I spent two weeks in Georgia to attend a travel blogging conference. After the main event, I spent one week exploring the Svaneti region thanks to the Georgia tourism board. They invited bloggers and content creators to discover and explore the region. Needless to say, all opinions are my own. Georgia (the country, not the US […]
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I spent about a week in Sierra Leone thanks to the Sierra Leone tourism board. They invited four travel bloggers to discover and explore the country. Needless to say, all opinions are my own. Sierra Leone is one of the best kept secrets of West Africa. It’s not the most visited country in the world […]
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I spent ten days in Czech Republic to attend a travel blogging conference. After the main event, I spent a few days exploring South Moravia thanks to the Czech Republic tourism board. They invited bloggers and content creators to discover and explore the region. Needless to say, all opinions are my own. I’ve been to Czech […]
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Brno is the second largest city of Czech Republic (after Prague), and it’s the capital of the region of Moravia. It has a long history and there are numerous historical attractions you’re going to love. It has tiny cobbled streets, bustling squares and a beautiful architecture, which make it a charming city. There are many […]
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OMG who would have believed it? I opened my online travel agency! I have my own travel agency, selling tours in Africa! Yeah sure it’s a French one, for French travelers, but still! I never thought I could do this a year ago! Actually I didn’t even know that was something I was able to […]
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Chicago is the third most populated city in the US and it’s one of the most popular destination in the US among tourists! Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, an art lover, a shopaholic, a sports enthusiast or a party animal, you’re gonna have a good time there! But where to stay in Chicago? […]
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Austin is getting so popular lately! It might be in Texas, but you’d be surprised how different it is than the rest of the state. Each neighborhood in Austin has a distinct identity and vibe, and there’s so much to do there. It has a great live music scene and delicious food. But where to […]
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Montpellier is a lively and dynamic city in the south of France. Many students live there, and Montpellier is a few miles away from the Mediterranean sea. Montpellier is the seventh largest city in France. It boasts about 300 sunny days annually and offers nature, culture and a cool nightlife. What to do in Montpellier? […]
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London is probably one of the most dynamic cities in the world! There are always numerous things to do there! It’s a cosmopolitan city with numerous museums, restaurants serving food from all over the world, beautiful parks, pubs, cute markets, etc. Planning to go there? London is a big city, finding the right area to […]
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Barcelona is one of the most popular cities in Europe. Either if you’re traveling solo, with your family, your soulmate or with your friends, you’re gonna have a good time in Barcelona! There’s so much to do there: museums, beach, tapas, markets, parks, areas to visit, etc. But finding where to stay in Barcelona can be […]
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President we could call a dictator, desert, mountain, forest, silk road, nomads, yurts, highway almost empty… Welcome to Central Asia, this area not so well-known by people in general, which includes Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Honestly, do you personally know many people who explored Central Asia ? I’m not sure… Planning to travel […]
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“What!!!??? You’re in your thirties and you still don’t have kids!? In Uzbekistan we’re all randy devils! At your age, we all have three or four kids!” This is one of the very first sentences I heard when I arrived in Uzbekistan. Pronounced by the military man I was communicating with, the one who made […]
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Iran, a very beautiful country, unfortunately tarnished with a lot of prejudices. A lot of misconceptions circulate about this country, especially because of mass media, who try to influence what people should think about this or that. Not to mention the US politicians (Bush and his axis of evil, Trump more recently…). It didn’t prevent […]
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I don’t really have good memories of Kiev, where I spent a few days. The highlight of the trip was the day I spent in Chernobyl. It really blew me away, and just for this, I didn’t regret my trip to Kiev. Thus I was a little disheartened about my next trip, to Odessa. In […]
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The Cricova winery? I didn’t know. I’m not gonna lie… I’m not a big wine lover, and it’s pretty much impossible for me to tell you if this wine good or not, if it’s a fruity one, if it’s a strong one… I have an occasional drink of wine, but truthfully speaking, wine is not […]
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I have to admit… I discovered the Therme Bucuresti by accident. Actually I didn’t even know this place before going to Bucharest. I’ve been to Budapest before, and I spent an afternoon enjoying the Szechenyi baths there. They’re quite popular and I knew about the place. But I didn’t know we could also find thermal […]
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It’s impossible to go to Budapest, and not test out at least one thermal bath. Before going to Budapest, I had of course checked what I could do in the city (even though I already knew Budapest), and if there’s one thing that makes this city’s reputation, it’s the thermal baths. They’re numerous in Budapest. […]
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Having a beer bath, in a beer spa, who would have thought about it? Before starting my trip, I told myself I had to try new things, take advantage of different environments and attempt experiences I wouldn’t usually do back home in Paris. And truthfully speaking, I don’t know if I would have done it […]
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I couldn’t go to Germany, spend 3 days in Munich, and not take at least a full day to go to the Neuschwanstein castle. I heard about this castle some time ago, I only knew it was located in Bavaria, and that it had been a source of inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. As […]
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Planning to visit the UK? Great idea! People often visit London only but there’s a lot more than that in England. In fact the UK consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK is not big so it’s very easy to travel from one part of the country to another. That’s good news, […]
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