on s'arrange toujours pour essayer de grouper avec d'autres routards mais si nous n'avons pas ces rencontres les prix affichés sur les sites(lorsqu'il sont affichés!)sont loin des tarifs abordables pour notre budget. Bon nous sommes OK pour payer le juste prix . Avez vous des expériences sur ces ballades et les prix que vous avez payé. Hervé ( un amoureux de Florès).Marie (n'aime pas la gamelle d'eau à Florès et les crevaisons du bus)
Prix des excursions au départ de Diego Suarez
by 2etienne
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour, nous sommes à diego au mois d'octobre en regardant les différents sites des tours les prix semblent énormes ankarana, mer d'émeraude etc......
Cela refléte t il la réalité ? :ex 3 baies 75 euros par pers , mer d'émeraude 150 euros par pers.
on s'arrange toujours pour essayer de grouper avec d'autres routards mais si nous n'avons pas ces rencontres les prix affichés sur les sites(lorsqu'il sont affichés!)sont loin des tarifs abordables pour notre budget. Bon nous sommes OK pour payer le juste prix . Avez vous des expériences sur ces ballades et les prix que vous avez payé. Hervé ( un amoureux de Florès).Marie (n'aime pas la gamelle d'eau à Florès et les crevaisons du bus)
on s'arrange toujours pour essayer de grouper avec d'autres routards mais si nous n'avons pas ces rencontres les prix affichés sur les sites(lorsqu'il sont affichés!)sont loin des tarifs abordables pour notre budget. Bon nous sommes OK pour payer le juste prix . Avez vous des expériences sur ces ballades et les prix que vous avez payé. Hervé ( un amoureux de Florès).Marie (n'aime pas la gamelle d'eau à Florès et les crevaisons du bus)
2etienne
Bonjour
En effet ca a l'air un peu cher.
Il est possible de prendre les tours via les hôtels ou des agences en ville qui sont probablement moins chers que ceux sur internet.
Bon voyage dans ce magnifique pays.
Bon voyage dans ce magnifique pays.
Tania
bonjour
150 euros pour le mer d'emeraude???!!!!
j'ai du payer 20 euros il y a quelques années depuis ramena.
En 2011, sur place à Ramena, avec le capitaine Florent, 40.000 ariary par personne (environ 15 €) pour la mer d'Emeraude, dej inclu.
Je veux bien croire que les prix ont augmenté en 2 ans, mais multipliés par 10 !..
Pour deux, notre balade la plus chère à MADA a été 86.000 ariary (PN de l'Isalo, guide inclu)
Pour deux, notre balade la plus chère à MADA a été 86.000 ariary (PN de l'Isalo, guide inclu)
La vie est un défi quotidien
Bonjour Hervé, pour les 3 baies compter de 70€ à 100€ pour la journée (4x4 + chauffeur) hors carburant... 2 ou 3 chauffeurs taxi 4L améliorées le font aussi dans les 30-40€. Vous pouvez aussi le faire à pied si vous aimez marcher et ne craignez pas le soleil et la chaleur (prenez un Malgache avec vous) il vous servira de guide et de protecteur car un peu dangereux à faire seul. Vous pouvez aller à Joffreville en 4L aussi 30 kms goudronnée, cela vous reviendra moins cher pour la Montagne d'Ambre. Bon séjour. Laurence 🙂
salut, on est 3 pour partir de Tana à Diego , passant par Majunga et Nosy bé en novembre , racontez nous votre experience apres...........
Bonsoir
Pour 10 euros au maximum l'affaire est ficelée, l'essentiel au départ est de ne pas être pressé pour connaitre d" éventuels contacts ( sans être un guide attitré, mais connaissant les lieux ) dans les endroits chaleureux .
A Madagascar plus on s'enferme plus on se fait arnaquer (logique) .
l'important n'est pas de convaincre, mais de donner à réfléchir
salut Herve, au fait, nos intineraire nest pas definitif, on peutaussi laisser tomber majunga, tout va dependre des bonnes renseignements....
Bonjour,
Nous rentrons d'un séjour de 3 semaines à Mada, dont 1 à Diego.
Nous avons fait les excursions suivantes : Mer d'émeraude (45000 ar par personne, repas inclus), Tsingy rouge, montagne d'ambre et ankarana. Un çx4 coutait 140000 ar la journée et le guide nous demandait 30000 ar.
Nous avons rencontré un guide fantastique, si tu es intéressé, je peux te donner les coordonnées.
Sinon, le pays est magnifique !
Sinon, le pays est magnifique !
Bonsoir
Il faudrait quand meme prèciser que les 3o km de route, Diego Joffreville ayant été goudronnée dans un lointain passé ne sont plus qu'une succession de nids d'autruches.Trajet assez penible.
J'ai ete très deçu par Joffreville, en quasi ruines, et surtout par le prix prohibitif d'entrée au parc et tarif des guides , pour ne rien voir d'exceptionnel.En general j'ai ete déçu par les parcs a Mada. Beaucoup trop cher.
Pour voir des oiseaux et lemuriens, il faudrait entrer aux parcs a l'aube ou ou le soir, a ces heure les parcs sont fermés.
Il faudrait quand meme prèciser que les 3o km de route, Diego Joffreville ayant été goudronnée dans un lointain passé ne sont plus qu'une succession de nids d'autruches.Trajet assez penible.
C'est loin d'être le trajet le plus pénible ! Paysages superbes. La route était à un moment bordée de champs de fleurs jaunes.
J'ai ete très deçu par Joffreville, en quasi ruines,
Il parait que c'était superbe avant l'indépendance, mais je n'ai pas connu. De ce fait, pas trop de déception, mais rien d'extraordinaire en effet aujourd'hui. Quelques jolies maisons abandonnées qui ne méritent pas le détour, mais puisqu'on y passe pour la Montagne d'Ambre...
et surtout par le prix prohibitif d'entrée au parc et tarif des guides , pour ne rien voir d'exceptionnel.En general j'ai ete déçu par les parcs a Mada. Beaucoup trop cher.
Cher pour les gens du pays, mais pour les Occidentaux... 15€ c'est cher ? Une place de cinéma à Paris ?
Pour voir des oiseaux et lemuriens, il faudrait entrer aux parcs a l'aube ou ou le soir, a ces heure les parcs sont fermés.
Du nord au sud de Mada, nous avons vu 7 espèces de lémuriens, et assez près. Le plus souvent, nous n'étions pas le petit matin ou le soir.
C'est loin d'être le trajet le plus pénible ! Paysages superbes. La route était à un moment bordée de champs de fleurs jaunes.
J'ai ete très deçu par Joffreville, en quasi ruines,
Il parait que c'était superbe avant l'indépendance, mais je n'ai pas connu. De ce fait, pas trop de déception, mais rien d'extraordinaire en effet aujourd'hui. Quelques jolies maisons abandonnées qui ne méritent pas le détour, mais puisqu'on y passe pour la Montagne d'Ambre...
et surtout par le prix prohibitif d'entrée au parc et tarif des guides , pour ne rien voir d'exceptionnel.En general j'ai ete déçu par les parcs a Mada. Beaucoup trop cher.
Cher pour les gens du pays, mais pour les Occidentaux... 15€ c'est cher ? Une place de cinéma à Paris ?
Pour voir des oiseaux et lemuriens, il faudrait entrer aux parcs a l'aube ou ou le soir, a ces heure les parcs sont fermés.
Du nord au sud de Mada, nous avons vu 7 espèces de lémuriens, et assez près. Le plus souvent, nous n'étions pas le petit matin ou le soir.
La vie est un défi quotidien
Bonjour Lakana2, comme quoi tous les gouts sont dans la nature... moi j'aime bien Joffreville et justement pour son coté désuet et en ruine 😛 il faut dire aussi que nous avions avec nous un ami Malgache (né à Joffreville) et qui nous a guidé dans les herbes hautes, les endroits improbables et nous a fait aimé ces lieux. Pour les Parcs c'est certain rapport qualité/prix cela laisse parfois à désirer mais cela fait vivre l'économie locale et empêche souvent que ces lieux (protégés) finissent en feu ou en déforestation anarchique et puis c'est pareil, il faut avoir le bon guide celui qui sait et vous fait aimer son environnement (malheureusement souvent des guides d'état employé par piston qui n'y connaissent rien et s'en fiche royalement) 🤪 alors que les professionnels et passionnés sont sur la touche. Pour l'état des routes, elles sont toutes dans le même états et celle de Diègo-Joffreville est plutôt en bon état 😉 et en plus la nature qui la borde est splendide...
Laurence
Bonjour Laurence
C'est pitié de voir les belles maisons coloniales et le potentiel touristique ruinés faute de moyens ou par manque de volonté.Joffreville etait a l'epoque française une station de remise en forme.
Je n'ai pas eu la chance de connaitre un natif pour me faire découvrir Joffreville.
La nature est belle, la vegetation bien plus variée que dans d'autres regions de Mada l'Ouest ou le Sud par exemple, malheureusement l'etat de la route est déplorable, pas vraiment encourageant pour le développement le touristique.
Je ne recommencerai plus l'erreur couteuse de payer entrée et guide pour un parc a Mada. Suivant les quelques parcs que j'y ai visité trop peu a voir et beaucoup trop cher . Et je n'aime pas trop l'option guide obligatoire.
Lakana
C'est pitié de voir les belles maisons coloniales et le potentiel touristique ruinés faute de moyens ou par manque de volonté.Joffreville etait a l'epoque française une station de remise en forme. Je n'ai pas eu la chance de connaitre un natif pour me faire découvrir Joffreville.
Mes parents ont connu Joffreville avant 1960. Ma mère était très nostalgique en y retournant en 2010. Nous y avions une grande tante, qui y tenait une pension avant 1940. J'ai réussi a sympathisé avec une vieille dame qui m'a indiqué la pension... Par chance (?), elle avait été restaurée, superbe grande maison... dans une rue pleine d'herbes hautes !
La nature est belle, la vegetation bien plus variée que dans d'autres regions de Mada l'Ouest ou le Sud par exemple, malheureusement l'etat de la route est déplorable, pas vraiment encourageant pour le développement le touristique.
Je pense qu'il faut parfois se surpasser pour voir de belles choses. Le touriste s'informant à minima avant le départ pour Mada ne peut que le savoir.
Je ne recommencerai plus l'erreur couteuse de payer entrée et guide pour un parc a Mada.
C'est votre opinion, et votre droit. Je ne reviens pas sur le prix que j'ai évoqué plus haut. Chacun a ses références.
Suivant les quelques parcs que j'y ai visité trop peu a voir et beaucoup trop cher .
Peut-être pas de chance à la période où vous êtes allés. En général, les guides (livres) précisent la meilleure période.
Et je n'aime pas trop l'option guide obligatoire.
Nous, nous les avons bien apprécié, et avons souvent sympathisé. Ils se sont adaptés à notre capacité et ont pris en compte nos souhaits. Leurs commentaires étaient toujours pertinents. Ils nous appris à apprécier ce que que nous observions. Et pour le prix, c'était à notre avis, un luxe pas cher de se payer un guide personnel. Nous garderons toujours un bon souvenir de Pépin, Josselin, Jeannot, Ghislaine, Ali...
Mes parents ont connu Joffreville avant 1960. Ma mère était très nostalgique en y retournant en 2010. Nous y avions une grande tante, qui y tenait une pension avant 1940. J'ai réussi a sympathisé avec une vieille dame qui m'a indiqué la pension... Par chance (?), elle avait été restaurée, superbe grande maison... dans une rue pleine d'herbes hautes !
La nature est belle, la vegetation bien plus variée que dans d'autres regions de Mada l'Ouest ou le Sud par exemple, malheureusement l'etat de la route est déplorable, pas vraiment encourageant pour le développement le touristique.
Je pense qu'il faut parfois se surpasser pour voir de belles choses. Le touriste s'informant à minima avant le départ pour Mada ne peut que le savoir.
Je ne recommencerai plus l'erreur couteuse de payer entrée et guide pour un parc a Mada.
C'est votre opinion, et votre droit. Je ne reviens pas sur le prix que j'ai évoqué plus haut. Chacun a ses références.
Suivant les quelques parcs que j'y ai visité trop peu a voir et beaucoup trop cher .
Peut-être pas de chance à la période où vous êtes allés. En général, les guides (livres) précisent la meilleure période.
Et je n'aime pas trop l'option guide obligatoire.
Nous, nous les avons bien apprécié, et avons souvent sympathisé. Ils se sont adaptés à notre capacité et ont pris en compte nos souhaits. Leurs commentaires étaient toujours pertinents. Ils nous appris à apprécier ce que que nous observions. Et pour le prix, c'était à notre avis, un luxe pas cher de se payer un guide personnel. Nous garderons toujours un bon souvenir de Pépin, Josselin, Jeannot, Ghislaine, Ali...
La vie est un défi quotidien
Bonjour,
Nous sommes rentrés de mada.Pour les tarifs des excursions sur la mer d'émeraude nous avons payé 120 000 ar pour 2 avec le repas trés copieux et correct .Nous avions le bateau pour nous seul.Nous avons payé 30 000 ar pour la ballade avec guide et 4l aux trois baies.Ce sont des magnifiques souvenirs et un peu l'aventure avec la 4l qui tombe en panne x fois sur la piste 4x4.Nous avons presque marcher plus que la voiture nous porté.Effectivement ces prix reste cher pour le pays mais nous n'avions pas le temps et nous avons pris les conseils du patron de l'hotel de Ramena (un français).Notre soucis était d'avoir des gens fiables.
A Nosi Be, il est trés difficile de discuter directement avec le prestataire, nous avons en partie réserver avec le patron de l'hotel(encore un français).120 000 ar pour nosi sakatia pour 2 avec repas ,160 000 ar pour Tanikeli pour 2 avec repas 180 000 pour 2 pour nosi ranja avec repas.tous ses prix sont gonflés par l'intermédiaire ou les intermédiaires.
Tu as raison , il faut du temps pour trouver le juste prix et surtout faire trés attention pour savoir avec qui il faut négocier.
Nous sommes allés de Hell ville à diégo suarez en taxis brousse , c'est une expérience pour la colonne vertébrale et les risques encourus.Nous avons déjà bien voyagé à travers le monde et ( camions motos et toute autres sorté de transport):le taxis est un vrai " tape cul" trés dangereux du fait de la vétusté des engins, du comportement des conducteurs et de l'état de route qui n'est plus une route et qui n'est plus une piste.Pour le retour en 4x4 les hotels sur diego parlait de 420 000 ar , en discutant avec le cuisinier de l'hotel nous avons trouvés à 300 000 avec un français(encore un) qui conduisait le 4x4.
A Mada, le prudence est essentielle, taxis la nuit, mettre les sous au coffre, toujours tenir son sac, Nous ne sommes pas parano, notre chambre a été visitée deux fois pendant notre sommeil et pourtant il ya avait des soi disants garde est des chiens :une montre sans valeur volée(nos sacs de 25 kg étaient fermés avec cadenas la nuit.
Nous étions à ambatoulouc(1e station principale de Nosi bé) lors du lunchage des français aprés la disparition du petit garçon et tous les touristes étaient effrayés par les rumeurs et nous sommes restés au calme à l'hotel à 100 métres des évènements .Il n'yavait plus de blanc dans la rue pendant une journée.
J'ai mon jugement sur ces évènements mais je ne souhaite pas en faire part mais je vous invite à surveiller vos fréquentations.
Bon, les excursions en mer , c'est pas donné, mais nager avec les tortues de Sakatia:quel pied!!!!!. Le charme de la rue principale à Diégo, et tant d'autres souvenirs. Mada c'est super mais prudence.
Le fil d'ariane c'est vraiment trés bien malgré le décalage entre les évènements et les mesures préconisées.Nous avions une info fiable au milieu des rumeurs.Les préconisations s'avèraient trés exactes et n'étaient pas exagérées.
Hervé
2etienne
Merci Hervé pour ce retour🙂 raconté avec calme et objectivité.
Laurence
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We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:
* What are the must-see places to visit? * Which cities or villages are really worth the detour? * What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend? * Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches? * Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles? * What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget? * What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend? * What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost? * Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against? * Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down? * Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money? * Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss? * Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money? * What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?
We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.
We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊
Hi there, we’re planning a road trip in northern Algeria at the end of January – early February.
Anyone have any tips for a car rental agency that’s both reliable and not too expensive? Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I’d like to drive to Morocco from Paris via Spain. I was really surprised to see the ferry crossing prices—around 500 €—but especially the crossing time (about 1 hour). Normally, I pay 3000 € to go to Tunisia from Genoa, but that’s for a 24-hour crossing.
My question: is it cheaper to buy the ticket on the spot, as some Moroccans have advised me? Though I’ve also heard the opposite.
What do you think, considering I need to get to Tétouan around July 17th and return from Tangier around August 4th?
Thanks in advance
Is there a bus between Djema el Fna square and Guéliz? Where do you catch it?
Change: at Djema el Fna square or go to Bld Mohamed V?
Thanks!
Hi there,
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
Hi there,
Could you recommend some nice and affordable neighborhoods to book a hotel in for visiting Nice and exploring its surroundings and nearby villages?
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
hi there
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
Hi everyone,
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle
Hey everyone!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip for 2 adults and 2 kids to Tanzania and Zanzibar. I’ve had a quick look, and the prices are starting to get pretty wild.
We’ve got a budget of 8,000 €, and I was thinking of doing three or four days of safari and three or four days in Zanzibar, but even that seems like it might be over budget. Have you got any thoughts? I was also considering heading straight to Zanzibar and doing a one- or two-day excursion by plane instead—maybe that’d be cheaper than staying in a lodge.
Anyway, thanks for sharing your experiences and any price tips, departing from Nice!
Good evening,
As two senior French couples who are used to traveling independently all over the world, we’d like to visit Kenya next November.
Now, after seeing and reading a bit everywhere, and with the first quotes for a 6/7-day safari, I’m shocked by the prices (like $2,250) for places like Maasai Mara, where entry alone costs $200 per person per day, plus fees for the driver and vehicle.
So if you have any recent great tips or contacts to share to help me out, I’d really appreciate it—because despite the costs, we’d still love to go, while keeping things reasonable.
The most plausible solution is probably renting a vehicle with a driver-guide.
Thanks in advance for all your replies.
Jacques
We’ll be in Srinagar for 4 days in mid-May 2026 during our backpacking trip as a couple. Do you have any nice places to recommend, and what about the houseboats on Dal Lake? Should we spend all our nights there, or just one night for practicality when getting around?
Thanks,
Rozenn
Hi there,
This is my first time traveling to Italy, and I’m planning to go by car.
From what I’ve read, parking is tough in cities like Florence.
I’m looking for a small town not too far from Florence where I can stay and park my car, then take the train to visit Florence.
Any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Hi there, it’s been a long time since I last went to London. I’d love to spend a week there in July with my daughter and my niece (both young adults).
Of course, I’m looking for great tips on accommodation, and I’m wondering about renting an apartment. It seems like a better deal to save on restaurants (with the option of having a few meals at home... but is that really the case? I’m not sure about the cost of a meal in a modest restaurant, the pound exchange rate, or grocery prices...). Otherwise, I’d like to stay in accommodation (hotel or apartment) near a tube station and in Zone 1.
If you have any great tips, I’d love to hear them!
Thanks,
Marsyork
Of course, I’m looking for great tips on accommodation, and I’m wondering about renting an apartment. It seems like a better deal to save on restaurants (with the option of having a few meals at home... but is that really the case? I’m not sure about the cost of a meal in a modest restaurant, the pound exchange rate, or grocery prices...). Otherwise, I’d like to stay in accommodation (hotel or apartment) near a tube station and in Zone 1.
If you have any great tips, I’d love to hear them!
Thanks,
Marsyork
Hi everyone!
I’m heading to Morocco for a trip in the south, starting with 3 days in Marrakech (from January 8th to 11th, 2026).
If you’ve got any tips, cool spots to recommend, I’m all ears! 🎊
And, fellow traveler, if you’d like to share this Marrakech adventure together, I’d love that!
Have a great evening
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Peru and have estimated how many days I’ll spend in each place.
Any advice on must-see sights and tourist traps to avoid?
September–October
5 days in Lima
Bus: 07:00→13:30 or 06:00 to 09:30 (express) (3 hr 30 min journey) 3 days in Paracas (beach)
3 days in Nazca
3 days in Arequipa
3 days in Puno (Lake Titicaca)
5 days in Cusco
Thanks in advance
5 days in Lima
Bus: 07:00→13:30 or 06:00 to 09:30 (express) (3 hr 30 min journey) 3 days in Paracas (beach)
3 days in Nazca
3 days in Arequipa
3 days in Puno (Lake Titicaca)
5 days in Cusco
Thanks in advance
I'd love some destination suggestions for a road trip from Nice to Livorno by car, including the routes, tolls to cross, distance, and estimated travel time. We're planning a 5-day trip, with 2 nights near Nice, 1 night along the way, and finally 2 nights in Livorno. There are 4 of us in a rental car, and we'd like to stay in either an apartment, a mobile home near the sea, or a campsite. Our budget isn't too extravagant!!!! We want to visit the Promenade des Anglais, and I've heard Menton is really interesting. Once we reach Livorno, we'll take the ferry to Corsica for 12 days with the same rental car. We're planning to leave the last week of May and the first two weeks of June 2026, so around 17-18 days total.
Thanks
Hello everyone,
We’re planning our next trip for this winter and need some advice to put it together. We’d love to avoid renting a car for the whole time. We visited southern Morocco back in 2011—our first trip as retirees! We loved the country so much, and now we’re heading back. Still focusing on the south, mainly for the weather. The plan is to travel down the coast from Essaouira to the Tighmert oasis at a relaxed pace. First question: is this doable without too much hassle using local transport? The idea of driving for the entire 6-week trip doesn’t really appeal to us. After that, we’d head to Ouarzazate, Skoura, the Todgha Gorge, Tinejdad, Erfoud, and then Marrakesh. I’d also like to visit the Fès region, which we can reach by train from Marrakesh. It’s a bit all over the place, and I’m realizing that as I write!
Thanks in advance for your valuable input! We haven’t booked flights yet or even decided on a starting point. The trip is planned from mid-January to the end of February. We know the end of the trip will fall during Ramadan.
Hi there,
Could anyone tell me how to connect Central America (starting from which country and with which airline) to Martinique in the most budget-friendly way, please?
Flight duration and number of stopovers don’t matter.
Thanks!
Claire
Could anyone tell me how to connect Central America (starting from which country and with which airline) to Martinique in the most budget-friendly way, please?
Flight duration and number of stopovers don’t matter.
Thanks!
Claire




