The Soft Explorer 

Minca is a small mountain village in northern Colombia, located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, about 45 minutes from the city of Santa Marta. Minca is especially known for its beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, coffee and cacao farms, and birdwatching. It is a place where you could easily spend several days to fully enjoy it, but even if you only have one day, a short visit is still very rewarding and gives you a good sense of its natural beauty.

The Fontainebleau forest is one of the most, if not the most, beautiful natural areas near Paris. Located in the Île-de-France region, the forest stretches across 25,000 hectares. It is easily accessible from Paris via the R train line departing from Paris Gare de Lyon. Since it is located in the Île-de-France region, it is accessible with your Navigo train pass, making it super affordable. Alternatively, parking is available at many forest entry points if you prefer to go by

Travelling and sustainability can sometimes feel at odds. Contrary to what we may think, sustainable travel is not only about carbon emissions. It also includes waste and impacts on local ecosystems and communities.

Perhaps less well known, but equally interesting as other cities in France, Lyon has a charm that cannot be found elsewhere. The third-largest city in France and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyon is one of the most popular destinations for tourists visiting France for the first time.

Centre - Val de Loire is a picturesque region located in the heart of France, renowned for its breathtaking castles ("chateaux" in french). This area possesses a rich historical heritage that dates back to the Renaissance, when many of its magnificent castles were constructed. There are more than 300 castles spread across the region! The reason for there being so many castles is that during the French Renaissance, many kings and nobles moved their courts to the Loire region b

Italy is a very large and diverse country. With so much to see, it can be difficult to design an itinerary. Here, I present my two-week west coast Italy itinerary, which goes from Milan to Rome, crossing the regions of Lombardy, Liguria, Tuscany, and Lazio, and includes iconic places like Cinque Terre, Florence, Pisa, and San Gimignano.

Morocco is a beautiful and complex country. Its culture is a mixture of Arab and Amazigh influences, with incredible landscapes ranging from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert and the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. Here I present my one week Morocco itinerary.

Mont Saint Michel is probably one of the most famous places in France. It is a small rocky island in Normandy, with a medieval abbey on top. It is quite unique since it is surrounded by the ocean at high tide and connected to the land at low tide.

Étretat is a small city on the Normandy coast and it is a must-visit in France. What makes Étretat famous are its white chalk cliffs, sculpted by the sea and wind, creating spectacular and unique shapes.

The perfect itinerary for your trip to the French Alps, including visits to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Mer de Glace, Aiguille du Midi, and a luxurious 5-star hotel spa with an incredible view of the Alps

Poland is definitely one of the most beautiful countries I have ever visited. Its culture is very unique and deeply influenced by its history and everything the country has been through. The architecture is a mixture of Western and Central European styles, and the country is rich in beautiful natural landscapes. It is also very budget-friendly, especially compared to its Western European neighbors.

Did you know that your Navigo Card can take you to all these incredible places for free? Auvers-sur-Oise, Château de Rambouillet, Provins, Château de Versailles and Château de Fontainebleau