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Hi! we are Fabienne and Benoit, the swiss couple behind this travel blog. One day, we gave up everything to leave on round the world trip. This 19-month trip has forever changed our lives! So much that 18 months after our return, we quit our jobs again to adopt a nomadic lifestyle
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How to go zero waste while traveling?
Is it possible to enjoy the joys of travel without producing waste? The answer is yes! Here's the lowdown on waste and our tips for reducing it!
Evolène Carnival: a festival not to be missed in Switzerland
Discover the traditions and characters of the incredible Evolène carnival in the Val d'Hérens.
Pigne d’Arolla and Vignettes hut, ski touring from Arolla
The emblematic mountain of Val d'Hérens, the Pigne d'Arolla is a magnificent summit for ski touring via the Vignettes hut, with some incredible powder descents guaranteed
Our year 2024 in review: coliving in the mountains really gets us going :)
We take a look back at 2024, our 1st full year of coliving in our little mountain village (+ our year in numbers)
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Do You dream to leave on a round the world trip but you don't know where to start? No Worries.... You will find below all our best information and tips to prepare your trip around the world!
Our book: How to prepare a round the world trip
A very illustrated book, with a light tone, good advice, crispy anecdotes, interviews with other travellers... In short, everything you need to get a good dose of inspiration and practical information to prepare your round the world trip!
Soon also in english Some handy articles
How to prepare a round the world trip: the guide
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Essential equipment for a round the world trip
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How to choose a travel insurance for a round the world trip?
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How much does it cost to make a round the world trip?
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List of useful resources for travellers around the world
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The best travel insurances for a round the world trip compared
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BRAVO for following your dreams, and THANK YOU for sharing and convincing us that if we believe in our ourselves, nothing is impossible!
Corinne
It has been a few weeks that I have been reading and discovering your Novo-Monde site. It is really a pleasure to read you and share with you all these emotions experienced when we go out to meet other people. Moreover your site is particularly well built, attractive, with always relevant and sometimes more personal texts: it's as if I was exchanging with my friends. Add to that your enthusiasm, the quality of the photos, the informations
Freddy
Through your articles, we feel all your joy of life and your willingness to share your adventures and thoughts: in addition to being very pleasant to read, it allows us to find ideas, answers, and to bring out all kinds of other questions that help projects progress... Another huge thank you!
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