Hardly had the SNCF opened ticket sales for the holidays than the counters went wild: 1.6 million tickets sold in one day, a peak of 5000 sales per minute — the equivalent of ten TGV trains filled in the blink…
travel backpack favored by pilots, this model changes the game for carry-on luggage. Showcasing over 34,000 praises and a price starting at $28, it attracts discerning travelers. Designed for airplanes, built for endurance. Its generous volume, with 20 pockets and…
Secret Sardinia, away from the crowds, reveals shores that restore the idea of a never-ending summer. These hidden Sardinian beaches combine wild coves, crystal-clear waters, and silence, well beyond the saturated seaside resorts. Every corner defends a preserved Mediterranean authenticity…
Regional tensions and mixed hopes converge in Cairo, Egypt, where the ceasefire talks in Gaza are taking place. Kushner and Witkoff revive talks in Cairo. Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff lead a mediation focused on the release…
IN BRIEF Day dedicated to tourism and heritage by the Tourist Office of Petite Camargue, in Vauvert, along the Via Tolosana. Meeting with a pilgrim from Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, exchanges, and a friendly breakfast. Message from Christiane Espuche: children, ambassadors of tomorrow…
At the summit of Idaho, an old mining town is reinventing itself as a cozy mountain haven, surrounded by forests and blue peaks. Born of the gold rush and silver boom, the town of Mullan has traded the bustle of…
Want a trip where UNESCO, fiery street food, colorful street art, golden beaches, and legendary hotels hold hands? Welcome to Penang, the Pearl of the Orient. This guide reveals where it hides, how to get there, where to sleep (from…
IN BRIEF Icon of budget travel, the Guide du Routard changes hands and officially joins Hachette Livre, its historic publisher. Initial spark in 1970: the Indian journey of Philippe Gloaguen inspires a new way of traveling, backpack and freedom. First…
In Morocco, while the youth of the Gen Z 212 movement takes to the streets in the evening, tourists continue their escapades as usual: Marrakech is buzzing, flights are operating, and both hoteliers and tour operators report no cancellations. Gatherings,…
The Earthshot Prize sets its sights on Brazil, where Prince William will preside over a decisive ceremony. At the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro on November 5, the edition marks the Latin America debut ahead of the COP.…
IN BRIEF When & where : Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Montech (Saint-Nicolas estate). Event : 6th Tourism Meetings of Tarn-et-Garonne Tourism, a day of exchanges and co-construction. Target audience : tourism offices, hosts, restaurateurs, cultural/leisure sites, elected officials and intercommunalities.…
IN BRIEF For 21 years, the agency Terre d’Ailleurs in Le Blanc has been making the Brenne dream of escapes to the four corners of the world. Popular destinations: beaches and sun, protected nature and vast spaces, cultural city breaks.…
IN BRIEF Objective: pay less and ski more thanks to good timing. Dynamic pricing: large discrepancies; in Chamonix, ~€47 vs €100 at the ticket office (up to -60%). Early Booking (~6 months): best prices + choice of accommodations and all-inclusive…
Three hours from Paris, a village has chosen to turn its street into a living garden. In Chédigny, in Touraine, the façades are adorned with flowers, the sidewalks transform into fragrant flower beds, and village life takes precedence over traffic.…
Tony Shalhoub transforms bread into a universal bridge, hosting Breaking Bread, a CNN Original Series with a humanistic spirit. Each episode combines travel and gastronomy, weaving concrete connections between New York, Marseille, Tokyo, Iceland, Brazil, and Wisconsin. Artisans exalt sourdough,…
Guaranteed vertigo from these time travel books, where hopes and fears shape the human horizon. From the classics to contemporary favorites, each work questions the butterfly effect and temporal paradoxes without complacency. Unrequited loves, political struggles, epidemics, and alternative realities…
IN BRIEF Theme: the Holiday Recommendations of a Noble Courtois, between art of living and attention to detail. Format: a visual overview rich in mood boards, palettes, and evocative decors. Casting: arrival of three new faces in the casting, revealing…
Stunning realignments have transformed college football, imposing conference games that literally cross the continent. 2025 Record: 3,126 miles Boston College–Stanford. These cross-country travels metamorphose logistics, exhaust budgets, and disrupt the weekly preparation of teams. The Big Ten stretches from New…
Between Cholet and Anjou, a monumental French park sublimates a fragment of Japan over 30 hectares. In Maulévrier, in Maine-et-Loire, the Oriental Park of Maulévrier unveils the largest Japanese garden in Europe, with demanding symbolism. Sinuous river, islands, waterfalls, and…
Typhoon Matmo approaches Hainan, and China orders the cancellation of several flights during the holiday period. Authorities prioritize safety, anticipating cyclonic winds, a pernicious swell, and flooding that may hinder airport operations. Mass cancellations amid the back and forth. Airports…