Bonjour,
Je pars seule à Sorrento en Italie pour 8 jours et de là, j'aimerai savoir qu'est-ce qu'il y a d'intéressant à visiter et à faire et surtout quels sont les coûts? Combien je devrais budgéter pour ces 8 jours? Est-ce que c'est sécuritaire de se promener toute seule? J'ai déjà été en Europe, mais jamais seule, alors ça me stresse un peu. 🤪
Merci!
Brigitte
Âmemoureuse,
Sorrente est une bonne base pour visiter la Campanie.Il y a la Côte Amalfitaine (Amalfi, Positano, Ravello).Ensuite Pompéi, Herculanum, le Vésuve, les îles (Capri, Procida, Ischia), Naples(très beau).Pour le coût, il y a la Campania Card, qui permet de voyager au train, au bus et en funiculaire gratuitement, et en plus de ne rien payer lors des deux premières visites renseignées.L'idéal c'est de faire un jour Pompéi (11€ l'entrée)et le deuxième jour Herculanum (11€), pour les visites du troisième jours, tu as droit à des réductions, donc possibilité d'amortir l'investissement.Il y a différentes sortes de cartes, étudies celle qui te fera économiser le plus.Pour les îles, il y a des bateaux moins chers que d'autres.Le jour que tu ferais Herculanum, combiner avec le Vésuve.Pour ce qui est de la sécurité, j'étais avec mon épouse et une amie, et nous ne nous sommes jamais sentis en insécurité.Prendre ses précautions comme partout où il y a beaucoup de touristes.
Si besoin d'autres renseignements, je suis à ta disposition
Eusebiau.
Pas grand chose à ajouter, si ce n'est de dire qu'Eusebiau a entièrement raison et sur l'itinéraire et sur la carte... Profites, c'est une belle région et si tu peux passer un peu de temps à Naples, alors n'hésites pas!!! c'est une ville superbe. Quant à la sécurité là-bas, ce sont des clichés que le vol à la tire et tout ça. Perso, j'étais avec mon frère et nous n'avons rien senti, ni vu qui puisse nous "effrayer".... 🙂
J'ai adoré la côte Amalfi et je n'ai jamais senti de peurs ou de problèmes a voyagé seule dans se très beau coin de pays.
Pour le budget ça dépend de tes goûts, si tu vas au resto $$S, si tu dors à l'hôtel $$$. Il y a toujours les pizzas et les guesthouses pour pas cher.
Diane
« Faites que le rêve dévore votre vie, afin que la vie ne dévore votre rêve. »
Je devrais partir au mois de septembre. C'est vraiment pas cher, avion, hôtel et 3 repas par jour à Sorrento sur la côte amalfitaine pour 1600$...c'est une aubaine. Alors, de là je vais sûrement prendre des excusrions pour voir Capri, Amalfi, Pompei etc,
Penses-tu qu'avec un budget de 1000$ en plus pour 8-9 jours est-ce assez où je devrai budgeter plus! Peut-être qu'aussi à mon retour de Sorrento, j'aimerai passer au moins une journée et une nuit à Rome. Connais-tu des endroits pas cher pour dormir? On m'a parlé de coucher dans des couvents et que c'est vraiment pas cher...genre 50-75 euros! C'est sûr que ça me fait un peu peur, je n'ai jamais voyagé seule, à part dans des Club med ou dans le sud.
Brigitte
Amemoureuse,
La campania card est en vente à l'aéroport ou à la gare.Si tu veux avoir des renseignements plus précis va voir sur le site de campania card et tu auras beaucoup de renseignements.Si problème signale le.Naples n'est pas plus dangereuse que Rome ou une autre ville touristique, par contre il y a des merveilles à voir.
Eusebiau
J'avais quelques appréhensions avant d'arriver à Naples, mais une fois encore, ce n'étaient que des on-dits...
Il n'y a en effet pas plus de risques à Naples qu'ailleurs. Il s'agit juste de ne pas faire de la provocation ou de sortir dans des quartiers douteux. Mais ceci est valable pour n'importe quelle ville du monde!
c'est une ville romantique, belle et culturellement très riche!
Oublie les à prioris, et profites de ton voyage en toute quiétude!!!!
Merci de toutes ces infos. Je vais me renseigner pour la Campania Card, car ça me fera économiser un peu de sous. Et Naples semble tellement une belle ville que je vais y aller. Je vous en donnerai des nouvelles
Brigitte
Je vais moi aussi partir à Naples au mois de septembre pour un voyage en solo. Tout comme toi petite appréhension, pas évident de partir seule mais j'ai envie d'aller à mon rythme et de tenter cette expérience.
🙂
Je pensais loger à Naples mais j'ai lu sur plusieurs forums que c'était une ville bruyante et qu'on ne dormait pas beaucoup (j'imagine au centre de Naples, quartier historique) avez-vous des adresses à me communiquer à partir de 3O € la nuit en évitant le quartier garibaldi (la gare).
Je recherche un hôtel, pension ou B&B qqch de convivial ou la deuxième idée loger à Sorrente qui a parait-il moins de charme mais est sans doute plus calme..
Bref niveau organisation c'est encore un peu vague 😉.
Vos suggestions sont les bienvenues !
Bonjour,
Je reviens juste de la côte amalfitaine où je suis allée en famille. Nous dormions à Maiori. Nous y avons passé un séjour extraordinaire durant lequel nous nous sommes vraiment sentis bien. Le soir, nous pouvions nous promener en toute sécurité. Toutes les familles profitaient de la fraîcheur du soir, jusqu'à tard. Les gens sont particulièrement sympathiques et accueillants. Ils sourient, ils disent bonjour quand on se croise. Les commerçants ont très souvent un petit geste, même s'ils ne nous ont jamais vu. Bref, que du bonheur !
Question visite, tu as déjà eu pas mal de renseignements. Pour notre part, Pompéï, Paestum, le sommet du Vésuve et Ravello nous ont vraiment enchantés. Par contre, Capri nous a beaucoup déçus. Non pas à cause de la beauté des paysages mais à cause du nombre hallucinant de touristes!!! Ravello, Positano et d'autres valent beaucoup plus le détour à notre avis.
Si tu vas à Maiori, je peux te donner 3 adresses de restos où le rapport qualité-prix est vraiment excellent.
Je te souhaite un bon voyage.
Neptunéa 😉
Merci pour ton sympathique message, je veux bien que tu me donnes quelques adresses de resto à Maiori et éventuellement si tu connais 1 B&B là-bas. Peux-tu me conseiller aussi quelques plages.
Bonjour,
Merci! J'ai tellement hâte de partir...même seule! J'ai déjà certaines idées où je vais aller, car mon port d'attache sera Agropoli et je sais que de là tu peux prendre le "metro del mare" pour visiter toutes les petites villes intéressantes. Si tu as les noms des petits restos à Maiori. Est-ce qu'ils parlent un peu français où c'est juste de l'anglais et de l'italien?
Brigitte
Bonjour Adrina et Amemoureuse,
Un petit resto au fond de la longue place principale, à l'opposé de la mer, est chez "Gianni e Maria". Il faut y déguster des pâtes aux fruits de mer, et si possible, celles proposées avec une petite langouste (un peu plus de 10 € si mes souvenirs sont bons. Si je retrouve mes tickets de caisse, j'envoie les tarifs !). En voyant les antipasti exposés dans la vitrine à l'entrée, nous avons demandé au chef s'il était possible d'en avoir un assortiment : un régal ! N'hésitez pas à discuter avec le chef, le personnel. Nous ne parlions pas italien mais un peu espagnol, un peu anglais, 3 mots d'italien appris dans les guides avant de partir. Nous ne prenions jamais de dessert dans les restos, préférant aller manger une glace chez "Mamma mia", toujours sur la même place mais beaucoup plus vers la mer.
2ème adresse : le Nettuno pour ses fruits de mer. Resto en bord de mer. Essayez l'assiette avec des coquillages cuits, sans pâtes. Celle avec pâtes et fruits de mer est excellente aussi. Rien que d'y penser, j'en salive encore ! 😇 J'ai essayé de vous envoyer 2 photos des assiettes mais elles sont trop lourdes et je ne sais pas réduire le poids...😕
La dernière adresse, plutôt pour les pizzas, que vous pouvez choisir d'emporter : l'Anchora, dans une rue parallèle à la place dont je parle depuis le début. Quand on regarde la mer, à gauche de la place.
Comme partout, soyez sympas, souriants, essayez de communiquer 😉 . Ici, vous serez vite remerciés. Les gens sont vraiment adorables.
En ce qui concerne les plages, nous y sommes allés souvent mais ce n'est si idyllique que ça. Il y a peu de place sur la plage publique car de nombreuses sociétés ont installé partout des chaises longues, payantes bien entendu (très cher...)😠. Le sable noir était bouillant mais nous y sommes allés pendant la canicule. Enfin, l'après midi, l'eau était parfois un peu sale. Bon, soyons honnêtes, une fois que les enfants ont eu des chaussures en plastique (5€ dans la boutique non loin de la plage) pour ne plus se brûler les pieds, ils n'ont plus vu aucun inconvénient !
Bon voyage.
Neptunéa.
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hi there
I’m leaving on October 1st for Rio, which I’ll be exploring over 10 days while staying in Copacabana and Ipanema.
After that, I’m heading to Ilha Grande, Paraty, and finally a flight to Iguaçu.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on Rio. Is it possible to walk around and explore without constantly worrying about getting my phone snatched?
I’m traveling alone and don’t speak Portuguese.
I need GPS to get around.
I love walking and don’t really like taking taxis, which is why I’ve booked two places to stay in Rio to experience different neighborhoods.
But is this doable given the security concerns there?!
In short, can you travel peacefully?
Thanks for your feedback if you’ve been to Rio!
Best,
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to travel solo to Oman in December 2025, renting a vehicle that allows me to camp in certain areas. For those who’ve already explored the country this way, could you share your experiences or tips?
I’d also like to visit the Wahiba Desert, but in that area, I’d prefer a guide for driving and, most importantly, not to sleep in those luxury desert-edge camps but rather have a "wild" escape under the stars. Any guide recommendations? Thanks in advance – Clem
Hi there, I’m Brigitte, 66 years old, fairly active and in great shape. I split my time between the Tarn region and Nantes, have a youthful spirit, and am very easy-going. I’m looking for a woman with a similar profile for a road trip in Southeast Asia—half humanitarian work and half free travel. The trip starts in October 2026 in the Philippines on the island of Panay, then moves on to Indonesia and Malaysia. The journey could last up to 4 or 5 months, as I have no fixed schedule. If you’re cool and friendly, feel free to message me. See you soon!
I’m traveling solo to Armenia in mid-September for three weeks, and I’ll be using public transport. I have a few questions:
- Does Yandex work everywhere, even in villages?
I’m looking for:
- Nice guesthouse addresses in the north (national park) and the south, including the village of Ararat,
and a simple but clean hotel in Yerevan that’s convenient for getting to the bus stations later.
- Any great tips or advice you can share.
Actually, I’m a bit worried I’ll be stuck only visiting tourist sites without a car. What do you think?
Thanks for your help
I’m arriving in Tana on 9/10/26 as a solo female traveler.
Which hotel in Tana is good for the first night since I’ll get in at 10 PM?
What’s worth seeing around Tana?
I’m planning 2 nights in Tana,
then 2 nights in Andasibe? After that, Lake Itasy.
Any suggestions? Thanks
I contacted several agencies in Madagascar to arrange this 4x4 trip along the coast.
Always the same answer: a tailor-made trip with at least 2 participants.
Since I don’t want to travel alone and a friend isn’t available, I’m looking for a woman to share this trip with the agency Mahay Mada, which offers a 12-day, 11-night tour of southern Madagascar. I’m available from August 23 to September 14.
Thanks for your direct response at 0784659791. See you soon, Mireille
I’d love to settle around Da Nang for about a month and explore the surrounding areas in Vietnam.
I’ve already been to this country and don’t feel like rushing around every day like I used to a few years ago.
I’d really like to find some company to stay for at least a month, and then maybe spend a month in Cambodia...
Given that I’m now 76, I don’t want to run around like I used to, trying to see everything...
I enjoy calm people... Those who love life and with whom I can share a beer... And meet people to create a great atmosphere—la dolce vita....
Hi everyone,
I’m a 67-year-old woman who loves to travel, and for my third solo trip, I’ve decided to explore Indonesia.
I’ll be there from September 1st to October 5th, and I’m really struggling to plan my itinerary.
I’d love any advice you can share—I’ll read it all carefully.
So far, I’ve booked my first two nights with a local host in Jakarta, and then I’m heading to Borobudur. That’s all I’ve got planned for now.
Do you think I should book accommodations and transport tickets in advance? It seems really complicated, or could I just decide day by day based on how I feel?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a solo trip to Mongolia this summer, without an agency. However, I’d like to have a guide accompany me for certain parts of my journey.
From my research, I understand that most "activities," accommodations, and transportation are best arranged day by day, depending on opportunities and encounters. Without an agency, everything is organized on the spot.
I’d love to hear more opinions on this, especially regarding the Orkhon Valley.
Here’s the itinerary I’m planning:
* UB -> Mörön (flight) -> Khatgal (local buses)
A few days at Lake Khövsgöl
* Khatgal -> Mörön -> Jargalant -> Tariat (local buses)
A few days at the White Lakes
* White Lakes -> Tsetserleg -> Kharkhorin (4x4 with driver)
A few days in the Orkhon Valley
+ the Eight Lakes (horseback trekking with a guide)
* Return to UB
From what I’ve gathered, the first part should be fairly straightforward, but I have questions about the Orkhon Valley.
Here are my questions:
-> Tsetserleg to Kharkhorin route:
Have any of you made this trip by booking a driver on the spot when arriving in Tsetserleg? Was it easy to find an available driver? And did you find it easy/difficult/impossible to find other travelers to share the ride with? Ideally, I’d like to share this leg with fellow travelers.
-> The Eight Lakes: Could you share your experience with the Eight Lakes? Did you easily find a guide directly on site? Were you able to share this experience with other travelers?
Last question for women who’ve traveled solo in Mongolia:
-> How did you experience it? Do you have any specific tips or recommendations?
I’m considering a road trip (rental car) to explore the Canadian Rockies in September 2026, starting in Calgary and ending with about 10 days in Vancouver and the surrounding area. (Two weeks in the Rockies and a little under two weeks in Vancouver and nearby.)
I’d like to say that being a woman traveling alone doesn’t really bother me. That’s not the issue. Being a woman is just how it is, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon, but traveling solo is something I could fix by finding travel companions. However, I had a not-so-great experience in India with two girls who were total strangers at first and turned out to be quite annoying, so I’m a bit put off by the idea now.
My question is simple, assuming I do this trip alone: is it worth sticking *only* to driving? I have **zero** sense of direction—with a map, I’m hopeless. So, is it realistic to think, "With my GPS, I’ll just drive from Calgary to Vancouver and see what I see," since I don’t see myself hiking alone? I’m not easily scared, but I wouldn’t feel confident doing that solo. Unless all the sightseeing is done with a guide (but then, hello, the cost—my budget isn’t exactly overflowing).
What do you all think?
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Take care and happy travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
After a week of sports south of Bergen, I’m not sure what to visit during the following week between Bergen and Oslo.
I haven’t planned to rent a car.
I’d love your suggestions. Thanks
Hi everyone, I’m really keen to visit Iran for three weeks in mid-March 2015.
What worries me a bit isn’t so much traveling alone—I’m used to it and know the Middle East well—but rather the current events (Islamic State) that could potentially become dangerous.
Flights are pretty cheap at the moment, and I’d like to book before prices go up.
Any advice from people who know the ground situation and Iranian current affairs better than I do would be much appreciated! :)
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I’d love to hear from anyone who’s had this experience before! :)
Hi there,
Who could recommend a reliable agency for visiting several islands, including the parks around Komodo? I’m traveling solo as a woman.
Thanks for your great tips!
Hi everyone,
I’m often in transit in Tokyo and I stay at the hotel because Japanese people speak little English and the signs are almost always in Japanese!
Any ideas for getting from Narita to a nice park or an onsen? I wanted to try Hokkaido, but apart from renting a car, it’s all trains! Any suggestions for a car with a driver? Or is it too expensive? Small group tours in Hokkaido? I read about the Explorator group’s offer—way too expensive!!!
I’ve got a maximum of 8 days. I’d just like a nice Japanese break.
Thanks for any tips you can share!
my friend, with whom I traveled to Iran, Myanmar, and India, really wanted to take a one-month trip to Armenia and Georgia. So we booked our flights (June 21 to July 19), but disaster struck—she can’t travel anymore due to serious family reasons.
Now I’m heading off on this adventure alone. It’s not that I’ve never traveled solo before—I spent three months exploring Southeast Asia by myself last year—but I still have a few questions, and I’d really appreciate your input.
* I don’t think traveling alone in these countries is very risky—what do you think?
* Maybe I could hire a driver? What would that cost, since some places seem tricky to reach by public transport. Do you have any driver recommendations?
* I don’t want to rent a car—the driving seems too unpredictable, especially in Georgia.
* I’d love to do some nice hikes—are there any guides available?
Here’s my rough itinerary:
YEREVAN and surroundings
YEGHEGNADZOR for Noravank
GORIS and TATEV
LAKE SEVAN
DILIJAN
HAGHPAT
TBILISI and surroundings
The CAUCASUS toward Mestia
UPLISTSIKHE
VARDZIA
Return to Yerevan for my flight
Thanks to anyone who can share their experiences or answer my questions!
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a few tips that really helped me better prepare my carry-on luggage. After a few trips (and some mistakes too!), I’ve finally found a way to organize myself that makes life a lot easier. Maybe this can help other travelers here.
1. Choose a practical and sturdy bag
A good bag is the foundation. I’ve noticed that a model with a solid structure, sturdy wheels, and a well-thought-out interior really changes the experience. Hard-shell suitcases hold up better, especially when you’re hopping between flights. Personally, I use a Lambert suitcase because the interior is super well-divided, but the important thing is to find a model that works for you.
2. Rolling your clothes really works
It’s simple, but it saves so much space. Plus, it wrinkles less. I do this now for almost everything, especially lightweight clothes.
3. Keep everything in a small kit
100 ml liquids, toothbrush, cream, mini first-aid kit… Having all of that in one clear toiletry bag makes going through security much easier. It saves you from having to take everything out and put it back in a rush.
4. A pouch for essentials
Passport, headphones, charger, phone… I keep all of that in the same pouch. It saves so much stress when you need to find something quickly, especially on the plane.
5. Traveling lighter makes all the difference
Since I started choosing versatile clothes that mix and match well, I travel with a lot less. Less weight, fewer decisions to make, fewer things to lug around. It honestly makes traveling so much more enjoyable.
From the conversations I’ve had with other travelers (and several customers too), I’ve realized you can really simplify your trip just by organizing a little better and choosing good accessories.
If you have other tips or methods that work for you, I’d love to read them. We always learn from others on this forum.
Looking forward to exchanging with you all!
Hi,
Has anyone recently taken the boat to Casamance from Dakar and could share their experience?
From France, is it possible to book online, or do you need to go through an agency? How far in advance?
Boarding/disembarking: how does it work? Do we have to check in our luggage and then pick it up on arrival?
What’s the vibe like on the boat in the seating area?
Has anyone ever stopped over in Carabane? Accommodation options there?
Thanks so much if you have any recent info!
Exploring India by road is all about having a good driver. I highly recommend the one I’ve traveled with for 5 "safe" trips—Rajasthan 3 times over 16 years, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. He’s been driving tourists for 25 years now and is more than just a driver. He knows how to talk about his country, the cities you visit, and suggests alternative routes.
He’s well-connected with real local guides who don’t just ramble (as he puts it himself) or drag you into shops claiming to be run by their "so-called family." Depending on your preferences, he can suggest well-tested itineraries and recommend typical hotels like Havelis.
For dining, he oversees meal prep based on your spice-level preferences. He’s Sikh and deeply respectful of his passengers.
He speaks English better than French, but one of his daughters is studying French at university.
Hi,
We’d like to spend about twenty days in Albania next July. We’re two women traveling together and we’re thinking of renting a small car. Does that sound reasonable, or should we avoid it?
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Hi there,
I’m spending a week in Morocco (Rabat - Meknes - Fes).
I’ll be traveling solo—is it safe for a woman over 60?
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I’ll be in Meknes on December 31st—any suggestions on how they celebrate New Year’s Eve there?
Is anyone visiting these destinations? Maybe we could meet up…?
Thanks in advance.
Hi there,
After hearing so much about Djerba, especially the GO clubs, is it risky for a young, pretty newly-retired woman to visit the island alone?
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
Does anyone know how late the buses run from Cusco Airport to the city center? I land at 9:30 PM, plus time to clear customs, pick up my luggage, and exchange some money—figure an extra 30 to 45 minutes. Though, come to think of it, I still have 5 sols from last time—maybe that’ll be enough for the bus?
Thanks.
Brigitte
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What do you all think? :( I’m wondering if it’s really a good idea to go...
Hi everyone,
I’m 66 and just discovered solo travel in Uzbekistan—I loved it! So I’ve decided to explore Africa, starting with Senegal. I’m just beginning my research, but if anyone can give me advice on which month to go, what to see, and whether this destination is safe—or maybe suggest another African country—I’d really appreciate your tips!
Hi there!
We’re leaving in early November for a month.
Here’s our itinerary:
Arrival in Takhmau, then heading to:
Kampong Cham
Kratie – 2 days
Mondolkiri – 3 days
Ratanakiri – 3 days
Stung Treng – 1 day
Siem Reap – 4 days
Battambang – 1 day
Kampong Chhnang – 3 days
Kampot – 2 days
Islands (WE’RE HESITATING WHICH ONE?) – 4 DAYS
Phnom Penh – 2 days
That’s it! 😊
We’re backpacking… and we love spots that aren’t too touristy. If you’ve got any tips, we’re all ears!
Thanks