J'ai dans l'espoir de partir au mois de septembre pour visiter l'irlande pendant 2 semaine.
sa sera mon premier grand voyage alors je ne sé pas trop comment m'y prendre. Je pense partir en avion et loué une voiture sur place si ca ne me revient pas trop cher, sinon ca sera a pied!! J'aimerais avoir des consiel de personne l'ayant déja fait sur l'itinéraire a prendre, les endroit a ne pas manqué, ou dormir...ect et sur tout ce qui pourra m'aider pour organiser mon voyage. On part a deux est on n'a pas un gros budget (500€ chacun) donc les bon plan sont les bien venu. je pense prendre aussi du matériel de camping est ce ke le camping sauvage est autorisé partout en irlande?
Svp donner moi des conseil j'aimerai vraiment y allé 😊
Merci d'avance pour les réponse que vous pourié me donner
L'Irlande n'est pas un pays ou voyager "pas chère" est facile, et surtous pas en voiture de location (compter près de 300 € pour une voiture pour une semaine, avec toutes les assurances) ...
Les transports en commun sont plus "bon marcher", et le vélos est l'idéal ... (pour pett budget)
Le camping sauvage ... je ne sait pas si il est autorisé, mais il est en tous cas facile à réalisé, il sufft de demander dans les campagne au pub ou au B&B du coin ...
L'itinéraire dépend ce que tu aime et ce que tu prefert, prefert tu rester longtemps dans la même région, ou tous découvrir ...
Pour la deuxième solution, je partirais de Dublin, direction Cork (sans étapes), puis ring of Kerry, Péninsul de Dingle, remonte au conemara, galway, westport, achill Island, puis direction l'Irlande du nord pour la chaussé des géant et belfast (pas top, mais marrand) ... et enfin Dublin ...
Ca fat pas mal bouger, mais c'est fesable, sinon concentre toi sur l'ouest et le ring of kerry - Dingle - conemara - achill island (ce n'est que mon avis) ...
Les camping sont bien organisé, et souvent propre, cependant il faut ce méfier des fermetures (souvent mi à fin septembre)
Si tu as d'autres questions surtous n'hésite pas à me poser des queston j'y suis déja aller pas mal de fois et j'y retourne la semaine prochaine ...
Philo
"J'ai refait tous les calculs, notre projet est irréalisable, il ne nous reste plus qu'une chose à faire, le réaliser". Latecoere
dyslexique
Merci pour ta réponse!!
Oui je préfére tout découvrir car aprés je sais pas si je pourais y retourné 😕!
Est ce tu peu me dire comment tu y est allé et a commbien ca t'es revenu a peu prés svp.
Sinon pense tu que le ferry me reviendrai moin cher que l'avion?
Merci d'avance pour les réponse que vous pourié me donner
Alors j'ai réalsé mes voyages en irlandes avec pas mal de moyens de locomotion (vélos, voiture, bus, voiture de loc, avion, ferry) ...
Le ferry revient relativement cher, mais selon le prix des billets d'avions et des loc (selon la saison) ca peut revenir au même prix, voir un poile moins chère ..., regarde sur la compagnie irlandaise souvent moins chère que sea france ...
Je ne me souvient plus trop de mes budget, mais pour cet été, je prévoit 500€ pour une semaine, mais on part en avion et loc de voiture ...
Si tu as des questions plus précse n'hésite pas ...
Philo
"J'ai refait tous les calculs, notre projet est irréalisable, il ne nous reste plus qu'une chose à faire, le réaliser". Latecoere
dyslexique
Je ne suis pas vraiment d accord avec philobate : je pense au contraire que l Irlande est le seul pays d Europe de hs l Ouest facile pour voyager pas cher. Pourquoi ? Parceque le camping sauvage est autorise en general ou alors il suffit de demander aux gens et je ne me suis jamais vu refuser un plantage de tente. Ensuite parce que le Stop marche encore tres bien et est vraiment sur. Ce qui est certain c est qu i faut oublier la voiture de location a mon avis au profit des bus qui ne sont pas exorbitants (bien que chers quand meme). Les auberges de jeunesses (en dehors de Dublin et Belfast sont abordables : entre 11 et 14 euros la nuit en general). Apres... je vous deconseille les restos qui ne sont que des fish&chips degueulasses et ultracher au profit de votre propre popotte. Ca vous permettra d economiser et de profiter plus des pubs par exemple. A votre place, pour profiter au mieux de l Irlande dans son esprit je ne ferais pas du tout le sud qui est devenu beaucoup trop touristique. Deux semaines ????
Allez, je me lance :
Dublin : fuir pour revenir en fin de sejour s il reste du temps car capitale donc chere et en plsu pas de gros interet touristique.
Etape 1 : Filer sur Doolin (petit village de bord de mer 20 km au sud de Galway) et les Burren. Doolin est un petit village ou il y a toujours de l ambiance dans les pubs avec des groupes traditionnel et des gens de passage donc ambiance assuree. En plus, c est un bon point de depart pour explorer les collines des Burren (magnifique) et les Cliffs of Moher (aller retour faisable a pied dans la journee par le sentier cotier). Port de depart aussi pour les Aran Island. Disons 3 jours ici. En plus c est pas tres grand et bien desservi depuis Galway.
Etape 2 : Connemara (auberges a Clifden, Letterfrack ou Leenane). Je conseille serieusement le Old Monastery Hostel de Letterfrack pou son ambiance clam et reposante et particulierment typique, et pas cher. Point de depart pour l exploration de collines du Connemarra, l ile d InishBofin (depaysement et isolement assure), la cote ouest du Connemarra est particulierment jolie !! Disons encore une fois 3-4 jours ici
Etape 3 : Donegal, ou plutot le petit village traditionnel de Glencolmcille. La encore une auberge vriment sympa qui surplombe la plage sublime pour les couchers de soleil. Des ballades super sympa dans un decor a couper le souffle. 2 jours qui peuvent se prolonger facilement par une exploration sac au dos de toute la cote nord ouest du Doneal, a mon avis les plus beaux endroits d Irlande loin des hordes touristiques du sud et nottament de Ring of Kerry blinde de voitures de touristes a la queue leuleu.
Etpe 4 : Derry pour l histoire de la ville (combats entre catholiques et protestant et ville du triste;ent fameux Bloody Sunday) : 1 jour suffit.
Etape 5 : Cote sauvage depuis la Giant s Causeway jusqu a Ballycastle. Ca peut se faire a pied tres facilement sur deux jours de rando cool. Pas sportif ni aventureux. Je le conseille fortement car bizarement, tous les touristes vont voir la chaussee des geants sans jamais faire ce chemin cotier qui passe en haut des falaises et qui represente a mon avis (et celuis des amis que j ai emmene ou envoye la bas d ailleur) le principal atrait de cet endroit. On passe de falaises avec des orgues basaltiques tres impressionnantes a une grande plage de sable clair puis une cote decoupee avec des petites criques et petits ports tres mignons et pas trop touritiques encore une fois. Disons donc 3 jours. Pour Ballycastle je recommande grandement le Castle Hostel tenue par une femme vraiment charmante et dynamique.
Etape 6 : Retour tranquille vers Dublin avec etape possible a Belfast ou alors dans les Mourne Mountains entre Newcastle et Warrenpoint
C est seulement une proposition mais qui assurement vous fera decouvrir une Irlande veritable un peu a l ecart des circuits touristiques du Sud Ouest. Et tout aussi joli, je m en porte garant.
Beaux parcour, même si pour moi certaines étapes sont un peut inutile (les gouts et les couleurs) ...
Par contre dormire pour 11 ou 15 € pour moi c'est cher, les bus et les trains sont chère ..., après c'est sur que sur l'europe de l'ouest c'est pas la plus chère des destination, mais c'est quand même pas une destination pour petit budget ...
En europe pour les petits budgets l'europe de l'est est deux fois moins chère ...
Philo
"J'ai refait tous les calculs, notre projet est irréalisable, il ne nous reste plus qu'une chose à faire, le réaliser". Latecoere
dyslexique
Je suis d accord avec toi... tout depend comment tu voyages. Pour ma part j ai voyage (certain appelleront ca survecu) en Irlande 5 semaines avec 150 euros. Je me suis fait super plaisir. ertains depensent cette somme pour une journee. Questions de choix comme tu dis.
Pas forcement de choix (quand on est étudient on à souvent pas tellement le choix) ...
Je ne sait vraiment plus combien j'ai dépensé quand j'était en vélos pour 3 semaines, mais mise à part le camping de Westport et celui de Achill j'avais pas dépensé grand chose, mais ca reste cher pour le pas grand chose (tarrif de l'alimentaire de base) ...
Maintenant que je gagne un peut plus ma vie, je repart en voiture de loc, mais toujours en camping (ca reste un état d'esprit je pense, surtous en Irlande).
Le seul truc que j'ai remarqué, c'est dans les petites villes (pas village encore) il y'as de plus en plus de panneaux contre le camping sauvage ..., il y'a eu des abus ...
Philo
"J'ai refait tous les calculs, notre projet est irréalisable, il ne nous reste plus qu'une chose à faire, le réaliser". Latecoere
dyslexique
😄 Merci Gano pour ton itinéraire je vé en prendre note et méme surement partir la dessus.
Mon voyage prend forme petit a petit grace a toi et philobate merci a vous!!!
Merci d'avance pour les réponse que vous pourié me donner
Salut, je vais aussi en irlande en debut septembre avec un pote. Je pense qu'on va camper plus qu'autre chose sans oublier de passer par dublin au début bien sur. Si tu veux on peut organiser un voyage en commun . Plus on est de fous plus on rit, de plus je pense que c'est plus rassurant d'y aller en grand nombre. Comme nous restons qu'une semaine, on pourra le debut du voyage ensemble, si ça t'interesse bien sur. Voila voila...
Je suis rentrée d'Irlande ou j'ai passé 4 semaines de marche essentiellement et de temps en temps bus pour les grandes étapes.
Le trajet a commencé à Dublin pour y terminer. Nous sommes montées à Belfast - le nord le long de la côte. Superbe en plus le temps était magnifique!
Ensuite nous sommes redescendues sur Derry - Donegal ( auberge sympa)- Sligo (Harbourt House) super - Wesport (abbey house) super aussi - Sleepzone à Leenane début du Connemara pas chère et super sympa - Letterfrack ou je me montrerais beaucoup plus réservée quant au old monastery hostel......
Par contre à Clifden bon hotel en centre ville avec une chouette route touristique à faire.
Burren - Ben lettery Auberge perdue sur la nationale mais très chouette - Galway et les îles Arans ou nous sommes allées dans une auberge sympa dotée d'un restaurant végétarien.
Dooling - Paddy's hotel super chouette et très très propre ce qui est très appérciable.
Voilà si tu as besoin de précisions n'hésite pas sinon bon voyage!🙂
Bonjour,
Je vous conseille de prendre l'avion comme le bateau prend énormément de temps puis louer une voiture labas, ce n'est pas tres tres cher. Cependant, chaque moyen de locomotion a ses avantages. il y a un article la dessus particulièrement bien fait ici. Jetez un oeil !
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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?
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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?
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Anyone have any tips for a car rental agency that’s both reliable and not too expensive? Thanks in advance!
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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?
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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. 🤪
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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.
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All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories!
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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.
