je sollicite votre aide pour savoir comment bien reagir suite a un abus a Bangkok. Je suis avec une amie dont on a perdu la trace a ko san road pendant un peu plus d'une heure. Elle s'est faite alpaguer par un mec louche qui a commencer par lui lire les lignes de la main avant de l'isoler dans sa chambre pour la debloquer de ses blocages via un massage tantrique blablabla. Elle s'est laisse embobine...
Je lui ai tout fait racconter. C'est un champion de la manipulation et de l'influence. Elle semble assez sure de ne pas etre allee plus loin que se laisser "masser" en gardant ses souvetements. Ce qui m'inquiete, c'est que quand il a vu qu'elle voulait partir, il lui a fait prendre 2 pilules pour la gorge, qu'il a prise lui aussi. Pour moi, elle a eu droit a une pilule un peu speciale dans le lot. Elle a mal a la tete maintenant et vient de vomir... Et dans sa notion du temps il manque 1/2 heure... Il parait que ce mec refile des maladies...
Je compte debarquer devant tout le monde demain soir en pleine rue bondee (ce mec se vante d'operer ainsi depuis des lustres et d'avoir baise 5000 femmes) histoire de taper un scandale (lui faire perdre la face en publique), lui demander des comptes et lui fouttre un peu la frousse (menace de mort). Le but est qu'il se calme un peu et qu'il prenne conscience que quand y'a action y'a reaction. Je ne compte pas aller plus loin que ca.
On nous a conseille d'aller voir la police, la fille est tres tiede, et moi je ne sais pas trop. Je compte y aller au moins pour leur dire ce qui se passe, des fois qu'ils ne savent pas, mais je ne me fais pas trop d'illusion, peut etre qu'il est couvert ? Libre a eux de fermer les yeux ensuite. Mais j'aimerais bien avoir un mec en uniforme a mec cotes qui force le connard en question a nous montrer comment c'est chez lui, il parait que y'a tout un tas de choses interessantes : drogues, "album photo", etc.
Votre avis sur tout cela ?
A part ca je relativise tout ca en disant que la Thailande et l'Asie en general c'est super safe. Pour moi ce mec porte sur lui qu'il est louche, et j'etais sur le cul que cette fille de 30 ans ai pu gober une seule ligne de son tissu de conneries. Malheureusement il semblerait qu'elles soient des milliers dans ce cas...
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IL ME SEMBLE TOUT DE MEME QU'IL SERAIT JUDICIEUX D'ALLER FAIRE UN PETIT TOUR AU URGENCE, CAR IL EXISTE DES TRAITEMENTS QUE L'ON PEUT PRENDRE RAPIDEMENT APRES UN RAPPORT INTIME DOUTEUX, CE QUI A TRES BIEN PU ETRE LE CAS ( EN RAPPORT A CETTE DEMI-HEURE D'AMNESIE)
je me suis fait aborder une fois dans le même coin par un grand hindou avec des gros yeux globuleux
qui voulais me lire les lignes de la main
serais ce type ?
je l'ai ecouduit rapidement il m'a paru louche
allez a la police touristique au moins pour le mettre hors circuit
et aussi aux urgences celà me semblerais une bonne chose a faire
courrage les filles on est jamais a l'abri de ce genre de margoulin partout dans le monde
vero
Comme les autres: police touristique et passage à l'hopital pour un check
Surtout ne pas faire perdre la face à un Thaï en public il serait capable de te planter même avec une centaine de témoins.
Cette fille je ne la connais pas plus que ca, on a maintenant la quasi certitude que c'est pas alle jusqu'a la penetration (elle a se regles avec un tampon...) et surtout, c'est pas mon histoire. J'ai pete un cable parce que je me suis imagine que c'etait ma copine qui venait de se faire violer.
Si j'etais a 200% pour servir de soutient a cette fille, elle ne veut pas agir, donc je ne vais pas la forcer. Syndrome de Stockholm : tout le monde est coupable sauf lui (elle, les flics, les gens dans la rue, ...). Realiser cela et d'autres choses m'a gonfle, fin de l'histoire pour moi. Elle s'en tire super bien, en esperant qu'elle retienne la lecon.
En ce qui concerne de faire perdre la face en publique... Oui j'ai eu confirmation que c'est la derniere chose a faire. Meme vis a vis de la police, je peux me faire arreter si j'ai aucune preuve. Ensuite oui, on m'a deconseille d'aller a la police pres de ko san road, vu que c'est elle qui fait tourner tout le business mafieux. Donc si ca vous arrive, c'est la police touristique qu'il faut aller voir, et demandez conseil a votre ambassade, ils ont des conseillers.
Petite sensibilisation a la vision Thai au passage. Sur KSR, on assiste a un defile quotidien d'arrogance et de mepris occidental. Entre les mecs qui jouent aux nouveaux colons et les filles qui se baladent en maillot de bain en pleine capitale d'un pays, l'opinion des thai qui assistent a cela et sont victimes de ce mepris est : "Vous nous traitez comme des jouets, venez pas pleurer qu'on fasse de meme". Derrire les beaux sourires ca casse tres fort. Ainsi en racontant votre histoire vous aurez vite fait de vous faire rire au nez parce que ce genre de cas n'arrive qu'a une "stupide blanche", une fille thai n'aurait jamais idee d'aller suivre un inconnu chez lui comme cela.
Maintenant, je me suis resigne a simplement decrire un peu mieux le danger sur internet histoire de mettre un peu en garde.
je me suis fait aborder une fois dans le même coin par un grand hindou avec des gros yeux globuleux
qui voulais me lire les lignes de la main
serais ce type ?
En fait, il seraient plusieurs a jouer a ce petit jeu. Chacun son style : rasta, sadu, gourou, etc... Le mec en question etait un Thai d'une quarantaine d'annee qui de mon point de vue transpire la toxicomanie et est super louche. Il se ballade avec une enorme pierre autour du cou. J'ai deja croise ce genre de gugus charlatant qui embobine / hypnotize les filles en Inde. Le profil type : un vrai sapin de Noel avec tout un tas de bling bling et de pierres magiques.
Ce mec n'est pas le seul a agir. Ils ont un peu tous la meme technique : lire les lignes de la main, viens je vais t'apprendre le tantra, tu as des energies negatives qui te bloquent, je peux te debloquer gratuitement grace a un massage dans ma petit garconiere, je suis un gourou du sexe je peux te faire decouvrir l'orgasme, laisse moi te prendre en photo toute nue pour cela, etc...
Son principe d'action oscille entre la culpabilisation de la fille "You think too much, you are not open" et se faire passer pour le sauveur a qui il faut faire confiance "Regarde la photo de mon fils, n'ai pas peur de te deshabiller moi j'ai toujours mes vetements". Si ca se corse : "Tu as un blocage a la gorge parce que tu fumes trop, tiens prend ces pilules ca va te debloquer" et il en prend 2 avant d'en refiler 2 a la fille... a on avis l'une des 2 etait du GHB.
Voila en gros.
Comment se premunir de cela ? Ben du bon sens on a envie de dire. Si vous avez une quete spirituelle, partir avec le premier inconnu a 1h du matin sur ko san road c'est la derniere chose a faire. Que ce soient les pierres, les lignes de la main, les energies, la meditation ou je ne sais quoi, allez voir des specialistes reputes dans des coins tranquiles.
Ensuite, de maniere generale, le probleme est qu'on perd toute sa garde en vacances. Le coin est safe, mais pas au point de perdre toute vigilence. Entre parano et confiance aveugle, faut trouver un juste milieu.
De meme, se mefier des verres qu'on vous offre, y compris pour les mecs. On a vite fait de se reveiller depouille sans se rappeler ce qui s'est passe.
Voila en bref. En esperant que cela soit utile.
Bon voyage a tous.
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SOURTOUT pas essayer de régler le prob par une confrontation directe dans la rue. Comme dit précédemment, il en aura rien à f...tre de te planter ou autre moyens...
Bon rétablissement à ta copine
Il voulait lui donner des fleurs, mais comme il n'y a pas de fleurs sur l'île, il lui a donné l'argent des fleurs
Il FAUT qu' elle aille consulter d' urgence dans un bon hopital, après cette prise de GHB et ce qui a suivi, et aviser la Tourist Police .
Je suis le premier a regretter qu'elle refuse, mais je ne vais pas la tirer par les cheveux pour y aller. Elle a peur qu'a l'hopital on decouvre qu'elle a fumé du hash / pris des champis et de passer sa vie en taule. Elle a même renoncé a contacter son embassade. Elle me dit n'accorder aucune confiance aux flics qui couvrent le mec depuis des annees : "5000 filles qui se font avoir comme moi alors que tout le monde le sait. S'il est toujours en service c'est louche, ce mec est protege / dangereux, il va me buter" etc...
Pour moi c'est un guignol qui connait juste assez bien la nature humaine pour se sentir comme un petit king dans sa rue. Toutes les filles reagissent comme elle, et aucun thai ne va lever le petit doigt pour une blanche naive... Ca fait 5001, ce soir ca fera 5002, et demain 5003...
Je suis le premier ecoeuré 😕
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Allez se faire masser par un type qu'on ne connait pas, prendre une pilule sans savoir ce que c'est apres ce qui s'est passe, votre copine, elle a vraiment une case de vide et la catastrophe la guette au tournant un jour ou l'autre. Mon conseil, c'est de la laisser la ou elle est car, un jour, elle aura une hsitoire serieuse et, dans ces pays et ces cas la, les flics embarquent tout le monde, vous compris!
Méfiez-vous de la vie, car les ratés ne vous rateront pas!
nous aussi nous sommes passés à Kao San lors de notre passage à Bangkok et j'ai été horrifié non pas par certains thailandais qui se balladent à la recherche d'aventures faciles, mais par les occidentaux. Sous pretexte que c'est un quartier routard, ils ont transformé ce quartier en un endroit plus que louche. Pas étonnant qu'on propose alors ce que la grande majorité recherche. D'autre part, le fait de se promener le plus "crad" possible certains n'attire que du mépris, car les thailandais ont une horreur des personnes négligée. Il me semble que même si l'on n'a que très peu de bagages, les tarifs des blanchisseries sont tellement bas qu'il est possible de rester propre et convenable.
Que me conseilleriez-vous? J'ai 4 à 6 jours de liberté entre Krabi et Bangkok, sachant que je ne peux me déplacer qu'en autobus, train ou songthaew, quelles…
Je pars en Aout en Thaïlande et j'aimerai visiter Bangkok et les alentours la 1ère semaine d'août avant de tracer dans le nord... Y aurait il quelqu'un sur…
Y'a t-il sur bangkok des endroits 100 % lesbiens? je ne parle pas de rencontrer une thaï hein... juste pour éventuellement y faire un tour avec mon amie.
Je pars le 13/07 avec mes deux filles (9 et 6 ans) en Thailande pour 4 semaines. Suite à un contretemps, mon compagnon ne peut pas partir avec nous le 13/07…
Voyager au féminin › Cambodge / Thaïlande · 18 replies
Je pars seule (et oui..) pour deux petites semaines au Cambodge, enfin c'est le but. Pour le moment, j'ai un billet A/R pour Bangkok; sur la carte ça n'avait…
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
