Je suis une jeune femme de 25 ans, et je souhaiterai faire un voyage de 2-3 mois en Asie du sud est.
Je retrouve souvent ce genre d’itinéraire sur les blogs : Thailande > Laos > Cambodge > Vietnam. Je suis déjà partie en Thailande en vacances, même si c’etait seulement pour 10 jours, j’aimerai parcourir cette destination en dernier que je connais un peu et commencer plutôt par le Vietnam.
C’est mon tout 1er voyage en sac à dos, et seule. Peut-être que le Vietnam est une destination plus difficile pour une première fois solo ? (J’ai lu plusieurs avis négatifs sur ce pays)
Je souhaite partir en février, je n’ai toujours rien préparé et suis un peu perdue, j’ai plusieurs questions :
1. Que pensez-vous de mon itinéraire ?
2. Faut-il forcément prendre tous les visas à l’avance ?
3. Puis-je prendre un simple billet aller pour me rendre au Vietnam ? J’ignore encore où je me trouverais pour retourner en France, mon itinéraire peut changer au cours de mon voyage.
4. J’ai une grande peur de me sentir seule, je sais que les auberges de jeunesses sont de bons endroits pour rencontrer du monde, avez vous des bonnes adresses pour débuter mon trip au Vietnam ?
5. Est-il préférable de planifier TOUT son itinéraire à l’avance ou je m’organise pour les premières nuits puis je verrai par la suite ? J’ai peur que les lieux manquent de places si je m’y prend au dernier moment.
6. Quelle assurance conseillez-vous pour ce voyage de 2 à 3 mois ?
7. Quelles sont toutes les paperasses à régler / ne pas oublier avant de partir ?
8. Si vous avez des témoignages de vos propres expériences je suis tout ouïe, ou si l’un(e) d’entre vous sera au même endroit que moi en février, on peut rester en contact. :)
Un grand merci d’avance pour vos réponses qui me seront très précieuses !
1. Ce n'est pas vraiment un itinéraire
2. Si tu commences par le Vietnam, tu devras faire le visa vietnamien à Paris sinon tu peux le faire à Bangkok en 24h00 si cela n'a pas changé.
3. C'est possible mais il y a toujours un risque de se faire refouler par la compagnie aérienne sauf si tu présentes un billet de sortie du territoire pour ton premier pays visité.
4. Le mieux est d'utiliser un site de recherche d'hôtels en spécifiant ton budget ainsi qu'une note minimale. Tu regardes ensuite parmi les hôtels listés ceux dont l'emplacement te convient, tu lis éventuellement les commentaires et tu choisis.
5. Il est préférable de faire un itinéraire prévisionnel détaillé en se laissant une marge de manœuvre voire même faire plusieurs itinéraires. Cela te permettra assez rapidement de savoir ce qu'il est possible ou non de faire dans le temps que tu t'es imparti. Et en plus, tu profiteras plus en voyage.
6. Je n'ai jamais pris d'assurances.
7. Pour un départ en février, peut-être les impôts si tu pars 3 mois.
8. Trop long à raconter 😄
hello, je suis partie plusieurs fois seule à 19ans déjà. le tooop. au final tu rencontres tout le temps du monde. j'ai fais une fois 1mois thailande du nord au sud. ensuite 2 mois thailande laos cambodge fin en thailande. puis 1 fois birmanie et 2mois stage au cambodge. et la je repars en mars au vietnam seule 3 semaines de vacances et ensuite 6 semaines de job et ensuite Birmanie pour 2 mois.
les itinéraires un peu complexe mais donne toi une idée et tu reserve rien tu vis au jour le jour. tes plans peuvent changer en fonction des expériences des gens ou des personnes que tu rencontres.
je suis a dispo en mp pour d'éventuelles questions
bonjour
je suis allée au Vietnam en 2012 donc avec la distance due au temps...
pour moi aucun souci les gens sont très gentils et aidants si l'on se perd (mais compliqué de se faire comprendre avec les tons, mieux vaut écrire) même accompagnée je me suis beaucoup baladée seule
mon hôtel à Hanoï avec une bande de jeunes très sympas:
Hanoï memory 19 bat Dan, Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, à l'époque 7$ et assez rustique mais une bande de jeunes dynamiques et sympas
ce sont eux qui m'avaient envoyé la lettre d'invitation pour le visa
conseillée par une membre du forum (kimtwo)
perso je dirais ne planifies pas, laisse toi porter
je viens de faire 15j seule en colombie britannique je n'ai pratiquement jamais été seule!
pour le visa c'était ACA visa à l'arrivée (vérifier les infos d'aujourd'hui sur les sites officiels)
j'avais aussi pris mon voyage bien à l'avance
pas encore d itineraire, c est dangereux de ne pas tenir compte du climat, donc des dates
2. Faut-il forcément prendre tous les visas à l’avance ?
tous ces pays offrent la possibilite de visa a l arrivee, chacun avec ses contraintes.
le cas general. c est un nombre de jours limites (15 ou 30 jours pour les 4 pays que tu cites, mais ca evolue regulierement, a verifier pour tes dates
Une compagnie aerienne a le droit de te refuser un embarquement a paris si tu n'as pas une preuve de sortie du territoire dans des délais compatibles avec ton visa, Il y a souvent des tolérances, mais il y a aussi des gens qui ont perdu bêtement leur billet
3. Puis-je prendre un simple billet aller pour me rendre au Vietnam ? J’ignore encore où je me trouverais pour retourner en France, mon itinéraire peut changer au cours de mon voyage.
C'est possible, mais c'est généralement beaucoup plus cher. Pour ta destination, le meilleur plan est de prendre un aller retour de 3 mois en Thaïlande, Et pas beaucoup plus cher, un aller retour au Vietnam.
En ayant déjà ce billet retour, outre le fait que ça t' aura fait économiser des centaines voir des milliers d' euros, Ça te donnera un bon argument pour invoquer la tolérance par rapport à la règle qui permet aux compagnies aériennes de te refuser l embarquement
Une fois sur place, tu peux te débrouiller par voie terrestre. Le meilleur plan une fois arrivé à Bangkok ou au Vietnam, à la fois pour le temps que ça fait gagner et pour le prix, Aussi surprenant que cela puisse paraître, c'est l'avion: Il y a de nombreuses compagnies Low cost, Et le passage de frontière terrestre est souvent très long, problematique au niveau transport, plus coûteux que l'avion, et à certaines frontières, problématique à cause des arnaques récurrentes, arnaque qu'on trouve beaucoup moins dans les aéroports
4. J’ai une grande peur de me sentir seule, je sais que les auberges de jeunesses sont de bons endroits pour rencontrer du monde, avez vous des bonnes adresses pour débuter mon trip au Vietnam ?
Le pire, c'est la peur d'avoir peur
5. Est-il préférable de planifier TOUT son itinéraire à l’avance ou je m’organise pour les premières nuits puis je verrai par la suite ? J’ai peur que les lieux manquent de places si je m’y prend au dernier moment.
Ça dépend des lieux et des dates: Il y a tellement d'offres partout que Tu trouveras toujours des hébergements disponibles. Si tu es en haute saison sur les autoroutes touristiques (phuket, pataya, les iles...) Tu trouveras, mais ce sera maintenant plus cher.
Au Vietnam, il y a moins d'offre en général, donc ça peut être un peu plus tendu, Et si tu arrive un moment où c'est tendu, tu peut attendre te faire allumer copieusement au niveau prix
Enfin, au laos et au Cambodge, l'offre d'hébergement est nettement moins abondante, En quantité, comme en qualité, Et le risque est plus grand.
Je préfère avoir le planning le plus souple possible, pour pouvoir m'arrêtez autant de temps qu'il me le faut si un truc me plait, eSixt pour m'arracher vite fait s il y'a un truc qui cloche (Si Par exemple le temps), Si tu es très riche, tu pourras probablement toujours t arranger, Pour avoir de la souplesse et conserver un budget contenu, il faut rester soigneusement loin des autoroutes touristiques, éviter les périodes de pointe, Et éviter les mauvaises saisons climatiques, meme si, le climat etant moins tempéré quand France, il peut pleuvoir énormément même en saison sèche et inversement
7. Quelles sont toutes les paperasses à régler / ne pas oublier avant de partir ?
pour moi, Juste prévenir mon banquier de mon itinéraire approximatif, pour qu'il ne soit pas étonné Que de dépenses Tombent dans les différents endroits où je vais passer. Un jour, j'ai un banquier glandu qui m'a grillé ma Carte bleue simplement parce que je vais acheter des billets d'avion vers différents destinations
8. Si vous avez des témoignages de vos propres expériences je suis tout ouïe, ou si l’un (e) d’entre vous sera au même endroit que moi en février, on peut rester en contact. :)
Si tu précise correctement tes dates de voyage, Tu augmentera probablement tes chances d'obtenir des réponses
"Un jour, j'ai un banquier glandu qui m'a grillé ma Carte bleue simplement parce que je vais acheter des billets d'avion vers différents destinations"
Oh que ça me parle ça! oui pense à prévenir ton banquier mais pas que, pense à relever les plafonds de dépenses avec un peu de marge, on a vite fait de dépasser et d'affoler sa banque! voilà pourquoi mon voyage en CB n'a duré que 15j, ma carte était grillée et pas d'internet + difficile pour le téléphone.... prudence! (même si les dépenses en Asie sont sans rapport, avec des billets d'avion et des réservation successives par internet ils s'affolent vite)
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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
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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
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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
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There are two of us (women).
We don’t know this country at all.
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Cheap accommodation.
Looking for community-based options.
And being close to public transport.
Thanks for your tips and experiences!
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Hi again,
I’m adding more details to my info request. Here are two proposed itineraries. We’re hesitating:
Colombo - Unawatuna 2 days - Sinharaja 1 day - Bandarawela 2 days - Kandy 3 days - Dambulla 2 days - Wilpattu Park 1 day - Kalpitiya 3 days - Negombo 1 day
What should we change or add a day for to include Jaffna?
Or:
Negombo 1 day - Anuradhapura 2 days - Jaffna 2 days - Sigiriya 2 days - Dambulla 1 day - Kandy 2 days - Ella 1 day - Galle 3 days
For your advice.
Is it better to finish in Galle or Kalpitiya?
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This is a warning message! I’d like to address it especially to young women traveling alone for the first time in India. Other travelers may react to my post based on their own experiences, but I think what I’m about to say shouldn’t be taken lightly—unless that’s what you’re looking for!
Last July, I traveled to Northern India. I stopped in Khajuraho to see the famous tantric temples. I stayed one night, and that was more than enough. Khajuraho is very touristy, but you should know that 80% of young Indian men there are "gigolos." Locals call these young men (aged 18 to 30) "playboys" or "Lapka" (which means "capture the woman" in Hindi)!!!
They approach tourists with kindness and politeness, offering tea or a motorcycle ride (which they’ve often gotten from generous Western female tourists) to waterfalls a few kilometers from Khajuraho or other tourist sites. After befriending you, they charm you—be careful, these are professionals who are very skilled at this; it’s all they do, and they do it well. They’ll offer you food, drinks, and even temple entry to confuse you. They’ll suggest spending the evening or even the night with them. **Refuse (unless you’re into local flings and that’s why you came)!!!!**
At first, you’ll be seduced by their generosity, let your guard down, and then they’ll make you believe in *true love*. They won’t leave you alone and will keep in touch via email or phone if you give them your details. The lines they use to soften you up and scam you include: *"I’m the only one taking care of my family, my brother is sick, I don’t know what to do..."* All of this is to manipulate you into offering them money. They’ll never ask for it outright (to avoid being exposed) but will wait for you to suggest it.
If you receive emails from them, they’ll never be signed, and their name won’t appear in the email address (to avoid leaving traces). They use fake names to avoid being reported. If you believe their sob stories and offer help, they’ll give you a bank account number to send money via Western Union. These young men make a living from this—selling their bodies and scamming people! They’re very skilled, charming, manipulative, and *big-time cheaters*!
(Especially one young man who goes by the alias *Tony*—apparently the most skilled. He lives in a hotel near the lake, *Krishna Cottage*, and is in regular contact via Skype with Western women he’s tricked into believing he loves them while shamelessly scamming them. He even opened an internet café on the roof of the hotel with money he stole from women who fell for his charm.)
So, young romantic women craving love, sensitive singles, or anyone emotionally vulnerable—**don’t let yourself be scammed!!!** This behavior is becoming more common in India and is still relatively unknown. Male prostitution is on the rise, and cases of romantic scams and financial fraud by gigolos are increasing.
hi everyone! I’d like to visit Montreal and the surrounding areas in August, and I’ve got 3 weeks of vacation. I’m traveling alone and will be visiting my daughter, who recently moved there. She’ll be working and only available in the evenings! So I’m torn between spending a week in Montreal, then taking a flight to Cuba, and returning to France from Havana—or staying in Montreal and exploring the nearby areas alone.
For my first idea—going to Cuba—is it feasible in terms of administrative formalities and legality? And for my second idea, is it possible to take buses? If so, is it too expensive? And are there many places served by them?
From FES, I’d like to spend a few days in:
MEKNES
CHEFCHAOUEN
TETOUAN
and then return to FES.
I’m planning this trip in November.
Thanks for your tips!
I just got back from an unforgettable road trip in Madagascar where I drove down the legendary RN7. It connects Tana (the capital) to Tulear.
Since we were traveling as a group of girls, we decided to go with a guide. I’d never done an “organized” trip before, but I have to say we loved this first tailor-made travel experience.
From the highlands of the Red Island
down to the west coast, by the Mozambique Channel.
Vast landscapes as far as the eye can see
Human encounters
Discovering ancestral artisanal know-how
Sunsets over the ochre mountains
Intense, precious moments with my friends
We loved the mountains, visits to artisans, and the parties too ;-)
We used local guides to show us specific spots (like Isalo National Park, where we were able to bivouac)
Hi there,
My friend and I are traveling together between October and November 2025—no exact dates yet.
We’d love to step away from the typical travel agency packages and are hoping to rent a car locally and stay with locals, living with them rather than in a vacation rental.
Does anyone know if this is possible?
Thanks in advance for your advice and tips!
Warm regards to all
