Nicaragua is still mostly off the beaten path. Exploring this country will lead you to stunning canyons, smokey volcanoes, wildlife-packed cloud forests, out of time islands, friendly communities living from ecotourism and sustainable agriculture, historical cities, diverse beaches, and homey fincas (farms) to stay.
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Meet Darth Vader on La Pedrera in Barcelona
First very criticized, La Pedrera has become one of the most iconic buildings of Barcelona by Gaudí, a masterpiece of Art Nouveau.
Palau Güell, A Must in Barcelona
Visit the Palau Güell, a masterpiece of Gaudi close to the gothic heart of Barcelona!
A Symbol of Catalan Pride, the Palau de la Música in Barcelona
Visit the stunning Palau de la Musica in Barcelona, a masterpiece of modernism and Catalan pride!
The ultimate guide to Guatemala!
Explore Guatemala! Plan the perfect trip with this free downloadable interactive map leading to pertinent articles with travel inspiration and tips!
World’s Most Beautiful Hospital: Sant Pau, Barcelona
Visit the amazing hospital of Sant Pau, an off the beaten path modernist gem in Barcelona!
Into the Heart of Cambodia: An Epic Adventure to Preah Khan’s Hidden Ruins
Reaching the stunning & remote temple of Preah Khan is an adventure in itself. Join us!
The land of the musketeer
Explore the country of d’Artagnan, the most famous of the musketeers. Swap the horse for a bicycle and enjoy the ride through the bucolic Gascony in the south of France!
Your Ultimate Guide to Cambodia
Cambodia offers much beyond Angkor Wat, including unspoiled islands, delicious food, traditional crafts, colonial cities, and stunning natural beauty worth exploring.
A Night Out in Barcelona? Know Where To Go!
Experience a different vibe in different areas of the city to discover Barcelona from traditional bodegas to trendy cocktail bars. Know where to go!
The Ultimate Guide to Thailand
Free downloadable interactive map to plan the perfect trip to Thailand!
An immersion among one of world’s largest fleet, Toulon, French Riviera
Explore Toulon from the seaside among one of the lergest military fleet in the world, another side of the French Riviera
The ultimate guide to Laos
Set back by the C.I.A. secret war, Laos has been recovering and is asking to be discovered by you. A real ethnic patchwork, the country is mostly mountainous and irrigated by many rivers fit for traveling. Meet its welcoming tribes, learn the local handicrafts, taste the underrated local gastronomy, motorbike through its stunning and off-the-beaten…
Exploring rural Vang Vieng and its caves, Laos
Explore the beauty of Vang Vieng, the number one outdoor spot of Laos with its caves and karst formations!
Conquering Preah Vihear Temple: Cambodia’s Hidden Treasure & Pride
Embark on an adventure to explore the remote Preah Vihear temple, revealing rich history, stunning views and a unique architecture.
The Secret World of Tonlé Sap Lake: Cambodia’s Timeless Floating Villages
Explore floating villages, a completely different world only a stone’s throw away from Siem Reap and the temple complex of Angkor!
Nicaragua: A visual tour
Explore beautiful Nicaragua thanks to this photo gallery!
Uncovering a time capsule at the tenement museum, NYC
The Tenement museum is a time capsule retracing the lives of immigrants to the USA between 1863 and 1935.
Swinging by the Bolaven Plateau, Laos
Hop on a bike and explore the swing in southern Laos and the magnificent Khmer temple of Wat Phu Champasak!
Guatemala: A visual tour
Take a visual tour of Guatemala, the rough gem of Central America to get inspired!
Kayaking for freedom to the Statue of Liberty
Join us on an epic kayaking trip to the Statue of Liberty in NYC that was completed to raise funds to fight the ALS!
The medieval splendour of Carcassonne, France
Discover the medieval splendour of Carcassonne in southern France!
Canal du midi unlocked: the locks of Fonseranes, Béziers (2/5)
Discover the masterpiece of the Canal du Midi linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea in Southern France on a biking adventure!
Costa Rica: A visual tour
Take a visual tour of Costa Rica: explore its very biodiverse nature!
The Frick Collection, NYC
Discover this collection of paintings by European masters in a domestic interior.
Laos: A visual tour
Get inspired and visit Laos with this photo gallery!
Reviving an Ancient Craft & Khmer Pride: Golden Silk Pheach
Visit this exclusive golden silk farm where a thousand-year-old tradition is brought back to life along with the Khmer pride!
The Morgan Library: a must-see jewel of NYC
Discover one of the jewels of New York City: the Morgan Library.
Hiking to Find World’s Largest Flower!
Do you know the Rafflesia? World’s largest flower?
Discover the beauty of Khao Sok National Park, Thailand in the search of the Rafflesia!
Why you Should Not Go to Koh Phi Phi
A point of view on Koh Phi Phi, most probably Thailand’s most popular island…
Pedal Through History: Angkor, off the beaten path & on the single track!
The Angkor temple complex, overwhelmed by tourism, can still be explored authentically by biking off the beaten path, revealing the grandeur of the Khmer civilization.
From cotton to clothes in traditional Laos
From cotton to clothes, the traditional way.
SCUBA Diving Some of the World’s Best!
Come and dive with us into the extraordinary beauty of the Surin & Similan islands, Thailand on a live aboard SCUBA diving cruise.
The Most Atmospheric Wat of Chiang Mai [Wat Phan Tao]
Explore one of the oldest, most atmospheric and less-known Wats of Chiang Mai, Thailand
Discovering world’s oldest tea trees in Northern Laos
Ever heard of a tea cigar? Find out where they are made and how to consume them. A journey to worlds oldest tea plantation.
Phare Circus: Where Living Arts Heal and History Comes Alive
The show at Phare, the Cambodian Circus, blends dance, drama, and live painting to convey a story of resilience surviving the Khmer Rouge, highlighting art’s power to heal and inspire.
Travelling by river in Laos
Many rivers flow through Laos, making them one of the main ways of transportation in the country. Beyond just going from point A to point B, travelling by river is also a way of adjusting to the Laotian pace and discovering life in settlements along the banks. If it is very popular among travellers to…
From Refugee Camps to Cirque du Soleil [The Power of Arts in Cambodia]
In Battambang, a successful intiative to heal the post-Khmer Rouge trauma through arts has transformed to one of the best circus schools in the world.
Discover the Hidden Gems of the Grand Palace of Bangkok
Explore the most visited landmark of Thailand and check out some fun facts!
Controversial morning alms ritual in Luang Prabang
Before you decide to go or not, read this article about the morning alms ritual in Luang Prabang that is very controversial.
The James Bond Island: To Go or Not To Go?
Explore Phang Nga bay and its stunning karts formations, set of a James Bond movie.
The French Riviera: A visual tour
Get inspired by this visual tour of the French Riviera!
Top 3 Running Routes of Paris by a Local!
The best running routes in Paris!
Meet the Akha tribes of Northern Laos
A young woman with a peculiar headdress enters the smoky dark room. She brings in a big tray covered with breakfast dishes: fried morning glory, fried noodles, a bamboo woven basket filled with steamy sticky rice, some chicken, and the homebrewed whiskey! A fire burns next to me in a small clay pot on the…
Rubber Tapping in South East Asia
From tree sap to condom: learn about runner tapping!
Traditional Crafts of Cambodia (7/7): Rice Wine
Follow us on the trail of traditional crafts of Cambodia in this series of 7 short articles: rice wine.
How a Legend Saved Thousands of Lives
Explore the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world of the Surin islands! Home to the Mokens, the Surin islands are stunning! Learn about the fascinating culture of these sea nomads.
Traditional crafts of Cambodia (6/7): dried banana sheets, Battambang
Follow us on the trail of traditional crafts of Cambodia in this series of 7 short articles: banana sheets.
Beyond Angkor Wat: Discovering the Secrets of Beng Mealea by Motorbike
Reach Beng Mealea off the beaten path and explore these poetic Khmer ruins half swallowed by the Cambodian jungle.
Traditional Crafts of Cambodia (5/7): Fish Paste
Follow us on the trail of traditional crafts of Cambodia in this series of 7 short articles: fish paste.