I've been traveling for many years now, and my favorite way of exploring a place has always been by foot. When I'm in a city, I love to wander through the labyrinth of streets, discovering little corners and unique streets with architecture that moves and inspires me. And when nature is calling me, I'm happiest… Continue reading De-stressing in Pont-en-Royans and stressing on Col de la Machine
To the top of the Grand Veymont in the Vercors Massif
When the friend you're traveling with has a thing with hiking to the top of mountains on holiday, you have no other choice but to follow and make sure his tradition remains intact. Thank god I love hiking. And mountain tops. And a challenge. As you can see, following was a very big sacrifice on… Continue reading To the top of the Grand Veymont in the Vercors Massif
Exploring the gorgeous trails at Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval
After an amazing two days in the Jura region, it was time to continue our roadtrip to another region of France. Yay! A colleague of my friend told us about a place in the Haute-Savoie called the Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval, an amphitheater-like valley close to the Swiss border. We only needed to see one picture… Continue reading Exploring the gorgeous trails at Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval
A two day trip through the Jura region – France
I don't know if it was the fact that I was deliriously happy to be traveling again or if I'm just meant for camping life, but I just aced my first night in a tent. Both a relief and a revelation! So well-rested and armed with new knowledge (on my part), we packed up our… Continue reading A two day trip through the Jura region – France
A swift 16th century stop in Troyes before the next ‘Tour the France’ stage
At the same time as the more famous event with the same name was being held, my Tour de France 2020 continued in September. This time around, it was a pretty long stage, with a lot more effort required to make it through to the end. But it was the best one to date and… Continue reading A swift 16th century stop in Troyes before the next ‘Tour the France’ stage
Hiking trip to the French Ardennes
I admit it. I'm addicted. I've gotten a taste of something, liked it - a lot - and now I can't get enough of it. I'm very quickly falling in love with France and quick trips across the border and now I can't stop myself from planning my next trip even when another one isn't… Continue reading Hiking trip to the French Ardennes
The Bay of the Somme in a day – by foot and by bike
Those who have been reading my writings for a while - and have a very good memory - might remember that I have already written a post on the Bay of the Somme back in 2016. Then I went on a weekend trip with my entire family to the area. This time around however, it… Continue reading The Bay of the Somme in a day – by foot and by bike
An afternoon at the Domaine of Chantilly
Back in April, a couple of weeks into the Belgian lockdown, it had already become clear that traveling far outside of our country borders wasn't going to be in the books for the next few months. On a slower day at work, I was talking travels with one of our brokers and he mentioned the… Continue reading An afternoon at the Domaine of Chantilly
Three day roadtrip through Hauts-de-France on a budget
When I counted down to midnight on December 31, 2019 I could never have guessed what a rollercoaster of a year 2020 would be. Even when I went to Vienna at the end of January, I would have never believed anyone telling me that all my other travel plans for 2020 would fall through. But… Continue reading Three day roadtrip through Hauts-de-France on a budget
Stay inside now, so we can all go out and explore the world again together!
Even after an entire month of being locked up alone in my house, the whole situation the world is living in right now still seems pretty surreal. It feels like it's all a big nightmare or a plot of a thriller movie. But unfortunately it is reality and it frustrates me so much that a… Continue reading Stay inside now, so we can all go out and explore the world again together!
