La Réunion: Culture and History of the Island

La Réunion: Culture and History of the Island

Even without visiting museums, as attentive visitors to the island, you can’t avoid encountering its colonial history. Our first encounter of this nature took place in St. Denis when we visited the natural history museum in the Jardin de L’Etat. In fact, it was the architecture of the neoclassical building that led us to the site. The museum is also

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Hiking on La Réunion

Hiking on La Réunion

The island of La Réunion is considered a French hiking paradise in the Indian Ocean, and for good reason. “Hike till you drop” could be the motto here. With three fascinating calderas and a coastline that surrounds the island, it leaves nothing to be desired. Furthermore, La Réunion boasts the highest mountain in the Indian Ocean, Piton des Neiges. In

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La Réunion: A bird paradise

La Réunion: A bird paradise

The most striking aspect of La Réunion is its colorful birdlife. Since there are no dangerous animals on the island and the wildlife is relatively isolated due to its geographical location, the local small creatures, alongside the “usual” pets like cats, dogs, cows, goats, and pigs, take the spotlight. Among these, the boldest representatives are the so-called Tec-Tecs, the Réunion

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Plant diversity on La Réunion

Plant diversity on La Réunion

La Réunion, a French volcanic island in the Indian Ocean, is distinguished by its impressive plant diversity. With advancements in technology, especially plant identification apps like “Picture This,” visitors can expand their knowledge of plants and explore the island’s rich flora. The plant life on La Réunion is diverse and remarkable. Familiar plants like the poinsettia, globe flower, and St.

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