North, Center or South? It’s really important The lake is basically divided into three areas, which have different vibes and attract different people. The south end is flatter, warmer, and much easier to navigate without a car. I learned this the hard way when I first visited and tried to rely on buses in the north: an absolute nightmare! The south is perfectly connected to trains and ferries, making day trips to Verona or Venice very easy. More than half of Lake Garda visitors stay in this area, and honestly, if you’re a first-timer or coming with family, it makes…
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Cowley Road – The heart of Oxford’s culinary diversity If you’re looking for the most exciting food in Oxford, head straight to Cowley Road. It’s on this bustling street, just a 15-minute walk east of the city center, that Oxford’s multiculturalism really shines through on the plate. Antep Kitchen Key Points Menu: Turkish classics and grilled meats (mains £14-22) Location: East Oxford, Cowley Road Place: Lively, sometimes noisy, with fast service Service times: Lunch and dinner every day Dietary requirements: Good for meat lovers, some vegetarian options I managed to get a last minute table here on a Friday evening…
What is slow travel, really? Before you get bored by the idea or even the sound of slow travel, we’re not talking about a snail’s pace. We’re talking a minimum or even a week to really get to know a place beyond all the selfie sticks. Ideally, a few weeks. For some, it takes months – although, of course, this depends on where you are and what the location can offer. Somewhere like Paris, for example. It wouldn’t take months to get a real feel for your surroundings. But many rush from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre and Notre…
After our recent visit and endless conversations with both locals and travellers, we’ve pulled together this Lombok accommodation guide to help you find your perfect base. Here we explore the island’s different areas, highlight some hidden gems, and share practical tips that’ll make your holiday run smoothly. Fancy waking up to mosque calls before taking a scooter to hidden beaches? Or perhaps you’d prefer sipping cocktails by your private pool as the sun sets? Either way, we’ve got you covered. Why Lombok Should Be Your Next Island Escape I love Bali, but Lombok is just as beautiful. The landscapes are…
Pont Ottoman Hassan, près de l’auberge Stone City. Crédit : Instagram @travelgratefulfox Qu’est-ce qui fait qu’une auberge mérite d’être écrite ? Après avoir séjourné dans plus d’auberges que je ne peux en compter, j’ai remarqué des tendances dans ce que les routards raffolent – et ce qui les pousse à courir vers l’hôtel le plus proche. L’atmosphère sociale est absolument tout. Ces auberges dotées de magnifiques espaces communs où l’on ne peut s’empêcher de discuter avec des inconnus sont de la poussière d’or. Les lieux qui organisent des dîners de famille, des tournées des bars ou même de simples soirées cinéma…
Que vous recherchiez des plages chaudes, une immersion culturelle, un feuillage d’automne ou des aventures dans le désert, novembre est là pour vous. Le tout est de savoir où aller. Nous allons donc explorer les meilleurs endroits à visiter en novembre, des endroits ensoleillés d’Amérique du Nord aux joyaux culturels d’Europe. Escapades nord-américaines : des plages aux déserts Mexique : Cancún, Tulum et Playa del Carmen Si vous avez désespérément besoin de vitamine D avant que l’hiver ne s’installe, la côte caraïbe du Mexique devrait figurer en tête de votre liste. Avec des températures oscillant entre 25 et 30°C, il fait chaud…