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
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
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
This French island 900-km away from Madgascar is a great discovery! Many opportunities to trek, beautiful rough seas and quiet lagoons, chill vibe, good food, a mix of cultures. Try it too! Day 1: From Saint-Denis to Hell-Bourg Breakfast in La Case à Pain in Saint-Denis Pick up a rental car to explore the East side of the island Visit the Roulof vanilla plantation (3/4€, from … Continue reading 10 days in La Réunion, France
The Galapagos… I don’t have words. When I was a teenager listening to my biology teacher about Darwin, I would never have imagined I would travel there one day. And, to be honest, I felt exactly the same when I started travelling and discovering the prices there… But priorities evolve in life, and in a typical YOLO moment I decided to book a 5-day trip … Continue reading 5 days in the Galapagos
Easily accessible with Ryanair, Algarve’s coastline is a must-see in Europe: a mix of culture, food and dramatic costalines, but be ready, everyone knows about it, you will not be alone! OlhãoI landed in Faro around 8PM and ordered a Uber (13€, 15km, 17mins) to wake up by the sea in the pretty town of Olhão.I had time for a decent cocktail with live music … Continue reading One week in Algarve
