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Starting from the Paris region, we crossed Belgium and Germany, took the ferry from Travemünde in northern Germany to Helsinki, followed the Russian border up to northern Finland, then continued into Norway all the way to Nordkapp.

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Dear Voyage Forum members,

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of François Boucher, founder of Voyage Forum.

Dear members of this forum,

*With the pandemic, travel guides have been replaced by cookbooks. With lockdown, there’s no need for the globetrotter’s guide—the cookbook is gospel, and your daily life turns into a Spaghetti Western. It’s no longer about the good guys and the bad actors, but the good and bad fats. And for a few extra pinches of salt. To the tune of Ennio Morricone, it’s hard to diagnose your pastalogy—sorry, your pathology.

" Ah, here it is at last—this sweet scent of elsewhere so dear to Cricri and Lulu’s noses, that mix of apprehension and desire when facing the unknown.

We’re really diving into the unknown this time, taking you to the island of SÃO TOMÉ... also known as the island: ‘Wait, what? What did you say?’ 😄. Because apparently, no one’s heard of São Tomé... except our Portuguese friends.

Discover Albania in the fall, with its wild beaches, mountains, and villages steeped in history, not to mention its gastronomy. Albania is an undiscovered gem of the Balkans—come explore it here!

I’m strolling along the ghats and taking a shared rickshaw with a family to Vrindavan, a city of temples dedicated to Krishna. I visit several of them while wandering through the lively streets amid a crowd of devotees.

Traveling is so much more than just moving from point A to point B. It’s about immersing yourself in a culture, discovering unique places, and living authentic experiences. With the Henri Trip app, every destination unfolds in a new light thanks to guides crafted by local experts 😉

These guides offer a unique approach to travel:

A thoughtfully designed itinerary: Whether you want to visit the must-see classics or venture off the beaten path, each destination is presented with the perfect balance between must-sees and hidden gems. Total immersion: With built-in audio guides, listen to the stories behind the places, uncover their secrets, and let yourself be carried away by captivating narratives. No more reading signs or searching for explanations—you’re guided step by step. Stress-free travel: Say goodbye to endless research and on-the-spot hesitation. With practical tips and local recommendations, your trip becomes smoother and more enjoyable. You’ll know where to go, when to go, and how to make the most of it.

Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, the Henri Trip app is the perfect travel companion to turn every adventure into a rewarding and unforgettable experience🌍. henritrip

Whether you're a solo backpacker, an adventurer seeking new experiences, or a globe-trotter with family, myatlas.com is the perfect platform to immortalize your travels 😉

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And soon, in addition to being on Android, the MyAtlas app is coming to iOS 📱 so you can take your travel journals everywhere with you! 🌍

Hi everyone,

We’d love for you to come meet the VoyageForum and MyAtlas team at the Les Rencontres Voyageurs booth during the Occ'ygène trade show in Toulouse from March 7 to 9!

Les Rencontres Voyageurs is the must-attend meet-up for all adventure and travel enthusiasts, right at the heart of France’s top travel events.

To learn more about the concept: lesrencontresvoyageurs.fr.

For more details on the Occ'ygène trade show in Toulouse from March 7 to 9: www.salon-occygene.com/fr.

We’ll be waiting for you to share a moment of exchange and connection with fellow travel lovers! 🙂

Best regards,

The VoyageForum Team

Like many, Iceland has been a real love affair for me for many years now. My first trip was in February 2016, when there were five of us—including our three daughters, who were 1, 6, and 5 at the time. It was a very short stay with just one accommodation north of the capital.

We explored the south, from Vik to Grindavik, and of course, I was left wanting more.

I’m adding my small contribution to the reopening celebration by posting this travel journal from India, which we did in January 2024. There were four of us—two couples—and we spent three weeks looping through Rajasthan, stopping in Delhi and Agra (which, as everyone knows, aren’t actually in Rajasthan).

Quebecers: absolutely wonderful people when it comes to welcoming tourists—especially French ones—and how they treat us. You can ask them for advice at the supermarket, for info here and there, and even distant cousins are super helpful!

The itinerary will be pretty classic, though a bit disjointed, to fit our dates and interests. For us, we’ll arrive in Luang Prabang (LP), where we’ll take some time to acclimate, then spend a few days in the northern Laos mountains—Nong Khiaw and Muang Ngoi.

The Empire State Trail is a 900 km route specifically designed for biking, with 75% on dedicated bike paths. First, it follows the Erie Canal to Albany, then heads down the Hudson Valley all the way to the tip of Manhattan.

Autumn is the perfect season to visit Corsica: fewer tourists, ideal temperatures around 25°C, and most importantly, less stress on the roads. You can feel it everywhere. Servers and shopkeepers are more relaxed and have time to chat...

Before heading to Mexico in the summer of 2023 with my family (my partner and our two boys, aged 18 and 16), I honestly don’t even remember why, but I thought the Yucatán was too touristy, too cliché, too expensive, and overrated! The country didn’t really appeal to me, but faced with my wife’s insistence—she’d been there years ago, before we met, and had promised to show our sons the place—my arguments didn’t hold much weight.

The years go by and Machu Picchu has been on our "to-do list" for a few decades now... But Peru, fortunately, is so much more than just this legendary site... The two of us set off for a 15-day trip.

Here’s a little story about my first trip to Japan with my partner. For a first-time visit, we went from October 29 to November 13, 2024.

We spent 21 nights there and covered a 3,400 km loop by car and 160 km on foot (we’re still trying to hike as long as we’re in shape) starting from Denver in September 2024. Our goal with this road trip was to explore Colorado a bit more—we’d stayed there for 6 nights in 2019—and especially to see it during the arrival of autumn and the changing colors of the leaves in the mountains.

The Cyclades attract a lot (a LOT) of people in the summer, and it’s not always clear how to visit them. For our first family trip to the Cyclades, we followed an itinerary that seems great for exploring...

After about 12 hours of flying from Toulouse (via Paris), we landed in Bogotá 6 years after our first trip to Colombia. This time, our journey will be very different—the only common part being this stop in the Colombian capital.

The market sprawls outside all around the large, circular, multi-story hall. We buy some grapes and bottles of pomegranate juice pressed right in front of us for just a few sums. Tonight, we’re meeting up with Nasrullo. Such a warm encounter—we’ve been exchanging messages for over two years, and I’ve really put him through the wringer with my constant itinerary changes and shifting trip durations.

So, on these rainy days, I’m starting to write a little travel journal about the Drakensberg. The Dragon Mountains, uKhahlamba in Zulu and Maluti in Sotho or Tswana...

Big lovers of India, where we’ve been six times, my co-traveler husband and I decided to explore Rajasthan this time around. And if we waited so long to come here, it’s because we were dreading the tourist crowds in this state. But thanks to the timing (late March to early April 2024, which is starting to get really hot) and Aleph’s great tips, we were very, very far from mass tourism.

After returning to South Africa with my family in July 2019, this trip, planned for September 2019, will be all about discovery and a few firsts—first trip with friends, first trek, first time in East Africa.

While borders were closed, I started imagining what an ideal itinerary might look like—one that strings together all the Southwest’s must-see spots in just two weeks, during the best time of year: September to October. When the U.S. announced in September 2021 that borders would reopen in the coming weeks, I regained hope and began scanning for flight tickets for a departure in September 2022.

Just back from a week in the Algarve. The goal was to get some fresh air, take it easy with walks, and catch up with friends.

So, I’m diving into the short story of our all-too-brief trip to Iceland at the end of April 2024. And even if it’s not the done thing, I’m gonna spoil it and start with the conclusion: it was amazing!!!

Slovenia was the originally planned destination for summer 2022, as an addition to a road trip through Croatia and Montenegro. The plan changed on a whim in February of that year. Our Balkan road trip was eventually narrowed down to just Slovenia, and we’ll be there for 10 days during the Easter school holidays.