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Hi everyone, we got back from our vacation in Indonesia two weeks ago, and I’d love to share my travel journal with some great tips for keeping costs down. Here’s the link to my travel journal: https://www.myatlas.com/Dri31/java-bali-lombok

This city has been described a thousand times, but never in such an irreverent way.

Daring to drop Christian Lacroix, his *arlésiennes*, his boleros, his matadors, and the baroque style of his native Camargue right into the heart of Hoi An—it took some guts to draw that parallel.

https://thefabworld.com/hoi-an-en-christian-lacroix/

The second article on Hoi An is just as punchy:

https://thefabworld.com/hoi-an-en-robe-de-chambre/

Happy reading! !

we just got back from 3 weeks in Cambodia with a custom trip organized by the Siem Reap agency; from the start, the agency understood our way of traveling and created an itinerary perfectly tailored to our needs. Of course, we visited tourist spots, but we also stayed with locals, met artisans, and explored markets where not a single tourist goes. We were pampered from beginning to end—the agency responded quickly to our questions throughout the trip. The French-speaking guides were fantastic: attentive, highly knowledgeable, and always accompanied by punctual drivers with little thoughtful touches. The hotels they chose matched our preferences, and the pace we wanted was respected, with some more relaxed days. If you'd like to check out my blog, here's the link: https://www.myatlas.com/blogueusedesbaous/le-cambodge-une-immersion-en-indochine. And don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything!

🌏 Here’s a little glimpse of my exploration in Malacca! To check out all my adventures across Malaysia, my full itineraries, and travel tips—got any questions? I’m here for ya! https://www.instagram.com/trave.lflow/reels/

✈️ One-month itinerary idea for Laos 🇱🇦

We’re sharing this trip from July 2024—a pretty classic route for a first visit to Laos. An amazing country that’s still authentic and just starting to embrace tourism. Hope this gives some ideas to anyone thinking of heading to Southeast Asia!

You can check out our day-by-day adventure on our travel journal. There are plenty of photos there too.

Hi there, Bali was a huge crush for me: the kindness of the local people, the culture, the rice terraces, the volcanoes, the beaches... Everything comes together for a dream trip. Even the crowded sites and the crowds don’t take away from its charm. A few tips: - visit the very famous sites as early as possible - don’t book everything in advance so you can adapt your itinerary based on your mood - enjoy Bali and the islands south of Bali—don’t waste one or two travel days heading to the Gili Islands, there’s already so much to discover

I wrote a post with my 16-day itinerary, detailing visits and activities day by day: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2023/05/itineraire-de-16-jours-pour-decouvrir.html

And if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate! :)

Hi there! After a trip to Sumatra, I wrote an article about how to visit Harau Valley: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2024/10/harau-valley-2eme-stop-2-semaines.html

You’ll find tons of great tips: where to stay, what to do, and which hikes to take. This valley is absolutely stunning—it’s a real hidden gem! !

Hi everyone, after a 4-day, 3-night trek in the Bukit Lawang jungle in search of orangutans, I wrote an article to explain how those few days unfolded, what we saw, how we experienced it, and everything you need to know before embarking on this adventure. Here’s the link if you need more info: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2024/10/bukit-lawang-4eme-stop-2-semaines.html

Hi everyone, after a trip to Sumatra and having struggled myself to find some information, I wrote a post about Pulau Weh: How to get there from Bukit Lawang? What to do on Pulau Weh? Where to stay on Pulau Weh? Where to see the stunning marine life? You can find all the info here: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2024/11/pulau-weh-5eme-stop-2-semaines-sumatra.html Happy travels to those heading there next! :)

Hi everyone! 😊 I wanted to share Marie’s story with you—a traveler who chose cultural immersion as her way of discovering the world. In our conversation, she tells us about: ✔ Her 6-month volunteer experience in Cambodia ✔ Her solo trip through the Moroccan desert ✔ Her tips for learning local languages and interacting better with residents ✔ Why writing about your travel experiences is a great trick for remembering them 🎧 Listen to her story here, 📺 Watch on YouTube, or 📖 Read the summary here ➡️ 💬 Have you ever had an immersive travel experience? What are your tips for diving into a local culture and making authentic connections? #SoloTravel #TravelDifferently #ImmersiveTravel #NoirEnVoyage

For those with an artistic soul, I invite you to a journey through painting to discover my inspirations as a traveling artist. Traveling through painting Travel sketches

The cradle of humanity, Africa is also the continent where I was born. My childhood was lulled by the call of the muezzin and the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. The colors and light of Morocco remain etched in my heart forever.

As soon as I had the chance, I crossed the desert to meet Black Africa, whose imprint is very present in the Maghreb, a legacy of caravans and trans-Saharan migrations. My steps first took me to West Africa, exuberant, rich in encounters and sharing. Later, East Africa allowed me to glimpse another facet of this multifaceted continent. The beauty of the Ethiopians, whose country lies at the heart of human history, the complexity of Malagasy culture—a mix of the different peoples who have landed on the island—the Rwandan people, wounded but capable of resilience...





It was through India that I discovered Asia. Nourished by teenage readings about the hippie trail, I had always dreamed of one day exploring this mysterious country. My first solo travel experience was in Rajasthan, trekking on the roof of the world. I only returned when my son was a teenager, not wanting to expose him too young to the chaos of this disorienting country.

In the meantime, we traveled together through Vietnam, then Thailand and Laos, and finally Myanmar. Later, I returned alone to Cambodia and more recently to Indonesia. Safe and budget-friendly destinations, the routes of Southeast Asia also have the downside of becoming increasingly crowded.

But one can't help being enchanted by the architectural heritage, the temples, the landscapes, and the ever-present spirituality. When you take the time, Asia gradually reveals itself.

✈️ One-month Thailand itinerary idea 🇹🇭

We’re sharing this trip from July 2023—a pretty classic route from Bangkok to northern Thailand. A great circuit for discovering this amazing country. Hope it gives some ideas to those who’d like to head to Southeast Asia!

You can check out our day-by-day adventure on our TRAVEL JOURNAL. There are lots of photos there.

✈️ One-month Vietnam itinerary from North to Central 🇻🇳

We’re sharing this trip from July 2019—our first time traveling around like this. It’s pretty classic, but it’s a great way to start discovering this amazing country that is Vietnam. Hopefully, it’ll give some ideas to those who’d like to head to Southeast Asia!

Our little adventure is detailed in our travel journal, written day by day. You’ll find lots of photos there.

In a coconut, there’s something to drink *and* eat. Coconut water—a true tropical treasure—is gaining popularity for its many health benefits. This natural drink, from young coconuts, offers optimal hydration and a wealth of essential nutrients.

Discover how I learned to open coconuts and enjoy their benefits. 😉

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.

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! !

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.