Voici une liste de communes au nom burlesque (ou drôle). En connaissez-vous d'autres? 😏
Accons 07160
Acon 27570 (ou il ne faut surtout pas tomber dans un piège)
Andouillé 53240
Arcon 42370
Arnac la Poste (Vienne)
Arc-sous-Cicon 25520
Athée-sur-Cher, Indre-et-Loire
Aunou-le-Faucon 61200 et à vous le vrai con
Baconnes 51400
Balan (Ardennes)
Ballots (Mayenne)
Beaufou (…dans le territoire de Bellefolle?)
Beaune-la-Rolande près d’Orléans
Béconne 26770 (… and eggs…)
Bec-de-Mortagne 76110
Belbèse de Lauragais (31450)
Bellebrune (Pas-de-Calais)
Bergères-les-Vertus (Marne)
Betbèze (65230)
Bétête 23270
Bézaudun-sur-Bîne 26460
Bèze 21310
Bezons
Bitschwiller-les-Thann 6?
Bizou 61290
Boucheporn 57220
Bourgougnague (Lot-et Garonne)
Bouzillé 49530
Bosc-le-Hard 76850 (un dur de dur…)
Bransle, en Seine et Marne 77
Carentan (Manche)
Carquefou 44470
Castel-Moron 71510
Castera-Lanusse 65190
Cercueil (Orne)
Chantemerle-sur-la-Soie (Charente-Maritime)
Charmant (Charente)
Chamouilley (Haute-Marne)
Cucugnan Aude 11350 Languedoc Roussillon
Cocumont 47250, Lot et Garonne
Cogna (Jura)
Confort 01200
Conne-de-Labarde 24560
Connelles 27430
Corconne 30260
Cornillon-Confoux 13250
Corps-Nuds (Lile et Vilaine)
Crevecoeur-en-Brie (77)
Crissé 72140
Crottes-en-Prithiverais 45170
Cucuron (Vaucluse)
Diconne 71330
Duranus 06670
Ecouché (Orne)
Estrepieds, a quelques kilométres de Mépieds 86200 Sammarçolles.
Fliponville 76640
Foljuif, en Seine et Marne
Folles 87250
Folleville 80250
Froidcul en Moselle (57)
Gerberoy (Oise)
Glandage Drôme)
Grand-Fort-Philippe 59153
Grateloup (Lot-et-Garonne)
Grattenoix dans le 76
Graulhet (Tarn)
Jouy-en-Josas, Yvelines
La Queue en Brie
Latronche 19160
Liposthey 40410, haut lieux de la liposuction
Lent 01240
Lezoux 63190
Lombez (Gers)
Lorteil (Oise)
La Machine
Mallemort 13370
Marans 17230, Charente-Maritime
Mariol (ou on trouve le camping Le Marrant…)
Mesnois 39130, Juras, est situé légèrement en contrebas de la commune proche de Verges, ce qui amuse les habitants qui se donnent comme adresse Mesnois sous Verges.
Mépieds 86200
Miossens-Lanusse 64450
Moncrabeau Lot-et-Garonne
Montcul (69) Rhône
Montcuq (Lot) 46800 groupe sur Facebook concernant le jumelage de Gland avec Montcuq et il est tenu par Marinette Dujonc (sic!).
Montabard 61160
Monteton 47120
Montfroc 26560 dans le département de la Drôme
Pisse en l’air (Réunion)
Pisseleu (Oise)
Pisseloup 52500
Les Pissotières de Madame
Pissotte 85200
Plurien (Côtes d’Armor)
Poil 58170
Le Poil 04270
Poissons (Haute-Marne) est jumelée à Avril (Meurthe et Moselle)! Ce n'est pas une blague
Poissons (Haute-Marne) est jumelée à Avril (Meurthe et Moselle)! Ce n'est pas une blague
Quand ma grand-mère habitait encore en Charente, je passais souvent un côté d'un village au nom de Veille-Morte. Pas très joyeux pour des vacances...
J'ai un copain dont la grand-mère habite à Lacaune... qui se prononce "laconne" par les gens du coin (c'est dans le Tarn).
Tu imagines la tête que j'ai pu faire quand il m'a dit "ce week-end je vais voir ma grand-mère, à la conne..."
Quoi ? Tu traites ta grand-mère de conne ??? 🤪😄
Dans la Somme, mon ancien département, il y a Hailles joli petit patelin de 380 habitants où j'ai passé quelques années.
Egalement Y (bien connu des amateurs de mots-croisés tout comme Eu dans le 76) et mon préféré : Tailly l'Arbre à Mouche entre Amiens et Abbeville.
Un jour je décide d'aller dans le département du Gers pour acheter du foie gras réputé pour ça , et m'étant perdu dans la campagne on tombe à l'entrée un panneau en lisant le nom de ce village nous étions écrouler de rire , car nous étions arriver à Condom un village du Gers . MDR 😏😏😏
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
Difficile sans doute aussi d'avoir quinze ans et d'habiter à "Vieillespesse" 😏; c'est dans le Cantal et ce nom de commune m'a toujours interpellé comme s'il s'agissait d'un lieu où le risque de momification était plus élevé que la moyenne...
"Impose ta chance, serre ton bonheur, va vers ton risque" René Char
Oui je connais Montcuq, j'y suis passé plusieurs fois. Et la vidéo, c'est du domaine du mythique ça... 😉
Et pendant les élections à Montcuq je te dis pas , quelle affaire . 😏😏😏
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Faîtes péter (le score de) Montcuq !Auteur : PandaPacha
25 sept
(Oui je sais le titre est un peu facile, mais bon que voulez-vous, j’aime aussi parfois me laissez aller à la facilité.)
Pourquoi est-ce que je vous parle de mon cul Montcuq ? Parce que Hasbro, l’éditeur du célèbre Monopoly, souhaite lancer une édition spéciale du Monopoly où les noms des villes vont remplacer ceux des rues de Paris. Pour être dans le vent et se faire un peu buzz, ils ont décidé que les villes gagnantes seraient désignées par vote des internautes français. La ville qui aura reçu le plus de votes à l’issue du concours prendra la place de la Rue de La Paix, la seconde celle des Champs Elysées, et ainsi de suite. Bref une belle opération de com’ à la sauce web 2.0 pour essayer de cibler du djeun.
Oui alors quel est le lien avec mon cul Montcuq ? Pour l’instant ça n’a vraiment ni queue ni tête ton histoire (Oui celle-là elle était facile aussi) ? Du calme j’y viens.
Malheureusement pour Hasbro, nous les français, nous aimons être taquins. Parfois même à la limite du puéril. Du débile même. C’est pourquoi un nouveau jeu est apparu dans la blogosphère francophone : le vote massif pour soutenir la ville de Montcuq. Si rappelez-vous cette charmante ville du Lot que Monsieur Daniel Prevost a rendu célèbre au travers un reportage pour le Petit Rapporteur resté culte.
Le but ultime de toute cette histoire c’est bien évidemment que mon cul Montcuq prenne la place de la rue de la paix. Que mon cul Montcuq gagne ! Et pour l’instant le contre-buzz marche très bien puisque Montcuq est largement en tête du classement.
« Et même si Montcuq n’est pas très grand, Montcuq a du poids, car Montcuq ce n’est pas du vent. Votez pour Montcuq ! » (Auteur anonyme)
Alors oui il y a très peu de chance pour qu’Hasbro joue le jeu. Mais bon ça a le mérite d’être amusant. Et dans le fond tout le monde est content. Les bloggers français parce qu’ils peuvent jouer aux sales gosses. Et Hasbro parce qu’on parle d’eux.
Moi jce qui m’intéresse vraiment dans cette histoire, c’est de savoir quels arguments à la noix Hasbro va pouvoir invoquer pour se sortir de ce pétrin. Mais pour le savoir il faut voter le plus massivement possible. Car plus gros le score sera, meilleur sera l’argument .
Et si jamais ils touchent à Montcuq, ce n’est pas grave. On a d’autres candidats en stock. En attendant, soyez civiques et votez pour Montcuq ! (c’est dans le département 46 du Lot) Mais vite parce qu’on an que jusqu’au 10 octobre.
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
C'est vrai que ce gag tourné avec Daniel Prévost était vraiment super ! J'adore quand ça repasse ce genre d'émission !
Dans la série des bizareries, il faut savoir que dans le même coin il y a eu anciennement une fabrique de moutarde...... et aussi des meringues très réputées.
Dans le Lot il y a aussi Villepot dans la même région.
En Arriège, un village assez connu s'appelle SEIX, mais se prononce "seiche" et non pas "sexe", sauf pour les touristes et les "parisiens" ...
Le même genre, dans ma région, assez marrant aussi quand les gens demandent leur route pour aller à MONTANCEIX ..... qui se prononce en fait pour nous "Montancé"...
Il y a dans l'Yonne la ville dite la plus gourmande : AVALLON.
Je me souviens d'un bled dans lequel je suis passé en allant en vacances qui s'appelait La Trique. Bizzaremment, il apparaît pas sur mappy, c'est peut-être une commune appartenant à une plus grande.
Il ne faut pas non plus oublier une commune nommée Saint-Bauzille de Putois, dans l'Hérault.
Non, je n'y habite pas ... j'oserais pas.
C'est vrai que dans notre département on en trouve des noms de village burlesque , tiens un village pas loin de Clermont l'Hérault ce nomme "" Soulages"" 😏😏😏
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
Il n'y a pas qu'en France qu'on trouve des noms "burlesques", par exemple en Autriche aussi on trouve le charmant village de Fucking, ce qui ne signifie rien de mal comme en anglais puisque cette semaine l'Agence européenne des marques (HABM) a même approuvé le nom d'une bière locale appelée "Fucking Hell" puisque "hell" signifie "légère" en allemand 😇 Reste le problème de l'exporter dans les pays anglo-saxons 😉😄😄😏😏😛
IT WAS ONLY A matter of time, I suppose. For years, the Austrian village of Fucking has been enduring busloads of British tourists stopping at the edge of town and getting their photos taken in front of the sign (or else having to pay thousands of Euros to get stolen signs replaced). Some citizens even launched an unsuccessful referendum to get the name changed to something less bawdy in English. But why not just take the name and run with it? Finally a local brewery has hit upon the idea of marketing this steamy name for cold cash.
This week, the European Trademark Agency (HABM) in Alicante, Spain approved the name "Fucking Hell" for a new brand of pale-colored beer ("hell" is the German word for "light"). The authorities decided that the fact that the name may have "ambivalent meanings" in different languages has no relevance on the chosen name. The Salzburg-based brewery plans a roll-out later this spring. The only question that remains is whether the beer can be imported to Britain and the US without any raised eyebrows. But this is unlikely to worry the proud inhabitants of the village of Fucking, whose name (meaningless in German) goes back to an early settler. At least they have a new source of revenue to pay for all those stolen signs.
Ah ! j'avais oublié aussi, pas tout à fait en France mais en partie puisque la Principauté est régie par 2 co-princes, nos voisins de la Principauté d'Andorre ont leur capitale qui se nomme ANDORRE-LA-VIEILLE .....
A propos de CONNAUX (Gard), cité dans une liste précédente, je me permets de signaler que le village voisin, St-Paul-les-Connaux, s'est rebaptisé St-Paul-les-Fonts ("les" changeant de signification). Sans doute suite à un voisinage difficile à supporter ! 🤪
All Daag, lo geet mueres mäi Wecker. Äls éischt, gin ech da bei den Bäcker. Léif Madame, maacht mir séchs Mötchen dran. S'il vous plaît, parlez-vous pas français ?
All Daag, lo geet mueres mäi Wecker. Äls éischt, gin ech da bei den Bäcker. Léif Madame, maacht mir séchs Mötchen dran. S'il vous plaît, parlez-vous pas français ?
Deux photos de panneau d'agglomération de villages du Perche ornais.
Ces deux villages sont voisins l'un de l'autre, c'est vraiment une région très câline !!!🙂
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.
