Je vais aller passer quelques jours à Marseilles cet été. Une photographe - équipment inclus - en solo... Tout le monde fait le saut lorsque je dis que je vais y passer un moment. Ils me parlent de quartiers à ne pas visiter, du fait que c'est une ville dangereuse, etc. Mais personne ne me dit EXACTEMENToù et quel est le danger... Pour avoir marché dans le rues de New York seule, je me demande si je dois craindre cette partie du voyage...
Nota: je place ce message ici parce que même si ça concerne une femme voyageant seule (moi) la question tient à la sécurité de Marseille.
Nota 2: J'ai relu les messages en lien avec la sécurité à Marseille et ça me rassure... Mais oui, j'aimerais bien savoir s'il y a des quartiers à éviter et si oui, lesquels? Évidemment, ce n'est jamais écrit dans les guides... 😉
pas de quartiers spécifiques à éviter. Juste éviter de rentrer dans certaines cités à la tombée de la nuit (genre félix pyat), comme à NYC ou tout autre grande ville. Pauvreté = drogues et, parfois, violences est un schéma qui se retrouve partout dans le monde.
je suis marseillaise depuis maintenant 5 ans, j'ai choisi de vivre ici après avoir vécu dans un petit village du sud ouest de la france
c'est une ville que j'aime beaucoup, je ne m'y suis jamais sentie en insécurité, mais c'est une grosse ville donc tu peux rencontrer les mêmes problèmes que dans n'importe quelle autre grande ville (paris, nyc, ou même montreal😉)
evite de trainer dans les cités, fais attention à ton sac, ton appareil photo mais ces conseils valent pour n'importe quel endroit
tu viens quand (juillet ou aout?), si tu veux on peut se rencontrer quand tu arrives si je suis là, j'ai vécu 6 mois à montreal (il y a maintenant quelques années), j'avais adoré
bon séjour dans le sud de la france
ashanti
Comment faut il chanter?
la grenouille et l'alouette sont là-dessus d'un avis différent.
Shiki
Bonjour,
Je vis à marseille depuis 5 ans et je suis originaire de la région...Marseille est une grande ville de France (certes cosmopolite) ou il n'y a pas plus de dangers qu'ailleurs ! franchement, soit rassurée, tu feras de belles photos. C'est vrai qu'il y a moins de monde qu'à Paris à des heures avancées de la nuit donc ne pas sortir seule au milieu de la nuit comme partout..
bonjour nichouette je suis une vrai marseillaise comprenez, de souche depuis quelques année la vie a fait que je vie a présent en Bretagne (Brest ) je rends visite à ma famille retour a la source 2 a 3 fois par an )
oki avec d'autres membres qui vous ont écrit (pas plus dangereux que n'importe quelle autres grandes ville ) une jeune femme😏 vous allez peut etre vous faire plus draguer . les marseillais ont du baratin, de la chattche ça c'est sur . prenez garde a votre materiel puisque il est evident, vous le constaterez de vous meme, c'est tres cosmopolite . j'espere que vous rencontrerez de vrai marseillais ce ne sera pas triste .
les quartiers (ça craint ) nord, sud, est, ouest les grandes citées aux extremités de la ville a éviter le soir et meme le jour si vous etes seule
bon sejour 😎
Non, tu ne crains rien à Marseille. Pas plus qu'ailleurs en tout cas. Si tu connais NY, ne t'inquiète pas.
le tout est de ne pas faire "trop touriste", pas de signe extérieure de richesse trop ostensible, faire attention à son matériel photo, mais surtout ne pas avoir peur des gnes qui te parlent, te regardent, te sourient.
Envoie-moi un petit message quand tu seras là, je me ferai un plaisir de te montrer de petits coins sympas.
Pour avoir passé quelques jours seule à Marseille, je confirme ce que dis Kruela: le plus gros danger c'est de se faire draguer à tous les coins de rues...danger fort agréable si l'on sait le gérer!
pour marseille, je suis pas une habituée, loin de la, j y suis aller deux fois et de passage....une journée, deux maximum, mais voila, je te donne quand meme mes impression, . J etais seul, mais mon plus gros probleme a ete dans le train ( si ca en a ete un.....) ca depent de ton aptitude et ton temperament, moi je suis plutot pas impressionnable, assez garcon manqué quand je vopyage et ouverte a 360 degré d'esprit...alors tout c'est bien reglé avec les mec qui m 'encerclait....j ai meme eu un numero de tel...c est a dire....la securité est venu mais je suis rester tres relaxe tout le long et je leur est dit non non pas de probleme...je pense que ca gagner leur respect....marseille, c est comme les autre villes platte-forme, montreal new -york, j etais perdues dans le bronx, et je suis rentrer sans probleme, encore la ca depent du temperament.Si tu es du type qui s affole, si tu est du type ''Fille'' ne va pas trop loin labas, tu as tout les inconvenient d une ville metropole mais tout les avantage aussi alors a toi de choisir.Si tu es cool, si tu es 'sortie avant aujourd hui, si tu en as vue d autre et que tu ne t ennerve pas quand il y a menace, alors va loin, ca vaux la peine, .......
Chatrel
en ce moment je suis ce que je suis! plus tard on verra!
coucou, moi aussi je suis marseillaise comme d'autre dans cette discusion!🙂
Oui comme toutes grandes villes, il faut faire attention! personnellement je ne me suis jamais fait agrésser violemment mais verbalement!
oui c'est vrai que la drague dès que tu essaie d'être un peu féminine ça n'arrête pas surtout l'été avec les petites robes et autres tenues légères!
Mais bon rien de méchant, moi je fais la sourde et ça marche bien, des fois selon l'humeur tu l'es envois bouler (promener) comme on dit ici!😉 et parfois ils t'insultent.
En ville: sur la canebière, à la rue St Féreol et aux alentours il faut faire attention, et être vigilente! un bon sac en bandouillière suffit!
Après évite le soir seule! a la nuit tombée les rues sombres mais l'été il y a du monde!
A la Porte d'Aix ça surprend c'est fréquenté par des arabes (sans critique), moi je vais a Camille Peltan faire le shooping pour Noël ça m'a fait une sacrée économie! c'est pas cher! et les commerçants sont super sympa! plus que ds des endroits hupé! style la rue Paradis où tu as les grandes marques!
Moi mon coin préferer c'est David, la Corniche et tout le long de la mer! Le prado, le Parc Borély c'est puls ou moins mon quartier!
Les calanques tu verras c'est magique! sauf que l'été selon la garrigue ( notre végétation) l'accès y est interdit!
Après c'est une grande ville alors tu as le choix et je ne la connais pas dans tte ça splendeur!
Alors j'espère avoir mieux répondu a tes questions, évite de regarder les marseillais de haut, de toute façon a Marseille et tu le verras assez vite il faut regarder où on met ses pieds car attention au cacas😏! en tong c'est pas top hihi!
ah éviter les quartiers nord, bougainville, la rose (moi j'ai jms eu de soucis mais ça peut arriver!), ( la castellane, la caiolle, et d'autres cités) mais franchement vas y fonce et tiens moi au courent si tu descends biz
profiter de la vie au maximum et ne pas se renfermer dans son monde! voir plus loin!
Suis marseillais vivant à marseille
Tu peux venir sans problèmes mais qq précautions qd même com toute grande ville (et port de surcoit)
Evites les quartiers nords et ses cités; evites la cité air bel à l'est de la ville; de toute facon en tant que touriste il n'y a aucune raison que tu ailles dans ces zones.
Au niveau centre ville; prudence ds le quartier autour de porte d'aix (arc de thriomphe) et gare st charles; j'y bosse; pas mal de délinquance.
et d'une manière générale prudence habituelle en centre ville la nuit si tu es seule, et dans le quartier de la plaine (ca ce dégrade depuis qq années ds ce dernier; pas mal de dealers)
Marseille est la seule ville de france ou le centre ville est (la nuit surtout) plus criminogène que les banlieues
Après pas de parano; je trouve marseille bien plus trankille que nice par exemple😉
Sinon RAS; passes un bon séjour🙂
si d'autres questions, n'hésites pas.
a++
Lorsque tu ne sais pas où tu vas, regarde d'où tu viens (proverbe Africain)
Ni aujourd'hui ni jamais, la richesse ne suffit à classer un homme, mais aujourd'hui plus que jamais la pauvreté le déclasse (Charles Maurras)
réponse d'un marseillais .
il n'y a pas plus pas moins de probléme que dans une autre grande ville .
En été, il y a beaucoup de monde et il faut faire un minimum attention à ces affaires, comme ailleurs.
Beaucoup de clichés existent sur Marseille et si, par malchance vous êtes victime d'un vol, ce ne sera pas à cause de Marseille mais d'une situation générale en France et ailleurs qui fait que la criminalité augmente.
Bon séjour dans une ville intéressante et quand même un peu "spéciale"
Tu vas simplement te regaler, c'est une des plus belle ville dans laquelle j'ai habité. Rien a craindre, ai l'air sur de toi et tt ira bien. Seul conseil, si des gens essaye de te montrer la technique de Zidane ou de t'embrouiller en te demandant des feuilles pour rouler, passe ton chemin.
Fais bien bien attention a tes affaires, ne les laisse jamais sans surveillance, sans etre parano, mais on s'est fait voler tellement de chose! Jusqu'a la veste de mon blondinet sous nos yeux alors qu'on discuté. On etait dans un bar, sa veste adossée a sa chaise et en se levant... Plus rien.
Va au polikarpof, le bar le plus chouette, flane dans le marche de noaille, va voir les calaanques, arrete toi sur le vieux port, bois un pastis, apprecie la vie dans la plus vieille ville de france.
Si tu as besoin de conseil, n'hesite surtt pas vraiment.
Bonjour,
Je vais aller passer quelques jours à Marseilles cet été. Une photographe - équipment inclus - en solo... Tout le monde fait le saut lorsque je dis que je vais y passer un moment. Ils me parlent de quartiers à ne pas visiter, du fait que c'est une ville dangereuse, etc. Mais personne ne me dit EXACTEMENToù et quel est le danger... Pour avoir marché dans le rues de New York seule, je me demande si je dois craindre cette partie du voyage...
Nota: je place ce message ici parce que même si ça concerne une femme voyageant seule (moi) la question tient à la sécurité de Marseille.
bonjour, je vois que ton ms date un peu... mais je voulais savoir quand tu devais partir?
je souhaite aller passer un week-end a Marseille, je suis seule et serais peut être plus rassurée si l'on etait deux.
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 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
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
