Actuellement au Pérou et le mois prochain en Colombie je me demande dans quel pays il vaut mieux visiter l'amazonie ? Je pensais y aller au Pérou, du côté d'Iquitos, mais j'hésite à cause du coût (les vols nécessaires) et du temps qu'il me reste dans le pays. Du coup je me demande si l'amazonie colombienne est aussi belle et plus accessible ? Est-il autant possible de la visiter ou la région 'sûre' est elle limitée ?
Par ailleurs je me pose la question d'un traitement préventif contre le paludisme. Je n'en ai pas prévu avant le départ, mais regrette maintenant ma décision. En fait j'entends deux avis opposés: certains jugent qu'il est irresponsable de se rendre dans la jungle sans malarone/ traitement équivalent. D'autres me disent qu'au contraire les médecins déconseillent de plus en plus ces traitements préventifs... Ce que je savais pour des destinations moins infestées (le sud de l'inde par exemple) mais qui ne me parait pas évident pour le coeur de l'amazonie...
Qu'en pensez-vous ? Si vous avez récemment consulté un médecin à ce sujet pourriez-vous me dire ce qu'il vous a conseillé ?
Merci!
Marion
En congé sabbatique, je voyage jusqu'à fin juillet en Amérique du Sud: un an entre volontariat, itinérance et narration photographique !
Hola Marion !
Aaaah l’éternel problème des gens qui n'ont pas le temps... Certains déplacements (et surtout dans les pays andins) nécessitent beaucoup de temps. Et pour l'Amazonie il faut emprunter les rivières, et c'est lent. Tu n'as pas dis de combien de temps tu avais.
Le conseil que je peux te donner, c'est que tu n'es pas obligée d'aller à Iquitos. La Réserve de Pacaya Samiria, au Pérou, (très sauvage et immense) est accessible à partir de Tarapoto ou Yurimaguas.
En ce qui concerne le traitement préventif, c'est vraiment selon chacun. Comme tu as pu le constater. Je suis allé 3 fois dans la foret Amazonienne. La première fois avec traitement, et j'ai mal supporté les effets secondaires. Du coup, les 2 autres expéditions je les ai faites sans et tout s'est très bien passé. En revanche il faut avoir des vetements qui protègent (manches longues, pantalon) et mettre un répulsif sur le cou, la nuque, les mains. Parfois j'ai mis chemise plus tee shirt manche longues. Oui c'est chaud mais même à poil tu aurais chaud, so... 🙂
Je pense qu'en Colombie, il te faudra voler sur Leticia pour atteindre l'Amazonie.
Concernant la Malarone, j'étais partie avec le traitement à prendre en cas de crise mais je n'en ai pas eu besoin. Les moustiques pourtant m'adorent 😉 Pour le répulsif, je te conseille d'acheter du OFF (en pharmacie ou magasin), c'est le plus efficace que j'aie jamais testé.
Merci pour ces conseils ! En soi j'ai du temps (enfin, plus que la moyenne en tout cas). Je suis à Huaraz, ayant déjà visité le sud du pays, je pars à Trujillo ce soir et ma seule contrainte est que je dois retrouver deux amies à Bogota le 10 juillet.
Mais d'une part on m'a beaucoup parlé de la région de Chachapoyas, où une amie a passé beaucoup de temps ces dernières années dans un petit village en dehors de tout les circuits touristiques. Elle m'a proposé d'aller y passer une semaine et je veux ensuite prendre le temps de visiter les sites autour de chachapoyas. En comptant environ une semaine entre trujillo et chiclayo avant, cela me laisserait 10 jours pour l'amazonie (déjà pas mal) mais me forcerait à prendre un vol iquitos - lima - bogota... dans les 300€.
L'alternative étant de passer la frontière vers l'équateur du côté de jaen et remonter tranquillement vers la colombie (beaucoup de bus mais je pense que l'essentiel peut se faire de nuit et il y a évidemment plein de belles choses à voir en chemin).
D'autre part au bout de 9 mois de voyage, dont 6 mois à 4000m d'altitude en Bolivie, je commence à vraiment sentir la fatigue et je ne suis en fait pas sûre d'être d'attaque pour l'amazonie juste maintenant... Je crois donc que je vais la sauter pour le moment. Si les conditions s'y prêtent mieux je la découvrirai en Colombie... Sinon ce sera pour un prochain voyage ;)
Merci encore!
Marion
En congé sabbatique, je voyage jusqu'à fin juillet en Amérique du Sud: un an entre volontariat, itinérance et narration photographique !
Salut Marion, très bonne idée d'aller a Chachapoyas, les environs méritent vraiment d’être découverts ! En revanche, si tu comptes aller en Colombie en bus ca va être difficile... même impossible. Il y a le bouchon de Darien, une zone sauvage qui sert de frontière entre l'Equateur et la Colombie. C'est possible de passer (bateau ou pistes) mais c'est très lent et ca peut être dangereux. Étudie l'option avion 😛
Bonne route.
Tu m'étonnes... Je pensais passer par Ipiales et il me semblait que c'était sûr. J'ai fait une recherche rapide et le bouchon de darien semble plutôt être entre la colombie et le panama... Une erreur ?
Merci!
En congé sabbatique, je voyage jusqu'à fin juillet en Amérique du Sud: un an entre volontariat, itinérance et narration photographique !
En revanche, si tu comptes aller en Colombie en bus ca va être difficile... même impossible. Il y a le bouchon de Darien, une zone sauvage qui sert de frontière entre l'Equateur et la Colombie. C'est possible de passer (bateau ou pistes) mais c'est très lent et ca peut être dangereux. Étudie l'option avion
Tu confonds avec la frontière Panama /Colombie ( Darien) On passe très bien d'Equateur en Colombie ( je l'ai fait dans l'autre sens ( Pasto Ipiales) aucun pb...
PS Pour aller en Amazonie Colombienne faut prendre l'avion pour Leticia .Les agences sur place proposent des excursions en amont de l'Amazone c'est assez cher. Mieux vaut comme tu le dis aller en Amazonie Péruvienne à partir de Yurimaguas
Pour le répulsif, je te conseille d'acheter du OFF (en pharmacie ou magasin), c'est le plus efficace que j'aie jamais testé
Ce "repelente" m'a été conseillé dans un hostal à Quito par une équatorienne. La marque est Johnson. Après 1 mois à Téna, je ne sais toujours pas si je peux pulvériser ce produit sur la peau..? En tous cas, je ne m'en suis pas encore servi.
Entre le Pérou et la Colombie, il y a l'Équateur. Mais l'Amazonie profonde ne m'attire pas, je dois me rhabiller de la tête aux pieds. J'en profite pour remercier SenorHolala pour ses conseils vestimentaires.
Bon voyage à tous - Buen viaje a todos
Je ne suis pas un touriste, encore que... Je suis un voyageur. Mythe de Sisyphe et Compagnie. Ok, il peut m'arriver d’être surtout stupide, car j'ignore des situations propres aux pays que je traverse. Propres aux régions, aux villes, villages, gens, et parfois, propres à moi.
Le OFF est fait pour être mis sur la peau. Il existe en spray ou en crème. Si tu as du spray, tu peux aussi le pulvériser sur tes habits si tu préfères ou si tu veux prendre une double précaution.
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Hi,
I’m planning a trip to Namibia for 3 weeks in November: should I take malaria prophylaxis, which medication, when to take it, and are there any side effects?
At the end of my trip, I’ll spend 5 days up north near the Angolan border and in Etosha National Park.
Thanks for sharing your travel tips and advice!
Martine
I’m planning a trip to Japan next year and I have asthma...
I wanted to know about the regulations regarding Ventolin (Salbutamol) in Japan—is it considered a drug? Can I bring my inhaler with me, or do I need to buy a similar product in Japan?
I have two American cousins. The older one was born in Paris, and his sister was born in California. The latter is planning a trip to Paris this summer, but she recently fell ill, and American doctors don’t know what’s wrong. I had the idea of letting her take advantage of her trip to get treated here, avoiding the high healthcare costs of the American system in the process. The problem is, I can’t find anything online about this—just testimonials from French people who used to be American, but nothing for a simple tourist.
I’m traveling to Portugal with my family and I have a treatment that requires injections. How can I take a flight with these? They look like injectable pens.
Thanks
We’re planning a trip to the Philippines from April 22 to May 8, 2026. Flight from Geneva with a layover in Turkey and Manila. Our itinerary: Angeles – Busuanga – Palawan…
The Philippines are a dream destination, but is it possible to travel there safely? I’ve heard that checked luggage often gets lost, tap water isn’t safe to drink, and mosquitoes are everywhere.
For water, what’s the best solution to carry in a backpack? Is a filtering water bottle 100% reliable?
For mosquitoes, should we treat our clothes with repellent? Are you vaccinated against hepatitis A, malaria, or dengue? Or is there an oral treatment to take?
Hi there,
Does anyone know if there’s travel insurance for someone who’s had a heart attack?
I can’t find an insurer that covers a pre-existing condition, even if it’s stable.
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, next month my wife, our 6-year-old daughter, and I are flying to Thailand. It’ll be a great chance to soak up some sun—something we’ve been missing lately here in France! But speaking of sun, I burn easily, and our daughter even more so. I was wondering what SPF to get for sunscreen and whether it’s better to buy it there or before we leave? Thanks for your tips!
Hello,
We’re planning to spend 3 months in Madagascar starting in mid-February.
Areas: Mahajanga, Tulear, Diego Suarez, and Sainte Marie—the order isn’t set yet. We’ll either drive for part of the trip or take flights.
We’ve heard all sorts of things about required vaccines and medications (is anti-malarial mandatory?). What’s the exact situation for travelers?
I’ll come back to you for other topics (like finding a reliable driver, among others).
Thank you.
Best wishes to you all,
Nicole
We're about to go on an organized trip to South Africa, including Kruger Park. We were told that Malarone should preferably be taken in the evening at the same time during a meal. But it's hard to know what time we'll have dinner, especially since I've read that in South Africa, dinner is usually around 6 PM.
I'd love to hear from people who've been on organized trips to this destination and could share their experience. We were thinking of taking Malarone around 7:30 PM, assuming dinner would be closer to 7 PM than 6 PM. Also, if the meal ends up being earlier or later than when we take the pill, would a cookie or a piece of bread be enough to take with Malarone?
I’m planning to set off on a "round-the-world" trip/long journey at the start of next year, lasting between 4.5 and 6 months. For now, the itinerary looks like this: South Korea (2 weeks) -> Japan (1 month) -> New Zealand (1 month) -> Argentina (1 month) -> United States (1 month).
I’m on medication (paroxetine 20 mg/day) and was hoping to bring enough for the entire trip so I wouldn’t have to find a doctor on the spot, deal with a molecule that might be slightly different from what’s available in France, or wonder if that’s even a possibility. Basically, it seemed simpler on paper...
But after looking into the regulations for each country, it’s suddenly way less simple . Many seem to only allow the amount corresponding to the length of your "stay" in the country... Which is a problem if I arrive in Korea with 4.5 months’ worth of medication, for example.
After all that, and even though I’ll obviously contact the relevant authorities in each country (fingers crossed for a response 😛), here’s my question:
Has anyone here had any experience with this? (Even if it’s a different medication or different countries, any input would be helpful!)
I’m trying to plan a trip to Dubai with my mom. I’ve seen that some of our medications require prior authorization (sleeping pills, codeine, anti-anxiety meds, etc.).
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in our situation. A friend of mine applied to bring her tramadol, but it was denied—though she needed high doses!
Has anyone here gone through this process? Do we *really* need a prescription in English?
We just found out my wife is pregnant, and we’ve planned a trip to the Barlavento Islands in Cape Verde this November.
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We’re thinking about canceling our trip.
If you’ve recently traveled to Cape Verde or live there, do you have any thoughts on this?
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I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.
I have several chronic conditions (including asthma and related ones), and I’m planning to travel for a year across different countries.
Generally, I understand it’s possible to travel with approved medications (which should be my case), but often with a limit of 3 months’ worth of treatment.
Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.
I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...
Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?
I'm currently in Bangkok: How can I find a good doctor for a consultation? It's for a friend who'd like a second medical opinion compared to what they got in their country of residence.
Any professionals you'd recommend? How much does it cost?
I’ve already visited quite a few countries across several continents, but I’m pretty new to Asia.
I’m planning a trip to Thailand in October or November, and I wanted to check about health precautions: malaria treatment, vaccinations (hepatitis A or others...).
I’ll mostly be in the northern region, around Chiang Mai, where I’ll spend a lot of time in nature and the mountains. Then I’ll head south to Phuket or Krabi and visit Khao Sok National Park. I’ll finish up in Bangkok, with a likely detour to Kanchanaburi.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 60 days, I don’t need a visa (I’m a French national)? I just need to fill out the TDAC form 3 to 5 days before arrival?
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone is heading to Cuba soon and could bring me some over-the-counter Sildenafil (viagra) tablets—available at Varadero Airport, among other places.
Hi there! So, I'm hesitating about taking a long trip. I'd like to go away for 2 to 3 months and travel across several continents. I’d love some advice. I often have unexplained allergies and need to follow a daily treatment for my diabetes (insulin). I think I can get authorization from my doctor to travel for 6 months with the treatment—is that correct? After those 6 months, is it possible (instead of bothering a relative to send the medication) to see a foreign doctor to get another 6-month travel authorization? How does it work at the airport? Do I need just one medication transport authorization, or do I have to request a new one in each country (once the treatment runs out) for both the flight and a DCI? Also, travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so will I have to pay for foreign consultations out of pocket? I’m not sure if I explained myself clearly. Oh, and just to repeat—travel insurance doesn’t cover chronic illnesses, so foreign consultations will be at my own expense? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone.
After years of traveling to the USA without any medical insurance subscriptions—and luckily never having any major health issues (though I did get a scorpion sting buried in the sand at CBSouth, 😇)—life has caught up with us, and we’re now being forced into "wisdom" and leaving our carefree days behind.
So, I’m looking for the best compromise for a 2-month health insurance plan.
I’ve read the discussions on this topic, but the most recent one is from last year, and I’d love your take on the current situation.
I’m familiar with the usual options like Europ Assistance and AXA, but I’ve just discovered Chapka and Heymondo (the latter seems interesting in terms of both price and coverage).
What do you think of these last two? How do they compare in terms of value for money against the bigger companies?
Hi,
We’ve planned a 3-week trip to Bali this summer with our 7-year-old daughter. The itinerary includes Sanur, Nusa Lembongan, Sidemen, Amed, and Ubud. The more time passes, the more we read about people getting sick—some with mild to severe traveler’s diarrhea, and many ending up in the hospital. We, as parents, have been through it in Egypt with pretty bad cases, but we’d really like to avoid that for our daughter. Even though there’s no zero risk, and we’ll be careful, can any of you reassure me? Not everyone got sick, right? I’d love to hear positive feedback from parents, but not just them 😊. Thanks in advance!
Hi there...
I’m traveling with a friend for a month in November.
We booked our round-trip tickets from Paris to Phnom Penh, and yes, I know—it was a mistake. We should’ve flown out of Laos, but here we are.
But is it doable to backpack through both countries in a relaxed way?
I’ve seen that the transport takes a while...
Thanks so much for your replies.
Hi there,
I’ve started looking into getting dental implants, possibly in Costa Rica or Mexico.
Do you have any clinics to recommend or ones I should avoid?
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Thanks for your feedback! !
For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals.
At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans.
It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies.
The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals.
The contagion seems to be spreading.
Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered.
Just a reminder:
Rabies affects all mammals.
Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable.
It’s the bite that transmits the disease.
There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression.
In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential.
Stay careful out there…
Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…
I need 2 dental implants and I'd like to get them done abroad (it's a question of price).
Thanks for helping me with my search (Turkey, Spain, Romania???)
Can you tell me if you're satisfied with the services provided by Dentist Miguel at Club Amigo in Holguin? I'd like to go there in mid-December. Is it worth the trip to get dental prosthetics done?
Thanks for getting back to me... Michelle from Quebec
Hello,
I’m looking for a dentist who can do a full lower-arch implant with a complete prosthesis. I’m in Quebec and available to travel to Cuba. Need full contact details. Thanks everyone!
