Its landscapes with immense moors, lakes and forests attract nature lovers. As its castles seduce history lovers. Head west for an express discovery of the charms of this enchanting island. Inveraray, a castle so charming In Inveraray, the mini-fair and the stalls of jumpers and tartan accessories are typical. One comes here mainly for the emblematic castle of the Campbell clan built in the 15th century and rebuilt in the…
The best surf spots in the Basque Country #64
To find the best surfing spots in the Basque Country, on the French side, you must first understand the area. There are spots around six towns in the Atlantic Pyrenees. From north to south there is the area of Anglet, Biarritz, then Bidart and Géthary, and finally the areas of Saint-Jean de Luz and Hendaye. Surf spots in Biarritz The Basque country, land of surfing, it even seems that Biarritz…
8 good reasons to go to Setouchi in Japan
8 good reasons to go to Setouchi in Japan One hour by train from Osaka, the Setouchi region surprises by the diversity of its landscapes, its cultural and gastronomic richness. Discover the Seto Inland Sea in 13 spots. 1/ An incredible garden in Takamatsu With 1400 varieties of pine trees, 6 ponds, 13 artificial hills, a waterfall, 7 traditional Japanese houses, a tea room… the Ritsurin garden is simply magnificent….
Taiwan, so surprising
Located south of Japan and west of the Philippines, Taiwan is well worth a visit. Between nature, its temples and culinary specialities, the country reserves beautiful surprises—the proof by 4. 1/ Taipei, Zen capital With seven million inhabitants, including suburbs, Taiwan surprises and makes you want to spend time wandering through its small streets to discover lovely shops or visit one of its many temples. In Taipei 101, 509.2 m…
A romantic weekend in the Loire Valley
You want to escape from Nantes, Rennes, or Paris? There are some unusual and discreet addresses lost in the forest just two hours drive from your home. There is also a site that lists all the natural and atypical addresses to live experiences or time. It is PitchUp.com, a platform that manages a million reservations per year. Once again, it is useless to travel far away. France is full of…
The most unusual places in Prague
In just a few years Prague has become one of the most important cities in Europe. Along with Barcelona, Lisbon, Dubrovnik or Amsterdam, Prague is one of the most visited cities by young people. All these cities have in common that they are “cool” and “cheap” cities. But besides, they are also places where the use of so-called soft drugs is more or less tolerated. Finally, these cities are part…
Stopover in Ushuaia, a city at the end of the world
When you arrive in Ushuaia by boat, the show is absolutely fabulous and confusing. This southern city speaks to the imagination of all generations. Stopping in Ushuaia, a town at the end of the world, along the Beagle Channel, a stone’s throw from Cape Horn, is a bit like a dream. But it is above all a starting point for adventure. A city that lies at the foot of the…
Spirits of Java/Mystic Java/Serenity/Breath of Breath
Like Zanzibar, Samarkand or Cuzco, the island of Java evokes a dreamed, fantasized destination. The images of lush and surprising vegetation, ancestral cultural sites and a welcome population seduce all those who like to get lost for no reason on hiking trails and go to meet others with, as the only desire, the discovery. An ideal cocktail to seduce visitors to the island. The persistent hot breath of post-monsoon envelops…
Top 10 largest cities in North Korea
North Korea is located on the northern part of the Korean peninsula whose neighboring countries are China and South Korea. It is often cited as the most militarized and most heavily guarded nation in the world. However, traveling to North Korea is not impossible if you follow a strict protocol. North Korea’s largest cities are home to more than half of the population. Urbanization has been extreme, especially in the…