En parlant de vacances, laissez-moi vous souhaiter à toutes et tous un joyeux Noël, parmi ceux que vous aimez, avec plein de beaux voyages au pied du sapin et, de très bonnes fêtes de fin d'année…😏
Plascassier n'est pas prêt à rester en classe pendant les vacances, Mme Rubens lui a mis des heures de colle pour ses absences répétées mais tant pis, il partira tout de même !
Il séchera les cours, c'est décidé !
Il n'est pas si bon que ça en grammaire ! il lui manque aussi le lyrisme ! Bon, il fait ce qu'il peut mais il écoute, il lit, il apprend, il est épaté et...
Il s'émerveille aussi des propos de ses camarades, il se dit que finalement l'amitié a du bon !
Il prend de notes, rêve, rêve encore;..
C'est l'heure de la récré ! Que va t'il faire ?
Il y réflêchit...
un grand voyage commence toujours par un petit pas. ..............
L'ange Gabriel s'approche, il observe tout les santons de la crêche...
Ils sont en train de préparer les 13 desserts comme cela se fait en Provence, c'est un sacré travail en ces fêtes de fin d'année, il ne faut oublier personne surtout pas les mendiants !
Et puis, les 3 nappes, vous les avez acheté vous ?
Alors? faut se dépêcher !
Vite car il ne reste plus beaucoup de temps!
Peuchère,
Ils sont déjà là, ils approchent
L'ange Boufaréoù souffle fort dans sa trompette en s'en faire péter les joues, il fait froid, le mistral souffle fort dans la campagne, les santons rentrent chez eux....
Il commence à se faire tard
un grand voyage commence toujours par un petit pas. ..............
Après une course interminable dans la voie lactée, Rouanda revient après avoir séché quelques cours, espérant son absence n'ait pas été dévoilée à la maîtresse.
Ah te voilà toi? lui dit-elle, Je t'ai vu arriver en retard.
De quel pays viens-tu et qu'est ce que tu es allé y faire?
Tu me feras une rédaction pour punition !
Vas t'assoir et commences la de suite !
un grand voyage commence toujours par un petit pas. ..............
Il était une fois au pays des, un jeune homme se balançait sur une dune de neige. Le ciel flamboyant lançait ses lumières boréales par une de ces nuits de novembre et tout-à-coup, j'ai vu des lumières clignoter dans le ciel.
«Mon avion, j'ai manqué mon avion!!!» Et c'est ainsi que je dus prendre le prochain vol, 48 heures plus tard.
Il était une fois au pays des alopex, un jeune homme se balançait sur une dune de neige. Le ciel flamboyant lançait ses lumières boréales par une de ces nuits de novembre quand, tout-à-coup, j'ai vu des lumières clignoter dans le ciel.
«Mon avion, j'ai manqué mon avion!!!» Et c'est ainsi que je dus prendre le prochain vol, 48 heures plus tard.
Nous avons eu "Les années lycée, la classe de philo, le cours d'éducation physique et le cours de dessin".
Ta façon de nous décrire me plaît, je pense ne pas être le seul.
Le timide et discret Joseph09 te propose un sujet :
Je n'irai pas jusqu'au traditionnel "Melle Cepavrai voulez-vous prendre pour époux …" encore que, suite à des rencontres VForumistes on a sans doute célébré quelques mariages… histoire de se voir plus souvent, ils sont heureux et ont beaucoup de petits VForumistes.😏
Pour les autres, les classes étant mixtes, les vacances approchant, tu devrais pouvoir trouver quelques jolies histoires…😊
Qui sait, on en reparlera peut-être à la rentrée… 😮
Le lycée est jumelé avec une petite ville au sud du Victoria, à quelques kilomètres de Melbourne.
Les élèves partent vers l'été australien quand, sur leur continent les frimas enserrent la nature de la froidure hivernale.
Napoleon et Ilulya ne viennent pas, refusant de payer les cotisations et assurances nécessaires.Happyrotter et Lepiaf avaient pourtant bien conseillé les petites.
Parvat, crazyfish, Tsinter, ChristianO6 et Sabaidee rêvent déjà de snorkelling. Joseph09 ne connait que palmes et tuba. Monsieur Trader refroidit bien vite les ardeurs de ses élèves sportifs. Il s'agit de cours, pas de vacances.
Qu'importe, c'est l'Australie. Zabinouk est dans son élément, elle reverra les cazoars et Bluebird ne se sentira pas perdue, la nouvelle -zélande n'est pas si loin. Lef préfère Brisbane et Nolive56 Sydney, ils vivront une autre vision.
Izanora n'est pas chargée, elle n'emmène que son pouce. Elle se chamaille avec Iza32 : quelle est donc la religion majoritaire dans ce pays ?
Les autres sont agacés mais font bonne figure. Forco se moque du doudou de enzo511. Vanillabrico a laissé Norbert et Suzette trop usagées et porte des sandales toutes neuves.
Après un long voyage, une escale à Singapour, un accueil de banderoles enthousiastes, un repos entrecoupé des ronflement de Philom, tous se rassemblent et se préparent pour le premier cours. Yanguzzi détourne la tête, écoeuré du crachat de Monsieur Trader.
Cours de "speech". La salle de classe les rend muets de stupéfaction. Pas de tables de bois gravées de messages à la pointe du stylo. Des longues rangées et un ordinateur à chaque place. Un jeune australien boit une canette de coca-cola les pieds sur la table. Un autre se balance sur sa chaise écoutant sa musique. Un autre est concentré sur son jeu vidéo, il ne voit que l'écran.
Le professeur présente son discours de bienvenue. Puis, de regard, il invite Plascassier à prendre la parole. Celui-ci ne le remarque pas, tout à son bavardage malgache avec Marsu. Belo amoureux de la France présente, en un anglais irréprochable, son pays. Alan approuve paternellement.
Ailleursland déroule une affiche de Paris et Taratroyes, arénophile convaincue montre son tube de sable méditerranéen. Rastafari lui chuchote les bons coins d'ici.
Le "speech" est un cours trés apprécié. Cela n'existe pas sur notre continent et c'est tellement mieux que les dissertations.
Tout à l'heure, un bus emmènera les élèves visiter un parc sur Great Océan Road.Simba se réjouit. Blate lui a expliqué la profusion des koalas et des kangourous ce qui la changera agréablement de tous ces zèbres.
J'adore cette prof! Elle nous offre des excursions découvertes nature!!!
Youkoulélé ... J'pars en Australie ...Mais j'vais quand même retrouver mon grand néléphant sur place (alias zabinouk). J'aurais quand même un point de repère africain dans l'approche de cette nouvelle faune.
Monsieur Champollion est désespéré. Il est las de décrypter les hieroglyphes des ses élèves. Louxor l'egyptien est facile à lire. ChristianO6 qui pourrait être l'atlas roi éponyme fils de Poseidon donne toujours des devoirs amusants mais les autres, comme c'est fatiguant...
Il impose ce matin un "devoir sur table" :- extrait des muses à Hesiode-
"nous savons tous conter des mensonges qui semblent sincères, mais nous savons aussi, quand nous le voulons, proclamer la vérité"
Ouf, le voilà tranquille deux heures.
Il ajuste au creux de sa grande oreille velue le récepteur cardiodigitosensoriel et se branche sur la fréquence de l'Atlantide.
Cest l'heure de l'horoscope 2006
natifs du grandbi
L'année s'annonce sous de bons hospices les trottoirs seront supprimés. Voilà de quoi réjouir Bikeman, Cyclomouline. MattMonc pilotant son bent autour du monde apprendra t-il la nouvelle?
Natifs de l'eaudeux
l'année 2006 sera d'une grande pureté, les chercheurs ont enfin bouché le trou d'ozone. La nouvelle est excellente Loopkin sautera de joie, Gnome, chrousseaud, Memphre qui sait que la richesse de notre planète est entre nos deux oreilles pourront se congratuler, leur lutte n'est pas vaine Bullfr, MireilleO6, Chris 51, Vilcanota ont encore des beaux jours pour emplir leur poumon de l'air glacé et pur d'islande.
Natifs du chevaldefer
Les fonctionnaires atlantes ne pourront garantir l'état des rails mais, dans leur grande mansuétude, en cette année 2OO6, ils offrent la gratuité pour les voyageurs immobiles dans leur monde clos roulant. Pimpim, Tatra vont avoir de belles heures dans le transsibérien d'autant qu'Alphaetoméga et Doroth proposent volontiers de partager leurs renseignements.
Natifs du cranpneu
2006 s'annonce difficile, le carburant en hausse constante sera remplacé par le moteur à eau. Bien sûr, une équipée dans le désert sera un peu plus difficile. Explo44/Fogg, Catherinegil et HB61 sauront remédier avec célérité à ce tracas qui assure un bien être à chacun. Bastien59 pourra encore affirmer que le bucéphal d'olivier archambeau reste le meilleur.
Natifs de LaCloche
les 1O rois de l'atlantide réunit en conclave ont décidé des mesures drastiques. Il sera interdit de voyager en tenue provocante, les pieds et cheveux sales. Un seul point dérange la coquette Parvat, le stop devient interdit. Nil et Ren ne se sentent pas concernées.
Natifs du Lemmings
pour les natifs de ce signe, trek s'appelera désormais marche voire randonnée. Les amoureux himalayen seront dotés d'une boussole sensorielle et interdiction sera faite d'utiliser les services de sherpas. Ceux-ci ont fait part, lors du symposium sur la montagne, de leur peine et de leur tristesse à porter le barda des voyageurs pour devoir vivre. Pour eux la montagne est Sacrée et ils pensent la profaner, ce qui ne peux plus continuer.
Avec la nouvelle boussole et la combinaison yacklaine tout va s'arranger.Butor, tilicho et Daniel911 en sont déjà possesseur. Click rejoint Maitora bien adaptés aux hautes altitudes et qui s'ajusteront sans problème.
Natifs du Troublanc
Année 2OO6 enchanteresse pour les natifs du signe et ils sont nombreux dans la classe. Vivant dans un monde onirique délicieux, leur voie est toute traçée pour un radieux avenir. Fabricia, Crevette 78, Douya, Dolma, Valou, Trompette, Nil, Malfadaisa, Bluebird pour les filles, PhilO6, Alan Opai, Route, JosephO9, pour les garçons.Un monde fait de pâture à satiété, de lacs, de mers circulaires, de marais et de sources. L'Atlantide n'est plus menacée de disparition.Sa poésie et son mystère bien vivant.
Monsieur Champollion, le visage enfouit dans ses mains jointes, écartent les doigts et observe ses élèves. Combien vivront leur quête jusqu'au bout. Il aime sa classe et tous ses élèves mais il est bien content de partir maintenant à la retraite, à la recherche lui aussi de sa pierre philosophale.
😎 Jusque là ton analyse pouvait être parfaite mais cette petite phrase ne l'est pas " Vilcanota très technique propose une envolée de sommets enneigés en discutant âprement avec koudou des mérites de la retouche."
Mince alors, c'est la première fois que je suis tristounette que l'année scolaire, se termine 😕
Ceci dit, même les profs ont droit à des vacances pour partir en voyage! (😛)
Et enfin : "Si la personne partie puiser l'eau n'est pas de retour, c'est que les calebasses ne sont pas encore remplies " - Proverbe Africain (Cameroun)
L'Ecole Supérieure de Persévérance Voyageuse accueillera avec bonheur parvat, si bien entendu elle trouve le temps de fréquenter cet établissement entre deux voyages.
Pas beaucoup le temps malheureusement, mais waouh merci tout plein 😊 (la seule femme de ta liste, tu en oublies beaucoup 🙂)
Natifs de LaCloche
les 1O rois de l'atlantide réunit en conclave ont décidé des mesures drastiques. Il sera interdit de voyager en tenue provocante, les pieds et cheveux sales. Un seul point dérange la coquette Parvat, le stop devient interdit.
M'enfin??? 🤪🙂
Et puis quand à moi, pour citer qques uns, non c'est pas possible, je peux pas, il y en a trop!
Gros bisous et plein de bonheur à tous! 😎
Fainéanter dans un monde neuf est la plus absorbante des occupations... (N.Bouvier)
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Many of us have noticed that bugs have been making it difficult to navigate the forum lately.
I’ll let Kate and Ticapi explain the issue:
I went to your profile to check out the Thailand travel journal, and when I clicked on it, it brought me back here again. All week, I’ve been dealing with bugs like this—it’s really discouraging from continuing on VF.🙁
I had the same thing happen, and multiple times. For me, it was Montagnard’s latest journal that kept coming up no matter which discussion I clicked on.
Hi everyone, fellow travelers!
I’m looking for anyone who’s in Kyoto or planning to visit Nishiki Market! Here’s the thing: during our trip there in April, we discovered a jewelry artisan (highly recommended!) on the left when exiting through the west exit of Nishiki Market (which is a long covered east-west street). I bought a piece of jewelry for my daughter there, but she lost it. I’d love to buy her another one! In the photo, it’s the shop with the yellow awning to the right of the restaurant with the blue awning, "Sushi Sakai." Would any kind soul be willing to get the shop’s name, email, or phone number for me? Despite my Google/AI searches, it’s nowhere to be found. A thousand thanks to whoever can help me out! Wishing you all great vacations!
Sabrina
Hello everyone! 🙂🙂,
A BIG thank you to all the travelers who sent us postcards this year—my students are becoming real geography whizzes!!!!!!!! I’m renewing my call for your kindness this year! We’re also working on food, so if your postcards can make our mouths water with local dishes, traditional meals, or typical recipes, that’d be amazing!!
Here’s a quick recap of the project:
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globetrotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse, working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m starting a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of the journal will focus on opening up to the world, diversity, travel, countries, culture...
I’m launching a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a little postcard (from France or anywhere in the world!) to take us on a journey and help us discover new places, countries, and horizons—much more fun and exciting than a regular geography textbook! One section of our journal could be called "We received mail from " and would be an opportunity to research that location and share what we learn with our readers (a super enriching activity in class).
The project starts in September 2025 but has no real end date, as this journal and world discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in my ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! (The kids will find them when they return.)
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow traveler friends. Make us dream, take us on a journey!!!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!!
Thank you in advance for your participation(s)! Below is our address. Feel free to leave your own address on a corner of the postcard if you’d like us to write back! 😊
The ULIS program students
Bonnat Elementary School
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Thank you, and see you soon, I hope! 😁
Julien
Regarding the amount of tobacco you can buy during a trip in the European Union and bring back to France, we can't really talk about a "duty-free allowance," because the rules around how much tobacco you can bring back to France aren't straightforward at all under French law.
BOLIVIA: THE COUNTRY ON THE BRINK (What's Really Happening)
A dramatic saga is unfolding before our eyes in the Andes. Between suffocating blockades, clashes, an international airlift, and historic political decisions, Bolivia has just experienced 48 hours of rare intensity.
Here’s the full breakdown (economic, social, and political) of the last 48 hours:
For travelers and tourists: the article also includes an important note about the upcoming publication (starting tomorrow) of the precise status of roadblocks, route by route.
I’ll post the full update here on Voyage Forum!
Don’t miss this in-depth analysis. History is being written before our eyes! https://www.petitherge.com/bolivie-paralysie-et-ultimatum
I just discovered a great show on Arte.
It's called "7 en route": seven young European journalists travel around Europe in a fully converted bus, making reports on every city they visit. It's amazing! 🙂
Yesterday, for example, they were in Rome, Italy, and the reports included things like the world's smallest restaurant—a super romantic spot for two. There was also a report on the king of paparazzi in Italy.
They have to pick topics that let us discover the little quirks of each country. And at the end of each episode, we get to see the finished report.
It's such a great show, mixing journalism, travel, and discovery—basically, a must-watch!
It airs in the evening starting at 6:50 PM (I think), and it started this past Monday, July 14th.
If you watch it, let me know—we can chat about it!
I left my heart’s country eight days ago and returned to my adopted one—or was it the other way around? Scotland-Morvan, Morvan-Scotland, I’m not quite sure anymore.
After a quarter without dragging my slippers around here, even though I’d loudly declared I had no interest left in this site, here I am again!
My imagination never stays fallow for long. Just enough time for my inner land to rest. It gets overgrown with fresh nettles, the kind you can pick without getting stung. Then, it’s time to till the fragrant earth and let the story grow.
I hesitated over where to set this story.
Maybe the Highlands, maybe the Hebrides, maybe the Orkney Islands, maybe the Shetland Islands. All of Scotland is myth—easy to embroider.
But in the end, no. I’d almost be too afraid to bare my soul.
The story will take place at home. Simple, practical.
1)
This morning, I was up well before dawn, feeling a bit grumpy, but nothing a bowl of coffee won’t fix. I love my bowl, and no one dares take it. It’s porcelain, edged with intertwined blue flowers. On the bottom, it says "Revol." The factory has existed long before the Revolution. It was my great-grandmother’s bowl. She drank roasted barley from it during the war, then her Leroux chicory.
Last year, a little guy dropped it. My bowl broke into three pieces. A black anger vibrated deep inside me. The little boy was so upset, on the verge of tears. How could I scold him!
I picked up the three pieces and took Little Boy in my arms. His hair smelled of the light, sweet sweat of toddlers. A gentle hug that healed—his budding sorrow and my anger—everything vanished, and time carried on.
Today, my bowl is even prettier. Man fixed it using the traditional kintsugi technique, except he didn’t use gold powder or lacquer but superglue, and he delicately painted the cracks with woad blue. And my bowl is even more beautiful now.
I’m lingering, I can tell—it’s just that a story wraps itself in life, and life can’t be told in the snap of a finger. Life is long. Like in architecture, you start with a rough sketch, called a "sous-cul" (the initial pencil drawing), then you make a tracing, which is the work itself, the one you later carefully roll up in a wooden tube.
Life is like that: you erase, you start over, you use the nub of the pencil until it’s tiny, but you keep going—dreaming, loving.
"Living is a full-time occupation, a unique adventure. Always a surprise and a wonder, which sometimes turns into astonishment. And, from time to time, happiness."*
Alright, enough digressing—this introduction is definitely too long.
Tomorrow, I’ll get to the heart of the matter.
(I hate that expression; it feels like I’m cutting into someone’s skin.)
I’m Yann, a 28-year-old TikToker who loves traveling!
Since I’ve been to several destinations, I’d love to get a flag from each one as a sort of trophy. But from what I’ve seen online, a lot of sites sell them with what looks like really poor quality...
So I’m reaching out to you all to share a site you usually use—help me start my collection! :)
hi there
I’d love to get some opinions—I’ve never used Airbnb before.
They’re offering a key handover via lockbox.
Any tips or advice?
Is it reliable?
Best,
Hi there, I’m Laura, and I’m looking for a few people to answer some questions so I can understand your travel wishes and challenges. It won’t take long—I can chat here, by email, or by phone. Don’t worry, I’m not selling anything! 😊
On this forum, we talk a lot about trekking in the Himalayas, but I’d love to share another side of Nepal: its spiritual, cultural, and religious atmosphere, especially in Kathmandu.
Nepal, much like Tibet and Bhutan, is deeply connected to the Himalayas—the ultimate sacred mountain range. This small country exudes a calming vibe, shaped by a strong spiritual dimension. What I loved most was the unique sensory experience you get there. Walking around temples and tantric monasteries, a distinct scent fills the air—aromatic plants used for ritual fumigation. Locals mainly burn Himalayan juniper, cedar, sandalwood, and other local essences. This fragrant smoke is a way to purify the space and reach the deities, and you’re constantly enveloped in these aromas.
Another striking aspect is the sound. As soon as you step outside, you hear bells ringing in front of temples. People ring them three times before praying to announce their presence to the deities. Nepal is also the birthplace of singing bowls and sound meditation practices. In Kathmandu, you can easily find meditation sessions or "sound baths."
The spiritual dimension is everywhere: a Hindu sadhu practicing asceticism, a lama in deep red robes with his mala, turning a prayer wheel while murmuring "Om mani padme hum." Newar Buddhism, Tantrism, and Hinduism coexist harmoniously in daily life.
For those who love exploring a destination through its culture and spirituality, Nepal is an unforgettable place. What was your spiritual experience in Nepal like?
Hi,
I’m landing in Quebec and then heading to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. I’d like to rent a pick-up. My question is: does this vehicle come with a cover and is it secure enough to store luggage in? I’ve heard two conflicting opinions. Thanks
I just installed the Maps.Me app on my phone. I only recently found out about this app. I’m traveling in 2 weeks and a few days, and I’m a bit stuck on how to use it.
I’m from the Montreal (Quebec) area, and I’d love to know if there’s a kind soul out there who could help me get started and use the app at least minimally.
If there are private lessons available, I’d be interested in those too.
Like many others, I’m overjoyed to hear that VoyageForum is reopening! I’ve been waiting hopefully for this, and it’s wonderful that it’s finally happening!
I just couldn’t bring myself to actively participate in other French-language travel forums—their format and way of doing things never appealed to me as much. I really hope that VF’s structure, categories, and interface won’t change too much despite the handover, because I’m very attached to them. Through thick and thin, the site has held strong—it’s amazing!
In a previous message, François mentioned that there were positions to fill ahead of the reopening, including moderators...
I’ve been eagerly waiting for this and hoping to send in my CV.
Now, after reading the latest message, it seems like the team is already fully formed. But are there still a few spots left to fill?
I’ve been a VF member for 20 years (since 2004). I’d love to contribute to this wonderful adventure as a moderator if VF would trust me with the role. If the team is open to reviewing it, I’m ready to send my CV. Could you let me know the next steps?
I’m planning a 3-week trip to Japan in May with Voyage Privé. The package includes a 5 GB eSIM, but my phone isn’t new enough to support it. VP told me I could buy a SIM card when I arrive at the airport.
Sure enough, I’ve seen online that this is possible with different providers.
I only need it for checking routes, looking up addresses, train schedules, etc.—basically using Google Maps, TripAdvisor, and similar apps. No heavy downloads or major internet use. All hotels should provide free Wi-Fi for that, right?
Has anyone got any tips for me on this? What have you tried, and how much did it cost?
Thanks for your help!
I’d like to know if you can buy reef-safe sunscreen sprays at 7-Eleven. If so, how much do they cost? We’re traveling with backpacks, so we’ll either buy 100ml here or in Thailand.
I wanted to share a really unpleasant experience from our last trip booked with Promoséjours and organized by FTI.
We booked an 8-day/7-night stay in Egypt, from June 8 to 15.
The flight initially scheduled was changed a week before departure to take off at 10 PM from Paris CDG.
In the end, it took off with a 1-hour delay and included an unmentioned stopover in Marsa Alam.
We landed in Hurghada at 4 AM and arrived at the hotel at 6 AM.
So, we spent our first night on the plane.
For the return trip, surprise—the flight was moved up. We left the hotel at 10:30 PM on Friday the 14th to take off at 2 AM and land at 7 AM at Paris CDG.
So, we spent our last night on the plane too.
After sending a complaint letter to Promoséjours / FTI, they replied that the first and last days can be dedicated to transport (which I already knew) and that no matter how many nights you book, you’re not guaranteed to spend them in the hotel—it could just as well be on the plane.
I’m really questioning this.
Isn’t there a law that protects customers in cases like this?
Because when I do the math, the first and part of the second day were spent on transport, same for the second-to-last and last day. And I paid for 7 nights for a stay that only lasted 5.
Anyway, I just want to say thanks to them—thanks to their two sleepless nights in transit, I’m coming back even more exhausted from a trip that was supposed to be restful!
I also want to warn anyone booking through this agency about visas for Egypt.
At booking, they told me the visa was included in the price, then they sent me an email saying I’d have to pay for it on-site at 25 €.
Once there, we were directed to a special line for FTI customers, and guess what? They charged us 30 €!
Basically, they’re great at making sure you *enjoy* your vacation—mostly by enjoying your wallet!
If anyone has dealt with this kind of situation and won their case, I’m all ears.
Hi there!
I’m heading to Thailand for two months.
So I thought I’d get a Thai SIM card to use Google Maps for getting around cities, mostly.
Here’s my question: will this SIM affect my apps? Or will they work the same as with my Orange SIM?
Is there any setup I need to do, or can I just pop in the Thai SIM?
I’d also like to switch back to my Orange SIM now and then while I’m in Thailand—on the same phone. Will I need to reset the phone, or will it reconnect without any issues?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Best,
Huiclos
Hi, I’d like to know where we can buy beer or wine in Chefchaouen and around Merzouga. We’ll be doing a circuit and staying at the Parador Hotel in Chefchaouen and in a bivouac in Merzouga.
Thanks for any info you can share!
Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globe-trotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m launching a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of this journal will focus on opening up to the world, embracing differences, travel, global cultures, and more.
I’m putting out a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a postcard (from France or anywhere in the world)! The goal is to help us "travel" and discover new places, countries, and horizons in a way that’s much more fun and exciting than a geography textbook. One section of our journal could be called "We received a letter from ," where we’d research the location and share what we learn with our readers—a really enriching activity for the classroom.
The project starts in September 2025 but doesn’t have a strict end date, since this journal and world-discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in the ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! The kids will find them when they return.
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible, and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow travelers. Help us dream and explore!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!
Thank you in advance for your participation! Below is our address. If you’d like us to write back, feel free to leave your address on a corner of the postcard! 😊
ULIS program students
Bonnat Elementary School
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon! 😊
Julien
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a website that would let me plot my travel route in advance so I can print it out. The idea is to create a map with a little “me” on a bike that my parents can move along as I progress, since I’m planning to cycle all the way to Nepal.
If any of you have done something similar or know of a good tool, I’d love to hear your tips!
Thanks in advance! 😊
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Does anyone have any brand and/or model recommendations?
Thanks,
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Ils sont déjà là, ils approchent 
Hi everyone, fellow travelers!
I’m looking for anyone who’s in Kyoto or planning to visit Nishiki Market! Here’s the thing: during our trip there in April, we discovered a jewelry artisan (highly recommended!) on the left when exiting through the west exit of Nishiki Market (which is a long covered east-west street). I bought a piece of jewelry for my daughter there, but she lost it. I’d love to buy her another one! In the photo, it’s the shop with the yellow awning to the right of the restaurant with the blue awning, "Sushi Sakai." Would any kind soul be willing to get the shop’s name, email, or phone number for me? Despite my Google/AI searches, it’s nowhere to be found. A thousand thanks to whoever can help me out! Wishing you all great vacations!
Sabrina
