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Bonjour,
J'aimerai partir l'an prochain avec le Wwoofing, conaissez- vous cette technique de voyage? est ce fiable? Enfin j'attends tous types de renseignements la dessus!
Merci
Principe du WWOOF?
by Gilou997
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
LE WWOOFING
« Wwoofing » est le substantif dérivé du sigle « WWOOF », qui signifie Willing workers on organic farms, ou encore travailleurs volontaires dans des fermes biologiques. Le principe : contre quelques heures quotidiennes d'aide dans une exploitation biologique, les wwoofers sont logés et nourris chez les fermiers. Les tâches sont hétéroclites, de la récolte des carottes à la tonte des moutons, en passant par l'entretien du jardin ou la construction d'un nouveau hangar… La durée d'une mission se décide, elle, avec les exploitants : elle peut aller de deux jours à plusieurs mois. Un bon plan, donc, pour les amoureux de la campagne, qui n'ont pas peur de mettre les mains dans la terre ou qui souhaitent s'initier aux secrets de l'agriculture biologique.
WWOOF est une organisation qui regroupe des milliers de fermes à travers le monde. Il est possible de trouver une place dans pratiquement n'importe quel pays. Pour participer, il faut contacter l'antenne du pays qui vous intéresse ; en échange d'une cotisation annuelle (différente selon les pays), elle vous transmettra la liste des exploitants locaux qui adhèrent à l'organisme. À vous ensuite de contacter directement celui sur lequel vous aurez jeté votre dévolu et de fixer avec lui les modalités de votre séjour. Plus d'infos sur le WWOOF : www.wwoof.org.
Voilà si çà peu vous aider.Mais je ne connais personne qui l'ai fait. Bonne recherche et bon vent.
« Wwoofing » est le substantif dérivé du sigle « WWOOF », qui signifie Willing workers on organic farms, ou encore travailleurs volontaires dans des fermes biologiques. Le principe : contre quelques heures quotidiennes d'aide dans une exploitation biologique, les wwoofers sont logés et nourris chez les fermiers. Les tâches sont hétéroclites, de la récolte des carottes à la tonte des moutons, en passant par l'entretien du jardin ou la construction d'un nouveau hangar… La durée d'une mission se décide, elle, avec les exploitants : elle peut aller de deux jours à plusieurs mois. Un bon plan, donc, pour les amoureux de la campagne, qui n'ont pas peur de mettre les mains dans la terre ou qui souhaitent s'initier aux secrets de l'agriculture biologique.
WWOOF est une organisation qui regroupe des milliers de fermes à travers le monde. Il est possible de trouver une place dans pratiquement n'importe quel pays. Pour participer, il faut contacter l'antenne du pays qui vous intéresse ; en échange d'une cotisation annuelle (différente selon les pays), elle vous transmettra la liste des exploitants locaux qui adhèrent à l'organisme. À vous ensuite de contacter directement celui sur lequel vous aurez jeté votre dévolu et de fixer avec lui les modalités de votre séjour. Plus d'infos sur le WWOOF : www.wwoof.org.
Voilà si çà peu vous aider.Mais je ne connais personne qui l'ai fait. Bonne recherche et bon vent.
Pour faire court, le WWOOFing est un échange entre toi et l'hôte (la ferme) dans laquelle tu vas loger. Aucun contrat écrit juste de l'engagement moral ! Tu travailles quelques heures par jour (souvent le matin ou l'après midi) en échange d'un lit et de repas.
Pour les hôtes cela leur permet de rencontrer des étranger et de faire de l'échange culturel. Pour les voyageurs cela leur donne l'occasion de rencontrer des personnes locales, de découvrir plus facilement la culture et le mode de vie du coin où il se trouve et également de voyager pour beaucoup moins cher !
J'ai écris un article sur le WWOOFing qui permet notamment de voyager moins cher. Mais il faut faire attention a ne pas considérer cela comme un couchsurfing. Les voyageurs viennent dans l'optique de découvrir et apprendre des choses auprès des personnes (travail ou région). Et même si l'on est pas un employé, il faut travailler correctement par respect de la personne qui vous accueille !
Je laisse le lien de mon article si certains se posent des questions là-dessus
http://unpiedailleurs.com/solution-voyager-moins-cher
Au plaisir !
Cyril
http://unpiedailleurs.com/solution-voyager-moins-cher
Au plaisir !
Cyril
Salut Cyril,
Je viens de jeter un œil sur l'article de ton blog car le concept du wwoofing m'interpelle depuis longtemps. Je m'interroge toutefois. Tu dis:
Pour les hôtes cela leur permet de rencontrer des étranger et de faire de l'échange culturel.
Oui peut-être mais c'est tout de même aussi une main d’œuvre (certes peu qualifiée à priori mais tout de même) très bon marché pour l'hôte. Mon interrogation porte sur le fait qu'un voyageur, qui a priori est au départ un privilégié, occupe un emploi qui pourrait profiter à un autochtone. A notre époque il y a tout de même peu de pays peu ou pas touchés par le chômage. Bref, ne devenons-nous pas un "concurrent" pour les gens du pays qui cherchent un emploi payé décemment ?
(question posée sans arrière-pensée, le concept est séduisant de prime abord)
Je viens de jeter un œil sur l'article de ton blog car le concept du wwoofing m'interpelle depuis longtemps. Je m'interroge toutefois. Tu dis:
Pour les hôtes cela leur permet de rencontrer des étranger et de faire de l'échange culturel.
Oui peut-être mais c'est tout de même aussi une main d’œuvre (certes peu qualifiée à priori mais tout de même) très bon marché pour l'hôte. Mon interrogation porte sur le fait qu'un voyageur, qui a priori est au départ un privilégié, occupe un emploi qui pourrait profiter à un autochtone. A notre époque il y a tout de même peu de pays peu ou pas touchés par le chômage. Bref, ne devenons-nous pas un "concurrent" pour les gens du pays qui cherchent un emploi payé décemment ?
(question posée sans arrière-pensée, le concept est séduisant de prime abord)
Salut Chouhibou !
Personnellement je ne pense pas que le WWOOFing puisse remplacer un véritable employé et cela pour plusieurs raisons :
- Le WWOOFer n'est engagé que moralement et au final si il le souhaite il peut plier bagage à n'importe quel moment.
- Il n'est pas dit que la personne ait forcément du monde tout le temps ! Le WWOOFing en soi, malgré le grand intérêt que je lui porte n'est que très peu connu finalement et selon les pays il est plus ou moins développé
- Pour moi l'idée du WWOOFing est que tu n'est pas un employé, cela signifie que l'on peut te demander de travailler 4h - 5h par jour mais cela reste le maximum. Je n'irai jamais dans une ferme qui te demande de travailler de 9h a 17h.
Du coups si un hôte a vraiment besoin d'un employé, cela signifie qu'il a besoin d'un travail régulier sur toute une journée hors ce n'est pas du tout le cas avec le WWOOFing du fait que l'on est sur de l'échange et de la bonne entente ! Et tu peux très bien avoir le WWOOFer qui veut travailler d’arrache-pied comme celui qui fait tout pour ne rien faire. Ou le WWOOFer accroc à l'héroïne aussi (anecdote qui m'a été raconté par un hôte !). Du coups pour le fait de concurrencer l'emploi, je ne pense pas.
Cyril
Du coups si un hôte a vraiment besoin d'un employé, cela signifie qu'il a besoin d'un travail régulier sur toute une journée hors ce n'est pas du tout le cas avec le WWOOFing du fait que l'on est sur de l'échange et de la bonne entente ! Et tu peux très bien avoir le WWOOFer qui veut travailler d’arrache-pied comme celui qui fait tout pour ne rien faire. Ou le WWOOFer accroc à l'héroïne aussi (anecdote qui m'a été raconté par un hôte !). Du coups pour le fait de concurrencer l'emploi, je ne pense pas.
Cyril
Bonjour à tous!
Vous me semblez bien spécialiste en matière de wwoofing, ça tombe bien j'ai quelques questions!! Je suis plutot bien renseigné sur la question j'ai saisi le concept du truc. Pour ma part, j'aimerai faire un tour du monde à petit budget. J'aimerai le faire avec le minimum de moyen, et puis être au coeur des civilisations locales, un vrai échange culturel tellement enrichissant sur le plan humain!! Quoi de mieux que le wwoofing!! Pensez vous que ce projet est il réalisable? Du coup quel budget devrais-je prévoir pour ce tour du monde?
Merci!
Vous me semblez bien spécialiste en matière de wwoofing, ça tombe bien j'ai quelques questions!! Je suis plutot bien renseigné sur la question j'ai saisi le concept du truc. Pour ma part, j'aimerai faire un tour du monde à petit budget. J'aimerai le faire avec le minimum de moyen, et puis être au coeur des civilisations locales, un vrai échange culturel tellement enrichissant sur le plan humain!! Quoi de mieux que le wwoofing!! Pensez vous que ce projet est il réalisable? Du coup quel budget devrais-je prévoir pour ce tour du monde?
Merci!
Salut Chris !
Ton projet est parfaitement réalisable et je suis bien placé pour le dire puisque c'est exactement ce que je suis en train de faire en ce moment ^^
Je suis partis avec mon sac à dos et je bouge de connaissances en connaissances entrecoupé de WWOOFing ce qui me permet de bouger à travers le continent finalement en n'usant presque pas d'argent pour le logement et la nourriture.
Pour ce qui est du budget, tout dépend dans quelle partie du monde tu souhaites partir. Si tu veux partir en Asie ou Amérique du sud ton budget pourra être plutôt réduit comparé aux USA ou l'Europe. Les transports sont peu cher et la nourriture également. Concrètement ce qui va te coûter très cher au début c'est ton billet d'avion (si tu as besoin d'en prendre un), ton assurance voyage (je te conseille d'en prendre une) et le matériel que tu serait susceptible d'acheter avant de partir (sachant que tu pourra en trouver beaucoup sur place). Une fois sur place, si tu te débrouille bien a passer d'un WWOOFing à un autre avec quelques stop dans des auberges de jeunesses (on y rencontre plein de gens intéressant !) tu ne devrais pas avoir besoin de beaucoup d'argent.
Je t'invite à aller faire un tour sur mon blog où tu trouvera notamment un article sur le contenu de mon sac à dos ainsi que des infos sur le voyage.
http://unpiedailleurs.com
Cyril
Pour ce qui est du budget, tout dépend dans quelle partie du monde tu souhaites partir. Si tu veux partir en Asie ou Amérique du sud ton budget pourra être plutôt réduit comparé aux USA ou l'Europe. Les transports sont peu cher et la nourriture également. Concrètement ce qui va te coûter très cher au début c'est ton billet d'avion (si tu as besoin d'en prendre un), ton assurance voyage (je te conseille d'en prendre une) et le matériel que tu serait susceptible d'acheter avant de partir (sachant que tu pourra en trouver beaucoup sur place). Une fois sur place, si tu te débrouille bien a passer d'un WWOOFing à un autre avec quelques stop dans des auberges de jeunesses (on y rencontre plein de gens intéressant !) tu ne devrais pas avoir besoin de beaucoup d'argent.
Je t'invite à aller faire un tour sur mon blog où tu trouvera notamment un article sur le contenu de mon sac à dos ainsi que des infos sur le voyage.
http://unpiedailleurs.com
Cyril
Super merci pour ta réponse!!! Et ça tombe bien c'est en Amérique du sud que j'aimerais démarrer... tu penses que 3000€ ça suffit?
Merci pour le blog je vais aller voir.
Pour ce qui est d'un tour du monde si dans les 3000 euros tu met ton billet d'avion de départ (qui peut être relativement cher) ça me parait un peu short. Maintenant si tu ne fais quasiment que du WWOOFing, tu ne dépensera presque rien en dehors du transport et cela n'est pas négligeable. Les bus sont abordables pour voyager mais très long, si tu as besoin de passer une semaine en auberge de jeunesse compte entre 6 et 10 euros par jour (en Colombie).
Il y a plusieurs moyens de réduire les frais comme privilégier la street food (un repas a 4 euros voir moins est faisable), ne manger que le midi et le soir, prendre des bus de nuit pour économiser des nuits d'auberge si besoin, mais cela se fait directement sur place. Le plus simple étant de regarder combien tu dois dépenser pour ton billet aller, combien potentiellement te coûtera ton billet retour sans oublier si tu dois acheter du matériel et pour une assurance voyage si tu compte partir longtemps (environs 450-500 euros l'année pour la moins cher et acceptable). A partir de là tu te définis un montant approximatif par jour et tu pourra avoir une idée de combien te coûtera ton voyage sur la durée, parce que plus longtemps tu partira, plus tu dépensera d'argent.
En Amérique du sud les pays les plus cher sont la Colombie, le Chili et le Brésil.
Merci pour ton avis Cyril.
Je pense en tout cas essayer au moins une fois, je me ferai ensuite moi-même mon avis en fonction de mon expérience.
Outre le wwoofing, il ne faut pas oublier les autres échanges de service.
Tu peux utiliser des sites comme helpx ou workaway. (si cela t'intéresse, j'ai fait un article sur mon blog avec différents sites internet).
C'est le même concept sauf que cela ne se limite pas à de l'agriculture bio.
J'ai par exemple travaillé un mois dans un hostel en échange de la nourriture, logement et boissons.
Demain, je démarre dans une ferme dont j'ai eu connaissance dans cet hostel (un voyageur m'en a parlé et de fil en aiguille...).
Même si c'est peu développé en Amérique latine, en cherchant, il y a moyen.
Pour info, en t'inscrivant sur le site du woofing pour l'Equateur, tu as gratuitement accès à celui du Pérou et de la Bolivie parce que ce réseau est peu développé dans ces pays. Tu verras en cherchant que beaucoup d'hôtes demandent aux volontaires de payer. A toi de trouver les hôtes qui respectent les principes de base (et de dénoncer ceux qui ne jouent pas le jeu).
Salut !
Excuse moi Laurence, je ne comprends pas tes 2 phrases:
Tu verras en cherchant que beaucoup d'hôtes demandent aux volontaires de payer. A toi de trouver les hôtes qui respectent les principes de base (et de dénoncer ceux qui ne jouent pas le jeu).
Tu dis que "l'employeur" demande à "l'employé" de payer ? Je comprends mal ou bien c'est une blague ?
Sinon merci pour helpx (dont je connaissais l'existence) et workaway (ignorant total)
Excuse moi Laurence, je ne comprends pas tes 2 phrases:
Tu verras en cherchant que beaucoup d'hôtes demandent aux volontaires de payer. A toi de trouver les hôtes qui respectent les principes de base (et de dénoncer ceux qui ne jouent pas le jeu).
Tu dis que "l'employeur" demande à "l'employé" de payer ? Je comprends mal ou bien c'est une blague ?
Sinon merci pour helpx (dont je connaissais l'existence) et workaway (ignorant total)
C'est exactement ça! 😉
En fait, il y a des volontaires prêts à payer pour travailler et certains en profitent.
Surtout dans les pays où l'offre est faible.
Parfois, c'est dit très clairement dans l'annonce, parfois, c'est juste sous-entendu.
Après, si on te permet de ne rester qu'une semaine en grand confort et sans pratiquement travailler, c'est une forme de logement bon marché mais ce n'est plus de l'échange de service.
En effet !
Je suis tombé sur quelques unes de ces annonces, d'où l'importance de demander par mail avant quels sont les conditions pour venir. Je suis notamment tombé sur une ferme en Colombie qui me demandait de payer 18 dollars par jour pour venir mais rien n'était précisé dans l'annonce, ils me l'ont dit par mail après. Prendre ces informations en amont est donc très important. Même si l'annonce semble correct.
Je suis tombé sur quelques unes de ces annonces, d'où l'importance de demander par mail avant quels sont les conditions pour venir. Je suis notamment tombé sur une ferme en Colombie qui me demandait de payer 18 dollars par jour pour venir mais rien n'était précisé dans l'annonce, ils me l'ont dit par mail après. Prendre ces informations en amont est donc très important. Même si l'annonce semble correct.
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8. Head to Kuelap citadel, Revash, and arrive in Leymebamba.
9. Leymebamba museum, then route to Cajamarca.
10. Cajamarca hot springs, overnight bus to Trujillo or Chiclayo—or do both.
11, 12, 13. Visit and explore the area.
14. Overnight bus back to Lima.
15. Lima.
16. Depart at 8 PM for France.
What do you think of this itinerary? Looking forward to your advice.
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a 7-day trip to Marrakech for a sports camp, and I’ll be traveling with just a standard carry-on backpack.
I’d love to hear your best tips and tricks: • What clothes are absolutely essential? • Any advice for managing the heat while traveling light? • Which accessories have been the most useful for you? • Mistakes to avoid on a first trip to Marrakech?
I’m also open to your recommendations for neighborhoods, restaurants, or activities not to miss during my free time.
Thanks in advance for your advice and experience! !
I’m planning a 7-day trip to Marrakech for a sports camp, and I’ll be traveling with just a standard carry-on backpack.
I’d love to hear your best tips and tricks: • What clothes are absolutely essential? • Any advice for managing the heat while traveling light? • Which accessories have been the most useful for you? • Mistakes to avoid on a first trip to Marrakech?
I’m also open to your recommendations for neighborhoods, restaurants, or activities not to miss during my free time.
Thanks in advance for your advice and experience! !
Hi there, we’re heading to the Cyclades from June 23 to July 9. We’ll arrive in Santorini and leave from Mykonos. We’re thinking of visiting these islands: Folegandros, Milos, Sifnos, Tinos, and Mykonos. Do you think it’s better to book the ferries now (which site do you recommend for booking?) or can we buy the tickets on the spot? Also, do you have any suggestions for accommodation under 100 €/night on each of these islands? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone!
I’m planning my dream trip for next September, lasting about a month. Here’s my itinerary:
Amsterdam: 3 days (departing from Montreal) Tanzania: 3-day safari Zanzibar: 6 days Istanbul: 7 days Return to Montreal.
Since my budget is pretty tight, I’m looking for tips and advice to cut costs without sacrificing the experience. Here are my questions:
Multi-destination flights: What’s the best way to book these connections? Is it better to buy a one-way ticket from Montreal to Amsterdam, then a separate internal flight, or use comparison tools for a multi-destination ticket? Budget safari: Do you have recommendations for local agencies or tips to do a 3-day safari (Serengeti/Ngorongoro) at an affordable price (e.g., camping/glamping instead of luxury lodges)? Accommodation in Zanzibar: Which villages or types of lodging are the most budget-friendly and accessible via local transport for these 6 days? Istanbul: Any tips for well-located but cheap accommodation and great food deals?
Amsterdam: 3 days (departing from Montreal) Tanzania: 3-day safari Zanzibar: 6 days Istanbul: 7 days Return to Montreal.
Since my budget is pretty tight, I’m looking for tips and advice to cut costs without sacrificing the experience. Here are my questions:
Multi-destination flights: What’s the best way to book these connections? Is it better to buy a one-way ticket from Montreal to Amsterdam, then a separate internal flight, or use comparison tools for a multi-destination ticket? Budget safari: Do you have recommendations for local agencies or tips to do a 3-day safari (Serengeti/Ngorongoro) at an affordable price (e.g., camping/glamping instead of luxury lodges)? Accommodation in Zanzibar: Which villages or types of lodging are the most budget-friendly and accessible via local transport for these 6 days? Istanbul: Any tips for well-located but cheap accommodation and great food deals?
Hi,
Are there still basic, traditional, and affordable authentic accommodations in Poland? I’ll be traveling in July with my husband and our 2 kids along the Warsaw-Łódź-Toruń-Gdańsk route, and all I can find online are standardized Ikea-style apartments in the cities. When I look for agrotourism, it’s all luxury farms.
Can you find farms in the countryside or city lodgings for under 60 euros per night? And if so, how?
Is it possible to find accommodations on the spot without internet—like from people who put up signs—even in July?
Thanks for your reply
Thanks for your reply
Hi everyone
I’m spending a week in Paris and I’m looking to stay somewhere for the fewest euros possible :) Thanks for your help
Tigrou
I’m spending a week in Paris and I’m looking to stay somewhere for the fewest euros possible :) Thanks for your help
Tigrou
Hi,
I need to stay in Paris or Créteil for 2 nights a week for a month. I know some cheap backpacker options, but I’d like something even cheaper. Do you know of any rooms for rent from private individuals?
Thanks
Hi everyone,
We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:
* What are the must-see places to visit? * Which cities or villages are really worth the detour? * What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend? * Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches? * Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles? * What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget? * What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend? * What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost? * Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against? * Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down? * Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money? * Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss? * Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money? * What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?
We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.
We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊
We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:
* What are the must-see places to visit? * Which cities or villages are really worth the detour? * What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend? * Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches? * Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles? * What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget? * What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend? * What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost? * Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against? * Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down? * Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money? * Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss? * Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money? * What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?
We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.
We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊
Hi there,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north. We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there. Chiclayo Chachapoyas Kuelap Leimebamba Cajamarca Trujillo And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time. Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
Thanks for your help! Best regards,
I’d like to drive to Morocco from Paris via Spain. I was really surprised to see the ferry crossing prices—around 500 €—but especially the crossing time (about 1 hour). Normally, I pay 3000 € to go to Tunisia from Genoa, but that’s for a 24-hour crossing.
My question: is it cheaper to buy the ticket on the spot, as some Moroccans have advised me? Though I’ve also heard the opposite.
What do you think, considering I need to get to Tétouan around July 17th and return from Tangier around August 4th?
Thanks in advance
Is there a bus between Djema el Fna square and Guéliz? Where do you catch it?
Change: at Djema el Fna square or go to Bld Mohamed V?
Thanks!
Hi there,
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Thanks so much! !
Hi there,
Could you recommend some nice and affordable neighborhoods to book a hotel in for visiting Nice and exploring its surroundings and nearby villages?
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
Thanks in advance for your help!
hi there
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November. I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island. I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉 Maybe other buses go where I want to go. By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part: I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc. On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think? Does the price seem reasonable? And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
Thanks for your input!
Hi everyone,
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle