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Hiking the Anaga natural park in Tenerife
In Anaga we are far from the typical tourist coast of Tenerife and it is just a pleasure to go hiking there. Our selection of itineraries in this blog post
Hiking Tenerife: The best hikes in the Teide National Park (+ maps and gpx)
If you travel to Tenerife one thing you can't miss is the Teide volcano! Here you will find our favorite hikes and things to see in the Teide national park.
The Lofoten Islands in Norway: Travel tips and Budget
A detailed budget of our 10-day trip in the Lofoten Islands in Norway (+ all our tips and tricks to travel on a budget)
Kungsleden Trail (kings trail) – The Lapland in Autumn (Part 2)
Story of our Kungsleden hike: days 4 to 7. From the Sälka refuge to the small town of Abisko in the northern part of Swedish Lapland.
Kungsleden trail (kings trail) – swedish Lapland (part 1)
Story of our magnificent 7-day hike on the Kungsleden trek in Swedish Lapland between Nikkaluokta and Abisko. 110km of autonomous trekking in autumn 2018
Backpacking northern Sweden and Norway: our first impressions
3 rough but beautiful weeks spent between Swedish Lapland and Lofoten... here are our first impressions at the end of this backpacking trip to Scandinavia
Road trip: our travel budget after 5 months in France
We spent 5 months travelling around France with our car. In this article we detail the budget associated with a road trip in France.
France: Visit Wimereux, Wissant and the amazing Opal coast in the north!
To the northwest of France! We take you on the roads of the Channel coast for a selection of our must-see in the region: Opal Coast, Wimereux and Wissant
France: discover the Bitche region with Meisenthal, Saint Louis Crystal and the Maginot Line
The Bitche region: between history and craftsmanship! In this article we take you on a journey of discovery through the magical world of crystal glass factories, but also for a brief look back in history on the Maginot line.
North of France: Our hiking itineraries around Bitche, Vosges
North of France: Hiking and cycling itinerary in the Bitche region in the regional park of the northern Vosges. Our itineraries + map, descriptions & photos
Perigord: 6 timeless villages to see in Dordogne and Corrèze
The Périgord and Corrèze regions are full of castles and villages dating back to the Middle Ages. In this article we talk to you about 6 favourite villages (Castelnaud, Domme, Beynac, la Roque Gageac, Curemonte and Collonges la...
Hiking idea in Auvergne: La Banne d’Ordanche and Puy Gros
In this article we tell you about our last hike in Auvergne made in spring 2018 with friends: A beautiful loop from Lake Guéry to Banne d'Ordanche and Le Puy gros. An easy and beautiful hike!
Things to see in Bordeaux in a few days: the classics and the unusual
Visiting Bordeaux in a few days: what to see? We give you our favorites and good addresses to make your stay in Bordeaux a success.
Tourtour, Sillans la Cascade and Villecroze: small French villages to discover
When we say Var we often think of the French Riviera.... However, if you move a little further away from the coast, you will find little jewels in terms of villages. A short visit of Tourtour, Sillans la Cascade and Villecroze.
A perfect day in Roquefort: hiking, visiting the cavess and cheese tasting
Who doesn't know Roquefort for its cheese with a blue heart? We suggest you discover the Roquefort terroir in 1 day with a beautiful hike, a visit to the Roquefort Société cellars and a visit to a lacaune sheep farm.
Cap Esterel hiking: a beautiful walk to do right before sunset
If you want to do a beautiful hike in the Esterel massif, look no further: it is the hike of the peak of Cap Roux that you need. To have the most beautiful colours, go in the late afternoon to reach the summit of the peak for...
Castellar: a beautiful hike in the south of France
A sublime hike from the village of Castellar (near Nice and Menton) that will take you up to the peak of the ormea. An accessible hike offering a breathtaking view of the French Riviera.
Czech Republic: 2 city hikes to get the most amazing views of Prague
Walking through a city is an original way to discover what surrounds us. In this article we propose 2 itineraries to do on foot, both of which offer spectacular views of Prague.
Things to see in Helsinki during the winter months
A guide to the Finnish capital with our favorites and good addresses. In Helsinki we have already been there twice and here we share our advice to discover the essentials but also some more "secret" addresses.
Baltic states tour: our tips and travel budget
The Baltic countries are a wonderful and cheap destination in Europe. We give you here our travel budget and our tips to easily organize your itinerary
How to visit the hill of crosses in Lithuania
The hill of crosses... Being in the Baltic countries, we simply couldn't resist to come and discover this truly unusual place up close. 150,000 crosses placed on a single small hill, it is clearly worth the detour!
Daytrip from Riga: Sigulda and Turaida Castle
If you are looking for a nature excursion to discover Latvia's landscapes, Sigulda is your solution. Located not far from Riga, you can discover the Turaida Castle and the Gauja National Park
Our favorite things to do in Riga, capital of Latvia
Riga, like many other Baltic cities, had a tough 20th century. However, the Latvian capital has quickly recovered and has beautiful things to offer to visitors
Visit Lapland in Finland: a white paradise of nature and silence – Welcome to Ruka
Do you dream of discovering Lapland in winter? Then Finland ( Finnish Lapland) is an interesting option. In this article we tell you about our stay in the Rukka region in the hope that it will also make you want to discover this...
Tallinn: visit Jägala Waterfall and Lahemaa National Park for a day trip!
If you want to get out of Tallinn for a day, you could visit Lahemaa National Park near the city and discover another side of Estonia and Jägala Waterfall
Estonia: our travel guide to visit Tallinn
What to see in Tallinn? In this very complete article, we give you all our good addresses for visits, points of view and restaurants so that you can make the most of your trip to Estonia.
Daytrip idea from Tallinn: The Keila Joa Waterfall
A small excursion less than an hour from Tallinn: the Keila Joa waterfall. A magnificent setting that is definitely one of Tallinn's must-see attractions! Photos and practical information in the article.
Morgins: Our best snowshoeing itineraries
What to do in the mountains when you do not feel like skiing? In this article we share our favorite snowshoeing itineraries around Morgins in the swiss alps
Nomadic lifestyle…. Its advantages but also its disadvantages
Living the nomadic life may sound like a dream life. For us it is a dream since we've chosen this lifestyle... but still... everything is not perfect!
Menorca: Our travel budget and impressions of our stay in the Balearic Islands
We spent a little over 5 weeks on the island of Menorca in the Balearic Islands. Here is our assessment, all the practical information and our budget
Road trip in Menorca: rent a car and go explore the island!
Ideas for itineraries to do a small roadtrip in Menorca. Renting a car is the best way to visit Menorca. More information in the article
Menorca: our complete guide to discover the northern Coast and the best sunset spots
Hiking idea on the beautiful island of Menorca in the Balearic Islands: walk from Val Algaierens to Cala Morell on the cavalry truck
Sleeping in airports: our full guide (best airports and our tips to spend a good night)
When we are on the move and more precisely when we make longer trips and fly there is a habit we have developed that allows us to make some nice savings: we sleep in airports. We already told you about it in our budget articles...
Best Beaches in Menorca and stunning hikes in the south
Hiking idea on the beautiful island of Menorca in the Balearic Islands. A hike to discover the most beautiful beaches of the island.
Via Alpina: Our first week from Sargans to Engelberg
Our first week of hiking on the mythical Swiss Via Alpina. 100 km rich in emotions from Sargans to Engelberg - travel diary
A hike between France and Switzerland: Le tour des dents blanches
The tour des dents blanches can be done in 1 to 5 days depending on the chosen itinerary. Description of the steps and story of our 5-day adventure
My absolute favorites in Valais, Switzerland
A small selection of our favourites in Valais. Exit Zermatt and the Aletsch glacier, in this article we share our tis for much less-knows places.
10 Postcards from Brittany
We take you to discover Brittany and its diversity in 10 postcards! Hoping to make you want to discover this beautiful region
Getaway in Ticino: our 3 days in Monte Bre, Val Verzasca and Lavertezzo
A 3-day weekend in Ticino: idea of an itinerary for nature lovers with short hikes and nice views. Including: Lavertezzo, Val Verzasca and Monte Bre
GR34: hiking for 4 days on the Crozon Peninsula
An account of our 4 days of hiking on the GR34 or sentier des douaniers around the Crozon peninsula in Brittany. (Useful information + map)
Welcome to Kreizh Breizh and Monts d’Arree in the centre of Brittany:
Visit of central Brittany, the Monts d'Arrée region and the magnificent Guerlédan lake. Hiking itineraries and advice to visit the area
Holidays in Brittany? Don’t miss the region of South Finistere
We take you with us to South Finistere region, through landscapes of great diversity, from Quimper to the Glénan Islands and the pointe de la Torche
Ploumanac’h and the pink granite Coast in Brittany
The Pink Granite coast: an unmissable site to discover in Brittany. Located in the côtes d'Armor, this little piece of paradise has conquered us
France: the Breton coast from Cherrueix to Saint-Brieuc by the Cap Fréhel
The pretty town of St Malo and the superb Côtes d'Armor. Photos and practical information to discover Dinan, Cap Fréhel, Fort la Latte and much more!
Digital nomads in Chiang Mai: what are our reviews and our budget?
Here is the review of our 5 months spent in Chiang Mai in digital nomads mode. We tell you everything about the budget and our feeling after this experience in northern Thailand!
Northern Thailand: the best things to do and to see in Chiang Mai
After 5 months of living in the beautiful city of Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand, we give you all our tips for visiting all the must-sees in the area!
Myanmar: Our travel budget and itinerary
All our figures to help you prepare your budget and itinerary in Myanmar. Burma is definitively a perfect country for backpackers
Bagan: the most amazing sunrise and sunset in Myanmar
Bagan: our best temples to admire the sunrise and sunset as well as all our practical tips for visits, accommodation and restaurants
Myanmar: biking around Inle Lake and visiting the Indein Pagoda
To discover Inle Lake in Myanmar as close as possible to the local population, it is best to take a boat trip or go by bike
Trekking in Myanmar: 3 wonderful days from Kalaw to Lake Inle
3-day trek to Inle Lake from Kalaw village in eastern Myanmar! A magnificent trek as close as possible to the local population
Visiting Hpa An: what to do in this magical region in southern Myanmar
Hpa-An and its magnificent karst landscapes was our favorite part of this first trip to Burma. A brief overview of the things to do in Hpa-An
Myanmar: Visit Hpa An and sleep on top of Mount Zwegabin
Hiking in Myanmar to spend a night at Zwekabin Monastery above Hpa An to enjoy a crazy sunrise. + other things to do in Hpa An
5 days in Singapore: visiting the Green parts of the city
Singapore is also a green city in which there are many walks to do. Discover Singapore from a more nature-orientated perspective.
Singapore Holiday: what are the best places to visit?
5 days to discover the incredible city of Singapore! There is so much to see and visit. In this post we share our favorite places to visit
Mae Hong Son loop in 6 days: the itinerary and the must-see stops
The Mae Hong Son Loop: discover the gorgeous villages of Pai and Mae Hong Son by a crazy 6-day road trip from Chiang Mai.
Hiking in Chiang Mai: visit Doi Suthep and Wat Pha Lad, two must-see temples!
Whether on foot, by bus, or by motorbike, we give you all the information you need to get to Doi Suthep temple from Chiang Mai!
Mercantour: Get to see south of France differently
A short week in the Mercantour Park to discover wild animals such as bison and wolves. Get to see south of France differently and more responsibly
The Dents du Midi Tour: A stunning hike in the swiss Alps
Report about our hike around the Dents du Midi, a 3 to 5 days itinerary with breathtaking landscapes
Hike in Switzerland: From Evolène to Nax, Val d’Hérens
3 days of hiking in the Val d'Hérens between Evolène and Nax via the Lac Bleu. On the program one night in Les Haudères then the hut of becs de Bosson
Hiking the Gorges du Verdon – our last days on the trail (Part 3)
Last part of our hike in the Verdon to reach the village of Moustiers Sainte Marie... This is Provence like we have always imagined it
Hiking in Morgins to the Pointe de Bellevue
Proposal of a hike to do in Morgins (Valais) that ends with a Swiss artisanal beer. Destination? The pointe de Bellevue for the view of Lake Geneva.
Our best travel pictures
On this page, you will find a selection of our travel pictures. From our first images that date back to before our round the world trip to our more recent shots, there has been nice evolution 🙂 . And if you want to see our most...
Gorges du Verdon: the Blanc Martel trail and Grand Margès
Second part of our hike in the Verdon natural park: the Martel trail that passes through the gorges and the ascent of the Grand Margès
South of France: Hiking 4 days in the Gorges du Verdon (Part 1)
A 4-day hike through the gorges of the Verdon. We start in the village of Castellane until the camping of Carajuan at the gates of the gorges
A perfect week-end in Switzerland
We had 4 friends from Singapore coming over and we decided to show them the best of Switzerland in 72 hours. Here is what we decided to see.
Scenic hikes over Lake Lucerne: From Mount Rigi, Mt Pilatus and Vitznauerstock
Panorama from Pilatus Mountain, Rigi or Vitznauerstock: our best hikes in the region to admire a breathtaking view over Lake Lucerne
Switzerland: hiking in the vineyards of Lavaux
We take you through the sumptuous vineyards of Lavaux, overlooking Lake Leman. A beautiful 10Km walk that will make you fall in love with Switzerland
Hiking in Appenzell: Seealpsee and Hotel Aescher
An easy little autumn hike that we did to discover the Appenzell region and more particularly the Seealpsee and the Aescher
Hiking in Switzerland: all you need to know for the ascension of the Dent de Morcles
the ascent of the Dent de Morcles: a demanding hike but which offers sumptuous views over the entire plain of the Rhône and the Valais mountains
Northern Thailand: what to do in Chiang Rai in 3 days?
Visit Chiang Rai, discover the White Temple in tandem, and explore northern Thailand. We'll take you with us!
Val d’Hérens Tour: A hike from Thyon to Les Haudères, Switzerland
A 3 to 5 day hike in the heart of the Swiss Alps, in a valley that rhymes with traditions, nature and authenticity. Welcome to the beautiful Val d'Herens!
Canyoning in Corsica: our experience
My first canyoning experience in Corsica: natural slides, waterfall abseiling, jumps and zip lines... Such a fun day out in nature!
Hiking to the Panossière hut via the Corbassière footbridge
A cool hike with a night at the Panossière hut offering beautiful views on the Corbassière glacier and the Combins range
The five lakes hike in Switzerland: welcome to the Pizol
the Five lakes hike near the Pizol mountain. On the agenda: alpine lakes, spectacular landscapes among the most beautiful in the country
Free pass: Testing the carte Bienvenue in Villars and les Diablerets
A weekend getaway in the Vaud Alps to villars on ollon and diablerets to test the free access card. Trottin' grass, tree climbing, and much more to get the adrenaline pumping
Meissen and Bastei Bridge: welcome to Saxony
A short trip out of Dresden along the Elbe to discover the amazing Bastei bridge and the pretty little town of Meissen. Our travel guide to Saxony
The top things to do in Dresden, Germany
Dresden in Germany, a young city that is experiencing a resurgence of popularity with its original nightlife and streets full of street art
A darker side to a paradise island: Santorini’s forgotten animals
The fate of the abandoned animals of Santorini moved us and we went to meet a Greek animal protection association (SAWA) that cares for dogs and donkeys on the island
Santorini, Greek islands: is it better to go in summer or in winter?
The island of Santorini is perhaps not the least touristy of cyclades but it is undoubtedly the most spectacular, winter and summer!
Visit Istanbul in winter: our best things to see
escapade to the Bospohore, we went to discover Istanbul in winter! Baklava tasting, visit of mosques and the great palace.
Things to do in Vilnius: capital of Lithuania
We show you our things to see and do in Vilnius Lithuania, a little known European capital but which has a lot to offer!
Visit the surroundings of Tbilisi: Mtskheta, Gori and the Jvari monastery
Getaway to the surroundings of Tbilisi to discover UNESCO World Heritage sites and Stalin's hometown, Gori and the Jvari Monastery
Visit Aland: an archipelago between Finland and Sweden
We start our discovery of the Nordic countries with Finland and the Aland Islands, an unknown but very interesting archipelago
Finland: visit Mikkeli and see the beauty of thousands of frozen lakes
The Lake Finland region is a paradise for people looking for quiet and nature... you can discover this region in winter
Georgia: our top things to do in the capital, Tbilisi
For a cheap weekend Georgia is the ideal destination. An overview of Tbilisi, the magnificent capital of Georgia and our top things to do there.
Pampa Linda: hiking around Bariloche
Discover the imposing Tronador volcano along the many trails that criss-cross Nahuel Huapi National Park just outside Bariloche!
El Chaltén, Argentina’s paradise for hikers and trekkers
El Chaltén is famous for its incredible hikes in the heart of Argentine Patagonia. We give you all the practical information you need to plan your stay!
Trekking in Torres del Paine: our ultimate guide
After spending 10 days hiking in Torres del Paine National Park, here is the practical guide to help you best prepare for a trek in this natural gem of Chilean Patagonia!
Chile: Torres del Paine, a beautiful trek of 10 days in Patagonia
Last trek of our world tour and we kept a piece of choice: 10 days in the Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia! An extraordinary adventure!
How to visit Bariloche: our travel guide and tips
Does Bariloche live up to its nickname of Argentina's Little Switzerland? We take you on a tour of the city and the lake district, with the best day hikes and good addresses!
1 day at the Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina
Here are our tips for getting to El Calafate and to the foot of Patagonia's most famous glacier, the Perito Moreno!
How to visit Valparaíso: things to do, where to stay, where to eat…
Valparaíso is one of those bohemian cities. Its houses, perched on dozens of hills, are multicolored and radiate a feel-good energy!
Argentina: our travel guide to Mendoza, the city of wine
Find out more about our tips and good addresses for visiting, eating and, of course, enjoying a good glass of Malbec in Mendoza!
South America: how to travel safely? Our tips after 9 months on the roads
9 months in South America and no glitches on the counter. We tell you more about the so-called dangerous countries and also the good tips to prevent danger
Chilean Patagonia: a beautiful trek in the Vicente Pérez Rosales Park
Patagonia on the Chilean side is a real paradise for lovers of nature and calm. We take you on trekking and thermal baths in one of its jewels: the national park vicente perez rosales
Northern Argentina: a road trip around Salta
We've covered the northern and southern loops of Salta, through some incredible scenery! Here's our practical guide to hitting the roads of northern Argentina!
Northern Argentina: Our trip to Salta and Cafayate
7 days of roadrtip in the north of Argentina to discover Salta, Cachi as well as Cafayate and the argentinan wine road and its specialties
Patagonia: how to visit Pucón in Chile
first steps in Patagonia! We discover Pucon and the magnificent park of Huerquehue, trekking, thermal waters and beautiful panoramas on the menu!
Trip to Atacama desert: our travel guide
San Pedro de Atacama is one of Chile's must-sees. Here's our guide to planning your desert road trip without blowing your budget!