J'ai une semaine de vacances en juin, et j'ai le goût d'aller depuis longtemps d'ailleurs, à Marseilles sauf qu'il m'a été déconseillé par plusieurs 🤪 comme toutes raisons est que je voyage seule et que Marseilles est donc à déconseiller pour une femme seule...
Même dans un hôtel, alors je ne sais plus... On me dirige donc, vers Nice, alors je suis très indécise 🏴☠️ je ne connais aucune des 2 villes. Je suis déjà allé quelques fois à Paris, alors j'ai envie de changement.😏
J'attend des conseils des avis, je ne sais plus. Merci à tous.
Sans aucune hésitation : Nice !!
Marseille est une grande ville, intéressante certes, mais il faut aimer les grandes villes.
Et puis il y a pleins de marseillais 🤪 (😎😎)
Si tu es plutôt jolie tu risques fort de te faire embêter, même si c'est pas méchant.
Les alentours méritent le coup d'œil (route jusque Cassis puis la Ciotat).
Par contre tu as plus de variétés à Nice (montagnes et mer ). En juin c'est l'idéal.
Et aucun problème pour une femme seule.
Une recherche rapide sur ce forum te donnera de très bonnes idées d'endroits à visiter sur la cote.
MArseille n'est pas plus dangereuse pour une femme seule que PAris ou d'autres grandes ville de France ou d'Europe!
J'y ai vécu plus de quarante ans et jamais agressée .J'y vais encore régulièrement le soir (cinéma ou theâtre).IL serait bien dommage que vous evitiez cette belle ville à cause de ces rumeurs ...Mais bon personne n'est à l'abri non plus.Ses calanques sont superbes .
""Le bonheur, ça n'est pas grand-chose, madame, c'est du chagrin qui se repose."
Léo Férré
salut!
habitant à Marseille depuis deux ans je n'ai jamais eu de problèmes! Certes les Marseillais sont spéciaux mais ça n'ira pas plus loin que de la dragouille vite fait, il suffit de ne pas aller dans les mauvais quartiers!
Nice est également une très jolie ville, et la côte est magnifique en été!
Je pense que commencer son séjour à Marseille pour visiter cassis, les calanques et carry et faire un petit détour par Aix serait une bonne idée. Puis continuer sur la côte pour finir par Nice!
Voilà ce que je ferai moi!😉
Sophie
Moi aussi je te conseille les deux, en une semaine tu as le temps. Pour ce qui est du danger ... fais attention à toi, c'est tout, et ne vas pas dans des endroits mal éclairés et mal fréquentés le soir. Le problème est le même dans toutes les grandes villes 😕.
Martine
Réponse d'une marseillaise : je vois que les mauvaises réputations ont la vie dure !!!
Bien sûr Marseille n'est pas Nice, amis ce n'est pas une ville où sont tapis à chaque coin de rue, des voleurs, des violeurs, des braqueurs ou je ne sais quoi… Marseille est une ville vivant, animée, méditérranéenne, grande gueule, passionante, agaçante, belle, moche, incroyable, sale, ventée, magnifique, étincelante, N'écoute pas les peureux, je suis une femme, je vis seule, en plein centre ville, dans le quartier populaire, et je me sens en sécurité, bien, à l'aise, chez moi quoi ! Mais si tu viens une semaine, tu peux très bien passer la moitié à Nice et l'autre à Marseille, elles ne sont pas si éloignées que ça, ces villes si différentes !!! Tu pourras ainsi comparer !
ouf une Marseillaise enfin !!!!MERCI
Marseille n'est plus au temps des guerres de mafiosi !!!!
La population est diverse, colorée Marseille est une ville vivante....ah!! le vieux port au petit matin! Notre Dame de La garde secouée par le Mistral(lol ), ses calanques écrasées sous le soleil, le parler marseillais et son accent .moi je pense que Marseille et Nice ne sont vraiment pas comparables.La première vit la seconde fait la sieste ....😉(aie!!!les niçois vont riposter je le sens ..)
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""Le bonheur, ça n'est pas grand-chose, madame, c'est du chagrin qui se repose."
Léo Férré
et oui, une marseillaise, je vis à Marseille depuis 10 ans, née Touon et j'ai vécu aussi à Aix, et je connais bien Nice !!! Moi je dis que Marseille vaut bien le détour ! que cette ville, grande en superficie, n'est pas si grande que ça et en juin, il s'y passe plein de choses, qu'on peut s'y balader sans voiture
A Nice, moi, j'ai eu ma pire expérience de voyageuse avec un taxi…
et encore une fois, je ne tremble pas de peur quand je rentre chez moi, la nuit, tard, très tard ou même très très tard…
Bonjour je suis niçois et je vais répondre à quelques questions et donner des adresses de sites web.
A Nice et Marseille, comme dans toutes les grandes villes il faut faire attention aux pickpockets, mais ce n'est pas du tout dangereux (évite seulement de traîner dans certains quartiers toute seule la nuit).
Le principal office du tourisme est situé à la sortie de la gare SNCF de Nice-Ville.
Il existe 2 autres gares pour les TER trains express régionaux qui sont les omnibus s'arrêtant dans presque toutes les gares (on achète le ticket régional à la gare de départ et d'arrivée car il est valable à la journée, ne pas oublier de le composter à la machine orange avant d'aller sur le quai) : Nice-Saint Augustin à l'ouest (près de l'aéroport) et Nice Riquier à l'est (près du port).
Le marché de Vintimille en Italie a lieu le vendredi et la gare n'est pas loin du marché. Attention car il y a beaucoup d'articles contrefaits.
Pour Entrevaux et sa citadelle, ce n'est pas la SNCF mais les Chemins de fer de Provence; on prend l'autorail à la gare située près de l'avenue Malausséna.
Le prix du bus urbain ou tram (74 minutes en correspondance) à Nice est de 1 € : http://www.lignedazur.com/
On peut prendre 1 ticket d'abonnement pour plusieurs jours.
Le dernier tram part à 1h, donc tu peux rentrer assez tard.
A Nice, les musées municipaux sont gratuits les 1er et 3e dimanches de chaque mois : http://www.nice.fr/
Les musées départementaux suivants sont gratuits : musée des arts asiatiques à Nice face à l'aéroport et musée des Merveilles à Tende dans la vallée de la Roya (accessible en car ou train) : http://www.cg06.fr/
Depuis le 1er janvier 2008, avec la carte Azur on peut se déplacer pour 1 € dans toutes les communes du département, avec 1 déplacement interurbain TAM et 1 déplacement urbain en correspondance (bus ou tram à Nice) dans les 2h30 : http://www.symitam.fr/ et http://www.cg06.fr/.../transports-tam.html
Donc le car est beaucoup moins cher que le train, on le prend à la gare routière.
Spécialités culinaires locales : pissaladière bien sûr, socca, ban bagnat (de préférence au vieux Nice), farcis.
En avril, c'est un peu tôt pour se baigner, sauf si on n'est pas frileux.
Villes à ne pas rater : Monaco, Grasse, Antibes (cf. adresses des sites ci-après).
Pour les activités, à chacun de faire son choix, personnellement je suis allé partout dans le département (car l'arrière-pays et ses sommets de plus de 2000 m dans le Mercantour sont aussi très beaux).
Les principales stations de sport d'hiver sont Isola 2000, Auron et Valberg (penser à réserver le car à 1 € pour monter et pareil pour redescendre).
Le train permet d'aller sur toute la côte mais aussi d'aller à Limone en Italie, juste après Tende : http://www.sncf.com
autres sites :
http://www.cote.azur.fr/http://www.visitmonaco.com/...amp;CFTOKEN=24226485http://www.cannes.fr/http://www.grasse.fr/...e.php3?id_rubrique=6http://www.menton.fr/http://www.antibes-juanlespins.com/http://www.decouverte-paca.fr/fr/default.asphttp://www.randoxygene.org/index.php : toutes les randos recensées par le Conseil général des AM, y compris les promenades au bord de mer (sentier littoral ou des douaniers, facile et très agréable, les plus connus sont le Cap de Nice, le Cap d'Antibes, le Cap Martin et surtout le Cap Ferrat
Pour les hôtels les moins chers (pour 1 à 3 personnes), il y a les hôtels Formule 1 (http://www.hotelformule1.com/formule1/index.html) et Etap hôtels (avec douche et toilettes dans la chambre http://www.etaphotel.com/fr/home/index.shtml)
Formule 1 : 1 à Antibes et 1 à Villeneuve-Loubet mais loin du centre ville.
Etap hotel : 1 à Menton près du bord de mer, 3 à Nice ouest pas loin de l'aéroport tout près de la promenade des Anglais, 1 à Antibes mais loin du centre ville, 3 à Cannes dont 1 au centre ville près de la plage des gares routière et ferroviaire.
Mois de juin dans le sud...en 1 semaine... je dirais que tu as sans doute envie de profiter du soleil de la plage, peut être même envie d'avoir un 'tit peu de tranquilité, dans ce cas là, Marseille et Nice ne sont peut être pas les meilleurs choix(bien que j'aime bien les deux, mais aller l'OM koi!!!), il y a des villes sympathiques et convivial entre les deux avec de beaux paysages et de superbes criques.Je ne sais pas exactement ce que tu recherches mais quoi qu'il en soit ca sera différent de Paris donc Viens chez nous !!!!
Et pis ca n'engage que moi, mais étant québecoise t'aura pas de problèmes, de plus les gens du sud sont relativement chaleureux comparé à Paris. Viens sans hésitation, on vous aime vous autres les cousins du Québec !!!
biz
Max
PS: n'oublies pas tes tongs et la crème solaire 😎
Merci à tous, 😊 pour vos précieux conseils vous m'avez redonné confiance. Il n'est pas toujours facile de voyager seule pour une femme, nous avons besoin de coup de pouce et d'encouragements.
Je pars en confiance.
tu as bien le temps en deux semaines de visiter les deux villes ; je suis marseillaise et il ne m'est jamais rien arriver dans cette ville, mais je n'aime pas trop l'ambiance de nice et de la cote qui est un peu snob...😛 je pense meme que tu peux te faire un circuit d'une ville à l'autre
bon voyage amie quebecoise
salut ma parenté , à vous tous , le cœur bon , j'offre ma main pour la marier avec la votre
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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
Hi everyone, I’m really keen to visit Iran for three weeks in mid-March 2015.
What worries me a bit isn’t so much traveling alone—I’m used to it and know the Middle East well—but rather the current events (Islamic State) that could potentially become dangerous.
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! :)
Hi there! I’m in the middle of planning my first solo trip (as a woman). Do you have any ideal destinations with activities like hiking, diving, sightseeing, and easy ways to meet locals—all on a small budget?
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.
Thanks for any tips you can share!
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!
Exploring India by road is all about having a good driver. I highly recommend the one I’ve traveled with for 5 "safe" trips—Rajasthan 3 times over 16 years, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. He’s been driving tourists for 25 years now and is more than just a driver. He knows how to talk about his country, the cities you visit, and suggests alternative routes.
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?
Thanks for your advice.
Hi there,
I’m spending a week in Morocco (Rabat - Meknes - Fes).
I’ll be traveling solo—is it safe for a woman over 60?
For transportation, I’m planning to take the train. I was thinking of buying my ticket last minute, but it’s around the end-of-year period…?
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.
Hi there,
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,
Does anyone know how late the buses run from Cusco Airport to the city center? I land at 9:30 PM, plus time to clear customs, pick up my luggage, and exchange some money—figure an extra 30 to 45 minutes. Though, come to think of it, I still have 5 sols from last time—maybe that’ll be enough for the bus?
Thanks.
Brigitte
Planned arrival on Sunday evening, November 16, 2025, in San José. Staying 3 nights, then taking a bus to Tortuguero for 2 nights. Looking for a shared shuttle to La Fortuna for 2 nights, then a van-boat-van combo to Santa Elena for 2 or 3 nights. Heading to Quepos for 4 nights for day trips using local buses—Jaco, San Antonio, Uvita. After that, a full-day bus ride to Cahuita. I’m booking hotels as I go, which gives me the flexibility to stay longer in places I like. I’m looking for accommodations in city centers near restaurants and not too far from the bus station. Budget: 50 € for a room with a private bathroom (if you’ve got any great tips!). For my finale, I’ll cross the land border to Panama City for 4 days. Thanks for your suggestions! 😉
As I mentioned before, I’m heading to Istanbul next summer, and I’ve heard there have been quite a few attacks by Kurds in Turkey recently, which is making me hesitate about my trip.
What do you all think? :( I’m wondering if it’s really a good idea to go...
Hi everyone,
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
Hi there,
We’d like to stay in Switzerland for five days.
There are two of us (women).
We don’t know this country at all.
What cities or affordable spots would you recommend for visiting?
Cheap accommodation.
Looking for community-based options.
And being close to public transport.
Thanks for your tips and experiences!
Best regards.
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone has taken a Rede Expressos bus from Lisbon Airport to Lagos, and if so, where exactly at the airport you need to board it? I’m worried I’ll get lost and miss my bus...
Hi again,
I’m adding more details to my info request. Here are two proposed itineraries. We’re hesitating:
Colombo - Unawatuna 2 days - Sinharaja 1 day - Bandarawela 2 days - Kandy 3 days - Dambulla 2 days - Wilpattu Park 1 day - Kalpitiya 3 days - Negombo 1 day
What should we change or add a day for to include Jaffna?
Or:
Negombo 1 day - Anuradhapura 2 days - Jaffna 2 days - Sigiriya 2 days - Dambulla 1 day - Kandy 2 days - Ella 1 day - Galle 3 days
For your advice.
Is it better to finish in Galle or Kalpitiya?
Thanks in advance!
Nicole
This is a warning message! I’d like to address it especially to young women traveling alone for the first time in India. Other travelers may react to my post based on their own experiences, but I think what I’m about to say shouldn’t be taken lightly—unless that’s what you’re looking for!
Last July, I traveled to Northern India. I stopped in Khajuraho to see the famous tantric temples. I stayed one night, and that was more than enough. Khajuraho is very touristy, but you should know that 80% of young Indian men there are "gigolos." Locals call these young men (aged 18 to 30) "playboys" or "Lapka" (which means "capture the woman" in Hindi)!!!
They approach tourists with kindness and politeness, offering tea or a motorcycle ride (which they’ve often gotten from generous Western female tourists) to waterfalls a few kilometers from Khajuraho or other tourist sites. After befriending you, they charm you—be careful, these are professionals who are very skilled at this; it’s all they do, and they do it well. They’ll offer you food, drinks, and even temple entry to confuse you. They’ll suggest spending the evening or even the night with them. **Refuse (unless you’re into local flings and that’s why you came)!!!!**
At first, you’ll be seduced by their generosity, let your guard down, and then they’ll make you believe in *true love*. They won’t leave you alone and will keep in touch via email or phone if you give them your details. The lines they use to soften you up and scam you include: *"I’m the only one taking care of my family, my brother is sick, I don’t know what to do..."* All of this is to manipulate you into offering them money. They’ll never ask for it outright (to avoid being exposed) but will wait for you to suggest it.
If you receive emails from them, they’ll never be signed, and their name won’t appear in the email address (to avoid leaving traces). They use fake names to avoid being reported. If you believe their sob stories and offer help, they’ll give you a bank account number to send money via Western Union. These young men make a living from this—selling their bodies and scamming people! They’re very skilled, charming, manipulative, and *big-time cheaters*!
(Especially one young man who goes by the alias *Tony*—apparently the most skilled. He lives in a hotel near the lake, *Krishna Cottage*, and is in regular contact via Skype with Western women he’s tricked into believing he loves them while shamelessly scamming them. He even opened an internet café on the roof of the hotel with money he stole from women who fell for his charm.)
So, young romantic women craving love, sensitive singles, or anyone emotionally vulnerable—**don’t let yourself be scammed!!!** This behavior is becoming more common in India and is still relatively unknown. Male prostitution is on the rise, and cases of romantic scams and financial fraud by gigolos are increasing.
hi everyone! I’d like to visit Montreal and the surrounding areas in August, and I’ve got 3 weeks of vacation. I’m traveling alone and will be visiting my daughter, who recently moved there. She’ll be working and only available in the evenings! So I’m torn between spending a week in Montreal, then taking a flight to Cuba, and returning to France from Havana—or staying in Montreal and exploring the nearby areas alone.
For my first idea—going to Cuba—is it feasible in terms of administrative formalities and legality? And for my second idea, is it possible to take buses? If so, is it too expensive? And are there many places served by them?
From FES, I’d like to spend a few days in:
MEKNES
CHEFCHAOUEN
TETOUAN
and then return to FES.
I’m planning this trip in November.
Thanks for your tips!
I just got back from an unforgettable road trip in Madagascar where I drove down the legendary RN7. It connects Tana (the capital) to Tulear.
Since we were traveling as a group of girls, we decided to go with a guide. I’d never done an “organized” trip before, but I have to say we loved this first tailor-made travel experience.
From the highlands of the Red Island
down to the west coast, by the Mozambique Channel.
Vast landscapes as far as the eye can see
Human encounters
Discovering ancestral artisanal know-how
Sunsets over the ochre mountains
Intense, precious moments with my friends
We loved the mountains, visits to artisans, and the parties too ;-)
We used local guides to show us specific spots (like Isalo National Park, where we were able to bivouac)
Hi there,
My friend and I are traveling together between October and November 2025—no exact dates yet.
We’d love to step away from the typical travel agency packages and are hoping to rent a car locally and stay with locals, living with them rather than in a vacation rental.
Does anyone know if this is possible?
Thanks in advance for your advice and tips!
Warm regards to all