salut
je cherche des infos et des astuces pour reussir 10 jours et + a istanbul et alep en syrie pour cela j'ai besoin de savoir comment faire ce trajet quel moyen de transport est le mieux bus train...combien ça coute sachant que j'ai un petit budget et surtout la securité pour deux filles seule
merci d'avance
pour 10 jours de voyage je ne vois pas l'utilité de faire istanbul et alep, tu vas passer ton temps sur la route a moins que tu veux prendre l'avion entre les 2 villes
salut
merci pour la reponse mais justement je volais savoir ça prend combien de temps pour faire ça par bus sinon combien ça coûte le billet d'avion... le but de ce voyage c'est de decouvrir un peu la turquie en faisant la route sinon pour alep je l'ai deja visitée l'annee derniere et j'ai tellement aimer que je veux profiter de faire un petit tour pour 1 ou 2 jours
je pars en Syrie du19 jusqu'à 27 juillet. Si vous avez des contacts sympas sur place ou si quelqu'un sera là à ces dates. N'hésitez pas de me contacter
bjr chamss
Moi aussi je veux voyager à Istanbul, puis Syrie, mais je n'ai pas trouvé une agence de voyage qui organise ces deux circuits en un seul voyage, il faut choisir soit Istanbul soit Syrie,
donc je crois que je vais partir seule pour faire mon propre circuit et peut être je passerai à Beyrouth , donc si vous voulez je peux vous accompagner ou bien se rencontrer labas (en Istanbul) ...
si vous êtes intéressé et que vous n'avez pas encore parti, contactez moi .. sinon bon voyage🙂
salut
je pars apres le ramadan en turquie probablement mi septembre sinon je serais ravie de faire votre connaissance . pour la syrie je pense que ça sera une autre fois de plus je l'ai visitee l'annee derniere
je reste a votre disposition si vous voulez un peu plus d'info
a bienot
salut chamss🙂
Merci de votre réponse, mais désolé c'est un peu retard, car sayé je suis allée à Turquie (particulièrement à Istanbul) la semaine dernière, et je suis juste retournée de ce super voyage...
une autre fois peut être on voyage ensemble inchallah, avec une autre destination :)😉
En tout cas, tous ce que je peux vous dire, que Turquie est vraiment splendide et a des endroits magnifiques, amusez vous bien, et bonne chance.. et si bien-sur vous voulez des informations sur les excursions que je l'ai fait pour prendre qlqs idées, je serai ravi de vous aider..
Bon voyage 😄
merci d'avoir pris le temps de repondre
moi aussi j'etais en voyage un peu partout en tunisie c pour ça je te reponds avec un peu de retard
je seras enchantee de savoir un peu plus sur ton voyage en istanbul et les endroits a ne pas raté les trucs sympas a faire .. etc
merci d'avance
Ok, alors voici une short description de mon voyage à Turquie (particulièrement à Istanbul), pour prendre qlqs idées:pour moi c'était un voyage organisé, donc tout un groupe avec moi;
je te conseille de visiter ces endroits là car ils sont splendide, et pas chère du tout:
île de prince (île magnifique, pas des voitures, pas des bus, juste des bicyclette ou des calèches, c'est trop magnifique..
Bosphore
Topkapi, musquée bleu
Corne d'or, il y a un resto super labas (pierre lory), n'oublis pas de boire un café turque labas..
Borsa, ...
et pour le shopping, tu peux visiter Othmen bey (des boutiques à gauche et à droite tout au long de ce rue), il y a aussi le centre jaweher (pour les articles de marque), ou bien grand bazar (à coté de Oksoray)
Pour le déplacement, c'est trop facile, tu ne perds pas en Turquie, car tout est indiqué en plus les gens labas sont trop gentils ils essayent tjrs de t'indiquer, pour moi je te conseille de prendre les bus, c'est plus pratique et pas chère du tout (1.5 Livres) c'moins chère que les taxis biensur...
Pour l'échange d'argent: il y a bcq des shop d'échange, partout , dans les centres dans le souk, près des hotels.... donc pas de problème pour ça, tu peux amener avec toi soit l'euro soit le dollar (malgré qu'ils utilisent le plus: le livre et le dollar)
Pour la nourriture, franchement là, c'un peu chère: il faut dépenser le minimum 4livres pour un simple sandwich, mais pour un plat le minimum 10 livres. (ça dans le centre ville, mais dans une zone touristique comme île de prince, j'ai dépensé 40 dollars, puisque c'est un resto au bord du mer!!.. donc essayes tjrs de voir les prix avant )
Pour les vêtements, c'est presque les mêmes styles, modèles et prix que ceux vendus en Tunisie, à toi de voir... en plus tu peux négocier avec eux sur les prix, tu vas voir ils sont gentils :))
S'il y a des autres questions, n'hésites pas à me les demander, je te répondrai avec plaisir
Have a nice trip, and have fun (don't forget to take many photos :) )
salut
merci d'avoir pris le temps de me repondre c'est vraiment gentil
laisse moi au debut te souhaiter romdan mabrouk
tes info vont m'aider c'est certains reste que un petit detail
etant donner que je voyage seule donc je volais savoir un peu plus sur les hotels leur prix a peu pres le niveau de confotabilité je cherche pas le luxe juste un hotel dans les normes qu'il soit propre avec douche dans les chambres ... etc sinon je pense que je vais bien m'amuser là bas merci encore pour ton aide je te mettrai au courant pour la suite a+
slt
Derien chamss, et ramadn mabrouk à toi aussi... 😄
il ya plusieurs types d'hotels à istanbul, de 1 étoiles jusqu'à 5 étoiles,
En faite, pour moi, je suis installée dans un hotel pas mal: 3 étoiles (une chambre + un douche) il est très propre et les staff sont sympas, je peux te le recommender, il s'appelle 'grand media' il est à aksoray près de grand bazar, près de plusiuers boutiques du shopping, à coté de station de métro et bus, ect... en faite, le cité de 'Aksoray' est plein des hotels de differentes catégories hotel à coté d'hotel donc tu peux choisir celui qui te plait et tu peux même le changer comme tu veux... en plus, après ramadan c'est presque le retour de bas saison, donc les frais des hotels vont être un peu bas par rapport la saison d'été... tu peux visiter les sites web de ces hotels et demander les frais et faire une réservation, pour faciliter la tâche...
allé inchallah tu vas bien amuser , tu vas voir :))😉
good luck and have a nice trip, if you want another information just contact me😎
bye😇
Juste faites attention en syrie.
Essayer un peu de vous adapter à la culture. C'est très différent de la Tunisie!
Habillez-vous avec des vêtements longs, comme ça vous ne vous ferez pas regarder de travers ou plutot 'harceler'.
Aussi, attention à la sécurité: vole, vandalisme, etc....
Allez toujours dans les places touristiques, c'est plus sûr.
Si tu as d'autres questions hésite pas.
Ma cousine habite là, je pourrais lui demander des infos.
Tu crois que la syrie est l'Émirates ou quoi?
Va lire les nouvelles locales du pays.
La dernière fois que j'ai parlé avec ma cousine de la Syrie:
Le pays commence à installer les cabines de téléphones publiques et des dérayés n'arrêtent pas de les détruires.
Un autre fois, c'était un magasin de mobiles, il a été mitraillé et volé!
Excuse moi, mais question de sécurité, la Tunisie est 20x mieux que la Syrie, peut-être même plus.
Donc, résultat: restez dans les circuits touristiques!
Tu crois que la syrie est l'Émirates ou quoi?
Va lire les nouvelles locales du pays.
Je maintiens que c'est un pays très sûr, largement plus sûr que l'Europe en tous cas.
Si d'aventure il y avait dans ce pays une poussée de délinquance, les endroits les plus menacés sont justement les sites touristiques.
Je peine à croire que vous soyez allée en Syrie pour écrire cela.
Les circuits touristiques rapportent des milliards au pays par année.
Donc, c'est logique qu'on protège plus cette partie là et les frontières du pays que le reste du pays.
La Syrie c'est tout ce que vous voulez sauf un pays qui aurait pour objectif de protéger ses touristes, d'ailleurs assez rares ; par contre c'est un régime policier, ce qui entraîne une très grande sécurité, justement dans les quartiers populaires ou pauvres.
Pour le voyageur c'est le pays le plus sûr au monde, derrière la Corée du Nord peut-être.
Mais d'autres aussi sauront vous l'écrire.....
Il n’y a aucun pays au monde ou il ya 0 vol, mais de la a dire « attention à la sécurité: vole, vandalisme » c’est un peu exagéré je trouve, car la on a l’impression aussi que C super dangereux alors que ce n’est pas le cas, ca reste un pays sure comparable a la Tunisie ni plus ni moins, et pour « les vêtements longs » et se faire 'harceler' ?????????
j’y étais et il faut juste s’habiller correctement pas forcement des vêtements longs un pantacourt et un haut sans manche sa iras sans problème, et les femmes sont très respectées, réellement je ne me suis jamais senti aussi en sécurité qu’en Syrie, je me baladais avec ma copine a 2 heure du matin et on n’a pas eu de problème
merci pour votre reponse
au fait j'etais l'annee derniere en syrie et j'ai fais pas mal de ville j'etais a alep hama homs damas et les alntours dans toutes ces villes je me senatis en securité jamais agressé ni harceler la drague elle est partout lol puis j'ai passee 10 jours et jamais j'etais derangée les gens etaient tres gentils on etaient a chaque fois trois femmes qui voyageaient seules
j'etais tellement contente de ce voyage que je volais refaire au moins alep au nord cette ville ma plu enormement plus que damas et les gens sont vraiment tres gentils
franchement on etaitent dans des endroits peu frequenté des touristes et y avait pas de probleme
Je pars en turquie 10 jours le 15 sept, quelqu'un a t il une ou plusieurs adresses de pensions sympa à peit budget (qui accepte aussi les femmes seules) sur…
Voilà je vais partir cet été 15 jours à Istanbul pour un chantier de jeunes volontaires, ce chantier se termine le 13 août et j'aimerais rester une semaine…
Je compte faire un voyage en début du mois d'avril en Turquie et j'aimerai avoir quelques idées sur les lieux et les villes à voir là bas, certains me…
I’d love to settle around Da Nang for about a month and explore the surrounding areas in Vietnam.
I’ve already been to this country and don’t feel like rushing around every day like I used to a few years ago.
I’d really like to find some company to stay for at least a month, and then maybe spend a month in Cambodia...
Given that I’m now 76, I don’t want to run around like I used to, trying to see everything...
I enjoy calm people... Those who love life and with whom I can share a beer... And meet people to create a great atmosphere—la dolce vita....
hi there
I’m leaving on October 1st for Rio, which I’ll be exploring over 10 days while staying in Copacabana and Ipanema.
After that, I’m heading to Ilha Grande, Paraty, and finally a flight to Iguaçu.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on Rio. Is it possible to walk around and explore without constantly worrying about getting my phone snatched?
I’m traveling alone and don’t speak Portuguese.
I need GPS to get around.
I love walking and don’t really like taking taxis, which is why I’ve booked two places to stay in Rio to experience different neighborhoods.
But is this doable given the security concerns there?!
In short, can you travel peacefully?
Thanks for your feedback if you’ve been to Rio!
Best,
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to travel solo to Oman in December 2025, renting a vehicle that allows me to camp in certain areas. For those who’ve already explored the country this way, could you share your experiences or tips?
I’d also like to visit the Wahiba Desert, but in that area, I’d prefer a guide for driving and, most importantly, not to sleep in those luxury desert-edge camps but rather have a "wild" escape under the stars. Any guide recommendations? Thanks in advance – Clem
Hi there, I’m Brigitte, 66 years old, fairly active and in great shape. I split my time between the Tarn region and Nantes, have a youthful spirit, and am very easy-going. I’m looking for a woman with a similar profile for a road trip in Southeast Asia—half humanitarian work and half free travel. The trip starts in October 2026 in the Philippines on the island of Panay, then moves on to Indonesia and Malaysia. The journey could last up to 4 or 5 months, as I have no fixed schedule. If you’re cool and friendly, feel free to message me. See you soon!
I’m traveling solo to Armenia in mid-September for three weeks, and I’ll be using public transport. I have a few questions:
- Does Yandex work everywhere, even in villages?
I’m looking for:
- Nice guesthouse addresses in the north (national park) and the south, including the village of Ararat,
and a simple but clean hotel in Yerevan that’s convenient for getting to the bus stations later.
- Any great tips or advice you can share.
Actually, I’m a bit worried I’ll be stuck only visiting tourist sites without a car. What do you think?
Thanks for your help
I’m arriving in Tana on 9/10/26 as a solo female traveler.
Which hotel in Tana is good for the first night since I’ll get in at 10 PM?
What’s worth seeing around Tana?
I’m planning 2 nights in Tana,
then 2 nights in Andasibe? After that, Lake Itasy.
Any suggestions? Thanks
I contacted several agencies in Madagascar to arrange this 4x4 trip along the coast.
Always the same answer: a tailor-made trip with at least 2 participants.
Since I don’t want to travel alone and a friend isn’t available, I’m looking for a woman to share this trip with the agency Mahay Mada, which offers a 12-day, 11-night tour of southern Madagascar. I’m available from August 23 to September 14.
Thanks for your direct response at 0784659791. See you soon, Mireille
Hi everyone,
I’m a 67-year-old woman who loves to travel, and for my third solo trip, I’ve decided to explore Indonesia.
I’ll be there from September 1st to October 5th, and I’m really struggling to plan my itinerary.
I’d love any advice you can share—I’ll read it all carefully.
So far, I’ve booked my first two nights with a local host in Jakarta, and then I’m heading to Borobudur. That’s all I’ve got planned for now.
Do you think I should book accommodations and transport tickets in advance? It seems really complicated, or could I just decide day by day based on how I feel?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a solo trip to Mongolia this summer, without an agency. However, I’d like to have a guide accompany me for certain parts of my journey.
From my research, I understand that most "activities," accommodations, and transportation are best arranged day by day, depending on opportunities and encounters. Without an agency, everything is organized on the spot.
I’d love to hear more opinions on this, especially regarding the Orkhon Valley.
Here’s the itinerary I’m planning:
* UB -> Mörön (flight) -> Khatgal (local buses)
A few days at Lake Khövsgöl
* Khatgal -> Mörön -> Jargalant -> Tariat (local buses)
A few days at the White Lakes
* White Lakes -> Tsetserleg -> Kharkhorin (4x4 with driver)
A few days in the Orkhon Valley
+ the Eight Lakes (horseback trekking with a guide)
* Return to UB
From what I’ve gathered, the first part should be fairly straightforward, but I have questions about the Orkhon Valley.
Here are my questions:
-> Tsetserleg to Kharkhorin route:
Have any of you made this trip by booking a driver on the spot when arriving in Tsetserleg? Was it easy to find an available driver? And did you find it easy/difficult/impossible to find other travelers to share the ride with? Ideally, I’d like to share this leg with fellow travelers.
-> The Eight Lakes: Could you share your experience with the Eight Lakes? Did you easily find a guide directly on site? Were you able to share this experience with other travelers?
Last question for women who’ve traveled solo in Mongolia:
-> How did you experience it? Do you have any specific tips or recommendations?
I’m considering a road trip (rental car) to explore the Canadian Rockies in September 2026, starting in Calgary and ending with about 10 days in Vancouver and the surrounding area. (Two weeks in the Rockies and a little under two weeks in Vancouver and nearby.)
I’d like to say that being a woman traveling alone doesn’t really bother me. That’s not the issue. Being a woman is just how it is, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon, but traveling solo is something I could fix by finding travel companions. However, I had a not-so-great experience in India with two girls who were total strangers at first and turned out to be quite annoying, so I’m a bit put off by the idea now.
My question is simple, assuming I do this trip alone: is it worth sticking *only* to driving? I have **zero** sense of direction—with a map, I’m hopeless. So, is it realistic to think, "With my GPS, I’ll just drive from Calgary to Vancouver and see what I see," since I don’t see myself hiking alone? I’m not easily scared, but I wouldn’t feel confident doing that solo. Unless all the sightseeing is done with a guide (but then, hello, the cost—my budget isn’t exactly overflowing).
What do you all think?
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Take care and happy travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
After a week of sports south of Bergen, I’m not sure what to visit during the following week between Bergen and Oslo.
I haven’t planned to rent a car.
I’d love your suggestions. Thanks
Hi everyone, I’m really keen to visit Iran for three weeks in mid-March 2015.
What worries me a bit isn’t so much traveling alone—I’m used to it and know the Middle East well—but rather the current events (Islamic State) that could potentially become dangerous.
Flights are pretty cheap at the moment, and I’d like to book before prices go up.
Any advice from people who know the ground situation and Iranian current affairs better than I do would be much appreciated! :)
Hi there! I’m in the middle of planning my first solo trip (as a woman). Do you have any ideal destinations with activities like hiking, diving, sightseeing, and easy ways to meet locals—all on a small budget?
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s had this experience before! :)
Hi there,
Who could recommend a reliable agency for visiting several islands, including the parks around Komodo? I’m traveling solo as a woman.
Thanks for your great tips!
Hi everyone,
I’m often in transit in Tokyo and I stay at the hotel because Japanese people speak little English and the signs are almost always in Japanese!
Any ideas for getting from Narita to a nice park or an onsen? I wanted to try Hokkaido, but apart from renting a car, it’s all trains! Any suggestions for a car with a driver? Or is it too expensive? Small group tours in Hokkaido? I read about the Explorator group’s offer—way too expensive!!!
I’ve got a maximum of 8 days. I’d just like a nice Japanese break.
Thanks for any tips you can share!
my friend, with whom I traveled to Iran, Myanmar, and India, really wanted to take a one-month trip to Armenia and Georgia. So we booked our flights (June 21 to July 19), but disaster struck—she can’t travel anymore due to serious family reasons.
Now I’m heading off on this adventure alone. It’s not that I’ve never traveled solo before—I spent three months exploring Southeast Asia by myself last year—but I still have a few questions, and I’d really appreciate your input.
* I don’t think traveling alone in these countries is very risky—what do you think?
* Maybe I could hire a driver? What would that cost, since some places seem tricky to reach by public transport. Do you have any driver recommendations?
* I don’t want to rent a car—the driving seems too unpredictable, especially in Georgia.
* I’d love to do some nice hikes—are there any guides available?
Here’s my rough itinerary:
YEREVAN and surroundings
YEGHEGNADZOR for Noravank
GORIS and TATEV
LAKE SEVAN
DILIJAN
HAGHPAT
TBILISI and surroundings
The CAUCASUS toward Mestia
UPLISTSIKHE
VARDZIA
Return to Yerevan for my flight
Thanks to anyone who can share their experiences or answer my questions!
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a few tips that really helped me better prepare my carry-on luggage. After a few trips (and some mistakes too!), I’ve finally found a way to organize myself that makes life a lot easier. Maybe this can help other travelers here.
1. Choose a practical and sturdy bag
A good bag is the foundation. I’ve noticed that a model with a solid structure, sturdy wheels, and a well-thought-out interior really changes the experience. Hard-shell suitcases hold up better, especially when you’re hopping between flights. Personally, I use a Lambert suitcase because the interior is super well-divided, but the important thing is to find a model that works for you.
2. Rolling your clothes really works
It’s simple, but it saves so much space. Plus, it wrinkles less. I do this now for almost everything, especially lightweight clothes.
3. Keep everything in a small kit
100 ml liquids, toothbrush, cream, mini first-aid kit… Having all of that in one clear toiletry bag makes going through security much easier. It saves you from having to take everything out and put it back in a rush.
4. A pouch for essentials
Passport, headphones, charger, phone… I keep all of that in the same pouch. It saves so much stress when you need to find something quickly, especially on the plane.
5. Traveling lighter makes all the difference
Since I started choosing versatile clothes that mix and match well, I travel with a lot less. Less weight, fewer decisions to make, fewer things to lug around. It honestly makes traveling so much more enjoyable.
From the conversations I’ve had with other travelers (and several customers too), I’ve realized you can really simplify your trip just by organizing a little better and choosing good accessories.
If you have other tips or methods that work for you, I’d love to read them. We always learn from others on this forum.
Looking forward to exchanging with you all!
Hi,
Has anyone recently taken the boat to Casamance from Dakar and could share their experience?
From France, is it possible to book online, or do you need to go through an agency? How far in advance?
Boarding/disembarking: how does it work? Do we have to check in our luggage and then pick it up on arrival?
What’s the vibe like on the boat in the seating area?
Has anyone ever stopped over in Carabane? Accommodation options there?
Thanks so much if you have any recent info!
Exploring India by road is all about having a good driver. I highly recommend the one I’ve traveled with for 5 "safe" trips—Rajasthan 3 times over 16 years, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. He’s been driving tourists for 25 years now and is more than just a driver. He knows how to talk about his country, the cities you visit, and suggests alternative routes.
He’s well-connected with real local guides who don’t just ramble (as he puts it himself) or drag you into shops claiming to be run by their "so-called family." Depending on your preferences, he can suggest well-tested itineraries and recommend typical hotels like Havelis.
For dining, he oversees meal prep based on your spice-level preferences. He’s Sikh and deeply respectful of his passengers.
He speaks English better than French, but one of his daughters is studying French at university.
Hi,
We’d like to spend about twenty days in Albania next July. We’re two women traveling together and we’re thinking of renting a small car. Does that sound reasonable, or should we avoid it?
Thanks for your advice.
Hi there,
I’m spending a week in Morocco (Rabat - Meknes - Fes).
I’ll be traveling solo—is it safe for a woman over 60?
For transportation, I’m planning to take the train. I was thinking of buying my ticket last minute, but it’s around the end-of-year period…?
I’ll be in Meknes on December 31st—any suggestions on how they celebrate New Year’s Eve there?
Is anyone visiting these destinations? Maybe we could meet up…?
Thanks in advance.
Hi there,
After hearing so much about Djerba, especially the GO clubs, is it risky for a young, pretty newly-retired woman to visit the island alone?
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
Does anyone know how late the buses run from Cusco Airport to the city center? I land at 9:30 PM, plus time to clear customs, pick up my luggage, and exchange some money—figure an extra 30 to 45 minutes. Though, come to think of it, I still have 5 sols from last time—maybe that’ll be enough for the bus?
Thanks.
Brigitte
Planned arrival on Sunday evening, November 16, 2025, in San José. Staying 3 nights, then taking a bus to Tortuguero for 2 nights. Looking for a shared shuttle to La Fortuna for 2 nights, then a van-boat-van combo to Santa Elena for 2 or 3 nights. Heading to Quepos for 4 nights for day trips using local buses—Jaco, San Antonio, Uvita. After that, a full-day bus ride to Cahuita. I’m booking hotels as I go, which gives me the flexibility to stay longer in places I like. I’m looking for accommodations in city centers near restaurants and not too far from the bus station. Budget: 50 € for a room with a private bathroom (if you’ve got any great tips!). For my finale, I’ll cross the land border to Panama City for 4 days. Thanks for your suggestions! 😉
As I mentioned before, I’m heading to Istanbul next summer, and I’ve heard there have been quite a few attacks by Kurds in Turkey recently, which is making me hesitate about my trip.
What do you all think? :( I’m wondering if it’s really a good idea to go...
Hi everyone,
I’m 66 and just discovered solo travel in Uzbekistan—I loved it! So I’ve decided to explore Africa, starting with Senegal. I’m just beginning my research, but if anyone can give me advice on which month to go, what to see, and whether this destination is safe—or maybe suggest another African country—I’d really appreciate your tips!
Hi there!
We’re leaving in early November for a month.
Here’s our itinerary:
Arrival in Takhmau, then heading to:
Kampong Cham
Kratie – 2 days
Mondolkiri – 3 days
Ratanakiri – 3 days
Stung Treng – 1 day
Siem Reap – 4 days
Battambang – 1 day
Kampong Chhnang – 3 days
Kampot – 2 days
Islands (WE’RE HESITATING WHICH ONE?) – 4 DAYS
Phnom Penh – 2 days
That’s it! 😊
We’re backpacking… and we love spots that aren’t too touristy. If you’ve got any tips, we’re all ears!
Thanks
