Je me permets de vous solliciter car je pars découvrir les îles de Java et Bali en solo à la fin du mois et j’aurais besoin de vos conseils pour la partie Java qui me semble plus coriace à préparer.
1/ Est-il possible de se rendre à Borobudur depuis Prambanan ou faut-il revenir à Yogyakarta ? Auriez-vous une idée des horaires de bus ? Serait-il plutôt judicieux de passer par une agence ?
2/ Avez-vous un quartier/hébergement à me conseiller à Yogyakarta sachant que j’arrive le premier jour par le train de nuit depuis Jakarta (gare Tugu Yogyakarta)?
3/ J’hésite à me rendre au mont Bromo et Kawah Ijen sans passer par une agence. Est-ce safe et sans trop prise de tête pour une nana voyageant seule ? Sinon, si je prends un combiné avec une agence, est-il possible d’aller voir le point de vue du Mont Bromo par soi-même depuis Cemara Lawang ? Est-il possible de « personnaliser » les tours ?
1/ Est-il possible de se rendre à Borobudur depuis Prambanan ou faut-il revenir à Yogyakarta ? Auriez-vous une idée des horaires de bus ? Serait-il plutôt judicieux de passer par une agence ?.
C'est plus un choix perso car tout est possible, mais il y a une multitude de petites agences qui font ça a des prix raisonnables et tu y gagneras du temps sur place (surtout a Borobudur, un peu déçu de Prambanan) certains tours te feront passer par le belvédère pour voir le Merapi ... je ne l'ai jamais vu, toujours dans les nuages
2/ Avez-vous un quartier/hébergement à me conseiller à Yogyakarta sachant que j’arrive le premier jour par le train de nuit depuis Jakarta (gare Tugu Yogyakarta)?
Lors de mon 1er séjour a Yogjakarta j'avais choisi le quartier de la gare du fait d'un départ matinal en train, ce n'est pas le plus calme avec trains et avions qui passent +/- au dessus mais très pratique au 2em séjour quartier Panembahan un peu plus loin de la gare mais sympa.
3/ J’hésite à me rendre au mont Bromo et Kawah Ijen sans passer par une agence.
Pour Bromo j'avais pris le train de Yogjakarta a Surabaya puis un "tour" qui m'avais pris a la gare pour le déposer au retour a l'aéroport, après cela dépendra de ce que tu souhaites faire apres Bromo, si tu continues sur Ijen et Bali tu n'auras moins de choix en "tour", mais bon ça existe
Je n'avais pas été a Ijen donc pour moi un tour gare/aeroport Surabaya me convenait.
Un conseil évite les "tours" vers Bromo au départ de Yogjakarta en minibus ... ça doit faire long long car deja en combinant train + tour ça faisait une très grande journée de voyage ... le train c'et sympa et vue sa vitesse tu as le temps de voir le paysage !
Bon voyage et surtout voyagez zen!
Michel France (85)
Pour la vue sur le Bromo au lever du soleil, je déconseille les tours organisés qui vont en jeep au Gunung Pananjakan. Y a un monde fou, c'est bruyant, bref, ça gâche en grande partie ce spectacle incroyable.
Voir cette discussion pour aller seule à pied à un point certes un peu moins élevé, mais à la vue quasiment aussi splendide, le Seruni Point. On est au même endroit, juste moins haut et bien plus tranquille : https://voyageforum.com/discussion/volcan-bromo-pied-d6651636/#6656445
Et ensuite, très simple de redescendre à pied, pour d'aller au sommet du Bromo.
J'avais pris un minibus depuis Yogyakarta jusqu'à Cemara Lawang. Ça a l'avantage de ne pas ensuite se prendre la tête sans fin avec la bande d'escrocs de Probolingo pour trouver un transport pour rejoindre Cemara Lawang. À moins que ça se soit améliorée depuis, j'avais rarement croisé en voyage une telle concentration d'escrocs. Grand contraste par rapport au reste de l'Indonésie.
Un grand merci Michel pour ces précieuses informations. C'est rassurant de lire qu'il existe de nombreux tours depuis Yogya :)
Je pense suivre ton conseil pour Prambanan et Borobudur. Je me renseignerai à Yogya une fois sur place ;)
Pour ce qui est du Mont Bromo, j'avais en effet songé à ne pas prendre les tours en 4x4. Par contre, j'ai cru comprendre que le chemin pour accéder au cratère Bromo est désormais fermé... Des infos à ce sujet ? Je me renseignerai sinon sur place ^^
Avec les récents tremblements de terre sur l'île de Lombok, je pensais remplacer mon escapade à Gili Meno par Karimun Jawa. En as-tu entendu parler ?
Merci Laurent :)
En effet, les tours organisés en 4x4, ce n'est pas ma tasse de thé. j'ai repéré le chemin dont tu parles ;)
Par contre, j'ai cru lire que le chemin pour se rendre jusqu'au cratère était désormais fermé ? As-tu des infos à ce sujet ?
Ah non, aucune idée pour l'escalier qui monte au Bromo. Il était des plus calme quand j'y suis allé, mais j'ai souvenir que durant les années qui ont suivi, c'était une autre histoire et on ne pouvait clairement plus monter. Je ne sais pas ce qu'il en est aujourd'hui.
Cela dit, même si ça valait le coup de monter au Bromo, honnêtement, le clou du spectacle, c'est la vue sur le Bromo. J'y étais allé 2 matins de suite tellement c'est grandiose et potentiellement différent suivant les conditions atmosphériques.
Nous sommes actuellement à Yogyakarta et souhaitons aller escalader le mont bromo puis faire Ijen ensuite. Je relance donc cette discussion pour connaitre le retour de votre voyage
Tout d’abord, comment vous êtes vous rendu à Cemoro lawang depuis yogyakarta et pour combien ?
Ensuite, avez vous pu faire l’excursion seuls ou avez vous pris un guide?
Enfin, comment etes vous allez jusqu’ ijen et pour combien?
De Yogya tu Peux apparement prendre le train jusqu’à Probollingo:
https://m.tiket.com/kereta-api#
Les tarifs sont très variable selon la compagnie et l’horaire (de 70 à 325 000). Billet à acheter à la gare directement ou demande à quelqu’un de ton hôtel de te l’acheter pour toi (nos CB ne fonctionne pas). Ensuite, à Probollingo, si tu voyage hors agence tu n’as pas 36 solution. Tu dois prendre un bus se situant à côté de la gare routière (de la gare ferroviaire ça coûte 10 000R, évite de préciser ta destination, beaucoup de touristes se font amener à des agences locales.. contre leurs grés).
Ensuite tu prends le bus. Là commence la galère.. car une vraie mafia du transport est en place. Quoiqu’il arrive le chauffeur vous fera payer le trajet 525 000R, s’il est plein (15 personnes) cela vous coûtera 35 000R/pers, sinon vous diviserais le montant par le nombre de passager. Aucune négociation possible, et aucun Uber ou autre taxi ne te prendras (on a essayé, sans succès!). Autant te dire que plus tu arrives tôt, plus tu as des chance de trouver’ du monde et de remplir le bus, et de Ne pas arriver à 23h..
Une fois à cemoro lawang (ou les hôtels/guesthouse/homestay sont hors de prix vu l’état des chambres...). Tu peux/dois monter le Bromo pour le lever de soleil. Soit à pied, soit en ojek (vous en trouverez partout le matin, mais aucune idée du prix..).
L’ascension n’est pas difficile (2h du centre village pour monter tout en haut!) et tu as plusieurs spots le long de la grimpette! Le tout est de ne pas arriver trop tard pour avoir une belle place, ou se poser sur le chemin (il y a bcp de monde..! Car les deux gros spots sont accessibles en 4x4 ou ojek).
Si tu veux repartir après, sans y passer une seconde nuit, le manège du bus recommence (beaucoup essayerons de te vendre un taxi à partager.. plus cher évidemment.. mais négociable!). Le tarif du bus est le’ meme dans les deux sens!.mais plus simple de remplir le bus..
Après pour aller au mont Ijen tu dois prendre le train ( en bus cela te prend toute la journée et coûte autour de 60 000R) jusqu’à Banyuwangi (tarif là encore très variable). Départ fréquent (bcp le prennent à 11h du matin!).
De Banyuwangi pour aller au mont Ijen c’est soit tour apérateur (aucune idée des tarifs..) soit location de scooter (il y a quelques kilomètre, et faut compter bien 1h30 pour arriver au départ!). Le prix de la location oscille entre 70-90 000R, selon les agences et les hôtels. La location des masques n’est pas inutile, sinon protéger vous bien le visage. L’entree Du parc est de 100 000R/pers (et 150 000R dimanche Et jour férié). Le parc ouvre à 3h du matin, mais plUsieurs forums parlent d’un départ à 1h ou 2h.. (dépend possiblement des jour et/ou si vous avez pris un guide ou pas.. normalement, l’ouberture Est censée être strictement contrôlée). Et compterz bien 3/4 d’un plein pour l’AR.
Voilà!
Tout ça a été effectué et testé en mai dernier!
J'ai aussi fait le Bromo et Ijen en Août et aucun soucis pour l'escalier du Bromo.
En revanche je vous conseille fortement d'y aller à un autre moment qu'au lever du soleil, les gens sont aglutinés dans les escaliers et c'est la cohue. Ils arrivent tous à la même heure en 4x4, bref. Nous nous avons traversé la mer de cendre à pied dans l'après midi et avons profité du cratère pour quasiment nous seuls (bon allez une trentaine de personnes) et nous sommes rentrés avec le coucher du soleil par le même chemin, sans payer l'entrée au parc du coup..(via le passage à droite de la fourche en Y dans le village, vous trouverez des infos sur le forum si ça vous intéresse). Puis le matin suivant nous avons pris la route qui monte dans les collines pour voir le lever du soleil sur la vallée, un peu de monde mais ça allait.
Pour aller à Cemoro depuis Yogya le plus simple c'est train jusqu'à Probolingo et puis direct le bus de la "mafia" à 35k par personne. Nous nous étions restés une nuit à Probolingo avant d'y aller ce qui nous a permis de nous rendre nous même à la gare de bus, tranquilou, sans avoir des rabatteurs collés aux basques. Quoiqu'il arrive pour ce fameux bus, le maître mot est "zen"! Pas la peine de s'énerver, crier ou autre, ça ne sert à rien ^^ Les gars font ce qu'ils veulent et vous emmèneront en temps voulu. Prévoyez juste d'y être en avance pour pas arriver avec la nuit et pouvoir faire le tour des GH.
Ensuite pour Ijen depuis Probolingo, train jusqu'à Banyuwangi (allez à la banana guest house, les gérants sont des amours et vous arrangent tout ce que vous voulez, scoot, repas à emporter pour l’ascension, etc..). Nous nous avons pris un scooter pour aller au volcan, mais nous y sommes aller un peu plus tard que tout le monde, genre départ à 4h du mat'. 70k le scoot pour la journée. Les 4x4 qui partent à 0h30 pour aller voir les flammes bleues c'est dans les 450k il me semble. Nous n'avons pas vu les flammes mais nous montions quand tout le monde redescendait, et du coup arrivés en haut (puis dans le cratère) nous étions presque seuls, c'était très cool :)
J'espère que ça vous aidera un peu et profitez bien en tout cas !
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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
