Réunion Island Outdoor Paradise

Hike volcanic peaks, discover remote cirques, and explore wild coastal landscapes

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Laozi

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In today’s email:

• Réunion Island Outdoor Paradise

• Slow Travel Through Portugal’s Alentejo

• Around the World: A Land Forged by Fire, Exploring the Underwater World,

  Southeast Asia for Beginners: Five Cities That Make the Perfect First Trip and a whole lot more…

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: Russian cosmonauts install sun-watching telescope on ISS during 6-hour spacewalk

• From Social Media: The Spanish Steps

• Travel Grub: ROUGAIL SAUCISSE from RÉUNION ISLAND

• Curious Cove: REUNION ISLAND: Ultimate Travel Guide to VOLCANOES & BEACHES in the Indian Ocean

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Réunion Island Outdoor Paradise

Réunion Island, a French gem in the Indian Ocean, packs towering volcanic peaks, dense rainforests, and rugged coastlines into one compact paradise. Adventurers return to hike the remote trails of Mafate, Cilaos, and Salazie or witness the active Piton de la Fournaise volcano in action. Beyond epic scenery, the island offers canyoning, paragliding, snorkeling, and hidden waterfalls, while its unique Creole culture shines in food, music, and local traditions. Off‑the-beaten-path landscapes make Réunion a true reward for explorers seeking unforgettable adventures

Temple du Colosse, Saint André, Reunion Island - Shutterstock

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Slow Travel Through Portugal’s Alentejo

The Alentejo covers roughly a third of Portugal, yet holds less than seven per cent of its population. Stretching south from the Tagus River to the Algarve border, and from the Spanish frontier to the Atlantic coast, this is one of the most sparsely settled corners of Western Europe. It is also one of the most rewarding for anyone willing to slow down

Aerial view of Monsaraz a tiny charming village inside castle walls in Alentejo region of Portugal, at sunrise - Shutterstock

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Around the World

A Land Forged by Fire

Rising from the Indian Ocean like a mythic creature, Réunion Island is a land forged by fire. This French overseas department is home to Piton de la Fournaise, one of the world’s most active volcanoes

Exploring the Underwater World

Reunion Island is a relatively young island, where coral reefs are not well developed. In the absence of islets or offshore reefs, snorkeling is mostly found in the coastal lagoons, protected by a coral reef, and on a few rare spots open to the ocean

Réunion from the Sky

Flying around the island in a helicopter remains a must in tourist activities. Thanks to its incredible flight capabilities, this helicopter tour of Reunion Island will take you to the heart of breathtaking landscapes, waterfalls, tropical forests, lagoons, coral reefs, cirques and volcanoes

The Turtle Garden

Le Jardin des Tortues is a charming wildlife garden and animal park located in Les Avirons on Réunion Island, where visitors can discover more than 400 tortoises and turtles from around the world in a lush garden setting

Marine Life Around Réunion Island

Off the coast of Réunion Island, the clear Indian Ocean waters offer unforgettable encounters with marine life, including playful pantropical spotted dolphins year‑round and majestic humpback whales during the southern winter from June to October

Southeast Asia for Beginners: Five Cities That Make the Perfect First Trip

Southeast Asia is one of those regions that people talk about for years before they finally go. The distance, the climate, the unfamiliar food — it can all feel like a lot to navigate if you have never been. But the reality on the ground is far simpler than the planning stage suggests. These are countries built around hospitality, where tourism infrastructure is mature, English is widely spoken in the main visitor areas, and the cost of travelling well is remarkably low. A comfortable hotel room, a full day of sightseeing, and three excellent meals can cost less than a single dinner in most European capitals

Twin pagodas at Doi Inthanon, one of the most popular national parks located in Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province, northern Thailand - Shutterstock

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

Russian cosmonauts install sun-watching telescope on ISS during 6-hour spacewalk

Two Russian cosmonauts worked to install and retrieve science experiments while on a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Wednesday (May 27)

A Shift in What’s Shaping U.S. Landscapes

The land is always changing, sometimes by human hands: cities are built, farms expanded, and forests logged. Other changes lie mostly outside people’s control: wildfires burn through communities, and hurricanes reshape coastlines

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From Social Media

The Spanish Steps

Travel Grub

Recipe

ROUGAIL SAUCISSE from RÉUNION ISLAND

Curious Cove

REUNION ISLAND: Ultimate Travel Guide to VOLCANOES & BEACHES in the Indian Ocean

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