In this episode, we will explore the Vietnam of today, from the Mekong Delta to the magnificent Halong Bay, via Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon—the largest city in Vietnam that also attracts a lot of tourists. We will discover the hidden faces of a secret country, between opening and withdrawal. About Mythical Roads:…
The Path of Flowers | Mythical Roads
By following the flowering of the trees, the Path of Flowers crosses Japan from Kyushu to Hokkaido. The route offers about 250 varieties of cherry trees that nourish the Japanese soul. In Japan, the legendary meeting place of tradition and modernity, everything is possible: from the poetry of cherry blossom to the science of creating…
Across the Sahara | Mythical Roads
From the sandy beaches in Saint-Louis to Timbuktu, they are many means of transport to cross Senegal: buses, a canoe to cross the River Niger, some walking, and the most common method here, the cart. There are few villages on this route: Borko, where people live in harmony with caymans, Gao and its economic decline,…
The Road of Sinbad | Mythical Roads
As elsewhere in the Arabian Peninsula, which the Romans called Happy Arabia, Oman has seen decades of prosperity thanks to oil revenues. From Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate, to Sana’a and Aden in Yemen, the desert is approaching, the mighty mountains are giving way to the sands, the spirit of the world is breathing….
Patagonia, Land of Wind and Fire | Mythical Roads
Patagonia: 3,000 kilometers from Buenos Aires, and far away from everywhere. Patagonia’s beauty goes hand in hand with its wild and inhospitable environment. At the end of the journey, Ushuaia, nicknamed the “End of the World,” unfolds like a picture postcard from a somewhat icy seaside town. About Mythical Roads: Whether remote or packed with…
The Inca Trail | Mythical Roads
The Inca Trail begins in Lima, the capital and largest city of Peru, and continues into the Amazonian jungle. Peru is packed with amazing cities to discover: Oroya, Ayacucho, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Alti Plano, and Shintuya, among others. They are sustaining the legends thanks to their history, their landscapes, and their culture. About Mythical Roads:…
Route of the Gods | Mythical Roads
From Leh, the capital of Ladakh, to Benares in the valley of the Ganges, the route crosses the Himalayan Mountains at an altitude of 5000m. Rancid butter, incense, and petrol are the three distinctive smells of the Himalayas and will follow travelers during their voyage. In a car, the mountainous and woodsy landscape flashes by….
The Danube | Mythical Roads
The Danube is the most international river in the world, passing the most countries. From Vienna to its delta on the Black Sea, the Danube flows for a distance of over 2000 km and passes through 10 countries, all bearing witness to 25 centuries of European history, culture, and civilization. From Habsburg Austria to the strains…
A Pan-American Journey | Mythical Roads
Alaska has become a major destination for travelers in search of adventure and freedom. From Vancouver to southeastern Alaska, the call of the wild and the wide-open spaces can be irresistible, and the voice of nature is loud and clear. Travelers come to breathe in the pioneer atmosphere, the spirit of adventure, and America’s history….
The Amazon | Mythical Roads
The Amazon River, the largest in the world, has a lot of surprises in store for visiters. From Belem to Tabatinga, passengers aboard ships can laze around and admire the jungle landscape. During their journey, people will make fascinating encounters: young Amazon boatmen who hope to glean a few coins by selling a variety of…
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