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Italy

Travelling through Italian art: from the Baroque to the Renaissance

A trip to the Italian peninsula is every traveller's dream. Experiences such as relaxing in a Venetian gondola, sipping fine wine in Tuscany and tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain...

Jordan

Amman, a capital that is both modern and traditional

With its wide boulevards lined with luxurious stone houses, its top-of-the-range cars, its interchanges and its Downtown (lower town) borrowed from American cities, the capital of...

Jordan

Discover Jordan's desert castles

To the east of Amman stretches the steppe, then the desert of sand and stone... The eastern part of Jordan is the domain of the Bedouins. A foray into this arid region, part of the...

Jordan

Journey into the past at the ancient site of Jerash

Petra is not the only site in Jordan that takes visitors on a journey in the footsteps of vanished civilisations. Around fifty kilometres north of Amman, Ancient Gerasa is one of the...

Italy

9 days in Italy between mountains and lakes

The Italian Dolomites are undoubtedly one of the most spectacular alpine destinations in the world. These mountains captivate with their steep cliffs, vertical walls, craggy pinnacles,...

Jordan

Water trekking in Wadi Mujib

The Mujib reserve straddles the Dead Sea coastline and the mountains of Kerak and Madaba. Its particular geographical position means that its altitude varies between 410 metres below...

Jordan

Aqaba, relaxing on the shores of the Red Sea

Jordan's coastline is limited to 26 kilometres between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Aqaba, the last stop on the Route of the Kings in the extreme south of the country, is the country's...

Italy

The top 10 best hotels in Italy

Rich culture, delicious cuisine, captivating history and a vibrant arts scene are just some of the reasons why Italian cities top travellers' lists of dream destinations. Whether you...

Jordan

10 days in Jordan: the perfect itinerary so you don't miss a thing

Compared to its neighbours in the Middle East, Jordan is a fairly small country. And yet this thousand-year-old land is so rich in discoveries and breathtaking landscapes! There's...

Ireland

A long weekend in Belfast, in the footsteps of Titanic and Game of Thrones

What do Game of Thrones and the Titanic have in common? At first glance, nothing, and yet... Belfast is the city that brings these two radically opposed stories together. Less than...

Ireland

Discover Cork, a city renowned for its gastronomy and typical atmosphere

Head for the south-west of Ireland, to the pretty city of Cork. Known for its food market, the university town, which has retained its village soul, also reveals itself through places...

Mauritius

Grand Bassin, a place of pilgrimage for the whole world

Imposing statues, a peaceful and mystical lake, luxuriant nature, brilliantly coloured flowers... Mauritian culture is at its best at Grand Bassin. Also known as Ganga Talao, this...

Ireland

The Giant's Causeway, a surprising walk in the footsteps of the giants in Northern Ireland!

The Giant's Causeway. Its name brings to mind the imaginary lands of Celtic mythology and the Ragnarok of the Norse, and rightly so. After all, it was originally the giants Finn McCool,...

Mauritius

Chamarel, a small village with magical sights

A small village nestling in the south-west of Mauritius, Chamarel is one of the most visited sites on the island. Not surprisingly, this natural setting, just a stone's throw from...

Mauritius

Top 10 most luxurious hotels in Mauritius

Known for its pristine white sand beaches, azure waters, lush greenery, diverse culture and exquisite rum, Mauritius is one of the most visited destinations in the south-west Indian...

Mauritius

Château de Labourdonnais, colonial history in a nutshell

Head for the Château de Labourdonnais. Here everything exudes colonial history. Located in the town of Mapou, just a few kilometres from Grand Baie and Port Louis. This jewel of Mauritian...

Mauritius

Port Louis, a historic link between Mauritians and the rest of the world

Backed by the Moka mountain range and dominated by the silhouette of Le Pouce (812 m), the capital, Port Louis, has a long history dating back to the 17th century. The port city was...

Mauritius

The tea route, discovering Mauritius' art of living

A veritable institution, tea is not just a trend in Mauritius, it's a way of life. Tea has been grown, plucked, traded and drunk around the world for centuries. In Mauritius, the tea...

Mauritius

Discovering Mauritius' culinary heritage

The gastronomy of Mauritius is a journey in itself. Street food, traditional dishes and gourmet cuisine, each dish awakens the senses with its flavours, smells and spices. The cuisine...

Mauritius

Swimming with dolphins, a dream come true

A dream for some, a unique experience for others. Swimming with dolphins in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean is one of the most popular activities in Mauritius. It has to be...

Mauritius

7 days in the heart of Mauritian nature

When you think of Mauritius, you think of turquoise waters and luxury hotels... but this paradise lost in the middle of the Indian Ocean has so much more to offer. Lush tropical forests,...

Mauritius

An iodised walk in Morne Brabant

It's hard not to be taken aback by the towering stature of Morne Brabant, the island's natural and historical landmark! Perched at an altitude of 550 metres in the south-west of the...

Ireland

A trip to the Cliffs of Moher, a breathtaking beauty near Galway (and an air of Etretat in Normandy!)

When it comes to cliffs, Ireland is pretty well endowed. So if we're talking about the most beautiful cliffs in Ireland, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the spectacle must be particularly...

Mauritius

The Pamplemousse Garden, 37 hectares of wonderful plants

Nestling in the north-west of Mauritius, the Jardin de Pamplemousse is home to some of the world's finest botanical species. Founded in 1736 as a small garden by French horticulturist...

Mauritius

Don't let its name fool you, Cap Malheureux is a true paradise!

Head for the north of the island to Cap Malheureux ... the Mauritian Côte d'Azur. Although its name sounds like a curse, this coastline is peaceful, pleasant and far from mass tourism....

Ireland

The Mountains of Wicklow: lakes, mountains and Celtic legends just an hour from Dublin

Dublin, the Irish capital, is the ideal base for discovering Ireland for the very first time, and offers a concentration of the country's riches. History, culture and heritage punctuate...

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