Lionel
Hôtel pas cher en République Dominicaine?
by Donpepyto
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Salut a tous, je pars dans 5 j en rep dom, pour 17j, de santo domingo a cabarete, et je n ai trouve sur le net aucun hotel pas chers? Y a t il quelqu un pour m aider sur ce coups la?????J'offre ce trip a ma copine, mais je ne me voit pas payer un hotel 3 etoiles tous les soirs...Please help!
Lionel
Lionel
Salut Lionel,
Pas d'affolement, tu trouveras de nombreuses guest houses en République dominicaine pour des prix tournant autour de 15 à 20 USD.....et tenus par des locaux ce qui te permettra de découvrir le vrai visage de cette superbe île....
A noter également de nombreux italiens installés dans des coins hors touristes et qui proposent toujours des logements toujours trés propres....
Si tu veux, je peux te donner quelques adresses ( je dois les rechercher ) mais sincèrement celà ne pose pas de problème.....
Bon voyage,
Pas d'affolement, tu trouveras de nombreuses guest houses en République dominicaine pour des prix tournant autour de 15 à 20 USD.....et tenus par des locaux ce qui te permettra de découvrir le vrai visage de cette superbe île....
A noter également de nombreux italiens installés dans des coins hors touristes et qui proposent toujours des logements toujours trés propres....
Si tu veux, je peux te donner quelques adresses ( je dois les rechercher ) mais sincèrement celà ne pose pas de problème.....
Bon voyage,
bonjour, je souhaiterai savoir comment vous allez vous déplacer de saint domingue à cabarete car je souhaie partir 15 jours au mois de juin et pareil je galère pour savoir si on doit louer un hôtel en pension complète pendant 1 semaine et partir à l'aventure après car le billet d'avions de la france est assez cher si j'arrive et nord de l'île et si je veux repartir du sud. je m'étais fait un itinéraire en louant une voiture mais je pense que je vais réviser ça car les location ne sont pas donné. c'est vrai que cest galère.
C'est la première fois que vous allez en république dominicaine ?
merci de me donner une réponse.
lounes
C'est la première fois que vous allez en république dominicaine ?
merci de me donner une réponse.
lounes
Salut,
Evidemment, et malheureusement le billet d'avion coute bien souvent plus cher qu'une semaine en tout inclus, mais ce n'est pas du tout le même type de découverte de l'île......
Concernant les déplacements, j'ai silloné cette grande île en transports collectifs ou autobus trés facilement et la location d'une voiture peut s'éviter....
A toi de voir le genre de voyage que tu veux faire....
A bientôt,
Evidemment, et malheureusement le billet d'avion coute bien souvent plus cher qu'une semaine en tout inclus, mais ce n'est pas du tout le même type de découverte de l'île......
Concernant les déplacements, j'ai silloné cette grande île en transports collectifs ou autobus trés facilement et la location d'une voiture peut s'éviter....
A toi de voir le genre de voyage que tu veux faire....
A bientôt,
Salut,
Je suis arrivé sur Santo Domingo, superbe ville que beaucoup ignore mais se ballader à la tombée de la nuit dans ces ruelles médiévales est un must et de plus c'est une ville ou l'on peut également trés bien manger....j'ai une super adresse de guest que je te donnerais plus tard en plein centre ville.
De là, je suis allé sur La Descubierta au Sud Ouest, en bus, visiter le parc national Enriquillo et son lac, pas un touriste, une super nature avec des travailleurs clandestins haitiens heureux de baragouiner quelques mots de français avec toi, le lac avec ses milliers de flamants roses, spatules etc....les crocodiles que tu vas voir en bateau et l'île ou sévit tout plein de gros iguanes rhinocéros.....le soir, tu te pointes sur la place du village et tu manges sur des stands avec les locaux.....ambiance.....
En rentrant à la capitale ( comme ils disent ) je me suis arrété à Barohuco et j'ai passé la soirée avec une famille sur la plage qui nous a fait partager son repas du soir.....
Et puis je suis monté direct sur la côte Nord toutà fait à l'Ouest à Montecristi, bourgade endormi au bord d'une grande saline et de la mer, toujours aucun touriste et un petit hôtel en plein centre, le Milano, tenu par des italiens qui te prépareront de superbes pâtes le soir venu.....et là j'ai mangé aussi de trés bonnes pizzas. Autre intérêt, tu peux te rendre à Dajabon et assister au ballet incessant des haitiens et dominicains qui rentret et sortent des marchandises de toutes sortes, sous l'oeil des policiers qui usent de la baguette assez facilement.....mais c'est assez fascinant....
J'ai longé la côte et arrêt à Rio San Juan, avec sa superbe lagune et son dortoir ou viennent dormir tous les soirs une multitude d'oiseaux à 100 m à peine de l'hôtel ou tu peux dormir sur la plage ( adresse demain ), tu les vois rentrer le soir en étant sur la terrasse et avec un peu de chance tu apercevras des baleines au large......l'eau est d'une transparence dans ce coin.....
Sanchez, avec son petit port ou les pélicans se perchent sur les pontons et qui est le port d'embarquement pour aller visiter le parc national de Los Haitises, touristique mais intéréssant. Dormir à l'hôtel Patria et aller sur le port le soir manger de superbes crevettes, et ensuite sur la place centrale pour écouter de la musique et s'enfiler quelques verres de rhum.....
Baie de Samana, magnifique mais ne pas s'arrêter à Las Terrenas, beaucoup trop de français, tu continues et passe quelques jours à la Villa Marina à l'entrée du village de Las Galeras, le super pied avec de grandes chambres dans un jardin tropical envahi par les oiseaux et les lézards......juste avant et par des sentiers, tu gagnes des petites criques de sable fin ou il n'y a personne, que toi et les cocotiers et de temps en temps une famille de dominicains venus pêcher et qui apprécieront un coup de main.....ce coin c'est le paradis sur terre....
Tu traverses la baie en bateau et tu peux t'arrêter à Mitches, plage de sable immense, petits hôtels sympas, super ambiance le soir, les gens se déplacent à cheval et laissent les chevaux attachés devant les retaus et les bars, on se croirait au far west......
On a tracé sur Bayahibe, rien à en dire, essaye d'éviter les excursions sur de grands canots pneumatiques avec ton gilet de sauvetage rouge fluo, soi disant pour aller voir les baleines, on a évité car c'est vraiment pathétique.....par contre, on y a mangé d'excellentes langoustes.
Boca Chica, forcément touristique, mais on y a passé une bonne fin de séjour avec son lagon ressemblant à une immense piscine et la facilité de faire du snorkelling, pas mal d'ambiance le soir de bons restaus italiens et une bonne adresse d'hôtel tenu par un italien......( demain ), nombreux bars tenus par des dominicains les pieds dans l'eau avec de fameux cocktails......ben oui, moi aussi de temps en temps......😉, et puis l'aéroport tout proche pour le départ....
Voilà quelques news, si plus n'hésite pas et je te cherche les quelques adresses d'hôtels manquants,
A bientôt,
Je suis arrivé sur Santo Domingo, superbe ville que beaucoup ignore mais se ballader à la tombée de la nuit dans ces ruelles médiévales est un must et de plus c'est une ville ou l'on peut également trés bien manger....j'ai une super adresse de guest que je te donnerais plus tard en plein centre ville.
De là, je suis allé sur La Descubierta au Sud Ouest, en bus, visiter le parc national Enriquillo et son lac, pas un touriste, une super nature avec des travailleurs clandestins haitiens heureux de baragouiner quelques mots de français avec toi, le lac avec ses milliers de flamants roses, spatules etc....les crocodiles que tu vas voir en bateau et l'île ou sévit tout plein de gros iguanes rhinocéros.....le soir, tu te pointes sur la place du village et tu manges sur des stands avec les locaux.....ambiance.....
En rentrant à la capitale ( comme ils disent ) je me suis arrété à Barohuco et j'ai passé la soirée avec une famille sur la plage qui nous a fait partager son repas du soir.....
Et puis je suis monté direct sur la côte Nord toutà fait à l'Ouest à Montecristi, bourgade endormi au bord d'une grande saline et de la mer, toujours aucun touriste et un petit hôtel en plein centre, le Milano, tenu par des italiens qui te prépareront de superbes pâtes le soir venu.....et là j'ai mangé aussi de trés bonnes pizzas. Autre intérêt, tu peux te rendre à Dajabon et assister au ballet incessant des haitiens et dominicains qui rentret et sortent des marchandises de toutes sortes, sous l'oeil des policiers qui usent de la baguette assez facilement.....mais c'est assez fascinant....
J'ai longé la côte et arrêt à Rio San Juan, avec sa superbe lagune et son dortoir ou viennent dormir tous les soirs une multitude d'oiseaux à 100 m à peine de l'hôtel ou tu peux dormir sur la plage ( adresse demain ), tu les vois rentrer le soir en étant sur la terrasse et avec un peu de chance tu apercevras des baleines au large......l'eau est d'une transparence dans ce coin.....
Sanchez, avec son petit port ou les pélicans se perchent sur les pontons et qui est le port d'embarquement pour aller visiter le parc national de Los Haitises, touristique mais intéréssant. Dormir à l'hôtel Patria et aller sur le port le soir manger de superbes crevettes, et ensuite sur la place centrale pour écouter de la musique et s'enfiler quelques verres de rhum.....
Baie de Samana, magnifique mais ne pas s'arrêter à Las Terrenas, beaucoup trop de français, tu continues et passe quelques jours à la Villa Marina à l'entrée du village de Las Galeras, le super pied avec de grandes chambres dans un jardin tropical envahi par les oiseaux et les lézards......juste avant et par des sentiers, tu gagnes des petites criques de sable fin ou il n'y a personne, que toi et les cocotiers et de temps en temps une famille de dominicains venus pêcher et qui apprécieront un coup de main.....ce coin c'est le paradis sur terre....
Tu traverses la baie en bateau et tu peux t'arrêter à Mitches, plage de sable immense, petits hôtels sympas, super ambiance le soir, les gens se déplacent à cheval et laissent les chevaux attachés devant les retaus et les bars, on se croirait au far west......
On a tracé sur Bayahibe, rien à en dire, essaye d'éviter les excursions sur de grands canots pneumatiques avec ton gilet de sauvetage rouge fluo, soi disant pour aller voir les baleines, on a évité car c'est vraiment pathétique.....par contre, on y a mangé d'excellentes langoustes.
Boca Chica, forcément touristique, mais on y a passé une bonne fin de séjour avec son lagon ressemblant à une immense piscine et la facilité de faire du snorkelling, pas mal d'ambiance le soir de bons restaus italiens et une bonne adresse d'hôtel tenu par un italien......( demain ), nombreux bars tenus par des dominicains les pieds dans l'eau avec de fameux cocktails......ben oui, moi aussi de temps en temps......😉, et puis l'aéroport tout proche pour le départ....
Voilà quelques news, si plus n'hésite pas et je te cherche les quelques adresses d'hôtels manquants,
A bientôt,
Tout d'abord merci beaucoup pour toute ces infos. je voulais savoir, comment tu t'es déplacé pour faire le circuit, (tu as loué une voiture, pris le bus...), ensuite pour te loger, tu as vu sur place ou tu as réservé à l'avance, tu y a été à qu'elle période de l'année.
Pourrais-tu me dire le budget à prévoir, (je suppose que tu es parti de Nice jusqu'à paris et ensuite via St domingue), au départ de chez toi et tous compris là-bas, pourquoi pas détaillé aussi (avion...).
Je te demande beaucoup d'infos.😊
Pourrais-tu me dire le budget à prévoir, (je suppose que tu es parti de Nice jusqu'à paris et ensuite via St domingue), au départ de chez toi et tous compris là-bas, pourquoi pas détaillé aussi (avion...).
Je te demande beaucoup d'infos.😊
euh.....oui, beaucoup de choses là......😉
Le billet d'avion, je ne me rappelle plus mais je pars toujours en vol sec avec Nlle Frontières, et ce depuis dix ans, car j'ai toujours affaire à la même personne qui me connait bien et avec qui je m'arrange.
J'y suis allé en Mars, période intéréssante car beaucoup de baleines dans la baie de Samana.
On se déplacait constamment en bus ou mini bus local appellé "guagua", vraiment trés facile et heures de départ toute la journée.
Pour se loger, on voyait sur place, tu sais les adresses que l'on te donne peuvent changer trés vite ( même les miennes ) et sur place tu trouves toujours quelquechose et sans réservation tu peux choisir.....ça ne sert strictement à rien de réserver.
Budget, tout dépend du style de voyage que tu veux faire, je ne peux pas te dire.......on dira que c'est plus cher qu'un voyage en Asie, c'est une chose certaine.....en plus du voyage, tu dormiras pour 10 à 25 USD correctement suivant l'endroit, pour manger en dehors des restaus ce ne coute pratiquement rien et les transports trés bon marché également.
A plus.....
Le billet d'avion, je ne me rappelle plus mais je pars toujours en vol sec avec Nlle Frontières, et ce depuis dix ans, car j'ai toujours affaire à la même personne qui me connait bien et avec qui je m'arrange.
J'y suis allé en Mars, période intéréssante car beaucoup de baleines dans la baie de Samana.
On se déplacait constamment en bus ou mini bus local appellé "guagua", vraiment trés facile et heures de départ toute la journée.
Pour se loger, on voyait sur place, tu sais les adresses que l'on te donne peuvent changer trés vite ( même les miennes ) et sur place tu trouves toujours quelquechose et sans réservation tu peux choisir.....ça ne sert strictement à rien de réserver.
Budget, tout dépend du style de voyage que tu veux faire, je ne peux pas te dire.......on dira que c'est plus cher qu'un voyage en Asie, c'est une chose certaine.....en plus du voyage, tu dormiras pour 10 à 25 USD correctement suivant l'endroit, pour manger en dehors des restaus ce ne coute pratiquement rien et les transports trés bon marché également.
A plus.....
Salut Alan,
Sympa toutes tes infos, voila le genre de débat constructif pour permettre de visiter un pays autrement qu'au travers des All In 😉.Je prends bonne note de ton périple et demain je choperais tes adresses d'hotels 😎, je vais commencer à m'intéresser de plus près au soleil de l'intérieur😉.
A+ et merci
Sympa toutes tes infos, voila le genre de débat constructif pour permettre de visiter un pays autrement qu'au travers des All In 😉.Je prends bonne note de ton périple et demain je choperais tes adresses d'hotels 😎, je vais commencer à m'intéresser de plus près au soleil de l'intérieur😉.
A+ et merci
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😉.....oui, dés qu'un blanc veut se déplacer, il y a toujours quelqu'un pour l'enmener, n'aie crainte.......mais le mieux quand tu arrives à l'aéroport et de prendre un taxi pour te rendre en ville.....car il faut quand même un jour ou deux pour prendre ses marques.....
Tu repères une guest sur ton guide, regarde s'il y en a deux ou trois autres autour et tu te fais déposer au coin de la rue, tu laisses ton copain ou copine avec les sacs et tu fais le tour pour choisir le meilleur endroit au meilleur prix......
Tu repères une guest sur ton guide, regarde s'il y en a deux ou trois autres autour et tu te fais déposer au coin de la rue, tu laisses ton copain ou copine avec les sacs et tu fais le tour pour choisir le meilleur endroit au meilleur prix......
Merci a tous pour vos reponses....
Alan tu me parles de guest house, mais c est chez l habitant ou considere comme un hotel-motel? Car 15 a $20 c est clair que c est un bon plan, as tu des adresses a ce sujet? Tu dis egalement que les bus et autobus en rep dom sont bien foutu, c ets aprfait car j avais aussi prevu de louer une voiture donc on ferra tout en transport en commun...
Je voie que tu es comme moi, aime les zones moins touristiques, aime explorer un peu hors tout-inclus....je prends tes conseils a la lettre, je vous raconterai.
Entre loune et moi, tu vas passer ton temps sur le forum, en tout cas, merci a toi, c est super sympa, si je peux te rentre un quelconque service n hesite pas.
a plus
Lionel
Alan tu me parles de guest house, mais c est chez l habitant ou considere comme un hotel-motel? Car 15 a $20 c est clair que c est un bon plan, as tu des adresses a ce sujet? Tu dis egalement que les bus et autobus en rep dom sont bien foutu, c ets aprfait car j avais aussi prevu de louer une voiture donc on ferra tout en transport en commun...
Je voie que tu es comme moi, aime les zones moins touristiques, aime explorer un peu hors tout-inclus....je prends tes conseils a la lettre, je vous raconterai.
Entre loune et moi, tu vas passer ton temps sur le forum, en tout cas, merci a toi, c est super sympa, si je peux te rentre un quelconque service n hesite pas.
a plus
Lionel
Salut à toi et Lounes,
Suite de mes infos avec quelques adresses....
SANTO DOMINGO - aller dormir chez Casa Marion, Calle Espallat au 255 dans la Zona Colonial Tel (1) 423 7913, c'est une petite ruelle située entre la rue piétonne El Conde et la rue médiévale Las Mercedes, tout prés de la Puerta del Conde. L'entrée ne paye pas de mine, mais dés que tu franchis la porte en haut de l'escalier, tu arrives sur une cour intérieure fleurie, un balcon ou s'ouvre les chambres trés grandes et super entretenues, et c'est tenu par une française trés cool......vraiment trés calme et trés sur.
MONTECRISTI - Aller dormir à l'hôtel Milano, central, tenu par des italiens, grandes chambres avec salle de bains carrelés, et si tu insistes un peu, ils te font des pâtes le soir.....
RIO SAN JUAN - Hôtel Bahia Blanca, tenu par une canadienne, en bor de mer avec une superbe terrasse pour voir les oiseaux rentrer au bercail le soir et apercevoir les baleines au large. Chambres hyper confortables et trés propre.
LAS GALERAS - La Villa Marina, tenu par une italienne, en arrivant sur la gauche, superbe endroit dans la verdure, grandes chambres au rez de chaussée avec une belle terasse qui fait le tour ou prendre son petit déjeuner le matib est un vrai rêve.....perroquets, oiseaux, lézards et vu que le coin est génial, on y passerait l'éternité......et juste à côté un italien qui tient un restau et fait des pâtes à tomber par terre....
SANCHEZ - Hôtel Patria, petites chambres simples mais tenu par une locale vraiment sympa et endroit trés sur....
BOCA CHICA - Aparta Hotel Azzura, Calle San Rafael, une perpendiculaire à la rue principale, tenu par Adriano Grossi ( italien ) Tel 5234280, grandes chambres calmes et propres, trés sur et patron un pu bougon mais dés que l'on rentre dans son jeu, est hyper serviable.....
Voilà, tout celà sous réserve car tout peut vite changer, et pour le reste je n'ai pas vraiment d'autres bons plans, il faut aussi se rappeller que les meilleurs plans sont aussi ceux que l'on trouve auprés des voyageurs que l'on rencontre en chemin......
Veinards, je repartirais bien avec vous deux.....mais je suis sur que c'est ce que Vilcanota va me proposer......😉
Bon voyage et si besoin.......
Suite de mes infos avec quelques adresses....
SANTO DOMINGO - aller dormir chez Casa Marion, Calle Espallat au 255 dans la Zona Colonial Tel (1) 423 7913, c'est une petite ruelle située entre la rue piétonne El Conde et la rue médiévale Las Mercedes, tout prés de la Puerta del Conde. L'entrée ne paye pas de mine, mais dés que tu franchis la porte en haut de l'escalier, tu arrives sur une cour intérieure fleurie, un balcon ou s'ouvre les chambres trés grandes et super entretenues, et c'est tenu par une française trés cool......vraiment trés calme et trés sur.
MONTECRISTI - Aller dormir à l'hôtel Milano, central, tenu par des italiens, grandes chambres avec salle de bains carrelés, et si tu insistes un peu, ils te font des pâtes le soir.....
RIO SAN JUAN - Hôtel Bahia Blanca, tenu par une canadienne, en bor de mer avec une superbe terrasse pour voir les oiseaux rentrer au bercail le soir et apercevoir les baleines au large. Chambres hyper confortables et trés propre.
LAS GALERAS - La Villa Marina, tenu par une italienne, en arrivant sur la gauche, superbe endroit dans la verdure, grandes chambres au rez de chaussée avec une belle terasse qui fait le tour ou prendre son petit déjeuner le matib est un vrai rêve.....perroquets, oiseaux, lézards et vu que le coin est génial, on y passerait l'éternité......et juste à côté un italien qui tient un restau et fait des pâtes à tomber par terre....
SANCHEZ - Hôtel Patria, petites chambres simples mais tenu par une locale vraiment sympa et endroit trés sur....
BOCA CHICA - Aparta Hotel Azzura, Calle San Rafael, une perpendiculaire à la rue principale, tenu par Adriano Grossi ( italien ) Tel 5234280, grandes chambres calmes et propres, trés sur et patron un pu bougon mais dés que l'on rentre dans son jeu, est hyper serviable.....
Voilà, tout celà sous réserve car tout peut vite changer, et pour le reste je n'ai pas vraiment d'autres bons plans, il faut aussi se rappeller que les meilleurs plans sont aussi ceux que l'on trouve auprés des voyageurs que l'on rencontre en chemin......
Veinards, je repartirais bien avec vous deux.....mais je suis sur que c'est ce que Vilcanota va me proposer......😉
Bon voyage et si besoin.......
🙂.....Non aucun souci avec les moustiques en République dominicaine, ils ne sont pas virulents......
Juste le soir te mettre de l'anti moustiques si besoin, mais franchement tu n'en auras guère besoin et je n'ai pas de souvenir de réel problèmes avec ces bestioles.....donc cool.....😎
Juste le soir te mettre de l'anti moustiques si besoin, mais franchement tu n'en auras guère besoin et je n'ai pas de souvenir de réel problèmes avec ces bestioles.....donc cool.....😎
Salut toi, on voit que tu sais voyager et moi qui suis nouvelle sur ce forum j'ai besoin de ta connaissance:
Mes dates: du 3 au 10 mars 2007 (en plein dans la saison des fous!)
mon vol: puerto-Plata (de Montréal)
Ce que je veux: petit hôtel, gîte, peu importe, vraiment pas cher à Puerto-Plata, avec ou sans repas. Aide-moi, des heures que je tâtonne sur le net et je n'aboutis à rien.Merci, merci...
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I’m heading to Quebec and New Brunswick this summer and got a Revolut Classic card for the trip. I’ve already exchanged some Canadian dollars in the app so I’ll have a reserve ready for my departure day. My question is whether I’ll incur any additional fees when using my Canadian dollar account. I think I’m limited to 200 € in ATM withdrawals for my part. Thanks!
I’ve got some new questions about Albania!
My boyfriend and I are going there for just 9 days, including the two travel days… It’s not much, but oh well!
Looking at prices online, I get the impression everything’s more expensive than I thought 😅 So, I wanted to get your feedback on a few things:
* Is hitchhiking common, easy, and generally safe in Albania? * Is it possible to find day-to-day accommodations without booking ahead? If so, are they usually cheaper than the ones you find online? * Is wild camping allowed or at least tolerated?
If any of you have traveled there recently, I’d love all the tips and great deals you’ve got!
Thanks ☺️
My boyfriend and I are going there for just 9 days, including the two travel days… It’s not much, but oh well!
Looking at prices online, I get the impression everything’s more expensive than I thought 😅 So, I wanted to get your feedback on a few things:
* Is hitchhiking common, easy, and generally safe in Albania? * Is it possible to find day-to-day accommodations without booking ahead? If so, are they usually cheaper than the ones you find online? * Is wild camping allowed or at least tolerated?
If any of you have traveled there recently, I’d love all the tips and great deals you’ve got!
Thanks ☺️
Hi,
We’re a young couple planning to travel to South Africa after spending about three weeks in Namibia. We’ll arrive in Cape Town around mid-December, with no fixed travel duration (though our budget will eventually set a limit).
After browsing through the forum, we’ve realized the country is packed with incredible spots, which makes choosing an itinerary tough. We’re looking for stunning landscapes, hikes, and so on. So, we’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
When we arrive in Cape Town, we’d like to settle in and take it easy until New Year’s, exploring at a relaxed pace. We know this period coincides with South African holidays—does that make finding accommodations (availability/prices) more difficult? Do you think it’s possible to stay in a nice place for about 15 days without aiming for the most upscale neighborhoods? Maybe somewhere a bit outside Cape Town, like Fish Hoek, and just visit the city occasionally.
After that, we’ll have plenty of time (about 2 to 2.5 months) to explore the country. We’d like to take our time. In your opinion, is it better to focus on the Cape Town region, or is it reasonable to consider more distant areas like the Drakensberg or Blyde River Canyon? Can everything be done by car if we take our time, or are domestic flights sometimes more practical?
Budget-wise, how much do car rentals cost? For accommodations, we usually look at Airbnb—are they affordable in South Africa? What’s the average nightly rate outside the biggest cities? Are there other platforms you’d recommend for saving on lodging?
Finally, regarding safety, are there any regions to avoid besides Johannesburg?
We know this is a lot of questions, but we’re still in the early planning stages!
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Hi there,
After exploring southern Peru in 2024 with your help, we’d love to head north next. There’ll be 5 or 6 of us:
1. Arrive in Lima in the evening.
2. Visit Lima and take a flight at 6:35 PM to Tarapoto.
3, 4, 5. Spend a few days there to trek in a reserve (Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve) or somewhere else.
6. From Tarapoto to Chachapoyas—either by overnight bus, daytime bus, or private car.
7. In Chachapoyas: Gocta Waterfall, Sonche Canyon, and walk back to town.
8. Head to Kuelap citadel, Revash, and arrive in Leymebamba.
9. Leymebamba museum, then route to Cajamarca.
10. Cajamarca hot springs, overnight bus to Trujillo or Chiclayo—or do both.
11, 12, 13. Visit and explore the area.
14. Overnight bus back to Lima.
15. Lima.
16. Depart at 8 PM for France.
What do you think of this itinerary? Looking forward to your advice.
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a 7-day trip to Marrakech for a sports camp, and I’ll be traveling with just a standard carry-on backpack.
I’d love to hear your best tips and tricks: • What clothes are absolutely essential? • Any advice for managing the heat while traveling light? • Which accessories have been the most useful for you? • Mistakes to avoid on a first trip to Marrakech?
I’m also open to your recommendations for neighborhoods, restaurants, or activities not to miss during my free time.
Thanks in advance for your advice and experience! !
I’m planning a 7-day trip to Marrakech for a sports camp, and I’ll be traveling with just a standard carry-on backpack.
I’d love to hear your best tips and tricks: • What clothes are absolutely essential? • Any advice for managing the heat while traveling light? • Which accessories have been the most useful for you? • Mistakes to avoid on a first trip to Marrakech?
I’m also open to your recommendations for neighborhoods, restaurants, or activities not to miss during my free time.
Thanks in advance for your advice and experience! !
Hi there, we’re heading to the Cyclades from June 23 to July 9. We’ll arrive in Santorini and leave from Mykonos. We’re thinking of visiting these islands: Folegandros, Milos, Sifnos, Tinos, and Mykonos. Do you think it’s better to book the ferries now (which site do you recommend for booking?) or can we buy the tickets on the spot? Also, do you have any suggestions for accommodation under 100 €/night on each of these islands? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone!
I’m planning my dream trip for next September, lasting about a month. Here’s my itinerary:
Amsterdam: 3 days (departing from Montreal) Tanzania: 3-day safari Zanzibar: 6 days Istanbul: 7 days Return to Montreal.
Since my budget is pretty tight, I’m looking for tips and advice to cut costs without sacrificing the experience. Here are my questions:
Multi-destination flights: What’s the best way to book these connections? Is it better to buy a one-way ticket from Montreal to Amsterdam, then a separate internal flight, or use comparison tools for a multi-destination ticket? Budget safari: Do you have recommendations for local agencies or tips to do a 3-day safari (Serengeti/Ngorongoro) at an affordable price (e.g., camping/glamping instead of luxury lodges)? Accommodation in Zanzibar: Which villages or types of lodging are the most budget-friendly and accessible via local transport for these 6 days? Istanbul: Any tips for well-located but cheap accommodation and great food deals?
Amsterdam: 3 days (departing from Montreal) Tanzania: 3-day safari Zanzibar: 6 days Istanbul: 7 days Return to Montreal.
Since my budget is pretty tight, I’m looking for tips and advice to cut costs without sacrificing the experience. Here are my questions:
Multi-destination flights: What’s the best way to book these connections? Is it better to buy a one-way ticket from Montreal to Amsterdam, then a separate internal flight, or use comparison tools for a multi-destination ticket? Budget safari: Do you have recommendations for local agencies or tips to do a 3-day safari (Serengeti/Ngorongoro) at an affordable price (e.g., camping/glamping instead of luxury lodges)? Accommodation in Zanzibar: Which villages or types of lodging are the most budget-friendly and accessible via local transport for these 6 days? Istanbul: Any tips for well-located but cheap accommodation and great food deals?
Hi,
Are there still basic, traditional, and affordable authentic accommodations in Poland? I’ll be traveling in July with my husband and our 2 kids along the Warsaw-Łódź-Toruń-Gdańsk route, and all I can find online are standardized Ikea-style apartments in the cities. When I look for agrotourism, it’s all luxury farms.
Can you find farms in the countryside or city lodgings for under 60 euros per night? And if so, how?
Is it possible to find accommodations on the spot without internet—like from people who put up signs—even in July?
Thanks for your reply
Thanks for your reply
Hi everyone
I’m spending a week in Paris and I’m looking to stay somewhere for the fewest euros possible :) Thanks for your help
Tigrou
I’m spending a week in Paris and I’m looking to stay somewhere for the fewest euros possible :) Thanks for your help
Tigrou
Hi,
I need to stay in Paris or Créteil for 2 nights a week for a month. I know some cheap backpacker options, but I’d like something even cheaper. Do you know of any rooms for rent from private individuals?
Thanks
Hi everyone,
We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:
* What are the must-see places to visit? * Which cities or villages are really worth the detour? * What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend? * Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches? * Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles? * What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget? * What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend? * What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost? * Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against? * Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down? * Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money? * Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss? * Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money? * What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?
We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.
We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊
We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:
* What are the must-see places to visit? * Which cities or villages are really worth the detour? * What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend? * Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches? * Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles? * What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget? * What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend? * What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost? * Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against? * Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down? * Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money? * Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss? * Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money? * What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?
We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.
We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊
Hi there, we’re planning a road trip in northern Algeria at the end of January – early February.
Anyone have any tips for a car rental agency that’s both reliable and not too expensive? Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I’d like to drive to Morocco from Paris via Spain. I was really surprised to see the ferry crossing prices—around 500 €—but especially the crossing time (about 1 hour). Normally, I pay 3000 € to go to Tunisia from Genoa, but that’s for a 24-hour crossing.
My question: is it cheaper to buy the ticket on the spot, as some Moroccans have advised me? Though I’ve also heard the opposite.
What do you think, considering I need to get to Tétouan around July 17th and return from Tangier around August 4th?
Thanks in advance
Is there a bus between Djema el Fna square and Guéliz? Where do you catch it?
Change: at Djema el Fna square or go to Bld Mohamed V?
Thanks!
Hi there,
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
Hi there,
Could you recommend some nice and affordable neighborhoods to book a hotel in for visiting Nice and exploring its surroundings and nearby villages?
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
hi there
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
Hi everyone,
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle
Hey everyone!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip for 2 adults and 2 kids to Tanzania and Zanzibar. I’ve had a quick look, and the prices are starting to get pretty wild.
We’ve got a budget of 8,000 €, and I was thinking of doing three or four days of safari and three or four days in Zanzibar, but even that seems like it might be over budget. Have you got any thoughts? I was also considering heading straight to Zanzibar and doing a one- or two-day excursion by plane instead—maybe that’d be cheaper than staying in a lodge.
Anyway, thanks for sharing your experiences and any price tips, departing from Nice!
Good evening,
As two senior French couples who are used to traveling independently all over the world, we’d like to visit Kenya next November.
Now, after seeing and reading a bit everywhere, and with the first quotes for a 6/7-day safari, I’m shocked by the prices (like $2,250) for places like Maasai Mara, where entry alone costs $200 per person per day, plus fees for the driver and vehicle.
So if you have any recent great tips or contacts to share to help me out, I’d really appreciate it—because despite the costs, we’d still love to go, while keeping things reasonable.
The most plausible solution is probably renting a vehicle with a driver-guide.
Thanks in advance for all your replies.
Jacques
We’ll be in Srinagar for 4 days in mid-May 2026 during our backpacking trip as a couple. Do you have any nice places to recommend, and what about the houseboats on Dal Lake? Should we spend all our nights there, or just one night for practicality when getting around?
Thanks,
Rozenn
Hi there,
This is my first time traveling to Italy, and I’m planning to go by car.
From what I’ve read, parking is tough in cities like Florence.
I’m looking for a small town not too far from Florence where I can stay and park my car, then take the train to visit Florence.
Any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Hi there, it’s been a long time since I last went to London. I’d love to spend a week there in July with my daughter and my niece (both young adults).
Of course, I’m looking for great tips on accommodation, and I’m wondering about renting an apartment. It seems like a better deal to save on restaurants (with the option of having a few meals at home... but is that really the case? I’m not sure about the cost of a meal in a modest restaurant, the pound exchange rate, or grocery prices...). Otherwise, I’d like to stay in accommodation (hotel or apartment) near a tube station and in Zone 1.
If you have any great tips, I’d love to hear them!
Thanks,
Marsyork
Of course, I’m looking for great tips on accommodation, and I’m wondering about renting an apartment. It seems like a better deal to save on restaurants (with the option of having a few meals at home... but is that really the case? I’m not sure about the cost of a meal in a modest restaurant, the pound exchange rate, or grocery prices...). Otherwise, I’d like to stay in accommodation (hotel or apartment) near a tube station and in Zone 1.
If you have any great tips, I’d love to hear them!
Thanks,
Marsyork
Hi everyone!
I’m heading to Morocco for a trip in the south, starting with 3 days in Marrakech (from January 8th to 11th, 2026).
If you’ve got any tips, cool spots to recommend, I’m all ears! 🎊
And, fellow traveler, if you’d like to share this Marrakech adventure together, I’d love that!
Have a great evening
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Peru and have estimated how many days I’ll spend in each place.
Any advice on must-see sights and tourist traps to avoid?
September–October
5 days in Lima
Bus: 07:00→13:30 or 06:00 to 09:30 (express) (3 hr 30 min journey) 3 days in Paracas (beach)
3 days in Nazca
3 days in Arequipa
3 days in Puno (Lake Titicaca)
5 days in Cusco
Thanks in advance
5 days in Lima
Bus: 07:00→13:30 or 06:00 to 09:30 (express) (3 hr 30 min journey) 3 days in Paracas (beach)
3 days in Nazca
3 days in Arequipa
3 days in Puno (Lake Titicaca)
5 days in Cusco
Thanks in advance



