cela fait plusieurs jours que je navigue sur le forum en glanant des infos par ci par la sur l inde et plus particulierement sur le fait de voyager a deux filles
je n arrive pas a trouver d infos qui me semblent satisfaisantes, la plupart sont meme carrement alarmantes!!! bref, est ce que c est vraiment risque pour deux filles de 25 ans dont c est le premier voyage en asie de voyager seules???
est ce qu on est constamment emmerdees? est ce qu il faut etre couverte de la tete aux pieds pour etre tranquille ou est ce que je peux rever et emmener mon petit marcel et mon maillot de bain? est ce qu il est mal vu de se baigner meme a goa?
cela fait 8 fois que je vais en Inde, du Nord au Sud en passant par le Centre, les montagnes etc... et jamais je 'n'ai eu de "gros" problèmes. Les seules fois ou je me suis faite emmerdées c'était pas des soi disant routards "babacools" qui se la jouait genre aventuriers.
Les Indiens sont très respectueux encore faut il les respecter - pour les vêtements tout dépend des endroits mais en général il est de bon ton de se couvrir les epaules et les jambes - surtout au sud ou ill ya plus de musulmans. pour le reste, ne pas s'afficher en tenue aguichante, avec bijoux et maquillage. De toute façon c'est toi l'étrangère et tu seras toujours le but des regards des hommes. Pour ma part je m'habille en Kamiz c'est un pantalon, le pajama, très large avec une tunique par dessus. Prévoir un foulard lors des visites de temples. Eviter le short sauf à Goa '(ou l'Inde y est très loin)
Soyez ferme devant les "attaques" des taxi ou richshaw, ou devant les arguments des vendeurs. Avec un sourire tout ira bien.
Ca ne les empêche tout de même pas d'avoir les mains baladeuses mais il est vrai que lorsque l'on reste ferme, ne pas prendre l'air affolé, en général ils n'insistent pas surtout si tu élèves d'un ton.
Je suis partie avec une de mes amis en Inde il y a trois ans et malgré quelques petites broutilles de rien du tout, j'en garde un souvenir impérissable. A présent, le petit marcel et le short sont ce qui te feront provoquer les emmerdes car j'ai eu le malheur de porter un tee shirt légèrement décolleté pour sentir la main d'un indien sous ses bras croisés me toucher le bras 😄 !!! après, j'ai fait un peu plus attention.
Si ça peut te rassurer, tu peux prendre un sifflet avec toi car en général ils n'aiment pas attirer l'attention d'après ce que j'avais entendu dire mais cela ne m'avait pas été nécessaire... J'ai rencontré plein de filles seules là bas qui voyageaient dans toute l'Inde pour une courte et longue durée et la plupart d'entre elles n'en étaient pas à leur premier voyage...
Tu verras, tu ne pourras plus t'empêcher de vouloir retourner dans ce pays après cette première expérience !!!!!!
Je profite de ta bonne connaissance de l'Inde pour te demander ton avis sur la période de septembre, est-ce un bon mois ou est-on encore dans la période de mousson ?
Car j'aimerais beaucoup retourner en Inde du Nord, que j'ai visitée il y a quelques années, mais avec mon mari cette fois...il adorerait ce pays . Malheureusement, nous ne sommes libres qu'au mois de septembre.
Tout dépend de votre destination au "Nord", ladakh-Himachal-Rajasthan-Jammu-Zanskar etc...
Pour les montagnes pas de problèmes, soleil - temps sec et nuits qui commencent à être fraiches à froides (dépend de l'altitude)
Pour le Rajasthan, si la mousson est tardive, tu peux y trouver un temps gris très lourd, ciel bas et humide et très chaud - avec vents de poussière - comme on dit "ça dépend". Il est difficile d'y trouver un cas de généralité - le mieux c'est à partir de décembre.
L'avantage de septembre pas de problème pour trouver des chambres au Rajasthan
je voyage en inde depuis dix ans, trois mois à chaque fois, tous les trois ans...ET TOUTE SEULE!!!! et des filles qui voyagent seules en inde, il y en a plein!!!!parceque c'est globalement facile...
et oui comme des grandes! franchement ca serait dommage de vous priver d'une expérience aussi géniale a cause d'un petit coup de flip...
important A savoir: peu d'indiens dépassent 1m60 _1m70 et quand bien m^me qqn chercherait à vous emmerder, physiquement ils ne font pas le poids...quand aux attaques à main armée elles sont si rares qu'en 9 mois de voyage en inde je n'ai jamais rencontré qqn qui se soit fait attaqué ou qqn qui connaisse qqn qui...c'est pour dire!
deuxio, les indiens sont de vrais momes! oui ils peuvent être collants, rigoler en te voyant ou tenter de te toucher un peu parce que c'est un fantasme pour eux, que le tabou sur le sexe est énorme, et que pour eux tu es forcément une femme libérée et déesse du sexe facile, mais une bonne gueulante remet tout le monde à sa place. il suffit d'etre ferme et de pas se laisser marcher sur les pieds..ca vaut pour les mecs aussi...
tercio: on entend un peu parler des eve teasers, et autres ados pas cools qui pincent les fesses de filles blanches_en fait c'est pas si courant, peut être pas agréable mais surement pas traumatisant.
en revanche ne trainez pas trop seules la nuit, ca va de soi, et dans les villes peu touristiques demandez les "family hotels" pour classe moyenne quitte à payer plus pour eviter de se retrouver qu'avec des mecs, souvent plusieurs par chambre (voisinage bof meme si j'en suis pas morte...)de meme arriver de nuit dans une ville inconnue n'est pas très drole
mais bon en neuf mois il ne m'est rien arrivé, a part un rickshaw saoul qui voulait absolument m'épouser, un peu collant..;
ENFIN si vous avez vraiment la trouille, commencez par le sud de l'inde, c'est 10 000 fois plus cool, vous aurez le temps de vous mettre à l'aise avant d'aborder éventuellement le nord. tres franchement je ne vous conseille pas le rajahstan pour commencer, c'est la bas que vous aurez le max de problèmes car y a trop de tourisme et l'ambiance est globalement pourrie....
le meilleur plan: un vol direct pour cochin au kérala, plus tranquille tu meurs les gens sont adorables, c'est magnifique...etc sinon arriver à madras en ayant réservé un hotel moyenne gamme depuis paris, car arriver sans savoir ou loger dans les grandes villes indiennes n'est vraiment pas fun quand on est pas aguerrie...
de là train direct pour cochin (couchette seconde classe, bagabes verrouilles et enchainés_c'est parfait)au kérala, visite du kerala en douceur tout tranquille, et apres tamil nadu, karnataka...etc l'idée étant de remonter tranquilement vers le nord, ou l'ambiance n'est pas tj aussi zen, mais on acquiere en route assurance et experience...
SURTOUT NE PAS RATER BENARES (j'ai une super addresse si tu veux..), 4_5 J, pour entrer dans l'ambiance (en evitant toute drogue ou alcool car l'ambiance est suffisemment space comme ca, parano, claustro possible après qq jours).., quant au rajahstan, bof, gros probleme d'ambiance, ca gache un peu tout...
sinon le train est le meilleur moyen pour les filles pour rencontrer des indiens et discuter, en seconde class avec réservation, on rencontre des indiens de petite classe moyenne curieux, parlant anglais et super sympas_ contrairement au bus, plus popu donc pb de langue...
Je pars pour l'Inde à la fin du mois de septembre, pour une durée indeterminée (je viens de démissionner donc je n'ai plus aucune contrainte contractuelle)Je…
J ai 24 ans et je me lance dans un voyage d un mois en Inde du nord au mois de septembre, donc tres bientot! plusieurs questions: - auriez vous une idée…
Je voudrais partir pour l'inde au mois de septembre pour un mois. Il y a de fortes probabilités que je parte seule! Quels seraient vos conseils sachant que je…
Je me prepare pour un départ seule en inde mi-septembre (pendant 2 mois) et mon coeur me pousse vers l'inde du sud, seulement c'est un pays qui m'est encore…
J'ai 20 ans et même si j'ai un peu voyagé avant, ce n'était jamais en mode routard ni toute seule (mais bon je n'appréhende pas...enfin pas trop) Je compte me…
je pars seule en armenie mi septembre pour 3 semaines je me deplacerai en transports en commun et j'ai quelques questions :
- est ce que yandex fonctionne partout? meme dans les villages?
je cherche :
- adresses de guest houses sympa dans le nord (parc national) et le sud dont le village de ararat ,
et un hotel simple mais propre a erevan pratique pour ensuite aller gares routières
- vos bons tuyaux et conseils
en fait j'ai un peu peur d'être obligée de me cantonner aux sites touristiques , sans voiture . qu'en pensez vous?
merci de votre aide
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
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,
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! :)
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...
