Un autre 50 cm...et dire qu, il y en a qui paient des fortunes pour voir ça....!!!
Désolé on ne rie plus...face à une telle situation il y a 5 solutions...
1-On démarre la souffleuse(mais la mienne est encore en panne....)
2-On répond a l, appel de la pelle. Ce que je fis...
3-On trouve un voisin compatissant qui LUI a une bonne souffleuse..
4-On prend l'avion pour le Sud (bientôt....bientôt...)
5-On attend que tout fonde au printemps....
Je pense a celui qui vient nous visiter au Qc en janvier pour voir jouer les Canadiens, il va être servi !
En attendant les départs de Dorval et Mirabel sont reportés...ayons une pensée charitable pour celui qui a payé le gros prix pour un 7 jours dans un all-inclusive ( comme vs dites à Paris...) son 7 qui devient un 6 puis un 5....
Ici, à Québec, 42 cm de neige de tombée... Il en reste encore quelques cm à venir...
Pour ce qui est des vols, ici, aucun d'annulé, retardés tout au plus.
Pour ce qui est de Dorval et de Mirabel, j'en ai vu de retardés mais un seul d'annulé: Orlando, cette nuit. Pourquoi???
À Mirabel, le vol de Puerto Vallarta est arrivé 45 minutes avant son temps. Par contre, la section "Départs" de Dorval et de Mirabel ne fonctionnent pas.
La meilleure chose est de regarder Météo Média ou d'aller sur leur site Internet (enneigée, aux dernières nouvelles).
Désolée...
Tout ce que je sais, c'est que la "20" a été fermée un bout de temps et qu'ici, ça été l'enfer... Très mauvais services de la part de notre grande ville "unifiée"!!! Toutes les rues et les autoroutes étaient sur la glace vive... Les autobus étaient pris sur tous les coins de rue... ou presque!!!
La maison est située sur un coin de rue. La rue du côté n'était même pas déblayée lorsque je suis arrivée à 15h! Et ma soeur a mis 1h15 pour se rendre chez-elle après le travail. C'est entre 20 et 30 minutes d'habitude!
Salut à vous Menphre et Loopkin, autres grands animateurs de ce forum,
M'en voudrez-vous pour mon indiscrétion?
Je suis allé voir les photos destinées exclusivement à Loopkin.
Je suis espagnol émigré en France à un age où il n'a pas paru nécessaire à mes parents de me demander mon avis.
Comme, en plus mon père ne s'est pas contenté de passer la frontière pour poser son baluchon, me voilà dans le Nord-Est près de la frontière suisse. Le comble est que ma compagne est originaire de la région la plus froide de France, le Haut-Doubs et ses -20° C courants en hiver (Bon je sais... ne rigole pas Menphré ... mais pour nous ....), des records ont même été battus dans cette, au demeurant, charmante région avec des pics, si jose dire, compris entre- 30 et - 40, voire plus, je crois, mais je ne sais plus combien.
Bon ça c'est pour la petite histoire, au départ je tenais à avouer mon indélicatesse et vous dire que je suis prêt à en payer le prix que vous fixerez.
Mais seulement à une condition:
Trouvez moi une région où je pourrais vivre par ... allez ne soyons pas très exigent, 15, 20°C ? ... ces ambiances silencieuses, feutrées, magiques que seule sait révéler cette neige qui vous exaspère tant dans vos froids pays. Car en fait je reste toujours béat devant la beauté de ces paysages enneigés et l'atmosphère qui s'en dégage. Mais voilà, je suis le plus malheureux des hommes quand la température ambiante descend sous les chiffres ci-dessus...
A+
José
« Nomade j’étais quand, toute petite, je rêvais en regardant la route, la blanche route attirante, toute droite vers l’inconnu charmeur… »
Isabelle Eberhardt
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/wihalane/
Salut à toi, José, grand Atlasique devant l'éternel, aux textes si zémouvants.😇
Le froid, on s'y adapte plus vite qu'on ne croit. Regarde le nombre de millions de gens qui vivent dans des régions où il y a plus de trois mois d'hiver très rigoureux. Ils ne s'enfuient pas. Sans parler des peuples polaires, qui seraient très malheureux en juillet dans l'Atlas... la première année. Ensuite, eux aussi s'adapteraient, je pense.
Alors, si tu es vraiment amoureux de ces ambiances feutrées que tu décris si bien, vas au Québec ou en Russie, en hiver. Et dis toi qu'en pleine journée, si tu fais de l'exercice genre déblayer les 40 centimètres de fraîche tombés dans ton jardin, faire trois heures de ski de fond, etc..., tu es vite en tee-shirt, surtout s'il y a du soleil (n'oublie pas les lunettes 😎). Le plus dur, c'est quand le soleil disparaît en fin d'après midi, et que tu es en sueur... Mais comme je dis, on se fait à tout, même si au début, cette expérience n'est pas des plus agréables.
Dans tous les cas, essaye! Commence par approfondir avec le Jura. Il ne fait pas non plus tout le temps -20, non? Dans les Alpes, tu as ces ambiances, et souvent, la température est entre -5 et 0, à l'ombre, en mars, avril. Ce qu'il faut, c'est un froid sec, d'où mon conseil d'aller en Russie ou au Québec. Les russes qui ont vécu à Strasbourg me disent que c'est le lieu le plus froid qu'ils connaissent. Parce que là bas, il fait froid et humide en hiver, alors qu'en Russie, il fait beaucoup plus froid, mais ça ne se sent pas, c'est un froid sec.
Qu'en penses-tu Memphre?
PS: les photos ne m'étaient pas exclusivement destinées, j'espère!! 😊
PC: Ne lis pas l'Odyssée Blanche, de Nicolas Vanier... Sinon, tu seras définitivement dégoutté du froid. A ne lire exclusivement que sur une plage Corse en août, vers 14 heures, pour se rafraîchir, l'eau n'y pourvoyant pas assez (ça sent le vécu?).
Bon ...alors pour José et Loopkin (faut savoir partager...)!
Ce n'est pas tellement la neige et le froid qui me chagrinent mais plutôt la longueur de l'hiver...C, est vrai que la neige pendant 15 jours c'est super...? Quant au froid on peut s'habiller....et le Quebec possede d'ailleurs qquns des meileurs manufacturiers au monde de vêtements conçus pour vaincre le froid :CHLOROPHYLE, kANUK, ALYSEE ETC...(pub. gratuite je ne touche rien pour cela...)
Mais ce qui me désole le plus....c'est le manque de clarté:il fait clair vers 7h30 et la nuit tombe vers 16hr....
Il y a parait-il plus de 500, 000 qbcois qui migrent chaque hiver vers le sud...ne fut-ce que pour deux petites semaines....question de "couper" l, hiver en deux...J, ai la chance de partir où et quand je le veux...Je vais donc cesser de me plaindre...
Ah oui, effectivement, le manque de clarté, je n'avais pas trop pensé à ça.
Tu as raison. Ca, ce doit être plus dûr de s'y habituer.
Cependant, juste pour info, chez nous, c'est comme chez vous. Je rappelle que Montréal est à la latitude de Bordeaux. Ne l'oublions pas. Donc, José, vas plutôt au nord des Etats Unis!!!! Ha! ha! ha!
Bon, je plaisantais. Vas au sud du Québec, alors. Tu seras comme en France niveau clarté en hiver, et tu auras bien plus de neige, et tu pourras t'habiller en CHLOROPHYLE (tu pourras, malgré le manque de lumière, faire de la photosynthèse, et manger les clémentines qui ne manqueront pas de pousser sur tes vêtements verts).
Memphre, c'est quoi exactement cette histoire de CHLOROPHYLE? Dis nous en un peu plus. On est pas au courant de ces choses là, ici, en France.
CHLOROPHYLE, KANUK ETC....ce sont reellement des marques de vêtements haut de gamme assez chers mais de tres grande qualité.
L'histoire de Chlorophyle est interessante puisqu, elle émane de 2 jeunes Saguenéens (Chicoutimi) adeptes de ts les sports de plein air et qui ont fait eux-mêmes leurs propres recherche/développement tout en manufacturant leur produit dans le s/sol de la maison familiale...
Bonne journée,
Memphre
PS"Je n'aurais JAMAIS du aborder ce sujet "neigeux"...il nous en tombe encore un bon 20 cm...
On s’habitue au froid ? Mouais……… au bout de combien de générations ? 😉
J’ai bientôt un demi siècle d’existence dont plus de 40 ans dans cette région d’adoption et je dois dire que, même si je force un peu le trait en écrivant que je suis le plus malheureux des hommes en dessous de +15° C, je n’ai pas souvenir d’avoir réellement un jour souffert de la chaleur alors que, malgré les 22° qui règnent dans la maison, je suis en ce moment devant cet écran en pull et chaussons fourrés …
Tu sais Loopkin, ou plutôt tu ne sais pas, mais je vais te dire, j’ai, dans une jeunesse pas encore très lointaine pratiqué (modestement) l’alpinisme les randos à raquettes et le ski de fond dans les Vosges et le Jura. Et c’est pour avoir connu le froid bonheur de ces ambiances particulières, les bivouacs dans la neige, les levers à 3 heures du matin pour remonter un glacier et gravir une face glacée avant que le soleil ne la rende dangereuse, que j’ai un peu déconné en vous demandant de me faire connaître une région où j’aurais pu revivre la même chose par +15°.
En fait, le hasard à voulu que je lise votre post le surlendemain d’avoir revu avec des anciens potes de cordée quelques photos de cette époque, et Marie-Paule, ma compagne, qui ne me connaissait pas alors, se demandait comment ils avaient réussi à me faire dormir sous tente en hiver tant il est vrai que je n’ai plus le courage de revivre le glacial ravissement d’un lever de soleil au Mont Blanc du Tacul ou sur la barre des Ecrins.
Ainsi me voilà aujourd’hui plus « à l’aise » dans la perte de quelques litres de sueur lors de mes virées et franchissements des cols atlastiques … même si je ne boude pas le plaisir, le contraire serait douteux, de tremper mon morceau de galette d’orge dans l’huile d’une boite de sardines bien à l’ombre d’un genévrier ou d’un peuplier au bord d’une rivière dès que l’occasion se présente.
Bon vent (pas trop glacial quand même) à vous hommes du froid et au plaisir de partager un thé brûlant par + 30°C à Kousser.
José
« Nomade j’étais quand, toute petite, je rêvais en regardant la route, la blanche route attirante, toute droite vers l’inconnu charmeur… »
Isabelle Eberhardt
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/wihalane/
Nous sommes un couple à la retraite et nous partons de janvier à mars pour le Sri Lanka. Suite aux inondations de Novembre j'aimerais savoir si nous pouvons…
Petite question qu'on se pose avec mon compagnon. Cela ne nous est pas arrivé et on n'est pas du genre parano mais vaut mieux se renseigner avant les soucis…
Je reviens d'un tour d'Europe et je me suis rendu compte que j'avais encore sur moi beaucoup d'argent étranger: Kuna croate, Leke Albanais. Est ce que vous…
Pour toutes celles et ceux qui sont en préparation d'un voyage et qui souhaitent savoir quels sont les lieux, sites et monuments qu'ils vont pouvoir découvrir…
J'ai posté en MP, à destination de deux intervenants sur ce forum la question suivante: "Bonsoir et désolé de vous mettre à contribution je viens de lire votre…
Hello everyone! 🙂🙂,
A BIG thank you to all the travelers who sent us postcards this year—my students are becoming real geography whizzes!!!!!!!! I’m renewing my call for your kindness this year! We’re also working on food, so if your postcards can make our mouths water with local dishes, traditional meals, or typical recipes, that’d be amazing!!
Here’s a quick recap of the project:
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globetrotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse, working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m starting a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of the journal will focus on opening up to the world, diversity, travel, countries, culture...
I’m launching a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a little postcard (from France or anywhere in the world!) to take us on a journey and help us discover new places, countries, and horizons—much more fun and exciting than a regular geography textbook! One section of our journal could be called "We received mail from " and would be an opportunity to research that location and share what we learn with our readers (a super enriching activity in class).
The project starts in September 2025 but has no real end date, as this journal and world discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in my ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! (The kids will find them when they return.)
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow traveler friends. Make us dream, take us on a journey!!!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!!
Thank you in advance for your participation(s)! Below is our address. Feel free to leave your own address on a corner of the postcard if you’d like us to write back! 😊
The ULIS program students
Bonnat Elementary School
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Thank you, and see you soon, I hope! 😁
Julien
Many of us have noticed that bugs have been making it difficult to navigate the forum lately.
I’ll let Kate and Ticapi explain the issue:
I went to your profile to check out the Thailand travel journal, and when I clicked on it, it brought me back here again. All week, I’ve been dealing with bugs like this—it’s really discouraging from continuing on VF.🙁
I had the same thing happen, and multiple times. For me, it was Montagnard’s latest journal that kept coming up no matter which discussion I clicked on.
BOLIVIA: THE COUNTRY ON THE BRINK (What's Really Happening)
A dramatic saga is unfolding before our eyes in the Andes. Between suffocating blockades, clashes, an international airlift, and historic political decisions, Bolivia has just experienced 48 hours of rare intensity.
Here’s the full breakdown (economic, social, and political) of the last 48 hours:
For travelers and tourists: the article also includes an important note about the upcoming publication (starting tomorrow) of the precise status of roadblocks, route by route.
I’ll post the full update here on Voyage Forum!
Don’t miss this in-depth analysis. History is being written before our eyes! https://www.petitherge.com/bolivie-paralysie-et-ultimatum
I just discovered a great show on Arte.
It's called "7 en route": seven young European journalists travel around Europe in a fully converted bus, making reports on every city they visit. It's amazing! 🙂
Yesterday, for example, they were in Rome, Italy, and the reports included things like the world's smallest restaurant—a super romantic spot for two. There was also a report on the king of paparazzi in Italy.
They have to pick topics that let us discover the little quirks of each country. And at the end of each episode, we get to see the finished report.
It's such a great show, mixing journalism, travel, and discovery—basically, a must-watch!
It airs in the evening starting at 6:50 PM (I think), and it started this past Monday, July 14th.
If you watch it, let me know—we can chat about it!
I left my heart’s country eight days ago and returned to my adopted one—or was it the other way around? Scotland-Morvan, Morvan-Scotland, I’m not quite sure anymore.
After a quarter without dragging my slippers around here, even though I’d loudly declared I had no interest left in this site, here I am again!
My imagination never stays fallow for long. Just enough time for my inner land to rest. It gets overgrown with fresh nettles, the kind you can pick without getting stung. Then, it’s time to till the fragrant earth and let the story grow.
I hesitated over where to set this story.
Maybe the Highlands, maybe the Hebrides, maybe the Orkney Islands, maybe the Shetland Islands. All of Scotland is myth—easy to embroider.
But in the end, no. I’d almost be too afraid to bare my soul.
The story will take place at home. Simple, practical.
1)
This morning, I was up well before dawn, feeling a bit grumpy, but nothing a bowl of coffee won’t fix. I love my bowl, and no one dares take it. It’s porcelain, edged with intertwined blue flowers. On the bottom, it says "Revol." The factory has existed long before the Revolution. It was my great-grandmother’s bowl. She drank roasted barley from it during the war, then her Leroux chicory.
Last year, a little guy dropped it. My bowl broke into three pieces. A black anger vibrated deep inside me. The little boy was so upset, on the verge of tears. How could I scold him!
I picked up the three pieces and took Little Boy in my arms. His hair smelled of the light, sweet sweat of toddlers. A gentle hug that healed—his budding sorrow and my anger—everything vanished, and time carried on.
Today, my bowl is even prettier. Man fixed it using the traditional kintsugi technique, except he didn’t use gold powder or lacquer but superglue, and he delicately painted the cracks with woad blue. And my bowl is even more beautiful now.
I’m lingering, I can tell—it’s just that a story wraps itself in life, and life can’t be told in the snap of a finger. Life is long. Like in architecture, you start with a rough sketch, called a "sous-cul" (the initial pencil drawing), then you make a tracing, which is the work itself, the one you later carefully roll up in a wooden tube.
Life is like that: you erase, you start over, you use the nub of the pencil until it’s tiny, but you keep going—dreaming, loving.
"Living is a full-time occupation, a unique adventure. Always a surprise and a wonder, which sometimes turns into astonishment. And, from time to time, happiness."*
Alright, enough digressing—this introduction is definitely too long.
Tomorrow, I’ll get to the heart of the matter.
(I hate that expression; it feels like I’m cutting into someone’s skin.)
I’m Yann, a 28-year-old TikToker who loves traveling!
Since I’ve been to several destinations, I’d love to get a flag from each one as a sort of trophy. But from what I’ve seen online, a lot of sites sell them with what looks like really poor quality...
So I’m reaching out to you all to share a site you usually use—help me start my collection! :)
hi there
I’d love to get some opinions—I’ve never used Airbnb before.
They’re offering a key handover via lockbox.
Any tips or advice?
Is it reliable?
Best,
Hi there, I’m Laura, and I’m looking for a few people to answer some questions so I can understand your travel wishes and challenges. It won’t take long—I can chat here, by email, or by phone. Don’t worry, I’m not selling anything! 😊
On this forum, we talk a lot about trekking in the Himalayas, but I’d love to share another side of Nepal: its spiritual, cultural, and religious atmosphere, especially in Kathmandu.
Nepal, much like Tibet and Bhutan, is deeply connected to the Himalayas—the ultimate sacred mountain range. This small country exudes a calming vibe, shaped by a strong spiritual dimension. What I loved most was the unique sensory experience you get there. Walking around temples and tantric monasteries, a distinct scent fills the air—aromatic plants used for ritual fumigation. Locals mainly burn Himalayan juniper, cedar, sandalwood, and other local essences. This fragrant smoke is a way to purify the space and reach the deities, and you’re constantly enveloped in these aromas.
Another striking aspect is the sound. As soon as you step outside, you hear bells ringing in front of temples. People ring them three times before praying to announce their presence to the deities. Nepal is also the birthplace of singing bowls and sound meditation practices. In Kathmandu, you can easily find meditation sessions or "sound baths."
The spiritual dimension is everywhere: a Hindu sadhu practicing asceticism, a lama in deep red robes with his mala, turning a prayer wheel while murmuring "Om mani padme hum." Newar Buddhism, Tantrism, and Hinduism coexist harmoniously in daily life.
For those who love exploring a destination through its culture and spirituality, Nepal is an unforgettable place. What was your spiritual experience in Nepal like?
Hi,
I’m landing in Quebec and then heading to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. I’d like to rent a pick-up. My question is: does this vehicle come with a cover and is it secure enough to store luggage in? I’ve heard two conflicting opinions. Thanks
I just installed the Maps.Me app on my phone. I only recently found out about this app. I’m traveling in 2 weeks and a few days, and I’m a bit stuck on how to use it.
I’m from the Montreal (Quebec) area, and I’d love to know if there’s a kind soul out there who could help me get started and use the app at least minimally.
If there are private lessons available, I’d be interested in those too.
Like many others, I’m overjoyed to hear that VoyageForum is reopening! I’ve been waiting hopefully for this, and it’s wonderful that it’s finally happening!
I just couldn’t bring myself to actively participate in other French-language travel forums—their format and way of doing things never appealed to me as much. I really hope that VF’s structure, categories, and interface won’t change too much despite the handover, because I’m very attached to them. Through thick and thin, the site has held strong—it’s amazing!
In a previous message, François mentioned that there were positions to fill ahead of the reopening, including moderators...
I’ve been eagerly waiting for this and hoping to send in my CV.
Now, after reading the latest message, it seems like the team is already fully formed. But are there still a few spots left to fill?
I’ve been a VF member for 20 years (since 2004). I’d love to contribute to this wonderful adventure as a moderator if VF would trust me with the role. If the team is open to reviewing it, I’m ready to send my CV. Could you let me know the next steps?
I’m planning a 3-week trip to Japan in May with Voyage Privé. The package includes a 5 GB eSIM, but my phone isn’t new enough to support it. VP told me I could buy a SIM card when I arrive at the airport.
Sure enough, I’ve seen online that this is possible with different providers.
I only need it for checking routes, looking up addresses, train schedules, etc.—basically using Google Maps, TripAdvisor, and similar apps. No heavy downloads or major internet use. All hotels should provide free Wi-Fi for that, right?
Has anyone got any tips for me on this? What have you tried, and how much did it cost?
Thanks for your help!
I’d like to know if you can buy reef-safe sunscreen sprays at 7-Eleven. If so, how much do they cost? We’re traveling with backpacks, so we’ll either buy 100ml here or in Thailand.
I wanted to share a really unpleasant experience from our last trip booked with Promoséjours and organized by FTI.
We booked an 8-day/7-night stay in Egypt, from June 8 to 15.
The flight initially scheduled was changed a week before departure to take off at 10 PM from Paris CDG.
In the end, it took off with a 1-hour delay and included an unmentioned stopover in Marsa Alam.
We landed in Hurghada at 4 AM and arrived at the hotel at 6 AM.
So, we spent our first night on the plane.
For the return trip, surprise—the flight was moved up. We left the hotel at 10:30 PM on Friday the 14th to take off at 2 AM and land at 7 AM at Paris CDG.
So, we spent our last night on the plane too.
After sending a complaint letter to Promoséjours / FTI, they replied that the first and last days can be dedicated to transport (which I already knew) and that no matter how many nights you book, you’re not guaranteed to spend them in the hotel—it could just as well be on the plane.
I’m really questioning this.
Isn’t there a law that protects customers in cases like this?
Because when I do the math, the first and part of the second day were spent on transport, same for the second-to-last and last day. And I paid for 7 nights for a stay that only lasted 5.
Anyway, I just want to say thanks to them—thanks to their two sleepless nights in transit, I’m coming back even more exhausted from a trip that was supposed to be restful!
I also want to warn anyone booking through this agency about visas for Egypt.
At booking, they told me the visa was included in the price, then they sent me an email saying I’d have to pay for it on-site at 25 €.
Once there, we were directed to a special line for FTI customers, and guess what? They charged us 30 €!
Basically, they’re great at making sure you *enjoy* your vacation—mostly by enjoying your wallet!
If anyone has dealt with this kind of situation and won their case, I’m all ears.
Hi there!
I’m heading to Thailand for two months.
So I thought I’d get a Thai SIM card to use Google Maps for getting around cities, mostly.
Here’s my question: will this SIM affect my apps? Or will they work the same as with my Orange SIM?
Is there any setup I need to do, or can I just pop in the Thai SIM?
I’d also like to switch back to my Orange SIM now and then while I’m in Thailand—on the same phone. Will I need to reset the phone, or will it reconnect without any issues?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Best,
Huiclos
Hi, I’d like to know where we can buy beer or wine in Chefchaouen and around Merzouga. We’ll be doing a circuit and staying at the Parador Hotel in Chefchaouen and in a bivouac in Merzouga.
Thanks for any info you can share!
Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globe-trotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m launching a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of this journal will focus on opening up to the world, embracing differences, travel, global cultures, and more.
I’m putting out a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a postcard (from France or anywhere in the world)! The goal is to help us "travel" and discover new places, countries, and horizons in a way that’s much more fun and exciting than a geography textbook. One section of our journal could be called "We received a letter from ," where we’d research the location and share what we learn with our readers—a really enriching activity for the classroom.
The project starts in September 2025 but doesn’t have a strict end date, since this journal and world-discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in the ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! The kids will find them when they return.
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible, and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow travelers. Help us dream and explore!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!
Thank you in advance for your participation! Below is our address. If you’d like us to write back, feel free to leave your address on a corner of the postcard! 😊
ULIS program students
Bonnat Elementary School
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon! 😊
Julien
🙂
Hi there! I have to leave Ivato/Antananarivo on December 16th. I have a lot of ariary that I’d like to exchange for euros since I might not be coming back to Madagascar (after this 21st trip). I think the exchange office at Ivato also buys ariary back. If any of you have seen the rate for this buyback in advance, thanks a million!
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a website that would let me plot my travel route in advance so I can print it out. The idea is to create a map with a little “me” on a bike that my parents can move along as I progress, since I’m planning to cycle all the way to Nepal.
If any of you have done something similar or know of a good tool, I’d love to hear your tips!
Thanks in advance! 😊
I'm looking to buy an ultra-lightweight 50/55L travel backpack with a suitcase or front opening.
Does anyone have any brand and/or model recommendations?
Thanks,
Emma
Hello. We’re a retired couple heading to Sri Lanka from January to March. After the November floods, I’d like to know if we can offer hands-on help to the locals, maybe pack some clothes or other items people might need in our luggage, and who we could give them to. Thanks for any info from those on the ground.
Be careful when sailing between Somalia and northern Madagascar.
It appears to be Somali pirates who have widened their search in the Mozambique Channel, far from their usual attack zone, since, to my knowledge, there are no Malagasy pirates.
Not sure if this is the right section, but just wanted to warn future travelers...
Where’s Cape Vidal?
It’s in iSimangaliso, an independent park in KZN Wildlife, stunning and just a stone’s throw from St Lucia (KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland).
It’s the beach spot at the end of the Eastern Shores road. You can swim, fish... but watch out for waves, currents, and sharks...
There’s a really nice game drive where you can get out of your car at certain points, especially at Cape Vidal.
That’s where the camp with bungalows and campsites is.
The vervets and samango monkeys (endemic to the area, and the males are pretty big) can be a bit of a nuisance if you’re trying to braai...
They’re super persistent and not shy at all—don’t let them intimidate you, and stay alert because their speed at snatching food is impressive.
Anyway...
I’m reporting two recent attacks by these hyenas... who were *not* in a playful mood...
The first one happened at night—a hyena tried to bite a camper’s nose off in their tent... and succeeded.
The other night, a camper returning to their tent in the early hours was violently attacked by two hyenas... and they had a close call!
So, if you’re camping there, be careful...
Measures are being taken, but for now, it’s a bit risky.
A white rental Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 carrying foreign tourists was attacked at the entrance of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in the village of Bekopaka, western Madagascar, yesterday. So far, there’s been no response from the central government to curb these repeated armed attacks—usually between Malagasy people, but this time targeting foreign tourists.
