Je vais prendre l'avion pour la première fois dans quelques semaines pour un voyage d'environ 5h. Je ne l'ai jamais pris avant et, comme beaucoup de gens, je suis un peu inquiet. D'abord parce que je suis clostrophobe, mais surtout parce que je ne sais pas du tout à quoi m'attendre.
Ma question vous semblera peut-être bête, mais qu'est-ce qu'on ressent au juste en avion? Ressent-on vraiment le décolage et l'atterissage? Plusieurs me disent que c'est pratiquement moins pire que de prendre le bus. Est-ce vrai ? D'autres me disent que c'est extrèmement désagréable ... qui a raison?
Il y a probablement autant de réponses que d'individus...
Dans des conditions de vol normales (météo sereine), en ce qui me concerne je me sens très à l'étroit (mais je suis très grande), l'inconfort de la position étant souvent compensé par la beauté de ce que l'on voit pour peu que l'on soit à côté d'un hublot : jeux de lumières dans les nuages parfois stupéfiants de beauté, et la "Terre vue du ciel" c'est vraiment très beau, la mer un peu moins.
Ressent-on vraiment le décolage et l'atterissage?
Oui, mais ça ne dure pas des heures.
Plusieurs me disent que c'est pratiquement moins pire que de prendre le bus. Est-ce vrai ? D'autres me disent que c'est extrèmement désagréable ... qui a raison?
Ca fait un moment que je prends l'avion, mais pour répondre à tes questions :
qu'est-ce qu'on ressent au juste en avion? Bah oui, ça dépend de la météo, s'il fait beau pratiquement rien, si tu traverses un orage, ça bouge.
Ressent-on vraiment le décollage et l'atterrissage? Comme la pression monte, tes oreilles se bouchent, mais c'est pas dangereux. Au décollage, tu ressens forcément l'accélération, mais rien de méchant.
Plusieurs me disent que c'est pratiquement moins pire que de prendre le bus. Est-ce vrai ? D'autres me disent que c'est extrêmement désagréable ... qui a raison?
C'est variable selon les gens. D'un point de vue statistique, tu prends plus souvent le bus que l'avion 😛, donc il y a plus de chance que tu aies un accident en bus 😏.
De toute façon, le personnel de bord (hôtesse de l'air, stewart) est là pour répondre à toutes tes questions !
Je pars bientôt à Montréal (et donc je prends l'avion), et je suis plus impatient qu' angoissé.
🙂bonjour,
c est tres sympa de prendre l avion.on peut dormir, voir plein de films, lire, bavarder quelquefois et manger sans avoir a rien preparer.
quand l avion decole, ca donne la sensation d etre dans un ascenseur ou un peu dans une fete foraine mais c est agreable
bon voyage
"Le voyage est un retour vers l'essentiel."
(proverbe tibétain)
Plus je voyage, moins je fais de distance mais plus c'est intense!
Le seul véritable voyage, ce ne serait pas d'avoir d'autres yeux?
Un voyage en avion peut-être agréable ou désagréable, tout dépend de ton état d’esprit.
Hormis le fait que l’avion est le moyen de transport le plus sûr, tu vas découvrir un environnement dont tu n’as pas l’habitude :
Le confinement : l’avion est un espace clos mais ce n’est quand même pas un placard à balais. Si les places ne sont pas numérotées, je te conseille de te placer près d’une porte. Il y a généralement plus de place et tu te sentiras moins coincé.
La claustrophobie : elle est générée par une impression purement subjective de manque de volume d’air. Au-dessus de ton siège – au plafond – tu as une buse d’arrivée d’air que je te conseille d’ouvrir à fond.
Décollage : l’accélération est assez phénoménale (genre F1). Pour voler, un avion a besoin de vitesse. Par conséquent, prend cette accélération et cette vitesse – qui sont assez impressionnantes – comme un gage de sécurité.
Atterrissage : l’atterrissage n’est pas impressionnant en soit. Ne pas s’inquiéter des différents bruits : Volets, aérofreins et le train d’atterrissage qui fait un choc et un « klong » quand il sort ou rentre.
Le contact avec le sol peut être « consistant » là encore pas d’inquiétude.
Les turbulences : l’air n’est pas un milieu homogène. Il est normal que l’avion bouge, descende, monte plus ou moins selon les conditions météorologiques. Ce genre de mouvements ne présente aucun risque même s’ils peuvent être impressionnants.
La structure d’un avion est conçue pour encaisser des turbulences que tu n’auras jamais l’occasion de connaitre.
Comme je le disais au début de mon message, tout dépend de ton état d’esprit. Si tu abordes ce voyage en te disant que tu vas vivre une expérience extraordinaire, tu auras un voyage super.
Keep cool
Patrick
Ce monde de rosée
est un monde de rosée, pourtant
mais pourtant
La peur est le premier sentiment qui te submerge, l'angoisse et l'appréhension du pire.Quand l'avion décolle c'est la folie qui prend le dessus, ta nuque est raide, tes mains tremblent, tu essayes de concentrer sur les consignes de sécurités mais tu ne peux plus vraiment réunir tout ton bon sens, ton esprit est prinsonnier de la peur. Ensuite cette overdose de terreur te noue l'estomac, tu transpires, ton cerveau semble appuyer sur les paroies de ton crane comme cette foutue pression appuie sur les paroies de la boite de conserve dans laquelle tu te trouves. Parfois tu penses à ta famille, tes proches... mais il est déjà trop tard, tu ne peux pas téléphoner au risque de déregler les appareils qui te maintiennent en vie toi et 200 autres personnes. Quand l'avion atterit enfin, mal à l'aise, tu applaudis le pilote pour faire comme tout le monde. Puis tu descend la passerelle en courant pour vomir l'infecte plateau repas synthétique qui t'as été servis, comme pour arracher les heures d'angoisses et le traumathise à ta mémoire dépravée. Mais trop tard, tu ne pourras plus oublier...
C'est ça que tu voulais entendre ? 😛
Meuuuuh, non l'avion c'est comme le train sauf que ça vole. C'est marrant, tu trouves toujours un voisin globe-trotter pour te narrer ses voyages et te faire oublier là où tu es, où plutôt te faire baver d'impatience en attendant l'attreissage. Et puis l'avion c'est aussi une partie du voyage, c'est le début de l'aventure. Et comme tout le monde l'as déjà dit, ce sont les voiture qui se crashent, pas les avions. Alors pas de quoi en faire tout une histoire, t'as sans doute déjà vaincu le stress des examens, alors prendre l'avion c'est quoi ?
😄😄😄, très bon.
Exactement ce que je ressens dans ces tombeaux volants infernaux... sauf pour le coup de fil aux proches (je n'ai pas de portable) : moi, c'est plutôt, dès que je vois un pélo qui ne range pas le sien assez vite à l'approche du décollage, j'ai envie de me jeter sur lui pieds en avant en hurlant "lâche ça, salopard de meurtier de masse !". A part ça, j'essaie de contrôler, et ce n'est qu'un mauvais moment à passer : mais bon, ça reste très très long une descente pour l'atterrissage...
Je n’ai pas très souvent l’occasion de voler, mais les dernières fois que j’ai pris l’avions c’était pour des vols de plusieurs heures, soit pour aller aux US, soit pour aller en Thaïlande. Et j’adore !
J’adore le décollage, car les frissons que je ressens au fond du ventre au moment de l’accélération me font comprendre que c’est parti ! Le voyage commence. Et quand je parle de voyage, je parle de l’avion et de tout ce qui viendra après !
Ensuite, les quelques secousses que je ressens à l’arrivée, sont là pour mieux me réveiller afin de profiter pleinement de l’air nouveau que je vais respirer !!!!
Ensuite, je profite des services offert dans l’avion pendant le trajet : film, musique, bière si je suis sur une compagnie allemande, vin (voir champagne) si je suis sur une compagnie française, sourire charmant et bienveillant des hôtesses (ou des stewards pour ceux qui aiment)…
Franchement, il n’y a pas beaucoup de raison de s’en faire et 5 heures de vol, ce n’est pas si terrible. Si tu crains vraiment, tu prends avec toi le gros livre que tu n’as jamais eu le courage de commencer et qui te tente depuis 3 ans et tu te plonges dedans ou tu prends ton I…d (pas de pub, sorry) et tu t’écoute à nouveau l’intégrale de « La Flute enchanté » suivi de la « neuvième symphonie » et tu termine par « Les 4 saisons » !!!!
Je ne te souhaite pas bon courage, mais beaucoup de plaisir !!!!
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man." - George Bernard Shaw
Les autres t'ont bien répondu en ce qui concerne le décollage et l'atterrissage. Tu entendras des bruits qui peuvent te paraître suspects mais la plupart du temps c'est normal. Durant le vol, tu connaîtras peut-être les "zones de turbulences", qui sont toujours annoncé par le pilote. Ça ne dure généralement pas longtemps (mais parfois oui) et l'avion bouge pas mal, ce qui fait que tu peux renverser ta boisson ou échapper des choses, mais rien de grave. Le signal pour attacher les ceintures s'allument à ce moment là. Les turbulences, c'est plus tannant* que dérangeant.
À part ça, les vols se déroulent à peu près toujours de la même façon, tu t'installes dans ton siège, tu ranges ton sac devant toi ou dans un compartiment, un repas (payant ou gratuit, ça dépend de la compagnie aérienne) est offert 1 heure ou 2 après le décollage, les boissons (eau, jus, thé) sont presque toujours gratuites. Attention si le repas est payant il faut payer en argent comptant.
Après le repas, un film ou une émission de télé est diffusé. Tu verras que les gens sont quasi toujours tranquilles à faire leurs choses, à lire, travailler sur un laptop, dormir...Durant le vol, tu ne remarqueras pas physiquement que tu es dans les airs...et oui, c'est moins pire que prendre le bus car en haut il n'y a pas encore de nids-de-poule. 😉
*je me permets ce québécisme pour Tamtam!
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Avant le départ pour lutter contre l'indicible frousse ne pas hesiter à prendre quelques comprimés de Lexomil accompagnés de plusieurs vodkas.
Pendant le vol il ne reste plus qu'à laisser libre court à son imagination et à ses instincts les plus primaires (comme un célèbre animateur de la télévision francaise).
Pratiquer musculation ou sport de combat est un avantage : la bagarre n'en sera que plus passionnante!
Prévoir un dedommagement pour le personnel naviguant à l'arrivée (en garde à vue).
Bon voyage ! 🏴☠️
Je m'appelle Julie et j'ai 19 ans. Dans quelques mois, je vais devoir prendre l'avion pour aller en stage à Madagascar mais le problème est que je n'ai jamais…
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Je souhaiterai savoir si il y a parmis vous un ou plusieurs couples qui pourrai me faire part de leur experience de Road trip... Y a t-il parmis vous qui…
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.
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
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!
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.)
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! :)
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?
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.
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?
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’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 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.
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
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
🙂
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 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! 😊
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.
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.
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.
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.
After an engine failure in mid-2016 on a long-haul flight from BRISBANE to LYON, I developed a persistent aviophobia that I’m struggling to shake off. It’s becoming more and more of a hindrance.
Up until now, I’ve been using an avoidance strategy (for example, avoiding destinations that would require any other mode of transport than a car or train), but lately, it’s become really limiting.
I’m looking for a therapist—either in-person or via video call—who could help me get past this hurdle.
