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Marcher pieds nus: l'avez-vous déjà fait et où cela se pratique t-il le plus?
by Leere
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Décidément, tu ne lis que ce qui t'arrange 🙂
Mais comme je vois que ça t'importe à ce point d'avoir le dernier mot dans cette conversation très passionnante, au point de retarder ton sommeil - et pour m'épargner de lire des bêtises supplémentaires - voilà, je te le donne : pense donc qu'il y a " réellement une poussée de babacoolisme dans ma quête".
Mais comme je vois que ça t'importe à ce point d'avoir le dernier mot dans cette conversation très passionnante, au point de retarder ton sommeil - et pour m'épargner de lire des bêtises supplémentaires - voilà, je te le donne : pense donc qu'il y a " réellement une poussée de babacoolisme dans ma quête".
non il vaut mieux la pédicure....😉 (expérience)
Hello la foule,
Eh bien, ça ferraille dur par ici ! 😉
Ah le formalisme social, c'est tellement rassurant de faire comme tout le monde, d'être normal... mais est-ce vraiment important que la pratique soit "courante" ? Même si c'est -très- minoritaire, plein de gens de font, y compris dans certains pays dits "riches" (Allemagne, Etats-Unis, Suisse, Australie...), et pour la plupart ils ne sont pas masochistes, ils ne le feraient pas si ça leur pourrissait la vie et la santé...
Pourquoi ne pas simplement accepter que d'autres modes de vie sont possibles, que ceux qui vivent ainsi ne sont pas forcément fous ou irresponsables, et que tant qu'ils ne font de mal à personne, tant mieux pour eux s'ils y trouvent équilibre et épanouissement... Décidément, n'hésitez pas à redécouvrir la chanson de Brassens citée plus haut... 😛
A+
Eh bien, ça ferraille dur par ici ! 😉
Ah le formalisme social, c'est tellement rassurant de faire comme tout le monde, d'être normal... mais est-ce vraiment important que la pratique soit "courante" ? Même si c'est -très- minoritaire, plein de gens de font, y compris dans certains pays dits "riches" (Allemagne, Etats-Unis, Suisse, Australie...), et pour la plupart ils ne sont pas masochistes, ils ne le feraient pas si ça leur pourrissait la vie et la santé...
Pourquoi ne pas simplement accepter que d'autres modes de vie sont possibles, que ceux qui vivent ainsi ne sont pas forcément fous ou irresponsables, et que tant qu'ils ne font de mal à personne, tant mieux pour eux s'ils y trouvent équilibre et épanouissement... Décidément, n'hésitez pas à redécouvrir la chanson de Brassens citée plus haut... 😛
A+
Ah le formalisme social, c'est tellement rassurant de faire comme tout le monde, d'être normal...
Bof🤪 nous sommes tous de grands libertaires question habillement tant que cela ne dérange pas nos intérêts : entre deux praticiens de santé (médecin, chirurgien, dentiste), l'un habillé en costume, l'autre en chemisette et tongues ou pieds nus, dans lequel des deux aurais-tu le plus confiance ???
Pourquoi ne pas simplement accepter que d'autres modes de vie sont possibles, que ceux qui vivent ainsi ne sont pas forcément fous ou irresponsables, et que tant qu'ils ne font de mal à personne, tant mieux pour eux s'ils y trouvent équilibre et épanouissement.
Dans nos pays, il s'agit le plus souvent d'une pratique estivale. Dès les premiers frimats, les pompes de nos libertaires pédestres ressortent du placard ... ou encore d'une énième mode en "ing" comme le barefooting pour "le bien être", "la liberté", "l'équilibre" et autres sensations babacoolisantes et bio... Dans les pays pauvres auprès des populations où ces choix ne se posent pas, il y a environ 280 millions de personnes qui sont atteintes de maladie du pied graves et déformantes dont certaines très spectaculaires comme l'elephantiasis ... on est loin des petits bobos à cornes et durillons pour pédicures occidentaux. Sur un plan général, si l'humain a adopté la chaussure dès qu'il l'a pu c'est pour s'éviter de choper des saloperies type tétanos, coupures, heurts, froid etc...
En milieu urbain marcher pieds nus c'est franchement dégueulasse et j'approuve totalement les maires des stations balnéaires qui prennent des décrets pour ne pas transformer leurs villes l'été en zone de camping pour débraillés.
Bof🤪 nous sommes tous de grands libertaires question habillement tant que cela ne dérange pas nos intérêts : entre deux praticiens de santé (médecin, chirurgien, dentiste), l'un habillé en costume, l'autre en chemisette et tongues ou pieds nus, dans lequel des deux aurais-tu le plus confiance ???
Pourquoi ne pas simplement accepter que d'autres modes de vie sont possibles, que ceux qui vivent ainsi ne sont pas forcément fous ou irresponsables, et que tant qu'ils ne font de mal à personne, tant mieux pour eux s'ils y trouvent équilibre et épanouissement.
Dans nos pays, il s'agit le plus souvent d'une pratique estivale. Dès les premiers frimats, les pompes de nos libertaires pédestres ressortent du placard ... ou encore d'une énième mode en "ing" comme le barefooting pour "le bien être", "la liberté", "l'équilibre" et autres sensations babacoolisantes et bio... Dans les pays pauvres auprès des populations où ces choix ne se posent pas, il y a environ 280 millions de personnes qui sont atteintes de maladie du pied graves et déformantes dont certaines très spectaculaires comme l'elephantiasis ... on est loin des petits bobos à cornes et durillons pour pédicures occidentaux. Sur un plan général, si l'humain a adopté la chaussure dès qu'il l'a pu c'est pour s'éviter de choper des saloperies type tétanos, coupures, heurts, froid etc...
En milieu urbain marcher pieds nus c'est franchement dégueulasse et j'approuve totalement les maires des stations balnéaires qui prennent des décrets pour ne pas transformer leurs villes l'été en zone de camping pour débraillés.
It missa est
AMEN !
Plus serieusement, a part quelques babacools ou autres étrangetés de l'espece humaine, personne ne marche pied nu en occident, nous sommes dans une société formaté par la chaussure, d'ailleurs, les chaussures sont souvent une des premieres choses que l'on regarde quand on regarde quelqu'un de sapé, elles en disent long sur le statut social de la personne ou sur son élégance. En Inde, j'ai plus d'une fois failli me faire chourrer mes vieilles Stan Smith, ce n'est pas pour rien, les certaines personnes n'ont pas les moyen de porter des chaussures et le feraient si elles le pouvaient.
Apres peut etre que cela n'est pas le sujet mais ça se recoupe forcement, toujours est il qu'aujourd'hui, si tu croises quelqu'un qui n'a pas de chaussure a Paris, en France ou plus généralement en Europe, c'est ou qu'il a clairement pris le parti de ne pas porter de chaussure (genre baba "j'suis trop cool je marche pied nu meme pas mal") ou qu'il n'a pas d'argent pour en porter (ou encore qu'il s'est perdu et qu'il cherche la direction de la plage et de la meme façon le camping de l'huitre bleue.) Je ne connais personne qui considere normal de marcher pied nus au meme titre qu'il est normal de porter des chaussures.
Plus serieusement, a part quelques babacools ou autres étrangetés de l'espece humaine, personne ne marche pied nu en occident, nous sommes dans une société formaté par la chaussure, d'ailleurs, les chaussures sont souvent une des premieres choses que l'on regarde quand on regarde quelqu'un de sapé, elles en disent long sur le statut social de la personne ou sur son élégance. En Inde, j'ai plus d'une fois failli me faire chourrer mes vieilles Stan Smith, ce n'est pas pour rien, les certaines personnes n'ont pas les moyen de porter des chaussures et le feraient si elles le pouvaient.
Apres peut etre que cela n'est pas le sujet mais ça se recoupe forcement, toujours est il qu'aujourd'hui, si tu croises quelqu'un qui n'a pas de chaussure a Paris, en France ou plus généralement en Europe, c'est ou qu'il a clairement pris le parti de ne pas porter de chaussure (genre baba "j'suis trop cool je marche pied nu meme pas mal") ou qu'il n'a pas d'argent pour en porter (ou encore qu'il s'est perdu et qu'il cherche la direction de la plage et de la meme façon le camping de l'huitre bleue.) Je ne connais personne qui considere normal de marcher pied nus au meme titre qu'il est normal de porter des chaussures.
Voyager, c'est bien utile, ça fait travailler l'imagination. Tout le reste n'est que déceptions et fatigues. Céline.
si si il y en a.... avec un QI d'huitre bleue....😉
avec un QI d'huitre bleue....😉
Qu'est ce que tu as contre les huitres bleues? 😛 J'aimais bien Blue Oyster Cult 😉
Qu'est ce que tu as contre les huitres bleues? 😛 J'aimais bien Blue Oyster Cult 😉
Khun maa jak nai krap?
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
oui excellent ! je connais on dira alors QI d'huitre...😉
Sur le forum sur lequel je suis inscrit et qui a été cité plus haut, et qui a pour sujet la marche ou la course pieds nus, nous ne sommes ni spécialement babas (ni bobos), ni sans le sou. Il a été rappelé à maintes reprises sur le forum que nous avons conscience d'avoir le choix de ne pas porter de chaussures, contrairement aux habitants des pays pauvres, et que c'est justement cette faculté de pouvoir choisir de ne pas porter de chaussures et le plaisir que nous en retirons qui nous motivent.
Certains membres du forum marchent très souvent pieds nus toute l'année et tous endroits, d'autres seulement lorsqu'il fait beau, d'autres encore seulement dans la nature, tandis que certains préfèrent la ville. C'est à la fois une question d'envie, de capacités personnelles, rien n'est obligatoire, et c'est tellement vrai que lors des balades que nous organisons régulièrement, il est toujours possible de remettre des chaussures si l'on trouve que le terrain est trop difficile.
Il est ainsi bien évident que nous ne sommes pas pieds nus tout le temps, nous avons presque tous des contraintes professionnelles qui nous en empêchent, nous nous adaptons aux conditions climatiques (comme les naturistes qui se rhabillent lorsqu'il fait froid, c'est une question de bon sens), et au final, le seul critère est celui de prendre du plaisir à marcher pieds nus.
Enfin, l'hygiène, qui est l'argument classique des contradicteurs du barefooting, est aussi une question de bon sens : se laver les pieds au retour d'une balade, et faire attention où l'on marche, ce qui devient très vite instinctif et a pour conséquence que les accidents ou petits bobos sont particulièrement rares.
Ceci dit, j'avoue assez mal comprendre la motivation des "opposants", dans la mesure où personne ne les contraint à faire de même, qu'ils n'ont jamais essayé sans doute faute d'envie de le faire, et que de marcher pieds nus ne crée aucun préjudice au voisin.
Enfin, les bienfaits de la course pieds nus sont de plus en plus évoqués, dans la mesure où ils préservent des douleurs de toutes sortes des porteurs de chaussures de sport à l'amorti soit-disant protecteur, et en réalité aux antipodes de la course naturelle. Mais là encore, c'est une question de choix, d'expérience personnelle, et personne n'est obligé ni de le croire, ni de le tester.
Certains membres du forum marchent très souvent pieds nus toute l'année et tous endroits, d'autres seulement lorsqu'il fait beau, d'autres encore seulement dans la nature, tandis que certains préfèrent la ville. C'est à la fois une question d'envie, de capacités personnelles, rien n'est obligatoire, et c'est tellement vrai que lors des balades que nous organisons régulièrement, il est toujours possible de remettre des chaussures si l'on trouve que le terrain est trop difficile.
Il est ainsi bien évident que nous ne sommes pas pieds nus tout le temps, nous avons presque tous des contraintes professionnelles qui nous en empêchent, nous nous adaptons aux conditions climatiques (comme les naturistes qui se rhabillent lorsqu'il fait froid, c'est une question de bon sens), et au final, le seul critère est celui de prendre du plaisir à marcher pieds nus.
Enfin, l'hygiène, qui est l'argument classique des contradicteurs du barefooting, est aussi une question de bon sens : se laver les pieds au retour d'une balade, et faire attention où l'on marche, ce qui devient très vite instinctif et a pour conséquence que les accidents ou petits bobos sont particulièrement rares.
Ceci dit, j'avoue assez mal comprendre la motivation des "opposants", dans la mesure où personne ne les contraint à faire de même, qu'ils n'ont jamais essayé sans doute faute d'envie de le faire, et que de marcher pieds nus ne crée aucun préjudice au voisin.
Enfin, les bienfaits de la course pieds nus sont de plus en plus évoqués, dans la mesure où ils préservent des douleurs de toutes sortes des porteurs de chaussures de sport à l'amorti soit-disant protecteur, et en réalité aux antipodes de la course naturelle. Mais là encore, c'est une question de choix, d'expérience personnelle, et personne n'est obligé ni de le croire, ni de le tester.
... je n'ai pas vu tant d'opposants sérieux que cela dans cette discussion ... juste des gens un peu taquins qui se moquent gentiment du côté un peu "culcul" de la démarche et de la présentation idéalisée que vous en faîtes, en donnant l'impression que vous en niez les contraintes et les aspects négatifs réels comme le risque de blessure ou de se choper des cochonneries ...
... mais dans le fond, je crois que tout le monde s'en fout un peu ...
... mais dans le fond, je crois que tout le monde s'en fout un peu ...
Je ne pense pas qu'il y ait quelque chose de "cucul" à faire part de son expérience sur un sujet, d'autant qu'il n'est en aucun façon question de faire abstraction des contraintes, et donc des précautions, élémentaires et de bon sens à observer pour cette pratique.
Sinon, je pourrais faire cette remarque, qui m'est trop souvent inspirée lorsque je lis des commentaires sous certains articles de presse : des lecteurs prennent le temps d'écrire, quelque soit le sujet : "on s'en fout". Personnellement, lorsque je me fous d'un sujet, non seulement je ne viens pas le lire, mais surtout je ne perds pas de temps à l'écrire. Mais c'est encore là du bon sens, qui n'est finalement pas, contrairement au dicton, la chose la mieux partagée du monde.
Sinon, je pourrais faire cette remarque, qui m'est trop souvent inspirée lorsque je lis des commentaires sous certains articles de presse : des lecteurs prennent le temps d'écrire, quelque soit le sujet : "on s'en fout". Personnellement, lorsque je me fous d'un sujet, non seulement je ne viens pas le lire, mais surtout je ne perds pas de temps à l'écrire. Mais c'est encore là du bon sens, qui n'est finalement pas, contrairement au dicton, la chose la mieux partagée du monde.
" Personnellement, lorsque je me fous d'un sujet, non seulement je ne viens pas le lire, mais surtout je ne perds pas de temps à l'écrire. Mais c'est encore là du bon sens, qui n'est finalement pas, contrairement au dicton, la chose la mieux partagée du monde. "
... sur un forum de libre expression, que fais-tu de la liberté de chacun de perdre son temps comme il l'entend et de donner son avis comme il en a envie ? ... de la même façon, chacun n'est-il pas libre, devant un sujet qui ne l'intéresse pas spécialement, de le lire ou non, comme d'y répondre ou non ? ... et puis se foutre d'un sujet ne signifie pas forcément qu'on se fout de la façon dont il est abordé, non ?
... tout ce que je dis ne serait donc que "mauvais sens" ?
... pour en revenir au sujet, je maintiens que la présentation idyllique que vous en faites sous-estime les contraintes, contre-indications et dangers de la chose !
... sur un forum de libre expression, que fais-tu de la liberté de chacun de perdre son temps comme il l'entend et de donner son avis comme il en a envie ? ... de la même façon, chacun n'est-il pas libre, devant un sujet qui ne l'intéresse pas spécialement, de le lire ou non, comme d'y répondre ou non ? ... et puis se foutre d'un sujet ne signifie pas forcément qu'on se fout de la façon dont il est abordé, non ?
... tout ce que je dis ne serait donc que "mauvais sens" ?
... pour en revenir au sujet, je maintiens que la présentation idyllique que vous en faites sous-estime les contraintes, contre-indications et dangers de la chose !
Je ne conteste certes à personne (et à quel titre le ferais-je d'ailleurs) le droit de perdre son temps, pas plus que celui de conclure un message par le fait qu'au final, "on s'en fout" (même si cela interroge sur l'intérêt d'une argumentation préalable).
A nouveau, au risque de me répéter, puisque j'ai été mal compris, pour m'être mal exprimé ou avoir été mal lu peut-être : nous sous-estimons d'autant moins les dangers, contraintes, ou contre-indications du barefooting que nous sommes nombreux sur le forum (qui est dédié à la marche pieds nus) à le faire depuis des années, et que nous avons ainsi pu lister à la fois les dangers et terrains à risques. Et ce n'est pas par simplification ou prosélytisme que nous n'avons finalement relevé que peu de contraintes ou de dangers, mais par enseignements retirés de l'expérience.
C'est d'ailleurs, outre le plaisir des balades à plusieurs, pour démystifier cet a-priori des dangers et contraintes, que nous organisons des sorties, en ville ou dans la nature, desquelles les participants ont toujours tiré un grand plaisir, surpris souvent du plaisir ressenti, et ce qu'ils croyaient potentiellement difficile se déroulait sans difficultés majeures. Et bien sûr, à force de pratiquer, le pied se renforce et les limites se réduisent.
A nouveau, au risque de me répéter, puisque j'ai été mal compris, pour m'être mal exprimé ou avoir été mal lu peut-être : nous sous-estimons d'autant moins les dangers, contraintes, ou contre-indications du barefooting que nous sommes nombreux sur le forum (qui est dédié à la marche pieds nus) à le faire depuis des années, et que nous avons ainsi pu lister à la fois les dangers et terrains à risques. Et ce n'est pas par simplification ou prosélytisme que nous n'avons finalement relevé que peu de contraintes ou de dangers, mais par enseignements retirés de l'expérience.
C'est d'ailleurs, outre le plaisir des balades à plusieurs, pour démystifier cet a-priori des dangers et contraintes, que nous organisons des sorties, en ville ou dans la nature, desquelles les participants ont toujours tiré un grand plaisir, surpris souvent du plaisir ressenti, et ce qu'ils croyaient potentiellement difficile se déroulait sans difficultés majeures. Et bien sûr, à force de pratiquer, le pied se renforce et les limites se réduisent.
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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
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
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https://thefabworld.com/hue-porte-tout-meme-ses-contradictions/
This article definitely made me want to go back and rediscover this city that’s so close to my heart—the city of my maternal grandmother.
I wanted to share this blog post, which, in my opinion, offers a strikingly modern take on Huế—not as a relic, but as a style icon.
https://thefabworld.com/hue-porte-tout-meme-ses-contradictions/
This article definitely made me want to go back and rediscover this city that’s so close to my heart—the city of my maternal grandmother.
Hi,
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.
Hopefully, a solution will be found soon.🙂
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.
Hopefully, a solution will be found soon.🙂
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Hi there! 🙂
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If you watch it, let me know—we can chat about it!
See you soon,
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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!
See you soon,
Mumu
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.)
*Jean d’Ormesson
2)
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.)
*Jean d’Ormesson
2)
Without limiting ourselves to the countries mentioned above—Turkey and others could be added to the list.
I need to get dental reconstruction done, likely involving 6 implants. Which country offers the best quality of care, materials, and techniques?
Thanks
I need to get dental reconstruction done, likely involving 6 implants. Which country offers the best quality of care, materials, and techniques?
Thanks
Hi everyone,
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! :)
Have a great day!
Yann
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! :)
Have a great day!
Yann
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?
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.
Thanks in advance for your help. Simon
Thanks in advance for your help. Simon
Hi everyone,
I just found out there’s an update on the international driving permit. What was bound to happen has happened: it now costs (for now!!) 7 50 €. https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/actualites/A18833
There’s also a link at the bottom of the article for the list of countries where it’s mandatory.
Have a great day! 😊
Christelle
I just found out there’s an update on the international driving permit. What was bound to happen has happened: it now costs (for now!!) 7 50 €. https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/actualites/A18833
There’s also a link at the bottom of the article for the list of countries where it’s mandatory.
Have a great day! 😊
Christelle
Hello François, and the new team!
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?
Best regards, Marine/eversmile
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?
Best regards, Marine/eversmile
Hi there,
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’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!
Hi,
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’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.
Hi everyone,
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.
Thanks in advance!
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.
Thanks in advance!
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
Just got back from Egypt a few days ago and couldn't exchange my 1900 Egyptian pounds at the airport. If anyone's interested, let me know!
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 🙂
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 🙂
Hi there! I have to leave Ivato/Antananarivo on December 16th. I have a lot of ariary that I’d like to exchange for euros since I might not be coming back to Madagascar (after this 21st trip). I think the exchange office at Ivato also buys ariary back. If any of you have seen the rate for this buyback in advance, thanks a million!
Hi there, I use video and photo editing software for my "work".
A conflict has been showing up lately when I open the software. Photo attached.
Is there a specialist around who could help me out?
Thanks in advance.
A conflict has been showing up lately when I open the software. Photo attached.
Is there a specialist around who could help me out?
Thanks in advance.
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! 😊
Hi,
I'm looking to buy an ultra-lightweight 50/55L travel backpack with a suitcase or front opening. Does anyone have any brand and/or model recommendations? Thanks, Emma
I'm looking to buy an ultra-lightweight 50/55L travel backpack with a suitcase or front opening. Does anyone have any brand and/or model recommendations? Thanks, Emma
Hello. We’re a retired couple heading to Sri Lanka from January to March. After the November floods, I’d like to know if we can offer hands-on help to the locals, maybe pack some clothes or other items people might need in our luggage, and who we could give them to. Thanks for any info from those on the ground.
Hello,
Be careful when sailing between Somalia and northern Madagascar. It appears to be Somali pirates who have widened their search in the Mozambique Channel, far from their usual attack zone, since, to my knowledge, there are no Malagasy pirates.
https://www.parismatch.com/actu/faits-divers/un-couple-de-navigateurs-franco-australien-retrouve-mort-au-large-de-madagascar-victimes-de-pirates-260904?fbclid=IwY2xjawOaqqdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBLVkRPSGpTVzBUSW9wYUtyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqinPb_OCfcRQQY-Q_fkyDinuvXgm7JwywSMTxJ-TQw84joH-i3uJ08W7frW_aem_ql7JQ5yOLn3XWyrhSIe7kQ&utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-parismatchmag&mrfcid=20251130692956807717c72c586c0c48
Be careful when sailing between Somalia and northern Madagascar. It appears to be Somali pirates who have widened their search in the Mozambique Channel, far from their usual attack zone, since, to my knowledge, there are no Malagasy pirates.
https://www.parismatch.com/actu/faits-divers/un-couple-de-navigateurs-franco-australien-retrouve-mort-au-large-de-madagascar-victimes-de-pirates-260904?fbclid=IwY2xjawOaqqdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBLVkRPSGpTVzBUSW9wYUtyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqinPb_OCfcRQQY-Q_fkyDinuvXgm7JwywSMTxJ-TQw84joH-i3uJ08W7frW_aem_ql7JQ5yOLn3XWyrhSIe7kQ&utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-parismatchmag&mrfcid=20251130692956807717c72c586c0c48
Hi,
Not sure if this is the right section, but just wanted to warn future travelers...
Where’s Cape Vidal? It’s in iSimangaliso, an independent park in KZN Wildlife, stunning and just a stone’s throw from St Lucia (KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland). It’s the beach spot at the end of the Eastern Shores road. You can swim, fish... but watch out for waves, currents, and sharks... There’s a really nice game drive where you can get out of your car at certain points, especially at Cape Vidal. That’s where the camp with bungalows and campsites is. The vervets and samango monkeys (endemic to the area, and the males are pretty big) can be a bit of a nuisance if you’re trying to braai... They’re super persistent and not shy at all—don’t let them intimidate you, and stay alert because their speed at snatching food is impressive. Anyway... I’m reporting two recent attacks by these hyenas... who were *not* in a playful mood... The first one happened at night—a hyena tried to bite a camper’s nose off in their tent... and succeeded. The other night, a camper returning to their tent in the early hours was violently attacked by two hyenas... and they had a close call! So, if you’re camping there, be careful... Measures are being taken, but for now, it’s a bit risky.
Not sure if this is the right section, but just wanted to warn future travelers...
Where’s Cape Vidal? It’s in iSimangaliso, an independent park in KZN Wildlife, stunning and just a stone’s throw from St Lucia (KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland). It’s the beach spot at the end of the Eastern Shores road. You can swim, fish... but watch out for waves, currents, and sharks... There’s a really nice game drive where you can get out of your car at certain points, especially at Cape Vidal. That’s where the camp with bungalows and campsites is. The vervets and samango monkeys (endemic to the area, and the males are pretty big) can be a bit of a nuisance if you’re trying to braai... They’re super persistent and not shy at all—don’t let them intimidate you, and stay alert because their speed at snatching food is impressive. Anyway... I’m reporting two recent attacks by these hyenas... who were *not* in a playful mood... The first one happened at night—a hyena tried to bite a camper’s nose off in their tent... and succeeded. The other night, a camper returning to their tent in the early hours was violently attacked by two hyenas... and they had a close call! So, if you’re camping there, be careful... Measures are being taken, but for now, it’s a bit risky.