Je suis une fille de 28 ans, toute nouvelle dans les voyages en solo : je suis juste partie 10 jours pour un tour d'Allemagne en Août et j'ai beaucoup apprécié.
J'ai 2 semaines de vacances en octobre et je n'y tiens plus : il faut que je parte en Jamaïque! Et je projette d'y partir...seule.
Seulement, je m'inquiète un peu, car j'entends divers sons de cloche sur la sécurité, les endroits à éviter, le racisme anti-blanc (que je comprends ma foi fort bien)...Parfois ça frise la paranoïa et ça m'embêterait de devoir carrément éviter un pays qui me fait tellement envie, juste pour quelques lectures un peu abusives sur le climat social du pays.
Niveau préférences de mode de vie je me situe dans un entre-deux : Les hôtels 4 étoiles avec formules all inclusive très peu pour moi, mais je n'aime pas non quand c'est trop à l'arrache, c'est pas mes délires ; en gros j'aime bien avoir un certain confort et une certaine visibilité, mais j'aimerais rester simple et barouder un peu ; mais je n'ai pas le permis. Pensez-vous qu'encore ici, c'est moyennable?
Quelles seraient les choses selon vous, auxquelles je devrais absolument penser avant de partir en Jamaïque? Les endroits les plus sympas (pas trop de touristes, la vraie Jamaïque quoi...)...
Bref, vos témoignages pourront peut-être m'aider à me lancer et à prendre ce fameux billet qui me permettrait de m'envoler sans trop de craintes!
Je suis allée à Négril du 27 aout au 3 septembre 2016. J'ai eu l'opportunité d'être référée par une québécoise à un Jamaicain qui est digne de confiance pour des tours en auto ou en bateau. Je croyais qu'en une journée, j'aurais pu voir beaucoup de choses, mais les distances sont très longues. En fait, il m'avait proposé un tour de Negril vers les fameuses chutes Y.S. Falls , et le trajet était de 2h30 aller. C'était donc trop dispendieux pour notre budget.
Pour le racisme, c'est faux. Si vous avez une attitude condescendante envers eux, ils vous feront sentir que vous n'êtes pas la bienvenue. Si vous respectez leur coutume et vous les saluez gentiment, tout ira bien. En octobre, c'est une basse saison pour eux, car les risques de pluie sont plus fréquents, donc, il est probable que les vendeurs sur la plage soient plus insistants pour que vous achetiez quelque chose. Si vous êtes polie avec eux, en refusant à la manière Jamaïcaine (Yaman) avec un beau sourire, tout ira bien. Pour les taxis, y a des gens qui s'improvisent et pourraient vous rendre la vie difficile. Il vaut toujours mieux utiliser la compagnie de taxi reliée à votre hôtel. Moi, j'ai logé au Hotel Riu Tropical Palace Bay à Negril, un 4,5* et j'ai utilisé les services de taxi de Clive relié à notre Hôtel. Il ne fait affaire qu'avec les clients qui paient d'avance l'aller-retour et il se fait une fierté d'être très ponctuel. Et c'est vrai.
Les hôtels moins luxueux et plus typiques Jamaicans sont du côté d'Alfred's house restaurant. Vous pouvez y loger pour un prix modique, il vous reste à payer à la carte vos repas et la boisson. Sur la plage, y a parfois des partys, mais l'ambiance de musique du reggae n'est pas au rendez-vous si souvent que cela. Y a des endroits où la musique dans les bars, c'est la musique qu'on entend tourner à la radio commerciale en anglais. Ils parlent le "patois" et l'anglais.
Avec Oliver, il m'a donné beaucoup d'informations. Je vous laisse ses coordonnées, si vous désirez une personne de référence fiable: Oliver Reid, de Lucky Diana. J'ai bien apprécié sa façon bien à lui de me faire découvrir son beau pays. Il parle anglais et pas français.
J'ai visité la région de Lucea pour l'histoire et me rapprocher de leur culture. Le coût de la vie est moins chère là. Sachez que des commerces comme Marguarita sur la 7th miles beach, les coûts en US sont exorbitants, car on m'a expliqué que les prix sont ainsi à cause des gens qui logent pas trop loin aux hôtels 5* comme le Sandals. Y a des gens fortunés qui n'ont aucun scrupule à payer un t-shirt 10 fois le prix réel du marché. Donc, attention aux endroits justement trop touristiques.
L'alcool était meilleur marché à l'aéroport de Jamaïque. Nous avons payé 32 $ us pour 2 X 1 litres de rhum Jamaican Vi/X , et à Marguerita , dans une arrière boutique, nous avons payé 25$ us pour un 750 ml.
Un drink au fameux Rick's cafe coûte en partant 10$ us , une bière: 5$ US, sans le pourboire. Vous n'êtes cependant pas obligé de boire, mais ils réservent des sections avec meilleure vue pour ceux et celles qui désirent consommer un repas $$.
Un drink avec alcool sur la 7th miles beach coûte 4$ + 1$ us pourboire, donc: 5$.
Si je peux vous être utile, écrivez-moi avec des questions précises.
Bon voyage,
Sylvie M voyager
Voyager en étant présente à toutes les richesses et beautés des gens, des paysages.
Bonjour Sylvie et merci beaucoup pour ta réponse détaillée.
Un premier détail d'importance semble donc qu'il faut avoir quelques moyens pour s'assurer un train de vie correct une fois sur place. Pour une semaine en Jamaïque finalement, vous me diriez qu'il faudrait prévoir combien de $$$? Je vais jeter un oeil sur les formules hôtel + vol, mais les hôtels sont tellement chics ou stéréotypés, ça me gène un peu...
Aussi, dans mon idée, il faut éviter l'hôtel de touristes et compagnie. Mais d'après ce que vous dites, si ça comprend un confort minimum et un service de taxis, des gens de bon conseil pour m'orienter et savoir les do and don'ts, etc, je me demande si pour une fille seule et peu expérimentée comme moi, ce ne serait pas la meilleure solution. Pas un hôtel 5 étoiles, mais quand même le minimum...Qu'en pensez-vous? Je ne suis pas une grande aventurière, je ne suis jamais sortie d'Europe et encore moins seule 🙂
Enfin, si vous connaissez bien l'Île, quelle destination me recommanderiez-vous pour environ 1 semaine de vacances? (J'ai lu attentivement ta réponse mais je ne suis pas sûre d'avoir tout compris des endroits dont tu parles, etc). Moi tout ce que je veux éviter c'est le tourisme agressif, les plages remplies d'américains ou de gens bourrés de fric et pas respectueux. Je veux rester discrète mais sans être envahissante (ce qui serait le cas en allant, par exemple, dans une ville excessivement pauvre ou quelque chose comme ça - si vous voyez ce que je veux dire).
Quand j'ai fais une excursion d'une journée avec Oliver Reid qui a sa compagnie Lucky Diana, il m'a parlé en bien du petit hotel Alfred's . http://www.alfreds.com/rooms.html
Le prix est abordable mais c'est juste pour coucher.. Ensuite il vous faut trouver sur la plage de Négril ( 7 th miles beach) des restaurants.
J'ai aimé Négril pour la plage. Si vous allez à Négril et que vous aimez le snorkeling. (Plongée en apnée), il y a une excursion à faire et c'est bien. avec Lucky Diana, cela coûte 30 Us par personne sans boisson.
Si vous désirez visiter le musée de Bob Marley et voir des paysages, il vaudrait mieux aller trouver un hôtel à Port Antonio. Je n'y suis pas allée, mais j'ai compris que c'est un bel endroit et des chutes , des cascades d'eau à voir. Pour aller à Port Antonio, il faut prendre un vol d'avion qui atterit à Kingston. En Jamaique, y a 2 aéroports internationals soit Kingston et l'autre Montego Bay.
Donc, important de savoir ce qui vous intéresse le plus, pour décider l'aéoroport le plus pratique. Le coût de taxi allant de l'aéroport Montegay Bay vers Négril peut coûter 200$ Us. Quand j'ai acheté mon forfait avec Sunwing, mes transferts aller-retour étaient inclus ainsi que les taxes de sortie du pays.
Voilà pour l'ajout d'info.
Sylvie
Voyager en étant présente à toutes les richesses et beautés des gens, des paysages.
Contrairement aux idées reçues, si ton comportement avec les jamaicains est courtois et poli, ils te le rendront au centuple. Concernant la sécurité, bien que les jamaicains aiment bien draguer, ils ne t'importuneront pas longtemps si tu sais dire non avec le sourire.Pour moi, la plus belle région de Jamaique est le Portland, avec ses forêts luxuriantes, ses cours d'eau, ses jolies plages pas envahies par le tourisme de masse, mais en contre partie, c'est la région la plus humide de l'île, mais qu'il fait bon y séjourner quelques jours avant une escapade vers Kingston. Pour ce qui est de l'hébergement, avec un excellent rapport qualité prix, dans un cadre atypique et écologique, tout en ayant un très bon confort, ce sont les Great huts à Boston Bay près de Port Antonio. Un total dépaysement, et de plus, beaucoup de jeunes filles seules, travaillant sur des missions locales et venant de partout, y séjournent, et ceci en toute sécurité. Après, tout est question de bon sens, et je ne voit pas ce qu'il y a à faire sur les routes en pleine nuit, par exemple. Comme partout.
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Hi everyone,
I’m a 67-year-old woman who loves to travel, and for my third solo trip, I’ve decided to explore Indonesia.
I’ll be there from September 1st to October 5th, and I’m really struggling to plan my itinerary.
I’d love any advice you can share—I’ll read it all carefully.
So far, I’ve booked my first two nights with a local host in Jakarta, and then I’m heading to Borobudur. That’s all I’ve got planned for now.
Do you think I should book accommodations and transport tickets in advance? It seems really complicated, or could I just decide day by day based on how I feel?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a solo trip to Mongolia this summer, without an agency. However, I’d like to have a guide accompany me for certain parts of my journey.
From my research, I understand that most "activities," accommodations, and transportation are best arranged day by day, depending on opportunities and encounters. Without an agency, everything is organized on the spot.
I’d love to hear more opinions on this, especially regarding the Orkhon Valley.
Here’s the itinerary I’m planning:
* UB -> Mörön (flight) -> Khatgal (local buses)
A few days at Lake Khövsgöl
* Khatgal -> Mörön -> Jargalant -> Tariat (local buses)
A few days at the White Lakes
* White Lakes -> Tsetserleg -> Kharkhorin (4x4 with driver)
A few days in the Orkhon Valley
+ the Eight Lakes (horseback trekking with a guide)
* Return to UB
From what I’ve gathered, the first part should be fairly straightforward, but I have questions about the Orkhon Valley.
Here are my questions:
-> Tsetserleg to Kharkhorin route:
Have any of you made this trip by booking a driver on the spot when arriving in Tsetserleg? Was it easy to find an available driver? And did you find it easy/difficult/impossible to find other travelers to share the ride with? Ideally, I’d like to share this leg with fellow travelers.
-> The Eight Lakes: Could you share your experience with the Eight Lakes? Did you easily find a guide directly on site? Were you able to share this experience with other travelers?
Last question for women who’ve traveled solo in Mongolia:
-> How did you experience it? Do you have any specific tips or recommendations?
I’m considering a road trip (rental car) to explore the Canadian Rockies in September 2026, starting in Calgary and ending with about 10 days in Vancouver and the surrounding area. (Two weeks in the Rockies and a little under two weeks in Vancouver and nearby.)
I’d like to say that being a woman traveling alone doesn’t really bother me. That’s not the issue. Being a woman is just how it is, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon, but traveling solo is something I could fix by finding travel companions. However, I had a not-so-great experience in India with two girls who were total strangers at first and turned out to be quite annoying, so I’m a bit put off by the idea now.
My question is simple, assuming I do this trip alone: is it worth sticking *only* to driving? I have **zero** sense of direction—with a map, I’m hopeless. So, is it realistic to think, "With my GPS, I’ll just drive from Calgary to Vancouver and see what I see," since I don’t see myself hiking alone? I’m not easily scared, but I wouldn’t feel confident doing that solo. Unless all the sightseeing is done with a guide (but then, hello, the cost—my budget isn’t exactly overflowing).
What do you all think?
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Take care and happy travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
After a week of sports south of Bergen, I’m not sure what to visit during the following week between Bergen and Oslo.
I haven’t planned to rent a car.
I’d love your suggestions. Thanks
Hi everyone, I’m really keen to visit Iran for three weeks in mid-March 2015.
What worries me a bit isn’t so much traveling alone—I’m used to it and know the Middle East well—but rather the current events (Islamic State) that could potentially become dangerous.
Flights are pretty cheap at the moment, and I’d like to book before prices go up.
Any advice from people who know the ground situation and Iranian current affairs better than I do would be much appreciated! :)
Hi there! I’m in the middle of planning my first solo trip (as a woman). Do you have any ideal destinations with activities like hiking, diving, sightseeing, and easy ways to meet locals—all on a small budget?
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s had this experience before! :)
Hi there,
Who could recommend a reliable agency for visiting several islands, including the parks around Komodo? I’m traveling solo as a woman.
Thanks for your great tips!
Hi everyone,
I’m often in transit in Tokyo and I stay at the hotel because Japanese people speak little English and the signs are almost always in Japanese!
Any ideas for getting from Narita to a nice park or an onsen? I wanted to try Hokkaido, but apart from renting a car, it’s all trains! Any suggestions for a car with a driver? Or is it too expensive? Small group tours in Hokkaido? I read about the Explorator group’s offer—way too expensive!!!
I’ve got a maximum of 8 days. I’d just like a nice Japanese break.
Thanks for any tips you can share!
my friend, with whom I traveled to Iran, Myanmar, and India, really wanted to take a one-month trip to Armenia and Georgia. So we booked our flights (June 21 to July 19), but disaster struck—she can’t travel anymore due to serious family reasons.
Now I’m heading off on this adventure alone. It’s not that I’ve never traveled solo before—I spent three months exploring Southeast Asia by myself last year—but I still have a few questions, and I’d really appreciate your input.
* I don’t think traveling alone in these countries is very risky—what do you think?
* Maybe I could hire a driver? What would that cost, since some places seem tricky to reach by public transport. Do you have any driver recommendations?
* I don’t want to rent a car—the driving seems too unpredictable, especially in Georgia.
* I’d love to do some nice hikes—are there any guides available?
Here’s my rough itinerary:
YEREVAN and surroundings
YEGHEGNADZOR for Noravank
GORIS and TATEV
LAKE SEVAN
DILIJAN
HAGHPAT
TBILISI and surroundings
The CAUCASUS toward Mestia
UPLISTSIKHE
VARDZIA
Return to Yerevan for my flight
Thanks to anyone who can share their experiences or answer my questions!
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a few tips that really helped me better prepare my carry-on luggage. After a few trips (and some mistakes too!), I’ve finally found a way to organize myself that makes life a lot easier. Maybe this can help other travelers here.
1. Choose a practical and sturdy bag
A good bag is the foundation. I’ve noticed that a model with a solid structure, sturdy wheels, and a well-thought-out interior really changes the experience. Hard-shell suitcases hold up better, especially when you’re hopping between flights. Personally, I use a Lambert suitcase because the interior is super well-divided, but the important thing is to find a model that works for you.
2. Rolling your clothes really works
It’s simple, but it saves so much space. Plus, it wrinkles less. I do this now for almost everything, especially lightweight clothes.
3. Keep everything in a small kit
100 ml liquids, toothbrush, cream, mini first-aid kit… Having all of that in one clear toiletry bag makes going through security much easier. It saves you from having to take everything out and put it back in a rush.
4. A pouch for essentials
Passport, headphones, charger, phone… I keep all of that in the same pouch. It saves so much stress when you need to find something quickly, especially on the plane.
5. Traveling lighter makes all the difference
Since I started choosing versatile clothes that mix and match well, I travel with a lot less. Less weight, fewer decisions to make, fewer things to lug around. It honestly makes traveling so much more enjoyable.
From the conversations I’ve had with other travelers (and several customers too), I’ve realized you can really simplify your trip just by organizing a little better and choosing good accessories.
If you have other tips or methods that work for you, I’d love to read them. We always learn from others on this forum.
Looking forward to exchanging with you all!
Hi,
Has anyone recently taken the boat to Casamance from Dakar and could share their experience?
From France, is it possible to book online, or do you need to go through an agency? How far in advance?
Boarding/disembarking: how does it work? Do we have to check in our luggage and then pick it up on arrival?
What’s the vibe like on the boat in the seating area?
Has anyone ever stopped over in Carabane? Accommodation options there?
Thanks so much if you have any recent info!
Exploring India by road is all about having a good driver. I highly recommend the one I’ve traveled with for 5 "safe" trips—Rajasthan 3 times over 16 years, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. He’s been driving tourists for 25 years now and is more than just a driver. He knows how to talk about his country, the cities you visit, and suggests alternative routes.
He’s well-connected with real local guides who don’t just ramble (as he puts it himself) or drag you into shops claiming to be run by their "so-called family." Depending on your preferences, he can suggest well-tested itineraries and recommend typical hotels like Havelis.
For dining, he oversees meal prep based on your spice-level preferences. He’s Sikh and deeply respectful of his passengers.
He speaks English better than French, but one of his daughters is studying French at university.
Hi,
We’d like to spend about twenty days in Albania next July. We’re two women traveling together and we’re thinking of renting a small car. Does that sound reasonable, or should we avoid it?
Thanks for your advice.
Hi there,
I’m spending a week in Morocco (Rabat - Meknes - Fes).
I’ll be traveling solo—is it safe for a woman over 60?
For transportation, I’m planning to take the train. I was thinking of buying my ticket last minute, but it’s around the end-of-year period…?
I’ll be in Meknes on December 31st—any suggestions on how they celebrate New Year’s Eve there?
Is anyone visiting these destinations? Maybe we could meet up…?
Thanks in advance.
Hi there,
After hearing so much about Djerba, especially the GO clubs, is it risky for a young, pretty newly-retired woman to visit the island alone?
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
Does anyone know how late the buses run from Cusco Airport to the city center? I land at 9:30 PM, plus time to clear customs, pick up my luggage, and exchange some money—figure an extra 30 to 45 minutes. Though, come to think of it, I still have 5 sols from last time—maybe that’ll be enough for the bus?
Thanks.
Brigitte
Planned arrival on Sunday evening, November 16, 2025, in San José. Staying 3 nights, then taking a bus to Tortuguero for 2 nights. Looking for a shared shuttle to La Fortuna for 2 nights, then a van-boat-van combo to Santa Elena for 2 or 3 nights. Heading to Quepos for 4 nights for day trips using local buses—Jaco, San Antonio, Uvita. After that, a full-day bus ride to Cahuita. I’m booking hotels as I go, which gives me the flexibility to stay longer in places I like. I’m looking for accommodations in city centers near restaurants and not too far from the bus station. Budget: 50 € for a room with a private bathroom (if you’ve got any great tips!). For my finale, I’ll cross the land border to Panama City for 4 days. Thanks for your suggestions! 😉
As I mentioned before, I’m heading to Istanbul next summer, and I’ve heard there have been quite a few attacks by Kurds in Turkey recently, which is making me hesitate about my trip.
What do you all think? :( I’m wondering if it’s really a good idea to go...
Hi everyone,
I’m 66 and just discovered solo travel in Uzbekistan—I loved it! So I’ve decided to explore Africa, starting with Senegal. I’m just beginning my research, but if anyone can give me advice on which month to go, what to see, and whether this destination is safe—or maybe suggest another African country—I’d really appreciate your tips!
Hi there!
We’re leaving in early November for a month.
Here’s our itinerary:
Arrival in Takhmau, then heading to:
Kampong Cham
Kratie – 2 days
Mondolkiri – 3 days
Ratanakiri – 3 days
Stung Treng – 1 day
Siem Reap – 4 days
Battambang – 1 day
Kampong Chhnang – 3 days
Kampot – 2 days
Islands (WE’RE HESITATING WHICH ONE?) – 4 DAYS
Phnom Penh – 2 days
That’s it! 😊
We’re backpacking… and we love spots that aren’t too touristy. If you’ve got any tips, we’re all ears!
Thanks
Hi there,
We’d like to stay in Switzerland for five days.
There are two of us (women).
We don’t know this country at all.
What cities or affordable spots would you recommend for visiting?
Cheap accommodation.
Looking for community-based options.
And being close to public transport.
Thanks for your tips and experiences!
Best regards.
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone has taken a Rede Expressos bus from Lisbon Airport to Lagos, and if so, where exactly at the airport you need to board it? I’m worried I’ll get lost and miss my bus...
Hi again,
I’m adding more details to my info request. Here are two proposed itineraries. We’re hesitating:
Colombo - Unawatuna 2 days - Sinharaja 1 day - Bandarawela 2 days - Kandy 3 days - Dambulla 2 days - Wilpattu Park 1 day - Kalpitiya 3 days - Negombo 1 day
What should we change or add a day for to include Jaffna?
Or:
Negombo 1 day - Anuradhapura 2 days - Jaffna 2 days - Sigiriya 2 days - Dambulla 1 day - Kandy 2 days - Ella 1 day - Galle 3 days
For your advice.
Is it better to finish in Galle or Kalpitiya?
Thanks in advance!
Nicole
This is a warning message! I’d like to address it especially to young women traveling alone for the first time in India. Other travelers may react to my post based on their own experiences, but I think what I’m about to say shouldn’t be taken lightly—unless that’s what you’re looking for!
Last July, I traveled to Northern India. I stopped in Khajuraho to see the famous tantric temples. I stayed one night, and that was more than enough. Khajuraho is very touristy, but you should know that 80% of young Indian men there are "gigolos." Locals call these young men (aged 18 to 30) "playboys" or "Lapka" (which means "capture the woman" in Hindi)!!!
They approach tourists with kindness and politeness, offering tea or a motorcycle ride (which they’ve often gotten from generous Western female tourists) to waterfalls a few kilometers from Khajuraho or other tourist sites. After befriending you, they charm you—be careful, these are professionals who are very skilled at this; it’s all they do, and they do it well. They’ll offer you food, drinks, and even temple entry to confuse you. They’ll suggest spending the evening or even the night with them. **Refuse (unless you’re into local flings and that’s why you came)!!!!**
At first, you’ll be seduced by their generosity, let your guard down, and then they’ll make you believe in *true love*. They won’t leave you alone and will keep in touch via email or phone if you give them your details. The lines they use to soften you up and scam you include: *"I’m the only one taking care of my family, my brother is sick, I don’t know what to do..."* All of this is to manipulate you into offering them money. They’ll never ask for it outright (to avoid being exposed) but will wait for you to suggest it.
If you receive emails from them, they’ll never be signed, and their name won’t appear in the email address (to avoid leaving traces). They use fake names to avoid being reported. If you believe their sob stories and offer help, they’ll give you a bank account number to send money via Western Union. These young men make a living from this—selling their bodies and scamming people! They’re very skilled, charming, manipulative, and *big-time cheaters*!
(Especially one young man who goes by the alias *Tony*—apparently the most skilled. He lives in a hotel near the lake, *Krishna Cottage*, and is in regular contact via Skype with Western women he’s tricked into believing he loves them while shamelessly scamming them. He even opened an internet café on the roof of the hotel with money he stole from women who fell for his charm.)
So, young romantic women craving love, sensitive singles, or anyone emotionally vulnerable—**don’t let yourself be scammed!!!** This behavior is becoming more common in India and is still relatively unknown. Male prostitution is on the rise, and cases of romantic scams and financial fraud by gigolos are increasing.
hi everyone! I’d like to visit Montreal and the surrounding areas in August, and I’ve got 3 weeks of vacation. I’m traveling alone and will be visiting my daughter, who recently moved there. She’ll be working and only available in the evenings! So I’m torn between spending a week in Montreal, then taking a flight to Cuba, and returning to France from Havana—or staying in Montreal and exploring the nearby areas alone.
For my first idea—going to Cuba—is it feasible in terms of administrative formalities and legality? And for my second idea, is it possible to take buses? If so, is it too expensive? And are there many places served by them?
From FES, I’d like to spend a few days in:
MEKNES
CHEFCHAOUEN
TETOUAN
and then return to FES.
I’m planning this trip in November.
Thanks for your tips!
I just got back from an unforgettable road trip in Madagascar where I drove down the legendary RN7. It connects Tana (the capital) to Tulear.
Since we were traveling as a group of girls, we decided to go with a guide. I’d never done an “organized” trip before, but I have to say we loved this first tailor-made travel experience.
From the highlands of the Red Island
down to the west coast, by the Mozambique Channel.
Vast landscapes as far as the eye can see
Human encounters
Discovering ancestral artisanal know-how
Sunsets over the ochre mountains
Intense, precious moments with my friends
We loved the mountains, visits to artisans, and the parties too ;-)
We used local guides to show us specific spots (like Isalo National Park, where we were able to bivouac)