Je suis allé en Islande cet été. Super voyage. Retour à l'aéroport pour un vol à 7h du matin. Pas trop réveillé, j'enregistre mes bagages et me rend au passage de la fouille. Je vide mes poches devant l'agent de sécurité et découvre que j'avais oublié de mettre mon couteau suisse dans mes bagages enregistrés. L'homme de sécurité me l'a pris immédiatement en me disant qu'il était perdu. J'ai protesté, puis de retour en France j'ai envoyé un e-mail aux responsables de l'aéroport (cf ci-dessous). Je n'ai pas eu de réponse. J'ai trouvé lamentable cette façon de se comporter.
Est-ce déjà arrivé à l'un d'entre vous, si oui, qu'avez vous fait?
Mrs,
I took the flight n° 0542 this morning (09/10/03) from Keflavik to Paris at 7:45.
During the handbag security control, I emptied my pockets and discovered that I forgot to let my Swiss knife in my luggage.
Then, the security airport staff took it to me immediately and said that it was lost!
I was shocked. This Swiss knife is a gift from my parents done 17 years ago (the initials of my name are carved on the red part
of the knife "S.D").
I desperately tried to find a solution discussing with the agent and his above in the rank who repeated stupidly `this is the rule´.
Then, I proposed two solutions :
to give the knife to the pilot in order he gives it back to me at the arrival in Paris,
to check-in another time the knife in the unique plastic bag I had left.
These two proposals have been rejected. NO OTHER SOLUTION has been proposed by the supposed "PROFESSIONAL"
security airport staff.
However, with a bit of good sense, there was at least, 2 possibilities, I found during my flight back :
Ask another passenger to Paris to put my Swiss knife in his luggage at the checking step,
Send it to myself in Paris by airmail (post-office service).
But even your staff did not think about it. Then, my knife stayed in Keflavik airport.
I state that I have been robbed by the security staff. This is a pity after 2 good travelling weeks in your country. I will never forget
this stupid event.
YOU SHOULD NOT CONFUSE SECURITY AND ROBBERY!
I am extremely disappointed by the behaviour of your staff.
Joli message "Pan dans les dents" ! Cela a le mérite d'être clair...
Même mésaventure avant de partir au Sri-Lanka, et après de longue discussion, c'est quand même passé... Il faut dire que: on était un groupe d'une 20aine de jeunes étudiants "no souci" - en groupe, ça aide a faire passer ce genre de pillule c'était bien AVANT le 11/09/2001....... date sensée avoir bouleversé la sécurité dans les aéroports...Le petit couteau a donc sagement fait le voyage dans le sac d'appoint, au dessus de mon fauteuil passager.
Bon, je sais que cela ne t'aide pas du tout, mais on ne peut pas faire grand chose, malheureusement 😕
Bonne chance pour la suite des débats !
The story of our life is one of the distance between our ideals and what we are willing to sacrifice to live up to them
Oui, ils sont un peu dur maintenant dans les aéroports, et moi je ne voyage jamais avec des bagages en soute, toujours en cabine, et une fois en République Dominicaine ils n'ont pas voulu nous laisser passer avec un paire de petits ciseaux......bon, c'est pas grand chose, excepté que c'était des ciseaux dont ma femme se servait avec sa fille lorsque celle ci était petite, donc petit côté sentimental, et j'ai bien vu que je ne les récupérerais pas.....donc de rage, je les ai cassés devant les employés...😮 C'est un peu gamin j'en conviens, mais je ne voulais pas leur laisser le plaisir de les garder pour eux.....
terrorisme, quand tu nous tiens!
ce problème m'est arrivé plusieurs fois avec à chaque fois des solutions différentes. D'abord, il y a quelques années, sur un vol il m'est arrivé la même chose, j'avais la fâcheuse habitude à l'époque de toujours me balader avec un couteau de poche (on a toujours un sandwich à préparer ou un arc à tailler) et j'ai oublié de le mettre dans mes bagages: hôtesse super sympa, aucun problème, nous le mettons dans une enveloppe et vous le récupérez à l'arrivée. Normal quoi.
Plus récemment (post 11/09), sur un vol Londres-Glasgow, c'est une paire de ciseaux à ongles que j'avais dans mes bagages à main. Gros sourire au personnel de sécu (souvent, accompagné d'un joli accent frenchy ça aide) mais rien à faire. Je lui demande de l'envoyer séparément et là elle me montre une caisse pleine de ces outils contendants que sont les ciseaux à ongles. Devant la multitude d'objets qu'ils sont obligés d'interdire que les gens oublient de mettre dans leurs sacs de cabines et qu'ils saisissent chaque jour, ils passeraient plus de temps à faire des enveloppes qu'à faire le boulot.
Une autre fois dans un vol intérieur en Chine: mon couteau de poche est passé inaperçu dans un étui à lunette en métal. La même pour un Luxo qui a glissé son couteau dans sa thermos.
La dernière fois que j'ai joué au terroriste c'est dans l'Eurostar Londres-Paris (pas de soute). Je ramenai d'Asie un pur couteau de boucher avec une lame d'au moins 20 cm (pour couper les oignons c'est le top). Sympa ils ont pu faire le coup de l'enveloppe (moyennent 30 euro).
Morale de l'histoire: vive le train et les pays qui sont moins tatillons!
"Je vais où mes pas me portent. J'espère que mes pieds sont plus intelligents que moi." Titus
bonsoir
a trois reprises je me suis retrouvée avec un canif ou une paire de petits ciseaux dans mon bagage de cabine....
avant le 11/09/01: une fois, à Orly il a été décrété qu'il s'agissait d'une arme de je ne sais plus quelle catégorie (la lame ne faisait pas plus de la largeur de la paume....) et on me l'a laissée
une fois, en mauritanie l'hôtesse a gardé pendant le vol un canif et me l'a rendu à l'arrivée
une dernière fois au Maroc, on m'a proposé de retourner faire enregistrer ma paire de ciseaux..... je lai laissée en cadeau!!!!
a chaque fois tout s'est bien passé.
Il y a peu de temps je partais au Maroc avec un colis confié par une jeune fille, pour une école dans un village.... j'ai été prise des sueurs froides en pensant au dernier moment que je n'avais pas vérifié le colis....lollll
😮Ton récit m'étonne particulièrement ! Je sais que certaine compagnies sont très strictes, mais chez IATA, on nous a bien dit qu'il était possible que l'aéroport de départ retourne tous ses objets interdits par courrier, moyennant participation du voyageur. Ce qui est logique à partir du moment où c'est un bien personnel. Et l'acceptation du voyageur démontre par ailleurs qu'il n'est pas un terroriste !!! lol
Maintenant le tout est de savoir si c'est le staff de la compagnie aérienne qui est responsable ou si c'est celui de l'aéroport... En tout cas, je ne suis pas certaine qu'un mail ait une quelconque valeur, je conseille la bonne vieille lettre recommandée avec accusé de réception... à adresser à l'aéroport au service des litiges, ainsi qu'au siège de la compagnie.
En attendant, de mon côté, je poserai quelques questions à mon manager et je vérifierai dans nos textes légaux IATA pour savoir s'il y a des précisions quant à nos droits dans ces conditions...😇
Malheureusement, dans tous les cas, ce sont toujours les inocents qui paient les pots cassés pour les "méchants" !!! Le milieu aérien souffre, mais les réunions se multiplient pour que des solutions soient trouvées. Mais au final, tout étant politique... vous connaissez la suite !
En tout cas, je te tiens au courant... En attendant, ne te formalises pas sur un sale événement, sachant que tu as passé est très bon séjour ! 😉
Parfois, il ne faut ni avoir ciseaux, ni couteau de poche pour avoir droit à l'interpellation à l'aéroport (la fouille complète même!)
C'était en 08.03 à Zaventem (un petit trip à Rome) ...Une paire de bout's, à mes pieds qui a réveillé cette alarme tonitruante sous le portique!🤪😉
D'un ton strict et court j'entends : "heu! Madame veuillez me suivre" ...j'exécute donc et suis dans la cabine ...
Ce rideau blanc tiré, ce m2 ...et cette douanière qui me demande d'enlever fringues, pompes et bijoux (mes petites breloques! quoi) ...et d'un regard appuyé (j'avais autre chose à faire que de me retrouver dans ce simple appara🤪) ...j'ai eu droit à la fouille corporelle et à "l'enlèvement" de mes vêtements pour les passer au crible du scan ...
C'est que ca caille dans ses cabines!!! 😉Alors parfois : pas de ciseaux ...juste des pompes ...et Okay pour la sécurité mais non à la pshychosécuritaire.
Je te souhaite bonne m... pour la suite des événements.
Petit souvenir de syrie, a l'aeroport en passant mon sac aux rayons x, je savais que j'avais oublié de mettre mon ciseau dans mon bagage soute, j'avais aussi avec moi une malette de camescope avec tout plein de fils, et le mec de la securité m'a crié dessus en disant "bataria", en francais "baterie", j'ai eu droit a une fouille complete de mon sac, et c'est en fait les piles pour mon baladeur dont il avait le plus peur. Coté ciseau (ciseau de cuisine!!!!!!!!!!quand meme)aucun probleme je suis passé a damas et a amsterdam et on me l'a jamais pris, la camera on n'a meme pas ouvert la malette!!!!!!!!!!!! le renforcement de la securité dans les aeroports je ne l'ai pas bien constaté!!
un grand voyage commence toujours par un petit pas.
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Hello everyone! 🙂🙂,
A BIG thank you to all the travelers who sent us postcards this year—my students are becoming real geography whizzes!!!!!!!! I’m renewing my call for your kindness this year! We’re also working on food, so if your postcards can make our mouths water with local dishes, traditional meals, or typical recipes, that’d be amazing!!
Here’s a quick recap of the project:
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globetrotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse, working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m starting a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of the journal will focus on opening up to the world, diversity, travel, countries, culture...
I’m launching a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a little postcard (from France or anywhere in the world!) to take us on a journey and help us discover new places, countries, and horizons—much more fun and exciting than a regular geography textbook! One section of our journal could be called "We received mail from " and would be an opportunity to research that location and share what we learn with our readers (a super enriching activity in class).
The project starts in September 2025 but has no real end date, as this journal and world discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in my ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! (The kids will find them when they return.)
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow traveler friends. Make us dream, take us on a journey!!!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!!
Thank you in advance for your participation(s)! Below is our address. Feel free to leave your own address on a corner of the postcard if you’d like us to write back! 😊
The ULIS program students
Bonnat Elementary School
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Thank you, and see you soon, I hope! 😁
Julien
Many of us have noticed that bugs have been making it difficult to navigate the forum lately.
I’ll let Kate and Ticapi explain the issue:
I went to your profile to check out the Thailand travel journal, and when I clicked on it, it brought me back here again. All week, I’ve been dealing with bugs like this—it’s really discouraging from continuing on VF.🙁
I had the same thing happen, and multiple times. For me, it was Montagnard’s latest journal that kept coming up no matter which discussion I clicked on.
BOLIVIA: THE COUNTRY ON THE BRINK (What's Really Happening)
A dramatic saga is unfolding before our eyes in the Andes. Between suffocating blockades, clashes, an international airlift, and historic political decisions, Bolivia has just experienced 48 hours of rare intensity.
Here’s the full breakdown (economic, social, and political) of the last 48 hours:
For travelers and tourists: the article also includes an important note about the upcoming publication (starting tomorrow) of the precise status of roadblocks, route by route.
I’ll post the full update here on Voyage Forum!
Don’t miss this in-depth analysis. History is being written before our eyes! https://www.petitherge.com/bolivie-paralysie-et-ultimatum
I just discovered a great show on Arte.
It's called "7 en route": seven young European journalists travel around Europe in a fully converted bus, making reports on every city they visit. It's amazing! 🙂
Yesterday, for example, they were in Rome, Italy, and the reports included things like the world's smallest restaurant—a super romantic spot for two. There was also a report on the king of paparazzi in Italy.
They have to pick topics that let us discover the little quirks of each country. And at the end of each episode, we get to see the finished report.
It's such a great show, mixing journalism, travel, and discovery—basically, a must-watch!
It airs in the evening starting at 6:50 PM (I think), and it started this past Monday, July 14th.
If you watch it, let me know—we can chat about it!
I left my heart’s country eight days ago and returned to my adopted one—or was it the other way around? Scotland-Morvan, Morvan-Scotland, I’m not quite sure anymore.
After a quarter without dragging my slippers around here, even though I’d loudly declared I had no interest left in this site, here I am again!
My imagination never stays fallow for long. Just enough time for my inner land to rest. It gets overgrown with fresh nettles, the kind you can pick without getting stung. Then, it’s time to till the fragrant earth and let the story grow.
I hesitated over where to set this story.
Maybe the Highlands, maybe the Hebrides, maybe the Orkney Islands, maybe the Shetland Islands. All of Scotland is myth—easy to embroider.
But in the end, no. I’d almost be too afraid to bare my soul.
The story will take place at home. Simple, practical.
1)
This morning, I was up well before dawn, feeling a bit grumpy, but nothing a bowl of coffee won’t fix. I love my bowl, and no one dares take it. It’s porcelain, edged with intertwined blue flowers. On the bottom, it says "Revol." The factory has existed long before the Revolution. It was my great-grandmother’s bowl. She drank roasted barley from it during the war, then her Leroux chicory.
Last year, a little guy dropped it. My bowl broke into three pieces. A black anger vibrated deep inside me. The little boy was so upset, on the verge of tears. How could I scold him!
I picked up the three pieces and took Little Boy in my arms. His hair smelled of the light, sweet sweat of toddlers. A gentle hug that healed—his budding sorrow and my anger—everything vanished, and time carried on.
Today, my bowl is even prettier. Man fixed it using the traditional kintsugi technique, except he didn’t use gold powder or lacquer but superglue, and he delicately painted the cracks with woad blue. And my bowl is even more beautiful now.
I’m lingering, I can tell—it’s just that a story wraps itself in life, and life can’t be told in the snap of a finger. Life is long. Like in architecture, you start with a rough sketch, called a "sous-cul" (the initial pencil drawing), then you make a tracing, which is the work itself, the one you later carefully roll up in a wooden tube.
Life is like that: you erase, you start over, you use the nub of the pencil until it’s tiny, but you keep going—dreaming, loving.
"Living is a full-time occupation, a unique adventure. Always a surprise and a wonder, which sometimes turns into astonishment. And, from time to time, happiness."*
Alright, enough digressing—this introduction is definitely too long.
Tomorrow, I’ll get to the heart of the matter.
(I hate that expression; it feels like I’m cutting into someone’s skin.)
I’m Yann, a 28-year-old TikToker who loves traveling!
Since I’ve been to several destinations, I’d love to get a flag from each one as a sort of trophy. But from what I’ve seen online, a lot of sites sell them with what looks like really poor quality...
So I’m reaching out to you all to share a site you usually use—help me start my collection! :)
hi there
I’d love to get some opinions—I’ve never used Airbnb before.
They’re offering a key handover via lockbox.
Any tips or advice?
Is it reliable?
Best,
Hi there, I’m Laura, and I’m looking for a few people to answer some questions so I can understand your travel wishes and challenges. It won’t take long—I can chat here, by email, or by phone. Don’t worry, I’m not selling anything! 😊
On this forum, we talk a lot about trekking in the Himalayas, but I’d love to share another side of Nepal: its spiritual, cultural, and religious atmosphere, especially in Kathmandu.
Nepal, much like Tibet and Bhutan, is deeply connected to the Himalayas—the ultimate sacred mountain range. This small country exudes a calming vibe, shaped by a strong spiritual dimension. What I loved most was the unique sensory experience you get there. Walking around temples and tantric monasteries, a distinct scent fills the air—aromatic plants used for ritual fumigation. Locals mainly burn Himalayan juniper, cedar, sandalwood, and other local essences. This fragrant smoke is a way to purify the space and reach the deities, and you’re constantly enveloped in these aromas.
Another striking aspect is the sound. As soon as you step outside, you hear bells ringing in front of temples. People ring them three times before praying to announce their presence to the deities. Nepal is also the birthplace of singing bowls and sound meditation practices. In Kathmandu, you can easily find meditation sessions or "sound baths."
The spiritual dimension is everywhere: a Hindu sadhu practicing asceticism, a lama in deep red robes with his mala, turning a prayer wheel while murmuring "Om mani padme hum." Newar Buddhism, Tantrism, and Hinduism coexist harmoniously in daily life.
For those who love exploring a destination through its culture and spirituality, Nepal is an unforgettable place. What was your spiritual experience in Nepal like?
Hi,
I’m landing in Quebec and then heading to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. I’d like to rent a pick-up. My question is: does this vehicle come with a cover and is it secure enough to store luggage in? I’ve heard two conflicting opinions. Thanks
I just installed the Maps.Me app on my phone. I only recently found out about this app. I’m traveling in 2 weeks and a few days, and I’m a bit stuck on how to use it.
I’m from the Montreal (Quebec) area, and I’d love to know if there’s a kind soul out there who could help me get started and use the app at least minimally.
If there are private lessons available, I’d be interested in those too.
Like many others, I’m overjoyed to hear that VoyageForum is reopening! I’ve been waiting hopefully for this, and it’s wonderful that it’s finally happening!
I just couldn’t bring myself to actively participate in other French-language travel forums—their format and way of doing things never appealed to me as much. I really hope that VF’s structure, categories, and interface won’t change too much despite the handover, because I’m very attached to them. Through thick and thin, the site has held strong—it’s amazing!
In a previous message, François mentioned that there were positions to fill ahead of the reopening, including moderators...
I’ve been eagerly waiting for this and hoping to send in my CV.
Now, after reading the latest message, it seems like the team is already fully formed. But are there still a few spots left to fill?
I’ve been a VF member for 20 years (since 2004). I’d love to contribute to this wonderful adventure as a moderator if VF would trust me with the role. If the team is open to reviewing it, I’m ready to send my CV. Could you let me know the next steps?
I’m planning a 3-week trip to Japan in May with Voyage Privé. The package includes a 5 GB eSIM, but my phone isn’t new enough to support it. VP told me I could buy a SIM card when I arrive at the airport.
Sure enough, I’ve seen online that this is possible with different providers.
I only need it for checking routes, looking up addresses, train schedules, etc.—basically using Google Maps, TripAdvisor, and similar apps. No heavy downloads or major internet use. All hotels should provide free Wi-Fi for that, right?
Has anyone got any tips for me on this? What have you tried, and how much did it cost?
Thanks for your help!
I’d like to know if you can buy reef-safe sunscreen sprays at 7-Eleven. If so, how much do they cost? We’re traveling with backpacks, so we’ll either buy 100ml here or in Thailand.
I wanted to share a really unpleasant experience from our last trip booked with Promoséjours and organized by FTI.
We booked an 8-day/7-night stay in Egypt, from June 8 to 15.
The flight initially scheduled was changed a week before departure to take off at 10 PM from Paris CDG.
In the end, it took off with a 1-hour delay and included an unmentioned stopover in Marsa Alam.
We landed in Hurghada at 4 AM and arrived at the hotel at 6 AM.
So, we spent our first night on the plane.
For the return trip, surprise—the flight was moved up. We left the hotel at 10:30 PM on Friday the 14th to take off at 2 AM and land at 7 AM at Paris CDG.
So, we spent our last night on the plane too.
After sending a complaint letter to Promoséjours / FTI, they replied that the first and last days can be dedicated to transport (which I already knew) and that no matter how many nights you book, you’re not guaranteed to spend them in the hotel—it could just as well be on the plane.
I’m really questioning this.
Isn’t there a law that protects customers in cases like this?
Because when I do the math, the first and part of the second day were spent on transport, same for the second-to-last and last day. And I paid for 7 nights for a stay that only lasted 5.
Anyway, I just want to say thanks to them—thanks to their two sleepless nights in transit, I’m coming back even more exhausted from a trip that was supposed to be restful!
I also want to warn anyone booking through this agency about visas for Egypt.
At booking, they told me the visa was included in the price, then they sent me an email saying I’d have to pay for it on-site at 25 €.
Once there, we were directed to a special line for FTI customers, and guess what? They charged us 30 €!
Basically, they’re great at making sure you *enjoy* your vacation—mostly by enjoying your wallet!
If anyone has dealt with this kind of situation and won their case, I’m all ears.
Hi there!
I’m heading to Thailand for two months.
So I thought I’d get a Thai SIM card to use Google Maps for getting around cities, mostly.
Here’s my question: will this SIM affect my apps? Or will they work the same as with my Orange SIM?
Is there any setup I need to do, or can I just pop in the Thai SIM?
I’d also like to switch back to my Orange SIM now and then while I’m in Thailand—on the same phone. Will I need to reset the phone, or will it reconnect without any issues?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Best,
Huiclos
Hi, I’d like to know where we can buy beer or wine in Chefchaouen and around Merzouga. We’ll be doing a circuit and staying at the Parador Hotel in Chefchaouen and in a bivouac in Merzouga.
Thanks for any info you can share!
Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globe-trotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m launching a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of this journal will focus on opening up to the world, embracing differences, travel, global cultures, and more.
I’m putting out a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a postcard (from France or anywhere in the world)! The goal is to help us "travel" and discover new places, countries, and horizons in a way that’s much more fun and exciting than a geography textbook. One section of our journal could be called "We received a letter from ," where we’d research the location and share what we learn with our readers—a really enriching activity for the classroom.
The project starts in September 2025 but doesn’t have a strict end date, since this journal and world-discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in the ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! The kids will find them when they return.
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible, and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow travelers. Help us dream and explore!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!
Thank you in advance for your participation! Below is our address. If you’d like us to write back, feel free to leave your address on a corner of the postcard! 😊
ULIS program students
Bonnat Elementary School
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon! 😊
Julien
🙂
Hi there! I have to leave Ivato/Antananarivo on December 16th. I have a lot of ariary that I’d like to exchange for euros since I might not be coming back to Madagascar (after this 21st trip). I think the exchange office at Ivato also buys ariary back. If any of you have seen the rate for this buyback in advance, thanks a million!
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a website that would let me plot my travel route in advance so I can print it out. The idea is to create a map with a little “me” on a bike that my parents can move along as I progress, since I’m planning to cycle all the way to Nepal.
If any of you have done something similar or know of a good tool, I’d love to hear your tips!
Thanks in advance! 😊
I'm looking to buy an ultra-lightweight 50/55L travel backpack with a suitcase or front opening.
Does anyone have any brand and/or model recommendations?
Thanks,
Emma
Hello. We’re a retired couple heading to Sri Lanka from January to March. After the November floods, I’d like to know if we can offer hands-on help to the locals, maybe pack some clothes or other items people might need in our luggage, and who we could give them to. Thanks for any info from those on the ground.
Be careful when sailing between Somalia and northern Madagascar.
It appears to be Somali pirates who have widened their search in the Mozambique Channel, far from their usual attack zone, since, to my knowledge, there are no Malagasy pirates.
Not sure if this is the right section, but just wanted to warn future travelers...
Where’s Cape Vidal?
It’s in iSimangaliso, an independent park in KZN Wildlife, stunning and just a stone’s throw from St Lucia (KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland).
It’s the beach spot at the end of the Eastern Shores road. You can swim, fish... but watch out for waves, currents, and sharks...
There’s a really nice game drive where you can get out of your car at certain points, especially at Cape Vidal.
That’s where the camp with bungalows and campsites is.
The vervets and samango monkeys (endemic to the area, and the males are pretty big) can be a bit of a nuisance if you’re trying to braai...
They’re super persistent and not shy at all—don’t let them intimidate you, and stay alert because their speed at snatching food is impressive.
Anyway...
I’m reporting two recent attacks by these hyenas... who were *not* in a playful mood...
The first one happened at night—a hyena tried to bite a camper’s nose off in their tent... and succeeded.
The other night, a camper returning to their tent in the early hours was violently attacked by two hyenas... and they had a close call!
So, if you’re camping there, be careful...
Measures are being taken, but for now, it’s a bit risky.
A white rental Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 carrying foreign tourists was attacked at the entrance of Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in the village of Bekopaka, western Madagascar, yesterday. So far, there’s been no response from the central government to curb these repeated armed attacks—usually between Malagasy people, but this time targeting foreign tourists.
