Nestled in the heart of New Zealand's southern island, Lake Tekapo is a picturesque stop you can't miss on your road trip. This is one of these places that stole our heart in NZ. 

After a year in Hong Kong Island's madness, we decided to move before we get crazy. And we discovered the other Hong Kong. For those who follow me on Instagram, you've seen the photos of my afternoons on desert beaches and my running sessions along the sea, looking at the sunset. Yes, Lantau is kinda cool. Real escape from the crowds of the city in only a few minutes ferry or MTR, Lantau will surprise you by its authenticity. Forget about Ngong Ping and explore the real beauty of Lantau Island.

Over a period of 58 days, Kristina Palten ran across the vastness of Iran, with her light blue pushchair carrying her 25kgs of gear for only companion.

Bordering Tibet, Langtang is a magnificent region of the Nepalese Himalayas. After April 2015's disaster, communities are slowly rebuilding their livelihoods, charm has survived and trekking in Langtang Valley is possible again. And that's a wonderful news.

With an elevation of 3.726m, Mt Rinjani is the 2nd highest volcano in Indonesia. The journey to the summit and back requires a sense of adventure and a serious level of physical fitness... Ready for a new adventure? 

With almost 300 kms of tramping and countless smaller tracks, the range of options for hiking is so wide it can even be hard to chose sometimes. Looping around the south of the island, the 70 km-long Lantau Trail offers stunning panoramic views of the offshore islands... 

I've heard there are more foxes than people during summer in Hokkaido -it kinds of reminds me another place I fell in love with a few years ago. If you dream about an escape in the countryside with fresh air, outdoors and excellent Japanese food, well you're in for a treat...

The Angkor Empire Marathon is held at the heart of the Angkor temple complex. Imagine hundreds of runners running and warming up in front of this magnificent historic site with a loud electro music resonating at 4 in the morning. It's something... 

I've been to Thailand many times now, and this temple is by far one of the most beautiful discoveries I've had the chance to make. Wat Pha Last is nestled in the forest, a few kilometers down the road to Doi Suthep. Built on the top of a rock, this Buddhist temple is completely out of sight, lost in the lush jungle, as peaceful as it can get. You won't find any tourists here, any tuk tuk or food stall, but only butterflies, Buddhas and monks. 

Some say it's a little Hong Kong in Taiwan style, other say it's much more messy than that... Actually, Taipei is a perfect blend of what travelers love about Southeast Asia combined with some of Northeast Asia's particularities. Our trip was short and rainy, but we still got enough sunshine and energy to enjoy this creative capital...

You can spend the day overflying desert islands and the night trekking on a volcano; attend a cooking class on the morning and ride a zipline in the jungle with wild monkeys around you on the afternoon. In short, it's a whole different world that awaits you with surprises you won't even imagine... Pack your flip-flops, swimsuit and passport. You're off to a big adventure!

We've all experienced that prickly sensation, when you just can’t seem to keep cool or drink enough fluids. How could you adjust to Hong Kong summer heat, when it's 20°C inside and 34°C outside? Do not desperate, you will eventually get used to these temperatures, and you might even enjoy it!. Are you ready for a season of beautiful clear skies, great outdoor parties and lot of FUN?

Yunnan's Tiger Leaping Gorge is a wild, remote corner of China. We spent two days across this spectacular nature, hiking along rice terraces, waterfalls and rivers, crossing wild goats and meeting fascinating people, surrounded by the most scenic views... 

You can never get bored of the Hong Kong skyline. With its dramatic harbor setting, hilly terrain and dazzling vertical architecture, Hong Kong is nothing but unique. From high-altitude bars and observation platforms to mountain peaks, here's where you can see 10 of Hong Kong's best views... Don't forget your camera!

It is not uncommon to hear people saying they've seen everything in Hong Kong once they've ticked all the boxes on their check list. But the truth is, beneath its skyscrapers and temples, there are lots of great alternative things to do in Hong Kong, that are not too hard to find, and absolutely worth the effort...

Our trip across Java is one of the most extraordinary we have ever done. Obviously in terms of scenery, but also for the people, the atmosphere, the silence, the smoke slowly coming out of that huge crater, that feeling to be privileged to be walking on the Moon, and that pristine nature...

I just came back from my very first trip in China and still can't believe how amazing it was. I have to confess: I had lots of pre-ideas about China. I've heard so many stories from travelers, I just wanted to go there and explore it by myself. To get my own idea… Beijing literally blew my mind, for different reasons. 

The bus ride, the fear, the smiles, the wind, the silence of the Himalayas, the altitude sickness, the yak cheese & tea combo, the outdoor shower, the sun burning our skin, the bags -to pack, unpack and repack, the mountain stupas, the prayer flags, the thin air, the exhaustion, the happiness, the peaks, the tears... 

Trekking in the Himalayas really was the adventure of a lifetime. Sometimes, images are better than words. Let me take you with me to the Langtang Valley in this 4:33" video...

I dreamed about that trip for so long, it became more a fantasy than a true project in my mind. Then we booked our flight. KTM. For the adventure of a lifetime. Six incredible days on the roof of the world.

From Java to Sulawesi, I've seen wonders I could hardly believe they actually exist. Either you're going for a couple of weeks or for a long term trip, I hope you'll enjoy Indonesia as much as I did -and I hope this post will help you decide your itinerary. 

We stayed almost a year in Indonesia, expats, based in Jakarta. Unfortunately we had to eat, therefore, we had to work -and couldn't spend all our time traveling. But, still, we took the time to explore the islands and discover heavenly places. Let me think back to these amazing memories...

The moment I step on the land of the long white cloud & the 60 millions sheep, I immediately fall in love with the place. I lived some of the most terrific experiences ever, there. I had six beautiful months to enjoy every recesses of the country. Was it enough? Of course not. But that's ok, it gives me an perfect excuse to plan another trip there. It's on the list. 

Hong Kong is the perfect place for a stopover. A few hours or a couple of days, time to eat some Dim Sum, see the Peak and say Hi to Big Buddha, then you can hit the road again and head to your "real" destination. WRONG. Hong Kong is much more than that. This city offers plenty of opportunities, for all kind of profiles...