Je part cet été probablement seule durant le mois de juin, pendant 1 mois environ. Vu que c'est mon premier voyage, je suis venu vous demandez conseils !! J'ai beaucoup lu de forums sur le sujet mais je tenais à poser mes propes questions car je suis toujours en manque d'informations...:P
Bon premièrement, je ne parle pas beaucoup l'anglais... Vais-je avoir beaucoup de difficultés à me faire aider et à m'orienter?
Pour les bagages, je part en sac à dos... Mais quel genre de sac à dos me conseillez vous? J'emmene beaucoup de vêtements habituellement mais devrais-je en emmener moin? Vais-je être porté à acheter des vêtements la-bas? Est-ce qu'il y a des buandries accessible un peu partout?
Je tenais à visiter Chiang Mai, Koh phi phi, Phuket, bangkok. Pour me déplacer, qu'est ce que vous me conseillez? L'avion, le train, l'autobus?
J'avais prévu un budget de 1500$ en passant... Est-ce assez? J'avais l'intention de dormir dans des auberges jeunesse et guest house... J'avais aussi l'intention de faire des activités tel que faire une excursion à dos d'éléphant, sortir une fois de temps en temps et acheter des souvenirs aussi..
Est-ce risqué de voyager seule en thailande pour un premier voyage? Je vais vous avouer que cela me fait peur un peu !!
Quel guide de voyage me conseillez vous?
Qu'est ce que vous me conceillez de voir absolument la bas?
Le mois de Juin-Juillet est-il déconseillé pour la température?
C'étais quelques uns de mes plus gros questionnement face à mon voyage !!
Merci beaucoup en avance :)
Salut, la première des choses est bien venu dans ce club de fous du coin😉....... Une chose que tu dois bien enmagaziner est que voyager en thailande est très facile pour une personne seule home ou femme .. il n'y aucune inquiétude a avoir . il va de soi que il ya a des petites arnaques tu t'attend a bras ouvert . mais si tu te scotche sur Vf et son moteur de recherche tu vas éviter je dirais au moins 80 % de ses pièges . qui ne sont que économique .
pour ce qui est de ton sac .. prend le plus petit . possible . car ici il fait très chaud . mais attention a la limite descente . ( les fifilles du forum savent mieux que moi dans ce domaine )
le problème de tout nouveau arrivant est a la descente d'avion et les premier pas dans le pays du sourire ( bon slogan mais qui ne reflete pas la réalité ) .. la c;est encore facile une fois passer les douanes changer un peut d'argent en monnaie locale .. puis perso je te conseille le bus de la thaïe 4 $ qui va en ville .. la tu as la choix que tu vas faire par toi même en foction de ce que tu as vu sur le forum .. disons que des guest démarrent dans les 6 $ . voir un exemple de guest la appel . guest tenue pas une mama thai bon ce n'est pas un palais mais sa va .
de la tu continue ton chemin ......
a bientôt pour 1000 question .
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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Alors là je suis surpris, je pensais que tous les québécois parlent anglais😏. La solution apprends quelques mots de thaï (méthode assimyl). Les Thaï sont très serviables, même quand ils ne comprennent pas la langue, ce qui peut parfois être un peu embarassant, comme ils ne veulent pas de décevoir ils ne savent pas dire "je ne sais pas" ou "non"😏
Voyage très léger, de toute façon tu trouves de tous en Thaïlande et pas cher. La buanderie je pense que c'est la laundry anglaise ou la blanchisserie française😏, il en a dans tous les hôtels et dans tous les endroits touristiques.
Pour les déplacement bus de nuit d'état VIP (Bangkok-Chiang Maï=900 bth) ou avion avec Airasia (compagnie lowcoast locale très bien; Bangkok - Chiang Maï=1300 bths), vers le nord le train aussi.
La météo ne pose jamais de problème en Thaïlande (enfin pour moi), si tu veux plus de soleil à la mer préfère le golfe de Thaïlande (Koh Samui, Phangan, Tao) à Phuket Phiphi.
pour le guide Voyageforum évidemment😏, mais aussi le lonelyplanet (les puristes du forum vont dire: tout le monde la! les infos sont pas à jour! mais moi j'aime bien quand même avoir un petit guide)
Et en Thaïlande tout est à voir et chacun a des centres d'intêrets différents.
Pour moi: bangkok, Sukkhothaï, Kampeng Phet, Sangklahburi, Ampawa, Buriram, Chiang Khan, Mae Sot, Koh Tao, Phuket, Trang, Hat Yaï...et plein d'autres endroits.
Bonjour,
Pour l'anglais, je dirai que les bases suffisent ... il reste tjs le langage des signes et les dessins ... j'me souviens d'une superbe imitation de poule dans un village un peu paumé de la région de Chiang Mai ...
Pour les vêtements, je te dirai de prendre le minimum : d'une part tu peux faire laver tes affaires en très peu de temps, pour quasiment rien et un peu partout ... et puis au pire, si il te manque vraiment un truc, tu pourras tjs l'acheter sur place ... donc, prend un gros sac, mais ne le remplis pas, ça laissera de la place pour les souvenirs 😉
Pour les tranports, je dirai que l'avion est le plus pratique et n'est finalement pas très cher ... par contre, moi j'avais pris le train de nuit entre Bangkok et Chiang mai et j'ai adoré ... le matin, quand j'ai ouvert un oeil (réveillée par 2 mamies Thai qui dicutaient), j'ai ouvert le rideau : et là le jour qui se levait au milieu d'un peu de brouillard sur un paysage de forêt que je ne saurais décrire ... un vrai bonheur ... à se demander si on ne dort par encore un peu ...
pour le bus, que j'ai utilisé de Sukhotai à Koh Chang (24h de transport), je dirais que niveau prix, c'est clair que c'est le plus interessant, mais pour les longues distances, c'est super crevant et ça fait perdre qd même pas mal de tps ...
Pour le budget, je ne saurais trop te conseiller, ça dependra du mode de transport que tu utiliseras et des GH que tu choisiras ... en tous cas, si tu prépares un peu avant de partir, tu pourras facilement te faire une idée de ton budget 🙂
Pour le voyage en solo, je dirai qu'il n'y a aucun risque, il faut tjs faire attention car il peut y avoir des soucis comme dans n'importe quel pays ... mais je ne me suis jms sentie en danger même tard dans la nuit ... et puis tu rencontres tjs un peu de monde ...
Le plus gd risque est de tomber dans le panneau de leurs arnaques si bien organisées ... mais bon là, tu as VF pour te donner tous les bons conseils ... il suffit de fouiner un petit peu et de suivre leur si bons conseils ...
j'me souviens mon arrivée à l'aeroport de Bangkok, je devais rejoindre la gare de Hua Lamphong pour mon départ vers Chiang Mai : j'avais bien prix note qu'il ne fallait pas que je ma fasse attraper par un de ces rabatteurs, que je devait monter (ou descendre ...) d'un étage pour prendre un bus qui m'ammenerait en ville ... et bien une fois sur place, la chaleur, la fatigue de je ne sais plus combien d'heure d'avion, les yeux qui ne savent plus ou regarder ... le 1er rabatteur qui vient me voir et qui nous propose de nous emmener pour 1000 bath : moi, bêtement j'accepte sans réfléchir ... c'est une fois le c** posé dans le taxi que je me souviens de toutes ces pages bleues que j'ai lu pendant des heures et des heures et qui me répetaient sans cesse : "évite les rabatteurs !!" ... trop tard ... 😊
Pour le guide de voyage, je conseille VF et un calepin pour prendre tes notes ...
Pour le climat, je ne saurais trop te conseiller, mais tu trouveras tes réponses sur le forum avec la focntion "rechercher" ...
bon voyage et bonnes prépa ...
Dado ...🙂
Ne demande jamais ton chemin à celui qui sait. Tu pourrais ne pas te perdre !
Suis parti seul pendant 6 semaines et pour la première fois aussi, entre novembre et décembre dernier ; aucun problème, ni pour se loger, ni pour voyager d'une ville à l'autre, ni pour se ballader ; aucun sentiment d'insécurité et des agences de voyages et des cybers à tous les coins de rue ; en plus, quand on est touriste et qu'on vient pour la première fois dans un pays, on tombe inévitablement dans des quartiers avec plein d'hébergements et on trouve toujours de quoi dormir ; tu ne parles pas bien l'anglais, ça tombe bien, les thaïs non plus, mais on arrive toujours à se faire comprendre ; concernant les buanderies, tu donnes ton linge à l'hôtel ou la guest la veille au soir, on te le rend le lendemain lavé plié et ça coûte 3 fois rien ; donc pas besoin de te charger ; tu prends des vêtements pour une semaine, et tu fais la lessive au fur et à mesure ; en plus, c'est vrai, ya plein de fringues à acheter sur place, mais après c'est une question de goût ; ya kan même beaucoup de merdes ; à part ça, comme dans tous les pays où il y a plein de touristes et beaucoup de locaux pauvres, ya écrit "money" sur ton front et le sport national est de t'en prendre le plus possible ; c'est pas pire que dans d'autres pays mais c'est pas mieux non plus ; les nanas seules ne se font pas draguer à tous les coins de rue, donc no problem de ce côté là ; j'ai surtout bougé en avion ; c'est bien, on gagne du temps, mais c'est plus cher ; t'inquiète pas, ça va bien se passer, d'autant que les endroits où tu veux aller, c'est pas vaiment la jungle
Oui ; c'est ce que j'avais fait aussi, infos tout ça... ; mais au bout de 3 jours, je me suis balladé au feeling et ça a été sans problème ; bon voyage !
Bonjour, tout a ete dit dans les reponses. J'aimerais juste ajouter que tu as de la chance de voyager seule, ca te permets de faire beaucoup de rencontres interessantes et vraiment decouvrir le pays et les habitants a ton rythme et a ta maniere. Une fois sur place, laisse toi guider par ton instinct et tout ira bien.
BON VOYAGE et au plaisir de te lire au retour. 😄
Le meilleur moyen que j'aie trouvé pour préparer mes voyages, c'est de lire longuement un guide et d'y découvrir la vie qui attend un touriste dans le pays concerné. Je choisis toujours un guide en anglais car cela me permet de connaitre les mots utiles. Le Lonely Planet est bien, mais je préfère le Rough Guide qui me semble plus pointu. A mon avis, vu le genre de voyage que tu veux faire, 1000 THB par jour en moyenne sont suffisants pour les voyages terrestres (moins chers, on voit plus de choses et on rencontre plus de gens), l'hébergement et la nourriture + frais divers. C'est dans le guide que j'ai lu que je choisis mes étapes.
Pour la langue, dès qu'on ne se trouve plus dans les lieux touristiques, il faut passer par le thaï. La méthode Assimil est de loin la meilleure.
Si tu es habillée correctement, les risques sont minimums. Pour le côté pratique (linge, nourriture etc...), la Thaïlande est un pays où il n'y a aucun souci : les gens ont besoin de gagner elur vie et les propositions de services sont multiples.
Il faut quand même qu'un voyage en solo, cela se mérite et que cela demande un gros travail de préparation.
Donc, bonne lecture de guide et bonne étude Assimil !!!!
bonjour à tous, c'es notre premier voyage en thailande dans un mois. je souhaiterai réellement faire un trek àdos d'élephant sur une journée ou deux. pouvez vous me dire si vraiment c'est quelque chose qui se fait un peu partout ou si pour cela je dois privilégier un endroit.
merci d'avance
bonjour, j'ai quelques conseils sur 1 le voyage par le bus de nuit . c'est possible que tu dois prendre le sac ou tu garde tel que porte monnaie, digital camera etc moi meme il est evitable de le laisser au dessous de bus . 2, preparer le cart de telephone en cas de ton carte de credit est perdu et si tu utilise traveller chaque tu devrais chercher numero de telephoner de societe de travelleur cheque . 3 ne pas croire a qqn qui invite a acheter des bijoux (normalement c'est tuktuk qui emmene les tourists aux shops)
si tu as probleme pendant le voyage tu peut telephoner 1155 c'est police de tourist il y a personne qui peut parler fr 😉
Ca fait longtemps que je souhaite partir en Thailande, j ai enfin l opportunite d y aller cet hiver de mi janvier à mi fevrier, pour un premier voyage que me…
Voilà je suis une jeune femme de 25 ans et je me lance à partir seule et j'ai choisi la Thaïlande comme destination! je voudrais partir le 17 ou le 18 décembre…
Hi everyone,
I’m a 67-year-old woman who loves to travel, and for my third solo trip, I’ve decided to explore Indonesia.
I’ll be there from September 1st to October 5th, and I’m really struggling to plan my itinerary.
I’d love any advice you can share—I’ll read it all carefully.
So far, I’ve booked my first two nights with a local host in Jakarta, and then I’m heading to Borobudur. That’s all I’ve got planned for now.
Do you think I should book accommodations and transport tickets in advance? It seems really complicated, or could I just decide day by day based on how I feel?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a solo trip to Mongolia this summer, without an agency. However, I’d like to have a guide accompany me for certain parts of my journey.
From my research, I understand that most "activities," accommodations, and transportation are best arranged day by day, depending on opportunities and encounters. Without an agency, everything is organized on the spot.
I’d love to hear more opinions on this, especially regarding the Orkhon Valley.
Here’s the itinerary I’m planning:
* UB -> Mörön (flight) -> Khatgal (local buses)
A few days at Lake Khövsgöl
* Khatgal -> Mörön -> Jargalant -> Tariat (local buses)
A few days at the White Lakes
* White Lakes -> Tsetserleg -> Kharkhorin (4x4 with driver)
A few days in the Orkhon Valley
+ the Eight Lakes (horseback trekking with a guide)
* Return to UB
From what I’ve gathered, the first part should be fairly straightforward, but I have questions about the Orkhon Valley.
Here are my questions:
-> Tsetserleg to Kharkhorin route:
Have any of you made this trip by booking a driver on the spot when arriving in Tsetserleg? Was it easy to find an available driver? And did you find it easy/difficult/impossible to find other travelers to share the ride with? Ideally, I’d like to share this leg with fellow travelers.
-> The Eight Lakes: Could you share your experience with the Eight Lakes? Did you easily find a guide directly on site? Were you able to share this experience with other travelers?
Last question for women who’ve traveled solo in Mongolia:
-> How did you experience it? Do you have any specific tips or recommendations?
I’m considering a road trip (rental car) to explore the Canadian Rockies in September 2026, starting in Calgary and ending with about 10 days in Vancouver and the surrounding area. (Two weeks in the Rockies and a little under two weeks in Vancouver and nearby.)
I’d like to say that being a woman traveling alone doesn’t really bother me. That’s not the issue. Being a woman is just how it is, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon, but traveling solo is something I could fix by finding travel companions. However, I had a not-so-great experience in India with two girls who were total strangers at first and turned out to be quite annoying, so I’m a bit put off by the idea now.
My question is simple, assuming I do this trip alone: is it worth sticking *only* to driving? I have **zero** sense of direction—with a map, I’m hopeless. So, is it realistic to think, "With my GPS, I’ll just drive from Calgary to Vancouver and see what I see," since I don’t see myself hiking alone? I’m not easily scared, but I wouldn’t feel confident doing that solo. Unless all the sightseeing is done with a guide (but then, hello, the cost—my budget isn’t exactly overflowing).
What do you all think?
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Take care and happy travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
After a week of sports south of Bergen, I’m not sure what to visit during the following week between Bergen and Oslo.
I haven’t planned to rent a car.
I’d love your suggestions. Thanks
Hi everyone, I’m really keen to visit Iran for three weeks in mid-March 2015.
What worries me a bit isn’t so much traveling alone—I’m used to it and know the Middle East well—but rather the current events (Islamic State) that could potentially become dangerous.
Flights are pretty cheap at the moment, and I’d like to book before prices go up.
Any advice from people who know the ground situation and Iranian current affairs better than I do would be much appreciated! :)
Hi there! I’m in the middle of planning my first solo trip (as a woman). Do you have any ideal destinations with activities like hiking, diving, sightseeing, and easy ways to meet locals—all on a small budget?
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s had this experience before! :)
Hi there,
Who could recommend a reliable agency for visiting several islands, including the parks around Komodo? I’m traveling solo as a woman.
Thanks for your great tips!
Hi everyone,
I’m often in transit in Tokyo and I stay at the hotel because Japanese people speak little English and the signs are almost always in Japanese!
Any ideas for getting from Narita to a nice park or an onsen? I wanted to try Hokkaido, but apart from renting a car, it’s all trains! Any suggestions for a car with a driver? Or is it too expensive? Small group tours in Hokkaido? I read about the Explorator group’s offer—way too expensive!!!
I’ve got a maximum of 8 days. I’d just like a nice Japanese break.
Thanks for any tips you can share!
my friend, with whom I traveled to Iran, Myanmar, and India, really wanted to take a one-month trip to Armenia and Georgia. So we booked our flights (June 21 to July 19), but disaster struck—she can’t travel anymore due to serious family reasons.
Now I’m heading off on this adventure alone. It’s not that I’ve never traveled solo before—I spent three months exploring Southeast Asia by myself last year—but I still have a few questions, and I’d really appreciate your input.
* I don’t think traveling alone in these countries is very risky—what do you think?
* Maybe I could hire a driver? What would that cost, since some places seem tricky to reach by public transport. Do you have any driver recommendations?
* I don’t want to rent a car—the driving seems too unpredictable, especially in Georgia.
* I’d love to do some nice hikes—are there any guides available?
Here’s my rough itinerary:
YEREVAN and surroundings
YEGHEGNADZOR for Noravank
GORIS and TATEV
LAKE SEVAN
DILIJAN
HAGHPAT
TBILISI and surroundings
The CAUCASUS toward Mestia
UPLISTSIKHE
VARDZIA
Return to Yerevan for my flight
Thanks to anyone who can share their experiences or answer my questions!
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a few tips that really helped me better prepare my carry-on luggage. After a few trips (and some mistakes too!), I’ve finally found a way to organize myself that makes life a lot easier. Maybe this can help other travelers here.
1. Choose a practical and sturdy bag
A good bag is the foundation. I’ve noticed that a model with a solid structure, sturdy wheels, and a well-thought-out interior really changes the experience. Hard-shell suitcases hold up better, especially when you’re hopping between flights. Personally, I use a Lambert suitcase because the interior is super well-divided, but the important thing is to find a model that works for you.
2. Rolling your clothes really works
It’s simple, but it saves so much space. Plus, it wrinkles less. I do this now for almost everything, especially lightweight clothes.
3. Keep everything in a small kit
100 ml liquids, toothbrush, cream, mini first-aid kit… Having all of that in one clear toiletry bag makes going through security much easier. It saves you from having to take everything out and put it back in a rush.
4. A pouch for essentials
Passport, headphones, charger, phone… I keep all of that in the same pouch. It saves so much stress when you need to find something quickly, especially on the plane.
5. Traveling lighter makes all the difference
Since I started choosing versatile clothes that mix and match well, I travel with a lot less. Less weight, fewer decisions to make, fewer things to lug around. It honestly makes traveling so much more enjoyable.
From the conversations I’ve had with other travelers (and several customers too), I’ve realized you can really simplify your trip just by organizing a little better and choosing good accessories.
If you have other tips or methods that work for you, I’d love to read them. We always learn from others on this forum.
Looking forward to exchanging with you all!
Hi,
Has anyone recently taken the boat to Casamance from Dakar and could share their experience?
From France, is it possible to book online, or do you need to go through an agency? How far in advance?
Boarding/disembarking: how does it work? Do we have to check in our luggage and then pick it up on arrival?
What’s the vibe like on the boat in the seating area?
Has anyone ever stopped over in Carabane? Accommodation options there?
Thanks so much if you have any recent info!
Exploring India by road is all about having a good driver. I highly recommend the one I’ve traveled with for 5 "safe" trips—Rajasthan 3 times over 16 years, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. He’s been driving tourists for 25 years now and is more than just a driver. He knows how to talk about his country, the cities you visit, and suggests alternative routes.
He’s well-connected with real local guides who don’t just ramble (as he puts it himself) or drag you into shops claiming to be run by their "so-called family." Depending on your preferences, he can suggest well-tested itineraries and recommend typical hotels like Havelis.
For dining, he oversees meal prep based on your spice-level preferences. He’s Sikh and deeply respectful of his passengers.
He speaks English better than French, but one of his daughters is studying French at university.
Hi,
We’d like to spend about twenty days in Albania next July. We’re two women traveling together and we’re thinking of renting a small car. Does that sound reasonable, or should we avoid it?
Thanks for your advice.
Hi there,
I’m spending a week in Morocco (Rabat - Meknes - Fes).
I’ll be traveling solo—is it safe for a woman over 60?
For transportation, I’m planning to take the train. I was thinking of buying my ticket last minute, but it’s around the end-of-year period…?
I’ll be in Meknes on December 31st—any suggestions on how they celebrate New Year’s Eve there?
Is anyone visiting these destinations? Maybe we could meet up…?
Thanks in advance.
Hi there,
After hearing so much about Djerba, especially the GO clubs, is it risky for a young, pretty newly-retired woman to visit the island alone?
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
Does anyone know how late the buses run from Cusco Airport to the city center? I land at 9:30 PM, plus time to clear customs, pick up my luggage, and exchange some money—figure an extra 30 to 45 minutes. Though, come to think of it, I still have 5 sols from last time—maybe that’ll be enough for the bus?
Thanks.
Brigitte
Planned arrival on Sunday evening, November 16, 2025, in San José. Staying 3 nights, then taking a bus to Tortuguero for 2 nights. Looking for a shared shuttle to La Fortuna for 2 nights, then a van-boat-van combo to Santa Elena for 2 or 3 nights. Heading to Quepos for 4 nights for day trips using local buses—Jaco, San Antonio, Uvita. After that, a full-day bus ride to Cahuita. I’m booking hotels as I go, which gives me the flexibility to stay longer in places I like. I’m looking for accommodations in city centers near restaurants and not too far from the bus station. Budget: 50 € for a room with a private bathroom (if you’ve got any great tips!). For my finale, I’ll cross the land border to Panama City for 4 days. Thanks for your suggestions! 😉
As I mentioned before, I’m heading to Istanbul next summer, and I’ve heard there have been quite a few attacks by Kurds in Turkey recently, which is making me hesitate about my trip.
What do you all think? :( I’m wondering if it’s really a good idea to go...
Hi everyone,
I’m 66 and just discovered solo travel in Uzbekistan—I loved it! So I’ve decided to explore Africa, starting with Senegal. I’m just beginning my research, but if anyone can give me advice on which month to go, what to see, and whether this destination is safe—or maybe suggest another African country—I’d really appreciate your tips!
Hi there!
We’re leaving in early November for a month.
Here’s our itinerary:
Arrival in Takhmau, then heading to:
Kampong Cham
Kratie – 2 days
Mondolkiri – 3 days
Ratanakiri – 3 days
Stung Treng – 1 day
Siem Reap – 4 days
Battambang – 1 day
Kampong Chhnang – 3 days
Kampot – 2 days
Islands (WE’RE HESITATING WHICH ONE?) – 4 DAYS
Phnom Penh – 2 days
That’s it! 😊
We’re backpacking… and we love spots that aren’t too touristy. If you’ve got any tips, we’re all ears!
Thanks
Hi there,
We’d like to stay in Switzerland for five days.
There are two of us (women).
We don’t know this country at all.
What cities or affordable spots would you recommend for visiting?
Cheap accommodation.
Looking for community-based options.
And being close to public transport.
Thanks for your tips and experiences!
Best regards.
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone has taken a Rede Expressos bus from Lisbon Airport to Lagos, and if so, where exactly at the airport you need to board it? I’m worried I’ll get lost and miss my bus...
Hi again,
I’m adding more details to my info request. Here are two proposed itineraries. We’re hesitating:
Colombo - Unawatuna 2 days - Sinharaja 1 day - Bandarawela 2 days - Kandy 3 days - Dambulla 2 days - Wilpattu Park 1 day - Kalpitiya 3 days - Negombo 1 day
What should we change or add a day for to include Jaffna?
Or:
Negombo 1 day - Anuradhapura 2 days - Jaffna 2 days - Sigiriya 2 days - Dambulla 1 day - Kandy 2 days - Ella 1 day - Galle 3 days
For your advice.
Is it better to finish in Galle or Kalpitiya?
Thanks in advance!
Nicole
This is a warning message! I’d like to address it especially to young women traveling alone for the first time in India. Other travelers may react to my post based on their own experiences, but I think what I’m about to say shouldn’t be taken lightly—unless that’s what you’re looking for!
Last July, I traveled to Northern India. I stopped in Khajuraho to see the famous tantric temples. I stayed one night, and that was more than enough. Khajuraho is very touristy, but you should know that 80% of young Indian men there are "gigolos." Locals call these young men (aged 18 to 30) "playboys" or "Lapka" (which means "capture the woman" in Hindi)!!!
They approach tourists with kindness and politeness, offering tea or a motorcycle ride (which they’ve often gotten from generous Western female tourists) to waterfalls a few kilometers from Khajuraho or other tourist sites. After befriending you, they charm you—be careful, these are professionals who are very skilled at this; it’s all they do, and they do it well. They’ll offer you food, drinks, and even temple entry to confuse you. They’ll suggest spending the evening or even the night with them. **Refuse (unless you’re into local flings and that’s why you came)!!!!**
At first, you’ll be seduced by their generosity, let your guard down, and then they’ll make you believe in *true love*. They won’t leave you alone and will keep in touch via email or phone if you give them your details. The lines they use to soften you up and scam you include: *"I’m the only one taking care of my family, my brother is sick, I don’t know what to do..."* All of this is to manipulate you into offering them money. They’ll never ask for it outright (to avoid being exposed) but will wait for you to suggest it.
If you receive emails from them, they’ll never be signed, and their name won’t appear in the email address (to avoid leaving traces). They use fake names to avoid being reported. If you believe their sob stories and offer help, they’ll give you a bank account number to send money via Western Union. These young men make a living from this—selling their bodies and scamming people! They’re very skilled, charming, manipulative, and *big-time cheaters*!
(Especially one young man who goes by the alias *Tony*—apparently the most skilled. He lives in a hotel near the lake, *Krishna Cottage*, and is in regular contact via Skype with Western women he’s tricked into believing he loves them while shamelessly scamming them. He even opened an internet café on the roof of the hotel with money he stole from women who fell for his charm.)
So, young romantic women craving love, sensitive singles, or anyone emotionally vulnerable—**don’t let yourself be scammed!!!** This behavior is becoming more common in India and is still relatively unknown. Male prostitution is on the rise, and cases of romantic scams and financial fraud by gigolos are increasing.
hi everyone! I’d like to visit Montreal and the surrounding areas in August, and I’ve got 3 weeks of vacation. I’m traveling alone and will be visiting my daughter, who recently moved there. She’ll be working and only available in the evenings! So I’m torn between spending a week in Montreal, then taking a flight to Cuba, and returning to France from Havana—or staying in Montreal and exploring the nearby areas alone.
For my first idea—going to Cuba—is it feasible in terms of administrative formalities and legality? And for my second idea, is it possible to take buses? If so, is it too expensive? And are there many places served by them?
From FES, I’d like to spend a few days in:
MEKNES
CHEFCHAOUEN
TETOUAN
and then return to FES.
I’m planning this trip in November.
Thanks for your tips!
I just got back from an unforgettable road trip in Madagascar where I drove down the legendary RN7. It connects Tana (the capital) to Tulear.
Since we were traveling as a group of girls, we decided to go with a guide. I’d never done an “organized” trip before, but I have to say we loved this first tailor-made travel experience.
From the highlands of the Red Island
down to the west coast, by the Mozambique Channel.
Vast landscapes as far as the eye can see
Human encounters
Discovering ancestral artisanal know-how
Sunsets over the ochre mountains
Intense, precious moments with my friends
We loved the mountains, visits to artisans, and the parties too ;-)
We used local guides to show us specific spots (like Isalo National Park, where we were able to bivouac)
Hi there,
My friend and I are traveling together between October and November 2025—no exact dates yet.
We’d love to step away from the typical travel agency packages and are hoping to rent a car locally and stay with locals, living with them rather than in a vacation rental.
Does anyone know if this is possible?
Thanks in advance for your advice and tips!
Warm regards to all
