Is Belgium “a boring country”? Don’t say it before you book a unique experience in Binche, a little-known town located in the heart of this nation with a dual -Germanic and French- soul. Binche is home to one of the strangest Mardi Gras Carnivals in the world. And while it’s not the big-name celebration of […]
Lake Louise is a mountain village, and here in Canada, that means a lot of things. With fewer than 700 residents nestled in a stunning corner of Alberta, Lake Louise is connected to the rest of the world only by Calgary Airport (YYC), but its few wooden houses overlooking a picturesque, crystal-clear lake are an […]
Thailand is one of the top tourist destinations in February. In this corner of the world, where winter doesn’t exist, you can spend a few weeks under the tropical sun, perhaps lounging on a hidden beach or exploring dreamlike locations. Chiang Mai, although far from the tropical sea, is one such dream places. Located in […]
Mount Teide isn’t “just a mountain”: it holds an important record. In fact, it is the highest active volcano in Europe… yes, even higher than Mount Etna, which competes for the title. Etna is actually much more active and vibrant, with frequent eruptions and spectacular explosions, but it is “only” 3,400 meters high. Teide exceeds […]
Chamonix has existed, on the French side of Mont Blanc, since the 12th century, when a count ceded the valley to the monks of the Abbey of the Sacra San Michele (now in the province of Turin, Italy), who governed it for two centuries. A village of traders and shepherds developed around the abbey, which […]
The heart of the Ladin community, this valley nestled in the Gardena Dolomites (district of Bolzano) is home to natural wonders such as mountain lakes, the majestic peaks of the Sella Group, and the Sassolungo, a veritable “rock castle” (3,181 meters high) that changes shape and color depending on the angle from which you look […]
Year 2026 will be the year of Sri Lanka. Who would have bet? This round island, resembling a charming appendage of Greater India, is perhaps best known for the gentle kindness of its inhabitants, who have emigrated over the years and work all over the world. But what do you know about its territory? The […]
Calabria is the toe of the Italian “boot” and is, by definition, “the California of Italy”. This southern region is famous for its miles of enchanting beaches, its seabeds beloved by divers, its nearly year-round sunshine, and its outdoor lifestyle. And in winter? Hardly anyone considers Calabria a skiing destination… and perhaps this is precisely […]
Zermatt is a mirror image of Italy. As if the Alpine Arc had been turned inside out! Indeed, from its privileged location in the Visp district (Canton of Valais, Switzerland), from Zermatt you can enjoy a nearly complete panorama, including the Matterhorn and Mount Rosa. You’ll feel almost at home when you choose this village […]
