Small winter getaway in the village of Gruyère. What's on the agenda? The incredible HR Giger museum but also a nice walk around the lake of Montsalvens.
Travel Blog: All our blog posts
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Note: we are currently in the process of getting our blog translated! In french there are more than 330 blog posts... in english? well slightly less :) But stay tuned, there are more articles being added every week!
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Czech Republic: Visit Cesky Krumlov and ski at Lipno Kramolin
Account of a short 4-day stay in South Bohemia. This region in the south of the Czech Republic is probably not the best known by tourists, but it's well worth the detour. In this article, we present the family-friendly ski resort...
Anceu: a beautiful rural coliving in Galicia, northern Spain
We spent more than 4 months at the Anceu coliving in Galicia (north of Spain)... We tell you all about our experience in this blog post
Review of our year 2020 in images and figures (+ carbon footprint)
The end of the year is slowly coming up and as I have been doing for the past 6 years (in french), it is time to take a look back ! It has almost become a tradition in December… I like to stop for a moment, take a step back...
Ready for Vanlife: Presenting our 4×4 Toyota proace van named “Dahu”
It took a confinement to help us decide, but in 2020 we (finally) bought our converted van. In this article we present you Dahu, our van that will follow us on many adventures.
A beautiful hike near Zurich: Sihlsee and Stöcklichrüz
A beautiful panoramic hike in the canton of Schwyz: the Stöcklichrüz. A 10km long route with a magnificent view of Lake Zurich is presented to you.
The mount Rigi panorama trail, Lucerne
A stunning hiking trail to the top of Rigi Kulm. Enjoy a breathtaking view over Lake Lucerne and the alps.
Haute Nendaz: autumn hike in the larch trees to Balavaux
In this article you will find a superb autumn hike in the surroundings of Haute Nendaz to observe the oldest larch trees in Europe.
Our ideas for autumn hikes in Val d’Hérens
Here are 4 ideas of hikes to discover the Val d'Hérens in the fall season, when the larch trees get their golden colors.
Autumn hike around the Derborence valley in Valais, Switzerland
A beautiful hike of 12kms that goes all the way around the Derborence valley, passing by its lake and its famous landslide.
A gourmet walk along the bisse de Clavau in the vineyards, Sion – Valais
If you've been reading us for a while, you certainly know that we are particularly fond of beer hikes. Well today we will give you a small alternative with the wines from the Valais region: The gourmet walk along the Bisse de...
Hiking in Crans Montana: The Bisse du Ro and Grand Bisse de Lens
This is a beautiful hike one can do between may and october in Valais. Starting from Crans Montana you'll walk along 2 typical "Bisses" and reach Lake Tseuzier and its impressive views.
Climb to the top of Barrhorn (3610m): the highest “hiking” summit in the Alps
I take you to the summit of Barrhorn (Valais, Switzerland) which is officially the highest summit in the Alps you can hike without mountaineering equipment.
Visit the Piedmont wine region: our favourite villages and vineyards
We take you to the south of Piedmont for a short tour of the Monferrato and Langhe vineyards. Find in the article our favorite villages and wineries.
Northern Piedmont in Italy: Ivrea and the Gran Paradiso National Park
Northern Piedmont and its incredible diversity of landscapes. We will take you to the pretty little town of Ivrea but also for a few hikes in the Gran Paradiso National Park
Climbing the Haute Cime of the Dents du Midi (3257m)
An article with all the practical information to climb to the highest summit of the Dents du Midi: the Haute Cime and its 3257m.
Working in a mountain hut in Switzerland: my experience in Susanfe
At the foot of the "dents du Midi" is a lovely little refuge: the Susanfe hut. During the summer of 2020 I was lucky enough to be able to work there as a helper. In this article I share my experience and daily tasks in the...
Jura Crest Trail: from the col du Marchairuz to la Dôle
On the route of the Jura crest trail we passed the Marchairuz pass, the Mont tendre and the summit of the Dôle. All of them offer a magnificent panorama of Lake Geneva.
Hikes around Creux du Van and Noiraigue on the Jura crest trail
We take you with us on the magnificent rocky formations of Creux du Van, one of the most beautiful places on the swiss Jura crest trail.
The Tour Du Saint-Bernard: a stunning hike in the swiss and Italian Alps
Marked out since 2016, this hiking tour is a real little gem to discover! We tell you averything there is to about this alpine route between Switzerland and Italy.
A beautiful hike to the Lacs de Fenêtre from the Grand Saint Bernard Pass
This is a hike between Switzerland and Italy to discover lots of beautiful mountain lakes in the swiss alps. A sporty itinerary with 3 pass in one day (and an option to go through the Pointe de Drône for an extra challenge)
Van and Fab’s round the world trip: keep on traveling despite Covid19
After 30 months of traveling around the world, Van and Fab decided to lock down in Malaysia instead of returning home to Switzerland.
Switzerland: visit the Taubenloch Gorge and hike from Frinvillier to Chasseral
A trip in French-speaking Switzerland for a hike between Frinvillier and the Vue ees Alpes pass via the Chasseral and the Taubenloch gorges.
The backpacking guide to bivouac and wild camp in nature
A practical guide containing everything you need to know about bivouac and wild camping, including rules, gear, our tips...
Champex and the Val d’Arpette: our ideas for a nice weekend in Valais
Our suggestions of hikes to do from Champex-lac. Find in the article our photos, the practical information as well as the maps for the walks.
Jura Crest Trail: why did we choose to follow this long distance route?
In the spring of 2020 we decided to discover the paths of the Jura crest trail by following National Route 5 from Dielsdorf to Nyon. In this post we share the motivations that pushed us to leave in this journey
Hiking with a view of Lake Geneva: Malatraix and the Rocher de Naye
A beautiful sporty hike starting from Roche which will offer you a breathtaking view from the ridge between Malatraix and the Rocher-de-Naye.
Spring hike to the Chalavornaire mountain pasture above Le Bouveret
A beautiful hike in the Chablais region to the Chalavornaire mountain pasture and its magnificent view over the Lake Geneva.
Cecile and Quentin’s round-the-world trip, shortened by the Coronavirus
Cécile and Quentin were still travelling around the world when the Coronavirus happened... we asked them some questions about their experience
The Swiss Via Alpina: our ebook and complete guide
Our brand new guide and ebook on the Swiss Via Alpina has just been released! A digital book that contains everything you need to know to prepare this beautiful 380 km trek through the Swiss Alps.
Coronavirus: a brutal reminder to prepare for tomorrow’s challenges!
At the time of covid-19 and containment, I share with you my thoughts on the health crisis we are going through and the challenges that lie ahead.
Cloudcitadel: 3 weeks of Coworking and Coliving in the Hautes-Alpes, France
A look back on our 3 weeks experience in one of the first coliving in France which has just opened in Briançon, in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes region.
Briancon: our full guide to go skiing in the French Alps
Skiing in the Hautes-Alpes: in this article we introduce you a little more the resort of Briancon and the Valley of Serre-Chevalier. An overview of the nearby areas and good tips to buy your ski pass.
France in Winter: 3 snowshoe trails ideas around Briançon and Cervières
We did 3 snowshoe hiking itineraries in the surroundings of Briançon for those who would like to do something other than skiing in the Hautes-Alpes
Snowshoeing in the french Alps: La Vallée de la Clarée
Welcome to Névache in the Vallée de la Clarée, a little corner of paradise for lovers of nature and enchanting winter landscapes. The valley is extremely well preserved and is a paradise for cross-country skiing, sealskin or...
A full guide of our favorite things to see and do in Malaga Spain
In December we spent 5 days in Málaga to visit a friend and we took the opportunity to discover this beautiful city of Andalusia that we didn't know yet.
What to do in Malaga? Go hike el Caminito del Rey!
The caminito del rey is a hike in Andalusia that used to have the reputation of being the most dangerous path in the world... which is no longer the case at all since it has been renovated ;)
Our 2019 blogging Year in Review, Novo-Monde
The end of 2019 is fast approaching and it is time for our yearly blogging review! We will talk about travelling, carbon footprint, our figures and projects for 2020
Embark on a solo round the world trip for your 40th birthday with Lao
In this interview, Lao tells us about her experience of travelling around the world. A journey she had dreamed of for a long time and that transformed her
When digital nomads start needing a home base…
After having been 100% nomads for more than 3 years, we decided to become home owners and have a base. A place to call home between trips
Las Palmas for digital nomads: our monthly budget in Gran Canaria
Our opinion on Las Palmas and Gran Canaria from a digital nomad point of view. After a month living and working from a coworking space in the Canary Islands we give you our opinion and more details on the cost of living in the...
Our best places to see and things to do in Gran Canaria
After spending 1 month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, we share with you all our favorite activities on this beautiful island of the Canaries
Backpacker experience: the round the world trip of Julia and Fabien
In this article, Julia and Fabien, 2 backpackers who traveled for 1 year between 2017 and 2018, answer our questions about the journey of their lives
From Maspalomas to Galdar: our 3-day hike in Gran Canaria
Story and information about our crossing of the island of Gran Canaria. We left Maspalomas and joined Galdar in 3 days with our tent
The Gastlosen circle hike in Switzerland
We take you with us on a hike on the Gastlosen tour, to discover the small Dolomites of Switzerland
The most beautiful villages of the canton of Vaud to visit
What are the most beautiful villages in French-speaking Switzerland? Here is our selection of 5 villages to discover in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
Europe by bus: our review of Interflix Pass by Flixbus
This summer we tested for the first time to travel only with Flixbus. We went to Bulgaria via Zagreb and Budapest. What did we think of Flibus and the interflix pass? You will find more information in this article.
Le Chasseron and the gorges of Covatannaz: 2 hikes in the canton of Vaud
Looking for ideas for a hike in the canton of Vaud? we offer you 2 magnificent itineraries to do with your family (with maps and details)
Switzerland: how to visit Vallorbe and the Orbe gorges, the caves and the Dent de Vaulion
A perfect day in French-speaking Switzerland: the Gorges de l'Orbe, the caves and an evening at la dent de Vaulion. Hiking map and practical information
Coworking Bansko: Our Review and Budget after a months in Bulgaria
After 1 month of working and hiking in Bansko, Bulgaria, it's time for the Review! Our detailed budget, our feelings about the coworking and much more
Bulgaria: hiking for 3 days in the Pirin National Park
A hiking itinerary in Bulgaria to discover the beautiful mountains of the Pirin National Park with 2 nights in mountain huts.
Hiking Pirin national park in Bulgaria: Koncheto ridge and Vihren
We will take you for a hike to the impressive Koncheto Ridge and the summit of Mount Vihren in Pirin national park, Bulgaria
Hungary: our top tips to visit Budapest
The list of our favorite attractions and sites in Budapest. Compose your itinerary by drawing from the list + Detailed map of Budapest
Croatia: things to do in the capital city, Zagreb
If you come to Zagreb during your holidays in Croatia, here are all our best tips about the things to do and see in the Croatian capital
Hike in Wallis: 2 days from Salvan to Champery in the Swiss Alps
A superb 2-day itinerary from Salvan that goes through Salanfe Lake, Susanfe Pass and the Susanfe hut. Finish the hike in Champéry.
Backpacking Turkey: our travel tips for your itinerary and travel budget
Travelling independently and backpacking in Turkey is a wonderful adventure that we highly recommend. All our itinerary and budget advice in this new blog post
Best spots to see hot air balloons in Cappadocia at sunrise
All our advice and good spots to enjoy the hot air balloons of Cappadocia far from the crowds.
Being successful in 2019, what does that mean?
What if in 2019 we had to change the definition of the word "successful" to take into account the health of the planet.
Things to do in Cappadocia: our top picks
Cappadocia is a popular tourist destination in Turkey and it is easy to understand why. After 6 days there we share all our good tips
Best hikes in Cappadocia (kapadokya) to get away from the crowd in Göreme
Cappadocia is a very touristic region.... Here are 4 hiking ideas (+ maps) to enjoy this area in complete tranquility.
Konya and Sille: a glimpse of traditional Turkey
Visit to the city of Konya and Sille in Turkey. What to see? We give you our advice and information to see the whirling dervish for free
Top things to do around Fethiye and Kas in Turkey
After spending 2 weeks between the cities of Fethiye and Kas in southern Turkey, here is our list of top things to do in that area.
Lycian Way trekking: From Alinca to Patara Beach
3 days of hiking along the turquoise coast in Turkey on the paths of the Lycian Way. A magnificent trek to do at least once in your life
Thy Lycian Way hike in Turkey: from Fethiye to Kabak
We take you with us on the first 3 days of the Lycian way in Turkey and we give you lots of information to prepare this trek as well as possible
Places to visit in Turkey: Pamukkale – the cotton castle & Hierapolis
Visit Pamukkale and Hierapolis independently and avoid the crowds! This guide will tell you all our best spots to take good pictures with less people.
Turkey travel guide: visit Ephesus and the village of Sirince
Our practical travel guide to visit Ephesus (that was one of the most important city of the roman empire) and the cute little village of Sirince.
Travel to Turkey: Things to do in Izmir
Izmir is the third biggest Turkish city, yet it is quite unknown. In this article we share our best travel tips about things to do in Izmir as well as our best addresses for food and drinks
Northern France: visit Lille with its street art and craft beer culture
Discover another side of Lille by walking the streets in search of street art and get refreshed with the best craft beers in France.
Things to do in Tenerife – Our top picks
We spent 4 months on Tenerife and share our list of top things to do on this beautiful canary island. Tenerife has something magical, and we ended up staying much longer as expected... this is definitively a place one never wants...
Best hikes in Tenerife: our top choices
What are the best hikes on Tenerife? After spending a bit over 4 months on this beautiful island we share our favorite spots to go hike without seeing to many tourists.
Hiking / climbing mount Teide by Night (+ Map and Infos)
You want to hike on top of Teide by night to watch sunrise from there? A detailed guide on how to climb this volcano without needing a permit. This post includes maps and hiking trail descriptions
Coliving and Coworking in Tenerife: our first Experience
We spent the winter 2018-2019 at Nine coliving and coworking in Tenerife. Located in the pretty town of La Orotava this place has become one of our absolute favorites
Anaga: a 4-days trek in the northern part of Tenerife (with our tent)
Walking around Anaga with your tent: our little getaway in one of the least touristic and wildest parts of Tenerife. 50km itinerary of pure happiness...
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.
A look back at our year 2018 in pictures and numbers
The end of the year is approaching fast and it is time for me to make the now traditional summary in images and numbers of this beautiful year 2018, which went by so fast. I really like to do this exercise at the end of the year...
Learn Spanish in Tenerife: our experience in Puerto de la Cruz
To learn Spanish the fastest way than a language course in Spain. Our 2-week experience on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands was great! We stayed in Puerto de la Cruz and improved our spanish quite a bit in only 10...
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)
Hiking Lofoten : tips and hikes ideas ( with maps)
After 10 days of facing the elements in the Lofoten, we give you all our advice to prepare your hikes (+ 5 itinerary ideas with maps)
Everything about Northern lights and how to photograph them
Our tips and tricks to see the Northern Lights and bring back beautiful pictures to impress your mother-in-law ;)
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
Kungsleden Trail (kings trail): Itinerary, Gear and Budget
The Kungsleden is a hiking trail far from the civilization in Swedish Lapland that promises to bring us some wonderful adventures. Here is what we take with us in our backpacks for this trek
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.
We’ve been blogging for 6 years and fully nomads for 2 years: our review
2 years after choosing to be a digital nomad and 6 years after starting the adventure novo-monde.com, it was time to make a small assessment
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!
