Bébé de quatre mois en Inde?
by Sophie2000
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour, une amie projete de partir en inde 10 jours avec son mari et son bébé de 4 mois, qu'elle allaite encore. Moi, ça me parait un peu risqué, mais je n'ai pas d'enfant. Votre opinion?
Merci
Sophie
Alea jacta est
Il serait bon de conseiller à votre amie soit de laisser bébé en France avec
une réserve de lait, soit de ne pas partir.
Un bébé de 4 mis peut attraper facilement n'importe qu'elle
maladie. Il n'y a pas de sécu, je n'ai pas visité les
hôpitaux mais en dehors de grandes villes, je
n'ai pas vu d'ambulances. Les blessés de la route
sont transportés dans des véhicules de police ou
privés.
Bref, il y a 800 millions de pauvres en Inde et des centaines
de milliers de bébés de 4 mois qui survivront mais la turista
attaquera très vite le bébé occidental qui n'en finira pas
de souffrir et de gêmir.
Je reste à votre disposition.
Un bébé de 4 mois peut attraper facilement n'importe quelle maladie
En ne buvant QUE du lait maternel????🤪 Ca me semble bizarre... Si elle ne boit que du lait maternel, que les parents font gaffe aux insectes et à la chaleur, je pense pas que ce soit risqué. Faut voir ou ils vont aussi, certains etats, comme Goa et le Kerala sont très safe, clean etc...
En ne buvant QUE du lait maternel????🤪 Ca me semble bizarre... Si elle ne boit que du lait maternel, que les parents font gaffe aux insectes et à la chaleur, je pense pas que ce soit risqué. Faut voir ou ils vont aussi, certains etats, comme Goa et le Kerala sont très safe, clean etc...
Fainéanter dans un monde neuf est la plus absorbante des occupations... (N.Bouvier)
Bonjour,
Un enfant allaité bénéficie des anticorps de sa mère. A la place de ton amie, je n'hésiterais pas à partir ! Elle ne sera pas la première à aller en Inde avec un bébé.
Flo
Un enfant allaité bénéficie des anticorps de sa mère. A la place de ton amie, je n'hésiterais pas à partir ! Elle ne sera pas la première à aller en Inde avec un bébé.
Flo
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A l'occasion de ce voyage je n'ai pas vu de mère occidentale amenant un bébé en bas âge en Inde. En revanche j'ai amené ma fille de 10 ans et elle était remarquée par les indiens car il y a peu d'enfants qui font le déplacement (les Japonais et les Chinois sont des adultes et les Européens sont relativement âgés)
Le lait maternel sera composé de ce qu'absorbera la mère, si elle est dérangée de l'estomac ce qui est inévitable, le bébé aura aussi la diarrhée.
Un bébé malade à la maison ce n'est déjà pas simple alors pendant un long voyage...
Bonjour Michel,
Quelle qu'ait été la durée de ton voyage, ce n'est pas parce que tu n'as pas vu de bébé occidental en Inde qu'il n'y en a jamais. L'Inde a toujours attiré énormément de gens. Parmi eux, il y en a qui y vont avec des enfants. Il suffit de lire VF pour s'en rendre compte (lafamily par exemple). Par ailleurs, les enfants occidentaux attirent toujours la curiosité... Effectivement, si la mère est malade, le bébé qu'elle nourrit risque d'en subir les conséquences. Mais quand tu dis qu'il est inévitable que la mère soit malade, tu y vas un peu fort !!! Le risque existe, certes. Chacun voit s'il (ou elle) est prêt(e) à le prendre. Mais il ne faut pas dramatiser non plus.
Flo
Quelle qu'ait été la durée de ton voyage, ce n'est pas parce que tu n'as pas vu de bébé occidental en Inde qu'il n'y en a jamais. L'Inde a toujours attiré énormément de gens. Parmi eux, il y en a qui y vont avec des enfants. Il suffit de lire VF pour s'en rendre compte (lafamily par exemple). Par ailleurs, les enfants occidentaux attirent toujours la curiosité... Effectivement, si la mère est malade, le bébé qu'elle nourrit risque d'en subir les conséquences. Mais quand tu dis qu'il est inévitable que la mère soit malade, tu y vas un peu fort !!! Le risque existe, certes. Chacun voit s'il (ou elle) est prêt(e) à le prendre. Mais il ne faut pas dramatiser non plus.
Flo
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namaste,
je suis actuellemt a rishikesh et nos voisins de paliers neerlandais sont avec leur bebe de quqlques mois et ca a l'air de tres bien se passe. La petite est radieuse et les parents aussi. Tant qu'ils respectent son rythme et aient un minimum de sens pratique...et logique.
J'ai ete surprise durant ce voyage de voir autant d'enfants occidentaux s'eclater en inde. Meme sur des longues periodes!!
C'est vrai que 4 mois c'est un peu jeune et le danger serait plutot l'hygiene des cuisines mais vu que dans ton cas tu allaites c'est encore plus rassurant. En plus ce n'est pas sur une longue periode.
A ton ami de faire en sorte d'adapter son voyage et son budget a la situation. Avec un nouveau ne tu choisis les hotels de categorie superieur.
Et puis en 10 jours si elles fait attention, il n, est pas du tout sure qu'elle tombe malade. L'ind n'est quand meme pas un poubelle a ciel ouverte et beaucopup d'indiens sont beaucoup propre que moi...alors comment font-ils...en inde?
non, franchement il n'y pas tant de probleme qu'on simagine.
Tiens voila justement mes voisins de paliers et ca toujours l'air d'aller bien...
sab
"Voyage, si tu ambitionnes une valeur certaine. C'est en parcourant les cieux que le croissant devient pleine lune."(qalakiss, XIIIe s.)
je me permets de répondre sur ta phrase........
le corps humain est si bien fait, que la maman peut allaiter son bb dans toutes les conditions!
excepté, sida et cancer soigné par chimio.
voilà 2ans presque et demi que j'allaite mon enfant..
crois moi j'e nai entendu des vertes et des pas mures!
on est pas là pour faire un post sur l'allaitement, mais si une maman a la gastro ou diarhée il faut absolument faire téter le bébé..et même plus qu'à l'habitude .le bébé ne chopera pas de gastro, et il ne se déshydratera pas.
voili 🙂
Le lait maternel sera composé de ce qu'absorbera la mère, si elle est dérangée de l'estomac ce qui est inévitable, le bébé aura aussi la diarrhée.
Le lait maternel sera composé de ce qu'absorbera la mère, si elle est dérangée de l'estomac ce qui est inévitable, le bébé aura aussi la diarrhée.
Népal, Inde, Roumanie, Kirghizistan, Irlande, Asie Centrale via la Turquie et l'Iran en mercedes 310D James Cook, le tout en famille
Effectivement nous avons fait un très long voyage de près de deux ans avec nos trois enfants dont notre bébé de 4 mois au départ du périple.
Nous sommes resté 6 mois en Inde, après avoir traversé 6 autres pays d'Asie, dont Madagascar (durant 7 mois).
Une idée fausse : Lorsque la maman a la tourista le bébé aussi. Non, lorsque la maman à la turista, elle se déshidrate, elle ne "profite" pas de ce qu'elle mange elle a donc moins de lait, et son lait est moins riche, plus fluide, mais elle ne communiquera pas la turista au bébé. Nous avons pu valider cela plusieurs fois, lorsque nous étions entre le Laos et le Cambodge, car Monica souffrait d'une grosse Turista (une infection intestinale). Et notre petit Ruben n'a aucunement souffert du désagrément de Monica. Attention, il n'y a pas qu'un type de turista, mais différentes infections intestinales, des plus bénignes aux plus sévères. Ce qu'on appelle la "turista" correspond souvent à l'invasion de germes inconnus au niveau de l'intestin, qui provoquent une réaction acide et un "programme de vidange et de nettoyage du corps... ce n'est pas grave en général. Il faut s'hydrater convenablement en buvant un mélange sucre, sel - citron car boire de l'eau ou du coca ne résoud rien, surtout les pertes en sel minéraux, en sucre (le citron servant dans ce mélange à fixer le mélange).
Ensuite, il y différentes façon de voyager, en Inde comme ailleurs. Si on voyage de façon plutôt "Roots", petit budget, en mangeant dans les petits restos locaux, et en achetant de la nourriture aux vendeurs de rue, en dormant dans des guesthouse à 150 roupies, et en voyageant un bus local, avec la fatigue, les transports difficiles, la bouffe pas toujours faites dans des cuisines "propres" avec des produits lavés... il est facile de choper une infection intestinale, une turista. Malgré les conditions très Roots de notre voyage en Inde personne de notre petite tribu n'a attrapé le moindre désagrément intestinal en 7 mois en Inde.... En revanche, au Cambodge....
Je pense que le problème n'est pas uniquement dans le risque de turista, mais dans la motivation de la maman à réaliser ce voyage avec son enfant, dans son expérience du voyage aussi... Si on craint la maladie pour soi ou les siens, il ne faut quitter son logis, encore moins voyager. Même au club Med on chope de terribles "Turistas"....
Dernière chose : L'Inde est un des plus grands fabricants de médicaments du monde (sinon le + grand), on trouve dans les très nombreuses pharmacies et dans toutes les villes, tous les médicaments que l'on trouve en France, de trois à dix fois moins chers. Exactement les mêmes (sous des noms et packagings différents bien entendu, marketing des loboratoires exige). Les hopitaux sont également de qualité (nous avons testé) pour ce qui concerne les examens, le coût est ridiculement faible, si on évite les hopitaux pour étrangers ou là les prix sont totalement prohibitifs...
Francis
Une idée fausse : Lorsque la maman a la tourista le bébé aussi. Non, lorsque la maman à la turista, elle se déshidrate, elle ne "profite" pas de ce qu'elle mange elle a donc moins de lait, et son lait est moins riche, plus fluide, mais elle ne communiquera pas la turista au bébé. Nous avons pu valider cela plusieurs fois, lorsque nous étions entre le Laos et le Cambodge, car Monica souffrait d'une grosse Turista (une infection intestinale). Et notre petit Ruben n'a aucunement souffert du désagrément de Monica. Attention, il n'y a pas qu'un type de turista, mais différentes infections intestinales, des plus bénignes aux plus sévères. Ce qu'on appelle la "turista" correspond souvent à l'invasion de germes inconnus au niveau de l'intestin, qui provoquent une réaction acide et un "programme de vidange et de nettoyage du corps... ce n'est pas grave en général. Il faut s'hydrater convenablement en buvant un mélange sucre, sel - citron car boire de l'eau ou du coca ne résoud rien, surtout les pertes en sel minéraux, en sucre (le citron servant dans ce mélange à fixer le mélange).
Ensuite, il y différentes façon de voyager, en Inde comme ailleurs. Si on voyage de façon plutôt "Roots", petit budget, en mangeant dans les petits restos locaux, et en achetant de la nourriture aux vendeurs de rue, en dormant dans des guesthouse à 150 roupies, et en voyageant un bus local, avec la fatigue, les transports difficiles, la bouffe pas toujours faites dans des cuisines "propres" avec des produits lavés... il est facile de choper une infection intestinale, une turista. Malgré les conditions très Roots de notre voyage en Inde personne de notre petite tribu n'a attrapé le moindre désagrément intestinal en 7 mois en Inde.... En revanche, au Cambodge....
Je pense que le problème n'est pas uniquement dans le risque de turista, mais dans la motivation de la maman à réaliser ce voyage avec son enfant, dans son expérience du voyage aussi... Si on craint la maladie pour soi ou les siens, il ne faut quitter son logis, encore moins voyager. Même au club Med on chope de terribles "Turistas"....
Dernière chose : L'Inde est un des plus grands fabricants de médicaments du monde (sinon le + grand), on trouve dans les très nombreuses pharmacies et dans toutes les villes, tous les médicaments que l'on trouve en France, de trois à dix fois moins chers. Exactement les mêmes (sous des noms et packagings différents bien entendu, marketing des loboratoires exige). Les hopitaux sont également de qualité (nous avons testé) pour ce qui concerne les examens, le coût est ridiculement faible, si on évite les hopitaux pour étrangers ou là les prix sont totalement prohibitifs...
Francis
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coucou la family, vous etes rentrés à ce que je vois.🙂
je vous ai ""suivi" jusqu'en inde, et puis après le lien pour votre site web ne marchait plus 😕
pourrais-tu me redonner l'adresse du site qui a du changer ?! non?
merciiiii🙂
Népal, Inde, Roumanie, Kirghizistan, Irlande, Asie Centrale via la Turquie et l'Iran en mercedes 310D James Cook, le tout en famille
Oui, le bébé profitera des anti-corps de sa mère. Mais contre la peste et le choléra, ça ne servira pas à grand chose. Ce n'est pas un secret que le taux de mortalité infantile en Inde est largement supérieur au taux français, alors que les mères indiennes allaitent.
Bien sur on va me dire que je noirci le tableau...
En fait, ce que je veux juste dire, c'est qu'il ne faut pas faire d'angélisme. Voyager en Inde, c'est forçement plus risqué que de partir en provence. Il a des précautions à prendre, et une certaine prise de risque. A chacun de juger quelle "dose de risque" il veut prendre.
Bien sur on va me dire que je noirci le tableau...
En fait, ce que je veux juste dire, c'est qu'il ne faut pas faire d'angélisme. Voyager en Inde, c'est forçement plus risqué que de partir en provence. Il a des précautions à prendre, et une certaine prise de risque. A chacun de juger quelle "dose de risque" il veut prendre.
Il a des précautions à prendre, et une certaine prise de risque. A chacun de juger quelle "dose de risque" il veut prendre.
C'est exactement ce que je disais dans mon précédent message : "Le risque existe, certes. Chacun voit s'il (ou elle) est prêt(e) à le prendre. Mais il ne faut pas dramatiser non plus." 🙂
Flo
C'est exactement ce que je disais dans mon précédent message : "Le risque existe, certes. Chacun voit s'il (ou elle) est prêt(e) à le prendre. Mais il ne faut pas dramatiser non plus." 🙂
Flo
Vivre autour du monde plutôt que vouloir à tout prix en faire le tour...
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Quel rapport avec la peste et le choléra... Combien de touristes contractent la peste ou le choléra ? Je ne comprends pas le rapport… Sinon le fait d’animer la paranoïa sur le risque de se rendre en Inde…
Ce que tu dis sur la mortalité infantile est, de plus totalement faux, au contraire ! Tu t'égares Emilie...
OK, le taux de mortalité infantile (décès avant l'âge de 5ans) en Inde est d'environ 7% en 2005 (source Unicef) alors qu'il est de 4% en France (sachant que la Guyanne présente un chiffre de 10%, source Insee 2005).
Mais si tu analyses les chiffres, tu remarques que la mortalité est principalement due à deux causes (entre autre): 1) La déficit pondéral des bébés à la naissance, causé par la malnutrition des mamans, mauvaise santé et maladie des mamans. 2) Déficience des centres de soins (matériel et compétences) éloignement des maternités des lieux d'habitations.
En revanche les chiffres démontrent que, les bébé qui sont allaités durant plus de 15 mois ont un taux de survie supérieur à 30% auxautres non allaités, et 40% si l'allaitement durent 23 mois... Alors ne confonds pas tout Emilie...
Malheureusement l'allaitement en Inde ne peut à lui seul, changer les choses, compte tenu des problématiques économiques, sanitaires et aussi culturelles, à savoir qu'on meurt plus dans certaines castes que dans d'autres... Il faut que tu saches qu'une étude réalisée dans des écoles primaires publiques et privées dans l'état du Tamil Nadu (ou nous avons habité durant 6mois), a mis à jour un chiffre intolérable : 60% des fillettes avaient souffert de violences sexuelles. Aucune étude n'a été réalisée au global de l'Inde, mais la condition de la femme est terrible en Inde et la mortalité des bébés entre dans un phénomène aux multiple causes, sociales et culturelle.
J’ai vu sur ton site que le tu es allé au Myanmar, le taux de mortalité infantile atteint 13% (estimation de l’Unicef)… Que fait l’allaitement !
Lorsque je regarde les informations à la télévision qui font un reportage spécial sur les risques des sports d’hivers en France, les nombreuses fractures, foulures, blessures très graves … les hôpitaux locaux débordés… je me demande ou est le risque…
Ne crois-tu pas qu’il y a tout de même un peu de paranoïa ?
Amitié à la maman et au bébé !
Francis
Ce que tu dis sur la mortalité infantile est, de plus totalement faux, au contraire ! Tu t'égares Emilie...
OK, le taux de mortalité infantile (décès avant l'âge de 5ans) en Inde est d'environ 7% en 2005 (source Unicef) alors qu'il est de 4% en France (sachant que la Guyanne présente un chiffre de 10%, source Insee 2005).
Mais si tu analyses les chiffres, tu remarques que la mortalité est principalement due à deux causes (entre autre): 1) La déficit pondéral des bébés à la naissance, causé par la malnutrition des mamans, mauvaise santé et maladie des mamans. 2) Déficience des centres de soins (matériel et compétences) éloignement des maternités des lieux d'habitations.
En revanche les chiffres démontrent que, les bébé qui sont allaités durant plus de 15 mois ont un taux de survie supérieur à 30% auxautres non allaités, et 40% si l'allaitement durent 23 mois... Alors ne confonds pas tout Emilie...
Malheureusement l'allaitement en Inde ne peut à lui seul, changer les choses, compte tenu des problématiques économiques, sanitaires et aussi culturelles, à savoir qu'on meurt plus dans certaines castes que dans d'autres... Il faut que tu saches qu'une étude réalisée dans des écoles primaires publiques et privées dans l'état du Tamil Nadu (ou nous avons habité durant 6mois), a mis à jour un chiffre intolérable : 60% des fillettes avaient souffert de violences sexuelles. Aucune étude n'a été réalisée au global de l'Inde, mais la condition de la femme est terrible en Inde et la mortalité des bébés entre dans un phénomène aux multiple causes, sociales et culturelle.
J’ai vu sur ton site que le tu es allé au Myanmar, le taux de mortalité infantile atteint 13% (estimation de l’Unicef)… Que fait l’allaitement !
Lorsque je regarde les informations à la télévision qui font un reportage spécial sur les risques des sports d’hivers en France, les nombreuses fractures, foulures, blessures très graves … les hôpitaux locaux débordés… je me demande ou est le risque…
Ne crois-tu pas qu’il y a tout de même un peu de paranoïa ?
Amitié à la maman et au bébé !
Francis
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🤪 Je ne sais pas si je me suis mal exprimée, mais je ne faisais pas le procès de l'allaitement... et je ne penses pas avoir confondu quoi que ce soit...
Je dis : 1) il y a plus de risques sanitaires en inde qu'en France 2) l'allaitement ne protèges pas de tout 3) c'est une décision personnelle que de partir avec des enfants, ou non (et je la respecte quelle qu'elle soit)
😇 Je sais que le sujet de l'allaitement est souvent passionnel, donc j'essaie de rester objective(moi aussi j'ai beaucoup lu sur le sujet)
Je dis : 1) il y a plus de risques sanitaires en inde qu'en France 2) l'allaitement ne protèges pas de tout 3) c'est une décision personnelle que de partir avec des enfants, ou non (et je la respecte quelle qu'elle soit)
😇 Je sais que le sujet de l'allaitement est souvent passionnel, donc j'essaie de rester objective(moi aussi j'ai beaucoup lu sur le sujet)
La 1ère fois que nous sommes partis en Inde, notre fille avait 2 mois 1/2. Le 80 % des bagages étaient pour elle (pampers, boîtes de lait, biberons, etc..)
Je la portais soit dans un sac à dos, soit dans une écharpe (à cet âge là le pousse-pousse parapluie n'est pas l'idéal.
Pour la nuit nous avions trouvé un petit lit pliant qui ne prenait pas trop de place une fois fermé.
Nous n'avons pas parcouru le Rajasthan en routard vu son jeune âge (nous avons attendu qu'elle fête ses 4 ans pour le faire), donc aussi problème pour porter nos forts nombreux bagages, le chauffeur qui nous a accompagné pendant ses 5 semaines possedait un gros 4x4.
Je ne pense pas que cela soit très risqué de partie en voyage ou que cela soit avec un bébé, mais il faut surtout ne pas oublier une pharmacie en conséquence (antibiotiques, crèmes diverses, suppositoires....)
Je la portais soit dans un sac à dos, soit dans une écharpe (à cet âge là le pousse-pousse parapluie n'est pas l'idéal.
Pour la nuit nous avions trouvé un petit lit pliant qui ne prenait pas trop de place une fois fermé.
Nous n'avons pas parcouru le Rajasthan en routard vu son jeune âge (nous avons attendu qu'elle fête ses 4 ans pour le faire), donc aussi problème pour porter nos forts nombreux bagages, le chauffeur qui nous a accompagné pendant ses 5 semaines possedait un gros 4x4.
Je ne pense pas que cela soit très risqué de partie en voyage ou que cela soit avec un bébé, mais il faut surtout ne pas oublier une pharmacie en conséquence (antibiotiques, crèmes diverses, suppositoires....)
Victoria
Effectivement je te comprends beaucoup mieux ainsi, pas de confusion possible.
Je ne pensais pas que tu faisais le procès de l'allaitement, ta phrase me semblait très claire :
"...le taux de mortalité infantile en Inde est largement supérieur au taux français, alors que les mères indiennes allaitent."
C'est simplement ce point que je tenais à rectifier: Il n'y a pas de relation de cause à effet entre le taux de mortalité infantile et l'allaitement sinon positive !
Voilà. On va pas y passer l'année non plus...
Francis
Je ne pensais pas que tu faisais le procès de l'allaitement, ta phrase me semblait très claire :
"...le taux de mortalité infantile en Inde est largement supérieur au taux français, alors que les mères indiennes allaitent."
C'est simplement ce point que je tenais à rectifier: Il n'y a pas de relation de cause à effet entre le taux de mortalité infantile et l'allaitement sinon positive !
Voilà. On va pas y passer l'année non plus...
Francis
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Bonsoir
Merci à tous pour ces précieux conseils
Finalement, mon amie ne part pas, cela semblait trop risqué (premier bébé, volume de bagages impressionant et infrastructure médicale jugée parfois insuffisante en inde)
Mais merci encore pour toutes ces réponses. Et qui sait, peut être que quand il sera plus grand...
A bientôt
Sophie
Alea jacta est
Je viens de voir ce post.
Nous sommes partis en Inde, avec notre fille de 3 mois allaitée complètement, au Kérala. Les conditions sont très cool au Kérala, et il y a toujours une infrastructure médicale proche.
Et comme l'ont dit plusieurs personnes, la seule maladie qui passe dans le lait maternal c'est le HIV, c'est tout. Donc ça protège de pas mal de choses en voyageant.
attention, le taux de mortalité en france est 4 pour 1000 et non 4%.
Tous les chemins ne mènent pas à Rome
Grâve erreur de ma part, effectivement il est de 4 pour 1000 en moyenne nationale, selon l'INSEE !!!
la Honte sur moi...
Merci Raphaël48. y en a au moins un qui suit donc !
Comme quoi, même lorsqu'on veut défendre la précision, on est pas à l'abris de dire des grosses bêtises ! C'est une bonne leçon pour moi ! Crotte.... j'aime pas ça. Je ferai attention, + attention encore !
Merci !
Francis
Merci Raphaël48. y en a au moins un qui suit donc !
Comme quoi, même lorsqu'on veut défendre la précision, on est pas à l'abris de dire des grosses bêtises ! C'est une bonne leçon pour moi ! Crotte.... j'aime pas ça. Je ferai attention, + attention encore !
Merci !
Francis
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Bonjour,
j ai suivie votre discu sur l inde l allaitement et les bebes dans ce pays................Une petite envie d avoir autant de reponces a ma question "bebe 1mois a Bali"
je suis jaluse
Merci
Bonjour,
j ai suivie votre discu sur l inde l allaitement et les bebes dans ce pays................Une petite envie d avoir autant de reponces a ma question "bebe 1mois a Bali"
je suis jaluse😐
Merci
Le taux de mortalité infantile etait en France infèrieure à 4 pour mille et non pour cent en 2005.Elle est environ 17 fois supèrieure en Inde.L'infrastructure médicale y est calamiteuse pour 90% de la population.Le corps médical, des médecins aux filles de salle, est fréquemment impliqué dans l'extorsion de fonds aux patients, ça va jusqu'au vol d'organes.La tendance est au "tourisme médical", détournement des ressources du pays pour servir les étrangers, comme à l'époque coloniale .L'hôpital public indien moyen serait considéré comme sordide selon des critères occidentaux.Il y a pourtant eu du progrès depuis trente ans, les ventilateurs marchent, il y a des groupes électrogènes, il n'y a plus de pénurie de médicaments.
Quant à vos chiffres sur les relations adultes/mineures, il ne faut pas confondre contact sexuel et violences sexuelles.Les grands frères y sont souvent pour quelque chose, dans le cadre de la famille indienne élargie, qui comporte souvent cousins, oncles, domestiques, en plus des parents et grand-parents (paternels).Un vrai chaudron dans un contexte social de répression sexuelle.Comme je l'ai entendu: "Behind closed doors, everything is possible"
Pardonnez moi, je ne comprends pas bien votre allusion sur une confusion que je ferai entre :
"contact sexuel" et "violences sexuelles".
Je sais malheureusement de quoi je parle.
L'inceste et le viol sur mineur, qu'ils soient le résultat de violences préliminaires, ou simplement réalisés
sous influences, sous pression d'un adulte, d'un frère ou un cousin ne fait aucune différence à mon sens.
Je ne comprends donc absolument pas votre réponse...
Quant à l'état des hôpitaux dont vous parlez n'engage que vous. Rien de ce que vous dites n'est totalement faux mais le lien que vous tenter de faire entre ces différents aspects n'engage encore une fois, que vous. L'Inde est le plus grand producteur de médicaments donc la pénurie n'existe pas.
Vous faites des amalgames pour décrire votre appréciation toute personnelle et catastrophiste, mais il y a à redire sur chaque point que vous avancez et surtout sur les liens et relations que vous décrivez de façon péremptoire.
Cordialement
Francis
Je ne comprends donc absolument pas votre réponse...
Quant à l'état des hôpitaux dont vous parlez n'engage que vous. Rien de ce que vous dites n'est totalement faux mais le lien que vous tenter de faire entre ces différents aspects n'engage encore une fois, que vous. L'Inde est le plus grand producteur de médicaments donc la pénurie n'existe pas.
Vous faites des amalgames pour décrire votre appréciation toute personnelle et catastrophiste, mais il y a à redire sur chaque point que vous avancez et surtout sur les liens et relations que vous décrivez de façon péremptoire.
Cordialement
Francis
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bonsoir du kerala
comme vous savez tous, j'habite kochi. je suis grand-mère de trois petites-filles et mon quatrième petit-enfant est en route, pas encore né, son billet d'avion est déjà réservé. bébé viendra voir sa grand'maman en inde à l'age de 7 semaines.
aucun souci!
bon voyage à tous, et surtout aux familles et leurs enfants! monique de kochi
comme vous savez tous, j'habite kochi. je suis grand-mère de trois petites-filles et mon quatrième petit-enfant est en route, pas encore né, son billet d'avion est déjà réservé. bébé viendra voir sa grand'maman en inde à l'age de 7 semaines.
aucun souci!
bon voyage à tous, et surtout aux familles et leurs enfants! monique de kochi
rêve ton rêve intensément jusqu'à sa réalisation! (bertrand piccard, à la fin de son tour du monde en mongolfière)
je pense qu'on a oublié dans cette discussion le principal, le PEDIATRE, lui, saura ce qui sera le mieux pour le BB, l'avis de chacun ne peut etre absolu, l'intime conviction n'a jamais sauvé des vies ni tué des gens. Mais un médecin.... comme j'ai lu, un BB malade à la maison ce n'est pas marrant, alors un BB malade dans un pays ou on ne connait rien, ou la barriere de la langue est omniprésente, ce me semble un peu risqué, mais ce sont les parents qui prennent le risque, pas le BB, lui il subit et a 4 mois.... veloma tabarouette
Je ne comprends pas trop votre intervention.
Notre pédiatre nous a aidé lors de notre séjour en Inde (bébé de 3 mois) et alors que nous nous appretons à y retourner avec nos deux enfants (3 ans et 1 an) notre médecin nous aide au mieux à préparer notre voyage, avec les vaccins, prescription et conseils.
L'intime conviction des parents sert bien en attendant, lors de l'accouchement, de l'allaitement, encore heureux que certains parents écoutent leur instinct !
Il y a aussi des bébés en Inde et des médecins.
Et quand à dire qu'un bébé subit, oui, c'est le triste sort des enfants. Ils subissent les choix de leurs parents, et franchement je trouve qu'il y a bien pire pour un enfant que de faire un voyage.
Notre pédiatre nous a aidé lors de notre séjour en Inde (bébé de 3 mois) et alors que nous nous appretons à y retourner avec nos deux enfants (3 ans et 1 an) notre médecin nous aide au mieux à préparer notre voyage, avec les vaccins, prescription et conseils.
L'intime conviction des parents sert bien en attendant, lors de l'accouchement, de l'allaitement, encore heureux que certains parents écoutent leur instinct !
Il y a aussi des bébés en Inde et des médecins.
Et quand à dire qu'un bébé subit, oui, c'est le triste sort des enfants. Ils subissent les choix de leurs parents, et franchement je trouve qu'il y a bien pire pour un enfant que de faire un voyage.
bonjour, mon expérience de 40 ans de voyages dont plusieurs tour du monde et vivant en partie à Madagascar, ayant des enfants qui eux aussi ont beaucoup voyagés avec nous, je peux donner mon avis, Oui, en inde il y a des enfants et des medecins, le taux de mortalité malheureusement est tres élevé, j'ai malheureusement vu des enfants d'occidentaux tres malades, certains tres gravement, nous recevions les parents en Ambassade, souvent ce n'etait pas de leur faute disaient ils, mais certains n'assumaient pas leur responsabilité et c'etaient de mauvais moments.....
Il jura mais un peu tard..... qu'on ne l'y reprendrait plus non ?
Oui bien sûr il y a des gens qui ne sont pas responsables, mais bien malheureusement il y en a partout....
Il faut être confiant, ne pas prendre de risques inutiles, être très stricts sur certaines choses. Je n'ai jamais été tête brûlée pour moi, alors encore moins avec les enfants.
Seulement si on écoutait certains pédiatres on ne sortirait jamais de chez soi.
Seulement si on écoutait certains pédiatres on ne sortirait jamais de chez soi.
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We’re planning our second trip to Thailand (2 weeks on-site, late April/early May) as a family with our kids.
On our first trip, we visited Bangkok, Ayutthaya, the River Kwai, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, and Khao Lak. We especially loved Koh Phi Phi for its limestone cliffs and lush vegetation, as well as Koh Lipe for its crystal-clear waters and snorkeling.
This time, we’d like a trip more focused on nature. We don’t want to visit any cities (maybe a floating market if it’s really worth the detour).
We’re looking for:
- Spectacular jungle; - Animals in their natural habitat; - Beautiful hikes or boat rides; - Paradise-like beaches; - Turquoise water with excellent snorkeling, preferably directly from the beach (turtles, tropical fish, etc.).
We’re thinking of including Khao Sok, but we’re unsure which islands to combine with this park.
Do you have any suggestions for 2-week itineraries with reasonable travel times? We’re prioritizing landscapes, nature, and the sea above all else.
Thanks in advance for your tips and experiences!
We’re planning our second trip to Thailand (2 weeks on-site, late April/early May) as a family with our kids.
On our first trip, we visited Bangkok, Ayutthaya, the River Kwai, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, and Khao Lak. We especially loved Koh Phi Phi for its limestone cliffs and lush vegetation, as well as Koh Lipe for its crystal-clear waters and snorkeling.
This time, we’d like a trip more focused on nature. We don’t want to visit any cities (maybe a floating market if it’s really worth the detour).
We’re looking for:
- Spectacular jungle; - Animals in their natural habitat; - Beautiful hikes or boat rides; - Paradise-like beaches; - Turquoise water with excellent snorkeling, preferably directly from the beach (turtles, tropical fish, etc.).
We’re thinking of including Khao Sok, but we’re unsure which islands to combine with this park.
Do you have any suggestions for 2-week itineraries with reasonable travel times? We’re prioritizing landscapes, nature, and the sea above all else.
Thanks in advance for your tips and experiences!
Hi dear Voyage Forum community,
So glad this precious forum still exists!
I’d love some advice on choosing a Christmas destination for a trip with my partner and our two kids, aged 10 and 12.
We’re looking for a place where we can enjoy great, easy snorkeling with the kids—ideally from the beach or in shallow water.
And if possible, a beautiful spot to explore, with nature, hikes, and a more laid-back, backpacker-friendly vibe than big resorts or mass tourism.
A "reasonable" flight time and not too much jet lag would be ideal!
I’ve been considering Mauritius, Zanzibar (plus possibly Tanzania), Martinique, or Guadeloupe—but maybe you have other suggestions or thoughts on these options?
Thanks in advance for your insights!
So glad this precious forum still exists!
I’d love some advice on choosing a Christmas destination for a trip with my partner and our two kids, aged 10 and 12.
We’re looking for a place where we can enjoy great, easy snorkeling with the kids—ideally from the beach or in shallow water.
And if possible, a beautiful spot to explore, with nature, hikes, and a more laid-back, backpacker-friendly vibe than big resorts or mass tourism.
A "reasonable" flight time and not too much jet lag would be ideal!
I’ve been considering Mauritius, Zanzibar (plus possibly Tanzania), Martinique, or Guadeloupe—but maybe you have other suggestions or thoughts on these options?
Thanks in advance for your insights!
Hello,
After scouring the forum without managing to decide, I thought I’d ask for your advice! Before becoming a mom, we traveled for a year from Iran to Indonesia, and now my partner and I are finally ready to take our first big one-month trip with our kids. We’d like 2 or 3 places to visit, settle in, and explore the surrounding area. We’re looking for a destination that’s fairly easy (since our kids aren’t always easy themselves), but I’m hesitant about Thailand (which I didn’t enjoy because it felt too touristy at the time). I was thinking about Vietnam, which I don’t know at all. Maybe Laos, but spending a few days near a nice beach would be relaxing with two little ones full of energy… We don’t want to rush through crowded, commercial sites—we want to take our time and discover beautiful places.
Thanks for your tips! !
After scouring the forum without managing to decide, I thought I’d ask for your advice! Before becoming a mom, we traveled for a year from Iran to Indonesia, and now my partner and I are finally ready to take our first big one-month trip with our kids. We’d like 2 or 3 places to visit, settle in, and explore the surrounding area. We’re looking for a destination that’s fairly easy (since our kids aren’t always easy themselves), but I’m hesitant about Thailand (which I didn’t enjoy because it felt too touristy at the time). I was thinking about Vietnam, which I don’t know at all. Maybe Laos, but spending a few days near a nice beach would be relaxing with two little ones full of energy… We don’t want to rush through crowded, commercial sites—we want to take our time and discover beautiful places.
Thanks for your tips! !
Hi everyone,
I’ve read the forum a lot and found a wealth of information. I’ve tried to compile all of it into our itinerary and would love your feedback to finalize the bookings (we’re planning this *very* last-minute).
Here’s what we’re thinking of doing: 22 July: arrival in Johannesburg Night of 22–23: Johannesburg Nights of 23–26: Marloth Park (with Kruger visits on the 24th, 25th, and a crossing visit on the 26th) Nights of 26–28: Graskop (visiting the canyon and Panorama Road on the 27th and 28th) Nights of 28–30: Hoedspruit (visiting the central area of Kruger on the 29th?) Nights of 30 July–1 August: Balule Park (private reserve with safari) Nights of 1–5 August: flight from Hoedspruit to Cape Town, then 2 days in Cape Town, 1 day on the peninsula, and 2 days for wine (just the route) or something else based on your advice (we don’t know where to stay—whether to stay all 5 nights in Cape Town and where in the city, or do 2 nights in Cape Town and 3 nights nearby—but where?) Night of 5–6 August: Kelders for penguins and whales Nights of 6–8 August: Tsitsikamma (what is there to do/see?) Nights of 8–10 August: Addo Park on the 9th 10 August: flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg and back home
What do you think? Is there a lot of driving time?
We’d really appreciate your comments and suggestions. Thanks!
Nadia
I’ve read the forum a lot and found a wealth of information. I’ve tried to compile all of it into our itinerary and would love your feedback to finalize the bookings (we’re planning this *very* last-minute).
Here’s what we’re thinking of doing: 22 July: arrival in Johannesburg Night of 22–23: Johannesburg Nights of 23–26: Marloth Park (with Kruger visits on the 24th, 25th, and a crossing visit on the 26th) Nights of 26–28: Graskop (visiting the canyon and Panorama Road on the 27th and 28th) Nights of 28–30: Hoedspruit (visiting the central area of Kruger on the 29th?) Nights of 30 July–1 August: Balule Park (private reserve with safari) Nights of 1–5 August: flight from Hoedspruit to Cape Town, then 2 days in Cape Town, 1 day on the peninsula, and 2 days for wine (just the route) or something else based on your advice (we don’t know where to stay—whether to stay all 5 nights in Cape Town and where in the city, or do 2 nights in Cape Town and 3 nights nearby—but where?) Night of 5–6 August: Kelders for penguins and whales Nights of 6–8 August: Tsitsikamma (what is there to do/see?) Nights of 8–10 August: Addo Park on the 9th 10 August: flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg and back home
What do you think? Is there a lot of driving time?
We’d really appreciate your comments and suggestions. Thanks!
Nadia
5 days in Armenia with an 8-month-old baby
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share our experience after a 5-day trip to Armenia with my wife and our 8-month-old baby.
It’s a destination that’s still relatively unknown, but it’s really worth the trip, especially if you enjoy cultural, spiritual, historical, and human-centered travel.
We were looking for a change of scenery but not too complicated with a baby—and easy to organize (even though our travel agency helped us a lot, thanks to them! 😊). In the end, Armenia was a wonderful surprise. It’s not a "postcard-perfect" destination. It’s a raw, mountainous, ancient country with real depth.
And most importantly: Armenians *love* children.
That’s probably what surprised us the most. In restaurants, waitresses, owners, or even other customers would naturally come over to play with our baby, hold them for a few minutes, smile at them, or keep them entertained while we ate. It wasn’t intrusive. It was very natural, very family-oriented. You can tell that children have a real place in society. For parents traveling with a baby, it’s honestly a pleasure.
Day 1 — Yerevan
We started with Yerevan, a pleasant capital that’s quite easy to explore with a child.
The city isn’t huge. You can stroll around Republic Square, visit cafés, discover markets, and walk at a relaxed pace.
With a baby, it’s pretty practical: you can easily take breaks, return to the hotel, or go back out in the evening. The vibe is laid-back, family-friendly, and we felt safe.
In the evening, Yerevan is very lively. The restaurants are welcoming, and almost everywhere, our baby drew smiles.
Day 2 — Etchmiadzin and Khor Virap
On the second day, we headed to Etchmiadzin, the spiritual heart of Armenia. It’s an important place for understanding the country and its Christian identity.
Then, we visited Khor Virap, facing Mount Ararat.
It’s probably one of the most striking places on the trip. The monastery, the plain, the distant Ararat—everything is visually and symbolically powerful.
With a baby, you just need to plan a relaxed pace, avoid rushing, and take your time.
Day 3 — Garni and Geghard
The third day was one of our favorites.
We visited the Temple of Garni, very different from the monasteries, with a stunning setting in the mountains.
Then we went to Geghard, a monastery partially carved into the rock.
The atmosphere is incredible. It’s quiet, mineral, almost timeless. Even if you’re not very religious, you feel something.
With a child, the visit goes well, but again, it’s best not to overload the day. The key is to keep a flexible pace.
Day 4 — Noravank
On the fourth day, we headed to Noravank.
The road itself is an experience: dry landscapes, mountains, red rocks, valleys. The monastery is surrounded by impressive cliffs.
It’s one of the most beautiful sites we saw in Armenia.
You really get the sense that Armenian monasteries were built in impossible places—between sky, stone, and mountain.
Along the way, you can also pass through the Areni region, known for its wine. With a baby, we mostly prioritized simple breaks, relaxed meals, and uncompressed travel times.
Day 5 — Lake Sevan and return to Yerevan
For the last day, we went to Lake Sevan.
The lake is vast, bright, and surrounded by mountains. The Sevanavank Monastery, up high, offers a beautiful view.
It’s a gentler stop, perfect for ending the trip.
Then we returned to Yerevan for a final dinner. Once again, the welcome in restaurants stood out. In Armenia, traveling with a baby isn’t seen as a hassle. On the contrary, people spontaneously come up to the child.
Our overall impression
In 5 days, you obviously don’t see all of Armenia. To reach Tatev, Dilijan, Haghpat, or Sanahin, you’d need more like 7 to 10 days.
But for a first visit, 5 days are enough to feel the essence: Yerevan, the major monasteries, Mount Ararat, the landscapes, the Christian history, and the Armenian hospitality.
What we loved most:
- the kindness of people toward our baby; - the very family-friendly atmosphere; - the monasteries in incredible landscapes; - the view of Mount Ararat from Khor Virap; - the atmosphere of Geghard; - the cliffs of Noravank; - the food; - the feeling of safety; - the fact that the country is still relatively untouched by mass tourism.
What to know when traveling with a baby:
- distances can be longer than expected; - some roads are mountainous; - avoid overloading the day; - it’s better to have a driver or a car; - plan for breaks, water, diapers, baby meals; - a stroller isn’t always practical on ancient sites; - a baby carrier can be very useful.
Recommended 5-day itinerary
For a first trip, I’d suggest:
Day 1: Yerevan Day 2: Etchmiadzin + Khor Virap Day 3: Garni + Geghard Day 4: Noravank + Areni Day 5: Sevan + return to Yerevan
It’s balanced, not too tiring, and gives a great first impression of the country.
Conclusion
Armenia is a wonderful destination with a baby, as long as you travel slowly and don’t try to see everything.
What touched us most, beyond the landscapes and monasteries, was the attitude toward children. There, you feel that babies are welcomed with real tenderness. In restaurants, people naturally helped us, played with our child, and gave us a few minutes to breathe.
That’s rare, and it makes a big difference in the travel experience.
Armenia isn’t a destination you consume quickly. It’s a country that you *feel*.
For those who love cultural, spiritual, historical, family, and human-centered travel, I highly recommend it.
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share our experience after a 5-day trip to Armenia with my wife and our 8-month-old baby.
It’s a destination that’s still relatively unknown, but it’s really worth the trip, especially if you enjoy cultural, spiritual, historical, and human-centered travel.
We were looking for a change of scenery but not too complicated with a baby—and easy to organize (even though our travel agency helped us a lot, thanks to them! 😊). In the end, Armenia was a wonderful surprise. It’s not a "postcard-perfect" destination. It’s a raw, mountainous, ancient country with real depth.
And most importantly: Armenians *love* children.
That’s probably what surprised us the most. In restaurants, waitresses, owners, or even other customers would naturally come over to play with our baby, hold them for a few minutes, smile at them, or keep them entertained while we ate. It wasn’t intrusive. It was very natural, very family-oriented. You can tell that children have a real place in society. For parents traveling with a baby, it’s honestly a pleasure.
Day 1 — Yerevan
We started with Yerevan, a pleasant capital that’s quite easy to explore with a child.
The city isn’t huge. You can stroll around Republic Square, visit cafés, discover markets, and walk at a relaxed pace.
With a baby, it’s pretty practical: you can easily take breaks, return to the hotel, or go back out in the evening. The vibe is laid-back, family-friendly, and we felt safe.
In the evening, Yerevan is very lively. The restaurants are welcoming, and almost everywhere, our baby drew smiles.
Day 2 — Etchmiadzin and Khor Virap
On the second day, we headed to Etchmiadzin, the spiritual heart of Armenia. It’s an important place for understanding the country and its Christian identity.
Then, we visited Khor Virap, facing Mount Ararat.
It’s probably one of the most striking places on the trip. The monastery, the plain, the distant Ararat—everything is visually and symbolically powerful.
With a baby, you just need to plan a relaxed pace, avoid rushing, and take your time.
Day 3 — Garni and Geghard
The third day was one of our favorites.
We visited the Temple of Garni, very different from the monasteries, with a stunning setting in the mountains.
Then we went to Geghard, a monastery partially carved into the rock.
The atmosphere is incredible. It’s quiet, mineral, almost timeless. Even if you’re not very religious, you feel something.
With a child, the visit goes well, but again, it’s best not to overload the day. The key is to keep a flexible pace.
Day 4 — Noravank
On the fourth day, we headed to Noravank.
The road itself is an experience: dry landscapes, mountains, red rocks, valleys. The monastery is surrounded by impressive cliffs.
It’s one of the most beautiful sites we saw in Armenia.
You really get the sense that Armenian monasteries were built in impossible places—between sky, stone, and mountain.
Along the way, you can also pass through the Areni region, known for its wine. With a baby, we mostly prioritized simple breaks, relaxed meals, and uncompressed travel times.
Day 5 — Lake Sevan and return to Yerevan
For the last day, we went to Lake Sevan.
The lake is vast, bright, and surrounded by mountains. The Sevanavank Monastery, up high, offers a beautiful view.
It’s a gentler stop, perfect for ending the trip.
Then we returned to Yerevan for a final dinner. Once again, the welcome in restaurants stood out. In Armenia, traveling with a baby isn’t seen as a hassle. On the contrary, people spontaneously come up to the child.
Our overall impression
In 5 days, you obviously don’t see all of Armenia. To reach Tatev, Dilijan, Haghpat, or Sanahin, you’d need more like 7 to 10 days.
But for a first visit, 5 days are enough to feel the essence: Yerevan, the major monasteries, Mount Ararat, the landscapes, the Christian history, and the Armenian hospitality.
What we loved most:
- the kindness of people toward our baby; - the very family-friendly atmosphere; - the monasteries in incredible landscapes; - the view of Mount Ararat from Khor Virap; - the atmosphere of Geghard; - the cliffs of Noravank; - the food; - the feeling of safety; - the fact that the country is still relatively untouched by mass tourism.
What to know when traveling with a baby:
- distances can be longer than expected; - some roads are mountainous; - avoid overloading the day; - it’s better to have a driver or a car; - plan for breaks, water, diapers, baby meals; - a stroller isn’t always practical on ancient sites; - a baby carrier can be very useful.
Recommended 5-day itinerary
For a first trip, I’d suggest:
Day 1: Yerevan Day 2: Etchmiadzin + Khor Virap Day 3: Garni + Geghard Day 4: Noravank + Areni Day 5: Sevan + return to Yerevan
It’s balanced, not too tiring, and gives a great first impression of the country.
Conclusion
Armenia is a wonderful destination with a baby, as long as you travel slowly and don’t try to see everything.
What touched us most, beyond the landscapes and monasteries, was the attitude toward children. There, you feel that babies are welcomed with real tenderness. In restaurants, people naturally helped us, played with our child, and gave us a few minutes to breathe.
That’s rare, and it makes a big difference in the travel experience.
Armenia isn’t a destination you consume quickly. It’s a country that you *feel*.
For those who love cultural, spiritual, historical, family, and human-centered travel, I highly recommend it.
Hi everyone,
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We arrive in Cartagena, where we'll spend 3 nights.
Next, we're heading to the Tayrona area for 3 nights. Could you recommend a nice hotel with a pool, ideally family-friendly? Unfortunately, Senda Watapuy and Senda Koguiwa are already fully booked for our dates.
After that, we were thinking of spending a few days in Minca. Is that a good idea in late July/early August? How many nights would you recommend?
Finally, we're looking for a last stop before returning to France. We've heard about Mompox, but we're hesitant because it seems like a big detour. We love nature, animals, beautiful landscapes, beaches, and authentic places. Do you think Mompox is worth the detour with two kids, or would you recommend another destination (Palomino, Barú, La Guajira...) instead?
We don’t want to take any domestic flights.
Thanks in advance for all your tips and experiences!
Hi there,
This summer, we’ve decided to do a 3-week road trip starting from Nice and heading down to Ksamil in Albania.
We’re leaving from Nice, and our route is already pretty much set: Nice - Verona (Italy) - Rijeka (Croatia) - Zadar - Split - Budva (Montenegro) - Shkodër (Albania) - Ksamil, then back through Italy via Bari.
The itinerary is packed! 🙂
Do you have any suggestions for things to see—visits, beaches, viewpoints, villages, or excursions—to make the most of our journey?
Thanks everyone!
This summer, we’ve decided to do a 3-week road trip starting from Nice and heading down to Ksamil in Albania.
We’re leaving from Nice, and our route is already pretty much set: Nice - Verona (Italy) - Rijeka (Croatia) - Zadar - Split - Budva (Montenegro) - Shkodër (Albania) - Ksamil, then back through Italy via Bari.
The itinerary is packed! 🙂
Do you have any suggestions for things to see—visits, beaches, viewpoints, villages, or excursions—to make the most of our journey?
Thanks everyone!
Hi there, we're planning our vacation in Indonesia. We're a family with two kids aged 11 and 14. We leave on July 26th and return on August 17th, 2026.
We initially planned to visit Bali, Komodo, and Flores, but after looking into it more, we came across Sumatra, which is less touristy... a real plus for us. However, skipping Bali might be a shame.
I was wondering if spending 12 days in Sumatra and finishing with about 7 days in Bali is a doable plan.
Thanks for your feedback!
We initially planned to visit Bali, Komodo, and Flores, but after looking into it more, we came across Sumatra, which is less touristy... a real plus for us. However, skipping Bali might be a shame.
I was wondering if spending 12 days in Sumatra and finishing with about 7 days in Bali is a doable plan.
Thanks for your feedback!
Hi,
I’m traveling with my 5-year-old son this summer to Northern Thailand, Northern Vietnam, Yunnan, and Indonesia. I plan to equip him with a GPS tracker, but the SIM cards come with a contract. Do you know what the options are in Asia?
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We’ll arrive on day 1 around 11 AM and leave on day 2 around 6 PM.
I’ve mapped out two routes and was wondering if they’re doable in our 2 days, and if you have any tips or info on visit prices.
We’re not sure where to stay yet, but we’d like to optimize by booking accommodation (hotel or Airbnb) between the two routes, maybe?
Thanks for your help!
I’ve mapped out two routes and was wondering if they’re doable in our 2 days, and if you have any tips or info on visit prices.
We’re not sure where to stay yet, but we’d like to optimize by booking accommodation (hotel or Airbnb) between the two routes, maybe?
Thanks for your help!
Hi there!
I’m planning a trip with my wife and our three kids (ages 9, 6, and 3) from April 16 to May 6.
I’ve started sketching out the itinerary, trying to alternate between visits, hikes, safaris, and downtime. I want to keep the pace relaxed given the kids’ ages.
Could you let me know what you think of this route? I removed Nuwara Eliya, which I had originally planned before Ella, to cut down on stops. I was also wondering if I should break up the Arugam Bay to Colombo leg with an overnight in Galle, since it’s a long drive.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Day 1 – 04/16: Wilpattu Arrival at the airport (08:00) + transfer to Wilpattu (180 km, 4–5 h) + afternoon safari Overnight: Wilpattu Day 2 – 04/17: Wilpattu Morning & afternoon safari Overnight: Wilpattu Day 3 – 04/18: Trincomalee Transfer Wilpattu → Trincomalee (200 km, 4–5 h) + beach relaxation Overnight: Trincomalee Day 4 – 04/19: Trincomalee Nilaveli Beach Overnight: Trincomalee Day 5 – 04/20: Trincomalee Pigeon Island snorkeling Overnight: Trincomalee Day 6 – 04/21: Trincomalee Fort Frederick & relaxation Overnight: Trincomalee Day 7 – 04/22: Sigiriya Transfer Trincomalee → Sigiriya (120 km, ~3 h) + visit to Dambulla Overnight: Sigiriya Day 8 – 04/23: Sigiriya Sigiriya Rock Overnight: Sigiriya Day 9 – 04/24: Sigiriya Minneriya safari Overnight: Sigiriya Day 10 – 04/25: Sigiriya Polonnaruwa & village tour Overnight: Sigiriya Day 11 – 04/26: Ella Transfer Sigiriya → Ella (230 km, 5–6 h) + rest Overnight: Ella Day 12 – 04/27: Ella Little Adam’s Peak & Nine Arches Bridge Overnight: Ella Day 13 – 04/28: Ella Ella Rock Overnight: Ella Day 14 – 04/29: Ella Tea Factory & relaxation Overnight: Ella Day 15 – 04/30: Yala Transfer Ella → Yala (110 km, 2–3 h) + afternoon safari Overnight: Yala Day 16 – 05/01: Arugam Bay Transfer Yala → Arugam Bay (80 km, 2.5–3 h) + beach time Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 17 – 05/02: Arugam Bay Surfing & relaxation Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 18 – 05/03: Arugam Bay Local exploration Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 19 – 05/04: Colombo Transfer Arugam Bay → Colombo (320 km, 7–8 h) + rest Overnight: Colombo Day 20 – 05/05: Colombo City tour & shopping Overnight: Colombo Day 21 – 05/06: Colombo Morning return flight from Colombo
Day 1 – 04/16: Wilpattu Arrival at the airport (08:00) + transfer to Wilpattu (180 km, 4–5 h) + afternoon safari Overnight: Wilpattu Day 2 – 04/17: Wilpattu Morning & afternoon safari Overnight: Wilpattu Day 3 – 04/18: Trincomalee Transfer Wilpattu → Trincomalee (200 km, 4–5 h) + beach relaxation Overnight: Trincomalee Day 4 – 04/19: Trincomalee Nilaveli Beach Overnight: Trincomalee Day 5 – 04/20: Trincomalee Pigeon Island snorkeling Overnight: Trincomalee Day 6 – 04/21: Trincomalee Fort Frederick & relaxation Overnight: Trincomalee Day 7 – 04/22: Sigiriya Transfer Trincomalee → Sigiriya (120 km, ~3 h) + visit to Dambulla Overnight: Sigiriya Day 8 – 04/23: Sigiriya Sigiriya Rock Overnight: Sigiriya Day 9 – 04/24: Sigiriya Minneriya safari Overnight: Sigiriya Day 10 – 04/25: Sigiriya Polonnaruwa & village tour Overnight: Sigiriya Day 11 – 04/26: Ella Transfer Sigiriya → Ella (230 km, 5–6 h) + rest Overnight: Ella Day 12 – 04/27: Ella Little Adam’s Peak & Nine Arches Bridge Overnight: Ella Day 13 – 04/28: Ella Ella Rock Overnight: Ella Day 14 – 04/29: Ella Tea Factory & relaxation Overnight: Ella Day 15 – 04/30: Yala Transfer Ella → Yala (110 km, 2–3 h) + afternoon safari Overnight: Yala Day 16 – 05/01: Arugam Bay Transfer Yala → Arugam Bay (80 km, 2.5–3 h) + beach time Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 17 – 05/02: Arugam Bay Surfing & relaxation Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 18 – 05/03: Arugam Bay Local exploration Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 19 – 05/04: Colombo Transfer Arugam Bay → Colombo (320 km, 7–8 h) + rest Overnight: Colombo Day 20 – 05/05: Colombo City tour & shopping Overnight: Colombo Day 21 – 05/06: Colombo Morning return flight from Colombo
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Sri Lanka for three weeks in July with two kids (ages 6 and 13). We’ve drafted a rough itinerary but would love to hear from those who’ve already been there 😊 Of course, we want to see everything, but we have to make choices—even though three weeks on the ground lets us do quite a bit. We originally planned a schedule that felt too packed, so we had to cut one stop. We decided to skip Tangalle, even though we were really tempted. The monsoon won’t let us swim there, and the weather in the south is too uncertain, so we preferred to keep our stops on the east coast. Plus, we don’t think it’s reasonable to cut nights from other places. We’ve added a stop in Batticaloa, which we think will be a nice break between Arugam Bay and Sigiriya. What do you think? We’re also debating between Batticaloa and Passikudah. Does the itinerary seem logical to you?
Here it is:
Sri Lanka Itinerary Day 1 Arrival around 1 PM at the airport Night in Negombo Day 2 Drive from Negombo to Galle Visit Galle and surrounding areas Night in Galle Day 3 Visit Galle and surrounding areas Night in Galle Day 4 Visit Galle and surrounding areas Drive from Galle to Udawalawe Night in Udawalawe Day 5 Visit Udawalawe National Park Night in Udawalawe Day 6 Drive from Udawalawe to Ella Night in Ella Day 7 Ella Rock + Nine Arch Bridge Night in Ella Day 8 Visit Haputale Lipton’s Seat and Dambatenne Tea Factory Train ride back from Haputale to Ella Night in Ella Day 9 Little Adam’s Peak + drive from Ella to Arugam Bay Night in Arugam Bay Day 10 Visit Arugam Bay and surrounding areas Night in Arugam Bay Day 11 Visit Arugam Bay and surrounding areas Night in Arugam Bay Day 12 Drive from Arugam Bay to Batticaloa Night in Batticaloa Day 13 Visit Batticaloa Night in Batticaloa Day 14 Drive from Batticaloa to Sigiriya Night in Sigiriya Day 15 Lion Rock and Pidurangala Night in Sigiriya Day 16 Visit Dambulla Drive from Sigiriya to Trincomalee Night in Trincomalee Day 17 Visit Trincomalee and surrounding areas Night in Trincomalee Day 18 Visit Trincomalee and surrounding areas Night in Trincomalee Day 19 Drive from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura Night in Anuradhapura Day 20 Visit Anuradhapura Night in Anuradhapura Day 21 Visit Mihintale Drive from Anuradhapura to Negombo Night in Negombo Day 22 Day in Negombo and return flight
We’d love to hear your thoughts and tips! Thanks in advance!
We’re heading to Sri Lanka for three weeks in July with two kids (ages 6 and 13). We’ve drafted a rough itinerary but would love to hear from those who’ve already been there 😊 Of course, we want to see everything, but we have to make choices—even though three weeks on the ground lets us do quite a bit. We originally planned a schedule that felt too packed, so we had to cut one stop. We decided to skip Tangalle, even though we were really tempted. The monsoon won’t let us swim there, and the weather in the south is too uncertain, so we preferred to keep our stops on the east coast. Plus, we don’t think it’s reasonable to cut nights from other places. We’ve added a stop in Batticaloa, which we think will be a nice break between Arugam Bay and Sigiriya. What do you think? We’re also debating between Batticaloa and Passikudah. Does the itinerary seem logical to you?
Here it is:
Sri Lanka Itinerary Day 1 Arrival around 1 PM at the airport Night in Negombo Day 2 Drive from Negombo to Galle Visit Galle and surrounding areas Night in Galle Day 3 Visit Galle and surrounding areas Night in Galle Day 4 Visit Galle and surrounding areas Drive from Galle to Udawalawe Night in Udawalawe Day 5 Visit Udawalawe National Park Night in Udawalawe Day 6 Drive from Udawalawe to Ella Night in Ella Day 7 Ella Rock + Nine Arch Bridge Night in Ella Day 8 Visit Haputale Lipton’s Seat and Dambatenne Tea Factory Train ride back from Haputale to Ella Night in Ella Day 9 Little Adam’s Peak + drive from Ella to Arugam Bay Night in Arugam Bay Day 10 Visit Arugam Bay and surrounding areas Night in Arugam Bay Day 11 Visit Arugam Bay and surrounding areas Night in Arugam Bay Day 12 Drive from Arugam Bay to Batticaloa Night in Batticaloa Day 13 Visit Batticaloa Night in Batticaloa Day 14 Drive from Batticaloa to Sigiriya Night in Sigiriya Day 15 Lion Rock and Pidurangala Night in Sigiriya Day 16 Visit Dambulla Drive from Sigiriya to Trincomalee Night in Trincomalee Day 17 Visit Trincomalee and surrounding areas Night in Trincomalee Day 18 Visit Trincomalee and surrounding areas Night in Trincomalee Day 19 Drive from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura Night in Anuradhapura Day 20 Visit Anuradhapura Night in Anuradhapura Day 21 Visit Mihintale Drive from Anuradhapura to Negombo Night in Negombo Day 22 Day in Negombo and return flight
We’d love to hear your thoughts and tips! Thanks in advance!
We’re planning a 4-month trip in spring 2027. We’re looking for a third destination that optimizes transport costs. Ideally, somewhere very different from the other two (Polynesia and Indonesia). Thanks
Hi everyone!
We’re so excited to be heading to Italy for the first time this April with our two kids for a week. We’ve booked our round-trip flight, and we’ll be arriving and departing from Pisa.
Our rough plan so far includes visiting Pisa, taking the train to Florence, and exploring the Cinque Terre. Last night, a friend also suggested adding Siena to the list.
Our kids are 12 and 9 and are used to walking, but we’re not looking to rush around too much. We’d love any advice, especially about accommodation. Should we stay in Pisa and take day trips by train, or split our nights between a couple of different places?
We’re just starting our research, so any tips would be amazing! 😉
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone.
A few days ago, I asked my 14-year-old son to pick a destination for a trip, and he chose Germany. So, we’re heading to Berlin for four days in February. The catch is that I don’t know this city (or this country) at all—I hadn’t even considered visiting just a month ago .
Could you please share some suggestions to make this first mother-son trip abroad a success? 🙂
Thanks for your tips and great deals.
Nanyne
Hi everyone,
Next summer, we (2 adults and a 12-year-old child) have decided to visit Japan.
Admittedly, it’s still early to plan everything, but my wife will soon need to request her vacation time—either in August or July... and we’re hesitating.
I know summer isn’t the ideal time to visit Japan, but we don’t really have a choice... It’s either July or August. On one hand, I’d love to experience the O-Bon festivities from August 14th to 16th, and I’ve drafted an initial itinerary that would let us experience the Gujo Hachiman Bon Odori, possibly visit the Okunoin Cemetery in Koyasan, and be in Kyoto on the 16th for the Gozan Okuribi fires. But on the other hand, I’m worried it’ll be *packed*, especially in Kyoto, and less enjoyable than in July. So, have any of you experienced these celebrations? Are they worth it? Too crowded? Do you know of other celebrations or festivals in July? Thanks for your input!
Next summer, we (2 adults and a 12-year-old child) have decided to visit Japan.
Admittedly, it’s still early to plan everything, but my wife will soon need to request her vacation time—either in August or July... and we’re hesitating.
I know summer isn’t the ideal time to visit Japan, but we don’t really have a choice... It’s either July or August. On one hand, I’d love to experience the O-Bon festivities from August 14th to 16th, and I’ve drafted an initial itinerary that would let us experience the Gujo Hachiman Bon Odori, possibly visit the Okunoin Cemetery in Koyasan, and be in Kyoto on the 16th for the Gozan Okuribi fires. But on the other hand, I’m worried it’ll be *packed*, especially in Kyoto, and less enjoyable than in July. So, have any of you experienced these celebrations? Are they worth it? Too crowded? Do you know of other celebrations or festivals in July? Thanks for your input!
Hello,
I’m reaching out because I’ve already read tons of info from other forums (thanks a million, by the way!) and blogs, but now I’m overwhelmed with details and have so many questions. I’m really hoping you can help us figure this out! Here’s the plan: We’re leaving France for Senegal in our camper van (with two kids, aged 4 and 7), then shipping the van to South Africa before heading to Namibia. We’re planning to leave this summer and should arrive in South Africa in early September. The goal is to reach Réunion by early December, which gives us 3 months to explore Southern Africa. Originally, we wanted to pick up the van in Cape Town, head up to Namibia, and visit the main parks and iconic spots, then go north to Botswana (Etosha Park) and Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls) before heading back down to South Africa to enjoy the milder temperatures while exploring the country. But now we’re wondering how to get back to South Africa. We’ve come up with three options: - Head back down through Botswana: I’ve read everywhere that Botswana isn’t recommended for kids under 6 (most parks) because it can be potentially dangerous—few enclosures for animals (even though we have a camper van with "secure" beds), and the agencies we’ve contacted don’t recommend it. Plus, southern Botswana is tough to navigate in a camper van. - Return from central Botswana (Maun) to Windhoek and drive back to Cape Town via Namibia. - Cross Zimbabwe and potentially Mozambique to head down to Kruger Park and Johannesburg.
Anyone familiar with this region have any recommendations?
Also, is it necessary to book accommodations in advance? Is that only required in certain countries (maybe Botswana/Zimbabwe)? We’d like a mix of camping and lodges.
All advice is welcome!
I’m reaching out because I’ve already read tons of info from other forums (thanks a million, by the way!) and blogs, but now I’m overwhelmed with details and have so many questions. I’m really hoping you can help us figure this out! Here’s the plan: We’re leaving France for Senegal in our camper van (with two kids, aged 4 and 7), then shipping the van to South Africa before heading to Namibia. We’re planning to leave this summer and should arrive in South Africa in early September. The goal is to reach Réunion by early December, which gives us 3 months to explore Southern Africa. Originally, we wanted to pick up the van in Cape Town, head up to Namibia, and visit the main parks and iconic spots, then go north to Botswana (Etosha Park) and Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls) before heading back down to South Africa to enjoy the milder temperatures while exploring the country. But now we’re wondering how to get back to South Africa. We’ve come up with three options: - Head back down through Botswana: I’ve read everywhere that Botswana isn’t recommended for kids under 6 (most parks) because it can be potentially dangerous—few enclosures for animals (even though we have a camper van with "secure" beds), and the agencies we’ve contacted don’t recommend it. Plus, southern Botswana is tough to navigate in a camper van. - Return from central Botswana (Maun) to Windhoek and drive back to Cape Town via Namibia. - Cross Zimbabwe and potentially Mozambique to head down to Kruger Park and Johannesburg.
Anyone familiar with this region have any recommendations?
Also, is it necessary to book accommodations in advance? Is that only required in certain countries (maybe Botswana/Zimbabwe)? We’d like a mix of camping and lodges.
All advice is welcome!
Hi there,
We’re planning a two-week trip to Colombia with our two kids at the end of July – early August, with a round-trip flight to Cartagena.
What itinerary would you recommend, knowing we’d prefer to avoid domestic flights?
We were thinking of Cartagena, Tayrona Park, Mompox, and maybe an island.
Do you think it’s a shame to skip big cities like Bogotá or Medellín?
Thanks so much in advance for your help!
Good morning! We're heading to Cape Verde for 2 weeks at the end of April—São Vicente, Boa Vista, and Santiago. We’re a family of 5: 3 kids (4, 6, and 12) and 2 adults.
My questions revolve around beaches (a spot with interesting snorkeling and safe swimming for the kids), accommodation (kid-friendly, parks nearby, pool, beach, or nature—more like guesthouses or family-run pensions), hikes (accessible for kids), and whether renting a car makes sense depending on the island, even though local buses are an adventure in themselves.
**Santiago:** - Beach & snorkeling: Tarrafal, Quebra Canela in Praia, Ribeira da Barca (okay for kids?), Águas Belas? - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: Malagueta?, Baobab Boa Entrada, Pico António (accessible? elevation gain, time to climb, difficulty, interest for kids?)
**Boa Vista:** - Beach + snorkeling: Santa Mónica, Praia de Chaves, Gatas, ... Estoril Beach in Sal Rei maybe? - Can we swim at Turtle Bay to see the turtles even though it’s not nesting season? - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: Viana Desert? Can we explore it solo by renting a 4x4 and easily find the points of interest? - Is it worth renting a 4x4 for our stay in Boa Vista?
**São Vicente:** - Beach + snorkeling: Laginha, Porto Grande, Praia Grande, Baía das Gatas, São Pedro...? (safe, good snorkeling?) - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: cliffs?, Monte Verde?
Thanks for your feedback, great tips—especially for accommodation where we’re totally in the dark! And your thoughts on whether renting a car is a good idea and which beaches are safest for kids.
See you soon! Christophe
My questions revolve around beaches (a spot with interesting snorkeling and safe swimming for the kids), accommodation (kid-friendly, parks nearby, pool, beach, or nature—more like guesthouses or family-run pensions), hikes (accessible for kids), and whether renting a car makes sense depending on the island, even though local buses are an adventure in themselves.
**Santiago:** - Beach & snorkeling: Tarrafal, Quebra Canela in Praia, Ribeira da Barca (okay for kids?), Águas Belas? - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: Malagueta?, Baobab Boa Entrada, Pico António (accessible? elevation gain, time to climb, difficulty, interest for kids?)
**Boa Vista:** - Beach + snorkeling: Santa Mónica, Praia de Chaves, Gatas, ... Estoril Beach in Sal Rei maybe? - Can we swim at Turtle Bay to see the turtles even though it’s not nesting season? - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: Viana Desert? Can we explore it solo by renting a 4x4 and easily find the points of interest? - Is it worth renting a 4x4 for our stay in Boa Vista?
**São Vicente:** - Beach + snorkeling: Laginha, Porto Grande, Praia Grande, Baía das Gatas, São Pedro...? (safe, good snorkeling?) - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: cliffs?, Monte Verde?
Thanks for your feedback, great tips—especially for accommodation where we’re totally in the dark! And your thoughts on whether renting a car is a good idea and which beaches are safest for kids.
See you soon! Christophe
Hi,
We’d like to visit the Alpes de Haute-Provence for 2 weeks with our 2 (adult) kids.
Any ideas for things to see and do?
Where should we choose our accommodation (house only) to be centrally located for sightseeing? We’re looking for villages with restaurants and bakeries.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Best regards
Hi there, we’re heading to Tuscany in the second half of August with two kids (8 and 6 years old).
We’ve zeroed in on the area around Siena and Florence for now.
I’m looking for recommendations on places to stay and things to see that are great for families.
Also, just to add, we’ll be traveling by train and plan to rent a car once we’re there—any tips on car rental companies?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Hello everyone,
We’ve decided to head to Quebec next year—it’s been a dream for the whole family (after watching so many travel shows and the like...). There’ll be five of us: 2 adults, 2 teens (16 and 13), and a child (8 years old). We’re all pretty good walkers, though maybe the teens a little less so—it’s just that age, you know? 😊 That said, they’ve got no problem doing 15 km hikes, just not every single day.
We’re planning to go from July 23 to August 14, arriving and departing from Montreal, so almost 3 weeks. I’ve started looking into logistics and accommodation prices, but before I dive into bookings, I’d love some advice on the itinerary. I’ve read a few threads here and there. Our idea is to visit between 3 and 5 different places over the 3 weeks, so that means the same number of accommodations. The goal is to optimize travel as much as possible—I’ve realized that getting around can take a long time. I think the first two days will be in Montreal to adjust to the time difference, and the last two in Quebec City, though that’s not set in stone.
Anyway, I’m not really sure about the route. I’ve got time to plan everything, but I know the longer we wait, the more expensive and scarce accommodations will get. Same goes for budget—we’ve set aside a mid-range budget, flights included: 3k per person (1k for the flight). So if you’ve got any great tips or advice, we’re all ears!
I was thinking of going up the St. Lawrence River, but I’m not sure how long that takes or where to stop. Maybe there are other places worth visiting farther away...
Anyway, thanks for reading this far! If you’ve got any questions, don’t hesitate.
Thanks, everyone.
We’re planning to go from July 23 to August 14, arriving and departing from Montreal, so almost 3 weeks. I’ve started looking into logistics and accommodation prices, but before I dive into bookings, I’d love some advice on the itinerary. I’ve read a few threads here and there. Our idea is to visit between 3 and 5 different places over the 3 weeks, so that means the same number of accommodations. The goal is to optimize travel as much as possible—I’ve realized that getting around can take a long time. I think the first two days will be in Montreal to adjust to the time difference, and the last two in Quebec City, though that’s not set in stone.
Anyway, I’m not really sure about the route. I’ve got time to plan everything, but I know the longer we wait, the more expensive and scarce accommodations will get. Same goes for budget—we’ve set aside a mid-range budget, flights included: 3k per person (1k for the flight). So if you’ve got any great tips or advice, we’re all ears!
I was thinking of going up the St. Lawrence River, but I’m not sure how long that takes or where to stop. Maybe there are other places worth visiting farther away...
Anyway, thanks for reading this far! If you’ve got any questions, don’t hesitate.
Thanks, everyone.
Hi there
I hope you're starting this new year with your head full of travel memories or plans!!
I’d love to spend a week in July on a Greek island with my 8-year-old son. I’m totally in love with Amorgos, but not all the beaches are accessible for him. I’ve been to Santorini and Naxos before and don’t want to go back. Would you have an island to recommend that’s not too crowded 😕, with a few accessible beaches and where we won’t have to fight to get around or park?
Have a great day Christelle
I hope you're starting this new year with your head full of travel memories or plans!!
I’d love to spend a week in July on a Greek island with my 8-year-old son. I’m totally in love with Amorgos, but not all the beaches are accessible for him. I’ve been to Santorini and Naxos before and don’t want to go back. Would you have an island to recommend that’s not too crowded 😕, with a few accessible beaches and where we won’t have to fight to get around or park?
Have a great day Christelle
Hello,
A few months ago, I posted a message in the Southern Africa section about a family trip in July/August. In the end, since I had too much trouble deciding on the destination and procrastinated too much with the planning 😎, I changed my mind and we’re going for a completely different trip—to Madagascar, a country we already know a bit since we’ve traveled there several times for 4 to 6 months each time, though our last visit was back in 2012!
The tickets are booked: 19 days on the ground (excluding arrival and departure days in Tana), spanning July and August.
We’re not looking to rack up landscapes (and kilometers). The kids really want to see lots of animals, while we mostly want to show them what daily life is like in Malagasy villages. So ideally, we’d like a trip split into two parts: - For 8/10 days, a hiking portion. The idea isn’t to do a tough trek in very remote areas but rather to walk from one village to another. Let’s say 3-4 hours a day. And when we arrive in each village, we’d have time to explore a bit, chat with the locals, let our kids play with the village children, etc. Stay with locals when possible. Move to a new village every day or every 2-3 days. - A few days visiting 1 or 2 national parks (with lemurs if possible to keep everyone happy!) - With the inevitable travel days, we’ll quickly hit 19 days.
Does this kind of trip sound doable (and fun) to you? Do you know of any villages that would fit our hiking plans?
I don’t have a preferred region yet, except that very dry landscapes appeal to me less. My real love from past trips was the highlands and their bright green rice paddies against red earth, but I’m a bit worried about the cold at this time of year.
After my initial research (thanks to this forum), I get the impression that the Ambalavao/Ambohimahamasina area might meet our criteria. I saw there are "accueil paysan" (farm stays) in that area, which could match what we’re looking for and would let us visit Andringitra National Park and Ranomafana on the way there or back.
But I’m open to all your more original ideas!
For logistical questions (transport, guides, accommodations, etc.), I’ll tackle those later—it’ll depend on the area we choose.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions
A few months ago, I posted a message in the Southern Africa section about a family trip in July/August. In the end, since I had too much trouble deciding on the destination and procrastinated too much with the planning 😎, I changed my mind and we’re going for a completely different trip—to Madagascar, a country we already know a bit since we’ve traveled there several times for 4 to 6 months each time, though our last visit was back in 2012!
The tickets are booked: 19 days on the ground (excluding arrival and departure days in Tana), spanning July and August.
We’re not looking to rack up landscapes (and kilometers). The kids really want to see lots of animals, while we mostly want to show them what daily life is like in Malagasy villages. So ideally, we’d like a trip split into two parts: - For 8/10 days, a hiking portion. The idea isn’t to do a tough trek in very remote areas but rather to walk from one village to another. Let’s say 3-4 hours a day. And when we arrive in each village, we’d have time to explore a bit, chat with the locals, let our kids play with the village children, etc. Stay with locals when possible. Move to a new village every day or every 2-3 days. - A few days visiting 1 or 2 national parks (with lemurs if possible to keep everyone happy!) - With the inevitable travel days, we’ll quickly hit 19 days.
Does this kind of trip sound doable (and fun) to you? Do you know of any villages that would fit our hiking plans?
I don’t have a preferred region yet, except that very dry landscapes appeal to me less. My real love from past trips was the highlands and their bright green rice paddies against red earth, but I’m a bit worried about the cold at this time of year.
After my initial research (thanks to this forum), I get the impression that the Ambalavao/Ambohimahamasina area might meet our criteria. I saw there are "accueil paysan" (farm stays) in that area, which could match what we’re looking for and would let us visit Andringitra National Park and Ranomafana on the way there or back.
But I’m open to all your more original ideas!
For logistical questions (transport, guides, accommodations, etc.), I’ll tackle those later—it’ll depend on the area we choose.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions
Dear Travelers,
We’re a family with young kids (6 years old, 3 years old, and a newborn) and we’d like to spend about ten days in Aquitaine (in Gironde or Les Landes). We’d love to be near pretty villages to visit and, if possible, close to the sea. We’re planning to stay at a campsite with a pool so the kids can play. Could you recommend any places/villages/campsites for us? We don’t know the region at all.
Thanks so much!
Camille
We’re a family with young kids (6 years old, 3 years old, and a newborn) and we’d like to spend about ten days in Aquitaine (in Gironde or Les Landes). We’d love to be near pretty villages to visit and, if possible, close to the sea. We’re planning to stay at a campsite with a pool so the kids can play. Could you recommend any places/villages/campsites for us? We don’t know the region at all.
Thanks so much!
Camille
Hi there,
We’re a family of five (our kids are 6, 15, and 19) and we’d love to go somewhere warm with our feet in the water during the first two weeks of August 2026. We’d also like to do some cultural visits and a bit of hiking. We were thinking of Guadeloupe—I know it’s not the ideal time of year, but we don’t have much flexibility. Is it really a bad idea, or can we still enjoy it despite the weather?
Another option for us would be Madeira, which seems more reliable weather-wise, but it sounds like the beaches are less accessible and not as nice.
We haven’t really looked elsewhere because everything else (except the Canary Islands, Balearics, or Corsica) seems way too expensive. But if you’ve got any recommendations, don’t hesitate—we’re just starting to look into it.
Thanks so much,
Pierre
We’re a family of five (our kids are 6, 15, and 19) and we’d love to go somewhere warm with our feet in the water during the first two weeks of August 2026. We’d also like to do some cultural visits and a bit of hiking. We were thinking of Guadeloupe—I know it’s not the ideal time of year, but we don’t have much flexibility. Is it really a bad idea, or can we still enjoy it despite the weather?
Another option for us would be Madeira, which seems more reliable weather-wise, but it sounds like the beaches are less accessible and not as nice.
We haven’t really looked elsewhere because everything else (except the Canary Islands, Balearics, or Corsica) seems way too expensive. But if you’ve got any recommendations, don’t hesitate—we’re just starting to look into it.
Thanks so much,
Pierre
Hi,
This summer, we’re spending a month in Malaysia. There are 3 adults and two kids in our group. I’ve just finished planning our itinerary and I’d love to get your thoughts on whether it feels "coherent."
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Christelle
07/07 Depart France 10:30 AM
08/07 Arrive KL 7:50 PM
09/07 KL
10/07 KL / Batu Caves
11/07 KL
12/07 KL → Kuching (flight)
13/07 Kuching
14/07 Bako National Park
15/07 Bako → Kuching
16/07 Semenggoh Reserve
17/07 Kuching → Mulu (flight)
18/07 Mulu National Park
19/07 Mulu → Kota Kinabalu (flight)
20/07 Kota Kinabalu → Sandakan (flight)
21/07 Kinabatangan
22/07 Kinabatangan → Sandakan / Sandakan → KL (flight)
23/07 Malacca
24/07 Malacca → Chin Swee Caves Temple
25/07 Chin Swee Caves Temple → Kuala Tahan / Taman Negara Park
26/07 Taman Negara Park
27/07 Kuala Tahan → Kuala Besut
28/07 Perhentian Islands
29/07 Perhentian Islands
30/07 Perhentian Islands
31/07 Perhentian → George Town
01/08 George Town / Penang
02/08 George Town / Penang
03/08 Ipoh
04/08 Cameron Highlands
05/08 Return to KL
06/08 Return to France
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a 3-week trip to Malaysia this July with my 6-year-old son.
I’d thought we’d go this year, but we ended up returning to Samui instead.
I’ve decided to limit it to 4 stops to avoid moving around too often and to fully enjoy each place without rushing. The travel times between each spot aren’t too long, except for the one between Sandakan and Langkawi.
* 05: Arrival in KL in the afternoon. 06: Day in KL. I’ve been there a few times and know the city a bit.
* 07: Head to Kota Kinabalu 08 – 09: In KK
* 10: Flight from Sandakan to Sepilok 11: In Sepilok
* 12: Flight to Kinabatangan 13 – 14: In Kinabatangan
* 15: Head to Langkawi 15 – 21: In Langkawi
* 22: Return to KL 23 – 24: In KL
* 25: Return flight
Any thoughts on this itinerary? I have a rough idea of what we’ll do at each stop after checking online and with ChatGPT.
Thanks! 🙂
I’ve decided to limit it to 4 stops to avoid moving around too often and to fully enjoy each place without rushing. The travel times between each spot aren’t too long, except for the one between Sandakan and Langkawi.
* 05: Arrival in KL in the afternoon. 06: Day in KL. I’ve been there a few times and know the city a bit.
* 07: Head to Kota Kinabalu 08 – 09: In KK
* 10: Flight from Sandakan to Sepilok 11: In Sepilok
* 12: Flight to Kinabatangan 13 – 14: In Kinabatangan
* 15: Head to Langkawi 15 – 21: In Langkawi
* 22: Return to KL 23 – 24: In KL
* 25: Return flight
Any thoughts on this itinerary? I have a rough idea of what we’ll do at each stop after checking online and with ChatGPT.
Thanks! 🙂
Hi there,
We’re heading out at the end of February for a road trip with our two kids, ages 3 and 7. Our itinerary includes Ait Ben Haddou, Tizi-n-Tichka, Sourate, Tinghir, Zagora, Ouarzazate, Ouzoud, and Essaouira. I’d love recommendations for accommodations, restaurants, and typical/spectacular spots to visit. We’d like to spend a night in the Zagora desert. We’re looking for authenticity and a friendly vibe—not tourist traps—for our trip. We’ll be there during Ramadan—any tips? Thanks in advance!
Your fellow globetrotter’s perspective is invaluable.
We’re heading out at the end of February for a road trip with our two kids, ages 3 and 7. Our itinerary includes Ait Ben Haddou, Tizi-n-Tichka, Sourate, Tinghir, Zagora, Ouarzazate, Ouzoud, and Essaouira. I’d love recommendations for accommodations, restaurants, and typical/spectacular spots to visit. We’d like to spend a night in the Zagora desert. We’re looking for authenticity and a friendly vibe—not tourist traps—for our trip. We’ll be there during Ramadan—any tips? Thanks in advance!
Your fellow globetrotter’s perspective is invaluable.
Hi there!
After our Central Asia trip this summer, we’ll be setting foot in Africa for the first time next February with our three kids (ages 5, 13, and 17).
I’ve fine-tuned a little itinerary with ChatGPT based on our interests and expectations, and here’s what came out:
Tuesday, February 24 — Dakar
Landing at 1:00 AM
Early afternoon: visit Gorée Island
Back to Dakar, light dinner
7:00 PM: boarding the ferry “Aline Sitoé Diatta”
Overnight on board (cabin)
Wednesday, February 25 — Ziguinchor
Arrival between 9:00–11:00 AM
Staying with a local host
Stroll: Saint-Maur market, river port
Overnight in Ziguinchor
Thursday, February 26 – Saturday, February 28 — Casamance (Cap Skirring & Oussouye)
February 26: Ziguinchor → Carabane road trip, explore the island, overnight on the island
February 27: Cap Skirring, beach time
February 28: Cap Skirring, relaxation, stroll, beach
Sunday, March 1 – Tuesday, March 3 — Oussouye
Head to Oussouye (~1 hour)
Discover Diola villages, rice fields, market, handicrafts
Overnights: Oussouye (3 nights)
Wednesday, March 4 – Friday, March 6 — Sine-Saloum
Drive to Toubacouta via the Trans-Gambian Highway (Gambia)
Stay with a local host / camp on the bolongs
Activities: pirogue ride in the delta, Serer villages, biking, handicraft discovery
Overnights: Sine-Saloum (3 nights)
Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, March 8 — Petite Côte
Drive to Somone / Ngaparou (~3 hours)
Stay with a local host
Activities: beach, safari at Bandia Reserve, kayaking on the lagoon, craft market
Overnights: Petite Côte (2 nights, including Sunday, March 8, to enjoy the full day before the nighttime departure)
Monday, March 9 — Departure
Transfer to Blaise Diagne International Airport (~45 minutes)
Flight leaves at 2:00 AM
I’ve got a few questions:
- Is an afternoon on Gorée Island worth it? I really want to go, but the ferry departure days are a bit limiting. - How easy is it to get around between these different stops? Can we find a taxi that fits all five of us? - Do you have any accommodation recommendations? I’d love to stay with locals as much as possible—we’re not looking for luxury, just a bed and a shower. - February 28 is my birthday, and I’d love to do something “special”: any ideas for a nice place to stay, a great restaurant, or an out-of-the-ordinary activity? We’ll be around Cap Skirring. - Does this itinerary seem coherent? I really want to visit Casamance, and we’d prefer to stay no more than 3 nights in the same place.
Don’t hesitate to share your tips! Thanks so much!
After our Central Asia trip this summer, we’ll be setting foot in Africa for the first time next February with our three kids (ages 5, 13, and 17).
I’ve fine-tuned a little itinerary with ChatGPT based on our interests and expectations, and here’s what came out:
Tuesday, February 24 — Dakar
Landing at 1:00 AM
Early afternoon: visit Gorée Island
Back to Dakar, light dinner
7:00 PM: boarding the ferry “Aline Sitoé Diatta”
Overnight on board (cabin)
Wednesday, February 25 — Ziguinchor
Arrival between 9:00–11:00 AM
Staying with a local host
Stroll: Saint-Maur market, river port
Overnight in Ziguinchor
Thursday, February 26 – Saturday, February 28 — Casamance (Cap Skirring & Oussouye)
February 26: Ziguinchor → Carabane road trip, explore the island, overnight on the island
February 27: Cap Skirring, beach time
February 28: Cap Skirring, relaxation, stroll, beach
Sunday, March 1 – Tuesday, March 3 — Oussouye
Head to Oussouye (~1 hour)
Discover Diola villages, rice fields, market, handicrafts
Overnights: Oussouye (3 nights)
Wednesday, March 4 – Friday, March 6 — Sine-Saloum
Drive to Toubacouta via the Trans-Gambian Highway (Gambia)
Stay with a local host / camp on the bolongs
Activities: pirogue ride in the delta, Serer villages, biking, handicraft discovery
Overnights: Sine-Saloum (3 nights)
Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, March 8 — Petite Côte
Drive to Somone / Ngaparou (~3 hours)
Stay with a local host
Activities: beach, safari at Bandia Reserve, kayaking on the lagoon, craft market
Overnights: Petite Côte (2 nights, including Sunday, March 8, to enjoy the full day before the nighttime departure)
Monday, March 9 — Departure
Transfer to Blaise Diagne International Airport (~45 minutes)
Flight leaves at 2:00 AM
I’ve got a few questions:
- Is an afternoon on Gorée Island worth it? I really want to go, but the ferry departure days are a bit limiting. - How easy is it to get around between these different stops? Can we find a taxi that fits all five of us? - Do you have any accommodation recommendations? I’d love to stay with locals as much as possible—we’re not looking for luxury, just a bed and a shower. - February 28 is my birthday, and I’d love to do something “special”: any ideas for a nice place to stay, a great restaurant, or an out-of-the-ordinary activity? We’ll be around Cap Skirring. - Does this itinerary seem coherent? I really want to visit Casamance, and we’d prefer to stay no more than 3 nights in the same place.
Don’t hesitate to share your tips! Thanks so much!



