Florence

Florence

Florence, avid traveler who loves writing and photography I share my travel stories, discoveries and encounters around the world

Asia, Indonesia, Photo Diaries, Travel

Meeting the Indigenous Sasak in Lombok, Indonesia

The Sasak are the largest ethnic group on the island of Lombok, Indonesia. About 80% of the inhabitants of Lombok are Sasak and this is also the name given to the local language spoken on the island. The Sasak live mainly in the rural areas of Lombok and work in agriculture and fishing but also in the handicrafts inherited from their ancestors. We spent two days in the Tetebatu region, in the centre of Lombok, where we stayed with a Sasak family. A beautiful green area in the middle of rice fields and at the foot of the Rinjani volcano, where the immersion in the local life and in the Sasak culture makes the trip even more beautiful!

Rinjani ascension du volcan à Lombok
Asia, Indonesia, Travel

Indonesia: 2 days and 1 night on the Rinjani in Lombok

Mount Rinjani is the second largest volcano in Indonesia. Its summit is more than 3700 meters high! It is located on the island of Lombok where we spent 10 days. There are several routes to reach it and enjoy a breathtaking view of the volcano’s crater and the surrounding area. We had an extraordinary experience with a 2 days and one night trek, spending a night in a tent on the crater of the volcano and climbing in the middle of the night to enjoy the sunrise at 3126m, on the Second Summit. In this blog post, I’m telling you all about this crazy but also intense adventure that will be engraved forever in our memories…

Asia, Destinations, Indonesia, Travel

Indonesia: 10 days in Lombok

We started our trip in Indonesia with the island of Lombok. Lombok is located to the east of Bali and remains a much more unspoilt island than its neighbour, and is known as the “Bali of old”. It is the ideal destination for backpackers and travellers looking to get off the beaten track. This is what motivated us to go there… But besides the beautiful landscapes and the paradisiacal beaches, it is also the kindness of the inhabitants and their welcome that seduced us! I take you to discover our 10 days itinerary in Lombok between snorkeling among turtles, discovering the Sasak culture and climbing the second highest volcano in Indonesia, the Rinjani, for an unforgettable stay!

Destinations, Europe, France, Travel

France: 3 Days In The North Of Ardeche

Beautiful villages made of old stones, a nature in an almost wild state, hilly lands, gorges that criss-cross the land… Here I am in Ardeche!
During 3 days, I could discover the north of Ardèche in road trip with 3 other bloggers. Between discovery of the local soil, cultural stroll, hike in nature and bike tour, we could have easily spent several days there, to discover all the touristic jewels which are hidden in this department.
If you want to spend a long weekend or enrich your stay, here is how to spend 3 days in the north of Ardèche!

Belgium, Destinations, Europe, Travel

Brussels: Spring walk in Hallerbos

Every year, between mid-April and early May, Hallerbos is transformed into an enchanting place: a blue forest covered with wild hyacinths. The place attracts a lot of people, and certainly photography enthusiasts, as the scenery is so amazing! For the first time, we decided to go for a walk in Hallerbos to admire the hyacinths that everyone is talking about.

Schaerbeek à pied - découverte Bruxelles
Belgium, Destinations, Europe, Travel

Brussels: a walk in the streets of Schaerbeek

Schaerbeek is a municipality full of places full of history, small art nouveau architectural nuggets, beautiful churches and also a magnificent Josaphat park. Without a doubt, Schaerbeek deserves to be part of your next itinerary or detour in Brussels. To discover Schaerbeek on foot, I suggest a musical itinerary to discover the neighborhoods of Schaerbeek.

Roadtrip Croatie
Croatia, Destinations

Croatia Roadtrip Itinerary: from Dubrovnik to Plitvice

I have been to Croatia several times and it has always been fantastic. Roadtrip in Croatia are a perfect way to discover the country and to discover each little Adriatic jewel… In September 2017, I did an eight-day roadtrip from South to North. Departing from Dubrovnik, in the south of the country, up to Plitvice National park, we drove more than 700 kilometres along the Dalmatian coast, between sea and natural parks.

Mljet île Croatie
Croatia, Destinations, Europe

Mljet: The Croatian green island

Mljet is one of my most beautiful discoveries in Croatia. This “green island” is a huge natural park located in the middle of the Adriatic Sea. The island is not too big but allows you to spend several days immersed in a dream setting: in the middle of nature, crystal clear waters and incredible landscapes!

Asia, Destinations, Travel, Vietnam

Two-week travel itinerary in Vietnam: All you need to know

Vietnam is a surprising country by its people, its culture, its landscapes but especially by its way of living: at its own pace and with its own rules. It’s a journey you may have been planning for months, it quickly becomes a great adventure full of surprises.
For me, Vietnam turned out to be an unexpected journey, a journey of wonderful encounters, smiles, confrontations but also unexpected moments that transformed these two weeks in Vietnam in an incredible journey !

Asia, Photo Diaries, Vietnam

Portraits of Vietnam

The the richness of all my travels often comes down to meeting the other. Because, for me, going on a trip also means discovering the culture of the country by meeting its inhabitants. During my short stay in Vietnam, I met people who were rich in emotion and sharing. I want to share these few portraits to pay tribute to these people I had the chance to meet. To show their beauty and their differences. Behind each of these photos hides an exchange, sometimes brief, sometimes more intimate. Some people smile while waiting to receive something in return, others take a break after talking with you for hours…

Asia, Destinations, Vietnam

Vietnam: Tam Coc, the Halong Bay on land

A wonderful surprise. Tam Coc, in the region of Ninh Binh, North Vietnam, is a small haven of peace where you are immersed in an impressive natural setting. Landscapes that can dethrone the very famous Halong Bay. Tam Coc is a small paradise in the middle of rice fields and mountains, far from chaos and crowds, where you live at the rhythm of people on their bikes. Here we discover rural Viet Nam, the one that plunges us into the daily life of farmers and rice farmers.
In short, that was my coup de coeur !

Asia, Destinations, Vietnam

Vietnam: Sapa and the rice fields

Vietnam offers impressive and very different landscapes from one region to another. In the far north of the country, the Hoang Lien Son mountains and the rice terraces attract many visitors. Fair enough: the region of Sapa abounds in breathtaking views, and allows you to meet the many ethnic minorities who still live an authentic way of life at the rhythm of their traditions and beliefs.

Czech Republic, Destinations, Europe

A glimpse of Prague

His name sounds like a melody, his style is unique: Praha, the Czech capital is a city rich in history, culture and beauty. The city with a thousand spires and its red roofs, is the perfect destination for beer lovers, architectural treasures or life like in the Middle Ages.