The Carrara marble is the best in the world, the one from which Michelangelo sculpted his masterpieces, visiting the quarries himself to find the best piece of marble. Visit this exceptional place in this article!
Tag: off the beaten path
An active day [or not] along the Italian Riviera
Text & photographs: Marcella van Alphen & Claire Lessiau For the most active ones, this article describes a day packed with activities from biking, to hiking and swimming. All the villages described can also be reached by train and boat from Genoa to enjoy their charms, cultural sites and delicious food without getting sweaty (nor…
Visit a Castle so Beautiful It Got Its Owner Jailed by the King [Vaux le Vicomte]
Vaux le Vicomte is the most beautiful castle around Paris, so beautiful that its owner was jailed by the Sun King! Visit it with ts stunning French gardens…
Exploring Eastern Lesotho
Go on a cultural adventure in Eastern Lesotho and discover the fascinating Kingdom in the Sky!
Interactive map: Athens, Greece
Explore Athens like a local with this free interactive map that you can download on your smartphone.
The best of Lantau Island in a day!
Find out how to make the most out of your time in Hong Kong and fly over the jungle with a cable car, visit the Big Buddha and explore the Tai O fishing village!
The best way up Victoria Peak [not the tram!]
Your ultimate itinerary to enjoy the most interesting hike and mind-blowing views from Victoria Peak, Hong Kong Island!
Your Interactive Map to Barcelona
Explore Barcelona like a local with this free interactive map you can download on your smartphone!
A Sunday in Athens [off the tourist track]
The perfect program for a day in Athens and even better on a Sunday!
Offbeat Athens, exploring the city with a local
Explore the real Athens with a local and uncover the secrets which remain untouched by tourists!
Interactive Map – Reunion Island
207 kilometers of perimeter and only 72 kilometers between its furthest points. In only 2,512km² in the middle of the Indian Ocean, an incredible variety of intense landscapes awaits to be explored on Reunion Island:
Interactive Map – Oman
Probably one of the most welcoming countries in the Middle East where the heat of the sun is only capped off by the warmth of its inhabitants, the Sultanate of Oman is a fantastic playground for adventure seekers and outdoors enthusiasts. With its rich
Flying legends [San Francisco]
Join us on a legendaric flight over one of world’s most iconic cities!
A Weekend Getaway in the Up and Coming Californian Vineyards
Visit the up and coming Santa Lucia Highlands vineyards and taste some of the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of California!
The Tenderloin, more than meets the eye [San Francisco]
Why you should visit the Tenderloin, the dodgy and forgotten district of San Francisco.
Where rock stars, toons & climbers meet [Joshua Tree NP]
Admire the spring super bloom of desert flowers in Joshua Tree National Park, meet its wildlife and have fun bouldering!
Why you should make Cilaos your mountain base [Réunion]
Cilaos is the perfect base to explore the Cirques of Réunion Island, and here is why.
Why is Saint Pierre your ideal base [Réunion]
Saint Pierre is your ideal base to explore the Réunion Island. Check it out!
A 7-day exclusive trek for the best of Réunion!
We have created an exclusive 7-day circular hike for you to explore the best of Reunion Island trekking.
Taming the dragon [3 Salazes]
Embark on an adventure of a lifetime! Climb the most emblematic rocks of Reunion Island for an unforgettable experience…
Mountain biking the Maïdo [Reunion Island]
Explore the many ecosystems along the slopes of the Maïdo mountain in a fun and exhilarating way!
Réunion Island: a canyoning paradise
The Reunion Island is a real canyoning paradise: come and explore!
Rock climbing the Maïdo Peak [Reunion Island]
Trekking and canyoning are the most famous activities of the Reunion Island. Rock climbing it may be its best kept secret!
Snaking through Oman’s wadis
Explore the depth of Oman and refresh in its stunning wadis on this canyoning adventure!
48 hours in Muscat [Top 11 must-dos]
Discover the capital of Oman, from top restaurants to secret beaches and off the beaten path gems!
5 insider’s fun facts about Strasbourg that you probably did not know about!
There is so much more to Strasbourg than its famous Christmas market! 5 fun facts you most likely did not know about that will have you expreience Strasbourg differently!
The top 10 museums of Oslo, Norway
Oslo has developed an important cultural scene with museums celebrating Norwegian explorers, artists, or simple citizens. Know what to expect and prepare your trip to the Norwegian capital!
Johannesburg – would you give it a shot?
Most simply avoid Downtown Johannesburg with its no-go zone reputation. However, the city has changed and bits by bits local initiatives pop up and travellers explore the vibrance, art scene and culture of South Africa’s biggest city!
The vibes of Oslo, Norway
Explore the vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods of Oslo!
Top 8 Must Do Adventures in South Africa
The must do top 8 adventures in South Africa: wildlife safaris, trekking, SCUBA diving, mountain biking, kloofing, surfing, horseback riding… You name it!
A night at the opera in Oslo
Follow us for a night at the opera in Oslo!
In the tracks of Norway’s bravest explorers in Oslo
Follow the tracks of Norwegian bravest explorers in Oslo!
Walking Madrid with a local
Walk Madrid with a local and find out about all its best kept secrets & must-visit spots!
Life on a string: exploring Hogsback, South Africa
Explore Middle Earth in fairy-like Hogsback, South Africa!
District Six museum, Cape Town: a commemoration ground
What to expect at the District Six museum: your guide to understand it and appreciate it.
Soweto, way more than a township: an identity
Explore Soweto with a proud local to get to know this vibrant township that played a major role in the fall of the apartheid in South Africa.
Offbeat Cape Town, beyond the Waterfront and Table Mountain
Get off the beaten path and discover the real Cape Town, beyond the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain.
Exploring the French corner, Franschhoek, South Africa
Franschhoek, or the “French corner” has a fascinating history. Because of the wars of religions in 17th century France, a small number of French Protestant refugees settled in South Africa establishing a successful farming and wine making industry still recognised today as one of world’s best. Get off the beaten path and discover not only the famous wines of Franschhoek but also its stunning outdoors & favourite restaurants!
Kloofing in paradise: River Deep – Mountain High
Explore the stunning canyons of South Africa and the George area with an extreme sports athlete and passionate naturalist who explored almost all the canyons of South Africa!
The best of Kosi Bay in 5 unique adventures
Explore the unique Kosi Bay, one of the wonders of South Africa!
Conquering world’s second highest waterfall
Climb up world’s second highest waterfall!
Horseback Riding the Kingdom of the Sky
Explore Lesotho as locals do, and meet the welcoming Basotho people in their remote mountain villages.
Epic mountain biking in the Northern Drakensberg, South Africa
Hop on a mountain bike to explore the stunning northern Drakensberg!
Back to our roots: finding a new species in the cradle of humankind, South Africa
Explore the cradle of humankind and discover one of our cousins, a new specie!
The New Gold Rush: Sabie’s White Gold, South Africa
Explore the pristine forests of Sabie by jumping into its white waters!
Travelling back to the gold rush, South Africa
Dig into the history of the South African gold rush in picturesque Pilgrim’s Rest by Sabie!
How to visit a mosque: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Visit the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque of Abu Dhabi and learn some basics of Islam to decrypt any mosque.
Experiencing the Emirati culture in Dubai
With 90% immigrants, it is a challenge for local Emiratis to keep their cultural identities. Follow us at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding…
World of contrast: flying in Dubai
Join us for an exhilarating flight over the desert and the city of Dubai in a paramotor!
A Thrilling Stroll Through Medieval Barcelona!
Explore the city of Barcelona and its legends! Careful, it might get spooky…
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