Traveller types Archives: More mature
Snow-shoeing, hot-springs & the northern lights
18/10/2013
In Iceland
Recharge your batteries with snow-shoes on your feet
The winter light in Iceland is magical, during the day the sun reflects off the ice and snow, and when dark falls the aurora borealis is spectacular. In February, the day-lenght is almost the same length as in Switzerland and there is great opportunity for snow-shoeing. The mix of snowshoes, relaxing in hot springs, the magical light and the aurora borealis is an experience not to be missed!The Silk Road on horseback
13/07/2013
In Kyrgyzstan
Follow the Silk Road
A local family gives you a warm welcome to their breathtaking land and accompanies you on a trek on horseback along one of the branches of this legendary trade route between Europe and Asia. Discover the wide horizons of this beautiful country of pristine valleys and spectacular peaks and understand why its people are so passionate about their homeland, The Mountains of Paradise in Central Asia.A trip to the stars from Ouarzazate, Morocco
21/05/2013
In Morocco
Reach to the stars, with your feet in the desert sand
Explore a beautiful part of the world during the day, and its starry sky at night! Accompanied by an expert in astronomy you live for a week just outside Ouarzazate, 1,150 meters above sea level in the Moroccan desert, where the sky is still clear and not subject to light pollution, and where planets are revealed. A superb stay mixing exploration of the foothills of the Atlas and observation of the sky, aimed at travelers attracted by the stars.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 trip to the stars from Tenerife, Canaries
22/05/2013
In the Canary Islands
Immerse yourself in the stars, with your feet in the Atlantic ocean
Explore a beautiful part of the world during the day, and its starry sky at night! Accompanied by an expert in astronomy you live for a week in the caldeira of the Teide volcano, 2,000 meters above sea level on the island of Tenerife in the Canaries, where the sky is still clear and not subject to light pollution, and where planets are revealed. A superb stay mixing exploration of the caldeira and observation of the sky, aimed at travelers attracted by the stars.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.Walking with a Donkey in Ireland: Residential or Post-to-Post
02/03/2013