Je part seule pour un séjour d'une semaine à Old delhi le 02/10/08 .Malgré mes 47 ans ma famille ; s'inquiete sur ce séjour .......SEULE.......
Je connais déja l'inde mais cette fois ; c'est partir seule que je désire .
Pour vivre tout simplement quelques jours AU MILIEU de la fooouuule.....!!!!! des ooodeuuuurs........!!!!!! des gens ;
Peut on lier connaissance avec facilité .....avec les gens croisés .....?????dans la rue ; en buvant un massala chai ; ou en mangeant etc .... etc .
Connaissez vous une agence qui se nomme OASIS excursions ( voyage en Inde ) ?????? 🙂Ils me proposent de m'aider ... : guest house (le Saransheritage à Darya Ganj ) velo rickshaw de confiance à disposition tous les jours ; voiture arrivée départ ;et bien sur leur présence et leur conseils ainsi que leur accompagnement pour la fete de Durgam pooja qui se deroule à ces dates
je suis partie seule en inde a+ de 48 ans sans aucun pb.Peut être a cause de lui?lol
les indiens sont très directs et pas galants tu as dû le remarquer?alors un vrai délice pour se débrouiller
le contact est facile avec les étrangers.
svt qd on voyage en "sac à dos" on à des contact plutôt avec les pauvres des coins que l'on traverse.
qd on à des soucis il faut être aussi direct qu'eux et demander sans gêne de l'aide .C'est sur que c'est plus facile avec l'anglais et les indiens qui le parlent;
pour dormir j'ai tjrs trouvé sur place sans réservation ds les petits hôtels locaux.
j'ai eu un peu des pb ds les régions musulman "gens plus collants"Ma fille dit la même chose elle qui est partie un an vers 25 ans "on lui faisait même pouet pouet avec ses seins ds les régions musulman mais pas ailleurs.
au bout d'un certain tps tu comprends que tu déranges un peu pour certains indiens d'être sur les routes et non auprès de tes enfts, ta famille.Tu dois être une sorte de martienne.Peut être qu'il faut mentir sur cette question ainsi que celle de dieu ça coupe court.Peut être qu'il faut se faire un profil acceptable.C'est différant si on se fait des vrais amis.
bonne route
Ln
SUPER MRCI pour ton message ;
Alors je peux rassurer mon grand fils de 25ans et ma soeur plus jeune mais plus.............enfin moins ............enfin bcp plus ...... conventionnelle...........
Moi perso ; pas de crainte .....Cet ptite agence de delhi OASIS EXCUSIONS me parait correct......
Alors comme ça ; tu es allé la bas à 48 ans ???? Quand c'était ????? Toute seule ????
La premiere fois que tu y est allé ???
Et oui je pose bcp de questions ; mais qlqun comme nous ; c 'est rare ; non ;????? et c'est surtout super...........
tu sais dés que j'ai su lire une correspondance de métro vers 6ans1/2 je circulais seule ds Paris vers 1957.C'était une gloire pour mon père que je sache faire cela ainsi que de faire des plans pour toute la france pour aller ds le plus petit bled.Alors le côté débrouillardise je suis tombée dessus étant petite.Je l'ainpeut être transmis à mes enfts d'où les voyages de ma fille qd elle partait pour un an seule
inde, L'Afrique, thaÏLANDE.Alors pour l'inde pas de soucis pour tes mômes.
Hygienne: manger que des trucs très cuits même ds la rue où des gargotes.Fruit qu'avec de grosse peau bananes oranges etc..
toutes boissons bouillies thé café, m^me ds la rue l'eau il y a une marque particulière qui est très sur je ne sais plus le nom mais tt le monde sait cela labas? verrifier les scellées sur la bouteille sinon si pas confiance sur l'eau :la bierre pourquoi pas.
Je n'ai jamais eu de tourista de ma vieIl faut dire que je ne suis pas adepte de l'eau de javel pour mon ménage et pourtant je suis infirmière.Un peu de microbes petit à petit doit vaccinée...c'est mon point de vue.Une émission sur ce thème disait que plus on voyage moins on est sensible àce qu'on appelle "la tourista"
Qd à voyager seule pour une femme "âgée" je trouve cela reposant "évidemment moins de sollicitation" donc un atout de tranquillité.
Je n'ai jamais voyager par agence.Tu sais il y a tjrs une solution à tt qd on voyage.
pour le vol tu attaches par exemple ton sac à dos avec une chaine a ton siège même si on est 6 personnes dessus lol.Comme ça tu peux aller aux toilettes.J'ai trouvé les toilettes relativement propre par rapport a d'autre pays et les millier de personnes présentent ds un train.Il existe des filets metaliques que tu mets à l'intérieure de ton sac ce qui permet aux coups de cutteur d'être inéficace.
Bon en ts les cas bon voyage.ah!j'oubliai j'ai remarqué qu'en inde tu peux envoyer balader les gens sans que ca prette à concequence.Eux ils le font spotanément.Mes enfts disen-t de moi que je sui "un camionneur" pourtant je suis féminine mais c'est ma façon d'être un peu brusQUE qui fait que j'adore ce pays, CES COULEURS, ces contradictions.Qd à la misière, n'est elle pas aussi choquante que les sdf en france alcoolisé et s'entretuant pour une partie d'entre eux .Alors ouvrons nos yeux sur la France.
Bon voyage et sans souci.Ne prends pas grd chose ds tes bagages labas il y a tt et moins chère.et surtout adapté au pays.Vivent les voyages de "vielles dames" lol je parle pour moi évidemment.
Moi non plus ; pas de tourista ?? Un estomac en béton armé...... J'ai mange des thalis dans des ptites baraques et aussi bu de l'eau en bouteilles fermées ( Himalaya je crois.... ) Bien tu vois ; moi on dit que je suis un peu spéciale .......dans mes gouts ou mes desirs ; un caractere de mec ( quel difference à part leur force physique peut etre et le truc qu'ils ont en plus entre les jambes ........?????????? lol ...... ) mais c'est que du positif et j'aime bien.......etre un peu differente certains moments et à d'autres montrer ma féminité ....... Bon assez parlé de moi ......Je suis ravie de voir que la " jeunesse "et le monde nous sont encore ouverts et mm plus que jamais.......
on bosse parmi les microbes ça doit ns protéger.
tu peux m'écrire direct sur mon email Grenoble le var ...c'est tjrs possible de boire un coup un jour.
amuses toi bien
LN
Ce serait avec plaisir ; que je boirais un verre en ta compagnie mais quand mm ; ça fait une trotte Grenoble...... et nous les gens du sud en été on ne bouge pas bcoup ; nous avons tout sur place ; la mer ; la campagne ; et des lillions de VRAIS touristes ; bien blancs ; avc toute la panoplie : sandales ; shorts fluo ; appareil photos ; coup de soleil ; etc etc ..... LOL Mais ton prochain voyage c'est pour quand ?? Moi je vais au MAROC le 2/08/ à MOHAMEDIA près de CASA voir de la famille et passer une semaine de cocouning chez mes 2 oncles assez agés mais tjrs dans le mouvement . Un des deux a le mm caractere que moi ..... malgré ses 77 Ans ; on délire pas mal.......( on emm..... les gens et leur façon d'etre tjrs dans le rang....... Et au fait mon job à moi c'est famille d'accueil ; j'eleve depuis 6 et 3 ans ; 3 petites filles de la DASS ( 9 . 11 . et 14 ans ) J'aime mon metier .....C'est tres gratifiant ..... le hic ce sont les contraintes bureaucratiques ..... Mais je m'en accomode ......Tant bien que mal .....A certainement btot j'espere ...... Ne viens tu pas dans le sud ???? Bientot ou à l'automne ??????
tu sais je suis 50%de la frontière belge et 50% corse alors le midi je connais pas mal.
tu vas partout mais 3h de route en france c'est difficile .moi non lol
j'ai la vie devt moi pour te rencontrer.....
Ln msn; hellobry@hotmail.fr
BONJOUR . Ce n'est pas la distance qui me dérange ; mais j'ai de part mon job ; un probleme d'organisation....3 filles à la maison à plein temps ; pas facile à gerer...... U ne à accompagner chez sa mere le mardi ; une autre le mercredi ; les rdv chez les psy ; les rdv avec les éducs ; avec les assistantes sociales ; les orthophonistes ; etc ; etc ; Il n'y a pratiquement aucun jours ou je n'ai pas un truc à faire .....Sauf quand elles partent en colos..... et là je part au MAROC ou alors c'est mon compagnon qui les garde.....et là je part à DELHI.....Mais j'aimerais bien trouver un moment pour ....GRENOBLE......
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Bonjour, je suis Brigitte, 66 ans, plutôt sportive et en pleine forme, jhabite moitié dans le Tarn et moitié à Nantes, très jeune d 'esprit et pas compliquée du tout, recherche une femme même profil pour road trip en Asie sud-est , moitié humanitaire et voyage libre. Le voyage commence en octobre 2026 par les Philippines sur l'ile de Panay, ensuite l'Indonesie et la Malaisie. Le voyage pourra durer jusque 4 ou 5 mois, je n'ai aucun impératif. Si tu es cool et sympa, n'hésite pas à m'écrire. A bientôt.
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’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
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.