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2010-12-10

En général, on commence par un blog et quand ça devient trop complexe, on crée son site. Seulement il arrive qu'on soit amené à faire précisément le contraire.

Dans le cas présent, j'ai déjà un certain nombre de sites, dédiés à un pays particulier ou plus généraux, où je présente les photos et vidéos faites au cours de différents voyages. Ces sites sont en six langues (étant traducteur, je précise que je n'ai pas recours à la traduction automatique), ce qui pose des problèmes techniques particuliers, surtout pour la page d'accueil.

Jusqu'ici, j'avais créé une "rubrique-à-brac" sur le site "généraliste" (shootingtolife.com), mais ce n'était guère pratique. D'où l'idée du blog, somme toute plus pratique quand il s'agit de contenu principalement textuel.

C'est comme ça qu'est né "Aquiceara - Le blog" et c'est sur: http://aquiceara.over-blog.com

Il a vu le jour le 8 novembre et j'y ai publié au moins un article par jour. J'en ai profité pour réécrire ou mettre à jour certains articles publiés précédemment sur shootingtolife (qui ne comporte plus de "rubrique-à-brac"). Les thèmes principaux sont évidemment les voyages, mais également des sujets divers, avec par exemple un diaporama sur la Sologne sous la neige ces derniers jours.

Bon week-end à tous !

Aquiceara

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Gerard07 Veteran ·2010-12-11

Bonjour voyageur,

Toujours intéressé de tes réactions, ton évolution et tes choix donc je réagis à ton sujet...😎

En général, on commence par un blog et quand ça devient trop complexe, on crée son site. Seulement il arrive qu'on soit amené à faire précisément le contraire.

Pourquoi pas ! La différence à mon sens est bien faible plus une question technique de construction de site à mon sens qu'autre chose. L'un est propre de toute pub, l'autre ne le permet pas toujours et l'adresse est toujours blogquelquechose/tonnom, encore une histoire de pub.

Dans le cas présent, j'ai déjà un certain nombre de sites, dédiés à un pays particulier ou plus généraux, où je présente les photos et vidéos faites au cours de différents voyages. Ces sites sont en six langues (étant traducteur, je précise que je n'ai pas recours à la traduction automatique), ce qui pose des problèmes techniques particuliers, surtout pour la page d'accueil.

Pourquoi n'avoir pas rassemblé tous les pays sur un même site dont le dénominateur commun sont tes voyages ? Et pour les différentes traductions (que de compétences linguistiques... Bravo !) tu résous le problème par des drapeaux sur une première page d'accueil qui renvoie aux différentes traduction et voilà. Je sais que derrière il faut répéter les mêmes pages de texte traduites pour chacune des langues mais ce n'est pas insurmontable et je dirais presque facile pour toi et je ne vois pas comment faire autrement, ou encore des drapeaux sur la page de base en français par exemple mais ça revient à la même chose.😎

Jusqu'ici, j'avais créé une "rubrique-à-brac" sur le site "généraliste" (shootingtolife.com), mais ce n'était guère pratique. D'où l'idée du blog, somme toute plus pratique quand il s'agit de contenu principalement textuel.

C'est vrai qu'avec plusieurs sites ça devient un casse-tête de passer de l'un à l'autre dans la même langue, d'où l'intérêt de tout rassembler sur le même d'autant que tu peux, sur un même hébergement, mettre plusieurs sites avec des adresses "propres" (sans pub) spécifiques si tu en sens la nécessité.

C'est comme ça qu'est né "Aquiceara - Le blog" et c'est sur: http://aquiceara.over-blog.com

Bien sûr... Une sorte de super site qui reprend les autres et je reviens sur ma réponse précédente.

Il a vu le jour le 8 novembre et j'y ai publié au moins un article par jour. J'en ai profité pour réécrire ou mettre à jour certains articles publiés précédemment sur shootingtolife (qui ne comporte plus de "rubrique-à-brac"). Les thèmes principaux sont évidemment les voyages, mais également des sujets divers, avec par exemple un diaporama sur la Sologne sous la neige ces derniers jours.

La vraie question est aussi un blog/site pour faire quoi ? Quel est ton objectif ? De quoi veux-tu parler ? Qui veux-tu intéresser ? Il est souvent difficile voire impossible de traiter de multiples sujets au risque de perdre son lecteur. Tu vois je viens de construire un site depuis 2 mois qui traite du "Mali" et rien d'autre avec des pages tourisme, vidéos, forum d'échange, nouvelles au jour le jour, etc. mais un seul sujet : Le Mali et rien d'autre, et à coté j'ai mon site de voyageur qui ne parle que de "mes voyages" et rien d'autre, dont le Mali bien entendu. Tout cela pourrait être sur le même hébergeur avec 2 adresses différentes sans pub pour blogquelquechose... (ce n'est pas le cas car un jour je passerai la main de l'un d'eux) J'espère t'apporter un avis constructif car je sais le boulot que ça demande derrière tout ça.

A bientôt voyageur-vidéaste 😉 (toujours des plans un peu long...😏 mais nous en avons déjà parlé ailleurs)

Bon week-end à toi aussi

OR Oreille Regular ·2010-12-12

Pourquoi pas ! La différence à mon sens est bien faible plus une question technique de construction de site à mon sens qu'autre chose. L'un est propre de toute pub, l'autre ne le permet pas toujours et l'adresse est toujours blogquelquechose/tonnom, encore une histoire de pub.

Pas forcément, on peut très bien faire tourner wordpress sur un serveur personnel, par exemple, et ainsi n'avoir aucune pub. C'est plus l'organisation du contenu qui diffère. Aquiceara pourrait ainsi se trouver sur shotingtolife.com/blog ou sur un sous domaine.

Bref, je trouve très bien de tout centraliser, et je vais lire ça plus en profondeur !

Madame Oreille se balade, Carnets de voyages à feuilleter Blog voyage : photos, voyages, et conseils aux photographes voyageurs

Beinat Veteran ·2010-12-19

Salut Gilles, Je viens de jeter un coup d'œil sur le berceau de ton "nouveau-né". Il donne une bonne impression. Je me promets de prendre le temps qu'il faut afin de le consulter comme il le mérite. En tout cas je lui souhaite une longue vie. Compliments😉

Voyager pour combattre la maladie de tous les siècles: L'IGNORANCE ! www.bena.over-blog.fr

Aquiceara Regular ·2011-01-01

Bonjour et meilleurs voeux. J'espère que 2011 sera pour vous tous l'occasion de faire de beaux voyages et des images encore plus belles - à partager sur VF, bien sûr.

A part ça, comme disait De Gaulle en son temps : je vous ai compris. Vos commentaires m'ont été précieux et m'ont décidé à faire ce que j'envisageais depuis un moment : refondre tous mes sites en un seul.

C'est donc ce que je suis en train de faire. Evidemment, comme il s'agit d'une très grosse opération, ça va prendre des semaines et je pense que la nouvelle mouture ne verra le jour qu'au mois de février-mars. Vous en serez évidemment dûment informés.

C'est donc Aquiceara.com qui va subsister. C'est mon site le plus ancien et aussi le nom le plus connu. Autant s'y tenir. Je vais conserver les noms de domaine des autres sites et les égarés seront redirigés automatiquement vers Aquiceara.

En attendant, bon week-end et bon début d'année à tous !

Aquiceara

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Beinat Veteran ·2011-01-01

...Vos commentaires m'ont été précieux...

Les tiens nous l'ont été également et le seront encore puisqu'ils sont toujours disponibles dans: http://www.aquiceara.com et dans http://www.photochina.org

Merci et :

Voyager pour combattre la maladie de tous les siècles: L'IGNORANCE ! www.bena.over-blog.fr

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Noirenvoyage 5 months ago

Traveling to Push Your Limits: What the Sea Taught Me in Kenya

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! 🌊

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Aventure98 5 months ago

Back from a trip to southern Morocco near Agadir: Mirleft and its surroundings

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! :)

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Aventure98 6 months ago

A week in Marrakech and Essaouira – my feedback

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! :)

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Randonnefou 6 months ago · Dubri

Great Jura Crossing on foot

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

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Aventure98 6 months ago

4 days in Copenhagen in winter

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! !

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Aventure98 6 months ago

Andalusia: 10-day trip

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!

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Aventure98 6 months ago

Malta - 7-day trip

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!

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Aventure98 6 months ago

Sri Lanka: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Udawalawe, Tangalle

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! !

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Aventure98 6 months ago

Two-Week Trip to China - Beijing, Guilin, Dazhai, Wuhan

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!

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Toukan 6 months ago

Sharing my travel photography and reporting blog

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

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Noirenvoyage 6 months ago

When Travel Becomes an Inner Journey

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/

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Xxplilyrose 7 months ago

GR20 Between Brother and Sister: Our Experience!

GR20 Experience – North to South

Hey there, I’m sharing a video recap of our GR20 trek here. We set off to do both the North and South sections, but I got injured and had to stop at Vizzavona while my brother carried on to complete the full traverse.

It’s a vlog, not a technical guide: landscapes, vibes, exhaustion, moments of doubt, and the reality on the ground. If it can help or give a concrete glimpse of the GR20 to those planning the trek, here’s the link:

👋 https://youtu.be/-zxLWzGXyCc?si=s-6STr98p9dSrDnR

Enjoy the watch! !

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