J'ai besoin de vos infos car je compte faire sule la côte ouest de LA à Vancouver (ou l'inverse) en 6 ou 8 semaines. Déja est-ce que j'ai assez de temps?
De plus, je n'ai pas encore trouver de solutions pour me déplacer étant donné qu'il faut avoir 25ans pour louer une voiture. J'ai entendu parler d'un site de co-voiturage mais impossible de le trouver. Donc quel moyen le plus simple et le plus pratique pour me déplacer? possible de louer une voiture au canada pour la rendre aux usa?
Et est-ce que c'est dangereux de faire ce bout de route seule en tant que jeune nana?
J'habite à Los Angeles et j'ai donné quelques suggestions concernant les voyages en Californie ici : http://voyageforum.com/voyage/etats-unis_survol_grand_canyon_universal_studio_D1916727/. Je pense que 6 ou 8 semaines est assez du temps pour le voyage. Ca dépend sur ce que tu voudras faire. Si tu as plus de questions je connais bien la Californie et un peu d'Oregon et de Washington.
Je t'écris parce que je pensais faire le même trajet LA - Vancouver. J'ai regardé le train ça a l'air pas mal, en s'arrêtant en chemin : Eugène, Portland, Seattle ( à étudier).
Voilà est-ce que tu y es allée ? Est-ce que 6/8 semaines suffisent? Le covoiturage ou la location de voiture sont-ils des bons plans?
Voilà ca fait pas mal de questions, merci d'avance.
coucou
Je viens de faire ce trajet seule, enfin en partant de Vancouver et la je suis a San Francisco.
Comme je suis a tres petit budget je l'ai fait en pouce (ou en stop comme tu preferes), et ca s'est super bien passe, serieux ya pas photo si tu veux rencontrer les vrais americains (ce qui vivent dans le countryside et qu'ont parfois jamais vu de francais de leur vie) c'est vraiment le meilleur moyen.
Je crois que faire du pouce c'est interdit dans l'etat de Washington mais pas en Oregon ni en Californie, mais bon au pire tu dis aux flics "oh I'm sorry I didn't knew, I'm gonna take the bus, thank you" une connerie comme ca et c'est bon!
Tu peux prendre la 101 qui longe la cote, elle est vraiment belle cette route, ya des plages magninifques a voir, notamment dans Washington et l'Oregon. Apres en arrivant en Californie elle se transforme un peu en grosse autoroute, et elle quitte la cote pour entrer dans les terres, donc je te conseille de prendre la 1, qui prend le relais pour longer la cote. Enfin que tu prennes la 1 ou la 101, elle se rejoignent juste a l'entree du Golden Gate Bridge pour entrer dans San Francisco downtown, la classe!
Si tu compte faire ca en 6 ou 8 semaines, c'est enorme, ca te laisse vachement de temps pour rien rater des choses a voir (perso je l'ai fait en 2 semaines en prenant VRAIMENT mon temps)! Si tu vas faire un tour sur l' Olympic Peninsula (a l'ouest de Seattle) ca vaut vraiment le coup, ya des reserves indiennes avec des habitants qui n'hesiteront pas a t'emmener voir leurs cotes sauvages et leurs immenses plages pleines de SeaRocks, ya aussi des montagnes eneigees et des tres belles Rain forests. Plus bas dans le nord de la Californie, je te conseille de quitter la 101 pour prendre l'"Avenue of the Giants", qui ziguezague autour de la 101 en passant a travers des superbes RedWood Forests (forets de sequoias geants, a ne pas rater, d'ailleurs c'est la qu'ils ont tourne le Retour du Jedi!), et un peu plus loin encore ya l'embranchement pour prendre la 1.
Sur la route ca reste des petits bleds avec des gens vraiment cools, bon un peu bizarres parfois (pas mal d'anciens hippies restes un peu perches) mais au pire ils te tapent la discute et partent dans des delires vraiment cheulou mais ils sont vraiment inofensifs!
Si tu fais du pouce, la plupart des gens te proposeront de t'heberger, mais si t'as une tente c'est bien aussi paskeu bon ya des gens qui restent tres correctes en voiture mais t'as pas trop envie d'aller jusqu'a dormir chez eux! Sinon utilise le site couchsurfing.com. Je dis ca paskeu n'ayant pas cherche d'hotels ou auberges sur ma route, je peux pas te garantir que tu puisses en trouver dans les petits bleds sur la cote. Et le camping sauvage c'est vraiment facile, ya des spots partout le long des plages et de la route, ya deja des foyers pour faire du feu et le bois t'en as a volonte!
Bon ca devient long comme message alors je m'arrete la!
Bon trip!
PS: la je m'en vais pour le sud (Mexique) mais on m'a deconseille de faire du pouce apres San Francisco, apparement ca craint un peu plus vers LA, et comme c'est plein de banlieues collees les unes aux autres c'est pas la meme mentalite!
On peut louer une voiture avant 25 ans mais le problème reste que c'est gravement surtaxé autant aux U.S.A. qu'au Canada. Un meilleur plan pourrait peut-être Amtrak et Greyhound ? je crois que ça sera plus économique aussi 😉
Montréalaise en escale à Paris je partage mes voyages sur mon blog: www.boeingbleudemer.com
Slt Gagou,
est-tu rentrée de ton périple ?
je prévois de faire le même, en sens inverse de LA ou Las Vegas jusqu'à Vancouver, cet été 2009 en 6-8 semaines aussi. J'aurais des tas de questions à te poser!! notamment sur le stop, ds les guides ils le déconseillent fortement alors que tu as l'air de dire que ça ne craint pas. Et tu faisais comment pour t'héberger alors ? ...en tente, ...isolée ou à plusieurs ? ça m'intéresse beaucoup tt ça !!
As-tu fait des parcs nationaux sur ta route, et ds ce cas comment tu te débrouillais pr t'y rendre, pr randonner avec ton gros sac... est-ce que tu y réservais les campings à l'avance ?
Lajust, est-tu partie finalement ? Et Laloucette tu as tjs ce projet ? c'est exactement ce que je voudrais faire ; et j'ai les mm pb pour la location (j'aurai 24 ans). J'ai imaginé un compromis c'est-à-dire louer de temps en temps une voiture pour faire une boucle des parcs nationaux, qd il y en a beaucoup comme autour de Las Vegas par exemple. Pour un ou 2 PN plus isolés (comme Yosemite, Sequoia forest, ou Crater Lake en Oregon) je pense m'y rendre directement et les prendre comme des étapes.
Au moins c cool, vous me rassurez sur la faisibilité en 6-8 semaines parce que je me demandais si ce ne serait pas trop pressé! Avoir un véhicule c qd mm plus pratique pr ne pas randonner avec tt son barda, ms ça coûte cher... sauf si il se rentabilise en le partageant et en économisant l'hébergement ! pr ça j'aurai une petite tente avec moi.
Etes-vous intéressé(e)s, ou connaissez-vous des gens qui le seraient ? un tel voyage, ça se partage !!!
merci pr vos réponses :)
Camille
Milkat, oui j'ai toujours en tete de faire ce voyage cet ete mais j'dois vraiment attendre la fin du mois de mars pour etre vraiment sure de mes disponibilites.
Mon projet serait d'arriver a LA, descendre sur San Diego puis Tijuana (pas pour longtps, deux jours en tout). Ensuite remonter sur LA.
J'avais pas trop l'idee d'aller sur Las Vegas ou faire les parcs nationaux comme je pensais prendre le train, mais pourquoi pas? Ca peut etre sympa de faire une boucle a Las Vegas en voiture et en profiter pour voir la Death Valley? ou un autre parc?
Donc ensuite LA - San Luis Obispo, a mis chemin sur la cote, en train (arret a San Luis Obispo histoire de faire une pause !). Puis SLO-SF. J'aimerai bien rester un peu de tps a SF (4/5 jours).
Ensuite SF-Portland en train, c'est un long voyage!! (Ou peut etre SF-Eugene), puis Seattle et Vancouver (ou Seattle/Victoria/Vancouver). Voila c'est en gros mon parcourt.
J'envisageais de dormir dans des auberges de jeunesse la plupart du tps mais faire du camping me plait aussi, ou du couchsurfin.
Apres j'ai vu qu'il y a des pass pour le train Amstrak (15 jours, 8 segments 389$/ 30j, 12 segm 579$) c'est interessant je pense, faut voir en fonction du trajet.
Voila j'pense aussi que c'est plus sympa de voyager a plusieurs! Tiens moi au courant!
Yeah baby! super!
dis tu peux m'envoyer ton email, ce sera plus simple pour te donner davantage d'infos.
Le mien c'est : milkat"at"free"point"fr
Merci
Je n'envisageais pas de prendre le train, mais pourquoi pas! c'est plus cher, plus long que Greyhound mais plus confortable et surtout ça change du paysage de l'autoroute...🙂
Une question domine : est-ce que tu aimes la randonnée ?
J'aime à la fois les villes et les espaces naturels, c'est souvent comme ça que je conçois mes voyages, une alternance des deux. Mais ça ne veut pas dire que je sois une grande sportive, j'ai pas bcp d'endurance 😛
Est-ce que tu supportes le manque de confort ou tu préfères assurer le voyage ? ça change beaucoup de choses dans le budget et la nécessité des réservations.
Sinon je suis plutôt contente, grâce au forum je viens de trouver une agence de loc de voiture raisonnable même avec le supplément - de 25 ans.
Ca ne me dérange pas d'attendre fin mars, de toute manière je ne me suis pas engagée non plus ! (ma limite c'est avant l'envolée définitive du prix des billets d'avion)
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Hi everyone,
I’m planning to travel solo to Oman in December 2025, renting a vehicle that allows me to camp in certain areas. For those who’ve already explored the country this way, could you share your experiences or tips?
I’d also like to visit the Wahiba Desert, but in that area, I’d prefer a guide for driving and, most importantly, not to sleep in those luxury desert-edge camps but rather have a "wild" escape under the stars. Any guide recommendations? Thanks in advance – Clem
Hi there, I’m Brigitte, 66 years old, fairly active and in great shape. I split my time between the Tarn region and Nantes, have a youthful spirit, and am very easy-going. I’m looking for a woman with a similar profile for a road trip in Southeast Asia—half humanitarian work and half free travel. The trip starts in October 2026 in the Philippines on the island of Panay, then moves on to Indonesia and Malaysia. The journey could last up to 4 or 5 months, as I have no fixed schedule. If you’re cool and friendly, feel free to message me. See you soon!
hi there
I’m leaving on October 1st for Rio, which I’ll be exploring over 10 days while staying in Copacabana and Ipanema.
After that, I’m heading to Ilha Grande, Paraty, and finally a flight to Iguaçu.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on Rio. Is it possible to walk around and explore without constantly worrying about getting my phone snatched?
I’m traveling alone and don’t speak Portuguese.
I need GPS to get around.
I love walking and don’t really like taking taxis, which is why I’ve booked two places to stay in Rio to experience different neighborhoods.
But is this doable given the security concerns there?!
In short, can you travel peacefully?
Thanks for your feedback if you’ve been to Rio!
Best,
I’m traveling solo to Armenia in mid-September for three weeks, and I’ll be using public transport. I have a few questions:
- Does Yandex work everywhere, even in villages?
I’m looking for:
- Nice guesthouse addresses in the north (national park) and the south, including the village of Ararat,
and a simple but clean hotel in Yerevan that’s convenient for getting to the bus stations later.
- Any great tips or advice you can share.
Actually, I’m a bit worried I’ll be stuck only visiting tourist sites without a car. What do you think?
Thanks for your help
I’m arriving in Tana on 9/10/26 as a solo female traveler.
Which hotel in Tana is good for the first night since I’ll get in at 10 PM?
What’s worth seeing around Tana?
I’m planning 2 nights in Tana,
then 2 nights in Andasibe? After that, Lake Itasy.
Any suggestions? Thanks
I contacted several agencies in Madagascar to arrange this 4x4 trip along the coast.
Always the same answer: a tailor-made trip with at least 2 participants.
Since I don’t want to travel alone and a friend isn’t available, I’m looking for a woman to share this trip with the agency Mahay Mada, which offers a 12-day, 11-night tour of southern Madagascar. I’m available from August 23 to September 14.
Thanks for your direct response at 0784659791. See you soon, Mireille
I’d love to settle around Da Nang for about a month and explore the surrounding areas in Vietnam.
I’ve already been to this country and don’t feel like rushing around every day like I used to a few years ago.
I’d really like to find some company to stay for at least a month, and then maybe spend a month in Cambodia...
Given that I’m now 76, I don’t want to run around like I used to, trying to see everything...
I enjoy calm people... Those who love life and with whom I can share a beer... And meet people to create a great atmosphere—la dolce vita....
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?
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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?
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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
