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You’ve probably noticed it: the real travel gems no longer show up in searches. In this all-digital age, those local tour operators, those small authentic accommodations, those passionate guides, those committed local initiatives stay invisible. No flashy website, no ads, often not even an online presence.

Dear VoyageForum community members,

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A unique opportunity to experience an unforgettable adventure in an exceptional setting while meeting other community members.

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Back in the "travel journal" section to share our 15-day discovery of Kenya in November 2024. It was pretty much our first time in East Africa (since Zanzibar doesn’t really count 😅).

Has America changed? You could say that, yeah. For better or worse? Who knows. A heck of a road trip—nearly 8,000 kilometers, actually around 5,000 or 6,000 miles covered.

Hello everyone. Because that’s also what sparks the desire for any traveler (well, for me at least) to set foot on Australian soil: discovering a new continent.

Friday, April 18 Night in Guwahati Before leaving the guesthouse, I drop off a small bag that I’ll pick up when I return. I take a tuk-tuk at 7:40 AM to get to the sumo departure point for Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya.

This isn’t about drumming up business for a new professional gig—just sharing my 10-day trip to Marrakech with 10 friends, thanks to some eager VoyageForum members pushing for juicy stories!

Hello everyone!

Blue (lots of it), white, villages with steep alleyways, hundreds of churches, and... thousands of stairs? Welcome to the Cyclades 🙂!

Hello everyone,

I’d like to invite you to discover Kenya with us again.

Back in 2010, my husband Ben and I fell in love with Kenya, and we’ve been traveling there regularly ever since. This new safari in 2025 marked the first weeks of a major milestone in my life: retirement.

This summer, your memories deserve more than just a corner of film! 🙂

For the summer season, our partner MyAtlas is offering you an exclusive deal: -10% off all travel journals to print with the code ETEVF25

Perfect for preserving your photos, anecdotes, itineraries, and highlights, the MyAtlas journal turns every trip into a real keepsake book—personalized and ready to flip through anytime.

Whether you're off on an adventure or exploring close to home, now’s the perfect time to capture the essence of your getaways and relive them again and again.

Don’t let your best stories gather dust in your phone: print them, share them, and most importantly, treasure them! 😛

Spotlight on the "WhatATrip! Festival" in Montpellier

From September 22 to 28, 2025, head to Montpellier for the WhatATrip Festival, the must-attend event for travel and adventure in images 😉 This event draws around 40,000 passionate visitors who come to (re)discover the world through documentary film screenings, followed by meet-ups, talks, and workshops...

The "travel village" hosts a dedicated fair: exhibitor booths, a travel bookstore, photo exhibitions, food trucks, and free concerts keep the energy going. The "Les rencontres voyageurs" booth will be there to offer: friendly vibes, talks, masterclasses, fun games, and even interviews!

Check out the program 🙂

From December 9th to 12th, experience a winter getaway in the heart of the Czech capital, under the lights of the Christmas markets 🙂

Enjoy an all-inclusive stay, blending cultural discoveries and festive Christmas vibes with Hasamélis & MyAtlas.

Explore Prague’s treasures: Old Town Square, the castle, and the Town Hall Tower for breathtaking views…

This guided tour also takes you to exclusive, privately booked venues: Strahov Monastery, Estates Theatre, Municipal House… A rich cultural program in a cozy, festive atmosphere.

Details and bookings here

Calling all adventure and off-road enthusiasts: the must-attend event of the year is just around the corner! :)

From August 26 to 30 in Valloire, don’t miss THE OFF-ROAD SHOW, the premier event dedicated to expeditions, overlanding, and motorized exploration.

4x4s, trucks, motorcycles, SSVs, gear, travel, test drives, meet-ups... Over 180 exhibitors and the 4th edition of the Rencontres Voyageurs, a 1,000 m² space hosted by Campers Lab and MyAtlas.

On the agenda: Activities, talks, interviews, masterclasses...

One motto: get inspired, connect, explore... in the heart of the Alps.

Explore three must-see spots in Europe, blending historical heritage and architectural wonders.

With GetYourGuide, get skip-the-line tickets and often cheaper access to Europe’s most iconic sites 🙂 Start with the Palace of Pena in Portugal, a colorful gem perched above Sintra. Next, visit Pompeii, the ancient city frozen under Vesuvius’s ashes, before wrapping up at the majestic Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Gaudí’s masterpiece.

Travel smart, explore more, spend less 😉

"Traveler meet-ups" are a must-attend event for all adventure enthusiasts, right in the heart of France’s most beautiful gatherings.

Big traveler survey! We want to know everything! 🌍

Hi there! It’s been nearly six years since I last posted here. But I’m back, at least for one post! I’m returning with a dream trip we took in April 2023: a stay at Walt Disney World in Florida.

As we’ve said many times, 10 days is pretty short for Brazil! But it’s still enough for a “little introduction.” My very recent experience (April 2025) with a 2½-week itinerary might give you some ideas.

Okay, I'm diving into this Hawaiian travel journal! I hope lots of you will follow along because the destination is full of charm. 🙂

Before I begin, I’d like to thank Michèle Buisson and her “Misha’s travel journals,” which really helped me plan this trip. It’s tough to find information about this part of India—it’s so different from the “more traditional India.”

And off we go again for what’s probably our last trip to the American West... After the disaster of September 2022, the diabetes flare-up, and the pulmonary embolism, we’re spending ten days in the overlooked spots and some unlikely places.

Let’s catch up with a new travel journal from July 2024—only 6 months late, no biggie!

We’ll chat about this gorgeous island, its tail, animals (old habits die hard), and the fun we had 🙂

Hi everyone,

There aren’t many recent trip reports about Norway in winter, and since I had trouble finding info on winter hikes, I thought I’d share a little travel journal.

So happy this forum is back up!! Recap of 3 little weeks in the Azores in August 2024 camping (Terceira, Flores/Corvo, São Miguel), with a special focus on the camping part—I had a hard time finding info on that before I left.

Hi everyone,

I’m a newbie to this forum, passionate about wildlife, the landscapes of East Africa, and Tanzania in particular. This June 2024 trip/safari is our 7th visit to Tanzania, and our 5th in the south, which has drawn us more than the north ever since we discovered it.

We were torn between the north and the south of the kingdom—the fear of smoke from slash-and-burn farming and a real desire to just chill on the sand tipped the scales toward the south...

What if we rented a car?

Since no travel journal has been posted about this destination since 2020, I’m giving it a go—maybe it’ll jog some memories for a few or give others some ideas.

Hi everyone,

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The setting is gorgeous—a stunning, well-maintained tropical garden with a lovely pool. You can also book massages. The cottages have a tropical style with living roofs, simple and no frills.

I remember that before leaving, I was a bit afraid I wouldn’t feel that same sense of wonder I had 2 years earlier in Botswana (see my travel journal). That fear was unfounded... the magic worked its charm once again!