Merci beaucoup Arnaud
Métiers permettant de voyager et de joindre l'utile à l'agréable?
by Oregonman
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Je m'explique je suis lycéen et comme tout les lycéens je dois choisir mon orientation.
Je suis fanna de voyages et j'avais donc pensée me lancer dans l'humanitaire, connaissez-vous d'autres métiers qui perméte de voyager?
Quelle orientation me conseillé vous?
Merci beaucoup Arnaud
Merci beaucoup Arnaud
je dirai la presse .. non seulement tu voyage .. et le patron c'est toi .. tu est au coeur des évènements .. tu rencontres des gens sympathiques .. et beaucoup antipathiques .. tu peut te croire au paradis .. ou on t'offre des suites ( reportage sur les hôtels de luxe a Bali )
tu peut être dans la merde profonde .. quand tu sait que tu n'a pas a être la .. et ta vie ne coûte pas grand chose ..
souvent tu dois compter que sur toi .. tu ne sait pas ce que c'est, assedic, secu, impôts, pa pa, maman, etc / c'est une option ..
mais je te dirais que tu fait fausse route en croyant que on voyage en faisant de l'humanitaire .. le véritable humanitaire ne voyage pas .. il se déplace . et Assure . .. c'est très diffèrent ..
je dirais aussi les homes d'affaires ... eux aussi voyagent pas mal !!! ça te plaît?
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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ah bon? Les métiers de la presse sont exemptés d'impôts? J'ai décidément bien mal choisi mon orientation!🙁
Le monde des affaires permet effectivement de beaucoup voyager, selon les postes. Certains ne passent en général qu'assez peu de temps par an dans son pays de résidence. A ce point-là, j'aurais tendance à dire que c'est trop.
Le monde des affaires permet effectivement de beaucoup voyager, selon les postes. Certains ne passent en général qu'assez peu de temps par an dans son pays de résidence. A ce point-là, j'aurais tendance à dire que c'est trop.
bien sur // si un journaliste .. ( free lance en général .. ) se fait payer depuis un autre pays ..(exemple .. je d'envoi des photos tu me donne un chèque . )
il n'est pas dans l'obligation de le déclarer dans le pays ou il réside ... par contre il doit payer des impôts . si il fait un travaillelocalment et rémunérer localement .. . mon cas en gros .. je paye 70 euros par an .. .
mais les désavantages sont pas de secu .. etc ... un sauvage en soit ...
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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Il faudrait vérifier la convention franco-thailandaise de non double-imposition, mais ce que tu me dis m'étonne beaucoup!
Dans le cas franco-chinois, qui est quasiment le même que pour presque tous les pays au monde (ces traités sont établis sur un modèle unique OCDE), le critère n'est pas l'origine du paiment mais la source du revenu.
La source du revenu s'entend comme le lieu où la richesse a été créée, ou pour dire les choses autrement dans ton cas, le lieu où la prestation de service a été réalisée, peu importe qui est le bénéficiaire du service et le payeur.
Il s'agit là de la règle applicable à tous les résidents d'un pays donné, la résidence étant établie dans la plupart des pays au-delà de 183 jours passés au cours d'une année. J'ai du mal à croire que la fiscalité thailandaise soit si différente des autres pays du Monde.
J'ai cru comprendre que tu fournissais un service professionnel à titre indépendant, et à ce titre, c'est bien la règle du lieu de la prestation qui s'applique. Tu serais exempté d'impôt thailandais (mais pas d'impôt de l'autre pays!) si tu te faisais payer par une entité non-thailandaise ET si le service était fourni hors de Thailande.
Dans mon cas, c'est la même règle qui s'applique, à ceci près que je n'ai pas le statut d'indépendant: je réside fiscalement en Chine, j'y travaille toute l'année, mais je ne perçois pas un seul yuan en territoire chinois. L'intégralité de ma rémunération est versée par une société européenne sur mon compte en banque français. Et bien je ne déclare pas un seul centime d'euro en France, mais je déclare tout en Chine. Je paie donc en Chine un impôt sur le revenu sur l'intégralité de ma rémunération, et la règle serait rigoureusement identique si je me faisais payer en Chine, par une structure européenne ou chinoise. Ca, c'est l'application stricte de la convention franco-chinoise de non double imposition. En pratique, l'immense majorité des expatriés triche - parfois de bonne foi, parfois non - et je dois faire partie des rares étrangers qui ne fraudent pas le fisc chinois.
Des règles dérogatoires s'appliquent à certaines catégories, comme les sportifs, les chercheurs ou les diplomates, mais je n'ai pas l'impression que les journalistes soient souvent mentionnés.
Dans le cas franco-chinois, qui est quasiment le même que pour presque tous les pays au monde (ces traités sont établis sur un modèle unique OCDE), le critère n'est pas l'origine du paiment mais la source du revenu.
La source du revenu s'entend comme le lieu où la richesse a été créée, ou pour dire les choses autrement dans ton cas, le lieu où la prestation de service a été réalisée, peu importe qui est le bénéficiaire du service et le payeur.
Il s'agit là de la règle applicable à tous les résidents d'un pays donné, la résidence étant établie dans la plupart des pays au-delà de 183 jours passés au cours d'une année. J'ai du mal à croire que la fiscalité thailandaise soit si différente des autres pays du Monde.
J'ai cru comprendre que tu fournissais un service professionnel à titre indépendant, et à ce titre, c'est bien la règle du lieu de la prestation qui s'applique. Tu serais exempté d'impôt thailandais (mais pas d'impôt de l'autre pays!) si tu te faisais payer par une entité non-thailandaise ET si le service était fourni hors de Thailande.
Dans mon cas, c'est la même règle qui s'applique, à ceci près que je n'ai pas le statut d'indépendant: je réside fiscalement en Chine, j'y travaille toute l'année, mais je ne perçois pas un seul yuan en territoire chinois. L'intégralité de ma rémunération est versée par une société européenne sur mon compte en banque français. Et bien je ne déclare pas un seul centime d'euro en France, mais je déclare tout en Chine. Je paie donc en Chine un impôt sur le revenu sur l'intégralité de ma rémunération, et la règle serait rigoureusement identique si je me faisais payer en Chine, par une structure européenne ou chinoise. Ca, c'est l'application stricte de la convention franco-chinoise de non double imposition. En pratique, l'immense majorité des expatriés triche - parfois de bonne foi, parfois non - et je dois faire partie des rares étrangers qui ne fraudent pas le fisc chinois.
Des règles dérogatoires s'appliquent à certaines catégories, comme les sportifs, les chercheurs ou les diplomates, mais je n'ai pas l'impression que les journalistes soient souvent mentionnés.
je crois faire partie de ceux qui trichent dans ce cas ... et il est tout a ton honneur que d'être en règle avec le fisc chinois ..
je veut bien encaisser . cela ne me dérange nullement le cote triche .. tant que on ne nous ( je ne suis pas le seul dans ce cas ..) demande rien . pas de raison que de donner...
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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Il n'y a pas grand monde en Chine parmi les étrangers qui déclare l'ensemble de ses revenus. Le sport national des expatriés ici, est de se faire payer un petit salaire en Chine, et un gros en Europe, le second n'étant déclaré nulle part. Je pense que les autorités ne sont pas dupes, mais tout cela est très difficile à vérifier, sauf quand les entreprises en question le font apparaître dans leur comptabilité, ce qui n'est pas très malin.
Ca pose des problèmes juridiques et fiscaux assez complexes aux sociétés en question, qui doivent se décarcasser pour faire transiter les fonds entre la filiale et la société mère sans attirer l'attention des autorités (en Chine, il y a en plus le problème du contrôle des changes).
Payer mes impôts dans mon pays d'accueil me parait normal, en tout cas autant que si je les payais en France travaillant en France, même si évidemment ça fait mal de voir partir tout cet argent. Et de toute façon, même si je voulais frauder, ma boîte est parfaitement transparente de ce côté, et ça me serait impossible à réaliser. Mais bon, je te rassure, je ne jette la pierre à personne, il est dans la nature humaine et gauloise de profiter de toutes ces imperfections de notre système.
Attention quand même, les sociétés (françaises?) qui te paient font apparaître ta rémunération dans leur comptabilité. Tu es sans doute donc moins invisible que tu ne le penses, mais en raison de ton pays de résidence, il est peu probable que le fisc français aille te chercher. Mais si ça arrivait, tu devrais présenter un reçu fiscal thailandais au fisc français. La coopération entre le fisc français et ses équivalents asiatiques est très balbutiante, et tu n'as sans doute pas grand chose à craindre, mais qui sait, ça pourrait changer d'ici quelques années...
Ca pose des problèmes juridiques et fiscaux assez complexes aux sociétés en question, qui doivent se décarcasser pour faire transiter les fonds entre la filiale et la société mère sans attirer l'attention des autorités (en Chine, il y a en plus le problème du contrôle des changes).
Payer mes impôts dans mon pays d'accueil me parait normal, en tout cas autant que si je les payais en France travaillant en France, même si évidemment ça fait mal de voir partir tout cet argent. Et de toute façon, même si je voulais frauder, ma boîte est parfaitement transparente de ce côté, et ça me serait impossible à réaliser. Mais bon, je te rassure, je ne jette la pierre à personne, il est dans la nature humaine et gauloise de profiter de toutes ces imperfections de notre système.
Attention quand même, les sociétés (françaises?) qui te paient font apparaître ta rémunération dans leur comptabilité. Tu es sans doute donc moins invisible que tu ne le penses, mais en raison de ton pays de résidence, il est peu probable que le fisc français aille te chercher. Mais si ça arrivait, tu devrais présenter un reçu fiscal thailandais au fisc français. La coopération entre le fisc français et ses équivalents asiatiques est très balbutiante, et tu n'as sans doute pas grand chose à craindre, mais qui sait, ça pourrait changer d'ici quelques années...
he he, comme tu veux.
De toute façon, ne payer ni assedic ni sécu est en soi un avantage très appréciable (quand je vois mes confrères qui étouffent en France, quelle horreur), qui permet d'avaler les impôts étrangers avec beaucoup de philosophie. 🙂
De toute façon, ne payer ni assedic ni sécu est en soi un avantage très appréciable (quand je vois mes confrères qui étouffent en France, quelle horreur), qui permet d'avaler les impôts étrangers avec beaucoup de philosophie. 🙂
salut à toi grand défenseur de la planète,
encore un qui veut mêler l utile à l'agréable ! bon je dis pas que j'ai LA solution mais en tout cas j'en ai UNE. je ne sais pas dans quel secteur tu comptes travailler mais pour ma part je te conseillerais la construction que ce soit de maisons ou alors de routes et autres infrastructures (en gros le BTP). Si tu est motivé les entreprises seront très heureuses de t'envoyer aux 4 coins du monde.
LE hic c'est que tu ne pourras pas partir le baluchon sur l'épaule sur un coup de tête mais il faut savoir qu'un chantier dure plusieurs mois voir plusieurs années, ce qui te laissera largement le temps de découvrir ta nouvelle terre d'acceuil. Tu parles d'humanitaire dans ton post, l'avantage de ce type de boulot c'est que lorsque tu te sentiras prêt tu pourras aller dans des organismes comme la croix rouge (pour ne citer qu'elle!) qui recrutent des personnes ayant des compétences dans la construction.
voila j'espère avoir bien ma soupe !
bonne chance pour tes recherches
bons vents et bons voyages
encore un qui veut mêler l utile à l'agréable ! bon je dis pas que j'ai LA solution mais en tout cas j'en ai UNE. je ne sais pas dans quel secteur tu comptes travailler mais pour ma part je te conseillerais la construction que ce soit de maisons ou alors de routes et autres infrastructures (en gros le BTP). Si tu est motivé les entreprises seront très heureuses de t'envoyer aux 4 coins du monde.
LE hic c'est que tu ne pourras pas partir le baluchon sur l'épaule sur un coup de tête mais il faut savoir qu'un chantier dure plusieurs mois voir plusieurs années, ce qui te laissera largement le temps de découvrir ta nouvelle terre d'acceuil. Tu parles d'humanitaire dans ton post, l'avantage de ce type de boulot c'est que lorsque tu te sentiras prêt tu pourras aller dans des organismes comme la croix rouge (pour ne citer qu'elle!) qui recrutent des personnes ayant des compétences dans la construction.
voila j'espère avoir bien ma soupe !
bonne chance pour tes recherches
bons vents et bons voyages
Bonjour,
Qu'est-ce que tu entends par "me lancer dans l'humanitaire" ? Si un jour tu postules pour un poste dans l'humanitaire et que tu dis que c'est pour voyager, désolée de te dire cà, mais tu risques de te faire jeter. Ce qui compte avant tout dans ce genre de job, c'est d'avoir envie d'aider les gens, pas de voir du pays. Et puis, les ONG prennent généralement des gens avec de l'expérience professionnelle. Et du pays, tu n'en verras pas beaucoup, juste le petit village où on t'enverra.
Tu peux aussi te faire détacher à l'étranger par la société dans laquelle tu travailleras (Berhane a raison, il y a surement encore des places dans le BTP), mais cà n'arrivera pas tout de suite.
Cuisinier, cà doit être pas mal aussi, mais tu iras plus en Angleterre, en Australie ou aux USA qu'au Togo ou au Mali.
Si tu veux vraiment voyager, le mieux est encore que tu fasses un métier où tu as beaucoup de vacances et de garder ces vacances pour voyager. Tu peux par exemple entrer à l'éducation nationale en tant que prof ou administratif, et même au bout d'un certain temps, tu peux demander une mutation pour l'étranger, mais pas évident que ce soit accepté. Ou alors, tu trouves un job chez un tour operator, par exemple, et peut-être qu'ils ont des prix sur les billets d'avion. Ou encore, une compagnie aérienne.
Je crois qu'il faut plutôt que tu cherches un métier où tu te sentiras bien, c'est le plus important. Après, il faut que tu cherches, à travers ce métier, les opportunités pour partir à l'étranger (il y a quelques années, par exemple, le Canada et les USA demandaient des informaticiens).
Bon courage.
Qu'est-ce que tu entends par "me lancer dans l'humanitaire" ? Si un jour tu postules pour un poste dans l'humanitaire et que tu dis que c'est pour voyager, désolée de te dire cà, mais tu risques de te faire jeter. Ce qui compte avant tout dans ce genre de job, c'est d'avoir envie d'aider les gens, pas de voir du pays. Et puis, les ONG prennent généralement des gens avec de l'expérience professionnelle. Et du pays, tu n'en verras pas beaucoup, juste le petit village où on t'enverra.
Tu peux aussi te faire détacher à l'étranger par la société dans laquelle tu travailleras (Berhane a raison, il y a surement encore des places dans le BTP), mais cà n'arrivera pas tout de suite.
Cuisinier, cà doit être pas mal aussi, mais tu iras plus en Angleterre, en Australie ou aux USA qu'au Togo ou au Mali.
Si tu veux vraiment voyager, le mieux est encore que tu fasses un métier où tu as beaucoup de vacances et de garder ces vacances pour voyager. Tu peux par exemple entrer à l'éducation nationale en tant que prof ou administratif, et même au bout d'un certain temps, tu peux demander une mutation pour l'étranger, mais pas évident que ce soit accepté. Ou alors, tu trouves un job chez un tour operator, par exemple, et peut-être qu'ils ont des prix sur les billets d'avion. Ou encore, une compagnie aérienne.
Je crois qu'il faut plutôt que tu cherches un métier où tu te sentiras bien, c'est le plus important. Après, il faut que tu cherches, à travers ce métier, les opportunités pour partir à l'étranger (il y a quelques années, par exemple, le Canada et les USA demandaient des informaticiens).
Bon courage.
V13
Et bien tu peux faire infirmière.
Ca te permettra de tenter l'humanitaire, perso, c'était ma 1ère motivation pour ce métier et qd j'ai eu l'occasion de faire un stage ds un dispensaire au Sénégal j'ai su q ce n'était pas ma voie, trop dur psychologiquement.
C'est une formation qui permets de travailler un peu partt ds le monde, il y a de nbreux pays qui sont en manquent : Canada, Australie pour le moment à ma connaissance.
C'est une formation qui a plein de débouchés (fonctionnaire, privé, entreprise...).
Mais comme dit le post précédent, pour moi l'idéal est d'avoir bcp de vacances et d'en profiter pour voyager.Pour cela il faut choisir un poste en 12 heures de jour ou de nuit et là tu auras 3 mois de vacances par an .Tu peux même te mettre à mi-tps donc là, c'est 6 mois.
En général les postes de nuit sont peu convoité donc après une assez courte période de formation de jour tu peux facilement passer de nuit (1 ou 2 ans tt dépend de la spécialité choisie).
Après il suffit d'aimer le travail de nuit (responsabilités + importantes, autonomie + importante ) et de supporter ce rythme (décalage ds la vie sociale, décalage du sommeil...).
Enfin, tu ne seras pas au chômage car avec la population vieillissante, le développement des maladies neuro et cancéreuses notre avenir est assuré !
Pour terminer, si tu n'aimes pas aider les gens, si tu n'aimes pas l'humain ne t'engages pas ds cette voie, y'en a marre de voir débarquer de nouveaux diplômés qui n'en ont rien à faire des gens qui sont ds leur lit et qui souffrent.
Isabelle
Ca te permettra de tenter l'humanitaire, perso, c'était ma 1ère motivation pour ce métier et qd j'ai eu l'occasion de faire un stage ds un dispensaire au Sénégal j'ai su q ce n'était pas ma voie, trop dur psychologiquement.
C'est une formation qui permets de travailler un peu partt ds le monde, il y a de nbreux pays qui sont en manquent : Canada, Australie pour le moment à ma connaissance.
C'est une formation qui a plein de débouchés (fonctionnaire, privé, entreprise...).
Mais comme dit le post précédent, pour moi l'idéal est d'avoir bcp de vacances et d'en profiter pour voyager.Pour cela il faut choisir un poste en 12 heures de jour ou de nuit et là tu auras 3 mois de vacances par an .Tu peux même te mettre à mi-tps donc là, c'est 6 mois.
En général les postes de nuit sont peu convoité donc après une assez courte période de formation de jour tu peux facilement passer de nuit (1 ou 2 ans tt dépend de la spécialité choisie).
Après il suffit d'aimer le travail de nuit (responsabilités + importantes, autonomie + importante ) et de supporter ce rythme (décalage ds la vie sociale, décalage du sommeil...).
Enfin, tu ne seras pas au chômage car avec la population vieillissante, le développement des maladies neuro et cancéreuses notre avenir est assuré !
Pour terminer, si tu n'aimes pas aider les gens, si tu n'aimes pas l'humain ne t'engages pas ds cette voie, y'en a marre de voir débarquer de nouveaux diplômés qui n'en ont rien à faire des gens qui sont ds leur lit et qui souffrent.
Isabelle
Les coeurs les plus proches ne sont pas ceux qui se touchent (Proverbe Chinois)
http://raffa.over-blog.com/article-1583333.html
Et pourquoi pas cuisinier? 😉
La cuisine française s'exporte bien à l'étranger 🙂🙂🙂
Rosine
La cuisine française s'exporte bien à l'étranger 🙂🙂🙂
Rosine
Les voyages forment la jeunesse... La jeunesse c'est s'émerveiller à chaque instant d'une nouvelle chose qu'on vient de découvrir comme un enfant découvre le monde. Alors voyageons !
C'est le meilleur trip pour voyager, avec en général tous les métiers de l'hôtellerie restauration ..... c'est également ma partie, et on n'est quasiment sur de trouver du boulot un peu partout dans le monde et toujours trés bien payé ...... mais il faut quand même être issu d'une école hôtelière et avoir de l'expérience dans le domaine ....
pour joindre l'utile à l'agréable, tu peux toujours faire journaliste, infirmière(il y en a une pénurie au niveau mondial maintenant), travailler dans une agence de voyages semble la meilleure de solution, mais il tu n'a pas de qualification particulière, tu peux toujours accompagner des personnes à mobilité réduite (pas obligatoirement lourdement handicapés), certaines d'entre elles font beaucoup plus de choses que beaucoup de personnes valides, mais ont besoin d'un petit coup de main, par exemple pour les aider à transporter leurs bagages, ou leur donner un petit coup de main pour passer un obstacle, ou tout simplement pour avoir quelqu'un pour aller chercher de l'argent dans une banque, monter les quelques marches qu'il faut gravir pour se rendre dans une mairie, bref, faire ce que tous les jours vous faites sans même y réfléchir qui est vraiment insurmontable pour n'importe quelle personne en fauteuil roulant, quel que soit son autonomie.
Pour illustrer tout cela, je peux vous indiquer l'adresse du site de Michel Dupont, le plongeur le plus haut du monde, un vrai routard, baroudeur, il a été dans beaucoup plus de pays d'Afrique que la plupart d'entre nous, bref, c'est l'exemple parfait de la personne dite handicapée qui en fait beaucoup plus que la plupart d'entre nous :
http://matoine1.club.fr/
pour partager une aventure pleine d'échanges et de voyages fructueux pour tout le monde, vous pouvez toujours faire un tour sur :
http://www.handi-voyages.tk/,
Pour illustrer tout cela, je peux vous indiquer l'adresse du site de Michel Dupont, le plongeur le plus haut du monde, un vrai routard, baroudeur, il a été dans beaucoup plus de pays d'Afrique que la plupart d'entre nous, bref, c'est l'exemple parfait de la personne dite handicapée qui en fait beaucoup plus que la plupart d'entre nous :
http://matoine1.club.fr/
pour partager une aventure pleine d'échanges et de voyages fructueux pour tout le monde, vous pouvez toujours faire un tour sur :
http://www.handi-voyages.tk/,
slt moi c'est myriam je suis exactement dans la meme situation que toi et on ma di que l humanitaire ne signifié pas toujours voyage donc voila moi aussi je ne sais plus quoi faire
Accompagnateur de voyages (tour leader) n'est pas mal pour voyager souvent.
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Hello everyone! 🙂🙂,
A BIG thank you to all the travelers who sent us postcards this year—my students are becoming real geography whizzes!!!!!!!! I’m renewing my call for your kindness this year! We’re also working on food, so if your postcards can make our mouths water with local dishes, traditional meals, or typical recipes, that’d be amazing!!
Here’s a quick recap of the project:
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globetrotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse, working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m starting a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of the journal will focus on opening up to the world, diversity, travel, countries, culture... I’m launching a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a little postcard (from France or anywhere in the world!) to take us on a journey and help us discover new places, countries, and horizons—much more fun and exciting than a regular geography textbook! One section of our journal could be called "We received mail from " and would be an opportunity to research that location and share what we learn with our readers (a super enriching activity in class). The project starts in September 2025 but has no real end date, as this journal and world discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in my ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! (The kids will find them when they return.) I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow traveler friends. Make us dream, take us on a journey!!! For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!! Thank you in advance for your participation(s)! Below is our address. Feel free to leave your own address on a corner of the postcard if you’d like us to write back! 😊
The ULIS program students Bonnat Elementary School 12 rue Georges Sand 23220 BONNAT Thank you, and see you soon, I hope! 😁 Julien
Here’s a quick recap of the project:
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globetrotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse, working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m starting a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of the journal will focus on opening up to the world, diversity, travel, countries, culture... I’m launching a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a little postcard (from France or anywhere in the world!) to take us on a journey and help us discover new places, countries, and horizons—much more fun and exciting than a regular geography textbook! One section of our journal could be called "We received mail from " and would be an opportunity to research that location and share what we learn with our readers (a super enriching activity in class). The project starts in September 2025 but has no real end date, as this journal and world discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in my ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! (The kids will find them when they return.) I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow traveler friends. Make us dream, take us on a journey!!! For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!! Thank you in advance for your participation(s)! Below is our address. Feel free to leave your own address on a corner of the postcard if you’d like us to write back! 😊
The ULIS program students Bonnat Elementary School 12 rue Georges Sand 23220 BONNAT Thank you, and see you soon, I hope! 😁 Julien
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share this blog post, which, in my opinion, offers a strikingly modern take on Huế—not as a relic, but as a style icon.
https://thefabworld.com/hue-porte-tout-meme-ses-contradictions/
This article definitely made me want to go back and rediscover this city that’s so close to my heart—the city of my maternal grandmother.
I wanted to share this blog post, which, in my opinion, offers a strikingly modern take on Huế—not as a relic, but as a style icon.
https://thefabworld.com/hue-porte-tout-meme-ses-contradictions/
This article definitely made me want to go back and rediscover this city that’s so close to my heart—the city of my maternal grandmother.
Hi,
Many of us have noticed that bugs have been making it difficult to navigate the forum lately.
I’ll let Kate and Ticapi explain the issue:
I went to your profile to check out the Thailand travel journal, and when I clicked on it, it brought me back here again. All week, I’ve been dealing with bugs like this—it’s really discouraging from continuing on VF.🙁
I had the same thing happen, and multiple times. For me, it was Montagnard’s latest journal that kept coming up no matter which discussion I clicked on.
Hopefully, a solution will be found soon.🙂
Many of us have noticed that bugs have been making it difficult to navigate the forum lately.
I’ll let Kate and Ticapi explain the issue:
I went to your profile to check out the Thailand travel journal, and when I clicked on it, it brought me back here again. All week, I’ve been dealing with bugs like this—it’s really discouraging from continuing on VF.🙁
I had the same thing happen, and multiple times. For me, it was Montagnard’s latest journal that kept coming up no matter which discussion I clicked on.
Hopefully, a solution will be found soon.🙂
BOLIVIA: THE COUNTRY ON THE BRINK (What's Really Happening)

A dramatic saga is unfolding before our eyes in the Andes. Between suffocating blockades, clashes, an international airlift, and historic political decisions, Bolivia has just experienced 48 hours of rare intensity. Here’s the full breakdown (economic, social, and political) of the last 48 hours: For travelers and tourists: the article also includes an important note about the upcoming publication (starting tomorrow) of the precise status of roadblocks, route by route. I’ll post the full update here on Voyage Forum! Don’t miss this in-depth analysis. History is being written before our eyes! https://www.petitherge.com/bolivie-paralysie-et-ultimatum

A dramatic saga is unfolding before our eyes in the Andes. Between suffocating blockades, clashes, an international airlift, and historic political decisions, Bolivia has just experienced 48 hours of rare intensity. Here’s the full breakdown (economic, social, and political) of the last 48 hours: For travelers and tourists: the article also includes an important note about the upcoming publication (starting tomorrow) of the precise status of roadblocks, route by route. I’ll post the full update here on Voyage Forum! Don’t miss this in-depth analysis. History is being written before our eyes! https://www.petitherge.com/bolivie-paralysie-et-ultimatum
Hi there! 🙂
I just discovered a great show on Arte. It's called "7 en route": seven young European journalists travel around Europe in a fully converted bus, making reports on every city they visit. It's amazing! 🙂 Yesterday, for example, they were in Rome, Italy, and the reports included things like the world's smallest restaurant—a super romantic spot for two. There was also a report on the king of paparazzi in Italy. They have to pick topics that let us discover the little quirks of each country. And at the end of each episode, we get to see the finished report. It's such a great show, mixing journalism, travel, and discovery—basically, a must-watch! It airs in the evening starting at 6:50 PM (I think), and it started this past Monday, July 14th.
If you watch it, let me know—we can chat about it!
See you soon,
Mumu
I just discovered a great show on Arte. It's called "7 en route": seven young European journalists travel around Europe in a fully converted bus, making reports on every city they visit. It's amazing! 🙂 Yesterday, for example, they were in Rome, Italy, and the reports included things like the world's smallest restaurant—a super romantic spot for two. There was also a report on the king of paparazzi in Italy. They have to pick topics that let us discover the little quirks of each country. And at the end of each episode, we get to see the finished report. It's such a great show, mixing journalism, travel, and discovery—basically, a must-watch! It airs in the evening starting at 6:50 PM (I think), and it started this past Monday, July 14th.
If you watch it, let me know—we can chat about it!
See you soon,
Mumu
I left my heart’s country eight days ago and returned to my adopted one—or was it the other way around? Scotland-Morvan, Morvan-Scotland, I’m not quite sure anymore.
After a quarter without dragging my slippers around here, even though I’d loudly declared I had no interest left in this site, here I am again!
My imagination never stays fallow for long. Just enough time for my inner land to rest. It gets overgrown with fresh nettles, the kind you can pick without getting stung. Then, it’s time to till the fragrant earth and let the story grow.
I hesitated over where to set this story. Maybe the Highlands, maybe the Hebrides, maybe the Orkney Islands, maybe the Shetland Islands. All of Scotland is myth—easy to embroider. But in the end, no. I’d almost be too afraid to bare my soul.
The story will take place at home. Simple, practical.
1)
This morning, I was up well before dawn, feeling a bit grumpy, but nothing a bowl of coffee won’t fix. I love my bowl, and no one dares take it. It’s porcelain, edged with intertwined blue flowers. On the bottom, it says "Revol." The factory has existed long before the Revolution. It was my great-grandmother’s bowl. She drank roasted barley from it during the war, then her Leroux chicory.
Last year, a little guy dropped it. My bowl broke into three pieces. A black anger vibrated deep inside me. The little boy was so upset, on the verge of tears. How could I scold him!
I picked up the three pieces and took Little Boy in my arms. His hair smelled of the light, sweet sweat of toddlers. A gentle hug that healed—his budding sorrow and my anger—everything vanished, and time carried on.
Today, my bowl is even prettier. Man fixed it using the traditional kintsugi technique, except he didn’t use gold powder or lacquer but superglue, and he delicately painted the cracks with woad blue. And my bowl is even more beautiful now.
I’m lingering, I can tell—it’s just that a story wraps itself in life, and life can’t be told in the snap of a finger. Life is long. Like in architecture, you start with a rough sketch, called a "sous-cul" (the initial pencil drawing), then you make a tracing, which is the work itself, the one you later carefully roll up in a wooden tube. Life is like that: you erase, you start over, you use the nub of the pencil until it’s tiny, but you keep going—dreaming, loving.
"Living is a full-time occupation, a unique adventure. Always a surprise and a wonder, which sometimes turns into astonishment. And, from time to time, happiness."*
Alright, enough digressing—this introduction is definitely too long. Tomorrow, I’ll get to the heart of the matter. (I hate that expression; it feels like I’m cutting into someone’s skin.)
*Jean d’Ormesson
2)

After a quarter without dragging my slippers around here, even though I’d loudly declared I had no interest left in this site, here I am again!
My imagination never stays fallow for long. Just enough time for my inner land to rest. It gets overgrown with fresh nettles, the kind you can pick without getting stung. Then, it’s time to till the fragrant earth and let the story grow.
I hesitated over where to set this story. Maybe the Highlands, maybe the Hebrides, maybe the Orkney Islands, maybe the Shetland Islands. All of Scotland is myth—easy to embroider. But in the end, no. I’d almost be too afraid to bare my soul.
The story will take place at home. Simple, practical.
1)
This morning, I was up well before dawn, feeling a bit grumpy, but nothing a bowl of coffee won’t fix. I love my bowl, and no one dares take it. It’s porcelain, edged with intertwined blue flowers. On the bottom, it says "Revol." The factory has existed long before the Revolution. It was my great-grandmother’s bowl. She drank roasted barley from it during the war, then her Leroux chicory.
Last year, a little guy dropped it. My bowl broke into three pieces. A black anger vibrated deep inside me. The little boy was so upset, on the verge of tears. How could I scold him!
I picked up the three pieces and took Little Boy in my arms. His hair smelled of the light, sweet sweat of toddlers. A gentle hug that healed—his budding sorrow and my anger—everything vanished, and time carried on.
Today, my bowl is even prettier. Man fixed it using the traditional kintsugi technique, except he didn’t use gold powder or lacquer but superglue, and he delicately painted the cracks with woad blue. And my bowl is even more beautiful now.
I’m lingering, I can tell—it’s just that a story wraps itself in life, and life can’t be told in the snap of a finger. Life is long. Like in architecture, you start with a rough sketch, called a "sous-cul" (the initial pencil drawing), then you make a tracing, which is the work itself, the one you later carefully roll up in a wooden tube. Life is like that: you erase, you start over, you use the nub of the pencil until it’s tiny, but you keep going—dreaming, loving.
"Living is a full-time occupation, a unique adventure. Always a surprise and a wonder, which sometimes turns into astonishment. And, from time to time, happiness."*
Alright, enough digressing—this introduction is definitely too long. Tomorrow, I’ll get to the heart of the matter. (I hate that expression; it feels like I’m cutting into someone’s skin.)
*Jean d’Ormesson
2)

Without limiting ourselves to the countries mentioned above—Turkey and others could be added to the list.
I need to get dental reconstruction done, likely involving 6 implants. Which country offers the best quality of care, materials, and techniques?
Thanks
I need to get dental reconstruction done, likely involving 6 implants. Which country offers the best quality of care, materials, and techniques?
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I’m Yann, a 28-year-old TikToker who loves traveling!
Since I’ve been to several destinations, I’d love to get a flag from each one as a sort of trophy. But from what I’ve seen online, a lot of sites sell them with what looks like really poor quality...
So I’m reaching out to you all to share a site you usually use—help me start my collection! :)
Have a great day!
Yann
I’m Yann, a 28-year-old TikToker who loves traveling!
Since I’ve been to several destinations, I’d love to get a flag from each one as a sort of trophy. But from what I’ve seen online, a lot of sites sell them with what looks like really poor quality...
So I’m reaching out to you all to share a site you usually use—help me start my collection! :)
Have a great day!
Yann
hi there
I’d love to get some opinions—I’ve never used Airbnb before.
They’re offering a key handover via lockbox.
Any tips or advice?
Is it reliable?
Best,
Hi there, I’m Laura, and I’m looking for a few people to answer some questions so I can understand your travel wishes and challenges. It won’t take long—I can chat here, by email, or by phone. Don’t worry, I’m not selling anything! 😊
On this forum, we talk a lot about trekking in the Himalayas, but I’d love to share another side of Nepal: its spiritual, cultural, and religious atmosphere, especially in Kathmandu.
Nepal, much like Tibet and Bhutan, is deeply connected to the Himalayas—the ultimate sacred mountain range. This small country exudes a calming vibe, shaped by a strong spiritual dimension. What I loved most was the unique sensory experience you get there. Walking around temples and tantric monasteries, a distinct scent fills the air—aromatic plants used for ritual fumigation. Locals mainly burn Himalayan juniper, cedar, sandalwood, and other local essences. This fragrant smoke is a way to purify the space and reach the deities, and you’re constantly enveloped in these aromas.
Another striking aspect is the sound. As soon as you step outside, you hear bells ringing in front of temples. People ring them three times before praying to announce their presence to the deities. Nepal is also the birthplace of singing bowls and sound meditation practices. In Kathmandu, you can easily find meditation sessions or "sound baths."
The spiritual dimension is everywhere: a Hindu sadhu practicing asceticism, a lama in deep red robes with his mala, turning a prayer wheel while murmuring "Om mani padme hum." Newar Buddhism, Tantrism, and Hinduism coexist harmoniously in daily life.
For those who love exploring a destination through its culture and spirituality, Nepal is an unforgettable place. What was your spiritual experience in Nepal like?
Nepal, much like Tibet and Bhutan, is deeply connected to the Himalayas—the ultimate sacred mountain range. This small country exudes a calming vibe, shaped by a strong spiritual dimension. What I loved most was the unique sensory experience you get there. Walking around temples and tantric monasteries, a distinct scent fills the air—aromatic plants used for ritual fumigation. Locals mainly burn Himalayan juniper, cedar, sandalwood, and other local essences. This fragrant smoke is a way to purify the space and reach the deities, and you’re constantly enveloped in these aromas.
Another striking aspect is the sound. As soon as you step outside, you hear bells ringing in front of temples. People ring them three times before praying to announce their presence to the deities. Nepal is also the birthplace of singing bowls and sound meditation practices. In Kathmandu, you can easily find meditation sessions or "sound baths."
The spiritual dimension is everywhere: a Hindu sadhu practicing asceticism, a lama in deep red robes with his mala, turning a prayer wheel while murmuring "Om mani padme hum." Newar Buddhism, Tantrism, and Hinduism coexist harmoniously in daily life.
For those who love exploring a destination through its culture and spirituality, Nepal is an unforgettable place. What was your spiritual experience in Nepal like?
Hi,
I’m landing in Quebec and then heading to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. I’d like to rent a pick-up. My question is: does this vehicle come with a cover and is it secure enough to store luggage in? I’ve heard two conflicting opinions. Thanks
I just installed the Maps.Me app on my phone. I only recently found out about this app. I’m traveling in 2 weeks and a few days, and I’m a bit stuck on how to use it.
I’m from the Montreal (Quebec) area, and I’d love to know if there’s a kind soul out there who could help me get started and use the app at least minimally.
If there are private lessons available, I’d be interested in those too.
Thanks in advance for your help. Simon
Thanks in advance for your help. Simon
Hi everyone,
I just found out there’s an update on the international driving permit. What was bound to happen has happened: it now costs (for now!!) 7 50 €. https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/actualites/A18833
There’s also a link at the bottom of the article for the list of countries where it’s mandatory.
Have a great day! 😊
Christelle
I just found out there’s an update on the international driving permit. What was bound to happen has happened: it now costs (for now!!) 7 50 €. https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/actualites/A18833
There’s also a link at the bottom of the article for the list of countries where it’s mandatory.
Have a great day! 😊
Christelle
Hello François, and the new team!
Like many others, I’m overjoyed to hear that VoyageForum is reopening! I’ve been waiting hopefully for this, and it’s wonderful that it’s finally happening!
I just couldn’t bring myself to actively participate in other French-language travel forums—their format and way of doing things never appealed to me as much. I really hope that VF’s structure, categories, and interface won’t change too much despite the handover, because I’m very attached to them. Through thick and thin, the site has held strong—it’s amazing!
In a previous message, François mentioned that there were positions to fill ahead of the reopening, including moderators...
I’ve been eagerly waiting for this and hoping to send in my CV.
Now, after reading the latest message, it seems like the team is already fully formed. But are there still a few spots left to fill?
I’ve been a VF member for 20 years (since 2004). I’d love to contribute to this wonderful adventure as a moderator if VF would trust me with the role. If the team is open to reviewing it, I’m ready to send my CV. Could you let me know the next steps?
Best regards, Marine/eversmile
Like many others, I’m overjoyed to hear that VoyageForum is reopening! I’ve been waiting hopefully for this, and it’s wonderful that it’s finally happening!
I just couldn’t bring myself to actively participate in other French-language travel forums—their format and way of doing things never appealed to me as much. I really hope that VF’s structure, categories, and interface won’t change too much despite the handover, because I’m very attached to them. Through thick and thin, the site has held strong—it’s amazing!
In a previous message, François mentioned that there were positions to fill ahead of the reopening, including moderators...
I’ve been eagerly waiting for this and hoping to send in my CV.
Now, after reading the latest message, it seems like the team is already fully formed. But are there still a few spots left to fill?
I’ve been a VF member for 20 years (since 2004). I’d love to contribute to this wonderful adventure as a moderator if VF would trust me with the role. If the team is open to reviewing it, I’m ready to send my CV. Could you let me know the next steps?
Best regards, Marine/eversmile
Hi there,
I’m planning a 3-week trip to Japan in May with Voyage Privé. The package includes a 5 GB eSIM, but my phone isn’t new enough to support it. VP told me I could buy a SIM card when I arrive at the airport. Sure enough, I’ve seen online that this is possible with different providers. I only need it for checking routes, looking up addresses, train schedules, etc.—basically using Google Maps, TripAdvisor, and similar apps. No heavy downloads or major internet use. All hotels should provide free Wi-Fi for that, right? Has anyone got any tips for me on this? What have you tried, and how much did it cost? Thanks for your help!
I’m planning a 3-week trip to Japan in May with Voyage Privé. The package includes a 5 GB eSIM, but my phone isn’t new enough to support it. VP told me I could buy a SIM card when I arrive at the airport. Sure enough, I’ve seen online that this is possible with different providers. I only need it for checking routes, looking up addresses, train schedules, etc.—basically using Google Maps, TripAdvisor, and similar apps. No heavy downloads or major internet use. All hotels should provide free Wi-Fi for that, right? Has anyone got any tips for me on this? What have you tried, and how much did it cost? Thanks for your help!
Hi,
I’d like to know if you can buy reef-safe sunscreen sprays at 7-Eleven. If so, how much do they cost? We’re traveling with backpacks, so we’ll either buy 100ml here or in Thailand.
I’d like to know if you can buy reef-safe sunscreen sprays at 7-Eleven. If so, how much do they cost? We’re traveling with backpacks, so we’ll either buy 100ml here or in Thailand.
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a really unpleasant experience from our last trip booked with Promoséjours and organized by FTI.
We booked an 8-day/7-night stay in Egypt, from June 8 to 15. The flight initially scheduled was changed a week before departure to take off at 10 PM from Paris CDG. In the end, it took off with a 1-hour delay and included an unmentioned stopover in Marsa Alam. We landed in Hurghada at 4 AM and arrived at the hotel at 6 AM. So, we spent our first night on the plane.
For the return trip, surprise—the flight was moved up. We left the hotel at 10:30 PM on Friday the 14th to take off at 2 AM and land at 7 AM at Paris CDG. So, we spent our last night on the plane too.
After sending a complaint letter to Promoséjours / FTI, they replied that the first and last days can be dedicated to transport (which I already knew) and that no matter how many nights you book, you’re not guaranteed to spend them in the hotel—it could just as well be on the plane.
I’m really questioning this.
Isn’t there a law that protects customers in cases like this? Because when I do the math, the first and part of the second day were spent on transport, same for the second-to-last and last day. And I paid for 7 nights for a stay that only lasted 5.
Anyway, I just want to say thanks to them—thanks to their two sleepless nights in transit, I’m coming back even more exhausted from a trip that was supposed to be restful!
I also want to warn anyone booking through this agency about visas for Egypt. At booking, they told me the visa was included in the price, then they sent me an email saying I’d have to pay for it on-site at 25 €. Once there, we were directed to a special line for FTI customers, and guess what? They charged us 30 €!
Basically, they’re great at making sure you *enjoy* your vacation—mostly by enjoying your wallet!
If anyone has dealt with this kind of situation and won their case, I’m all ears.
Thanks in advance!
I wanted to share a really unpleasant experience from our last trip booked with Promoséjours and organized by FTI.
We booked an 8-day/7-night stay in Egypt, from June 8 to 15. The flight initially scheduled was changed a week before departure to take off at 10 PM from Paris CDG. In the end, it took off with a 1-hour delay and included an unmentioned stopover in Marsa Alam. We landed in Hurghada at 4 AM and arrived at the hotel at 6 AM. So, we spent our first night on the plane.
For the return trip, surprise—the flight was moved up. We left the hotel at 10:30 PM on Friday the 14th to take off at 2 AM and land at 7 AM at Paris CDG. So, we spent our last night on the plane too.
After sending a complaint letter to Promoséjours / FTI, they replied that the first and last days can be dedicated to transport (which I already knew) and that no matter how many nights you book, you’re not guaranteed to spend them in the hotel—it could just as well be on the plane.
I’m really questioning this.
Isn’t there a law that protects customers in cases like this? Because when I do the math, the first and part of the second day were spent on transport, same for the second-to-last and last day. And I paid for 7 nights for a stay that only lasted 5.
Anyway, I just want to say thanks to them—thanks to their two sleepless nights in transit, I’m coming back even more exhausted from a trip that was supposed to be restful!
I also want to warn anyone booking through this agency about visas for Egypt. At booking, they told me the visa was included in the price, then they sent me an email saying I’d have to pay for it on-site at 25 €. Once there, we were directed to a special line for FTI customers, and guess what? They charged us 30 €!
Basically, they’re great at making sure you *enjoy* your vacation—mostly by enjoying your wallet!
If anyone has dealt with this kind of situation and won their case, I’m all ears.
Thanks in advance!
Hi there!
I’m heading to Thailand for two months.
So I thought I’d get a Thai SIM card to use Google Maps for getting around cities, mostly.
Here’s my question: will this SIM affect my apps? Or will they work the same as with my Orange SIM?
Is there any setup I need to do, or can I just pop in the Thai SIM?
I’d also like to switch back to my Orange SIM now and then while I’m in Thailand—on the same phone. Will I need to reset the phone, or will it reconnect without any issues?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Best,
Huiclos
Just got back from Egypt a few days ago and couldn't exchange my 1900 Egyptian pounds at the airport. If anyone's interested, let me know!
Hi, I’d like to know where we can buy beer or wine in Chefchaouen and around Merzouga. We’ll be doing a circuit and staying at the Parador Hotel in Chefchaouen and in a bivouac in Merzouga.
Thanks for any info you can share!
Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globe-trotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m launching a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of this journal will focus on opening up to the world, embracing differences, travel, global cultures, and more.
I’m putting out a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a postcard (from France or anywhere in the world)! The goal is to help us "travel" and discover new places, countries, and horizons in a way that’s much more fun and exciting than a geography textbook. One section of our journal could be called "We received a letter from ," where we’d research the location and share what we learn with our readers—a really enriching activity for the classroom.
The project starts in September 2025 but doesn’t have a strict end date, since this journal and world-discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in the ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! The kids will find them when they return.
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible, and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow travelers. Help us dream and explore!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!
Thank you in advance for your participation! Below is our address. If you’d like us to write back, feel free to leave your address on a corner of the postcard! 😊
ULIS program students Bonnat Elementary School 12 rue Georges Sand 23220 BONNAT Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon! 😊 Julien 🙂
I’m putting out a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a postcard (from France or anywhere in the world)! The goal is to help us "travel" and discover new places, countries, and horizons in a way that’s much more fun and exciting than a geography textbook. One section of our journal could be called "We received a letter from ," where we’d research the location and share what we learn with our readers—a really enriching activity for the classroom.
The project starts in September 2025 but doesn’t have a strict end date, since this journal and world-discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in the ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! The kids will find them when they return.
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible, and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow travelers. Help us dream and explore!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!
Thank you in advance for your participation! Below is our address. If you’d like us to write back, feel free to leave your address on a corner of the postcard! 😊
ULIS program students Bonnat Elementary School 12 rue Georges Sand 23220 BONNAT Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon! 😊 Julien 🙂
Hi there! I have to leave Ivato/Antananarivo on December 16th. I have a lot of ariary that I’d like to exchange for euros since I might not be coming back to Madagascar (after this 21st trip). I think the exchange office at Ivato also buys ariary back. If any of you have seen the rate for this buyback in advance, thanks a million!
Hi there, I use video and photo editing software for my "work".
A conflict has been showing up lately when I open the software. Photo attached.
Is there a specialist around who could help me out?
Thanks in advance.
A conflict has been showing up lately when I open the software. Photo attached.
Is there a specialist around who could help me out?
Thanks in advance.
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a website that would let me plot my travel route in advance so I can print it out. The idea is to create a map with a little “me” on a bike that my parents can move along as I progress, since I’m planning to cycle all the way to Nepal.
If any of you have done something similar or know of a good tool, I’d love to hear your tips!
Thanks in advance! 😊
Hi,
I'm looking to buy an ultra-lightweight 50/55L travel backpack with a suitcase or front opening. Does anyone have any brand and/or model recommendations? Thanks, Emma
I'm looking to buy an ultra-lightweight 50/55L travel backpack with a suitcase or front opening. Does anyone have any brand and/or model recommendations? Thanks, Emma
Hello. We’re a retired couple heading to Sri Lanka from January to March. After the November floods, I’d like to know if we can offer hands-on help to the locals, maybe pack some clothes or other items people might need in our luggage, and who we could give them to. Thanks for any info from those on the ground.
Hello,
Be careful when sailing between Somalia and northern Madagascar. It appears to be Somali pirates who have widened their search in the Mozambique Channel, far from their usual attack zone, since, to my knowledge, there are no Malagasy pirates.
https://www.parismatch.com/actu/faits-divers/un-couple-de-navigateurs-franco-australien-retrouve-mort-au-large-de-madagascar-victimes-de-pirates-260904?fbclid=IwY2xjawOaqqdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBLVkRPSGpTVzBUSW9wYUtyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqinPb_OCfcRQQY-Q_fkyDinuvXgm7JwywSMTxJ-TQw84joH-i3uJ08W7frW_aem_ql7JQ5yOLn3XWyrhSIe7kQ&utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-parismatchmag&mrfcid=20251130692956807717c72c586c0c48
Be careful when sailing between Somalia and northern Madagascar. It appears to be Somali pirates who have widened their search in the Mozambique Channel, far from their usual attack zone, since, to my knowledge, there are no Malagasy pirates.
https://www.parismatch.com/actu/faits-divers/un-couple-de-navigateurs-franco-australien-retrouve-mort-au-large-de-madagascar-victimes-de-pirates-260904?fbclid=IwY2xjawOaqqdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBLVkRPSGpTVzBUSW9wYUtyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqinPb_OCfcRQQY-Q_fkyDinuvXgm7JwywSMTxJ-TQw84joH-i3uJ08W7frW_aem_ql7JQ5yOLn3XWyrhSIe7kQ&utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-parismatchmag&mrfcid=20251130692956807717c72c586c0c48
Hi,
Not sure if this is the right section, but just wanted to warn future travelers...
Where’s Cape Vidal? It’s in iSimangaliso, an independent park in KZN Wildlife, stunning and just a stone’s throw from St Lucia (KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland). It’s the beach spot at the end of the Eastern Shores road. You can swim, fish... but watch out for waves, currents, and sharks... There’s a really nice game drive where you can get out of your car at certain points, especially at Cape Vidal. That’s where the camp with bungalows and campsites is. The vervets and samango monkeys (endemic to the area, and the males are pretty big) can be a bit of a nuisance if you’re trying to braai... They’re super persistent and not shy at all—don’t let them intimidate you, and stay alert because their speed at snatching food is impressive. Anyway... I’m reporting two recent attacks by these hyenas... who were *not* in a playful mood... The first one happened at night—a hyena tried to bite a camper’s nose off in their tent... and succeeded. The other night, a camper returning to their tent in the early hours was violently attacked by two hyenas... and they had a close call! So, if you’re camping there, be careful... Measures are being taken, but for now, it’s a bit risky.
Not sure if this is the right section, but just wanted to warn future travelers...
Where’s Cape Vidal? It’s in iSimangaliso, an independent park in KZN Wildlife, stunning and just a stone’s throw from St Lucia (KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland). It’s the beach spot at the end of the Eastern Shores road. You can swim, fish... but watch out for waves, currents, and sharks... There’s a really nice game drive where you can get out of your car at certain points, especially at Cape Vidal. That’s where the camp with bungalows and campsites is. The vervets and samango monkeys (endemic to the area, and the males are pretty big) can be a bit of a nuisance if you’re trying to braai... They’re super persistent and not shy at all—don’t let them intimidate you, and stay alert because their speed at snatching food is impressive. Anyway... I’m reporting two recent attacks by these hyenas... who were *not* in a playful mood... The first one happened at night—a hyena tried to bite a camper’s nose off in their tent... and succeeded. The other night, a camper returning to their tent in the early hours was violently attacked by two hyenas... and they had a close call! So, if you’re camping there, be careful... Measures are being taken, but for now, it’s a bit risky.
Hello,
A white rental Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 carrying foreign tourists was attacked at the entrance of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in the village of Bekopaka, western Madagascar, yesterday. So far, there’s been no response from the central government to curb these repeated armed attacks—usually between Malagasy people, but this time targeting foreign tourists.
A white rental Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 carrying foreign tourists was attacked at the entrance of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in the village of Bekopaka, western Madagascar, yesterday. So far, there’s been no response from the central government to curb these repeated armed attacks—usually between Malagasy people, but this time targeting foreign tourists.
