Peur de l'avion
by Anatole32
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour, je m'appelle Anatole et j'ai très peur de l'avion !! Je l'ai déja pris une fois et j'ai été terrorisé ! Je dois le reprendre dans 9 jours pour aller en Espagne ... Pouvez vous me donner des astuces pour ne pas avoir peur SVP ?
Ce qui me fait le plus peur c'est le decollage. Dans l'avion, je suis le seul (je crois) à avoir peur à ce point.
Merci d'avance !
Anatole39
Si c'est trop dur de prendre l'avion, il y a peut-être d'autres moyens pour se rendre de France jusqu'en Espagne...🙂...bon courage....
Cécile
"Il n'y a pas de honte à préférer le bonheur" A.Camus
http://cecileetsestroisbambinsenvoyage.over-blog.com
Bonjour,
des stages air france sont disponibles pour vaincre cette peur, mais tu n'as probablement pas le temps d'ici ton voyage. Tu peux par contre te procurer le livre suivant qui reprend les themes abordes dans cette formation : Comment ne plus avoir peur en avion de Marie-Claude Dentan en poche.
Sinon, tu peux aussi aller a l'aeroclub le plus proche et parler avec les pilotes ou meme faire une bapteme de l'air, ca a marche pour moi. Tu leur expliques tes peurs et ils t'expliqueront pourquoi tes scenariis ne peuvent pas arriver.
Et puis parle avec l'hotesse de l'air a l'embarquement, elle t'aidera pendant le voyage. Au pire, un petit calmant 1 heure avant de prendre l'avion et des mots croises ou qqch qui t'occupe l'esprit pendant le decollage, et tout ira bien.
Enfin dis toi que les avions sont hyper controlles, qu'il y a des systemes de securites aux systemes de securite et enfin que le pilote est un homme qui a lui aussi envie de rentrer chez lui .....
des stages air france sont disponibles pour vaincre cette peur, mais tu n'as probablement pas le temps d'ici ton voyage. Tu peux par contre te procurer le livre suivant qui reprend les themes abordes dans cette formation : Comment ne plus avoir peur en avion de Marie-Claude Dentan en poche.
Sinon, tu peux aussi aller a l'aeroclub le plus proche et parler avec les pilotes ou meme faire une bapteme de l'air, ca a marche pour moi. Tu leur expliques tes peurs et ils t'expliqueront pourquoi tes scenariis ne peuvent pas arriver.
Et puis parle avec l'hotesse de l'air a l'embarquement, elle t'aidera pendant le voyage. Au pire, un petit calmant 1 heure avant de prendre l'avion et des mots croises ou qqch qui t'occupe l'esprit pendant le decollage, et tout ira bien.
Enfin dis toi que les avions sont hyper controlles, qu'il y a des systemes de securites aux systemes de securite et enfin que le pilote est un homme qui a lui aussi envie de rentrer chez lui .....
Bonjour Manueru, j'ai suivi tes conseils et je me suis acheté le livre " Comment ne plus avoir peur en avion " ...
Je l'ai commencé, il est bien mais, il parle beaucoup de chiffres, de statistiques ... Il ne donne pas vraiment de "trucs" pour surmonter sa peur (on m'a parlé d'ecouter de la musique, mais d'autres m'ont dit que c'était interdit).
Que pensez vous des medicaments ? "Lexomil": on m'a deconseillé, on m'a parlé de l' "Ofitose", vous connaissez ?
La lecture : je suis sur ... je ne pourrais pas !!!
Avez vous d'autres conseils ?
Merci d'avance !
Bonsoir,
Si bien sûr, tu peux écouter de la musique... Bon, très éventuellement on pourrait t'en empêcher au décollage et à l'atterrissage, mais en vol c'est sans problème. Tu veux dire Euphytose ?
Michel
Si bien sûr, tu peux écouter de la musique... Bon, très éventuellement on pourrait t'en empêcher au décollage et à l'atterrissage, mais en vol c'est sans problème. Tu veux dire Euphytose ?
Michel
Bonjour Anatole 32,
personnellement, le bouquin m'a bien aidee surtout la fin, vraiment desolee que ce ne soit pas ton cas😊, mais le plus efficace c'est d'aller parler avec des pilotes avec qui tu pourras discuter de tes peurs.
En ce qui me concerne, je prends 1/4 de Lexomil 1h ou 2h avant le depart, mais ton vol est tres court, alors il vaut mieux peut etre que tu prennes de l'euphytose, qui est plus doux (plantes) et qui te mettra moins dans le cirage !!
Essayes aussi de discuter avec tes voisins pendant les moments les plus difficiles pour toi (en ce qui me concerne, c'est le decollage) et ca passera tout seul : ton attention sera captee par la discussion et pas par les bruits ou sensations !!
Ton depart est pour bientot ?
En ce qui me concerne, je prends 1/4 de Lexomil 1h ou 2h avant le depart, mais ton vol est tres court, alors il vaut mieux peut etre que tu prennes de l'euphytose, qui est plus doux (plantes) et qui te mettra moins dans le cirage !!
Essayes aussi de discuter avec tes voisins pendant les moments les plus difficiles pour toi (en ce qui me concerne, c'est le decollage) et ca passera tout seul : ton attention sera captee par la discussion et pas par les bruits ou sensations !!
Ton depart est pour bientot ?
Moi je pars mardi à la Réunion et j'ai aussi la trouille!!!
Je prends boulquies qui limitent la pression pr le décollage, et 30min avant le départ je prends du Lysanxia, c'est un tranquilisant, censé me faire bien pioncer lol... et je le teste ce soir pr voir s'il me va!
jte tiens au courant si tu veux ;-)
jte tiens au courant si tu veux ;-)
Bonjour,
Les boules Quiès peuvent peut-être servir, mais sûrement pas à limiter la pression.
Michel
Les boules Quiès peuvent peut-être servir, mais sûrement pas à limiter la pression.
Michel
Bonjour,
Je trouve personnellement plus facile de m'assoupir contre les hublots que sur les autres sièges.
Michel
Je trouve personnellement plus facile de m'assoupir contre les hublots que sur les autres sièges.
Michel
À la suite d’un écrasement d’avion il ne reste, pour tout survivant, qu’un chimpanzé. Pas la moindre trace des boîtes noires. L’équipe d’enquêteurs en est réduite à devoir se fier à l’animal. On fait donc venir quelques sommités en psychologie animale. Le but? Psychanalyser la bête à grands coups de bananes et chercher à comprendre ce qui s’est produit.
Le psychiatre au chimpanzé : - Où se trouvait l’agente de bord juste avant le crash? Le simien s’assoit à califourchon sur les cuisses du psychiatre et imite les oh et les ah de l’amour en un mouvement de vas et viens du bassin. Tout en prenant des notes le psychiatre lui tend une banane bien mûre et ajoute : - Et le pilote, il faisait quoi? Notre héro se glisse sous le psychiatre, l’empoigne par les hanches dans un mouvement suggestif accompagné de grimaces. D’étonnement en étonnement, banane après banane, le psychiatre médusé encourage le singe. - Toi le singe, tu faisais quoi avant que ne s’écrase l’avion? Et le chimpanzé se dandinant et imitant les mouvements du manche à balai : - Vroummmm… vroummmm… vroummmmmm.
DeCléricy
Le psychiatre au chimpanzé : - Où se trouvait l’agente de bord juste avant le crash? Le simien s’assoit à califourchon sur les cuisses du psychiatre et imite les oh et les ah de l’amour en un mouvement de vas et viens du bassin. Tout en prenant des notes le psychiatre lui tend une banane bien mûre et ajoute : - Et le pilote, il faisait quoi? Notre héro se glisse sous le psychiatre, l’empoigne par les hanches dans un mouvement suggestif accompagné de grimaces. D’étonnement en étonnement, banane après banane, le psychiatre médusé encourage le singe. - Toi le singe, tu faisais quoi avant que ne s’écrase l’avion? Et le chimpanzé se dandinant et imitant les mouvements du manche à balai : - Vroummmm… vroummmm… vroummmmmm.
DeCléricy
J’en appelle à vous ô Muses
Où tant ma vie passe et s’use
Qu’encore et toujours j’aime
Mes soeurs Galère et Bohème
J'ai une méthode qui fonctionne parfaitement sur moi, bien que j'étais trés angoissé auparavant dans les avions. L'objectif est de s'endormir le plus rapidement possible. Dés que les hotesses commencent à servir les passagers je commande 2 à 3 petites fioles d'alcools, selon la durée du trajet (pour moi c'est whisky coke !) et je les bois aussi rapidement que possible ! En général la première je la bois pure avec des glaçons, puis je me sert un double whisky coca. Coût de l'opératon environ 15 €. Bien entendu je ne pousse personne à consomer de l'alcool mais cette méthode me permet aujourd'hui de m'endormir assez rapidement dans l'avion (apres 25 minutes de vol en général).
Certains diront qu'il est préférable de lire ou faire des mots croisés pour se relaxer, mais à 10 000 mètre au dessus du sol personnelement il m'est impossible de lire ou d'avoir une quelconque activité dans le genre tant je suis stréssé et à l'affut du moindre bruit ou mouvement suspect de l'avion. Enfin je ne sais pas si c'est lié a l'altitude ou au bercement des moteurs (un peu comme dans une voiture) mais aprés avoir bu un petit coup je m'endors trés rapidement ! Le but n'est bien entendu pas de se bourrer la gueule ! mais juste de quoi être détendu pour s'endormir.
Bien entendu il faut savoir au préalable si on supporte l'alcool et quelles est la dose nécessaire pour se sentir insousciant ! J'imagine que la dose différe selon les personnes, en ce qui me concerne je prend 2 dose pour les vols courts (2 à 3 heures) et 3 pour les plus longs.
Enfin je post ce message seulement dans le but d'aider les personne stréssé dans les avions !!
Certains diront qu'il est préférable de lire ou faire des mots croisés pour se relaxer, mais à 10 000 mètre au dessus du sol personnelement il m'est impossible de lire ou d'avoir une quelconque activité dans le genre tant je suis stréssé et à l'affut du moindre bruit ou mouvement suspect de l'avion. Enfin je ne sais pas si c'est lié a l'altitude ou au bercement des moteurs (un peu comme dans une voiture) mais aprés avoir bu un petit coup je m'endors trés rapidement ! Le but n'est bien entendu pas de se bourrer la gueule ! mais juste de quoi être détendu pour s'endormir.
Bien entendu il faut savoir au préalable si on supporte l'alcool et quelles est la dose nécessaire pour se sentir insousciant ! J'imagine que la dose différe selon les personnes, en ce qui me concerne je prend 2 dose pour les vols courts (2 à 3 heures) et 3 pour les plus longs.
Enfin je post ce message seulement dans le but d'aider les personne stréssé dans les avions !!
he bien tu m'as précédé, c'est exactement ce que je voulais proposer :
moi aussi je suis terrorisée au décollage, et pourtant je sais que raisonnablement la voiture est bien plus dangereuse...j'osais pas en parler car je me trouve ridicule, et je veux pas arrêter de voyager loin pour autant
moi le whisky je deteste donc je bois de la bière avant d'embarquer+anxiolitique
sinon j'essaye aussi de parler avec mes voisins aussitot assise pour penser à autre chose, et en fait faire le test de savoir si eux... ? sans leur dire pour moi évidemment...
lire c'est quand le décollage a eu lieu, car après je me calme, sinon rebière, et je suis en manque de cigarettes....
moi le whisky je deteste donc je bois de la bière avant d'embarquer+anxiolitique
sinon j'essaye aussi de parler avec mes voisins aussitot assise pour penser à autre chose, et en fait faire le test de savoir si eux... ? sans leur dire pour moi évidemment...
lire c'est quand le décollage a eu lieu, car après je me calme, sinon rebière, et je suis en manque de cigarettes....
J'ai du mal à rester en place !
bière + anxiolitique + cigarette le cocktail parait encore plus dangereux qu'un décollage en avion !! J'avais beaucoup hésité entre les somnifères et l'alcool, mais pour avoir des somnifères efficace il faut se les faire prescrire et c'est long et cher.
Si vous voulez la preuve qu'il n'y a pas que les passagers qui sont en manque de cigarettes pendant les vols regardez ca :
http://www.dailymotion.com/..._annonce-easyjet_fun
Enfin bougeotte23 je me permet de te conseiller le Jack Daniels c'est un whisky trés liquoreux, sa passe bien pour commencer !! Un peu comme pour un vin blanc d'alsace (guwurtz ou autre cépage sucré à outrance !!) même si on apprécie pas particulièrement le vin grâce a la forte tenneur en arome sucré sa passe toujours bien !
Derniers petits conseils, n'hésite pas à demander une petite couette et un coussin si ils ne sont pas fournis automatiquement (cela concerne essentielement les petits trajets). En général les équipages abusent sur la clim et c'est pas évident de se réchauffer ! Enfin installe toi correctement et essai d'apprécier ton vol (je ne parle pas de la bouffe qui est servi a bord !! :p).
Si tu es en tête ou en queu d'avion tu peux toujours essayer de demander si tu peux te rapprocher de la partie centrale de l'avion, c'est vers les ailes que sa bouge le moin parait-il ?
Si vous voulez la preuve qu'il n'y a pas que les passagers qui sont en manque de cigarettes pendant les vols regardez ca :
http://www.dailymotion.com/..._annonce-easyjet_fun
Enfin bougeotte23 je me permet de te conseiller le Jack Daniels c'est un whisky trés liquoreux, sa passe bien pour commencer !! Un peu comme pour un vin blanc d'alsace (guwurtz ou autre cépage sucré à outrance !!) même si on apprécie pas particulièrement le vin grâce a la forte tenneur en arome sucré sa passe toujours bien !
Derniers petits conseils, n'hésite pas à demander une petite couette et un coussin si ils ne sont pas fournis automatiquement (cela concerne essentielement les petits trajets). En général les équipages abusent sur la clim et c'est pas évident de se réchauffer ! Enfin installe toi correctement et essai d'apprécier ton vol (je ne parle pas de la bouffe qui est servi a bord !! :p).
Si tu es en tête ou en queu d'avion tu peux toujours essayer de demander si tu peux te rapprocher de la partie centrale de l'avion, c'est vers les ailes que sa bouge le moin parait-il ?
Franchement jusqu'à cet été j'étais terrorisée à l'idée de monter dans un avion ! En trois semaines j'ai fait l'aller-retour Paris-Singapour-Brisbane.. Malgrè quelques turbulences au dessus des mers, j'étais super bien ! Et franchement je n'ai plus peur ! 40h d'avion à trois semaines d'intervalle, essayez ca guérit! (Bien sur sur une compagnie régulière lol)
Gaëlle alias Galloute
http://xaustralian-dreamx.skyblog.com
Salut Anatole,
Je viens de rejoindre ce site pour pouvoir parler de cette phobie de l'avion. Moi aussi comme toi je l'ai pris une fois mais depuis je n'arrive plus a monter dedans. Plus peur d'etre enfermée et de ne rien controler que peur du crash je voudrais savoir comment tu as fait pour vaincre ta peur. J'ai vraiment besoin de conseil car cette peut devient un frein dans mon couple et dans ma vie professionnelle.
Merci, a bientot.
Merci, a bientot.
J'ai réussi à prendre l'avion pour partir en Espagne à l'aller comme au retour, le plus simple pour le decollage c'est de fermer les yeux (moi j'ai mis ma main devant mes yeux) et un petit peu avant, j'ai discuté avec mes voisins qui voyaient que j'etait pas dans mon état normal.
Dans le livre "Comment vaincre la peur de l'avion", ils indiquent qu'il y a plusieurs peurs de l'avion: Ceux qui ont peur d'avoir peur Ceux qui ont déja vécu un evenement traumatisant Ceux qui savent qu'ils ne peuvent rien commander
Moi je suis un peu des trois!
Il faut faire attention à ne pas trop angoisser car, après, au moment de la 3 eme phase (la phase d'epuissement du corps humain apres un tres grand stress), il est possible de délirer, voir meme de s'évanouir.
Moi, j'ai réussi à controler ma peur (avec difficulté) mais à l'arrivée à l'aeroport de Seville, j'était enervé!!!
Pour la musique, je vous le déconseille, on a un gros bourdonement dans les oreilles et on entend rien, de plus, on a l'impression de ne plus etre dans la réalité.
La lecture, celui qui y arrivera, chapeau!!
Moi, j'ai lu apres le decollage, pendant que l'avion montait, se concentrer sur des lignes ca fait du bien.
Sinon, au retour, j'ai demandé à la personne qui m'accompagnait de conter jusqu'à 10, le fait de se concentrer sur des chiffres avec les yeux fermés font oublier COMPLETEMENT qu'on est dans un avion.
J'espere que ces conseils te rassureront labordelaiz, mais il faut que tu saches une chose : ON EST TOUS PAREIL! Tout le monde a peur de l'avion!
Bon vol et à bientot!
bonsoir Anatole..
Moi aussi j'ai peur de l'avion..pas peur en avion..mais bien peur de l'avion.. IL y a de cela quelques années déjà..vol Koweït air ou Qatar ? je ne sais plus..peu importe.. Assis au fond de mon siège, je m'énervais sérieusement.. radio , téloche , journaux, bouffe, re-radio..et merde..envie de fumer..ça passe pas.. Yoga ? concentration, penser a autre chose ? l'envie demeurait.. Dormir ? peu plus..trop envie de fumer..une obsession..je regarde les cendards dans les accoudoirs..?? pleins de mégots ! J'appelle l'hotesse, lui fait part de ma découverte.." est ce un vol fumeur ? " je lui baille ..Non me dit elle fermement..mais encore j'insiste ?... Cela doit provenir d'un vol privé ..je ferai mon rapport..merci monsieur.. Merde !..je me balade in the plane, en cherchant un coin pour me planquer...y en a pas..et..passant devant les chiottes "" lumière "" Je pris l'air du parfait naif qui se rend aux urnes ..in the pocket..mes clopes.. Et là mes aîlleux ..ze foot ! wery ...j’allumai ma clope en tirant une bouffarde a damné le pire des saint...quel pied..je croyait que j'allais m'évanouir de bonheur..quand soudain on frappa la porte..pas le petit toc toc d'un quidam qui a la merde cul..non non..un barouf d’enfer.. l'arrivé de la Gestapo quoi ! promptement je plongeais le mégot sous l'eau du robinet..le balançais dans les gogs..tirai la chasse..et sorti l'air de rien.. Etaient présent devant les chiottes..le pilote, le co-pilote sa secrétaire, son adjoint , une horde d’hôtesses..un travelo, un curieux , des journalistes de france inter.le standardiste..et qui sais je encore.. "" vous avez fumer ici ?"" me demanda le type avec pleins de galons ..yes lui fais je timidement..." veuillez me suivre et munissez vous de votre passe-port please ! "....... Pendant que nous nous dirigions vers l'avant du Boeing ..un inspecteur visita les chiottes a la recherche d'un éventuel feu de forêt.. Une sirène stridente se fit entendre..certains on même bouclés leurs ceintures..tout le monde me regardait passer.. Le pilote m'informa.." c'est l'avertisseur incendie " la source étant trouvé, nous allons la couper..votre passeport ?.. Je lui tendit les fafs.."" Français ? " il me fait ..Yes soeur ..oeuf corse !.. Vous avez beaucoup de chance monsieur..fit il...vous auriez été d'une autre nationalité..nous aurions été obligé de vous déposer au sol au plus tôt..les frais auront été a votre charge..et vous seriez en prison pour ce que vous avez fait..mais la France n'a pas encore signé cet accord international..donc vous êtes libre monsieur.. Je crois que je lui ai sauté au cou pour l'embrasser...mais il n'avait plus apprécié..pour lui les blagues les meilleurs..doivent être les plus courtes..
Moi aussi j'ai peur de l'avion..pas peur en avion..mais bien peur de l'avion.. IL y a de cela quelques années déjà..vol Koweït air ou Qatar ? je ne sais plus..peu importe.. Assis au fond de mon siège, je m'énervais sérieusement.. radio , téloche , journaux, bouffe, re-radio..et merde..envie de fumer..ça passe pas.. Yoga ? concentration, penser a autre chose ? l'envie demeurait.. Dormir ? peu plus..trop envie de fumer..une obsession..je regarde les cendards dans les accoudoirs..?? pleins de mégots ! J'appelle l'hotesse, lui fait part de ma découverte.." est ce un vol fumeur ? " je lui baille ..Non me dit elle fermement..mais encore j'insiste ?... Cela doit provenir d'un vol privé ..je ferai mon rapport..merci monsieur.. Merde !..je me balade in the plane, en cherchant un coin pour me planquer...y en a pas..et..passant devant les chiottes "" lumière "" Je pris l'air du parfait naif qui se rend aux urnes ..in the pocket..mes clopes.. Et là mes aîlleux ..ze foot ! wery ...j’allumai ma clope en tirant une bouffarde a damné le pire des saint...quel pied..je croyait que j'allais m'évanouir de bonheur..quand soudain on frappa la porte..pas le petit toc toc d'un quidam qui a la merde cul..non non..un barouf d’enfer.. l'arrivé de la Gestapo quoi ! promptement je plongeais le mégot sous l'eau du robinet..le balançais dans les gogs..tirai la chasse..et sorti l'air de rien.. Etaient présent devant les chiottes..le pilote, le co-pilote sa secrétaire, son adjoint , une horde d’hôtesses..un travelo, un curieux , des journalistes de france inter.le standardiste..et qui sais je encore.. "" vous avez fumer ici ?"" me demanda le type avec pleins de galons ..yes lui fais je timidement..." veuillez me suivre et munissez vous de votre passe-port please ! "....... Pendant que nous nous dirigions vers l'avant du Boeing ..un inspecteur visita les chiottes a la recherche d'un éventuel feu de forêt.. Une sirène stridente se fit entendre..certains on même bouclés leurs ceintures..tout le monde me regardait passer.. Le pilote m'informa.." c'est l'avertisseur incendie " la source étant trouvé, nous allons la couper..votre passeport ?.. Je lui tendit les fafs.."" Français ? " il me fait ..Yes soeur ..oeuf corse !.. Vous avez beaucoup de chance monsieur..fit il...vous auriez été d'une autre nationalité..nous aurions été obligé de vous déposer au sol au plus tôt..les frais auront été a votre charge..et vous seriez en prison pour ce que vous avez fait..mais la France n'a pas encore signé cet accord international..donc vous êtes libre monsieur.. Je crois que je lui ai sauté au cou pour l'embrasser...mais il n'avait plus apprécié..pour lui les blagues les meilleurs..doivent être les plus courtes..
De tout ceux qui n'ont rien a dire, les plus sages , sont ceux qui se taisent..Daîla Lama ?
je crois que j'aurais plus peur d'Egmore dans l'avion que de et dans l'avion tout seul 😛
perso je bois 2 ptites bouteilles de vin rouge au "repas" et rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrooooooooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrooooooooooooonnnnnnnn
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sinon un petit phototmontage en hommage à Egmore 😎
sinon un petit phototmontage en hommage à Egmore 😎

toto
je crois que j'aurais plus peur d'Egmore dans l'avion que de et dans l'avion tout seul
Poule mouillé va !..ha ces jeunes !
Poule mouillé va !..ha ces jeunes !
Pour celui qui est très seul, le bruit est déjà une consolation.( Friedrich Nietzsche )
Bonjour,
Je sais que le message est un peu vieux mais vu les réponses qui ont été données et le nombre de vues de ces messages, je me dois de réagir. Il est tout à fait déconseillé de consommer de l'alcool avant ou pendant un vol, cela peut certes vous faire dormir, mais ca augmente en réalité le rythme cardiaque et la tension, de même que l'anxiété. Il y a un très bon article "L'alcool aide-t-il à surmonter sa peur de l'avion ?" à l'adresse suivante : http://blog-peuravion.fr/2013/01/lalcool-aide-t-il-a-surmonter-sa-peur-de-lavion/
Si vous voulez dormir en avion, prenez un médicament. Si vous avez peur de l'avion, faites un stage ça marche très bien, foi d'ancien phobique :)
A mon avis Jean-Jacques, au lu de votre récit abracadabrantesque, vous aviez fumé autre chose que du tabac 🤪
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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.
Hopefully, a solution will be found soon.🙂
Hi everyone, fellow travelers!
I’m looking for anyone who’s in Kyoto or planning to visit Nishiki Market! Here’s the thing: during our trip there in April, we discovered a jewelry artisan (highly recommended!) on the left when exiting through the west exit of Nishiki Market (which is a long covered east-west street). I bought a piece of jewelry for my daughter there, but she lost it. I’d love to buy her another one! In the photo, it’s the shop with the yellow awning to the right of the restaurant with the blue awning, "Sushi Sakai." Would any kind soul be willing to get the shop’s name, email, or phone number for me? Despite my Google/AI searches, it’s nowhere to be found. A thousand thanks to whoever can help me out! Wishing you all great vacations!
SabrinaHello 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
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
Hi there,
Regarding the amount of tobacco you can buy during a trip in the European Union and bring back to France, we can't really talk about a "duty-free allowance," because the rules around how much tobacco you can bring back to France aren't straightforward at all under French law.
But it's very well explained and legally detailed here: https://douanestabacfranchise.wordpress.com/
Best regards,
Regarding the amount of tobacco you can buy during a trip in the European Union and bring back to France, we can't really talk about a "duty-free allowance," because the rules around how much tobacco you can bring back to France aren't straightforward at all under French law.
But it's very well explained and legally detailed here: https://douanestabacfranchise.wordpress.com/
Best regards,
Hi, has anyone booked hotels through the Vio platform?
Is it reliable?
Thanks
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

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
Hi there! 🙂
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!
See you soon,
Mumu
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!
See you soon,
Mumu
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.)
*Jean d’Ormesson
2)

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.)
*Jean d’Ormesson
2)

Without limiting ourselves to the countries mentioned above—Turkey and others could be added to the list.
I need to get dental reconstruction done, likely involving 6 implants. Which country offers the best quality of care, materials, and techniques?
Thanks
I need to get dental reconstruction done, likely involving 6 implants. Which country offers the best quality of care, materials, and techniques?
Thanks
Hi everyone,
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! :)
Have a great day!
Yann
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! :)
Have a great day!
Yann
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?
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.
Thanks in advance for your help. Simon
Thanks in advance for your help. Simon
Hi everyone,
I just found out there’s an update on the international driving permit. What was bound to happen has happened: it now costs (for now!!) 7 50 €. https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/actualites/A18833
There’s also a link at the bottom of the article for the list of countries where it’s mandatory.
Have a great day! 😊
Christelle
I just found out there’s an update on the international driving permit. What was bound to happen has happened: it now costs (for now!!) 7 50 €. https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/actualites/A18833
There’s also a link at the bottom of the article for the list of countries where it’s mandatory.
Have a great day! 😊
Christelle
Hello François, and the new team!
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?
Best regards, Marine/eversmile
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?
Best regards, Marine/eversmile
Hi there,
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’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!
Hi,
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’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.
Hi everyone,
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.
Thanks in advance!
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.
Thanks in advance!
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
Just got back from Egypt a few days ago and couldn't exchange my 1900 Egyptian pounds at the airport. If anyone's interested, let me know!
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 🙂
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 there, I use video and photo editing software for my "work".
A conflict has been showing up lately when I open the software. Photo attached.
Is there a specialist around who could help me out?
Thanks in advance.
A conflict has been showing up lately when I open the software. Photo attached.
Is there a specialist around who could help me out?
Thanks in advance.
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! 😊
Hi,
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
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.
Hello,
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.
https://www.parismatch.com/actu/faits-divers/un-couple-de-navigateurs-franco-australien-retrouve-mort-au-large-de-madagascar-victimes-de-pirates-260904?fbclid=IwY2xjawOaqqdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBLVkRPSGpTVzBUSW9wYUtyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqinPb_OCfcRQQY-Q_fkyDinuvXgm7JwywSMTxJ-TQw84joH-i3uJ08W7frW_aem_ql7JQ5yOLn3XWyrhSIe7kQ&utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-parismatchmag&mrfcid=20251130692956807717c72c586c0c48
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.
https://www.parismatch.com/actu/faits-divers/un-couple-de-navigateurs-franco-australien-retrouve-mort-au-large-de-madagascar-victimes-de-pirates-260904?fbclid=IwY2xjawOaqqdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBLVkRPSGpTVzBUSW9wYUtyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqinPb_OCfcRQQY-Q_fkyDinuvXgm7JwywSMTxJ-TQw84joH-i3uJ08W7frW_aem_ql7JQ5yOLn3XWyrhSIe7kQ&utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-parismatchmag&mrfcid=20251130692956807717c72c586c0c48