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The Blog of the Explor'Actors are articles where we offer you good ideas, information, inspiration (…) about sustainable tourism and ecotourism. The objective is that we may everyone, everywhere travel more responsibly

Cabane en bois claire entourée de grands arbres. Devant un hamac beige est tendu entre les arbres

11 ideas for unusual accommodation in France

Are you looking for a change of scenery close to home? Are standard camping or conventional hotel vacations not your cup of tea? Good news, you are in the right place! In this article, we give you 11 ideas for unusual accommodation in France, to get

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Femme avec une robe rouge de dos sur un vélo se dirigeant vers la mer

Holiday with a focus on soft mobility

We have already talked about it, it is sometimes difficult to choose a low-carbon mode of transportation to get to our vacation spot. Whether it is for questions of accessibility, practicality or cost.

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Personne entrain de marcher sur un chemin de pierre avec au fond les montagnes enneigées

Our ideas, tips and best practices for green tourism in France

Are you a travel and adventure enthusiast and wondering how to limit the environmental impact of your trips? You’ve come to the right place! Today, we’re giving you all our advice on how to practice green tourism in France and have a responsible holi

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Une personne au milieu d'une plaine enneigée que l'on suit grace aux traces qu'elle laisse dans la neige avec ses raquettes

11 ideas for winter activities in the mountains that are different from downhill skiing

Do you want to change from downhill skiing for your winter vacations? Whether it’s because you’re tired of waiting in line at the ski lifts, because you want a more eco-friendly vacation or just to introduce a bit of novelty, a winter vacation in the

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Pulka Vercors - 2 skieurs entrain de randonner dans un paysage enneigé

Explorers’ travel diary: Pulka in the Vercors

Laëtitia is one of the beautiful people I met on Instagram. In addition to having created EkoVida, she participated last year in the writing of the Tao Guide, 2,000 ideas and addresses for committed travel. So I naturally thought of her when I launch

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Femme avec une combinaison rose de dos entrain de descendre une piste de ski face à une montagne enneigée. En bas il y a une croix et quelques sapins

How to choose an ecological ski resort?

Skiing at full speed down the slopes, enjoying the warm atmosphere of a chalet in the evening, rediscovering your childlike spirit in the snow, a ski holiday is an adventure in itself. But when ecological awareness gets involved, questions arise. Is

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Photo en contre plongée de la facade extérieure recouverte de vegetaux

Choosing an eco-responsible hotel: what to look out for?

Deciding where to spend your nights during your next vacation is a headache in itself: how do I stay within my budget? Are there any accommodations available in my destination on the dates of my next vacation? What did past guests think? But then, wh

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Couple jenny et benoit devant un grand moulin vert

Explorers' travel diary - Tour of Europe by train

Jenny and Benoît are a couple of travel bloggers who, after the Covid, decided to go on a tour of Europe by train. They regularly give us on Instagram but also on their blog lots of tips for our next trips! I strongly invite you to discover them if y

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Femme assise entailleur par terre avec un sac à dos rouge dans le dos contemplant un éperon rocheux au milieu de la mer

The 10 commandments of the responsible traveler

That’s it, you’ve made your decision, from now on you’re going to change your way of traveling. You now want to organize responsible vacations. However, you are still wondering what this implies in the organization of your stay, the content of your s

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

5 questions to Tiga

I discovered Tiga through Echappées Belles. For those who don’t know, I’m a big fan of this show! I had already heard of her obviously through Ride Zone but I admit I didn’t watch this show.

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Femme de dos sautant de joie face à  un paysage de montagne grandiose

7 ideas for an active and exotic vacation

You don't want to sunbathe on the beach during your vacation? You want to take advantage of your travels to move your body that sits behind a desk the rest of the year? You're right! What more could you ask for than a healthy, sporty vacation with a

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Etalage de poterie devant un magasin de souvenir sur un lieu touristique

Why don't I bring back any more travel souvenirs?

In the past, buying travel souvenirs was an essential part of my vacation. Like 48% of travelers, it was a way to bring a little bit of my trip back home. It was also a good opportunity to make my loved ones happy. However, when I started to pay atte

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Le bâtiment du relai de Sisco avec le soleil qui se couche derrière lui

Travel diary of the Explor'actors: Holidays in Corsica

Today it's Ben and Romain's turn, the 2 brothers from the South West of France, to tell us about their vacations in Cap Corse. They were the lucky winners of the contest we organized on the Instagram account for the opening of this new responsible ho

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Maison construite et coincée entre deux rochers devant la mer

Ecotourism in Brittany: a committed region rich in discoveries

Between its coastline that stretches for thousands of kilometers, its jagged coasts and its charming little islands scattered on the water, Brittany has no shortage of excursions to offer the traveler in search of discovery! Who says superb natural h

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Tente de glamping au lieu d'une forêt posé sur une estrade en bois qui sert aussi de terrasse et éclairé avec un lampadaire

9 glamping addresses in Europe for very chic camping

” Where are the sardines? The groundsheet is really not comfortable … Oh no, the tent is taking water! ” Sometimes camping can be complicated and sleeping well in a tent can be a real challenge! What if we told you that there is a way to reconcile th

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Homme casquette à l'envers assis sur un promontoire rochaux admirant la mer et une ile rocheuse face à lui

Discover the different types of ecological tourism

We have already talked about it several times here, since a few years, many travelers want to combine vacations and ecology. The Covid crisis has only accelerated this awareness that it is important to review the way we think about our trips. It is s

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Femme couchée sur le côté de dos face à la fenetre enroulée dans un drap. Par la fenetre on voit un train de marchandise

6 mythical routes for an unforgettable sleeper train trip in Europe

Falling asleep in Germany, waking up in Sweden, is now possible ! With the night train making a comeback in Europe, traveling the Old Continent by rail is getting easier and easier. Whether you’re planning a tour of Europe by train or your next plane

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Photo prise d'une gondole qui passe sous un pont à venise. devant elle deux autres gondoles avec leur gondolier

How to get around Italy?

Once you have decided to go to the Big Boot for the holidays, there is still a little work to be done to organize your stay. Whether you want to spend it in the same place or organize a road trip, you will have to think about your travels.

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Femme de dos avec des bâtons de marche face à des montagnes

The most beautiful treks in the world: 6 ideas to dream and escape

A good pair of walking shoes and a backpack: isn't that enough to start a great adventure? In this article, we share with you 6 ideas of mythical treks around the world that can be done without a guide. From the Corsican scrubland to the Himalayas an

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

6 ideas for relaxing vacations by the lake

Avoir un point d’eau calme rafraîchissant loin de l’agitation du littoral pour profiter du soleil estival : n’est-ce pas un vrai bonheur ? Alors, pourquoi ne pas envisager vos prochaines vacances au bord d’un lac ? Entre baignades, activités nautique

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Caroline Vivant trois quart face avec un tee short blanc

5 questions to Caroline Vivant

I first discovered Caroline behind the microphone of the podcast Des Chèvres dans le Larzac . The first episode I listened to was that of a former colleague talking about her change of life. I then listened to the other episodes before discovering th

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

écotourisme en bretagne - Un voilier voiles rangées devant la côte rocheuse en Bretagne

The complete guide to sailing vacations

Moving with the wind, being in harmony with the elements: isn't this a great way to experience a responsible itinerant trip? Far from your daily worries, with only the weather as your ticket out, that's the promise of a sailing vacation! Are you a se

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Couple sur un vélo rouge le long d'un champ fleuri. L'homme pédale et la femme est assise sur le guidon en l'embrassant

Looking for a romantic weekend in nature? Discover all our tips

Whether you are a couple without children or a large family, taking time out for yourself is essential. This time is meant to be used to get away from the routine, to recharge the batteries… However, caught up in the daily routine, it is not always e

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné

Tips and practical information to prepare a road trip in Italy

With more than 80 million visitors (before the Covid), Italy is ranked 2nd in Europe and 3rd worldwide among the preferred destinations for travelers. The French represent 18% of these visitors. And it is true that Italy has something to make us drea

juin 23, 2022

Anne Chéné