[PHOTOS] Our traveler stars on Instagram: Jean-Michel Dufaux, between Mexico and Italy

There are. Consequently, in Quebec, traveler stars who like to immortalize their journeys and publish their photos on Facebook and Instagram social networks. Additionally, Consequently, We follow them because they inspire us. For example, sometimes make us a little jealous, make us want to travel the world in turn and certainly make us dream.

If the host of 8 travel programs. Meanwhile, Jean-Michel Dufaux, visited “only sixty countries” in the world, it is because the 59-year-old globetrotter often returns to the destinations he likes (including Mexico and Italy) in order to deepen his knowledge of the country.

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Your favorite destinations?

“Thailand, which is the first country that made me love Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, Because there is everything: kindness, modernity, tradition, beaches, history … Similarly, It is a country that is good for the soul. Meanwhile, I really like Bangkok, in particular, which really has everything, from the 5-star hotel to Little Boui-Boui. Nevertheless, ”

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“Vietnam has been a revelation. Moreover, For the resilience of people who are educated, lively places, dynamism. Consequently, It is a very varied, sweet, safe country that has [photos] our traveler stars instagram: orchestrated chaos. In addition, It is a country that changes, which is economically dynamic. Nevertheless, ”

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“Italy will always remain a crush on me, because this country has TRIFECTA To make me happy: good food, good wine and good coffee. I would eat Italian all the time! There are so many beautiful destinations. including Genoa, which is a really amazing city, the Puglia I loved, the Southern Florence, Matera which is absolutely spectacular. The art of living is great: fashion, design, art, drink, eat, take the time, and people are beautiful! ”

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“Switzerland, a country with which I have a very emotional link, because it is the country of my father who was born in France, but lived and died in Switzerland. I really like the mountain, and younger, it fascinated me to see the eternal snow. It is a very varied and very safe country where there is good food and very good undervalued wine. Without forgetting the cheese and the raclette! ”

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“Finally, France for the richness of its offer which is incredible. The Alps. the Atlantic Coast, the beauty of Paris, Toulouse, La Ville Rose, Carcassonne, Cahors, Lyon, the capital of gastronomy, Biarritz, La Provence, Nice, Cannes, Montpellier, Normandy, the Champagne region, Marseille. We eat the best desserts, pastries and cheeses. ”

A destination that surprised you a lot?

“Mexico, because it is often reduced to all inclusive and the beach. I like cities like San Miguel de Allende and Querétaro for their authenticity, Baroque architecture, museums, colors. Mazatlán for its old colonial town by the sea, the sunsets, the beautiful light. Oaxaca is a superb discovery. The city of Mexico City too, for its small restaurants, its cafes, its museums. ”

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What was your best trip?

“If I really go to nostalgia, I would say my first trip to Europe with friends with the famous Europass. We had notably visited the Greek islands. I was 22 years old. “

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The most welcoming people?

“The inhabitants of Thailand and Vietnam.”

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A meal that you can’t forget?

“It was super simple. It was in Italy, in Turin, in a restaurant where they make the Pomodoro (tomato sauce) sauce. The tomatoes were perfect, everything was perfect and in simplicity. ”

A place that is worth the distance traveled?

“Certainly Along Bay in Vietnam, where you can sleep on a boat in the bay. There are limestone towers, rocks, sunsets are amazing. I would say with the Grand Canyon, even if it is less far away. ”

Number of Instagram subscribers: 20. 700

-The book Friends on board: trips, Bromance and Confidences [photos] our traveler stars instagram: (Co-written with his lifelong accomplice, Benoît Roberge) will appear next October. Jean-Michel Dufaux also accompanies Groups on the occasion of trips to the world organized by the Voyage Québec group.