je voudrias partir en voyage fin juin
mais mon coeur balance entre la TURQUIE et la TUNISIE
si un personne a fait les 2 je voudrais des conseils
je recherche la visite du pays et la detente
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Quel choix entre la Turquie et la Tunisie?
by Vincent76
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Le choix est très difficile car ce sont deux pays qui se ressemblent en beaucoup de points
je recherche la visite du pays et la detente
Peut-être que je pourrais t'aider plus efficassement si tu développais plus ce que tu entends par là; pour la visite, qu'est ce que tu recherches ? Des monuments, des paysages, quels types de paysages ? La détente ? A quel rythme veux-tu visiter ce pays ? Combien de temps disposes-tu ? Sais-tu quel type de moyen de transport tu vas adopter ?
je recherche la visite du pays et la detente
Peut-être que je pourrais t'aider plus efficassement si tu développais plus ce que tu entends par là; pour la visite, qu'est ce que tu recherches ? Des monuments, des paysages, quels types de paysages ? La détente ? A quel rythme veux-tu visiter ce pays ? Combien de temps disposes-tu ? Sais-tu quel type de moyen de transport tu vas adopter ?
« Le paradis n'est pas sur la terre, mais il y en a des morceaux » Jules Renard
Vincent76, je comprends que tu n'as rien lu et entendu car la Turquie et la Tunisie sont incomparables sauf la religion qui est commune. La Tunisie est un pays désertique avec les plages et la mer par contre la Turquie est un pays déjà liant les deux continents (asie-europe), possédant 8000 km. de côtes entourées des 4 mers (la Mer Noire, Marmara, l'Egé, la M��diterranée ), l'Anatolie, on dit aussi l'asie mineure étant le berceau des civilisations nombreuses datées 5000 ans ainsi que le commencement des civilisations européennes. Vivable les 4 saisons en même temps dans certaines périodes de l'an. Chaque région et coin sont différents l'un de l'autre - c'est comme partir à un autre pays - parce que les gens, le climat, la nature et les paysages changent toujours. Et une richesse incroyable au niveau des paysages. Alors ???
Bon voyage, amicalement. Yavuz....................
Bon voyage, amicalement. Yavuz....................
yavuz t'a répondu en disant que la Tunisie était radicalement différente de la Turquie et je le comprends, puisqu'il habite lui-même en Turquie, il est beaucoup plus sensible aux différences que nous, qui ne sommes que de passage. Immagines toi Turque ou Tunisien et comparer l'Italie et la France; il y a des chances que ces deux pays te paraissent semblables. Maintenant, pour nous, Français, nous allons faire la différence entre les mentalités, la manière de conduire, la culture, etc.
Ce qui m'a amené à te dire que ces pays étaient semblables c'est qu'on retrouve des endroits désertiques (de désert pour la Tunisie et la cappadoce pour la Turquie) où on retrouve des habitations troglodytes. On y retrouve des oasis (la vallée d'Ihlara pour la Turquie). On y retrouve des grosses villes où on peux déanbuler dans des souks. yavuz t'a développé le passé de la Turquie chargé d'histoire, mais sais-tu qu'à El Jem on y trouve une superbe arène datant de l'époque Romaine et qu'il y a aussi un petit musée qui expose des mosaïques de cette époque qui sont encore plus belle que celles de Ponpéï !
En ce qui concerne l'accueil, j'ai trouvé qu'il était très bien en Tunisie (je l'ai pourtant trouvé un peu mieux en Turquie; les gens m'on paru un peu plus désintéressés par rapport à mon statut de touriste)
Ce que je t'explique ici est l'expérience d'un voyageur qui est allé deux fois une semaine en Tunisie (un peu plus pour la Turquie). Je pense que pour rééquilibrer cette discussion il serait intéressant d'avoir un membre Tunisien du forum pour nous "vendre" son pays, tout comme l'a fait yavuz pour la Turquie.
Alors shakyzlove, BEDOUIN12, PASSIONATA et autres sousse2005, venez nous donner votre avis... 😉
Ce qui m'a amené à te dire que ces pays étaient semblables c'est qu'on retrouve des endroits désertiques (de désert pour la Tunisie et la cappadoce pour la Turquie) où on retrouve des habitations troglodytes. On y retrouve des oasis (la vallée d'Ihlara pour la Turquie). On y retrouve des grosses villes où on peux déanbuler dans des souks. yavuz t'a développé le passé de la Turquie chargé d'histoire, mais sais-tu qu'à El Jem on y trouve une superbe arène datant de l'époque Romaine et qu'il y a aussi un petit musée qui expose des mosaïques de cette époque qui sont encore plus belle que celles de Ponpéï !
En ce qui concerne l'accueil, j'ai trouvé qu'il était très bien en Tunisie (je l'ai pourtant trouvé un peu mieux en Turquie; les gens m'on paru un peu plus désintéressés par rapport à mon statut de touriste)
Ce que je t'explique ici est l'expérience d'un voyageur qui est allé deux fois une semaine en Tunisie (un peu plus pour la Turquie). Je pense que pour rééquilibrer cette discussion il serait intéressant d'avoir un membre Tunisien du forum pour nous "vendre" son pays, tout comme l'a fait yavuz pour la Turquie.
Alors shakyzlove, BEDOUIN12, PASSIONATA et autres sousse2005, venez nous donner votre avis... 😉
« Le paradis n'est pas sur la terre, mais il y en a des morceaux » Jules Renard
je vous remercie infinement laurent186 pour l'invitation.
bon! pour commencer je veux bien dire que pour differencier entre les deux pays ... vous devez avoir des connaissances historiques ....il faut jeter un petit coup d'oeil sur l'histoire ...
la tunisie etait habitée en premier lieu par les bereberes par la suite il y avait Fondation de Carthage par des colons phéniciens. et apres les guerres puniques et la defaite de carthage on a etablit la première colonie romaine "Africa". par la suite c'est la Conquête de Carthage par les Vandales et sa reprise par les Byzantin, avec le debut de l'ère arabo-musulmane, on a vecu la prise de Carthage par les Arabes..... Dynasties Fatimide et Ziride....Les Almohades ..... Les Hafsides...... et c est en 1574 que La Tunisie est annexée à l'Empire turk Ottoman.... par la suite c'est la Dynastie des Husseinites. et entre 1881-1956 la tunisie entre en Protectorat français pour declarer son idependance le 20 Mars 1956.
Donc pour conclure la tunisie a connu une civilisation hétérogène, ce qui explique l'ouverture de son peuple et son habitude a accueuillir les invités de leurs pays ... donc concerant l'accueuil ne vous en souciez pas .... il est toujours chaleureux meme s'il neige.
Autre chose que je veux dire, c'est que la tunisie n'est pas un pays desertique ... c'est vrai que sahara occupe une bonne surface dans sa carte geographique ... mais au nord c'est de la bonne terre .....
et n'oubliez pas que la Tunisie que la tunisie à organisé : la coupe d'afrique des nations de football à 3 fois les jeux mediterrannens 2 fois la coupe d'afrique en handball la coupe d'afrique en volleyball la coupe du monde de handball qui se deroule actuellement.
et bientot le Sommet Mondial sur la Société de l'Information - Tunis 2005.
a vous de commentez..😏😏😏😏
bon! pour commencer je veux bien dire que pour differencier entre les deux pays ... vous devez avoir des connaissances historiques ....il faut jeter un petit coup d'oeil sur l'histoire ...
la tunisie etait habitée en premier lieu par les bereberes par la suite il y avait Fondation de Carthage par des colons phéniciens. et apres les guerres puniques et la defaite de carthage on a etablit la première colonie romaine "Africa". par la suite c'est la Conquête de Carthage par les Vandales et sa reprise par les Byzantin, avec le debut de l'ère arabo-musulmane, on a vecu la prise de Carthage par les Arabes..... Dynasties Fatimide et Ziride....Les Almohades ..... Les Hafsides...... et c est en 1574 que La Tunisie est annexée à l'Empire turk Ottoman.... par la suite c'est la Dynastie des Husseinites. et entre 1881-1956 la tunisie entre en Protectorat français pour declarer son idependance le 20 Mars 1956.
Donc pour conclure la tunisie a connu une civilisation hétérogène, ce qui explique l'ouverture de son peuple et son habitude a accueuillir les invités de leurs pays ... donc concerant l'accueuil ne vous en souciez pas .... il est toujours chaleureux meme s'il neige.
Autre chose que je veux dire, c'est que la tunisie n'est pas un pays desertique ... c'est vrai que sahara occupe une bonne surface dans sa carte geographique ... mais au nord c'est de la bonne terre .....
et n'oubliez pas que la Tunisie que la tunisie à organisé : la coupe d'afrique des nations de football à 3 fois les jeux mediterrannens 2 fois la coupe d'afrique en handball la coupe d'afrique en volleyball la coupe du monde de handball qui se deroule actuellement.
et bientot le Sommet Mondial sur la Société de l'Information - Tunis 2005.
a vous de commentez..😏😏😏😏
Salut Vincent, laurent et les autres (sans oublier passionata)
Puisque de Laurent a eu la bonne idée de nous inviter à cette discussion, c'est avec grand plaisir que je donnerai mon avis sur la question.
Tout d'abord je suis d'accord avec le principe qu'il est difficile de comparer deux pays comme la Turquie et la Tunisie, tout comme il est difficile de comparer deux régions d'un meme pays.... chaque chose, chaque personne, chaque coin du monde à sa propre entité et personnalité et c'est à chacun de faire ses choix en fonction de ses besoins et préférences. Et surtout en matière de tourisme, il est normal de rechercher un coin du monde où l'on pourra apprécier ce droit au repos et à l'observation. Tout à chacun trouvera que tel ou tel coin du monde correspond à ses attentes plutot que tel autre.
C'est pour cela qu'il est difficile de répondre à tes questions de membres de ce forum d'ordre très générale. Comment apporter sa propre opinion sur un sujet si général que "quel choix entre deux pays"... je pense qu'il faut que l'on sache plus si on peut apporter à cette personne une réponse positive dans ses attentes et besoins en connaissant ses gouts en matière de tourisme.... La destination à lui conseiller sera fonction de ses propres aspirations, la détente, le sport (plongé ou golf ou ski ou ......) la recherche culturelle..... Nous sommes Xmiliards de petits touristes dans ce monde et donc xmilliards de touristes différents, aux aspirations différentes.
Maintenant, là où je m'insurge c'est quand j'entends dire que la Tunisie n'est pas accueillante.... voire "agressive" d'un point de vue touristique. C'est un pays qui vit en très grande partie du tourisme, c'est l'une ce ses principales raison de vivre.... et je n'ai jamais été mal reçue quelque soit le coin où je suis allée. Je précise que je ne suis pas tunisienne, mais francaise et que j'ai la chance de vivre partiellement en Tunisie. Et donc que je voyage comme tout à chacun dans des villes où je suis prise pour une touriste, mais que jamais je n'ai été assaillie ou agressée, meme du seul point de vue touristique. Je pense que c'est tout simplement une question de comportement en tant que touriste et d'intégration au pays.
Bienvenue à tous en Tunisie. Nathalie
Tout d'abord je suis d'accord avec le principe qu'il est difficile de comparer deux pays comme la Turquie et la Tunisie, tout comme il est difficile de comparer deux régions d'un meme pays.... chaque chose, chaque personne, chaque coin du monde à sa propre entité et personnalité et c'est à chacun de faire ses choix en fonction de ses besoins et préférences. Et surtout en matière de tourisme, il est normal de rechercher un coin du monde où l'on pourra apprécier ce droit au repos et à l'observation. Tout à chacun trouvera que tel ou tel coin du monde correspond à ses attentes plutot que tel autre.
C'est pour cela qu'il est difficile de répondre à tes questions de membres de ce forum d'ordre très générale. Comment apporter sa propre opinion sur un sujet si général que "quel choix entre deux pays"... je pense qu'il faut que l'on sache plus si on peut apporter à cette personne une réponse positive dans ses attentes et besoins en connaissant ses gouts en matière de tourisme.... La destination à lui conseiller sera fonction de ses propres aspirations, la détente, le sport (plongé ou golf ou ski ou ......) la recherche culturelle..... Nous sommes Xmiliards de petits touristes dans ce monde et donc xmilliards de touristes différents, aux aspirations différentes.
Maintenant, là où je m'insurge c'est quand j'entends dire que la Tunisie n'est pas accueillante.... voire "agressive" d'un point de vue touristique. C'est un pays qui vit en très grande partie du tourisme, c'est l'une ce ses principales raison de vivre.... et je n'ai jamais été mal reçue quelque soit le coin où je suis allée. Je précise que je ne suis pas tunisienne, mais francaise et que j'ai la chance de vivre partiellement en Tunisie. Et donc que je voyage comme tout à chacun dans des villes où je suis prise pour une touriste, mais que jamais je n'ai été assaillie ou agressée, meme du seul point de vue touristique. Je pense que c'est tout simplement une question de comportement en tant que touriste et d'intégration au pays.
Bienvenue à tous en Tunisie. Nathalie
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Salut Laurent186, le problème ce n'est pas "vendre" mon pays mais je suis contre les comparaisons entre ces deux pays en disant semblables. L'Italie et la France oui peut-être sont semblables puis que vous êtes de la même culture (europe), par contre les arabes et les turcs sont totalement différents (ethnicité), sauf la religion qui est commune mais l'empire ottoman a dominé 600 ans les arabes donc il y a plusieurs monuments et influences turcs dans ces pays.Par contre en Turquie plutôt hellénistique et romain .
Et les gens pourquoi demandent-ils les comparaisons ? Il faut visiter tous les deux pays par exemple moi, si je visite la France pourquoi n'irai-je pas en Italie à la prochaine fois ? Alors si je connais la France ça veut dire que je connais toute l'europe ? D'après moi ce sont les questions inutiles.
Moi aussi j'irai le plus tôt possible à découvrir la Tunisie et le Maroc.
Bien amicalement. Yavuz...
Et les gens pourquoi demandent-ils les comparaisons ? Il faut visiter tous les deux pays par exemple moi, si je visite la France pourquoi n'irai-je pas en Italie à la prochaine fois ? Alors si je connais la France ça veut dire que je connais toute l'europe ? D'après moi ce sont les questions inutiles.
Moi aussi j'irai le plus tôt possible à découvrir la Tunisie et le Maroc.
Bien amicalement. Yavuz...
Franchement je rejoins yavuz comparer la turquie et la Tunisie c'est idiot car franchement il n'y a rien de comparable . J'ai vécu en turquie 3 ans en cappadoce ( ou est le desert cappadocien au fait ? ) je suis allée 2 fois en vacances en Tunisie .. meme les yeux fermés je fais la différence .. c'est sur la mer est bleue et le sable blanc mais à part ça rien de semblable . la cote turque est dominée par la montagne du Taurus qui longe la cote sud ? ou sont les montagnes Tunisiennes ? le plateau anatolien ( une bonne partie de la Turquie ) domine a 1200 m d'altitude avec ses lacs, ses montagnes, ses volcans a bon y'en a en Tunisie ? ... chercher une medina en Turquie par exemple, bon courage y'en a pas ... puis je parle pas du coté culturel, la langue .. meme le climat tiens . il fait -10 degres couramment en hiver à l'est .. enfin bref 2 pays qui n'ont strictement rien à voir ...
Difficile de répondre pour avoir fait les 2 et plusieurs régions dans chaque !
Si tu veux faire du sport et du désert vas en Tunisie dans le sud.
Si c'est culturel vas en Turquie de préférence à Istanbul ou en Anatolie.
Si c'est pour la plage les 2 sont très bien mais attention aux régions.
Bonne chance
Si tu veux faire du sport et du désert vas en Tunisie dans le sud.
Si c'est culturel vas en Turquie de préférence à Istanbul ou en Anatolie.
Si c'est pour la plage les 2 sont très bien mais attention aux régions.
Bonne chance
Vincent76, je comprends que tu n'as rien lu et entendu car la Turquie et la Tunisie sont incomparables sauf la religion qui est commune. La Tunisie est un pays désertique avec les plages et la mer par contre la Turquie est un pays déjà liant les deux continents (asie-europe), possédant 8000 km. de côtes entourées des 4 mers (la Mer Noire, Marmara, l'Egé, la Méditerranée ), l'Anatolie, on dit aussi l'asie mineure étant le berceau des civilisations nombreuses datées 5000 ans ainsi que le commencement des civilisations européennes. Vivable les 4 saisons en même temps dans certaines périodes de l'an. Chaque région et coin sont différents l'un de l'autre - c'est comme partir à un autre pays - parce que les gens, le climat, la nature et les paysages changent toujours. Et une richesse incroyable au niveau des paysages. Alors ???
Bon voyage, amicalement. Yavuz....................
C'est bien de vendre son pays, c'est encore mieux de ne pas dénigrer les autres pays en disant n'importe quoi, surtout quand on ne connait rien de se pays. La tunisie est désertique? Contrairement à l'algerie, la tunise a un desert minuscule. Quand à l'histoire, vous aurait dû vous abstenir car visiblement vous ne connaissez rien de l'histoire de la tunisie. Une histoire de plus de 3000 ans avec plusieurs civilisations.Les berbères, la prestigieuse civilisation carthaginoise avec les phéniciens (Hannibal, Didon, Ellisa....), les romans, la civilisation arabo musulmane(Kairouan) , la civilisation andalouse. Et une civilisation que vous connaissez bien à savoir la civilisation ottomane. ......
Bon voyage, amicalement. Yavuz....................
C'est bien de vendre son pays, c'est encore mieux de ne pas dénigrer les autres pays en disant n'importe quoi, surtout quand on ne connait rien de se pays. La tunisie est désertique? Contrairement à l'algerie, la tunise a un desert minuscule. Quand à l'histoire, vous aurait dû vous abstenir car visiblement vous ne connaissez rien de l'histoire de la tunisie. Une histoire de plus de 3000 ans avec plusieurs civilisations.Les berbères, la prestigieuse civilisation carthaginoise avec les phéniciens (Hannibal, Didon, Ellisa....), les romans, la civilisation arabo musulmane(Kairouan) , la civilisation andalouse. Et une civilisation que vous connaissez bien à savoir la civilisation ottomane. ......
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Initially, I had planned this itinerary:
Athens (3), Naxos (4), Paros (4), Santorini (4), then a flight to Istanbul (7–10 days!!). This would let us maximize our flights and experience another culture.
That’s a lot of ferries, though... I’ve already cut out Milos.
Our second option would be to stay 2 x 15 days on two different islands, but I’d still keep Istanbul as our next destination... or maybe 30 days on one island that offers the chance to take day trips to other islands where the ferry ride is no more than 2 to 2.5 hours. For example, Naxos to Paros only takes 30 minutes. We could return the same evening or stay overnight.
Naxos seems like the best option!!!
For Istanbul, of course we want to do a day cruise on the Bosphorus and see Hagia Sophia. If we stay 6–7 days, what would be the other main attractions? Are there any points of interest we can reach by local bus?
Our second option would be to stay 2 x 15 days on two different islands, but I’d still keep Istanbul as our next destination... or maybe 30 days on one island that offers the chance to take day trips to other islands where the ferry ride is no more than 2 to 2.5 hours. For example, Naxos to Paros only takes 30 minutes. We could return the same evening or stay overnight.
Naxos seems like the best option!!!
For Istanbul, of course we want to do a day cruise on the Bosphorus and see Hagia Sophia. If we stay 6–7 days, what would be the other main attractions? Are there any points of interest we can reach by local bus?
Hi there!
We bought our tickets to Greece at the end of November 2025, and let’s just say the geopolitical climate has really taken a turn since then with the war started by the United States against Iran. Not to mention all the other conflicts happening around the world 😕... Anyway!
Our flight from Montreal is on May 1st, and I was wondering how things are currently being experienced in Greece.
We were planning to rent a car and had already booked accommodations on three Cyclades islands!!
The oil shortage is also worrying us...
If you could share some insights on this, that would be great!
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
A little trip report from an 11-day journey to Albania at the end of April 2026, with two friends in their early sixties and beyond...
Our route: Berat, Gjirokastër, Himarë, Tirana
Here are some opinions, tips, and great deals to share:
Flight Round-trip Beauvais-Tirana: Ryanair, 260 € with checked baggage (20 kg) and seat selection. Flight was fine and on time. 2h 30min flight.
Exchange: 1 € was worth 95 lek in April 2026. We were advised to exchange in the airport hall at the Illiria counter (98 lek outside the security zone), saying we wouldn’t find a better rate. However, the exchange rate was 93 lek for 1 euro, while in the city it was 95...
Car rental at Tirana airport for 9 days via Booking.com: 144 € (56 € for the car rental and 88 € for optional full insurance deductible waiver).
Wheego agency: the car was fine, but be careful when signing the contract—they tried to convince us that the insurance taken through Booking didn’t cover everything and insisted we take their own insurance for 250 €... We refused.
After reading about driving in Tirana, instead of starting our trip by visiting the capital, we decided to head straight to Berat upon arrival and return the car at the end of the trip to explore the city on foot. This turned out to be a great choice!
Accommodations: All our stays were booked via Booking.com. Everyone prefers to be paid in euros and in cash—they mention this when booking.
Berat: 2-hour drive from the airport.
Accommodation: Vila Arben Elezi: 135 € for 3 nights with breakfast and private parking. The room was decent and clean but a bit dark, located slightly below ground level near the parking. However, the breakfast on the rooftop was excellent, especially with the stunning view of the "city of a thousand windows." Great location.
Berat was our favorite—there are lovely walks through the different neighborhoods on both sides of the river, each with a very different vibe. The citadel visit is also fascinating, as it’s like a small town within the fortress.
The walk along the river is pleasant, with plenty of restaurant choices. Other restaurants in the old town are also very nice. The White House Restaurant, on the first floor along the road, is good and offers a great view of the Gorica district.
Gjirokastër:
Accommodation: Te Ajdini Guest House: 120 € for 3 nights with breakfast. A private home stay. There’s free parking just before entering the city, a 5-minute walk from the accommodation, which is very convenient since the cobblestone streets are narrow and parking is tricky. Yes, it’s a climb to get to the place, but everything in this city is uphill... The room was bright and clean. Breakfast was very good, hearty, and served in the courtyard with a view of the castle. The guesthouse is a 5-minute walk from the city center (the bazaar) but in a quiet area.
Restaurants: Rrapi and Kujtimi—good and affordable with their little pergolas.
The old town of Gjirokastër is charming but very touristy, with streets packed with souvenir shops and restaurant tables and chairs. Lots of people.
-The bunker visit (near the tourist office) is very interesting: Cold War Tunnel.
The castle offers a beautiful view of the city.
-Visit to the Ottoman house Skenduli: very well done. Don’t forget to climb the ladder facing a trapdoor in the ceiling to see the roof’s framework—it’s like a forest of beams: impressive!
-The bridge Ura e Ali Pasha: A steep 45-minute climb from the city to the site is worth it, but once you reach the viewpoint (which is stunning), you have to go back down a path to reach the bridge. You can drive to the viewpoint, but parking is very tricky.
Around Gjirokastër:
-Just outside the city: Lake Liqeni i Viroit: a nice, ordinary-looking lake, but at the end, there’s a natural spring making the water crystal clear and a brilliant blue—really spectacular, like photos of Blue Eye near Sarandë.
-Drive to Përmet along the gorges: beautiful viewpoints along the way and lovely countryside.
Himarë:
Accommodation: Vila Kosteli: 120 € for 2 nights with breakfast—slightly overpriced for this type of place but very close to a small beach and not far from the promenade with all the restaurants. Private parking, but very tight (4 cars on a tiny lot along the road). The "sea view" room is a bit obstructed by the building across the street. However, the rooftop breakfast view is beautiful. Friendly staff.
Himarë is a pleasant seaside resort, quite calm (but it was April...). There’s a cute promenade with restaurants along the beach. The castle on the heights of Himarë is worth a visit.
Around Himarë:
-Qeparo is worth a quick stop, but Qeparo village is really worth the detour: a village lost in the heights after a scenic drive up from the coastal road—narrow but well-maintained. Beautiful view from the top and a charming village.
-The Big Bunker and Llogora Panorama: take a right turn several kilometers after Dhermi—a road that climbs steeply from the start... A breathtaking winding road that reaches 900 meters in altitude. The view is stunning.
-Several small villages between Dhermi and Himarë are worth a quick stop.
-Porto Palermo Castle is somewhat disappointing.
Tirana:
Taxi from Tirana airport to the city center: 15 € with electric taxis (Green Taxi, Bee Taxi, Do Taxi).
Accommodation: Hotel Nevi Apartment: 63 € for 2 nights. A private apartment in an older building but very clean and well-equipped, with a kitchen and small enclosed balcony.
Great welcome and contact—the owner even booked a taxi for our departure. Very well located, close to the main square, shops, and restaurants. A small supermarket nearby is perfect for stocking up on breakfast supplies.
The city is lively and dynamic, with plenty of green spaces and promenades. Buildings are popping up everywhere, often with surprising architecture—like a building shaped like a face, a huge golden cube, and many others under construction.
-Sky Tower: at the top, a rotating bar offers a 360° view of the city and its buildings. Drinks are a bit pricier than usual, but it’s totally worth it (6 € for a beer or a glass of white wine, 3 € for coffee). We were there for sunset, and it was amazing! A must-do. Arrive early, as it fills up quickly.
-The House of Leaves: a house used for secret surveillance and interrogations during the dictatorship... A great way to learn about the surveillance systems of that era.
-Bunk’Art 2: a bunker in the heart of the city—very interesting, covering the dictatorship period and its system...
-The Pazari i Ri Bazaar: the new bazaar district. The large hall is worth a visit, but souvenir prices are often higher than elsewhere... The area is nice.
Restaurant: Kastrati Restaurant—a bit like a canteen with lots of traditional dishes. It’s on the first floor of a building. Excellent value for money, and the waitress explains the dishes in French.
That’s a little overview of our trip and my personal impressions! Albania is a beautiful and pleasant country to visit. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
That’s a little overview of our trip and my personal impressions! Albania is a beautiful and pleasant country to visit. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
What are the main sights to visit on Rhodes itself or the surrounding islands, and what’s the weather like? We’re leaving on May 18th.
Hi everyone,
We’re thinking of spending 3 weeks in Crete between mid-August and early September, renting a car, quickly exploring a few spots in the east, and focusing on the west, southwest, and south.
I’m worried about the heavy tourist crowds. Is it really more noticeable than elsewhere in Greece? Is there a way to avoid the crowds without missing out on the iconic places, which I imagine are stunning in Crete? Thanks for your thoughts and experiences!
Hi,
I'm heading to Greece via Albania soon. Does anyone have info on transportation from Gjirokastër to Ioannina?
Which company, fares, and schedules—it's not very clear with Google.
Thanks!
Patrice
Thanks!
Patrice
Hi everyone,
I’m just passing through Bratislava quickly (one afternoon, one night, one morning) and I’d love to see the highlights of the city. I’ve put together a little itinerary—feel free to let me know what you think!
Start at the castle and its beautiful viewpoint Visit the Baroque gardens St. Martin’s Cathedral, quick visit National Theatre Discover the Cumil statues Primatial Palace via Hlavné Namestie Michael’s Gate Grassalkovich Palace via Obchodna Walk across Namesti Slobody to head back to the upside-down pyramid Head down to the Blue Church Cross the Danube to see Sad Janka Krala, then return via the UFO Bridge There you go—10 km and a packed day! What do you think?
Thanks, Stéphane.
I’m just passing through Bratislava quickly (one afternoon, one night, one morning) and I’d love to see the highlights of the city. I’ve put together a little itinerary—feel free to let me know what you think!
Start at the castle and its beautiful viewpoint Visit the Baroque gardens St. Martin’s Cathedral, quick visit National Theatre Discover the Cumil statues Primatial Palace via Hlavné Namestie Michael’s Gate Grassalkovich Palace via Obchodna Walk across Namesti Slobody to head back to the upside-down pyramid Head down to the Blue Church Cross the Danube to see Sad Janka Krala, then return via the UFO Bridge There you go—10 km and a packed day! What do you think?
Thanks, Stéphane.
Hi,
I’m renting a car in Greece (Heraklion).
Should I get extra insurance?
What’s driving like with the Greeks?
Thanks for any tips!
Hi there,
we’re heading to Crete from May 8th to 15th, staying at a hotel in Agia Pelagia, 20 km from Heraklion, on half-board, so we’ll be back every evening. What daily itinerary would you recommend? We love hiking and discovering local cultures...
Thanks in advance!!
Hello,
We’re heading to Prague with so much excitement from June 10th to 20th. I’ve got three main questions for those who live there or have visited:
- What are your thoughts on what to pack clothing-wise? What’s the weather usually like at this time of year? We’re a bit sensitive to the cold—we live way down in southern Andalusia and are used to the *calor* 😎... Should we pack rain gear? Are we likely to get a lot of rain (which we’re dreading a little, but we couldn’t choose other dates)?
- I’ve seen there are "passes" for various attractions, museums, and sites, including one that’s valid for 10 days but costs a whopping 160 € per person—that’s an average of 16 € per day. Do you think it’s really worth it? We won’t be spending our days rushing between every indoor site; we also love wandering the streets and discovering things a bit "at random." If we do two paid visits a day, that’ll probably be the max... Can we make it worth the cost with that? Of course, we want to visit the castle and take a boat trip as a minimum. Are the sites included in these passes iconic, or are they more "minor" attractions? Does having the pass help us skip long lines?
- Finally, a question about communication: I speak French, obviously, plus Spanish and English fluently, but very little German (haven’t practiced in ages), and no Russian or Czech at all. My husband knows a few words of Russian, but it’s "Cuban" Russian—about the same level as my current German 🙂 !! Can we still get by without too much trouble? We don’t want to spend 10 days not saying a word to anyone and communicating only with gestures!!
Thanks for your valuable tips and opinions.
hi,
I'm looking to rent a small car, not too expensive, for Crete in April. Do you have any great tips? Thanks in advance! Best regards
I'm looking to rent a small car, not too expensive, for Crete in April. Do you have any great tips? Thanks in advance! Best regards
Hi there!
We’re heading to Crete (Heraklion) as a couple and I’d like to rent a car.
1) Do we need an international driver’s permit?
2) Are rentals super expensive?
Thanks everyone!
Hi there
I’d like to know how much a meal costs on average in zloty in Poland (Warsaw, Kraków, Częstochowa, Wadowice), and also the price of souvenirs like postcards and magnets—so I don’t end up with too many zlotys left after my 5-day trip to Poland?
I’d like to know how much a meal costs on average in zloty in Poland (Warsaw, Kraków, Częstochowa, Wadowice), and also the price of souvenirs like postcards and magnets—so I don’t end up with too many zlotys left after my 5-day trip to Poland?
Hi everyone,
I’m just passing through the city very quickly (one afternoon, one night, one morning) and I’d love to see as many must-see spots as possible. I’ve put together a little itinerary—let me know what you think!
Visit to Varosliget Park Heroes’ Square Quick stop in the southern part of Margitsziget (for the photo with the Budapest sign!!!) Gül Baba Mausoleum and Rose Garden Fisherman’s Bastion Church of the Assumption of Our Lady of Budavár Tóth Árpád stny promenade Budavar Palace Freedom Square Parliament
This is just a first draft. I still have a few months to tweak it.
Thanks!
Stéphane.
I’m just passing through the city very quickly (one afternoon, one night, one morning) and I’d love to see as many must-see spots as possible. I’ve put together a little itinerary—let me know what you think!
Visit to Varosliget Park Heroes’ Square Quick stop in the southern part of Margitsziget (for the photo with the Budapest sign!!!) Gül Baba Mausoleum and Rose Garden Fisherman’s Bastion Church of the Assumption of Our Lady of Budavár Tóth Árpád stny promenade Budavar Palace Freedom Square Parliament
This is just a first draft. I still have a few months to tweak it.
Thanks!
Stéphane.
hello
I’m looking for advice for a last-minute trip—about 3 weeks (half Montenegro, half Croatia).
I’m traveling solo, backpacker style (low budget, hostels). I’m 40 and love exploring cool spots—cities, beaches, mountains, sports activities, you name it.
I’m torn between renting a car or just going with the flow using buses once I’m there. A car would definitely be more convenient, but it might be pricier—plus, parking (is it paid?) and having to return it to the same place. My plan is to start in Montenegro (flying into Podgorica or Albania) and finish in Croatia, so I’d either need to do short-term rentals per country or one-way.
In Montenegro, here are the spots I’ve noted: - Ulcinj and Velika Plaža beach - A side trip to Lake Skadar and Virpazar - Budva, Sveti Stefan, and Petrovac - Cetinje and Lovćen National Park - Kotor / Perast - Žabljak and Durmitor National Park + rafting in the Tara Canyon Is 8–10 days enough?
And in Croatia, I’ve got: - Dubrovnik - Korčula - Hvar - Split + Trogir and Krka National Park - Zadar - Plitvice Lakes National Park - Croatian Istria / Rovinj / Pula - Zagreb Around 10–12 days.
Any tips on the stops (adding or cutting some from my list) or transportation options?
Thanks in advance!
I’m torn between renting a car or just going with the flow using buses once I’m there. A car would definitely be more convenient, but it might be pricier—plus, parking (is it paid?) and having to return it to the same place. My plan is to start in Montenegro (flying into Podgorica or Albania) and finish in Croatia, so I’d either need to do short-term rentals per country or one-way.
In Montenegro, here are the spots I’ve noted: - Ulcinj and Velika Plaža beach - A side trip to Lake Skadar and Virpazar - Budva, Sveti Stefan, and Petrovac - Cetinje and Lovćen National Park - Kotor / Perast - Žabljak and Durmitor National Park + rafting in the Tara Canyon Is 8–10 days enough?
And in Croatia, I’ve got: - Dubrovnik - Korčula - Hvar - Split + Trogir and Krka National Park - Zadar - Plitvice Lakes National Park - Croatian Istria / Rovinj / Pula - Zagreb Around 10–12 days.
Any tips on the stops (adding or cutting some from my list) or transportation options?
Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
I’m heading to Pelion with my partner and then to Chalkidiki around mid-September (from September 12th to 26th). I arrive in Thessaloniki on Saturday evening and plan to spend a day there to check out the market (though it’s marked as temporarily closed on Google??) and, most importantly, enjoy the local food scene.
After that, I’ll head toward Meteora (Sunday evening/Monday), spend a week in Pelion, and then head up to Nikiti to finish the trip (5 days in Vourvourou) and explore the beaches of Sithonia. We’ll also make a trip to Afytos since I think it’s worth the detour.
About Pelion, I’m really not sure where to stay because the distances between Volos and Afissos aren’t straightforward.
I’m looking for a quiet spot but with a little evening activity—like strolling through a village or by the sea. I’ve seen a few suggestions via ChatGPT, but I’m not convinced about the vibe (Milies, Makrinitsa).
Volos is big… but kind of ugly.
We love hiking, spending time in picturesque/typical villages, and, like everyone else, tasting local specialties. As for balancing the trip, I’m open to changes or adjustments if you’ve got any tips—I’d love to hear them, along with any other ideas.
I’m heading to Pelion with my partner and then to Chalkidiki around mid-September (from September 12th to 26th). I arrive in Thessaloniki on Saturday evening and plan to spend a day there to check out the market (though it’s marked as temporarily closed on Google??) and, most importantly, enjoy the local food scene.
After that, I’ll head toward Meteora (Sunday evening/Monday), spend a week in Pelion, and then head up to Nikiti to finish the trip (5 days in Vourvourou) and explore the beaches of Sithonia. We’ll also make a trip to Afytos since I think it’s worth the detour.
About Pelion, I’m really not sure where to stay because the distances between Volos and Afissos aren’t straightforward.
I’m looking for a quiet spot but with a little evening activity—like strolling through a village or by the sea. I’ve seen a few suggestions via ChatGPT, but I’m not convinced about the vibe (Milies, Makrinitsa).
Volos is big… but kind of ugly.
We love hiking, spending time in picturesque/typical villages, and, like everyone else, tasting local specialties. As for balancing the trip, I’m open to changes or adjustments if you’ve got any tips—I’d love to hear them, along with any other ideas.
Hi! We’d like to go away for 10 days around May 15th, either to Menorca or Crete—we don’t know either place. We love hiking, unspoiled nature, good food, swimming, and, if possible, avoiding crowds. We enjoy getting off the beaten track. Menorca seems ideal because it’s not far by plane from Lyon, but if Crete is really wilder and more beautiful in terms of landscapes, we can add an extra hour of flight time. Can you help us out? Thanks!
Hi everyone,
I'm on my way to Slovakia, where I'll be spending about ten days on vacation in the High Tatras. I've decided to stop in Prague for 24 hours with my two teens (arriving around noon, leaving the next day). We don’t know the city at all. I know a single day is way too short to discover everything, so I’d like to plan a small circuit to see the must-see spots.
Here’s what I’ve planned:
Walk through Nový Svět street Visit the castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Golden Lane Quick stop at Vojanovy Sady gardens Malá Strana Square Maltese Square Kampa Island Then the iconic Charles Bridge and a short tour of the Jewish Quarter We’ll head back down to visit Old Town Square (Malé Náměstí, St. Nicholas Church, and the Church of Our Lady before Týn) Head to Wenceslas Square and the Church of Our Lady of the Snows Then to the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius and the Dancing House And finally, back to the starting point.
Estimated distance: 10 km
I was thinking of a little evening stroll up Petřín Hill... what do you think? Are there things that aren’t really worth it, or other spots that are must-sees?
Thanks for your thoughts and feedback!
Stéphane.
I'm on my way to Slovakia, where I'll be spending about ten days on vacation in the High Tatras. I've decided to stop in Prague for 24 hours with my two teens (arriving around noon, leaving the next day). We don’t know the city at all. I know a single day is way too short to discover everything, so I’d like to plan a small circuit to see the must-see spots.
Here’s what I’ve planned:
Walk through Nový Svět street Visit the castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Golden Lane Quick stop at Vojanovy Sady gardens Malá Strana Square Maltese Square Kampa Island Then the iconic Charles Bridge and a short tour of the Jewish Quarter We’ll head back down to visit Old Town Square (Malé Náměstí, St. Nicholas Church, and the Church of Our Lady before Týn) Head to Wenceslas Square and the Church of Our Lady of the Snows Then to the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius and the Dancing House And finally, back to the starting point.
Estimated distance: 10 km
I was thinking of a little evening stroll up Petřín Hill... what do you think? Are there things that aren’t really worth it, or other spots that are must-sees?
Thanks for your thoughts and feedback!
Stéphane.
Hello
It’s decided—next summer, it’s Cyprus! A region we don’t know yet, with nature, culture, beach time, and diving the Zenobia 😎 We’re thinking of a 2-week trip.
After flipping through the LP guide, I’m still unsure about the best bases—I can’t quite picture the distances...
Option 1: Stay near Larnaca for 1 week and Paphos for the other. But from Larnaca, Cape Greco is doable. Wouldn’t it be better to stay near Cape Greco (Protaras?) instead? What about getting to Lefkara? Same from Paphos—easy to explore as far as Kourion.
Option 2: A single, more central base somewhere between Limassol and Larnaca.
Thanks for your tips and great deals 😉
It’s decided—next summer, it’s Cyprus! A region we don’t know yet, with nature, culture, beach time, and diving the Zenobia 😎 We’re thinking of a 2-week trip.
After flipping through the LP guide, I’m still unsure about the best bases—I can’t quite picture the distances...
Option 1: Stay near Larnaca for 1 week and Paphos for the other. But from Larnaca, Cape Greco is doable. Wouldn’t it be better to stay near Cape Greco (Protaras?) instead? What about getting to Lefkara? Same from Paphos—easy to explore as far as Kourion.
Option 2: A single, more central base somewhere between Limassol and Larnaca.
Thanks for your tips and great deals 😉
I’d like to book tickets for a visit to the Acropolis at the end of April. The official site is down. What do you think of agencies like Get Your Guide? Are they reliable? It’s a lot more expensive. The audio guide option is tempting, but is that reliable too? We’re a bit older and like to take our time...
Do the other museums (National Archaeological Museum and Museum of Cycladic Art) also require reservations? We visited Athens 50 years ago, and it seems like things have changed a lot.
Thanks for any help!
Do the other museums (National Archaeological Museum and Museum of Cycladic Art) also require reservations? We visited Athens 50 years ago, and it seems like things have changed a lot.
Thanks for any help!
hi,
I just booked a flight and hotel (Mövenpick in Durrës) for my husband and me for late May. We’re thinking of spending (I haven’t really decided yet) one day in Tirana, one day around Berat, and one day around Gjirokastër and the Albanian Riviera. We were planning to hire a private driver for the day. I asked the hotel if they could find one for me... they brushed me off! Yet I usually do this for all my trips.
Would you have a name, a company, or someone I could contact?
Otherwise, is it "dangerous"—road conditions and Albanian driving—to rent a car?
Do I need an international driver’s permit?
thanks
I just booked a flight and hotel (Mövenpick in Durrës) for my husband and me for late May. We’re thinking of spending (I haven’t really decided yet) one day in Tirana, one day around Berat, and one day around Gjirokastër and the Albanian Riviera. We were planning to hire a private driver for the day. I asked the hotel if they could find one for me... they brushed me off! Yet I usually do this for all my trips.
Would you have a name, a company, or someone I could contact?
Otherwise, is it "dangerous"—road conditions and Albanian driving—to rent a car?
Do I need an international driver’s permit?
thanks