j'ai remarqué dans les Wats, les fidéles touchent 3 fois le sol avant et aprés la priere,
et, pour appeler l'esprit de Bouddha, font sonner 3 fois la cloche,
j'aimerais savoir quelle est la signification de 3 ?
Le chiffre 3 représente, dans la pratique du bouddhisme siamois, les 3 joyaux du bouddhisme : Bouddha (le prophète), Dharma (l’enseignement du prophète) et le Sangha (le clergé représentant pour l’enseignement le prophète).
C’est pour cette raison que l’on retrouve ce chiffre 3 dans le nombre de bâtonnets d’encens utilisé pour la prière au Bouddha. Il est à remarquer que pour prier les morts, les thais n’allume qu’un seul bâtonnet d’encens. Il est aussi retrouvé dans la répétition des prières (une prière est dite souvent 3 fois), dans le nombre de tours que l’on fait autour d’un monument lors des cérémonies. Il faut bien noter que l’on doit toujours tourner autour des monuments ou bâtiments bouddhistes dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre (vu du ciel), c'est-à-dire toujours avoir le monument à sa droite en tournant, pour la prière ou les visites. Le sens contraire n’est pratiqué uniquement au cours de la crémation.
Me permettras-tu d' apporter un petit son de cloche 😉 different a tes explications? Je trouve que le terme "prophete" est mal choisi pour designer le Bouddha. Certainement, dans le Mahayana ou dans le Vajrayana, on n' utilise pas ce terme. Par ailleurs, la Sangha ne designe pas le clerge, mais la communaute et cela peut-etre dans un sens restreint pour la communaute d' un monastere (ou il y a souvent des laics en plus du "clerge"), aussi bien que dans un sens plus large, c.a.d. l' ensemble des personnes qui suivent d' une facon ou d' une autre la philosophie et les enseignements, dans un pays bouddhiste cela pourra meme inclure jusqu'a ton voisin de palier 🙂 (un peu le sens de l' "umma" musulmane).
Me permettras-tu d' apporter un petit son de cloche 😉 different a tes explications? Je trouve que le terme "prophete" est mal choisi pour designer le Bouddha. Certainement, dans le Mahayana ou dans le Vajrayana, on n' utilise pas ce terme. Par ailleurs, la Sangha ne designe pas le clerge, mais la communaute et cela peut-etre dans un sens restreint pour la communaute d' un monastere (ou il y a souvent des laics en plus du "clerge"), aussi bien que dans un sens plus large, c.a.d. l' ensemble des personnes qui suivent d' une facon ou d' une autre la philosophie et les enseignements, dans un pays bouddhiste cela pourra meme inclure jusqu'a ton voisin de palier 🙂 (un peu le sens de l' "umma" musulmane).
J’ai employé le terme de prophète dans le sens religieux qu’il porte pour « Celui qui est l’interprète des Dieux ». Tu dois savoir que la religion bouddhique a vu naissance en Inde au moment où l’hindouisme connaissait des tourments de complexité dus aux castes entre autres. De plus, le Bouddha est en fait une des incarnations du dieu Vishnou (les 10 derniers avatars) pour régler les problèmes sur terre. En fonction de la nature du problème, Vishnou a donc pris une forme particulière adaptée aux problèmes en question.
Par ailleurs, le terme de clergé désigne un ensemble des ecclésiastiques consacrés d'une nation, d'un diocèse, d'une ville, d'une paroisse, d'une communauté ou équipe sacerdotale. J’ai bien précisé Bouddhisme siamois dans mes explications. En désignant sous le terme de clergé, j’entends la communauté des Bonzes. Le Sangha désigne bel et bien la communauté des bonzes qui sont régis par les règles de discipline bouddhique (227 règles pour le clergé permanent et 10 règles pour le clergé provisoire, c'est-à-dire des thais civils qui font leur période de retraite en bonze pendant le khao Phansa par exemple). Ils doivent tous porter la robe jaune safran, se raser la tête et les sourcils, etc, etc. De plus la communauté des bonzes est soumise à une législation spéciale dictée par le Département des Affaires Religieuses. Ils sont recensés, ont une identité, etc. Dans ce cas mon voisin de palier ne peut en aucun cas être inclus au Sangha.
La prière au Bouddha utilise 3 bâtonnets d’encens pour marquer le respect aux 3 joyaux du bouddhisme.
La prière au mort utilise 1 bâtonnet d’encens car il s’agît du bâtonnet dont la fumée sert de guide pour l’âme du défunt vers le « nirvana » ou une meilleure vie.
La prière au Bouddha utilise 3 bâtonnets d’encens pour marquer le respect aux 3 joyaux du bouddhisme.
La prière au mort utilise 1 bâtonnet d’encens car il s’agît du bâtonnet dont la fumée sert de guide pour l’âme du défunt vers le « nirvana » ou une meilleure vie.
encore merci pour ces precisions, entre temps,
j'ai vu qu'il y avait d'autres posts qui traitait du Bouddhisme,
je vais aller plus avant avec,
afin de ne pas faire de doublon et,
je sais s'il me manque des elements ou m'adresser !
😉
le chiffre 3 représente Bouddha (je croix) on brule 3 encens pour Bouddha 1 seul pour les morts mais je ne sais pas pour les autres chiffres 5, 7 et 9 dsl
😉
Un voyage de mille lis a commencé par un pas. (Lao-Tseu ; 1 lis=ancienne mesure chinoise équivalente a 576m définie des la dynastie Qin, mais qui variait selon la région et l'époque, valeur actuelle 500m, le li est une mesure coréenne d'environ 3920m)
pour les pti curieux!!! le chien subliminaleeu
Ce chiffre à plusieurs significations mais la principale est qu'il représente une sorte de trirnité.
1 - Le Bouddha
2 - le Dharma - c'est à dire l'enseignement du Bouddha
3 - Le sangha - la communauté ou disciples du Bouddha
Il représente aussi les trois corps du Boudha
Dharmakaya
Sambhogakaya
Nirmanakaya
Chez nous quand on rentre dans un temple on fait 3 prosternations. A chaque prosternation nous pensons que nous rendons hommage au Bouddha, au Dharma, au Sangha.
Mes explications sont un peu brèves et vite résumées mais vous pourrez approfondir en cherchant sur le net.
http://inde-eternelle.blogspot.com
Si il y a une solution pourquoi s'en faire
Si il n'y a pas de solution pourquoi s'en préoccuper
Dalai-Lama
On pourrait savoir ce que tu entends par " Boudhisme Siamois"
"10 règles pour le clergé provisoire, c'est-à-dire des thais civils qui font leur période de retraite en bonze pendant le khao Phansa par exemple)".
absolument faux.que tu sois Moine pour 1 jour ou toute ta vie tu dois respecter le code de discipline dans son integralite c'est la dire les 227 regles
ce sont les novices ( les moins de 20 ans) qui respectent que les 10 preceptes
pour en savoir plus fais comme moi: fais toi Moine boudhsite ( Therevada en Thailande)
J'adore lire les lecons de gens qui n'ont jamais porte la robe ne serait ce qu'une journee...............
"En évitant le tigre, on rencontre le crocodile" Proverbe Thailandais
pour en savoir plus fais comme moi: fais toi Moine boudhsite ( Therevada en Thailande)
J'adore lire les lecons de gens qui n'ont jamais porte la robe ne serait ce qu'une journee...............
Proverbe français : L'habit ne fait pas le moine...
Extrait :
Les prolongements de cette illusion d'une appropriation à soi-même de biens, de choses, de personnes, que se soit sous la forme de l'attachement, de l'envie, de la possession matérielle ou de l'idéologie (mon, ma, mes, le mien, mien, miens, à moi, ... ) sont non seulement parfaitement illusoires, mais sont aussi la principale source de tous les conflits, depuis l'altercation bénigne jusqu'aux conflits graves.
Quand l'eau baisse les fourmis mangent les poissons; quand l'eau monte les poissons mangent les fourmis.
Il n'y a que le changement qui ne change pas.
Hello je voudrais apporter mon petit grain de sel sur un vieux post mais je reviens juste du temple et en cherchant la signification des cendres d'encens je suis tombe sur ce post.
Bon moi ma question est : quand on plante les batons d'encens, leurs cendres ou positionnement a une signification , connaissez vous celles ci ?
Genre on peut lire des fois 3 ou 8 en regardant les cendres, ou si elles sont hyper excentrees ou groupees etc ... ou bien suis je hors sujet et ceci n'est que foutaise intellectuelle ( humour ) .
Maintenant pour l'histoire du chiffre 3, je ne suis pas bouddhiste specialement mais m'interresse et pratique la spiritualite ( ce qui me permet de multiplier et comparer mes sources sur diverses croyances, philosophies et plus rarement religions ), les chiffres impairs sont des chiffres magiques et on les retrouve deja partout dans la spiritualite.
Le 7 par exemple est omnipresent, les 7 chakras, 7 notes de la musique etc ... vous pouvez lire le debut du livre de ouspensky "Ouspensky, Gurdjieff et les Fragments d'un Enseignement inconnu" par exemple pour plus d'infos.
Le 3 moi ca me rappelle plusieurs choses mais principalement les " 3 corps " :
1. corps physique ( la matiere )
2. corps energetique ( l'aura )
3. corps spirituel ( l'ame )
Lorsque l'on decede l'ame quitte les deux autres corps ce qui expliquerait l'unique batonnet utilise dans ce cas ?
Ca a l'air de coller .
Tu as mal à la tête ??
C'est loin des pieds quand la bète est grande :)
J'ai trouvé cela dans des affaires de famille. Après avoir surfé dans l'internet pour trouver la signification (hélas, je n'ai pas trouvé), je pense que…
Voila un ami a trouvé cette photo sur internet, il est resté pendant 6 mois en thailande, cambodge laos etc et as vu ce tatouage sur de nombreuses personnes…
Qui connaît la signification du prénom ou surnom thailandais "TAWAN". On m'a dit que cela pouvait être soleil ou petit soleil, mais les dico donnent une autre…
Many of us have noticed that bugs have been making it difficult to navigate the forum lately.
I’ll let Kate and Ticapi explain the issue:
I went to your profile to check out the Thailand travel journal, and when I clicked on it, it brought me back here again. All week, I’ve been dealing with bugs like this—it’s really discouraging from continuing on VF.🙁
I had the same thing happen, and multiple times. For me, it was Montagnard’s latest journal that kept coming up no matter which discussion I clicked on.
Hi everyone, fellow travelers!
I’m looking for anyone who’s in Kyoto or planning to visit Nishiki Market! Here’s the thing: during our trip there in April, we discovered a jewelry artisan (highly recommended!) on the left when exiting through the west exit of Nishiki Market (which is a long covered east-west street). I bought a piece of jewelry for my daughter there, but she lost it. I’d love to buy her another one! In the photo, it’s the shop with the yellow awning to the right of the restaurant with the blue awning, "Sushi Sakai." Would any kind soul be willing to get the shop’s name, email, or phone number for me? Despite my Google/AI searches, it’s nowhere to be found. A thousand thanks to whoever can help me out! Wishing you all great vacations!
Sabrina
Hello everyone! 🙂🙂,
A BIG thank you to all the travelers who sent us postcards this year—my students are becoming real geography whizzes!!!!!!!! I’m renewing my call for your kindness this year! We’re also working on food, so if your postcards can make our mouths water with local dishes, traditional meals, or typical recipes, that’d be amazing!!
Here’s a quick recap of the project:
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globetrotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse, working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m starting a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of the journal will focus on opening up to the world, diversity, travel, countries, culture...
I’m launching a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a little postcard (from France or anywhere in the world!) to take us on a journey and help us discover new places, countries, and horizons—much more fun and exciting than a regular geography textbook! One section of our journal could be called "We received mail from " and would be an opportunity to research that location and share what we learn with our readers (a super enriching activity in class).
The project starts in September 2025 but has no real end date, as this journal and world discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in my ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! (The kids will find them when they return.)
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow traveler friends. Make us dream, take us on a journey!!!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!!
Thank you in advance for your participation(s)! Below is our address. Feel free to leave your own address on a corner of the postcard if you’d like us to write back! 😊
The ULIS program students
Bonnat Elementary School
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Thank you, and see you soon, I hope! 😁
Julien
Regarding the amount of tobacco you can buy during a trip in the European Union and bring back to France, we can't really talk about a "duty-free allowance," because the rules around how much tobacco you can bring back to France aren't straightforward at all under French law.
BOLIVIA: THE COUNTRY ON THE BRINK (What's Really Happening)
A dramatic saga is unfolding before our eyes in the Andes. Between suffocating blockades, clashes, an international airlift, and historic political decisions, Bolivia has just experienced 48 hours of rare intensity.
Here’s the full breakdown (economic, social, and political) of the last 48 hours:
For travelers and tourists: the article also includes an important note about the upcoming publication (starting tomorrow) of the precise status of roadblocks, route by route.
I’ll post the full update here on Voyage Forum!
Don’t miss this in-depth analysis. History is being written before our eyes! https://www.petitherge.com/bolivie-paralysie-et-ultimatum
I just discovered a great show on Arte.
It's called "7 en route": seven young European journalists travel around Europe in a fully converted bus, making reports on every city they visit. It's amazing! 🙂
Yesterday, for example, they were in Rome, Italy, and the reports included things like the world's smallest restaurant—a super romantic spot for two. There was also a report on the king of paparazzi in Italy.
They have to pick topics that let us discover the little quirks of each country. And at the end of each episode, we get to see the finished report.
It's such a great show, mixing journalism, travel, and discovery—basically, a must-watch!
It airs in the evening starting at 6:50 PM (I think), and it started this past Monday, July 14th.
If you watch it, let me know—we can chat about it!
I left my heart’s country eight days ago and returned to my adopted one—or was it the other way around? Scotland-Morvan, Morvan-Scotland, I’m not quite sure anymore.
After a quarter without dragging my slippers around here, even though I’d loudly declared I had no interest left in this site, here I am again!
My imagination never stays fallow for long. Just enough time for my inner land to rest. It gets overgrown with fresh nettles, the kind you can pick without getting stung. Then, it’s time to till the fragrant earth and let the story grow.
I hesitated over where to set this story.
Maybe the Highlands, maybe the Hebrides, maybe the Orkney Islands, maybe the Shetland Islands. All of Scotland is myth—easy to embroider.
But in the end, no. I’d almost be too afraid to bare my soul.
The story will take place at home. Simple, practical.
1)
This morning, I was up well before dawn, feeling a bit grumpy, but nothing a bowl of coffee won’t fix. I love my bowl, and no one dares take it. It’s porcelain, edged with intertwined blue flowers. On the bottom, it says "Revol." The factory has existed long before the Revolution. It was my great-grandmother’s bowl. She drank roasted barley from it during the war, then her Leroux chicory.
Last year, a little guy dropped it. My bowl broke into three pieces. A black anger vibrated deep inside me. The little boy was so upset, on the verge of tears. How could I scold him!
I picked up the three pieces and took Little Boy in my arms. His hair smelled of the light, sweet sweat of toddlers. A gentle hug that healed—his budding sorrow and my anger—everything vanished, and time carried on.
Today, my bowl is even prettier. Man fixed it using the traditional kintsugi technique, except he didn’t use gold powder or lacquer but superglue, and he delicately painted the cracks with woad blue. And my bowl is even more beautiful now.
I’m lingering, I can tell—it’s just that a story wraps itself in life, and life can’t be told in the snap of a finger. Life is long. Like in architecture, you start with a rough sketch, called a "sous-cul" (the initial pencil drawing), then you make a tracing, which is the work itself, the one you later carefully roll up in a wooden tube.
Life is like that: you erase, you start over, you use the nub of the pencil until it’s tiny, but you keep going—dreaming, loving.
"Living is a full-time occupation, a unique adventure. Always a surprise and a wonder, which sometimes turns into astonishment. And, from time to time, happiness."*
Alright, enough digressing—this introduction is definitely too long.
Tomorrow, I’ll get to the heart of the matter.
(I hate that expression; it feels like I’m cutting into someone’s skin.)
I’m Yann, a 28-year-old TikToker who loves traveling!
Since I’ve been to several destinations, I’d love to get a flag from each one as a sort of trophy. But from what I’ve seen online, a lot of sites sell them with what looks like really poor quality...
So I’m reaching out to you all to share a site you usually use—help me start my collection! :)
hi there
I’d love to get some opinions—I’ve never used Airbnb before.
They’re offering a key handover via lockbox.
Any tips or advice?
Is it reliable?
Best,
Hi there, I’m Laura, and I’m looking for a few people to answer some questions so I can understand your travel wishes and challenges. It won’t take long—I can chat here, by email, or by phone. Don’t worry, I’m not selling anything! 😊
On this forum, we talk a lot about trekking in the Himalayas, but I’d love to share another side of Nepal: its spiritual, cultural, and religious atmosphere, especially in Kathmandu.
Nepal, much like Tibet and Bhutan, is deeply connected to the Himalayas—the ultimate sacred mountain range. This small country exudes a calming vibe, shaped by a strong spiritual dimension. What I loved most was the unique sensory experience you get there. Walking around temples and tantric monasteries, a distinct scent fills the air—aromatic plants used for ritual fumigation. Locals mainly burn Himalayan juniper, cedar, sandalwood, and other local essences. This fragrant smoke is a way to purify the space and reach the deities, and you’re constantly enveloped in these aromas.
Another striking aspect is the sound. As soon as you step outside, you hear bells ringing in front of temples. People ring them three times before praying to announce their presence to the deities. Nepal is also the birthplace of singing bowls and sound meditation practices. In Kathmandu, you can easily find meditation sessions or "sound baths."
The spiritual dimension is everywhere: a Hindu sadhu practicing asceticism, a lama in deep red robes with his mala, turning a prayer wheel while murmuring "Om mani padme hum." Newar Buddhism, Tantrism, and Hinduism coexist harmoniously in daily life.
For those who love exploring a destination through its culture and spirituality, Nepal is an unforgettable place. What was your spiritual experience in Nepal like?
Hi,
I’m landing in Quebec and then heading to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. I’d like to rent a pick-up. My question is: does this vehicle come with a cover and is it secure enough to store luggage in? I’ve heard two conflicting opinions. Thanks
I just installed the Maps.Me app on my phone. I only recently found out about this app. I’m traveling in 2 weeks and a few days, and I’m a bit stuck on how to use it.
I’m from the Montreal (Quebec) area, and I’d love to know if there’s a kind soul out there who could help me get started and use the app at least minimally.
If there are private lessons available, I’d be interested in those too.
Like many others, I’m overjoyed to hear that VoyageForum is reopening! I’ve been waiting hopefully for this, and it’s wonderful that it’s finally happening!
I just couldn’t bring myself to actively participate in other French-language travel forums—their format and way of doing things never appealed to me as much. I really hope that VF’s structure, categories, and interface won’t change too much despite the handover, because I’m very attached to them. Through thick and thin, the site has held strong—it’s amazing!
In a previous message, François mentioned that there were positions to fill ahead of the reopening, including moderators...
I’ve been eagerly waiting for this and hoping to send in my CV.
Now, after reading the latest message, it seems like the team is already fully formed. But are there still a few spots left to fill?
I’ve been a VF member for 20 years (since 2004). I’d love to contribute to this wonderful adventure as a moderator if VF would trust me with the role. If the team is open to reviewing it, I’m ready to send my CV. Could you let me know the next steps?
I’m planning a 3-week trip to Japan in May with Voyage Privé. The package includes a 5 GB eSIM, but my phone isn’t new enough to support it. VP told me I could buy a SIM card when I arrive at the airport.
Sure enough, I’ve seen online that this is possible with different providers.
I only need it for checking routes, looking up addresses, train schedules, etc.—basically using Google Maps, TripAdvisor, and similar apps. No heavy downloads or major internet use. All hotels should provide free Wi-Fi for that, right?
Has anyone got any tips for me on this? What have you tried, and how much did it cost?
Thanks for your help!
I’d like to know if you can buy reef-safe sunscreen sprays at 7-Eleven. If so, how much do they cost? We’re traveling with backpacks, so we’ll either buy 100ml here or in Thailand.
I wanted to share a really unpleasant experience from our last trip booked with Promoséjours and organized by FTI.
We booked an 8-day/7-night stay in Egypt, from June 8 to 15.
The flight initially scheduled was changed a week before departure to take off at 10 PM from Paris CDG.
In the end, it took off with a 1-hour delay and included an unmentioned stopover in Marsa Alam.
We landed in Hurghada at 4 AM and arrived at the hotel at 6 AM.
So, we spent our first night on the plane.
For the return trip, surprise—the flight was moved up. We left the hotel at 10:30 PM on Friday the 14th to take off at 2 AM and land at 7 AM at Paris CDG.
So, we spent our last night on the plane too.
After sending a complaint letter to Promoséjours / FTI, they replied that the first and last days can be dedicated to transport (which I already knew) and that no matter how many nights you book, you’re not guaranteed to spend them in the hotel—it could just as well be on the plane.
I’m really questioning this.
Isn’t there a law that protects customers in cases like this?
Because when I do the math, the first and part of the second day were spent on transport, same for the second-to-last and last day. And I paid for 7 nights for a stay that only lasted 5.
Anyway, I just want to say thanks to them—thanks to their two sleepless nights in transit, I’m coming back even more exhausted from a trip that was supposed to be restful!
I also want to warn anyone booking through this agency about visas for Egypt.
At booking, they told me the visa was included in the price, then they sent me an email saying I’d have to pay for it on-site at 25 €.
Once there, we were directed to a special line for FTI customers, and guess what? They charged us 30 €!
Basically, they’re great at making sure you *enjoy* your vacation—mostly by enjoying your wallet!
If anyone has dealt with this kind of situation and won their case, I’m all ears.
Hi there!
I’m heading to Thailand for two months.
So I thought I’d get a Thai SIM card to use Google Maps for getting around cities, mostly.
Here’s my question: will this SIM affect my apps? Or will they work the same as with my Orange SIM?
Is there any setup I need to do, or can I just pop in the Thai SIM?
I’d also like to switch back to my Orange SIM now and then while I’m in Thailand—on the same phone. Will I need to reset the phone, or will it reconnect without any issues?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Best,
Huiclos
Hi, I’d like to know where we can buy beer or wine in Chefchaouen and around Merzouga. We’ll be doing a circuit and staying at the Parador Hotel in Chefchaouen and in a bivouac in Merzouga.
Thanks for any info you can share!
Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globe-trotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m launching a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of this journal will focus on opening up to the world, embracing differences, travel, global cultures, and more.
I’m putting out a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a postcard (from France or anywhere in the world)! The goal is to help us "travel" and discover new places, countries, and horizons in a way that’s much more fun and exciting than a geography textbook. One section of our journal could be called "We received a letter from ," where we’d research the location and share what we learn with our readers—a really enriching activity for the classroom.
The project starts in September 2025 but doesn’t have a strict end date, since this journal and world-discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in the ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! The kids will find them when they return.
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible, and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow travelers. Help us dream and explore!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!
Thank you in advance for your participation! Below is our address. If you’d like us to write back, feel free to leave your address on a corner of the postcard! 😊
ULIS program students
Bonnat Elementary School
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon! 😊
Julien
🙂
Hi there! I have to leave Ivato/Antananarivo on December 16th. I have a lot of ariary that I’d like to exchange for euros since I might not be coming back to Madagascar (after this 21st trip). I think the exchange office at Ivato also buys ariary back. If any of you have seen the rate for this buyback in advance, thanks a million!
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a website that would let me plot my travel route in advance so I can print it out. The idea is to create a map with a little “me” on a bike that my parents can move along as I progress, since I’m planning to cycle all the way to Nepal.
If any of you have done something similar or know of a good tool, I’d love to hear your tips!
Thanks in advance! 😊
I'm looking to buy an ultra-lightweight 50/55L travel backpack with a suitcase or front opening.
Does anyone have any brand and/or model recommendations?
Thanks,
Emma
Hello. We’re a retired couple heading to Sri Lanka from January to March. After the November floods, I’d like to know if we can offer hands-on help to the locals, maybe pack some clothes or other items people might need in our luggage, and who we could give them to. Thanks for any info from those on the ground.
Be careful when sailing between Somalia and northern Madagascar.
It appears to be Somali pirates who have widened their search in the Mozambique Channel, far from their usual attack zone, since, to my knowledge, there are no Malagasy pirates.
Storm in the Canary Islands
New adventures from Perpignan to Ranchi (Jharkhand)
Breathtaking Kyrgyzstan!
Argentine and Chilean Patagonia from El Calafate to Ushuaia
Turkey 2026: Riviera, Antalya, and Cappadocia
Page by Page on the Assisi Way – 1,200 km on Foot
How to nail your trek in wet climates: which pants keep you truly dry?
Densha Otaku - Lesser-Known Regions
Hi everyone, fellow travelers!
I’m looking for anyone who’s in Kyoto or planning to visit Nishiki Market! Here’s the thing: during our trip there in April, we discovered a jewelry artisan (highly recommended!) on the left when exiting through the west exit of Nishiki Market (which is a long covered east-west street). I bought a piece of jewelry for my daughter there, but she lost it. I’d love to buy her another one! In the photo, it’s the shop with the yellow awning to the right of the restaurant with the blue awning, "Sushi Sakai." Would any kind soul be willing to get the shop’s name, email, or phone number for me? Despite my Google/AI searches, it’s nowhere to be found. A thousand thanks to whoever can help me out! Wishing you all great vacations!
Sabrina
