VivaLaVida!

A journey to meet the planet and its inhabitants...

Swiss Alps.

    A short overnight getaway to the Pass of Jaman, with a magnificent view.     1. Sunset over Geneva Lake.       2. Chilly awakening for VivaLaVida.       3. Intyamon side view.       4. Descent on alpine paths…       That’s allRead More…

Must already go back……

  After five days, it’s already time to go back home.     1. We camped in the wild not far from Macinaggio, below a Genoese tower. First light of the day…       2. … gently move the village of Bettolacce out of the darkness.      Read More…

Cape Corse

  We continue the ascent of Cape Corse, the wildest part of the “Island of Beauty”.     1. Botticella village.       2. The small Giraglia Island which gave its name to one of the most important sailing race in the Mediterranean Sea.       3. OldRead More…

North West shore

  Our stay in Corsiaca continues…     1. Familly walk on the coast.       2. Emile still loves the baby carrier !       3. And Isabelle appreciates these landscapes       4. But the rain catches up…       5. Fortunately, it willRead More…

Program change.

  After a few days in the Alps with temperatures well below usual in this season, Isabelle dreamed of warmer places. We decided to cross to Corsica for our second vacation week, hoping to find more sun…     1. Wake up in Menton, before embarking in Nice.    Read More…

Tende…

  1. Tende is a particular village, hanging on the slope of a deep valley.       2. Small streets are narrow…       3. … and most of the houses have views over the valley.       4. Porch…       5. A real littleRead More…

Ruta del Sale…

  1. From the Tende Pass, the switchbacks of the southern side are impressive !       2. We decide to borrow part of the Ruta del Sale which connects various ruins of military forts.       3. It’s well inhabited by many marmots almost ready for theirRead More…

Italian gateway

  The VLV alpine trip continued to the Lombarde Pass linking France to Italy.     1. Going up to Isola 2000, VivaLaVida crosses a small reach to reach a pretty picnic place.       2. Having good time…       3. Emile loves to be in theRead More…

On board family life…

  Time to show you some picture of family life in VivalaVida. 😀     1. Hi there ! I’m Emile and I love traveling in VLV!       2. Dad installed me a super comfortable seat in which I am like a king in his throne!    Read More…

High routes in the Alps…

  The next day, VLV took us to the highest paved road in Europe (this is at least what the French say 🙂 , the Pass of la Bonette.     1. Departure from our camp…       2. Ascent to La Bonette.       3. Small breakRead More…