Around the world
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Nepal: Our itinerary, Country Travel Guide & Budget
Here is our itinerary in Nepal for 21 days (July 2016, in full monsoon). As we are around the world and have a lot of time, we aren’t looking for the shortest way, nor the ideal duration of visit, but according to the weather and what makes us want at the moment t Kathmandu (2 nights at World Heritage Hotel & Apartments overlooking Durbar Square): we visited Durbar Square and its local market, Pashupali Temple, Buddha Temple Bhaktapur (2 nights at Namaste Bhaktapur Guest House overlooking the beautiful Nyatapola Temple). 1h cab ride from Kathmandu. We just visited Durbar Square, Pottery square, Nyatapola Temple. The city is as if frozen…
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Free itinerary templates, budget tracking for the round-the-world trip to download
Here are some files that helped us plan our world tour. I put them here, I hope it will help you. BEFORE THE WORLD TOUR Itinerary To buy the round-the-world ticket, whether in an agency or online, you already need an idea of the departure dates. I have created the file below with low/high spending ranges, temperatures and visa information. Planning-Itinerary-Template (Excel file) All that needs to be brought Here is a non-exhaustive list of things we are bringing (the final list will be updated by August). This allows us to know in advance the weight of the bag of each one and possibly to print it to check before…
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18 Days in North India: Our Itinerary, Travel Guide & Budget
India is obviously part of our world tour. Here is our itinerary. Itinerary of 2.5 weeks (18 days) Delhi: 3 days – For its exoticism and dynamism. From Delhi, plane to Udaipur. Cf. our travel notebook, budget and practical advice. Udaipur: 3 days – The most romantic city of India. From Udaipur, night train to Jaipur. Cf. our travel diary, budget andpractical advice Jaipur: 2 days – The pink city with its remarkable architecture. From Jaipur, day train to Agra. Cf. our travel diary and practical advice Agra: 3 days – To visit the famous Taj Mahal. An afternoon in Fatepuh Sikri (by cab). From Agra, night train to Khajuraho.…
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Around the world: Products for travelling green
If you like natural or recyclable products, here are some ideas for your world tour: Natural mosquito repellent: lemongrass essential oil Very effective against mosquitoes. Simply apply a few drops on clothing.On the skin, always dilute the essential oil with a vegetable oil (1ml of lemongrass oil for 10ml of vegetable oil for example). Be well informed about contraindications beforehand.
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Reviews: Osprey Mira AG 26 backpack for women – ideal for the round-the-world tour
Everyone advised me to take a backpack for the world tour instead of dragging my suitcase on wheels. However, I’m not a big sportswoman, so it took me several weeks to find out and look for a backpack that met the following criteria: Comfortable for my back as a small, unsporting woman As light as possible The bag should be as ventilated as possible I like to be able to close and protect the contents of my bag properly Research A lot of research on the Internet directed me to the Deuter Futura 28 but when I went to see the bag, I was disenchanted with its slightly long back…
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eTourist Visa for India: Tips, Payment, Photo
I should have titled this article: “How we almost didn’t go to India because of a saturated payment platform”
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A Practical Guide to Kruger Park Self Drive Safari (South Africa)
We went to the Kruger Park in June 2016 (see our travel diary here). It is the best destination that we can choose to start our world tour. If it made you want to do the same (we highly recommend it), here is our guide & tips for the Kruger Park. Why choose the Kruger Park for your first safari? Because it is a park where you can enter by car and visit as you wish. No need for a guide, hence the cost is much cheaper than other safaris, and the park is very, very large. It is one of the largest wildlife reserves in Africa. Among the large…
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Layering Routine for a long trip around the world
Introduction (optional) Those who know me well know that I’m a bit obsessed with skin care (all because of my skin from ¨”@_!%). Since being trained by my (former client) Clarins (the “how to apply creams/serums correctly” pro) and finding myself on the Les Beautés Testent website, I have not only adhered to the Japanese layering but I have also bought the book by Japanese Chizu Saeki , Korean-American Charlotte Cho and a Hitachi Hada Cree, while I already have a Clarisonic and a light therapy machine (!!). Yes, after years, I have finally found my products. Everything will be fine if I can continue my skincare obsession to reach…
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Where to have a drink in Paris? (France)
Paris is full of bars, restaurants, trendy places. To have a drink, you have a lot of choice. But our favorite places remain… hotels (preferably luxury ones).
