Discover the White City of Arequipa, from its colonial cultural sites, to its gastronomic restaurants and adventurous treks!
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The Top 7 Loire Valley castles you REALLY want to visit & why
The Loire Valley is home to over 300 castles, including some of world’s most renowned. If each castle holds a unique charm, some châteaux more specifically around Amboise, the cradle of the French Renaissance truly stand out!
Trekking the trail of the gods in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Trek the amazing Cordillera Blanca in Peru, a trekking paradise that is harldy touched…
Andes highest peaks & Cordillera Blanca Plummets: downhill mountain biking in Peru
Explore the Peruvian Andes on a thrilling mountain biking adventure.
Decoding Sushi in Tokyo: A Culinary Journey with Sushi University
Hosting the greatest amount of Michelin-starred restaurants in the world, Tokyo is renowned for its exquisite cuisine, and rich cultural heritage. Both are transcended in the traditional art of Edo-style sushi: let’s unlock the secrets of Edomae sushi in the heart of Tokyo!
9 fun & interesting facts to explore Lisbon
With its friendly locals, picturesque vistas, good food, even better wines and ports, interesting mix of architecture and tons of activities to enjoy, Lisbon is a great destination. Get in the mood with our 8 fun or interesting facts about the Portuguese capital!
Interesting facts to better grasp Antique Rome while in Rome!
Do not be overwhelmed by Antique Rome! Here is the only guide you need to make the most of your time in Rome.
Uncovering Antique Rome without hordes of tourists [Via Appia]
Explore the ancient Via Appia in Rome, the iconic Roman road (312 BC) by bike!
Prague from above
Prague’s iconic towers boost amazing views over the Old Town. Find out which ones to climb for the best vistas!
The beer culture in 3 authentic & unusual experiences in Prague
Find out about very unusual ways (and also some more authentic ones) to dip into Czechia’s beer culture in Prague!
What to do in Tallinn: through time & across town [3 days]
Travel through time and across town, discovering this gem of a city…
Enjoy the spa culture in the Baltic States
The Baltic States have adapted the Finnish sauna culture and turned it into a pampering spa experience. Know which spas to visit in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania!
The Finnish sauna culture: relaxation, spirituality & health
Travel through Finland to learn about the 9,000-year old sauna tradition that greatly contributes to make the Fins the happiest people on the planet!
A city trip to off-the-beaten-path Leuven
Explore Leuven, Belgium, a lovely off-the-beaten path student town with great vibes, a lovely architecture and interesting museums. Check out insider’s tips, inc. an exclusive bike loop in this article to make the most of your visit!
13 fun & interesting facts about Leuven
Check out these fun and interesting facts about Leuven, a hidden gem in Belgium! Did you know any of them?
12 fun & interesting facts you did not know about Tallinn
The picturesque capital of Estonia, Tallinn, is full of surprises! Off the beaten path, discover it through our 12 fun & interesting facts and let them be an inspiration for your next trip!
Soviet Tallinn
The lovely Tallinn was under harsh Soviet occupation for most of the 20th century. Explore the city and try to grasp it through this rather uncomfortable prism.
The 6 must-visit Stave Churches of Norway
A trip to Norway is not complete without visiting Norway’s unique contribution to the world architecture. Know what to expect and which stave churches to visit!
Bergen in 11 fun facts
A fun way of exploring Bergen!
11 fun facts you did not know about Norwegian Stave Churches
As Norwegians like reminding it, their 100-percent wood Stave Churches are Norway’s unique contribution to the world heritage. How much do you know about them?
72 hours in Bergen
While many just spend a few hours in town, Bergen is a very attaching city that is worth exploring…
Antwerp: A Must for Book Lovers!
Between the Plantin Moretus museum, stamped UNESCO twice, and the most beautiful library of Belgium, Antwerp is definitely a miust-visit for book lovers!
La Sainte Chapelle, Paris’ jewel
The 13th century Sainte Chapelle, built in a record time to host Christianity’s most precious relics, is a magical place to admire world’s most beautiful stained-glass windows, only a stone’s throw away from Notre Dame de Paris. Probably one of the most breath-taking moments you will have in the city of lights…
La Conciergerie, Paris: 10 facts why you should visit
Often disregarded with its stunning neighbour, La Sainte Chapelle, being visitor’s favourite, La Conciergerie is a marvel of gothic architecture with one of the most beautiful medieval halls of Europe. It is definitely worth a visit, and here are some interesting facts that will spice it up!
Let Rubens guide you in his hometown of Antwerp
What better way to discover Antwerp than to follow in the footsteps of its greatest master, Pieter Paul Rubens (1577-1640)! Admire his artwork, visit his house, meet his friends and discover the places he frequented during the Golden Age of the harbour city on the Scheldt River.
72 hours in Bruges
Your 1-stop interactive guide to lovely Bruges!
72 hours in Ghent
Explore Ghent’s medieval charm in 72 hours. Admire historic architecture, savor Belgian delights, and cruise its picturesque canals.
Bruges’ glorious past & ever-lasting charm
Bruges has a glorious past. Grasp it thanks to this brief article to appreciate one of Europe’s cutest cities better!
8 insider’s fun facts you probably did not know about Bruges
Did you know any of these fun facts about the super cute medieval (really??) city of Bruges, Belgium?
8 insider’s fun facts you probably did not know about Ghent
Ghent is a gem full of history and fun facts…
Ponte Vecchio from the water: SUP adventure in Florence
Take in the iconic Ponte Vecchio from a different point of view!
Cinque Terre: do not visit, EXPERIENCE it
The very touristy Cinque Terre is worth way more than a quick visit and a few selfies. Know how to truly experience it in this article.
High on wine: Cinque Terre’s dramatic vineyards
Explore one of the best and most dramatic vineyards of CInque Terre where the best sweet wine of Italy is crafted by a local and passionate winemaker.
Stroll the atmospheric King’s Kitchen Garden [Versailles]
Stroll the alleys of the Kitchen Garden of the King in Versailles, a secret & atmospheric hidden gem…
Notre Dame de Paris: back then & today
Notre Dame de Paris used to be the most visited monument of Europe. Admire it, know where it is at and learn about its history.
Why is Reunion called the Intense Island?
One of the most active volcanoes in the world, the Furnace Peak on Reunion Island is a jewel to be explored! Know where to go when the volcano erupts or when it is not undergoing an active episode.
6 facts about Bo-Kaap you probably did not know about
Discover fun facts about the most instagrammable district of Cape Town, the colourful Bo-Kaap home to the Cape Malays.
In the footsteps of Mandela, Robben Island, South Africa
Follow the footsteps of Nelson Mandela on Robben Island where he spent the majority of his 27 years in jail.
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.
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!
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!
Conquering South Africa’s most feared 4×4 road: Sani Pass unravelled!
Climb up the scariest “road” of South Africa to Lesotho, the kingdom in the sky!
Horseback riding the kingdom of the sky, Lesotho
Join Drakensberg Adventures to 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!
Decrypting the temple of light, La Sagrada Familia
Decrypt the most iconic building of Barcelona, La Sagrada Familia!
From modernist to modern: Casa Batlló, Barcelona
Decisively the most beautiful house of Barcelona! Casa Batllo.
Meet Darth Vader on La Pedrera, 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!