Tout quitter pour venir vivre à la Réunion, histoire et partage en direct
by Kwet13
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Ce blog est destiné à ceux et celles qui souhaitent découvrir la Réunion comme nous le faisons actuellement! En Août 2008, nous avons tout plaqué pour venir vivre à 10 000 Km de la Métropole et venir ici Sur cette ïle magnifique!😉
Ainsi sur ce blog vous pourrez régulièrement profiter de toutes nos rando, photos exceptionnelles! N'hésitez pas à nous laissez des commentaires ou à nous contacter pour un renseignement! Nous y sommes normalement pour un an ou deux! Bonne lecture à tous! chrysetclem.blog4ever.com
Le réveil risque d'être difficile!!!!!!!!!!!bye
jean paul de lyon, jeune retraité, 25 années dans le secteur du batiment!!!
salut kwet13 ;
laisse tomber ce genre de remarque car pour lui il vaut mieux aller se pendre plutôt que de venir vivre à la Réunion...
J'ai vu votre blog et je trouve les photos magnifiques, je vous trouve super mignons tous les deux !!! et puis dans 2 semaines j'arrive sur l'île ms bon c'est différent de vous car on vient rejoindre la famille de mon copain...bref mais moi je quitte tout ce que j'ai ici en métropole...bref de visionner votre blog ça m'a vraiment fait rêver et m'a conforter dans mon projet de vie ! merci à tous les deux et continuez, vous avez l'air vraiment de vous éclater !!!
Val
Merci pour ton message, effectivement être loin de ses proches c pas évident tous les jours, mais dans la vie on fait des choix et soit on les subit, soit on les assume! Contente que notre blog t'es plu! N'hésites pas quand tu arrives sur l'île à nous contacter, si tu souhaite plus d'infos! Je ne travaille pas encore je suis dispo! Et bienvenue sur l'île intense!😉
Si vous aimez l'assistanat, le sable noir, l'embouteillage, "Z'oreil dehors" tagué sur les murs ça vous regarde............
jean paul de lyon, jeune retraité, 25 années dans le secteur du batiment!!!
J'allais oublié!! si vous êtes amis des animaux, je vous conseil de voir :
Les chiens que l'on écrasent par plaisir sur la route en faisant un écart.( un jeu)
Les chiots cloués sur une planches, que l'on utilisent pour appât à la pêche aux requins du côté de l'étang salé et ailleurs.
Les boeufs que l'on égorgent dans les cours de St Pierre et ailleurs au moment des fêtes musulmanes ( qui souffrent des minutes avant de se vider).
La fête des indiens ou ont coupent des centaines de têtes de chèvres (cabris) quelque fois en 2 ou 3 fois...j'ai fait des cauchemars la seule et unique fois ou j'ai vu cela........Mais vous!!!!!!!vous êtes surement insensible à tout cela...
La période cyclonique arrive, jespère que comme moi en 1991, (féringa) vous resterez 3 jours sans pouvoir bouger, sans eau et électricité et ne pas circuler pendant 8 jours les routes étant défoncées........etc......
Tout cela je l'ai vu et vécu, alors vos réflections semblent malvenues....Bon courage et inutile de me répondre, merci.........Comme beaucoup disent, la réunion est belle sans sa culture...un conseil, allez voir l'ile Maurice..là bas 500 000 tourismes par an..( a la run 150 000) 2% de chômage contre 43% d'assistés à la run....... il y a aussi les zoreils avec savates 2 doigts qui couchent sur la plage, se soulent avec leur RMI pendant 15 jours et fument du "zamal"!!!Eux ne veulent pas rentrée en métropole!!!!!! ça aussi c'est une réalité........
Tout cela je l'ai vu et vécu, alors vos réflections semblent malvenues....Bon courage et inutile de me répondre, merci.........Comme beaucoup disent, la réunion est belle sans sa culture...un conseil, allez voir l'ile Maurice..là bas 500 000 tourismes par an..( a la run 150 000) 2% de chômage contre 43% d'assistés à la run....... il y a aussi les zoreils avec savates 2 doigts qui couchent sur la plage, se soulent avec leur RMI pendant 15 jours et fument du "zamal"!!!Eux ne veulent pas rentrée en métropole!!!!!! ça aussi c'est une réalité........
jean paul de lyon, jeune retraité, 25 années dans le secteur du batiment!!!
C'est bon on a compris que t'aimais pas La Réunion, fallais pas y rester 14 ans alors! Chacun sa propre expérience et son degrés de tolérance... Tu parle d'embouteillage, de racisme, d'assistanat, ... C'est différent qu'en métropole? c'est partout pareil.
"Jamais dans la tendance mais toujours dans la bonne direction"
Le zoreil a donné du travail à plus de 100 créoles pendant 14 ans, alors fais en autant avant de donné ton avis sur un sujet que tu connais pas!!!!!!!!!bye
jean paul de lyon, jeune retraité, 25 années dans le secteur du batiment!!!
Ne fais pas l'autruche, à moins que cela est changé à 100 %????? Pour infos, j'avais une entreprise à la Run avec entre 15 et 25 ouvriers, et si je suis resté 14 ans, c'est que j'ai du remboursé les cautions bancaires avant de partir......sinon j'aurais arrêté bien avant, car faire travaillé les gens là bas c'est la galère (pas tous, il y a des bons, mais ils ne restent pas ils viennent en métropole dès qu'ils peuvent, j'en ai fais venir pas mal, je leur ai trouvé travail et logement) la carotte, le baton, rien ne marche et comme ils aiment à dire, "mi profite du systhème", A savoir le RMI et travaillé au noir, c'est mieux qu"être salarié et on a la CMU et l'argent braguette........Enfin, je ne regrette pas la RUN, d'ailleurs je suis allé voir ma fille (infirmière là bas) il y a 1 mois...Mais 1 semaine me suffit, et je fonce sur l'ile maurice. Allez au revoir, et chacun voit midi à sa porte comme on dit........
jean paul de lyon, jeune retraité, 25 années dans le secteur du batiment!!!
D'accord que tt n'est pas rose à la Réunion ms n'oublie pas une chose que RMI and co, donnés par un gvt ou généreux ou manipulateur de voix, ont dénaturé des gens travailleurs, polis et modeste.Si tu vas ds ts les DOM, hélas c'est ce genre "d'argent donné"qui font qu'hélas tu as 2 populations, celle qui bosse et celle qui ne bosse pas(difficile de résister à l'appel d'un fric si gentiment donné:plus tu fais de gosses, plus...., allocs fê seule, même si l'autre vit avec toi, pas d'enquête, la délation, c'est malvu etc).Donc à remettre en cause, cet état providence qui n'a fait que donner et a rendu bcp de réunionnais fainéants(si Mayotte veut devenir française, on sait pourquoi.)Cela dit, je suis enseignante et tous les jours, j'ai la preuve, d'une magnifique mixité et d'un potentiel créatif et volontaire chez "mes" élèves(bien sûr, il y a des enfts qui st déjà largués, vu le contexte familial; normal.).
Qut au racisme anti-zoreil, pas une seule fois, je n'ai été insultée de la sorte(j'habite, ici, depuis mon adolescence ici) même si je sais que le racisme est presque une seconde nature chez l'être humain(preuve de sa faiblesse qut il est à bout d'arguments, ce qui est svt le cas).Par contre je sais que ds d'autres DOM, il y a, paraît-il une toute autre mentalité, vis à vis des "extras iliens".
Petite remarque:à la Réunion, il y a une école de commerce sur 3 ans;2 élèves, ds, une matière, ont eu chacun, la meilleure note de tous les écoles de commerce de la France.
Ce sont des indicateurs qui montrent que La Réunion, remonte la tête, mais il n'est pas facile de passer en qques décennies, d'un monde rural, pauvre et illetré à un monde moderne et citadin.L'argent gratuit pourrit tout;à Tahiti, j'ai vu le même phénomène .
évidemment en étant fonctionnaire le débat est faussé: (plus 45 % de vie chère pour vous, là bas vous êtes des nantis.......ici quelconque) venez dont en métropole pour voir l'état de pays dont vous tirer le maximun de revenus!je vous rassure ça ne durera pas!!!!!!!!!! bye
jean paul de lyon, jeune retraité, 25 années dans le secteur du batiment!!!
je te sens "malbar..é
jean paul de lyon, jeune retraité, 25 années dans le secteur du batiment!!!
Désolée mais c'est vrai que j'ai eu mon diplôme dans une pochette surprise ou que ce fameux diplôme n'est réservé qu'à certains...Si c'est un si merveilleux métier, pourquoi ne l'avoir pas l'avoir pas choisi...ton sens moral, peut-être !😄
De plus vu la façon dont tu envahis ce forum, pour ne dire du mal que de La Réunion, je pense, sincèrement, qu'au fond de toi, tu aimes encore cette île;un peu comme un amour qui t'a trahi et dont tu n'es pas remis(polorun, cela veut tout dire....).
Moi y a des pays qui m'ont déçue, je ne m'acharne pas dans les forums ;je trouve qu'il y a des choses bien plus intéréssantes à faire.
Un conseil, laisse tomber, tu te fais du mal et personne ne te crois, vu le peu d'objectivité dont tu fais preuve.Or le but d'un forum, c'est d'apprendre et ceux qui ne disent que du bien ou que du mal d'un pays, moi je conseille aux futurs voyageurs de les fuir et de ne pas trop tenir compte de leur avis.
Un pays n'est jamais ni entièrement positif, ni entièrement négatif.....
moi aussi je suis prof à la Réunion, je ne partage pas ce que dit ce pauvre type mais quand même si l'ile est multiraciale elle est loin d'être multic ulturelle et le syndrome de négritude est omni présent! l'île a fait de la multiculturalité un slogan publicataire et c'est tout! entre fantasme et réalité certes chacun de dépatouille mais il y a ici des rélalités qu'on ne peut pas nier, cordialement
marie anne
Polorun ce site n'est pas fait pour partager que sa colère!
si tu es resté 14 ans là-bas c'est qu'il y avaitforcement du positif à prendre, à partager, non?
A moins que tu sois resté là-bas pour te faire de l'argent et la c'est different..
En tout cas partager le positif peut être interessant pour nous tous.
Bonsoir TLM
Nous avons le projet également de tout quitter en Bretagne pour vivre à La Réunion. Plus précisément à Salazie. Avec nos 2 filles de 7 et 11 ans et mon fils de 21 ans avec sa copine. Nous pensons y vivre en groupe de 8 personnes et avons le projet d'acheter une maison las bas. Mon mari cherche une place de chef de chantier en plomberie sanitaire chauffage, on a postulé et on attend une réponce espéront positive.
J'aimerais avoir votre avis sur Salazie, j'ai fait des recherches mais bon lorsqu'on est sur place c'est mieux pour ce rendre compte.
Je serais heureuse de pouvoir me faire des amis(es) via ce forum, afin de pouvoir connaître quelques personnes sympa en arrivant.
Je me pose plein de questions mais j'ai vraiment hâte d'y être .
merci par avance pour votre aide et gentillesse. Amitié Annie
Nous avons le projet également de tout quitter en Bretagne pour vivre à La Réunion. Plus précisément à Salazie. Avec nos 2 filles de 7 et 11 ans et mon fils de 21 ans avec sa copine. Nous pensons y vivre en groupe de 8 personnes et avons le projet d'acheter une maison las bas. Mon mari cherche une place de chef de chantier en plomberie sanitaire chauffage, on a postulé et on attend une réponce espéront positive.
J'aimerais avoir votre avis sur Salazie, j'ai fait des recherches mais bon lorsqu'on est sur place c'est mieux pour ce rendre compte.
Je serais heureuse de pouvoir me faire des amis(es) via ce forum, afin de pouvoir connaître quelques personnes sympa en arrivant.
Je me pose plein de questions mais j'ai vraiment hâte d'y être .
merci par avance pour votre aide et gentillesse. Amitié Annie
Au plaisir de faire connaissance avec des habitants réunionnais ou réunionnaises
Amicalement
Annie et Eric
Plutot rester en Bretagne que vivre à Salazie, pourtant je suis un méditerranéen..........
"Jamais dans la tendance mais toujours dans la bonne direction"
Merci pour votre réponce
pouvez vous m'en dire plus ?
Au plaisir de faire connaissance avec des habitants réunionnais ou réunionnaises
Amicalement
Annie et Eric
Plutot rester en Bretagne que vivre à Salazie, pourtant je suis un méditerranéen..........
quel coin vous nous conseillez en campagne, facile d'accès pour le collège et école et commerces j'ai vu sur votre profil que vous êtes agent immobilier, je suis en contact avec une agence pour l'achat d'une maison, rien de fait encore mais très jolie et c'est à Salazie près de la mare à citron qui est pourtant réputé le plus joli coin de l'île merci d'avance si vous pouviez me consacrer un peu de votre temps Amitié Annie
quel coin vous nous conseillez en campagne, facile d'accès pour le collège et école et commerces j'ai vu sur votre profil que vous êtes agent immobilier, je suis en contact avec une agence pour l'achat d'une maison, rien de fait encore mais très jolie et c'est à Salazie près de la mare à citron qui est pourtant réputé le plus joli coin de l'île merci d'avance si vous pouviez me consacrer un peu de votre temps Amitié Annie
Au plaisir de faire connaissance avec des habitants réunionnais ou réunionnaises
Amicalement
Annie et Eric
Plutot rester en Bretagne que vivre à Salazie, pourtant je suis un méditerranéen..........
quel coin vous nous conseillez en campagne, facile d'accès pour le collège et école et commerces j'ai vu sur votre profil que vous êtes agent immobilier, je suis en contact avec une agence pour l'achat d'une maison, rien de fait encore mais très jolie et c'est à Salazie près de la mare à citron qui est pourtant réputé le plus joli coin de l'île merci d'avance si vous pouviez me consacrer un peu de votre temps Amitié Annie
Bonjour🤪 ben je pensais que j'aurais pu avoir un petit coup de pouce à +
quel coin vous nous conseillez en campagne, facile d'accès pour le collège et école et commerces j'ai vu sur votre profil que vous êtes agent immobilier, je suis en contact avec une agence pour l'achat d'une maison, rien de fait encore mais très jolie et c'est à Salazie près de la mare à citron qui est pourtant réputé le plus joli coin de l'île merci d'avance si vous pouviez me consacrer un peu de votre temps Amitié Annie
Bonjour🤪 ben je pensais que j'aurais pu avoir un petit coup de pouce à +
Au plaisir de faire connaissance avec des habitants réunionnais ou réunionnaises
Amicalement
Annie et Eric
Pourquoi vous voulez tous quittez la métropole pour vivre à la reunion? Vous venez chercher du boulot ici mais pour nous reunionnais la vie est dur ici, beaucoup n'ont pas de boulot car pas de diplome etc.
Nous reunionnais nous sommes pas tous racistent, on aime tout le monde mais s'il vous plait laissez nous tranquille sur notre petite ile, c la terre de nos ancetres ET ON VEUT LA PRESERVER.
Bonsoir,
Mon mari et moi avons également un projet d'installatioon à l'ile de la réunion. Par contre nous y avons déjà effectué 2 séjours (2007 et 2008) pour nous rendre compte sur place de la faisabilité de notre projet. nous sommes tombés sous le charme de cette ile magnifique. Pourquoi ce choix de Salazie ? C'est très beau mais très perdu .Si vous en avez la possibilité, rendez vous sur place pour être au plus près de la réalité.
Concernant, notre projet, nous y pensons depuis 2 ans. Cela est un peu compliqué à réaliser. Je dois obtenir une mutation ( ce qui n'est pas gagné) puis vendre ma maison et surtout me séprarer de mes enfants qui ne souhatent pas nous accompagner (20 ans et 18 ans).
Bonne chance
LLALIE
Bonsoir,
Tout ce que je connais de Salazie c'est de l'eau, de l'eau et encore de l'eau. Les maisons où j'ai pu avoir une chambre (chambres d'hôtes) pourrissaient à cause de l'humidité. Par contre sous le soleil cela doit être une région magnifique mais le vent d'est amène de l'eau continuellement ou presque. Seuls les réunionais pourront vous confirmer le temps exact qu'il fait dans ce coin.
Tout ce que je connais de Salazie c'est de l'eau, de l'eau et encore de l'eau. Les maisons où j'ai pu avoir une chambre (chambres d'hôtes) pourrissaient à cause de l'humidité. Par contre sous le soleil cela doit être une région magnifique mais le vent d'est amène de l'eau continuellement ou presque. Seuls les réunionais pourront vous confirmer le temps exact qu'il fait dans ce coin.
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Pourquoi vous voulez tous quittez la métropole pour vivre à la reunion? Vous venez chercher du boulot ici mais pour nous reunionnais la vie est dur ici, beaucoup n'ont pas de boulot car pas de diplome etc.
Nous reunionnais nous sommes pas tous racistent, on aime tout le monde mais s'il vous plait laissez nous tranquille sur notre petite ile, c la terre de nos ancetres ET ON VEUT LA PRESERVER.
et bien c'est pas très cool, sachez que notre but n'est pas de vous prendre votre travail
et bien c'est pas très cool, sachez que notre but n'est pas de vous prendre votre travail
Au plaisir de faire connaissance avec des habitants réunionnais ou réunionnaises
Amicalement
Annie et Eric
bonsoir,
desoler de te dire sa mais vraiment une reaction de gamine c'est dingue😮
qui a une réaction de gamine ?😮
desoler de te dire sa mais vraiment une reaction de gamine c'est dingue😮
qui a une réaction de gamine ?😮
Au plaisir de faire connaissance avec des habitants réunionnais ou réunionnaises
Amicalement
Annie et Eric
je ne viens plus sur ce forum car déçu de personnes, merci à la sympathie de certain
j'ai trouvé un forum beaucoup plus sympa
Au plaisir de faire connaissance avec des habitants réunionnais ou réunionnaises
Amicalement
Annie et Eric
Coucou anitafleurs je t'ai répondu sur mon forum sur mon blog ! l'as tu reçu, de plus tu y trouveras nos ballades en 4X4 et notre premier Noel ici, et fais moi plaisir n'écoutes pas ce qu'ils disent, fais toi ta propre expérience et heureusement il ya des créoles vraiment sympa et trés accueillants et qui savent que nous avons de la chance de faire parti de la France dans les deux sens, bcp de réunionnais s'installent en métropole mais ça on n'en parle pas😐 et que l'europe c'est tout de même bien agréable surtout quand on voit la construction d'une nouvelle route comme celle des tamarins, et oui travaillons tous ensemble pour faire évoluer l'île !😛
Et faisons la partager correctement!
A plus tard!
BONJOUR
j suis aller sur votre blog, c vraiment bien
moi j 'ai 24 ans, avec mon ami nous voulons partir soi a la reunion soi en guadeloupe ( mais vu en s moment la guadeloupe.....) enfin bon g commencé a regarder laes annonce à la reunion pour mon boulot preparatrice en pharmacie,
j n suis jamais aller labas, pouvais vous m renseigné...
comment vie t on? l cout d la vie, l prix des chose un p près...
faut il tout vendre et racheter labas,
pr loué un apart ou autre...
comment s passe la vie d tt les jour sur l'il
merci d m'informer bonne continuation
merci d m'informer bonne continuation
Merci pour ton message, effectivement être loin de ses proches c pas évident tous les jours, mais dans la vie on fait des choix et soit on les subit, soit on les assume! Contente que notre blog t'es plu! N'hésites pas quand tu arrives sur l'île à nous contacter, si tu souhaite plus d'infos! Je ne travaille pas encore je suis dispo! Et bienvenue sur l'île intense!😉
🙂 Salut a vous , nous revenons apres 18 ans de vie en metropole , a la famille , sur ste clotilde , si infos tu peux avoir serais un plus , la case en mauvais états , et cherche entreprise quand arrive mi descembre , bis vivietmoi
🙂 Salut a vous , nous revenons apres 18 ans de vie en metropole , a la famille , sur ste clotilde , si infos tu peux avoir serais un plus , la case en mauvais états , et cherche entreprise quand arrive mi descembre , bis vivietmoi
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02/07/2026 – 6:40 AM – 8:30 PM – Flight from LYON to ARUSHA
02/08/2026 – Day 2 – MATURENI Waterfall – Coffee making and tasting at a plantation – Day 2 video (you may need to click "BROWSE YOUTUBE")
02/09/2026 – Day 3 – Maasai village of BOMA – https://youtu.be/9lwBONmBIVU
Visit to local schools and the dispensary – Donation of school supplies.
02/10/2026 – Day 4 – TARANGIRE National Park – https://youtu.be/OPpTgUECj0Q
02/11/2026 – Day 5 – Lake Manyara National Park – https://youtu.be/ZFt3tLtum5A
02/12/2026 – Day 6 – SERENGETI Park – https://youtu.be/5TYJE-3IO4w and https://youtu.be/t08g-XJlmdY
02/13/2026 – Day 7 – SERENGETI National Park (continued) – https://youtu.be/ZQkD1YmPzY0
02/14/2026 – Day 8 – Access to Ngorongoro National Park – https://youtu.be/1F__NeCRxhg
02/15/2026 – Day 9 – Ngorongoro Crater – https://youtu.be/BFw7tbjuO5s, then https://youtu.be/WdbHtPcYu8o and https://youtu.be/RBp_H9OMJxY
02/16/2026 – Day 10 – Visit to Arusha
02/17/2026 – Day 10 – 1:30 AM – Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FLIGHTS 1,500 €
SEJOUIR PACKAGE 1,526 €
TIPS AND MISC. 100 €
TOTAL 3,126 €
Trip duration: from 02/07/26 to 02/17/26 => 11 days total, or 9 days excluding travel time.
1- FLIGHT DURATION WITH AIR FRANCE OUTBOUND: from 6:40 AM to 8:30 PM => 12 hours (plus 2-hour time difference in Arusha) RETURN: from 2:45 AM to 2:00 PM => 13 hours 15 minutes (not including a 1-hour 15-minute departure delay)
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FLIGHTS 1,500 €
SEJOUIR PACKAGE 1,526 €
TIPS AND MISC. 100 €
TOTAL 3,126 €
Trip duration: from 02/07/26 to 02/17/26 => 11 days total, or 9 days excluding travel time.
1- FLIGHT DURATION WITH AIR FRANCE OUTBOUND: from 6:40 AM to 8:30 PM => 12 hours (plus 2-hour time difference in Arusha) RETURN: from 2:45 AM to 2:00 PM => 13 hours 15 minutes (not including a 1-hour 15-minute departure delay)
This city has been described a thousand times, but never in such an irreverent way.
Daring to drop Christian Lacroix, his *arlésiennes*, his boleros, his matadors, and the baroque style of his native Camargue right into the heart of Hoi An—it took some guts to draw that parallel.
https://thefabworld.com/hoi-an-en-christian-lacroix/
The second article on Hoi An is just as punchy:
https://thefabworld.com/hoi-an-en-robe-de-chambre/
Happy reading! !
Daring to drop Christian Lacroix, his *arlésiennes*, his boleros, his matadors, and the baroque style of his native Camargue right into the heart of Hoi An—it took some guts to draw that parallel.
https://thefabworld.com/hoi-an-en-christian-lacroix/
The second article on Hoi An is just as punchy:
https://thefabworld.com/hoi-an-en-robe-de-chambre/
Happy reading! !

Hey fellow travelers! For those of you drawn to Mexico, I put together this little site to share our 49-day trip in January 2026. (Give it a few seconds to fully load—you’ll see there are tons of photos, tips, and more!) Happy travels! https://noemarphil6.wixsite.com/voyagesdenoemarphil
Hi there! I’m Simon, and for years I’ve been exploring some of Europe’s most beautiful and well-equipped bike paths. My passion for cycling led me to start a blog where I share my travel impressions, practical tips, and photos taken along the way. I ride both well-known routes like the Alpe-Adria, the Loire à Vélo, and the Rhein Route, as well as lesser-known but equally charming regions.

In my stories, I pay special attention to the quality of infrastructure, cyclist safety, and route accessibility—for young and old, experienced riders and beginners alike. I love discovering and sharing spots that are truly welcoming for cycle tourists: well-marked, with rest areas and easy train access.
On the blog, you’ll find ready-to-follow route suggestions, tips for preparing your bike trips, and plenty of inspiration for your next adventures. I travel with my panniers, a camera in the front bag, and always keep an eye out for what’s around me. Feel free to check out my blog, Cycling Thread—you might find some ideas for your next bike getaway! :-)
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I hope this won’t just be a one-off post—I’ll try to share our bike trips with you here regularly. To start: our May trip on the Elberadweg, the queen of German bike paths, between the stunning city of Dresden and Magdeburg. I invite you to visit:
Elberadweg in Germany – From Dresden to Magdeburg
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Happy cycling!
Simon

In my stories, I pay special attention to the quality of infrastructure, cyclist safety, and route accessibility—for young and old, experienced riders and beginners alike. I love discovering and sharing spots that are truly welcoming for cycle tourists: well-marked, with rest areas and easy train access.
On the blog, you’ll find ready-to-follow route suggestions, tips for preparing your bike trips, and plenty of inspiration for your next adventures. I travel with my panniers, a camera in the front bag, and always keep an eye out for what’s around me. Feel free to check out my blog, Cycling Thread—you might find some ideas for your next bike getaway! :-)
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I hope this won’t just be a one-off post—I’ll try to share our bike trips with you here regularly. To start: our May trip on the Elberadweg, the queen of German bike paths, between the stunning city of Dresden and Magdeburg. I invite you to visit:
Elberadweg in Germany – From Dresden to Magdeburg
The Elbe bike path is about 1200 km long, following the river from its source in the Giant Mountains in the Czech Republic to its mouth in Cuxhaven, on the North Sea. The route crosses a variety of landscapes: mountain valleys, vineyards, open plains, and coastline. As is often the case in Germany, the signage is excellent and the route easy to follow.
But what surprised us was the number of cobblestone sections! Sure, the cobblestones are well-laid and fairly smooth—but they’re still cobblestones. And when they disappear, they’re often replaced by concrete slabs, typical of river dikes. That’s just part of the face of this 30-year-old "queen"—a heritage that’s hard to replace entirely with fresh asphalt.
Along the way, don’t miss the many cultural highlights. Dresden impresses with its restored old town, the Frauenkirche, and the Brühl Terraces along the Elbe—it’s one of Germany’s most elegant cities. In Meissen, you can visit the famous porcelain factory and its Gothic cathedral. Wittenberg is a must-stop to follow in Martin Luther’s footsteps, with its castle church and Reformation Museum. And to finish, in Dessau-Roßlau, besides the Bauhaus, don’t miss the stunning Dessau-Wörlitz landscape gardens—one of the oldest English-style parks in Europe.
A few photos to give you a feel for the route and inspire you to check out our blog! :-)





Happy cycling!
Simon
Hi there, I’m sharing my hiking itineraries on the sea-to-sea trails in Corsica. Perfect for those who want to discover Corsica on foot and are looking for multi-day hikes without major difficulties. That’s right—Corsica isn’t just about the GR 20! My travel journals are all written day by day.
🐻 Mare a Mare Sud + Mare è Monti Sud 👍🏼 TRAVEL JOURNAL A 175-kilometer route with 6,694 meters of elevation gain over 10 stages on the Mare a Mare Sud and Mare è Monti Sud trails in Corsica 🇨🇵 🐻 Mare a Mare Centre 👍🏼 TRAVEL JOURNAL A 106-kilometer route with 4,415 meters of elevation gain over 6 stages on the Mare a Mare Centre trails in Corsica 🇨🇵
🐻 Mare a Mare Nord 👍🏼 TRAVEL JOURNAL A 165-kilometer route with 7,004 meters of elevation gain over 7 stages on the Mare a Mare Nord trails in Corsica 🇨🇵
🐻 Mare a Mare Sud + Mare è Monti Sud 👍🏼 TRAVEL JOURNAL A 175-kilometer route with 6,694 meters of elevation gain over 10 stages on the Mare a Mare Sud and Mare è Monti Sud trails in Corsica 🇨🇵 🐻 Mare a Mare Centre 👍🏼 TRAVEL JOURNAL A 106-kilometer route with 4,415 meters of elevation gain over 6 stages on the Mare a Mare Centre trails in Corsica 🇨🇵
🐻 Mare a Mare Nord 👍🏼 TRAVEL JOURNAL A 165-kilometer route with 7,004 meters of elevation gain over 7 stages on the Mare a Mare Nord trails in Corsica 🇨🇵
Hi there! 😊
We just got back from two weeks in Madagascar, and before we left, we had *so* many practical questions. Between the sometimes contradictory info online and the lack of recent updates on certain topics, it wasn’t always easy to know what to expect for a first trip there.
So, after returning, I put together an article with all the info I wish I’d had before heading to Madagascar—just concrete tips based on our experience there.
I cover: • Visa and arrival at Antananarivo airport • Currency exchange, withdrawals, and payments on the ground • Transportation and real travel times • Health and trip prep • SIM cards, budget, and general organization • Mistakes and little hassles you can easily avoid on your first trip
The goal was to create a practical, honest guide to help people planning their trip and avoid a few unpleasant surprises once they’re there! 😊
If this can help some of you: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/preparatif-pour-un-voyage-a-madagascar/
Happy travels! !
So, after returning, I put together an article with all the info I wish I’d had before heading to Madagascar—just concrete tips based on our experience there.
I cover: • Visa and arrival at Antananarivo airport • Currency exchange, withdrawals, and payments on the ground • Transportation and real travel times • Health and trip prep • SIM cards, budget, and general organization • Mistakes and little hassles you can easily avoid on your first trip
The goal was to create a practical, honest guide to help people planning their trip and avoid a few unpleasant surprises once they’re there! 😊
If this can help some of you: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/preparatif-pour-un-voyage-a-madagascar/
Happy travels! !
Hi there,
We’ve just returned from 2 weeks in Madagascar, and I wanted to share our experience since we struggled quite a bit to plan our itinerary before leaving. The country is huge, the journeys are long, and with only two weeks, you really have to make choices.
For our part, we opted for a fairly realistic itinerary for a first-time visit: Antananarivo, Andasibe, Île aux Nattes, and then Sainte-Marie. The idea was to mix a bit of nature, lemurs, tropical forest, and then a few quieter days by the water—without trying to cross the entire country.
In Andasibe, we spent several days between the Analamazaotra Reserve and Mantadia Park. We were able to spot lemurs, especially the indris, went on a night walk to see chameleons, geckos, and other small animals, and then did a wilder hike in Mantadia. This was probably the stop that felt the most exotic to us, with that humid forest atmosphere, animal sounds, and dense vegetation.
After Andasibe, we headed back to Antananarivo to catch a flight to Sainte-Marie, then took a boat to Île aux Nattes. It’s a tiny car-free island where you get around on foot between beaches, sandy paths, villages, and coconut trees. We mostly slowed down the pace: walking around the island, snorkeling in front of the hotel, meals at Fafana and Coco Sud, swimming, and much simpler moments. It was one of our absolute highlights of the trip.
We wrapped up with a few days in Sainte-Marie, in a more comfortable setting. The island is larger and more developed than Île aux Nattes, with more accommodations and activities. For us, it was mostly about relaxing, enjoying the pool, biking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and a few short walks. Looking back, we might’ve spent a little less time in Sainte-Marie and a bit more on Île aux Nattes, which left a bigger impression on us.
I’ve tried to break down our itinerary day by day, including travel times, budget, accommodations, transportation, our thoughts on each stop, the pros and cons, and what we’d change if we did it again. I also cover arriving in Antananarivo, the road to Andasibe, the domestic flight to Sainte-Marie, returning to Tana, and our airport experience—where it’s best to allow plenty of extra time. Here’s the link if it helps with your planning:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/madagascar-itineraire-pour-2-semaines-de-voyage/
In short, our main advice would be not to try to see everything in two weeks. Madagascar requires time, flexibility, and some breathing room. It’s better to pick fewer stops but really enjoy them.
In Andasibe, we spent several days between the Analamazaotra Reserve and Mantadia Park. We were able to spot lemurs, especially the indris, went on a night walk to see chameleons, geckos, and other small animals, and then did a wilder hike in Mantadia. This was probably the stop that felt the most exotic to us, with that humid forest atmosphere, animal sounds, and dense vegetation.
After Andasibe, we headed back to Antananarivo to catch a flight to Sainte-Marie, then took a boat to Île aux Nattes. It’s a tiny car-free island where you get around on foot between beaches, sandy paths, villages, and coconut trees. We mostly slowed down the pace: walking around the island, snorkeling in front of the hotel, meals at Fafana and Coco Sud, swimming, and much simpler moments. It was one of our absolute highlights of the trip.
We wrapped up with a few days in Sainte-Marie, in a more comfortable setting. The island is larger and more developed than Île aux Nattes, with more accommodations and activities. For us, it was mostly about relaxing, enjoying the pool, biking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and a few short walks. Looking back, we might’ve spent a little less time in Sainte-Marie and a bit more on Île aux Nattes, which left a bigger impression on us.
I’ve tried to break down our itinerary day by day, including travel times, budget, accommodations, transportation, our thoughts on each stop, the pros and cons, and what we’d change if we did it again. I also cover arriving in Antananarivo, the road to Andasibe, the domestic flight to Sainte-Marie, returning to Tana, and our airport experience—where it’s best to allow plenty of extra time. Here’s the link if it helps with your planning:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/madagascar-itineraire-pour-2-semaines-de-voyage/
In short, our main advice would be not to try to see everything in two weeks. Madagascar requires time, flexibility, and some breathing room. It’s better to pick fewer stops but really enjoy them.
Hi there,
We passed through Guilin during our trip to China, arriving by train from Beijing. The journey is quite long, but it actually became part of the experience: watching the landscapes gradually change, taking the Chinese high-speed train, and getting a better sense of the country’s vast distances. It was already a step of the journey in itself.
Once there, Guilin seemed like a nice place to catch our breath between big cities. The city isn’t huge, and there isn’t an endless list of things to see, but the atmosphere around the lakes, the Li River, and the karst mountains is really special.
In 3 days, you can already see the highlights without rushing: the Sun and Moon Pagodas, walks around the lakes, Seven Star Park with its monkeys, and possibly Elephant Trunk Hill—though we were a bit disappointed by the latter. Guilin is also a good base for heading to Yangshuo or the Longji rice terraces if you have more time.
We’ve put together our feedback, prices, visit times, and what we’d do (or skip) next time in this article, in case it helps you plan your stop: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/que-faire-a-guilin-en-3-jours/
We passed through Guilin during our trip to China, arriving by train from Beijing. The journey is quite long, but it actually became part of the experience: watching the landscapes gradually change, taking the Chinese high-speed train, and getting a better sense of the country’s vast distances. It was already a step of the journey in itself.
Once there, Guilin seemed like a nice place to catch our breath between big cities. The city isn’t huge, and there isn’t an endless list of things to see, but the atmosphere around the lakes, the Li River, and the karst mountains is really special.
In 3 days, you can already see the highlights without rushing: the Sun and Moon Pagodas, walks around the lakes, Seven Star Park with its monkeys, and possibly Elephant Trunk Hill—though we were a bit disappointed by the latter. Guilin is also a good base for heading to Yangshuo or the Longji rice terraces if you have more time.
We’ve put together our feedback, prices, visit times, and what we’d do (or skip) next time in this article, in case it helps you plan your stop: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/que-faire-a-guilin-en-3-jours/
Check out my blog about Crete and Gavdos:
https://iledecrete.wordpress.com/
You’ll find ideas for getaways and discoveries
Hi everyone,
I’ve just returned from a trip through the national parks of southern Ethiopia, and I wanted to share an encounter that will stay with me forever: that of the Ethiopian Wolf.
Spotting this canid—the rarest in the world—on the barren Sanetti plateaus at over 13,000 feet is a breathtaking experience (literally, given the oxygen levels!). Beyond the luck of photographing it in its fiery red coat, it was the mystical atmosphere of these highlands—the "Roof of Africa"—that left its mark on me.
I’ve posted a detailed account with my photo series on my travel journal for anyone planning a trip to the Bale region or simply curious about this magnificent and endangered species.
You can find the full report here: 👉 https://www.toucan-photo.com/fr/le-loup-ethiopie-le-loup-sur-le-toit-de-lafrique/
Don’t hesitate to ask if you have questions about accessing the park or spotting local wildlife—I’d be happy to chat! !
I’ve just returned from a trip through the national parks of southern Ethiopia, and I wanted to share an encounter that will stay with me forever: that of the Ethiopian Wolf.
Spotting this canid—the rarest in the world—on the barren Sanetti plateaus at over 13,000 feet is a breathtaking experience (literally, given the oxygen levels!). Beyond the luck of photographing it in its fiery red coat, it was the mystical atmosphere of these highlands—the "Roof of Africa"—that left its mark on me.
I’ve posted a detailed account with my photo series on my travel journal for anyone planning a trip to the Bale region or simply curious about this magnificent and endangered species.
You can find the full report here: 👉 https://www.toucan-photo.com/fr/le-loup-ethiopie-le-loup-sur-le-toit-de-lafrique/
Don’t hesitate to ask if you have questions about accessing the park or spotting local wildlife—I’d be happy to chat! !
Hi there! As a big travel enthusiast, I’d love for you to check out my blog:
https://allegria750110.wixsite.com/pascalevoyage
https://allegria750110.wixsite.com/pascalevoyage/blog
Feel free to leave a comment! !
Feel free to leave a comment! !
Hello everyone,
First off: before posting, I took the time to contact the moderation team to check if this message complied with the forum rules. Since I didn’t get a response and didn’t want to go against them, I’m posting without naming the site, including links, or any promotional intent.
For the past two years, I’ve been working solo on a website project designed to help organize a trip from A to Z, whether traveling alone or with others.
The idea is to make trip planning easier by bringing together all the useful elements in one place (regions, accommodations, activities, restaurants, hidden gems, etc.).
With development nearing completion, I’m now looking for a few people interested in joining a beta testing phase and giving me honest feedback on the experience, how clear the concept is, and what could be improved.
This isn’t a promotional effort: I’m not representing a company, I’m developing this project on my own, and I’m only looking for constructive input from fellow travelers.
A few details: — No payment is required; — No banking information is needed; — It’s simply a test to gather user feedback.
If anyone wants to know more or is up for testing, feel free to reply here or send me a private message.
Thanks so much to those who take the time to read this.
First off: before posting, I took the time to contact the moderation team to check if this message complied with the forum rules. Since I didn’t get a response and didn’t want to go against them, I’m posting without naming the site, including links, or any promotional intent.
For the past two years, I’ve been working solo on a website project designed to help organize a trip from A to Z, whether traveling alone or with others.
The idea is to make trip planning easier by bringing together all the useful elements in one place (regions, accommodations, activities, restaurants, hidden gems, etc.).
With development nearing completion, I’m now looking for a few people interested in joining a beta testing phase and giving me honest feedback on the experience, how clear the concept is, and what could be improved.
This isn’t a promotional effort: I’m not representing a company, I’m developing this project on my own, and I’m only looking for constructive input from fellow travelers.
A few details: — No payment is required; — No banking information is needed; — It’s simply a test to gather user feedback.
If anyone wants to know more or is up for testing, feel free to reply here or send me a private message.
Thanks so much to those who take the time to read this.
Hello,
Well, this trip to Tanzania in the southern parks—Ruaha and Nyerere (formerly Selous)—finally happened in late February to early March.
It was a bit more complicated to organize than usual, with a few hiccups. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere (link), the ban on booking domestic flights in Tanzania through a French agency made things a little tricky.
However, my friend Vincent Beccaro from Objectif Nature found a solution by having a local ground operator step in—one I’d recommend if you run into similar issues.
With flight tickets secured through Kenya Airways (after Rwandair canceled our outbound flight), we easily made it to Dar es Salaam on February 22. Side note: my dealings with Rwandair to get a refund for the flights they canceled are still ongoing. This airline is dragging its feet, constantly pushing back the refund date every time I check in (which is about once a week). I won’t back down.
Back to our 10-night trip: we spent our first night in Dar es Salaam before heading to Ruaha with Auric Air.
We stayed in some incredible lodges—4 nights at Ikuka Safari Camp in Ruaha, then 4 nights at Laba Siwada in Nyerere, before returning to Dar es Salaam.
Before I share a full recap with photos, I’ve just finished editing a video I’d like to show you.
You’ll see beautiful lodges, rainy safaris, and some amazing wildlife encounters, like wild dogs and bat-eared foxes.
Sorting and identifying all the animals (especially the birds) from the thousands of photos I took will take a bit of time. Bear with me!
Watch the video here
Well, this trip to Tanzania in the southern parks—Ruaha and Nyerere (formerly Selous)—finally happened in late February to early March.
It was a bit more complicated to organize than usual, with a few hiccups. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere (link), the ban on booking domestic flights in Tanzania through a French agency made things a little tricky.
However, my friend Vincent Beccaro from Objectif Nature found a solution by having a local ground operator step in—one I’d recommend if you run into similar issues.
With flight tickets secured through Kenya Airways (after Rwandair canceled our outbound flight), we easily made it to Dar es Salaam on February 22. Side note: my dealings with Rwandair to get a refund for the flights they canceled are still ongoing. This airline is dragging its feet, constantly pushing back the refund date every time I check in (which is about once a week). I won’t back down.
Back to our 10-night trip: we spent our first night in Dar es Salaam before heading to Ruaha with Auric Air.
We stayed in some incredible lodges—4 nights at Ikuka Safari Camp in Ruaha, then 4 nights at Laba Siwada in Nyerere, before returning to Dar es Salaam.
Before I share a full recap with photos, I’ve just finished editing a video I’d like to show you.
You’ll see beautiful lodges, rainy safaris, and some amazing wildlife encounters, like wild dogs and bat-eared foxes.
Sorting and identifying all the animals (especially the birds) from the thousands of photos I took will take a bit of time. Bear with me!
Watch the video here
Hi everyone!
I wanted to share my experience from a trip to Amsterdam. Spring is coming, and it’s one of my favorite destinations for this season, especially with the Keukenhof in bloom.
There are so many museums to visit and places to see, like Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Museum Square, the Red Light District... Some spots, like the Anne Frank House, require reservations. You can also take walks along the canals or even go on canal cruises.
For museums, I really enjoyed the Rijksmuseum for works by Rembrandt and Vermeer, as well as the Van Gogh Museum (combo tickets are available).

For more nature-focused outings, there’s Vondelpark, Keukenhof Park, and the windmills at Zaanse Schans...
You can find all my photos and details about my trip budget on my travel journal for Amsterdam.
I wanted to share my experience from a trip to Amsterdam. Spring is coming, and it’s one of my favorite destinations for this season, especially with the Keukenhof in bloom.
There are so many museums to visit and places to see, like Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Museum Square, the Red Light District... Some spots, like the Anne Frank House, require reservations. You can also take walks along the canals or even go on canal cruises.

For museums, I really enjoyed the Rijksmuseum for works by Rembrandt and Vermeer, as well as the Van Gogh Museum (combo tickets are available).

For more nature-focused outings, there’s Vondelpark, Keukenhof Park, and the windmills at Zaanse Schans...
You can find all my photos and details about my trip budget on my travel journal for Amsterdam.we just got back from 3 weeks in Cambodia with a custom trip organized by the Siem Reap agency; from the start, the agency understood our way of traveling and created an itinerary perfectly tailored to our needs. Of course, we visited tourist spots, but we also stayed with locals, met artisans, and explored markets where not a single tourist goes. We were pampered from beginning to end—the agency responded quickly to our questions throughout the trip. The French-speaking guides were fantastic: attentive, highly knowledgeable, and always accompanied by punctual drivers with little thoughtful touches. The hotels they chose matched our preferences, and the pace we wanted was respected, with some more relaxed days. If you'd like to check out my blog, here's the link: https://www.myatlas.com/blogueusedesbaous/le-cambodge-une-immersion-en-indochine.
And don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything!
Honestly, taking the train in Sri Lanka is no walk in the park. Between tickets disappearing in minutes, platforms that aren’t always very clear, and that infamous “full” sign displayed weeks in advance, you quickly feel like you’re playing the lottery. There’s even a real black market for tickets on the island: some seats are resold at higher prices through middlemen or agencies, which makes things even trickier. Everyone knows someone who knows someone who sells tickets. But we learned the hard way that this isn’t the safest way to get them, and we had to find another solution at the last minute.
We definitely went through a bit of an obstacle course to manage the booking. But once on the train, riding through the tea plantations between Kandy and Ella, we understood why everyone raves about it. Tea plantations, misty mountains, little bridges, and breathtaking valleys. To make the most of the scenery on the Kandy → Ella route, it’s best to sit on the right side of the train (and on the left if you’re going Ella → Kandy). As for the class, 2nd class reserved is, in our opinion, the best compromise: authentic vibe, open windows and doors, but with a guaranteed seat. Remember to pack enough water, snacks, and toilet paper for this 7-hour journey that somehow flies by.
I’ve gone into more detail about all this in the article for those who’d rather plan a bit better than we did. https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/prendre-le-train-au-sri-lanka-guide-complet/ Happy travels! :)
We definitely went through a bit of an obstacle course to manage the booking. But once on the train, riding through the tea plantations between Kandy and Ella, we understood why everyone raves about it. Tea plantations, misty mountains, little bridges, and breathtaking valleys. To make the most of the scenery on the Kandy → Ella route, it’s best to sit on the right side of the train (and on the left if you’re going Ella → Kandy). As for the class, 2nd class reserved is, in our opinion, the best compromise: authentic vibe, open windows and doors, but with a guaranteed seat. Remember to pack enough water, snacks, and toilet paper for this 7-hour journey that somehow flies by.
I’ve gone into more detail about all this in the article for those who’d rather plan a bit better than we did. https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/prendre-le-train-au-sri-lanka-guide-complet/ Happy travels! :)
Hello 😊
If you're planning 10 days in Madeira and feeling unsure about the itinerary, my first tip would be: don’t try to “tick everything off.” The island is compact, but the roads are winding and hikes take time.
For 10 days, I’d structure the trip into 3 zones:
East (Ponta de São Lourenço + Pico do Arieiro) for spectacular volcanic landscapes
Central (levadas + Fanal forests) for hiking
West (Porto Moniz, cliffs, sunsets) for raw panoramas And save Funchal for early mornings or late afternoons.
A car is essential, and checking the weather ahead is key—it changes quickly with altitude. I’ve broken all this down (optimized route, travel times, parking spots, hike difficulty, what to do based on weather, mistakes to avoid…) in this post: 👉 https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/visiter-madere-1-semaine/ Even though it’s built for a week, it adapts easily to 10 days by adding more hikes or slowing the pace. If you’re looking for a balance between breathtaking nature, hiking, and quieter moments, Madeira is a real safe bet.
East (Ponta de São Lourenço + Pico do Arieiro) for spectacular volcanic landscapes
Central (levadas + Fanal forests) for hiking
West (Porto Moniz, cliffs, sunsets) for raw panoramas And save Funchal for early mornings or late afternoons.
A car is essential, and checking the weather ahead is key—it changes quickly with altitude. I’ve broken all this down (optimized route, travel times, parking spots, hike difficulty, what to do based on weather, mistakes to avoid…) in this post: 👉 https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/visiter-madere-1-semaine/ Even though it’s built for a week, it adapts easily to 10 days by adding more hikes or slowing the pace. If you’re looking for a balance between breathtaking nature, hiking, and quieter moments, Madeira is a real safe bet.
Here are my two blogs dedicated to travel, especially in France.
If you have any topics you'd like me to cover, I'm all ears!
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Thanks, and have a great day
If you have any topics you'd like me to cover, I'm all ears!
Villes.fr Top-Vacances.com
Thanks, and have a great day
Hello everyone!
To learn all about Argentina, over 1,000 articles are already waiting for you on my site.
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https://www.petitherge.com/ See you soon!
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Hi there,
I often travel solo, and like many women, I get asked the same questions over and over:
“Aren’t you scared?”
“Do you feel safe?”
“Do you really dare to go that far alone?”
Recently, during a trip along the Kenyan coast, I had an experience that made me think differently about solo female travel.
At Wasini Kenya, on paper, everything seemed simple: a boat ride, then some snorkeling.
But on the boat, the sea was rough. It was rocking hard. And then that familiar little inner voice came back—the one that doubts, that overthinks, that wants to stay in control.
Traveling solo is often like that too:
being responsible for yourself, your decisions, and your limits.
Then, once underwater, everything changed.
The noise disappeared. There was nothing left to prove, nothing to control.
Just breathing, trusting your body, and letting yourself be carried.
That moment reminded me that solo female travel isn’t just about destinations or external safety.
It’s also an inner journey: learning to listen to yourself, to recognize your fears, and sometimes to overcome them without forcing it.
I took the time to share this experience in more detail here, for anyone it might help or reassure:
👉 https://noirenvoyage.com/wasini-kenya-apprendre-a-faire-confiance-sous-leau/
And I’d love to hear your thoughts:
👉 For those of you who travel solo, has travel ever taught you something about yourself?
👉 And for those who are still hesitant: what’s holding you back the most right now?
Looking forward to chatting! 🌊
I just got back from a week in Mirleft, south of Agadir, and I felt like I’d stumbled upon an "off-the-beaten-path" Morocco: a raw Atlantic coastline, cliffs, endless beaches... and that slow pace that helps you unplug within 24 hours.
We had a house with a pool (the perfect combo when the wind picks up and the ocean cools the air), and then we alternated between: - Wandering the souk and alleyways (local vibe, regional products, and the big Monday souk if you can make it) - Surf sessions / scouting spots (depending on the swell and wind, it makes all the difference) - Wild beaches + viewpoints where you can settle far from the crowds - Legzira at sunset: the orange rock, the deep roar of the Atlantic, and that natural arch that seems to hold "by magic" - A little detour to Tiznit (45 min away): medina, silver craftsmanship, and an unexpected blue spring in the heart of the city - The mandatory "reset": hammam + massage after salt, sand, and road trips
I especially noted a bunch of details to avoid hassles: when to go (wind/weather), how to get around (a car is pretty much essential), what to watch out for on the road at night, and even super practical tips for summer accommodations.
If you want the full article with all the practical info + must-sees (and our tips to avoid mishaps), it’s here: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/que-faire-mirleft-au-maroc-en-7-jours.html
Happy reading and/or safe travels! :)
We had a house with a pool (the perfect combo when the wind picks up and the ocean cools the air), and then we alternated between: - Wandering the souk and alleyways (local vibe, regional products, and the big Monday souk if you can make it) - Surf sessions / scouting spots (depending on the swell and wind, it makes all the difference) - Wild beaches + viewpoints where you can settle far from the crowds - Legzira at sunset: the orange rock, the deep roar of the Atlantic, and that natural arch that seems to hold "by magic" - A little detour to Tiznit (45 min away): medina, silver craftsmanship, and an unexpected blue spring in the heart of the city - The mandatory "reset": hammam + massage after salt, sand, and road trips
I especially noted a bunch of details to avoid hassles: when to go (wind/weather), how to get around (a car is pretty much essential), what to watch out for on the road at night, and even super practical tips for summer accommodations.
If you want the full article with all the practical info + must-sees (and our tips to avoid mishaps), it’s here: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/que-faire-mirleft-au-maroc-en-7-jours.html
Happy reading and/or safe travels! :)
Hi there,
I just got back from a week-long trip to Marrakech, Morocco, with a stop in Essaouira, and I’ve put together my itinerary, some great tips, and my thoughts on the trip. Hope this helps you plan your own adventure and get excited about it!
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/visiter-marrakech-en-1-semaine.html
Happy travels! :)
Happy travels! :)
The Great Jura Crossing on foot is a long-distance hiking trail (GR) that winds through the Jura Mountains, from Mandeure, near Montbéliard (in the north), to Culoz in the Ain region (in the south). The GTJ fully crosses the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park and offers a detour into neighboring Switzerland. Inaugurated in 2004, the GTJ on foot follows the GR GTJ long-distance trails and sometimes the GR 5 and GR 9.
The full GTJ hike takes 15 to 20 days. Since my vacation time isn’t unlimited, I opted for a 10-day trek from Pont-de-Roide to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, covering nearly 320 kilometers (so about 60 kilometers short) with 10,000 meters of elevation gain—and just as much descent. The route is classic, except for the must-do variant via the Colomby de Gex (Balcon du Léman).
Accommodations include mountain huts, step lodges, and guest rooms with tables loaded with Morbier cheese gratin, Morteau sausages, rösti, and michons... Oh, and I almost forgot: I’m hiking solo...
http://lerandonneurfou.blogspot.fr/2014/05/la-grande-traversee-du-jura-gtj.html
The full GTJ hike takes 15 to 20 days. Since my vacation time isn’t unlimited, I opted for a 10-day trek from Pont-de-Roide to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, covering nearly 320 kilometers (so about 60 kilometers short) with 10,000 meters of elevation gain—and just as much descent. The route is classic, except for the must-do variant via the Colomby de Gex (Balcon du Léman).
Accommodations include mountain huts, step lodges, and guest rooms with tables loaded with Morbier cheese gratin, Morteau sausages, rösti, and michons... Oh, and I almost forgot: I’m hiking solo...
http://lerandonneurfou.blogspot.fr/2014/05/la-grande-traversee-du-jura-gtj.html
Hi everyone,
I just published an article with our itinerary for visiting Copenhagen in 4 days during winter (December): day-by-day schedule, practical info (budget, weather, transport, Copenhagen Card), where to stay, plus our thoughts on the must-sees (Nyhavn, The Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, contemporary art museum, botanical garden) and a balanced take on Christiania.
If it can help those planning a city trip: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/visiter-copenhague-en-4-jours-que-faire.html
Happy planning, and if you have any questions, I’m happy to answer! !
Hi there,
We went on a 10-day road trip through Andalusia in October 2024, traveling independently.
Our itinerary took us through Seville, Ronda, Guadix, and Granada, with a few nature detours and manageable driving distances.
We took the time to put together our day-by-day route and some feedback (pace, distances, what we’d do again or skip) in an article, in case it helps other travelers:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/andalousie-itineraire-road-trip-10-jours.html
Happy planning to those heading out soon!
Hi there,
We just got back from a 7-day trip to Malta in winter 2025, organized independently.
Itinerary: Valletta, Mdina, Mellieħa, cliffs, and natural sites, with generally pleasant but sometimes changeable weather.
We’ve put together our day-by-day itinerary and some practical feedback (pace, getting around, what’s really worth it in winter) here:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/malte-hiver-itineraire-7-jours.html
Happy travels to those planning their trip!
Hi there,
We just got back from a 2-week trip to Sri Lanka in April 2024, organized independently.
Our itinerary took us to: Sigiriya (sunrise from Pidurangala), Kandy, Ella (train), Udawalawe, and Tangalle.
We’ve put together our day-by-day itinerary, our experiences from this trip, and some practical tips here:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/sri-lanka-itineraire-2-semaines.html
Happy travels to those planning their trip! !
Hi,
We just got back from a two-week independent trip to China in April 2025. The country can seem intimidating at first (language, transportation, payments), and the language barrier is very real, even in big cities.
Our itinerary took us to Beijing, the Great Wall (Mutianyu), then to Guilin, the Longji Rice Terraces (Dazhai), and Wuhan. All travel was by train, subway, and DiDi (local Uber).
We’ve put together our day-by-day itinerary and some practical tips based on our experience in this post—hope it helps for a first trip to China:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/chine-itineraire-2-semaines.html
Happy travels to those planning their trip!
Hi everyone.
Even though my blog has been online for nearly 18 years, I wanted to tweak the navigation a bit. The homepage still features a selection of "miscellaneous" photos on various wildlife subjects I’ve photographed or trips I’ve taken. https://www.toucan-photo.com/fr/
Toucan’s photos
From each photo, you can navigate to the selection for that country, a specific category (birds, night skies, etc.), or the year the photo was taken.
And of course, from the main menu, you can access an interactive map with articles or different selections from the site, all plotted on a map.
What do you think? Does the map work properly for you? Any navigation issues on smartphones and/or tablets?
Thanks in advance for your feedback
Even though my blog has been online for nearly 18 years, I wanted to tweak the navigation a bit. The homepage still features a selection of "miscellaneous" photos on various wildlife subjects I’ve photographed or trips I’ve taken. https://www.toucan-photo.com/fr/
Toucan’s photos
From each photo, you can navigate to the selection for that country, a specific category (birds, night skies, etc.), or the year the photo was taken.
And of course, from the main menu, you can access an interactive map with articles or different selections from the site, all plotted on a map.
What do you think? Does the map work properly for you? Any navigation issues on smartphones and/or tablets?
Thanks in advance for your feedback
Hi there,
I just published a 2025 retrospective on NoirEnVoyage: “when travel becomes an inner journey”.
I’ve grouped the articles by major stages (Rajasthan, nature, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya) and the most commented-on content.
📖 If you had to pick just one destination from 2025, which would it be and why?
https://noirenvoyage.com/retrospective-2025-quand-le-voyage-devient-un-chemin-interieur/






