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The 40th Tolo Harbour race - Part 1
6.30 am -> Way too early to wake up… it is time to get ready! 7 am -> After two toasts with butter swallowed in a dream, I put my swimwear on and get all my stuff together for the race 7.45 am -> Pick up in North Point from Fabrice, a colleague of Xavier...
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The 40th Tolo Harbour race - Part 2
10.20 am -> While making good progress to the starting point of the race, I finally spot our official photographer on the right side. It is a very hot day and the swim cap under a heavy sun is not a nice feeling, I start to have a headache or am I trying...
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The perfect escape in Koh Lanta
While it is the fall season already in France and the temperatures also have slightly dropped to a cold 20 degrees in Hong Kong, a short week in Thailand is the best place to just relax and enjoy… For my first time in Thailand and because we didn’t have...
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Around Koh Lanta - Thailand
Situated in Southern Thailand, Ko Lanta consists of several islands, the most known being where everyone is going: Ko Lanta Yai. While some other islands in Thailand are famous for their moon parties, this one is quieter and is a good place for snorkeling,...
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Diving in Thailand
From Ko Lanta Island, all the diving sites have to be reach by boat. Starting with Hin Daeng (meaning “red rock”) and Hin Muang (meaning “purple rock”) on our first day, we are expecting to see some whale sharks and manta rays. These two sites are often...
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Direction Koh Phi Phi - Thailand
Going to other islands from Phuket is done by boat. A lots of different companies are doing this trip and I soon realized a lot of young people were travelling alone in Thailand. Two hours to reach Koh Phi Phi island is more than enough to get badly sunburned!...
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Sunbathing in Phuket - Thailand
Two days in Phuket to discover the town and enjoy some relaxed time on the beach named "Kata Beach". Outside of the high season, this place is relatively quiet. The main roads are full of restaurants and small shops offering the same kind of souvenirs...
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Angkor Wat - Cambodia
This temple was built in the 12th century and, as of today, is the largest Hindu complex in the world - Angkor Wat means “City of temples”. This temple is a symbol of the country and one of the most important archaeological sites in Cambodia. I am not...
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Angkor Thom Part 2 - Cambodia
After Bayon, an old temple built in 1066 called Baphuon is the next step inside Angkor Thom. It went under serious renovation until 2011. The grandeur of Baphuon as described previously is unrecognizable today and the actual temple is far from its glorious...
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Angkor Thom Part 1 - Cambodia
This temple, named Angkor Thom (“Great City”) and built in the 12thcentury, was the last capital city of the Khmer Empire. Few monuments can be found in this area such as the Bayon, the Baphuon and several minor temples. First step of this visit is the...
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Banteay Kdei - Cambodia
Another amazing temple in Angkor, the Banteay Kdei also known as “Citadel of Monk’s cells”, this is also a Buddhist temple built around the 13 th century. It is currently going under renovation as inferior grade of sandstone and poor construction techniques...
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Preah Khan - Cambodia
Another small temple named Preah Khan, meaning ”Sacred Sword”, is well worth a visit. Actually it is not that small as I managed to lost myself inside… The temple is built around a Buddhist sanctuary with several Hindu temples around the center. It is...
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Many more temples around Angkor - Cambodia
There are plenty of other temples around this area… I probably had the time to do all of them as travelling alone means also a faster pace of visit! Here are some pictures of the major other temples I liked. Shame on me, I am not even able to remember...
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Angkor Prom - Cambodia
Even if you have never been physically to Cambodia, there is a high chance that you might already know this temple… Maybe not under his official name “Angkor Prom”, this site became famous when used as a location in the Tomb Raider movie! If you haven’t...
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Banteay Srei - Cambodia
Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Banteay Srei is another awesome temple in the Angkor area. Built from hard pink sandstones in the 10 th century, it means “Citadel of Women”. It is said the reliefs on this temple are so delicate that only the hand of...
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Roluos - Cambodia
Located 13 kilometers outside of Siem Reap, going to the Roluos is a good investment to discover another style of temples. There are three main temples there, called the “Roluos group”. It was the site of the capital of the Khmer Kingdom and therefore...
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The sacred tree - Nosy Be
Whenever you are on holidays, there is always at least one cloudy day… This is never a problem for me as relaxing on the beach can quickly become exhausting! This cloudy day becomes the perfect day to explore the island Nosy Be. First stop, the sacred...
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Discovering Malagasy Wildlife
The next step on the discovery of Nosy Be is a new park called the Lemuria Park. As my first encounter with lemurs was not enough for me, I decided it was time to meet some of them again… I started my day with a ride on a century-old turtle, completed...
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The emerald sea - Diego Suarez
A visit of Diego will not be full without a trip to the Emerald Sea! This trip to Madagascar has been a real discovery. Every day I am finding myself in the most beautiful and secluded landscapes and places of this huge island... Every day is becoming...
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A day on Nosy Iranja
Nosy Iranja is a small island 2 hours away by speed boat from Nosy Be. It discourage most of the travelers but this island is so worth it! After this long journey you will end up in the best secret place ever for a tropical island!! Warm azure water,...
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A day on Nosy Komba
Another day on a boat with the visit of two islands. First stop is Nosy Komba Island and his black lemurs. Madagascar is the only place where you can see some of them! Sadly this specie has been declared in danger of extinction… The usual next step for...
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Red Tsingys - Diego Suarez
The red Tsingy is a unique and natural place in the world!! Madagascar has well-kept secrets… Preserved from the man’s hands, this beautiful place is the result of the natural erosion of the red clay soil found in the area. This has been only design by...
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A day on a quad - Diego Suarez
In Diego Suarez, you will find plenty of hiking trails to be discovered between jungle forests and paradisiac beaches. As we were short in time, we decided to visit this area by quad, a good idea I definitely recommend you! It is very warm at this season...
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The Pangalanes Canal - Tamatave
Built by the French during the colonial years to facilitate trading and commercial activities, the Pangalanes Canal is one of the longest canals in the world (around 600kms long). It is a continuous line of lagoons, lakes and man-made channels. Today...
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First glimpse in Tananarive - Madagascar
26 days in Madagascar! First time in Madagascar for me, a long return after 6 years away for Xavier! Christmas, New Year’s Eve and two weddings to celebrate! These holidays were ‘the” holidays of the year. Few days in Tananarive to settle with lots of...
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