Original post
bonjour je pars debut juin en tunisie mais je suis seul jaimerais savoir si ya des personnes qui parte aussi
ya til des personne qui parte en meme temps que moi svp une reponse
Seule en Tunisie début juin
by Seuleentunic
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
bonjour,
dans quelle ville partira tu?
moi je vais passer 2 semaines (1 a sousse et la2 éme a hammamet).
a hammet
tu vas ou ?? et à quelle date?
hammet le 30 mai
ok tu vas à hammamet, moi je serai à sousse à partir du 10 juin, tu vas en hotel? tu restes combien de tps?
Les bezness vont s'éclater !!😛
Un voyage de 1000 lieues commence toujours par un pas !
(proverbe chinois)
ok je ve bien tes coordonner
Qu'est ce que je disais.....Les bezness sont sur le pont !!!😛😛
Un voyage de 1000 lieues commence toujours par un pas !
(proverbe chinois)
merci je te verai si tu ve bien
Bonjour,
Tu seras la bienvenue chez nous et j'espère que tu passeras un bon séjour en tunisie.
Je suis tunisien mais vivant à tunis, hammamat est à 60 km d'ici.
je pourrai te donner d'amples informations sur les coins à visiter, les hotels, les resto, les sorties ...bref on pourra faire un bon programme selon tes désirs.
Contactes moi sur msn et on en parlera : hamdinewlook@hotmail.fr
Bien à vous.
Et encore, il ne faut pas oublier les messages privés qu'elle doit recevoir!!!!!!!!!!!
SO
TKT pa c un forrum de voyage et si toi ou un autre kelk1 veux visiter la tunisie...ke s soit h ou f.et il veux un aide chui la en+ c mon boulot.je frequente chaque jours les touristes a djerba.. de tte facon ke les femmes partout mn frere et le mental de favoriser les femme + que l'homme c fini....et chez nous l'homme plus aimé ke une famme c notre tradition et notre religion que dit sa... et moi personelment je m'enfou ...🏴☠️
Arrêter de raconter des blagues !!Dés qu'une femme seule se pointe, vous êtes comme les mouches !!
Si un mec seul pose une question y'en a pas UN qui réponds !!
C'est malheureux pour la Tunisie, mais vous êtes de tristes sires !!
Comme les Castors vous travaillez avec la q...e !
Un voyage de 1000 lieues commence toujours par un pas !
(proverbe chinois)
Salut, bon toi tu la trouve une aventure de venir seule, moi je ne la trouve pas comme ca, en effet est trés belle et trés calme et les gens sont trés chaleureux et aime les touristes et aiment faire tous pour que les touristes soient heureux et aiment la Tunisie, en tous cas tu vas venir et tu vas voir tous seule, je vous souhaite bon voyage et bonne chance.
Salut, je sais pas pourquoi tu veux trouver quelqu'un qui veut venir dans la meme periode avec toi, en effet de venir seule ici en Tunisie c'est beaucoup mieux, et tu vas pas regretter, et tu crois pas que c'est une aventure, c'est au contraire la Tunisie est un trés beau pays c'est trés calme et les gens ici sont trés chaleureux et acceuillant et aiment les touristes et font tous pour que ces dernier soient heureux et aiment la Tunisie, et soyez sur vous allez aimer beaucoup la Tunisie et si tu as besoin de quelques choses c'est facile de trouver quelqu'un qui veut t'aider.
Je vous souhaite bonne chance et bon voyage, bye .
Juste pour vous dire que vous y aller un fort ...effectivement ce genre d'individu existent surement ...mais pourquoi génèraliser...
Ils y a des gens honnétes et génèreux et aussi de mauvaises personnes.. dommage de mettre tous les Tunisiens dans le méme pannier ...
en france ou ailleurs il y a aussi des salauds....
moi en Tunisie j'ai eu de la chance je n'ai rencontré que des supers gentils...chaleureux ...peut étre suis je trop moche ....lol
enfin vivement une belle histoire...ne désespèrons pas....
GIGI
Qui généralise ???
Je suis un amoureux de la Tunisie ! Mais ces tristes individus ternissent l'image de la Tunisie que j'aime et il faut les éradiquer !!
Je respecte les Tunisiens et je ne mets pas tout le monde dans le même panier, mais
ce boucher les yeux ne sert a rien !
Faites une recherche sur Google et vous verrez que le phénomène bezness n'a rien de
marginal, des sites se sont créé en France, en Allemagne, en Suisse......
Pensez vous que ces gens se sont donné la peine de les créer pour le plaisir ?
Il existe aussi de belles histoires de couples mixtes et tant mieux ! Le métissage fait de beaux enfants.
Un voyage de 1000 lieues commence toujours par un pas !
(proverbe chinois)
je suis pret à vous assistez si vous etes à sousse
Avant de vous précipiter sur tous les messages feminins, assurez vous qu'ils soient encore d'actualité! Celui ci date de l'an dernier!
SO
tu pare ou exactement a Tunis???pour les vacances
Commence déja par lui dire bonjour, et pour info, son message date de l'année dernière 😏 raté!
SO
Bonjour,
Au cas où tu penserais, à tort, que certains avertissements, venant d'hommes, sont peut-être motivés par la jalousie (quod non), je vais te donner l'avis d'une femme qui a voyagé seule en Tunisie plusieurs fois par an depuis des années
Si c'est la première fois que tu pars en Tunisie, sache que, même seule, tu y seras en sécurité, en ce sens que la police est partout, qu'il y a de bonnes routes et que les tunisiens sont effectiovement très accueillants et chaleureux.
Mais il faut tout de même être très prudente, car, comme l'ont, à juste titre, relevé Alclodo et Raoux, dans les zones touristiques (et Hammamet en est une) tu constateras qu'en ayant parcouru 2.000 ou 3000 km depuis chez toi, tu seras soudain devenue la plus belle, la plus intelligente, auras éventuellement soudain perdu 20 kg et 20 ans, et que, chose que tu ignorais, certaisns tunisiens auraient un chromosome supplémentaiire dans leurs gênes: celui de tomber fou d'amour d'une européenne au bout de deux jours... !!
Les "bezness" dont (mot tiré d'un filmlm tunisien de BOUZID qui décrivait le phénomène en 1991) on te parle sont en fait de jeunes tunisiens qui séduisent les femmes seules (et parfois même mariées en vacances avec leur mari) en espérant d'une part se faire entretenir sur place (restos, discothèques, location de voiture, location d'appartement "pour , "être que nous deux ma chérie") et d'autre paart, obtenir une aide financière après son retour chez elle.
Après son retour, la fille sera inondée de sms et coups de fil tant le garçon l'aime: c'est la première étape de ces manipulateurs: créer une dépendance. Puis viennent les demandes de cadeaux (PC portable, pourtant moins cher en Tunisie, GSM de prix, parfums etc...) et demandes d'envoi d'argent par mandats Western Union.
Pire, certains leur font croire qu'ils sont amoureux pour pouvoir obtenir un visa. Or ce visa , ils ne peuvent plus l'obtenir facilement pour tourisme, donc reste le "bébé visa" et / ou le mariage.
Ces "bezness" sont à l'affut de leurs proies aussi bien sur Internet que dans les hôtels ou les leux touristiques. Donc, si tu sors avec un tunisien là bas, garde ton portefeuille fermé (un tunisien correct, par ses valeurs, n'acceptera jamais que sa copine l'aide ou l'entretienne: il gagne peu, c'est vrai, mais il participera toujours aux frais commun à tout le moins, en se faisant aider par la famille ou des amis)
S'il te propose de te présenter très vite à la famille, méfiance ! Parfois la famille est complice, en espérant les retombées du fils prodigue lorsqu'il sera en Europe, après ce qu'on appelle un "pmariage gris". La famille reçoit parfaois jusqu'à 3 "copines" différentes sur l'année, selon les saisons qui, toutes sont les plus belles etc....
Va visionner un reportage sur les arnaqueurs sentimentaux tunisiens fait par France 2 le 27 avril, sur le site de France 2 dans l'émission "prise directe", tu comprendras vite Va également te renseigner sur les méthodes d'arnaques principales de ces jeunes gigolos sur des forums dont "Bezness land"
Il est exact que chaque fois qu'un homme signale ici qu'il part seul en Tunisie, curieusement, certains tunisiens qui t'ont répondu ne lui proposent pas de "l'aider", mais quand il s'agit d'une femme... Donc, si tu as déjà répondu à des MP de tunisiens qui "chassent la gazelle" parmi nous, ne dis rien de ta vie, de ton métier, de tes revenus, reste discrète.
MAIS, les bezness sont une minorité parmi les tunisiens (mais une minorité très agissante !) et si tu as un peu de SIMPLE BON SENS, tu pourras vite distinguer les tunisiens "normaux" et chaleureux et les autres.
Je pars en Tunisie depuis très longtemps, y ai rencontré mon mari, après y avoir fait plus de 25 séjours, à l'époque, mais il ne m'a pas inondée de sms trois fois par jour dès mon retour, il ne m'a pas dit qu'il était amoureux fou au bout de 8 jours. Depuis 5 ans, et trois que nous sommes mariés, tout va parfaitement bien. je peux témoigner qu'il y a moyen de passer de super vacances sans nécessairement avoir un petit ami sur place.
Donc méfiance et prudence, mais pas de parano non plus: i y a une majorité de gens bien en Tunisie, mais, comme partout, des escrocs.
C'est un forum de voyage, mais dernier conseil: si jamais tu craquais pour un beau ténébreux, n'oublie ni la pilule ni le préservatif ! Les animateurs et autres chauffeurs de 4 x 4, cavaliers, tenanciers de base nautiques ou serveur, recçoivent un "arrivage" de nouvelles vacancières toutes les semaines...
Mais ce n'est pas propre à la TUnisie: le film "les bbronzés" montrait déjà ce phénomène dans les années 1970 et les personnages joués par Thierry Lhermitte et Christian Clavier... étaient bien français dans GO dans un club de vacances, pas tunisiens.
Très bonne vacances dans ce superbe pays aux habitants si chaleureux, quand ils ne sont pas intéressés uniquement par tes finances ou un visa, et ils sont très nombreux dans ce cas.
Au cas où tu penserais, à tort, que certains avertissements, venant d'hommes, sont peut-être motivés par la jalousie (quod non), je vais te donner l'avis d'une femme qui a voyagé seule en Tunisie plusieurs fois par an depuis des années
Si c'est la première fois que tu pars en Tunisie, sache que, même seule, tu y seras en sécurité, en ce sens que la police est partout, qu'il y a de bonnes routes et que les tunisiens sont effectiovement très accueillants et chaleureux.
Mais il faut tout de même être très prudente, car, comme l'ont, à juste titre, relevé Alclodo et Raoux, dans les zones touristiques (et Hammamet en est une) tu constateras qu'en ayant parcouru 2.000 ou 3000 km depuis chez toi, tu seras soudain devenue la plus belle, la plus intelligente, auras éventuellement soudain perdu 20 kg et 20 ans, et que, chose que tu ignorais, certaisns tunisiens auraient un chromosome supplémentaiire dans leurs gênes: celui de tomber fou d'amour d'une européenne au bout de deux jours... !!
Les "bezness" dont (mot tiré d'un filmlm tunisien de BOUZID qui décrivait le phénomène en 1991) on te parle sont en fait de jeunes tunisiens qui séduisent les femmes seules (et parfois même mariées en vacances avec leur mari) en espérant d'une part se faire entretenir sur place (restos, discothèques, location de voiture, location d'appartement "pour , "être que nous deux ma chérie") et d'autre paart, obtenir une aide financière après son retour chez elle.
Après son retour, la fille sera inondée de sms et coups de fil tant le garçon l'aime: c'est la première étape de ces manipulateurs: créer une dépendance. Puis viennent les demandes de cadeaux (PC portable, pourtant moins cher en Tunisie, GSM de prix, parfums etc...) et demandes d'envoi d'argent par mandats Western Union.
Pire, certains leur font croire qu'ils sont amoureux pour pouvoir obtenir un visa. Or ce visa , ils ne peuvent plus l'obtenir facilement pour tourisme, donc reste le "bébé visa" et / ou le mariage.
Ces "bezness" sont à l'affut de leurs proies aussi bien sur Internet que dans les hôtels ou les leux touristiques. Donc, si tu sors avec un tunisien là bas, garde ton portefeuille fermé (un tunisien correct, par ses valeurs, n'acceptera jamais que sa copine l'aide ou l'entretienne: il gagne peu, c'est vrai, mais il participera toujours aux frais commun à tout le moins, en se faisant aider par la famille ou des amis)
S'il te propose de te présenter très vite à la famille, méfiance ! Parfois la famille est complice, en espérant les retombées du fils prodigue lorsqu'il sera en Europe, après ce qu'on appelle un "pmariage gris". La famille reçoit parfaois jusqu'à 3 "copines" différentes sur l'année, selon les saisons qui, toutes sont les plus belles etc....
Va visionner un reportage sur les arnaqueurs sentimentaux tunisiens fait par France 2 le 27 avril, sur le site de France 2 dans l'émission "prise directe", tu comprendras vite Va également te renseigner sur les méthodes d'arnaques principales de ces jeunes gigolos sur des forums dont "Bezness land"
Il est exact que chaque fois qu'un homme signale ici qu'il part seul en Tunisie, curieusement, certains tunisiens qui t'ont répondu ne lui proposent pas de "l'aider", mais quand il s'agit d'une femme... Donc, si tu as déjà répondu à des MP de tunisiens qui "chassent la gazelle" parmi nous, ne dis rien de ta vie, de ton métier, de tes revenus, reste discrète.
MAIS, les bezness sont une minorité parmi les tunisiens (mais une minorité très agissante !) et si tu as un peu de SIMPLE BON SENS, tu pourras vite distinguer les tunisiens "normaux" et chaleureux et les autres.
Je pars en Tunisie depuis très longtemps, y ai rencontré mon mari, après y avoir fait plus de 25 séjours, à l'époque, mais il ne m'a pas inondée de sms trois fois par jour dès mon retour, il ne m'a pas dit qu'il était amoureux fou au bout de 8 jours. Depuis 5 ans, et trois que nous sommes mariés, tout va parfaitement bien. je peux témoigner qu'il y a moyen de passer de super vacances sans nécessairement avoir un petit ami sur place.
Donc méfiance et prudence, mais pas de parano non plus: i y a une majorité de gens bien en Tunisie, mais, comme partout, des escrocs.
C'est un forum de voyage, mais dernier conseil: si jamais tu craquais pour un beau ténébreux, n'oublie ni la pilule ni le préservatif ! Les animateurs et autres chauffeurs de 4 x 4, cavaliers, tenanciers de base nautiques ou serveur, recçoivent un "arrivage" de nouvelles vacancières toutes les semaines...
Mais ce n'est pas propre à la TUnisie: le film "les bbronzés" montrait déjà ce phénomène dans les années 1970 et les personnages joués par Thierry Lhermitte et Christian Clavier... étaient bien français dans GO dans un club de vacances, pas tunisiens.
Très bonne vacances dans ce superbe pays aux habitants si chaleureux, quand ils ne sont pas intéressés uniquement par tes finances ou un visa, et ils sont très nombreux dans ce cas.
Log in first, then come back to this page.
You might also like
More discussions
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, I'm planning a trip to Jamaica. I'd love to hear about experiences traveling solo as a woman... Thanks in advance!
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?
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
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?
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Hello fellow travelers,
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
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! :)
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! :)
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!
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,
Can you share some info about Mauritius, since I’m traveling alone and would like a local contact there?
Thanks.
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.
DM me if you’d like his contact details.
Happy travels!
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.
DM me if you’d like his contact details.
Happy travels!
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...
What do you all think? :( I’m wondering if it’s really a good idea to go...
Hi everyone,
I’m 66 and just discovered solo travel in Uzbekistan—I loved it! So I’ve decided to explore Africa, starting with Senegal. I’m just beginning my research, but if anyone can give me advice on which month to go, what to see, and whether this destination is safe—or maybe suggest another African country—I’d really appreciate your tips!
Hi there!
We’re leaving in early November for a month.
Here’s our itinerary:
Arrival in Takhmau, then heading to:
Kampong Cham
Kratie – 2 days
Mondolkiri – 3 days
Ratanakiri – 3 days
Stung Treng – 1 day
Siem Reap – 4 days
Battambang – 1 day
Kampong Chhnang – 3 days
Kampot – 2 days
Islands (WE’RE HESITATING WHICH ONE?) – 4 DAYS
Phnom Penh – 2 days
That’s it! 😊
We’re backpacking… and we love spots that aren’t too touristy. If you’ve got any tips, we’re all ears!
Thanks
Hi there,
We’d like to stay in Switzerland for five days.
There are two of us (women).
We don’t know this country at all.
What cities or affordable spots would you recommend for visiting?
Cheap accommodation.
Looking for community-based options.
And being close to public transport.
Thanks for your tips and experiences!
Best regards.
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone has taken a Rede Expressos bus from Lisbon Airport to Lagos, and if so, where exactly at the airport you need to board it? I’m worried I’ll get lost and miss my bus...
Hi again,
I’m adding more details to my info request. Here are two proposed itineraries. We’re hesitating:
Colombo - Unawatuna 2 days - Sinharaja 1 day - Bandarawela 2 days - Kandy 3 days - Dambulla 2 days - Wilpattu Park 1 day - Kalpitiya 3 days - Negombo 1 day
What should we change or add a day for to include Jaffna?
Or: Negombo 1 day - Anuradhapura 2 days - Jaffna 2 days - Sigiriya 2 days - Dambulla 1 day - Kandy 2 days - Ella 1 day - Galle 3 days For your advice. Is it better to finish in Galle or Kalpitiya? Thanks in advance! Nicole
Or: Negombo 1 day - Anuradhapura 2 days - Jaffna 2 days - Sigiriya 2 days - Dambulla 1 day - Kandy 2 days - Ella 1 day - Galle 3 days For your advice. Is it better to finish in Galle or Kalpitiya? Thanks in advance! Nicole
Hello everyone,
This is a warning message! I’d like to address it especially to young women traveling alone for the first time in India. Other travelers may react to my post based on their own experiences, but I think what I’m about to say shouldn’t be taken lightly—unless that’s what you’re looking for!
Last July, I traveled to Northern India. I stopped in Khajuraho to see the famous tantric temples. I stayed one night, and that was more than enough. Khajuraho is very touristy, but you should know that 80% of young Indian men there are "gigolos." Locals call these young men (aged 18 to 30) "playboys" or "Lapka" (which means "capture the woman" in Hindi)!!!
They approach tourists with kindness and politeness, offering tea or a motorcycle ride (which they’ve often gotten from generous Western female tourists) to waterfalls a few kilometers from Khajuraho or other tourist sites. After befriending you, they charm you—be careful, these are professionals who are very skilled at this; it’s all they do, and they do it well. They’ll offer you food, drinks, and even temple entry to confuse you. They’ll suggest spending the evening or even the night with them. **Refuse (unless you’re into local flings and that’s why you came)!!!!**
At first, you’ll be seduced by their generosity, let your guard down, and then they’ll make you believe in *true love*. They won’t leave you alone and will keep in touch via email or phone if you give them your details. The lines they use to soften you up and scam you include: *"I’m the only one taking care of my family, my brother is sick, I don’t know what to do..."* All of this is to manipulate you into offering them money. They’ll never ask for it outright (to avoid being exposed) but will wait for you to suggest it.
If you receive emails from them, they’ll never be signed, and their name won’t appear in the email address (to avoid leaving traces). They use fake names to avoid being reported. If you believe their sob stories and offer help, they’ll give you a bank account number to send money via Western Union. These young men make a living from this—selling their bodies and scamming people! They’re very skilled, charming, manipulative, and *big-time cheaters*!
(Especially one young man who goes by the alias *Tony*—apparently the most skilled. He lives in a hotel near the lake, *Krishna Cottage*, and is in regular contact via Skype with Western women he’s tricked into believing he loves them while shamelessly scamming them. He even opened an internet café on the roof of the hotel with money he stole from women who fell for his charm.)
So, young romantic women craving love, sensitive singles, or anyone emotionally vulnerable—**don’t let yourself be scammed!!!** This behavior is becoming more common in India and is still relatively unknown. Male prostitution is on the rise, and cases of romantic scams and financial fraud by gigolos are increasing.
This is a warning message! I’d like to address it especially to young women traveling alone for the first time in India. Other travelers may react to my post based on their own experiences, but I think what I’m about to say shouldn’t be taken lightly—unless that’s what you’re looking for!
Last July, I traveled to Northern India. I stopped in Khajuraho to see the famous tantric temples. I stayed one night, and that was more than enough. Khajuraho is very touristy, but you should know that 80% of young Indian men there are "gigolos." Locals call these young men (aged 18 to 30) "playboys" or "Lapka" (which means "capture the woman" in Hindi)!!!
They approach tourists with kindness and politeness, offering tea or a motorcycle ride (which they’ve often gotten from generous Western female tourists) to waterfalls a few kilometers from Khajuraho or other tourist sites. After befriending you, they charm you—be careful, these are professionals who are very skilled at this; it’s all they do, and they do it well. They’ll offer you food, drinks, and even temple entry to confuse you. They’ll suggest spending the evening or even the night with them. **Refuse (unless you’re into local flings and that’s why you came)!!!!**
At first, you’ll be seduced by their generosity, let your guard down, and then they’ll make you believe in *true love*. They won’t leave you alone and will keep in touch via email or phone if you give them your details. The lines they use to soften you up and scam you include: *"I’m the only one taking care of my family, my brother is sick, I don’t know what to do..."* All of this is to manipulate you into offering them money. They’ll never ask for it outright (to avoid being exposed) but will wait for you to suggest it.
If you receive emails from them, they’ll never be signed, and their name won’t appear in the email address (to avoid leaving traces). They use fake names to avoid being reported. If you believe their sob stories and offer help, they’ll give you a bank account number to send money via Western Union. These young men make a living from this—selling their bodies and scamming people! They’re very skilled, charming, manipulative, and *big-time cheaters*!
(Especially one young man who goes by the alias *Tony*—apparently the most skilled. He lives in a hotel near the lake, *Krishna Cottage*, and is in regular contact via Skype with Western women he’s tricked into believing he loves them while shamelessly scamming them. He even opened an internet café on the roof of the hotel with money he stole from women who fell for his charm.)
So, young romantic women craving love, sensitive singles, or anyone emotionally vulnerable—**don’t let yourself be scammed!!!** This behavior is becoming more common in India and is still relatively unknown. Male prostitution is on the rise, and cases of romantic scams and financial fraud by gigolos are increasing.
hi everyone! I’d like to visit Montreal and the surrounding areas in August, and I’ve got 3 weeks of vacation. I’m traveling alone and will be visiting my daughter, who recently moved there. She’ll be working and only available in the evenings! So I’m torn between spending a week in Montreal, then taking a flight to Cuba, and returning to France from Havana—or staying in Montreal and exploring the nearby areas alone.
For my first idea—going to Cuba—is it feasible in terms of administrative formalities and legality? And for my second idea, is it possible to take buses? If so, is it too expensive? And are there many places served by them?
Thanks for your advice! Jocelyne
For my first idea—going to Cuba—is it feasible in terms of administrative formalities and legality? And for my second idea, is it possible to take buses? If so, is it too expensive? And are there many places served by them?
Thanks for your advice! Jocelyne
From FES, I’d like to spend a few days in:
MEKNES
CHEFCHAOUEN
TETOUAN
and then return to FES.
I’m planning this trip in November.
Thanks for your tips!
I just got back from an unforgettable road trip in Madagascar where I drove down the legendary RN7. It connects Tana (the capital) to Tulear.
Since we were traveling as a group of girls, we decided to go with a guide. I’d never done an “organized” trip before, but I have to say we loved this first tailor-made travel experience.
From the highlands of the Red Island
down to the west coast, by the Mozambique Channel.
Vast landscapes as far as the eye can see
Human encounters
Discovering ancestral artisanal know-how
Sunsets over the ochre mountains
Intense, precious moments with my friends
We loved the mountains, visits to artisans, and the parties too ;-)
We used local guides to show us specific spots (like Isalo National Park, where we were able to bivouac)
Hi there,
My friend and I are traveling together between October and November 2025—no exact dates yet.
We’d love to step away from the typical travel agency packages and are hoping to rent a car locally and stay with locals, living with them rather than in a vacation rental.
Does anyone know if this is possible? Thanks in advance for your advice and tips! Warm regards to all
Does anyone know if this is possible? Thanks in advance for your advice and tips! Warm regards to all