Bonjour à tous,
cette année mon mois d'aout est libre, j'aimerais donc partir toute cette durée, seule avec mon sac à dos comme unique allié, pour faire le plein d'images, de couleurs, pour sortir du quotidien, bref changer d'air.
c'est la premiere fois que je pars, et seule qui plus est, j'ai donc beaucoup de question qui restent sans reponses .
j'aimerais beaucoup marcher, beaucoup bouger, profiter au maximum de chaque endroit, sans avoir trop de pression, je veux rester libre d'apprecier l'endroit ou je suis.
au sein du trip, je ne suis pas contre rendre service, bien au contraire, donner un coup de main 1 semaine ou plus dans un dispensaire par exemple, si vous avez des pistes.. ( j'entamerai ma 4 année de medecine en septembre)
je commence ma liste de question,
- que pensez vous du fiat de partir seule?
- quel circuit entreprendre, pour voir le maximum de choses, pour faire le plein d'emotion en un mois?
- y a t il des endroit à privilégier face à la mousson?
- au niveau administratif, je ne me suis occupée de rien 😊, les resultats de partiels etant arrivé tard, que prevoir?
- de meme au niveau santé, quels vaccins, contenu de la trousse à pharmacie?
j'ai grand besoin de vous, j'suis pas tres debrouillarde, j'compte sur ce voyage pour grandir et prendre confiance
J'ai passé deux mois en Inde seul l'année dernière. Ça se fait bien. En tout cas pour un homme. De ce que j'en ai vu, l'Inde n'est vraiment pas un pays compliqué pour les voyageurs type routard, pour ce qui est de dormir ou de se déplacer. En tout cas pour un homme.
Quand tu sors des grosses villes touristiques, le principe même d'une personne voyageant seule sans raison (donc ni pour affaire, ni pour visiter de la famille) avait l'air de surprendre quelques personnes que je croisais. J'imagine que c'est d'autant plus vrai pour une femme seule.
Dans tous les cas, il faut que tu t'attendes à être un minimum déstabilisée, en tout cas au départ. Chacun s'y fait à son rythme. Il faut être respectueux, patient, tolérant, ouvert. Et ça devrait aller tout seul.
Je pars dans 15 jours, donc niveau administratif, j'ai quelques infos fraîchement moulues !!
Si tu n'es pas à Paris, pour le visa, il faut compter 15 jours, en comptant l'envoi de ton visa en chronopost pour l'aller et le retour. Ça m'a coûté 93,50€. Tu peux passer par une agence de visa, mais franchement, sinon va directement à la source, ça coûte moins cher et c'est pas plus compliqué :
http://www.vfs-in-fr.com/
Pour le billet d'avion, j'aime bien http://www.jetcost.com/ qui balaie un peu toutes les offres.
Sache qu'entre expedia, opodo et go-voyages, les pric étaient les mêmes au centime prêt. C'est juste pour les assurances annulation et rapatriement qu'il y avait une différence. Expedia sont moins cher (34€ contre 41 et 50€).
Sinon... Bah c'est tout pour la paperasse.
Pour le trajet... D'un état à l'autre, ils ne parlent pas forcément la même langue, et n'ont pas forcément la même religion. Il ne fait pas du tout les mêmes températures dans l'Himalaya, dans le Rajasthan, ou dans le sud !
Quoiqu'il arrive, niveau émotion, tu vas être servie. Après, le seul conseil que je peux te donner, c'est de ne pas vouloir trop en faire. Profites de l'endroit où tu te trouves, des gens que tu rencontres, des odeurs et des saveurs. Surtout au début, pause toi un peu pour t'habituer et apprécier !
Pour la mousson... Dis-toi qu'à cette saison, tu vas certainement, de toute façon, te prendre des saucées mémorables. Il faut en tenir compte, ça fait parti du voyage et des souvenirs !
Pour les vaccins, je crois bien qu'il n'y a rien d'obligatoire, mais celui contre la typhoïde et l'hépatite A est conseillé (celui qui s'appelle Tyavax permet de faire les deux ensembles, il fait effet au bout de 2 à 3 semaines).
Il y a aussi la malaria, pour lequel il n'y a pas de vaccin. La question de prendre des médocs ou pas, c'est tout un débat. De mon côté, la dernière fois, j'avais choisi de ne pas en prendre. J'avais toujours un répulsif à moustique puissant à portée de main. Et une boîte de Malarone au cas où, qui peut être utilisé à la fois en préventif et en curatif.
Pour la trousse à pharmacie, c'est toi le doc !
Désinfectant, compresse, paracétamol, pansements, anti-diarrhéique...
Aller, dernier conseil qui vaut ce qu'il vaut :
Je te conseille les états de l'Himashal Pradesh et de l'Uttarakhand. C'est dans les contreforts de l'Himalaya, assez en hauteur pour faire baisser la population des moustiques de manière drastique, et aussi pour faire baisser le thermomètre d'une dizaine de degrés. Il y a un paquet de randos à faire, notamment dans le "Great Himalayan NP". Et si tu vas du côté de Dharamsala, tu pourras faire le plein d'émotions en causant avec quelques réfugiés tibétains. Il y a même un orphelinat où ils cherchent toujours des bénévoles, mais je crois bien que c'est pour 2 semaines minimum.
On est rarement seul en Inde, seule je ne sais pas...j'ai vu des filles qui voyagaient seules apparement pas trop stressées par les conditions d'hygiéne, la foule ect...Pour la pharmacie , evitez vraiment l'eau non embouteillée, les fruits non lavés, les délicieux jus de fruits pressés devant vous, je vous déconseille celui de canne à sucre, j'ai expérimenté, ce fut une grave erreur ect... ca peut réellemnt vous gacher votre voyage. Prévoyez en conséquence micro pur, anti diaréhhique, antibiothique à spectre large...mais bon! il y'a de trés bonnes pharmacies en Inde et que dire d'autres? débrouillez vous bien et surtout bon voyage
Pas de problème pour voyager seule en Inde. Je suis allée seule à Calcutta, Bénarès, tout le Tamil Nadu, le Kerala (transports locaux + voiture / chauffeur) et l’Orissa dans 2 semaines !
Comme partout, éviter les collants (les gens !) – et dieu sait que les Indiens peuvent l’être notamment dans les endroits touristiques … -) mais bon dire non fermement et poliment et pas de pb.
Inévitables questions: “are you married ?”, “where is your husband ?”, etc.
Mais tu es jeune, on te demandera peut-être plutôt, où sont tes amis, à toi de voir (je dis parfois qu’ils sont là ou là, histoire de passer à autre chose) mais en général, le contact avec la population est très cordial.
Je trouve même que voyager seule est tjrs très différent qu’en couple (filles ou garçons), j’ai eu l’impression qu’on t’adresse plus facilement la parole (un peu comme si tu étais tombée d’une autre planète mais ça reste très « bon enfant »)
J’ai ainsi eu comme guide – ds les temples du Tamil Nadu-, un jeune garçon qui voulait juste « practice (his) english », pas de plan « j’ai un ami qui a une boutique de souvenirs pas chers pour vous », pas d’entourloupe et super visites !
T’es pas « très débrouillarde » dis-tu mais avec l’Inde, évidemment que tu vas le devenir !
Bref, vigilance (sans parano exagérée), bon sens (+ feeling) et tolérance des différences seraient, je crois, les maîtres-mots.
je me suis decidée pour l'inde du sud, je devore le lonely planet là, c'est fameux.
j'ai eu la mauvaise surprise de decouvrir la date de fin de mon passeport, octobre 2010 pas suffisant pour ma date retour, direction la mairie ce matin, ma demande de passeport est en route, rdv dans 15jours, donc j'attends pour le visa, ca ma parait un peu compromis..
j'ai lu qu'il existait des moyens d'obtenir un visa en 3 jours, 100 euros supplémentaires..
je ne peux pas reculer ma date de depart de plus de 5 jours, j'espere trouver une solution sans remettre des sous en masse!
bref j'ai chaud, j'ai peur de pas partir et que ca se termine en eau de boudin!🤪
j'ai une question concernant la mousson dans le sud de l'inde, elle est stupide mais l'angoisse est presente.
les pluie sont j'imagine excessivement importantes, croyez vous qu'elles le seront suffisamment pour compromettre les trajets en trains ou bus?la mousson paralyse t elle les transports?
si quelqu'un a deja voyagé en pleine moussn j'attends de ses nouvelles avec impatience!!
bonne soirée à vous et encore merci pour vos reponses!
Le service "Visa en urgence", c'est 54€ de plus, et c'est bouclé dans la journée.
Mais il faut forcément aller déposer ton passeport sur place, au service "urgences".
salut,
voyager seule en inde ca ne pose pas de problemes, ya des precautions de securite qui s appliquent partout n etre pas dans les rues la nuit donc tu trouves 1 hebergement du tres bon marche au haut de gamme, et aller ou ca depend si tu veux te reposer, marcher , aider tout est possible, en 1 mois c court, bon je suis ok avec les formalites que l on ta indique c juste, pour le medical tu es dans la partie donc a toi de decider, mais j ai tester avec ou sans vaccin pour les moustiques, on peut s en passer mais en periode de mousson je ne le conseille pas.. moi j ai plssutot chercher l eau, la mer les rivieres , les cascades, tu peux prendre le train le taxi ou le bus, ca depend de ton budget. on se fait juste arnaquer lors d achats, moi j y suis allee la 1 ere fois sans hotel, j ai trouve tout a l aeroport et j avais 1 petit budget. et j y ai passe 6 mois, j y retourne en aout pour 6 mois a nouveau.
bonne chance et bon voyage.
Ma question a du être assez récurrente, mais je la pose à nouveau! j'aimerais donc partir en aout dans le sud de l'inde pendant tout le mois en trip un peu sac…
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Hi everyone,
I’m planning to travel solo to Oman in December 2025, renting a vehicle that allows me to camp in certain areas. For those who’ve already explored the country this way, could you share your experiences or tips?
I’d also like to visit the Wahiba Desert, but in that area, I’d prefer a guide for driving and, most importantly, not to sleep in those luxury desert-edge camps but rather have a "wild" escape under the stars. Any guide recommendations? Thanks in advance – Clem
Hi there, I’m Brigitte, 66 years old, fairly active and in great shape. I split my time between the Tarn region and Nantes, have a youthful spirit, and am very easy-going. I’m looking for a woman with a similar profile for a road trip in Southeast Asia—half humanitarian work and half free travel. The trip starts in October 2026 in the Philippines on the island of Panay, then moves on to Indonesia and Malaysia. The journey could last up to 4 or 5 months, as I have no fixed schedule. If you’re cool and friendly, feel free to message me. See you soon!
hi there
I’m leaving on October 1st for Rio, which I’ll be exploring over 10 days while staying in Copacabana and Ipanema.
After that, I’m heading to Ilha Grande, Paraty, and finally a flight to Iguaçu.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on Rio. Is it possible to walk around and explore without constantly worrying about getting my phone snatched?
I’m traveling alone and don’t speak Portuguese.
I need GPS to get around.
I love walking and don’t really like taking taxis, which is why I’ve booked two places to stay in Rio to experience different neighborhoods.
But is this doable given the security concerns there?!
In short, can you travel peacefully?
Thanks for your feedback if you’ve been to Rio!
Best,
I’m traveling solo to Armenia in mid-September for three weeks, and I’ll be using public transport. I have a few questions:
- Does Yandex work everywhere, even in villages?
I’m looking for:
- Nice guesthouse addresses in the north (national park) and the south, including the village of Ararat,
and a simple but clean hotel in Yerevan that’s convenient for getting to the bus stations later.
- Any great tips or advice you can share.
Actually, I’m a bit worried I’ll be stuck only visiting tourist sites without a car. What do you think?
Thanks for your help
I’m arriving in Tana on 9/10/26 as a solo female traveler.
Which hotel in Tana is good for the first night since I’ll get in at 10 PM?
What’s worth seeing around Tana?
I’m planning 2 nights in Tana,
then 2 nights in Andasibe? After that, Lake Itasy.
Any suggestions? Thanks
I contacted several agencies in Madagascar to arrange this 4x4 trip along the coast.
Always the same answer: a tailor-made trip with at least 2 participants.
Since I don’t want to travel alone and a friend isn’t available, I’m looking for a woman to share this trip with the agency Mahay Mada, which offers a 12-day, 11-night tour of southern Madagascar. I’m available from August 23 to September 14.
Thanks for your direct response at 0784659791. See you soon, Mireille
I’d love to settle around Da Nang for about a month and explore the surrounding areas in Vietnam.
I’ve already been to this country and don’t feel like rushing around every day like I used to a few years ago.
I’d really like to find some company to stay for at least a month, and then maybe spend a month in Cambodia...
Given that I’m now 76, I don’t want to run around like I used to, trying to see everything...
I enjoy calm people... Those who love life and with whom I can share a beer... And meet people to create a great atmosphere—la dolce vita....
Hi everyone,
I’m a 67-year-old woman who loves to travel, and for my third solo trip, I’ve decided to explore Indonesia.
I’ll be there from September 1st to October 5th, and I’m really struggling to plan my itinerary.
I’d love any advice you can share—I’ll read it all carefully.
So far, I’ve booked my first two nights with a local host in Jakarta, and then I’m heading to Borobudur. That’s all I’ve got planned for now.
Do you think I should book accommodations and transport tickets in advance? It seems really complicated, or could I just decide day by day based on how I feel?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a solo trip to Mongolia this summer, without an agency. However, I’d like to have a guide accompany me for certain parts of my journey.
From my research, I understand that most "activities," accommodations, and transportation are best arranged day by day, depending on opportunities and encounters. Without an agency, everything is organized on the spot.
I’d love to hear more opinions on this, especially regarding the Orkhon Valley.
Here’s the itinerary I’m planning:
* UB -> Mörön (flight) -> Khatgal (local buses)
A few days at Lake Khövsgöl
* Khatgal -> Mörön -> Jargalant -> Tariat (local buses)
A few days at the White Lakes
* White Lakes -> Tsetserleg -> Kharkhorin (4x4 with driver)
A few days in the Orkhon Valley
+ the Eight Lakes (horseback trekking with a guide)
* Return to UB
From what I’ve gathered, the first part should be fairly straightforward, but I have questions about the Orkhon Valley.
Here are my questions:
-> Tsetserleg to Kharkhorin route:
Have any of you made this trip by booking a driver on the spot when arriving in Tsetserleg? Was it easy to find an available driver? And did you find it easy/difficult/impossible to find other travelers to share the ride with? Ideally, I’d like to share this leg with fellow travelers.
-> The Eight Lakes: Could you share your experience with the Eight Lakes? Did you easily find a guide directly on site? Were you able to share this experience with other travelers?
Last question for women who’ve traveled solo in Mongolia:
-> How did you experience it? Do you have any specific tips or recommendations?
I’m considering a road trip (rental car) to explore the Canadian Rockies in September 2026, starting in Calgary and ending with about 10 days in Vancouver and the surrounding area. (Two weeks in the Rockies and a little under two weeks in Vancouver and nearby.)
I’d like to say that being a woman traveling alone doesn’t really bother me. That’s not the issue. Being a woman is just how it is, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon, but traveling solo is something I could fix by finding travel companions. However, I had a not-so-great experience in India with two girls who were total strangers at first and turned out to be quite annoying, so I’m a bit put off by the idea now.
My question is simple, assuming I do this trip alone: is it worth sticking *only* to driving? I have **zero** sense of direction—with a map, I’m hopeless. So, is it realistic to think, "With my GPS, I’ll just drive from Calgary to Vancouver and see what I see," since I don’t see myself hiking alone? I’m not easily scared, but I wouldn’t feel confident doing that solo. Unless all the sightseeing is done with a guide (but then, hello, the cost—my budget isn’t exactly overflowing).
What do you all think?
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Take care and happy travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
After a week of sports south of Bergen, I’m not sure what to visit during the following week between Bergen and Oslo.
I haven’t planned to rent a car.
I’d love your suggestions. Thanks
Hi everyone, I’m really keen to visit Iran for three weeks in mid-March 2015.
What worries me a bit isn’t so much traveling alone—I’m used to it and know the Middle East well—but rather the current events (Islamic State) that could potentially become dangerous.
Flights are pretty cheap at the moment, and I’d like to book before prices go up.
Any advice from people who know the ground situation and Iranian current affairs better than I do would be much appreciated! :)
Hi there! I’m in the middle of planning my first solo trip (as a woman). Do you have any ideal destinations with activities like hiking, diving, sightseeing, and easy ways to meet locals—all on a small budget?
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s had this experience before! :)
Hi there,
Who could recommend a reliable agency for visiting several islands, including the parks around Komodo? I’m traveling solo as a woman.
Thanks for your great tips!
Hi everyone,
I’m often in transit in Tokyo and I stay at the hotel because Japanese people speak little English and the signs are almost always in Japanese!
Any ideas for getting from Narita to a nice park or an onsen? I wanted to try Hokkaido, but apart from renting a car, it’s all trains! Any suggestions for a car with a driver? Or is it too expensive? Small group tours in Hokkaido? I read about the Explorator group’s offer—way too expensive!!!
I’ve got a maximum of 8 days. I’d just like a nice Japanese break.
Thanks for any tips you can share!
my friend, with whom I traveled to Iran, Myanmar, and India, really wanted to take a one-month trip to Armenia and Georgia. So we booked our flights (June 21 to July 19), but disaster struck—she can’t travel anymore due to serious family reasons.
Now I’m heading off on this adventure alone. It’s not that I’ve never traveled solo before—I spent three months exploring Southeast Asia by myself last year—but I still have a few questions, and I’d really appreciate your input.
* I don’t think traveling alone in these countries is very risky—what do you think?
* Maybe I could hire a driver? What would that cost, since some places seem tricky to reach by public transport. Do you have any driver recommendations?
* I don’t want to rent a car—the driving seems too unpredictable, especially in Georgia.
* I’d love to do some nice hikes—are there any guides available?
Here’s my rough itinerary:
YEREVAN and surroundings
YEGHEGNADZOR for Noravank
GORIS and TATEV
LAKE SEVAN
DILIJAN
HAGHPAT
TBILISI and surroundings
The CAUCASUS toward Mestia
UPLISTSIKHE
VARDZIA
Return to Yerevan for my flight
Thanks to anyone who can share their experiences or answer my questions!
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a few tips that really helped me better prepare my carry-on luggage. After a few trips (and some mistakes too!), I’ve finally found a way to organize myself that makes life a lot easier. Maybe this can help other travelers here.
1. Choose a practical and sturdy bag
A good bag is the foundation. I’ve noticed that a model with a solid structure, sturdy wheels, and a well-thought-out interior really changes the experience. Hard-shell suitcases hold up better, especially when you’re hopping between flights. Personally, I use a Lambert suitcase because the interior is super well-divided, but the important thing is to find a model that works for you.
2. Rolling your clothes really works
It’s simple, but it saves so much space. Plus, it wrinkles less. I do this now for almost everything, especially lightweight clothes.
3. Keep everything in a small kit
100 ml liquids, toothbrush, cream, mini first-aid kit… Having all of that in one clear toiletry bag makes going through security much easier. It saves you from having to take everything out and put it back in a rush.
4. A pouch for essentials
Passport, headphones, charger, phone… I keep all of that in the same pouch. It saves so much stress when you need to find something quickly, especially on the plane.
5. Traveling lighter makes all the difference
Since I started choosing versatile clothes that mix and match well, I travel with a lot less. Less weight, fewer decisions to make, fewer things to lug around. It honestly makes traveling so much more enjoyable.
From the conversations I’ve had with other travelers (and several customers too), I’ve realized you can really simplify your trip just by organizing a little better and choosing good accessories.
If you have other tips or methods that work for you, I’d love to read them. We always learn from others on this forum.
Looking forward to exchanging with you all!
Hi,
Has anyone recently taken the boat to Casamance from Dakar and could share their experience?
From France, is it possible to book online, or do you need to go through an agency? How far in advance?
Boarding/disembarking: how does it work? Do we have to check in our luggage and then pick it up on arrival?
What’s the vibe like on the boat in the seating area?
Has anyone ever stopped over in Carabane? Accommodation options there?
Thanks so much if you have any recent info!
Exploring India by road is all about having a good driver. I highly recommend the one I’ve traveled with for 5 "safe" trips—Rajasthan 3 times over 16 years, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. He’s been driving tourists for 25 years now and is more than just a driver. He knows how to talk about his country, the cities you visit, and suggests alternative routes.
He’s well-connected with real local guides who don’t just ramble (as he puts it himself) or drag you into shops claiming to be run by their "so-called family." Depending on your preferences, he can suggest well-tested itineraries and recommend typical hotels like Havelis.
For dining, he oversees meal prep based on your spice-level preferences. He’s Sikh and deeply respectful of his passengers.
He speaks English better than French, but one of his daughters is studying French at university.
Hi,
We’d like to spend about twenty days in Albania next July. We’re two women traveling together and we’re thinking of renting a small car. Does that sound reasonable, or should we avoid it?
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