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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!
Kingsley Holgate, the bearded explorer
Interview with a legend: Kingsley Holgate the South African humanitarian explorer!
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!
Why sea turtles need rehab [and how we can all make life easier for them]
Dive into the excellent turtle rehabilitation centre of the Two Oceans Aquaium in Cape Town and learn what you can do to help conserve these amazing prehistoric animals.
Getting stoked with a surf champ!
In memory of David Macgregor, surf champion, journalist, lover of life and proud owner of the Shaka Surf School in Port Alfred.
Zeitz Mocaa, the new pride of Cape Town
Discover the Zeitz Mocaa, the largest contemporary art museum in Africa housed in a former grain silo on the waterfront of Cape Town.
The Wild Coast: hike it before they mine it!
An epic 5-day trek along the Wild Coast, probably the most beautiful of South Africa among Pondoland that is endangered by an Australian mining project.
The best of Kosi Bay in 5 unique adventures
Explore the unique Kosi Bay, one of the wonders of South Africa!
Diving with sharks
Probably the experience of a lifetime: dive with sharks in Aliwal Shoal, South Africa!
Conquering world’s second highest waterfall
Climb up world’s second highest waterfall!
Change a Life
How sports change lifes in a South African township. Click, read, make an impact, and share!
SCUBA diving Sodwana Bay
Dive Sodwana Bay and encounter critically endangered sea turtles and colourful marine life on the southernmost coral reef of Africa populated by one of world’s highest recorded number of tropical-fish species.
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…
Louvre Abu Dhabi unravelled
Discover the newly opened Louvre Abu Dhabi, a unique universal museum.
A Thrilling Stroll Through Medieval Barcelona!
Explore the city of Barcelona and its legends! Careful, it might get spooky…
From Modernist to Modern: Casa Batlló, Barcelona
Decisively the most beautiful house of Barcelona! Casa Batllo.
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, Barcelona
Visit the Palau Güell, a masterpiece of Gaudi in 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!
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!
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
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!
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 & Cambodia’s Pride: Khmer Golden Silk
Visit this exclusive golden silk farm where a thousand-year-old tradition is brought back to life!
The Morgan Library: a must-see jewel of NYC
Discover one of the jewels of New York City: the Morgan Library.
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.
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.
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…
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