Samy, auteur/autrice sur The fox diary

29 January 2025

The Icelandic horse: introduction to the Viking horses

During our winter trip to Iceland, we were lucky enough to meet one of Iceland's most emblematic animals, the famous Icelandic horse! If you're not yet familiar with this animal and are planning a trip to Iceland, then you'll definitely want to incorporate some...

by Samy

23 January 2025

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Visit Ísafjörður in Iceland’s Westfjords: the complete guide

The Westfjords is certainly the most remote region of Iceland. In winter, access is difficult, roads are often closed and flights are canceled due to strong winds.Deep in the Westfjords, just 300 km from Greenland, the Skutulsfjörður fjord is home to an unsuspected town: Ísafjörður!Despite...

by Samy

18 June 2024

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Finn the gian and the Minster of Lund

In Germanic culture, the Jötnar are giants with superhuman strength who live in Jötunheim, while humans live in Midgard. The two worlds are separated by huge mountains and dense forests. When Scandinavia was converted to Christianity, the Swedes, Norwegians and Danes, as well as...

by Samy

6 June 2024

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Hiking with poles : essential equipment or a luxury?

On The fox diary, we regularly talk about hiking equipment, particularly hiking poles. But we haven't yet touched on an important subject: Is there any point in hiking with poles? I know from experience that many of you have never used walking poles on a...

by Samy

4 June 2024

Folktales

The Kabyle tale of the jackal

The jackal is an emblematic animal of the Kabylian mountains. The inhabitants of the region attribute to it qualities of cunning and malice. Many Kabyle tales recount the mis(adventures) of the jackal. The jackal is most often confronted by humans, from whom it tries...

by Samy

4 June 2024

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Trip to Algeria: the complete guide

Algeria is an incredible country that very few people have had the chance to visit. Because the country is not open to tourism like Tunisia or Morocco, a certain mistrust has built up over the years. But what is Algeria really like, a country...

by Samy

21 May 2024

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The Algerian Sahara: a journey below sea level

It's very difficult to write about a trip to the Sahara, such is the uniqueness of the experience. I took my first steps in the Algerian Sahara when I was 10. A trip with my parents, a little adventure that opened the doors to...

by Samy

19 April 2024

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Budget travel: 10 tips for budget holidays

Many of us want, even need to travel. Our curiosity, our need to learn, our need to escape and discover push us to sometimes look elsewhere, where people are different, where it's hotter or colder, where the streets smell of spices or dried fish,...

by Samy

18 April 2024

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Training for a trek : How to prepare for a long hike?

Trekking is not just a leisure activity, it's a real endurance sport. It can be a very physical and technical activity. Are you planning to backpack for several days, totally or partially on your own for the first time? IIn this article, we'll give you...

by Samy

4 February 2024

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The Golden Circle in Iceland – the complete guide

What is the Golden Circle in Iceland? Golden Circle in Iceland is a tourist circuit close to the capital Reykjavik, comprising 3 major sites and a number of secondary sites. The route is favoured by visitors on short breaks or stopovers between Europe and the...

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Author: Samy

The Icelandic horse: introduction to the Viking horses

Visit Ísafjörður in Iceland’s Westfjords: the complete guide

Finn the gian and the Minster of Lund

Hiking with poles : essential equipment or a luxury?

The Kabyle tale of the jackal

Trip to Algeria: the complete guide

The Algerian Sahara: a journey below sea level

Budget travel: 10 tips for budget holidays

Training for a trek : How to prepare for a long hike?

The Golden Circle in Iceland – the complete guide

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