between the valleys of Zermatt and Tourtemagne through the demanding pass of the Schöllijoch
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Hi! we are Fabienne and Benoit, the swiss couple behind this travel blog. One day, we gave up everything to leave on round the world trip. This 19-month trip has forever changed our lives! So much that 18 months after our return, we quit our jobs again to adopt a nomadic lifestyle
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Tour des Combins: a stunning 5 to 7 days hike in the Swiss and Italian Alps
Find all the information and detailed stages of the Tour des Combins, a 5 to 7 days hiking itinerary between Switzerland and Italy
Petit Mountet: a kid-friendly mountain hut near Zinal, Val d’Anniviers
Hiking in the Val d'Anniviers: the Petit Mountet hut from Zinal. An ideal hut to do with children!
Balcon du Mont Blanc: Hike from Finhaut to Emosson
How about a hike facing the Mont Blanc? We take you for a superb loop starting from Finhaut in direction of the lake and the dam of Emosson
10 years of adventures, travels, blogging, projects and nomad life!!!
Novo-monde is 10 years old! For 10 years we have been sharing with you our little adventures here. It deserves an anniversary post, doesn't it?
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Do You dream to leave on a round the world trip but you don't know where to start? No Worries.... You will find below all our best information and tips to prepare your trip around the world!
Our book: How to prepare a round the world trip
A very illustrated book, with a light tone, good advice, crispy anecdotes, interviews with other travellers... In short, everything you need to get a good dose of inspiration and practical information to prepare your round the world trip!
Soon also in english Some handy articles
How to prepare a round the world trip: the guide
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Essential equipment for a round the world trip
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How to choose a travel insurance for a round the world trip?
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How much does it cost to make a round the world trip?
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List of useful resources for travellers around the world
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The best travel insurances for a round the world trip compared
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What our readers says
I read you religiously, and I really wish to say a big THANK YOU for all these beautiful experiences you have shared! You make us dream and make these trips accessible. It's an honest, lively, warm, informative blog! In short, it's really good!
Aude
I just wanted to thank you for writing this e-book, because it helps me clarify my thoughts on this project to travel around the world, which I intend to do! A big thank you!!!
Alice
It has been a few weeks that I have been reading and discovering your Novo-Monde site. It is really a pleasure to read you and share with you all these emotions experienced when we go out to meet other people. Moreover your site is particularly well built, attractive, with always relevant and sometimes more personal texts: it's as if I was exchanging with my friends. Add to that your enthusiasm, the quality of the photos, the informations
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