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Discovering the world

Travel is a bit like cooking. Everyone does it but in different ways.

Some are pleased with tourist packages, just as they buy ready-made meals. Others are adventurers and create extraordinary dishes or trips that ordinary people don’t. You may want to specialize in a particular cuisine, country or travel style.

There are curious jacks of all trades who explore unfamiliar flavors but also appreciate familiar ones.

I’m in that category, and with my blog I want to share with you everything I’ve learned about travel over the decades. I’ve travelled as a child, a businessman, a customer, a steward, a hiker, a cruiser, a tour leader, a backpacker, a VIP, etc. The spectrum of my experience is vast. Sharing it with others on this blog is my main goal.

In this section, I share my travel stories, as well as practical tips and plenty of maps to help you find your way around.

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    You can filter my travel stories by world region or by country.
      Tajikistan: Crossing the Pamir Highlands

      Tajikistan: Crossing the Pamir Highlands

      My impressions of the 2nd part of the trip, Dushanbe - Almaty: Crossing the Pamir highlands, rightly nicknamed the roof of the world.
      Tajikistan: Towards the Panj River and the Wakhan Corridor

      Tajikistan: Towards the Panj River and the Wakhan Corridor

      My impressions of the 1st part of the Dushanbe - Almaty trip: towards the Panj river and the Wakhan corridor on the border with Afghanistan.
      My tips for a successful stay in Guadeloupe

      My tips for a successful stay in Guadeloupe

      Guadeloupe has become a major tourist destination. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your stay.
      Journey to North Yemen in 1983

      Journey to North Yemen in 1983

      In 1983, I accompanied a group of tourists to Yemen, a country now at war. I'll tell you about this trip, which was quite an adventure!
      Three original bike tours around Amsterdam

      Three original bike tours around Amsterdam

      I suggest three bike tours around Amsterdam to discover the countryside, the sea, the polders and the port areas.
      Amsterdam on foot: my favourite places

      Amsterdam on foot: my favourite places

      Having lived in Amsterdam for 5 years, I give you a few tips on how best to visit the city on foot based on my experience.
      Advice for a friend going to Amsterdam for a long weekend

      Advice for a friend going to Amsterdam for a long weekend

      I lived in Amsterdam for 5 years from 2015 to 2020. I share with you my experience and personal tips for discovering this city in just a few days.
      What to see in Tbilisi, Batumi, and other Georgian cities?

      What to see in Tbilisi, Batumi, and other Georgian cities?

      Some of Georgia's cities, such as Tblisi and Batumi, are not lacking in curiosity. I'll tell you what you can see!
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      My articles by type of trip

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      • A city break
      • A nature getaway
      • A big trip, sometimes further afield, that lasts several weeks to allow for a deeper discovery.

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        Travel to Cape Verde: the Barlavento Islands

        Travel to Cape Verde: the Barlavento Islands

        My account and impressions of an independent trip to Cape Verde in the islands of Sao Vicente and Santo Antao (part 2).
        Cape Verde: how to plan your trip by yourself?

        Cape Verde: how to plan your trip by yourself?

        Independent travel to Cape Verde without going through an agency or tour operator is entirely possible. But it has to be well prepared.
        From New York to Washington by train with Acela

        From New York to Washington by train with Acela

        What does the Acela, the American high-speed train, look like? I tested it from New York to Washington DC to understand its specific features.
        Strolling around Chicago between trains

        Strolling around Chicago between trains

        I'd like to suggest a few hours' stroll during your connection between two transcontinental trains in Chicago.
        From Washington to Chicago, with Capitol Limited

        From Washington to Chicago, with Capitol Limited

        Crossing the American continent by train is a fantastic experience. The first part of my trip: Washington DC to Chicago.
        From Chicago to San Francisco with the California Zephyr

        From Chicago to San Francisco with the California Zephyr

        Crossing the American continent by train is a fantastic experience. The second part of my trip: Chicago to San Francisco.
        My very own America

        My very own America

        How can travel enrich your life? My experience with my trips to the United States in the 1980s.
        Dubai: a fascinating 21st-century metropolis

        Dubai: a fascinating 21st-century metropolis

        With its dynamism, extravagance, and its excesses, Dubai has emerged as one of the metropolises of the 21st century that deserves a visit.
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