The catastrophic fire that engulfed Notre-Dame Cathedral in April 2019 left the world holding its breath. As flames devoured the 850-year-old Parisian icon, many wondered if this architectural masterpiece would ever reclaim its former glory. After five years of painstaking restoration efforts costing nearly €1 billion, Notre-Dame has risen from the ashes – and the … Lire plus
The Cascade du Saut du Loup: France’s Hidden Waterfall Paradise for Just €1 A thundering secret in the French Riviera Just 30 minutes from the glamorous beaches of Cannes lies one of France’s most spectacular natural wonders that costs less than a café espresso to visit. The Cascade du Saut du Loup (Wolf’s Leap Waterfall) … Lire plus
I took a mud bath in Colombia’s volcano and laughed the whole time The weirdest fun you’ll ever have floating in warm mud The moment my body sank into the warm, thick mud of El Totumo Volcano, I couldn’t stop laughing. There I was, suspended effortlessly in gray volcanic sludge alongside complete strangers, all of … Lire plus
Queenstown, affectionately dubbed “New Zealand’s Playground,” sits like a gemstone between the crystal waters of Lake Wakatipu and the jagged silhouette of The Remarkables mountain range. With more than 220 adventure activities crammed into this pocket-sized alpine resort, it’s little wonder adventure seekers worldwide make the pilgrimage to this remote corner of Otago. Where alpine … Lire plus
The island’s name evokes dark mystery, but Mafia Island is Tanzania’s best-kept secret – an unspoiled paradise with fewer than 4,000 annual visitors. Unlike its famous cousin Zanzibar, this turquoise-ringed sanctuary offers pristine beaches, vibrant marine life, and authentic coastal culture without the crowds. Tanzania’s hidden gem with immaculate beaches Mafia Island stretches across 394 … Lire plus
Built in 1397 but abandoned by the 17th century, Château de Pierrefonds stood in romantic ruins until Napoleon III commanded one of history’s most ambitious castle revivals. This medieval fortress in northern France isn’t just another pretty château – it’s an architectural phoenix that rose from destruction to become one of France’s most spectacular castles. … Lire plus
Iceland’s Seljalandsfoss waterfall isn’t just another cascade—it’s one of the few places on Earth where you can literally walk behind a thundering wall of water. This 197-foot natural wonder creates an almost mystical experience as sunlight filters through the curtain of water, casting rainbows in the mist that envelops visitors brave enough to make the … Lire plus
Beyond the ordinary tourist trail lies Mombasa, a vibrant jewel on Kenya’s coast where centuries of trade have created one of Africa’s most fascinating cultural melting pots. This historic Swahili city doesn’t just offer postcard-perfect beaches – it delivers a sensory journey through time where Portuguese fortresses stand alongside ornate mosques and bustling spice markets. … Lire plus
The morning sun had barely crested the horizon when I found myself standing alone on Putipu Beach, my footprints the only interruption in an endless canvas of alabaster sand. No vendors, no sunbeds, not even another traveler – just the hypnotic rhythm of waves against an untouched shoreline that stretches for miles along Madagascar’s remote … Lire plus
Cabestany: The Catalan Secret Beneath Perpignan’s Shadow A Mediterranean jewel with Romanesque treasures Just four kilometers south of Perpignan, where the Roussillon plain stretches toward the Mediterranean, lies Cabestany – a town whose Catalan name “Head of the Pond” reveals its historical position at the tip of the now-distant Canet-Saint-Nazaire lagoon. Despite its modest population … Lire plus