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Hello everyone.

First and foremost, I hope this topic won’t just focus on my region—the South of France—and that those of you who enjoy exchanging ideas will share what makes your own regions special.

Personally, I’ve often wanted to push back when people call us vulgar (though I’ll admit I sometimes play it up). At heart, we pure-blooded Southerners just have our own way of expressing ourselves, which differs from other regions. We also get heated in conversations pretty easily (some researchers say it’s the influence of the sun and climate in general).

What some perceive as vulgar, we don’t see that way at all.

Do you want a uniform world with no differences? If so, how do you handle traveling to places with cultures completely different from your own?

In the travel community, the word "authenticity" comes up a lot, and it often takes priority in people’s searches.

In my specific case, speaking a purely regional language without having gone to school for it doesn’t help with understanding on this forum. That’s what creates what you call controversies—and what I call passionate exchanges.

I remember a reply from a member in this thread: https://voyageforum.com/forum/ma-vie-en-camargue-pays-origine-en-colombie-pays-c-ur-d10778555/

It left me speechless and ended the conversation because, for him, that’s just how he sees things, and he refuses to debate it, sticking to his position. I’ll quote him, hoping he won’t hold it against me:

"For me, things like bullfighting, boxing, football, and MMA are just tangible proof that human evolution is still at a primitive stage."

For him, our Latin-origin bullfights are barbaric customs. For us *taurins*, we need to see men face wild beasts (bulls and *toros*) at the risk of their lives every day. Does that make us barbarians?

We’ve always had this need to confront death—it’s in our genes.

Take the example he gave about football: fans of the sport would be considered mentally underdeveloped. But what about a kid who’s passionate about the game and has that drive to be a winner, just like a boxer or athletes in other violent sports?

As a traveler myself, passionate about old stones and beautiful historic buildings, I’ve visited Rome but couldn’t fully appreciate it. Religion is everywhere, and I felt like I had a lead weight on my head realizing that millions of people worldwide have believed in a god for millennia.

I’ve also judged believers for basing their faith on archaic texts that don’t prove a god (or gods) ever existed—I still think that, but I’m open to being proven wrong so I can say, "You’ve convinced me I was mistaken."

- If everyone clings to their own ideas and positions, no discussion is possible, and that’s a shame.

I’ll take away two things from my forum interactions: some accuse me of being omnipresent when I just love exchanging ideas. My way of speaking is misunderstood (regional differences), even if I’ll admit I sometimes turn up the heat—or rather, the *aïoli* —which for me is just lively debates 🔥 (a regional specialty).

And my "mocking" side, which I really need to work on.

This topic isn’t just about me—I hope other forum members will share their own regional "specialties" . For example, in Alsace, some older folks switch to their local language when they don’t want outsiders to understand, and I still don’t know if it’s German or something else.

https://www.marseille-tourisme.com/decouvrez-marseille/traditions/le-parler-marseillais/

https://www.lexpress.fr/informations/accent-du-midi-ave-ou-sans_642635.html

All Tanzanian Airlines Banned

by SimonL · 2025-07-03 · 38 replies

Hi,

A pretty serious issue has come up in the past few weeks for traveling to Tanzania.

What’s the deal with airlines in Tanzania? https://www.capital.fr/economie-politique/ce-pays-est-tres-touristique-mais-ses-compagnies-aeriennes-sont-placees-sur-liste-noire-par-l-europe-1515325 https://www.charentelibre.fr/tourisme/la-tanzanie-sur-liste-noire-de-l-europe-des-vols-interieurs-a-haut-risque-pour-100-000-touristes-francais-25002566.php

Basically, all airlines have been blacklisted because they don’t meet European safety standards. They’re banned from flying in Europe but continue operating in Tanzania. The main issue is that travel agencies’ civil liability no longer applies to blacklisted airlines. So we can’t allow clients to fly with these carriers. Of course, there’s huge pressure from European agencies, which are forced to disrupt their plans or even cancel trips because of this. Personally, I’ve got a trip planned for February 2026 to the southern parks in Tanzania, so I’ll be keeping an eye on how this develops. Do any of you have updates? Thanks!

Loïc

Plan de reprise des croisières Costa

by Micax · 2020-07-11 · 557 replies

Bonjour

Voilà ce qui serait prévu à partir de la mi-août :

http://crew-center.com/costa-cruises-plans-re-start-voyages-7-ships-5-phases

Cordialement

Recherche d'itinéraires aériens, ferroviaires, bus avec vélo en France

by Vfpromeneur · 2020-07-01 · 20 replies

Merci d'ajouter vos trouvailles.

Il y a le 36 35 de la SNCF pour suppléer au manque du site oui.sncf

On connait tous le site de la Deutch Bahn

https://www.bahn.com/fr/view/index.shtml

qui permet avec l'option "vélo" de trouver un itinéraire permettant d'emporter son vélo.

Mais il existe aussi le site de la compagnie suisse CFF à tester

https://www.sbb.ch/fr/horaire.html

Malheureusement l'option "vélo" ne fonctionne que pour la suisse mais dans la recherche avancée on peut décocher tout ce qui est TGV.

Une indication intéressante est le taux d'occupation des trains.

Le site signalé par Langenscheid

https://www.francevelotourisme.com/conseils/velo-transports/train-avec-velo

On y trouve une carte interactive avec les itinéraires acceptant les vélos et on peut se concocter un mélange d'intercité et de TER mais à la main. Ça me semble l'optimum pour trouver une solution.

Show off our bikes!

by Nomade743 · 2020-02-15 · 169 replies

Some people have questions about choosing a touring bike, so those who are equipped can post a photo here and describe their ride—its strengths and, of course, its flaws.

I’ll go first!

Here’s the beast: a Ridgeback Panorama model, around 10 years old, bought second-hand from a cyclist who’d picked the wrong size. Steel frame in Reynolds 725 (it’s written on it, but I doubt the whole set is that series). Gear ranges from XT for the rear derailleur to some cheaper parts. Three chainrings and sturdy but heavy wheels. Here with 35mm tires—plenty for gravel paths and the occasional rougher trail (as long as you don’t ride like a sausage!).

What I’ve modified: - Upgraded from 9 to 10 speeds when I changed the cassette - Installed two Tubus racks—the rear replaced the original aluminum one (which got bent) - Moved the shifters to the frame instead of the brake/shift combos, which were getting in the way of my handlebar bag - Swapped the saddle for a Brooks B17 (the original one didn’t suit me at all) Over time, some wear-and-tear parts have been replaced.

It’s comfy and sturdy but heavy (almost 14kg). Downsides? It’s a bit sluggish when you stand up to pedal—the chainring rubs against the front derailleur cage (the bottom bracket lacks rigidity). Definitely not a climber’s bike! The cantilever brakes are a tad weak—you get used to them, but you’ve gotta anticipate.

We’ve had some great rides together, but it’ll soon be on the market since I’m replacing it with a custom Cattin. I won’t sell it for much—it’ll make someone happy...

Circuit 10 à 15 jours en voiture avec enfant de 9 ans en Belgique

by Jaelita74 · 2020-01-05 · 10 replies

Bonjour, Tout d'abord bonne et heureuse année 2020 et surtout beaucoup de voyages !!! 😉 Cet été, pour nous se sera la Belgique ! Et oui, mon fils de 9 ans veut voir Bruxelles et la mer du Nord !! Je voudrais établir un circuit sur 10/15j, nous serons 3 et en voiture. Je pensais bien sûr faire Bruxelles, Bruges, la côte (La Panne), pourquoi pas Anvers et Gand. Pourquoi pas une journée à Aix-la chapelle, il travaille sur Charlemagne... J'hésite avec la Wallonie (Liège, Dînant) qu'en pensez-vous ? Est-ce que ça ne fera pas trop ? Est-ce que ça vaut le coup avec un enfant ? Merci pour vos conseils Gaëlle

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