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Hi there, I often travel solo, and like many women, I get asked the same questions over and over: “Aren’t you scared?” “Do you feel safe?” “Do you really dare to go that far alone?” Recently, during a trip along the Kenyan coast, I had an experience that made me think differently about solo female travel. At Wasini Kenya, on paper, everything seemed simple: a boat ride, then some snorkeling. But on the boat, the sea was rough. It was rocking hard. And then that familiar little inner voice came back—the one that doubts, that overthinks, that wants to stay in control. Traveling solo is often like that too: being responsible for yourself, your decisions, and your limits. Then, once underwater, everything changed. The noise disappeared. There was nothing left to prove, nothing to control. Just breathing, trusting your body, and letting yourself be carried. That moment reminded me that solo female travel isn’t just about destinations or external safety. It’s also an inner journey: learning to listen to yourself, to recognize your fears, and sometimes to overcome them without forcing it. I took the time to share this experience in more detail here, for anyone it might help or reassure: 👉 https://noirenvoyage.com/wasini-kenya-apprendre-a-faire-confiance-sous-leau/ And I’d love to hear your thoughts: 👉 For those of you who travel solo, has travel ever taught you something about yourself? 👉 And for those who are still hesitant: what’s holding you back the most right now? Looking forward to chatting! 🌊

I just got back from a week in Mirleft, south of Agadir, and I felt like I’d stumbled upon an "off-the-beaten-path" Morocco: a raw Atlantic coastline, cliffs, endless beaches... and that slow pace that helps you unplug within 24 hours.

We had a house with a pool (the perfect combo when the wind picks up and the ocean cools the air), and then we alternated between: - Wandering the souk and alleyways (local vibe, regional products, and the big Monday souk if you can make it) - Surf sessions / scouting spots (depending on the swell and wind, it makes all the difference) - Wild beaches + viewpoints where you can settle far from the crowds - Legzira at sunset: the orange rock, the deep roar of the Atlantic, and that natural arch that seems to hold "by magic" - A little detour to Tiznit (45 min away): medina, silver craftsmanship, and an unexpected blue spring in the heart of the city - The mandatory "reset": hammam + massage after salt, sand, and road trips

I especially noted a bunch of details to avoid hassles: when to go (wind/weather), how to get around (a car is pretty much essential), what to watch out for on the road at night, and even super practical tips for summer accommodations.

If you want the full article with all the practical info + must-sees (and our tips to avoid mishaps), it’s here: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/que-faire-mirleft-au-maroc-en-7-jours.html

Happy reading and/or safe travels! :)

Hi there, I just got back from a week-long trip to Marrakech, Morocco, with a stop in Essaouira, and I’ve put together my itinerary, some great tips, and my thoughts on the trip. Hope this helps you plan your own adventure and get excited about it! https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/visiter-marrakech-en-1-semaine.html

Happy travels! :)

The Great Jura Crossing on foot is a long-distance hiking trail (GR) that winds through the Jura Mountains, from Mandeure, near Montbéliard (in the north), to Culoz in the Ain region (in the south). The GTJ fully crosses the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park and offers a detour into neighboring Switzerland. Inaugurated in 2004, the GTJ on foot follows the GR GTJ long-distance trails and sometimes the GR 5 and GR 9.

The full GTJ hike takes 15 to 20 days. Since my vacation time isn’t unlimited, I opted for a 10-day trek from Pont-de-Roide to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, covering nearly 320 kilometers (so about 60 kilometers short) with 10,000 meters of elevation gain—and just as much descent. The route is classic, except for the must-do variant via the Colomby de Gex (Balcon du Léman).

Accommodations include mountain huts, step lodges, and guest rooms with tables loaded with Morbier cheese gratin, Morteau sausages, rösti, and michons... Oh, and I almost forgot: I’m hiking solo...

http://lerandonneurfou.blogspot.fr/2014/05/la-grande-traversee-du-jura-gtj.html

Hi everyone, I just published an article with our itinerary for visiting Copenhagen in 4 days during winter (December): day-by-day schedule, practical info (budget, weather, transport, Copenhagen Card), where to stay, plus our thoughts on the must-sees (Nyhavn, The Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, contemporary art museum, botanical garden) and a balanced take on Christiania. If it can help those planning a city trip: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/visiter-copenhague-en-4-jours-que-faire.html Happy planning, and if you have any questions, I’m happy to answer! !

Hi there, We went on a 10-day road trip through Andalusia in October 2024, traveling independently. Our itinerary took us through Seville, Ronda, Guadix, and Granada, with a few nature detours and manageable driving distances. We took the time to put together our day-by-day route and some feedback (pace, distances, what we’d do again or skip) in an article, in case it helps other travelers: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/andalousie-itineraire-road-trip-10-jours.html Happy planning to those heading out soon!

Hi there, We just got back from a 7-day trip to Malta in winter 2025, organized independently. Itinerary: Valletta, Mdina, Mellieħa, cliffs, and natural sites, with generally pleasant but sometimes changeable weather. We’ve put together our day-by-day itinerary and some practical feedback (pace, getting around, what’s really worth it in winter) here: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/malte-hiver-itineraire-7-jours.html Happy travels to those planning their trip!

Hi there, We just got back from a 2-week trip to Sri Lanka in April 2024, organized independently. Our itinerary took us to: Sigiriya (sunrise from Pidurangala), Kandy, Ella (train), Udawalawe, and Tangalle. We’ve put together our day-by-day itinerary, our experiences from this trip, and some practical tips here: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/sri-lanka-itineraire-2-semaines.html Happy travels to those planning their trip! !

Hi, We just got back from a two-week independent trip to China in April 2025. The country can seem intimidating at first (language, transportation, payments), and the language barrier is very real, even in big cities. Our itinerary took us to Beijing, the Great Wall (Mutianyu), then to Guilin, the Longji Rice Terraces (Dazhai), and Wuhan. All travel was by train, subway, and DiDi (local Uber). We’ve put together our day-by-day itinerary and some practical tips based on our experience in this post—hope it helps for a first trip to China: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.blogspot.com/2026/01/chine-itineraire-2-semaines.html Happy travels to those planning their trip!

Hi everyone.

Even though my blog has been online for nearly 18 years, I wanted to tweak the navigation a bit. The homepage still features a selection of "miscellaneous" photos on various wildlife subjects I’ve photographed or trips I’ve taken. https://www.toucan-photo.com/fr/

Toucan’s photos

From each photo, you can navigate to the selection for that country, a specific category (birds, night skies, etc.), or the year the photo was taken.

And of course, from the main menu, you can access an interactive map with articles or different selections from the site, all plotted on a map.

What do you think? Does the map work properly for you? Any navigation issues on smartphones and/or tablets?

Thanks in advance for your feedback

Hi there, I just published a 2025 retrospective on NoirEnVoyage: “when travel becomes an inner journey”. I’ve grouped the articles by major stages (Rajasthan, nature, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya) and the most commented-on content. 📖 If you had to pick just one destination from 2025, which would it be and why? https://noirenvoyage.com/retrospective-2025-quand-le-voyage-devient-un-chemin-interieur/

GR20 Experience – North to South

Hey there, I’m sharing a video recap of our GR20 trek here. We set off to do both the North and South sections, but I got injured and had to stop at Vizzavona while my brother carried on to complete the full traverse.

It’s a vlog, not a technical guide: landscapes, vibes, exhaustion, moments of doubt, and the reality on the ground. If it can help or give a concrete glimpse of the GR20 to those planning the trek, here’s the link:

👋 https://youtu.be/-zxLWzGXyCc?si=s-6STr98p9dSrDnR

Enjoy the watch! !

Hi there! There are so many valleys to discover in Cappadocia—it’s hard to figure out which ones to visit and in what order before you’re actually there. So, I put together a 3-day itinerary after my trip in October, packed with useful info: the cost of visits, how to book a hot-air balloon flight, which valleys to explore, and more. Here’s the link: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2023/10/3-jours-pour-visiter-la-cappadoce.html

Hope this helps! :)

Hi there, if you're looking for info on a 2-week itinerary in Albania, I’ve detailed everything in this post: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2025/09/itineraire-de-15-jours-pour-faire-le.html

> how to do the Theth to Valbona hike and return via Lake Koman > what to visit across the country > our favorite spots and what we don’t recommend > the budget > where to rent a car

PLUS tons of other useful tips!!

Hi everyone, So glad to be back on this amazing peer-to-peer travel forum! I used to keep travel journals after trips, but I’ve switched to video—here are two from our 2024 and 2025 travels. If you have any questions about rentals (car, hotels, excursions, etc.), don’t hesitate to ask! Mauritius is a fantastic island where I dream of retiring one day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcaugcfGLX0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il9Ee-nvCSk

After crossing South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and covering 8,496 km in a camper van—including 1,500 km of dirt roads!!—we invite you to check out our photo albums. https://sites.google.com/site/photosvoyagega59/albums-photos/2018-southern-africa

It was an amazing trip, especially because of the wildlife we saw roaming freely in the parks. The landscapes were also stunning and varied across the different countries we visited: bush, deserts, sand dunes, the bushveld, mountain regions, coastal areas, canyons, and more...

We also had wonderful encounters with diverse populations and ethnic groups: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaners, Bushmen, Himba, Herero, Bantu, and others... For more info, visit our site: https://sites.google.com/site/nosperiples/2018-southern-africa-1

🌏 Here’s a little glimpse of my exploration in Malacca! To check out all my adventures across Malaysia, my full itineraries, and travel tips—got any questions? I’m here for ya! https://www.instagram.com/trave.lflow/reels/

Hi there! Here’s an itinerary for Egypt if you want to combine beach time, snorkeling/diving, and cultural visits. Hurghada is a great base for getting your PADI certification or just snorkeling—but that’s not all! There are plenty of other activities to do, and you’ll find all the details in this article: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2024/10/hurghada-le-paradis-de-la-plongee-egypte.html After that, you can head to Luxor by minibus from Hurghada. Luxor is a cultural gem and the perfect spot for a hot-air balloon ride. I’ve covered all the sights and info in this article: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2024/10/louxor-en-2-jours-avec-un-guide-prive.html Finally, take a flight to Cairo to visit the famous pyramids. Here’s an article to help you plan your stay in this massive city: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2024/10/le-caire-que-visiter-en-1-jour-et-demi.html

Hi there, In September/October 2018, we toured Albania with a quick detour into Macedonia and another into northern Greece (Lefkada Island, the Zagoria region, and Vikos Gorge) in our fitted-out van. First, the drive to Albania (crossing France, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro), then Shkodër and Valbona, Lake Koman, Krujë and Elbasan, Lake Ohrid, the thermal springs of Përmet, Gjirokastër, Ksamil and Butrint, the Albanian Riviera, Zvërnec, Berat, Karavasta, and back via Venice. We wrote a travel journal of this trip, including our stopovers, on our website here: https://www.unendroitoualler.fr/albanie-2018/

Hope this helps future travelers to this country... Anne

✈️ One-month itinerary idea for Laos 🇱🇦

We’re sharing this trip from July 2024—a pretty classic route for a first visit to Laos. An amazing country that’s still authentic and just starting to embrace tourism. Hope this gives some ideas to anyone thinking of heading to Southeast Asia!

You can check out our day-by-day adventure on our travel journal. There are plenty of photos there too.

Hi everyone,

I had a hard time finding clear info before my trip to Tre Cime di Lavaredo, so I’m sharing a quick summary here in case it helps:

Toll road from Misurina: 30 € per car, daily quota

Parking at Rifugio Auronzo is regulated and fills up fast

Shuttles available from Dobbiaco and Misurina

Easy hike around the Tre Cime with incredible views

I’ve compiled all the up-to-date practical info in an article with webcams, schedules, prices, and tips: 👉 https://www.dolomitestyrol.fr/acces-et-stationnement-dans-les-dolomites-conseils-pratiques-pour-eviter-les-galeres/

Happy hiking! Christian from the Dolomites

Hi there, Bali was a huge crush for me: the kindness of the local people, the culture, the rice terraces, the volcanoes, the beaches... Everything comes together for a dream trip. Even the crowded sites and the crowds don’t take away from its charm. A few tips: - visit the very famous sites as early as possible - don’t book everything in advance so you can adapt your itinerary based on your mood - enjoy Bali and the islands south of Bali—don’t waste one or two travel days heading to the Gili Islands, there’s already so much to discover

I wrote a post with my 16-day itinerary, detailing visits and activities day by day: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2023/05/itineraire-de-16-jours-pour-decouvrir.html

And if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate! :)

Hi there,

If you want to know which places to visit in Argentina, I’ll leave you the link to my blog. I’m Argentine and I’ve been living in France for 29 years.

https://argentinevoyages.blogspot.com/

Best regards

Hi there, If you're dreaming of Andalusia, feel free to take a look at my blog-site for a little taste of the life you’ll find there.

I’d love to have virtual visitors, but if you ever pass through my area, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d be happy to chat in French... and share some great moments with you.

www.casagibo.com

In June 2025, I walked across the Larzac, following the footsteps of the decade-long struggle that pitted a handful of farmers and citizens from all walks of life against the army and the government from 1971 to 1981.

Six days of trekking along the GR71D through a landscape shaped by agropastoral traditions, Caussenard farms, and Templar and Hospitaller fortresses, visiting iconic sites and meeting the historical figures of the struggle. I also met those who keep this plateau alive today. Full story:

https://uneaventureparjour.fr/2025/05/07/le-tour-du-larzac/

Hi everyone, I’d like to share my travel blog about France, destinations around the world, and especially Corsica: Top-vacances.com

If you’ve got any topic ideas to suggest, I’m all ears.

Hi everyone,

I just got back from a 10-day trip to Albania, and I wanted to share a great discovery for those looking for spots still untouched by mass tourism: the Karaburun peninsula.

It’s a pretty wild area, with impressive cliffs, coves only accessible by boat, and water in an incredible shade of blue. It’s easy to get there from Vlora, by water taxi or on an excursion.

For accommodation, we preferred staying in Vlora itself, which makes it easy to explore the region without moving around too much.

I put together a little practical guide for those interested (with info on access, beaches, boat tips, etc.): 👉 Karaburun

If you’ve also visited the area or have other little-known spots to recommend in the region, I’d love to hear about them! 😊

Kalimera, Take a look at my blog about Crete: https://iledecrete.wordpress.com/ You’ll definitely find some great ideas for getaways and discoveries there...

Hi there,

A group of friends (4 of us) and I set off on a 17-day road trip across Namibia in a 4x4 with a rooftop tent. I’ve put together a full recap of the trip, including our stops, activities, budget, and the campsites where we stayed—wild camping isn’t allowed in Namibia, so booking campsites is a must. If you need any details, feel free to check out the post here: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2024/11/itineraire-2-semaines-en-namibie-avec.html

Helpful tip: The water at all campsites in Namibia is safe to drink, so no need to buy bottled water—just fill up your 4x4’s tank.

A 4-month travel journal of a family with two kids aged 9 and 11 across the Americas, spring-summer 2025. US, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Peru, Brazil. link to our blog

More of a journal with descriptions, encounters, light reflections, and photos than a travel blog featuring photos of a young woman in shorts on a dune or by the side of a road, shot from behind with a hat and a mug.