Travel types Archives: Active holidays
Inner beauty and outer beauty, all blended in Bhutan
12/07/2017
In Bhutan
Find happiness on the roof of the world
Bhutan, isolated both geographically and politically, is fascinating. Its perpetual quest for preservation of its cultural heritage coupled with that of the happiness of its inhabitants make the country seem a miraculous citadel which the stressed West looks upon with envy. There are many ways to discover Bhutan, depending on your desires – walking, biking, relaxing, hiking, mountains, countryside, or culture. It is a journey that should be prepared for well in advance. It is like a tasting menu that, once experienced, gives a burning desire to try it again.Japan under a blanket of snow
21/06/2017
In Japan
Try the North in winter
Japan. The North. Winter. In this itinerary Matthieu Zellweger opens a door to the northern Japan during the season that fascinates him most: winter. Designed as an exploration of the further reaches of this far-flung country (Sapporo, Japanese Alps), it takes you from Hokkaido back to a cultural center of the country (Kanazawa) and then to the big city — Tokyo. This itinerary will offer you in turn modern and light aspects (the Snow Festival in Sapporo if the dates allow it), a fascinating and unfamiliar city (Hakodate), a total immersion into the harsh Japanese winter in Kakunodate before you marvel at the cultural beauties of the country further south in Kanazawa. Of course you will experience traditional Japanese inns (“ryokan”) as well as very contemporary places. Will you allow your curiosity to follow the path that Matthieu opens to the north of Japan in its most beautiful season ?Exhilaration at the edge of the world – The splendours of Namibia
31/05/2017
In Namibia
Let the wonders of nature take your breath away
Meander through the country, discovering its sublime landscapes, mesmerizing geology, passing through the wildlife reserves holding mythical animals such as the Black Rhino. Each accommodation will be an experience in itself and will charm you. Observation, bush safari, sea kayaking, astronomy, and horseback riding, are a few of the activities you will experience in this vast and still mysterious country.From the Okavango Delta to the Victoria Falls
23/05/2017
In Botswana
In the middle of the Okavango Delta, go in search of the Big 5
Elephant, black rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard… But also a multitude of other animals somewhat less well-known but equally fascinating! Botswana is one of the few African countries where anti-poaching is taken seriously and its wildlife is naturally safer. In addition, the magnificent and unique environment of the Okavango Delta has superb small lodges for observation. For a truly exceptional trip you can finish with a couple of days at the Victoria Falls.Costa Rica and its natural treasures
19/05/2017
In Costa Rica
Observe the greatest concentration of wildlife in the world
The montane rain forest and its famous quetzal, the Caribbean coast and the imperial toucan, the Pacific coast and the mythical jaguar: three icons over a myriad of others. Costa Rica offers much more to attentive observers: with a surface as large as Switzerland, there is no lack of opportunities to make magnificent observations. It is also a country which has made the choice of preservation and ecotourism, and which contains a trove of other natural treasures.Unknown Japan with Matthieu
25/07/2015
In Japan
Go explore beyond appearances
Japan is a mysterious and very attractive country where a guide will help you to understand the traditions, its history and its social codes. Mathieu invites you to experience his Japan – the places that draw him back, the cuisine he loves, the areas he enjoys to walk through. With Mathieu Japan reveals itself.Istanbul with a local
17/06/2015
In Istanbul
With one foot on each continent, you are carried along by the current of the Bosphorus
Visiting Istanbul is all about taking the time to let your senses be stimulated.Istanbul takes time – time to feel the city, time to see the magical and unforgetable sights some very touristy and some the true and living neighborhoods, time to taste Ottoman cuisine, time to watch the fishermen throw their line in the Bosphorus …Fauna and Flora, medieval villages, landscapes, space and tranquility
06/11/2014
In Spain
Spend a week in the Outback
In the heart of the Guadarrama National Park — one of the richest areas of biodiversity in Europe — experience some hidden facets of Spain: beautiful villages, a captivating history, legendary birds (vultures, eagles, owls) and fascinating people who are promoting slow tourism in the real sense.A Voyage of Discovery in Chile and Argentina
30/04/2014