Hi everyone! We’re planning a multi-stop trip, starting with Uzbekistan. Has anyone flown with Qanot Sharq before? We’re looking to take a flight from Tashkent to Guangzhou. We tried buying a ticket on their website, but they only accept local bank cards since they don’t take foreign currency. We’ve searched on other sites but can’t find any tickets that include baggage. It’s a bit risky since there’s no info on whether we can buy baggage allowance on their site or how much it’d cost.

If anyone has any tips, we’d love to hear them! 😊 Safe travels!

Hi, We're considering accepting a safari quote from Grand5safari in Kenya, but they're asking for a 40% deposit, and we're hesitant because we're worried about getting scammed. Has anyone already paid a deposit to this provider and gone on a safari with them? Thanks! 🙂 Katia

Hi, I’d like to visit Tetouan in September. Do you have any info on cheap local rentals or other options for a 3-week stay? Tetouan and the surrounding area. Thanks in advance for your tips! 😊

Hi there, Our trip to India, starting at the end of October, is taking shape. I’d like to book a hotel in Delhi for our first three nights and another in Amritsar, where we’ll be staying during Diwali. I’ve realized it’s really hard to trust the reviews on Booking. Have any of you stayed at and can recommend mid-range hotels in these two cities? Your feedback could help us decide! Thanks in advance.

Hi, we're looking for a guide to show us around Essaouira. We're 11 adults and don't want to go through an agency. If you have a contact to help us discover this city, that would be great! Thanks

Hi there,

Do you know any tricks for traveling on a budget? With flight prices constantly rising, it’s a real lifesaver!

Does anyone know an easy way to get from Bilbao to Nantes by bus or train with a bike that isn’t disassembled? Nothing on DB.DE, nothing on FlixBus... Thanks.

Hi there, Do you know of any good travel insurance? Usually, I go with the one from the agency. But this time, I want to travel independently, and I'm a bit lost.

Some people told me that when you pay with a credit card, you get the bank's insurance. But after checking with the bank, that's not true. Or else, you have to add an extra option and pay for it monthly.

So, I'm looking for insurance that covers cancellation, repatriation, lost luggage, etc. Thanks for your tips!

Hi, Do you know any companies or individuals offering day excursions for cruise passengers who disembark in the morning and have to wait for their evening flight, with luggage? Thanks in advance

Hi there, do you know any affordable places to do yoga in this area? I found some, but they cost between $12 and $20 USD! For a Canadian who wants to practice every day, that adds up quickly... Thanks!

Hi,

Does anyone know a place at Inle Lake that’s preferably good for a 10-day yoga retreat for beginners?

Thanks for your tips!

Hi,

Does anyone know the address of a rose flower distillery in the Valley of Roses / Kelaa M'Gouna? A traditional distillery, not just the tourist shop.

Thanks a bunch!

Nicolas :-)

Hi Does anyone know a reliable and affordable shuttle service from Roissy airport to Lille train station? I know there are TGVs, but we’d like to avoid a long wait at Roissy station. Thanks in advance for your tips! BD

Hi everyone,

I’m finally heading to Mongolia for two months this August and September. Do you know the procedure for applying for a visa, since I’ll be there for more than 30 days? Looking forward to your tips! Thanks! !

Hello,

I’m planning a trip to Laos in early 2027. Does anyone know the dates for the Vat Phou festival in Champasak? Thanks!

Hi everyone, does anyone know how to get from Victoria to Tofino without a car? (ferry? Bus?) And once in Tofino, is it easy to get to Pacific Rim Park still without a car? Also, how do you get to Vancouver from Tofino afterward? Finally, do you know of any budget-friendly accommodation in Tofino? Thanks so much for your help!

Hello, We found an English-speaking guide, but do you happen to know a French-speaking one? He’s offering 6 days for $1,700/day per person. There’s just the two of us.

Thanks so much! Planned for July/August 2025 LesBretonsdu56

Hi everyone! So happy to be back on this forum—it’s helped me so much before, and I’m thrilled it’s open again! 🙂 I’m currently planning a new cruise for early December and I’d love to know if you can recommend any French-speaking guide taxis in Genoa, Naples, Palermo, Tunis, and Barcelona. A friend joining us has some difficulty walking (but isn’t in a wheelchair), and do you happen to know their rates for about 6 hours? Thanks in advance for your tips!

Hi there, Why not explore Honfleur, supposedly well-known, but do you know about these hidden gems?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrf0ESKxud8

Hi there, I’m looking for a hiking guide for Quebec (Laurentides, Gaspésie, Saguenay). Do you know any professionals for one or more of these regions? This is for September 2025. Thanks in advance!

Hi, Do you have any tips for renting a car in Croatia? I’m leaving from central Zagreb on June 6th and returning to Dubrovnik Airport on June 19th, so a total of 14 days. I’ve got a quote for 655 € for an automatic economy car, including two drivers, GPS, zero-excess insurance, ferries, and cross-border travel. Pretty much everything, really. What do you think? Any agencies you’d recommend? Thanks! Marie

I'm looking to travel to Turkey from Greece by car. Do you know any ferry companies that operate this route? Thanks for your replies

Hi there, I’m finally planning to spend 9 days/9 nights in Chiang Rai. What’s the best area to stay in? Do you know any interesting spots within a 50–60 km radius? Preferably ones that aren’t overrun by mass tourism (sorry about that). Thanks! Joël—I’m reading your latest travel journal on this region...😉

Hi there, I’ll be passing through Portugal for a month. Any recommendations for choosing a SIM card and a phone plan with heavy internet usage? Something like a 100GB 4G plan. Do you know how much that would cost?

Have a great summer!

Hi, I need to pay my local tour operator and I'm about to make an international transfer online. Have you heard of TransferWise, which claims to be safe and cheaper in fees? Otherwise, what would you recommend? Thanks in advance. Best regards

hi everyone 🙂, I’d like to know if any of you have recently—or within the last 2 years—built a house in Thailand and could give me an idea of the all-in price. I’m not looking for luxury, just a comfortable home with 3 bedrooms. I already have the land, which is in the Khorat region for those who know it. I’d really appreciate any info you can share—thanks in advance! Best regards.

Hi there,

I’m heading to Morocco soon and I’d like to get the bodywork and paint on my van redone. Do you know any good places or contacts?

Thanks in advance!

Maloubo!!!

Hi there, A friend has osteoarthritis in the knee and a meniscus problem, treated with regular injections. Do you know of any insurance companies that cover pre-existing conditions in case their knee locks up in Africa? Thanks a bunch!

Hi everyone,

I’ve got a full-day layover in Ibiza—arriving at 10 AM and leaving at 10 PM. Could you tell me if there are any local shuttles available when we disembark, without having to take the MSC buses? Do you know of a reliable car rental company?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi, I’m traveling with my 5-year-old son this summer to Northern Thailand, Northern Vietnam, Yunnan, and Indonesia. I plan to equip him with a GPS tracker, but the SIM cards come with a contract. Do you know what the options are in Asia? Thanks, Nora