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Byzantium... Constantinople... Istanbul... Three names that were bound to be synonymous with wonderful promises... Three names for a single city... and what a city!!!



It promised things to see, to admire, a dive into the past, culture, the wonders of the 1001 Nights... AND IT DELIVERED!!! And honestly, 4 days is already great but far from enough!!! For those who might be hesitant (rightfully so) to go to Istanbul given the current climate, I’d say they’re wrong... I felt safer there than in my own city!! I went with my husband and kids and I’d do it again without a second thought!! I’d start by saying that 4 days gives a good overview—we almost did everything on foot (I made enemies in my own family...), noses in the air, 20 km a day... BUT 4 DAYS IS NOT ENOUGH AT ALL!!! That’s settled!

We flew with Turkish Airlines, Lyon to Istanbul direct—very good, nothing to complain about. We rented an apartment via Airbnb in Balat for 5 nights / 400 €—a completely renovated apartment in a typical wooden house in the neighborhood, like a dacha. The owner was super nice and let us have two apartments (since nothing was booked)—one for us parents, one for the teens!!! So, the Balat neighborhood was a deliberate choice on my part—I didn’t want to stay where the tourists were, so we sort of exiled ourselves to the old Orthodox quarter, very much in its own juice, and we loved it!!! But I’m not sure I’d recommend it... wooden houses, many still in ruins, winding cobbled streets, cats, kids playing in the street, cats, the bread vendor in the morning pushing his cart and shouting, cats, old men lined up outside on their chairs drinking coffee (the famous Turkish coffee—don’t stir it... if you like it...!), grandmas in black, dogs, chickens... it felt surreal, timeless, like we’d stepped into 1920s post-war... so opposite from the modern Istanbul waking up. Here, it was a real movie set... So disorienting and timeless that when we gave the address to a taxi driver at 11 PM, he said, "Oh no, I’m not taking you there—every time I go, I get lost..." Well, that’s what it *seemed* like he said. The second driver wasn’t any better... we don’t speak Turkish, but it was pretty clear!! My kids found it very encouraging: "Where are you taking us??? It must be super sketchy... but hey, dying in Istanbul is way more exotic than in Lyon!!" So when the third driver said "OK," we didn’t negotiate at all!! And we said thank you!! He got lost once, twice, grumbling and sighing, asked an old man out for a nighttime stroll, and we found it!!



Exploring the neighborhood the next morning while shopping for breakfast, I was really glad I’d made that choice—the area was perfect!! A mix of past and present where Orthodox and Muslims coexist without issue (at least from our Western tourist perspective). A colorful neighborhood between ruins and rebirth, between two centuries. So we wandered the area, got lost... found our way, got lost again... Our host had explained where to buy a bus pass and how it worked, so we did that, but to start, we decided to walk to the center along the Golden Horn. Well, I sold the idea to the whole tribe... they fell for it once, not twice!! We took (still on foot) Atatürk Bridge, crossed the Bosphorus, and wandered through the little streets up to Galata Tower. We had a great view from the bridge, and also from the tower, which I highly recommend. And since it was Friday at noon, we got to hear the call to prayer from all the mosques—total culture shock! The view is magical: mosques, minarets, the Bosphorus, and on the other side, Asia. Instant love for this city!!



It’s a very lively, touristy neighborhood too. They say it’s the modern side of Istanbul, but it’s kept its soul. We were immediately struck by the cultural and religious contrasts, and it was buzzing in a great atmosphere. Veiled women sitting on terraces with their friends, made-up and in miniskirts—everything seemed to coexist harmoniously. The whole trip, we felt completely safe and never oppressed. We saw a dynamic, free-spirited youth, but maybe that’s just the tourist perspective, and we’re well aware the situation could change... We wandered through the Beyoğlu and Galatasaray districts up to Taksim Square, between churches and mosques, little streets, alleys, covered markets where Zara rubs shoulders with century-old shops. My only regret is not spending two days there—it’ll be an excuse to come back... We devoured three pieces of Turkish delight and kept going, descending this time (BECAUSE ISTANBUL ISN’T FLAT!!) down to the Kabataş ferry terminal on the Bosphorus. I hadn’t planned a cruise, but given the price and the need to rest our feet, we opted for the boat. We took a 1.5-hour cruise and didn’t regret it—it was amazing! The view of the Bosphorus shores, stunning houses, palaces, wooden dachas—vestiges of the bourgeoisie. We passed 200-meter container ships, sailboats, speedboats, and dozens of dolphins—so exotic!!



We could’ve made stops (get off, visit, get back on the next boat), but we just let ourselves drift to the sound of seagulls, wondering which way we’d go back... So at the dock, we took a bus... a bit randomly, but we’d decided we needed to cross a bridge—lucky us, we did! We walked to the Spice Bazaar, ate in a little place—something spicy but not too much, with rice... for next to nothing. And on the way back, by sheer luck, I pulled out my guidebook, which mentioned not to miss Rüstem Pasha Mosque, a small mosque on the roof of the bazaar—it’s almost a stroke of luck to find it. We had it all to ourselves, with its beautiful carpet... my big crush. Nothing grandiose, but almost magical, and we were alone—it had the charm of the first time. I love Italian churches... but Istanbul’s mosques really don’t have anything to envy them! After that encounter, I added a bunch more to my itinerary—knowing there are nearly 2,800 mosques in Istanbul, we weren’t going home anytime soon!! And my son said, "I’m gonna end this trip in socks if I have to take off my shoes every time!!!"



The next day, still wandering blindly in our neighborhood, we went on foot to visit Chora Church (Kariye Museum), a Catholic church that was at the center of a monastery dating back to Roman times, with the first vestiges from the 6th century. It’s now a museum, and the magnificent golden mosaics are really worth the detour—a true little gem, just like the neighborhood, still a bit in its own juice but in full renaissance.





We reached the historic center via the grand boulevards, where shops selling tacky dresses line up one after another... not to mention the dozens of bridal shops (confirming the youth of the population... or that they get married often...). We visited Fatih Mosque, again all to ourselves—very beautiful, completely renovated.



Then Şehzade Mosque, and not far away, Laleli Mosque. My husband would say, "Once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all..." That’s one point of view, but I never got tired of them. These are places with such serenity, so bright, white, vast, calm—I could’ve spent the whole day there. Pure architectural and spiritual masterpieces... but other mosques were waiting!! We arrived in the historic center of Sultanahmet, with the tourist buses... but that’s what we’re here for, right?! SO, Hagia Sophia... AYASOFYA... Byzantine jewel. I’ll spare you the history—everyone goes to Istanbul to see it. It’s a must: the star of Istanbul! I recommend the audio guides. From the outside, it’s a bit massive, not very pretty—to be honest, you’re lenient because the old lady isn’t exactly young. She started her journey in the 6th century. The inside is a bit disorienting—you immediately feel all the eras that have succeeded one another. So you’re not quite sure what you’ve come to see—a church, a mosque... it’s a museum!! But all the eras have, despite everything, respected the place, and the whole thing is very impressive and quite harmonious. I was expecting a tourist trap, but not at all—there was almost no one, and we wandered around, letting the place inspire us.





Since we were there, we moved on to the Blue Mosque: Sultan Ahmed Mosque... all the tourists were there... we waited in line, headscarves on, shoes in hand... all those people took away its charm and soul. 21,000 tiles, not so blue after all. It’s very beautiful, but not our favorite... though from the outside, it’s stunning and very photogenic.





But apparently, "Little Hagia Sophia," a bit further away, is really worth it and much less crowded. We didn’t go to the Basilica Cistern either, which tempted me so much, but there were too many people... Sultanahmet is full of ancestral treasures that make Istanbul’s charm and reputation, bearing witness to the past grandeur of this sublime city.

We headed back toward the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul... Aladdin, Scheherazade, sultans, favorites, and the 1001 Nights... it’s magical!! You can happily get lost in a maze of colors and scents, inside and out (less touristy and cheaper!!). Of course, there’s plenty to empty tourists’ wallets, but after doing the Moroccan souks several times—quite oppressive in my opinion—here, no pressure at all. We really felt great, surrounded by polite, kind, and smiling people. We found our happiness in magnets and other souvenirs... my daughter got two scarves, bracelets, and four husbands!!! At noon, it was packed; at 5 PM, no one... BUT personally, I preferred the Spice Market, located just behind Yeni Camii (oh, we didn’t visit that one...), the New Mosque on the Bosphorus. It’s smaller but better quality. We brought back jewelry, spices, bath towels (they don’t take up much space in a suitcase... but they’re so beautiful...). In short, we found what we were looking for... but that’s just our opinion....



Little walks on Galata Bridge with its fishermen, and we ended up eating a real kebab at the foot of the New Mosque—super good (and the spicy one is *really* spicy; the non-spicy one is too!!). We sat on the docks, watching the bustling city!

We took bus 99 back to Balat (because we’re *persona non grata* with the taxis!!)... And what’s great about Istanbul with the Turks is that, of course, they spotted us as loud French people. First, they saved us because we were going the wrong way, then on the bus, we were looking at the stops like: "Do you think we get off at this stop or the next one??" And every time, kind people approached us: "Ohh, you’re French! My brother-in-law works in Besançon—do you know Besançon?" "No..." "It’s nice, but it’s cold... I worked there for 3 years and then came back..." And just like that, every evening we made new friends!! They all have family in France... The first night, one even got off at the same stop as us and walked us back for fear we’d get lost "because tourists get lost in this area... taxis too, by the way!"... Don’t even get me started, my good man!!!

Day 3... After a good Turkish breakfast in our movie-set Balat-Fener, where cats, dogs, and grandpas wander (I love it +++), off we went on bus 99 toward Topkapı Palace... The 1001 Nights palace of the Ottoman sultan from the 15th to the 19th century... and its harem!!!! And we weren’t alone!! But it’s very well organized, and the audio guides are very useful. We all four loved it. We couldn’t help comparing it to the Alhambra in Andalusia... it’s less grandiose but still very beautiful. Very blue, very green, very beautiful! And very big... we spent 4 hours there dreaming of another time...



After a good meal on a terrace to rest our feet and digest the Turkish delight... we wandered the streets: headed to the hills to visit Süleymaniye Mosque: the mosque of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent!! You can’t miss it—perched on its hill, you see it from wherever you are in Istanbul!! We put our shoes in little lockers, put on our headscarves, stopped talking, and sat on the beautiful red carpet, enjoying the ambient tranquility... My daughter thought it was the prettiest. Huge, graceful, luminous, harmonious—a true jewel (of course, if you like mosques and haven’t overdosed!!)





We walked back down quietly through the surrounding little streets, thinking we’d enjoy it more next time...



We stopped by the Spice Bazaar again, just in case we’d forgotten something... And we got back at 6:30 PM to eat pastrami and local cheese in our dollhouse wooden home...

Last day... it’s raining... bummer... We took our bus again, and big day—we took the Marmarail metro to go TO ASIA!!! For teens and adults alike, it’s too fun!!! We’re easily amused! In one metro station, we changed continents... magical! It’s very modern, clean, and there was no one... We didn’t explore the entire Asian side, which deserves much more time than we gave it, but we made do with what we had... We toured Kadıköy—very nice, lively, very commercial. You can feel it waking up, lots of cool little shops. Given the weather, there were very few tourists—a very nice surprise. We had lunch at Ciya, famous for its Turkish specialties—it was delicious.

There’s a magnificent view of the Bosphorus and Sultanahmet—at sunset, it must be magical. We came back by boat to enjoy the view—no more rain, but a good wind in return... between tankers, seagulls, and dolphins!!



We crossed another beautiful maze of little commercial streets, bustling and full of history, reached the Grand Bazaar again—just in case we’d forgotten something... and because it was raining again... so a little tea in the warmth was always welcome. We bought baklava and Turkish delight from Afiz Mustafa for the grandparents who were looking after the dog... ate one last kebab, and went back to pack, stuffing our bath towels into bags that were too small... Tomorrow, the taxi comes to pick us up at 6 AM... if he finds the address!!!



I loved it... Actually, everyone loved Istanbul... I found it such a contrasted city—between modernity and tradition, past and present, so young, dynamic, optimistic, and smiling. Sure, it’s sometimes messy, ugly, not well-maintained, but that’s its charm—so authentic. And long may it last....

Hi everyone,

Actually, we ended up going to Japan almost by chance. I’d caught glimpses of the country during business trips, and it had been on my “wish list” for a while, but I thought we’d go “when the kids were grown up.”

But this summer (2016), the kids couldn’t agree on a destination—their wishes were completely opposite. Then, realizing that flight tickets weren’t outrageously priced—and having read that Japan wasn’t as expensive as people think—we, the parents, suggested Japan… while warning that it would be scorching hot and humid and that no one should complain. Our eldest (18) was immediately thrilled: “Oh! Mom! I’ve always dreamed of going to Japan!” She convinced her brother (16) that it was the perfect destination. Deal sealed: we’re going to Japan, but no one complains about the heat.

After some forum discussions and family brainstorming, I settled on the following itinerary. One non-negotiable shaped part of our choices: being in Hiroshima on August 6th to attend the lantern floating ceremony. To avoid overloading the trip with extra transport, we skipped Nara, Nikko, and Kamakura.

Day 1 - Arrival at 8:30 AM in Osaka – Kyoto - around the station Day 2 - Kyoto - East - night: Kyoto Day 3 - Kyoto - North and center - night: Kyoto Day 4 - Osaka (stroll with Osaka Safari) - Fushimi Inari -night : Kyoto Day 5 - Train - Naoshima - night: Uno Day 6 - Teshima -night: Uno Day 7 - Naoshima – Hiroshima - night: Hiroshima Day 8 - Hiroshima – Commemorations - night: Hiroshima Day 10 - Miyajima- night: Miyajima Day 10 - Miyajima - Himeji Castle - night: Osaka Day 11 - Osaka - night: Osaka Day 12 - Kyoto - West -night: Osaka Day 13 - Kanazawa to Ainokura - night: Ainokura Day 14 - Shirakawa-go - Takayama - night: Takayama Day 15 - Kamikochi night: Takayama Day 16 - Takayama - return to Kanazawa night: Kanazawa Day 17 - Kanazawa -night: Kanazawa Day 18 - Travel to Tokyo (Shibuya) -night: Tokyo Day 19 - Tokyo (visit with Tokyo Free Guide – Yoyogi Park - Meiji Shrine - Harajuku - Takeshita-dori - Omote Sando - Odaiba) - night: Tokyo Day 20 - Tokyo (with Tokyo Safari) - night: Tokyo Day 21 - Tokyo (Tsukiji, Hama-Rikyu Onshi Teien, Asakusa and Senso-ji, Kappabashi, Ameyoko, and Ueno) - night: Tokyo Day 22 - Tokyo (Shibuya-Yoyogi Park again - Ikebukuro - Shinjuku (Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Omoide-yokocho, Golden Gai) - night: Tokyo Day 23 - Tokyo (Yanaka – Ueno – Edo-Tokyo Museum - Takashita-Dori again - back to Shibuya) - departure at 10:50 PM for Paris

(You can access the published days directly by clicking on them).

The itinerary perfectly matched our expectations: a good pace, a wide variety of visits, the must-sees, but also a first taste of rural Japan. If we were to do it again, I’d do exactly the same (except for the back-and-forth between Kyoto and Osaka on Days 4 and 12, which were due to my desire to explore Osaka with Osaka Safari). Of course, we had to skip some sights, especially in Kyoto where we missed a few “highlights,” but that was a deliberate choice—I’d limited our time in the city, which is known for being stifling in summer.

For accommodations, we mixed Airbnb apartments and quadruple rooms in guesthouses and ryokan. It worked out perfectly. The apartments gave us more space and the chance to dine in some evenings, while the guesthouses and ryokan helped us experience Japanese customs.

First, a quick recap: all four of us were enchanted by our trip. Japan is a constant source of wonder, just like the preface of *Tokyo Sanpo* by Florent Chavouet describes—I’ll take this opportunity to plug the book, which I read with great pleasure after our vacation. That’s exactly it: everything is a reason for amazement. Everything is so different from home. I wanted to photograph everything around me constantly. I promise, I won’t say “photograph like a Japanese” anymore—during this trip, *I* was the Japanese. And I better understand the culture shock Japanese travelers experience in Europe.

As a friend of mine put it: “It’s simple—they have ten fingers, so they count in base 10. Otherwise, they do everything differently from us.” Well summarized.

Another thing: everything is easy. Everything seems to have its place and be exactly where it should be. The smallest detail seems to have been thought out to make life easier. Things that come to mind: the incredibly well-designed signage in train stations and the subway, the ubiquitous public toilets, designated smoking areas, those hyper-detailed maps with all the useful information available at every place we visited… These maps are so well done that we got into the habit of picking them up systematically. It’s that simple: I came back to Paris with a complete collection. And when we arrived in Takayama by car, our first stop was at the train station to get THE map. But this order goes beyond all these practical elements. There’s a certain *je ne sais quoi* that makes you feel like everything is exactly where it should be. Even during rush hour, in the crowds, people manage to avoid each other in a smooth, collision-free flow—the opposite of the Paris metro. Anyone who’s experienced certain transfers in Paris at certain times will understand.

The exquisite politeness of the Japanese and their desire to be helpful are another highlight of the trip. Every person we met tried to help us and make our lives easier. It was really great.

Oh! I almost forgot: Japan’s hyper-safe side. I’ve rarely felt as safe as I did in Japan. No need to keep an eye on your belongings—they’re not going anywhere. One example among many: in Tokyo, Japanese women leave their bags open with their smartphones casually placed on top. Even I could’ve taken them without them noticing, let alone a pickpocket… No wonder France is seen as dangerous.

That said, I’m not claiming Japanese society is flawless. The role of women and gender relations are downright shocking and archaic from our European perspective. I also don’t think I could live in such a codified society, where the individual is so dissolved into the collective. But for a vacation, it’s simply delightful. On that note, I recommend *Nââânde?!* by Eriko Nakamura, which I discovered after our trip on the recommendation of our eldest’s friend. It’s the story of a Japanese woman married to a Frenchman living in Paris, recounting her astonishment at French habits and customs. Even though I tried to be careful, I’m sure I made quite a few blunders.

As for the climate, it didn’t stop us from enjoying our trip. Sure, we were hot—*really* hot—but by protecting ourselves from the sun (hat for me, caps for the others, plus umbrellas—Japanese-style parasols) and drinking liters and liters of water, it was manageable and didn’t bother us too much, even if we probably had a slower pace than we would’ve with milder weather. That said, with small children, we would’ve struggled more.

Last point before diving into the trip details: the cost. Despite what I’d read, traveling in Japan is still expensive. I’m not talking about our specific trip, where—using our daughter’s 18th birthday and our 20th wedding anniversary as an excuse—I splurged on a few extras that drove up the cost. I was particularly surprised by the price of quadruple rooms, which is roughly the same as two double rooms. So for a family, that’s a significant extra cost. The various paid sites in Kyoto also add up. As for food, it’s generally cheap, but it would be a shame not to budget for a few extras to try some less affordable specialties—like Hida beef in our case.

Bonsoir, je souhaite de m'installer définitivement aux USA ou Canada et je recherche une association franco américaine ou canadienne pour m'aider au niveau de l'immigration et commencer une nouvelle vie. Si quelqu'un a des recommandations, je suis preneur... mais attention, je recherche une association reconnue et sérieuse pour éviter toutes types d'arnaques. Merci d'avance ceux qui peuvent me renseigner... Cordialement bonne soirée.

Bonjour,

Apparemment ils existent une multitude de taxi guide à l'île Maurice. Mais lesquels ont une voiture d'une capacité pour accueillir 5 personnes ? Pour mieux préparer mon voyage j'aimerai d'ores et déjà trouver notre chauffeur qui seraient sympa, connaissant bien l'île et qui plus est pas trop cher. Nous partons debut juin 2018 serons 3 adultes 1 bébé et 1 enfant. Nous loger on dans le nord de l'île. J'espère avoir des avis sincères. Merci d'avance pour vos réponses

Si je pouvais avoir quelques réponses à mes questions je vous serais très reconnaissante. Nous partons ma fille et moi pour une croisière sur la Baltic le 10 mai sur le Ms.Zuiderdam de Hollande AMERICA, nous n’avons pas d’agent alors toutes les informations seraient un plus . Le bateau, les ports d’escales les excursions, les tarif, les visa pour la Russie.mer i a l’avance .

Bonsoir Nous partons sur la fantasia le 7 mai embarquement à Cannes avec les escales suivantes : Cannes, Palma, Barcelone, Ajaccio, Rome, Spezia, Genes, Cannes Des renseignements sur ces escales (à faire par nos propres moyens ou privilégier celle de la compagnie ?) des détailles sur cet embarquement me seraient utiles, à partir de quel heure peut-on espérer être sur le bateau ? Bateau en rade ….. Personne pour ce départ sur le forum ? Merci d’avance Seb

Bonsoir à vous,

Nous sommes dans les préparatifs d'un mois aux philippines. Nous partons sac à dos (en ne réservant quasiment rien à l'avance) MAIS nous devons réserver au moins un vol intérieur, et les prix sont en train d'augmenter...

Vos conseils, avis, remarques seraient les bienvenus :))

nous arrivons le 29/4 à Manille

30/4 : repos + bus de nuit vers le nord Nous pensons passer du 1 au 5/5 dans les rizières ... Batad (Banuae?) Sagada (peut etre du canyoning?)

après...? combien de temps prévoir sur cette "première île"? Nous conseilleriez vous une halte au volcan Taal? ou plutôt une descente directe en bus vers Legazpi pour le mont Mayon et Donsol pour les requins Baleines. (ou cerait-ce mieux les voir à Pintuyan?) Je pensais y passer 3 jours (ou 4) (Legazpi-Donsol)

on quitterait donc en bateau vers Cebu le 9 ou 10/5

Cebu, Bohol et Siquijor ... d'après vous, 1 semaine?

Vol a réserver pour Puerto Princesa

1 autre semaine pour Palawan, (rivière Loboc?) El Nido, Coron (Mindoro?)

terminer par Manille les 25 et 26/5 (vol retour)

Cela tient la route ou vous semble trop actif? Habituellement nous apprécions prendre le temps de nous impregner... mais comme toujours il y a tant a découvir!! Du coup on hésite "à perdre" plus de 24h pour descendre à Legazpi, je suis perdue!!!

Merci si vous passez par là ;-)

Bonjour/bonsoir

Sommes à Oaxaca, et cherchons un hôtel avec piscine et palapas pas trop loin de la mer et mer pas trop agitée pour passer la semaine sainte. Quels endroits seraient à considérer? San Augustinillo, Zipolite, Mazunte? Le Lonely fait un peu dans l'imprécision et le G du R semble favoriser San Augustinillo. Si vous avez un lieu à recommander, nous sommes preneurs. Marc Lamarre

Bonjour à tous Je pars du Canada, Si vous connaissez surtout de bonnes addresses ou endroits ou demeuré ainsi que quelques conseils sur Israel, je voyage seul, je pars en Mai 2018 et je voyage à petits budget, toutes informations seraient vraiment appréciées. Merci Quidam

Bonjour à tous, Tout est dans la question. Nous partons cet été en famille (enfants de 9 ans et 11 ans). Ténérife environ 10 jours et La Palma 5 ou 6 jours... Quels seraient les logements stratégiques pour ces îles ? Nous en envisageons plusieurs pour chaque île.

Y a t il un intérêt à garder la voiture de location entre les deux îles ?

D'avance merci pour votre aide.

Mélanie

Bonjour, ma présence sur ce forum a pour but d'en savoir plus sur le système américain et plus précisement sur la pratique du basketball aux USA tout en étudiant. J'étudie depuis la 6ème dans la lycée français au Maroc ( j'ai donc un Bac français série S) et je rêve depuis la 2nde d'allier sport et étude aux USA. Etant donné que les frais de scolarité ainsi que le coût de la vie sont très élevés je voudrais savoir comment puis-je obtenir une bourse complète sinon partielle a fin de couvrir tout mes frais. Je me suis beaucoup amélioré en anglais. En première je tournais autour de 12 de moyenne, actuellement je tourne autour de 16/16,5. Mes notes en français ne sont pas fameuses, j'ai eu 10 à l'ecrit et 11 à l'oral, par contre aux TPE je me suis très bien débrouillé. J'ai eu 18. Concernant mon niveau en basketball je suis plutôt bon même en faisant 1m70 ( en parlant de taille j'ai effectué une radio du poignet et il s'avère que mon age osseux est de 15 ans. j'ai 17ans et deux mois en ce moment, je peut donc encore grandir et esperer atteindre les 1m80). Pour ce qui est du toefel ainsi que du sat je ne les ai pas encore passé. Je suis aussi prêt à effectuer une année blanche afin de maximiser mes resultats au sat et au toefel ainsi qu'ameliorer mon niveau de basketball. En parlant d'année blanche je voudrais savoir si en effectuant cette année blanche il serait toujours possible de m'inscrire sur Parcoursup (ancien Postbac). Je suis déterminer a realiser mes reves et mes parents me supporte enormement. Je remercie d'avance tout ceux qui pourront m'aider. 😊

Bonjour, Je souhaiterai avoir des conseils et des informations pour un voyage en Guinée Conakry en Avril 2018. J'ai lu sur un site gouvernemental qu'il y a des tensions, des violences actuellement dû aux élections locales. Les touristes seraient l'appât de nombreuses bandes de cambrioleurs. Quelqu'un en revient? Est ce si risqué que ça d'y aller? Je souhaiterai accompagner mon compagnon et ses parents visiter leur terre d'origine mais j'hésite d'y aller pour ma 1ère fois en Afrique (n'étant pas Africaine) j'appréhende un peu d'attirer l'attention de personnes mal intentionnées. Merci d'avance pour vos précieux retour.

Bonjor à tous,

nous recherchons des avis sur l'agence Faune et Faure qui nous préparer notre voyage en tanzanie. Merci à tous pour vos bons conseils Sophie

Bonsoir à tous Je souhaite me rendre avec mon père en Bosnie-Herzégovine du 31mars jusqu'au 6avril. J'ai quelques questions (comme d'habitude) sur ce pays: - Est-ce un pays dangereux? ( Suite à la guerre) - Savent-ils parler un anglais de base ? ( De mon côté je vais apprendre quelques mots en Serbe, Croate) - La vie est-elle cher par rapport à la Belgique? - Les gens sont-ils serviables et acceuillants? - Mon genre n'est pas la plage mais plutôt la culture et les montagnes, la Bosnie est-elle un bon choix?

Pour l'instant ce sont les seuls questions que j'ai en tête Merci d'avance pour les réponses

Bonjour à toutes et tous,

Il y a des décennies que je voyage en avion, frequent flyer sur un bon nombre de compagnies. Je viens vers vous car j'ai besoin d'un éclairage particulier concernant une "no show attestation" que me demande mon assurance Visa.

J'ai dû, pour des raisons de santé très sérieuse de mon épouse, annuler un vol Nice Funchal et retour. Elle était dans l'impossibilité totale de voyager.

J'ai envoyé une demande dans le cadre "réclamation" du site de la TAP Air Portugal. Ils ont accusé réception mais il ne semble pas que mon dossier ait été traité encore. J'attends et l'assureur aussi.

Auriez vous une idée du modus operandi de TAP pour obtenir ce précieux document ? J'ajoute que, peut être, TAP attend la date du retour (demain 8/2/18) pour fermer le dossier ?

J'ai comme dit au début beaucoup voyagé dans le monde entier pour raison professionnelle et privée mais n'ai jamais été confronté à ce genre de situation.

Merci.

Bonjour, Avec notre camping-car nous prévoyons un circuit en Belgique et Hollande au mois d'avril et mai 2018 pour la période des tulipes (de 2 à 3 semaines). Tous les renseignements tant au niveau de la circulation que du stationnement dans ces pays nous seraient bien utiles, ainsi que les sites à privilégier pour les visites surtout en hollande. Est-il facile de dialoguer en Anglais au Pays-bas? Si vous avez des circuits déjà établis nous sommes preneurs. Cordialement

Marcel et Christiane

Bonjour Membre de Voyage Forum depuis Novembre 2010 , j'ai énormément utilisé les conseils de membres très actifs faisant profiter de leur expérience pour organiser surtout les escales des croisières que nous avons effectué . De retour de Polynésie , je vais donner à ceux qui seraient tentés par cette destination notre ressenti sur cette croisière effectuée du 17 au 29 Janvier .

Plusieurs raisons ( décalage horaire de 11 heures , durée du vol , montant de la facture ) nous avaient jusqu'à présent rebuté . Et puis , la réception à l'automne dernier du message d'une agence faisant l'objet de commentaires souvent peu élogieux nous a amené à nous intéresser au Paul Gauguin . Nous avons donc consulté divers sites Internet et nous sommes aperçu que tous proposaient des tarifs identiques . Dans ces conditions , nous avons choisi d'effectuer notre réservation avec VOYAGE DE LEGENDE , représentant pour la France de Paul Gauguin Cruises . Tout au long du processus de réservation , Clémence , notre interlocutrice exclusive, a su répondre avec justesse et précision à nos diverses questions .

LE BATEAU : Construit en 1997 à St Nazaire et conçu spécialement pour naviguer dans les eaux peu profondes de beaucoup de lagons polynésiens , il mesure ( seulement ) 157 mètres et compte 166 cabines ( dont 70 % avec balcon ) soit une capacité de 332 passagers , servis par 216 membres d'équipage . Trois restaurants sont à la disposition des croisiéristes : - L'Etoile , ouvert seulement le soir . - La Véranda , ouvert pour le petit déjeuner et le déjeuner du midi ainsi que le soir , mais sur réservation seulement . - Le Grill ( au pont 8 ) avec des caractéristiques identiques à celles de La Véranda .

On peut aussi prendre un petit déjeuner continental ( de très bonne heure ) à La Palette, lieu faisant office de bar et de discothèque tout à l'arrière du bateau au pont 8 .

L'ITINERAIRE Le plus souvent , la croisière dure une semaine et se limite aux iles de La Société . Environ un fois tous les 2 mois , cet itinéraire est allongé jusqu'aux Iles Cook . Autre possibilité , le Paul Gauguin monte vers Les Marquises avant de revenir vers les iles de la Société , croisière de 2 semaines . Dernière option , celle que nous avons choisi : l'itinéraire de base avec une escapade vers 2 iles de l'archipel des Tuamotu : Rangiroa et Fakarava pour une durée de 11jours.

Avant de passer au récit de la croisière , il est temps de penser aux crêpes , Chandeleur oblige !

A plus

Jean-Pierre

Bonjour,

Je cherche a comprendre , a apprendre , les finesses pour bénéficier d'un surclassement lors d'un vol.

Je met en PJ un exemple ou la compagnie propose pour une cinquantaine d'€uros en plus un billet " pour me surclasser "

Comment est-il possible qu'une compagnie par définition " sérieuse " puisse nous proposer un jeu de hasard ...ou j'ai rien compris !

D'ou cette question : Quelles sont les régles ?

Merci

Bonjour ,

Je dois me rendre vers la frontière Slovaque au départ de Cracovie , donc je dois louer une voiture pendant deux jours . Y a t'il une compagnie sérieuse alliant service et qualité , j'a été très déçu par Rentalcars et je préférerais réserver en direct .

Merci