{"id":7080,"date":"2024-10-19T13:29:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T11:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/a-once-in-a-lifetime-experience-continued\/"},"modified":"2025-02-28T09:17:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T08:17:08","slug":"a-once-in-a-lifetime-experience-continued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/en\/a-once-in-a-lifetime-experience-continued\/","title":{"rendered":"A once-in-a-lifetime experience &#8211; continued"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7080\" class=\"elementor elementor-7080 elementor-6749\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2850888b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2850888b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-299719b3 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"299719b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A once-in-a-lifetime experience &#8211; continued<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19d877a elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"19d877a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-e7fd4d6 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"about\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__terms-list\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/en\/world\/\" class=\"elementor-post-info__terms-list-item\">World<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-932e776 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>19\/10\/2024<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cc6b78 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9cc6b78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e13ea5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e13ea5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Charly\u2019s Team recently shared with you our dream journeys, some more or less accessible after a short flight, others more daring and compelling. But our wish list is ever growing, as the team travels tirelessly all over the world. Our globetrotting colleagues return from their travels, full of stories and anecdotes that pique our interest and fertile imaginations. So, get out your maps and magnifying glasses as we share with you a selection of surprising destinations.<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7da0ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7da0ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">On the roof of the world<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8b1f8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d8b1f8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_9298-1.png\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"IMG_9298 (1)\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Sur le toit du monde Tibet Chine PAlais du Potala\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Njc1NSwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL2xvb2tpbmdmb3JjaGFybHkuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDI1XC8wMVwvSU1HXzkyOTgtMS5wbmcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"899\" src=\"https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_9298-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6755\" alt=\"Sur le toit du monde Tibet Chine Potala\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_9298-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_9298-1-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_9298-1-1024x719.png 1024w, https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_9298-1-768x539.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d77fa70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d77fa70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">On the roof of the world<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96dab2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96dab2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">H\u00e9lo\u00efse (Monaco) a eu la grande chance de d\u00e9couvrir ces parties recul\u00e9es de la Chine avec comme camp de base les Lodges Songstam, d\u00e9di\u00e9 \u00e0 l\u2019art et la culture asiatique. Et ce n\u2019est pas faut<\/p>\n<p>H\u00e9lo\u00efse (Monaco) was fortunate enough to visit a remote corner of China, using the Songtsam Lodges as her base, which celebrate Asian art and culture. Despite having frequented some of the very best hotels on several different continents, the feeling of being on top of the world took on a different meaning there, between Yunnan and Tibet! Staying at the lodges was one of the most touching and inspiring experiences, being pampered by the friendly staff, all locals, each more attentive than the next, despite patchy linguistic skills&#8230; The language of the body and soul can overcome any language barrier. Founded in 2000 by a former Tibetan documentary maker, Songtsam focuses on peace and happiness as sources of physical and spiritual healing.<br \/>\nThe location of each property is carefully considered, and the lodges are situated in magnificent, remote areas that enjoy a significant cultural interest. Most of the lodges maintain the traditional, rustic aspect of a Yunnan village. The buildings seem particularly well-suited to their environment, thanks to a rigorous selection of artisans who work with ancestral techniques and materials, following responsible practices.<br \/>\nWith 4 properties in Tibet (and 17 overall in China), Songtsam\u2019s mission is to help travellers reconnect with their inner power and realise their potential. The brand also serves as a \u2018cultural bridge\u2019 by offering multifaceted experiences, combining authentic architecture, cultural workshops, proximity to spiritual sites, interaction with local communities and opportunities to appreciate Tibetan arts and traditions.<br \/>\nWhen you return from your excursions, staff in traditional attire will welcome you with ginger tea, which is excellent to help acclimatise to the altitude, as well as regional delicacies and local fruits, served generously in front of a roaring fire. Each lodge has several small, cosy lounges decorated with varnished wood, handwoven textiles and antiques filled with history. Everywhere, refined design meets modern amenities, and the service is always discreet. It is hard not to feel an intense feeling of wellbeing, a blessing of sorts, as you admire the breathtaking landscapes that extend in every direction towards the horizon.<br \/>\nThe holy grail on the itinerary is Lhasa, where you can visit iconic sites, discovering the region\u2019s tumultuous past and fascinating traditions, after flying over the untameable Himalayas. This is THE most sacred place for Tibetan Buddhists. A pilgrimage to this city represents the ultimate act of devotion: getting there sometimes requires travelling hundreds of miles, which can take weeks, months or even years.<br \/>\nAs you enter the Jokhang Temple, the holiest in all of Tibet, devotees crowd around you on all sides in a frenzy of fervour, as the smoke from burning mulberry branches fills the air. The crowd becomes more subdued as you follow countless candles, made of yak butter, which fill the atmosphere with fragrance, an experience that is capable of moving even the most hardened atheist.<br \/>\nPilgrims gather around the Potala Palace to show their devotion, pay homage and accumulate merits. You will spontaneously follow them with admiration, feeling a shared sense of achievement. This dzong, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, embodies the Buddhist culture of Tibet. To enter, you need a special permit, which we can help you obtain. The buildings are surrounded by a vast park that is teeming with popular attractions, home to towering trees and thousands of plant species. Norbulingka is also known as the \u2018Jewelled Park\u2019 because of the flowers, animals and living d\u00e9cor that create a peaceful yet festive environment.<\/p>\n<p>It is possible to embark on round trips with Songtsam \u2013 following custom-made itineraries that are carefully crafted bearing in mind the season and different festivities taking place in the far southwest of China. Be prepared to meet fascinating, welcoming people, cross paths with yaks, enter sacred places, climb hills and admire glittering lakes, gaze upon majestic mountains and seemingly never-ending prairies&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>The best time to visit is in spring and particularly during the month of May, when the climate is mild, nature is in full bloom and the skies are clear: an ideal time to soak up the scenery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">e d\u2019avoir s\u00e9journ\u00e9 dans de grands h\u00f4tels de renoms sur plusieurs continents, entre le <span style=\"color: #b29935;\"><b>Yunnan<\/b><\/span> et le <span style=\"color: #b29935;\"><b>Tibet<\/b><\/span>, le mot est vain, certains sommets sont atteints ! Ce fut une des \u00e9motions les plus touchantes et les plus inspirantes, bichonn\u00e9e par des \u00e9quipes affables, compos\u00e9es de locaux, tous plus attentifs les uns que les autres, malgr\u00e9 une comp\u00e9tence linguistique al\u00e9atoire\u2026 Le langage du corps et de l\u2019\u00e2me est d\u00e9finitivement p\u00e9n\u00e9trable. Fond\u00e9 en 2000 par un ancien documentariste tib\u00e9tain, Songtsam met en exergue les sources de paix et de bonheur autour de la gu\u00e9rison physique et spirituelle.<br \/>\nL\u2019emplacement de chaque propri\u00e9t\u00e9 est soigneusement r\u00e9fl\u00e9chi, situ\u00e9 dans des endroits \u00e0 la fois magnifiques et isol\u00e9s, pr\u00e9sentant un int\u00e9r\u00eat culturel notoire. La majorit\u00e9 des lodges conserve l\u2019aspect traditionnel et rustique d\u2019un village du Yunnan. Les constructions semblent particuli\u00e8rement adapt\u00e9es \u00e0 <strong><span style=\"color: #b29935;\">l\u2019environnement<\/span><\/strong>, gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 la s\u00e9lection rigoureuse d\u2019artisans utilisant certaines techniques et mat\u00e9riaux ancestraux m\u00eal\u00e9es \u00e0 des pratiques responsables.<br \/>\nGr\u00e2ce \u00e0 leurs 4 \u00e9tablissements au Tibet (17 en tout en Chine), Songtsam a pour vocation d\u2019\u00e9veiller le voyageur vers son pouvoir int\u00e9rieur et d\u2019inspirer son potentiel. La marque sert \u00e9galement de pont culturel en offrant des exp\u00e9riences \u00e0 <span style=\"color: #b29935;\"><strong>multiples facettes<\/strong><\/span> qui combinent une architecture authentique, des ateliers culturels, la proximit\u00e9 de sites spirituels, l\u2019interaction avec les communaut\u00e9s locales et des possibilit\u00e9s d\u2019appr\u00e9cier l\u2019art et les traditions tib\u00e9taines.<br \/>\nAu retour d\u2019excursions, le personnel en tenue traditionnelle vous accueille avec du th\u00e9 au gingembre, excellent pour favoriser l\u2019acclimatation \u00e0 l\u2019altitude, et des sp\u00e9cialit\u00e9s r\u00e9gionales accompagn\u00e9es de fruits locaux servis g\u00e9n\u00e9reusement tandis qu\u2019un feu cr\u00e9pite chaleureusement dans l\u2019\u00e2tre. Chaque lodge poss\u00e8de plusieurs petits salons douillets d\u00e9cor\u00e9s de bois vernis, des textiles tiss\u00e9s \u00e0 la main et d\u2019antiquit\u00e9s charg\u00e9es d\u2019histoires. Le tout respire un design raffin\u00e9 agr\u00e9ment\u00e9 d\u2019\u00e9quipements modernes ainsi qu\u2019un service discret. Il est difficile de ne pas ressentir un frisson de bien-\u00eatre intense et comme une b\u00e9n\u00e9diction face aux paysages admirables qui s\u2019\u00e9tendent partout \u00e0 l\u2019horizon.<br \/>\nLe graal de l\u2019itin\u00e9raire s\u2019atteint \u00e0 <span style=\"color: #b29935;\"><strong>Lhassa<\/strong><\/span>, en visitant ses sites iconiques, en traversant son histoire tumultueuse, ses traditions fascinantes mais d\u00e9j\u00e0 en survolant l\u2019indomptable Himalaya. C\u2019est LE lieu supr\u00eame pour les <span style=\"color: #b29935;\"><strong>bouddhistes<\/strong><\/span> tib\u00e9tains, l\u2019acte de d\u00e9votion ultime, atteint parfois apr\u00e8s des centaines de kilom\u00e8tres, pendant des semaines, des mois, voire des ann\u00e9es, pour y arriver.<br \/>\nLe temple Jokhang, le plus sacr\u00e9 de tout le Tibet, se traverse aux c\u00f4t\u00e9s des disciples dans un bouillon de ferveur transcend\u00e9 par les fum\u00e9es des branches de m\u00fbrier br\u00fbl\u00e9. Les esprits s\u2019apaisent tout en suivant les myriades de bougies au beurre de yak embaumant l\u2019atmosph\u00e8re jusqu\u2019\u00e0 en bouleverser le dernier des ath\u00e9es.<br \/>\nAutour du Palais du Potala les <span style=\"color: #b29935;\"><strong>p\u00e8lerins<\/strong><\/span> circumambulent pour montrer leur d\u00e9votion, rendre hommage et accumuler des m\u00e9rites. Spontan\u00e9ment vous les suivez admirativement, dans un sentiment unique d\u2019accomplissement. Ce dzong, site class\u00e9 au patrimoine mondial de l\u2019UNESCO, incarne la culture bouddhiste du Tibet. Y p\u00e9n\u00e9trer requiert un permis sp\u00e9cial que nous vous aiderons \u00e0 obtenir. Le parc qui l\u2019entoure est un vaste espace plein d\u2019animations populaires, plant\u00e9 d\u2019arbres et de milliers d\u2019esp\u00e8ces de plantes. Norbulingka est connu sous le nom de \u00ab Parc des joyaux \u00bb d\u2019apr\u00e8s les fleurs, les animaux et les d\u00e9corations vives cr\u00e9ant une atmosph\u00e8re paisible et festive en m\u00eame temps.<br \/>\nIl est possible de suivre des circuits complets avec Songstam \u2013 sur mesure et soigneusement s\u00e9lectionn\u00e9s selon les saisons et les diff\u00e9rentes festivit\u00e9s \u00e0 l\u2019extr\u00eame sud-ouest de la Chine. Soyez pr\u00eats \u00e0 rencontrer un peuple fascinant et accueillant, croiser des yaks, p\u00e9n\u00e9trer des lieux sacr\u00e9s, parcourir des collines, admirer des lacs scintillants, franchir des sommets imposants et d\u2019infinis plaines pastorales\u2026<br \/>\n<em><strong>Meilleure p\u00e9riode :<\/strong><\/em> le printemps et plus particuli\u00e8rement le mois de mai quand le climat est doux, la v\u00e9g\u00e9tation en pleine floraison, le ciel clair, id\u00e9al pour s\u2019impr\u00e9gner des paysages<span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9e1722 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c9e1722\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KyushuGorgeok.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Takachiho,Gorge,Waterfall,Scenic,Landscapes,And,Natural,Beauty,In,Kyushu\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Njc2NCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL2xvb2tpbmdmb3JjaGFybHkuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDI1XC8wMVwvS3l1c2h1R29yZ2Vvay5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KyushuGorgeok.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6764\" alt=\"Kyushu \u2013 berceau de la civilisation japonaise\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KyushuGorgeok.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KyushuGorgeok-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KyushuGorgeok-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5eca04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a5eca04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kyushu - the cradle of Japanese civilisation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c695db4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c695db4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is rare to visit Kyushu on your first trip to Japan, but this is exactly what Fanny (Bali) accomplished recently. She shares with us her insights on this multifaceted, vast territory.<br \/>\nKyushu, one of the four main islands of the Japanese archipelago, stands far away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, and is renowned for its wild landscapes and sacred myths. The fact that the first traces of Japanese settlement were found here, as well as its position as the gateway to China and Korea, have left undeniably foreign influences on the island.<br \/>\nIts mountainous terrain encloses one of the largest craters in the world, which is also one of the most active volcanoes in the country, Mount Aso, which in reality is made up of about fifteen volcanic cones. Not far from there, the high temperatures caused by geothermal activity feed the hot springs in Kurokawa Onsen. The town\u2019s stunning outdoor baths, surrounded by rivers and forests, draw visitors in search of relaxation. The whole town will transport you back to the Edo era, with its houses made of wood, stone and mud. It is a bit out of the way, but the simple, genuine Japanese hospitality you will encounter in the guesthouses, or ryokans, will make the detour worthwhile.<br \/>\nSculpted by the River Gokase that meanders at its bottom, the Takachiho Gorge, an important spiritual place, was created by a lava flow from Mount Aso. This breathtaking canyon can be traversed in a rowboat, gazing up at the steep basalt cliffs rising on each side. Takachiho is a legendary site with a strong energy, one of the most popular places to worship Amaterasu, the highest deity in Japanese mythology, Goddess of the Sun and Universe. As an ancestor of the Japanese Imperial Family, her influence is sought by visitors who make wishes to her, to improve their lives and the divine order of the cosmos!<br \/>\nAnother captivating destination is Kunimigaoka and the mysterious landscape of unkai (\u201csea of clouds\u201d), an autumnal phenomenon that extends over the Takachiho Basin. The observation deck here provides one of the most spectacular viewpoints over the sea of clouds, visible early in the morning with the right conditions.<br \/>\nThere is no better way to get around in Japan than by train! So, for rail enthusiasts, the \u201cSeven Stars\u201d is a great option for travelling around the island\u2019s seven prefectures. The name of this high-class sleeper train also pays homage to the seven wonders of the island: nature, hot springs, history, culture, religious sites, cuisine and hospitality. The journey provides a fantastic opportunity to venture into the heart of remote areas, in the comfort of the opulent coaches decorated with prized materials and accessories, created by some of the greatest artisans. The train welcomes just 20 guests in 10 cabins. The trip over three nights and four days departs from Fukuoka, and reservations are organised through a lottery system more than one year in advance.<br \/>\nDuring one of the stops on the railway journey, you will become acquainted with Arita or Imari porcelain, considered one of the most charming potteries in the world. A festival of wind bells is held, during which locals hang wind chimes, known as furin, in the narrow alleys of the village, which produce a tinkly sound that is particularly refreshing at the height of summer.<br \/>\nKept secret for a long time, the method of manufacturing is now shared with a few lucky apprentices in the workshop, who learn in private the ancestral techniques that have been passed down through the centuries, taught by the 14th-generation descendant of a master potter. Some of their works will be on sale in occasion of the Emperor\u2019s birthday. During an exclusive visit, guests will have access to the ovens and be able to observe the artisans at work, in a room usually closed to the public, where collector\u2019s pieces with Chinese and Korean influences are prepared.<br \/>\nFor sophisticated travellers, visiting the Shinkansen maintenance depots is a must. In Kumamoto, the place where the Kyushu Shinkansen (local bullet trains) are assembled and inspected, tests and repairs are carried out on a large scale. This is where the third biggest shunting yard in Japan is located. Visiting the yard will be a dream come true for train lovers who have retained their childhood passion for mechanics.<br \/>\nAnd what\u2019s more, it is on Kyushu that some of the greatest innovations of Japanese cuisine were born.<\/p>\n<p>The best time to visit is in October or November, when the temperatures are pleasant, the autumn leaves create spectacular colours and the season is ideal for various outdoor activities. In spring, the cherry trees are blossoming, however their magnificent blooms and the festivals celebrating spring make the island very popular and therefore very crowded.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-528fee3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"528fee3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Secrets of the Golden City<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e59e3ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e59e3ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/stock-photo-pampas-landscapes-in-cordillera-de-los-andes.jpeg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Peruvian pampa\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Njc3MywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL2xvb2tpbmdmb3JjaGFybHkuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDI1XC8wMVwvc3RvY2stcGhvdG8tcGFtcGFzLWxhbmRzY2FwZXMtaW4tY29yZGlsbGVyYS1kZS1sb3MtYW5kZXMuanBlZyJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/stock-photo-pampas-landscapes-in-cordillera-de-los-andes.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6773\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/stock-photo-pampas-landscapes-in-cordillera-de-los-andes.jpeg 1023w, https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/stock-photo-pampas-landscapes-in-cordillera-de-los-andes-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/stock-photo-pampas-landscapes-in-cordillera-de-los-andes-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02441a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02441a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Travellers, be warned: in Peru, there is much to discover, from pre-Colombian sites to the excesses of Baroque architecture. Simonetta (Monaco) was deeply moved by the country, with its rarefied air and low skies. This truly is an exceptional country, boasting mountains, lakes, pristine nature, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, several sites listed on the UNESCO Word Heritage List, and an abundance of alpacas and llamas. But our Italian adventurer wanted to explore the country in a different way, by meeting the wise descendants of the Wari civilisation, who live mainly in the Andes. The latter believe that \u201creal gold is not what glitters, but knowledge that is passed down through the generations, encounters and respect of the land and stars\u201d. Everywhere, visitors can expect to be welcomed with warm hospitality and exceptional kindness. The real journey in Peru is about meeting the people. Our intention here is not to tell the story of a first trip to Peru, stopping at all the usual places, but rather to recount a journey where authentic experiences matter more than the destination. We are happy to share our recommendations with all those who will take the plunge and dare to venture to extraordinary places, long enough to have eye-opening experiences that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.<br \/>\nSeveral weeks are needed to complete this odyssey to unexplored lands, which begins in Lima, of course, but quickly moves on to the California Desert, after leaving behind Paracas and the Pacific Coast. You will venture all the way to the Moron Lagoon, via one of the most beautiful walking trails in the region, surrounded by fields of yellow corn and golden cotton shoots. On arrival, a landscape of dunes and hypnotic mirages create a unique, wild setting where you will spend the night under the stars. As time stands still, lifelong memories will be made as you gaze up at the night sky. A simple camping tent will provide shelter for the night, as you slumber in complete silence under a canopy of stars, after the other tourists have left for the day.<br \/>\nLong days of travelling will enable you to reach far-flung destinations, sharing memorable moments with the locals along the way, when you stop in the villages or stay at friendly lodgings, which also allows you to support local communities.<br \/>\nFor example, responsible travellers can help fund the renovation of the only Inca bridge still in use in Peru, by supporting native families in the Cusco region. The Q\u2019eswachaka Bridge is a suspension bridge made of vegetable fibre overhanging the Apurimac River. Every year in spring, at a height of 28 metres, the natives join forces during three days to repair the bridge, spurred on by prayers followed by a closing ceremony with offerings to the Pachamama, under the guidance of an Andean priest. A privileged few will be able to witness this ancient tradition that is included on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.<\/p>\n<p>Staying with the theme of the unusual, you will advance into a wild ecosystem, in the region of Ayacucho, where there is a vast forest of Puya raimondii, one of the rarest plants on the planet, with a lifespan of 50 to 100 years. Picture yourselves at an altitude of 4050 metres above sea level, in a chilly climate swept by constant winds. At a height of 15 metres, surrounded by prickly leaves, thousands of white flowers bloom only once in their lives, as this living fossil dies soon after. The ephemeral vision of this forest of plants, which are known as the \u201cQueen of the Andes\u201d, is a special stop on an itinerary in search of endangered species, which are nonetheless thriving in their natural habitat, along the high-altitude valleys.<\/p>\n<p>But Peru would not be Peru without its mythical sites, whose ancient stones are known all over the world, from stunning Inca palaces, to farming terraces that have turned into desert in the Cotahuasi Canyon, to the spiral aqueducts in the Nazca Desert. During an adventure that is almost an initiation, a stopover in Pikillaqta will give you a chance to discover the time before the Inca Empire and admire ruins attributed to even older Andean civilisations. The complex is renowned for its sophisticated system of irrigation channels, water tunnels and branches leading to different parts, which were exploited by the inhabitants, before reaching the fields. What makes Pikillaqta unique, aside from its vast size, is the city plan, mapped out by long, narrow streets bordered with adobe walls, which make this one of the most impressive Wari complexes in the Cusco region.<\/p>\n<p>The voyage would not be complete without mentioning Peruvian food, which is very diverse thanks to the melting pot of cultures and geographical features in the country. This is one of the richest cuisines on the continent, based on an abundance of maize, potatoes and fruits. The ever-popular ceviche is the guest star on the menu, and in terms of meat, pork features heavily, without forgetting the tasty roasted guinea pig. And of course, everything is washed down with Pisco &#8211; the national drink &#8211; a rather strong spirit made from grapes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA voyage is only worth it if it is extraordinary\u201d could be Simonetta\u2019s motto&#8230;<br \/>\nThe best time to visit is from December to March.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44ae7a0 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"44ae7a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-957feb5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"957feb5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3528335 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3528335\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9a8e01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a9a8e01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vous aimerez aussi...<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Charly\u2019s Team recently shared with you our dream journeys, we share with you a selection of surprising destinations. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6783,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[59],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-world"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>A once-in-a-lifetime experience<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Charly\u2019s Team recently shared with you our dream journeys, we share with you a selection of surprising destinations.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/en\/a-once-in-a-lifetime-experience-continued\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"A once-in-a-lifetime experience\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Charly\u2019s Team recently shared with you our dream journeys, we share with you a selection of surprising destinations.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/en\/a-once-in-a-lifetime-experience-continued\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Looking For Charly\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lookingforcharly\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-10-19T11:29:52+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-02-28T08:17:08+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"http:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Once-in-a-Lifetime-Experience-1024x768.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Heloise\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Heloise\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"16 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/en\/a-once-in-a-lifetime-experience-continued\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/en\/a-once-in-a-lifetime-experience-continued\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Heloise\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/lookingforcharly.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/99c5d43efbaff66a14283a3d410e514f\"},\"headline\":\"A once-in-a-lifetime experience &#8211; 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