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salar uyuni photo drôle

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Backpacking in Bolivia: our travel budget

1 month in Bolivia went by too fast! It's time for us to take a look back, and we'll tell you everything you need to know about the budget you'll need to travel to Bolivia.

parinacota 6000m Bolivie

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Bolivia: our hiking guide to climb on top of the Parinacota volcano

The ascent of a 6000 m summit was significant to me. The story of my experience on the Parinacota volcano (6348 m), on the border between Bolivia and Chile.

lama et volcan en bolivie

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Visit the wonderful Sajama National Park in Bolivia and Lauca National Park in Chile

Be amazed by the Sajama and Lauca National Parks between Bolivia and Chile, at the foot of volcanoes over 6000 m high, with their herds of alpacas!

uyuni et sud lipez, Bolivie

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4 days in Sud Lípez and visit to Salar de Uyuni salt flats

Family holidays in Bolivia: It is with Benoit's parents that we went to discover the incredible region of the Uyuni and Sud Lipez salar! A highlight of our world tour!

isla del sol, bolivie

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Discover Lake Titicaca and Isla del Sol

Discover Lake Titicaca from Peru with the floating Uros islands or from Bolivia with the beautiful Isla del Sol. A change of scenery guaranteed!

budget perou

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Backpacking Peru budget

We spent 5 weeks backpacking through Peru. As usual, we share our figures with you to help you budget for your stay!

visiter le machu pichu

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How to plan your trip to Machu Picchu: our travel guide to visit the Inca citadel

Here's the step-by-step guide to planning your trip to Machu Picchu: tickets, transport, accommodation, visits... You name it!

le choquequirao au pérou

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Choquequirao Trek: a memorable hike to Machu Picchu

Reach Machu Picchu in an alternative way while passing through the incredible ruins of Choquequirao. Here is the Choquequirao trek explained and detailed!

volcan chili

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Climbing Chilean volcanoes: our selection

We welcome Mathieu to Novo-Monde to tell us all about Chile's volcanoes. Between the giants of the north and the more active volcanoes in the south, there's plenty to do!

huaraz, pérou

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Our 11 best hikes and treks in Huaraz, Peru

Huaraz lies in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca in central Peru, and is the ideal starting point for hiking and trekking in the Andes!

trek de santa cruz

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Santa Cruz hike in the Cordillera Blanca: our complete trekking guide

Our first hike in Peru took us right into the heart of the Cordillera Blanca. Images, tips and video of our first trekking experience in the Peruvian Andes!

chiclayo, nord du pérou

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Northern Peru: Chiclayo and Trujillo

No, there's more to Peru than the Incas! We're taking you to the lands of pre-Incan civilizations, in Trujillo and Chiclayo. Let's get started!

marché en équateur

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Backpacking Ecuador: our travel budget

Spanish courses, accommodation, transport, food and everything you need to know about the travel costs and the budget for backpacking in Ecuador!

séjour en amazonie

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5 days in the Amazon: our travel tips for an unforgettable journey in Ecuador’s rainforest!

The Ecuadorian Amazon is a veritable natural wonderland, with its unique flora and fauna. We'll help you plan your next visit to the jungle!

sur le sentier le long de la laguna de Quilotoa en Équateur

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Quilotoa Loop in 3 or 4 days:

This 4-day trek to the Quilotoa lagoon in Ecuador is probably one of our most beautiful round-the-world treks. Find out all our tips for a successful Quilotoa Loop!

cotopaxi en equateur

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Hiking in Cotopaxi National Park: our travel guide

The trek on the Cotopaxi volcano within the eponymous national park left me with lasting memories during our trip to Ecuador. Find all our hiking tips!

papillon mido

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Ecuador: Mindo, little heaven full of butterflies and waterfalls

It's off for a day trip from Quito to Mindo! Change of scenery with Ecuador's most beautiful butterflies and the waterfall sanctuary!

Quito, capitale de l'Equateur

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Things to see and do in Quito: our travel guide to visit Ecuador’s capital

During our 2-month language study vacation in Quito, we had more than enough time to visit every corner of Ecuador's capital. Read our travel guide!

banos, vie en equateur

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Things to do in Baños, Ecuador

Located a few hours south of Quito, Baños is a very surprising town between the waterfall route, a volcano at an altitude of more than 5000 m and extreme sports galore!

vue sur la ville de Quito en Équateur

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How to Learn Spanish in Ecuador in Quito

After Asia and the frustration of the language barrier, we decided to learn Spanish for 2 months in Ecuador to get more out of our trip to South America.

ile de Paques

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Visit Easter Island on a budget: our costs and tips

Travelling to Easter Island doesn't have to mean breaking the bank! Here are our travel tips for visiting Rapa Nui on a budget.

visiter l'ile de paques

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A memorable trip to Easter Island

Spend 5 days following in the footsteps of the mysterious statues of Easter Island. This place lost in the middle of the Pacific is just incredible, and here's the guided tour!

visiter bangkok

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Bangkok: the complete travel guide to visit the essentials in 3 days

After spending 15 days crisscrossing the city, we give you all the tips to visit Bangkok and not miss anything of the must-sees!

plage de rêve indonésie

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Our travel budget after backpacking in Indonesia for one month

1 month travelling from Lombok to Java passing by the Gilis and Bali: how much did we spend? Find our detailed numbers about this backpacking trip.

borobudur temple

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Visit Yogyakarta and the Borobudur temple: the travel guide!

We stop one last time in Indonesia to make you discover the city of Yogyakarta and the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Ready for the last step?

lever de soleil sur le Mont Bromo

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Indonesia: our advice to discover Mount Bromo in East Java with or without a guide

Here comes already the moment of our second last story in our adventures in Indonesia: Mount Bromo! We tell you everything about how to do it with or without a guide.

nord de Bali

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Northern Bali: Mount Batur trekking and exploring the most beautiful waterfalls

It would be wrong to summarize Bali as Kuta or Ubud! Bali also offers beautiful rice fields, a multitude of temples, and breathtaking volcanoes!

Ubud Bali

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Things to do in Ubud, Bali’s cultural capital

After the Gilis, direction Bali! We preferred to avoid Kuta to visit Ubud, the cultural capital of Bali. And there is no need to say that the activities are numerous!

les flammes bleues de l'Ijen, dans le cratère

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Kawah Ijen: hiking and discovering the blue fire in East Java

We continue our tour of the volcanoes of Indonesia with Kawah Ijen, a crater in the east of Java where the beauty of the blue fire meets the brutal reality of the sulfur miners.

la mer à Gili Air

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6 days in paradise in Gili Air island

This short week spent on Gili Air, a heavenly island next to Lombok, has really made me feel good! The Gili Islands are THE spot for diving and snorkeling! We take you there?

volcan rinjani

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Trekking on the Rinjani volcano: all our tips for a memorable hike!

After enjoying the beaches of Kuta Lombok, what could be better than a trek to the 2nd highest volcano in Indonesia, Mount Rinjani?

Lombok, Indonésie

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Kuta Lombok: welcome to paradise!

Between the sublime beaches of Kuta, the waterfalls, and the volcanoes, we bet that you will quickly want to travel to Indonesia, and Lombok in particular! We take you with us!

laos voyage backpacker

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Laos: our review and detailed travel budget of our 5 weeks trip

After 5 weeks in Laos, it's time to review. We open our accounts and list our favorites to help you plan your trip to the million smiles land.

cascade au Laos

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Pakse Loop: an explosion of waterfalls on the Bolaven Plateau

After the Thakhek Loop and the 4000 islands, we start another loop in Pakse on the Bolaven Plateau around the most beautiful waterfalls of Laos! Are you coming for a dive?

vue aérienne des 4000 îles au Laos

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The 4000 Islands in Laos: 3 days in the little hammock paradise

During 3 days, the 4000 islands were our little oasis of happiness between idleness, walks on the island, waterfalls and long naps in our hammock. We take you along?

la grotte Xieng Liap sur la boucle de Thakhek

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The Thakhek Loop by motorcycle: our complete guide to not miss anything!

In Laos, riding the Thakhek Loop is an incredible experience. Between the karstic reliefs and the most beautiful caves in the country, you will be amazed!

cascade Laos

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Northern Laos: explore Luang Prabang in 4 days

Luang Prabang is a perfect destination to rest a little in the north of Laos while enjoying the area, and it is not us who will say the opposite after 3 days of kayaking!

vue depuis Pha Daeng Nong khiaw

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Northern Laos: 3 days of peacefulness in the small paradise of Nong Khiaw

To discover the north of Laos after leaving Sapa, we stayed 3 days in Nong Khiaw, a little peace of heaven! We bet you'll enjoy it too!

budget voyage vietnam

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Travel to Vietnam: report and detailed budget of our 7 weeks trip

After an intense 7 weeks trip through Vietnam, it's time to break down our budget to help you prepare for your next adventure!

Sapa au vietnam

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Northern Vietnam: trekking in Sapa

Our 7 weeks trip to Vietnam is coming to an end... Leave with us in a must-see city in northern Vietnam. We give you all the advice about trekking in Sapa and the weather!

parc national de Ba Be dans le nord du Vietnam

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Ba Be National Park: trekking in northern Vietnam

Northern Vietnam is famous for its beautiful landscapes and ethnic minorities. Come with us around Ba Be Lake for an unforgettable experience!

ile de Cat Ba

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Halong Bay: our travel guide to Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay

After visiting the land Halong Bay around the village of Tam Coc, here we are in its maritime counterpart, on the island of Cat Ba. Beware: magnificent landscapes in sight!

baie d'halong terrestre

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Vietnam: explore Halong Bay on land from Tam Coc village

After the visit to Hanoi, discover the village of Tam Coc and Halong Bay on land: splendid landscapes to discover by bike or by boat!

hanoi au vietnam

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Things to do in Hanoi: our guide to the capital of Vietnam

To make sure you don't miss anything in the capital of Vietnam, here are all our tips on transportation, must-see visits, and food in Hanoi!

une montgolfière à Vang Vieng, Laos

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Vang Vieng: exploring a city with a tumultuous past in Laos

After four restorative days in Luang Prabang, we discovered Vang Vieng, whose reputation is no longer so bad. But then, should you go to this city for any trip to Laos?

Mai Chau Vietnam

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Mai Chau: meeting the ethnic minorities of northern Vietnam

After Hanoi, we take you to Mai Chau village to discover the rice culture and the ethnic minorities of northern Vietnam.

phong nha

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Phong Nha: an immersion in the most beautiful caves of Vietnam

Go with us to the center of Vietnam to discover the beautiful national park of Phong Nha-Ke Bang and its giant caves: astonishment is guaranteed!

hoi an avec lanternes la nuit

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Vietnam: how to visit Hoi An and our tips for tailor-made clothes

After enjoying the beach in Mui Ne, we went to Hoi An to visit this beautiful city and make custom-made clothes, including my wedding dress!

Mui Ne

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Vietnam: New Year at the beach, giant dunes, and Fairy Stream in Mui Ne

After the Mekong Delta, we take you to the seaside resort of Mui Ne, perfect for enjoying the beach and red and white dunes in Vietnam!

marché flottant sur le delta mekong

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Vietnam: Visit Saigon and discover the Mekong Delta in 2 days

After discovering the exciting city of Saigon with its motorcycles and museums, we take you on a 2-day excursion to the Mekong Delta!

sud du cambodge, paradis

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Cambodia: our travel budget and review of our 1-month trip

After 1 month in Cambodia, we detail all our figures to help you prepare your travel budget for a stay in Cambodia, but we also give you our review of this trip.

coucher de soleil cambodge

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Visit Kampot and Kep: 2 must-see stops in Cambodia

Our stay in Cambodia ended with a good week in the south of Cambodia enjoying good food and beautiful beaches.

vue sur les mangroves depuis le parc national des Cardamomes

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Southern Cambodia: Koh Kong Island and trek in the Cardamom Mountains

After the magnificent temples of Angkor, head south to Cambodia! We'll take you to the island of Koh Kong and the Cardamom jungle for a trip like no other!

hong kong de nuit

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Hong Kong – travel video

A few days in Hong Kong on video with its impressive skyline, buildings and shopping centres.

mango sticky rice

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Things to do in Phnom Penh: Take a cooking class!

South East Asian cuisine is definitely a tasty and varied cuisine! To enjoy it a little more, we enrolled in our first cooking class! A great experience!

lever soleil angkor wat

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Visit the Angkor temples in 3 days: our complete travel guide

Here's all our advice on how to make sure you don't miss a thing when you visit the temples of Angkor! We tell you all about transport, tickets and how to avoid crowds!

éléphant sauvage en thailande

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Trekking in the jungle of Khao Yai National Park in Thailand

Before leaving Thailand, we headed to Khao Yai Park which brought out our adventurous side through a lush jungle full of surprises!

Koh Chang coucher de soleil

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Thailand: travel to Koh Chang Island, a gem!

3 months after the beginning of our world trip, it's time to take a break in this adventure. Let's go to Koh Chang in Thailand for a relaxing vacation!

camping Taiwan

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Taiwan: our tips to visit the east coast of Taiwan and the Taroko gorges by bike

A week of cycling to explore Taiwan's roads and discover breathtaking landscapes! + How to visit the Taroko Gorges independently

taipei à taiwan

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Things to do in Taipei: our top picks

4 days in Taipei is short, almost too short to see everything there is to do, but here is a brief overview of the Taiwanese capital.

marché chinois

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Chinese Cuisine: the ten commandments you should remember before your trip

two months of travel in China, discovery of Chinese cuisine. You will discover this food under the frome of ten small commandments.

sunset great wall

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Travelling to China: our budget and conclusions after 2 months there

After 2 months in China we reveal you our conclusions about the destination and budget / Our impressions but also the price of our trip to China.

guilin et yuangshuo

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Guangxi Province in China: visit Xingping and Guilin

Our trip to China took us to the beautiful kharstic region of Guilin and more precisely to the village of Xingping. Magnificent landscapes and a region that will definitely have seduced us

yuanyang unesco

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To see in China: The Yuanyang rice terraces

Visit of southern Yunnan and the rice terraces of Yuanyang... incredible landscapesyou should go visit as soon as possible (before it's too late)

yunnan chine

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Visit Yunnan: Shaxi, Shibaoshan and Lijiang

During the Chinese Golden Week we went to Yunnan province, a little with the idea of hiding from the crows... not our best idea so far :)

sport en chine

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Outdoor Fitness in China: we have tested it!

Sport in China is often free and it happens everywhere... in parks, on the street, in front of a shop. We're showing you this in video

bateau en chine

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How to travel China by bus and by train?

China is a country in which it is easy to travel by local means of transport, here are our tips and tricks to make your travel easier.

chine tiger leaping gorge

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Yunnan Province in China: visit to the Tiger Leaping Gorge

Two days of trekking in the tiger leaping gorge, north of Yunnan in China. Watch your eyes... the landscapes are breathtaking

sichuan, chine

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China: a feeling of Tibet in Kangding and western Sichuan

We tell you about our stay with the Tibetan nomads in western Sichuan. On the program, endless plains and breathtaking mountains

chine, visite de pékin

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5 things about Chinese culture that surprised us

We have been in China for 6 weeks now, and we are learning about chinese culture every day. A brief overview of the best of the worst of Chinese habits

panda chine chengdu

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Chengdu: how to see the pandas and the Leshan Giant Buddha

Our first contacts with the Sichuan region were made gently with a few days in Chengdu and then the visit of the giant Buddha of Leshan.

Emeishan en Chine

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Mount Emei in China: hiking to the top

Two days of hiking on Mount Emei, the birthplace of Buddhism in China. Be careful, it climbs sharply.... 2 days of walking for the summit!

Mont Hua, Chine

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Mount Hua in China – Huashan: all our tips for hiking

We take you to discover Mount Hua, one of China's 5 sacred mountains... Watch out, it's climbing fast!!!!! Escapade made from Xian

Xian terracotta warrior

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China: The city of Xi’an and its terracotta warriors

Our second Chinese stopover took us to the city of Xi'an. The opportunity to discover a little better this multicultural city of China

cité interdite

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How to use the subway in Beijing

Taking the metro in the Chinese capital isn't exactly the same as in Europe. Here are 2-3 tips to help you get around better than we did if you're going to Beijing.

visiter Pékin

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Beijing travel guide: our 6-day itinerary and top tips

After 6 days spent visiting Beijing, here's a handy guide to some ideas and tips for preparing your trip to the Chinese capital.

muraille de chine

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How we got to walk alone on the Great Wall of China

Visit the Chinese Wall off the beaten tourist track for a memorable stay on the world's most famous fortifications!

culture chine

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Backpacking in China: our first impressions

Here are our first impressions of China. A confusing country, not necessarily easy to access but with so much to offer.

säntis appenzellerland

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Hike in Appenzell: Our ascent to the Säntis

During our stay in Appenzell we decided to hike the highest peak in the region: the Säntis

appenzell, suisse

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Celebrate the swiss national day in Appenzell

This year we celebrated the Swiss National Day in the canton of Appenzell.... A magnificent stay punctuated by quite a few clichés about Switzerland! A quick look back in pictures....

assurance voyage longue durée et tour du monde

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Comparison of the best (and cheap) backpacker insurance in 2025

A complete guide that will give you all the information you need to choose the best backpacker insurance for your travel needs (solo backpacker, couple, family, senior...).

bateau CGN sur le léman

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Things to do in Lausanne in a day, Switzerland

Lausanne is the city where we grew up and we share our favorite things to see as well as our best addresses. Geneva Lake region, Switzerland

statue palais de schönbrunn vienne

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When to visit Vienna? A summer in Vienna

After 2 years in Vienna, we give you our tips for activities and things to do during summer in Vienna

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Visit Vienna in 3 days: our best itinerary to not miss anything of the city

After 2 years in Vienna, we have prepared a 3-day tour of the city's highlights so that you can enjoy all the attractions of the Austrian capital!

budget tour du monde

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How much does it cost to travel around the world? We breakdown the budget!

When you go on a round-the-world trip, you must know how much it will cost! We break down our travel budget and tell you everything about saving money to travel!

Wallensee dans le canton de st gall en suisse

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Zurich: Walensee, a little paradise to hike

Switzerland is an incredible country for hiking... We take you to tge Walensee, one of the most beautiful lakes in Switzerland

église saint charles à Vienne

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When to visit the city of Vienna? A spring in Vienna

Discover Vienna in spring! Come and discover our tips and things to do for a wonderful spring stay in the Austrian capital

Barcelone: quoi visiter?

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2 days in Barcelona: our top things to do

Enjoy an extended weekend in the Catalan capital. Discover in this article the advice of a local to visit Barcelona.

berlin sous la neige

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Visit Berlin in winter: our best tips to plan your holidays

We had a wonderful stay in Berlin in winter with temperatures around -20°C. Come and discover how we fought the cold and our top things to see

village alpes suisse

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Skiing in Switzerland: the best ski resorts to discover

You want to ski in Switzerland but don't know where to go to enjoy it? So here's a little article that should be useful to you!

apple strudel, austrian dessert

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Our top 5 best restaurants in Vienna + guide to traditional Austrian food

We share with you the 5 best restaurants in Vienna (according to us) and our gourmet addresses. The culinary specialties of Austria will then have no more secrets for you!

Vienna Ferris wheel cabins

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The Vienna Ferris Wheel in the Prater Park

Vienna is known for its magnificent historical centre but also for its quality of life. Another popular attraction is the Prater's Ferris wheel.

Marché de Noël de la Rathaus à Vienne

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Things to do in Vienna in winter: feel the magical atmosphere of Christmas!

Dress warmly and discover all the activities in Vienna between December and February: Christmas markets, mulled wine, and skating, all in a magical atmosphere!

région du lavaux, Vaud

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Valais and Lavaux, our home and forever favorite regions in French-speaking Switzerland

Valais and Lavaux are our two regions of origin in Switzerland. We wanted to write an article on this subject and make you want to visit these places...

Le canal du Danube à Vienne

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When is the best time to visit Vienna? Our city’s guide regarding to the season

We often think it is better to visit Vienna in summer and winter, but spring and autumn are also good times to enjoy the capital!

golden gate san francisco

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10 things not to miss in San Francisco

In this article you will find the ten must-do things to do in San Francisco. From Golden Gate bridge to Fisherman's Wharf, everything goes...

gastronomie autrichienne

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Typical Austrian food and cuisine that we discovered in Vienna

A glimpse of the Austrian food and cuisine (schnitzel, semmel, potato, knödel, sachertorte...) in all it's lightness, of course.

la capitale de la Slovénie

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Visit the capital of Slovenia: our top things to do in Ljubljana

During the summer of 2012 we had (initially) planned to discover a little bit of Austria by car with our tent. But at H-12, a last look on the weather forecast completely discouraged us, showers, storms, and showers…. In...

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