Bulgaria surprised us with its mix of charming old towns, dramatic mountains, ancient ruins, and nice Black Sea beaches. Here’s our complete itinerary with our favorite places to eat, sleep, hike, and explore along the way. We landed at Sofia airport, picked up our rental car (we got the best price with Autounion) and drove to Plovdiv. 2 days in Plovdiv Take a free tour … Continue reading 2-week roadtrip in Bulgaria
Kazakhstan combines incredibly diverse landscapes, from deserts and steppes to mountains and canyons, with interesting Soviet history, delicious food, and some of the friendliest people I’ve met. Cities feel remarkably safe, and perhaps the biggest highlight of all is that Kazakhstan remains largely untouched by tourism. Here’s how I spent 10 days exploring the country’s south and capital. 5 days in Almaty Surrounded by snow-capped … Continue reading 10 days in Kazakhstan
Almaty completely stole my heart. I loved this clean, safe and relaxed city, with its wide avenues, countless cafés with outdoor terraces, and the stunning mountains surrounding it. It is one of those places that immediately feels welcoming, and I already know I want to come back. Discovering Almaty on foot After two excellent flights with Turkish Airlines (definitely one of my favourite airlines!) I … Continue reading 5 days in Almaty
Martinique is maybe not the most famous island in the Caribbean, but that’s one more reason to go! I was there in early November and I enjoyed most beaches and walks on my own. Day 1-3: South West of the island Breakfast on the beach of Anse à l’Ane Walk down the pier in Anses d’Arlet and snorkel to see turtles or walk to Grand … Continue reading 2-week roadtrip in Martinique
I dreamt of Costa Rica for years! It was my big trip planned in April 2020 and one month before leaving, COVID closed all borders for months. I could eventually go back in April 2023. Arrival through Panama In order to start my trip from the South East of the country, I figured out it was simplest to arrive from Panama. And nice surprise, it … Continue reading 3 weeks in Costa Rica
After dreaming about going to New Zealand for more than 10 years, I couldn’t wait anymore! Of course I would have wanted to spend a month or two there but with my boyfriend on a work trip in Australia in December, I couldn’t let this opportunity go away. So Kia ora Aotearoa! Auckland What to do in Auckland? Free tour: I love doing free tours as … Continue reading 2 weeks in New-Zealand
Quick and simple overview on how I spent an amazing 3-weeks in the Malaysian part of Borneo. The primary forest, the animals, the snorkeling, everything was simply spectacular! Day 1-3: Kuching and around 1 night in Bato national park to spot long probocsis monkeys Spot orangutans in Semmengoh national reserve Discover the history of Sarawak and its tribes in the Borneo cultures museum Stroll on … Continue reading 3 weeks in Borneo
Cabo Verde is also a paradise for backpackers, not only a destination for tourists looking for a week in an all-in resort! Mountains, a volcano, a desert, salt flats, many beaches… there is so much to discover on these pretty islands. 2 days in Fogo To be honest we came to the island with the unique goal of climbing the Fogo volcano. The flight there … Continue reading 2 weeks in Cabo Verde
