Pourtant pas du type stressée, je commence à céder à la "panique générale" en ce qui concerne Sao Paulo et, particulièrement, Rio, au niveau de la sécurité.
Je dois passer quelques jours (semaines?) à Rio au début du mois d'août. Je suis une femme qui voyage seule.
N'étant pas fanatique des activités de nuits, je comptais loger dans une auberge de jeunesse et faire quelques activités "classiques" de la ville: visite peut être des favelas avec un guide m'ayant été chaudement recommandé, tour global de la ville, deltaplante, plage ...
Étant une femme (22 ans) seule et ayant déjà voyager seule (Mexique, Chine, Thaïlande ...) devrais-je renoncer à cette partie de mon voyage ? Je n'ai pas envie de céder à la panique générale, par contre je commence à me poser certaines questions.
Je vous remercie d'avance de vos conseils !
Il y a en a qui ont le coeur si vaste qu'ils sont toujours en voyage... (Brel)
Comme d habitude, quand le theme de la securite au Bresil est aborde, tu risques d avoir plusieurs reponses (ce qui fait l interet de VF, et son charme!)...............et ca risque fort de degainer par la suite!
Tout d abord, il y a les irresponsables qui ressassent stupidement et en se referant uniquement a leur experience (tout comme ceux qui affirment que la voiture est inoffensive car il n ont jamais eu d accidents!) que le Bresil et les deux villes que tu cites, a savoir Rio de Janeiro et Sao Paulo sont classees parmi les endroits les plus surs de la planete (oui oui, j exagere un peu!).................................!!!
Bref: du Bisouland dans toute sa splendeur................🙂!
Puis, viennent ceux qui vont decupler ton angoisse ou ton apprehension en te citant les cas les plus horribles de meurtres et d agressions en tout genre ou qui vont te raconter en details leur dixieme agression personnelle, subie dans le meme mois (oui, oui, je sais!)...........!!!
Ces derniers ne vont te donner a l arrivee qu une envie: aller faire du shopping a Monaco ou a Singapour, et encore, avec deux gardes du corps.................🙁😕!
Enfin, tu auras les avis de ceux qui ont d une part vecu au Bresil assez longtemps pour en connaitre le quotidien, et d autre part s interessent a tous les aspects (politiques, sociologiques, etc...........) d un pays et les denoncent parfois quitte a passer parfois pour des empecheurs de bisouner en rond!
Le Bresil est un pays merveilleux et la gentillesse des bresiliens n est pas a demontrer...........
C est aussi un pays ou une minorite d individus n a plus rien a perdre, au point de te dezinguer pour que dalle..........!
Et comme la vie des individus de cette minorite ne vaut rien pour les flics et militaires, cela entraine un des taux d homicides les plus importants sur la planete, dont les premieres victimes sont les delinquants eux memes et Mr et Mme tout le monde........
La prudence est de mise evidemment mais tu pourras rencontrer des bresiliens sur place pour te conseiller, le meilleur plan etant d aller dans une universite quant tu arrives dans une grande ville..........La, tu trouveras des jeunes avec qui tu pourras aller un peu partout et decouvrir des zones non touristiques en etant relativement protegee.............Les etudiants ne demandent que ca.........
Si tu veux rentrer dans une favela dans le cadre de tes etudes, je peux t indiquer en MP une personne avec qui tu pourras y penetrer en toute securite (c est une favela extremement dangereuse a Belo Horizonte!)................A toi de voir!
SINON, PAS DE PANIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIQUE!
Beaucoup de mes amies voyageuses ont sillonne ce pays sans problemes majeurs! Tu vas t eclater la-bas.😎🙂😉😄😏.................................... C est le type de voyage et de pays qui peuvent totalement faire basculer ta vie, mais c est un autre sujet!
Je te remercie 1000 fois pour ta réponse 🙂 Cela revient à ce que je pensais au départ ... m'empêche, avec le vent de mauvais échos qui soufflent sur Rio ces derniers temps, il me semble difficile de trouver la juste milieu entre sécurité et panique. 😠
Je n'aurais pas pensé aux universités, c'est un conseil que je vais suivre ! 😎
Il y a en a qui ont le coeur si vaste qu'ils sont toujours en voyage... (Brel)
Je vais me référer subjectivement à mon expérience de voyageur le temps de juste 2 mois au Brésil, et de 10 jours à Rio mais...
Rio de Janeiro m'a curieusement paru relativement sécurisante comparé à d'autres grandes villes brésiliennes telles que Manaus et Bélem en Amazonie, ou même Recife et Salvador de Bahia. A côté, Rio semble effectivement bien calme, mais je crois qu'il ne faut pas se faire d'illusions : les quartiers de la zone sud où tu vas probablement séjourner constituent un genre de prison dorée, et même si l'on se sent libre de pouvoir marcher seul le soir, il faut être prudent, c'est tout... Donc pas de parano inutile, car fondamentalement, Rio pour le touriste n'est certainement pas une grande ville plus dangereuse que les autres du Brésil.
Par contre, j'avoue justement que cette apparente sécurité, en la comparant aux statistiques d'agressions et d'homicides, m'a interpelé. Je me demande s'il n'y a pas une grosse répression policière "en coulisse" et de grosses tensions qui n'éclateront pas un jour.
Enfin bref... Le mieux, comme dit plus haut, est de rencontrer des Brésiliens et de traîner avec eux. C'est eux qui te montreront le meilleur aspect de la ville et qui pourront, à la rigueur, t'éviter certains ennuis.
Si je peux rajouter sur ce qui a déjà été dit ici, Rio est une ville incroyable et tellement agréable. C'est comme l'ambiance de Montréal l'été mais avec la plage. Pour y avoir séjourné à deux reprises sans jamais vécu rien de dangereux...j'ai tendance à te dire de t'amuser et te laisser aller sans trop de problème.
Mais je te conseille de pas avoir de bijoux ou montre, de porter tes objets de valeurs (appareil photo) dans des sacs d'épicerie en plastique. Sinon il faut se tenir où il y a beaucoup de monde, dans des rues éclairées, prendre le taxi le soir pour rentrer, de pas aller sur la plage la nuit...Tu n'es pas à Montréal alors il faut faire un peu plus attention.
Sinon amuse toi bien et profite bien de la Maravilhosa Cidade
🙂Myriam,
Je suis brésilien et j'ai déjà habité en France par un an. J'ai un ami candien aussi.
Sur votre voyage je pense que vous pouvez rester tranquile. Vous devez rester discrete dans les rues à Rio et à São Paulo (bien sûr!). Vouz devez faire attention à votre portable, votre portefeuille (qui doit être discrette) e votre vêtiment et camera de photo. Mais le principal c'est de ne pas demontrer clairment qui vous êtes touriste. Je suffert de vol à Paris et personne peut rester tranquile au monde entier aujourd'hui, il faut farie attention tout le temps. Un conseil c'est de ne pas visiter les "favelas", mais si vous ne pouvez pas éviter, vous devez aller lá avec un guide et un vêtment un peu simple (comme un jeans et un chemisette, ok?)
Quelque chose je suis à votre disposition, ok?)
email: marcelobaptistella@gmail.com Marcelo Baptistella
salut tente rio de janeiro tu ne le regretteras pas!!!! fais attention comme méme il ya des regles a respecter comme partout, sinon c cool tu va teclater au bresil, , , je tenvie moi ca fait deux ans que je ni suis pas aller, et le bresil je lai fait en long et en large sac a dos a lepaule, mais rio de janeiro c a couper le souffle, jadore cette ville, , , bon voyage et fais attention a toi, tu va te faire plein damis que tu ne reverras sen doute jamais, il son comme ca les bresiliens, il font vite amitiées sans problémes le temps dune journées ou de toujours !!!!
valeu valeu, carioca é flamenguista pra sempré !!!!!
valeu valeu , , , show de bola , , déus é pra nos que seram contra nos !!!!
jaime pas les gens qui ce la pette !!!!!!! les gens qui croivent tous savoir est en faite ne connaissent rien !!!!!!!!!
Ça fait maintenant 10 mois que j'habite a Rio, pour ce qui est de la sécurité tout dépend du quartier ou tu vas séjourner!! Dans la zona Sul, c'est beaucoup plus tranquille. Ipanema, Leblon sont des quartier relativement sure mais ou il y a pas mal de vol surtout a proximité des favelas!! Il faut faire attention ou tu vas sur la plage il y a des poste plus sure que d'autre je te conseil le poste 9 de Ipanema!! évite de prendre le BUS a partir d'une certaine heure car les touriste sont rapidement remarqué et ceci du a plusieurs chose l'une d'elle est le manque de connaissance de la langue et des tarifs. Le bus coute 2, 10 reais et 2, 25 avec la clim voir plus cher s'il va plus loin. La visite des favela est relativement sure, ce dont il faut avoir peur c'est des descentes (plutot montés a rio) de police!!! Ca part en fusillade, il vaut mieux ne pas y être quand cela arrive. Le mieu pour y allé c'est de faire la connaissance de quelqu'un qui y habite. La favela de " cantagalo" entre copacabana et ipanema offre une tres jolie vu sur la zone sud!!
On est tout de même très loin des reportages fait sur RIO en particulier un qui est passé sur M6 récemment!! Il faut juste prendre des précaution comme un peu partout dans le monde et quand on se fait braquer donner son l'argent!!
Bonjour Myriam!
Je partirais a Rio en fevrier prochain et je voudrais savoir si vous avez aimê et si tout ça c'est bien passê pour vous la bas sur tout cotê securitê
Merci de votre reponse
Angela
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hi there
I’m leaving on October 1st for Rio, which I’ll be exploring over 10 days while staying in Copacabana and Ipanema.
After that, I’m heading to Ilha Grande, Paraty, and finally a flight to Iguaçu.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on Rio. Is it possible to walk around and explore without constantly worrying about getting my phone snatched?
I’m traveling alone and don’t speak Portuguese.
I need GPS to get around.
I love walking and don’t really like taking taxis, which is why I’ve booked two places to stay in Rio to experience different neighborhoods.
But is this doable given the security concerns there?!
In short, can you travel peacefully?
Thanks for your feedback if you’ve been to Rio!
Best,
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to travel solo to Oman in December 2025, renting a vehicle that allows me to camp in certain areas. For those who’ve already explored the country this way, could you share your experiences or tips?
I’d also like to visit the Wahiba Desert, but in that area, I’d prefer a guide for driving and, most importantly, not to sleep in those luxury desert-edge camps but rather have a "wild" escape under the stars. Any guide recommendations? Thanks in advance – Clem
Hi there, I’m Brigitte, 66 years old, fairly active and in great shape. I split my time between the Tarn region and Nantes, have a youthful spirit, and am very easy-going. I’m looking for a woman with a similar profile for a road trip in Southeast Asia—half humanitarian work and half free travel. The trip starts in October 2026 in the Philippines on the island of Panay, then moves on to Indonesia and Malaysia. The journey could last up to 4 or 5 months, as I have no fixed schedule. If you’re cool and friendly, feel free to message me. See you soon!
I’m traveling solo to Armenia in mid-September for three weeks, and I’ll be using public transport. I have a few questions:
- Does Yandex work everywhere, even in villages?
I’m looking for:
- Nice guesthouse addresses in the north (national park) and the south, including the village of Ararat,
and a simple but clean hotel in Yerevan that’s convenient for getting to the bus stations later.
- Any great tips or advice you can share.
Actually, I’m a bit worried I’ll be stuck only visiting tourist sites without a car. What do you think?
Thanks for your help
I’m arriving in Tana on 9/10/26 as a solo female traveler.
Which hotel in Tana is good for the first night since I’ll get in at 10 PM?
What’s worth seeing around Tana?
I’m planning 2 nights in Tana,
then 2 nights in Andasibe? After that, Lake Itasy.
Any suggestions? Thanks
I contacted several agencies in Madagascar to arrange this 4x4 trip along the coast.
Always the same answer: a tailor-made trip with at least 2 participants.
Since I don’t want to travel alone and a friend isn’t available, I’m looking for a woman to share this trip with the agency Mahay Mada, which offers a 12-day, 11-night tour of southern Madagascar. I’m available from August 23 to September 14.
Thanks for your direct response at 0784659791. See you soon, Mireille
Hi everyone,
I’m a 67-year-old woman who loves to travel, and for my third solo trip, I’ve decided to explore Indonesia.
I’ll be there from September 1st to October 5th, and I’m really struggling to plan my itinerary.
I’d love any advice you can share—I’ll read it all carefully.
So far, I’ve booked my first two nights with a local host in Jakarta, and then I’m heading to Borobudur. That’s all I’ve got planned for now.
Do you think I should book accommodations and transport tickets in advance? It seems really complicated, or could I just decide day by day based on how I feel?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a solo trip to Mongolia this summer, without an agency. However, I’d like to have a guide accompany me for certain parts of my journey.
From my research, I understand that most "activities," accommodations, and transportation are best arranged day by day, depending on opportunities and encounters. Without an agency, everything is organized on the spot.
I’d love to hear more opinions on this, especially regarding the Orkhon Valley.
Here’s the itinerary I’m planning:
* UB -> Mörön (flight) -> Khatgal (local buses)
A few days at Lake Khövsgöl
* Khatgal -> Mörön -> Jargalant -> Tariat (local buses)
A few days at the White Lakes
* White Lakes -> Tsetserleg -> Kharkhorin (4x4 with driver)
A few days in the Orkhon Valley
+ the Eight Lakes (horseback trekking with a guide)
* Return to UB
From what I’ve gathered, the first part should be fairly straightforward, but I have questions about the Orkhon Valley.
Here are my questions:
-> Tsetserleg to Kharkhorin route:
Have any of you made this trip by booking a driver on the spot when arriving in Tsetserleg? Was it easy to find an available driver? And did you find it easy/difficult/impossible to find other travelers to share the ride with? Ideally, I’d like to share this leg with fellow travelers.
-> The Eight Lakes: Could you share your experience with the Eight Lakes? Did you easily find a guide directly on site? Were you able to share this experience with other travelers?
Last question for women who’ve traveled solo in Mongolia:
-> How did you experience it? Do you have any specific tips or recommendations?
I’m considering a road trip (rental car) to explore the Canadian Rockies in September 2026, starting in Calgary and ending with about 10 days in Vancouver and the surrounding area. (Two weeks in the Rockies and a little under two weeks in Vancouver and nearby.)
I’d like to say that being a woman traveling alone doesn’t really bother me. That’s not the issue. Being a woman is just how it is, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon, but traveling solo is something I could fix by finding travel companions. However, I had a not-so-great experience in India with two girls who were total strangers at first and turned out to be quite annoying, so I’m a bit put off by the idea now.
My question is simple, assuming I do this trip alone: is it worth sticking *only* to driving? I have **zero** sense of direction—with a map, I’m hopeless. So, is it realistic to think, "With my GPS, I’ll just drive from Calgary to Vancouver and see what I see," since I don’t see myself hiking alone? I’m not easily scared, but I wouldn’t feel confident doing that solo. Unless all the sightseeing is done with a guide (but then, hello, the cost—my budget isn’t exactly overflowing).
What do you all think?
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Take care and happy travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
After a week of sports south of Bergen, I’m not sure what to visit during the following week between Bergen and Oslo.
I haven’t planned to rent a car.
I’d love your suggestions. Thanks
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Flights are pretty cheap at the moment, and I’d like to book before prices go up.
Any advice from people who know the ground situation and Iranian current affairs better than I do would be much appreciated! :)
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I’d love to hear from anyone who’s had this experience before! :)
Hi there,
Who could recommend a reliable agency for visiting several islands, including the parks around Komodo? I’m traveling solo as a woman.
Thanks for your great tips!
Hi everyone,
I’m often in transit in Tokyo and I stay at the hotel because Japanese people speak little English and the signs are almost always in Japanese!
Any ideas for getting from Narita to a nice park or an onsen? I wanted to try Hokkaido, but apart from renting a car, it’s all trains! Any suggestions for a car with a driver? Or is it too expensive? Small group tours in Hokkaido? I read about the Explorator group’s offer—way too expensive!!!
I’ve got a maximum of 8 days. I’d just like a nice Japanese break.
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my friend, with whom I traveled to Iran, Myanmar, and India, really wanted to take a one-month trip to Armenia and Georgia. So we booked our flights (June 21 to July 19), but disaster struck—she can’t travel anymore due to serious family reasons.
Now I’m heading off on this adventure alone. It’s not that I’ve never traveled solo before—I spent three months exploring Southeast Asia by myself last year—but I still have a few questions, and I’d really appreciate your input.
* I don’t think traveling alone in these countries is very risky—what do you think?
* Maybe I could hire a driver? What would that cost, since some places seem tricky to reach by public transport. Do you have any driver recommendations?
* I don’t want to rent a car—the driving seems too unpredictable, especially in Georgia.
* I’d love to do some nice hikes—are there any guides available?
Here’s my rough itinerary:
YEREVAN and surroundings
YEGHEGNADZOR for Noravank
GORIS and TATEV
LAKE SEVAN
DILIJAN
HAGHPAT
TBILISI and surroundings
The CAUCASUS toward Mestia
UPLISTSIKHE
VARDZIA
Return to Yerevan for my flight
Thanks to anyone who can share their experiences or answer my questions!
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a few tips that really helped me better prepare my carry-on luggage. After a few trips (and some mistakes too!), I’ve finally found a way to organize myself that makes life a lot easier. Maybe this can help other travelers here.
1. Choose a practical and sturdy bag
A good bag is the foundation. I’ve noticed that a model with a solid structure, sturdy wheels, and a well-thought-out interior really changes the experience. Hard-shell suitcases hold up better, especially when you’re hopping between flights. Personally, I use a Lambert suitcase because the interior is super well-divided, but the important thing is to find a model that works for you.
2. Rolling your clothes really works
It’s simple, but it saves so much space. Plus, it wrinkles less. I do this now for almost everything, especially lightweight clothes.
3. Keep everything in a small kit
100 ml liquids, toothbrush, cream, mini first-aid kit… Having all of that in one clear toiletry bag makes going through security much easier. It saves you from having to take everything out and put it back in a rush.
4. A pouch for essentials
Passport, headphones, charger, phone… I keep all of that in the same pouch. It saves so much stress when you need to find something quickly, especially on the plane.
5. Traveling lighter makes all the difference
Since I started choosing versatile clothes that mix and match well, I travel with a lot less. Less weight, fewer decisions to make, fewer things to lug around. It honestly makes traveling so much more enjoyable.
From the conversations I’ve had with other travelers (and several customers too), I’ve realized you can really simplify your trip just by organizing a little better and choosing good accessories.
If you have other tips or methods that work for you, I’d love to read them. We always learn from others on this forum.
Looking forward to exchanging with you all!
Hi,
Has anyone recently taken the boat to Casamance from Dakar and could share their experience?
From France, is it possible to book online, or do you need to go through an agency? How far in advance?
Boarding/disembarking: how does it work? Do we have to check in our luggage and then pick it up on arrival?
What’s the vibe like on the boat in the seating area?
Has anyone ever stopped over in Carabane? Accommodation options there?
Thanks so much if you have any recent info!
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He’s well-connected with real local guides who don’t just ramble (as he puts it himself) or drag you into shops claiming to be run by their "so-called family." Depending on your preferences, he can suggest well-tested itineraries and recommend typical hotels like Havelis.
For dining, he oversees meal prep based on your spice-level preferences. He’s Sikh and deeply respectful of his passengers.
He speaks English better than French, but one of his daughters is studying French at university.
Hi,
We’d like to spend about twenty days in Albania next July. We’re two women traveling together and we’re thinking of renting a small car. Does that sound reasonable, or should we avoid it?
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I’m spending a week in Morocco (Rabat - Meknes - Fes).
I’ll be traveling solo—is it safe for a woman over 60?
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I’ll be in Meknes on December 31st—any suggestions on how they celebrate New Year’s Eve there?
Is anyone visiting these destinations? Maybe we could meet up…?
Thanks in advance.
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After hearing so much about Djerba, especially the GO clubs, is it risky for a young, pretty newly-retired woman to visit the island alone?
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
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Thanks.
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I’m 66 and just discovered solo travel in Uzbekistan—I loved it! So I’ve decided to explore Africa, starting with Senegal. I’m just beginning my research, but if anyone can give me advice on which month to go, what to see, and whether this destination is safe—or maybe suggest another African country—I’d really appreciate your tips!
Hi there!
We’re leaving in early November for a month.
Here’s our itinerary:
Arrival in Takhmau, then heading to:
Kampong Cham
Kratie – 2 days
Mondolkiri – 3 days
Ratanakiri – 3 days
Stung Treng – 1 day
Siem Reap – 4 days
Battambang – 1 day
Kampong Chhnang – 3 days
Kampot – 2 days
Islands (WE’RE HESITATING WHICH ONE?) – 4 DAYS
Phnom Penh – 2 days
That’s it! 😊
We’re backpacking… and we love spots that aren’t too touristy. If you’ve got any tips, we’re all ears!
Thanks