Je suis ici parce que j'ai grand besoin d'aide. J'ai actuellement 17 ans, et depuis quelques années, j'ai une envie de plus en plus pressante de partir à la découverte de ce qui m'entoure. Je n'en peux plus d'être chez moi, à fantasmer sur les paysage Islandais sur l'écran de mon PC, à subir la gué-guerre familiale qui s'y déroule H24 .
J'ai la conviction que découvrir ce qu'il se passe hors de la France, hors de chez moi plutôt, pourrait m'apporter bien plus que n'importe quelles études. Je pense qu'il est essentiel de voir autrement qu'à travers l'écran d'une télévision les choses pour les comprendre.
Mais il n'y a pas uniquement cela. Je n'ai jamais cru en quelconque dieu, alors j'ai l'impression de n'avoir aucun but dans la vie. Plus je me pose des questions, plus je constate qu'elles n'ont pas de réponses. Déprimant, n'est ce pas ?
C'est pourquoi je veux faire du Voyage ma religion, raconter mes péripéties dans un livre qui deviendra, à mes yeux du moins, bien plus sacré que n'importe quel écrit. Il manque quelque chose à ma vie, et je refuse de continuer à vivre ainsi, sans me sentir "réalisée" !
Mais il y a un problème. Ce n'est ni une question de volonté, ni une question de budget (je travaille en dehors du lycée).
Et oui, dur dur de vivre encore chez papa-maman, surtout lorsqu'ils sont persuadés que vous allez faire des études.
Bien sûr, je vais réussir le concours de Science-Po (vous pensez que je suis prétentieuse ? En fait, j'y travaille avec acharnement pour prouver à mes parents que j'en suis capable. J'ai l'esprit de contradiction ...), et, là, septembre 2010, je leur dirais aurevoire.
Gros problème : Comment leur annoncer a chose, eux qui sont si ... basiques ?
Mis à part ce petit souci, j'aimerais en fait savoir si vous avez déjà réalisé de long voyage à des âges aussi jeunes, quels modes de transports vous avez utilisés, si vous avez souvent dormi dehors, le minimum a emporter pour les pays froids etc ... et je m'adresse surtout à des femmes (sans discriminations de ma part bien entendu !), parce que on raconte qu'une femme seule est plus en danger qu'un homme seul .. Serait-ce une légende ?
De plus j'ai la drôle d'impression d'être la seule à être attirée par les pays du Nord (Islande, Groenland, Canada, Alaska, Russie ...) ! Si il a d'autres pingouins ici je me sentirais peut-être moins seule ... ^^'
Je te répond rapidement à ton post car il est plutot sympatique :)
Juste pour te dire qu'il est en effet possible de partir voyager jeune mais il vaut quand même mieux avoir au moins 18 ans c'est sur !! En france les gens ont tendance à voyager assez tard ( pas avnat 22 ans à peu près) mais il est très courant dans d'autres pays de voyager à partir de 18 ans !! (voir 16 ans mais bon après faut voir...)
Tout dépend je pense de ta personnalité et aussi et surtout de ton ouverture au monde.
Pour ce qui est de tes parents ... et ba ca sera pas évident si je comprend bien de leur apprendre ca ... Mazis là je peux pas t'aider...
Ils ne sont peut être pas si basiques mais veulent ce qu'il y a de mieux pour leur fille (du moins ce qu'ils pensent être le mieux pour elle, ce qui peut gravement différer de ton opinion !! )
Bref je laisse d'autres commenter et reviendrai après :)
Ne t'inquiète pas, vouloir partir de chez soi à 17 ans c'est normal!!!
Maintenant tu dis n'avoir aucun but..c'est faux:tu veux partir faire le tour du monde et ça c'est génial!
Alors travailles y.Fais toi un itinéraire, étudies ce que tu veux voir, réfléchis à ton projet et quand il sera bien mûr alors tu auras muri et tu seras prête à partir.Tu auras eu le temps d'avancer dans tes études(un peu).Crois moi ça prends du temps de tout préparer!
Suis ton rêve, il n'y a rien de mieux...courage
Lauryane, une maman!!!
Je me reconnais un peu dans ta description (sauf pour science po 😉) et ton envie de voir autre chose.
Voyagez seule quand on est une femme a ces avantages et ces inconvénients, dans les pays que tu cites tu peux y aller les yeux fermé, sauf peut-être pour la Russie où il y a des coins bien dangereux.
Je te conseillerai comme tu n'as pas beaucoup d'expérience dans le monde "routard" de continuer au maximum tes études car quand on précipites les choses ont peut le regretter plus tard. Essaye de faire tes études à l'étranger c'est une bonne occasion pour bouger et voir autre chose.
Ensuite je te conseillerai de commencer par faire des voyages humanitaires, tu peux être nourrit et logé en échange de ton cerveau ou de tes bras.
en fait tu nous fais une grosse deprime et la fuite du cocon familial te semble la seule solution
voir le monde ok et avec quel argent????
rien en ce bas monde ne s improvise tu sais
parle avec tes parents cela est beaucoup mieux que de partir sur un coup de tete
en plus avec science peau tu peux faire estheticienne😛
signè un vioc sympa
Science peau xD On me l'avait jamais faite !
Une dépression ? Je ne crois pas. Personne au monde n'a plus la joie de vivre ! :D
Quitter le cocon familial ? Il se peut. Mais je n'appellerais pas ça un "cocon" mais plutôt un "champs de guerre" !
Avec quel argent ? Mais voyons, je travaille tous les week end ! Et oui la liberté ça s'achète !
Lauryanne, merci bien, c'est bien le point de vue d'une maman que j'attendais !
Le problème c'est que pas mal de personnes que je connais ayant terminé leurs études me disent de foncer car plus tard, c'est trop tard ! (posée avec son amoureux, dans son petit appart ... C'est une vie, ça ? Oo). Quand à ma maturité ... Pour sûr que j'en manque ! (je rigole encore quand je regarde les looney tunes ... C'est une maladie peut-être ?). Mais je pense être assez responsable. Au pire, j'aurais tout loisir de le découvrir sur place ! C'est vrai que j'ai peut-être été dure en disant de mes parents qu'ils étaient "basiques", mais le mot le plus juste serait en fait "indifférents" ou "bouchés". Dès que j'aborde le sujet, même avec de graaands détours, ils esquivent avec une souplesse hors du commun ! Quel art !
Calia, tu m'as parlé de voyages humanitaires. C'est une idée qui m'était passée dans la tête mais que je n'avais pas spécialement approfondie. As-tu quelques sites internet a me proposer pour que je puisse me renseigner ?
En tout cas, merci pour vos conseils ! Ca fait plaisir de se sentir écoutée ! 🙂
Si tu veux faire de l'humanitaire je te conseil le vsi (volontariat de solidarité internationnal) cela te permet de le faire au sein d'asso agréer par le ministère, de te faire rembourser tes frais de transport, de te faire payer l'hebergement et la nourriture, d'avoir une formation et à toucher une indemnité de 100 euros par mois, de cotiser pour la retraite et a sécu, ... il y a pleins d'avantage je te le conseil.
Bonjour, je m'appelle Thibault, j'ai déjà posté un post semblable au tient.
J'ai également 17 ans et également un projet de tour du monde!!
Mais sur se forum certaines personnes voyagent ou on voyagé avec tout leur petit confort et ne captent pas le sens d'un tel voyage, un voyage qui t'ouvre les yeux sur la vie!!
attend toi à quelques moqueries (légère).
Une seul chose a dire, va au bout, FONCE, l'Homme n'a pas de limite...
coucou!
alors premierement...si ça peut te rassurer...tu n'es aps la seule dans ce cas 🙂
je connais bcp de monde qui rêve de voyager, de partir, de connaitre autre chose, de s'ouvrir au monde, aux autres et à soi même...voilà, donc je connais bien ce que tu ressens et je voulais juste te dire...fonce! réalise ets rêves! bcp de personnes te déconseillerons de partir maintenant, te diront de finir tes études avt...peut etre pensent ils que tu finira par oublier ce projet un peu fou. Mais le virus du voyage, ça s'attrape et ça ne se perd pas!
Donc sinon qqs petits conseils: tu disais que niveau budget c'est ok comme tu bosses les WE. Je ne sais aps cbien tu gagnes ni depuis combien de temps tu économises mais un voyage d'un a ça coute cher...même en économisant énormément, il faut manger quand même! Et les pays nordiques surtout sont assez cher de ce point de vue là...
Donc ce que tu pourrais faire c'est demander une bourse de voyage: yen a plein , essaye de voir sur google "bourses de voyages", je suis ure que tu peux trouver ton compte. En plus, tu verras, voyager pdt un an, seule, sans but, ça devient lassant...faire du tourisme c'est bien ms on a envie d'autre chose. Les bourses generalement te font partir avec un projet que tu as construit et qui oriente ton voyage, lui donne un but et un sens, svt important pr la motivation. Perso je suis partie avec les bourses zellidja, bon ce n'était aps pdt un an ms bon!
Sinon si les bourses te branchent pas trop il y a moyen de bosser pdt els voyages. Est ce que tu connais le WOOFING? le prncipe est simple, tu bosses ds des fermes écologiques contre le gite et le couvert. un bon moyen de voyager aps cher et de faire des renconrtes!
A part ça l'humanitaire c'est super aussi. je ne connais aps trop de sites ms tu devrais pvoir trouver sans difficultés sur internet!
essaye aussi le site "anyworkanywhere", ça peut te donner des idées
Voilà...après pour etre hebergée dans les pays je en sais aps si tu connais les sites hospitality et couchsurfing...le principe est simple là aussi: des gens du monde entier t'offrent un bout de canapé, un toit pour la nuit, pour qqs jours. leur motivation: l'échange culturel, et bien svt c'est des gens qui ont voyagé ou qui revent de voyager ou de s'ouvir au monde exterieur, dc des gens "open minded"!
voilà qqs pistes!
ms franchement je pense que tu devrais essayer de trouver un but à ton voyage car errer sans but c'est lassant! Et trouver un fil conducteur, par exple un truc que tu voudrais étudier en particulier sur le pays, ça favorise svt les rencontres avec les autochtones!
pr ce qui est du danger: honnetement je ne pense aps que ce soit plus dangereux pr une femme que pr un homme, je dirais même que c'est plus facile pr une femme car on t'aide plus
je suis partie à 18 ans seule au vietnam et jamais je n'ai eu de pbs, ni ds aucun de mes voyages d'ailleurs. L'essentiel c'est d'etre consciente du risque potentiel, à partir de là il se trouve diminué de moitié. Il y ades comportements à eviter mais c'est du bon sens!
comme moyen de transport j'ai un peu tt utilisé, train, bus, avion, stop ( je suis partie en stop jusqu'en moldavie l'été dernier), bref ...
Tu as un an pr préparer ton voyage. Si tu le prepares bien tes parents verront que ce n'est aps juste u coup de tête, que tu y a pensé, réfléchi, que tu as des contacts ( couchsurfing) et ils seront déjà plus rassurés et te ferront plus confiance!!
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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! :)
Hi there! I’m in the middle of planning my first solo trip (as a woman). Do you have any ideal destinations with activities like hiking, diving, sightseeing, and easy ways to meet locals—all on a small budget?
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?
Thanks for your advice.
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?
For transportation, I’m planning to take the train. I was thinking of buying my ticket last minute, but it’s around the end-of-year period…?
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
Planned arrival on Sunday evening, November 16, 2025, in San José. Staying 3 nights, then taking a bus to Tortuguero for 2 nights. Looking for a shared shuttle to La Fortuna for 2 nights, then a van-boat-van combo to Santa Elena for 2 or 3 nights. Heading to Quepos for 4 nights for day trips using local buses—Jaco, San Antonio, Uvita. After that, a full-day bus ride to Cahuita. I’m booking hotels as I go, which gives me the flexibility to stay longer in places I like. I’m looking for accommodations in city centers near restaurants and not too far from the bus station. Budget: 50 € for a room with a private bathroom (if you’ve got any great tips!). For my finale, I’ll cross the land border to Panama City for 4 days. Thanks for your suggestions! 😉
As I mentioned before, I’m heading to Istanbul next summer, and I’ve heard there have been quite a few attacks by Kurds in Turkey recently, which is making me hesitate about my trip.
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
Hi there,
We’d like to stay in Switzerland for five days.
There are two of us (women).
We don’t know this country at all.
What cities or affordable spots would you recommend for visiting?
Cheap accommodation.
Looking for community-based options.
And being close to public transport.
Thanks for your tips and experiences!
Best regards.
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone has taken a Rede Expressos bus from Lisbon Airport to Lagos, and if so, where exactly at the airport you need to board it? I’m worried I’ll get lost and miss my bus...
Hi again,
I’m adding more details to my info request. Here are two proposed itineraries. We’re hesitating:
Colombo - Unawatuna 2 days - Sinharaja 1 day - Bandarawela 2 days - Kandy 3 days - Dambulla 2 days - Wilpattu Park 1 day - Kalpitiya 3 days - Negombo 1 day
What should we change or add a day for to include Jaffna?
Or:
Negombo 1 day - Anuradhapura 2 days - Jaffna 2 days - Sigiriya 2 days - Dambulla 1 day - Kandy 2 days - Ella 1 day - Galle 3 days
For your advice.
Is it better to finish in Galle or Kalpitiya?
Thanks in advance!
Nicole
This is a warning message! I’d like to address it especially to young women traveling alone for the first time in India. Other travelers may react to my post based on their own experiences, but I think what I’m about to say shouldn’t be taken lightly—unless that’s what you’re looking for!
Last July, I traveled to Northern India. I stopped in Khajuraho to see the famous tantric temples. I stayed one night, and that was more than enough. Khajuraho is very touristy, but you should know that 80% of young Indian men there are "gigolos." Locals call these young men (aged 18 to 30) "playboys" or "Lapka" (which means "capture the woman" in Hindi)!!!
They approach tourists with kindness and politeness, offering tea or a motorcycle ride (which they’ve often gotten from generous Western female tourists) to waterfalls a few kilometers from Khajuraho or other tourist sites. After befriending you, they charm you—be careful, these are professionals who are very skilled at this; it’s all they do, and they do it well. They’ll offer you food, drinks, and even temple entry to confuse you. They’ll suggest spending the evening or even the night with them. **Refuse (unless you’re into local flings and that’s why you came)!!!!**
At first, you’ll be seduced by their generosity, let your guard down, and then they’ll make you believe in *true love*. They won’t leave you alone and will keep in touch via email or phone if you give them your details. The lines they use to soften you up and scam you include: *"I’m the only one taking care of my family, my brother is sick, I don’t know what to do..."* All of this is to manipulate you into offering them money. They’ll never ask for it outright (to avoid being exposed) but will wait for you to suggest it.
If you receive emails from them, they’ll never be signed, and their name won’t appear in the email address (to avoid leaving traces). They use fake names to avoid being reported. If you believe their sob stories and offer help, they’ll give you a bank account number to send money via Western Union. These young men make a living from this—selling their bodies and scamming people! They’re very skilled, charming, manipulative, and *big-time cheaters*!
(Especially one young man who goes by the alias *Tony*—apparently the most skilled. He lives in a hotel near the lake, *Krishna Cottage*, and is in regular contact via Skype with Western women he’s tricked into believing he loves them while shamelessly scamming them. He even opened an internet café on the roof of the hotel with money he stole from women who fell for his charm.)
So, young romantic women craving love, sensitive singles, or anyone emotionally vulnerable—**don’t let yourself be scammed!!!** This behavior is becoming more common in India and is still relatively unknown. Male prostitution is on the rise, and cases of romantic scams and financial fraud by gigolos are increasing.
hi everyone! I’d like to visit Montreal and the surrounding areas in August, and I’ve got 3 weeks of vacation. I’m traveling alone and will be visiting my daughter, who recently moved there. She’ll be working and only available in the evenings! So I’m torn between spending a week in Montreal, then taking a flight to Cuba, and returning to France from Havana—or staying in Montreal and exploring the nearby areas alone.
For my first idea—going to Cuba—is it feasible in terms of administrative formalities and legality? And for my second idea, is it possible to take buses? If so, is it too expensive? And are there many places served by them?
From FES, I’d like to spend a few days in:
MEKNES
CHEFCHAOUEN
TETOUAN
and then return to FES.
I’m planning this trip in November.
Thanks for your tips!
I just got back from an unforgettable road trip in Madagascar where I drove down the legendary RN7. It connects Tana (the capital) to Tulear.
Since we were traveling as a group of girls, we decided to go with a guide. I’d never done an “organized” trip before, but I have to say we loved this first tailor-made travel experience.
From the highlands of the Red Island
down to the west coast, by the Mozambique Channel.
Vast landscapes as far as the eye can see
Human encounters
Discovering ancestral artisanal know-how
Sunsets over the ochre mountains
Intense, precious moments with my friends
We loved the mountains, visits to artisans, and the parties too ;-)
We used local guides to show us specific spots (like Isalo National Park, where we were able to bivouac)
Hi there,
My friend and I are traveling together between October and November 2025—no exact dates yet.
We’d love to step away from the typical travel agency packages and are hoping to rent a car locally and stay with locals, living with them rather than in a vacation rental.
Does anyone know if this is possible?
Thanks in advance for your advice and tips!
Warm regards to all
