Voilà bon c'est le ras le bol général, donc il faut prendre l'air pour ne pas tomber dans la dépression, alcool, hospitalisation, mettre un manteau rose à son chien, regarder les feux de l'amour puis bachelor, aimer le pape, voter oui à la constitution.
Pour éviter un massacre j'ai donc penser prendre la route.
Voila bon j'en vient à ma question de peur de froisser quelques personnes.
La Turquie m'attire beaucoup et je désire m'y rendre d'ici quelques jours car j'ai trouver des billet d'avions vraiment intéréssant.Cela tombe bien ce pays à l'air merveilleux.Donc y aurait il des personnes qui pourrait m'aider en m'indiquant si ce pays comporte quelques soucis 🏴☠️ pour une jeune fille seule mais non provocante sans trop d'argent.Je connais le voyage sac à dos mais toujours à deux...
Merci de vos réponses.
A bientôt, peu être en Turquie!!!
ps:Dire qu'ils utilisent l'argument d'un refus de l'Europe pour ces personnes qui ose dire NON.C'est trop simple MERDE!!! 😠
Tu as l'intention de partir quand ? Je connais assez bien la Turquie, j'y vais depuis perpete, seule ou avec ma fille (12 ans maintenant).
Il n'y a aucun problème pour une fille seule. Il est vrai qu'une touriste, on la voit venir de loin, mais les Turcs sont très respectueux, gardant leurs distances. Ceci dit, ils sont dragueurs, mais rien de méchant si on est ferme et correct Il faut savoir que que les us et coutumes sont différents de chez nous. Et puis, on fait ce qu'on veut...après on assume.
Merci de ta réponse, j'ai été ravie de lire tes mots positifs.
Effectivement ce message est un peu étrange je parle de la Turquie puis quelques mots de constitution se sont un peu perdu.
Finalement c'est assez marrant qu'elles se retrouvent ainsi!!!
J'espère que ce périple m'aidera à me forger une opinion sur la rentrée de la Turquie.J'espère seulement qu'elle se posera concrètement face une Europe différente que celle que l'on nous propose.Passons.
Je pense partir en Turquie dans deux ou trois semaine.J'avais envisageée au début de passer à Florence et de prendre ensuite un ferry à Anconne.Mais je crois que financièrement l'avion serait plus raisonable.Pense tu que cette période est intéressante pour y partir??
Comment vie tu quand tu y va?On m'a parler de pensions à 5, 6euro la nuit, est ce une bonne info??Est ce que le camping sauvage est toléré?Les camping sont ils intéressant?Je t'assaille de question!!!
Finalement si tu a de bonne info, ou endroits spéciaux?
Aussi je penser passer à Troie, le récit d'Homère me turlupine depuis un moment!!Mais est ce un endroit touristiquement stupide??
J'espère que tu auras l'occasion de me relire et peu être de me répondre.
Excuse-moi, je réponds un peu tard à ton post. Effectivement, je pense qu'il est préférable de prendre l'avion. Je ne sais pas si c'est un gain d'argent, mais c'est certainement un gain de temps.
Avril n'est pas une mauvaise période pour aller en Turquie mais n'oublie pas de prendre des vêtements chauds. Le temps est très aléatoire et dans certaines régions (comme la Cappadoce), il fait encore froid. De ce point de vue, les mois de mai ou juin sont de meilleures périodes.
Quant à l'hébergement, même si je ne peux pas me permettre de faire des folies, mon budget n'est sans doute pas aussi serré que le tien. Le camping sauvage, je ne te le conseille pas, c'est pas dans les moeurs du pays. Et paraît-il, les campings sont aussi chers que les petites pensions. Les pensions à 5 ou 6 euros, il en existe sans doute encore mais il vaut mieux s'attendre au pire. De ce point de vue et aussi pour d'autres raisons, je préfère le Lonely Planet au Routard, il est plus à jour et le prix des pensions est indiqué.
Je ne pense pas que ce soit stupide d'aller à Troie. Je suis allée de nombreuses fois en Turquie mais je ne connais pas du tout cette région. Dans ce coin, de nombreux touristes m'ont parlé de Pergame, Assos...des lieux très sympas à visiter et très peu touristiques. Par contre, il ne faut absolument pas rater la Cappadoce. Je loge à Uçhisar mais à Goereme, même si je n'aime pas beaucoup ce village, tu trouveras une multitude de pensions à tous les prix. C'est le point de départ de nombreuses randonnées.
Si tu as d'autres questions, n'hésite pas.
PS : C'est bizarre, je vois que tu es de Grenoble, et l'an dernier j'ai fait la connaissance de plein de Grenoblois à la pension où je vais à Uçhisar.
C'est décidé je part dans une semaine en bus avec une petite halte à Sofia.
C'est sur que l'avion est plus rapide mais je préfère ce genre de transport.Cela me permet même si c'est derrière une fenêtre de bus de mieux comprendre où je vais.
Effectivement le camping n'a pas l'air intéressant, je vais partir ainsi plus légere et en pension.
Je voulais te demander une petite précision quand tu dit de prévoir des habits relativement chaud.Tu me parle d'un bon pull ou d'un bon manteau avec écharpe???
Peu être que je rencontrerais des amis de Grenoble, qui sait...C'est souvent à l'autre bout du monde que l'on rencontre son voisin!
J'ai vu sur un autre forum qu'on te conseillait de te couvrir la tête. C'est ridicule, la Turquie n'est pas l'Iran ! Prends un foulard si tu veux visiter les mosquées, c'est tout. La Turquie est un pays plein de contrastes. Beaucoup de femmes turques s'habillent comme nous, d'autres sont voilées et cela ne pose aucun problème.
Quant à la drague, il ne faut pas non plus exagérer. On peut se promener dans les rues tranquillement. C'est simplement difficile d'avoir une relation purement amicale avec un Turc, surtout ceux qui travaillent dans le tourisme, et comme ce sont ceux que l'on rencontre le plus...Au bout d'un moment, c'est un peu agaçant de devoir mettre les point sur les "i" sans arrêt. Il faut dire aussi que pour eux, bien souvent ça marche.
Je t'ai conseillé de prendre des vêtements chauds, il ne s'agit pas uniquement d'un bon pull. Si tu vas en Cappadoce, les températures peuvent descendre la nuit bien en-dessous de 0°. On est à plus de 1000 m d'altitude. Et il ne fait pas forcément bien chaud dans la journée non plus. C'est le cas dans de nombreuses régions à cette époque.
Si tu as d'autres questions... Sinon bon voyage, tu ne le regretteras pas. Je serais contente d'avoir de tes nouvelles à ton retour.
Effectivement un mec m'a conseillé de me couvrir, je ne l'aurais certainement pas fait, même si c'était en Iran j'aurai du mal à accepter cela.Et puis il faut voir si l'on parle de respect ou de peur, je ne sais pas trop.Le faire pour la visite d'un site religieux est différent évidement.
Je crois que pour la drague c'est bien moi qui me fait le plus peur.Je pourrais facilement tomber sous le charme d'un joli Turc.😊
J'aurai encore des milliers de questions à poser mais les réponse se trouve là-bas et je n'ai plus que 3 jours à attendre dc...
Je citais l'Iran dans mon message précédent car le port du foulard est une obligation pour les femmes, même pour les touristes. En contrepartie, il paraît que les Iraniens sont super accueillants.
Là n'est pas le sujet. Bon voyage en Turquie et au plaisir d'avoir de tes nouvelles.
Et, tu seras le bienvenue en Turquie!!Je ne sais pas exactement ou tu veux aller mais, je suis un habitant de Bodrum(St.Tropez de la Turquie!)donc, si tu as besoin des informations a propos de tout je suis pres a t'aider.
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Je vais passer seule un mois en juillet en Turquie...Une semaine à Istanbul, 8 jours en Cappadoce, et après, je ne sais pas trop, mais pas dans l'est. J'ai un…
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bonjour
Je pars le 1er octobre pour Rio que je vais decouvrir sur 10 jours en logeant a Copacabana et Ipanema
Puis je pars sur Ilha grande , paraty et enfin un vol sur Iguascu
je voudrais avoir vos impressions sur Rio .Est il possible de se balader et decouvrir Rio sans avoir l'inquietude de se faire arracher son portable ?
je voyage seule et ne parle pas portugais
J'ai besoin du GPS pour m'orienter
J'aime bcp marcher et pas trop le taxi , raison pour laquelle j'ai deux hebergements sur rio pour vivre les differents quartiers
Mais cela est il possible au regard de l'insecurite qui y regne!!
En un mot peut on voyager sereinement?
Merci de vos reponses si vous avez vecu un voyage a Rio
Codialement
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
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...
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