Bonjour!
Je compte aller en Thailande pour 3 semaines au mois de mai 2006 (avis aux intéressées)
Je sais que la Thailande est sécuritaire pour une fille seule mais bon, comme tout le monde j'ai des craintes...
Et puis sincèrement, je ne comprends pas comment il peut être si facile de se retrouver et d'aller ou on veut en Thailande... Quand je regarde les plans et les cartes, je suis déjà perdue! Donc me retrouver perdue au milieu de nul part m'inquiète un peu!
Aussi, j'aimerais savoir comment c'est faire un trek dans le nord au départ de Chiang Mais, disons juste d'un ou deux jours...est-ce qu'on se retrouve juste avec des hommes ne parlant pas un mot anglais ou français, ou c'est quand même assez touristique?
Sinon, en général pour se loger est-ce qu, on retrouve pas mal de commodités (douche, etc) disons que je ne compte me loger à petit budget mais je recherche quand même un confort de base!
bon bien j'aurai surement d'autres interrogations plus tard!
Merci
La Thaïlande est un pays assez sécuritaire. Au pire, vous vous ferez aborder par des magouillers ( "scammers" ) pour vous vendre des bijoux. La police touristique met les touristes en garde à cet égard. Les thaïs sont de grands vendeurs, mais généralement pas trop "pressant", ils acceptent un nom. Au moins, vous ne vous ferez pas harceler par les pourvoyeurs de prostituées.
Globalement, c'est un pays où il est très facile de voyager, malgré les scripts thaïs. Quand vous demandez des informations, prenez l'habitude de demander qu'on vous écrive l'adresse en thaï, plusieurs ne comprennnet rien à l'écriture latine. Il y a pas mal de gens qui parlent anglais, l'industrie touristique étant importante. Le rapport qualité/prix est généralement exceptionnel. Des repas très diversifiés, très parfumés, parfois épicés ( "hot" ) avec une grande variété de fruits, pour des prix dérisoires. J'ai eu de très bons mets pour 3 $ canadiens ! J'ai aussi eu une chambre avec air climatisée pour 10 $US à Bangkok ! C'est généralement propre, avec un bon réseau de transport en commun.
Chiang Mai n'est pas une grosse ville, surtout comparé à Bangkok. Il y a plusieurs agences de voyage offrant des tours. Les visites de tribus peuvent parfois être troublantes, j'ai personnellement évité les femmes à long cou. Ils offrent une grande variété de tours. Pour celui que j'ai pris là, la guide parlait très bien l'anglais. Pour le français, je ne saurais dire.
En bref, un fort beau pays, où il est facile de voyager en indépendant. où on risuqe surtout de se faire vendre des bijoux surévalués. Une prudence de base, notamment concernat les endroits isolés la nuit est tout de même normale.
Je pense pouvoir t'aider car j'ai vécu 4 mois en Thailande, où j'ai enseigné l'anglais pendant trois mois, à duex heures de Bkk.
Un : tu te retrouves facilement masi prends le Lonely Planet, il est super bien fait. Essaie de prévoir à l'avance les endroits où tu veux aller, c'est un peu strict, mais en 3 semaines, il faut que tu sois organisée. Veux tu allersur des iles - Kho Samet, près de Bkk est super pour ça, et il y a peu de touristes. Niveau budget, c'est très abordable.
En prenant le bus, ne sois pas étonnée de ne pas payer ton billet à l'entrée. Un jeune homme passe en te demandant où tu vas - là tu vas t'amuser, ex : "Siracha kha. Et lui, interrogateur : hmmm? Siracha kha. Lui : Ah, Siracha!!!"
Marrant.
si tu veux faire du trek au Nord, prévois bien ton coup. Si par exemple tu as commencé par Bkk et le Central Thailand - compte une semaine 1/2, tout dépend de ton objectif.
Puis tu prends le train de Bkk, je l'ai fait en 3eme classe, c'est pas cher et j'etais la seule blanche, donc beaucoup d'animation, compte environ 9 hezures de voyages, que tu feras de nuit pour ne pas perdre de temps. Une fois à Chiang Mai, essaie d'arrimer tes valises dans le quartier 'touriste', sur la Thanon Tha Pae, demande à un sungsaew de t'y amener oou mieux un taxi bus - pour environ 100 bahts depuis la station de bus- et trouve toi une guest house pas trop chère - par exemple Julie guest house est pas mal.
Puis le lendemain, trouve un shop où ils proposent des trek, tu verras il y en a plein, le mieux je crois est le Bee office, mais toutes les agences proposent le meme type d'activités, fais juste attention aux prix qui peuvent varier selon que tu choisisses un guide personnel avec voiture ou que tu choisisses de te retrouver avec plein d'autres gens - à mon avis le plus sympa.
En général, ils te proposent des treks qui combinent marche, canoé, ballade à dos d'éléphants etc... La encore fais ton choix.
Deuxio : niveau sécurité, c'est la panacée!!! J'étais seule et pas de problème. Les hommes ne t'accostent pas, bien sûr à toi de ne pas t'habiller en mini-jupe!!!
fais attention aux 'farangs' les blancs, qui boivent pas mal, mais ils sont plus après les thais que nous. Donc, pas de soucis!!!
Tercio : petit conseil perso. Va à PAI- prononce pie-, c'est un village d'artistes dans les montagnes - tu prends un bus à Arcade's station de CM à 8.30, il y a 134 km à parcourir mais c'est environ trois heures de voyage car les routes tournent à n'en plus finir. Fais attention, il y a deux statins à CM, à l'opposée l'une de l'autre. Ou tu peux prendre un taxi privé, c'est plus confortable, moins pittoresque, un peu plus cher mais plus rapide!!!
Une fois à Pai, loue une mobylette pour te ballader jusqu'aux sources d'eau chaude. Sympa, et les gens sont très cools, c'est un village un peu paumé même s'il y a un Seven eleven... Mais bon, il y en a partoout en Thailande...
Si tu as d'autres questions je me ferais un plaisir de te répondre, mon pseudo sur ce site est helene2808, lance moi un mess privé!!!
A plus.
Helene
Etonnants voyageurs ! quelles nobles histoires
Nous lisons dans vos yeux profonds comme la mer!
Montrez nous les écrins de vos riches mémoires,
Les bijoux merveilleux, faits d'astres et d'éther
(Baudelaire, Le Voyage, III)
Je voulais te dire que moi aussi je pars pour la Thaïlande seule en janvier mais je ne suis pas assez courageuse pour le faire complètement seule, je pars donc avec un circuit organisé d'une compagnie très spécialisée en Asie ( Tours Haï ) les prix sont vraimant abordable. Je vais donc voir Bangkok, Chang Mai, Chang Rai et je termine cette fois sans mon groupe seule pour 4 jours à l'île Koh Samui. Je t'en reparlerai à mon retour pour te donner des petits conseils et je te dit félicitation pour ton courage. Est-ce ton 1er voyage seule ? et en Asie ?
Salut!
Ok, tu m'en reparlera à ton retour!!!
Effectivement c'est mon premier 'vrai'' voyage... et je n'ai jamais voyagé seule. J'ai ramassé pas mal d'infos, j'ai quand même un peu peur mais bon! Quand faut y aller, faut y aller! :)
J'ai vraiment hâte!! Mais c'est encore trop loin le mois de mai! Mais si j'étais avec quelqu'un, je ne m'en ferais pas... en2k j'essaie encore de trouver quelqu'un pour m'accompagner d'ici à ce que je parte... sinon hé bien, j'y vais et on verra! :)
Ok alors donne moi des nouvelles du voyage car au début je voulais partir en organsisé mais bon finalement j'avais peur d'être trop contrainte et c'était un peu cher aussi les groupes organisés!
As tu fait des recherches pour voir la météo au moi de mai en Thialande? Il parait qu'il pleut à chaque jour, en moyenne deux heures par jour... Si c'Est de 14 à 16 hres, tu trouve pas que ca gache un voyage? Aussi c'est le début de la saison chaude, donc des canicules vraiment désagréables..
Au départ, je pensait aller en Thailande comme toi, pendant tout le moi de mai ; par la suite en apprenant ca on a changé notre circuit pour la Chine....Toi ca ne te dérange pas ces conditions?
Salut!
Oui je sais... c'est pas super comme température mais bon, il pleut quand même pas tout le temps! Et j'ai pas vraiment le choix, c'est vraiment en Thaïlande que je veux aller et j'ai pas d'autres moment, à moins que j'attende des années encore! Mais bon, mes billets sont pas encore acheté, rien, donc j'y pense encore! Mais je comprend quand même que ça t'aie fait changer d'idée!!!
je pars seule en armenie mi septembre pour 3 semaines je me deplacerai en transports en commun et j'ai quelques questions :
- est ce que yandex fonctionne partout? meme dans les villages?
je cherche :
- adresses de guest houses sympa dans le nord (parc national) et le sud dont le village de ararat ,
et un hotel simple mais propre a erevan pratique pour ensuite aller gares routières
- vos bons tuyaux et conseils
en fait j'ai un peu peur d'être obligée de me cantonner aux sites touristiques , sans voiture . qu'en pensez vous?
merci de votre aide
I’m arriving in Tana on 9/10/26 as a solo female traveler.
Which hotel in Tana is good for the first night since I’ll get in at 10 PM?
What’s worth seeing around Tana?
I’m planning 2 nights in Tana,
then 2 nights in Andasibe? After that, Lake Itasy.
Any suggestions? Thanks
hi there
I’m leaving on October 1st for Rio, which I’ll be exploring over 10 days while staying in Copacabana and Ipanema.
After that, I’m heading to Ilha Grande, Paraty, and finally a flight to Iguaçu.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on Rio. Is it possible to walk around and explore without constantly worrying about getting my phone snatched?
I’m traveling alone and don’t speak Portuguese.
I need GPS to get around.
I love walking and don’t really like taking taxis, which is why I’ve booked two places to stay in Rio to experience different neighborhoods.
But is this doable given the security concerns there?!
In short, can you travel peacefully?
Thanks for your feedback if you’ve been to Rio!
Best,
I contacted several agencies in Madagascar to arrange this 4x4 trip along the coast.
Always the same answer: a tailor-made trip with at least 2 participants.
Since I don’t want to travel alone and a friend isn’t available, I’m looking for a woman to share this trip with the agency Mahay Mada, which offers a 12-day, 11-night tour of southern Madagascar. I’m available from August 23 to September 14.
Thanks for your direct response at 0784659791. See you soon, Mireille
I’d love to settle around Da Nang for about a month and explore the surrounding areas in Vietnam.
I’ve already been to this country and don’t feel like rushing around every day like I used to a few years ago.
I’d really like to find some company to stay for at least a month, and then maybe spend a month in Cambodia...
Given that I’m now 76, I don’t want to run around like I used to, trying to see everything...
I enjoy calm people... Those who love life and with whom I can share a beer... And meet people to create a great atmosphere—la dolce vita....
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...
