Hello!
I’m a former VF lover (and, incidentally, an explorer of my Atlas 😊) and I’m genuinely thrilled the forum is reopening, but I have two little questions.
Over the past four years, I’ve put together a few travel journals that I’d love to share, but there are two things that bother me:
- How can I edit my post after a few hours? (Because sometimes I need to correct mistakes even two days later.)
- At the end of VF’s previous run, there were a few members who were really unpleasant and enjoyed derailing certain discussions. As a result, I know several people who stopped coming to VF because of that.
So, for MY travel journals, I’d really like to keep the vibe positive and kind. Is there any way to set something up so the person who starts a discussion can block them?
Thanks, and long live VF!
Le monde est comme un miroir, si tu lui souris, il te sourit aussi!
From the very beginning—and this is still the case, I just checked—travel journals have always been exempt from the 2-hour limit for editing a post. So you can tweak, expand, or correct them without worrying about the clock.
Hi Kurtinet,
Let’s just say there are some really talented people—like, "passive-aggressive" talented—who have a knack for ruining the vibe without actually being insulting.
And honestly, I think that really poisoned VF toward the end. The mods had to go on a long vacation 😄
Le monde est comme un miroir, si tu lui souris, il te sourit aussi!
The time limit for editing a message is two hours for all sections except the "Travel Journals" section. The message in your screenshot doesn’t seem to be in the "Travel Journals" section... 😉
Unfortunately, we can’t allow members to edit all their messages indefinitely, as moderation would become far too complex.
So is it possible to set up something so the discussion starter can lock them?
Technically, it’s possible to program such a feature, but we’ll need to evaluate it alongside our priorities and other ongoing projects. We’ll think about it.
Thanks so much for your suggestion and your kind words about VF! 🙂
And it really ruined VF toward the end, I think. The moderators must have gone on a long vacation 😄
It was exactly the same moderators (some for over 13 years) until VoyageForum closed in 2020. And today, it's me who trains the new moderators... 😉
A member who isn’t liked by some might be appreciated by others. It’s not that easy to decide... and it’s impossible to please everyone no matter what we choose to allow or not on the forum.
We’ve been receiving complaints about the site’s moderation since 2002 (that’s 22 years now). According to the comments, it was always better before...
That said, if you’d like to help the moderators with their work, you should use the "Report" links more often. Curiously, those who complain about moderation almost never use these links.
If you publish your travel journals on the parent site Myatlas, you can edit them endlessly (just like on VF) and you’re the moderator of any messages posted there.
You can also invite your friends to follow your journal.
I don’t see anything stopping you—if you want to reach a wider audience—from posting a teaser summary on VF with a link to your Myatlas journal, since it’s the same company.
Journals on VF have the advantage of being lively, while those on Myatlas are more creative.
There you go!
Un si beau paysage : concours de photos amical de juin 2026
Rubrique Jeux Voyages
C'est le moment de voter!
I still remember one of your last messages on VF in March 2020 when I was on cloud nine in the middle of nowhere in Sumatra, and you told me: "get your butt moving Christelle, you need to come home"—and wow, you were so right 😄.
Looking at your My Atlas travel journals, I see you haven’t slowed down in the past four years, and the variety of your destinations is amazing—I love it!
Back to the topic: yes, I only use My Atlas for close friends and family, privately.
For public sharing, I much prefer VF—it’s livelier and even fun when there are cheerful participants.
See you soon on VF then, Agnès! 😊
Le monde est comme un miroir, si tu lui souris, il te sourit aussi!
On other forums (VF substitutes, for example), moderation is done with a trowel. Probably out of fear of having to manage a potential flood of posts?
As a result, the dynamism of a discussion is weakened, to the point of affecting the understanding of exchanges and the interest in reading.
But we’ve got to be careful about all this—if we’re given a “I’ll kill you” button, things will get out of hand!
I think discernment is a real skill
I haven’t often clicked the “report” button, but every time I have, I’ve been heard. I get it—dealing with trolls in a travel journal is particularly unpleasant, and I hope François will train his moderators 😛
Hi Kate, so happy to see you here again!
But don’t worry, I’m not out to kill anyone 😄. I’d just love it if the "eternal grumblers who are never happy" would take their negativity elsewhere when a discussion doesn’t suit them.
Because I know moderation can’t catch everything all the time.
It was just a thought, though—some people left back in the day because of that.
But for now, the vibe is great.
It’s even amazing to see the "backbone members" of the old VF again 😊.
See you soon!
Le monde est comme un miroir, si tu lui souris, il te sourit aussi!
Hey Voyage Forum 😉
I'm really struggling to post my Omani travel journal! I keep losing what I've prepared (yeah, I'm probably not the best at this).
Isn’t there a draft function I might’ve missed by any chance?
Thanks
Le monde est comme un miroir, si tu lui souris, il te sourit aussi!
Note that you can send your message in parts and continue editing it later (there’s no time limit for editing a message in the “Travel Journals” section). That way, it works a bit like a draft feature, except the public will see your message as soon as you post the first part.
Thanks François, that’s what I’ll do then—post the text and add the photos afterward.
I lose it when I go to look for a photo that I need to resize, which happens to me a lot!
See you soon 😉
Le monde est comme un miroir, si tu lui souris, il te sourit aussi!
I do everything on my smartphone, so it accidentally closes pages when I try to resize a photo.
And I have to resize because my photos are often too small.
Here’s what shows up:
Le monde est comme un miroir, si tu lui souris, il te sourit aussi!
If you artificially increase the size/resolution of your photos, they’ll lose a lot of quality and look blurry on the site (especially for those viewing them on a PC)... 😕 It’s really not recommended to do that.
Your original photos are definitely larger than 2000 pixels wide (which is less than 4 megapixels). Why not post your original photos directly?
Writing a travel journal on your smartphone isn’t the best idea either... 😉 It’s much easier on a PC. I kinda get why you sometimes lose your text while drafting now... 😉
This minimum format isn’t new.
It was already the case before the closure.
You’ve got two options: either retake the original and resize it to 1500x2000, or just enlarge the 1200x1600 photo to 1500x2000. It’s pretty obvious that the quality of the second image will be lower, but it shouldn’t be too noticeable when displayed.
soit reprendre l’original et le redimensionner en 1500x2000
There’s no need to resize original-format photos before posting them on the site. As long as they’re larger than 2000 pixels in width or height, the site will accept them.
Il est cependant évident que la qualité de la seconde image sera moindre, mais ça ne devrait pas trop se voir à l’affichage.
When you artificially enlarge a photo, the resulting blur will be most noticeable on high-definition screens (displays with a resolution higher than 1080 pixels in height and on tablets).
Sorry, but that’s practically impossible. No camera or smartphone from the last 10 years produces photos with a resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels. That’s less than 2 megapixels. The iPhone, for example, takes photos at 12 megapixels...
You must be doing something that significantly reduces the resolution/size of your photos... 😕
That’s very possible. I’d recommend trying to figure out what’s causing this drastic drop in resolution/size, because it’d be a shame to lose the original size of all your photos... 😕
Hi François,
Well, my recurring issue is the page jumping, going back, or something else, and when you return to the page where you were writing, everything’s gone... Sometimes I’d written a really long post.
When I think about it, especially when I’m writing a travel journal, I draft it separately myself, but that’s double the work. It’s just a shame you can’t recover what you’d written when you go back to the page after it jumps. I looked for a "save" or "backup" function but didn’t find anything...
When will we be able to upload videos too?
I didn’t quite get the transition from VF to MyAtlas... So you’re still keeping a foot in the house?
Best,
Marien
- and at the end of VF, there were a few really unpleasant members who enjoyed ruining certain discussions.
As a result, I know several people who stopped coming to VF because of that.
But on MY travel journals, I'd really like to keep a consistently positive and kind atmosphere. So is it possible to set something up so that the person who starts a discussion can block them?
Hi Christelle,
I was also really happy to see VF reopen. So happy to be one of the very first to start writing again and open a new travel journal in peace, good spirits, and harmony. But when I was contacted by a Belgian guy I didn’t know but who seemed to know me based on what he wrote—and who had been German in his last messages before the site closed, after going through lots of other nationalities and various usernames of both genders, thanks to his VPN—I shuddered. No matter the mask, you immediately recognize the style. I thought: Oh no! Is this going to start all over again? I ignored this person and their messages to avoid playing their game, but I was determined not to write anymore... I didn’t want to start reporting people right after the forum reopened either. I preferred to stay quiet and not engage.
Then the encouragement I received changed my mind about not writing anymore. And I see that he hasn’t come back. Maybe he was identified by other members or by the moderation team?... Personally, I really don’t want to relive those periods of high tension, and I hope our exchanges can continue in peace, harmony, tolerance, and mutual respect.
And I have to resize because my photos are often too small.
For me, it's the opposite—they're way too heavy, and if I send them as-is, like François suggested, the upload takes forever and eventually it glitches.
We’re going to be stricter with moderation—we don’t want any drama between members. So please report anyone who’s being unpleasant or critical right away.
I’d like to report a small technical issue that happened with a private message.
I wrote my message—it included quotes, regular text, and internet links.
During the preview, everything looked normal, so I sent it.
When I went back to read it, thinking I’d forgotten something, I found the text unreadable: lines were missing, some text was underlined or in italics, my opening sentences had jumped to the end, and my quotes had been replaced with regular text and vice versa. 🏴☠️
In short, it was completely garbled!
Thanks for looking into this! 😉
My recurring issue is the page jumping, going back, or other actions, and when you return to the page where you were writing, everything has disappeared...
Following your message and some tests on my end, I noticed that the message being drafted disappears when you switch pages on Chrome, but not on Firefox. I’ll see what I can do to improve this on Chrome.
I looked for a "save" or "backup" function but didn’t find one...
There isn’t one, but it’s on our list of features to create.
When will we be able to send videos too?
Hosting and streaming videos requires a massive infrastructure, and we’re far from having the budget for that. That said, a simple link to a video site like YouTube allows them to display directly in messages. Check out this travel journal with lots of videos as an example: https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=10353033.
I didn’t quite understand the transition from VF to myatlas... So you’re keeping a foot in the company?
Contract-wise, I have to support the new team with the transition until the end of December. After that, it’s possible I’ll stay with them, but nothing is official yet.
I was approached by a Belgian I didn’t know, but who seemed to know me based on what he was writing. He was German in his last messages before the site closed, after having gone through many other nationalities and various pseudonyms of both genders, thanks to his VPN—I shuddered.
Please, when this happens, report it to us... We can’t see everything... Also, when you report it, it reduces the chances that this person can harass other members.
If you don’t report it to the moderation team, don’t complain about it later... 😉
For me, it's the opposite—they're way too heavy, and if I send them as-is, like François suggests, the upload takes forever and eventually crashes.
It's most likely your connection cutting out during the upload. With a good connection, a photo of a few MB will only take a few seconds to upload to the site.
Lucky you're not uploading videos to the site... 😉
Please, when this happens, report it to us... It's impossible for us to see everything... Also, when you report it, it reduces the chances that this person can harass other members.
If you don't report it to the moderation team, don't complain about it...
Before VF shut down, several of us reported these intruders (or this intruder) who seemed to act with complete impunity and were spoiling almost all the discussions in the "India" section with strange remarks, a recognizable style, and recurring obsessions. Instead, it was sometimes those who reported them who got banned from the forum (Marcomarco). So, I won’t go too far in saying that the moderation was flawed in this case—it’s a fact.
Lively discussions, frank exchanges, and even heated debates don’t bother me; they’re even necessary for a forum’s vibrancy, and that’s what’s missing in VF’s ersatz version. But sociopaths who spoil everything while hiding behind the anonymity of their fake accounts and benefit from the moderation’s leniency are harmful.
This pushed me to participate less just before it closed, and if it happens again, I don’t think I’ll continue using VF.
Let's fight trolls with kindness and humor 😁. I had a great example in my Omani travel journal: the crowd stood up to block them, and moderation followed 👍.
Things are improving, I think. It's up to us to make sure it lasts 😁
Le monde est comme un miroir, si tu lui souris, il te sourit aussi!
Before VF shut down, several of us reported these intruders (or this intruder) who seemed to act with complete impunity and were spoiling almost all the discussions in the "India" section with strange remarks, a recognizable style, and recurring obsessions.
Honestly, I don’t know what you’re talking about. But something rather odd about what you’re saying: your account doesn’t show any reports from you... 😕 On the other hand, you’ve been reported by other members about ten times since your account was created. Go figure...
For 22 years, we’ve been told that moderation was better before... Stop it, please...
the moderation team followed up 👍 Things are better, I think.
It was me (the founder of VoyageForum for those who didn’t know) who deleted the messages in question. Is it really better than before...? 🤪
And it’s also me who trains the new moderators... 🤪
Stop judging the moderation team based on a few incidents you’ve seen on the forum, when over 6 million messages have been moderated on the site over more than 20 years... If you see an infraction in your city, are you going to immediately judge the police for not intervening? Should the police see everything and intervene for every little infraction? Do you think we need a "perfect" and omnipresent police force monitoring every citizen all the time? 😕
At the same time, some complain that moderation isn’t strict enough, while others say it’s too strict... 🤪
Let’s fight trolls with kindness and humor, Pagal 😄. I had a great example in my Omani travel journal: the crowd stood up to shield the thread, and moderation followed 👍
If the long message posted in your travel journal was... inappropriate, its author still can’t be labeled a troll.
A troll isn’t someone who keeps coming back (though sometimes they do 😜) or someone with different opinions or who speaks bluntly.
A real troll deliberately sows chaos. Their unconstructive comments disrupt and derail discussions. They don’t argue in good faith and can’t be countered with logic.
That wasn’t the case here. If the discussion had taken place somewhere other than your travel journal, it could’ve continued just fine... :)
(And now, disconnect and fully enjoy your trip :P)
If hundreds of people regularly gave you their little opinions on your work when you know you're doing your best with the resources you have and all the differing opinions (do we keep this message or remove it? do we close this account or leave it open? etc.), you probably wouldn't keep all your cool either... 😛
Do you think the person who posted the messages you're thanking us for removing is thinking that the moderation team did the right thing by deleting them? Definitely not... And they'll surely complain about being a "victim" of censorship... 🤪 No matter what we choose to do with moderation, there will always be unsatisfied people and "victims" of the so-called "bad" moderation... while others thank us for the same actions.
That’s a bit too easy—it’s easily verifiable... Just look at the many discussions in the India section before the forum closed, and it should come back to you. And it’s not like this wasn’t a recurring topic...
However, you’ve been reported by other members about ten times since your account was opened
Really? Some people might be abusing the report feature! Sure, there were heated debates, exchanges of viewpoints, and lively discussions, but nothing like the trolls you let run wild. After all, it’s just a matter of clicking a button, and maybe they (or he/she) are partly responsible for some of those clicks. In any case, I don’t recall saying anything that warranted a report.
A bit easy, it's easily verifiable... Go check out many discussions in the India section before the forum closed, and it should come back to you. And it's not like this isn't a recurring topic...
If it's so easy, then why not give us a few links to those posts or use the "Report" buttons? And in return, isn't it very easy to say "you're doing a bad job, but I won't tell you exactly where"...? 🤪
After all, you just have to click a button, and maybe they (he/she) are partly responsible for some of those clicks.
Reports can't be sent with just one click without providing a reason (you have to write text before submitting the report)... Shows how hard it can be to be publicly appreciated by everyone... 😛
You do have time, though, to explain why you think the moderation is bad or didn’t catch everything. It’s true that it’s so much quicker to just click the “Report” link when you see a discussion going off the rails instead of complaining about it years later... 🤪
2/ It’s just as easy to write a reason as it is to click a button.
Maybe it’s just harder to admit that not everyone who reads you actually likes you... 😕
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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: EPISODE 5 – RODRIGO PAZ WITH HIS BACK AGAINST THE WALL!
The saga continues in the heart of the Cordillera, and the tension isn’t letting up—quite the opposite! Between high-stakes political negotiations and the harsh reality on the ground, Bolivia is at a historic turning point.
In this new episode, we focus on the latest decisions and the crucial role of Senator Rodrigo Paz, now with his back against the wall as the crisis intensifies by the hour.
To fully understand the political and economic stakes and their direct impact on the country, check out the full analysis here: 👉 https://www.petitherge.com/2026/06/bolivie-episode-5-rodrigo-paz-au-pied-du-mur.html
Note to future travelers: Rest assured, there’s absolutely no violence from Bolivians toward tourists. On the contrary! They’ll often be happy to share their perspective on the crisis and talk about their situation, always with the warmth they’re known for.
The real shift could come if the government eventually orders the military to forcibly clear the roads. So stay alert, keep an eye on how the blockades evolve, and above all: prioritize your safety.
History is unfolding before our eyes—stay tuned for the next on-the-ground updates!
See you soon,
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
J'ai découvert une super émssion sur Arte.
Il s'agit de "7 en route" : c'est 7 jeunes journalistes européens embarqués dans un bus complétement aménage, pour faire le tour de l'Europe et réaliser des reportages sur chaque ville qu'ils visitent. C'est génial 🙂
hier, par exemple, ils étaient à Rome en Italie et le type de reportages était le suivant : reportage sur le plus petit resto au monde : resto pour 2 personnes super romantique. Ou encore reportage sur le roi des paparazzis en Italie.
Ils doivent choisir des sujets qui nous permettent de découvrir les petits trucs de chaque pays. Et à chaque fin d'émission on découvre le reportage terminé.
C'est vraiment une trop bonne émission, qui allie journalisme, voyage, découverte, ... bref ... à voir absolument !
C'est le soir à partir de 18h50 (je crois), et ça à commencer depuis lundi 14/07.
Si vous la regardez écrivez moi, on pourra en discuter.
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.
Je viens vous faire part d'une expérience fort désagréable concernant notre dernier séjour réservé chez Promoséjours et organisé par FTI.
Nous avons réservé un séjour de 8 jours/7 nuits en Egypte, du 8 au 15 juin.
Le vol initialement prévu à été modifié une semaine avant départ pour décoller à 22h de Paris CDG.
Finalement il décollera avec 1h de retard et une escale non mentionnée à Marsa Alam.
Nous avons donc atterri à 4h du matin à Hurghada pour arriver à l’hôtel à 6h du matin.
Nous avons donc passé la première nuit dans l'avion.
Pour le retour, surprise, le vol est avancé. Nous quittons donc l’hôtel à 22h30 le vendredi 14 pour décoller à 2h du matin et attérrir à 7h du matin à Paris CDG.
Nous avons donc passé la dernière nuit dans l'avion.
Après un courrier de réclamation promoséjours / FTI ils m'ont répondu que le premier et le dernier jour peuvent être consacrés au transport (chose que je savais déjà) et que peu importe le nombre de nuits réservées, on est pas obligé de les passer dans l’hôtel, ça peut aussi être dans l'avion.
Je m'interroge à ce sujet.
Est-ce qu'il n'y a pas une loi qui protège le client dans ce genre de cas?
Car si je fais le compte, le premier et une partie du deuxième jour ont été consacrés au transport, de même pour l'avant dernier et le dernier jour; Et j'ai payé 7 nuits pour un séjour qui n'en a duré que 5.
En tout cas je leur dis merci car grâce à eux et aux deux nuits blanches passées dans les transports, je rentre encore plus fatigué d'un voyage sensé m'apporter du repos!
Je mets aussi en garde ceux qui réservent par cette agence pour les visas en Egypte.
A la réservation on m'a dit que le visa était inclus dans le prix, ensuite on m'a envoyé un mail pour me dire qu'il faudrait le payer sur place à 25€.
une fois sur place on nous fait emprunter une file spéciale pour les clients FTI et là on nous fait payer 30€!
Bref ils sont doués pour vous faire profiter de vos vacances, en tout cas ils profitent bien de votre portefeuille!
Si quelqu'un a déjà rencontré ce cas de figure et obtenu gain de cause, je suis toute ouïe.
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.
After an engine failure in mid-2016 on a long-haul flight from BRISBANE to LYON, I developed a persistent aviophobia that I’m struggling to shake off. It’s becoming more and more of a hindrance.
Up until now, I’ve been using an avoidance strategy (for example, avoiding destinations that would require any other mode of transport than a car or train), but lately, it’s become really limiting.
I’m looking for a therapist—either in-person or via video call—who could help me get past this hurdle.
