Billet avion le moins cher pour la Thaïlande en février 2010?
by Indo363
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
hello.toujours a la recherche d un billet pr la thailande du 08/02 au21/02 2010 j ai trouvé avec jordanian airlines 1 billet a 489e ce qui me va trés bien.pensez vous que je dois le prendre ou vais je peut etre trouvé moins cher car il reste encore 6 mois?Que pensez vous de cette compagnie? MERCI A TOUS😏
a mon avis tu peux trouver légèrement plus cher mais dans une meilleur compagnie et avec escale plus intéressante...
ca donne quoi Etihad ou Emirates à cette date ?
ca donne quoi Etihad ou Emirates à cette date ?
Il n'y a pas de problème sans solution... et si il n'y a pas de solution, il n'y a pas de problème !
je viens de regarder pour la meme periode:ethihad est a 683e et emirates 767e ca me fait 1 peu cher mon budget pour le vol paris bkk serait plus au alentours de 500e.penses tu que se soit possible de trouver ds ses tarifs la?🙁
hello.toujours a la recherche d un billet pr la thailande du 08/02 au21/02 2010 j ai trouvé avec jordanian airlines 1 billet a 489e ce qui me va trés bien.pensez vous que je dois le prendre ou vais je peut etre trouvé moins cher car il reste encore 6 mois?Que pensez vous de cette compagnie? MERCI A TOUS😏
Bjr,
1/Très bon prix. Tu ne trouveras pas moins cher, mais dans les 500/600 tu trouveras assez longtemps, si tu es hors vacances scolaires.
2/ Rien ne permet d'affirmer que cette compagnie est "peu sûre". Qqs incidents recensés, et avis des consos sur le "service" très "partagés".
3/ Attention à la durée d'escale, c'est un paramètre dans les prix proposés.
Bjr,
1/Très bon prix. Tu ne trouveras pas moins cher, mais dans les 500/600 tu trouveras assez longtemps, si tu es hors vacances scolaires.
2/ Rien ne permet d'affirmer que cette compagnie est "peu sûre". Qqs incidents recensés, et avis des consos sur le "service" très "partagés".
3/ Attention à la durée d'escale, c'est un paramètre dans les prix proposés.
Chacun possède la force créatrice de l'univers. Il crée sa réalité et se doit d'en assumer les conséquences.
Le Bouddha Gautama, vers 500 av J.C.
je suis allé sur china airlines le billet pr a meme periode est a 665e ca me fait 1 peu cher.de meme que sur ehihad et emirates😕
Ce serait plus simple d'ajourner ton voyage et de faire des économies toute l'année...😉
Je ne sais pas quel moteur de recherche tu utilises ??
Pour ma part "Partirou" avec les dates mobiles !
Un jour de décalage mais fait allonger mon séjour de 3 jours !
Le prix indiqué tiens compte du vol A/R Bordeaux Amsterdam
Comment fais tu pour Auch, Condom ou Lectoure /Paris ??
Préparer son voyage, c'est déja partir !!
merci de penser a mes finances mais je n ai pas envie d ajourner mon séjour il y a trop longtps que j ai envie d aller en thailande.pourquoi payer plein pot si je peu faire quelques economies !!que j utiliserai pr dépenser plus la bas.😛
j ai utilisé illicotravel et ebookers mais je sais pas trop quel utiliser vraiment je suis novice la dedans!je partirai de tlse avec easyjet a/r 70e jusqu a orly puis de CDG jusqu .a bangkok.je pensis que c etait ce qui était le mieux c est mon premier voyage aussi loin et j ai un peu de mal a organiser le départ de la france aprés la bas c et bon je vais direct vers le nord puis descends 3/' jours vers le sud et finis par bkk.
Y a moyen de dénicher un ticket 600 €/650 par Ethiad.
Laisse tomber la Jordan et china...😉
je suis aller sur le site securivol.fr et cette compagnie est classée au groupeB NIVEAU CORRECT AU MEME TITRE QU AIR FRANCE.je pensai qu il n y avait pas grand chose a craindre😕
oui je pense que je vais laisser tomber cette compagnie.je préfere arriver saine et sauve et dépenser plus!!😉
Bonjour,
Je dois retrouver ma famille à BKK en février et ils ne voleront pas sur jordanian (ce n'est qu'un choix personnel). Cette période est celle des vacances scolaires en France et du nouvel an chinois en Asie, vous ne trouverez donc pas moins cher. J'ai le choix sur Swiss, KLM, Qatar, Emirates, Eithad mais les prix sont à 650 € ce qui est très convenable pour ce type de voyage.
Je dois retrouver ma famille à BKK en février et ils ne voleront pas sur jordanian (ce n'est qu'un choix personnel). Cette période est celle des vacances scolaires en France et du nouvel an chinois en Asie, vous ne trouverez donc pas moins cher. J'ai le choix sur Swiss, KLM, Qatar, Emirates, Eithad mais les prix sont à 650 € ce qui est très convenable pour ce type de voyage.
ok je vais aller faire 1 tour sur ses compagnies et laisser tomber jordanian airlanes je m etais fixé 1 budget de 1200 1500e tout compris je pense que ca ira pr 15 jours?🙂
BONJOUR
vas sur le site promovacances.com c est la que j ai trouvé ce tarif ttc depart 16h50 de cdg arrivé a 22h10 a amman escale puis départ de amman a 00h55 et arrivé a BKK a 14h25 je te laisse aller voir pr le retour mais regarde bien il parait que ce n est pas 1 companie fiable🙁
vas sur le site promovacances.com c est la que j ai trouvé ce tarif ttc depart 16h50 de cdg arrivé a 22h10 a amman escale puis départ de amman a 00h55 et arrivé a BKK a 14h25 je te laisse aller voir pr le retour mais regarde bien il parait que ce n est pas 1 companie fiable🙁
Bjr,
Apparemment les personnes insatisfaites de la jordanian le sont pour des raisons de service à bord, de retard ou de bagages.
D'autres en sont très satisfaites... (lectures sur le net).
Le Vfiste a raison pour les dates de vacances scolaires, elles commencent le 6 février et s'étalent jusqu'au 8 mars selon les zones...
Le Vfiste a raison pour les dates de vacances scolaires, elles commencent le 6 février et s'étalent jusqu'au 8 mars selon les zones...
Chacun possède la force créatrice de l'univers. Il crée sa réalité et se doit d'en assumer les conséquences.
Le Bouddha Gautama, vers 500 av J.C.
ok j ai encore 1 peu de temps pour trouver le billet je vais m y mettre a fond!!merci pr ton aide🙂
si ce n est que pour des raisons de service a bord ou de bagages(je n aurai que mon sac a dos) que la RJ craint je m en fiche le plus important c est au niveau de la sécurité que ca m interresse en plus comme j ecrivai elle est classé au groupeB niveau correct au meme niveau qu air france sur sécurvol.fr.je sais plus quoi trop penser!!😕
me dit pas ca les boules!!!tu pars quand?tu as été voir les critiques sur la compagnie?🏴☠️
Bjr,
PAs la peine d'aller d'un voyagiste à l'autre, utilise un comparateur de vols, tu vas t'épuiser en vaines recherches...
Chacun possède la force créatrice de l'univers. Il crée sa réalité et se doit d'en assumer les conséquences.
Le Bouddha Gautama, vers 500 av J.C.
ben du 8 au 21 cest cool pour moi la compagie ca va pas pire que les autres le servise a bord c est pas tres important pour moi
moi j attendrai fin nov decembre, comme y a eu recement des promos sur les meilleures compagnies = 500 € pour oct nov decembre , il y en aura surement de nouvelles pour ces dates faut etre attentif
moi j attendrai fin nov decembre, comme y a eu recement des promos sur les meilleures compagnies = 500 € pour oct nov decembre , il y en aura surement de nouvelles pour ces dates faut etre attentif
non mais pour le meme prix ou a peine plus cher une super compagnie comme singapore malaysyan emirates ................
ben moi aussi je m en tape du service a bord c est tout ce qui pose probleme pr cette compagnie?
oui je pense que je vais faire ca et acheter le billet ds la semaine se sera une bonne chose de faite et en plus un grand bonheur de l avoir ce billet!!😏
Salut,
j'ai aussi l'intention de réserver une place sur un vol de royal jordanian pour la thailande pour le même prix. Je crois qu'il n'y a pas à s'en faire point de vue sécurité, je viens de revérifier et elle est classée A et non B sur securvol.fr. Par contre je voudrais savoir si quelqu'un sait si pour cette compagnie il est possible d'annuler son vol et quels sont les frais?
Merci d'avance
MCM
j'ai aussi l'intention de réserver une place sur un vol de royal jordanian pour la thailande pour le même prix. Je crois qu'il n'y a pas à s'en faire point de vue sécurité, je viens de revérifier et elle est classée A et non B sur securvol.fr. Par contre je voudrais savoir si quelqu'un sait si pour cette compagnie il est possible d'annuler son vol et quels sont les frais?
Merci d'avance
MCM
utilise www.liligo.fr, y'a pas mieux comme comparateur de prix et en plus tu peux créer des alertes...
Il n'y a pas de problème sans solution... et si il n'y a pas de solution, il n'y a pas de problème !
ok merci a toi😉
bon ok y a quand meme des personnes qui sont pour comme je disais pour moi la sécurité prime avant tout, le reste est secondaire.ma cop vient samedi et on achéte les billets..qui vivra verra!!!😛
Peut être que Liligo est un très bon comparateur mais pas celui qui propose les meilleur tarifs, il sélectionne seulement des tarifs chez des operateurs tels que Opodo, lastminute, ebooker, etc... se trouvant dans sa base. Ce qui reste limité.
Des sites tels que Promovols.com http://www.promovols.com/ qui n'est pas dans le moteur de recherche de liligo sont très bien placé au niveau tarifs. exemple de vols du 19/12 au 5/1 => avec la Thai 897€ (pas vu dans liligo qui propose que la jordania, qatar, malaysia pour quasi le même tarif) ????? 🤪
D'autre sont très interressants aussi et qui ne sont pas dans le moteur de recherche de LILIGO, Mon Nuage and Co
Vol-sec.com => http://www.vol-sec.com/
Easyvols => http://www.easyvols.org/google/index.jsp?xtor=2
Ltur.com pour ceux qui veulent partir à la dernière minute (invendu ou annulation) => http://www.ltur.com/fr/index.html.
Voilà, pour ceux qui ne connaissaient pas ces sites, je les encourages à les découvrir, ils vont être agréablement surpris. 😉
Des sites tels que Promovols.com http://www.promovols.com/ qui n'est pas dans le moteur de recherche de liligo sont très bien placé au niveau tarifs. exemple de vols du 19/12 au 5/1 => avec la Thai 897€ (pas vu dans liligo qui propose que la jordania, qatar, malaysia pour quasi le même tarif) ????? 🤪
D'autre sont très interressants aussi et qui ne sont pas dans le moteur de recherche de LILIGO, Mon Nuage and Co
Vol-sec.com => http://www.vol-sec.com/
Easyvols => http://www.easyvols.org/google/index.jsp?xtor=2
Ltur.com pour ceux qui veulent partir à la dernière minute (invendu ou annulation) => http://www.ltur.com/fr/index.html.
Voilà, pour ceux qui ne connaissaient pas ces sites, je les encourages à les découvrir, ils vont être agréablement surpris. 😉
Olivier
vivre ses rêves....
Des sites tels que Promovols.com http://www.promovols.com/ qui n'est pas dans le moteur de recherche de liligo sont très bien placé au niveau tarifs.
exemple de vols du 19/12 au 5/1 => avec la Thai 897€ (pas vu dans liligo qui propose
que la jordania, qatar, malaysia pour quasi le même tarif) ????? 🤪
Bsr, 1/Vaiment pas de chance, car ce tarif est valable pour un départ le 16...Promovols n'est pas dans le moteur de recherche de liligo, vu que c'est lui aussi un moteur de recherche! Donc il fait exactement le même travail que les autres comparateurs de vol, vu qu'ils sont parfaitement interconnectés et mis à jour en temps réel ou pratiquement. Par contre, il est vrai que certains comparateurs ne comparent pas tous les voyagistes, vu souvent que la majorité sont des "sous-marques".
Restent queques "opérateurs" indépendants, genre Air Berlin, qu'il faut consulter indépendamment.
2/pour ltur, bons tarifs...au départ de Francfort, Stuttgart, Zurich...
Conséquences du 1/ vous pouvez trouver un billet sympa à 15h sur Tartempion.vols, et vous le faire chiper à 15h01 sur Trucmuche.vols:ça m'est arrivé!...et attention aux pages qui indiquent des réductions sur les "frais de dossier" par exemple...Vous saurez exactement votre tarif à condition de poursuivre la procédure jusqu'au bout: exemple pour un achat de billet en mai pour juillet: thai airways 978e sur le comparateur , puis sur le site du voyagiste...et taxe de 10 euros en bout de course pour "frais d'édition de ticket électronique"...🤪: total: 988 euros. Soit environ 8 à 10 repas en Thaïlande...
Bsr, 1/Vaiment pas de chance, car ce tarif est valable pour un départ le 16...Promovols n'est pas dans le moteur de recherche de liligo, vu que c'est lui aussi un moteur de recherche! Donc il fait exactement le même travail que les autres comparateurs de vol, vu qu'ils sont parfaitement interconnectés et mis à jour en temps réel ou pratiquement. Par contre, il est vrai que certains comparateurs ne comparent pas tous les voyagistes, vu souvent que la majorité sont des "sous-marques".
Restent queques "opérateurs" indépendants, genre Air Berlin, qu'il faut consulter indépendamment.
2/pour ltur, bons tarifs...au départ de Francfort, Stuttgart, Zurich...
Conséquences du 1/ vous pouvez trouver un billet sympa à 15h sur Tartempion.vols, et vous le faire chiper à 15h01 sur Trucmuche.vols:ça m'est arrivé!...et attention aux pages qui indiquent des réductions sur les "frais de dossier" par exemple...Vous saurez exactement votre tarif à condition de poursuivre la procédure jusqu'au bout: exemple pour un achat de billet en mai pour juillet: thai airways 978e sur le comparateur , puis sur le site du voyagiste...et taxe de 10 euros en bout de course pour "frais d'édition de ticket électronique"...🤪: total: 988 euros. Soit environ 8 à 10 repas en Thaïlande...
Chacun possède la force créatrice de l'univers. Il crée sa réalité et se doit d'en assumer les conséquences.
Le Bouddha Gautama, vers 500 av J.C.
Bjr,
Je rectifie mon propre message: Promovols est bien un voyagiste en tant que tel. Son comparateur lui est interne.
De mon côté j'utilise Easyvols qui compare 13 voyagistes simultanément.
Chacun possède la force créatrice de l'univers. Il crée sa réalité et se doit d'en assumer les conséquences.
Le Bouddha Gautama, vers 500 av J.C.
..Promovols n'est pas dans le moteur de recherche de liligo, vu que c'est lui aussi un moteur de recherche! Donc il fait exactement le même travail que les autres comparateurs de vol, vu qu'ils sont parfaitement interconnectés et mis à jour en temps réel ou pratiquement.
Par contre, il est vrai que certains comparateurs ne comparent pas tous les voyagistes, vu souvent que la majorité sont des "sous-marques".
Restent queques "opérateurs" indépendants, genre Air Berlin, qu'il faut consulter indépendamment.
Oh lala.... bon ok , je pense que tu as des yeux, et lorsque tu te connecte et que tu fais une recherche d'un vol sur LILIGO, il te donne sur la meme ligne l'opérateur correspondant au prix du billet d'avion trouvé. 'ex : opodo, lastminute etc...) J'espère que tu es d'accord avec moi.
Bon, maintenant lorque tu te connecte et que tu fais une recherche de biller sur Promovols, vol-sec.com là il ne te donne pas le nom de l'opérateur sur la lighne du prix du billet d'avion comme liligo mais seulement la compagnie aérienne.... tu me suis ???? comme si tu allais sur go voyages ou opodo en direct quoi. C'est pour cela que Promovols, Vol-sec.com ne sont pas des moteurs de recherche comme tu l'insinue mais bien un opérateur indépendants. Ce qui m'emmene à te dire que promovols peux très bien proposé pour des même date des billet de la THAI (par exemple) que les autres opérateurs que liligo à dans son moteur ne proposeront pas. Remarque cela ne t'empêche pas d'essayer... prend une date de départ et de retour sur BKK au hasard, fais le avec Liligo et promovols et vol-sec..... tu vera. Je te propose de faire une recherche entre le 3 mars et le 31 mars 2010 par exemple..... et le prix sur le billet Ethiad...... Franchement j'abandonne si tu trouve encore le moyen de me contrecarré
Restent queques "opérateurs" indépendants, genre Air Berlin, qu'il faut consulter indépendamment.
Oh lala.... bon ok , je pense que tu as des yeux, et lorsque tu te connecte et que tu fais une recherche d'un vol sur LILIGO, il te donne sur la meme ligne l'opérateur correspondant au prix du billet d'avion trouvé. 'ex : opodo, lastminute etc...) J'espère que tu es d'accord avec moi.
Bon, maintenant lorque tu te connecte et que tu fais une recherche de biller sur Promovols, vol-sec.com là il ne te donne pas le nom de l'opérateur sur la lighne du prix du billet d'avion comme liligo mais seulement la compagnie aérienne.... tu me suis ???? comme si tu allais sur go voyages ou opodo en direct quoi. C'est pour cela que Promovols, Vol-sec.com ne sont pas des moteurs de recherche comme tu l'insinue mais bien un opérateur indépendants. Ce qui m'emmene à te dire que promovols peux très bien proposé pour des même date des billet de la THAI (par exemple) que les autres opérateurs que liligo à dans son moteur ne proposeront pas. Remarque cela ne t'empêche pas d'essayer... prend une date de départ et de retour sur BKK au hasard, fais le avec Liligo et promovols et vol-sec..... tu vera. Je te propose de faire une recherche entre le 3 mars et le 31 mars 2010 par exemple..... et le prix sur le billet Ethiad...... Franchement j'abandonne si tu trouve encore le moyen de me contrecarré
Olivier
vivre ses rêves....
Bjr,
... Je te contredis d'autant moins que j'avais rectifié juste avant(voir post) pour Promovols!...😉
D'ailleurs si quelqu'un a acheté en réel son billet sur Promovols, je voudrais savois s'il a bien payé le prix indiqué au départ.
Merci!
Chacun possède la force créatrice de l'univers. Il crée sa réalité et se doit d'en assumer les conséquences.
Le Bouddha Gautama, vers 500 av J.C.
Bjr,
Je rectifie mon propre message: Promovols est bien un voyagiste en tant que tel. Son comparateur lui est interne.
De mon côté j'utilise Easyvols qui compare 13 voyagistes simultanément.
Heureux de te l'entendre dire. Et effectivement Easyvols est aussi un très bon moteur de recherche que je préfère à liligo
Heureux de te l'entendre dire. Et effectivement Easyvols est aussi un très bon moteur de recherche que je préfère à liligo
Olivier
vivre ses rêves....
Salut Pavie,
Si le prix n'est pas excessif effectivement, regardes bien le temps du voyage car il arrive qu'on fasse une halte très très longue. Depuis que çà m'est arrivé, je regarde 2 fois avant de prendre du bon marché, et puis même si je n'ai pas d'action et suis parfois fâchée avec air france tu cumules des points et en ce qui me concerne mon prochain long voyage me sera en qq sorte offert par la cie.
Ceci dit bon voyage à toi qq soit la cie.
Si le prix n'est pas excessif effectivement, regardes bien le temps du voyage car il arrive qu'on fasse une halte très très longue. Depuis que çà m'est arrivé, je regarde 2 fois avant de prendre du bon marché, et puis même si je n'ai pas d'action et suis parfois fâchée avec air france tu cumules des points et en ce qui me concerne mon prochain long voyage me sera en qq sorte offert par la cie.
Ceci dit bon voyage à toi qq soit la cie.
meci pr ton coucou j ai regardé le tps de l escale a aman il est de trois heures.je pense que c est correct non? mais je vais me pencher a fond sur les compagnies aérienne vu que j achète le billet samedi!! a plus😛
Salut,
ben moi j'ai pris ce billet, meme si l'escal est un peu gonflante,
je ss partit l'année derniere et tout comme toi j'ai hésité, et ben sa ma couté 200 €
alors franchement si ta pas trop de moyen et que l'escale te fait pas peur saute dessu, il nen reste deja pas beaucoup.
hello
ben écoute ds 10minutes ma cop arrive et on prends les billets sur cette compagnie le temps d escale n est pas trop long ca va je pense que le 8 fevrier ds l avion il va y avoir pas mal de personnes qui m ont répondu!!!sympa😎
OK c cool, moi et mon pote on part le 04 fevrier.
je penserai a t'écrire a l'escale pour te dire les conditions dans les quelles ont aura voyager.
by
ok ca marche peut etre a bientot autour d une biere thai!!!😛
Bonjour,
je viens de lire votre post.
J'ai voyagé en Février 2008 entre Paris et Bangkok avec Royal Jordanian. A aucun moment, je n'ai pu constater un problème de sécurité.
Le service à bord est correct. Evidemment, celui-ci n'est pas du même niveau qu' Emirates, Etihad ou Qatar , compagnies avec lesquelles j'ai également volé.
L'escale à Amman durait 7 heures. Nous avons été enmmené en bus dans un hotel à proximité de l'aéroport ou nous avions une chambre par personne ainsi que repas compris sans supplémént dans le prix du billet. En cas d'escale courte, je suggèrerais de téléphoner au bureau de la compagnie à Paris. Le prix était 650 euros, billet acheté avec cercle des vols.
Quel que soit la compagnie que vous preniez, bon voyage en Thailande.
J'ai voyagé en Février 2008 entre Paris et Bangkok avec Royal Jordanian. A aucun moment, je n'ai pu constater un problème de sécurité.
Le service à bord est correct. Evidemment, celui-ci n'est pas du même niveau qu' Emirates, Etihad ou Qatar , compagnies avec lesquelles j'ai également volé.
L'escale à Amman durait 7 heures. Nous avons été enmmené en bus dans un hotel à proximité de l'aéroport ou nous avions une chambre par personne ainsi que repas compris sans supplémént dans le prix du billet. En cas d'escale courte, je suggèrerais de téléphoner au bureau de la compagnie à Paris. Le prix était 650 euros, billet acheté avec cercle des vols.
Quel que soit la compagnie que vous preniez, bon voyage en Thailande.
hello
merci a toi jj ai écouté quelques membres et j ai acheté les billets avec la compagnie royal jordanian je ne recherche pas le luxe mais la sécurité en plus j ai eu les billets paris/bkk a 494euros tant pis pr l escale retour de 7heures!!le cpte a rebourt va etre long jusqu en février!😉
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I'm heading to Morocco for 10 days as a backpacker, with my car and a tent canvas if needed. Does anyone have great experiences in this country around the Tétouan and Tangier areas?
I'd love to spend time with locals, rent a small room, and take part in daily life.
If you've got any addresses to share, that'd be awesome!
Thanks a million for your replies!!!😉
Christine
I’ve got some new questions about Albania!
My boyfriend and I are going there for just 9 days, including the two travel days… It’s not much, but oh well!
Looking at prices online, I get the impression everything’s more expensive than I thought 😅 So, I wanted to get your feedback on a few things:
* Is hitchhiking common, easy, and generally safe in Albania? * Is it possible to find day-to-day accommodations without booking ahead? If so, are they usually cheaper than the ones you find online? * Is wild camping allowed or at least tolerated?
If any of you have traveled there recently, I’d love all the tips and great deals you’ve got!
Thanks ☺️
My boyfriend and I are going there for just 9 days, including the two travel days… It’s not much, but oh well!
Looking at prices online, I get the impression everything’s more expensive than I thought 😅 So, I wanted to get your feedback on a few things:
* Is hitchhiking common, easy, and generally safe in Albania? * Is it possible to find day-to-day accommodations without booking ahead? If so, are they usually cheaper than the ones you find online? * Is wild camping allowed or at least tolerated?
If any of you have traveled there recently, I’d love all the tips and great deals you’ve got!
Thanks ☺️
Hi,
We’re a young couple planning to travel to South Africa after spending about three weeks in Namibia. We’ll arrive in Cape Town around mid-December, with no fixed travel duration (though our budget will eventually set a limit).
After browsing through the forum, we’ve realized the country is packed with incredible spots, which makes choosing an itinerary tough. We’re looking for stunning landscapes, hikes, and so on. So, we’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
When we arrive in Cape Town, we’d like to settle in and take it easy until New Year’s, exploring at a relaxed pace. We know this period coincides with South African holidays—does that make finding accommodations (availability/prices) more difficult? Do you think it’s possible to stay in a nice place for about 15 days without aiming for the most upscale neighborhoods? Maybe somewhere a bit outside Cape Town, like Fish Hoek, and just visit the city occasionally.
After that, we’ll have plenty of time (about 2 to 2.5 months) to explore the country. We’d like to take our time. In your opinion, is it better to focus on the Cape Town region, or is it reasonable to consider more distant areas like the Drakensberg or Blyde River Canyon? Can everything be done by car if we take our time, or are domestic flights sometimes more practical?
Budget-wise, how much do car rentals cost? For accommodations, we usually look at Airbnb—are they affordable in South Africa? What’s the average nightly rate outside the biggest cities? Are there other platforms you’d recommend for saving on lodging?
Finally, regarding safety, are there any regions to avoid besides Johannesburg?
We know this is a lot of questions, but we’re still in the early planning stages!
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Hi there,
After exploring southern Peru in 2024 with your help, we’d love to head north next. There’ll be 5 or 6 of us:
1. Arrive in Lima in the evening.
2. Visit Lima and take a flight at 6:35 PM to Tarapoto.
3, 4, 5. Spend a few days there to trek in a reserve (Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve) or somewhere else.
6. From Tarapoto to Chachapoyas—either by overnight bus, daytime bus, or private car.
7. In Chachapoyas: Gocta Waterfall, Sonche Canyon, and walk back to town.
8. Head to Kuelap citadel, Revash, and arrive in Leymebamba.
9. Leymebamba museum, then route to Cajamarca.
10. Cajamarca hot springs, overnight bus to Trujillo or Chiclayo—or do both.
11, 12, 13. Visit and explore the area.
14. Overnight bus back to Lima.
15. Lima.
16. Depart at 8 PM for France.
What do you think of this itinerary? Looking forward to your advice.
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a 7-day trip to Marrakech for a sports camp, and I’ll be traveling with just a standard carry-on backpack.
I’d love to hear your best tips and tricks: • What clothes are absolutely essential? • Any advice for managing the heat while traveling light? • Which accessories have been the most useful for you? • Mistakes to avoid on a first trip to Marrakech?
I’m also open to your recommendations for neighborhoods, restaurants, or activities not to miss during my free time.
Thanks in advance for your advice and experience! !
I’m planning a 7-day trip to Marrakech for a sports camp, and I’ll be traveling with just a standard carry-on backpack.
I’d love to hear your best tips and tricks: • What clothes are absolutely essential? • Any advice for managing the heat while traveling light? • Which accessories have been the most useful for you? • Mistakes to avoid on a first trip to Marrakech?
I’m also open to your recommendations for neighborhoods, restaurants, or activities not to miss during my free time.
Thanks in advance for your advice and experience! !
Hi there, we’re heading to the Cyclades from June 23 to July 9. We’ll arrive in Santorini and leave from Mykonos. We’re thinking of visiting these islands: Folegandros, Milos, Sifnos, Tinos, and Mykonos. Do you think it’s better to book the ferries now (which site do you recommend for booking?) or can we buy the tickets on the spot? Also, do you have any suggestions for accommodation under 100 €/night on each of these islands? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone!
I’m planning my dream trip for next September, lasting about a month. Here’s my itinerary:
Amsterdam: 3 days (departing from Montreal) Tanzania: 3-day safari Zanzibar: 6 days Istanbul: 7 days Return to Montreal.
Since my budget is pretty tight, I’m looking for tips and advice to cut costs without sacrificing the experience. Here are my questions:
Multi-destination flights: What’s the best way to book these connections? Is it better to buy a one-way ticket from Montreal to Amsterdam, then a separate internal flight, or use comparison tools for a multi-destination ticket? Budget safari: Do you have recommendations for local agencies or tips to do a 3-day safari (Serengeti/Ngorongoro) at an affordable price (e.g., camping/glamping instead of luxury lodges)? Accommodation in Zanzibar: Which villages or types of lodging are the most budget-friendly and accessible via local transport for these 6 days? Istanbul: Any tips for well-located but cheap accommodation and great food deals?
Amsterdam: 3 days (departing from Montreal) Tanzania: 3-day safari Zanzibar: 6 days Istanbul: 7 days Return to Montreal.
Since my budget is pretty tight, I’m looking for tips and advice to cut costs without sacrificing the experience. Here are my questions:
Multi-destination flights: What’s the best way to book these connections? Is it better to buy a one-way ticket from Montreal to Amsterdam, then a separate internal flight, or use comparison tools for a multi-destination ticket? Budget safari: Do you have recommendations for local agencies or tips to do a 3-day safari (Serengeti/Ngorongoro) at an affordable price (e.g., camping/glamping instead of luxury lodges)? Accommodation in Zanzibar: Which villages or types of lodging are the most budget-friendly and accessible via local transport for these 6 days? Istanbul: Any tips for well-located but cheap accommodation and great food deals?
Hi,
Are there still basic, traditional, and affordable authentic accommodations in Poland? I’ll be traveling in July with my husband and our 2 kids along the Warsaw-Łódź-Toruń-Gdańsk route, and all I can find online are standardized Ikea-style apartments in the cities. When I look for agrotourism, it’s all luxury farms.
Can you find farms in the countryside or city lodgings for under 60 euros per night? And if so, how?
Is it possible to find accommodations on the spot without internet—like from people who put up signs—even in July?
Thanks for your reply
Thanks for your reply
Hi everyone
I’m spending a week in Paris and I’m looking to stay somewhere for the fewest euros possible :) Thanks for your help
Tigrou
I’m spending a week in Paris and I’m looking to stay somewhere for the fewest euros possible :) Thanks for your help
Tigrou
Hi,
I need to stay in Paris or Créteil for 2 nights a week for a month. I know some cheap backpacker options, but I’d like something even cheaper. Do you know of any rooms for rent from private individuals?
Thanks
Hi everyone,
We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:
* What are the must-see places to visit? * Which cities or villages are really worth the detour? * What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend? * Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches? * Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles? * What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget? * What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend? * What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost? * Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against? * Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down? * Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money? * Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss? * Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money? * What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?
We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.
We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊
We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:
* What are the must-see places to visit? * Which cities or villages are really worth the detour? * What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend? * Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches? * Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles? * What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget? * What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend? * What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost? * Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against? * Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down? * Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money? * Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss? * Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money? * What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?
We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.
We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊
Hi there, we’re planning a road trip in northern Algeria at the end of January – early February.
Anyone have any tips for a car rental agency that’s both reliable and not too expensive? Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I’d like to drive to Morocco from Paris via Spain. I was really surprised to see the ferry crossing prices—around 500 €—but especially the crossing time (about 1 hour). Normally, I pay 3000 € to go to Tunisia from Genoa, but that’s for a 24-hour crossing.
My question: is it cheaper to buy the ticket on the spot, as some Moroccans have advised me? Though I’ve also heard the opposite.
What do you think, considering I need to get to Tétouan around July 17th and return from Tangier around August 4th?
Thanks in advance
Is there a bus between Djema el Fna square and Guéliz? Where do you catch it?
Change: at Djema el Fna square or go to Bld Mohamed V?
Thanks!
Hi there,
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
Hi there,
Could you recommend some nice and affordable neighborhoods to book a hotel in for visiting Nice and exploring its surroundings and nearby villages?
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
hi there
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
Hi everyone,
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle
Hey everyone!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip for 2 adults and 2 kids to Tanzania and Zanzibar. I’ve had a quick look, and the prices are starting to get pretty wild.
We’ve got a budget of 8,000 €, and I was thinking of doing three or four days of safari and three or four days in Zanzibar, but even that seems like it might be over budget. Have you got any thoughts? I was also considering heading straight to Zanzibar and doing a one- or two-day excursion by plane instead—maybe that’d be cheaper than staying in a lodge.
Anyway, thanks for sharing your experiences and any price tips, departing from Nice!
Good evening,
As two senior French couples who are used to traveling independently all over the world, we’d like to visit Kenya next November.
Now, after seeing and reading a bit everywhere, and with the first quotes for a 6/7-day safari, I’m shocked by the prices (like $2,250) for places like Maasai Mara, where entry alone costs $200 per person per day, plus fees for the driver and vehicle.
So if you have any recent great tips or contacts to share to help me out, I’d really appreciate it—because despite the costs, we’d still love to go, while keeping things reasonable.
The most plausible solution is probably renting a vehicle with a driver-guide.
Thanks in advance for all your replies.
Jacques
We’ll be in Srinagar for 4 days in mid-May 2026 during our backpacking trip as a couple. Do you have any nice places to recommend, and what about the houseboats on Dal Lake? Should we spend all our nights there, or just one night for practicality when getting around?
Thanks,
Rozenn
Hi there,
This is my first time traveling to Italy, and I’m planning to go by car.
From what I’ve read, parking is tough in cities like Florence.
I’m looking for a small town not too far from Florence where I can stay and park my car, then take the train to visit Florence.
Any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Hi there, it’s been a long time since I last went to London. I’d love to spend a week there in July with my daughter and my niece (both young adults).
Of course, I’m looking for great tips on accommodation, and I’m wondering about renting an apartment. It seems like a better deal to save on restaurants (with the option of having a few meals at home... but is that really the case? I’m not sure about the cost of a meal in a modest restaurant, the pound exchange rate, or grocery prices...). Otherwise, I’d like to stay in accommodation (hotel or apartment) near a tube station and in Zone 1.
If you have any great tips, I’d love to hear them!
Thanks,
Marsyork
Of course, I’m looking for great tips on accommodation, and I’m wondering about renting an apartment. It seems like a better deal to save on restaurants (with the option of having a few meals at home... but is that really the case? I’m not sure about the cost of a meal in a modest restaurant, the pound exchange rate, or grocery prices...). Otherwise, I’d like to stay in accommodation (hotel or apartment) near a tube station and in Zone 1.
If you have any great tips, I’d love to hear them!
Thanks,
Marsyork
Hi everyone!
I’m heading to Morocco for a trip in the south, starting with 3 days in Marrakech (from January 8th to 11th, 2026).
If you’ve got any tips, cool spots to recommend, I’m all ears! 🎊
And, fellow traveler, if you’d like to share this Marrakech adventure together, I’d love that!
Have a great evening
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Peru and have estimated how many days I’ll spend in each place.
Any advice on must-see sights and tourist traps to avoid?
September–October
5 days in Lima
Bus: 07:00→13:30 or 06:00 to 09:30 (express) (3 hr 30 min journey) 3 days in Paracas (beach)
3 days in Nazca
3 days in Arequipa
3 days in Puno (Lake Titicaca)
5 days in Cusco
Thanks in advance
5 days in Lima
Bus: 07:00→13:30 or 06:00 to 09:30 (express) (3 hr 30 min journey) 3 days in Paracas (beach)
3 days in Nazca
3 days in Arequipa
3 days in Puno (Lake Titicaca)
5 days in Cusco
Thanks in advance






