Nous sommes un couple dans la cinquantaine qui habite le Québec (Canada) Près du fleuve St-Laurent
Nous sommes allés en Europe 2 fois depuis 4 ans et nous comptons y retourner .
Le but de mon message est d'inviter des gens d'Europe chez nous pour 3 ou 4 semaines et en échange d'aller vous rendre visite . La discussion est lancée et voyons si nous sommes compatibles, ce qui serait très important avant tout ! ...Cheldi
Salut Cheldi,
Nous avons la cinquantaine aussi ( bon dieu que cela passe vite !) et nous cherchons à visiter ton beau pays cousin "LE QUEBEC", nous avons déjà passé 2 messages sur ce forum, car dans l'absolu, comme ton pays est très grand nous pensons qu'en "récréation -véhicule " c'est le plus adapté ?
Nous habitons LA CORSE 😎 toute l'année et nous pouvons échanger de maison, d'hospitalité, de véhicule ( transporteur aménagé ) car maintenant nous sommes libre de notre temps.
Nous avons une grande maison et nous louons une partie de cette maison l'été et échangeons ou offrons l'autre partie ( la nôtre au dernier étage ) toute l'année. Tu peux jeter un oeil sur www.location-corsica.fr
Ton message ne précise pas quel genre de séjour tu aimerais échanger ? Maison ou hospitalité ? 😮
A plus...................Luc
"La seule chose que l'on est sûr de ne pas réussir est celle que l'on ne tente pas"
Et bien, je ne pensais pas correspondre si tôt avec des gens de la Corse. Nous étions en Corse ce printemps dernier ...du 24 Avril ...au 27 Mai...quel ! beau voyage et nous avons apprécier votre beaux coin de pays ....à tous ces égards.
Même en écrivant ces mots j'écoute la musique I Muvrini...SO....
quand vous parlez de Patrimonio...superbe village et l'Église prise en photo directement dans le magasin des vins du charmand monsieur et madame Lazzarini.....le muscat à la main et quelque bouteilles pour l'hiver au Canada....
C'est une des raisons que nous nous sommes inscrit sur ce forum afin de tenter si possible d'échanger avec la Corse, par ce que notre coeur est encore la-bas et nous aimerions y retourner.
Et maintenant...vous qui songer venir au Canada....beaucoup plus grand que la Corse...hi hi.
C'est une bonne idée de visiter en Caravan aménagée, le coût y est aussi ! et visiter dans les villes 😠..alors pas besoin de vous en dire plus....
mais votre idée est souvent aussi retenue.
Il y a la location d'auto, avec hébergement là ou vous en êtes rendu avec votre voyage etc...On pourra en rejaser.
Pour préciser, nous ce que nous aimerions ce serait justement échanger sous forme d'hospitalité....
Nous sommes propriétaire d'un gîte ou B&B avec une bonne classification que vous pouvez aussi visiter à gitescanada.com/auxsaisonsdufleuve
Donc mon cher Lucskywalter, je te laisse à penser toi aussi à ce qui pourrait être possible pour que l'on se visite avec tous les plaisirs du voyage.................bye Michel
C'est amusant, nous avions un B&B sur Calvi il y a 2 ans ( avant de s'installer quelques encablures plus au Nord de l'Ile )!
Pour un échange d'hospitalité c'est aussi o.k, nos plaisirs ( le vélo, la marche, la découverte des pays et des gens, la pêche à la ligne ( + un rêve ), l'itinérance de longue durée ( c'est + un projet ). "Sachant que celui qui ne rêve plus, ne voyage plus ! " alors on continue à rêver".😇
Vous êtes venus en Corse en Avril !!! de mémoire vous n'avez pas eu de chance avec le temps, car il n'y a pas eu de printemps aussi humide que cette année " de mémoire de Corses ".
Mais si l'Ile n'est pas grande, croyez moi il faut plus d'1 mois pour tout parcourir et découvrir. Nous y sommes depuis 8 ans maintenant et découvrons encore beaucoup de coins secrets.
En octobre nous partons découvrir les volcans d'Indonésie durant 1 mois, aussi nous envisageons + de parcourir le Québec au printemps.
Mais tu es le mieux plaçé pour nous préciser la meilleur pèriode ?
Tout ceci est à mettre en forme afin de mieux répondre aux attentes des uns et des autres.
Notre devise maintenant est: << Le temps a beaucoup + de valeur que l'argent !>>
Donc nous avons beaucoup élargi le budget voyage et partons 2 à 3 fois par an découvrir le monde tant qu'il est encore climatiquement acceptable, car à écouter les médias c'est bientôt le début de l'apocaliypse avec ce foutu réchauffement climatique !
Bon ne sombrons pas dans la sinistrose, il reste pour notre génération encore du temps pour apprécier notre belle planète.
Précise avec Ginette vos projets si nous concrétisons cette échange d'hospitalité
( saison, durée, activités, etc...) on peut en parler en privé pour ne pas encombrer le forum.
luc-lemoel@orange.fr
Au plaisir de te lire............Amiza di isla di Corsica........Luc 🙂
"La seule chose que l'on est sûr de ne pas réussir est celle que l'on ne tente pas"
bonjour,
Votre proposition est super sympa.
Nous sommes un couple de 39 ans et une petite fille.
Nous ne connaissons pas encore le Quebec et nous aimerions y séjourner en Automne 2009 :
moi pour venir pour prospecter professionnellement
et mon épouse pour voir si la vie nous conviendrais.
Nous habitons l'Alsace à Obernai.
Pour notre maison :
http://klingenthalsainteodile.blogspot.com/
à + peut être...
Bonjour Cheldi
Je viens de lire votre message et trouve votre proposition très intéressante, une bonne idée d'échange de cultures. J'ai un appartement à Nice, ce n'est pas une villa avec chambre d'hôtes, mais j'ai une chambre d'amis et le sens de l'hospitalité. Je suis allée à Ottawa l'année dernière et de là ai sillonné les alentours, pendant 3 semaines et demi (4500 kms). J'ai suis "tombée en amour" avec ce pays d'accueil et de dynamisme. Mon plus jeune fils est en cours d'obtention du visa pour s'y installer très probablement. Je suis randonneuse et mon compagnon qui habite Menton et est randonneur aussi, depuis son plus jeune âge, connaît chaque détail de chaque montagne jusque loin dans l'arrière pays. Nous sommes amoureux de la nature, nomades dans l'âme et avons un camping car qui nous mène découvrir des horizons de toutes sortes au gré de nos envies. Si vous voulez que nous gardions contact pour une éventuelle visite de votre part, cela me ferait plaisir. Je compte retourner au Canada, tellement je m'y suis plue.
A bientôt, j'espère
La formule est séduisante mais nous n'avons pas encore trouvé le créneau.
Nous sommes à Marseille dans un village de la périphérie, près d'Aubagne au pied des collines de Marcel Pagnol.
Je suis un modeste retraité du journalisme
Notre âge n'est déjà pas très compatible - 70 pour moi, 66 pour mon épouse - mais nous sommes heureusement encore très valides et disponibles pour toutes excursions.
Le profil - c'est très français - fait référence à la politique : écolo de gauche pour moi, bourgeoise bohème pour mon épouse... (et pour faire court).
Cela sous tend que nous sommes plus sensibles au charme qu'au confort ; et ça tombe bien : nous n'avons pas les moyens de ce confort. Chez nous, pas de piscine mais la mer et les calanques à une demi-heure, pas de baignoire mais des douches, pas de clim ni grosse voiture (deux petites dont une antiquité). Nous n'avons pas, non plus, de terrain, mais la maison est spacieuse avec un jardin intérieur et un jardin vertical dans la cour ; Nous venons aussi de rendre habitable une maison de montagne dans le Parc des Ecrins, à 3 heures et demi de Marseille.
Nous aimons évidemment les voyages : cette année, la Guadeloupe, la Corse, les Pyrénées, les Alpes, et, prochainement, le Sénégal.
Je suis allé une fois, il y a longtemps, au Québec comme journaliste dans le cadre d'un voyage organisé par le conseil Régional Provence-Cote d'Azur et la Province pour des échanges commerciaux.
Je pense en avoir dit assez pour que vous puissiez juger d'un minimum de compatibilité.
Dagro
Many of us have noticed that bugs have been making it difficult to navigate the forum lately.
I’ll let Kate and Ticapi explain the issue:
I went to your profile to check out the Thailand travel journal, and when I clicked on it, it brought me back here again. All week, I’ve been dealing with bugs like this—it’s really discouraging from continuing on VF.🙁
I had the same thing happen, and multiple times. For me, it was Montagnard’s latest journal that kept coming up no matter which discussion I clicked on.
BOLIVIA: THE COUNTRY ON THE BRINK (What's Really Happening)
A dramatic saga is unfolding before our eyes in the Andes. Between suffocating blockades, clashes, an international airlift, and historic political decisions, Bolivia has just experienced 48 hours of rare intensity.
Here’s the full breakdown (economic, social, and political) of the last 48 hours:
For travelers and tourists: the article also includes an important note about the upcoming publication (starting tomorrow) of the precise status of roadblocks, route by route.
I’ll post the full update here on Voyage Forum!
Don’t miss this in-depth analysis. History is being written before our eyes! https://www.petitherge.com/bolivie-paralysie-et-ultimatum
I just discovered a great show on Arte.
It's called "7 en route": seven young European journalists travel around Europe in a fully converted bus, making reports on every city they visit. It's amazing! 🙂
Yesterday, for example, they were in Rome, Italy, and the reports included things like the world's smallest restaurant—a super romantic spot for two. There was also a report on the king of paparazzi in Italy.
They have to pick topics that let us discover the little quirks of each country. And at the end of each episode, we get to see the finished report.
It's such a great show, mixing journalism, travel, and discovery—basically, a must-watch!
It airs in the evening starting at 6:50 PM (I think), and it started this past Monday, July 14th.
If you watch it, let me know—we can chat about it!
I left my heart’s country eight days ago and returned to my adopted one—or was it the other way around? Scotland-Morvan, Morvan-Scotland, I’m not quite sure anymore.
After a quarter without dragging my slippers around here, even though I’d loudly declared I had no interest left in this site, here I am again!
My imagination never stays fallow for long. Just enough time for my inner land to rest. It gets overgrown with fresh nettles, the kind you can pick without getting stung. Then, it’s time to till the fragrant earth and let the story grow.
I hesitated over where to set this story.
Maybe the Highlands, maybe the Hebrides, maybe the Orkney Islands, maybe the Shetland Islands. All of Scotland is myth—easy to embroider.
But in the end, no. I’d almost be too afraid to bare my soul.
The story will take place at home. Simple, practical.
1)
This morning, I was up well before dawn, feeling a bit grumpy, but nothing a bowl of coffee won’t fix. I love my bowl, and no one dares take it. It’s porcelain, edged with intertwined blue flowers. On the bottom, it says "Revol." The factory has existed long before the Revolution. It was my great-grandmother’s bowl. She drank roasted barley from it during the war, then her Leroux chicory.
Last year, a little guy dropped it. My bowl broke into three pieces. A black anger vibrated deep inside me. The little boy was so upset, on the verge of tears. How could I scold him!
I picked up the three pieces and took Little Boy in my arms. His hair smelled of the light, sweet sweat of toddlers. A gentle hug that healed—his budding sorrow and my anger—everything vanished, and time carried on.
Today, my bowl is even prettier. Man fixed it using the traditional kintsugi technique, except he didn’t use gold powder or lacquer but superglue, and he delicately painted the cracks with woad blue. And my bowl is even more beautiful now.
I’m lingering, I can tell—it’s just that a story wraps itself in life, and life can’t be told in the snap of a finger. Life is long. Like in architecture, you start with a rough sketch, called a "sous-cul" (the initial pencil drawing), then you make a tracing, which is the work itself, the one you later carefully roll up in a wooden tube.
Life is like that: you erase, you start over, you use the nub of the pencil until it’s tiny, but you keep going—dreaming, loving.
"Living is a full-time occupation, a unique adventure. Always a surprise and a wonder, which sometimes turns into astonishment. And, from time to time, happiness."*
Alright, enough digressing—this introduction is definitely too long.
Tomorrow, I’ll get to the heart of the matter.
(I hate that expression; it feels like I’m cutting into someone’s skin.)
I’m Yann, a 28-year-old TikToker who loves traveling!
Since I’ve been to several destinations, I’d love to get a flag from each one as a sort of trophy. But from what I’ve seen online, a lot of sites sell them with what looks like really poor quality...
So I’m reaching out to you all to share a site you usually use—help me start my collection! :)
hi there
I’d love to get some opinions—I’ve never used Airbnb before.
They’re offering a key handover via lockbox.
Any tips or advice?
Is it reliable?
Best,
Hi there, I’m Laura, and I’m looking for a few people to answer some questions so I can understand your travel wishes and challenges. It won’t take long—I can chat here, by email, or by phone. Don’t worry, I’m not selling anything! 😊
On this forum, we talk a lot about trekking in the Himalayas, but I’d love to share another side of Nepal: its spiritual, cultural, and religious atmosphere, especially in Kathmandu.
Nepal, much like Tibet and Bhutan, is deeply connected to the Himalayas—the ultimate sacred mountain range. This small country exudes a calming vibe, shaped by a strong spiritual dimension. What I loved most was the unique sensory experience you get there. Walking around temples and tantric monasteries, a distinct scent fills the air—aromatic plants used for ritual fumigation. Locals mainly burn Himalayan juniper, cedar, sandalwood, and other local essences. This fragrant smoke is a way to purify the space and reach the deities, and you’re constantly enveloped in these aromas.
Another striking aspect is the sound. As soon as you step outside, you hear bells ringing in front of temples. People ring them three times before praying to announce their presence to the deities. Nepal is also the birthplace of singing bowls and sound meditation practices. In Kathmandu, you can easily find meditation sessions or "sound baths."
The spiritual dimension is everywhere: a Hindu sadhu practicing asceticism, a lama in deep red robes with his mala, turning a prayer wheel while murmuring "Om mani padme hum." Newar Buddhism, Tantrism, and Hinduism coexist harmoniously in daily life.
For those who love exploring a destination through its culture and spirituality, Nepal is an unforgettable place. What was your spiritual experience in Nepal like?
Hi,
I’m landing in Quebec and then heading to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. I’d like to rent a pick-up. My question is: does this vehicle come with a cover and is it secure enough to store luggage in? I’ve heard two conflicting opinions. Thanks
I just installed the Maps.Me app on my phone. I only recently found out about this app. I’m traveling in 2 weeks and a few days, and I’m a bit stuck on how to use it.
I’m from the Montreal (Quebec) area, and I’d love to know if there’s a kind soul out there who could help me get started and use the app at least minimally.
If there are private lessons available, I’d be interested in those too.
Like many others, I’m overjoyed to hear that VoyageForum is reopening! I’ve been waiting hopefully for this, and it’s wonderful that it’s finally happening!
I just couldn’t bring myself to actively participate in other French-language travel forums—their format and way of doing things never appealed to me as much. I really hope that VF’s structure, categories, and interface won’t change too much despite the handover, because I’m very attached to them. Through thick and thin, the site has held strong—it’s amazing!
In a previous message, François mentioned that there were positions to fill ahead of the reopening, including moderators...
I’ve been eagerly waiting for this and hoping to send in my CV.
Now, after reading the latest message, it seems like the team is already fully formed. But are there still a few spots left to fill?
I’ve been a VF member for 20 years (since 2004). I’d love to contribute to this wonderful adventure as a moderator if VF would trust me with the role. If the team is open to reviewing it, I’m ready to send my CV. Could you let me know the next steps?
I’m planning a 3-week trip to Japan in May with Voyage Privé. The package includes a 5 GB eSIM, but my phone isn’t new enough to support it. VP told me I could buy a SIM card when I arrive at the airport.
Sure enough, I’ve seen online that this is possible with different providers.
I only need it for checking routes, looking up addresses, train schedules, etc.—basically using Google Maps, TripAdvisor, and similar apps. No heavy downloads or major internet use. All hotels should provide free Wi-Fi for that, right?
Has anyone got any tips for me on this? What have you tried, and how much did it cost?
Thanks for your help!
I’d like to know if you can buy reef-safe sunscreen sprays at 7-Eleven. If so, how much do they cost? We’re traveling with backpacks, so we’ll either buy 100ml here or in Thailand.
I wanted to share a really unpleasant experience from our last trip booked with Promoséjours and organized by FTI.
We booked an 8-day/7-night stay in Egypt, from June 8 to 15.
The flight initially scheduled was changed a week before departure to take off at 10 PM from Paris CDG.
In the end, it took off with a 1-hour delay and included an unmentioned stopover in Marsa Alam.
We landed in Hurghada at 4 AM and arrived at the hotel at 6 AM.
So, we spent our first night on the plane.
For the return trip, surprise—the flight was moved up. We left the hotel at 10:30 PM on Friday the 14th to take off at 2 AM and land at 7 AM at Paris CDG.
So, we spent our last night on the plane too.
After sending a complaint letter to Promoséjours / FTI, they replied that the first and last days can be dedicated to transport (which I already knew) and that no matter how many nights you book, you’re not guaranteed to spend them in the hotel—it could just as well be on the plane.
I’m really questioning this.
Isn’t there a law that protects customers in cases like this?
Because when I do the math, the first and part of the second day were spent on transport, same for the second-to-last and last day. And I paid for 7 nights for a stay that only lasted 5.
Anyway, I just want to say thanks to them—thanks to their two sleepless nights in transit, I’m coming back even more exhausted from a trip that was supposed to be restful!
I also want to warn anyone booking through this agency about visas for Egypt.
At booking, they told me the visa was included in the price, then they sent me an email saying I’d have to pay for it on-site at 25 €.
Once there, we were directed to a special line for FTI customers, and guess what? They charged us 30 €!
Basically, they’re great at making sure you *enjoy* your vacation—mostly by enjoying your wallet!
If anyone has dealt with this kind of situation and won their case, I’m all ears.
Hi there!
I’m heading to Thailand for two months.
So I thought I’d get a Thai SIM card to use Google Maps for getting around cities, mostly.
Here’s my question: will this SIM affect my apps? Or will they work the same as with my Orange SIM?
Is there any setup I need to do, or can I just pop in the Thai SIM?
I’d also like to switch back to my Orange SIM now and then while I’m in Thailand—on the same phone. Will I need to reset the phone, or will it reconnect without any issues?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Best,
Huiclos
Hi, I’d like to know where we can buy beer or wine in Chefchaouen and around Merzouga. We’ll be doing a circuit and staying at the Parador Hotel in Chefchaouen and in a bivouac in Merzouga.
Thanks for any info you can share!
Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globe-trotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m launching a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of this journal will focus on opening up to the world, embracing differences, travel, global cultures, and more.
I’m putting out a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a postcard (from France or anywhere in the world)! The goal is to help us "travel" and discover new places, countries, and horizons in a way that’s much more fun and exciting than a geography textbook. One section of our journal could be called "We received a letter from ," where we’d research the location and share what we learn with our readers—a really enriching activity for the classroom.
The project starts in September 2025 but doesn’t have a strict end date, since this journal and world-discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in the ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! The kids will find them when they return.
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible, and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow travelers. Help us dream and explore!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!
Thank you in advance for your participation! Below is our address. If you’d like us to write back, feel free to leave your address on a corner of the postcard! 😊
ULIS program students
Bonnat Elementary School
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon! 😊
Julien
🙂
Hi there! I have to leave Ivato/Antananarivo on December 16th. I have a lot of ariary that I’d like to exchange for euros since I might not be coming back to Madagascar (after this 21st trip). I think the exchange office at Ivato also buys ariary back. If any of you have seen the rate for this buyback in advance, thanks a million!
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a website that would let me plot my travel route in advance so I can print it out. The idea is to create a map with a little “me” on a bike that my parents can move along as I progress, since I’m planning to cycle all the way to Nepal.
If any of you have done something similar or know of a good tool, I’d love to hear your tips!
Thanks in advance! 😊
I'm looking to buy an ultra-lightweight 50/55L travel backpack with a suitcase or front opening.
Does anyone have any brand and/or model recommendations?
Thanks,
Emma
Hello. We’re a retired couple heading to Sri Lanka from January to March. After the November floods, I’d like to know if we can offer hands-on help to the locals, maybe pack some clothes or other items people might need in our luggage, and who we could give them to. Thanks for any info from those on the ground.
Be careful when sailing between Somalia and northern Madagascar.
It appears to be Somali pirates who have widened their search in the Mozambique Channel, far from their usual attack zone, since, to my knowledge, there are no Malagasy pirates.
Not sure if this is the right section, but just wanted to warn future travelers...
Where’s Cape Vidal?
It’s in iSimangaliso, an independent park in KZN Wildlife, stunning and just a stone’s throw from St Lucia (KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland).
It’s the beach spot at the end of the Eastern Shores road. You can swim, fish... but watch out for waves, currents, and sharks...
There’s a really nice game drive where you can get out of your car at certain points, especially at Cape Vidal.
That’s where the camp with bungalows and campsites is.
The vervets and samango monkeys (endemic to the area, and the males are pretty big) can be a bit of a nuisance if you’re trying to braai...
They’re super persistent and not shy at all—don’t let them intimidate you, and stay alert because their speed at snatching food is impressive.
Anyway...
I’m reporting two recent attacks by these hyenas... who were *not* in a playful mood...
The first one happened at night—a hyena tried to bite a camper’s nose off in their tent... and succeeded.
The other night, a camper returning to their tent in the early hours was violently attacked by two hyenas... and they had a close call!
So, if you’re camping there, be careful...
Measures are being taken, but for now, it’s a bit risky.
A white rental Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 carrying foreign tourists was attacked at the entrance of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in the village of Bekopaka, western Madagascar, yesterday. So far, there’s been no response from the central government to curb these repeated armed attacks—usually between Malagasy people, but this time targeting foreign tourists.
After an engine failure in mid-2016 on a long-haul flight from BRISBANE to LYON, I developed a persistent aviophobia that I’m struggling to shake off. It’s becoming more and more of a hindrance.
Up until now, I’ve been using an avoidance strategy (for example, avoiding destinations that would require any other mode of transport than a car or train), but lately, it’s become really limiting.
I’m looking for a therapist—either in-person or via video call—who could help me get past this hurdle.
