Hi, I’d love to know if there’s a website that gives a rough idea of how much time you should spend visiting a particular city or country.
I know my question is super general, but it’d be really great if such a site existed.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Take care and happy travels.
I’m a bit surprised by this suggestion.
How do you envision this working?
There’s no set "duration" for visiting a country or city—it all depends on your travel style, expectations, and preferences.
Or are you assuming that "visiting a country" or "visiting a city" means ticking off the tourist "circus" of things you "must" see, supposedly?
I could easily spend four days in Kragujevac or Mitrovica, but I can’t imagine spending even one night in Barcelona or Venice, for example.
All of this leaves me a bit puzzled.
I feel totally up for spending four days in Kragujevac or Mitrovica, but I can hardly imagine sleeping even one night in Barcelona or Venice, for example.
Michel
I don’t have the pleasure of knowing Kragujevac or Mitrovica and I’ve no doubt these two towns have their charm.
On the other hand, it’s precisely by sleeping in Venice—*intra muros*—when all the cruise passengers and day-trippers have left that I got to appreciate this magical city! 😊
"Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux."
Marcel Proust
They’re not just small towns...
Kragujevac is a major university city in Serbia, and as for Mitrovica—Mitrovicë, or Косовска Митровица on the other side of the carabinieri’s 4x4s—it’s an incredibly interesting place to visit. A city, a country, two communities separated by a bridge, two worlds. Fascinating.
And no overtourism there, even though in southern Mitrovica, in the summer, you’ll see tons of cars with license plates from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, the U.S., Canada, the U.K., etc.
As for the original idea, honestly, I don’t see the point of a catalog like that at all.
I’m also surprised by the question you’ve raised. Most of all, I can’t imagine it’s possible to decree a single answer... After all, everyone has their own definition of “visiting” a city or a country.
I’ll turn the question back to you: since you live in Lyon, how much time do you think someone should spend visiting the city? And do you think your neighbor, your baker, or your best friend’s daughter would say the same thing as you?
Besides, you can find travel guides that outline trips with set durations—like "London in 3 days, in 1 week, in 2 weeks," etc. I’ve always been amazed that people can travel by following these kinds of "itineraries" to the letter (i.e., at a breakneck pace). It doesn’t leave any room for spontaneous encounters, the unexpected, or changing your mind.
Hi,
I think fans of this kind of site might be disappointed. Once the first one pops up (and it won’t be long), others will quickly follow, and with as many different opinions as there are sites, it won’t make things any easier.
So, for visiting Lyon, how many hours do you think are needed?
You can always ask ChatGPT.
But when it comes to travel, it always gives confident but random answers—until you explain that you already know the answer, and then it agrees with you... 😏
this kind of "circuit" proposal. It doesn’t leave any room for spontaneity, unexpected moments, or desires.
Unexpected events are a source of anxiety, so they’re best avoided as much as possible.
Room for spontaneity? Oh no, I book all my accommodations, I have my list of restaurants, and I’ve reserved my day trips with my agency for the past six months—my itinerary is planned down to the last detail. Nothing can be changed except for roadworks or detours. I spent enough time putting it all together! And I even wonder if a website couldn’t have done just as good a job for me.
Meeting people? What’s that? Bad encounters after dark? Definitely not!
Desires? I have desires for breathtaking landscapes, and I want to soak them all in—that’s more than enough to fill my photo album.
This kind of "itinerary" proposal. It doesn’t leave any room for spontaneity, unexpected encounters, or changing your mind.
Unexpected events are a source of anxiety, so they’re best avoided as much as possible.
Flexibility? Oh no, I’ve booked all my accommodations, I’ve got my list of restaurants, and I’ve reserved my day trips with my agency for the past 6 months—my route is planned down to the last detail. Nothing can be changed except roadworks or detours.
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Sounds like the description of daily life when you’re racing against the clock between work, traffic jams, shopping, family commitments, meet-ups...
:D
Your image is interesting, but I find it still feels like a pretty consumerist approach—spots to see based on tastes or choices, but always listed in some kind of tourism directory.
I’ve never been able to do that; maybe because I hate waiting in line, for example. Never, I just never do it.
A group of men drinking coffee while smoking or playing games, young women dolled up like oriental princesses walking in groups of three or four on the cobblestones of an Albanian Thursday night, a pack of street dogs lined up for their eighth hour of sleep in the shade of a melon vendor’s umbrella—those are the things that make me happy in Kosovo.
Museums? I couldn’t care less.
As for your metaphor of the life preserver and the pool, when I think about it, I realize I was lucky to be raised by people who refused to cultivate fear, who knew how not to pass it on to me. So I never needed that safety float. That’s why I’ve always taken improbable trips, seen very few tourists, and when I do, I avoid them.
In Kaliningrad, Narva, Pale, Vitebsk, Elazig, Gyumri, Famagusta, Hódmezővásárhely, Port Said, or Mitrovica, there are no tourists—just the world, and you spend as much time as you want there.
It’s also a generational thing—who lets their kids go away for a month or two without a phone these days?
The time you should plan to visit Lyon depends on your interests and pace, but here are some clear benchmarks for different types of trips:
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⏳ Quick visit (1 day)
Ideal if you're in a hurry but want a good overview:
Old Lyon (cobblestone streets, traboules, Saint-Jean Cathedral)
Fourvière (basilica and panoramic view)
Presqu’île (Place Bellecour, Rue de la République, City Hall)
Plan for: 6 to 8 hours
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⏳ Standard stay (2 to 3 days)
Perfect for enjoying the city without rushing:
Everything mentioned above, plus:
Museums (Musée des Confluences, Musée des Beaux-Arts)
Parc de la Tête d’Or (zoo, botanical garden)
Walks along the Rhône or Saône quays
Tasting at a *bouchon lyonnais*
Plan for: 2 full days for the essentials, 3 days if you want museums + walks
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⏳ In-depth exploration (4 days or more)
For history buffs, foodies, or those who like to wander:
Croix-Rousse (history of the *canuts*, bohemian vibe)
Less touristy neighborhoods (Guillotière, Confluence, Monplaisir)
Cultural outings (opera, theater, concerts)
Day trips nearby (Beaujolais, Pérouges, etc.)
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📌 Conclusion:
1 day = quick overview
2-3 days = a complete and enjoyable visit
4+ days = full immersion in the city and its surroundings
This is exactly what you already find in guidebooks.
It’s the kind of extremely formatted description. And I don’t agree with the terms you use in your conclusion—they’re too subjective to appeal to everyone. Saying you can have a "full immersion" in Lyon in just 4 days (even without the surroundings) is either a lie or a joke...
But even at the core, everyone has their own definition of a "visit." Is it just about "seeing"? "Doing"? A consumerist approach. Like you said, it’s tailored to the masses.
"I’ve done Lyon"...
Like Tatra (oh wow, I agree with Tatra! What a rarity :D), I don’t care much about museums. I don’t avoid them completely, but they definitely won’t be my priority. I’m first and foremost looking for the local neighborhood restaurant and café, the small and big markets, wandering aimlessly through the city... I don’t visit tourist offices much (except maybe to grab a city map). I do my research in advance on things "to see and do," but I usually only remember 2 or 3 key points (a mural on a wall, market days, an unusual garden...). The history of a place matters to me too.
And I’ve met plenty of travelers who wouldn’t fit the profile of 1-, 2-, or 3-day visits...
The duration suggested is what suits most people for a standard visit.
A bit like a cooking site that says a recipe is for 6 people.
If nobody likes it, the proportions actually work for 1,000.
If you’ve invited 6 rugby players, it’ll feed 2...
More sugar, more pepper, less flour, more lemon, more caramelized, softer?
It’s an average.
You’ve then got to make your own sauce.
A bit of a risky comparison. A dish, a recipe, isn’t just about personal tastes or needs—far from it. You don’t design a recipe the same way you plan a visit to a city or country... Remove the main ingredient from a recipe, and it’s no longer the same recipe. Skip the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and you’re not visiting a different city.
Going without a float when you can't swim and the water's too deep isn't about refusing to face your fear—it's just plain foolishness.
That's how some people end up in a hole for eternity...
Most people need floats and conformity.
Right or wrong, it doesn’t matter as long as they're happy that way.
Your way of traveling might become trendy one day.
That would solve over-tourism in some areas today but create new problems elsewhere...
Personally, it's not lists that appeal to me, nor your way of doing things.
It's more about the car as a mode of transport.
Landscapes over cities, as few people as possible.
A mix of three-star sites and ignored spots.
Even in Croatia, you can be alone. Just signal and leave the Magistrala Road.
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AI responses come from what it's been fed.
Definitely from guides, in fact.
If you feed it something else, it'll respond differently...
Basically, if most users tell it it's completely wrong, it'll eventually spit out the new answers it's been given.
It's like a child whose head's been stuffed with verses, for example.
They can recite them by heart, but don't ask them to think for themselves.
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AI responses come from what it's been fed.
Definitely from guides, in fact.
If you feed it something else, it'll respond differently...
Basically, if most users tell it it's completely wrong, it'll eventually spit out the new answers it's been given.
It's like a child whose head has been stuffed with verses, for example.
They can recite them by heart, but don't ask them to think.
Can I trust AI responses? ChatGPT provides answers based on its training data, but it can sometimes give incomplete or incorrect information. It’s best to double-check responses with a critical eye.
Why did ChatGPT give me an off-topic answer? ChatGPT can sometimes "hallucinate" or make up facts.
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You're way more conformist about cooking recipes than you are about travel...
Good point!
When it comes to approach, yeah, I’m definitely more conformist in the kitchen than when I travel—that’s for sure!
But for the rest, it’s pretty much the same: I always end up going back to what I love (recipes and places alike...), and I don’t feel the need to try everything or see it all.
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Bonjour à toutes et à tous🙂🙂,
MERCI à tous les voyageurs, voyageuses qui nous ont envoyé des cartes cette année, mes élèves commencent à être calés en géographie !!!!!!!! Je réitère mon appel à votre gentillesse !! Cette année nous travaillons aussi sur l'alimentation. Si vos cartes pouvez nous faire saliver avec les différents mets locaux, plats traditionnels, recettes typiques !!! ça serait chouette !!
Voici ci-dessous un résumé du projet :
Je m'adresse à l'ensemble des voyageurs, globe-trotters de ce forum. Je suis enseignant en Creuse dans un dispositif ULIS (qui accueille au sein d'une école ordinaire, des enfants de 6 à 12 ans en situation de handicap). Cette année, je débute un projet de journal d'école (qui impliquerait les enfants sur de nombreux sujets. Dans ce journal, une grande partie serait consacrée à l'ouverture sur le monde, la différence, le voyage, les pays du monde, la culture...
Je lance un appel pour inviter le maximum d'entre vous à nous envoyer une petite carte postale (de France, du monde entier...) ! Pour nous faire voyager mais aussi nous amener à découvrir de nouveaux lieux, pays, de nouveaux horizons, nous questionner... de manière beaucoup plus ludique et passionnante qu'avec un simple manuel de géographie ! Une rubrique de notre journal pourrait s'appeler "Nous avons reçu un courrier de/du "LIEU" et serait l'occasion de rechercher des informations sur ce lieu et d'en informer nos lecteurs (un travail très riche en classe).
Le projet débute en septembre 2025 mais n'a pas vraiment de date de clôture, en effet ce projet de journal et de découverte du monde va s'étaler sur plusieurs années scolaires (les enfants restant plusieurs années dans mon dispositif ULIS). Les cartes peuvent donc nous être envoyées tout au long de l'année, des saisons, même pendant les vacances ! (Les enfants les retrouveront à leur retour).
J'espère que cette initiative séduira un maximum d'entre vous et que vous n'hésiterez pas à en parler à vos nombreux amis voyageurs. Faîtes nous rêver, faites-nous voyager !!!
Pour ceux qui veulent nous écrire autrement qu’en français, ce n’est pas un problème, au contraire !!
Je vous remercie par avance pour votre (vos) participation(s) ! Voici ci-dessous notre adresse. N'hésitez pas, si vous souhaitez être recontactés en retour, à nous laisser votre adresse sur un coin de la carte postale ! 😊
Les élèves du dispositif ULIS
Ecole élémentaire de Bonnat
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Merci à vous et à très vite j'espère ! 😉
Julien
Many of us have noticed that bugs have been making it difficult to navigate the forum lately.
I’ll let Kate and Ticapi explain the issue:
I went to your profile to check out the Thailand travel journal, and when I clicked on it, it brought me back here again. All week, I’ve been dealing with bugs like this—it’s really discouraging from continuing on VF.🙁
I had the same thing happen, and multiple times. For me, it was Montagnard’s latest journal that kept coming up no matter which discussion I clicked on.
BOLIVIA: THE COUNTRY ON THE BRINK (What's Really Happening)
A dramatic saga is unfolding before our eyes in the Andes. Between suffocating blockades, clashes, an international airlift, and historic political decisions, Bolivia has just experienced 48 hours of rare intensity.
Here’s the full breakdown (economic, social, and political) of the last 48 hours:
For travelers and tourists: the article also includes an important note about the upcoming publication (starting tomorrow) of the precise status of roadblocks, route by route.
I’ll post the full update here on Voyage Forum!
Don’t miss this in-depth analysis. History is being written before our eyes! https://www.petitherge.com/bolivie-paralysie-et-ultimatum
I just discovered a great show on Arte.
It's called "7 en route": seven young European journalists travel around Europe in a fully converted bus, making reports on every city they visit. It's amazing! 🙂
Yesterday, for example, they were in Rome, Italy, and the reports included things like the world's smallest restaurant—a super romantic spot for two. There was also a report on the king of paparazzi in Italy.
They have to pick topics that let us discover the little quirks of each country. And at the end of each episode, we get to see the finished report.
It's such a great show, mixing journalism, travel, and discovery—basically, a must-watch!
It airs in the evening starting at 6:50 PM (I think), and it started this past Monday, July 14th.
If you watch it, let me know—we can chat about it!
I left my heart’s country eight days ago and returned to my adopted one—or was it the other way around? Scotland-Morvan, Morvan-Scotland, I’m not quite sure anymore.
After a quarter without dragging my slippers around here, even though I’d loudly declared I had no interest left in this site, here I am again!
My imagination never stays fallow for long. Just enough time for my inner land to rest. It gets overgrown with fresh nettles, the kind you can pick without getting stung. Then, it’s time to till the fragrant earth and let the story grow.
I hesitated over where to set this story.
Maybe the Highlands, maybe the Hebrides, maybe the Orkney Islands, maybe the Shetland Islands. All of Scotland is myth—easy to embroider.
But in the end, no. I’d almost be too afraid to bare my soul.
The story will take place at home. Simple, practical.
1)
This morning, I was up well before dawn, feeling a bit grumpy, but nothing a bowl of coffee won’t fix. I love my bowl, and no one dares take it. It’s porcelain, edged with intertwined blue flowers. On the bottom, it says "Revol." The factory has existed long before the Revolution. It was my great-grandmother’s bowl. She drank roasted barley from it during the war, then her Leroux chicory.
Last year, a little guy dropped it. My bowl broke into three pieces. A black anger vibrated deep inside me. The little boy was so upset, on the verge of tears. How could I scold him!
I picked up the three pieces and took Little Boy in my arms. His hair smelled of the light, sweet sweat of toddlers. A gentle hug that healed—his budding sorrow and my anger—everything vanished, and time carried on.
Today, my bowl is even prettier. Man fixed it using the traditional kintsugi technique, except he didn’t use gold powder or lacquer but superglue, and he delicately painted the cracks with woad blue. And my bowl is even more beautiful now.
I’m lingering, I can tell—it’s just that a story wraps itself in life, and life can’t be told in the snap of a finger. Life is long. Like in architecture, you start with a rough sketch, called a "sous-cul" (the initial pencil drawing), then you make a tracing, which is the work itself, the one you later carefully roll up in a wooden tube.
Life is like that: you erase, you start over, you use the nub of the pencil until it’s tiny, but you keep going—dreaming, loving.
"Living is a full-time occupation, a unique adventure. Always a surprise and a wonder, which sometimes turns into astonishment. And, from time to time, happiness."*
Alright, enough digressing—this introduction is definitely too long.
Tomorrow, I’ll get to the heart of the matter.
(I hate that expression; it feels like I’m cutting into someone’s skin.)
I’m Yann, a 28-year-old TikToker who loves traveling!
Since I’ve been to several destinations, I’d love to get a flag from each one as a sort of trophy. But from what I’ve seen online, a lot of sites sell them with what looks like really poor quality...
So I’m reaching out to you all to share a site you usually use—help me start my collection! :)
hi there
I’d love to get some opinions—I’ve never used Airbnb before.
They’re offering a key handover via lockbox.
Any tips or advice?
Is it reliable?
Best,
Hi there, I’m Laura, and I’m looking for a few people to answer some questions so I can understand your travel wishes and challenges. It won’t take long—I can chat here, by email, or by phone. Don’t worry, I’m not selling anything! 😊
On this forum, we talk a lot about trekking in the Himalayas, but I’d love to share another side of Nepal: its spiritual, cultural, and religious atmosphere, especially in Kathmandu.
Nepal, much like Tibet and Bhutan, is deeply connected to the Himalayas—the ultimate sacred mountain range. This small country exudes a calming vibe, shaped by a strong spiritual dimension. What I loved most was the unique sensory experience you get there. Walking around temples and tantric monasteries, a distinct scent fills the air—aromatic plants used for ritual fumigation. Locals mainly burn Himalayan juniper, cedar, sandalwood, and other local essences. This fragrant smoke is a way to purify the space and reach the deities, and you’re constantly enveloped in these aromas.
Another striking aspect is the sound. As soon as you step outside, you hear bells ringing in front of temples. People ring them three times before praying to announce their presence to the deities. Nepal is also the birthplace of singing bowls and sound meditation practices. In Kathmandu, you can easily find meditation sessions or "sound baths."
The spiritual dimension is everywhere: a Hindu sadhu practicing asceticism, a lama in deep red robes with his mala, turning a prayer wheel while murmuring "Om mani padme hum." Newar Buddhism, Tantrism, and Hinduism coexist harmoniously in daily life.
For those who love exploring a destination through its culture and spirituality, Nepal is an unforgettable place. What was your spiritual experience in Nepal like?
Hi,
I’m landing in Quebec and then heading to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. I’d like to rent a pick-up. My question is: does this vehicle come with a cover and is it secure enough to store luggage in? I’ve heard two conflicting opinions. Thanks
I just installed the Maps.Me app on my phone. I only recently found out about this app. I’m traveling in 2 weeks and a few days, and I’m a bit stuck on how to use it.
I’m from the Montreal (Quebec) area, and I’d love to know if there’s a kind soul out there who could help me get started and use the app at least minimally.
If there are private lessons available, I’d be interested in those too.
Like many others, I’m overjoyed to hear that VoyageForum is reopening! I’ve been waiting hopefully for this, and it’s wonderful that it’s finally happening!
I just couldn’t bring myself to actively participate in other French-language travel forums—their format and way of doing things never appealed to me as much. I really hope that VF’s structure, categories, and interface won’t change too much despite the handover, because I’m very attached to them. Through thick and thin, the site has held strong—it’s amazing!
In a previous message, François mentioned that there were positions to fill ahead of the reopening, including moderators...
I’ve been eagerly waiting for this and hoping to send in my CV.
Now, after reading the latest message, it seems like the team is already fully formed. But are there still a few spots left to fill?
I’ve been a VF member for 20 years (since 2004). I’d love to contribute to this wonderful adventure as a moderator if VF would trust me with the role. If the team is open to reviewing it, I’m ready to send my CV. Could you let me know the next steps?
I’m planning a 3-week trip to Japan in May with Voyage Privé. The package includes a 5 GB eSIM, but my phone isn’t new enough to support it. VP told me I could buy a SIM card when I arrive at the airport.
Sure enough, I’ve seen online that this is possible with different providers.
I only need it for checking routes, looking up addresses, train schedules, etc.—basically using Google Maps, TripAdvisor, and similar apps. No heavy downloads or major internet use. All hotels should provide free Wi-Fi for that, right?
Has anyone got any tips for me on this? What have you tried, and how much did it cost?
Thanks for your help!
I’d like to know if you can buy reef-safe sunscreen sprays at 7-Eleven. If so, how much do they cost? We’re traveling with backpacks, so we’ll either buy 100ml here or in Thailand.
I wanted to share a really unpleasant experience from our last trip booked with Promoséjours and organized by FTI.
We booked an 8-day/7-night stay in Egypt, from June 8 to 15.
The flight initially scheduled was changed a week before departure to take off at 10 PM from Paris CDG.
In the end, it took off with a 1-hour delay and included an unmentioned stopover in Marsa Alam.
We landed in Hurghada at 4 AM and arrived at the hotel at 6 AM.
So, we spent our first night on the plane.
For the return trip, surprise—the flight was moved up. We left the hotel at 10:30 PM on Friday the 14th to take off at 2 AM and land at 7 AM at Paris CDG.
So, we spent our last night on the plane too.
After sending a complaint letter to Promoséjours / FTI, they replied that the first and last days can be dedicated to transport (which I already knew) and that no matter how many nights you book, you’re not guaranteed to spend them in the hotel—it could just as well be on the plane.
I’m really questioning this.
Isn’t there a law that protects customers in cases like this?
Because when I do the math, the first and part of the second day were spent on transport, same for the second-to-last and last day. And I paid for 7 nights for a stay that only lasted 5.
Anyway, I just want to say thanks to them—thanks to their two sleepless nights in transit, I’m coming back even more exhausted from a trip that was supposed to be restful!
I also want to warn anyone booking through this agency about visas for Egypt.
At booking, they told me the visa was included in the price, then they sent me an email saying I’d have to pay for it on-site at 25 €.
Once there, we were directed to a special line for FTI customers, and guess what? They charged us 30 €!
Basically, they’re great at making sure you *enjoy* your vacation—mostly by enjoying your wallet!
If anyone has dealt with this kind of situation and won their case, I’m all ears.
Hi there!
I’m heading to Thailand for two months.
So I thought I’d get a Thai SIM card to use Google Maps for getting around cities, mostly.
Here’s my question: will this SIM affect my apps? Or will they work the same as with my Orange SIM?
Is there any setup I need to do, or can I just pop in the Thai SIM?
I’d also like to switch back to my Orange SIM now and then while I’m in Thailand—on the same phone. Will I need to reset the phone, or will it reconnect without any issues?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Best,
Huiclos
Hi, I’d like to know where we can buy beer or wine in Chefchaouen and around Merzouga. We’ll be doing a circuit and staying at the Parador Hotel in Chefchaouen and in a bivouac in Merzouga.
Thanks for any info you can share!
Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globe-trotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m launching a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of this journal will focus on opening up to the world, embracing differences, travel, global cultures, and more.
I’m putting out a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a postcard (from France or anywhere in the world)! The goal is to help us "travel" and discover new places, countries, and horizons in a way that’s much more fun and exciting than a geography textbook. One section of our journal could be called "We received a letter from ," where we’d research the location and share what we learn with our readers—a really enriching activity for the classroom.
The project starts in September 2025 but doesn’t have a strict end date, since this journal and world-discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in the ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! The kids will find them when they return.
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible, and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow travelers. Help us dream and explore!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!
Thank you in advance for your participation! Below is our address. If you’d like us to write back, feel free to leave your address on a corner of the postcard! 😊
ULIS program students
Bonnat Elementary School
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon! 😊
Julien
🙂
Hi there! I have to leave Ivato/Antananarivo on December 16th. I have a lot of ariary that I’d like to exchange for euros since I might not be coming back to Madagascar (after this 21st trip). I think the exchange office at Ivato also buys ariary back. If any of you have seen the rate for this buyback in advance, thanks a million!
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a website that would let me plot my travel route in advance so I can print it out. The idea is to create a map with a little “me” on a bike that my parents can move along as I progress, since I’m planning to cycle all the way to Nepal.
If any of you have done something similar or know of a good tool, I’d love to hear your tips!
Thanks in advance! 😊
I'm looking to buy an ultra-lightweight 50/55L travel backpack with a suitcase or front opening.
Does anyone have any brand and/or model recommendations?
Thanks,
Emma
Hello. We’re a retired couple heading to Sri Lanka from January to March. After the November floods, I’d like to know if we can offer hands-on help to the locals, maybe pack some clothes or other items people might need in our luggage, and who we could give them to. Thanks for any info from those on the ground.
Be careful when sailing between Somalia and northern Madagascar.
It appears to be Somali pirates who have widened their search in the Mozambique Channel, far from their usual attack zone, since, to my knowledge, there are no Malagasy pirates.
Not sure if this is the right section, but just wanted to warn future travelers...
Where’s Cape Vidal?
It’s in iSimangaliso, an independent park in KZN Wildlife, stunning and just a stone’s throw from St Lucia (KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland).
It’s the beach spot at the end of the Eastern Shores road. You can swim, fish... but watch out for waves, currents, and sharks...
There’s a really nice game drive where you can get out of your car at certain points, especially at Cape Vidal.
That’s where the camp with bungalows and campsites is.
The vervets and samango monkeys (endemic to the area, and the males are pretty big) can be a bit of a nuisance if you’re trying to braai...
They’re super persistent and not shy at all—don’t let them intimidate you, and stay alert because their speed at snatching food is impressive.
Anyway...
I’m reporting two recent attacks by these hyenas... who were *not* in a playful mood...
The first one happened at night—a hyena tried to bite a camper’s nose off in their tent... and succeeded.
The other night, a camper returning to their tent in the early hours was violently attacked by two hyenas... and they had a close call!
So, if you’re camping there, be careful...
Measures are being taken, but for now, it’s a bit risky.
A white rental Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 carrying foreign tourists was attacked at the entrance of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in the village of Bekopaka, western Madagascar, yesterday. So far, there’s been no response from the central government to curb these repeated armed attacks—usually between Malagasy people, but this time targeting foreign tourists.
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