Tag: off the beaten path

Lucca: your ultimate guide [2 to 5 days]

Text: Claire LessiauPhotographs: Claire Lessiau & Marcella van Alphen Lucca is this kind of city. The more time you spend here, the longer you want to stay. Yes, the picturesque walled Tuscan city at the foot of the Apennine Mountains and along the Serchio River is touristy. Still it remains an authentic city with a…

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The crafts behind the masterpieces of Florence

Text: Claire LessiauPhotographs: Claire Lessiau & Marcella van Alphen Florence is the artistic capital of the Renaissance. The Italian city is world famous for its museums and masterpieces by some of the most revered artists of all times. However, the unspoken stories of its craftsmen need to be told. Without them, most of these masterpieces…

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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…

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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!

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

Taming the dragon [3 Salazes]

Embark on an adventure of a lifetime! Climb the most emblematic rocks of Reunion Island for an unforgettable experience…

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!

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!