Posts by Patoon

Thanks David for your private reply, but that’s way over my budget. I wish you all a wonderful trip. Best regards, Régine

Hi David, you didn’t mention the dates? Have a great day. Régine

Hi Marc, I’m really surprised you haven’t had a single reply yet?! How’s the project coming along? What budget should we plan for? Have a great day. Régine

Hi everyone,

Régine here, 68 years old, from Lyon (nobody's perfect!!). I’m also fed up with traveling alone. And I can’t stand "organized" trips—NF, Fram, and the like.

Nico, your second-degree humor must be treatable... Marianne, I love your username!

Yes to a video call meet-up to see each other’s faces!

In my plans, there’s a project for my 70th birthday (January 2028): a month in New Zealand, with a possible extension to Tasmania if the budget allows. For January 2027, I’m thinking either Mexico or South Africa... Have a great (but way too hot) day, everyone! Régine

Thanks Damien for such a detailed and encouraging reply. It gives me a new perspective on my preparation. Best regards, and wishing you great travels too. Régine

thanks so much Colette, and happy 2026 with lots of love, health, and travels.

Hi, not yet—I’ll be there from January 29th to February 2nd. For now, I’m in Mamallapuram. See you soon

Xavier, I’m looking into the RV option to solve the accommodation and food issue. But I’m worried the prices might be really steep. Gotta check it out.

Thanks Gérard, I’ll look into all this very carefully. May 2026 be filled with wonderful trips. Take care of yourself. Régine

Better to travel alone than with bad company....

Oh wow, how true that is.... Thanks Xavier for such an encouraging reply. Wishing you a wonderful 2026 filled with amazing trips. Régine

Hi Sandrine, it’d be nice to get to know each other and see if..... Régine

Thanks Pagal for your reply, have a great holiday season and may 2026 be filled with love and travel for you. Régine

ah yes!!😉

thanks Jean-Michel, we’ll make sure to be the last ones to board. Have a great holiday season and thanks for your reply. Best regards, Régine

Michel and Osafan, thanks for taking the time to reply. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

Régine

Thanks Mathews for encouraging me to change my perspective. Best regards and have a wonderful holiday season. Régine

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Thanks so much, Caussat—really appreciate you getting back to me. Best, Régine

Hello my fellow travelers,

I’m leaving for 43 days in India from January 19, 2026, to March 1. How do I handle my e-visa if I don’t necessarily want a one-year visa? The one-month one will be too short... darn it!!

I just found out there’s an additional formality for the visa that came into effect on October 1. Could someone explain to me what it involves and exactly what I need to do? I’d really appreciate it—thank you so much in advance!

Wishing you all wonderful end-of-year celebrations, and may 2026 be filled with love and travels for each of you.

Régine

Hi VF community,

I’m planning a week in S.F. in April 2026 and I can’t figure out how to tell the cable cars—of which I understand there are three lines—apart from the trams, which I think number seven. I can’t find their individual numbers or routes anywhere.

Could someone shed some light on this for me? Thanks in advance.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026 full of amazing travels. Cheers, Régine