Blog photos sur l'île de Flores, Indonésie
by Méjo
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Je vous invite à aller voir les 375 photos que j'ai faite lors de mon dernier voyage en Indonésie sur l'île de Flores.
http://escapades-13.spaces.live.com/
salut !
Je les ai toutes regardées 🙂 J'ai beaucoup aimé les photos des villages. Par contre le temps avait l'air souvent couvert, c'était quand??
Ah, s'il te plait, il doit y avoir une raison si tu l'as mis, mais ton toutou en fond de page gène la visualisation des photos (enfin moi je trouve...)
Je les ai toutes regardées 🙂 J'ai beaucoup aimé les photos des villages. Par contre le temps avait l'air souvent couvert, c'était quand??
Ah, s'il te plait, il doit y avoir une raison si tu l'as mis, mais ton toutou en fond de page gène la visualisation des photos (enfin moi je trouve...)
Salut, c'était cet été au mois d'août, le temps couvert c'était à l'intérieur de lîle (Moni, où nous avons eu beaucoup de pluie et Bajawa, temps couvert), à Riung nous avons eu un temps mitigé.
Sur space live, en fond d'écran, tu as plusieurs choix (toutou, bambou, couché de soleil, avion, ect...) j'ai choisis cette configuration non pas pour le chien mais pour les couleurs qui m'ont semblés en harmonie.
Bonne journée, Joël.
salut,
sympa tes photos, on s'en prend plein les yeux. j'ai aussi vu les photos de Birmanie, très sympa.
bonne continuation
rafa
salut,
comme on se retrouve...
alors pas encore repartie au bout du monde ?
à +
rafa
Merci, je suis allé faire un tour sur ton blog qui est loin d'envier le mien. J'ai regardé surtout les photos de l'inde du sud car ça sera ma prochaine destination. Super tes croquis.
salut,
merci pour tes avis,
bonne chance pour ton prochain voyage en Inde.
rafa
Il y a des bateaux qui vont de Ende à Waingapu, une fois par semaine je crois. Pour les vols je ne pense pas qu'il y en ai il doit falloir retourner sur denpasar, voire peut être Bima. Il faut aller voir sur le site de Merpati.
Je t'ai rajouté en tant qu'amis dans mon space, si ça te dérange pas!
J'ai aussi des photos d'Indonésie :)
Bien sûr queçane medérange pas! Je vais allé voir ton blog.
Bonjour,
Je commence à préparer un voyage de 5 semaines en Indonésie qui passera par Flores, Rinca et Kommodo, entre autres.... Je me demande s'il est possible, de l'un ou l'autre de ces endroits, il est possible de se rendre sur l'ile de Sumba?
Guy
Moi aussi 🙂 Voici les notes que j'ai prises Ferry Sumbawa (Sape) Sumba (Waikelo) le lundi soir, retour le mardi matin Ferry Flores (Labuanbajo) Sumba (Waikelo) le lundi soir, retour le mardi matin (ça doit donc être le même bateau qui s'arrête aux 3 endroits) Ferry Flores (Ende) Sumba (Waingapu) tous les jeudis soirs
Mon itinéraire (5 semaines moi aussi): Lombok (pour louer mon scooter à Mataram), puis Labuhan Lombok, je mets le scooter dans le ferry pour Sumbawa, arrivée Poto Tano, côte sud (Maluk, Lunyuk), remontée sur Sumbawa Besar, Pulau Moyo, traversée jusqu'à Sape, ferry pour Labuanbajo, Komodo-Rinca si j'ai le temps, traversée de Flores via Ruteng, Bajawa, Ende et le Kelimutu, ferry pour Waingapu à Sumba (un jeudi soir donc...), route jusqu'à Waikabukak, remontée jusqu'à Waikelo en longeant toute la côte ouest, de Waikelo ferry pour Sumbawa (un mardi matin donc...) et retour sur Lombok. Cet itinéraire fait une boucle, pas la peine de retraverser les 2/3 de Flores en sens inverse ! Je ne sais pas si j'aurai le temps de tout faire, en km ce n'est pas énorme et en principe avec un scooter on gagne beaucoup de temps mais bon, je ferai peut-être demi-tour avant...
Tu as une idée de ton périple toi?
Je commence à préparer un voyage de 5 semaines en Indonésie qui passera par Flores, Rinca et Kommodo, entre autres.... Je me demande s'il est possible, de l'un ou l'autre de ces endroits, il est possible de se rendre sur l'ile de Sumba?
Guy
Moi aussi 🙂 Voici les notes que j'ai prises Ferry Sumbawa (Sape) Sumba (Waikelo) le lundi soir, retour le mardi matin Ferry Flores (Labuanbajo) Sumba (Waikelo) le lundi soir, retour le mardi matin (ça doit donc être le même bateau qui s'arrête aux 3 endroits) Ferry Flores (Ende) Sumba (Waingapu) tous les jeudis soirs
Mon itinéraire (5 semaines moi aussi): Lombok (pour louer mon scooter à Mataram), puis Labuhan Lombok, je mets le scooter dans le ferry pour Sumbawa, arrivée Poto Tano, côte sud (Maluk, Lunyuk), remontée sur Sumbawa Besar, Pulau Moyo, traversée jusqu'à Sape, ferry pour Labuanbajo, Komodo-Rinca si j'ai le temps, traversée de Flores via Ruteng, Bajawa, Ende et le Kelimutu, ferry pour Waingapu à Sumba (un jeudi soir donc...), route jusqu'à Waikabukak, remontée jusqu'à Waikelo en longeant toute la côte ouest, de Waikelo ferry pour Sumbawa (un mardi matin donc...) et retour sur Lombok. Cet itinéraire fait une boucle, pas la peine de retraverser les 2/3 de Flores en sens inverse ! Je ne sais pas si j'aurai le temps de tout faire, en km ce n'est pas énorme et en principe avec un scooter on gagne beaucoup de temps mais bon, je ferai peut-être demi-tour avant...
Tu as une idée de ton périple toi?
Beau circuit que celui que tu prévoie de faire, Sumba une île qui m'attire beaucoup, sur Flores j'avais remarquer que les scooters roulaient presque aussi vite que les voitures vu l'état des routes. Avec un deux roues il est plus facile d'éviter les trous sur la route, d'ailleurs la location de scooters est assez répendu dans des villes touristiques comme labuhanbajo et maumère.
Bon voyage et comme à ton habitude prépare nous un beau carnet de voyage à ton retour.
Joël.
Bonjour,
Grand merci pour ces infos qui me seront d'une grande utilité.....
J'en suis à mes 1ers jours de préparation du voyage et commence seulement à prospecter, voir ce qu'il est possible de faire, glaner des infos pour déterminer un parcours.... Pour l'instant ce serait Denpasar - Manado - Pays Toraja - Makassar - Flores, Rimca, Kommodo - Sumbawa - Sumba - Lombok - Bali
Mais c'est à affiner selon les infos ou les tips que nous pourrons obtenir d'ici le départ.....
Grand merci pour ces infos qui me seront d'une grande utilité.....
J'en suis à mes 1ers jours de préparation du voyage et commence seulement à prospecter, voir ce qu'il est possible de faire, glaner des infos pour déterminer un parcours.... Pour l'instant ce serait Denpasar - Manado - Pays Toraja - Makassar - Flores, Rimca, Kommodo - Sumbawa - Sumba - Lombok - Bali
Mais c'est à affiner selon les infos ou les tips que nous pourrons obtenir d'ici le départ.....
Pfiou 😮 Tu es trop ambitieux !! ça fait même pas 1 semaine par île !!
Moi l'été dernier Bali-Lombok 5 semaines L'été prochain Sumbawa-Flores-Sumba 5 semaines (et encore je trouve que c'est chaud) L'été d'après (peut-être!): Sulawesi, 5 semaines, et encore... pour le Sud uniquement...
Bon c'est vrai j'aime bien trainer 😉
Moi l'été dernier Bali-Lombok 5 semaines L'été prochain Sumbawa-Flores-Sumba 5 semaines (et encore je trouve que c'est chaud) L'été d'après (peut-être!): Sulawesi, 5 semaines, et encore... pour le Sud uniquement...
Bon c'est vrai j'aime bien trainer 😉
Pour infos : Pas si facile de trouver un 2 roues à louer à LB.
En 2 roues : LB/Ruteng = 3 h Ruteng/Bajawa = 3 h Bajawa/Moni (kelimutu = 4 H)
Flores, c'est la montagne à la mer....
Flores, c'est la montagne à la mer....
Nous sommes tous des touristes !...!!!
salut
Merci des infos ! Je pensais que ce serait + long en fait... Chouette ça laisse du temps pour aller à Sumba ! Quoique que le site baliautrement vient de mettre en ligne des photos de l'île d'Alor qui font super envie !
Le scooter je le loue à Lombok. L'été dernier le proprio m'avait donné tous les papiers en règle et j'avais pu aller à Bali et Sumbawa avec son scooter. L'été prochain on s'est mis d'accord: je lui loue 5 semaines sans négocier la moindre remise mais je peux aller où-je-veux en Indonésie !! 😉 J'espère juste que les ferries qui relient Sumbawa, Florès et Sumba acceptent bien les véhicules...
Quand tu dis Florès c'est la montagne à la mer... les plages sont-elles de la couleur de la montagne (volcaniques comme à Bali 🙁) où ai-je une chance de voir des plages blanches?
merci !
PS je viens de réaliser que c'était toi qui m'avait donné des conseils 2 roues il y a quelques mois 🙂
Quand tu dis Florès c'est la montagne à la mer... les plages sont-elles de la couleur de la montagne (volcaniques comme à Bali 🙁) où ai-je une chance de voir des plages blanches?
merci !
PS je viens de réaliser que c'était toi qui m'avait donné des conseils 2 roues il y a quelques mois 🙂
Salut Loic, au nord de Flores les plages ont un sable blanc et la mer est calmes, l'eau cristalline. Au sud de Flores les plages ont un sable noir volcanique, la mer est agité et tu n'as guère envie de te baigner. Tu peux voir la différence sur mon blog. Je sais que tu ne peux pas tout faire en 5 semaines mais je trouve dommage que dans ton programme tu n'aille pas à Riung, un coup de coeur pour moi. Pour les durées de trajet je confirme c'est à peu près lestempsque nous avons mis, je rajouterai Riung - Ende 6 heures, au cas où.
salut !
Si si autant pour moi, j'ai oublié Riung dans la liste !! Oulala le parc national des 17 iles c'est à ne pas louper ! par contre merci de me prévenir pour la côte sud... du coup à Ruteng je vais peut-être monter au nord et non aller au sud comme prévu... ou bien carrément couper par le nord sans passer par Ruteng, il y a l'air d'y avoir une petite route sur la carte qui fait Labuhanbajo/Riung direct(via Reo, côte Nord), et j'aime les petites routes... c'est dommage de louper Ruteng d'après toi? A priori d'après le Lonely ça n'a pas l'air transcendant, confirmé par certains blogs...
Si si autant pour moi, j'ai oublié Riung dans la liste !! Oulala le parc national des 17 iles c'est à ne pas louper ! par contre merci de me prévenir pour la côte sud... du coup à Ruteng je vais peut-être monter au nord et non aller au sud comme prévu... ou bien carrément couper par le nord sans passer par Ruteng, il y a l'air d'y avoir une petite route sur la carte qui fait Labuhanbajo/Riung direct(via Reo, côte Nord), et j'aime les petites routes... c'est dommage de louper Ruteng d'après toi? A priori d'après le Lonely ça n'a pas l'air transcendant, confirmé par certains blogs...
En 2 roues : LB/Ruteng = 3 h Ruteng/Bajawa = 3 h Bajawa/Moni (kelimutu = 4 H)
Je réalise maintenant... les temps que tu donnes, c'est bien en moto, pas en scooter?? question bête mais bon...😊
Je réalise maintenant... les temps que tu donnes, c'est bien en moto, pas en scooter?? question bête mais bon...😊
Oui je confirme, tu as raison si il y a quelque chose à supprimer sur flores ce serait pour moi Ruteng, il y a des villages traditionnels, mais j'ai préférai ceux de bajawa, sauf celui de Todo où nous avons eu un très bon acceuil. Par contre pour les routes il y a une principale qui va de labu à larantuka et elle est pas toujours en bon état et dès que tu sors de cet axe c'est le cauchemar c'est ce que nous avons fait de Ende à Riung et aussi pour alller à Todo et autour de bajawa nous avons été obligé de faire demi tour, mais en deux roues ça passe mieux peut être.
Cool, les routes défoncées font partie du dépaysement 🙂 enfin je dis ça parce que je ne serai pas le passager...
Tu m'as convaincu de supprimer Ruteng !
Je n'ai pas trop l'habitude d'avoir recours aux service des guides professionnels, néanmoins parfois on est bien contents de les trouver! Oui volontiers pour son adresse en MP
merci méjo !!
P: dis donc j'avais pas vu mais il y a un sacré paquet de jolies photos sur ton blog, pas seulement l'Indonésie !
merci méjo !!
P: dis donc j'avais pas vu mais il y a un sacré paquet de jolies photos sur ton blog, pas seulement l'Indonésie !
En 2 roues....en scooter (c'est quoi ?), en mobylette, en 125 locale ou avec une moto plus puissante...c'est tout pareil et plus '' rapide qu'un bus'', parceque la route du sud est etroite, traite, parfois roulante ou envahie de virages...c'est du sport... tu passes de la mer à la montagne...la t° change...
La transflores....c'est une petite route toute démontée !
Choisie une bonne Honda 125 ca (devrait suffire), bien robuste parceque tu vas lui mettre grave ! et ma foi, evite de prendre un passager tu vas galerer...
Ruteng c'est pour dormir...et si tu traverses réellement Flores....déja par le sud avec tout le beau que tu vas voir....tu peux te passer de Riung...j'usqu'au jour ou l'envie te poussera à te demander '' et si j'allais voir se qui se passe à Riung'' et ce sera reparti mais cette fois par le nord...
Choisie une bonne Honda 125 ca (devrait suffire), bien robuste parceque tu vas lui mettre grave ! et ma foi, evite de prendre un passager tu vas galerer...
Ruteng c'est pour dormir...et si tu traverses réellement Flores....déja par le sud avec tout le beau que tu vas voir....tu peux te passer de Riung...j'usqu'au jour ou l'envie te poussera à te demander '' et si j'allais voir se qui se passe à Riung'' et ce sera reparti mais cette fois par le nord...
Nous sommes tous des touristes !...!!!
oula oula... ça promet 😏 Je n'aurai pas de 125 mais une mobylette presque neuve... bon si je comprends bien j'ai intérêt à la protéger ! et en + j'aurai un passager, léger mais bon un passager quand même ! Tant pis, on verra bien si on galère, je ne changerai pas de plan et puis ça nous fera des souvenirs...
Mince Mejo m'avait fait choisir le Nord et toi tu me remets en direction du sud 😏 Ma foi c'est le feeling qui décidera...
C'est vrai tu as raison, que ce soit en moto ou en mob, ça roule tout pareil dans ces pays la, c'est à dire pas vite...
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Moi j'aurais les boules de faire flores en moto... les routes sont vraiment pas tops
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Bonjour Lolodesiles,
je te ramène en 2007 et en Indonésie. J'ai vu que tu prévoyais de prendre le bateau de Flores pour Sumba (waikelo). J'ai prévu un Flores Labuanbajo/Sumba waikelo le lundi mais les info sur la liaison et les horaires sont très flous: si cela ne marche pas, mon projet de voyage est à revoir!
Te rappelles-tu de l'heure de départ et d'arrivée à Waikelo? Ai-je le temps de partir pour
Waingapu par bus à l'arrivée ou bien faut-il prévoir une nuit d'hotel (à waikelo ou dans la ville voisine)?
Je te remercie d'avance pour ton aide (et ta mémoire)
je te ramène en 2007 et en Indonésie.
bonjour Tu as bien choisi ton pseudo ;-)
Si tu vas à Sumba, tu dois oublier nos raisonnements occidentaux. Il faut avoir le temps élastique, impossible de donner un jour et encore moins une heure pour les bateaux.
D'autre part, je ne pas sûr que la liaison Labuanbajo- Waikelo existe. Je suis sûr du Waikelo - Sape, puisque je l'ai pris... Dans l'autre sens, je ne sais pas s'il revient à Waikelo via Labuanbajo (à mon avis non car c'est un autre ferry qui fait la route).
Sache que ce fameux ferry je l'ai pris avec 5 jours de retard par rapport à la date annoncée (moteur cassé, puis ensuite trop de vagues), et le jour même nous sommes partis de Waikelo à 18h au lieu de 7h du mat comme prévu.... j'avais prévu une semaine de mou, je l'ai utilisée en entier. Un jour de + et je ne rentrais pas en France...
Il y a aussi une liaison Aimere - Waingapu en théorie le mardi (mais quand je l'ai pris c'était pas un mardi et même à J-2 les mecs qui bossent au port n'étaient pas sûr du jour). Y'a aussi du Ende-Waingapu au cas où (uniquement en version Pelni je crois).
Déjà faudrait contacter un hotel à Labuanbajo pour vérifier cette possibilité de ferry pour Sumba dont je doute sérieusement l'existence...
2 mots très utiles pour se rendre à Sumba: mungkin (peut-être) et besok (demain). Hé oui Sumba a ce gros avantage d'être très "select" 😉
J'espère ne pas t'avoir trop découragé... En avion ça a l'air moins la galère il parait.
Bon voyage 😏
bonjour Tu as bien choisi ton pseudo ;-)
Si tu vas à Sumba, tu dois oublier nos raisonnements occidentaux. Il faut avoir le temps élastique, impossible de donner un jour et encore moins une heure pour les bateaux.
D'autre part, je ne pas sûr que la liaison Labuanbajo- Waikelo existe. Je suis sûr du Waikelo - Sape, puisque je l'ai pris... Dans l'autre sens, je ne sais pas s'il revient à Waikelo via Labuanbajo (à mon avis non car c'est un autre ferry qui fait la route).
Sache que ce fameux ferry je l'ai pris avec 5 jours de retard par rapport à la date annoncée (moteur cassé, puis ensuite trop de vagues), et le jour même nous sommes partis de Waikelo à 18h au lieu de 7h du mat comme prévu.... j'avais prévu une semaine de mou, je l'ai utilisée en entier. Un jour de + et je ne rentrais pas en France...
Il y a aussi une liaison Aimere - Waingapu en théorie le mardi (mais quand je l'ai pris c'était pas un mardi et même à J-2 les mecs qui bossent au port n'étaient pas sûr du jour). Y'a aussi du Ende-Waingapu au cas où (uniquement en version Pelni je crois).
Déjà faudrait contacter un hotel à Labuanbajo pour vérifier cette possibilité de ferry pour Sumba dont je doute sérieusement l'existence...
2 mots très utiles pour se rendre à Sumba: mungkin (peut-être) et besok (demain). Hé oui Sumba a ce gros avantage d'être très "select" 😉
J'espère ne pas t'avoir trop découragé... En avion ça a l'air moins la galère il parait.
Bon voyage 😏
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Hi there,
We’ve just returned from 2 weeks in Madagascar, and I wanted to share our experience since we struggled quite a bit to plan our itinerary before leaving. The country is huge, the journeys are long, and with only two weeks, you really have to make choices.
For our part, we opted for a fairly realistic itinerary for a first-time visit: Antananarivo, Andasibe, Île aux Nattes, and then Sainte-Marie. The idea was to mix a bit of nature, lemurs, tropical forest, and then a few quieter days by the water—without trying to cross the entire country.
In Andasibe, we spent several days between the Analamazaotra Reserve and Mantadia Park. We were able to spot lemurs, especially the indris, went on a night walk to see chameleons, geckos, and other small animals, and then did a wilder hike in Mantadia. This was probably the stop that felt the most exotic to us, with that humid forest atmosphere, animal sounds, and dense vegetation.
After Andasibe, we headed back to Antananarivo to catch a flight to Sainte-Marie, then took a boat to Île aux Nattes. It’s a tiny car-free island where you get around on foot between beaches, sandy paths, villages, and coconut trees. We mostly slowed down the pace: walking around the island, snorkeling in front of the hotel, meals at Fafana and Coco Sud, swimming, and much simpler moments. It was one of our absolute highlights of the trip.
We wrapped up with a few days in Sainte-Marie, in a more comfortable setting. The island is larger and more developed than Île aux Nattes, with more accommodations and activities. For us, it was mostly about relaxing, enjoying the pool, biking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and a few short walks. Looking back, we might’ve spent a little less time in Sainte-Marie and a bit more on Île aux Nattes, which left a bigger impression on us.
I’ve tried to break down our itinerary day by day, including travel times, budget, accommodations, transportation, our thoughts on each stop, the pros and cons, and what we’d change if we did it again. I also cover arriving in Antananarivo, the road to Andasibe, the domestic flight to Sainte-Marie, returning to Tana, and our airport experience—where it’s best to allow plenty of extra time. Here’s the link if it helps with your planning:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/madagascar-itineraire-pour-2-semaines-de-voyage/
In short, our main advice would be not to try to see everything in two weeks. Madagascar requires time, flexibility, and some breathing room. It’s better to pick fewer stops but really enjoy them.
In Andasibe, we spent several days between the Analamazaotra Reserve and Mantadia Park. We were able to spot lemurs, especially the indris, went on a night walk to see chameleons, geckos, and other small animals, and then did a wilder hike in Mantadia. This was probably the stop that felt the most exotic to us, with that humid forest atmosphere, animal sounds, and dense vegetation.
After Andasibe, we headed back to Antananarivo to catch a flight to Sainte-Marie, then took a boat to Île aux Nattes. It’s a tiny car-free island where you get around on foot between beaches, sandy paths, villages, and coconut trees. We mostly slowed down the pace: walking around the island, snorkeling in front of the hotel, meals at Fafana and Coco Sud, swimming, and much simpler moments. It was one of our absolute highlights of the trip.
We wrapped up with a few days in Sainte-Marie, in a more comfortable setting. The island is larger and more developed than Île aux Nattes, with more accommodations and activities. For us, it was mostly about relaxing, enjoying the pool, biking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and a few short walks. Looking back, we might’ve spent a little less time in Sainte-Marie and a bit more on Île aux Nattes, which left a bigger impression on us.
I’ve tried to break down our itinerary day by day, including travel times, budget, accommodations, transportation, our thoughts on each stop, the pros and cons, and what we’d change if we did it again. I also cover arriving in Antananarivo, the road to Andasibe, the domestic flight to Sainte-Marie, returning to Tana, and our airport experience—where it’s best to allow plenty of extra time. Here’s the link if it helps with your planning:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/madagascar-itineraire-pour-2-semaines-de-voyage/
In short, our main advice would be not to try to see everything in two weeks. Madagascar requires time, flexibility, and some breathing room. It’s better to pick fewer stops but really enjoy them.
Hi there,
We passed through Guilin during our trip to China, arriving by train from Beijing. The journey is quite long, but it actually became part of the experience: watching the landscapes gradually change, taking the Chinese high-speed train, and getting a better sense of the country’s vast distances. It was already a step of the journey in itself.
Once there, Guilin seemed like a nice place to catch our breath between big cities. The city isn’t huge, and there isn’t an endless list of things to see, but the atmosphere around the lakes, the Li River, and the karst mountains is really special.
In 3 days, you can already see the highlights without rushing: the Sun and Moon Pagodas, walks around the lakes, Seven Star Park with its monkeys, and possibly Elephant Trunk Hill—though we were a bit disappointed by the latter. Guilin is also a good base for heading to Yangshuo or the Longji rice terraces if you have more time.
We’ve put together our feedback, prices, visit times, and what we’d do (or skip) next time in this article, in case it helps you plan your stop: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/que-faire-a-guilin-en-3-jours/
We passed through Guilin during our trip to China, arriving by train from Beijing. The journey is quite long, but it actually became part of the experience: watching the landscapes gradually change, taking the Chinese high-speed train, and getting a better sense of the country’s vast distances. It was already a step of the journey in itself.
Once there, Guilin seemed like a nice place to catch our breath between big cities. The city isn’t huge, and there isn’t an endless list of things to see, but the atmosphere around the lakes, the Li River, and the karst mountains is really special.
In 3 days, you can already see the highlights without rushing: the Sun and Moon Pagodas, walks around the lakes, Seven Star Park with its monkeys, and possibly Elephant Trunk Hill—though we were a bit disappointed by the latter. Guilin is also a good base for heading to Yangshuo or the Longji rice terraces if you have more time.
We’ve put together our feedback, prices, visit times, and what we’d do (or skip) next time in this article, in case it helps you plan your stop: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/que-faire-a-guilin-en-3-jours/
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Hi everyone,
I’ve just returned from a trip through the national parks of southern Ethiopia, and I wanted to share an encounter that will stay with me forever: that of the Ethiopian Wolf.
Spotting this canid—the rarest in the world—on the barren Sanetti plateaus at over 13,000 feet is a breathtaking experience (literally, given the oxygen levels!). Beyond the luck of photographing it in its fiery red coat, it was the mystical atmosphere of these highlands—the "Roof of Africa"—that left its mark on me.
I’ve posted a detailed account with my photo series on my travel journal for anyone planning a trip to the Bale region or simply curious about this magnificent and endangered species.
You can find the full report here: 👉 https://www.toucan-photo.com/fr/le-loup-ethiopie-le-loup-sur-le-toit-de-lafrique/
Don’t hesitate to ask if you have questions about accessing the park or spotting local wildlife—I’d be happy to chat! !
I’ve just returned from a trip through the national parks of southern Ethiopia, and I wanted to share an encounter that will stay with me forever: that of the Ethiopian Wolf.
Spotting this canid—the rarest in the world—on the barren Sanetti plateaus at over 13,000 feet is a breathtaking experience (literally, given the oxygen levels!). Beyond the luck of photographing it in its fiery red coat, it was the mystical atmosphere of these highlands—the "Roof of Africa"—that left its mark on me.
I’ve posted a detailed account with my photo series on my travel journal for anyone planning a trip to the Bale region or simply curious about this magnificent and endangered species.
You can find the full report here: 👉 https://www.toucan-photo.com/fr/le-loup-ethiopie-le-loup-sur-le-toit-de-lafrique/
Don’t hesitate to ask if you have questions about accessing the park or spotting local wildlife—I’d be happy to chat! !
Hi there! As a big travel enthusiast, I’d love for you to check out my blog:
https://allegria750110.wixsite.com/pascalevoyage
https://allegria750110.wixsite.com/pascalevoyage/blog
Feel free to leave a comment! !
Feel free to leave a comment! !
We went on a safari in Tanzania from February 7th, 2026, to February 17th, 2026. It remains a wonderful memory. There were six of us in the group. Here’s the itinerary and the images that are still etched in our minds:
02/07/2026 – 6:40 AM – 8:30 PM – Flight from LYON to ARUSHA
02/08/2026 – Day 2 – MATURENI Waterfall – Coffee making and tasting at a plantation – Day 2 video (you may need to click "BROWSE YOUTUBE")
02/09/2026 – Day 3 – Maasai village of BOMA – https://youtu.be/9lwBONmBIVU
Visit to local schools and the dispensary – Donation of school supplies.
02/10/2026 – Day 4 – TARANGIRE National Park – https://youtu.be/OPpTgUECj0Q
02/11/2026 – Day 5 – Lake Manyara National Park – https://youtu.be/ZFt3tLtum5A
02/12/2026 – Day 6 – SERENGETI Park – https://youtu.be/5TYJE-3IO4w and https://youtu.be/t08g-XJlmdY
02/13/2026 – Day 7 – SERENGETI National Park (continued) – https://youtu.be/ZQkD1YmPzY0
02/14/2026 – Day 8 – Access to Ngorongoro National Park – https://youtu.be/1F__NeCRxhg
02/15/2026 – Day 9 – Ngorongoro Crater – https://youtu.be/BFw7tbjuO5s, then https://youtu.be/WdbHtPcYu8o and https://youtu.be/RBp_H9OMJxY
02/16/2026 – Day 10 – Visit to Arusha
02/17/2026 – Day 10 – 1:30 AM – Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FLIGHTS 1,500 €
SEJOUIR PACKAGE 1,526 €
TIPS AND MISC. 100 €
TOTAL 3,126 €
Trip duration: from 02/07/26 to 02/17/26 => 11 days total, or 9 days excluding travel time.
1- FLIGHT DURATION WITH AIR FRANCE OUTBOUND: from 6:40 AM to 8:30 PM => 12 hours (plus 2-hour time difference in Arusha) RETURN: from 2:45 AM to 2:00 PM => 13 hours 15 minutes (not including a 1-hour 15-minute departure delay)
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FLIGHTS 1,500 €
SEJOUIR PACKAGE 1,526 €
TIPS AND MISC. 100 €
TOTAL 3,126 €
Trip duration: from 02/07/26 to 02/17/26 => 11 days total, or 9 days excluding travel time.
1- FLIGHT DURATION WITH AIR FRANCE OUTBOUND: from 6:40 AM to 8:30 PM => 12 hours (plus 2-hour time difference in Arusha) RETURN: from 2:45 AM to 2:00 PM => 13 hours 15 minutes (not including a 1-hour 15-minute departure delay)
Hello everyone,
First off: before posting, I took the time to contact the moderation team to check if this message complied with the forum rules. Since I didn’t get a response and didn’t want to go against them, I’m posting without naming the site, including links, or any promotional intent.
For the past two years, I’ve been working solo on a website project designed to help organize a trip from A to Z, whether traveling alone or with others.
The idea is to make trip planning easier by bringing together all the useful elements in one place (regions, accommodations, activities, restaurants, hidden gems, etc.).
With development nearing completion, I’m now looking for a few people interested in joining a beta testing phase and giving me honest feedback on the experience, how clear the concept is, and what could be improved.
This isn’t a promotional effort: I’m not representing a company, I’m developing this project on my own, and I’m only looking for constructive input from fellow travelers.
A few details: — No payment is required; — No banking information is needed; — It’s simply a test to gather user feedback.
If anyone wants to know more or is up for testing, feel free to reply here or send me a private message.
Thanks so much to those who take the time to read this.
First off: before posting, I took the time to contact the moderation team to check if this message complied with the forum rules. Since I didn’t get a response and didn’t want to go against them, I’m posting without naming the site, including links, or any promotional intent.
For the past two years, I’ve been working solo on a website project designed to help organize a trip from A to Z, whether traveling alone or with others.
The idea is to make trip planning easier by bringing together all the useful elements in one place (regions, accommodations, activities, restaurants, hidden gems, etc.).
With development nearing completion, I’m now looking for a few people interested in joining a beta testing phase and giving me honest feedback on the experience, how clear the concept is, and what could be improved.
This isn’t a promotional effort: I’m not representing a company, I’m developing this project on my own, and I’m only looking for constructive input from fellow travelers.
A few details: — No payment is required; — No banking information is needed; — It’s simply a test to gather user feedback.
If anyone wants to know more or is up for testing, feel free to reply here or send me a private message.
Thanks so much to those who take the time to read this.
Hello,
Well, this trip to Tanzania in the southern parks—Ruaha and Nyerere (formerly Selous)—finally happened in late February to early March.
It was a bit more complicated to organize than usual, with a few hiccups. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere (link), the ban on booking domestic flights in Tanzania through a French agency made things a little tricky.
However, my friend Vincent Beccaro from Objectif Nature found a solution by having a local ground operator step in—one I’d recommend if you run into similar issues.
With flight tickets secured through Kenya Airways (after Rwandair canceled our outbound flight), we easily made it to Dar es Salaam on February 22. Side note: my dealings with Rwandair to get a refund for the flights they canceled are still ongoing. This airline is dragging its feet, constantly pushing back the refund date every time I check in (which is about once a week). I won’t back down.
Back to our 10-night trip: we spent our first night in Dar es Salaam before heading to Ruaha with Auric Air.
We stayed in some incredible lodges—4 nights at Ikuka Safari Camp in Ruaha, then 4 nights at Laba Siwada in Nyerere, before returning to Dar es Salaam.
Before I share a full recap with photos, I’ve just finished editing a video I’d like to show you.
You’ll see beautiful lodges, rainy safaris, and some amazing wildlife encounters, like wild dogs and bat-eared foxes.
Sorting and identifying all the animals (especially the birds) from the thousands of photos I took will take a bit of time. Bear with me!
Watch the video here
Well, this trip to Tanzania in the southern parks—Ruaha and Nyerere (formerly Selous)—finally happened in late February to early March.
It was a bit more complicated to organize than usual, with a few hiccups. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere (link), the ban on booking domestic flights in Tanzania through a French agency made things a little tricky.
However, my friend Vincent Beccaro from Objectif Nature found a solution by having a local ground operator step in—one I’d recommend if you run into similar issues.
With flight tickets secured through Kenya Airways (after Rwandair canceled our outbound flight), we easily made it to Dar es Salaam on February 22. Side note: my dealings with Rwandair to get a refund for the flights they canceled are still ongoing. This airline is dragging its feet, constantly pushing back the refund date every time I check in (which is about once a week). I won’t back down.
Back to our 10-night trip: we spent our first night in Dar es Salaam before heading to Ruaha with Auric Air.
We stayed in some incredible lodges—4 nights at Ikuka Safari Camp in Ruaha, then 4 nights at Laba Siwada in Nyerere, before returning to Dar es Salaam.
Before I share a full recap with photos, I’ve just finished editing a video I’d like to show you.
You’ll see beautiful lodges, rainy safaris, and some amazing wildlife encounters, like wild dogs and bat-eared foxes.
Sorting and identifying all the animals (especially the birds) from the thousands of photos I took will take a bit of time. Bear with me!
Watch the video here
Hi everyone!
I wanted to share my experience from a trip to Amsterdam. Spring is coming, and it’s one of my favorite destinations for this season, especially with the Keukenhof in bloom.
There are so many museums to visit and places to see, like Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Museum Square, the Red Light District... Some spots, like the Anne Frank House, require reservations. You can also take walks along the canals or even go on canal cruises.
For museums, I really enjoyed the Rijksmuseum for works by Rembrandt and Vermeer, as well as the Van Gogh Museum (combo tickets are available).

For more nature-focused outings, there’s Vondelpark, Keukenhof Park, and the windmills at Zaanse Schans...
You can find all my photos and details about my trip budget on my travel journal for Amsterdam.
I wanted to share my experience from a trip to Amsterdam. Spring is coming, and it’s one of my favorite destinations for this season, especially with the Keukenhof in bloom.
There are so many museums to visit and places to see, like Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Museum Square, the Red Light District... Some spots, like the Anne Frank House, require reservations. You can also take walks along the canals or even go on canal cruises.

For museums, I really enjoyed the Rijksmuseum for works by Rembrandt and Vermeer, as well as the Van Gogh Museum (combo tickets are available).

For more nature-focused outings, there’s Vondelpark, Keukenhof Park, and the windmills at Zaanse Schans...
You can find all my photos and details about my trip budget on my travel journal for Amsterdam.we just got back from 3 weeks in Cambodia with a custom trip organized by the Siem Reap agency; from the start, the agency understood our way of traveling and created an itinerary perfectly tailored to our needs. Of course, we visited tourist spots, but we also stayed with locals, met artisans, and explored markets where not a single tourist goes. We were pampered from beginning to end—the agency responded quickly to our questions throughout the trip. The French-speaking guides were fantastic: attentive, highly knowledgeable, and always accompanied by punctual drivers with little thoughtful touches. The hotels they chose matched our preferences, and the pace we wanted was respected, with some more relaxed days. If you'd like to check out my blog, here's the link: https://www.myatlas.com/blogueusedesbaous/le-cambodge-une-immersion-en-indochine.
And don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything!
Honestly, taking the train in Sri Lanka is no walk in the park. Between tickets disappearing in minutes, platforms that aren’t always very clear, and that infamous “full” sign displayed weeks in advance, you quickly feel like you’re playing the lottery. There’s even a real black market for tickets on the island: some seats are resold at higher prices through middlemen or agencies, which makes things even trickier. Everyone knows someone who knows someone who sells tickets. But we learned the hard way that this isn’t the safest way to get them, and we had to find another solution at the last minute.
We definitely went through a bit of an obstacle course to manage the booking. But once on the train, riding through the tea plantations between Kandy and Ella, we understood why everyone raves about it. Tea plantations, misty mountains, little bridges, and breathtaking valleys. To make the most of the scenery on the Kandy → Ella route, it’s best to sit on the right side of the train (and on the left if you’re going Ella → Kandy). As for the class, 2nd class reserved is, in our opinion, the best compromise: authentic vibe, open windows and doors, but with a guaranteed seat. Remember to pack enough water, snacks, and toilet paper for this 7-hour journey that somehow flies by.
I’ve gone into more detail about all this in the article for those who’d rather plan a bit better than we did. https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/prendre-le-train-au-sri-lanka-guide-complet/ Happy travels! :)
We definitely went through a bit of an obstacle course to manage the booking. But once on the train, riding through the tea plantations between Kandy and Ella, we understood why everyone raves about it. Tea plantations, misty mountains, little bridges, and breathtaking valleys. To make the most of the scenery on the Kandy → Ella route, it’s best to sit on the right side of the train (and on the left if you’re going Ella → Kandy). As for the class, 2nd class reserved is, in our opinion, the best compromise: authentic vibe, open windows and doors, but with a guaranteed seat. Remember to pack enough water, snacks, and toilet paper for this 7-hour journey that somehow flies by.
I’ve gone into more detail about all this in the article for those who’d rather plan a bit better than we did. https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/prendre-le-train-au-sri-lanka-guide-complet/ Happy travels! :)
Hello 😊
If you're planning 10 days in Madeira and feeling unsure about the itinerary, my first tip would be: don’t try to “tick everything off.” The island is compact, but the roads are winding and hikes take time.
For 10 days, I’d structure the trip into 3 zones:
East (Ponta de São Lourenço + Pico do Arieiro) for spectacular volcanic landscapes
Central (levadas + Fanal forests) for hiking
West (Porto Moniz, cliffs, sunsets) for raw panoramas And save Funchal for early mornings or late afternoons.
A car is essential, and checking the weather ahead is key—it changes quickly with altitude. I’ve broken all this down (optimized route, travel times, parking spots, hike difficulty, what to do based on weather, mistakes to avoid…) in this post: 👉 https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/visiter-madere-1-semaine/ Even though it’s built for a week, it adapts easily to 10 days by adding more hikes or slowing the pace. If you’re looking for a balance between breathtaking nature, hiking, and quieter moments, Madeira is a real safe bet.
East (Ponta de São Lourenço + Pico do Arieiro) for spectacular volcanic landscapes
Central (levadas + Fanal forests) for hiking
West (Porto Moniz, cliffs, sunsets) for raw panoramas And save Funchal for early mornings or late afternoons.
A car is essential, and checking the weather ahead is key—it changes quickly with altitude. I’ve broken all this down (optimized route, travel times, parking spots, hike difficulty, what to do based on weather, mistakes to avoid…) in this post: 👉 https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/visiter-madere-1-semaine/ Even though it’s built for a week, it adapts easily to 10 days by adding more hikes or slowing the pace. If you’re looking for a balance between breathtaking nature, hiking, and quieter moments, Madeira is a real safe bet.
Here are my two blogs dedicated to travel, especially in France.
If you have any topics you'd like me to cover, I'm all ears!
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If you have any topics you'd like me to cover, I'm all ears!
Villes.fr Top-Vacances.com
Thanks, and have a great day
Hello everyone!
To learn all about Argentina, over 1,000 articles are already waiting for you on my site.
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Hi there,
I often travel solo, and like many women, I get asked the same questions over and over:
“Aren’t you scared?”
“Do you feel safe?”
“Do you really dare to go that far alone?”
Recently, during a trip along the Kenyan coast, I had an experience that made me think differently about solo female travel.
At Wasini Kenya, on paper, everything seemed simple: a boat ride, then some snorkeling.
But on the boat, the sea was rough. It was rocking hard. And then that familiar little inner voice came back—the one that doubts, that overthinks, that wants to stay in control.
Traveling solo is often like that too:
being responsible for yourself, your decisions, and your limits.
Then, once underwater, everything changed.
The noise disappeared. There was nothing left to prove, nothing to control.
Just breathing, trusting your body, and letting yourself be carried.
That moment reminded me that solo female travel isn’t just about destinations or external safety.
It’s also an inner journey: learning to listen to yourself, to recognize your fears, and sometimes to overcome them without forcing it.
I took the time to share this experience in more detail here, for anyone it might help or reassure:
👉 https://noirenvoyage.com/wasini-kenya-apprendre-a-faire-confiance-sous-leau/
And I’d love to hear your thoughts:
👉 For those of you who travel solo, has travel ever taught you something about yourself?
👉 And for those who are still hesitant: what’s holding you back the most right now?
Looking forward to chatting! 🌊
I just got back from a week in Mirleft, south of Agadir, and I felt like I’d stumbled upon an "off-the-beaten-path" Morocco: a raw Atlantic coastline, cliffs, endless beaches... and that slow pace that helps you unplug within 24 hours.
We had a house with a pool (the perfect combo when the wind picks up and the ocean cools the air), and then we alternated between: - Wandering the souk and alleyways (local vibe, regional products, and the big Monday souk if you can make it) - Surf sessions / scouting spots (depending on the swell and wind, it makes all the difference) - Wild beaches + viewpoints where you can settle far from the crowds - Legzira at sunset: the orange rock, the deep roar of the Atlantic, and that natural arch that seems to hold "by magic" - A little detour to Tiznit (45 min away): medina, silver craftsmanship, and an unexpected blue spring in the heart of the city - The mandatory "reset": hammam + massage after salt, sand, and road trips
I especially noted a bunch of details to avoid hassles: when to go (wind/weather), how to get around (a car is pretty much essential), what to watch out for on the road at night, and even super practical tips for summer accommodations.
If you want the full article with all the practical info + must-sees (and our tips to avoid mishaps), it’s here: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/que-faire-mirleft-au-maroc-en-7-jours.html
Happy reading and/or safe travels! :)
We had a house with a pool (the perfect combo when the wind picks up and the ocean cools the air), and then we alternated between: - Wandering the souk and alleyways (local vibe, regional products, and the big Monday souk if you can make it) - Surf sessions / scouting spots (depending on the swell and wind, it makes all the difference) - Wild beaches + viewpoints where you can settle far from the crowds - Legzira at sunset: the orange rock, the deep roar of the Atlantic, and that natural arch that seems to hold "by magic" - A little detour to Tiznit (45 min away): medina, silver craftsmanship, and an unexpected blue spring in the heart of the city - The mandatory "reset": hammam + massage after salt, sand, and road trips
I especially noted a bunch of details to avoid hassles: when to go (wind/weather), how to get around (a car is pretty much essential), what to watch out for on the road at night, and even super practical tips for summer accommodations.
If you want the full article with all the practical info + must-sees (and our tips to avoid mishaps), it’s here: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/que-faire-mirleft-au-maroc-en-7-jours.html
Happy reading and/or safe travels! :)
Hi there,
I just got back from a week-long trip to Marrakech, Morocco, with a stop in Essaouira, and I’ve put together my itinerary, some great tips, and my thoughts on the trip. Hope this helps you plan your own adventure and get excited about it!
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/visiter-marrakech-en-1-semaine.html
Happy travels! :)
Happy travels! :)
The Great Jura Crossing on foot is a long-distance hiking trail (GR) that winds through the Jura Mountains, from Mandeure, near Montbéliard (in the north), to Culoz in the Ain region (in the south). The GTJ fully crosses the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park and offers a detour into neighboring Switzerland. Inaugurated in 2004, the GTJ on foot follows the GR GTJ long-distance trails and sometimes the GR 5 and GR 9.
The full GTJ hike takes 15 to 20 days. Since my vacation time isn’t unlimited, I opted for a 10-day trek from Pont-de-Roide to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, covering nearly 320 kilometers (so about 60 kilometers short) with 10,000 meters of elevation gain—and just as much descent. The route is classic, except for the must-do variant via the Colomby de Gex (Balcon du Léman).
Accommodations include mountain huts, step lodges, and guest rooms with tables loaded with Morbier cheese gratin, Morteau sausages, rösti, and michons... Oh, and I almost forgot: I’m hiking solo...
http://lerandonneurfou.blogspot.fr/2014/05/la-grande-traversee-du-jura-gtj.html
The full GTJ hike takes 15 to 20 days. Since my vacation time isn’t unlimited, I opted for a 10-day trek from Pont-de-Roide to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, covering nearly 320 kilometers (so about 60 kilometers short) with 10,000 meters of elevation gain—and just as much descent. The route is classic, except for the must-do variant via the Colomby de Gex (Balcon du Léman).
Accommodations include mountain huts, step lodges, and guest rooms with tables loaded with Morbier cheese gratin, Morteau sausages, rösti, and michons... Oh, and I almost forgot: I’m hiking solo...
http://lerandonneurfou.blogspot.fr/2014/05/la-grande-traversee-du-jura-gtj.html
Hi everyone,
I just published an article with our itinerary for visiting Copenhagen in 4 days during winter (December): day-by-day schedule, practical info (budget, weather, transport, Copenhagen Card), where to stay, plus our thoughts on the must-sees (Nyhavn, The Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, contemporary art museum, botanical garden) and a balanced take on Christiania.
If it can help those planning a city trip: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/visiter-copenhague-en-4-jours-que-faire.html
Happy planning, and if you have any questions, I’m happy to answer! !
Hi there,
We went on a 10-day road trip through Andalusia in October 2024, traveling independently.
Our itinerary took us through Seville, Ronda, Guadix, and Granada, with a few nature detours and manageable driving distances.
We took the time to put together our day-by-day route and some feedback (pace, distances, what we’d do again or skip) in an article, in case it helps other travelers:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/andalousie-itineraire-road-trip-10-jours.html
Happy planning to those heading out soon!
Hi there,
We just got back from a 7-day trip to Malta in winter 2025, organized independently.
Itinerary: Valletta, Mdina, Mellieħa, cliffs, and natural sites, with generally pleasant but sometimes changeable weather.
We’ve put together our day-by-day itinerary and some practical feedback (pace, getting around, what’s really worth it in winter) here:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/malte-hiver-itineraire-7-jours.html
Happy travels to those planning their trip!
Hi there,
We just got back from a 2-week trip to Sri Lanka in April 2024, organized independently.
Our itinerary took us to: Sigiriya (sunrise from Pidurangala), Kandy, Ella (train), Udawalawe, and Tangalle.
We’ve put together our day-by-day itinerary, our experiences from this trip, and some practical tips here:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/sri-lanka-itineraire-2-semaines.html
Happy travels to those planning their trip! !
Hi,
We just got back from a two-week independent trip to China in April 2025. The country can seem intimidating at first (language, transportation, payments), and the language barrier is very real, even in big cities.
Our itinerary took us to Beijing, the Great Wall (Mutianyu), then to Guilin, the Longji Rice Terraces (Dazhai), and Wuhan. All travel was by train, subway, and DiDi (local Uber).
We’ve put together our day-by-day itinerary and some practical tips based on our experience in this post—hope it helps for a first trip to China:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/chine-itineraire-2-semaines.html
Happy travels to those planning their trip!
Hi everyone.
Even though my blog has been online for nearly 18 years, I wanted to tweak the navigation a bit. The homepage still features a selection of "miscellaneous" photos on various wildlife subjects I’ve photographed or trips I’ve taken. https://www.toucan-photo.com/fr/
Toucan’s photos
From each photo, you can navigate to the selection for that country, a specific category (birds, night skies, etc.), or the year the photo was taken.
And of course, from the main menu, you can access an interactive map with articles or different selections from the site, all plotted on a map.
What do you think? Does the map work properly for you? Any navigation issues on smartphones and/or tablets?
Thanks in advance for your feedback
Even though my blog has been online for nearly 18 years, I wanted to tweak the navigation a bit. The homepage still features a selection of "miscellaneous" photos on various wildlife subjects I’ve photographed or trips I’ve taken. https://www.toucan-photo.com/fr/
Toucan’s photos
From each photo, you can navigate to the selection for that country, a specific category (birds, night skies, etc.), or the year the photo was taken.
And of course, from the main menu, you can access an interactive map with articles or different selections from the site, all plotted on a map.
What do you think? Does the map work properly for you? Any navigation issues on smartphones and/or tablets?
Thanks in advance for your feedback
Hi there,
I just published a 2025 retrospective on NoirEnVoyage: “when travel becomes an inner journey”.
I’ve grouped the articles by major stages (Rajasthan, nature, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya) and the most commented-on content.
📖 If you had to pick just one destination from 2025, which would it be and why?
https://noirenvoyage.com/retrospective-2025-quand-le-voyage-devient-un-chemin-interieur/
GR20 Experience – North to South
Hey there, I’m sharing a video recap of our GR20 trek here. We set off to do both the North and South sections, but I got injured and had to stop at Vizzavona while my brother carried on to complete the full traverse.
It’s a vlog, not a technical guide: landscapes, vibes, exhaustion, moments of doubt, and the reality on the ground. If it can help or give a concrete glimpse of the GR20 to those planning the trek, here’s the link:
👋 https://youtu.be/-zxLWzGXyCc?si=s-6STr98p9dSrDnR
Enjoy the watch! !
Hey there, I’m sharing a video recap of our GR20 trek here. We set off to do both the North and South sections, but I got injured and had to stop at Vizzavona while my brother carried on to complete the full traverse.
It’s a vlog, not a technical guide: landscapes, vibes, exhaustion, moments of doubt, and the reality on the ground. If it can help or give a concrete glimpse of the GR20 to those planning the trek, here’s the link:
👋 https://youtu.be/-zxLWzGXyCc?si=s-6STr98p9dSrDnR
Enjoy the watch! !




