bjr. je m excuse d avance pour les fautes car je ne suis pas familiarise avec les claviers anglais...
je suis en ce moment en birmanie alors je vais essaye de faire un petit compte rendu.
arrive aeroprt juste apres immigration il y a un bureau de change plus aventageux que celui qui est avant la sortie
le taux pour les euros 1102 /1 euros, pour les billets de 50 et 100 euros pour les autres 1092.
j atais a ocean pearl inn 20 dollars une single, ca ne les vaut pas mais l aventage c est qu il viennent vous chercher a l aeroport.
sinon, il vaut mieux etre loge a cote de sule pagoda c est bcp central et il y a des gh moins cher 10/12 dollars par ex: garden gh, mahaboonda gh, okinawa gh etc...
un trajet en bus local c est entre 50 et 200 ky depends du bus...
il y a un bus le no 43 qui part de sule pagoda pour aung mingalard bus station entre 300 et 500ky depends si vous avez des bagages ou pas... de la partent les bus pour toutes les destinations.
par ex pour bagan le prix c est 15000ky reserve par agences ou par votre hotel...
mya travel pres de sule a cote de garden gh tres serviable.
air con express vers la station de train meme pris mais pour 1000ky vous depose a aung mingalar.
a bagan je suis arrive a 4h du matin venant de yangoon, pas de probleme bon bus et bonne route. donc j ai pris une caleche pour 1000ky qui ma depose a new wave gh. derriere sont les nouvelles chambre neuves, clim, ventill, sdb impecable et pour 10 dollars en single la 4 a meme une petite terrasse, ah y a aussi des ch a 6 dollars mais sans sdb , la c est plus rustique.... c est a mis chemin de nyang u et old bagan, seul inconvenient le soir pour bouffer sur la route pas eclairer vaut mieux avoir un velo qui se loue a 1500ky la journee.
vous avez un boui boui qui fait des plats birmans pour 700ky a cote de la police station c est en angle, vous en avez aussi un derriere le temple htimolo, un nom comme ca vous continuez sur la route qui part derriere le temple et c est le premier a gauche, la c est encore plus copieux et meilleurs mais c est 1500ky.
pour les visites je n ai pas paye d entree et n ai jamais ete controlle. je n ai pas vivite le faux palace... si vous avez un velo perdez vous d sur les chemins vous allez decouvrir un aautre bagan avec des temple jamais vu par les touristes et vous ferez de belles rencontres... a htimolo vous pouvez demander a parler avec Y Y , elle parle un peu francais et vend des souvenirs juste avant le point de vue sun set, tout le monde la connait, elle est tres sympa , si vous la voyez donnez lui de bonjour d Alan le francais... elle pratique aussi le troq genre creme de corps, parfun contre souvenirs...
mandalay, ville surchauffe, hyper pollue avec des gens partout qui veulent vous louer leurs services (un peu lourd mais restent sympa)
royal gh wouah, la chambre D pour 10 dollars pas de clim un four, impossible de dormir et les autres singles a 9 dollars meme chose des placards a ballais...
vers pyin oo lwin un pick up pas confort mais au contact avec les locaux donc bcp mieux qu un taxi share et deux heures de route, 2000ky, un taxi share c est cher 6000ky par personne. le pick up vous depose a 5mn a pied de golden dream hotel...
la j etais a golden dream, je precise que je n ai pas de guide... donc cet hotel, les murs viennent d etre repeint mais pour ce qui est du menage ca laisse a desirer et les draps et tet d oreillers ne sont change que de temps en temps. ca n empeche pas les gens d etre tres sympa. dans les ch a 12 dollars (tv, eau chaude ne foncionnent). y a des ch a 10 et 8 dollars aussi.
le resto juste a cote bouffe local tres bonne et bien servie, on est aux petits soins pour vous pour 2000ky.
la rue a cote du golden dream un resto inde du sud pas mauvais aussi pour 1500 ky le tali...
le bijoutier a cote aussi patron de l hotel change mais le taux n est pas bon du tout
retour en pick up vers mandalay 1500 pris au rond point a 500m du golden dream. ils vous lache en ville vers la 86 rue
je vais a ad1 hotel bcp plus cool que la royal gh, meme prix mais plus grand et moins surchauffe, j etais dans la ch 105.
le quartier aussi est plus sympa, autour de la pagode on mange pour 500 ky des plats birman.
pas loin de la clock tower la CB banque pratique le meme taux qu a l aeroport
les star cola sont a 300 et l eau aussi, internet entre 300 et 500 selon les villes...
vers taungyi bus de nuit a 12000 toutes agences confondue mtt travel inclu... a AD1 il font un pick up hotel station de bus pour 700 ky, une moto taxi pour la station c est mini 2000ky. sinon sur la 26 eme rue entre la 89 et 90 eme y a un stand qui vend des tickets et pratique le pick up hotel le tout pour 12000 ca s appel mother love mais c est ecrit en birmaan, c est sur le bord du trottoir. ah c est un bus de nuit qui part a 6h et arrive vers 5h du mat
voila j en suis la du voyage. je m excuse j ai essaye d etre rapide car le net ici c est tres lent.
je ne parle pas volontairement des visites, a chacun de voir et de faire ce qu il veut de ce cote la mais en moyenne il n y a rien a visiter a moins de 5 dollars... mais heureusement il y a des choses a voir qui sont gratuite et toutes aussi bien.
je ne parle pas non plus des birmans ce n est pas mon propos dans ce forum.
Génial, je pars la semaine prochaine et tes informations me seront précieuses !
J'hésite encore à aller à Mandalay, ce que tu en dis me donne encore moins envie ...
Merci
bonjour, pour les gh j ai pris au hasard et en fonction des infos sur place.
mais attention la saison semble se precipiter et par exemple sur yangoon j ai voulu reserver aujourd hui meme et tout semble full a verifier une fois sur place> quand je serai sur yangoon je donnerai les autres infos sur mon voyage. donc dans 2 jours
Je serai dans l'avion en provenance de Doha qui arrive lundi matin à Rangoon, vous aussi ?
Si c'est le cas, on pourrait faire taxi commun jusqu'en ville ...
Je me réjouis d'y être !
Moi l'an assé j'ai été à mandalay et j'ai vraiment aprécie. Le bateau aussi entre madalay et Bagan est bien agréable et as char. Il y a le bateau our les toursites et aussi un autre bateau our les résidents que tu peut aussi rendre.
Bonjour Annick,
je n'arrive pas de Doha. Je pars demain de Québec à Montréal en train, d'où je prendrai l'avion vers Yangon, avec escales à Chicago, Tokyo et Bangkok. J'atterrirai à Yangon à 8AM, mercredi le 7 Novembre, jour de ma fête.
Je vais loger au Motherland 2 pour les deux premières nuits; ils offrent un transport gratuit de l'aéroport.
Tu ne devrais pas avoir de difficulté à en rencontrer d'autres pour partager un taxi vers le centre ville.
Bonjour suite et fin du voyage en birmanie.
j en etais au bus de nuit pour taunggyi. AD1 proposait un free pick up vers la bus station pour 700 kyats de plus, en fait le pick up c est un mini toyota avec benne derriere, et on est assis a meme le sol et tasse les uns contre les autres avec en plus les bagages, le mini truck fait le tour des gh et hotels si bien qu on est a 17 la dedans comme des boeufs...
le bus de nuit ne part pas a 18h mais a 19h. en cours de route il depose les gens pour kalaw, nyaung shwe et enfin taunggyi a 3.45h.
taunggyi le seul hotel qui a bien voulu baisser ses tarifs de 15 dol a 10 est Saung cherry hotel ( ch306) juste a cote du marche myo ma market a 50m de bogyoke road pas loin de la ou le bus stop... les autres kemarat c est 15 dol pas negociable et c est pourrie/ muse finit les chambres du lonely a pas cher c est 35 dol single/esatern hotel c est 20 dol single/ sumnin c est 30/ sweat dream 15/ certains ne prennent pas de touristes. si vous tenez a prendre une moto taxi c est 1000 kyats... dans la ville ya un bureau de change et un point info touriste tres efficace.
attention pour le festival des ballons tout est plein longtemp a l avance...
vers pindaya, une moto taxi vous depose au bus stand pour 1000 kyat de la un bus par a 13h et coute 1000, c est direct. attention prendre son billet a l avance sinon pas de place, c est un bus local... a pindaya il n y a q 1 hotel pas cher a 10 dol la single, au point info ils peuvent meme vous le reserver...
vers nyaung she de tanunggyi un pickup coute1000 kyat et dur 1.30h
a nyaung shwe internet c est 1000 kyat/heure, pour la bouffe y a des petits boui boui notament un qui est dans la rue du marche ( qui est perpendiculaire a la banque KBZ) et ensuite la premiere a gauche c est en angle des plats pour 500 kyats sinon les restos a toutous font le pleins et sont tres cher. plus difficile de trouver un hotel mais finallement je tombe a may gh, ils ont des reduits de 4m2 genre bambou (ch no 4), c est propre et sympa que pour les single, les sdb sont partages mais propre et bien pour 8 dol, sinon ils ont des belles chambres plus cheres et souvent pleines... le manager est tres serviable et vous donne pleins d infos, mais attention il prefere etre paye en kyats et vous compte le dol a 860.
un tour en bateau sur le lac c est 18000 kyats ou 20000 en ajoutant In dain , le prix est a partager avec les autres passagers. des velos se louent a la journe a 1500 ou chez sunny day a cote de KBZ bank, 1000 pour une demie journee de 12h a 18.30h
le massage hautement recommande par le lonely planet a 5000 kyat je raconte et a vous de juger.
1/on est tous allonge car il y a foule en rang d oignon au total 5. la mere, la soeur, le mari etc vous masse en discutant et de temps en temps les enfants viennent mettre aussi de l animation donc cote relaxation on oublie
2/ on vous masse habille je n ai encore jamais vu ca , coment peut t on etre masser efficacement en restant habiller?
3/ le massage est base principallement sur les jambes, un peu les bras... le dos, la tete, le cou, les epaules, les pieds et les mains sont a peines touches...
a la fin vous vous mettez torses nu bonjour l intimite pour les femmes et on vous met de l huile medicinale... en bref un des massage les plus nul de ma vie...
alors qu il y a d autres endroits non recommande ou pour le coup c est plus calme, relaxe et negociable...
vers kalaw de nyaung shwe un tuk tuk collectif pour 1000 vous depose a shwe nyaung, de la passe des bus et des pick up entre 2000 et 3000 selon le vehicule environ 2h de route...
j atterris a pin land inn juste a cote de winner 10 dol grande ch eau chaude clean (ch 205). pas un touriste tout le monde va a golden lily qui propose des ch a 4 dol si on prend le trek chez eux... dixit des gens rencontre, les murs sont en papier mache, le parquet grince sans arret et si vous etes chanceux vous verrez qq sousis de ci de la passer dans votre chambre...
le trek c est 37000 kyat 2 jours et demie( le trek le moins cher que j ai vu dans ma vie de voyageur)... possible trek a la journee 10000 en single 6 et 7000 a plusieurs.
internet 1000 sauf un a 500 mais tres tres tres lent, il est vers les vendeuses de biblot. pour se nourrir dans le marche pour 1000 on mange bien ou alors dans railway station st pas loin de la rue principale, la meme rue qu emerald resto. un petit resto famillial en face d une grande enseigne restaurant mgy, on mange bien et bon pour 1000
kalaw vers bago 13000 /14000 depend de la compagnie. le bus part entre 16.30h et 18h depend du retard... 10h de route jusqu a bago et vous depose face a mya nanda hotel, la ou je vais c est bruyant sur la rue principal, 10 dol ( ch no a7) le patron tres tres cool vous arrange des tickets pour kyaktyo a 7000 mais en l achetant directement a la bus stand c est 5000 a 25mn a pieds ou en tuk tuk collectif, pour 150 kyats... possibilite de faire la visite de la ville en moto taxi pour 6000 kyats... la pagode a 35 mn a pieds est payante 10 dol plus 300 app photo et 500 camera...
vers kin pun golden rock. je vais a un hotel reserve par le boss de mya nanda, le pann myo thu
un reduit de 5m2, les cloisons sont en vieux bois pousiereux si bien que quand le mec de la ch d a cote ronfle ou pete on a l impression d etre dans le meme lit. le chiotte turc c est aussi un reduit qui pue la pisse et est souvent degueu, par contre la salle de douche est spacieuse...
le ptit dej est aussi rustique que la ch. le moins bon que j ai eu en birmanie...
pour le golden rocher il faut prendre des camions, c est 1500 aller et 1500 retour plus 6 dollars l entree...
possibilite de le faire a pieds c est cool, ca prend entre 3.30h et 5h depend de vous et de vos arrets, a mi chemin y a une petite piscine naturel ou il fait bon se baigner tout en restant descent... la descente se fait en 2h.
vers yangoon 4h de bus pour 7000. a la higway bus station je trouve un bus le no 45 qui va a sule pagoda pour 200 kyats il n est pas top confort et met 1.30h...
voila je finis mes infos ici et repars pour une autre destination.
plus tard quand je serai en france je mettrais des listes d hotels des villes ou j ai ete pour l annee 2013 mais ca construit vite alors....
j espere que ca pourra aider ceux qui se posent des questions et qui voyage a petit budget...
bon voyage,
Quelques nouvelles fraîches de Birmanie ( en date du 30 janvier 2013)
* Contrairement à ce qui se dit sur certains sites internet, le visa tourisme n'est pas disponible à l'arrivée, et ce, pour toutes les nationalités européennes ! Seuls l'Entry Visa ( à l'occasion d'un évènement, d'une compétition sportive...) et le Business Visa peuvent y être obtenus.
Pour les obtenir, vous devez disposer d'une lettre d'invitation d'une structure birmane. Sans ce précieux document, n'essayez même pas de tenter, l'immigration est très stricte à ce sujet. Coût du visa à l'arrivée: 50 USD.
Si vous êtes de passage à Bangkok, vous pouvez obtenir le visa pour la Birmanie en 24 heures chrono pour 1250 Bahts. Vous déposez votre passeport le matin à 09h00 et venez le récupérer en fin d'après midi.
Pour ce qui est des retraits CB: Possibilité de retirer des espèces avec votre carte bleue Mastercard, Cirrus, Maestro depuis peu dans les distributeurs de la banque CB BANK. Liste des distributeurs ici: http://www.cbbankmm.com/branch.php?l=e CB Bank prend 20.000 Kyat de commission par retrait.
Vous pouvez aussi vous munir de dollars ( en très bon état, non tachés, non pliés!) et faire du change à l'aéroport. J'insiste sur l'état des billets en dollars: on m'a refusé de me changer un billet de 100 USD parce qu'il y avait une minuscule tache d'encre bleue sur le billet!
Prix d'un taxi aéroport - centre ville: 8.000 Kyats ou 7.000 en négociant.
Prix d'une course en centre ville: 1500 à 2000 Kyats.
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Three years after exploring northern Argentina and Chile, my two travel buddies and I want to discover the southern part of these two countries.
We’re traveling on a budget, backpacker-style, favoring public transport and modest accommodations, but we don’t hesitate to splurge a little when it’s worth it.
The classic spots that have been fueling our dreams: Bariloche, the lakes, Chiloé, El Chaltén, Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno, El Calafate, Fitz Roy, Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego, and wrapping up in Valparaíso.
We’ll take a round-trip flight to Santiago, then I’m thinking of a one-way flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas. From there, we’ll explore and do several day hikes in the south, including Ushuaia and, if possible, Tierra del Fuego.
Then we’ll head back north by bus to Bariloche and the lakes, followed by Chiloé, then a bus to Santiago and Valparaíso.
Based on your experience, could you help me figure out the best way to structure this trip and maybe suggest some ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Didier
Hello! 👋
I’m new to this site and feeling a little desperate. 😢 My boyfriend’s birthday is in 4 days, and I wanted to surprise him with a New Year’s trip to London... except I just found out he’s already been there as a kid. Well, there goes my surprise! 😅
Since we both love Christmas and winter, I’m looking for a destination where we can really feel the holiday magic—with a budget of around 500 € for transport + accommodation for two (yes, I know, I might be asking for a Christmas miracle here 😇).
We’ve already been to Bucharest, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest, so I’d love to find something a little more offbeat, not too expensive, and with a beautiful Christmas atmosphere.
Please help me! 🙏 On social media, it’s always the same ultra-touristy cities... I’m sure there are hidden gems I haven’t discovered yet!
Hi there,
I'm heading to Morocco for 10 days as a backpacker, with my car and a tent canvas if needed. Does anyone have great experiences in this country around the Tétouan and Tangier areas?
I'd love to spend time with locals, rent a small room, and take part in daily life.
If you've got any addresses to share, that'd be awesome!
Thanks a million for your replies!!!😉
Christine
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!
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!
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
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?
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?
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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?
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.
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
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!
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)
