Les prises de courant sont similiares à celles d'Europe; parfois à fiches plates (US) au Sud, mais la réception de l'hôtel prête ue fiche intermédiaire. Passeports: faire un scanning et se les envoyer à sa propre adresse mail avant de partir; on peut récupérer la copie comme cela si perte. De plus, faire une photocopie papier pour la laisser à la réception de l'hôtel si elle insiste pour garder le passeport. Ne JAMAIS laisser des papiers perso dans la chambre
Les capes de pluie qui vous seraient nécessaires ne le seront guère qu'au sud, elles sont vendues à tous les coins de rue par les locaux : elles ne sont pas bien solides au premier prix, il vaut mieux mettre quelques milliers de dongs de plus, sinon elles sont à usage quasiment unique. - au Nord, en avril, en principe c'est sec..😉😉
Pour les passeports on vous a déjà donné l'information - pour ce qui concerne l'argent, je pense vraiment que le mieux est de le garder par devers soi - le laisser dans la chambre jamais, à la réception dans le coffre pourquoi pas mais personnellement je ne le fais jamais parce qu'on peut en avoir besoin d'une manière aléatoire.. quand on est loin de l'hôtel -
Les prises anti-moustiques que nous avons en Europe vont sans problème sur les prises vietnamiennes puisque celles-ci acceptent aussi bien "nos" fiches" que les fiches dites américaines - si vos clients ont été aux USA, qu'ils prennent leur adaptateur : ce sont les mêmes fiches à deux branches plates.
Sans cela, on épluche les fruits, on ne mange pas de crudités... mais il n'y en a pratiquement pas dans la cuisine vietnamienne et c'est sur qu'on achète de l'eau en bouteilles car celle du robinet NON -et les glaçons encore moins (il y a de grands hôtels et grands établissements dans lesquels les glaçons font"propres" mais comme on ne sait jamais, mieux vaut s'abstenir
Bon voyage - cordialement - Kimtwo -
Le vent et les turbulences sont l'oeuvre de Dieu, mais la voile et le gouvernail nous appartiennent..
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Je reviens sur la photocopie du Passeport à laisser à la réception... Pour avoir été gérant d'un hôtel au vietnam sachez que si l'hôtellier insiste sur l'original, c'est que le bureau de Police local vise systématiquemt et chaque soir votre passeport et ne veut pas entendre parler d'une quelconque photocopie. (ca dépend des endroits et ca varie même en fonction du fonctionnaire de service...)
Sachez que l'hôtellier doit remplir chaque jour une fiche indiquant vos nom, prénoms, date et lieu de naissance, pays de résidence, date et lieu de délivrance du passeport, date de validité du visa, date d'entrée au vietnam... et n° de votre chambre. Cette fiche est à présenter avec l'original du passeport entre 19 et 21 heures.
De plus en plus, la déclaration internet remplace ce papier et le déplacement au poste mais, internet n'étant pas fiable, en cas de défaillance, le déplacement reste obigatoire donc qui sait à l'avance s'il ne fat se déplacer.
Sachez que chaque hôtel à un coffre et que votre passeport est conservé en lieu sûr.
Si vous avec des valeurs et papier, il est préférable de les mettre dans le coffre de l'hôtel. il y a beaucoup de mouvement de personnel dans les hôtels donc, même avec enquête, on ne sait pas qui on emploi.
Rien ne vous empêche cependant et par sécurité d'avoir une photocopie de vos papiers, ceci facilitera votre déclaration de perte ou de volà la pollice et de même à l'ambassade de France.
Pour les prises, la fiche plate (uniquement US) se fait rare donc majoritairement pas de problème (demandez à voir la chambre avant de louer et profitez en pour jetter un oeil sur les prises).
Voyager, c'est ne pas avoir peur de remettre en cause ses préjugés et accepter les règles locales sans conditions.
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Bonjour,
A ma connaissance les appareils electrique pour diffuser les produits antimoustiques ont souvent un efficacité assez décevante de meme pour les ultrasons
les prises peuvent varier plates (US) ou comme en europe france, vaut mieux d acheter un adaptateur en france
dans les chambres climatisées :peu ou pas de risque moustiques sauf si ouvertures défaillantes ou mal fermées
Pour les sous si l hotel possede un coffre vous pouvez déposer contre reçu enveloppe scotchée et signé c est ce que je fais mais si c est un voyage à deplacements multiples et fréquents je les gardes dans des ceintures dissimulés sous les habits ( surement pas de bananes visibles)pas dans les coffres de la chambre ce n est pas le personnel que j ai peur mais s il existe un coffre de l hotel ce sera mieux
Le passeport est demandé a l arrivée de l hotel pour declaration adm et on vous le rendra après cette formalité Si vous avez peur de le perdre confiez le a l hotel et se ballader avec 1 copie (surtout en groupe)
Pour l eau consommez de preferences boissons chaudes (bouillis en bouteille attention qu elles soient bien encapsulée avoir sur soi de quoi steriliser une eau que vous ne connaissez pas l origine "aquatab ou micopure" de preference aux pastiilles choronazone les glaçon les glaces sont à eviter au moins pour la premiere semaine Cest assez souvent qu on attrappe le tourista au début, en principe, résolutif en 3 jours en moyenne (attention a la rehydratation avec des sels de rehydratation acheté en pharmacie en france en pastille svp pas en poudre car toute poudre blanche est déconseillé car souce de doute mais dès que la diarrhée comporte sang ou glaires ou fievre ou difficulté de lire de près un journal par exple ( bien sur avec verres correcteurs pour les vieux presbytes ) ou dif délocution voir docteur absolument amenez avec vous du sucre si les gens ne mangent pas et se payent une hypoglycemie!!les fruits à consommer avec modération surtout ceux ayant 1 effet laxatifs (acides exp tomates mandar orange .)..et prevenir la déshtydratation surtout chez des personnes agées s il y en a )les medicaments doivent respecter les qtités permises par laloi vn (se rensegner aupres de l ambassade ou consulat il y existe une liste de med interdits et NE PAS OUBLIER L ORDONNANCE DU MEDECIN TRAITANT) rue boileau paris 16
Par contre pour les moustiques utilsez les répulsifs type INSECT ECRAN peau et TISSU les moustiquaires impregnées si l on veut aller chez l habitant
ces petits conseils peuvent etre completés par d autres plus competents
merci d avance
VZ
Au VN la pluie peut etre des averses achetez sur place des capes de BONNE QUALITE qui ne se déchirent pas facilement
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I have two American cousins. The older one was born in Paris, and his sister was born in California. The latter is planning a trip to Paris this summer, but she recently fell ill, and American doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I had the idea of letting her take advantage of her trip to get treated here, avoiding the high healthcare costs of the American system in the process. The problem is, I can’t find anything online about this—just testimonials from French people who used to be American, but nothing for a simple tourist.
I’m traveling to Portugal with my family and I have a treatment that requires injections. How can I take a flight with these? They look like injectable pens.
Thanks
We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…
The Philippines are a dream destination, but is it possible to travel there safely? I’ve heard that checked luggage often gets lost, tap water isn’t safe to drink, and mosquitoes are everywhere.
For water, what’s the best solution to carry in a backpack? Is a filtering water bottle 100% reliable?
For mosquitoes, should we treat our clothes with repellent? Are you vaccinated against hepatitis A, malaria, or dengue? Or is there an oral treatment to take?
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there’s travel insurance for someone who’s had a heart attack?
I can’t find an insurer that covers a pre-existing condition, even if it’s stable.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, next month my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I are flying to Thailand. It’ll be a great chance to soak up some sun—something we’ve been missing lately here in France! But speaking of sun, I burn easily, and our daughter even more so. I was wondering what SPF to get for sunscreen and whether it’s better to buy it there or before we leave? Thanks for your tips!
Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
We’ve heard all sorts of things about required vaccines and medications (is anti-malarial mandatory?). What’s the exact situation for travelers?
I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
We're about to go on an organized trip to South Africa, including Kruger Park. We were told that Malarone should preferably be taken in the evening at the same time during a meal. But it's hard to know what time we'll have dinner, especially since I've read that in South Africa, dinner is usually around 6 PM.
I'd love to hear from people who've been on organized trips to this destination and could share their experience. We were thinking of taking Malarone around 7:30 PM, assuming dinner would be closer to 7 PM than 6 PM. Also, if the meal ends up being earlier or later than when we take the pill, would a cookie or a piece of bread be enough to take with Malarone?
I’m planning to set off on a "round-the-world" trip/long journey at the start of next year, lasting between 4.5 and 6 months. For now, the itinerary looks like this: South Korea (2 weeks) -> Japan (1 month) -> New Zealand (1 month) -> Argentina (1 month) -> United States (1 month).
I’m on medication (paroxetine 20 mg/day) and was hoping to bring enough for the entire trip so I wouldn’t have to find a doctor on the spot, deal with a molecule that might be slightly different from what’s available in France, or wonder if that’s even a possibility. Basically, it seemed simpler on paper...
But after looking into the regulations for each country, it’s suddenly way less simple . Many seem to only allow the amount corresponding to the length of your "stay" in the country... Which is a problem if I arrive in Korea with 4.5 months’ worth of medication, for example.
After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
Has anyone here had any experience with this? (Even if it’s a different medication or different countries, any input would be helpful!)
I’m trying to plan a trip to Dubai with my mom. I’ve seen that some of our medications require prior authorization (sleeping pills, codeine, anti-anxiety meds, etc.).
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in our situation. A friend of mine applied to bring her tramadol, but it was denied—though she needed high doses!
Has anyone here gone through this process? Do we *really* need a prescription in English?
We just found out my wife is pregnant, and we’ve planned a trip to the Barlavento Islands in Cape Verde this November.
We’d like to know if there’s a real risk of Zika contamination on those islands, because from what we’ve found online, the recorded cases are old and come from the Sotavento Islands.
We’re thinking about canceling our trip.
If you’ve recently traveled to Cape Verde or live there, do you have any thoughts on this?
hi, I’m looking for information about the possibility of returning to Thailand with a portable liquid oxygen system and whether it’s possible to recharge it in Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. thanks
I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
I have several chronic conditions (including asthma and related ones), and I’m planning to travel for a year across different countries.
Generally, I understand it’s possible to travel with approved medications (which should be my case), but often with a limit of 3 months’ worth of treatment.
Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.
I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...
Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?
I'm currently in Bangkok: How can I find a good doctor for a consultation? It's for a friend who'd like a second medical opinion compared to what they got in their country of residence.
Any professionals you'd recommend? How much does it cost?
I’ve already visited quite a few countries across several continents, but I’m pretty new to Asia.
I’m planning a trip to Thailand in October or November, and I wanted to check about health precautions: malaria treatment, vaccinations (hepatitis A or others...).
I’ll mostly be in the northern region, around Chiang Mai, where I’ll spend a lot of time in nature and the mountains. Then I’ll head south to Phuket or Krabi and visit Khao Sok National Park. I’ll finish up in Bangkok, with a likely detour to Kanchanaburi.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 60 days, I don’t need a visa (I’m a French national)? I just need to fill out the TDAC form 3 to 5 days before arrival?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
Hi there! So, I'm hesitating about taking a long trip. I'd like to go away for 2 to 3 months and travel across several continents. I’d love some advice. I often have unexplained allergies and need to follow a daily treatment for my diabetes (insulin). I think I can get authorization from my doctor to travel for 6 months with the treatment—is that correct? After those 6 months, is it possible (instead of bothering a relative to send the medication) to see a foreign doctor to get another 6-month travel authorization? How does it work at the airport? Do I need just one medication transport authorization, or do I have to request a new one in each country (once the treatment runs out) for both the flight and a DCI? Also, travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so will I have to pay for foreign consultations out of pocket? I’m not sure if I explained myself clearly. Oh, and just to repeat—travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so foreign consultations will be at my own expense? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone.
After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
So, I’m looking for the best compromise for a 2-month health insurance plan.
I’ve read the discussions on this topic, but the most recent one is from last year, and I’d love your take on the current situation.
I’m familiar with the usual options like Europ Assistance and AXA, but I’ve just discovered Chapka and Heymondo (the latter seems interesting in terms of both price and coverage).
What do you think of these last two? How do they compare in terms of value for money against the bigger companies?
Hi,
We’ve planned a 3-week trip to Bali this summer with our 7-year-old daughter. The itinerary includes Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Sidemen, Amed, and Ubud. The more time passes, the more we read about people getting sick—some with mild to severe traveler’s diarrhea, and many ending up in the hospital. We, as parents, have been through it in Egypt with pretty bad cases, but we’d really like to avoid that for our daughter. Even though there’s no zero risk, and we’ll be careful, can any of you reassure me? Not everyone got sick, right? I’d love to hear positive feedback from parents, but not just them 😊. Thanks in advance!
Hi there...
I’m traveling with a friend for a month in November.
We booked our round-trip tickets from Paris to Phnom Penh, and yes, I know—it was a mistake. We should’ve flown out of Laos, but here we are.
But is it doable to backpack through both countries in a relaxed way?
I’ve seen that the transport takes a while...
Thanks so much for your replies.
Hi there,
I’ve started looking into getting dental implants, possibly in Costa Rica or Mexico.
Do you have any clinics to recommend or ones I should avoid?
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Thanks for your feedback! !
For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
I need 2 dental implants and I'd like to get them done abroad (it's a question of price).
Thanks for helping me with my search (Turkey, Spain, Romania???)
Can you tell me if you're satisfied with the services provided by Dentist Miguel at Club Amigo in Holguin? I'd like to go there in mid-December. Is it worth the trip to get dental prosthetics done?
Thanks for getting back to me... Michelle from Quebec
Hello,
I’m looking for a dentist who can do a full lower-arch implant with a complete prosthesis. I’m in Quebec and available to travel to Cuba. Need full contact details. Thanks everyone!
My current plan is to get my teeth treated in Cuba, especially for dental implants.
Has anyone here had experience and could refer me to a good, affordable dentist?
I’d really appreciate it if you could give me an idea of the price for one implant, since I need at least 6 done.
Thanks so much!
