Les coups de cœur de Vibia

Bárbara recommande le Sri Lanka comme destination de voyage à privilégier cette année.

Avec sa fille, elle a visité un parc naturel qui abrite une faune spectaculaire : des éléphants, des singes, des serpents, des léopards et des oiseaux au plumage de couleurs vives. Elles ont adoré faire connaissance avec les gens, découvrir la nourriture, les fruits « étranges », les plages, les vagues, les promenades en Tuk-tuk, le yoga, la méditation et, surtout, passer du temps de qualité ensemble au milieu de la nature.

Laura recommande de visiter l’île de Naoshima dans la mer intérieure de Seto, au Japon. Bien que le site soit difficile d’accès, elle fait valoir que l’effort pour s’y rendre – deux trains depuis Kyoto et un ferry – en vaut largement la chandelle.

There are no cars on the island so Naoshima offers the chance to just stroll around, enjoying spectacular art surrounded by nature. Laura also recommends visiting the Chichu Art Museum designed by Tadao Ando. A concrete structure buried in the mountain, using only natural light to illuminate Monet’s Water Lilies.

Rick proposes a Nordic experience with a trip to Denmark, Sweden, and Iceland. On his itinerary is a deep dive into the beautiful city of Copenhagen, from which you can do a day tour of Aarhaus, a quaint village full of interesting art and architecture, Malmo, Sweden, or Mons Klint for breathtaking views of the sea.

Flying onward to Reyjavik, Iceland, Rick recommends day tours to Snaefellsnes, Buoarkirkja, Saxholl, and the South Coast, with a hike to the Solheimajokull Glacier for some beautiful mountains and waterfalls.

Blanca recommends a trip to Indonesia. The orderly chaos of its streets, its temples and its waters flooded with corals and life make this country her number one destination to disconnect from the world.

For those seeking cultural inspiration, Blanca recommends New York, one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, and a place where all the great architects have left their mark. Walking its famous streets, visitors will encounter everything from neo-gothic to Art Deco, modernism to postmodernism.

For Jordi, the Greek island of Milos, one of the most beautiful and unknown of the Cycladic islands, is a top destination. The island’s capital is Adamas but Pollonia is also worth a visit for its traditional Greek restaurants, Klima for its jetty of colourful houses, and Plaka for its spectacular sunsets.

Arisa recommends the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York. Only a 5-hour drive from New York City, visitors are greeted by stunning lakes on arrival.

The Finger Lakes are gaining recognition for their burgeoning wine industry, producing world-class Riesling and other wines from cold-climate grapes. In addition to the wine itself, the tasting rooms are a treat due to their beautiful architecture. At the Hillick & Hobbs Estate, where renowned winemaker Paul Hobbs crafts exquisite Rieslings, the tasting room overlooks the lake with a beautiful modern interior to enhance the experience.

For Manaure, Thailand’s Ko Chang, offers a particularly memorable experience.

It is one of the quieter Thai islands situated close to the Cambodian border, ideal if you’re looking for « virgin » landscapes and a bit of peace and quiet. It is a big enough island to spend a few days riding a motorbike (which can be rented on the island), stopping at beaches, eating well and enjoying the sea against a backdrop of dense tropical jungle.