bonjour!
avec ma copine on aimerait aller visite la cote croate fin aout, et bien évidemment notre budget est loin d'etre énorme...nous tombons des nues en voyant le prix des logements sur place : on est visiblement à 15 euros la nuit, grand minimum, en auberge de jeunesse ou chez l'habitant : c'est aussi cher que la belgique! notre séjour va couter bonbon à ce train-là! à deux, en comptant en prime les repas, la twika locale et le trajet (visiblement le moins cher existant:ryanair jusque venise puis bus jusqu'au nord de la côte, puis enfin bateaux) on passera allègrement la barre des 750 euros pour ces 10 jours! c'est de la folie, on peut aller en all inclusive hors saison n'importe ou pour moins cher!
conaissez vous des endroits, des auberges ou autres, meme sous tente (sans risquer d'ennuis), ou ce soit plus raisonnable? ou peut-être doit-on éviter la période estivale?
ou peut etre meme avez-vous un super plan pour des chouettes vacances vraiment pas cher ailleurs?
🤪 15 euros par nuit avec petit dejeuner en pleine saison d'ete au bord de la mer ce n'est pas "cher". A ce prix je vous defie de trouver quelque chose sur al cote d'azur, meme dans une region tres retiree en France, en plein mois de juillet ou aout.
Mais effectivement si vous trouvez moins cher ailleurs surtout en tout inclus 😮 il ne faut pas hesiter, il faut changer de destination mais comme vous le dites ce ne sera pas à la meme saison. Vous pouvez partir en Croatie aussi en novembre et vous aurez de meilleurs prix.
A mon avis vous ne trouverez pas moins cher en Croatie en été, je vous conseille de chercher une autre destination au risque d'etre tres deçu par le cout de la vie.
Vous avez encore le temps de chercher quelque chose dans vos prix, je vous le souhaite.
mon frere (qui sort avec une croate!) me dit que de trévise il faut prendre un bus jusque Rijeka (pointe nord de la côte). De la partent des bateaux qui parcourent toute la côte, ce qui permet d'aller où on veut. selon sa copine, ya pas meilleur marché, et c'est très sympa (le bateau coute une dizaine d'euros si on ne désire pas de cabine, et c'est joli tout plein, surtout au coucher de soleil). Maintenant je vois que de trévise il y a un bateau qui va direct à Umag et à Pula (pour nous). Je demanderai demain à mon frere pourquoi il ne prend pas cette voie-là!>http://www.croatiatouristcenter.com/howtocome.htm
pour l'avion on a pris ryanair. c'est quand meme des singes ces gens! on a choisi deux avions à 0, 01 euros le ticket, et pour finir, en comptant les taxes d'aeroport et les suppléments bagages (une valise chacun quoi!), notre voyage nous revient à 106 euros aller-retour (ce qui est quand meme sacrément bon marché, mais bon!) nom de djos! heureusement le reste est bien meilleur marché, et le logement on l'a magouillé gratos : la copine de mon frere a un appart à Pula. la claaaasssse!
hey!
j'y ai regardé de plus pres et je ne suis plus si sur de cette histoire de bateaux a partir de venise...je demanderai au frangin très vite, mais je suis pas certain que ca existe.
donc lui il m'avait dit :
1)prendre le train jusque trieste
2)prendre le bus trieste-rijeka
3)prendre un bateau à rijeka. il m'a conseillé la compagnie JADROLINIJA, ils ont un site web en anglais et c'est pas cher.
Mais je te dirai quoi quand j'en saurai plus...il y est déja allé pas mal de fois, donc il connait pas mal d'enroules!
salut!
Un grand merci pour tes infos !
Si t as du nouveau tiens moi au courant ;-)
Si ton frère connait de bons restos à Umag et de bonnes discothéques ( préference musique électronique (ou autre pour ma copine ^^)) ca peut toujours être intéressant.
Je vais en croatie fin Aout (vers le 25 ou le 26) pour allé chercher ma copine (elle est croate) je vais du coté de Rijake / Pula (exactement a Rovinj) j'ai 2 à 3 places dans la voiture ...
Pourquoi faudrait-il vous contacter? Après tout, il est aussi simple de donner publiquement toutes les informations il me semble et ça permettrait de vérifier leur fiabilité et d'avoir des garanties?!
Je ne comprends pas pourquoi les personnes qui parlent de bons plans avec des prix défiant toute concurrence ne donnent jamais ces informations en public. J'aimerais bien aussi savoir où l'on peut se loger à moins de 15e tout compris.
A Plitvice, l'un des petits hôtels est à moins de 20€ par personne, contre à peine moins chez l'habitant. Il faut donc bien chercher...
bonjour,
Peux-tu me dire où peut-on se loger pour 15 euros par nuit?
Donne-moi l'adresse du site si tu veux bien.
En voici un autre sans site mais voici la description :
Complete renovated apartment is 85m² big, with two big comfortable bedrooms, bathroom with bidet, WC/Shower, comfortable living room with sofa (sleep possibility for two), kitchen, dinning room and beautiful sunny loggia with splendid sea view. Tasteful decorated apartment offer absolutely everything for restorative and active vacation in one of the most beautiful city Croatian. Apartment is completely equipped; washing machine, dishwasher, bed linen, towels, complete equipped kitchen, air conditioning, SAT TV, Parking place (in the shade). Apartment has perfect location, sea view, one of the most popular beach, nature all around and still in the city centre. “Bacvice” is very popular neighbourhood in Split. Safe place for your car is 30m from apartmen.
Some 200m beautiful sea side walk is one of the biggest and most beautiful markets in Split where you can buy daily fresh fruits and vegetables, meet, flowers even suveniers and beach towels Fish market with daily fresh fish, meat, etc. The Market is quite an experience and recommended to visit. One very good supermarket is 50m from apartment open non stop till 10 p.m.
Si vous voulez plus d'info contactez : mia_babe2@yahoo.com
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Sinon moi les 3 dernières fois ou je suis allé à Split j’ai pris des apparts de la : (tout les apparts sont géré par la même personne et le mec essaye toujours d’arranger)
Salut Olivier
nous sommes deux étudiants (un couple) de 22 ans et nous partons le 7 aout pour la croatie. Nous commencerons notre périple par Rovinj justement. Serait il possible d'avoir les contacts de ta copine pour avoir des bons plans, au niveau du logement mais ca tu nous a déjà un peu aider avec les adresses, mais aussi pour les visites, les coins sympas, et pourquoi pas connaitre des gens la bas.
Merci
j'attens ta réponse
mallo
Bjr, je prévois d'aller vers Pula avec 7 amis à partir du 18 aout pr quelques jours ... aps avoir regarder le prix des camping cela me parait très cher comprativement au prix possible d'appartement .. seulement pr ce que je connait des locations la bas on peut rarement si loger à 8 ..et même si le manque de place ne ns gêne pas je doute que eux acceptent ... qqun aurait il un conseil, des adresses ??
Merci D'avance
Justine
Voilà si t'as personne pour faire la route pour Pula, ma copine et moi, on aimerait en profiter et partager les frais. on part de zagreb le 25 ou le 26.
ouai pourquoi pas, ca serait une bonne idée, mais il faut que j'en parle avec les autres personnes qui m'accompagne ... et ce qu'il serait possible que tu me donne ton num d eportable ou a défaut ton mail en MP ...?
Je suis vraiment désolé de n'avoir pu répondre avant, j'étais parti un petit moment ... maintenant c'est un peu tard car vous êtes partis, mais j'espère que vous nous donnerez des nouvelles quand vous rentrerez ...
je n'ai pas news n'hésite pas à m'appeler sur mon portable au 06.60.60.46.60 ou sur celui de ma copine 06.66.96.63.19, pour nous dire si on peut faire le trajet Zagreb-Pula ensemble.
Moi je suis intéressée - je cherche à loger chez l habitant à des prix corrects entre Pula et Split. Précision, nous sommes 5 : 2 adultes 3 grands enfants 17 14 et 12 ans, ça augmente la difficulté...
Nous pensons partir en voiture quoique ce ne soit pas encore décidé.
Merci de me répondre au plus vite, tout ce que j'ai trouvé jusqu'à maintenant est beaucoup trop cher et ça commence à me prendre le chou....
Sachez que Split n'est pas très grand, il est facil de s'y déplacer à pied. Maintenant si vous arrivez par avions il vous faudra effectivement prendre un moyen de transport pour vous rendre au centre.
Cette partie de la croatie est considéré actuellement comme le nouveau cannes, avec tout ce que cela comprend. Les prix on flambé. Pour vous donner un exemple il y a encore 5 ans un appartement de 100m² coutait a la nuit 25€, l'an dernier il coutait 95€ !
Maintenant votre budget est par personne je suppose ?
Je pourrais vous donnez plus de precisions mais dite moi comment vous y allé, ce que vous rechercher ....
D'autre part en ce qui concerne le logement il y a toujours moyen de trouver, car a la sortie des bus il a a des gents qui vous accoste pour vous louer des chambres et de appart, mais le problèmes ce que vous n'evez aucune idée sur quoi vous tombez, sinon je pourrais vous donnez des adresses, mais je crains qu'il soit vraiment tard
merci..
je vais louer une voiture et me promener un peu
j'arrive ds l'après midi ( conduisent-ils comme à Cannes les Balkans?)
95 € ah non alors..
mais bon je suis d'origine slovaque, nos schpountz se ressemblent je devrais pouvoir m'en sortiret trouver qch ds l'arrière pays de Split non?
sinon vos impressions? un conseil?
Bozéna
je sais le message date d'un peu de temps mais bon, on ne sait jamais!!
moi, je suis maman de 2 petits bouts de 4 et 6 ans, et avec mon mari on aimerait s'organiser des vacances en Croatie alors si jamais vous aviez des bons plans pour se loger pas trop cher, on est preneur!!
Voyant que tu connais bien la croatie, sais tu s'il est possible de trouver facilement de quoi se loger au jour le jour ?
Je m'expliques, je pars cette été 15 jours en croatie avec ma femme, on part en voiture pour faire un maximum d'endroits en croatie. Plitvice, Krka, Mljet, brac, Hvar, Split, Dubrovnic etc etc, on va donc beaucoup bouger, au pire, on aura la voiture si on ne trouve rien pour se loger ^^
Est il faisable de se pointer dans les hotels en croatie pour une nuit par ci par là ?
Ou est ce bondé à mort comme la côte d'azur ?
Comme je le disais avant, au pire, on aura notre voiture et une tente. Il y a 4 ans je suis allé en croatie de la même manière mais avec moins de moyens (beaucoup moins), c'était voiture, camping sauvage, camping pour dormir. J'aimerais cette fois ci passer un peu plus de nuit dans un lit :-)
Pour le tarif de la nuit, je ne suis pas trop limité en tarif, c'est juste que je ne sais pas ou je serais tel et tel jour. Je sais qu'il n'existe pas de chaine d'hotel comme dans notre pays, mais peut être qu'il existe en croatie de petits hotels sympa pas trop difficile d'accès, ne necessitant pas une reservation des mois à l'avance.
Merci d'avance pour ton aide.
Voici mes coordonnées au cas ou sur msn ou messagerie mail: jfcflo@hotmail.com
Comme tu le sais surment la Croatie est maintenant considéré comme le nouveau St Tropé, ou le Cannes de l'Est, de plus en plus de succes lui on vallu ces appélations.
C'est d'ailleurs pour cette raison que je ne vais plus aussi souvent en croatie, car la demande est de plus en plus importante, les prix augmentent eut aussi alors que la qualité et le services stagnent.
Les hotels sont très souvent plein, surtout en cette saison, mais par contre il n'est pas très difficile de trouver des chambres d'hotes ou appartement loué par des particuliers. En effet il te suffira de te rendre à la station de bus (ligne depuis l'aeroport, ou ligne touristique comme eurolines ...), de train et tu trouvera des gents te proposant leurs appartements.
Une petite explication de ce mode de fonctionnement : le niveau de vie est très chère (aussi élevé que chez nous) or, les salaires sont bas (le smic est a 600€ environs) Les générations ayant plus de 25 ans était dans la guerre, internet était encore exclusivement réservé a l'élite en 56k il y a 2ans, et les habitant ne parle que peut de langue étrangère (je ne parle pas de ceux qui sont dans le tourismes).
Il est peu a peu possible de trouver des annonces pour des appartement sur internet, mais l'offre est marginal quand à la demande.
Pour résumer il n'est pas difficile de trouver un logement sur place, ce sont pour la plupart des logements correct qui sont offerts.
Malgré l'augmentation du toursime et la hausse des prix, la Croatie reste un pays superbe, où il y a énormement de chose à voir, des paysages magnifiques, ... de quoi passer de belle vacances.
Je tiens à souligné néanmoins que selon les villes, les étrangés sont parfois très bien acceuillis comme par exemple à Rovinj, à coté de l'Ialie, mais au contraire à Split, on sent une certaine tension car étant souvent allé avec des croates là bas, il nous disaient être mal vu d'etre avec des étrangers.
En espérant avoir répondu à ta questions, n'hesite pas à me recontecter ...
Je pars cette été au Québec et au nouveau Brunswick et j'ai pris une carte revolut classic pour ce voyage. J'ai pour le moment échangé des dollars canadien sur mon appli de manière à avoir une réserve prête le jour de mon départ. Ma question était de savoir si j'allais autres frais en utilisant mon compte en dollars canadien. Je crois que je suis limité dans mes retraits au distributeur 200 euros pour ma part. Merci à vous
My boyfriend and I are going there for just 9 days, including the two travel days… It’s not much, but oh well!
Looking at prices online, I get the impression everything’s more expensive than I thought 😅 So, I wanted to get your feedback on a few things:
* Is hitchhiking common, easy, and generally safe in Albania?
* Is it possible to find day-to-day accommodations without booking ahead? If so, are they usually cheaper than the ones you find online?
* Is wild camping allowed or at least tolerated?
If any of you have traveled there recently, I’d love all the tips and great deals you’ve got!
Hi,
We’re a young couple planning to travel to South Africa after spending about three weeks in Namibia. We’ll arrive in Cape Town around mid-December, with no fixed travel duration (though our budget will eventually set a limit).
After browsing through the forum, we’ve realized the country is packed with incredible spots, which makes choosing an itinerary tough. We’re looking for stunning landscapes, hikes, and so on. So, we’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
When we arrive in Cape Town, we’d like to settle in and take it easy until New Year’s, exploring at a relaxed pace. We know this period coincides with South African holidays—does that make finding accommodations (availability/prices) more difficult? Do you think it’s possible to stay in a nice place for about 15 days without aiming for the most upscale neighborhoods? Maybe somewhere a bit outside Cape Town, like Fish Hoek, and just visit the city occasionally.
After that, we’ll have plenty of time (about 2 to 2.5 months) to explore the country. We’d like to take our time. In your opinion, is it better to focus on the Cape Town region, or is it reasonable to consider more distant areas like the Drakensberg or Blyde River Canyon? Can everything be done by car if we take our time, or are domestic flights sometimes more practical?
Budget-wise, how much do car rentals cost? For accommodations, we usually look at Airbnb—are they affordable in South Africa? What’s the average nightly rate outside the biggest cities? Are there other platforms you’d recommend for saving on lodging?
Finally, regarding safety, are there any regions to avoid besides Johannesburg?
We know this is a lot of questions, but we’re still in the early planning stages!
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Bonjours,
apres avoir fait avec votre aide le sud du perou en 2024 nous aimerions faire le nord.Nous serions 5 ou 6 personnes
1 arriver a lima le soir.
2 visite lima et vols le soir 18h35 pour tarapato
3 ,4,5, jours de prevu la bas pour faire trek dans une reserve ( Réserve nationale Pacaya-Samiria ) ou autre
6 tarapoto , chachapoyas sois en bus de nuit ou jours ou voiture privé.
7 chachapoyas cascade de gocha , canyon de sonde avec retour a pied sur la villes.
8 direction kuelap citadelles, revash arrivé a leymebamba
9 musée de leymebamba route pour cajamarca
10 cajamarca source chaude bus de nuit pour trujillo ou chicliyo ou faire les 2
11,12 ,13, visite et alentour
14 bus de nuit pour lima
15 lima
16 depart a 20 h retour france.
Que pensez vous de ce circuit. Attend des conseille.
Merci
I’m planning a 7-day trip to Marrakech for a sports camp, and I’ll be traveling with just a standard carry-on backpack.
I’d love to hear your best tips and tricks:
• What clothes are absolutely essential?
• Any advice for managing the heat while traveling light?
• Which accessories have been the most useful for you?
• Mistakes to avoid on a first trip to Marrakech?
I’m also open to your recommendations for neighborhoods, restaurants, or activities not to miss during my free time.
Thanks in advance for your advice and experience! !
Hi there, we’re heading to the Cyclades from June 23 to July 9. We’ll arrive in Santorini and leave from Mykonos. We’re thinking of visiting these islands: Folegandros, Milos, Sifnos, Tinos, and Mykonos. Do you think it’s better to book the ferries now (which site do you recommend for booking?) or can we buy the tickets on the spot? Also, do you have any suggestions for accommodation under 100 €/night on each of these islands? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone!
I’m planning my dream trip for next September, lasting about a month. Here’s my itinerary:
Amsterdam: 3 days (departing from Montreal)
Tanzania: 3-day safari
Zanzibar: 6 days
Istanbul: 7 days
Return to Montreal.
Since my budget is pretty tight, I’m looking for tips and advice to cut costs without sacrificing the experience. Here are my questions:
Multi-destination flights: What’s the best way to book these connections? Is it better to buy a one-way ticket from Montreal to Amsterdam, then a separate internal flight, or use comparison tools for a multi-destination ticket?
Budget safari: Do you have recommendations for local agencies or tips to do a 3-day safari (Serengeti/Ngorongoro) at an affordable price (e.g., camping/glamping instead of luxury lodges)?
Accommodation in Zanzibar: Which villages or types of lodging are the most budget-friendly and accessible via local transport for these 6 days?
Istanbul: Any tips for well-located but cheap accommodation and great food deals?
Hi,
Are there still basic, traditional, and affordable authentic accommodations in Poland? I’ll be traveling in July with my husband and our 2 kids along the Warsaw-Łódź-Toruń-Gdańsk route, and all I can find online are standardized Ikea-style apartments in the cities. When I look for agrotourism, it’s all luxury farms.
Can you find farms in the countryside or city lodgings for under 60 euros per night? And if so, how?
Is it possible to find accommodations on the spot without internet—like from people who put up signs—even in July?
Bonjour,
je doit me rendre 2 nuit par semaines à Paris ou Creteil, pendant 1 mois, je connait des backpackers pas cher, mais j aimerai encore moin cher, connaissait vous des chambre a louer au particulier ?
merci
We’re a young couple planning our first trip to Albania from June 23, 2026, to July 2, 2026. We have a pretty tight budget and want to make the most of this amazing country without breaking the bank.
We’re looking for all the advice you can give to help us plan our stay:
* What are the must-see places to visit?
* Which cities or villages are really worth the detour?
* What natural sites, hikes, canyons, springs, or viewpoints do you recommend?
* Do you know of any free, uncrowded, or particularly beautiful beaches?
* Where can we responsibly observe or swim with sea turtles?
* What are the most beautiful beaches on the Albanian Riviera that are accessible on a small budget?
* What budget-friendly accommodations (hotels, hostels, homestays, campgrounds) do you recommend?
* What are the best ways to get around between different regions at a low cost?
* Do you know of any reliable and affordable agencies for renting a vehicle (car, scooter, or motorcycle)? What are the average rates at the end of June, and which rental companies do you recommend or advise against?
* Is it better to rent a vehicle right when we arrive or stick to local buses and minibuses to keep costs down?
* Which restaurants or local specialties offer the best value for money?
* Are there any free or low-cost activities we shouldn’t miss?
* Which places do you think are overrated or can be skipped when you’re short on time and money?
* What practical tips would you have wished you knew before your first trip to Albania?
We’d also love any 10-day itineraries that you particularly enjoyed, along with your budget estimates for accommodation, meals, and transportation.
We’re open to off-the-beaten-path spots and local tips. If you have any secret addresses, hidden beaches, favorite accommodations, or mistakes to avoid, we’d love to hear about them! 😊
Hi there, we’re planning a road trip in northern Algeria at the end of January – early February.
Anyone have any tips for a car rental agency that’s both reliable and not too expensive? Thanks in advance!
I traveled through southern Peru in November 2024 and now I’d like to explore the north.
We’re a group of 5 people for a 15-day trip.
Iquitos or Nauta for the Amazon rainforest—I saw that you have to fly there.
Chiclayo
Chachapoyas
Kuelap
Leimebamba
Cajamarca
Trujillo
And if we have time, Huaraz for the Andes cordillera.
No problem taking overnight buses—they save a lot of time.
Or renting a car and figuring it out as we go.
We’d also love to take the train from Lima to Huancayo, but it seems complicated—I don’t understand when it runs.
I’d like to drive to Morocco from Paris via Spain. I was really surprised to see the ferry crossing prices—around 500 €—but especially the crossing time (about 1 hour). Normally, I pay 3000 € to go to Tunisia from Genoa, but that’s for a 24-hour crossing.
My question: is it cheaper to buy the ticket on the spot, as some Moroccans have advised me? Though I’ve also heard the opposite.
What do you think, considering I need to get to Tétouan around July 17th and return from Tangier around August 4th?
Thanks in advance
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Slovenia in May (9–19 May) and starting to look at accommodations. Unfortunately, I’m only seeing relatively expensive options—nothing under 50 €, and usually around 100–150 €. Traveling solo, that could quickly blow my budget. And 30 € for a bed in a 10-person dorm at a youth hostel feels like a rip-off...
Are there other booking sources besides the usual Booking.com, Airbnb, and Google? Or can anyone confirm if I’ll find more reasonable rates on the ground around Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, or in mountain huts? I’ll be renting a car to optimize my travel, so I won’t be limited geographically.
Hi there,
Could you recommend some nice and affordable neighborhoods to book a hotel in for visiting Nice and exploring its surroundings and nearby villages?
I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?
Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?
My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?
I’m planning to spend about twenty days in Réunion in November.
I’d like to get around using the *car jaune* (2 € per ticket), but from what I’ve heard, it doesn’t cover the whole island.
I’m not looking to head toward the ocean and the beautiful beaches—more toward the mountainous landscapes, even if I’ll just be admiring them from below. 😉
Maybe other buses go where I want to go.
By the way, are there any relatively easy mountain hikes, and where?
But here’s the most important part:
I don’t want to book anything in advance because I don’t know what my itinerary will look like—it’ll change depending on my mood. 3 days here, 5 days there, etc.
On top of that, I’d like to arrange half-board stays with locals—not professionals—by approaching them and asking if they’d be willing to host me (overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner) for 30 € to 40 € per day.
What do you think?
Does the price seem reasonable?
And is it okay to take the initiative and ask Réunionnais directly?
The tourist office in Réunion told me that since November is peak tourist season, I should book without delay. 🤪
For four years in a row, I traveled across Canada for a month and a half each time, relying only on hitchhiking and half-board stays with Canadians who welcomed me (and refused to let me pay them).
If I’d listened to my family and friends, I never would’ve taken the leap—and that adventure remains one of the best experiences of my life.
It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉
This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies.
I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on.
All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories!
Thanks in advance, everyone!
Isabelle
I’m diving into planning a trip I’ve dreamed of for a long time: crossing Africa from North to South solo, with a departure planned for October 2025 for about 8-9 months. I’m leaving from Paris with a starting budget of around 7,000 €, aiming to supplement it with work along the way.
My planned route: Senegal → Gambia → Sierra Leone/Liberia (if logistics work out) → Côte d'Ivoire → Ghana → Togo → Benin → Cameroon → Gabon → Kenya (Masai Mara) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas) → Rwanda → Tanzania (Kili + Serengeti + Zanzibar) → Mozambique → Malawi → Zambia (Victoria Falls) → Botswana → Namibia → South Africa (Cape Town). Madagascar as a bonus if timing/budget allows from Mozambique.
I’m not a backpacking newbie—I’ve done several trips in Europe and I’m familiar with the lifestyle, hostels, local transport, etc. But Africa is my first big adventure on this continent, and I’ve got some very concrete questions I’d love feedback on from people who’ve been there.
🎭 My big dilemma: flexibility vs. pre-organized work
What matters most to me is NOT rushing through. If I feel good somewhere, I’ll stay longer. If a region doesn’t click, I’ll cut it short. That seems totally incompatible with having pre-booked work or volunteer gigs, yet I need that income to stretch my budget.
I’m torn between two approaches:
Option A: The mixed rhythm: 3-4 weeks of volunteering in a country (free accommodation, full immersion), then 1-2 countries in classic backpacker "vacation" mode, then another mission somewhere, etc. This gives a breathing rhythm and avoids burnout from non-stop volunteering.
Option B: The continuous flow: finding gigs as I go, from the previous country, contacting hosts 2-3 weeks in advance with a flexible date range. Keeping maximum spontaneity but never arriving anywhere without a safety net.
Have you tried either? What actually works on the ground in Africa?
🌍 What I’m really looking for in this trip
Not just the classic tourist spots. I want to see the country as it is—eating at local joints, taking local transport (bush taxis, minibuses, sept-places), staying with locals when possible. The big reserves and safaris are part of the plan (Masai Mara, Serengeti, Okavango), but just as much as hanging out in a residential neighborhood in Dakar, understanding how people really live.
Volunteering or work interests me for that reason too (not just for free lodging, but because it’s the deepest way to dive into a country). Working at a school in Ghana, a lodge in Kenya, a permaculture farm in Mozambique—I see it as an immersion that classic tourism can’t offer.
🎒 My concrete questions
About Workaway and Worldpackers: I’ve read a lot but would love on-the-ground feedback, especially for West and East Africa. Are hosts really flexible with dates for long-term travelers? Do the advertised gigs match reality? Are there alternative platforms you’d recommend for Africa specifically (I’ve heard of Help Exchange, WWOOF Africa, local networks…)?
About "off-platform" jobs: Is it really doable to find informal work on the spot (bars, restaurants, lodges) without prior contacts? In which countries/cities is this most accessible for a French speaker without a local work permit?
About logistics between countries: For those who’ve done the West Coast (Senegal → Ghana → Benin), how did you cross borders? Direct buses or local shared taxis at each border? And for the jump from Central Africa → Kenya, is a flight mandatory, or are there feasible overland routes?
About Madagascar: I’m considering adding it from Mozambique (flight Maputo or Beira → Tana). Those who’ve done it backpacker-style on a tight budget—is 3-4 weeks doable, or is it too short to be worth it?
I’m open to all tips, experiences, warnings, and pleasant surprises. And if you’ve got trusted local contacts (Workaway hosts, associations, community lodges), I’m all ears!
I’ve got tons of questions and I’m eager for any advice or experiences you can share!!
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip for 2 adults and 2 kids to Tanzania and Zanzibar. I’ve had a quick look, and the prices are starting to get pretty wild.
We’ve got a budget of 8,000 €, and I was thinking of doing three or four days of safari and three or four days in Zanzibar, but even that seems like it might be over budget. Have you got any thoughts? I was also considering heading straight to Zanzibar and doing a one- or two-day excursion by plane instead—maybe that’d be cheaper than staying in a lodge.
Anyway, thanks for sharing your experiences and any price tips, departing from Nice!
Good evening,
As two senior French couples who are used to traveling independently all over the world, we’d like to visit Kenya next November.
Now, after seeing and reading a bit everywhere, and with the first quotes for a 6/7-day safari, I’m shocked by the prices (like $2,250) for places like Maasai Mara, where entry alone costs $200 per person per day, plus fees for the driver and vehicle.
So if you have any recent great tips or contacts to share to help me out, I’d really appreciate it—because despite the costs, we’d still love to go, while keeping things reasonable.
The most plausible solution is probably renting a vehicle with a driver-guide.
Thanks in advance for all your replies.
Jacques
We’ll be in Srinagar for 4 days in mid-May 2026 during our backpacking trip as a couple. Do you have any nice places to recommend, and what about the houseboats on Dal Lake? Should we spend all our nights there, or just one night for practicality when getting around?
Thanks,
Rozenn
Hi there,
This is my first time traveling to Italy, and I’m planning to go by car.
From what I’ve read, parking is tough in cities like Florence.
I’m looking for a small town not too far from Florence where I can stay and park my car, then take the train to visit Florence.
Any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Hi there, it’s been a long time since I last went to London. I’d love to spend a week there in July with my daughter and my niece (both young adults).
Of course, I’m looking for great tips on accommodation, and I’m wondering about renting an apartment. It seems like a better deal to save on restaurants (with the option of having a few meals at home... but is that really the case? I’m not sure about the cost of a meal in a modest restaurant, the pound exchange rate, or grocery prices...).
Otherwise, I’d like to stay in accommodation (hotel or apartment) near a tube station and in Zone 1.
If you have any great tips, I’d love to hear them!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading to Morocco for a trip in the south, starting with 3 days in Marrakech (from January 8th to 11th, 2026).
If you’ve got any tips, cool spots to recommend, I’m all ears! 🎊
And, fellow traveler, if you’d like to share this Marrakech adventure together, I’d love that!
Have a great evening
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Peru and have estimated how many days I’ll spend in each place.
Any advice on must-see sights and tourist traps to avoid?
September–October
5 days in Lima
Bus: 07:00→13:30 or 06:00 to 09:30 (express) (3 hr 30 min journey)
3 days in Paracas (beach)
I'd love some destination suggestions for a road trip from Nice to Livorno by car, including the routes, tolls to cross, distance, and estimated travel time. We're planning a 5-day trip, with 2 nights near Nice, 1 night along the way, and finally 2 nights in Livorno. There are 4 of us in a rental car, and we'd like to stay in either an apartment, a mobile home near the sea, or a campsite. Our budget isn't too extravagant!!!! We want to visit the Promenade des Anglais, and I've heard Menton is really interesting. Once we reach Livorno, we'll take the ferry to Corsica for 12 days with the same rental car. We're planning to leave the last week of May and the first two weeks of June 2026, so around 17-18 days total.
Thanks
Hello everyone,
We’re planning our next trip for this winter and need some advice to put it together. We’d love to avoid renting a car for the whole time. We visited southern Morocco back in 2011—our first trip as retirees! We loved the country so much, and now we’re heading back. Still focusing on the south, mainly for the weather. The plan is to travel down the coast from Essaouira to the Tighmert oasis at a relaxed pace. First question: is this doable without too much hassle using local transport? The idea of driving for the entire 6-week trip doesn’t really appeal to us. After that, we’d head to Ouarzazate, Skoura, the Todgha Gorge, Tinejdad, Erfoud, and then Marrakesh. I’d also like to visit the Fès region, which we can reach by train from Marrakesh. It’s a bit all over the place, and I’m realizing that as I write!
Thanks in advance for your valuable input! We haven’t booked flights yet or even decided on a starting point. The trip is planned from mid-January to the end of February. We know the end of the trip will fall during Ramadan.
Could anyone tell me how to connect Central America (starting from which country and with which airline) to Martinique in the most budget-friendly way, please?
Flight duration and number of stopovers don’t matter.
