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What off-the-beaten-path spots for a self-drive trip in Costa Rica?
Hi there, I'm looking for ideas for a 15-day self-drive trip in Costa Rica in March, preferably off the beaten path. Thanks!
From Amman to Jerusalem
I’m reposting here a travel journal originally published on the Routard forum in 2022 during VoyageForum’s hiatus. Without altering its content, I’ll try to streamline it. The few comments on the political situation reflect my feelings at the time and don’t account for events since then! I’d rather avoid debates on the topic. The photos are nothing fancy—just illustrative.
The context: we’re coming out of COVID. We’re looking for a not-too-distant destination, and Jordan has been catching our eye for a while. After some thought, we wonder if we shouldn’t take advantage of the geography to hop over to Israel. After all, Jerusalem is less than 100 km from Amman. Plus, Transavia lets you combine both destinations.
To plan our trip (February 19 to March 4, 2022), we contacted three French-speaking agencies in Amman. Their itinerary proposals were pretty similar, but the prices varied significantly. Given the many positive reviews we read on travel forums and a very attractive rate compared to competitors, we quickly settled on Ahmad Ababseh’s agency. Still, deep down, we had a slight worry—so many glowing reviews seemed a bit over the top, but we took the chance.
During the preparation, which happened in a very short timeframe (less than 10 days), Ahmad didn’t provide detailed roadbooks, and we made do with brief email or phone exchanges. Few details were shared either. We discussed hotels, with Ahmad preferring the ones he knew. We picked our hotel for our arrival in Amman, but before agreeing, Ahmad insisted on inspecting the rooms.
For payment, Ahmad only asked for a 500 € deposit and trusted our word for the balance, which we paid upon arrival. He also committed in writing to refund the full deposit if our trip was canceled due to COVID.
Finally, for the Israeli part, Ahmad contacted an agency in Jerusalem to handle the logistics. He didn’t take a commission.
The context: we’re coming out of COVID. We’re looking for a not-too-distant destination, and Jordan has been catching our eye for a while. After some thought, we wonder if we shouldn’t take advantage of the geography to hop over to Israel. After all, Jerusalem is less than 100 km from Amman. Plus, Transavia lets you combine both destinations.
To plan our trip (February 19 to March 4, 2022), we contacted three French-speaking agencies in Amman. Their itinerary proposals were pretty similar, but the prices varied significantly. Given the many positive reviews we read on travel forums and a very attractive rate compared to competitors, we quickly settled on Ahmad Ababseh’s agency. Still, deep down, we had a slight worry—so many glowing reviews seemed a bit over the top, but we took the chance.
During the preparation, which happened in a very short timeframe (less than 10 days), Ahmad didn’t provide detailed roadbooks, and we made do with brief email or phone exchanges. Few details were shared either. We discussed hotels, with Ahmad preferring the ones he knew. We picked our hotel for our arrival in Amman, but before agreeing, Ahmad insisted on inspecting the rooms.
For payment, Ahmad only asked for a 500 € deposit and trusted our word for the balance, which we paid upon arrival. He also committed in writing to refund the full deposit if our trip was canceled due to COVID.
Finally, for the Israeli part, Ahmad contacted an agency in Jerusalem to handle the logistics. He didn’t take a commission.
Brazil summer 2027: building the itinerary
Hello hello
It's decided—2027 will be Brazil, in the summer (unless you advise against it 😕). From what I’ve read, the weather’s okay, even if it’s a bit chilly for swimming. We’re going, as always, as a group of four, with our teens. 🙂
We’d be looking at a solid two weeks, at least 14 days on the ground. I’m planning way ahead to nail down an itinerary and book our flight tickets (the prices I’m seeing already are freaking me out…).
From my research, I’ve come across some classic routes: Rio/Iguazu/Paraty/Ilha Grande. Roughly: 4 days in Rio, 2 in Iguazu, 2 in Paraty, and 3 on Ilha Verde. That’d leave us one more stop on the trip.
Since we like to end with a "chill" stop for the kids,
My questions: - Is Ilha Verde worth it this time of year? I’ve read that swimming might not be an option—water’s too cold… So not ideal for a chill/relaxing destination? - How should we round out the trip in the South? São Paulo? Another stop along the Costa Verde? - Wouldn’t it make more sense to head up to the Northeast, where it’s warmer, like Salvador de Bahia?
But Salvador raises other questions: - Are there flights from Iguazu to Salvador? - And for the return to France, would we have to connect through Rio or São Paulo from Salvador? - Any suggestions for places to stay around Salvador?
Thanks for your input—I’m sure I’ll have more questions as I go along. 😉
It's decided—2027 will be Brazil, in the summer (unless you advise against it 😕). From what I’ve read, the weather’s okay, even if it’s a bit chilly for swimming. We’re going, as always, as a group of four, with our teens. 🙂
We’d be looking at a solid two weeks, at least 14 days on the ground. I’m planning way ahead to nail down an itinerary and book our flight tickets (the prices I’m seeing already are freaking me out…).
From my research, I’ve come across some classic routes: Rio/Iguazu/Paraty/Ilha Grande. Roughly: 4 days in Rio, 2 in Iguazu, 2 in Paraty, and 3 on Ilha Verde. That’d leave us one more stop on the trip.
Since we like to end with a "chill" stop for the kids,
My questions: - Is Ilha Verde worth it this time of year? I’ve read that swimming might not be an option—water’s too cold… So not ideal for a chill/relaxing destination? - How should we round out the trip in the South? São Paulo? Another stop along the Costa Verde? - Wouldn’t it make more sense to head up to the Northeast, where it’s warmer, like Salvador de Bahia?
But Salvador raises other questions: - Are there flights from Iguazu to Salvador? - And for the return to France, would we have to connect through Rio or São Paulo from Salvador? - Any suggestions for places to stay around Salvador?
Thanks for your input—I’m sure I’ll have more questions as I go along. 😉
Which town is the best base on the Amalfi Coast?
After 3 nights in Naples, we want to visit the Amalfi Coast. Which town would be the best base?
Is Yosemite worth it if I'm also visiting Banff and Jasper on the same trip?
Hi fellow travelers, do you think there’s a real benefit to spending 2-3 days in Yosemite when I’ll already be spending a week in Banff and Jasper in the Canadian Rockies? Won’t it feel a bit redundant? I’m asking because Yosemite is expensive (I’d go with an agency from SF, staying in a cabin, since I’ll be solo and without a car) and apparently packed.
Thanks for your feedback!
A Few Days in Turkmenistan from Uzbekistan
The latest travel journal about Turkmenistan dates back to 2019. Here’s a quick update on this vast desert country, which is now a bit easier to visit than before.
This is my first travel journal. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. The country is slowly opening up, but it’s still possible to visit sites where you’ll be completely alone. In five days, I saw two Hongkongers, a few Germans, and a Chilean at the crater, ten Chinese people in a capital bazaar, and that’s it!
It’s possible to visit Turkmenistan from Uzbekistan. The easiest and most economical way is to take a taxi to the border from Bukhara. The trip takes a little over an hour.
Crossing the border takes quite a while because many Turkmen bring back items bought in Uzbekistan to resell in Turkmenistan. For example, diapers, baby products, or beauty products. It took me over 2.5 hours to cross the border. To visit Turkmenistan, it’s mandatory to have a guide and go through a travel agency. British agencies often offer three-, five-, or seven-day trips for over 1,500 or 2,000 €. But if your budget is more limited, you can contact a few Turkmen agencies directly by email, and they’ll make you an offer between 700 and 1,300 € for three to seven days. I took a five-day trip from Turkmenabat in the northeast of the country to Dashoguz in the north. The goal was to visit the main UNESCO-listed sites, including Merv, and archaeological sites like Nisa or Gonur Tepe.
Your guide will also be your driver. They’ll pick you up at the border. The formalities are very long because customs officers have to stamp multiple documents, and obtaining the visa you previously requested from your travel agency requires several checks. But the process goes relatively smoothly, even if each step takes a while.
Once on the other side, the first surprise is the brand-new highway all the way to Turkmenabat. A very long line of trucks stretches for several kilometers on the Turkmen side to cross the border into Uzbekistan. According to my guide, Turkmen trucks transport gas and cotton (though not this season, since the harvest is in September), but they mainly fill up their tanks because fuel is much cheaper in Turkmenistan. A full tank for a car costs about 3 €, which is unbeatable.
From the Farap border post, the goal is to reach the city of Mary, which is home to the UNESCO-listed site of Merv in its suburbs, about thirty kilometers away. This city is known as a foundation by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC under the name Alexandria of Margiana. Several fortresses are visible.
After more than three hours on the road, we have lunch at a Turkish restaurant called Aladdin. Several quotes from the president are visible along the highway, but the road is in good condition, and we move along easily. This will be by far the best road in the country—things will get much worse later.
Roundabouts are particularly interesting because they feature emblems of Turkmen culture, like the dog, a carpet, the Ahal Teke horse, or Muslim symbols, even though the presence of Islamic artifacts is quite limited.
This is my first travel journal. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. The country is slowly opening up, but it’s still possible to visit sites where you’ll be completely alone. In five days, I saw two Hongkongers, a few Germans, and a Chilean at the crater, ten Chinese people in a capital bazaar, and that’s it!
It’s possible to visit Turkmenistan from Uzbekistan. The easiest and most economical way is to take a taxi to the border from Bukhara. The trip takes a little over an hour.
Crossing the border takes quite a while because many Turkmen bring back items bought in Uzbekistan to resell in Turkmenistan. For example, diapers, baby products, or beauty products. It took me over 2.5 hours to cross the border. To visit Turkmenistan, it’s mandatory to have a guide and go through a travel agency. British agencies often offer three-, five-, or seven-day trips for over 1,500 or 2,000 €. But if your budget is more limited, you can contact a few Turkmen agencies directly by email, and they’ll make you an offer between 700 and 1,300 € for three to seven days. I took a five-day trip from Turkmenabat in the northeast of the country to Dashoguz in the north. The goal was to visit the main UNESCO-listed sites, including Merv, and archaeological sites like Nisa or Gonur Tepe.
Your guide will also be your driver. They’ll pick you up at the border. The formalities are very long because customs officers have to stamp multiple documents, and obtaining the visa you previously requested from your travel agency requires several checks. But the process goes relatively smoothly, even if each step takes a while.
Once on the other side, the first surprise is the brand-new highway all the way to Turkmenabat. A very long line of trucks stretches for several kilometers on the Turkmen side to cross the border into Uzbekistan. According to my guide, Turkmen trucks transport gas and cotton (though not this season, since the harvest is in September), but they mainly fill up their tanks because fuel is much cheaper in Turkmenistan. A full tank for a car costs about 3 €, which is unbeatable.
From the Farap border post, the goal is to reach the city of Mary, which is home to the UNESCO-listed site of Merv in its suburbs, about thirty kilometers away. This city is known as a foundation by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC under the name Alexandria of Margiana. Several fortresses are visible.
After more than three hours on the road, we have lunch at a Turkish restaurant called Aladdin. Several quotes from the president are visible along the highway, but the road is in good condition, and we move along easily. This will be by far the best road in the country—things will get much worse later.
Roundabouts are particularly interesting because they feature emblems of Turkmen culture, like the dog, a carpet, the Ahal Teke horse, or Muslim symbols, even though the presence of Islamic artifacts is quite limited.
A little piece of Sulawesi with the family: Rantepao and Selayar
I’d been wanting to discover Sulawesi for years. But then life happened—COVID, the cost of flight tickets, you name it. Long story short, years went by, but we finally set off as a family for a three-week trip in southern Sulawesi: Rammang Rammang, Rantepao, Sengkang, Bira, and Selayar.
I like to spend a good amount of time in the places I visit, giving myself the chance to really get to know the area and meet locals. So no island-hopping this time—just the south. But when I say "just," it’s not restrictive at all, given how rich this island is in landscapes, little encounters, and magical moments.
Wednesday 07/08 - Thursday 07/09: We left Montpellier for what was supposed to be five flights, though we only took four to start, landing in Jakarta. We picked up our luggage there to catch a flight to Makassar the next day. That’s the only way we could get an affordable ticket (702 €). I won’t bore you with the flight details—there’s not much to say. We arrived at 7 PM and considered heading straight to Makassar that evening. But we opted for a recovery night before taking off again. Good thing we did, because my son’s suitcase was missing... First contact with the locals was a bit stressful—a trip without your luggage isn’t exactly fun. But right away, a woman reassured us: the suitcase was just enjoying some extra time in Singapore. Maybe it was doing some last-minute shopping. Anyway, nothing serious—it was supposed to arrive at 9 AM the next day. That gave us some breathing room since our flight wasn’t until noon. So off we went to our hotel (Days Hotel & Suites) near the airport. It was cheap (40 € for three rooms—my kids are older and need their space), but it wasn’t worth much more. The place had definitely seen better days. But no big deal—we were only there for the night, and... we got to watch France beat Morocco in the World Cup live at 3 AM. That’s what really mattered!
Friday 07/10: In search of the lost suitcase First challenge of the morning: finding our missing suitcase. They sent us to the airport basement, to the staff entrance. We were greeted with smiles, and an airport employee led me through the underground corridors back to the baggage claim. Right on time at 9 AM, the suitcase arrived, just like they’d promised. We were finally complete! Off we went to change terminals, grab a well-deserved meal, and board our fifth flight to Makassar. Little side note: I struggled for a while trying to book domestic flights directly on the airlines’ websites with no luck. Without meaning to advertise (though I guess I am a little), I realized it’d be easier to use sites like tiket.com or Traveloka. That turned out to be a great choice—I even ended up booking hotels through them later in the trip. 12:40 PM: We were on our way to Makassar. First good news: we were the only tourists. Well, the only European tourists on the flight, anyway. No, you’re not dreaming—the bag is full of... potato chip packets. To each their own souvenirs, I guess...
When we arrived in Makassar, a driver was waiting to take us straight to Rammang Rammang: 250,000 IDR (12 €) to our guesthouse (Rammang Rammang House). Forget about meeting people on the bus—we were headed straight to the first stop of our trip, and it was already stunning.
My kids’ guesthouse:
Ours:
View of the little lake:
But not everything is straightforward around here. I wanted to get a local SIM card for internet and calls. I found them expensive at Jakarta’s airport (20 € for 20 GB), so I decided to wait. Well, no luck in Rammang Rammang either. You can’t just buy one from the local shop—you need a Telkomsat store (they have the best coverage). So we’d have to wait for Rantepao to get Wi-Fi... When I say "local shop," I mean the little shack around the corner. No big deal—we’d find one easily in Rantepao for 5 € and 25 GB. So there we were, offline, just the four of us enjoying the amazing view.
Saturday 07/11: Rammang Rammang We woke up early to the sound of wedding music blasting through the village (everyone’s invited!). Off we went to explore the area. A little walking, a little boat ride (shared with a French tourist and a Polish one—yes, there *are* tourists here, just not many; 750,000 IDR for up to 8 people) through a lovely canal, and we discovered the karst site. It was peaceful and beautiful. The river:
The karst site:
Wednesday 07/08 - Thursday 07/09: We left Montpellier for what was supposed to be five flights, though we only took four to start, landing in Jakarta. We picked up our luggage there to catch a flight to Makassar the next day. That’s the only way we could get an affordable ticket (702 €). I won’t bore you with the flight details—there’s not much to say. We arrived at 7 PM and considered heading straight to Makassar that evening. But we opted for a recovery night before taking off again. Good thing we did, because my son’s suitcase was missing... First contact with the locals was a bit stressful—a trip without your luggage isn’t exactly fun. But right away, a woman reassured us: the suitcase was just enjoying some extra time in Singapore. Maybe it was doing some last-minute shopping. Anyway, nothing serious—it was supposed to arrive at 9 AM the next day. That gave us some breathing room since our flight wasn’t until noon. So off we went to our hotel (Days Hotel & Suites) near the airport. It was cheap (40 € for three rooms—my kids are older and need their space), but it wasn’t worth much more. The place had definitely seen better days. But no big deal—we were only there for the night, and... we got to watch France beat Morocco in the World Cup live at 3 AM. That’s what really mattered!
Friday 07/10: In search of the lost suitcase First challenge of the morning: finding our missing suitcase. They sent us to the airport basement, to the staff entrance. We were greeted with smiles, and an airport employee led me through the underground corridors back to the baggage claim. Right on time at 9 AM, the suitcase arrived, just like they’d promised. We were finally complete! Off we went to change terminals, grab a well-deserved meal, and board our fifth flight to Makassar. Little side note: I struggled for a while trying to book domestic flights directly on the airlines’ websites with no luck. Without meaning to advertise (though I guess I am a little), I realized it’d be easier to use sites like tiket.com or Traveloka. That turned out to be a great choice—I even ended up booking hotels through them later in the trip. 12:40 PM: We were on our way to Makassar. First good news: we were the only tourists. Well, the only European tourists on the flight, anyway. No, you’re not dreaming—the bag is full of... potato chip packets. To each their own souvenirs, I guess...
When we arrived in Makassar, a driver was waiting to take us straight to Rammang Rammang: 250,000 IDR (12 €) to our guesthouse (Rammang Rammang House). Forget about meeting people on the bus—we were headed straight to the first stop of our trip, and it was already stunning.
My kids’ guesthouse:
Ours:
View of the little lake:
But not everything is straightforward around here. I wanted to get a local SIM card for internet and calls. I found them expensive at Jakarta’s airport (20 € for 20 GB), so I decided to wait. Well, no luck in Rammang Rammang either. You can’t just buy one from the local shop—you need a Telkomsat store (they have the best coverage). So we’d have to wait for Rantepao to get Wi-Fi... When I say "local shop," I mean the little shack around the corner. No big deal—we’d find one easily in Rantepao for 5 € and 25 GB. So there we were, offline, just the four of us enjoying the amazing view.
Saturday 07/11: Rammang Rammang We woke up early to the sound of wedding music blasting through the village (everyone’s invited!). Off we went to explore the area. A little walking, a little boat ride (shared with a French tourist and a Polish one—yes, there *are* tourists here, just not many; 750,000 IDR for up to 8 people) through a lovely canal, and we discovered the karst site. It was peaceful and beautiful. The river:
The karst site:
Is it risky to walk around Rio alone?
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,
Where to settle in / relax in India?
Hello,
We’ve already traveled to India twice before, but only for two-week stretches (2013, a loop from Mumbai including Hampi, and in 2019, Tamil Nadu). This time, we’re leaving at the end of October for nearly three months of travel—something completely new for us! We’ll arrive in Delhi and depart from Bangalore. Our goal is to explore Northern India and then head down to Kerala, taking a maximum of one flight and prioritizing trains.
Traveling for this long should let us plan longer stops to slow down the pace and fully enjoy our trip...
What are the places you’ve loved with this in mind? I’ve already thought of Gokarna... Do you have any other suggestions, especially in Northern India? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Traveling for this long should let us plan longer stops to slow down the pace and fully enjoy our trip...
What are the places you’ve loved with this in mind? I’ve already thought of Gokarna... Do you have any other suggestions, especially in Northern India? Thanks in advance for your tips!
August Photo Contest Discussion: Religious Buildings
Pressed for time due to a full house of kids, grandkids, and cats, I decided to go with a general theme. Everyone has photos of religious buildings, so architectural variety is guaranteed. Just a reminder—I’m asking for exterior shots only, either wide-angle or detailed views.
Phanom Rung, Thailand
Wat Phra Keo, Bangkok
Abu Simbel
Quimper
Venice
Istanbul
Khiva, Uzbekistan
Phanom Rung, Thailand
Wat Phra Keo, Bangkok
Abu Simbel
Quimper
Venice
Istanbul
Khiva, UzbekistanWhat's the current situation with the wildfires in Canada?
Hello everyone,
We’ve planned a trip (retired couple) for late August to the first half of September in Western Canada.
Classic itinerary: arrival in Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Clearwater, Whistler, Vancouver Island, departure from Vancouver.
I know you can’t see into the future any better than I can, so I’m obviously not asking what the wildfire situation will be like in a month...
But if any of you could let me know if, CURRENTLY, there are major difficulties—not just for locals, of course, but for tourists as well?
We’re hesitating between taking the chance or canceling what we still can.
We’re not young anymore and don’t have the flexibility we once did...
A thousand thanks to those of you on the ground or with contacts there who can help us make this decision!
Two-Month Australia Itinerary Plan for 2027
Hi everyone! I’m planning a long trip of two and a half months and could use some input to fine-tune my itinerary. I already have a good idea of the dates and how the climate will vary depending on where we are in Australia. Feel free to share your thoughts!
**Zone 1: DARWIN – August 17 to 22 (6 days)** Activities & visits: Crocosaurus Cove, Kakadu Park scenic flight, 3-day excursion to Kakadu, Litchfield, and Katherine National Parks Flight to Alice Springs on the 23rd
**Zone 2: ALICE SPRINGS – ULURU – August 23 to 30 (8 days)** Car rental Activities & visits: Alice Springs (1 day), West MacDonnell Ranges (1 day), Watarrka National Park, Uluru (3 days) Flight to Cairns on the 31st
**Zone 3: CAIRNS – August 31 to September 9 (10 days)** Car rental from the 31st to the 6th Activities & visits: Port Douglas, Daintree Rainforest, Mount Quincan, Herberton Historic Village, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef Bus to Townsville on the 10th
**Zone 4: TOWNSVILLE – NOOSA – September 10 to 26 (17 days)** Activities & visits: Magnetic Island Bus to Airlie Beach on the 13th Activities & visits: Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef Car rental from the 17th to the 20th Activities & visits: Eungella National Park Overnight bus from Mackay to Hervey Bay (20th to 21st) Activities & visits: K’gari (Fraser Island) Bus to Noosa on the 25th Activities & visits: Noosa National Park Bus to Brisbane on the 27th
**Zone 5: BRISBANE – September 27 to October 1 (5 days)** Car rental from the 29th to the 1st Activities & visits: Brisbane, Glass House Mountains, Springbrook National Park, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Bus to Coffs Harbour on the 2nd
**Zone 6: COFFS HARBOUR – October 2 to 4** Car rental from the 3rd to the 4th Activities & visits: Dorrigo National Park Overnight bus to Sydney (4th to 5th)
**Zone 7: SYDNEY – October 5 to 9 (5 days)** Car rental from the 7th to the 9th Activities & visits: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves Overnight bus to Melbourne (9th to 10th)
**Zone 8: MELBOURNE – October 10 to 16 (7 days)** Car rental from the 13th to the 16th Activities & visits: Melbourne, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road Flight to Hobart on the 17th
**Zone 9: TASMANIA – October 17 to 23 (6 days)** Car rental from the 17th to the 23rd Activities & visits: Hobart, Tasman Peninsula, Freycinet National Park, Natureworld Flight to Perth on the 23rd
**Zone 10: PERTH – October 24 to 27 (4 days)** Activities & visits: Rottnest Island, Wave Rock, Perth Flight to Paris on the 28th
**Zone 1: DARWIN – August 17 to 22 (6 days)** Activities & visits: Crocosaurus Cove, Kakadu Park scenic flight, 3-day excursion to Kakadu, Litchfield, and Katherine National Parks Flight to Alice Springs on the 23rd
**Zone 2: ALICE SPRINGS – ULURU – August 23 to 30 (8 days)** Car rental Activities & visits: Alice Springs (1 day), West MacDonnell Ranges (1 day), Watarrka National Park, Uluru (3 days) Flight to Cairns on the 31st
**Zone 3: CAIRNS – August 31 to September 9 (10 days)** Car rental from the 31st to the 6th Activities & visits: Port Douglas, Daintree Rainforest, Mount Quincan, Herberton Historic Village, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef Bus to Townsville on the 10th
**Zone 4: TOWNSVILLE – NOOSA – September 10 to 26 (17 days)** Activities & visits: Magnetic Island Bus to Airlie Beach on the 13th Activities & visits: Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef Car rental from the 17th to the 20th Activities & visits: Eungella National Park Overnight bus from Mackay to Hervey Bay (20th to 21st) Activities & visits: K’gari (Fraser Island) Bus to Noosa on the 25th Activities & visits: Noosa National Park Bus to Brisbane on the 27th
**Zone 5: BRISBANE – September 27 to October 1 (5 days)** Car rental from the 29th to the 1st Activities & visits: Brisbane, Glass House Mountains, Springbrook National Park, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Bus to Coffs Harbour on the 2nd
**Zone 6: COFFS HARBOUR – October 2 to 4** Car rental from the 3rd to the 4th Activities & visits: Dorrigo National Park Overnight bus to Sydney (4th to 5th)
**Zone 7: SYDNEY – October 5 to 9 (5 days)** Car rental from the 7th to the 9th Activities & visits: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves Overnight bus to Melbourne (9th to 10th)
**Zone 8: MELBOURNE – October 10 to 16 (7 days)** Car rental from the 13th to the 16th Activities & visits: Melbourne, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road Flight to Hobart on the 17th
**Zone 9: TASMANIA – October 17 to 23 (6 days)** Car rental from the 17th to the 23rd Activities & visits: Hobart, Tasman Peninsula, Freycinet National Park, Natureworld Flight to Perth on the 23rd
**Zone 10: PERTH – October 24 to 27 (4 days)** Activities & visits: Rottnest Island, Wave Rock, Perth Flight to Paris on the 28th
Romantic weekend in Italy between April and May: what should we prioritize?
I'd love to organize a romantic weekend in Italy.
What do you recommend?
What do you recommend?
Argentine and Chilean Patagonia from El Calafate to Ushuaia
This travel journal summarizes a trip I took in March to Argentine and Chilean Patagonia. It starts in El Calafate and ends in Ushuaia. During my planning, I considered looking into the Australis cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia, as well as the W trek in Torres del Paine National Park. In both cases, I was put off by the prices. Instead of the cruise, I found two interesting wildlife excursions from Punta Arenas: whale watching in the Strait of Magellan and observing king penguins in Tierra del Fuego. The journey to Ushuaia was by bus. For Torres del Paine, things were a bit confusing, so I reached out to two agencies. In the end, I went with a rental car option, overnight stays on-site, and day hikes. I shared my full itinerary with the agency and ended up being taken care of by a local Argentine agency and a Chilean one.
So, here we go...
What are some itinerary ideas for Australia and New Zealand?
We have about 50 days total—any suggestions for a route covering New Zealand (22 nights) and 30 days in Australia?
Is Tasmania a must-see?
We want to visit Darwin and Cairns. What’s the best time to avoid the rainy season?
Our initial idea for Australia is:
Sydney Melbourne Kangaroo Island (KI) Adelaide Uluru (Red Rock) Darwin Cairns
Is Tasmania a must-see?
We want to visit Darwin and Cairns. What’s the best time to avoid the rainy season?
Our initial idea for Australia is:
Sydney Melbourne Kangaroo Island (KI) Adelaide Uluru (Red Rock) Darwin Cairns
Avis sur itinéraire Ouest Canada + Yellowstone?
Bonjour,
Mon copain et moi voulons réaliser un voyage Ouest Canada + Yellowstone au départ de Vancouver en voiture de location.
Voici le programme prévisionnel :
Jour 1 : arrivée à Vancouver
Jour 2 : Vancouver
Jour 3 : Victoria, nuit à Vancouver
Jour 4 : Vancouver – Clearwater
Jour 5 : Clearwater – Jasper
Jour 6 : Jasper : Lac Maligne, Lac Medicine, Miette HotSpring, Lac Edith
Jour 7 : Jasper – Lac Louise : Athabasca Fall et Glacier, Lac Bow, Lac Peyto, Lac Moraine
Jour 8 : Lac Louise – Banff : Lac Louise, Yoho NP, Kicking Horse Pass, Lac Emeraude, Chutes Takkakaw, Lac Miror, Lac Agnes, Lac Annette, Johnston Canyon, Lac Moraine, Banff,
Jour 9 : Banff – Eureka (USA) : Parc de Banff, Lac Minnewanka, Lac Jonhson, Parc du Kootenay, Canyon Marble, Radium Hot Spring, Eureka
Jour 10 :– Eureka- Yellowstone
Jour 11 : Yellowstone
Jour 12 : Yellowstone
Jour 13 : Yellowstone – Frontiere Canada
Jour 14 : Frontiere Canada – Calgary
Jour 15 : Calgary - France
Ce trajet vous paraît-il faisable ? Quelles sont vos suggestions, idées, bon plan pour le logement? Enfin quel type de véhicule nous conseilleriez-vous afin de pouvoir y dormir dedans ?
Est ce que quelqu'un a déjà loué une voiture à Vancouver avec restitution à Calgary ? Il y a t-il des frais d'abandon? Il y a t-il des problèmes de passer aux USA avec une voiture Canadienne?
N'hésitez pas à répondre, tous les commentaires seront les bienvenus
Merci
Jour 1 : arrivée à Vancouver
Jour 2 : Vancouver
Jour 3 : Victoria, nuit à Vancouver
Jour 4 : Vancouver – Clearwater
Jour 5 : Clearwater – Jasper
Jour 6 : Jasper : Lac Maligne, Lac Medicine, Miette HotSpring, Lac Edith
Jour 7 : Jasper – Lac Louise : Athabasca Fall et Glacier, Lac Bow, Lac Peyto, Lac Moraine
Jour 8 : Lac Louise – Banff : Lac Louise, Yoho NP, Kicking Horse Pass, Lac Emeraude, Chutes Takkakaw, Lac Miror, Lac Agnes, Lac Annette, Johnston Canyon, Lac Moraine, Banff,
Jour 9 : Banff – Eureka (USA) : Parc de Banff, Lac Minnewanka, Lac Jonhson, Parc du Kootenay, Canyon Marble, Radium Hot Spring, Eureka
Jour 10 :– Eureka- Yellowstone
Jour 11 : Yellowstone
Jour 12 : Yellowstone
Jour 13 : Yellowstone – Frontiere Canada
Jour 14 : Frontiere Canada – Calgary
Jour 15 : Calgary - France
Ce trajet vous paraît-il faisable ? Quelles sont vos suggestions, idées, bon plan pour le logement? Enfin quel type de véhicule nous conseilleriez-vous afin de pouvoir y dormir dedans ?
Est ce que quelqu'un a déjà loué une voiture à Vancouver avec restitution à Calgary ? Il y a t-il des frais d'abandon? Il y a t-il des problèmes de passer aux USA avec une voiture Canadienne?
N'hésitez pas à répondre, tous les commentaires seront les bienvenus
Merci
Photos d'une année sabbatique en Asie (2010)
Bonjour à tous,
Nous avons classé les photos de notre année en Asie par pays ou région dans nos albums.
Envie de découvrir l'Asie en photos?
Au programme: Inde, Népal, Birmanie, Laos, Thailande, Malaisie, Singapour, Indonésie et retour vers l'Europe par l'Egypte.
http://namaste.over-blog.com/albums.html
Au programme: Inde, Népal, Birmanie, Laos, Thailande, Malaisie, Singapour, Indonésie et retour vers l'Europe par l'Egypte.
Notre budget en Asie durant un an aura été de 10€ par jour par personne (en mode routard). On aura tout negocie dur (Hotel, transport, meme les repas parfois, etc.)
Vous en pensez quoi des photos?
Nous avons classé les photos de notre année en Asie par pays ou région dans nos albums.
Envie de découvrir l'Asie en photos?
Au programme: Inde, Népal, Birmanie, Laos, Thailande, Malaisie, Singapour, Indonésie et retour vers l'Europe par l'Egypte.
http://namaste.over-blog.com/albums.html
Au programme: Inde, Népal, Birmanie, Laos, Thailande, Malaisie, Singapour, Indonésie et retour vers l'Europe par l'Egypte.
Notre budget en Asie durant un an aura été de 10€ par jour par personne (en mode routard). On aura tout negocie dur (Hotel, transport, meme les repas parfois, etc.)
Vous en pensez quoi des photos?
Concours photo du mois de février 2011 "Expressions et regards aux quatre coins du monde"
Ami(e)s de la photo voyageuse bonjour,
Le 8ème concours international de photo VF est lancé par le comité d'organisation composé par Williama et Gevehi, sur le thème : “Expressions et regards aux 4 coins du monde”. Mettez en ligne vos portraits de voyage les plus expressifs : regards complices, naïfs ou hautains, de Joconde ou de braise... , expressions interrogatives, pleine de colère, de joie, de douleur, bouffonneries etc ... que ces images soient volées suivant le souhait de Gérard07 ou non ...
Une seule règle : le protagoniste sur l’image doit regarder l’objectif. S’il s’agit d’un groupe de personnes au moins l’une d’entre elles doit regarder vers l’objectif.
Règlement :
- 3 photos maximum par personne à poster jusqu'au 22 février minuit. - Pour la bonne lisibilité du fil des images du concours, merci de poster 1 seule image par post. - On vote du 23 au 28 février. Tout le monde peut voter, participant ou non, avec un petit commentaire pour expliciter le pourquoi du comment du vote. - Le 1er mars proclamation des résultats, hymne, lâcher de ballons, champagne... - Le vainqueur gagne l'immense privilège d'organiser le concours du mois de mars. - En cas d'égalité les vainqueurs s'arrangeront entre eux pour le concours suivant. - Pour mémoire, les thèmes précédemment abordés sont : transports collectifs et publics du monde, métiers du monde, bleu, prières, scènes de rues du monde, on vous mène en bateau, le monde en musique.
Afin de ne pas encombrer ce topic de palabres et autres discussions vous avez l'espace voisin suivant http://voyageforum.com/voyage/discussion_relative_au_concours_photo_fevrier_2011_expressions_regards_D4047829/
Le 8ème concours international de photo VF est lancé par le comité d'organisation composé par Williama et Gevehi, sur le thème : “Expressions et regards aux 4 coins du monde”. Mettez en ligne vos portraits de voyage les plus expressifs : regards complices, naïfs ou hautains, de Joconde ou de braise... , expressions interrogatives, pleine de colère, de joie, de douleur, bouffonneries etc ... que ces images soient volées suivant le souhait de Gérard07 ou non ...
Une seule règle : le protagoniste sur l’image doit regarder l’objectif. S’il s’agit d’un groupe de personnes au moins l’une d’entre elles doit regarder vers l’objectif.
Règlement :
- 3 photos maximum par personne à poster jusqu'au 22 février minuit. - Pour la bonne lisibilité du fil des images du concours, merci de poster 1 seule image par post. - On vote du 23 au 28 février. Tout le monde peut voter, participant ou non, avec un petit commentaire pour expliciter le pourquoi du comment du vote. - Le 1er mars proclamation des résultats, hymne, lâcher de ballons, champagne... - Le vainqueur gagne l'immense privilège d'organiser le concours du mois de mars. - En cas d'égalité les vainqueurs s'arrangeront entre eux pour le concours suivant. - Pour mémoire, les thèmes précédemment abordés sont : transports collectifs et publics du monde, métiers du monde, bleu, prières, scènes de rues du monde, on vous mène en bateau, le monde en musique.
Afin de ne pas encombrer ce topic de palabres et autres discussions vous avez l'espace voisin suivant http://voyageforum.com/voyage/discussion_relative_au_concours_photo_fevrier_2011_expressions_regards_D4047829/
Photos du Japon, en particulier de Tokyo
Bonjour a toutes et a tous , voici quelques photos du Japon et en particulier de Tokyo faitent en 2008 . Bonne lecture
chris7522.skyrock.com/
Temps de correspondance à l'aéroport de Francfort d'une heure et dix minutes: suffisant?
Bonjour,
Je suis à la recherche d'un aller-retour Lyon - Newark avec départ vers le 12 juin et retour vers le 22 août. Pour le moment, le moins cher que j'ai trouvé est à 500 euros avec Lufthansa. Il y a un temps de correspondance de 1h10 à Francfort mais est-ce suffisant en admettant que le vol Lyon - Francfort soit à l'heure ?
Pensez-vous que je puisse trouver un billet moins cher ?
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses ! 🙂
Je suis à la recherche d'un aller-retour Lyon - Newark avec départ vers le 12 juin et retour vers le 22 août. Pour le moment, le moins cher que j'ai trouvé est à 500 euros avec Lufthansa. Il y a un temps de correspondance de 1h10 à Francfort mais est-ce suffisant en admettant que le vol Lyon - Francfort soit à l'heure ?
Pensez-vous que je puisse trouver un billet moins cher ?
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses ! 🙂
