Our first hike in Peru took us right into the heart of the Cordillera Blanca. Images, tips and video of our first trekking experience in the Peruvian Andes!
Travel Blog: All our blog posts
You will find on this page all our articles on a world map or in chronological order. Click on the pins to see more details and access the articles directly.
Note: we are currently in the process of getting our blog translated! In french there are more than 330 blog posts... in english? well slightly less :) But stay tuned, there are more articles being added every week!
Find below all our blog articles on the destinations we have visited over the years. Whether it is during our world tour or during other trips we share with you all our good advice from all over the world.
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World Map: all our blog posts
Northern Peru: Chiclayo and Trujillo
No, there's more to Peru than the Incas! We're taking you to the lands of pre-Incan civilizations, in Trujillo and Chiclayo. Let's get started!
Backpacking Ecuador: our travel budget
Spanish courses, accommodation, transport, food and everything you need to know about the travel costs and the budget for backpacking in Ecuador!
5 days in the Amazon: our travel tips for an unforgettable journey in Ecuador’s rainforest!
The Ecuadorian Amazon is a veritable natural wonderland, with its unique flora and fauna. We'll help you plan your next visit to the jungle!
Quilotoa Loop in 3 or 4 days:
This 4-day trek to the Quilotoa lagoon in Ecuador is probably one of our most beautiful round-the-world treks. Find out all our tips for a successful Quilotoa Loop!
Hiking in Cotopaxi National Park: our travel guide
The trek on the Cotopaxi volcano within the eponymous national park left me with lasting memories during our trip to Ecuador. Find all our hiking tips!
Ecuador: Mindo, little heaven full of butterflies and waterfalls
It's off for a day trip from Quito to Mindo! Change of scenery with Ecuador's most beautiful butterflies and the waterfall sanctuary!
Things to see and do in Quito: our travel guide to visit Ecuador’s capital
During our 2-month language study vacation in Quito, we had more than enough time to visit every corner of Ecuador's capital. Read our travel guide!
Things to do in Baños, Ecuador
Located a few hours south of Quito, Baños is a very surprising town between the waterfall route, a volcano at an altitude of more than 5000 m and extreme sports galore!
How to Learn Spanish in Ecuador in Quito
After Asia and the frustration of the language barrier, we decided to learn Spanish for 2 months in Ecuador to get more out of our trip to South America.
Visit Easter Island on a budget: our costs and tips
Travelling to Easter Island doesn't have to mean breaking the bank! Here are our travel tips for visiting Rapa Nui on a budget.
A memorable trip to Easter Island
Spend 5 days following in the footsteps of the mysterious statues of Easter Island. This place lost in the middle of the Pacific is just incredible, and here's the guided tour!
Visit Bangkok in Thailand: all our advice to discover the city
After spending 15 days crisscrossing the city, we give you all the tips to visit Bangkok and not miss anything of the must-sees!
Our travel budget after backpacking in Indonesia for one month
1 month travelling from Lombok to Java passing by the Gilis and Bali: how much did we spend? Find our detailed numbers about this backpacking trip.
Visit Yogyakarta and the Borobudur temple: the travel guide!
We stop one last time in Indonesia to make you discover the city of Yogyakarta and the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Ready for the last step?
Indonesia: our advice to discover Mount Bromo in East Java with or without a guide
Here comes already the moment of our second last story in our adventures in Indonesia: Mount Bromo! We tell you everything about how to do it with or without a guide.
Northern Bali: Mount Batur trekking and exploring the most beautiful waterfalls
It would be wrong to summarize Bali as Kuta or Ubud! Bali also offers beautiful rice fields, a multitude of temples, and breathtaking volcanoes!
Things to do in Ubud, Bali’s cultural capital
After the Gilis, direction Bali! We preferred to avoid Kuta to visit Ubud, the cultural capital of Bali. And there is no need to say that the activities are numerous!
Kawah Ijen: hiking and discovering the blue fire in East Java
We continue our tour of the volcanoes of Indonesia with Kawah Ijen, a crater in the east of Java where the beauty of the blue fire meets the brutal reality of the sulfur miners.
6 days in paradise in Gili Air island
This short week spent on Gili Air, a heavenly island next to Lombok, has really made me feel good! The Gili Islands are THE spot for diving and snorkeling! We take you there?
Trekking on the Rinjani volcano: all our tips for a memorable hike!
After enjoying the beaches of Kuta Lombok, what could be better than a trek to the 2nd highest volcano in Indonesia, Mount Rinjani?
Kuta Lombok: welcome to paradise!
Between the sublime beaches of Kuta, the waterfalls, and the volcanoes, we bet that you will quickly want to travel to Indonesia, and Lombok in particular! We take you with us!
Laos: our review and detailed travel budget of our 5 weeks trip
After 5 weeks in Laos, it's time to review. We open our accounts and list our favorites to help you plan your trip to the million smiles land.
Pakse Loop: an explosion of waterfalls on the Bolaven Plateau
After the Thakhek Loop and the 4000 islands, we start another loop in Pakse on the Bolaven Plateau around the most beautiful waterfalls of Laos! Are you coming for a dive?
The 4000 Islands in Laos: 3 days in the little hammock paradise
During 3 days, the 4000 islands were our little oasis of happiness between idleness, walks on the island, waterfalls and long naps in our hammock. We take you along?
The Thakhek Loop by motorcycle: our complete guide to not miss anything!
In Laos, riding the Thakhek Loop is an incredible experience. Between the karstic reliefs and the most beautiful caves in the country, you will be amazed!
Northern Laos: explore Luang Prabang in 4 days
Luang Prabang is a perfect destination to rest a little in the north of Laos while enjoying the area, and it is not us who will say the opposite after 3 days of kayaking!
Northern Laos: 3 days of peacefulness in the small paradise of Nong Khiaw
To discover the north of Laos after leaving Sapa, we stayed 3 days in Nong Khiaw, a little peace of heaven! We bet you'll enjoy it too!
Travel to Vietnam: report and detailed budget of our 7 weeks trip
After an intense 7 weeks trip through Vietnam, it's time to break down our budget to help you prepare for your next adventure!
Northern Vietnam: trekking in Sapa
Our 7 weeks trip to Vietnam is coming to an end... Leave with us in a must-see city in northern Vietnam. We give you all the advice about trekking in Sapa and the weather!
Ba Be National Park: trekking in northern Vietnam
Northern Vietnam is famous for its beautiful landscapes and ethnic minorities. Come with us around Ba Be Lake for an unforgettable experience!
Halong Bay: our travel guide to Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay
After visiting the land Halong Bay around the village of Tam Coc, here we are in its maritime counterpart, on the island of Cat Ba. Beware: magnificent landscapes in sight!
Vietnam: explore Halong Bay on land from Tam Coc village
After the visit to Hanoi, discover the village of Tam Coc and Halong Bay on land: splendid landscapes to discover by bike or by boat!
Things to do in Hanoi: our guide to the capital of Vietnam
To make sure you don't miss anything in the capital of Vietnam, here are all our tips on transportation, must-see visits, and food in Hanoi!
Vang Vieng: exploring a city with a tumultuous past in Laos
After four restorative days in Luang Prabang, we discovered Vang Vieng, whose reputation is no longer so bad. But then, should you go to this city for any trip to Laos?
Mai Chau: meeting the ethnic minorities of northern Vietnam
After Hanoi, we take you to Mai Chau village to discover the rice culture and the ethnic minorities of northern Vietnam.
Phong Nha: an immersion in the most beautiful caves of Vietnam
Go with us to the center of Vietnam to discover the beautiful national park of Phong Nha-Ke Bang and its giant caves: astonishment is guaranteed!
Vietnam: how to visit Hoi An and our tips for tailor-made clothes
After enjoying the beach in Mui Ne, we went to Hoi An to visit this beautiful city and make custom-made clothes, including my wedding dress!
Vietnam: New Year at the beach, giant dunes, and Fairy Stream in Mui Ne
After the Mekong Delta, we take you to the seaside resort of Mui Ne, perfect for enjoying the beach and red and white dunes in Vietnam!
Vietnam: Visit Saigon and discover the Mekong Delta in 2 days
After discovering the exciting city of Saigon with its motorcycles and museums, we take you on a 2-day excursion to the Mekong Delta!
Cambodia: our travel budget and review of our 1-month trip
After 1 month in Cambodia, we detail all our figures to help you prepare your travel budget for a stay in Cambodia, but we also give you our review of this trip.
Visit Kampot and Kep: 2 must-see stops in Cambodia
Our stay in Cambodia ended with a good week in the south of Cambodia enjoying good food and beautiful beaches.
Southern Cambodia: Koh Kong Island and trek in the Cardamom Mountains
After the magnificent temples of Angkor, head south to Cambodia! We'll take you to the island of Koh Kong and the Cardamom jungle for a trip like no other!
Hong Kong – travel video
A few days in Hong Kong on video with its impressive skyline, buildings and shopping centres.
Things to do in Phnom Penh: Take a cooking class!
South East Asian cuisine is definitely a tasty and varied cuisine! To enjoy it a little more, we enrolled in our first cooking class! A great experience!
Visit the Angkor temples in 3 days: our complete travel guide
Here's all our advice on how to make sure you don't miss a thing when you visit the temples of Angkor! We tell you all about transport, tickets and how to avoid crowds!
Trekking in the jungle of Khao Yai National Park in Thailand
Before leaving Thailand, we headed to Khao Yai Park which brought out our adventurous side through a lush jungle full of surprises!
Thailand: travel to Koh Chang Island, a gem!
3 months after the beginning of our world trip, it's time to take a break in this adventure. Let's go to Koh Chang in Thailand for a relaxing vacation!
Taiwan: our tips to visit the east coast of Taiwan and the Taroko gorges by bike
A week of cycling to explore Taiwan's roads and discover breathtaking landscapes! + How to visit the Taroko Gorges independently
Things to do in Taipei: our top picks
4 days in Taipei is short, almost too short to see everything there is to do, but here is a brief overview of the Taiwanese capital.
Chinese Cuisine: the ten commandments you should remember before your trip
two months of travel in China, discovery of Chinese cuisine. You will discover this food under the frome of ten small commandments.
Travelling to China: our budget and conclusions after 2 months there
After 2 months in China we reveal you our conclusions about the destination and budget / Our impressions but also the price of our trip to China.
Guangxi Province in China: visit Xingping and Guilin
Our trip to China took us to the beautiful kharstic region of Guilin and more precisely to the village of Xingping. Magnificent landscapes and a region that will definitely have seduced us
To see in China: The Yuanyang rice terraces
Visit of southern Yunnan and the rice terraces of Yuanyang... incredible landscapesyou should go visit as soon as possible (before it's too late)
Visit Yunnan: Shaxi, Shibaoshan and Lijiang
During the Chinese Golden Week we went to Yunnan province, a little with the idea of hiding from the crows... not our best idea so far :)
Outdoor Fitness in China: we have tested it!
Sport in China is often free and it happens everywhere... in parks, on the street, in front of a shop. We're showing you this in video
How to travel China by bus and by train?
China is a country in which it is easy to travel by local means of transport, here are our tips and tricks to make your travel easier.
Yunnan Province in China: visit to the Tiger Leaping Gorge
Two days of trekking in the tiger leaping gorge, north of Yunnan in China. Watch your eyes... the landscapes are breathtaking
China: a feeling of Tibet in Kangding and western Sichuan
We tell you about our stay with the Tibetan nomads in western Sichuan. On the program, endless plains and breathtaking mountains
5 things about Chinese culture that surprised us
We have been in China for 6 weeks now, and we are learning about chinese culture every day. A brief overview of the best of the worst of Chinese habits
Chengdu: how to see the pandas and the Leshan Giant Buddha
Our first contacts with the Sichuan region were made gently with a few days in Chengdu and then the visit of the giant Buddha of Leshan.
Mount Emei in China: hiking to the top
Two days of hiking on Mount Emei, the birthplace of Buddhism in China. Be careful, it climbs sharply.... 2 days of walking for the summit!
Mount Hua in China – Huashan: all our tips for hiking
We take you to discover Mount Hua, one of China's 5 sacred mountains... Watch out, it's climbing fast!!!!! Escapade made from Xian
China: The city of Xi’an and its terracotta warriors
Our second Chinese stopover took us to the city of Xi'an. The opportunity to discover a little better this multicultural city of China
How to use the subway in Beijing
Taking the metro in the Chinese capital isn't exactly the same as in Europe. Here are 2-3 tips to help you get around better than we did if you're going to Beijing.
Visit Beijing: things to see and where to stay
We spent a big week in Beijing. Enough time to give you our impressions and good plans for Chinese capital.
How we got to walk alone on the Great Wall of China (Jinshanling and Simatai)
During our stay in Beijing we took the opportunity to make a small 3-day excursion on the Great Wall of China, an unforgettable experience in Jinshangling
Backpacking in China: our first impressions
Here are our first impressions of China. A confusing country, not necessarily easy to access but with so much to offer.
Hike in Appenzell: Our ascent to the Säntis
During our stay in Appenzell we decided to hike the highest peak in the region: the Säntis
Backpacking gear: our complete rtw packing list
Pack only what you need for your round-the-world trip! We take inventory of our backpacks to help you pack the gea you need for your trip!
Celebrate the swiss national day in Appenzell
This year we celebrated the Swiss National Day in the canton of Appenzell.... A magnificent stay punctuated by quite a few clichés about Switzerland! A quick look back in pictures....
Hiking in Switzerland: The Sanetsch
Switzerland is well known for its mountains and chocolate. Today we take you for a hike towards the Sanetsch glacier in Valais
Our comparison of the best backpacker insurance (also the cheapest) in 2024
Choosing a backpacker travel insurance for a round the world trip is an IMPORTANT step of the preparation! But we will help you see things more clearly through the insurance jargon
Hike in Switzerland: Le Grammont
Here is the story of a not too difficult hike through Lake Taney to the summit of the Grammont, with a magnificent view of Lake Geneva.
Things to do in Lausanne in a day, Switzerland
Lausanne is the city where we grew up and we share our favorite things to see as well as our best addresses. Geneva Lake region, Switzerland
When to visit Vienna? A summer in Vienna
After 2 years in Vienna, we give you our tips for activities and things to do during summer in Vienna
Visit Vienna in 3 days: our best itinerary to not miss anything of the city
After 2 years in Vienna, we have prepared a 3-day tour of the city's highlights so that you can enjoy all the attractions of the Austrian capital!
How much does it cost to travel around the world? We breakdown the budget!
When you go on a round-the-world trip, you must know how much it will cost! We break down our travel budget and tell you everything about saving money to travel!
Zurich: Walensee, a little paradise to hike
Switzerland is an incredible country for hiking... We take you to tge Walensee, one of the most beautiful lakes in Switzerland
When to visit the city of Vienna? A spring in Vienna
Discover Vienna in spring! Come and discover our tips and things to do for a wonderful spring stay in the Austrian capital
VPN when traveling: bypassing Internet censorship in China and around the world
How do you bypass Internet censorship when you're traveling in China and around the world? Here's an overview of existing legal means of securing your connection!
2 days in Barcelona: our top things to do
Enjoy an extended weekend in the Catalan capital. Discover in this article the advice of a local to visit Barcelona.
Round-the-world flight ticket: good or bad idea?
Choosing plane tickets for a trip around the world is not easy. Alliances, agencies or buying plane tickets one by one? We explain everything to you in this article!
Visit Berlin in winter: our best tips to plan your holidays
We had a wonderful stay in Berlin in winter with temperatures around -20°C. Come and discover how we fought the cold and our top things to see
Skiing in Switzerland: the best ski resorts to discover
You want to ski in Switzerland but don't know where to go to enjoy it? So here's a little article that should be useful to you!
Travel vaccinations to backpack around the world
In this article, we take a look at all the vaccines you need to backpack around the world with peace of mind!
Our top 5 best restaurants in Vienna + guide to traditional Austrian food
We share with you the 5 best restaurants in Vienna (according to us) and our gourmet addresses. The culinary specialties of Austria will then have no more secrets for you!
The Vienna Ferris Wheel in the Prater Park
Vienna is known for its magnificent historical centre but also for its quality of life. Another popular attraction is the Prater's Ferris wheel.
Things to do in Vienna in winter: feel the magical atmosphere of Christmas!
Dress warmly and discover all the activities in Vienna between December and February: Christmas markets, mulled wine, and skating, all in a magical atmosphere!
Valais and Lavaux, our home and forever favorite regions in French-speaking Switzerland
Valais and Lavaux are our two regions of origin in Switzerland. We wanted to write an article on this subject and make you want to visit these places...
When is the best time to visit Vienna? Our city’s guide regarding to the season
We often think it is better to visit Vienna in summer and winter, but spring and autumn are also good times to enjoy the capital!
10 things not to miss in San Francisco
In this article you will find the ten must-do things to do in San Francisco. From Golden Gate bridge to Fisherman's Wharf, everything goes...
Typical Austrian food and cuisine that we discovered in Vienna
A glimpse of the Austrian food and cuisine (schnitzel, semmel, potato, knödel, sachertorte...) in all it's lightness, of course.
Visit the capital of Slovenia: our top things to do in Ljubljana
During the summer of 2012 we had (initially) planned to discover a little bit of Austria by car with our tent. But at H-12, a last look on the weather forecast completely discouraged us, showers, storms, and showers.... In short,...
Camping gear packing list: our essentials for an outdoor adventure
the essential equipment to go camping. A summary of things to take with you when you go camping with your backpack, as well as for those who decide to go on a road trip.
