"Traveler meet-ups" are a must-attend event for all adventure enthusiasts, right in the heart of France’s most beautiful gatherings.

While borders were closed, I started imagining what an ideal itinerary might look like—one that strings together all the Southwest’s must-see spots in just two weeks, during the best time of year: September to October. When the U.S. announced in September 2021 that borders would reopen in the coming weeks, I regained hope and began scanning for flight tickets for a departure in September 2022.

A difficult period came to an end in 2022. Many of us started taking big trips again after only making small ones—or none at all. The joy of traveling again probably brought back smiles that some vacationers hadn’t dared to show before!

Not usually a fan of organized trips, during my stop in Labuan Bajo on Flores in May 2024, I started looking for a fisherman who could show me the islands around Komodo. At the port, I met Ari, a former spearfisher who knows the islands well—especially the best spots for fish and coral.

The Cyclades attract a lot (a LOT) of people in the summer, and it’s not always clear how to visit them. For our first family trip to the Cyclades, we followed an itinerary that seems great for exploring...

Les Dolomites... Voilà une destination qui me faisait envie depuis quelques temps. Entre les ouïes dire et les photos, j'avais envie de découvrir cette région italienne. Mon mari a suivi mes envies sans problème et mes enfants aussi, alors, une fois rentrés de notre dernier séjour en août dernier, il a cherché des locations (c'est le chef pour dénicher les bons plans).

Spitsbergen, 80° North latitude. An archipelago lost at the edge of the world, northeast of Greenland, the last lands before the pole. I’m on board the *Grigoriy Mikheev*, a Russian ship from the Murmansk Polar Research Institute. Russian flag, Russian crew. Chartered by OceanWide Expeditions.

While planning a trip to the LOFOTEN for summer 2023 using the excellent guide *"Randonner aux Lofoten"*, we discovered this trek.

Sure, it’s rated as difficult, but it lets you cross the LOFOTEN on foot from north to south in 11 stages, covering 160 km and 9,193 m of elevation gain (or the reverse, of course).

So, it’s a multi-day hike, with wild camping, and no need to rent a car. Awesome...

I’ve kept quiet about them... to preserve them. Those are the words of a passionate traveler who recently wrote to us. For years, he’s been discovering rare, authentic places... and chooses to say nothing. Out of respect. Out of fear of ruin. Out of love for secrecy. What would you do?

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Blue (lots of it), white, villages with steep alleyways, hundreds of churches, and... thousands of stairs? Welcome to the Cyclades 🙂!

Hi everyone,

There aren’t many recent trip reports about Norway in winter, and since I had trouble finding info on winter hikes, I thought I’d share a little travel journal.

Cette année, pas de destination lointaine au programme; nous avons décidé, après pas mal de tergiversations, de retourner en Grèce dans les Cyclades en famille. Après Amorgos et Milos il y a 3 ans, le choix s'est porté sur Folegandros (5 nuits) et Sifnos (7 nuits) avec 2 nuits à Santorin en fin de séjour, notre avion arrivant sur cette île.

A must-attend event for all adventure and discovery enthusiasts: My Atlas will be back at the Occ'ygène festival in Toulouse from March 26 to 28, 2026! Just like last year, we’ll be partners of the Les Rencontres Voyageurs space—a place for authentic exchanges between globetrotters, adventurers, and dreamers from around the world.

When you tell your friends and family about your wild urge to escape to the other side of the planet to mingle with the Mongols, it usually comes with a bunch of questionable jokes and terrible puns. For this new adventure, it’s a different destination but the same old story—this time, we’re visiting the "Puglians." Wheels up for Puglia right now!

What if your travel memories had a place in a real journal? 🌍

Back-to-school season is when we get back into our routines, but it’s also a time to reflect on the great summer memories. We often promise ourselves we’ll organize our photos, jot down our stories... and then life gets busy. Memories slowly fade, stuck on our phones...

That’s where MyAtlas travel journals come in. They let you gather your stories, images, and emotions in a beautiful keepsake you can hold onto and share. It’s like a personal diary, but illustrated by your travels.

Creating your journal also extends the travel experience: reliving your photos, rediscovering forgotten details, and bringing those moments back to life.

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Traveling is so much more than just moving from point A to point B. It’s about immersing yourself in a culture, discovering unique places, and living authentic experiences. With the Henri Trip app, every destination unfolds in a new light thanks to guides crafted by local experts 😉

These guides offer a unique approach to travel:

A thoughtfully designed itinerary: Whether you want to visit the must-see classics or venture off the beaten path, each destination is presented with the perfect balance between must-sees and hidden gems. Total immersion: With built-in audio guides, listen to the stories behind the places, uncover their secrets, and let yourself be carried away by captivating narratives. No more reading signs or searching for explanations—you’re guided step by step. Stress-free travel: Say goodbye to endless research and on-the-spot hesitation. With practical tips and local recommendations, your trip becomes smoother and more enjoyable. You’ll know where to go, when to go, and how to make the most of it.

Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, the Henri Trip app is the perfect travel companion to turn every adventure into a rewarding and unforgettable experience🌍. henritrip

Quebecers: absolutely wonderful people when it comes to welcoming tourists—especially French ones—and how they treat us. You can ask them for advice at the supermarket, for info here and there, and even distant cousins are super helpful!

The years go by and Machu Picchu has been on our "to-do list" for a few decades now... But Peru, fortunately, is so much more than just this legendary site... The two of us set off for a 15-day trip.

For years, travel forums embodied the spirit of mutual aid on the web. Travelers voluntarily shared their experiences, great tips, and hidden spots. This collective generosity seemed endless.

Hey fellow travelers,

This isn’t meant to be a full-on travel journal—just a little springtime dip into the Moroccan coast (and maybe a bit more if we hit it off). For our 3rd trip to this country, we set off for 8 days in early June 2025, confident we’d be greeted by non-stop sunshine...

I'm restarting my travel journals with my 2023 trip that took me from Costa Rica all the way to Suriname in a month and a half. First stop: Costa Rica. I arrived in San José at the end of September—a city I know well and never linger in.

It’s time to catch up with the VF buddies and wish you all my best for 2026—a year I obviously hope will be full of travel for you, since, as the saying I just made up goes: "If travel’s good, everything’s good" 😄.

So to celebrate, I’m inviting you to my new "travel journal," the one from our last trip in November 2025, which lasted a couple of weeks.

What makes Bologna unique are its porticoes, which have been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2021: 62 km of arcades along the buildings that let you walk sheltered from the sun or rain. Back in 1288, the municipality required houses to include private porticoes for public use. In the city center, you can stroll under 38 miles of porticoes in various styles, some more ornate than others, with a dominant palette of red tones.

You’ve probably noticed it: the real travel gems no longer show up in searches. In this all-digital age, those local tour operators, those small authentic accommodations, those passionate guides, those committed local initiatives stay invisible. No flashy website, no ads, often not even an online presence.

I’m strolling along the ghats and taking a shared rickshaw with a family to Vrindavan, a city of temples dedicated to Krishna. I visit several of them while wandering through the lively streets amid a crowd of devotees.

I’ve decided to do all my sightseeing on foot. I pass by the museum and head toward the central market, Psar Thmey. Along the way, I stop at a pagoda. A ceremony is taking place right now. The monks are seated in the middle, a young novice faces them, and his family is on the sides. I don’t dare go in, but a man gestures for me to join him. He explains that the young monk is trading his civilian clothes for the kesa, the sacred robe of monks.

In 2026, traveling becomes a choice. While the same destinations are buckling under mass tourism, there are still preserved alternatives—often just a few hours away from the well-trodden paths. This guide doesn’t ban any countries but instead suggests different approaches and destinations that still have room to breathe.

Continuing the trip!

From Waterberg to Mapungubwe.

The roads in this area aren’t great. I should’ve taken the N1 and gone through Musina... Thunderstorm on the road... 60 km to go, hazard lights on...

Off on new adventures!!! For my wife’s 60th birthday, I really wanted to make her happy. While I usually pick warm, sunny destinations, she’d rather go somewhere we won’t suffer from the heat. So, it’s off to Norway!! A real challenge for me—a southern guy who’s as cold-sensitive as they come.

Mid-June, two Auvergnats on the starting blocks—it’s the big departure for the former Yugoslavia! We’d already visited a few spots and hidden gems in northern Croatia back in 2019, and we’re keeping the momentum going by planning a trip to the south of the country and then Montenegro.

On the way back, we’ll drift into Bosnia-Herzegovina just to mix things up a bit!