Running in Mauritania’s highest dunes, villages and with the iron train!
Our adventure in Mauritania included running on its highest dunes in Azouega and through the narrow streets of Chinguetti. Plus alongside the iron ore train!
Racing through history at the Pyramids Half Marathon
We raced through history in the most spectacular setting imaginable. A unique experience we will never forget. The event was well organized and meant for everybody, both locals and international runners.
Running with the Regulares in Melilla’s Half Marathon
We ran amongst the Spanish Army “Regulares” in Melilla, a city that calls iself the “City of Sport”, a very well organized Half Marathon with a unique flavour: that of a Spanish city in Africa.
Running in Vanuatu: Port Vila’s resilience, turtles and blue lagoons
Port Vila is a vibrant city with colorful markets, stunning waterfront parks, and tropical scenery perfect for running. 🌺 We laced up my shoes and set out to explore the city on foot, discovering hidden corners, banyan-lined streets, and local life along the way.
From markets to beaches: running through the heart of Honiara
Running in Honiara reveals both city life and coastal beauty. A short loop passed lively streets, markets, and Holy Cross Cathedral, while a longer run west reached Vailala Beach’s quiet shores and friendly neighborhoods. From bustling wharfs to misty waves, each route offered culture, history, and authentic island charm.
Why Manila runs early and how we joined the 6K sunrise rush
We laced up for a 6-kilometer route along the iconic Manila Bay and into the heart of the city’s historic streets. Between the golden glow of the sunrise, the smell of sizzling street food, and the unexpected mix of sea views, colonial landmarks, and bustling local life, this wasn’t just a workout.
Fishermen villages, colonial churches and boats in Sâo Tomé
In Sâo Tomé, an island which closely resembles paradise, we woke up with the sun to run along the coast, passing by fishermen villages with their Portuguese colonial architecture while the boats were coming back to shore.
Echoing the wild waves of Côte Sauvage in Pointe Noire, Congo
A couple of unusual runs through a monumental abandoned railway station which spoke of other times, and along a wild coastline in Pointe Noire: an unforgettable run on a beach of wild beauty while the waves roared.
Run along the flooded shore of Lake Tanganika in Burundi
Right after sunrise we ran along the teeming shore of the epic Lake Tanganyika while local youths fished in the flooded “Avenue du plage” in Bujumbura, Burundi, before heading to the legendary source of the Nile!
Sunset and Sunrise in Djibouti: Lake Abbe and Tadjourah
A couple of very opposite but equally fascinating runs: one at sunset in the wild nature, amongst the chimneys in Lake Abbe, and the other at sunrise in the maritime front of bustling Tadjourah.