Billets d'avion à bas prix pour Bangkok?
by Flossibanana
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjour, nous comptons ns rendre à bagkok dans une quinzaine de jours et cherchons des billets à moins de 1000 euros ( dur dur par les temps qui courent!!!),
pourrait on avoir des avis sur billetsdiscount.com ? car les prix proposés sont vraiment très intéressants.
merci de répondre rapidement, on souhaiterait VRAIMENT repartir en thaïlande !!
flo
flossi
bonjour, nous comptons ns rendre à bagkok dans une quinzaine de jours et cherchons des billets à moins de 1000 euros ( dur dur par les temps qui courent!!!),
pourrait on avoir des avis sur billetsdiscount.com ? car les prix proposés sont vraiment très intéressants.
merci de répondre rapidement, on souhaiterait VRAIMENT repartir en thaïlande !!
flo
Mais encore? tu pars d'ou, quel compagnie? vol direct? .....
Mais encore? tu pars d'ou, quel compagnie? vol direct? .....
oui leur prix sont alléchants quand on regarde
après avec les taxes c'est kif kif sur last minute ou ebookers ou govoyage
sur lastminute vous pouvez mettre de la flexibilité et parfois l'on peut gagner une centaine d'euros si l'on part en pleine semaine plutôt qu'un départ allant du vendredi au dimanche
le multicomparateur : www.classeco.com est très pratique aussi pour avoir un aperçu sur divers site web de voyagistes à 3 jours de flexibilité i lya des trucs intéressants
allez plutôt du côté du golf du siam à cette époque car côté mer adaman vous risquez d'avoir du tps très perturbé surtout les iles de phuket(krabi-phi phi) mais ça vous devez déjà le savoir....
après avec les taxes c'est kif kif sur last minute ou ebookers ou govoyage
sur lastminute vous pouvez mettre de la flexibilité et parfois l'on peut gagner une centaine d'euros si l'on part en pleine semaine plutôt qu'un départ allant du vendredi au dimanche
le multicomparateur : www.classeco.com est très pratique aussi pour avoir un aperçu sur divers site web de voyagistes à 3 jours de flexibilité i lya des trucs intéressants
allez plutôt du côté du golf du siam à cette époque car côté mer adaman vous risquez d'avoir du tps très perturbé surtout les iles de phuket(krabi-phi phi) mais ça vous devez déjà le savoir....
Tiens y a des lastminute au départ de Bangkok?
on hésite entre paris et nice destination Bagkok: de paris les prix sont plus intéressants mais on doit compter le prix de 4 billets de train en plus, vu que ns habitons dans le var !
flossi
billets discount, j ai l impression que l on ne choisit pas vraiment sa compagnie aerienne !
je preconise ce site, tres design, tres bien conçu et tres rapide dans les resultats
http://www.prixdesvols.com/
sinon ne pas hesiter à telephoner aux cies aeriennes comme la Thai à Paris !! des fois de bonnes surprises
je preconise ce site, tres design, tres bien conçu et tres rapide dans les resultats
http://www.prixdesvols.com/
sinon ne pas hesiter à telephoner aux cies aeriennes comme la Thai à Paris !! des fois de bonnes surprises
on hésite entre paris et nice destination Bagkok: de paris les prix sont plus intéressants mais on doit compter le prix de 4 billets de train en plus, vu que ns habitons dans le var !
Fréjus? 😎 ah le varrrrrrr quel beau coin...j'ai zoner un peu dans le 06...mandelieu la napoule 😄, ben j'espere que tu trouvera ton billet et welcome here ^^
Fréjus? 😎 ah le varrrrrrr quel beau coin...j'ai zoner un peu dans le 06...mandelieu la napoule 😄, ben j'espere que tu trouvera ton billet et welcome here ^^
oui là c'est certain que si c'est pour dans 15 jours les billets de train seront peut être assez chers pour ceux qui resteront en vente, les prems doivent être épuisés
donc en additionnant le tout ça fera assez cher au final que de partir de nice
essayez voir de marseille pour un départ en passant par amsterdam (amsterdam-bangkok avec china airlines (ne pas confondre avec air china, c une compagnie qui a fait énormément d'efforts)
faites une simulation (le train est moins cher ou venir en voiture et laisser la voiture au checkparking à marignane (entre 15-25 euros le prix total pour 16 jours)
j'ai trouvé des supers tarifs cet hiver et pendant les vacances de février pour me rendre à bangkok et là ct
marseille-bruxelles-bangkok avec etihad une superbe compagnie, pour 669 euros TTC (et là ct la très bonne époque donc pas cher du tout le tarif que nous avons eu
donc en additionnant le tout ça fera assez cher au final que de partir de nice
essayez voir de marseille pour un départ en passant par amsterdam (amsterdam-bangkok avec china airlines (ne pas confondre avec air china, c une compagnie qui a fait énormément d'efforts)
faites une simulation (le train est moins cher ou venir en voiture et laisser la voiture au checkparking à marignane (entre 15-25 euros le prix total pour 16 jours)
j'ai trouvé des supers tarifs cet hiver et pendant les vacances de février pour me rendre à bangkok et là ct
marseille-bruxelles-bangkok avec etihad une superbe compagnie, pour 669 euros TTC (et là ct la très bonne époque donc pas cher du tout le tarif que nous avons eu
Air Berlin, je pense qu il doit y avoir des jours avec de bonnes promo mais cela doit etre tres rare.
en faisant des simulations sur Aout & octobre (periode chaude & periode froide LOL ) ... on trouve moins cher ailleurs !
comme toujours, il faut faire des simulations avec ses propres dates...et c est la loterie !
en faisant des simulations sur Aout & octobre (periode chaude & periode froide LOL ) ... on trouve moins cher ailleurs !
comme toujours, il faut faire des simulations avec ses propres dates...et c est la loterie !
Très bonne compagnie LTU, c'est vrai que les prix sont très interessant, le confort est plus que parfait, le service et les repas exellent.
malheureusement tp cher. ns comptons partir du 5 au 30 aout . les tarifs exèdent les 1200 euros, tp cher pour 4 personnes !
flossi
tp cher !!! plus de 1100 euros par personne au départ de paris et ns sommes 4. malheureusement les tarifs intéressant commence en septembre au moment où je reprends le boulot !
flossi
ah oui merci dsl j'avais les yeux fixés sur les 200 euros et j'ai pas vu tout le reste de la phrase
effectivement faut de la chance j'ai l'impression (j'ai fait plusieurs simulations) pour différentes dates même en novembre et il ya moins cher avec terminal A ou ebookers
ça vaut le cout d'essayer tous les jours
merci aussi à flipflop pour ta réponse
bon we à tous les deux
effectivement faut de la chance j'ai l'impression (j'ai fait plusieurs simulations) pour différentes dates même en novembre et il ya moins cher avec terminal A ou ebookers
ça vaut le cout d'essayer tous les jours
merci aussi à flipflop pour ta réponse
bon we à tous les deux
je vais ouvir une agence, , , , , , , , , , 😕
air berlin paris bkk aller retour, 796 EUR Prix du vol Prix: 894 EUR ** par personne Enfant: 632 EUR / Bébé: 80 EUR Vol retour: 0 EUR Prix du vol 3 EUR Frais et taxes 0 EUR Frais et taxes 95 EUR Supplément kérosène 0 EUR Supplément kérosène = 894 EUR incl. topbonus miles
air berlin paris bkk aller retour, 796 EUR Prix du vol Prix: 894 EUR ** par personne Enfant: 632 EUR / Bébé: 80 EUR Vol retour: 0 EUR Prix du vol 3 EUR Frais et taxes 0 EUR Frais et taxes 95 EUR Supplément kérosène 0 EUR Supplément kérosène = 894 EUR incl. topbonus miles
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
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mdr
trop bon .....super ta trouvaille
il est clair que nous sommes en direct voyage gratis, mais le tps pas terrible il parait qu'en ce moment (des amis s'ennuient et sortent entre les grosses averses) à phuket et vont partir sur bali du coup,
à cette époque je préfère rester à marseille on a 31 degrés et les cigales nous cassent les oreilles
un gros orage tout à l'heure qui n'a rien rafraichi par contre....
comme ça l'hiver on peut partir au chaud sous le soleil en thailande 😎
il est clair que nous sommes en direct voyage gratis, mais le tps pas terrible il parait qu'en ce moment (des amis s'ennuient et sortent entre les grosses averses) à phuket et vont partir sur bali du coup,
à cette époque je préfère rester à marseille on a 31 degrés et les cigales nous cassent les oreilles
un gros orage tout à l'heure qui n'a rien rafraichi par contre....
comme ça l'hiver on peut partir au chaud sous le soleil en thailande 😎
"""sinon ne pas hesiter à telephoner aux cies aeriennes comme la Thai à Paris !! des fois de bonnes surprises"""
Hello Flipflop,
Ah que oui, surprise pour surprise, voilà la mienne : Appel vendredi à la Thai ( que je pratique depuis 2002 ) tarif pour Paris/BKK/Samui à l' aller et BKK/PARIS au retour : 1242€ / personne. Billet à dates modifiables certes pour un départ prévu du 26.01.09 au 19.02.09.😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠 Autre demande faite : PARIS/BKK et BKK/PARIS du 1 au 15 décembre 2008 = 1000€09 😠😠😠😠😠😠😠 un peu moins contrariée 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪. Ce que je comprends pas ( encore ) c' est que les simulations, pour les mêmes dates sur le site internet de la Thai et sur les autres que vous citez, je trouve des tarifs inférieurs 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇 Vos conseils m' aideraient sûrement à mieux comprendre. Merci
Hello Flipflop,
Ah que oui, surprise pour surprise, voilà la mienne : Appel vendredi à la Thai ( que je pratique depuis 2002 ) tarif pour Paris/BKK/Samui à l' aller et BKK/PARIS au retour : 1242€ / personne. Billet à dates modifiables certes pour un départ prévu du 26.01.09 au 19.02.09.😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠 Autre demande faite : PARIS/BKK et BKK/PARIS du 1 au 15 décembre 2008 = 1000€09 😠😠😠😠😠😠😠 un peu moins contrariée 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪. Ce que je comprends pas ( encore ) c' est que les simulations, pour les mêmes dates sur le site internet de la Thai et sur les autres que vous citez, je trouve des tarifs inférieurs 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇 Vos conseils m' aideraient sûrement à mieux comprendre. Merci
""Le voyage pour moi, ce n' est pas arriver, c' est partir. C' est l' imprévu de la prochaine escale, c' est le désir jamais comblé de connaître sans cesse autre chose, c' est demain, éternellement demain"" Roland Dorgelès.
A+++ Lisa
A+++ Lisa
vrai, , , , , 🤪🤪 je crois que je ne vais pas ouvrir une agence 😛😛
Bonne fête Thuan 😄
Bonne fête Thuan 😄
Et vous avez des conseils pour trouver des billets pas cher pour faire BKK-PAR, PAR-BKK???
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man." - George Bernard Shaw
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bjr miss
surtout en général il faut éviter de passer directement par la compagnie aérienne et acheter sur les sites des voyagistes qui ont négocié des contrats très intéressant il suffit de choisir la classe de résa pour ne pas avoir de mauvaise surprise si l'on souhaite modifier le billet
d'ici septembre octobre il va y avoir des tarifs très intéressants ponctuellement sur lastminute, go etc etc pour cet hiver
les compagnies aériennes vont lachés les billets invendus plein pot qu'ils comptaient vendre en direct donc tarifs très cher ... d'ou parfois la bonne surprise de trouver même à l'arrache des billets moins chers que certains qui les ont acheté plusieurs mois à l'avance
il suffit d'être un peu flexible à 2, 3, 4 jours et on a un billet à prix discount
mes amis font ça tous les ans et là encore on eu un coup de bol incroyable même en période de flambée du pétrole....
et nous en février en pleine vacances scolaires (1semaine avant notre zone de vacance) : tarif 669 euros TTC au départ de marseille alors que 2 mois auparavant ct 990 euros
surtout en général il faut éviter de passer directement par la compagnie aérienne et acheter sur les sites des voyagistes qui ont négocié des contrats très intéressant il suffit de choisir la classe de résa pour ne pas avoir de mauvaise surprise si l'on souhaite modifier le billet
d'ici septembre octobre il va y avoir des tarifs très intéressants ponctuellement sur lastminute, go etc etc pour cet hiver
les compagnies aériennes vont lachés les billets invendus plein pot qu'ils comptaient vendre en direct donc tarifs très cher ... d'ou parfois la bonne surprise de trouver même à l'arrache des billets moins chers que certains qui les ont acheté plusieurs mois à l'avance
il suffit d'être un peu flexible à 2, 3, 4 jours et on a un billet à prix discount
mes amis font ça tous les ans et là encore on eu un coup de bol incroyable même en période de flambée du pétrole....
et nous en février en pleine vacances scolaires (1semaine avant notre zone de vacance) : tarif 669 euros TTC au départ de marseille alors que 2 mois auparavant ct 990 euros
..10 000 messages Thuan....
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Champagne pour tout le Monde !!!
Allez tous, allez tous, en choeur 😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉
Bravo ARCHIMADE de l' avoir remarqué. Je suis sûre que Khun Thuan, va faire le timide, il ne s'y atendait pas 😛😛😛😛😛😛😛
Champagne pour tout le Monde !!!
bis : ..10 000 messages Thuan....
Champagne pour tout le Monde !!!
Allez tous, allez tous, en choeur 😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉
Bravo ARCHIMADE de l' avoir remarqué. Je suis sûre que Khun Thuan, va faire le timide, il ne s'y atendait pas 😛😛😛😛😛😛😛
""Le voyage pour moi, ce n' est pas arriver, c' est partir. C' est l' imprévu de la prochaine escale, c' est le désir jamais comblé de connaître sans cesse autre chose, c' est demain, éternellement demain"" Roland Dorgelès.
A+++ Lisa
A+++ Lisa
"""si ce chiffre a aider quelques personnes, tant mieux """ Forcément, je dis oui.😉😉😉😉😉
"""si ce chiffre a énerver un maximum, j'en suis ravi, """ " Forcément oui 😛😛😛😛😛 certains sans humour ni zénitude 😎😎😎😎😎😎
"""je te retiens la coconut pour la discrétion , """ c est pas ma faute Khun Thuan, c' est Archimade😛😛😛😛😛😛😛 suit la chronologie des posts 😛😛😛😛😛😛😛 mais je n' ai pu m' empêcher de suivre 😛😛😛😛😛
ok, je sors
""Le voyage pour moi, ce n' est pas arriver, c' est partir. C' est l' imprévu de la prochaine escale, c' est le désir jamais comblé de connaître sans cesse autre chose, c' est demain, éternellement demain"" Roland Dorgelès.
A+++ Lisa
A+++ Lisa
Et vous avez des conseils pour trouver des billets pas cher pour faire BKK-PAR, PAR-BKK???
1) Flexibilité des dates = saison "creuse" en Thailande 2) Ne pas partir (et revenir) un week end (ni un vendredi) 3) Avoir un comparateur(s) de vol a consulter régulierement (perso je reste fidele à Go Voyages) 4) Essayer de passer par les compagnies exotiques (Finnair et autres) mais en échange voyage beaucoup plus long. Perso ca ne vaut pas la diff de prix alors non. 5) La plupart des VFistes prédisent achat du billet bien à l'avance (cad 8/9 mois avant le départ)
1) Flexibilité des dates = saison "creuse" en Thailande 2) Ne pas partir (et revenir) un week end (ni un vendredi) 3) Avoir un comparateur(s) de vol a consulter régulierement (perso je reste fidele à Go Voyages) 4) Essayer de passer par les compagnies exotiques (Finnair et autres) mais en échange voyage beaucoup plus long. Perso ca ne vaut pas la diff de prix alors non. 5) La plupart des VFistes prédisent achat du billet bien à l'avance (cad 8/9 mois avant le départ)
"Dans vos phrases, n'utilisez qu'un sujet, un verbe, un complément d"objet direct ; Quand vous aurez besoin d'un adjectif, venez me trouver." (Georges Clemenceau)
Slt Miss
j'ai acheté mon billet pour BKK à 709€ chez PV(augmentation de 3€, pour le prix de 3 LEO ). Je vs tiendrai au courant du voyage si je m'ennuierai là-bas. C'est du 21/08 au 13/09/2008 avec CHINA AIRLINES. Au fait, AIR ASIA ne vole plus pour Koh Samui, j'ai vu ça hier. Dommage pour moi.
j'ai acheté mon billet pour BKK à 709€ chez PV(augmentation de 3€, pour le prix de 3 LEO ). Je vs tiendrai au courant du voyage si je m'ennuierai là-bas. C'est du 21/08 au 13/09/2008 avec CHINA AIRLINES. Au fait, AIR ASIA ne vole plus pour Koh Samui, j'ai vu ça hier. Dommage pour moi.
Quelques mots prononcés ont parfois un effet dynamique, mais, à d'autres instants, c'est le silence qui laisse une empreinte plein de sens.
(Dalai Lama)
salut moi j ai un billet au départ de frankfort le 26 aout et je reste un mois, qui me coute 475 e hé oui un miracle, sur go voyage.
J ai maté tes dates et j ai fais une simulation par curiositée et j ai un billet depart de paris le 4 au 20 aout A/R à 920e avec air Jordanie sur go voyage.
http://www.easyvols.fr/mev/results.jsp;jsessionid=BA9B95F9C30C1B1952F28B810EC5DA54.bhoutan?type=1&departAller=paris&departAllerIata=&arriveeAller=bkk&arriveeAllerIata=&jourAller=04&moisAller=08%2F2008&jourRetour=20&moisRetour=08%2F2008&paxAdultes=1&paxEnfants=0&paxBebes=0&classe=1
cest le moins cher du marché.
Bon courage dans ta recherche et bonnes vacances. T es allé combien de fois au Siam?
Bonjour Lili,
Merci de votre réponse et de vos conseils.
"""surtout en général il faut éviter de passer directement par la compagnie aérienne""" je n' ai jamais pratiqué ainsi, mais cette année je suis très surprise du tarif que la compagnie m' annonce.😠😠😠 ( je m' attendais à une augmentation, mais pas si importante 😠😠😠 ) c' est la raison pour laquelle je me suis dirigée vers les membres VF qui ont l' habitude de jongler.
Pour des raisons que je ne vais pas expliquer sur VF, par contre j' ai besoin d' avoir un billet modifiable sur les dates ( c' est à dire reporter le départ et donc le retour ). Quand vous dites de bien choisir sa classe résa, sur le net c' est possible ? on a vraiment le choix ? En l' occurence en choisissant un vol Thai Airways par le net, les miles sont comptabilisés? ( probablement oui en faisant valider à l' embarquement ?...). Si des petits conseils peuvent m' aider une fois de plus, je vous remercie par avance Lili ainsi que ceux ( celles ) qui pourront le faire.🙂🙂🙂🙂
"""surtout en général il faut éviter de passer directement par la compagnie aérienne""" je n' ai jamais pratiqué ainsi, mais cette année je suis très surprise du tarif que la compagnie m' annonce.😠😠😠 ( je m' attendais à une augmentation, mais pas si importante 😠😠😠 ) c' est la raison pour laquelle je me suis dirigée vers les membres VF qui ont l' habitude de jongler.
Pour des raisons que je ne vais pas expliquer sur VF, par contre j' ai besoin d' avoir un billet modifiable sur les dates ( c' est à dire reporter le départ et donc le retour ). Quand vous dites de bien choisir sa classe résa, sur le net c' est possible ? on a vraiment le choix ? En l' occurence en choisissant un vol Thai Airways par le net, les miles sont comptabilisés? ( probablement oui en faisant valider à l' embarquement ?...). Si des petits conseils peuvent m' aider une fois de plus, je vous remercie par avance Lili ainsi que ceux ( celles ) qui pourront le faire.🙂🙂🙂🙂
""Le voyage pour moi, ce n' est pas arriver, c' est partir. C' est l' imprévu de la prochaine escale, c' est le désir jamais comblé de connaître sans cesse autre chose, c' est demain, éternellement demain"" Roland Dorgelès.
A+++ Lisa
A+++ Lisa
Tu peux aussi regarder sur le site finnair.com, compagnie finlandaise qui propose beaucoup de départs vers l'asie.
Nous on a pris notre billet chez eux il y a 2 semaines, on la payé 913 € au départ de genève.
Pour ce qui est de billet discount, en effet leur tarif sont très alléchants, seul problème, quand tu appelles pour réserver ton billet à moins de 700 euros, on te dit que c'est plein et là on t'en propose un bien plus cher...donc franchement pas très sérieux comme méthode et surtout grosse publicité mensongère!
Pour ce qui est de billet discount, en effet leur tarif sont très alléchants, seul problème, quand tu appelles pour réserver ton billet à moins de 700 euros, on te dit que c'est plein et là on t'en propose un bien plus cher...donc franchement pas très sérieux comme méthode et surtout grosse publicité mensongère!
C'est au pied du mur qu'on voit le mieux le mur...
Bonjour à tous,
je crois que je n'ai rien compris, effectivement je suis allé sur le net pour cherche un billet pas cher pour le mois de septembre octobre du 15 au 15, donc le moins cher en ce moment sur opodo est de 600 euro, puis comme j'ai vu que c'etait la compagnie Gulf air qui propose ce voyage alors je suis allé directement sur leurs site.
La on me propose des vols vraiment pas cher pour un aller simple à 210 et pareil pour le retour, mais par contre plus les taxes je me retrouve avec un totale de 27000 et quelque.....😠😠😠😠
Bizarre ces sites ....
sinon je continue mes recherches...
A+
je crois que je n'ai rien compris, effectivement je suis allé sur le net pour cherche un billet pas cher pour le mois de septembre octobre du 15 au 15, donc le moins cher en ce moment sur opodo est de 600 euro, puis comme j'ai vu que c'etait la compagnie Gulf air qui propose ce voyage alors je suis allé directement sur leurs site.
La on me propose des vols vraiment pas cher pour un aller simple à 210 et pareil pour le retour, mais par contre plus les taxes je me retrouve avec un totale de 27000 et quelque.....😠😠😠😠
Bizarre ces sites ....
sinon je continue mes recherches...
A+
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My boyfriend and I are going there for just 9 days, including the two travel days… It’s not much, but oh well!
Looking at prices online, I get the impression everything’s more expensive than I thought 😅 So, I wanted to get your feedback on a few things:
* Is hitchhiking common, easy, and generally safe in Albania? * Is it possible to find day-to-day accommodations without booking ahead? If so, are they usually cheaper than the ones you find online? * Is wild camping allowed or at least tolerated?
If any of you have traveled there recently, I’d love all the tips and great deals you’ve got!
Thanks ☺️
My boyfriend and I are going there for just 9 days, including the two travel days… It’s not much, but oh well!
Looking at prices online, I get the impression everything’s more expensive than I thought 😅 So, I wanted to get your feedback on a few things:
* Is hitchhiking common, easy, and generally safe in Albania? * Is it possible to find day-to-day accommodations without booking ahead? If so, are they usually cheaper than the ones you find online? * Is wild camping allowed or at least tolerated?
If any of you have traveled there recently, I’d love all the tips and great deals you’ve got!
Thanks ☺️
Hi,
We’re a young couple planning to travel to South Africa after spending about three weeks in Namibia. We’ll arrive in Cape Town around mid-December, with no fixed travel duration (though our budget will eventually set a limit).
After browsing through the forum, we’ve realized the country is packed with incredible spots, which makes choosing an itinerary tough. We’re looking for stunning landscapes, hikes, and so on. So, we’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
When we arrive in Cape Town, we’d like to settle in and take it easy until New Year’s, exploring at a relaxed pace. We know this period coincides with South African holidays—does that make finding accommodations (availability/prices) more difficult? Do you think it’s possible to stay in a nice place for about 15 days without aiming for the most upscale neighborhoods? Maybe somewhere a bit outside Cape Town, like Fish Hoek, and just visit the city occasionally.
After that, we’ll have plenty of time (about 2 to 2.5 months) to explore the country. We’d like to take our time. In your opinion, is it better to focus on the Cape Town region, or is it reasonable to consider more distant areas like the Drakensberg or Blyde River Canyon? Can everything be done by car if we take our time, or are domestic flights sometimes more practical?
Budget-wise, how much do car rentals cost? For accommodations, we usually look at Airbnb—are they affordable in South Africa? What’s the average nightly rate outside the biggest cities? Are there other platforms you’d recommend for saving on lodging?
Finally, regarding safety, are there any regions to avoid besides Johannesburg?
We know this is a lot of questions, but we’re still in the early planning stages!
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Hi there,
After exploring southern Peru in 2024 with your help, we’d love to head north next. There’ll be 5 or 6 of us:
1. Arrive in Lima in the evening.
2. Visit Lima and take a flight at 6:35 PM to Tarapoto.
3, 4, 5. Spend a few days there to trek in a reserve (Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve) or somewhere else.
6. From Tarapoto to Chachapoyas—either by overnight bus, daytime bus, or private car.
7. In Chachapoyas: Gocta Waterfall, Sonche Canyon, and walk back to town.
8. Head to Kuelap citadel, Revash, and arrive in Leymebamba.
9. Leymebamba museum, then route to Cajamarca.
10. Cajamarca hot springs, overnight bus to Trujillo or Chiclayo—or do both.
11, 12, 13. Visit and explore the area.
14. Overnight bus back to Lima.
15. Lima.
16. Depart at 8 PM for France.
What do you think of this itinerary? Looking forward to your advice.
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a 7-day trip to Marrakech for a sports camp, and I’ll be traveling with just a standard carry-on backpack.
I’d love to hear your best tips and tricks: • What clothes are absolutely essential? • Any advice for managing the heat while traveling light? • Which accessories have been the most useful for you? • Mistakes to avoid on a first trip to Marrakech?
I’m also open to your recommendations for neighborhoods, restaurants, or activities not to miss during my free time.
Thanks in advance for your advice and experience! !
I’m planning a 7-day trip to Marrakech for a sports camp, and I’ll be traveling with just a standard carry-on backpack.
I’d love to hear your best tips and tricks: • What clothes are absolutely essential? • Any advice for managing the heat while traveling light? • Which accessories have been the most useful for you? • Mistakes to avoid on a first trip to Marrakech?
I’m also open to your recommendations for neighborhoods, restaurants, or activities not to miss during my free time.
Thanks in advance for your advice and experience! !
Hi there, we’re heading to the Cyclades from June 23 to July 9. We’ll arrive in Santorini and leave from Mykonos. We’re thinking of visiting these islands: Folegandros, Milos, Sifnos, Tinos, and Mykonos. Do you think it’s better to book the ferries now (which site do you recommend for booking?) or can we buy the tickets on the spot? Also, do you have any suggestions for accommodation under 100 €/night on each of these islands? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone!
I’m planning my dream trip for next September, lasting about a month. Here’s my itinerary:
Amsterdam: 3 days (departing from Montreal) Tanzania: 3-day safari Zanzibar: 6 days Istanbul: 7 days Return to Montreal.
Since my budget is pretty tight, I’m looking for tips and advice to cut costs without sacrificing the experience. Here are my questions:
Multi-destination flights: What’s the best way to book these connections? Is it better to buy a one-way ticket from Montreal to Amsterdam, then a separate internal flight, or use comparison tools for a multi-destination ticket? Budget safari: Do you have recommendations for local agencies or tips to do a 3-day safari (Serengeti/Ngorongoro) at an affordable price (e.g., camping/glamping instead of luxury lodges)? Accommodation in Zanzibar: Which villages or types of lodging are the most budget-friendly and accessible via local transport for these 6 days? Istanbul: Any tips for well-located but cheap accommodation and great food deals?
Amsterdam: 3 days (departing from Montreal) Tanzania: 3-day safari Zanzibar: 6 days Istanbul: 7 days Return to Montreal.
Since my budget is pretty tight, I’m looking for tips and advice to cut costs without sacrificing the experience. Here are my questions:
Multi-destination flights: What’s the best way to book these connections? Is it better to buy a one-way ticket from Montreal to Amsterdam, then a separate internal flight, or use comparison tools for a multi-destination ticket? Budget safari: Do you have recommendations for local agencies or tips to do a 3-day safari (Serengeti/Ngorongoro) at an affordable price (e.g., camping/glamping instead of luxury lodges)? Accommodation in Zanzibar: Which villages or types of lodging are the most budget-friendly and accessible via local transport for these 6 days? Istanbul: Any tips for well-located but cheap accommodation and great food deals?
Hi,
Are there still basic, traditional, and affordable authentic accommodations in Poland? I’ll be traveling in July with my husband and our 2 kids along the Warsaw-Łódź-Toruń-Gdańsk route, and all I can find online are standardized Ikea-style apartments in the cities. When I look for agrotourism, it’s all luxury farms.
Can you find farms in the countryside or city lodgings for under 60 euros per night? And if so, how?
Is it possible to find accommodations on the spot without internet—like from people who put up signs—even in July?
Thanks for your reply
Thanks for your reply
Bonjour à tous
Je vais passer une semaine à Paris, et je cherche a me loger pour le minimum d'euros :) Merci pour votre aide
Tigrou
Je vais passer une semaine à Paris, et je cherche a me loger pour le minimum d'euros :) Merci pour votre aide
Tigrou
Bonjour,
je doit me rendre 2 nuit par semaines à Paris ou Creteil, pendant 1 mois, je connait des backpackers pas cher, mais j aimerai encore moin cher, connaissait vous des chambre a louer au particulier ?
merci
Hi everyone,
We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:
* What are the must-see places to visit? * Which cities or villages are really worth the detour? * What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend? * Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches? * Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles? * What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget? * What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend? * What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost? * Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against? * Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down? * Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money? * Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss? * Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money? * What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?
We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.
We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊
We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:
* What are the must-see places to visit? * Which cities or villages are really worth the detour? * What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend? * Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches? * Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles? * What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget? * What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend? * What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost? * Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against? * Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down? * Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money? * Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss? * Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money? * What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?
We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.
We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊
Hi there, we’re planning a road trip in northern Algeria at the end of January – early February.
Anyone have any tips for a car rental agency that’s both reliable and not too expensive? Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I’d like to drive to Morocco from Paris via Spain. I was really surprised to see the ferry crossing prices—around 500 €—but especially the crossing time (about 1 hour). Normally, I pay 3000 € to go to Tunisia from Genoa, but that’s for a 24-hour crossing.
My question: is it cheaper to buy the ticket on the spot, as some Moroccans have advised me? Though I’ve also heard the opposite.
What do you think, considering I need to get to Tétouan around July 17th and return from Tangier around August 4th?
Thanks in advance
Is there a bus between Djema el Fna square and Guéliz? Where do you catch it?
Change: at Djema el Fna square or go to Bld Mohamed V?
Thanks!
Hi there,
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
Hi there,
Could you recommend some nice and affordable neighborhoods to book a hotel in for visiting Nice and exploring its surroundings and nearby villages?
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
hi there
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
Hi everyone,
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle
Hey everyone!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip for 2 adults and 2 kids to Tanzania and Zanzibar. I’ve had a quick look, and the prices are starting to get pretty wild.
We’ve got a budget of 8,000 €, and I was thinking of doing three or four days of safari and three or four days in Zanzibar, but even that seems like it might be over budget. Have you got any thoughts? I was also considering heading straight to Zanzibar and doing a one- or two-day excursion by plane instead—maybe that’d be cheaper than staying in a lodge.
Anyway, thanks for sharing your experiences and any price tips, departing from Nice!
Good evening,
As two senior French couples who are used to traveling independently all over the world, we’d like to visit Kenya next November.
Now, after seeing and reading a bit everywhere, and with the first quotes for a 6/7-day safari, I’m shocked by the prices (like $2,250) for places like Maasai Mara, where entry alone costs $200 per person per day, plus fees for the driver and vehicle.
So if you have any recent great tips or contacts to share to help me out, I’d really appreciate it—because despite the costs, we’d still love to go, while keeping things reasonable.
The most plausible solution is probably renting a vehicle with a driver-guide.
Thanks in advance for all your replies.
Jacques
We’ll be in Srinagar for 4 days in mid-May 2026 during our backpacking trip as a couple. Do you have any nice places to recommend, and what about the houseboats on Dal Lake? Should we spend all our nights there, or just one night for practicality when getting around?
Thanks,
Rozenn
Hi there,
This is my first time traveling to Italy, and I’m planning to go by car.
From what I’ve read, parking is tough in cities like Florence.
I’m looking for a small town not too far from Florence where I can stay and park my car, then take the train to visit Florence.
Any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Hi there, it’s been a long time since I last went to London. I’d love to spend a week there in July with my daughter and my niece (both young adults).
Of course, I’m looking for great tips on accommodation, and I’m wondering about renting an apartment. It seems like a better deal to save on restaurants (with the option of having a few meals at home... but is that really the case? I’m not sure about the cost of a meal in a modest restaurant, the pound exchange rate, or grocery prices...). Otherwise, I’d like to stay in accommodation (hotel or apartment) near a tube station and in Zone 1.
If you have any great tips, I’d love to hear them!
Thanks,
Marsyork
Of course, I’m looking for great tips on accommodation, and I’m wondering about renting an apartment. It seems like a better deal to save on restaurants (with the option of having a few meals at home... but is that really the case? I’m not sure about the cost of a meal in a modest restaurant, the pound exchange rate, or grocery prices...). Otherwise, I’d like to stay in accommodation (hotel or apartment) near a tube station and in Zone 1.
If you have any great tips, I’d love to hear them!
Thanks,
Marsyork
Hi everyone!
I’m heading to Morocco for a trip in the south, starting with 3 days in Marrakech (from January 8th to 11th, 2026).
If you’ve got any tips, cool spots to recommend, I’m all ears! 🎊
And, fellow traveler, if you’d like to share this Marrakech adventure together, I’d love that!
Have a great evening
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Peru and have estimated how many days I’ll spend in each place.
Any advice on must-see sights and tourist traps to avoid?
September–October
5 days in Lima
Bus: 07:00→13:30 or 06:00 to 09:30 (express) (3 hr 30 min journey) 3 days in Paracas (beach)
3 days in Nazca
3 days in Arequipa
3 days in Puno (Lake Titicaca)
5 days in Cusco
Thanks in advance
5 days in Lima
Bus: 07:00→13:30 or 06:00 to 09:30 (express) (3 hr 30 min journey) 3 days in Paracas (beach)
3 days in Nazca
3 days in Arequipa
3 days in Puno (Lake Titicaca)
5 days in Cusco
Thanks in advance
I'd love some destination suggestions for a road trip from Nice to Livorno by car, including the routes, tolls to cross, distance, and estimated travel time. We're planning a 5-day trip, with 2 nights near Nice, 1 night along the way, and finally 2 nights in Livorno. There are 4 of us in a rental car, and we'd like to stay in either an apartment, a mobile home near the sea, or a campsite. Our budget isn't too extravagant!!!! We want to visit the Promenade des Anglais, and I've heard Menton is really interesting. Once we reach Livorno, we'll take the ferry to Corsica for 12 days with the same rental car. We're planning to leave the last week of May and the first two weeks of June 2026, so around 17-18 days total.
Thanks
Hello everyone,
We’re planning our next trip for this winter and need some advice to put it together. We’d love to avoid renting a car for the whole time. We visited southern Morocco back in 2011—our first trip as retirees! We loved the country so much, and now we’re heading back. Still focusing on the south, mainly for the weather. The plan is to travel down the coast from Essaouira to the Tighmert oasis at a relaxed pace. First question: is this doable without too much hassle using local transport? The idea of driving for the entire 6-week trip doesn’t really appeal to us. After that, we’d head to Ouarzazate, Skoura, the Todgha Gorge, Tinejdad, Erfoud, and then Marrakesh. I’d also like to visit the Fès region, which we can reach by train from Marrakesh. It’s a bit all over the place, and I’m realizing that as I write!
Thanks in advance for your valuable input! We haven’t booked flights yet or even decided on a starting point. The trip is planned from mid-January to the end of February. We know the end of the trip will fall during Ramadan.





