Exploring the world

The Tour des Aiguilles Rouges is a spectacular multi-day circuit in the French Alps that loops around the Aiguilles Rouges massif, opposite Mont Blanc from the Chamonix valley. Typically completed in 2–4 days, it links high balconies, rocky ridgelines, and tranquil forest paths, delivering constant, wide-open views of glaciers and the highest peaks of the Mont Blanc range. The route passes classic vantage points such as Lac Blanc and offers a mix of well-marked trails, steep ascents, and airy traverses that feel alpine without requiring technical climbing. You can tailor the itinerary with mountain huts, small hotels, or cable cars to shorten stages, making it accessible to fit hikers with a sense of adventure. Best enjoyed in summer and early autumn, it combines dramatic scenery, wildlife, and some of the finest viewpoints in the Alps.

The Corbières are a mountain region in the Languedoc-Roussillon in southeastern France, located in the departements of Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales. The river Aude borders the Corbières to the west and north, and the river Agly more or less to the south. The eastern border is the Mediterranean Sea. The eastern part of the Corbières bordering the Mediterranean and the Etangs is also known as the Corbières Maritimes; its climate and vegetation (thermo-mediterranean vegetation) are distinct from those in the western part. It is the only true foothill of the Pyrenees on their northern side. The highest point of the Corbières is the 1,230 m high Pic de Bugarach.

Casa Batlló is a building in the center of Barcelona, Catalonia. It was designed by Antoni Gaudí, and is considered one of his masterpieces. A remodel of a previously built house, it was redesigned in 1904 by Gaudí (but the actual construction works hadn't begun at this point) and has been refurbished several times since. Gaudí's assistants Domènec Sugrañes i Gras, Josep Canaleta and Joan Rubió also contributed to the renovation project.

Georgia is a gem waiting to be discovered. Mountains, infinite landscapes, food, wine, and very hospitable await those travellers who venture in it.

An amazin two days hike to discover a couple of the most stunning valleys in the Eastern Pyrenees.

Tassili n'Ajjer (Berber: Tassili n Ajjer, Arabic: طاسيلي ناجر, romanized: ṭāssīlī naʾjir; "Plateau of rivers") is a mountain range in the Sahara desert, located in south-eastern Algeria. It holds one of the most important groupings of prehistoric cave art in the world, and covers an area of more than 72,000 km2. The site has been designated a national park and a Biosphere Reserve, and was inducted into the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1982.

Socotra is a remote island located between the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. This remoteness, as well as the political instability of the area, make a very interesting choice for any traveller wanting to discover endearing people, incredible landscapes and unique nature.

Karhunkierros (Finnish for Bear's Round) is a hiking trail that stretches from Salla to Kuusamo in north-eastern Finland. The route was first marked in 1955, and has since become the most popular hiking trail in Finland, attracting some 15,000 hikers every year, mainly over the high season lasting from mid-July to late September. The trail is approximately 80 kilometres long, and runs for the most of its length within the Oulanka National Park.

For many Europeans, Morocco is an exotic country despite its closeness to the continent. However, travelling there is fairly easy and offers good chances of safe adventures. After my previous 2007 visit, I joined a group for a chance of exploring the High Atlas mountains.