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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.
      What to see in Georgia’s Greater Caucasus?

      What to see in Georgia’s Greater Caucasus?

      The first motivation for visiting Georgia is its mountains. And rightly so! They are superb and still preserved. (travel in 2021)
      How to prepare your trip to Georgia?

      How to prepare your trip to Georgia?

      Learn about my sources of inspiration, organizational choices, our program, and practical advice!
      Åre: Swedish-style skiing

      Åre: Swedish-style skiing

      Åre is Sweden's largest ski resort, 600 km north of Stockholm. Both downhill and cross-country skiing are available. (travel in 2021)
      Schiermonnikoog: An island in the Wadden archipelago

      Schiermonnikoog: An island in the Wadden archipelago

      Schiermonnikoog is an island in the Wadden archipelago in the north of the Netherlands. It's a car-free paradise!
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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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        What to see in and around Dubai

        What to see in and around Dubai

        My tips for making the most of your stay in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates without falling into the tourist traps.
        Was it better to travel by plane in the 80s?

        Was it better to travel by plane in the 80s?

        Since the 1980s, air travel has evolved considerably. Was it better in the old days? I answer to this question in this article.
        Journey from Marseille to Tahiti in 1951

        Journey from Marseille to Tahiti in 1951

        In 1951, my mother recounted in a logbook her journey from Marseille to Tahiti aboard the Changchow, a Messageries Maritimes ship
        Why visit Honfleur and Le Havre together?

        Why visit Honfleur and Le Havre together?

        Honfleur and Le Havre are two towns that guard the Seine estuary. Rich in history, they can all be visited on the same trip.
        Paris – Stockholm by train

        Paris – Stockholm by train

        I tell the story of my outward train journey from Paris to Stockholm, including the night train from Hamburg to Stockholm in a sleeping car.
        Stockholm – Copenhagen via Gothenburg by train

        Stockholm – Copenhagen via Gothenburg by train

        I recount the first part of my return journey by train from the Swedish capital, Stockholm to Copenhagen via Gothenburg.
        Copenhagen – Paris by train: in the footsteps of Nord-Express

        Copenhagen – Paris by train: in the footsteps of Nord-Express

        I recount the second part of my return journey by train from the Swedish capital, Copenhagen to Paris via Frankfurt.
        Traveling to Scandinavia by train: a practical guide

        Traveling to Scandinavia by train: a practical guide

        Traveling by train in Scandinavia is a great experience, but requires some preparation. Here are some tips to make your trip easier.
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