Discovering the world

By train or by sea

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.
      Skye, Highlands by Train and Edinburgh: the Best of Scotland

      Skye, Highlands by Train and Edinburgh: the Best of Scotland

      Discovering Scotland between the magnificent landscapes of the Isle of Skye, a spectacular train journey, and the historic charm of Edinburgh.
      Keys to a Successful Independent Trip to Egypt

      Keys to a Successful Independent Trip to Egypt

      Contrary to popular belief, traveling independently in Egypt is easy, thanks to a highly developed tourism infrastructure.
      Egypt by the sea: Marsa Matruh, Alexandria and Sinai

      Egypt by the sea: Marsa Matruh, Alexandria and Sinai

      We discovered Egypt's cultural and geographical contrasts between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.
      En route to the little-known oasis of Siwa

      En route to the little-known oasis of Siwa

      The Siwa oasis has to be earned, as it takes nine hours by car to reach it from Cairo. But once there, it's an enchantment!
      Take your time and explore Cairo in five days

      Take your time and explore Cairo in five days

      Cairo is a megalopolis with 24 million inhabitants. At the end of Ramadan, we explored it for five days. It was fascinating!
      Egypt off the beaten track

      Egypt off the beaten track

      We spent four weeks in Egypt, discovering Cairo, then the hidden oasis of Siwa, Alexandria, and finally, Sinai.
      London by boat and on foot along the River Thames

      London by boat and on foot along the River Thames

      I spent two days discovering the River Thames, key to London's development. This is the second story in a series from Paris to Ireland.
      Visit Hamburg on foot or by bike

      Visit Hamburg on foot or by bike

      Hamburg is a fascinating city oriented towards the world. I propose three walking or cycling routes for you to discover it.
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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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        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!
        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)
        The land-trip concept

        The land-trip concept

        Rediscover the spirit of long-distance travel with just a few days or weeks available, through the concept of the "land trip", inspired by the road trip.
        Travel Across Generations

        Travel Across Generations

        From the Greatest Generation to Gen Z, discover how travel has been redefined in each era — constraints, desires, and changes.
        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!
        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)
        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!
        Airbnb: how to find the best accommodation?

        Airbnb: how to find the best accommodation?

        How to find the best accommodations on Airbnb, or similar hosting companies, with nine tips I've tried out personally!
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