Dos d’Âne in La Réunion: What to See Around the Viewpoint and Cap Noir
Dos d’Âne is a village in the highlands of La Possession, popular for its panoramic views and access to the Cap Noir trail. This is a trip to choose if you’re looking for a short, sometimes intense hike, with open views of the ramparts and ravines of the west. Why visit Dos d’Âne? The Dos…
Insta360 Luna Ultra: the ideal camera for travel vlogging in La Réunion?
A travel camera needs to be simple enough to pull out at the right moment, versatile enough to go from a trail to a beach, and flexible enough to tell the story of a day without turning your trip into a constant shoot. The Insta360 Luna Ultra can appeal to creators who want to vlog…
Grande Anse in La Réunion: beach, picnic, and walk in the south
In the south of La Réunion, Grande Anse is one of those places where you come as much to slow down as to swim. Between Saint-Pierre and Manapany-les-Bains, this large beach lined with coconut trees offers a generous setting for a picnic, a sunset walk, or a break on the road to the Wild South.…
Bassin Bleu in Saint-Benoît: should you add this stop to your itinerary?
Between Saint-Benoît and the first hills in the east, Bassin Bleu is a small nature outing that’s best approached with the right expectations. You come here for a short walk through lush vegetation, to see a few waterfalls, and to enjoy a cool spot when the weather allows. This isn’t an amusement park: the flow,…
Manapany-les-Bains: swimming, walking, and tips to enjoy the spot
Access, swimming, time to spend, and stopover ideas around Manapany-les-Bains: a simple guide to enjoying this spot in the Reunion Island’s wild south.
Sud Sauvage in La Réunion: a one-day itinerary between lava flows and cliffs
The Sud Sauvage is one of the most striking change-of-scenery areas in La Réunion. In a single day, you go from ocean-battered cliffs to stretches of road lined with lava, with a much rawer feel than on the west coast. It’s the perfect outing if you’re looking for a scenic day that’s easy to organize…
Grand Bassin in Reunion: hike, walking time, and useful tips
Prepare for the Grand Bassin hike in Reunion: departure from Bois Court, walking time, difficulty, equipment, and useful tips to enjoy it peacefully.
Réunion 3 Cirques Helicopter Tour: Departing from St-Pierre
We had long searched for the ultimate way to embrace the sheer scale of the intense island without necessarily wearing out our hiking boots on sometimes endless trails. It was finally by splurging on the Réunion 3 cirques helicopter tour from Pierrefonds airport that we experienced the biggest visual shock of our entire trip to…
Visiting Hell-Bourg village: our insider tips
Worried about missing the true soul of La Réunion by sticking to the beaches? That’s exactly why we loved our visit to Hell-Bourg village, a real gem nestled in the Salazie cirque. We’re sharing all our insider tips here to explore its flowery streets and historic Creole houses like pros. Strolling through one of France’s…
Volcano route quad bike tour: craters and waterfalls
Looking for a more fun way than a classic hike to explore the island’s lunar landscapes? This volcano route quad tour allowed us to cross the Plaine des Sables with a feeling of total freedom. Here’s how to mix adrenaline on the lava with relaxation in the waterfalls of the Wild South. 🌋 Quad biking…
