Hi everyone,

We’re just back from a nearly 6-week trip to Western Australia. 4x4 style. Lots of accommodation and a few nights under canvas. Highlights of the trip: The Bungle Bungles, The Gibb River Road, Karinjini NP, Mt Augustus NP, Millstream NP, The Ningaloo Reef, Kalbarri, The Pinnacles... For anyone thinking of a trip to this part of the world—or just curious—here are the links to my two recent travel journals:

First part of the trip https://www.myatlas.com/anneclaire95/symphonie-de-couleurs-en-australie-occidentale

Second part of the trip https://www.myatlas.com/anneclaire95/symphonie-de-couleurs-en-australie-occidentale-2

Happy reading! 🙂

Hi everyone,

For those of you who might be planning to explore the Amazon on the Peruvian side, I wanted to share a little feedback about my own experience, which I had back in 2018. It was honestly one of the most amazing travel experiences of my life—I’d dreamed of discovering the Amazon since I was a kid!

I’m sharing this now, in 2024, because I’ve just finished putting together a short documentary about the family’s ecotourism project. This gave me the chance to reconnect with them, and thanks to the magic of social media, even though they’d had to pause their activities after COVID and the closure of international borders, our reunion helped me put them in touch with the association ARUTAM Zero Deforestation, which has allowed them to restart their ecotourism. That’s why I’m posting here! :)

You can find all the details of my experience in this immersive adventure via this link: http://kikienvadrouille.com/?p=7939

Here are some key highlights from this adventure:

I spent 5 days with Wilder and Jessica’s family, along the banks of the Tahuayo River, a 7-hour slow boat ride from Iquitos <3

I arranged this experience through a French association (Latitud Sur at the time), which fights against deforestation and works to promote and protect the culture of Indigenous peoples in South America.

This is an experience far from the "clichés" you might have about the Amazon—simple yet authentic, with a focus on funding projects that preserve biodiversity and support the well-being of local communities.

The stay is completely customizable in terms of duration and activities (you can ask to go on a hike in the Amazon rainforest, learn about medicinal plants, fish in the river, make necklaces, baskets, or other Amazonian handicrafts, understand the Amazonian agroforestry system, and meet local producers, etc.)—everything is open for discussion! :)

The cost is calculated per day per person: 50 USD per person per day (down from 90 USD previously).

This price includes the 7-hour boat trip from Iquitos (an adventure in itself!), as well as food, accommodation, and activities. If you buy any handicrafts on-site, you’ll obviously need to budget a little extra.

It’s essential to speak and understand at least some Spanish :)

The intercultural exchanges with the family are what truly make this stay special.

Don’t hesitate to ask me any questions! I can also put you directly in touch with Wilder. Happy travels, everyone! Christelle

Hey everyone from the old VF crew.

It’s been a while!

For those who remember the "Chelala affair," I suggest you enjoy our new hero:

https://www.facebook.com/LeNomadeDuFutur

I’m both appalled and amused.

It’s like a comedy sketch!

What do you all think?

Best to all of you! !

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 everyone,

I just got back from a 10-day trip to Albania, and I wanted to share a great discovery for those looking for spots still untouched by mass tourism: the Karaburun peninsula.

It’s a pretty wild area, with impressive cliffs, coves only accessible by boat, and water in an incredible shade of blue. It’s easy to get there from Vlora, by water taxi or on an excursion.

For accommodation, we preferred staying in Vlora itself, which makes it easy to explore the region without moving around too much.

I put together a little practical guide for those interested (with info on access, beaches, boat tips, etc.): 👉 Karaburun

If you’ve also visited the area or have other little-known spots to recommend in the region, I’d love to hear about them! 😊

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! !

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.

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 🇨🇵

✈️ One-month itinerary idea for Laos 🇱🇦

We’re sharing this trip from July 2024—a pretty classic route for a first visit to Laos. An amazing country that’s still authentic and just starting to embrace tourism. Hope this gives some ideas to anyone thinking of heading to Southeast Asia!

You can check out our day-by-day adventure on our travel journal. There are plenty of photos there too.

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 there, my partner and I did a road trip in Oman in January 2025 with a 4x4 and a rooftop tent. We only slept in free spots out in nature. It’s essential to have a 4x4 to experience this. The *Oman Off Road* book was a huge help—we bought it locally. I’ve written up our whole adventure and shared all our tips on my blog, including GPS coordinates to help you find campsites or even cross the desert on your own. Here’s the link: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2025/02/notre-itineraire-de-10-jours-oman-en.html

It’d been 30 years since I last set foot in the United States, and I hadn’t really felt the urge to return.

Reading Marati’s trip report sparked a bit of nostalgia for this destination that my partner had never experienced.

So, we chose the American West as the goal for our spring getaway.

With only 15 days, we couldn’t be too ambitious...

I cut Los Angeles from the itinerary—it didn’t leave a lasting impression on me—and San Francisco, which is tricky to reach from the East this time of year.

We’ll land in Las Vegas, which will also be our return point, and do a classic loop covering the highlights of Utah and Arizona.

The plan includes plenty of hikes but also lots of miles behind the wheel to admire the natural wonders of the West.

You can find the details of our transatlantic wanderings here.

Happy reading!

And if you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to share!

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.

Hello everyone!

To learn all about Argentina, over 1,000 articles are already waiting for you on my site.

https://www.petitherge.com/ See you soon!

Herge!

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

Hi everyone, So glad to be back on this amazing peer-to-peer travel forum! I used to keep travel journals after trips, but I’ve switched to video—here are two from our 2024 and 2025 travels. If you have any questions about rentals (car, hotels, excursions, etc.), don’t hesitate to ask! Mauritius is a fantastic island where I dream of retiring one day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcaugcfGLX0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il9Ee-nvCSk

Hi everyone,

I had a hard time finding clear info before my trip to Tre Cime di Lavaredo, so I’m sharing a quick summary here in case it helps:

Toll road from Misurina: 30 € per car, daily quota

Parking at Rifugio Auronzo is regulated and fills up fast

Shuttles available from Dobbiaco and Misurina

Easy hike around the Tre Cime with incredible views

I’ve compiled all the up-to-date practical info in an article with webcams, schedules, prices, and tips: 👉 https://www.dolomitestyrol.fr/acces-et-stationnement-dans-les-dolomites-conseils-pratiques-pour-eviter-les-galeres/

Happy hiking! Christian from the Dolomites

Hi everyone,

Here’s a blog about a one-month trip for two in Namibia that we took very recently, planned in the third quarter of 2024. The blog covers general considerations for planning, the itinerary we chose, and then the stops we made in chronological order, with links to the photos and videos we took. It also includes links to the campsites and lodges where we stayed, as well as links to activities we didn’t do on our own. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!

https://serialvolageur.blogspot.com/2025/

Hi everyone! 😊 I wanted to share Marie’s story with you—a traveler who chose cultural immersion as her way of discovering the world. In our conversation, she tells us about: ✔ Her 6-month volunteer experience in Cambodia ✔ Her solo trip through the Moroccan desert ✔ Her tips for learning local languages and interacting better with residents ✔ Why writing about your travel experiences is a great trick for remembering them 🎧 Listen to her story here, 📺 Watch on YouTube, or 📖 Read the summary here ➡️ 💬 Have you ever had an immersive travel experience? What are your tips for diving into a local culture and making authentic connections? #SoloTravel #TravelDifferently #ImmersiveTravel #NoirEnVoyage

Hi everyone,

I’ve just returned from an immersive trip to the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, where I had the chance to visit the villages of Bheeyasar and Bhoyasar. Here’s what stood out to me:

The simplicity and authenticity of rural life, with incredibly warm and welcoming locals. A weaver keeping an ancient craft alive, reminiscent of some African artisanal traditions. A camel ride through the dunes, surrounded by peaceful silence and stunning landscapes. And a magical encounter with peacocks in full display 🦚—an unforgettable sight!

I’ve written a detailed article about this experience: https://noirenvoyage.com/bheeyasar-experience-authentique-dans-le-desert-traditions-et-nature/ 💬 If you’ve visited the Thar Desert, which villages or experiences left an impression on you? I’d love to swap ideas and recommendations for future explorations. Thanks in advance for your thoughts, and happy travels to all! 😊

Hi everyone,

At the end of October 2024, we were lucky enough to spend a little over a week in Turkey—heading to Antalya. We then set off on a 6-day road trip exploring southern and western Turkey! Since planning a trip isn’t always easy, we’re sharing our itinerary and feedback on the different places we visited.

With a few photos, we hope to wow you 😎!

Here’s our loop itinerary starting from Antalya (a packed schedule, but it let us see so much):

Day 1 - Antalya (Kaleiçi, the historic center of Antalya) and Lara Beach



Day 2 - The Lycian site of Myra and the port of Kaş





Day 3 - The Turquoise Coast: Kaputaş Beach, the beach and dunes of Patara, the Saklıkent Canyon, the “ghost village” of Kayaköy, the ruins of Telmessos, and the Tomb of Amyntas







Day 4 - The Iztuzu Beach and the village of Şirince





Day 5 - The ancient city of Ephesus and the rural village of Birgi



Day 6 - Pamukkale and Hierapolis, then the seaside resort of Side before returning to Antalya (Day 7 in the morning).



So, does this make you want to take a little road trip in Turkey or what 😉?

For each visit, we’ve shared on our personal blog https://ideesdevoyage.fr (type it directly into your address bar) the practical info you need to know (hours, prices, etc.), but most importantly, tips to make the most of your visit (where to park for free, how to avoid crowds, the best time for great lighting, must-see photo spots, and more).

We hope this itinerary and our tips will inspire you and help you plan your future trip to southern and western Turkey.

If you’d like to react or have any questions, don’t hesitate!

Hi everyone,

Here’s a video overview of Grande Terre in Guadeloupe (a classic video, nothing fancy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D6TYjTMmKU

And here’s some practical info for a first trip! !

Hi everyone! I did a road trip in Florida that lets you visit several famous cities, hit the parks, and check out the Keys. Feel free to ask me any questions. If you want the details, read here: https://voyagesfaciles.great-site.net/autotour-floride/?utm_source=vf_241213

Hi everyone! 🙂

If you're interested, here's the link to my blog, which includes old travel journals (not necessarily up to date), as well as more recent ones. The latest is about Western Australia. You’ll find quite a few destinations there. Happy to share!

https://www.myatlas.com/anneclaire95

Hi there, After a trip to Brazil, I wrote an article about our stay in Rio. You’ll find all the tips for visiting this city in it: where to stay, what to see and how, and our thoughts on safety compared to everything we’d heard. We loved Rio and will definitely go back one day to experience Carnival. We visited in September, which seemed like the ideal time in terms of weather and tourist numbers (which were still reasonable). Our favorite: the Pedra da Gavea hike. https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2024/09/rio-de-janeiro-nos-conseils-securite.html

Hi there, if you're looking for info on a 2-week itinerary in Albania, I’ve detailed everything in this post: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2025/09/itineraire-de-15-jours-pour-faire-le.html

> how to do the Theth to Valbona hike and return via Lake Koman > what to visit across the country > our favorite spots and what we don’t recommend > the budget > where to rent a car

PLUS tons of other useful tips!!

Hi, The travel forum site is finally back up. We missed it! I’m sharing a link to my travel journal from June 2022—a road trip from San Francisco to the big national parks in the central U.S., then back to San Francisco. It might help you plan your own trip. Here’s the link: https://diasporus33.wixsite.com/usa2022

Cheers to everyone, and thanks for your comments

Among the road trips through breathtaking landscapes you can take in Southeast Asia—Thailand, for example, and especially Vietnam, where it’s possible to complete three legendary circuits in completely different environments—I highly recommend the Mekong Delta off the tourist trail!

This route is easy to follow, and travelers can use the travel journal and interactive map that MyAtlas, now a Voyage Forum partner, kindly published. For those who want more details, the full day-by-day account of the route, including mileage, is now available on the BOD bookstore. This practical little guide to a lived adventure zooms in on a region that’s still relatively unknown and packed with extra insights from someone who’s spent over twelve years in Southeast Asia.

Hi there,

We’d love to share our adventures with you through our travel stories and journals on MyAtlas.

What makes our travel stories and journals special is that they’re all written day by day:

- a month in Laos 🇱🇦 - a month in Thailand 🇹🇭 - a month in Vietnam 🇻🇳 - a week in Marrakech 🇲🇦 - 2 weeks under the Mexican sun 🇲🇽 - hiking the "Mare a Mare" trails in Corsica (South / Central / North) 🇨🇵 - Prague and Wrocław in December 🇨🇿 🇵🇱 - Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest in December 🇦🇹 🇸🇰 🇭🇺 - a Christmas in New York / back for Christmas in New York 🇺🇸 - New Year’s in New York 🇺🇸

We’re also on social media, where we share our best photos: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok (chris.et.lolo) / Pinterest.

Hi there,

A group of friends (4 of us) and I set off on a 17-day road trip across Namibia in a 4x4 with a rooftop tent. I’ve put together a full recap of the trip, including our stops, activities, budget, and the campsites where we stayed—wild camping isn’t allowed in Namibia, so booking campsites is a must. If you need any details, feel free to check out the post here: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2024/11/itineraire-2-semaines-en-namibie-avec.html

Helpful tip: The water at all campsites in Namibia is safe to drink, so no need to buy bottled water—just fill up your 4x4’s tank.