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bonjour,

pouvez m'aider à savoir pour combien par jour je peux vivre décement au népal ? (repas + hotel)

merci

Bonjour,

J'aimerais savoir si quelqu'un a une suggestion d'école pour apprendre l'espagnol au Costa Rica. Est-il préférable de me rendre d'abord sur place ou de trouver avant de partir. Est-il sécuritaire pour une femme de voyager seule?

Je préfère vivre à l'extérieur des grandes villes, est-il facile de trouver des familles pour y loger?

Merci!

Bonjour tout le monde

J´ai l'intention de faire un voyage autour du monde, et un de mes projets est de travailler sur des sites archeologiques, de preference au Mexique. Toute information est la bienvenue, que ce soit experiences personnelles, adresses sur Internet... Tout tout tout me convient.

Bonjour moi je vais etre une nouvelle future voyageuse dès cette hiver :P Je vais faire mon premier voyage au Mexique au mois de décembre :) J'ai vraiment hâte d, entreprendre tout ça ! Je commence déjà à faire les préparatif et à voir ce que j'ai besoin ou pas... Je vais vous décrire un peu ma situation: je pars 3 semaines avec deux de mes amis et on va faire un peu le tour du Mexique et Guatemala :) J'aimerais bien avoir des renseignement au sujet des billet d'avion où je pourrait en avoir à des prix abordables et en savoir plus sur les voyages dans cette région là :) comme par exemple sur le cout de lla vie et les petites places chouettes à visiter. J'attend vos commentaires et vos suggestions :) Bon Voyage à ceux qui partent bientôt :)

Bonjour à tous,

Je suis infirmière et je voudrais pouvoir partir en alliant découverte d'un nouveau pays, apprentissage de l'anglais et l'espagnol et travail humanitaire pour une période de 6 mois à un an, départ prévu début 2004.

Je suis ouverte à toutes propositions. J'ai éjà une certaine expérience du voyage (Inde durant 6 semaines, Séville durant 3 mois où j'ai travaillé à Médecins du Monde et Roumanie)

Merci😉

nous partons au mois de septembre pour le chili jusqu'au mexique.6 mois...nous cherchons des renseignements sur l'argentine la bolivie et le chili..les vols les moins chers pour santiago, les incontournables a voir, les pieges le budget..si qqun a fait ce type de voyage..en particulier sur la patagonie..le meilleur moyen d'y alller et a quel prix.

nous pouvons donnerdes renseignements sur le guatemala que nous connaissons bien

merci de vos reponses.

roel.

Bonjours!

Je m'appelle Alain. J'ai 21 ans et je suis <SUisse. Cette année je quitterai Lausanne, pour un voyage à vélo. Je me rndrai en Aérique du SUd et espère y faire le tour... Voila, j'aimerai récolter un peu d'argent en SUisse, dans le but de transmettre cette somme a une ou plusieurs petites asso humanitaires quelque part en AMS. Je suis à la recherche d'une adressse, d'un contact, ou n'importe quoi qui pourait ^'être utile. a trouver une association ??

Merci

Bonjour!

je pars en juillet-août pour l'A. centrale. Je ne connais pas encore ce coin vraiment, je serais très reconnaissante si des gens pouvaient me donner leurs coups de coeur, des info sur le climat là-bas en juil-aout, la sécurité et les transports, etc. Et surtout, le budget! J'hésite à me documenter trop et de m'éparpiller ds toute cette amérique centrale! J'aimerais avoir des pistes avant!

Merci à l'avance,

Christine

😮Nous essayons de préparer un voyage au Mexique avec nos 2 enfants âgés de 4 et 8 ans. le Yucatan serait idéal pour la mer des caraïbes mais le tourisme +++ nous effraie. Nous aimons découvrir le vrai quotidien des autochtones et détestons rester dans de grands hôtels luxueux coincés dans des animations touristiques. Alors, ceux ou celles qui peuvent nous conseiller sur un bon itinéraire découverte et sûr avec des enfants ?

Merci d'avance pour les infos.

Info: nous avons fait le Guatemala avec notre fille de 3 ans en 1998, aventure riche et inoubliable...si cela vous intéresse !!

😉Bonjour tous,

C'est Christophe Colomb qui a, le premier, appellé ce pays Costa Rica tellement il trouvait la côte riche...côte étant féminin autant en français qu, en espagnol alors pourquoi dit-on LE Costa rica plutôt que LA Costa rica ???

Je n, ai jamais entendu parler de LE COSTA BRAVA NI LE COSTA DEL SOL....!!!!

Hello everyone on this forum! I know in advance that what I'm about to say here won't please everyone, but honesty is a virtue, isn't it? Here's the thing: for many years now, I've noticed a habit in French-speaking posts of using abbreviations left and right, as if to show that we're "in the know." Let me explain with a few examples: - - In discussions about Peru, I see "Aguas" for "Aguas Calientes." And if it's Mexico, well, it'll be "Aguas" for "Aguascalientes"! - - For Guatemala, "travelers" will say "Guaté." Come on, saying "Guatemalas" would maybe be the undeniable sign that you know nothing about the country??? - - Back from Indonesia, many will talk about how familiar they've become with the country's language: "bahasa." Of course, everyone will know what you're talking about, but it still gets on my nerves because the language (one of the many languages) of Indonesia is "bahasa Indonesia." "Bahasa" actually means "language," and you'll find this word of Indian origin ‘Bhāṣā’ (it's Sanskrit originally) outside Indonesia too: in Thailand, for example, any language will be "phasa" as in "phasa thai" (official Thai), "phasa isan" (what's spoken in northeastern Thailand), "phasa angkrit" = English, etc. Am I an incorrigible nitpicker? Maybe. But I'd also find it ridiculous if a foreigner came and told me they visited "Monte" during their trip to France, when it was actually Monte Carlo. I read a lot in English and don't think I've encountered such a habit among English speakers.

Hello, Don’t stay in the cold and damp! I’m looking for one or more people (men or women, travel companions) to spend a few weeks in South India, Sri Lanka, or Mexico from late October 2026 to early December.

I’m Jean Pierre, 74 years old, and I manage just fine when traveling. Phone: 0389812641 Cheers, Jean Pierre

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, We’re planning a trip to Mexico this summer (loop through Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche). We’re thinking of using public transport or possibly renting a car. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs website has a lot of recommendations. Are these states safe for solo travelers? Are there any precautions we should take or areas to avoid? Thanks,

Hello everyone,

I’m reaching out to you because I’m planning our next big trip (Japan is really tempting us for the autumn!) and I have to admit, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed.

My husband and I have always loved traveling, and at 75, we have no intention of stopping... But I find that everything’s getting so complicated. I try to be "modern" by booking online, but as soon as there’s a problem, we hit a wall.

A friend nearly missed her departure last year because of a visa issue that wasn’t explained properly on a website... and no one to call for help, just automated messages.

It makes me a little nervous to be alone in front of a screen so far away, especially since at our age, we like knowing there’s real support if our health takes a turn while we’re there.

Anyway, I’m tired of seeing my file passed from one person to another without ever having the same contact... Do you know of any small, trustworthy agencies or people who still work the "old-fashioned" way and really look after their clients? I love my independence, but I need a real face behind my project.

Thanks in advance for your advice, and I look forward to reading your replies, Catherine

Let’s stick with the water theme—it’s definitely the season (maybe a bit *too* much for some of those dealing with floods 😕). After the flowing waters (with varying energy levels), let’s take it easy with still waters:

Lakes (Annecy)

Ponds (near Moustiers Saint Marie)

Lagoons (Bacalar)

If you’ve got nice photos of a pond—or even a puddle—why not? Natural bodies of water only: no pools or fountains (reservoir lakes are accepted… because they often look like natural lakes ).

The contest rules are the same as always 😉: Up to 3 photos per member, one photo per post (a little explanation is better), and past winning photos from other VF contests aren’t allowed. You have until Sunday, February 22nd at 11:59 PM (Paris time) to post your photos. Voting starts Monday the 23rd at midnight—rank your top 3 photos in order (3, 2, and 1 points). Voting ends Saturday, February 28th at 11:59 PM. Results will be announced on March 1st. The winning photo is the one with the most points (in case of a tie, the photo ranked first the most times wins). The lucky winner gets to organize March’s contest 😎.

Dig into your archives…

I’ve visited the U.S. four times myself, including two long road trips. The last one was just this past August...

I won’t be going back. I already felt guilty last August, but recent policies have finally convinced me: the humiliation of Zelensky, authoritarian excesses, Gestapo-like methods for detaining people of foreign origin, the murder of innocent people (a mother shot dead), corruption, insane "tariffs," skyrocketing healthcare costs for Americans, the abduction of foreign figures to secure oil, the requirement to disclose social media accounts, and now... threats and blackmail to forcibly take Greenland—a region that belongs to Denmark and thus the European Union!

The reality is that simply posting this could get me denied entry to the U.S.!

In this context, I just can’t keep spending money there. I loved my trips, but there are so many other countries with stunning landscapes to explore.

So I get why you’d want to travel there. I did, and I loved it. But once a country no longer respects any of the values that made us love it, why go?

How can we even consider traveling to a country that threatens to take one of our territories by force?

Hi there,

In 2024, I spent two months solo in El Salvador. While I’m still putting together my travel journal on Myatlas, here’s a quick recap. It’s a country where it’s really easy to travel without a guide or agency.

SAFETY:

For a long time, the country was considered one of the most dangerous in the world because of the "maras," ultra-violent gangs. But today, I think it’s the safest country in Latin America.

BUDGET:

For French tourists, the country is very affordable, especially in the less touristy regions.

TRANSPORT:

I got around everywhere by local bus.

Local buses go everywhere and run all the time. For me, it’s the best way to travel in El Salvador—you’re fully immersed, moving at the pace of the locals, and interacting with Salvadorans who are eager to connect with travelers.

I saw all sorts of things on those buses—I’ve got dozens of stories!

PEOPLE:

I’m used to traveling all over Latin America, and for me, Salvadorans are the warmest and most welcoming. Everywhere you go, people say, "Welcome to El Salvador!" The connections and long conversations with locals were my favorite part of the trip.

TOURIST CROWDS:

The country isn’t well-known among European tourists, but Americans and Quebecers visit. Overall, it’s still pretty low-key, especially compared to other Central American countries. That said, tourism has been growing since security improved significantly.

WHAT I LOVED ❤️

-Suchitoto, one of the most beautiful colonial towns in Central America.

-The volcanoes—there are so many! Santa Ana is the most touristy.

-The lakes—also plentiful. Coatepeque is the most famous, but there are lots of lagoons too.

-The mountainous regions, where the cooler weather is a nice break: La Palma, Perquín, Cerro El Pital, etc.

-The charming villages along the Ruta de las Flores, especially Nahuizalco with its nighttime atmosphere and food stalls. Juayúa and others are great too.

-The conversations with people who lived through the horrors of the civil war in Perquín and Cinquera. I met one of them by chance while waiting for a bus.

For surfers, El Salvador is a paradise, with world-famous beaches.

WHAT I LIKED LESS:

I loved almost everything, but I found the archaeological sites a bit underwhelming. Joyabaj de Cerén is billed as the "Pompeii of El Salvador," which is a stretch (though it *is* a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical value).

Hi,

My son is finishing up a year of working holiday in Canada soon. His plan is to take a bus from Montreal to Florida on 10/26, stay there for a few days, then fly to Cancun, Mexico. From there, he doesn’t have a precise plan yet, except to head down to Panama if the security situation in the countries he’ll cross allows it. Then, in March 2026, he’ll take a flight to Martinique, where he’d like to either find a sailboat (as crew) for the return transatlantic crossing (option 1) or do a sailing internship that includes the crossing (option 2).

So my questions are: - Will he be able to re-enter Mexico without an exit date or proof of a flight back to Belgium? Would being able to prove his return by sailboat with a specific date (option 2, the sailing internship) make things easier? - Are there any countries to avoid between Mexico and Panama? He’s traveling backpacker-style on a small budget.

Thanks for your answers.

Claire