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Hi everyone,

Back in 2003, we traveled through Norway—you can check out the journal here: http://norway2003.elgar.be. And in 2007, we headed back to Finland and Norway: http://scan2007.elgar.be.

I hope you get the chance to discover these amazing Nordic countries one day. Feel free to ask me any questions!

Happy reading,

Vivien

Hi there, If you're dreaming of Andalusia, feel free to take a look at my blog-site for a little taste of the life you’ll find there.

I’d love to have virtual visitors, but if you ever pass through my area, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d be happy to chat in French... and share some great moments with you.

www.casagibo.com

Back from a 2-week trip to Algeria, I’m thrilled with this experience... which I’m sharing on my personal site (new address) http://lethieu39.jimdo.com/ and a bunch of photos on http://picasaweb.google.fr/lethieu39/

The Great Jura Crossing on foot is a long-distance hiking trail (GR) that winds through the Jura Mountains, from Mandeure, near Montbéliard (in the north), to Culoz in the Ain region (in the south). The GTJ fully crosses the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park and offers a detour into neighboring Switzerland. Inaugurated in 2004, the GTJ on foot follows the GR GTJ long-distance trails and sometimes the GR 5 and GR 9.

The full GTJ hike takes 15 to 20 days. Since my vacation time isn’t unlimited, I opted for a 10-day trek from Pont-de-Roide to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, covering nearly 320 kilometers (so about 60 kilometers short) with 10,000 meters of elevation gain—and just as much descent. The route is classic, except for the must-do variant via the Colomby de Gex (Balcon du Léman).

Accommodations include mountain huts, step lodges, and guest rooms with tables loaded with Morbier cheese gratin, Morteau sausages, rösti, and michons... Oh, and I almost forgot: I’m hiking solo...

http://lerandonneurfou.blogspot.fr/2014/05/la-grande-traversee-du-jura-gtj.html

After crossing South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and covering 8,496 km in a camper van—including 1,500 km of dirt roads!!—we invite you to check out our photo albums. https://sites.google.com/site/photosvoyagega59/albums-photos/2018-southern-africa

It was an amazing trip, especially because of the wildlife we saw roaming freely in the parks. The landscapes were also stunning and varied across the different countries we visited: bush, deserts, sand dunes, the bushveld, mountain regions, coastal areas, canyons, and more...

We also had wonderful encounters with diverse populations and ethnic groups: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaners, Bushmen, Himba, Herero, Bantu, and others... For more info, visit our site: https://sites.google.com/site/nosperiples/2018-southern-africa-1

Hi there, In September/October 2018, we toured Albania with a quick detour into Macedonia and another into northern Greece (Lefkada Island, the Zagoria region, and Vikos Gorge) in our fitted-out van. First, the drive to Albania (crossing France, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro), then Shkodër and Valbona, Lake Koman, Krujë and Elbasan, Lake Ohrid, the thermal springs of Përmet, Gjirokastër, Ksamil and Butrint, the Albanian Riviera, Zvërnec, Berat, Karavasta, and back via Venice. We wrote a travel journal of this trip, including our stopovers, on our website here: https://www.unendroitoualler.fr/albanie-2018/

Hope this helps future travelers to this country... Anne

Hi there,

We’d love to share our adventures with you through our travel stories and journals on MyAtlas.

What makes our travel stories and journals special is that they’re all written day by day:

- a month in Laos 🇱🇦 - a month in Thailand 🇹🇭 - a month in Vietnam 🇻🇳 - a week in Marrakech 🇲🇦 - 2 weeks under the Mexican sun 🇲🇽 - hiking the "Mare a Mare" trails in Corsica (South / Central / North) 🇨🇵 - Prague and Wrocław in December 🇨🇿 🇵🇱 - Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest in December 🇦🇹 🇸🇰 🇭🇺 - a Christmas in New York / back for Christmas in New York 🇺🇸 - New Year’s in New York 🇺🇸

We’re also on social media, where we share our best photos: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok (chris.et.lolo) / Pinterest.

Hi there,

I recently launched a travel blog where I write articles about each of my trips. Plus, I try to make a video about each one on my YouTube channel.

The goal of this travel blog is to help others, share my great tips, and simply let my readers travel vicariously through my posts.

I’m new to this and learning day by day. I hope you’ll enjoy it!

That’s all from TardtineVoyage—here to serve—and I’ll see you soon on YouTube and the blog 😉

Among the many road trips you can take by motorbike in Vietnam through breathtaking landscapes and making unforgettable encounters, these three circuits on legendary routes and trails are entirely doable—but best done in the dry season to avoid tropical downpours and flooded or muddy road sections.

These circuits are "classics," and you can also add "The Mekong Delta," which is easy to explore off the beaten path since it’s mostly on paved, flat, and sometimes straight roads. For those who’ve completed one of these circuits, we’d love to hear about your experience! !

Easter Island, located between Tahiti and Chile, fascinated me with its volcanic landscapes and legendary Moai statues, erected by the first Polynesian inhabitants to honor their ancestors. Mysterious and iconic, this isolated land intrigues with its history and the enigmas that researchers and explorers are still trying to unravel. To help you prepare for your trip, here’s my five-day itinerary. I was able to explore major sites while leaving room for some free and adventurous moments. Here’s the program I followed: Day 1: Discovering Hanga Roa and nearby moais For my arrival, I started slowly by visiting the village of Hanga Roa. I took the time to stroll around, check out some local shops, and especially admire the first moais accessible for free, to ease into the island’s fascinating history. Day 2: The must-see sites with a guide (Vaihu, Te Pito Kura, Anakena, Tongariki, Rano Raraku) The second day was dedicated to the highlights. With a guide, I explored the island’s iconic sites, including the imposing aligned moais of Tongariki and the ancient "statue factory" of Rano Raraku. This intense day helped me understand more about the island’s culture and mysterious history, especially with the paradise-like beach of Anakena at the end of the day. Day 3: Historical sites and museum (Orongo, Rano Kau, Puna Pau, Akivi) On the third day, I continued with a guided morning, particularly at the ceremonial village of Orongo, perched atop Rano Kau. After visiting Puna Pau and Akivi, I spent the afternoon at the museum to deepen my knowledge of the Rapa Nui civilization. Day 4: Bike ride in nature Craving freedom, I devoted this day to a bike ride along the coastline and through the island’s natural spots. It was the perfect opportunity to explore at my own pace and stop at secret coves, enjoying the tranquility of the landscapes. Day 5: Hike to the summit of Terevaka For my last day, I set off on a hike to the summit of Terevaka, the island’s highest point. From there, the 360° view of the island and the ocean is breathtaking and gave me a memorable souvenir of this trip. This five-day stay was a real journey through time, landscapes, and the mysteries of Easter Island! If you want more details on my favorite spots, accommodation ideas, or practical tips, you can check out my article: https://un-tour-dans-le-sac.fr/ile-de-paques-5-jours/

For many, Guinea is still a little-known country or one that’s known for the wrong reasons. Below, I’m sharing an itinerary I personally did in February 2024—just one of many ways to explore this country packed with treasures: From Conakry to Labé in 10 days

Among the road trips through breathtaking landscapes you can take in Southeast Asia—Thailand, for example, and especially Vietnam, where it’s possible to complete three legendary circuits in completely different environments—I highly recommend the Mekong Delta off the tourist trail!

This route is easy to follow, and travelers can use the travel journal and interactive map that MyAtlas, now a Voyage Forum partner, kindly published. For those who want more details, the full day-by-day account of the route, including mileage, is now available on the BOD bookstore. This practical little guide to a lived adventure zooms in on a region that’s still relatively unknown and packed with extra insights from someone who’s spent over twelve years in Southeast Asia.

Hi everyone! 🙂

If you're interested, here's the link to my blog, which includes old travel journals (not necessarily up to date), as well as more recent ones. The latest is about Western Australia. You’ll find quite a few destinations there. Happy to share!

https://www.myatlas.com/anneclaire95

Account of a motorcycle trip in winter through Scandinavia (2022). From preparation to adventure—two months of self-sufficiency. From Finland to Svalbard. A video recaps this winter journey.

https://studio.youtube.com/video/uPH3I5RGzFA/edit

Hello,

Just a little update on November 1st, 2024!

Back in 2003, we traveled through Norway all the way to the Lofoten Islands, and four years later in 2007, we set off again to explore Finland and Norway in Lapland.

In 2018, we revisited Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.

I hope you get the chance to discover these wonderful Nordic countries one day. Feel free to ask me any questions.

Happy reading,

Vivien

During our stay in Lanzarote, we spent a few days in Fuerteventura. We particularly loved:

- The short hike up Volcán Calderon Hondo

- The center of the island, with a stop in Betancuria while driving along the stunning FV30 road

- The unmissable Cofete, a real end-of-the-world vibe. Everyone seems to get there at their own risk in a rental car, by the way.

- The Mirador de Sicasumbre is our favorite viewpoint on Fuerteventura

For the beaches, I’d say you can sum it up like this: the east coast is windy with calm waters, while the west coast is less windy but has big waves.

- East coast beaches: Sotavento and Corralejo - West coast beaches: La Pared and Cofete

No issues bringing our rental car from Lanzarote to Fuerteventura.

For more info, check out my blog (click the link)

Feel free to ask if you have any questions!

Send

A November trip, 15 days of vacation.

What if we finally headed to Réunion Island for that trip canceled by the COVID wave?

A car, 5 stops, and a craving for nature...

The details of our southern adventures are here.

Happy reading!

And if you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate!

After watching the *Échappées Belles* episode on this spectacular chain of islands lost in the North Atlantic, we’ve been dreaming of going there. Why not summer 2023?

Since we love road trips for the way they let you really grasp distances, we’re choosing to travel by car and ferry.

It’s not exactly fast, but it’s a great way to see the countryside!

We’ll explore part of the archipelago starting from three bases—charming apartments we rented through a well-known platform...

Hiking, hiking, and more hiking.

Green, green, and more green.

Sunshine, wind, a few raindrops, and a pretty cool climate...

But most of all, a peaceful escape from the hustle of cities in a stunning landscape of cliffs and untouched nature.

You can find the details of our Nordic adventure here.

Happy reading!

And if you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to share!

It’d been 30 years since I last set foot in the United States, and I hadn’t really felt the urge to return.

Reading Marati’s trip report sparked a bit of nostalgia for this destination that my partner had never experienced.

So, we chose the American West as the goal for our spring getaway.

With only 15 days, we couldn’t be too ambitious...

I cut Los Angeles from the itinerary—it didn’t leave a lasting impression on me—and San Francisco, which is tricky to reach from the East this time of year.

We’ll land in Las Vegas, which will also be our return point, and do a classic loop covering the highlights of Utah and Arizona.

The plan includes plenty of hikes but also lots of miles behind the wheel to admire the natural wonders of the West.

You can find the details of our transatlantic wanderings here.

Happy reading!

And if you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to share!

For our first post-COVID trip outside Europe, we’ve chosen a North African destination: Morocco.

I’ve already visited this country four times, but my partner has never set foot there.

Since we both prefer wide-open spaces over even imperial cities, our itinerary will focus on nature and villages.

Starting point: Casablanca, easily accessible with a direct flight from Lyon.

Our ride: a Dacia Logan, perfect for navigating roads turned into Swiss cheese by corruption and the weather.

Stops: Demnate, Aït Ben Haddou, the Dadès Gorges, N'Kob, Zagora, the Todhra Gorges, the Merzouga dunes, Tinejdad, Agoudal, Lake Bin El Ouidane, the Vallée Heureuse, the Ouzoud waterfalls, and finally El Jadida.

Season: November, when there’s no tourist pressure. Sure, it can be chilly, but what peace and quiet!

You can find the details of our journey beyond the Rif here.

Happy reading!

And if you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate!

Our trip to Puglia left a bitter taste—between the trash, privatized beaches, and relentless heat.

But on our way home, a short stop in Tuscany reconciled us with Italy.

This new summer, we’ve decided to add this beautiful region to our itinerary!

As usual for relatively nearby destinations, we’ll be driving via the Col de la Lombarde on the way there and Mont Cenis Pass on the way back.

A chance to kill two birds with one stone: one trip, multiple landscapes crossed.

For our Tuscan stay, we’ve chosen a house tucked away in the Chianti vineyards.

Peace and quiet, barely disturbed by the occasional wild boar or deer!

You’ve probably gathered that we won’t be sightseeing fanatics, even if classics like Siena, Florence, San Gimignano, Pisa, and the Abbey of Saint Michael of the Cluse are on the agenda.

You can find the details of our journey beyond the Alps here.

Happy reading!

And if you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate!

Summer 2020, Transavia cancels at the end of June the flights they put on sale at the beginning of the same month... Not enough customers!

Too bad, it was a unique opportunity to discover Iceland without its overwhelming number of tourists.

Summer 2021, the entry conditions for the island keep changing.

Summer 2022, the Icelandair ticket is booked, the Duster 4x4 is rented, accommodations are reserved—it’s finally our turn to discover this northern gem!

In 3 weeks, we’ll have to make choices.

Our itinerary will skip the Westfjords.

We’ll start our Icelandic adventure in Snæfellsnes and finish at the Golden Circle.

In between, there’ll be roads, tracks, glaciers, volcanoes, fjords, wind, cold, rain, snow, fog, and a touch of sunshine...

A few hikes, a hot spring, and plenty of wonder, especially on the backroads where travelers often find themselves alone against the elements.

Bundle up in your down jacket, grab your scarf and hat to warmly discover the full detailed story of this trip...

Happy reading!

And if you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate!

Hi, The travel forum site is finally back up. We missed it! I’m sharing a link to my travel journal from June 2022—a road trip from San Francisco to the big national parks in the central U.S., then back to San Francisco. It might help you plan your own trip. Here’s the link: https://diasporus33.wixsite.com/usa2022

Cheers to everyone, and thanks for your comments

Hi there, Here’s a post about our 4-day trip to Naples. Hope it gives you all the info you need for a great stay in this amazing city. Don’t hesitate! https://confidencesdevoyages.com/4-jours-a-naples-et-pompei/

Hi everyone,

For those of you who might be planning to explore the Amazon on the Peruvian side, I wanted to share a little feedback about my own experience, which I had back in 2018. It was honestly one of the most amazing travel experiences of my life—I’d dreamed of discovering the Amazon since I was a kid!

I’m sharing this now, in 2024, because I’ve just finished putting together a short documentary about the family’s ecotourism project. This gave me the chance to reconnect with them, and thanks to the magic of social media, even though they’d had to pause their activities after COVID and the closure of international borders, our reunion helped me put them in touch with the association ARUTAM Zero Deforestation, which has allowed them to restart their ecotourism. That’s why I’m posting here! :)

You can find all the details of my experience in this immersive adventure via this link: http://kikienvadrouille.com/?p=7939

Here are some key highlights from this adventure:

I spent 5 days with Wilder and Jessica’s family, along the banks of the Tahuayo River, a 7-hour slow boat ride from Iquitos <3

I arranged this experience through a French association (Latitud Sur at the time), which fights against deforestation and works to promote and protect the culture of Indigenous peoples in South America.

This is an experience far from the "clichés" you might have about the Amazon—simple yet authentic, with a focus on funding projects that preserve biodiversity and support the well-being of local communities.

The stay is completely customizable in terms of duration and activities (you can ask to go on a hike in the Amazon rainforest, learn about medicinal plants, fish in the river, make necklaces, baskets, or other Amazonian handicrafts, understand the Amazonian agroforestry system, and meet local producers, etc.)—everything is open for discussion! :)

The cost is calculated per day per person: 50 USD per person per day (down from 90 USD previously).

This price includes the 7-hour boat trip from Iquitos (an adventure in itself!), as well as food, accommodation, and activities. If you buy any handicrafts on-site, you’ll obviously need to budget a little extra.

It’s essential to speak and understand at least some Spanish :)

The intercultural exchanges with the family are what truly make this stay special.

Don’t hesitate to ask me any questions! I can also put you directly in touch with Wilder. Happy travels, everyone! Christelle

Hi there, We traveled to Norway in early March 2024 for a 10-day winter trip and visited Tromsø, Kvaløya, Sommarøy, part of Senja, and then spent 6 days in the Lofoten Islands. Here’s my feedback, on my blog Hellolemonde:

- A practical guide and tips for seeing the northern lights without a guide: https://hellolemonde.fr/10-jours-tromso-aux-iles-lofoten-en-mars/

- Articles on each stop here: https://hellolemonde.fr/tromso-lofoten-en-hiver-articles/

Don’t hesitate if you have any questions—I’d be happy to answer! ;)

hi fellow travelers, and other "responsible" travel bloggers. An article to fuel your thoughts and set some ideas straight..

https://www.virtual-trip.fr/blogueur-voyageur-responsable/

Hi everyone! I did a road trip in Florida that lets you visit several famous cities, hit the parks, and check out the Keys. Feel free to ask me any questions. If you want the details, read here: https://voyagesfaciles.great-site.net/autotour-floride/?utm_source=vf_241213

Hi there, We took a trip to Peru in 2022—probably one of the most amazing of our lives! It took me a while to write up all the details of our journey, but if it helps, you can find the full itinerary, my favorite spots, and my tips here.