Vénézuela: Salto Angel en vidéo
by Alainlelapin
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Salut a tous
pour ceux que ca interesse je mets a disposition des vidéos de mes plus belles destinations(seule chose qui manque encore sur ce site) Pour les voir;
http://www.wat.tv/playlist/414355/video/414698/alainlelapin-SALTO-ANGEL-au-Venezuela-au-milieu-des-tepuys.html
a+
alain
rien n' est blanc ou noir, tout est gris
Je n'ai pas la prétention de faire de belles vidéos - ce n'est pas le but dans mon cas - mais là, il y a vraiment tout ce qu'il ne faut pas faire. Ça bouge dans tous les sens, que je te zoome en avant, en arrière, que je t'enchaîne les séquences au petit bonheur la chance, sans montage audio (ni vidéo, apparemment !)...
Du gaspillage, tout ça. Dommage, parce que l'endroit semble superbe.
Je sais, mon commentaire n'est pas sympa, mais ce ne serait pas rendre service que faire des compliments là-dessus.
Je sais, mon commentaire n'est pas sympa, mais ce ne serait pas rendre service que faire des compliments là-dessus.
Aquiceara
Photographier plus pour voir plus...
Photographier plus pour voir plus...
Plus dure sera la chute (d'eau) !😉
Site photo : https://www.flickr.com/photos/27857697@N05/
Je n'ai nullement la pretention de faire de belles vidéos non plus, je suis qu'un voyageur ordinaire qui filme et fait des photos, j'ai juste mis ce lien pour qui ca interesse, et je n'attendais ni reponse ni compliments !!! Que celui qui a une video de meilleur qualité n'hesite pas a mettre un autre lien...Cela dit aprés le trek pour grimper la haut, faut reprendre ses esprits...(je sais c'est pas une excuse...)
Sinon "Aquiceara.com". chouette site vraiment bien fait.
rien n' est blanc ou noir, tout est gris
Euh, c'est vrai que j'ai été un peu "vif" dans mon propos, et je te prie de m'en excuser. Par contre, je me demandais si tu avais un site ou un blog sur le Vénézuéla. Je l'ai "survolé" il n'y a pas longtemps dans Google Earth, et il semble y avoir des coins vraiment remarquables à découvrir.
En ce qui concerne l'Amérique Latine, je suis plutôt axé sur le Brésil jusqu'ici, mais depuis quelque temps, la découverte des autres pays me titille, je dois dire.
Merci de ta visite sur Aquiceara. Comme tu as pu le constater, les vidéos ne sont pas grandioses non plus. Je n'avais que des séquences pas top que j'ai dû assembler avec les moyens du bord. Au fait, je pars à Bangkok quelques jours début mars. Je pense que les vidéos seront sur mon autre site "Objectif Terre" d'ici un mois ou deux. Là, par contre, ce sera de la HD, comme sur le site de la Malaisie.
Amitiés et bon vent pour tes futurs voyages !
Amitiés et bon vent pour tes futurs voyages !
Aquiceara
Photographier plus pour voir plus...
Photographier plus pour voir plus...
pas de quoi s'excuser, c'est vrai qu'y a pas de montage et qu'c'est mal filmé.Mais j'ai progressé depuis lors, si, si.Malheuresement j'ai pas d'autres blogs ou sites, car ca prends trop de temps, j'ai juste wat-tv ou je mets pleins de trucs en vrac(plus simple evidement) et mes discussions sur ce forum.Ton site, je le connaissais deja avant, car je pars en Malaisie fin mars, je l'avais deja trouvé, et meme que j'm etait dit, que ca doit etre du boulot d'assembler tout ca.Pour l'amerique latine, le Venezuela est pour moi le pays le plus diversifié avec des distances raisonables, en ce qui concerne les paysages, tellement il y a de variétés(mer, andes, desert, foret tropical, llanos, megalopole..) et pas trop de touristes, je ne saurais que te conseiller d'y faire un tour un jour.Cela dit le Bresil, j'adore aussi.Et je regarderais tes vidéos de Bangkok avec plaisir, car quand j'y ai été j' avais pas encore de camera.
amitiés et bon sejour a Bangkok
amitiés et bon sejour a Bangkok
rien n' est blanc ou noir, tout est gris
Bonjour Alain,
Voilà je pars cet été et je compte bien sûr faire le salto Angel. J'aurais voulu savoir si il était possible de faire cela seul ou bien si il faut obligatoirement le faire par agence? Et dans le second cas combien ça coute?
Un grand merci d'avance pour votre réponse.
France.
France.
salut
faire ca seul !!! non pas possible.Tu peux aller seule sur le site de canaima ou autre (point de depart);mais les trekks sont organisés par les autochtones a qui appartient toute la region, et c'est pas bon marché...Mais ca en vaut vraiment la peine.Je vais te mettre une conversation que j' avait deja fait auparavant, tu auras surement des choses qui t'interesse dedans.
"Salut a vous, voila enfin ma reponse. Plusieurs solutions s'offrent a vous a votre arrivée, ca depend de votre budget. Le plus economique serait de prendre la navette de l' aeroport(3$) et de descendre au premier arrèt, prendre le metro jusqu'a un hotel de votre choix.Mais comme vous arrivez le soir c'est peut etre imprudent de faire cela.Je vous conseillerais plutot de prendre un taxi officiel(gros 4/4, plaque jaune, prix affiché, +ou-20$)directement sur la gauche en sortant de l'aeroport et d' aller directement dans un hotel en ville.A Caracas il n y a pas de pousada je crois, mais le choix d' hotel est grand.Je ne vous conseille pas de visiter Caracas en debut de sejour mais plutot a la fin quand vous etes plus habitué au pays et a la langue(si vous parlez le castillan las bas c'est pas la meme chose et ils parlent tres vite, la "el ordenador", c'est "la computadora", "los servicios" c'est"los banos"... Après un nuit de repos vous verrez que s'y retrouvez a Caracas est facile, il suffit de prendre le metro pour aller ou vous voulez.(pour le terminal de bus, metro "la bandera", sortie avenida nueva granada, terminal a 2 minutes a pied. Autre solution c' est de ne pas dormir a Caracas et de partir sur Marraccay directement(2 h de route toute au plus), mais si l’ avion avait du retard, probleme ! Sinon les compagnie de bus sont nombreuses vous avez l’ embarras du choix.Il y a Expressos Flamingo, caribe, Occidente, Pasajexpress, aeroexpresos...Il faut que vous regardiez les horaires sur leur site car en arrivant a 18h30, vous serez peut etre obligé de loger une nuit a Caracas.Attention certaine compagnie ont leur propre terminal, mais tout ca est indiqué sur leur site. Dans les bus climatisés et les coche cama, ne pas oublier un bon pull car la clim va si fort qu'on se les gelent! A l’aeroport il y a une agence touristique ouverte jusqu’ a minuit je pense ou vous pourrez demander toutes sortes de renseignement que vous auriez oublié au prealable. Il y egalement un bureau de change qui ouvre tard.Pour changer de l’argent c’ est plus interressant au marché noir mais seulement si vous rencontrez quelqu’un de confiance, sinon ne prenez pas ce risque. Je ne sais pas trop si les prix sont plus chers au mois d’aout, et les hotels plus vite pleins, car on etait partis en janvier, et on a pas eu de probléme pour trouver des hotels. Si vous cherchez des pousadas ce sera evidemment moins cher, mais nous on veut toujours des lieux avec piscine, vu qu’un peu de repos et bronzette doivent faire partie du voyage pour nous.Je vous donne quand meme les hotels ou nous avons logés. Marracay ;Pipo international, (www.hotelpipo.com) Coro ;Miranda Cumberland hotel, (http://www.res99.com/hotel/10006209-10231002O.html&lang=ITL) Merida ;Prado Rio, (http://www.hotelpradorio.com.ve) Barrinas;Hosteria Los Guasimitos, (http://www.hosterialosguasimitos.com/english/index.html) Chichiriviche;Coral suite (http://www.venezuelatuya.com/hoteles/mostrarhotel.htm?537hotel), Caripe;Pueblo Pequeno (http://www.burodevenezuela.com/guides/sgloc.cfm?LocID=17&SGID=26), Ciudad Bolivar, hotel la cumbre, Canaima, Campamento Parakaupa (http://www.canaima.net)/ et Caracas, eurobuilding express. Voila j’espere que tout ces site s vous seront utiles.Nous avons ete satisfait de tous les hotels sauf du Miranda a Coro(piscine sale, petit dejeuner mauvais et peu copieux)
Pour aller de ville en ville, c’ est simple, toutes les villes ont un terminal de bus et de la le taxi est le plus simple pour aller du terminal de bus a votre hotel ou pousada.Ensuite pour les visites vous pouvez prendre les « Porpuestos » qui vous arretes et vous chargent n’importe ou.(par exemple de Marracay on a pris un porpuesto pour aller a choroni et puerto columbia, tout une aventure que de traverser le Parc Henri Pitier qui est une montagne avec des Locaux qui chantaient comme des enragés, 2 h de trajet ds un chemin de montagne fort sinueux, drache national au sommet, ensuite arrivée a la plage.1 $ par personne le trajet) Si vous allez dans la Gran Sabana il faut obligatoirement le faire en avion, depuis Caracas jusqu'à Ciudad Bolivar, (ou Puerto Ordaz)puis en Sesna jusqu’ a Canaima(attention ce sont des petits Sesna 6 places et les bagages sont limités, mais a l’ aeroport de Ciudad Bolivar il y a des consignes pour laisser l’ excédent que vous recuperez après)
Pendant la nuit ou que vous soyez, toujours prendre un taxi pour vous deplacer, et il n’y a qu’a Caracas qu’il faut prendre les officiel, autre part tout ce qui roule peut servir de taxi, et meme parfois a dos d’ ane aussi. Pour communiquer, il y a des cyber cafés partout, et bon marché, et pour téléphoner il y a des cartes avec un numéro a gratter, et les appels sont très bon marché.Il y a 2 types de cartes, la Multicard est la moins cher mais ne va pas partout, on a acheté une carte a 5000 bolivar et on ne l’ a pas vidée entierement, et les autres cartes sont les CANTV (carte a puce)qui s’usent plus vite mais a n’utiliser que lorsque l’ autre ne va pas, elle coute 5000 bolivars aussi.(si un vendeur ds un Kiosque vous dit que la multicard ne va pas pour l' europe ne le croyez pas)
Il y a tant de choses a raconter sur ce pays que c’est pas evident.De toute facon si vous avez d’ autres questions précises j’y repondrais avec plaisir(mais on sera parti du 6 au 29 mai) Sinon les lieux les plus agréable visités sont pour moi les Andes et Mérida, le climat y est très agréable, 25 degrés la journée, de la pluie fin de journée, 10 a 15 degrés la nuit, un bronzage qui apparaît incroyablement vite, une population très chaleureuse…et le telepherique et les ballades a 3800 m. A coro n’y restez pas trop longtemps, la vielle ville autour de la Plaza Bolivar se visite en une demi journée et le parc national et son desert(entrée gratuite) aussi. A caracas on a juste visité les alentours de la Plaza Bolivar, le musée et la maison de ce dernier, et on est monté au Mont el avila(vue incroyable par temps clair). A Marracay on a ete a choroni, puis a puerto colombia par porpuesto, mais c’ est evidement possible de loger la bas, et meme de camper le long de la mer. A Barinas on a ete passé une journée ds un Hato via un to local, assez cher mais superbe journée ou on a vu des capybaras, anaconda, chechena, aras, babas… A canaima on a evidement fait le Trek qui mene a Salto angel(150$ par personne) et la traversée derriere le chute de salto sapo(impressionant)La bas tout est cher (logement, bouffe, excursion…)mais le lieu est magique et vaut le detour, un souvenir inoubliable . Sinon ailleurs aller ds un resto n’ est pas cher du tout, et il y a egalement des restos dans l’ etage supérieur des centres commerciaux (vaste choix) et pas de risque de tourista, nourriture fort semblable a la notre.
Pour la securité, les colliers, bagues, bracelets, montres, alliances..laissez tout a la maison et que l'un de vous aie Toujours un billet de 50$ dans une poche, facile d' accès a donner a tout eventuel agresseur.Ce n' est pas specifique au Venezuela, mais a tout l' Amerique du sud. Moi des que je fais quelques courses dans un magasin local je garde le sachet et c'est dedans que je vais ballader ma camera vidéo.Et j' ai egalement une petite pochette que je mets sous mon short ou pantalon ou je mets argent et carte visa, plus de l'argent dans un porte monnaie pendentif, et encore de l' argent ds un sac babane(c' est la que j' en mets le moins).Ma femme fait pareil, donc pour nous detrousser entierement faudrait nous mettre a poil.Mais ce ne sont que des précautions car lors de nos nombreux voyage(on part 3 ou 4 fois par an)Nous n' avons jamais connu l' agression.Mais nous faisons toujours bien attention de ne pas passez pour des touristes(style bermuda, chemise ouverte, appareil photo en bandouillere...a eviter a tout prix, car un touriste est forcement riche)Les toutistes europeens ne sont vraiment pas nombreux la bas, par contre vous verrez beaucoup de touristes colombiens, venezueliens qui visitent leur pays. A Merida on a meme eu l' occasion d' en aider qui s' etait perdu, c' etait comique comme situation. Voila mais no stress, je suis sur que tout va bien se passer.
Votre dilemme maintenant ca va etre de decider si vous faites un ititneraire et reserver tout a l' avance ou l'aventure et suivre vos envies du moment...Ca c' est a vous de decider.Regardez tous les hotels possibles et les disponibilités, puis faudra decider... Nous cette fois ci apres nos 2 semaines de croisiere, on a decider de prolonger d' une semaine en californie et on a juste notre vol retour a san diego le 29 mai.On a rien decider du tout!!On ne sait meme pas ou on va aller, il y a tant de choses a voir aussi las bas.Donc on va quitter le bateau et on se dira;bon ou vas t'on maintenant?On louera une voiture et on verra bien.Evidement le Venez n'est pas comparable, c'est plus un rendez vous vers l' inconnu.Nous on sait que les hotels en californie sont si nombreux qu'ils ne seront pas tous pleins. Voila j' ai certes oubliés plein de choses mais n' hesitez pas a me demander ce que vous voulez(et a d' autres aussi bien sur, plusieus avis valent mieux qu'un) Bon week end a + alain "
Voila lis toujours tout ca, c'est un copié coller, mais ca va plus vite. si autre question, demande Salut
"Salut a vous, voila enfin ma reponse. Plusieurs solutions s'offrent a vous a votre arrivée, ca depend de votre budget. Le plus economique serait de prendre la navette de l' aeroport(3$) et de descendre au premier arrèt, prendre le metro jusqu'a un hotel de votre choix.Mais comme vous arrivez le soir c'est peut etre imprudent de faire cela.Je vous conseillerais plutot de prendre un taxi officiel(gros 4/4, plaque jaune, prix affiché, +ou-20$)directement sur la gauche en sortant de l'aeroport et d' aller directement dans un hotel en ville.A Caracas il n y a pas de pousada je crois, mais le choix d' hotel est grand.Je ne vous conseille pas de visiter Caracas en debut de sejour mais plutot a la fin quand vous etes plus habitué au pays et a la langue(si vous parlez le castillan las bas c'est pas la meme chose et ils parlent tres vite, la "el ordenador", c'est "la computadora", "los servicios" c'est"los banos"... Après un nuit de repos vous verrez que s'y retrouvez a Caracas est facile, il suffit de prendre le metro pour aller ou vous voulez.(pour le terminal de bus, metro "la bandera", sortie avenida nueva granada, terminal a 2 minutes a pied. Autre solution c' est de ne pas dormir a Caracas et de partir sur Marraccay directement(2 h de route toute au plus), mais si l’ avion avait du retard, probleme ! Sinon les compagnie de bus sont nombreuses vous avez l’ embarras du choix.Il y a Expressos Flamingo, caribe, Occidente, Pasajexpress, aeroexpresos...Il faut que vous regardiez les horaires sur leur site car en arrivant a 18h30, vous serez peut etre obligé de loger une nuit a Caracas.Attention certaine compagnie ont leur propre terminal, mais tout ca est indiqué sur leur site. Dans les bus climatisés et les coche cama, ne pas oublier un bon pull car la clim va si fort qu'on se les gelent! A l’aeroport il y a une agence touristique ouverte jusqu’ a minuit je pense ou vous pourrez demander toutes sortes de renseignement que vous auriez oublié au prealable. Il y egalement un bureau de change qui ouvre tard.Pour changer de l’argent c’ est plus interressant au marché noir mais seulement si vous rencontrez quelqu’un de confiance, sinon ne prenez pas ce risque. Je ne sais pas trop si les prix sont plus chers au mois d’aout, et les hotels plus vite pleins, car on etait partis en janvier, et on a pas eu de probléme pour trouver des hotels. Si vous cherchez des pousadas ce sera evidemment moins cher, mais nous on veut toujours des lieux avec piscine, vu qu’un peu de repos et bronzette doivent faire partie du voyage pour nous.Je vous donne quand meme les hotels ou nous avons logés. Marracay ;Pipo international, (www.hotelpipo.com) Coro ;Miranda Cumberland hotel, (http://www.res99.com/hotel/10006209-10231002O.html&lang=ITL) Merida ;Prado Rio, (http://www.hotelpradorio.com.ve) Barrinas;Hosteria Los Guasimitos, (http://www.hosterialosguasimitos.com/english/index.html) Chichiriviche;Coral suite (http://www.venezuelatuya.com/hoteles/mostrarhotel.htm?537hotel), Caripe;Pueblo Pequeno (http://www.burodevenezuela.com/guides/sgloc.cfm?LocID=17&SGID=26), Ciudad Bolivar, hotel la cumbre, Canaima, Campamento Parakaupa (http://www.canaima.net)/ et Caracas, eurobuilding express. Voila j’espere que tout ces site s vous seront utiles.Nous avons ete satisfait de tous les hotels sauf du Miranda a Coro(piscine sale, petit dejeuner mauvais et peu copieux)
Pour aller de ville en ville, c’ est simple, toutes les villes ont un terminal de bus et de la le taxi est le plus simple pour aller du terminal de bus a votre hotel ou pousada.Ensuite pour les visites vous pouvez prendre les « Porpuestos » qui vous arretes et vous chargent n’importe ou.(par exemple de Marracay on a pris un porpuesto pour aller a choroni et puerto columbia, tout une aventure que de traverser le Parc Henri Pitier qui est une montagne avec des Locaux qui chantaient comme des enragés, 2 h de trajet ds un chemin de montagne fort sinueux, drache national au sommet, ensuite arrivée a la plage.1 $ par personne le trajet) Si vous allez dans la Gran Sabana il faut obligatoirement le faire en avion, depuis Caracas jusqu'à Ciudad Bolivar, (ou Puerto Ordaz)puis en Sesna jusqu’ a Canaima(attention ce sont des petits Sesna 6 places et les bagages sont limités, mais a l’ aeroport de Ciudad Bolivar il y a des consignes pour laisser l’ excédent que vous recuperez après)
Pendant la nuit ou que vous soyez, toujours prendre un taxi pour vous deplacer, et il n’y a qu’a Caracas qu’il faut prendre les officiel, autre part tout ce qui roule peut servir de taxi, et meme parfois a dos d’ ane aussi. Pour communiquer, il y a des cyber cafés partout, et bon marché, et pour téléphoner il y a des cartes avec un numéro a gratter, et les appels sont très bon marché.Il y a 2 types de cartes, la Multicard est la moins cher mais ne va pas partout, on a acheté une carte a 5000 bolivar et on ne l’ a pas vidée entierement, et les autres cartes sont les CANTV (carte a puce)qui s’usent plus vite mais a n’utiliser que lorsque l’ autre ne va pas, elle coute 5000 bolivars aussi.(si un vendeur ds un Kiosque vous dit que la multicard ne va pas pour l' europe ne le croyez pas)
Il y a tant de choses a raconter sur ce pays que c’est pas evident.De toute facon si vous avez d’ autres questions précises j’y repondrais avec plaisir(mais on sera parti du 6 au 29 mai) Sinon les lieux les plus agréable visités sont pour moi les Andes et Mérida, le climat y est très agréable, 25 degrés la journée, de la pluie fin de journée, 10 a 15 degrés la nuit, un bronzage qui apparaît incroyablement vite, une population très chaleureuse…et le telepherique et les ballades a 3800 m. A coro n’y restez pas trop longtemps, la vielle ville autour de la Plaza Bolivar se visite en une demi journée et le parc national et son desert(entrée gratuite) aussi. A caracas on a juste visité les alentours de la Plaza Bolivar, le musée et la maison de ce dernier, et on est monté au Mont el avila(vue incroyable par temps clair). A Marracay on a ete a choroni, puis a puerto colombia par porpuesto, mais c’ est evidement possible de loger la bas, et meme de camper le long de la mer. A Barinas on a ete passé une journée ds un Hato via un to local, assez cher mais superbe journée ou on a vu des capybaras, anaconda, chechena, aras, babas… A canaima on a evidement fait le Trek qui mene a Salto angel(150$ par personne) et la traversée derriere le chute de salto sapo(impressionant)La bas tout est cher (logement, bouffe, excursion…)mais le lieu est magique et vaut le detour, un souvenir inoubliable . Sinon ailleurs aller ds un resto n’ est pas cher du tout, et il y a egalement des restos dans l’ etage supérieur des centres commerciaux (vaste choix) et pas de risque de tourista, nourriture fort semblable a la notre.
Pour la securité, les colliers, bagues, bracelets, montres, alliances..laissez tout a la maison et que l'un de vous aie Toujours un billet de 50$ dans une poche, facile d' accès a donner a tout eventuel agresseur.Ce n' est pas specifique au Venezuela, mais a tout l' Amerique du sud. Moi des que je fais quelques courses dans un magasin local je garde le sachet et c'est dedans que je vais ballader ma camera vidéo.Et j' ai egalement une petite pochette que je mets sous mon short ou pantalon ou je mets argent et carte visa, plus de l'argent dans un porte monnaie pendentif, et encore de l' argent ds un sac babane(c' est la que j' en mets le moins).Ma femme fait pareil, donc pour nous detrousser entierement faudrait nous mettre a poil.Mais ce ne sont que des précautions car lors de nos nombreux voyage(on part 3 ou 4 fois par an)Nous n' avons jamais connu l' agression.Mais nous faisons toujours bien attention de ne pas passez pour des touristes(style bermuda, chemise ouverte, appareil photo en bandouillere...a eviter a tout prix, car un touriste est forcement riche)Les toutistes europeens ne sont vraiment pas nombreux la bas, par contre vous verrez beaucoup de touristes colombiens, venezueliens qui visitent leur pays. A Merida on a meme eu l' occasion d' en aider qui s' etait perdu, c' etait comique comme situation. Voila mais no stress, je suis sur que tout va bien se passer.
Votre dilemme maintenant ca va etre de decider si vous faites un ititneraire et reserver tout a l' avance ou l'aventure et suivre vos envies du moment...Ca c' est a vous de decider.Regardez tous les hotels possibles et les disponibilités, puis faudra decider... Nous cette fois ci apres nos 2 semaines de croisiere, on a decider de prolonger d' une semaine en californie et on a juste notre vol retour a san diego le 29 mai.On a rien decider du tout!!On ne sait meme pas ou on va aller, il y a tant de choses a voir aussi las bas.Donc on va quitter le bateau et on se dira;bon ou vas t'on maintenant?On louera une voiture et on verra bien.Evidement le Venez n'est pas comparable, c'est plus un rendez vous vers l' inconnu.Nous on sait que les hotels en californie sont si nombreux qu'ils ne seront pas tous pleins. Voila j' ai certes oubliés plein de choses mais n' hesitez pas a me demander ce que vous voulez(et a d' autres aussi bien sur, plusieus avis valent mieux qu'un) Bon week end a + alain "
Voila lis toujours tout ca, c'est un copié coller, mais ca va plus vite. si autre question, demande Salut
rien n' est blanc ou noir, tout est gris
ah oui j'oublias, si ca t'interesse j' ai rajouté une video de canaima sur lon site wat.salut
rien n' est blanc ou noir, tout est gris
Bonjour,
tu n'es pas obligé de prendre l'avion pour faire Caracas Ciudad <bolivar . il y a des cars très confortables, attention à la clim, elle est redoutable. Nous avons pris un car qui roulait la nuit (terminal de l'Oriente, attention pas celui de la bandera (les gares de cars se divisent en deux endroits une pour l'oriente et l'autre pour l'autre côté du pays, je te le dis parce que ça t'évitera de passer 3 heures à chercher la bonne gare) et nous avons payé 40 000 Bolivars par personne environ 10 :12 euros maxi.
Salut,
Après le Brésil je prépare mon voyage pour le Vénézuela
De Caracas comment aller 1) aux chutes Salto angel ?????
2)ensuite faire l'Amazonie (je pense vers orénoque ) est ce que c'est aussi beau que du coté brésilien??
est ce que tu pourrais me faire un topo d'itinéraire pour voir en 1 mois ce qu'il y a de mieux au vénézuela
je garde quelques jours à la fin du déjour pour les iles Roques.....
MERCI d'avance
Si tu as des sites internet à me donner je suis preneuse !!!!
Cordialement
salut...je n' ai pas encore trouvé le temps de te repondre mais je rassemble des infos interessantes et je te reponds le week end...a plus
rien n' est blanc ou noir, tout est gris
salut...n'ayant pas de temps pour de grands debats..(je pars au costa rica demain) je te propose
de jeter un oeil a cete discussion...y a pleins d' sites internet...et comme j' ai fais ce voyage en 2005
les choses peuvent avoir changer...renseigne toi vers des gens qui ont fais ce voyage recemment...
bonnes recherches....a+
http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=413838;
http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=413838;
rien n' est blanc ou noir, tout est gris
je viens d'aller vori ta video sur ton site...SUPER...
est-ce qu'i y a des excursions organiser par les hotels pour aller voir ces chutes ? c, est loin de la zone hoteliere ?
Moi je vais au laguna mar en janvier 2009....c, est pres de là......est-ce que ca vaut le détour ? c, est combien $$ peut-on aller plus pres.... ??
Merci pour toutes tes réponses...
est-ce qu'i y a des excursions organiser par les hotels pour aller voir ces chutes ? c, est loin de la zone hoteliere ?
Moi je vais au laguna mar en janvier 2009....c, est pres de là......est-ce que ca vaut le détour ? c, est combien $$ peut-on aller plus pres.... ??
Merci pour toutes tes réponses...
Marie
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Hey fellow travelers! For those of you drawn to Mexico, I put together this little site to share our 49-day trip in January 2026. (Give it a few seconds to fully load—you’ll see there are tons of photos, tips, and more!) Happy travels! https://noemarphil6.wixsite.com/voyagesdenoemarphil
Hi there! I’m Simon, and for years I’ve been exploring some of Europe’s most beautiful and well-equipped bike paths. My passion for cycling led me to start a blog where I share my travel impressions, practical tips, and photos taken along the way. I ride both well-known routes like the Alpe-Adria, the Loire à Vélo, and the Rhein Route, as well as lesser-known but equally charming regions.

In my stories, I pay special attention to the quality of infrastructure, cyclist safety, and route accessibility—for young and old, experienced riders and beginners alike. I love discovering and sharing spots that are truly welcoming for cycle tourists: well-marked, with rest areas and easy train access.
On the blog, you’ll find ready-to-follow route suggestions, tips for preparing your bike trips, and plenty of inspiration for your next adventures. I travel with my panniers, a camera in the front bag, and always keep an eye out for what’s around me. Feel free to check out my blog, Cycling Thread—you might find some ideas for your next bike getaway! :-)
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I hope this won’t just be a one-off post—I’ll try to share our bike trips with you here regularly. To start: our May trip on the Elberadweg, the queen of German bike paths, between the stunning city of Dresden and Magdeburg. I invite you to visit:
Elberadweg in Germany – From Dresden to Magdeburg
The Elbe bike path is about 1200 km long, following the river from its source in the Giant Mountains in the Czech Republic to its mouth in Cuxhaven, on the North Sea. The route crosses a variety of landscapes: mountain valleys, vineyards, open plains, and coastline. As is often the case in Germany, the signage is excellent and the route easy to follow.
But what surprised us was the number of cobblestone sections! Sure, the cobblestones are well-laid and fairly smooth—but they’re still cobblestones. And when they disappear, they’re often replaced by concrete slabs, typical of river dikes. That’s just part of the face of this 30-year-old "queen"—a heritage that’s hard to replace entirely with fresh asphalt.
Along the way, don’t miss the many cultural highlights. Dresden impresses with its restored old town, the Frauenkirche, and the Brühl Terraces along the Elbe—it’s one of Germany’s most elegant cities. In Meissen, you can visit the famous porcelain factory and its Gothic cathedral. Wittenberg is a must-stop to follow in Martin Luther’s footsteps, with its castle church and Reformation Museum. And to finish, in Dessau-Roßlau, besides the Bauhaus, don’t miss the stunning Dessau-Wörlitz landscape gardens—one of the oldest English-style parks in Europe.
A few photos to give you a feel for the route and inspire you to check out our blog! :-)





Happy cycling!
Simon

In my stories, I pay special attention to the quality of infrastructure, cyclist safety, and route accessibility—for young and old, experienced riders and beginners alike. I love discovering and sharing spots that are truly welcoming for cycle tourists: well-marked, with rest areas and easy train access.
On the blog, you’ll find ready-to-follow route suggestions, tips for preparing your bike trips, and plenty of inspiration for your next adventures. I travel with my panniers, a camera in the front bag, and always keep an eye out for what’s around me. Feel free to check out my blog, Cycling Thread—you might find some ideas for your next bike getaway! :-)
* * *
I hope this won’t just be a one-off post—I’ll try to share our bike trips with you here regularly. To start: our May trip on the Elberadweg, the queen of German bike paths, between the stunning city of Dresden and Magdeburg. I invite you to visit:
Elberadweg in Germany – From Dresden to Magdeburg
The Elbe bike path is about 1200 km long, following the river from its source in the Giant Mountains in the Czech Republic to its mouth in Cuxhaven, on the North Sea. The route crosses a variety of landscapes: mountain valleys, vineyards, open plains, and coastline. As is often the case in Germany, the signage is excellent and the route easy to follow.
But what surprised us was the number of cobblestone sections! Sure, the cobblestones are well-laid and fairly smooth—but they’re still cobblestones. And when they disappear, they’re often replaced by concrete slabs, typical of river dikes. That’s just part of the face of this 30-year-old "queen"—a heritage that’s hard to replace entirely with fresh asphalt.
Along the way, don’t miss the many cultural highlights. Dresden impresses with its restored old town, the Frauenkirche, and the Brühl Terraces along the Elbe—it’s one of Germany’s most elegant cities. In Meissen, you can visit the famous porcelain factory and its Gothic cathedral. Wittenberg is a must-stop to follow in Martin Luther’s footsteps, with its castle church and Reformation Museum. And to finish, in Dessau-Roßlau, besides the Bauhaus, don’t miss the stunning Dessau-Wörlitz landscape gardens—one of the oldest English-style parks in Europe.
A few photos to give you a feel for the route and inspire you to check out our blog! :-)





Happy cycling!
Simon
Hi there, I’m sharing my hiking itineraries on the sea-to-sea trails in Corsica. Perfect for those who want to discover Corsica on foot and are looking for multi-day hikes without major difficulties. That’s right—Corsica isn’t just about the GR 20! My travel journals are all written day by day.
🐻 Mare a Mare Sud + Mare è Monti Sud 👍🏼 TRAVEL JOURNAL A 175-kilometer route with 6,694 meters of elevation gain over 10 stages on the Mare a Mare Sud and Mare è Monti Sud trails in Corsica 🇨🇵 🐻 Mare a Mare Centre 👍🏼 TRAVEL JOURNAL A 106-kilometer route with 4,415 meters of elevation gain over 6 stages on the Mare a Mare Centre trails in Corsica 🇨🇵
🐻 Mare a Mare Nord 👍🏼 TRAVEL JOURNAL A 165-kilometer route with 7,004 meters of elevation gain over 7 stages on the Mare a Mare Nord trails in Corsica 🇨🇵
🐻 Mare a Mare Sud + Mare è Monti Sud 👍🏼 TRAVEL JOURNAL A 175-kilometer route with 6,694 meters of elevation gain over 10 stages on the Mare a Mare Sud and Mare è Monti Sud trails in Corsica 🇨🇵 🐻 Mare a Mare Centre 👍🏼 TRAVEL JOURNAL A 106-kilometer route with 4,415 meters of elevation gain over 6 stages on the Mare a Mare Centre trails in Corsica 🇨🇵
🐻 Mare a Mare Nord 👍🏼 TRAVEL JOURNAL A 165-kilometer route with 7,004 meters of elevation gain over 7 stages on the Mare a Mare Nord trails in Corsica 🇨🇵
Hi there! 😊
We just got back from two weeks in Madagascar, and before we left, we had *so* many practical questions. Between the sometimes contradictory info online and the lack of recent updates on certain topics, it wasn’t always easy to know what to expect for a first trip there.
So, after returning, I put together an article with all the info I wish I’d had before heading to Madagascar—just concrete tips based on our experience there.
I cover: • Visa and arrival at Antananarivo airport • Currency exchange, withdrawals, and payments on the ground • Transportation and real travel times • Health and trip prep • SIM cards, budget, and general organization • Mistakes and little hassles you can easily avoid on your first trip
The goal was to create a practical, honest guide to help people planning their trip and avoid a few unpleasant surprises once they’re there! 😊
If this can help some of you: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/preparatif-pour-un-voyage-a-madagascar/
Happy travels! !
So, after returning, I put together an article with all the info I wish I’d had before heading to Madagascar—just concrete tips based on our experience there.
I cover: • Visa and arrival at Antananarivo airport • Currency exchange, withdrawals, and payments on the ground • Transportation and real travel times • Health and trip prep • SIM cards, budget, and general organization • Mistakes and little hassles you can easily avoid on your first trip
The goal was to create a practical, honest guide to help people planning their trip and avoid a few unpleasant surprises once they’re there! 😊
If this can help some of you: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/preparatif-pour-un-voyage-a-madagascar/
Happy travels! !
Hi there,
We’ve just returned from 2 weeks in Madagascar, and I wanted to share our experience since we struggled quite a bit to plan our itinerary before leaving. The country is huge, the journeys are long, and with only two weeks, you really have to make choices.
For our part, we opted for a fairly realistic itinerary for a first-time visit: Antananarivo, Andasibe, Île aux Nattes, and then Sainte-Marie. The idea was to mix a bit of nature, lemurs, tropical forest, and then a few quieter days by the water—without trying to cross the entire country.
In Andasibe, we spent several days between the Analamazaotra Reserve and Mantadia Park. We were able to spot lemurs, especially the indris, went on a night walk to see chameleons, geckos, and other small animals, and then did a wilder hike in Mantadia. This was probably the stop that felt the most exotic to us, with that humid forest atmosphere, animal sounds, and dense vegetation.
After Andasibe, we headed back to Antananarivo to catch a flight to Sainte-Marie, then took a boat to Île aux Nattes. It’s a tiny car-free island where you get around on foot between beaches, sandy paths, villages, and coconut trees. We mostly slowed down the pace: walking around the island, snorkeling in front of the hotel, meals at Fafana and Coco Sud, swimming, and much simpler moments. It was one of our absolute highlights of the trip.
We wrapped up with a few days in Sainte-Marie, in a more comfortable setting. The island is larger and more developed than Île aux Nattes, with more accommodations and activities. For us, it was mostly about relaxing, enjoying the pool, biking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and a few short walks. Looking back, we might’ve spent a little less time in Sainte-Marie and a bit more on Île aux Nattes, which left a bigger impression on us.
I’ve tried to break down our itinerary day by day, including travel times, budget, accommodations, transportation, our thoughts on each stop, the pros and cons, and what we’d change if we did it again. I also cover arriving in Antananarivo, the road to Andasibe, the domestic flight to Sainte-Marie, returning to Tana, and our airport experience—where it’s best to allow plenty of extra time. Here’s the link if it helps with your planning:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/madagascar-itineraire-pour-2-semaines-de-voyage/
In short, our main advice would be not to try to see everything in two weeks. Madagascar requires time, flexibility, and some breathing room. It’s better to pick fewer stops but really enjoy them.
In Andasibe, we spent several days between the Analamazaotra Reserve and Mantadia Park. We were able to spot lemurs, especially the indris, went on a night walk to see chameleons, geckos, and other small animals, and then did a wilder hike in Mantadia. This was probably the stop that felt the most exotic to us, with that humid forest atmosphere, animal sounds, and dense vegetation.
After Andasibe, we headed back to Antananarivo to catch a flight to Sainte-Marie, then took a boat to Île aux Nattes. It’s a tiny car-free island where you get around on foot between beaches, sandy paths, villages, and coconut trees. We mostly slowed down the pace: walking around the island, snorkeling in front of the hotel, meals at Fafana and Coco Sud, swimming, and much simpler moments. It was one of our absolute highlights of the trip.
We wrapped up with a few days in Sainte-Marie, in a more comfortable setting. The island is larger and more developed than Île aux Nattes, with more accommodations and activities. For us, it was mostly about relaxing, enjoying the pool, biking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and a few short walks. Looking back, we might’ve spent a little less time in Sainte-Marie and a bit more on Île aux Nattes, which left a bigger impression on us.
I’ve tried to break down our itinerary day by day, including travel times, budget, accommodations, transportation, our thoughts on each stop, the pros and cons, and what we’d change if we did it again. I also cover arriving in Antananarivo, the road to Andasibe, the domestic flight to Sainte-Marie, returning to Tana, and our airport experience—where it’s best to allow plenty of extra time. Here’s the link if it helps with your planning:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/madagascar-itineraire-pour-2-semaines-de-voyage/
In short, our main advice would be not to try to see everything in two weeks. Madagascar requires time, flexibility, and some breathing room. It’s better to pick fewer stops but really enjoy them.
Hi there,
We passed through Guilin during our trip to China, arriving by train from Beijing. The journey is quite long, but it actually became part of the experience: watching the landscapes gradually change, taking the Chinese high-speed train, and getting a better sense of the country’s vast distances. It was already a step of the journey in itself.
Once there, Guilin seemed like a nice place to catch our breath between big cities. The city isn’t huge, and there isn’t an endless list of things to see, but the atmosphere around the lakes, the Li River, and the karst mountains is really special.
In 3 days, you can already see the highlights without rushing: the Sun and Moon Pagodas, walks around the lakes, Seven Star Park with its monkeys, and possibly Elephant Trunk Hill—though we were a bit disappointed by the latter. Guilin is also a good base for heading to Yangshuo or the Longji rice terraces if you have more time.
We’ve put together our feedback, prices, visit times, and what we’d do (or skip) next time in this article, in case it helps you plan your stop: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/que-faire-a-guilin-en-3-jours/
We passed through Guilin during our trip to China, arriving by train from Beijing. The journey is quite long, but it actually became part of the experience: watching the landscapes gradually change, taking the Chinese high-speed train, and getting a better sense of the country’s vast distances. It was already a step of the journey in itself.
Once there, Guilin seemed like a nice place to catch our breath between big cities. The city isn’t huge, and there isn’t an endless list of things to see, but the atmosphere around the lakes, the Li River, and the karst mountains is really special.
In 3 days, you can already see the highlights without rushing: the Sun and Moon Pagodas, walks around the lakes, Seven Star Park with its monkeys, and possibly Elephant Trunk Hill—though we were a bit disappointed by the latter. Guilin is also a good base for heading to Yangshuo or the Longji rice terraces if you have more time.
We’ve put together our feedback, prices, visit times, and what we’d do (or skip) next time in this article, in case it helps you plan your stop: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/que-faire-a-guilin-en-3-jours/
Check out my blog about Crete and Gavdos:
https://iledecrete.wordpress.com/
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Hi everyone,
I’ve just returned from a trip through the national parks of southern Ethiopia, and I wanted to share an encounter that will stay with me forever: that of the Ethiopian Wolf.
Spotting this canid—the rarest in the world—on the barren Sanetti plateaus at over 13,000 feet is a breathtaking experience (literally, given the oxygen levels!). Beyond the luck of photographing it in its fiery red coat, it was the mystical atmosphere of these highlands—the "Roof of Africa"—that left its mark on me.
I’ve posted a detailed account with my photo series on my travel journal for anyone planning a trip to the Bale region or simply curious about this magnificent and endangered species.
You can find the full report here: 👉 https://www.toucan-photo.com/fr/le-loup-ethiopie-le-loup-sur-le-toit-de-lafrique/
Don’t hesitate to ask if you have questions about accessing the park or spotting local wildlife—I’d be happy to chat! !
I’ve just returned from a trip through the national parks of southern Ethiopia, and I wanted to share an encounter that will stay with me forever: that of the Ethiopian Wolf.
Spotting this canid—the rarest in the world—on the barren Sanetti plateaus at over 13,000 feet is a breathtaking experience (literally, given the oxygen levels!). Beyond the luck of photographing it in its fiery red coat, it was the mystical atmosphere of these highlands—the "Roof of Africa"—that left its mark on me.
I’ve posted a detailed account with my photo series on my travel journal for anyone planning a trip to the Bale region or simply curious about this magnificent and endangered species.
You can find the full report here: 👉 https://www.toucan-photo.com/fr/le-loup-ethiopie-le-loup-sur-le-toit-de-lafrique/
Don’t hesitate to ask if you have questions about accessing the park or spotting local wildlife—I’d be happy to chat! !
Hi there! As a big travel enthusiast, I’d love for you to check out my blog:
https://allegria750110.wixsite.com/pascalevoyage
https://allegria750110.wixsite.com/pascalevoyage/blog
Feel free to leave a comment! !
Feel free to leave a comment! !
We went on a safari in Tanzania from February 7th, 2026, to February 17th, 2026. It remains a wonderful memory. There were six of us in the group. Here’s the itinerary and the images that are still etched in our minds:
02/07/2026 – 6:40 AM – 8:30 PM – Flight from LYON to ARUSHA
02/08/2026 – Day 2 – MATURENI Waterfall – Coffee making and tasting at a plantation – Day 2 video (you may need to click "BROWSE YOUTUBE")
02/09/2026 – Day 3 – Maasai village of BOMA – https://youtu.be/9lwBONmBIVU
Visit to local schools and the dispensary – Donation of school supplies.
02/10/2026 – Day 4 – TARANGIRE National Park – https://youtu.be/OPpTgUECj0Q
02/11/2026 – Day 5 – Lake Manyara National Park – https://youtu.be/ZFt3tLtum5A
02/12/2026 – Day 6 – SERENGETI Park – https://youtu.be/5TYJE-3IO4w and https://youtu.be/t08g-XJlmdY
02/13/2026 – Day 7 – SERENGETI National Park (continued) – https://youtu.be/ZQkD1YmPzY0
02/14/2026 – Day 8 – Access to Ngorongoro National Park – https://youtu.be/1F__NeCRxhg
02/15/2026 – Day 9 – Ngorongoro Crater – https://youtu.be/BFw7tbjuO5s, then https://youtu.be/WdbHtPcYu8o and https://youtu.be/RBp_H9OMJxY
02/16/2026 – Day 10 – Visit to Arusha
02/17/2026 – Day 10 – 1:30 AM – Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FLIGHTS 1,500 €
SEJOUIR PACKAGE 1,526 €
TIPS AND MISC. 100 €
TOTAL 3,126 €
Trip duration: from 02/07/26 to 02/17/26 => 11 days total, or 9 days excluding travel time.
1- FLIGHT DURATION WITH AIR FRANCE OUTBOUND: from 6:40 AM to 8:30 PM => 12 hours (plus 2-hour time difference in Arusha) RETURN: from 2:45 AM to 2:00 PM => 13 hours 15 minutes (not including a 1-hour 15-minute departure delay)
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FLIGHTS 1,500 €
SEJOUIR PACKAGE 1,526 €
TIPS AND MISC. 100 €
TOTAL 3,126 €
Trip duration: from 02/07/26 to 02/17/26 => 11 days total, or 9 days excluding travel time.
1- FLIGHT DURATION WITH AIR FRANCE OUTBOUND: from 6:40 AM to 8:30 PM => 12 hours (plus 2-hour time difference in Arusha) RETURN: from 2:45 AM to 2:00 PM => 13 hours 15 minutes (not including a 1-hour 15-minute departure delay)
Hello everyone,
First off: before posting, I took the time to contact the moderation team to check if this message complied with the forum rules. Since I didn’t get a response and didn’t want to go against them, I’m posting without naming the site, including links, or any promotional intent.
For the past two years, I’ve been working solo on a website project designed to help organize a trip from A to Z, whether traveling alone or with others.
The idea is to make trip planning easier by bringing together all the useful elements in one place (regions, accommodations, activities, restaurants, hidden gems, etc.).
With development nearing completion, I’m now looking for a few people interested in joining a beta testing phase and giving me honest feedback on the experience, how clear the concept is, and what could be improved.
This isn’t a promotional effort: I’m not representing a company, I’m developing this project on my own, and I’m only looking for constructive input from fellow travelers.
A few details: — No payment is required; — No banking information is needed; — It’s simply a test to gather user feedback.
If anyone wants to know more or is up for testing, feel free to reply here or send me a private message.
Thanks so much to those who take the time to read this.
First off: before posting, I took the time to contact the moderation team to check if this message complied with the forum rules. Since I didn’t get a response and didn’t want to go against them, I’m posting without naming the site, including links, or any promotional intent.
For the past two years, I’ve been working solo on a website project designed to help organize a trip from A to Z, whether traveling alone or with others.
The idea is to make trip planning easier by bringing together all the useful elements in one place (regions, accommodations, activities, restaurants, hidden gems, etc.).
With development nearing completion, I’m now looking for a few people interested in joining a beta testing phase and giving me honest feedback on the experience, how clear the concept is, and what could be improved.
This isn’t a promotional effort: I’m not representing a company, I’m developing this project on my own, and I’m only looking for constructive input from fellow travelers.
A few details: — No payment is required; — No banking information is needed; — It’s simply a test to gather user feedback.
If anyone wants to know more or is up for testing, feel free to reply here or send me a private message.
Thanks so much to those who take the time to read this.
Hello,
Well, this trip to Tanzania in the southern parks—Ruaha and Nyerere (formerly Selous)—finally happened in late February to early March.
It was a bit more complicated to organize than usual, with a few hiccups. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere (link), the ban on booking domestic flights in Tanzania through a French agency made things a little tricky.
However, my friend Vincent Beccaro from Objectif Nature found a solution by having a local ground operator step in—one I’d recommend if you run into similar issues.
With flight tickets secured through Kenya Airways (after Rwandair canceled our outbound flight), we easily made it to Dar es Salaam on February 22. Side note: my dealings with Rwandair to get a refund for the flights they canceled are still ongoing. This airline is dragging its feet, constantly pushing back the refund date every time I check in (which is about once a week). I won’t back down.
Back to our 10-night trip: we spent our first night in Dar es Salaam before heading to Ruaha with Auric Air.
We stayed in some incredible lodges—4 nights at Ikuka Safari Camp in Ruaha, then 4 nights at Laba Siwada in Nyerere, before returning to Dar es Salaam.
Before I share a full recap with photos, I’ve just finished editing a video I’d like to show you.
You’ll see beautiful lodges, rainy safaris, and some amazing wildlife encounters, like wild dogs and bat-eared foxes.
Sorting and identifying all the animals (especially the birds) from the thousands of photos I took will take a bit of time. Bear with me!
Watch the video here
Well, this trip to Tanzania in the southern parks—Ruaha and Nyerere (formerly Selous)—finally happened in late February to early March.
It was a bit more complicated to organize than usual, with a few hiccups. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere (link), the ban on booking domestic flights in Tanzania through a French agency made things a little tricky.
However, my friend Vincent Beccaro from Objectif Nature found a solution by having a local ground operator step in—one I’d recommend if you run into similar issues.
With flight tickets secured through Kenya Airways (after Rwandair canceled our outbound flight), we easily made it to Dar es Salaam on February 22. Side note: my dealings with Rwandair to get a refund for the flights they canceled are still ongoing. This airline is dragging its feet, constantly pushing back the refund date every time I check in (which is about once a week). I won’t back down.
Back to our 10-night trip: we spent our first night in Dar es Salaam before heading to Ruaha with Auric Air.
We stayed in some incredible lodges—4 nights at Ikuka Safari Camp in Ruaha, then 4 nights at Laba Siwada in Nyerere, before returning to Dar es Salaam.
Before I share a full recap with photos, I’ve just finished editing a video I’d like to show you.
You’ll see beautiful lodges, rainy safaris, and some amazing wildlife encounters, like wild dogs and bat-eared foxes.
Sorting and identifying all the animals (especially the birds) from the thousands of photos I took will take a bit of time. Bear with me!
Watch the video here
Hi everyone!
I wanted to share my experience from a trip to Amsterdam. Spring is coming, and it’s one of my favorite destinations for this season, especially with the Keukenhof in bloom.
There are so many museums to visit and places to see, like Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Museum Square, the Red Light District... Some spots, like the Anne Frank House, require reservations. You can also take walks along the canals or even go on canal cruises.
For museums, I really enjoyed the Rijksmuseum for works by Rembrandt and Vermeer, as well as the Van Gogh Museum (combo tickets are available).

For more nature-focused outings, there’s Vondelpark, Keukenhof Park, and the windmills at Zaanse Schans...
You can find all my photos and details about my trip budget on my travel journal for Amsterdam.
I wanted to share my experience from a trip to Amsterdam. Spring is coming, and it’s one of my favorite destinations for this season, especially with the Keukenhof in bloom.
There are so many museums to visit and places to see, like Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Museum Square, the Red Light District... Some spots, like the Anne Frank House, require reservations. You can also take walks along the canals or even go on canal cruises.

For museums, I really enjoyed the Rijksmuseum for works by Rembrandt and Vermeer, as well as the Van Gogh Museum (combo tickets are available).

For more nature-focused outings, there’s Vondelpark, Keukenhof Park, and the windmills at Zaanse Schans...
You can find all my photos and details about my trip budget on my travel journal for Amsterdam.we just got back from 3 weeks in Cambodia with a custom trip organized by the Siem Reap agency; from the start, the agency understood our way of traveling and created an itinerary perfectly tailored to our needs. Of course, we visited tourist spots, but we also stayed with locals, met artisans, and explored markets where not a single tourist goes. We were pampered from beginning to end—the agency responded quickly to our questions throughout the trip. The French-speaking guides were fantastic: attentive, highly knowledgeable, and always accompanied by punctual drivers with little thoughtful touches. The hotels they chose matched our preferences, and the pace we wanted was respected, with some more relaxed days. If you'd like to check out my blog, here's the link: https://www.myatlas.com/blogueusedesbaous/le-cambodge-une-immersion-en-indochine.
And don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything!
Honestly, taking the train in Sri Lanka is no walk in the park. Between tickets disappearing in minutes, platforms that aren’t always very clear, and that infamous “full” sign displayed weeks in advance, you quickly feel like you’re playing the lottery. There’s even a real black market for tickets on the island: some seats are resold at higher prices through middlemen or agencies, which makes things even trickier. Everyone knows someone who knows someone who sells tickets. But we learned the hard way that this isn’t the safest way to get them, and we had to find another solution at the last minute.
We definitely went through a bit of an obstacle course to manage the booking. But once on the train, riding through the tea plantations between Kandy and Ella, we understood why everyone raves about it. Tea plantations, misty mountains, little bridges, and breathtaking valleys. To make the most of the scenery on the Kandy → Ella route, it’s best to sit on the right side of the train (and on the left if you’re going Ella → Kandy). As for the class, 2nd class reserved is, in our opinion, the best compromise: authentic vibe, open windows and doors, but with a guaranteed seat. Remember to pack enough water, snacks, and toilet paper for this 7-hour journey that somehow flies by.
I’ve gone into more detail about all this in the article for those who’d rather plan a bit better than we did. https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/prendre-le-train-au-sri-lanka-guide-complet/ Happy travels! :)
We definitely went through a bit of an obstacle course to manage the booking. But once on the train, riding through the tea plantations between Kandy and Ella, we understood why everyone raves about it. Tea plantations, misty mountains, little bridges, and breathtaking valleys. To make the most of the scenery on the Kandy → Ella route, it’s best to sit on the right side of the train (and on the left if you’re going Ella → Kandy). As for the class, 2nd class reserved is, in our opinion, the best compromise: authentic vibe, open windows and doors, but with a guaranteed seat. Remember to pack enough water, snacks, and toilet paper for this 7-hour journey that somehow flies by.
I’ve gone into more detail about all this in the article for those who’d rather plan a bit better than we did. https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/prendre-le-train-au-sri-lanka-guide-complet/ Happy travels! :)
Hello 😊
If you're planning 10 days in Madeira and feeling unsure about the itinerary, my first tip would be: don’t try to “tick everything off.” The island is compact, but the roads are winding and hikes take time.
For 10 days, I’d structure the trip into 3 zones:
East (Ponta de São Lourenço + Pico do Arieiro) for spectacular volcanic landscapes
Central (levadas + Fanal forests) for hiking
West (Porto Moniz, cliffs, sunsets) for raw panoramas And save Funchal for early mornings or late afternoons.
A car is essential, and checking the weather ahead is key—it changes quickly with altitude. I’ve broken all this down (optimized route, travel times, parking spots, hike difficulty, what to do based on weather, mistakes to avoid…) in this post: 👉 https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/visiter-madere-1-semaine/ Even though it’s built for a week, it adapts easily to 10 days by adding more hikes or slowing the pace. If you’re looking for a balance between breathtaking nature, hiking, and quieter moments, Madeira is a real safe bet.
East (Ponta de São Lourenço + Pico do Arieiro) for spectacular volcanic landscapes
Central (levadas + Fanal forests) for hiking
West (Porto Moniz, cliffs, sunsets) for raw panoramas And save Funchal for early mornings or late afternoons.
A car is essential, and checking the weather ahead is key—it changes quickly with altitude. I’ve broken all this down (optimized route, travel times, parking spots, hike difficulty, what to do based on weather, mistakes to avoid…) in this post: 👉 https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/visiter-madere-1-semaine/ Even though it’s built for a week, it adapts easily to 10 days by adding more hikes or slowing the pace. If you’re looking for a balance between breathtaking nature, hiking, and quieter moments, Madeira is a real safe bet.
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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! :)
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! :)
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
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
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! !
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! !





