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            <title><![CDATA[Travel makes you happier and the science behind it]]></title>
            <link>https://blog.libertrip.com/travel-makes-you-happier-and-the-science-behind-it-41268fdfa155?source=rss----d0058a34a422---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Julien Poszywala]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:16:59 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2017-01-12T20:05:16.630Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The pursuit of happiness… sanctified in American law and sought after by all nationalities. It’s no surprise to us, and doubtfully to you either, that travel may be the key to happiness: it’s even been proven scientifically.</p><h4><strong>Does money really buy happiness?</strong></h4><figure><img alt="argent fait il le bonheur" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/662/0*KrWchJXv39VLgQMN.png" /></figure><p>We all pretty much subscribe to the idea that money makes us happier, but once our basic needs are met (food in our belly and a roof over our head), it seems that that is pretty much the extent of things. Thus, the question is how do we spend our money since, for most of us, we only have a limited amount of it.</p><p>There is a logical assumption that most people unconsciously consider when buying something; a physical object will, in the minds of most of us, last longer in time and will thus make us happier as compared to a fleeting moment such as a trip to the museum or a trip. But let’s dig a little deeper….according to a recent study, it appears that this unconscious logic is utterly false.</p><h4><strong>Routine, a threat to happiness</strong></h4><p>“One of the enemies of happiness is routine” according to Dr. Thomas Gilovich, a professor of psychology at Cornell University. The study, which took place over a period of 20 years, took a look at the link between money and happiness and concluded the following: “We buy things to be happy, and it works. But only for a little bit. Our new acquisitions seem great in the beginning, but then we get used to having them and using them.”</p><p>So rather than buying the latest Macbook or state-of-the-art home theater system, Gilovich suggest that <strong>to be happier,</strong> <strong>we should spend our money on travel and other unforgettable experiences</strong>.</p><p>Gilovich’s research led him to join the economic school of thought known as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easterlin_paradox">Easterlin Paradox</a> which states that money does indeed buy happiness, but not for the longterm.</p><p>To measure the link between routine and happiness, Gilovich asked participants to assess their level of satisfaction with certain material and immaterial purchases. Initially, satisfaction levels for these two types of purchases were more or less equal. But over time, the <strong>individuals surveyed were less satisfied with their material purchases whereas satisfaction with experiences increased over time.</strong></p><figure><img alt="randonnee" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/584/0*mvRJ3Gg1cA-FuyfA.jpg" /></figure><p>Gilovich states that “our experiences represent a major part of who we are compared to our material purchases .” You may love material things. You may even think that a part of your identity is tied to these objects , but they are physical things , independent of yourself. <strong>On the other hand, your experiences are an integral part of the person you are. We are the result of experiences</strong>. “</p><p>This same study also showed that if an individual has an experience which negatively impacted the happiness in that particular moment, once given the chance to talk it out, satisfaction levels rise. Gilovich explains this by the fact that a situation might once seem stressful or frightening but can be a good story to tell friends or can even be regarded as <strong>a formative experience for the future.</strong></p><h4><strong>Sharing, an essential ingredient in the recipe for happiness</strong></h4><figure><img alt="partage" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/450/0*_IyAaxDui1C6liVC.jpg" /></figure><p>A shared experience brings us together more so than a purchase . We are more inclined to feel close, for example, to someone who has climbed Mont Blanc rather than someone who bought the same car.</p><p>Gilovich thinks that when we experience with others, once the moments have passed, these people become part of the stories we tell to others . And even if no one was there to share those special moments with us, <strong>we are far more likely to reach out to others if we share a common experience</strong>, rather than if we have the same things as they have.</p><h4><strong>Materialism pits us against one another</strong></h4><p>Studies show that you are also less likely to compare yourself to others when it comes to experiences than when it comes to purchased objects. According to a study by Ryan Howell and Graham Hill, it is easier to compare what others have to what you possess since you can easily fix a dollar amount on these comparisons : that sparking swimming pool in the back yard for example.</p><p>Gilovich mentions that “this comparison phenomenon is even more pronounced when it comes to material goods versus moments lived .” Of course, meeting people who stay in a better hotel or traveling in first class may bring about a twinge of jealousy, but this greed will never be as great as that caused by material objects. Let he who has not envied the neighbor’s mansion and ogled at their Mercedes A-Class cast the first stone.</p><h4><strong>Travel: the secret to happiness!</strong></h4><figure><img alt="voyage bonheur" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/640/0*QYrczK9HrS3S4N4o.jpg" /></figure><p>Be it alone or alongside one another, <strong>traveling is one of those exceptional moments in life that is guaranteed to make memorable experiences</strong>. Setting out on unknown adventures is without a doubt a must-d0, and the proof is in the pudding (and scientifically backed for that matter): traveling is sure to leave you a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment that is priceless !</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=41268fdfa155" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://blog.libertrip.com/travel-makes-you-happier-and-the-science-behind-it-41268fdfa155">Travel makes you happier and the science behind it</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.libertrip.com">Libertrip</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Your Geography Teacher lied to you: The true story of the World Map]]></title>
            <link>https://blog.libertrip.com/your-geography-teacher-lied-to-you-the-true-story-of-the-world-map-9afebcd7f71b?source=rss----d0058a34a422---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Julien Poszywala]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:16:09 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2017-01-12T20:06:15.521Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s been a while since you’ve left the halls of high school, a credible excuse for not remembering what you learned in geography, but we’ll totally cut you some slack because we were surprised to learn that what our geography teachers actually taught us via the big glaring map on the wall, may not actually be true.</p><p>Back to your seats class. You’ve got a thing or two to learn still….</p><h4><strong>Let’s take it back to the XVI century with Mercator</strong></h4><p>It was during the second half of the XVIth century (1569 to be exact), that Mercator, a Flemmish cartographer, mapped out (drew to be more exact), the world map as we know it today.</p><p>[caption id=”attachment_5780&quot; align=”alignnone” width=”637&quot;]</p><figure><img alt="projection_de_mercator" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/637/0*Ajvg4hSC8PwZbzy3.jpg" /></figure><p>Mercator’s Map of the World[/caption]</p><p>Mercator’s rendering was made for the European sailors to help them navigate their expeditions with the help of his straight lines and regular intervals. <strong>The problem with these intervals</strong> is that they stretch out the polar regions and thus exaggerate the size of countries and continents.</p><p>Listen and learn. For example, according to Mercator’s map above, Alaska seems bigger than Mexico when in actuality Mexico is 10 million km² bigger ! Wow, right? Who’d have thought?</p><p>Alright then smarty pants, what’s the best map out there then?</p><h4><strong>Peters’ Interpretation</strong></h4><p>The world obviously hasn’t stopped spinning since 1569 and since there have been lots of versions contesting Mercator’s map: for example, Lambert (1772), de Bonne (1780) and most recently Peters’ dates back to just a few decades ago (1973).</p><p>It’s this last one from Peters that we’ll talk about as it is known to have the most accurate rendering even if it slightly lengthens the continents. Contrary to Mercator’s version, Peters’ map places more importance of South America and less on the size of North America. At the time of Mercator’s creation, his version didn’t pose any problems or inaccuracies as expeditions and discoveries were focused mainly on North America (and thus the actual size of South America was far less represented).</p><p>[caption id=”attachment_5782&quot; align=”alignnone” width=”512&quot;]</p><figure><img alt="projection_de_peters" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/512/0*Zpdga0hJ4kFZYEJh.jpg" /></figure><p>Peters’ Map of the World[/caption]</p><h4><strong>It’s all in how you look at things</strong></h4><p>What is the shape of the Earth? Correct, round is the right answer. As such, to represent the Earth as flat, as maps do, make the choice of map a personal one. Each country, each traveler is thus free to use the map that fits them the best.</p><h4>Pop Quiz Time (<em>answers below)</em></h4><p>1. What are the names of the two cartographers credited with creating the World Map?</p><p>2. Which is bigger size-wise, Mexico or Alsaska?</p><p>3. What’s the best way to map out your next trip?</p><p><em>Answers: Mercator and Peters; Mexico; </em><a href="http://www.libertrip.com"><em>www.libertrip.com</em></a><em> of course!</em></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=9afebcd7f71b" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://blog.libertrip.com/your-geography-teacher-lied-to-you-the-true-story-of-the-world-map-9afebcd7f71b">Your Geography Teacher lied to you: The true story of the World Map</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.libertrip.com">Libertrip</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Do it like a native : USA]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Julien Poszywala]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2015 07:56:08 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2017-01-12T20:07:30.238Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vous êtes enfin prêt(e) à décoller pour les Etats-Unis, vous vous êtes occupé(e) de toutes les formalités nécessaires et des petits détails (si vous n’en êtes pas tout à fait sûr(e), je vous invite à consulter nos <a href="http://blog.libertrip.com/conseils-voyage-aux-usa/">10 conseils pour votre voyage aux USA</a>).<br>Une dernière chose afin que vous puissiez partir tranquille : lisez ces quelques informations à propos des coutumes et du savoir-vivre aux Etats-Unis.</p><figure><img alt="do it like a native usa" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/496/0*G9_HUdAV-cKRkqCc.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>Les pourboires</strong></h4><p>Ne quittez pas un restaurant sans avoir laissé un pourboire à votre serveur : aux USA il est très rare de ne pas donner de “tip” pour le service (sauf si celui-ci était catastrophique, que vous avez attendu 1h avant d’avoir votre plat et que le serveur vous a insulté au passage !). Le pourboire approprié s’étend de 15% à 20% de l’addition selon votre appréciation du service reçu.<br>Si vous vous rendez au restaurant avec un grand groupe, il se pourrait que votre ticket de caisse porte la mention “Gratuity included”, ce qui indique que le pourboire a déjà été calculé et ajouté à l’addition.<br>Bien que cette pratique soit courante dans les restaurants, il est très rare de laisser un pourboire dans les fast food, à moins que vous ne soyez super généreux ! En général, on donne des “tips” au restaurant et dans les bars, mais aussi souvent aux voituriers, bagagistes, taxis et pour des services de beauté du type coiffeur et manucure. Pour ces autres services, les pourboires se situent plutôt aux alentours de 10%.<br>Bon à savoir : si vous prévoyez de rester longtemps à table, pensez à donner un plus gros pourboire. En effet, la plupart des serveurs dépendent du turnover pour recevoir des pourboires donc si vous restez plus longtemps que la moyenne… soyez prêt à donner un petit extra.</p><h4><strong>Les jours fériés</strong></h4><p>Les entreprises privées et publiques sont généralement fermées lors des jours fériés : trouver une banque, un bureau de poste et d’autres services peut donc s’avérer difficile. Cependant, il n’est pas rare que de grandes chaînes de restaurants et de grands centres commerciaux restent ouverts lors de jours fériés importants tels que Thanksgiving ou Noël.</p><h4><strong>Code vestimentaire</strong></h4><p>Le dress-code est également quelque chose à laquelle les américains sont très attachés, notamment lorsque l’on est invité à une fête. Il n’est pas rare de le mentionner sur un carton d’invitation ou bien de le préciser par téléphone.<br>La plupart des boîtes de nuit et certains restaurants nécessitent une tenue appropriée :</p><ul><li>“Formal attire” : c’est une tenue très habillée (smoking pour les hommes et robe longue pour les femmes)</li><li>“Black tie” : littéralement “cravate noire”, c’est également une tenue habillée de type tuxedo pour les hommes et robe de cocktail pour les femmes</li><li>“Business attire” : une tenue professionnelle, costume-cravate pour ces messieurs et tailleur pour ces dames</li><li>“Casual” : tenue de ville soignée, pantalon en toile et polo à col ou bien chemise sans cravate pour les hommes</li></ul><h4><strong>Doggy bag</strong></h4><p>Les assiettes sont souvent très bien servies aux Etats-Unis et c’est assez fréquemment que les américains demandent un “doggy bag” pour pouvoir emporter les restes chez eux. Demander un doggy bag est tout un art avec certains serveurs qui débarrassent les tables plus vite que leur ombre. N’hésitez donc pas à demander votre doggy bag dans le bon timing et sachez que vous ne choquerez personne avec ce type de demande !</p><h4><strong>BYOB : Bring Your One Bottle</strong></h4><p>A l’inverse du doggy bag, ce concept vous permet d’aller au restaurant en amenant votre propre bouteille de vin. Dans ce cas, le bar ou le restaurant pourra vous faire payer un droit d’ouverture de bouteille (<em>corkage fee</em>) s’il le souhaite. Le B de BYOB est également décliné en “Beer” ou “Booze” (alcool en langage familier).<br>Cette pratique est courante lorsque vous êtes invité(e) à une fête chez des amis afin que chacun amène un petit quelque chose à partager avec les autres invités. Le BYOB se décline aussi pour ce qui est de la nourriture lorsque chaque invité apporte quelque chose à manger, on appelle ça un “potluck” ou “repas-partage”.</p><h4><strong>Faîtes l’appoint avant de prendre le bus</strong></h4><p>Aux Etats-Unis, il n’y a pas de contrôleurs dans les bus, ce sont les chauffeurs qui se chargent de vérifier que vous possédez un titre de transport. En effet, la montée se fait uniquement par la porte avant du véhicule et celui-ci est équipé d’une sorte de parcmètre. Petite précision : ce distributeur ne rend pas la monnaie et certains conducteurs de bus peuvent se montrer sans pitié si vous n’avez pas le compte. Un conseil : vérifiez que vous avez l’appoint avant de monter dans un bus !</p><h4><strong>Gardez un œil sur vos enfants</strong></h4><p>Sachez que laisser un bébé ou un jeune enfant sans surveillance est extrêmement mal vu aux Etats-Unis. Que ce soit dans la rue, dans la voiture, à l’hôtel ou même chez vous, il est interdit de laisser seuls vos jeunes enfants sous peine de recevoir une amende : les américains peuvent même se voir retirer la garde à cause de cette négligence !</p><h4><strong>Respectez les files d’attente</strong></h4><p>Les files d’attente sont scrupuleusement respectées aux USA, il est hors de question de tenter quoique ce soit pour passer avant les autres. Respectez donc l’ordre d’arrivée, laissez de l’espace entre vous et les personnes devant vous et attendez d’être appelé avant de vous avancer :-)<br>Si vous devez absolument passer devant et c’est une raison de vie ou de mort, demandez gentiment aux personnes devant vous si elles sont d’accord pour vous laisser passer en expliquant la raison de votre urgence. La plupart des américains comprendront et vous laisserons passer sans problème.</p><h4><strong>Gardez vos mains sous la table</strong></h4><p>A l’inverse de chez nous, il est impoli de mettre ses mains au dessus de la table lors d’un repas. Les américains ont pour habitude de laisser leur main libre reposer sur leur cuisse et d’utiliser leur autre main pour manger.</p><h4><strong>Des soldes toute l’année</strong></h4><p>Voilà une information qui ravira les serial shoppeuses : aux USA, les boutiques proposent des soldes tout au long de l’année. Si vous partez pour une virée shopping, prenez donc garde à chasser les bonnes affaires plutôt que de payer le prix fort ! Le paradis des petits prix se repère facilement puisqu’il suffit de chercher des “Outlet”, c’est là bas que vous ferez de bonnes affaires !</p><h4><strong>Quelques règles de bonne conduite</strong></h4><p>La conduite aux Etats-Unis comporte quelques spécificités qu’il est bon de savoir :</p><ul><li>il est autorisé de tourner à droite aux feux rouge, du moment que vous ne gênez personne</li><li>à un carrefour sans feu, c’est le premier arrivé qui passe</li><li>les feux rouges sont situés APRES le carrefour, prudence donc à ne pas s’arrêter en plein milieu de ce dernier avec cette habitude que nous avons de coller le feu…</li><li>il n’existe pas de croisement à l’indonésienne aux USA, prenez donc garde à tourner avant le véhicule en face de vous afin d’éviter les accidents</li><li>lorsqu’un bus d’école est arrêté avec ses clignotants, ne le dépassez pas et arrêtez vous avant d’être à sa hauteur afin de laisser les enfants traverser la route en toute sécurité</li><li>dans les grandes villes, des voies appelées “car pool lanes” ont été mises en place pour les voitures contenant un ou plusieurs passagers afin d’inciter les américains à faire du covoiturage. Rouler sur cette voie alors que vous êtes seul(e) dans votre voiture pourrait vous coûter cher !</li></ul><p>C’est tout pour cette fois et si vous avez d’autres conseils à ajouter, dîtes le nous en commentaire :-)<br>Rencdez-vous sur <a href="http://libertrip.com">Libertrip.com</a> pour organiser votre prochain voyage aux Etats-Unis !</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=50e12e7e3292" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://blog.libertrip.com/do-it-like-a-native-usa-50e12e7e3292">Do it like a native : USA</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.libertrip.com">Libertrip</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[10 Travel Tats that will remind you to just go]]></title>
            <link>https://blog.libertrip.com/10-travel-tats-that-will-remind-you-to-just-go-ffa8a97e5c6a?source=rss----d0058a34a422---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Julien Poszywala]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:57:43 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2017-01-12T20:02:59.798Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who amongst us has never had the post-trip blues? Longing to return is completely normal and certain travelers have found a solution to avoid PVD (post-vacation depression -a serious bout of depression caused from reliving the routine after a while away). So whether it’s to get you going or to remember where you’ve been, a travel tattoo will serve as a permanent reminder.</p><p>Here are some of our favs:</p><h4><strong>#1 Always find home</strong></h4><figure><img alt="compass tat 2" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/500/0*ju3SoFmFtgJqq0OK.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#2 Wanderlust</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage wanderlust" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/612/0*6lg0VLLUpJheLK6V.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#3 Around the World</strong></h4><figure><img alt="back tat" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/500/0*FDRVv9d9t5orrzVz.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#4 London calling</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage londres" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/640/0*MQCyu_YVuKOHzUdY.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#5 Longitude and Lattitude</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage géocode" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*r1i3LutY_pXtc9mv.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#6 Ready for Takeoff</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage avion" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/640/0*5f416NlOF6lCvNgX.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#7 Visa : Check</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage visa touristique" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/736/0*-o0HH534nZDoN_ta.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#8 Get-away</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage avion en papier" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/550/0*Z06wH5mlWqWmhcfA.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#9 Travel: it’ll get under your skin</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage traveler" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/500/0*CwqcylPNZ8sdk_u7.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#10 “Not all those who wander are lost”</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage citation voyage" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/321/0*Z2wGGerDcPbBSVo8.jpg" /></figure><p>This last one’s a quote from J.R.R. Tolken’s Lord of the Rings. In need of ideas, we like this <a href="http://seattlestravels.com/top50travelquotes/">list</a> compiled by the blog Seattle’s Travels.</p><p>Any of you Libertrippers out there already bit the bullet and got a tattoo in hommage of your love for travel? Go on….do tell!</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=ffa8a97e5c6a" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://blog.libertrip.com/10-travel-tats-that-will-remind-you-to-just-go-ffa8a97e5c6a">10 Travel Tats that will remind you to just go</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.libertrip.com">Libertrip</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[10 tatouages qui nous font voyager]]></title>
            <link>https://blog.libertrip.com/10-tatouages-qui-nous-font-voyager-4ccbfc79f9e3?source=rss----d0058a34a422---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Julien Poszywala]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2015 08:05:59 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2017-01-12T20:06:23.386Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Qui parmi vous n’a jamais eu un coup de blues en rentrant d’un voyage ? Il est certainement plus facile de partir que de revenir et certains voyageurs ont trouvé la parade pour ne pas se laisser gagner par un coup de cafard et garder une trace indélébile de leurs voyages : le tatouage.<br>Nous sommes heureux de vous présenter notre sélection de tattoo qui donnent envie de faire sa valise et de partir à l’aventure :-)</p><h4><strong>#1 Se laisser porter au gré du vent</strong></h4><figure><img alt="compass tat 2" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/500/0*eGh8F-dOScMP8ZVw.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#2 Wanderlust</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage wanderlust" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/612/0*h8r3ruXLKg0YTruF.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#3 Mappemonde</strong></h4><figure><img alt="back tat" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/500/0*OsbGeD3K5kV8_9Ij.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#4 London calling</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage londres" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/640/0*TiMYjQuuGabxeoM5.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#5 Géocode</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage géocode" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*EQvB4XFiGmdPkqwV.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#6 Paré au décollage</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage avion" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/640/0*8qEl61hgsuA8rMgX.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#7 Visa : OK</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage visa touristique" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/736/0*HDHGmPn8qfkgJgcY.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#8 Prendre son envol</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage avion en papier" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/550/0*PsL8VFicrlLbw6F7.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#9 Avoir le voyage dans la peau</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage traveler" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/500/0*IwwnbN_uPHH49Zz-.jpg" /></figure><h4><strong>#10 “Not all those who wander are lost”</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tatouage citation voyage" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/321/0*lCJtGgXSurjgjRvp.jpg" /></figure><p>Pour info, ce dernier tatouage reprend une citation de J.R.R. Tolkien, l’auteur de la saga Le Seigneur des Anneaux.<br>Retrouvez d’autres citations autour du thème du voyage <a href="http://blog.libertrip.com/reasons-to-travel-2015/">juste ici</a>.</p><p>Y a-t-il des Libertrippers ici qui ont ramené un tatouage de leurs voyage ou qui se sont fait tatouer pour littéralement avoir le voyage dans la peau ? Dîtes-nous tout en commentaire :-)</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=4ccbfc79f9e3" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://blog.libertrip.com/10-tatouages-qui-nous-font-voyager-4ccbfc79f9e3">10 tatouages qui nous font voyager</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.libertrip.com">Libertrip</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[10 amazing ice-skating rinks around the world]]></title>
            <link>https://blog.libertrip.com/10-amazing-ice-skating-rinks-around-the-world-e05005a01806?source=rss----d0058a34a422---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Julien Poszywala]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2015 08:50:42 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2017-01-12T20:06:16.928Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4><strong>#1 Ottawa, Rideau Canal Skateway</strong></h4><figure><img alt="Rideau Canal Skateway" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/736/0*0AGE5PdxKU6CL7Q_.jpg" /></figure><p>An official UNESCO World Heritage Site, “Rideau Canal Skateway” in Ottowa is a must for ice-skating lovers. At, 7.8 km long, this is the largest rink in the world.</p><p><strong>Open :</strong> when the ice has hardened enough to skate, generally between January and February.<br><strong>Hours :</strong> from 9:30–22:00. These hours are subject to change.<br><strong>Cost :</strong> free to skate, but . A two hour skate rental runs 11€.</p><h4><strong>#2 Boston, Common Frog Pond</strong></h4><figure><img alt="Common Frog Pond" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/600/0*xirycEjH3szP16iv.jpg" /></figure><p>Cet étang est situé en plein Boston, dans un grand parc de la ville. Entouré d’arbres aux branches gelées et illuminées une fois la nuit tombée, c’est un endroit unique qui ne manquera pas de séduire les adeptes de patinage.</p><p>This pond is located right in the center of Boston, in the citiy’s largest park. Surrounded by trees, frosted branches and twinkling lights, it’s a unique place that is sure to seduce skating fans.</p><p><strong>Open :</strong> just like Ottawa’s rink, this one’s open as soon as the pond has frozen, usually between mid-November and mid-February.<br><strong>Hours :</strong> Monday from 10:00–16:00, Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday from 10:00–21:00, and Friday-Saturday from 10:00–22:00.<br><strong>Cost :</strong> 4.40€. Skate rental costs 8,80€ for adults and 4.40€ for children.</p><h4><strong>#3 New York, Central Park</strong></h4><figure><img alt="Central Park" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/510/0*x6iB2USRCEUDLoGX.jpg" /></figure><p>Central Park has two ice rinks: Lasker Rink and Trump Rink (our vote is the Trump Rink). Although a bit more expensive than Lasker Rink, Trump Rink offers breathtaking views of the Big Apple’s giant skyscrapers.</p><p><em>Trump Rink</em></p><p><strong>Open :</strong> October-April<br><strong>Hours :</strong>Monday-Tuesday from 10:00–22:00, Wednesday-Thursday from 10:00–23:00, and Friday-Saturday from 10:00–22:00 and Sunday from 10:00–21:00.<br><strong>Cost :</strong> 15€ Monday- Thursday and 19.80€ Friday-Sunday.</p><p><em>Lasker Rink</em></p><p><strong>Open :</strong> October-March<br><strong>Hours :</strong>Monday-Thursday from 10:00–16:50 and again from 18:00–21:30, Friday from 12:00–23:00 and Saturday from 13:00 to 23:00 and Sunday 12:30–16:30.<br><strong>Cost :</strong> Adults — 6.60€ and Children — 3.50€. Skate Rental costs 5.70€.</p><h4><strong>#4 London, Somerset House</strong></h4><figure><img alt="Somerset House" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/600/0*wxy_0TGKPLPWRmRH.jpg" /></figure><p>Somerset House Ice Rink is charming thanks to its idyllic setting. Located in the courtyard of an eighteenth century building, overlooking it is a giant Christmas Tree decorated by Tiffany’s. An unforgettable experience not to be missed during your next stay with our English neighbors!</p><p><strong>Open :</strong> Mid-November — Mid-January<br><strong>Hours :</strong> between 8:30 and 22–30. These hours are subject to change<br><strong>Cost :</strong> bewtween 10€ and 23€ according to the hours.</p><h4><strong>#5 Montreal, Bonsecours Market</strong></h4><figure><img alt="Marché Bonsecours" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*xmHamv_uMzYoaD1-.jpg" /></figure><p>At the heart of the old town, the Bonsecours Market Rink is the most beautiful in all of Montreal. Thematic mornings and evenings are regularly organized for the enjoyment of all the family.</p><p><strong>Open :</strong> End of February — Beginning of March.<br><strong>Hours :</strong> 10:00 to 21:00, Monday-Wednesday and 10:00–22:00, Thursdays -Sundays.<br><strong>Cost :</strong> Adults, 5.70€ and children , 3.70€ .</p><h4><strong>#6 Toronto, Nathan Philips Square</strong></h4><figure><img alt="Nathan Philips Square" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/736/0*MPVWc8_E2r-8GowR.jpg" /></figure><p>Show off your skating skills under the Freedom Arches at Nathan Philips Square. In downtown Toronto, this rink will put you in the Christmas and New Year Spirit with all its lights and decorations. A moment of pure magic :- )</p><p><strong>Open :</strong> End of November- Mid-March<br><strong>Hours :</strong> sunset-22:00.<br><strong>Cost :</strong> Free. Skate rental costs 7.40€ for two hours of skate.</p><h4><strong>#7 Edinburgh, Princes Street Gardens</strong></h4><figure><img alt="Princes Street Gardens" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/500/0*J9aPFQCgCzgU2s2S.jpg" /></figure><p>The Edinburgh rink is the largest in Grand Britain. The rink is built every year as part of the annual Winter Wonderland festivities. Visitors can also take sleigh rides, browse the Christmas market stands and take a break around a glass of mulled wine :-)</p><p><strong>Open :</strong> End of November — Beginning of January<br><strong>Hours :</strong> 10:00–21:30<br><strong>Cost :</strong> bewtween 10.30€ and 15€ depending on the hour.</p><h4><strong>#8 Vienna, Rathausplatz</strong></h4><figure><img alt="Rathausplatz" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*eD-TMQOSHxnw1Hna.jpg" /></figure><p>With its 5,400 m² ice rink, Rathausplatz in Vienna is a paradise for skate lovers. Nicknamed “Vienna Ice Dream,” it will delight both skaters and curling fans with 6 tracks dedicated to this sport.</p><p><strong>Open :</strong> End of January — Beginning of March<br><strong>Hours :</strong> de 9h à 22h pour la patinoire et de 17h à 22h pour le curling<br><strong>Cost :</strong> Adults — 7€ and Children — 4€.</p><h4><strong>#9 California, Yosemite National Park</strong></h4><figure><img alt="Yosemite" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*N2_Ua6skG4RE328c.jpg" /></figure><p>Yosemite National Park is the place to go for skating closer to nature. This park is one of the most beautiful natural parks in the world and has hosted ice skating since the 1930s. For those of you who really want an experience, try out the rink at the foot of Half Dome Glacier Point to get an eye-full!</p><p><strong>Open :</strong> Mid-November — Beginning March<br><strong>Hour :</strong> Weekly from noon — 14:30 and 15:30–18:00 and 19:00–21:30. Weekend and holidays from 8:30–11:00 and noon- 14:30, 15:30–18:00 and 19:00–21:30.<br><strong>Cost :</strong> Adultes — 9.30€ and children 8.80€. Skate rental costs 3.50€.</p><h4><strong>#10 Paris, Grand Palais</strong></h4><figure><img alt="Grand Palais" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/615/0*TaQQS1dJg6xdvnoG.jpg" /></figure><p>Last but certainly not least, the Grand Palais Rink in Paris is the largest indoor ice rink in the world. Spend an unforgettable time thanks to the musical entertainment and lighting effects. For you night-owls and party-goers, the rink becomes a huge dancefloor every night from 21:00 to 2 in the morning!</p><p><strong>Open :</strong> Mid-December to Beginning of February.<br><strong>Hours :</strong> from 10:00–13:15 and 14:00–20:00 and 21:00- 2 in the morning. These hours are subject to change.<br><strong>Cost :</strong> Adults — 15€ and children — 10€. 25€ to skate at night. These prices include skate rental.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=e05005a01806" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://blog.libertrip.com/10-amazing-ice-skating-rinks-around-the-world-e05005a01806">10 amazing ice-skating rinks around the world</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.libertrip.com">Libertrip</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Croatia in 10 Photos]]></title>
            <link>https://blog.libertrip.com/croatia-in-10-photos-56dc8cd12b12?source=rss----d0058a34a422---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Julien Poszywala]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 09:08:36 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2017-01-12T20:03:16.550Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, let’s go to far off places and what better way than a handful of inspiring shots to get you there?</p><p>As the first post in our upcoming series, let’s start with the beautiful and richly diverse Croatia.</p><h4><strong>#1 Krka National Park</strong></h4><figure><img alt="parc national krka" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*v5fyl3pF0Ksiee1T.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Elisabeth Janoir</em></p><h4><strong>#2 Agricultural Fields on the way to Split</strong></h4><figure><img alt="plaines agricoles split" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*4OalnGsNDXwhwEG0.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Dominique Mazereau</em></p><h4><strong>#3 Catvat</strong></h4><figure><img alt="catvat" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*-jm12zioMqr9nfqy.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Yves Husson</em></p><h4><strong>#4 Green Lanes of Dubrovnik</strong></h4><figure><img alt="ruelle dubrovnik" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*gpujDwetsFUjV0ah.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Raymonde Contensous</em></p><h4><strong>#5 Plitvice Lakes National</strong></h4><figure><img alt="parc national plitvice" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*ToojP9B-WMYjZonJ.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Jacques Richard</em></p><h4><strong>#6 View of Dubrovnik seen from the city walls</strong></h4><figure><img alt="dubrovnik depuis remparts" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*6pCUl-sIcW5fnFy0.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Jean-François Gerard</em></p><h4><strong>#7 Rogoznica Village</strong></h4><figure><img alt="rogoznica" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*UvwKtM7bsdrZS6Pa.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Sandra Simon</em></p><h4><strong>#8 Sibanik Angels</strong></h4><figure><img alt="anges de sibenik" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*ifgjreJJMP3xkMuS.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Dominique Mazereau</em></p><h4><strong>#9 Log Walkway in Plitvice Lakes National Park</strong></h4><figure><img alt="chemin rondins parc plitvice" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*c9YDc_wS8H_1XVTw.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Yves Maillière</em></p><h4><strong>#10 Sunset in Hvar</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tombee du jour hvar" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*6Hthgb8ieGkpYzLf.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Dominique Mazereau</em></p><p>Should these photos make you want to visit Croatia, <a href="http://libertrip.com">planning</a> starts here !</p><p>More photos can be found on <a href="http://www.geo.fr/google_search/search?q=croatie">Geo Site</a>.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=56dc8cd12b12" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://blog.libertrip.com/croatia-in-10-photos-56dc8cd12b12">Croatia in 10 Photos</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.libertrip.com">Libertrip</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[La Croatie en 10 photos]]></title>
            <link>https://blog.libertrip.com/la-croatie-en-10-photos-74ffa3b14aef?source=rss----d0058a34a422---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Julien Poszywala]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 09:03:23 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2017-01-12T20:09:15.287Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cette semaine j’ai décidé de vous faire voyager, et quoi de mieux qu’une poignée de clichés inspirants pour y parvenir ?</p><p>Pour ce premier post sur cette thématique, j’ai choisi la Croatie comme destination. Je vous laisse découvrir les photos de ce magnifique pays qui illustrent bien la richesse et la diversité de notre monde.</p><h4><strong>#1 Parc National de Krka</strong></h4><figure><img alt="parc national krka" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*HG2v1vSMNIKZ3Rsv.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Elisabeth Janoir</em></p><h4><strong>#2 Plaines agricoles en allant vers Split</strong></h4><figure><img alt="plaines agricoles split" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*sxbg8MH4d8vsSM3C.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Dominique Mazereau</em></p><h4><strong>#3 Catvat</strong></h4><figure><img alt="catvat" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*xbLhI1G7GxOT-dDp.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Yves Husson</em></p><h4><strong>#4 Ruelle verte de Dubrovnik</strong></h4><figure><img alt="ruelle dubrovnik" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*Qj5GVdykgkdKmmj1.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Raymonde Contensous</em></p><h4><strong>#5 Parc National des lacs de Plitvice</strong></h4><figure><img alt="parc national plitvice" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*zrmxsCL7Nen8U6eE.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Jacques Richard</em></p><h4><strong>#6 Dubrovnik vue depuis les remparts</strong></h4><figure><img alt="dubrovnik depuis remparts" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*sKRKJos-zO25rpuq.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Jean-François Gerard</em></p><h4><strong>#7 Village de Rogoznica</strong></h4><figure><img alt="rogoznica" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*hzknQlZCXGDqxHPP.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Sandra Simon</em></p><h4><strong>#8 Les anges de Sibanik</strong></h4><figure><img alt="anges de sibenik" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*o3gXtfPBi4VAJ1hy.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Dominique Mazereau</em></p><h4><strong>#9 Chemin de rondins qui traverse le parc Plitvice</strong></h4><figure><img alt="chemin rondins parc plitvice" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*V-MgCwAqha_6joWK.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Yves Maillière</em></p><h4><strong>#10 Tombée du jour à Hvar</strong></h4><figure><img alt="tombee du jour hvar" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/940/0*nTdNwThCjNnNcUKx.jpg" /></figure><p><em>© Dominique Mazereau</em></p><p>Si ces photos vous ont donné envie d’un séjour en Croatie, <a href="http://libertrip.com">ça se passe ici</a> pour la panification !</p><p>Retrouvez plus de photos sur le <a href="http://www.geo.fr/photos">site de Geo</a>.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=74ffa3b14aef" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://blog.libertrip.com/la-croatie-en-10-photos-74ffa3b14aef">La Croatie en 10 photos</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.libertrip.com">Libertrip</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[5 places with unpronounceable names]]></title>
            <link>https://blog.libertrip.com/5-places-with-unpronounceable-names-2e1c356e3936?source=rss----d0058a34a422---4</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Julien Poszywala]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2015 08:49:11 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2017-01-12T20:08:56.944Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4><strong>#1</strong> Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit, Thailand</h4><figure><img alt="Bangkok" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/700/0*-FvJbhjeH3q93skj.jpg" /></figure><p>This city, with a name almost as long as a 140-character Tweet, can more simply be referred it’s understandingly-more-popular name of Bangkok. So what’s the longer version mean? Translated into English, it becomes “City of Angels, Big City, Emerald House of Buddha, Fortified City of the God Indra, Great Capital of the World carved from Nine Precious Gems, Happy City, ville heureuse, Grandiose in the Large Palace as in Heaven, Reign of God reincarnated, City dedicated to Indra and built by Visnukarn.” Thai people really know how to explain things thoroughly!</p><h4><strong>#2</strong> Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu, New Zealand</h4><figure><img alt="Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/300/0*EJ82M5uIQgMCocFR.jpg" /></figure><p>This long name was given by New Zealanders to a well-known hill. With 85 charcters in length, its name makes up the longest toponyms (name of a place) in the world. It is even registered in the Guinness Book of World Records. Just like the alternative name holds signification with its translation being “The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, went-down and up the mountains, the inveterate walker, who played his flute to a loved one.” Explicit!</p><h4><strong>#3</strong> Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, Wales</h4><figure><img alt="Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/300/0*X_e-AD7Xz9Q-oFZy.jpg" /></figure><p>This little town with a big name, situated in Wales, doesn’t much warrant a visit. A stop at the train station and a picture in front of the sign suffices to immortalize this moment!</p><h4><strong>#4</strong> Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, United States</h4><figure><img alt="Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/300/0*7NzDSbKRPThKRaMf.jpg" /></figure><p>Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg refers to a 1,442 acres lake in Massachusetts. Translated from it’s Native American name as”Fishing Place at the Boundaries — Neutral Meeting Grounds,” it is often more humorously translated as “You fish on your side, I’ll fish on my side, and nobody fish in the middle.” It’s name, being excessively long and difficult to pronounce, is usually referred to by locals and visitors as Lake Webster. More practical, no?</p><h4><strong>#5</strong> Snæfellsjökull, Iceland</h4><figure><img alt="Snæfellsjökull" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/636/0*eY1bRqhDyKsAZ8qV.jpg" /></figure><p>This last one, although shorter in length is actually harder to pronounce than the four others… we’d love to try, but we’re sure we’d butcher it. Suffice it to say, it’s name is a homologous with the famous Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjallajökull. And just for info: this volcano hasn’t erupted in over 1700 years</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=2e1c356e3936" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://blog.libertrip.com/5-places-with-unpronounceable-names-2e1c356e3936">5 places with unpronounceable names</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.libertrip.com">Libertrip</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[5 destinations au nom imprononçable]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Julien Poszywala]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2015 08:48:03 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2017-01-12T20:07:15.120Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4><strong>#1</strong> Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit, <strong>Thaïlande</strong></h4><figure><img alt="Bangkok" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/700/0*b7LWGxquPWyyOe_d.jpg" /></figure><p>Ce gigantesque nom propre désigne en fait la ville de Bangkok. On peut mettre traduire ce nom écrit en thaï par « Ville des anges, grande ville, résidence du Bouddha d’émeraude, ville imprenable du dieu Indra, grande capitale du monde ciselée de neuf pierres précieuses, ville heureuse, généreuse dans l’énorme Palais Royal pareil à la demeure céleste, règne du dieu réincarné, ville dédiée à Indra et construite par Vishnukarn ». On peut dire que les thaïlandais ont le sens de la poésie !</p><h4><strong>#2</strong> Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu, <strong>Nouvelle-Zélande</strong></h4><figure><img alt="Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/300/0*hkvresdAFCqUXs8P.jpg" /></figure><p>Ce nom à rallonge est celui d’une colline en Nouvelle-Zélande. Avec ses 85 caractères, ce nom fait partie des plus longs toponymes du monde enregistrés dans le livre Guiness des records. Tout comme pour Bangkok, ce nom a une signification et si on traduit ce maori néo-zélandais ça donne ça : « Le sommet où Tamatea, l’homme aux gros genoux, qui dévalait, avalait et grimpait des montagnes, le marcheur invétéré, joua de sa flûte à un être cher ».</p><h4><strong>#3</strong> Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, <strong>Pays de Galles</strong></h4><figure><img alt="Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/300/0*KYu6BBhHK9hb66So.jpg" /></figure><p>Cette petite ville au grand nom situé au Pays de Galles n’a pas vraiment d’intérêt touristique majeur. Cependant, la simple vue de son panneau à la gare fait la joie de nombreux touristes qui ne manquent pas d’immortaliser ce moment !</p><h4><strong>#4</strong> Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, <strong>Etats-Unis</strong></h4><figure><img alt="Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/300/0*Pf9VNOEQcYzUH8lr.jpg" /></figure><p>Le Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg n’est autre qu’un lac des Etats-Unis situé au Massachusetts. Son nom étant excessivement long et difficile à prononcer, on l’appelle bien souvent le Webster Lake, en référence à la ville de Webster située non loin de là. Pratique, n’est-ce pas ? :-)</p><h4><strong>#5</strong> Snæfellsjökull, <strong>Islande</strong></h4><p>Ce dernier nom, bien que beaucoup moins long en comparaison des quatre premiers, reste assez difficile à énoncer. Ne vous rappelle-t-il pas quelque chose ? Effectivement, c’est un homologue au fameux volcan islandais Eyjafjallajökull. Pour info : ce volcan-ci n’est pas entré en éruption depuis 1700 ans.</p><figure><img alt="Snæfellsjökull" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/636/0*TfjZUxU0MGYuFtn5.jpg" /></figure><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=3097a319987e" width="1" height="1" alt=""><hr><p><a href="https://blog.libertrip.com/5-destinations-au-nom-impronon%C3%A7able-3097a319987e">5 destinations au nom imprononçable</a> was originally published in <a href="https://blog.libertrip.com">Libertrip</a> on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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