bon voila un petit tas de question, au boulot les travellers !! 😉
Partir seule dans le Sikkim en mars-avril?
by Hj
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bonjour,
je souhaite partir en Inde fin fevrier pour plusieurs semaines (temps non limité) minimum 2mois
avec en vue ben new dehli (arrivée), ajmer, un peu dans le kashmir, puis srinagar, varanasi, darjeeling et dans le sikkim (gangtok et peeling).
trajet en gros gros. avec quelques variances sur place bien sur.
j.ai l.habitude de voyager seule mais je souhaitais avoir l.avis de quelques personnes ayant deja voyagé
dans le sikkim. j, ai un avantage c, est qu.au perou on me prends pour une peruvienne, au maroc pour une marocaine,
les indiens en france me prennent pour une indienne. le propre du metissage. et un bon atout pour voyager.
cependant ne connaissant rien de chez rien du sikkim a part des photos de montagnes...
quelqu.un pourrait-il me dire le mode de vie, les trajets en jeep si c, est pas trop risquee pour une femme seule.
j, ai entendu parler d.une ecole aussi DPCA a pelling. une ecole pour les enfants qui recrute pas mal de benevoles de passage
qui peuvent aider. est-ce que quelqu.un sait quelque chose? comment faire? une femme seule ca marche aussi ??😊
bon voila un petit tas de question, au boulot les travellers !! 😉
bon voila un petit tas de question, au boulot les travellers !! 😉
🙂bonjour j'y vais en février alors je me documente voir un lien interressant
http://www.sikkiminfo.net/
et l'inde en 300 photos
www.jpaventure.com
et l'inde en 300 photos
www.jpaventure.com
routard ou backpacker ok mais pas de voyage a n'importe quel prix
Nous étions deux pour aller au Sikkim, c'est vrai ...mais sincèrement je n'ai pas senti d'insécurité au Sikkim comme en Inde. La seule recommandation que je ferai, sans doute totalement inutile si tu voyages beaucoup, c'est de ne pas choquer la population avec des tenues décolletées, des jambes nues etc... Le Sikkim est une région merveilleuse de beauté, de tranquillité, tout est facile, les monastères sont magnifiques, les gens tellement gentils et aimables. Attention il fait encore froid fin février et malgré quinze jours au Sikkim, nous n'avons pas pu voir les montagnes, vexant non? Toujours dans le brouillard ... mais aucun regret malgré tout. Bon voyage!
bonjour,
je souhaite partir en Inde fin fevrier pour plusieurs semaines (temps non limité) minimum 2mois
avec en vue ben new dehli (arrivée), ajmer, un peu dans le kashmir, puis srinagar, varanasi, darjeeling et dans le sikkim (gangtok et peeling).
trajet en gros gros. avec quelques variances sur place bien sur.
j.ai l.habitude de voyager seule mais je souhaitais avoir l.avis de quelques personnes ayant deja voyagé
dans le sikkim. j, ai un avantage c, est qu.au perou on me prends pour une peruvienne, au maroc pour une marocaine,
les indiens en france me prennent pour une indienne. le propre du metissage. et un bon atout pour voyager.
cependant ne connaissant rien de chez rien du sikkim a part des photos de montagnes...
quelqu.un pourrait-il me dire le mode de vie, les trajets en jeep si c, est pas trop risquee pour une femme seule.
j, ai entendu parler d.une ecole aussi DPCA a pelling. une ecole pour les enfants qui recrute pas mal de benevoles de passage
qui peuvent aider. est-ce que quelqu.un sait quelque chose? comment faire? une femme seule ca marche aussi ??😊
bon voila un petit tas de question, au boulot les travellers !! 😉
namasté
pour voyager seule je sais pas trop sinon que j'etait avec une amie originaire d'israel et que tout c'est bien passé pour elle , cette partie de l'inde est quand meme differente...c'es plus cool la montagne . quelques info des endroits que j'ai apprecié durant ces 15 jours , suis parti de darjhelling en jeep sans booker , juste a se pointer aux "stand" des jeep puis en avant . le permis tu peut le faire a darjhelling sans soucis . suis allé a namchi , petit endroit sympa avec un gros boudha en haut d'une cote a grimper a pied ou en taxi si ta la flemme , puis quand je suis passé au mois d'avril dernier il y avait une statue de shiva en construction pile en face du boudha mais sur une autre montagne , le sikkim veut faire venir du tourisme et je pense que cette statue de shiva monstrueuse et fait pour , quand je dit touriste je parle des indiens aussi ,
me suis arreté a jorethang pas longtemp , ya de belle balade a faire et un temple super jolie plein de minot a donff ....
tashiding j'ai adoré
pour pelling j'ai aucun renseignement sur une ecole pour du benevolat mais ya de belle balades a faire et une petite cascades derriere le temple dans la montagne ou tu peut te baigner dans l'eau gelée apres un peut de marche
gangtok j'y suis passé , un soir en tout cas et un peut obliger car fete juive et j'avai envie d'y participer qaund meme , mais la ville et dix fois moins bien que toute les montagnes et les petit villages , ya plein d'autre choses a voir , des lacs , la nature des balades des temples mais sur tous ces 15 jours passé la bas je pense que tu peut foncer c'es trop beaux et en meme temps les villages sont tous petit sa donne le moyen de rencontrer pleins de gents !!
enjoy sikkim
bon voila un petit tas de question, au boulot les travellers !! 😉
namasté
pour voyager seule je sais pas trop sinon que j'etait avec une amie originaire d'israel et que tout c'est bien passé pour elle , cette partie de l'inde est quand meme differente...c'es plus cool la montagne . quelques info des endroits que j'ai apprecié durant ces 15 jours , suis parti de darjhelling en jeep sans booker , juste a se pointer aux "stand" des jeep puis en avant . le permis tu peut le faire a darjhelling sans soucis . suis allé a namchi , petit endroit sympa avec un gros boudha en haut d'une cote a grimper a pied ou en taxi si ta la flemme , puis quand je suis passé au mois d'avril dernier il y avait une statue de shiva en construction pile en face du boudha mais sur une autre montagne , le sikkim veut faire venir du tourisme et je pense que cette statue de shiva monstrueuse et fait pour , quand je dit touriste je parle des indiens aussi ,
me suis arreté a jorethang pas longtemp , ya de belle balade a faire et un temple super jolie plein de minot a donff ....
tashiding j'ai adoré
pour pelling j'ai aucun renseignement sur une ecole pour du benevolat mais ya de belle balades a faire et une petite cascades derriere le temple dans la montagne ou tu peut te baigner dans l'eau gelée apres un peut de marche
gangtok j'y suis passé , un soir en tout cas et un peut obliger car fete juive et j'avai envie d'y participer qaund meme , mais la ville et dix fois moins bien que toute les montagnes et les petit villages , ya plein d'autre choses a voir , des lacs , la nature des balades des temples mais sur tous ces 15 jours passé la bas je pense que tu peut foncer c'es trop beaux et en meme temps les villages sont tous petit sa donne le moyen de rencontrer pleins de gents !!
enjoy sikkim
Bonsoir HJ
je suis rentrée d un séjour de trois mois et demi en Inde du Nord dont le Sikkim(de fin février à début juin2009). IL N YA AUCUN PROBLEME POUR UNE FEMME SEULE AU SIKKIM. Sauf pour celle qui cherche l aventure ... il y a toujours preneurs . j ai voyagé en toute sécurité, je t assure , avec sac à dos et guide papier à la main. Le Sikkim est superbe . Mais ce n est pas la bonne saison pour y aller . J y ai eu beaucoup de pluie et du brouillard et du froid ... je n ai vu les chaines de l Himmalaya qu une seule journée tant la méréo était mauvaise.Meilleure saison : octobre et novembre. Les gens sont supers cool , zen , gentils , calmes, adorables.Si tu vas au cachemire c est la même chose pas du tout la bonne saison .J y ai eu de la neige et du grand froid .On te regardera beaucoup parceque tu es femme et seule ... C est le seul handicap. Mais avec une gentillesse non feinte ... je suis passée partout où je le souhaitais.Cependant , le froid a été bien handicapant au Cachemire.Routes pas ouvertes etc... je te laisse l adresse de mon site internet sur lequel tu pourras regarder mon périple indien de 2009.Pour le moment je prépare l Ethiopie en janvier fevrier et mars 2010
http://lagoutte.monette.perso.neuf que tu tapes dans la barre d adresse de ton PC .
Bon voyage à toi .
Lysou15
"Sans cesse s'ouvrir à ce qu'est cet Autre , qui n'est qu'un Autre moi-même pourtant différent mais tellement semblable ."
Bonjour HG,
Je connais bien la région de Darjeeling et du Sikkim, pour y avoir voyagé plusieurs fois. C'est une destination extraordinaire! Vous y serez en sécurité, les gens des montagnes sont extrêmement accueillants et ils veulent certainement que le tourisme se développe.
L'école que vous mentionné - DPCA - Denjong Padma Choeling Academy - est dirigé par Captain Yapo Yongda, qui est l'ancien guarde du corps du dernier roi du Sikkim et un lama de haute distinction au Sikkim. J'ai le plaisir de l'honneur de connaitre Captain Yongda personnellement et de connaitre l'école DPCA. Si vous désirez vous y rendre, contactez-moi par courriel: valeriecite@hotmail.com - Je peux vous renseigner. Diriger cet orphelinat avec des fonds si limités tient tout simplement du miracle. Une aide bénévole ou autre est toujours la bienvenue!
Le voyage sur le Sikkim est une aventure qu'on n'oublie jamais! A partir de Siliguri, qui se trouve au bas des montagnes, vous voyagerez pendant environ 5 heures, pour vous rendre à Gangtok, capitale du Sikkim. Pelling n'est pas bien loin de Gangtok.
Je connais des adresses pour votre hébergement sur Gangtok, si vous êtes intéressés. Contactez-moi si vous le voulez!
Amicalement,
, , Location: DPCA, Yongda Hill, Pelling, West Sikkim, 737113, India Website: http://www.satya.com/sikkim/ Sector: Nonprofit Phone: 91-03595-50141 Last updated: November 14, 2001 Contact person: Yapo S. Yongda Fax: 91-3595-58218
Location: DPCA, Yongda Hill, Pelling, West Sikkim, 737113, India Website: http://www.satya.com/sikkim/ Sector: Nonprofit Phone: 91-03595-50141 Last updated: November 14, 2001 Contact person: Yapo S. Yongda Fax: 91-3595-58218
Mission: DPC Academy is an educational institution, registered under the Muyal Liang Trust, an NGO established in 1980, that provides free education and boarding to 300 destitute and underprivilaged children from the tribal rural areas of Sikkim, India. In addition, we provide vocational training to students in our small income generating projects (bakery, tea planation, carpet weaving initiative, yak and dri farming) and shelter and work to 12 destitute women.
We are always in need of funding and ways to generate funds for the children to ensure food and education for them. We are also in need of mature, skilled long-term volunteers (2 months minimum to one year) who can help us improve the standards of education for our children and help us run effectively our income generating projects. Location: DPCA, Yongda Hill, Pelling, West Sikkim, 737113, India Website: http://www.satya.com/sikkim/ Sector: Nonprofit Phone: 91-03595-50141 Last updated: November 14, 2001 Contact person: Yapo S. Yongda Fax: 91-3595-58218
Mission: DPC Academy is an educational institution, registered under the Muyal Liang Trust, an NGO established in 1980, that provides free education and boarding to 300 destitute and underprivilaged children from the tribal rural areas of Sikkim, India. In addition, we provide vocational training to students in our small income generating projects (bakery, tea planation, carpet weaving initiative, yak and dri farming) and shelter and work to 12 destitute women.
We are always in need of funding and ways to generate funds for the children to ensure food and education for them. We are also in need of mature, skilled long-term volunteers (2 months minimum to one year) who can help us improve the standards of education for our children and help us run effectively our income generating projects. Location: DPCA, Yongda Hill, Pelling, West Sikkim, 737113, India Website: http://www.satya.com/sikkim/ Sector: Nonprofit Phone: 91-03595-50141 Last updated: November 14, 2001 Contact person: Yapo S. Yongda Fax: 91-3595-58218
Mission: DPC Academy is an educational institution, registered under the Muyal Liang Trust, an NGO established in 1980, that provides free education and boarding to 300 destitute and underprivilaged children from the tribal rural areas of Sikkim, India. In addition, we provide vocational training to students in our small income generating projects (bakery, tea planation, carpet weaving initiative, yak and dri farming) and shelter and work to 12 destitute women.
We are always in need of funding and ways to generate funds for the children to ensure food and education for them. We are also in need of mature, skilled long-term volunteers (2 months minimum to one year) who can help us improve the standards of education for our children and help us run effectively our income generating projects.
Je connais bien la région de Darjeeling et du Sikkim, pour y avoir voyagé plusieurs fois. C'est une destination extraordinaire! Vous y serez en sécurité, les gens des montagnes sont extrêmement accueillants et ils veulent certainement que le tourisme se développe.
L'école que vous mentionné - DPCA - Denjong Padma Choeling Academy - est dirigé par Captain Yapo Yongda, qui est l'ancien guarde du corps du dernier roi du Sikkim et un lama de haute distinction au Sikkim. J'ai le plaisir de l'honneur de connaitre Captain Yongda personnellement et de connaitre l'école DPCA. Si vous désirez vous y rendre, contactez-moi par courriel: valeriecite@hotmail.com - Je peux vous renseigner. Diriger cet orphelinat avec des fonds si limités tient tout simplement du miracle. Une aide bénévole ou autre est toujours la bienvenue!
Le voyage sur le Sikkim est une aventure qu'on n'oublie jamais! A partir de Siliguri, qui se trouve au bas des montagnes, vous voyagerez pendant environ 5 heures, pour vous rendre à Gangtok, capitale du Sikkim. Pelling n'est pas bien loin de Gangtok.
Je connais des adresses pour votre hébergement sur Gangtok, si vous êtes intéressés. Contactez-moi si vous le voulez!
Amicalement,
, , Location: DPCA, Yongda Hill, Pelling, West Sikkim, 737113, India Website: http://www.satya.com/sikkim/ Sector: Nonprofit Phone: 91-03595-50141 Last updated: November 14, 2001 Contact person: Yapo S. Yongda Fax: 91-3595-58218
Location: DPCA, Yongda Hill, Pelling, West Sikkim, 737113, India Website: http://www.satya.com/sikkim/ Sector: Nonprofit Phone: 91-03595-50141 Last updated: November 14, 2001 Contact person: Yapo S. Yongda Fax: 91-3595-58218
Mission: DPC Academy is an educational institution, registered under the Muyal Liang Trust, an NGO established in 1980, that provides free education and boarding to 300 destitute and underprivilaged children from the tribal rural areas of Sikkim, India. In addition, we provide vocational training to students in our small income generating projects (bakery, tea planation, carpet weaving initiative, yak and dri farming) and shelter and work to 12 destitute women.
We are always in need of funding and ways to generate funds for the children to ensure food and education for them. We are also in need of mature, skilled long-term volunteers (2 months minimum to one year) who can help us improve the standards of education for our children and help us run effectively our income generating projects. Location: DPCA, Yongda Hill, Pelling, West Sikkim, 737113, India Website: http://www.satya.com/sikkim/ Sector: Nonprofit Phone: 91-03595-50141 Last updated: November 14, 2001 Contact person: Yapo S. Yongda Fax: 91-3595-58218
Mission: DPC Academy is an educational institution, registered under the Muyal Liang Trust, an NGO established in 1980, that provides free education and boarding to 300 destitute and underprivilaged children from the tribal rural areas of Sikkim, India. In addition, we provide vocational training to students in our small income generating projects (bakery, tea planation, carpet weaving initiative, yak and dri farming) and shelter and work to 12 destitute women.
We are always in need of funding and ways to generate funds for the children to ensure food and education for them. We are also in need of mature, skilled long-term volunteers (2 months minimum to one year) who can help us improve the standards of education for our children and help us run effectively our income generating projects. Location: DPCA, Yongda Hill, Pelling, West Sikkim, 737113, India Website: http://www.satya.com/sikkim/ Sector: Nonprofit Phone: 91-03595-50141 Last updated: November 14, 2001 Contact person: Yapo S. Yongda Fax: 91-3595-58218
Mission: DPC Academy is an educational institution, registered under the Muyal Liang Trust, an NGO established in 1980, that provides free education and boarding to 300 destitute and underprivilaged children from the tribal rural areas of Sikkim, India. In addition, we provide vocational training to students in our small income generating projects (bakery, tea planation, carpet weaving initiative, yak and dri farming) and shelter and work to 12 destitute women.
We are always in need of funding and ways to generate funds for the children to ensure food and education for them. We are also in need of mature, skilled long-term volunteers (2 months minimum to one year) who can help us improve the standards of education for our children and help us run effectively our income generating projects.
Dorjeling
merci beaucoup pour tous vos renseignements !! c, est vraiment super !!
merci pour les contacts Dorjeling, je vous envoi un petit message prive.
je pense aller en inde fin fevrier, et me retrouver mi mars au sikkim.
il fait bien froid, n.est ce pas..
en gros, en inde il va faire bien bien chaud et au sikkim bien froid... c, est ca??
faut prevoir les vetements adequats, c, est pour cela que je demande, , ,
pour la question de voyager seule, mes apprehensions sont guides, enfin! (merciiiii !!)
bien sur, au niveau de la tenue vestimentaire, c, est carrement normal d.eviter les tenues legeres et compagnie.
se fondre dans l.espace.!! et eviter de se promener a pas d, heures dans des quartiers malfames, sans tenue correcte....BREF!!
Bonjour,
Je voulais juste faire un suivi suite à notre dernier échange de messages sur VF. Si vous avez des questions sur le Sikkim ou Darjeeling, contactez-moi car je connais bien la région. J'ai des contacts qui seraient ravis de vous aider. Au niveau de la température au Sikim, attendez-vous à des journées qui varient entre un peu de chaleur dans la journée suivi d'un changement rapide, du brouillard ainsi que des nuits bien fraiches.... Laissez-moi savoir si vous avez des questions, @+,
Je voulais juste faire un suivi suite à notre dernier échange de messages sur VF. Si vous avez des questions sur le Sikkim ou Darjeeling, contactez-moi car je connais bien la région. J'ai des contacts qui seraient ravis de vous aider. Au niveau de la température au Sikim, attendez-vous à des journées qui varient entre un peu de chaleur dans la journée suivi d'un changement rapide, du brouillard ainsi que des nuits bien fraiches.... Laissez-moi savoir si vous avez des questions, @+,
Dorjeling
dorjeling
oui, merci beaucoup pour vos infos..
voila je suis a varanasi maintenant et je ne compte pas aller a gangtok
seulement a pelling, "rencontrer" DPCA
auriez-vous un contact, un mail?
a moins que je ne debarque un peu comme ca mais c.est pas vraiment la visite que j.attends...
merci beaucouppppp!!
HJ,
Est-ce que j'ai manqué votre message? Je viens tout juste de le voir.....Je suis désolée du retard dans ma réponse.......Contactez-moi sur mon courriel à valeriecite@hotmail.com - si vous êtes déjà au Sikkim, n'hésitez pas à aller voir Captain Yongda, je sais qu'il est à Pelling en ce moment....Bonne visite à son école!!!
Bonne route,
Est-ce que j'ai manqué votre message? Je viens tout juste de le voir.....Je suis désolée du retard dans ma réponse.......Contactez-moi sur mon courriel à valeriecite@hotmail.com - si vous êtes déjà au Sikkim, n'hésitez pas à aller voir Captain Yongda, je sais qu'il est à Pelling en ce moment....Bonne visite à son école!!!
Bonne route,
Dorjeling
🙂 bonjour je reviens du sikkim il y a 15 jours tout est en images sur mon site si tu veut des infos demande
www.jpaventure.com rubrique sikkim
www.jpaventure.com rubrique sikkim
routard ou backpacker ok mais pas de voyage a n'importe quel prix
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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?
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Hello fellow travelers,
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
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! :)
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! :)
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!
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,
Can you share some info about Mauritius, since I’m traveling alone and would like a local contact there?
Thanks.
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.
DM me if you’d like his contact details.
Happy travels!
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.
DM me if you’d like his contact details.
Happy travels!
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...
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







