Natural environment Archives: Seaside
Sailing in the Med – From the creeks of Marseille to Corsica
08/05/2014
On the Mediterranean
Let's go sailing
Reach the Mediterranean coast by train and embark on this magnificient 16 meter monohull and set sail for Marseille, the incomparable calanques, Toulon, then the west coast of Corsica, Cargèse, Ajaccio, Porto-Vecchio, the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago (Elba, Giglio, Montecristo, Pianosa), Propriano, Bonifacio. Join the boat for a 10 or 20 day cruise, or add a few days on Corsica as a stay-put.From the Desert to the Ocean
24/01/2014
In Morocco
Travel from the desert to the ocean
From the beauties of the Draa Valley and the wide expanse of the desert to beautiful coastline of the Atlantic Ocean, passing through Taroudant, the Marrakech South, this journey has all the true flavours of southern Morocco.Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark: Island by island
09/11/2014
In the Channel Islands
Dawdle from an island to another
Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark… So many islands, so many little wonders to explore, on foot or by bike, with a local guide or on your own. Observation, history, customs, ideal places for contemplation, a distinctive archipelago, a little world not far off the coast of France.A Small Hotel unlike the Others on a Greek Island… unlike the Others
09/07/2012
In Greece
A place to unwind
A place of perfect simplicity. If you have a need for some time to decompress this the place. An island with charm away from the crowded busy destinations often associated with parts of Greece. Perhaps this is just what you are looking for.The Jurassic Coast
25/01/2013
In England
Go back in time to the Jurassic period
Along one of the most beautiful coasts of the United Kingdom, search for fossils originating in the Jurassic period in the company of a geologist who lives in, and loves the area. Explore the Dorset coast, the superb villages, the charming pubs, its Bed & Breakfasts, its amazing cliffs and all this while taking daily invigorating walks.A Tour of Mount Etna
12/07/2012
In Sicily
A tour of Mount Etna
From the sea, crossing forests of oak and chesnuts, passing the treeline, beginning to feel the heat and the smell. You are experiencing the overpowering presence of the volcano in Sicily.Slow-Life in Tuscany
02/05/2012
In Tuscany
Everything is slow
Courses in slow-food cuisine, hiking through the back-country villages, visit the organic vinyards, the protected beaches, Etruscan sites, mountain biking, get there by train, on your own or as a family, smart and relaxed. Everyone can do their own thing in this land of wonderful tastes.Following the Tracks of the Tiger in Kerala
26/04/2012
In India
The many faces of Kerala
Experience the many attractions of this region of India: an exploratory hike with a naturalist in the mountains, a few days in Fort Cochin, a night on a backwater house-boat, ending with beach-hotel and an Ayurvedic massage.Sharks of the Cape of Storms
19/04/2012