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Train Moscou/Vilnius (Lituanie)
Bonjour les gens,
Apres etre passe par la Chine, la Mongolie, je suis maintenant en Russie dans une petite ville que vous devriez tous venir voir et qui s'appelle Tomsk.
Bref, j'ai une question qui me taraude l'esprit : Est-ce que quelqu'un sait si par hasard il y un train ou un bus qui part de Moscou pour aller a Vilnius et qui ne passe pas par la bielorussie et son tres emmerdant visa ?
Si vous avez des questions concernant le trajet Pekin - Moscou, n'hesitez pas. Je l'ai fait seul, sans agence et pour l'instant tout va bien. C'est meme plutot simple sauf bien sur l'achat de billets de train dans les gares russes. I sont forts les russes parce que quand tu leur fais comprendre que tu piges que dalle dans leur langue, ben, les gorets i te repetent la meme chose mais tres lentement comme ca, toi, tu comprends toujours rien mais en douceur...
Merci pour vos reponses...
Apres etre passe par la Chine, la Mongolie, je suis maintenant en Russie dans une petite ville que vous devriez tous venir voir et qui s'appelle Tomsk.
Bref, j'ai une question qui me taraude l'esprit : Est-ce que quelqu'un sait si par hasard il y un train ou un bus qui part de Moscou pour aller a Vilnius et qui ne passe pas par la bielorussie et son tres emmerdant visa ?
Si vous avez des questions concernant le trajet Pekin - Moscou, n'hesitez pas. Je l'ai fait seul, sans agence et pour l'instant tout va bien. C'est meme plutot simple sauf bien sur l'achat de billets de train dans les gares russes. I sont forts les russes parce que quand tu leur fais comprendre que tu piges que dalle dans leur langue, ben, les gorets i te repetent la meme chose mais tres lentement comme ca, toi, tu comprends toujours rien mais en douceur...
Merci pour vos reponses...
Rhum République Dominicaine
Quel est le meilleur rhum à ramener de RD pour faire des planteurs ? ma fille part bientôt à Samana et j'aimerais qu'elle m'en ramène. Ou vaut il mieux l'acheter ?et quel est le prix environ.
Merci à tous
Merci à tous
Quel sac à dos pour un tour du monde?
Bonjour,
Je suis allée m'acheter mon sac à dos pour mon tour du monde... A la boutique du Vieux Campeur, beaucoup beaucoup de choix. Le vendeur m'a orientée vers un "sac-valise" = un sac à dos qui s'ouvre par le devant, solide, plus facile de rangement, avec pas mal de poches et un peit sac à dos détachable sur le devant. Bref, je suis ses conseils, j'achète le modèle de Karrimor (50+20 L)... Rentrée chez moi je me rends compte qu'il pèse, à vide, 3, 8 kg ! Alors que la plupart des sacs à dos que j'avais vus font moins de 3 kilos... J'aurais donc pu gagner quasi 1 kilo...
Bon, a priori je ne le porterai pas tout le temps de toute façon, surtout pendant les différents trajets et transferts...
J'ai besoin de vos avis ! Est-ce que ca vous parait trop lourd ? Est-ce qu'un sac à dos classique est plus intéressant ?...
Merci d'avance
Estelle
Je suis allée m'acheter mon sac à dos pour mon tour du monde... A la boutique du Vieux Campeur, beaucoup beaucoup de choix. Le vendeur m'a orientée vers un "sac-valise" = un sac à dos qui s'ouvre par le devant, solide, plus facile de rangement, avec pas mal de poches et un peit sac à dos détachable sur le devant. Bref, je suis ses conseils, j'achète le modèle de Karrimor (50+20 L)... Rentrée chez moi je me rends compte qu'il pèse, à vide, 3, 8 kg ! Alors que la plupart des sacs à dos que j'avais vus font moins de 3 kilos... J'aurais donc pu gagner quasi 1 kilo...
Bon, a priori je ne le porterai pas tout le temps de toute façon, surtout pendant les différents trajets et transferts...
J'ai besoin de vos avis ! Est-ce que ca vous parait trop lourd ? Est-ce qu'un sac à dos classique est plus intéressant ?...
Merci d'avance
Estelle
Traversée des Pyrénées en vélo
😉salut à tous
est ce que quelqu un de tres gentil ou gentille pourrais me donner des infos sur la traversée des pyrénées est ouest ou ouest est en vélo ..le trajet des livres???
est ce que quelqu un de tres gentil ou gentille pourrais me donner des infos sur la traversée des pyrénées est ouest ou ouest est en vélo ..le trajet des livres???
Combien de compagnies aériennes?
Combien de compagnies aériennes avez-vous déja emprunté ???? En gardez vous la trace ? le souvenir ? etc .....
Sauf erreur, je suis à 67 compagnies déja expérimentées. Qui dit mieux ?
Marseil. 😇
Sauf erreur, je suis à 67 compagnies déja expérimentées. Qui dit mieux ?
Marseil. 😇
GR 10 par quel bout le prendre?
Bonjour à tous !
Voila la question est assez courte si on a que 10 jours de marche de quel bout faut il prendre le GR 10? De la mer Med ou de l'Atlantique???
Ah si j'avais une autre question: est ce que en Aout c'est vraiment blindé ou est ce qu'on peut marché tranquillement?
Merci.....et bon voyage
Voila la question est assez courte si on a que 10 jours de marche de quel bout faut il prendre le GR 10? De la mer Med ou de l'Atlantique???
Ah si j'avais une autre question: est ce que en Aout c'est vraiment blindé ou est ce qu'on peut marché tranquillement?
Merci.....et bon voyage
Comment retrouver ça route quand on roule?...
Salut,
je me prépare un petit tour de france mais je suis encore en train de me creuser le crâne 🤪 à savoir comment je vais afficher mon itineraire sur ma saccoche de guidon sachant que je veux faire 100 Km/ jour ...
Est ce qu'il vaut mieux afficher une carte du coin ou alors détailler son itineraire sur une feuille de papier en inscrivant les villes et villages à traverser et peut etre bien aussi le nom des routes ?
Si vous pouviez faire part à un novice de la façon dont vous procédez habituellement ça serait cool parce que je suis plutôt du genre à me perdre 😎
je me prépare un petit tour de france mais je suis encore en train de me creuser le crâne 🤪 à savoir comment je vais afficher mon itineraire sur ma saccoche de guidon sachant que je veux faire 100 Km/ jour ...
Est ce qu'il vaut mieux afficher une carte du coin ou alors détailler son itineraire sur une feuille de papier en inscrivant les villes et villages à traverser et peut etre bien aussi le nom des routes ?
Si vous pouviez faire part à un novice de la façon dont vous procédez habituellement ça serait cool parce que je suis plutôt du genre à me perdre 😎
Les douaniers et mon appareil-photo!
je fais l achat du F100 a Bgkk. je recupere la TVA thailandaise a l aeroport. j arrive a la frontiere francaise.
Probleme : Que faire ?
1. payer la Tva et participer au Pib francais pour un matos etranger ? 2. passer la douane en sifflotant comme si de rien etait et oublier de payer la Tva ?
Quel risque si vous optez pour la solution 2.
Vous avez 50mn pour repondre, merci.😉
Probleme : Que faire ?
1. payer la Tva et participer au Pib francais pour un matos etranger ? 2. passer la douane en sifflotant comme si de rien etait et oublier de payer la Tva ?
Quel risque si vous optez pour la solution 2.
Vous avez 50mn pour repondre, merci.😉
July 2026 Photo Contest Theme: Bridges of the World
The theme for this July’s photo contest is:
Bridges of the World
Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon
Here’s the definition of a bridge: “A structure, typically made of stone, wood, or metal, that spans a depression or obstacle (such as a transportation route or waterway) by connecting the two sides or crossing over the obstacle.”
Viaducts, aqueducts, and footbridges will all be accepted.
Millau Viaduct
To allow for as many original photos as possible, the bridge can be photographed from the side, below, or above—the main thing is that it’s the focal point of the image.
Bridge in the Algarve
Pont du Gard from below
Details are also welcome, as long as you can still recognize it’s a bridge 😊
Brooklyn Bridge
Practical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Sunday, 26/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Monday, 27/07 to Friday, 31/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Selected photos should be listed in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer whose photo receives the most points.
Results will be announced on 01/08. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing August 2026’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to participate in this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest submissions. Any discussions or comments should be posted in the following thread: Here
Vasco da Gama Bridge in LisbonHere’s the definition of a bridge: “A structure, typically made of stone, wood, or metal, that spans a depression or obstacle (such as a transportation route or waterway) by connecting the two sides or crossing over the obstacle.”
Viaducts, aqueducts, and footbridges will all be accepted.
Millau ViaductTo allow for as many original photos as possible, the bridge can be photographed from the side, below, or above—the main thing is that it’s the focal point of the image.
Bridge in the Algarve
Pont du Gard from belowDetails are also welcome, as long as you can still recognize it’s a bridge 😊
Brooklyn BridgePractical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Sunday, 26/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Monday, 27/07 to Friday, 31/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Selected photos should be listed in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer whose photo receives the most points.
Results will be announced on 01/08. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing August 2026’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to participate in this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest submissions. Any discussions or comments should be posted in the following thread: Here
Megacom SIM card, how does it work?
Hi there,
I’ve never bought a SIM card abroad or even used prepaid cards in France...
So I’m wondering how it all works?
You buy a SIM card and pop it into your phone. Okay, so far so good... 😏
But after that?
I can’t find the price of prepaid cards or how they work with MegaCom.
If someone could give me a step-by-step guide... 😊
Thanks! 🙂
I’ve never bought a SIM card abroad or even used prepaid cards in France...
So I’m wondering how it all works?
You buy a SIM card and pop it into your phone. Okay, so far so good... 😏
But after that?
I can’t find the price of prepaid cards or how they work with MegaCom.
If someone could give me a step-by-step guide... 😊
Thanks! 🙂
March 2026 Photo Contest Theme: Metal, Metallic
The 139th edition of this contest is now open, and this month’s theme is:
« Metal, Metallic».
From ore to rockets, wire to the Eiffel Tower—or in a pinch, even a self-portrait at the bottom of a spoon—the theme is broad enough that you should be able to come up with at least three ideas pretty easily! Sure, things might get tricky when it’s time to vote, but that could just be a sign of a successful contest, right?! But we’re not there yet.
Contest rules: You can post up to three photos, each in a separate message, clearly indicating their number (1, 2, or 3) along with the location where the photo was taken. Any explanations about your photos are welcome.
You’ll vote for three photos, clearly stating the name of the participant you’ve chosen, followed by the photo number. The first photo in your vote will receive three points, the second two points, and the third one point.
The winner will be the person whose photo earns the most points. In case of a tie, the winner will be the one with the most first-place votes—or, if still tied, the most second-place votes. Finally, if it’s a perfect tie, the winner will be the one who reached their score first. The winner will then have the pleasure of choosing the theme for the April 2026 contest and organizing it. Ties for any position other than first won’t be broken. Lastly, you don’t need to participate in the contest to vote. However, participants (and I hope there’ll be lots of you!) are strongly encouraged to vote!
Please only post contest photos in this thread, and starting Thursday, March 26 (00:01 Paris time), only votes.
Key dates: You can submit your photos starting today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, until Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (23:59 Paris time). Voting will begin the minute after and end on Monday, March 30 (23:59 Paris time). Results will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 ... if all goes well!
A discussion thread for this contest is open HERE: The photorama can be found HERE
From ore to rockets, wire to the Eiffel Tower—or in a pinch, even a self-portrait at the bottom of a spoon—the theme is broad enough that you should be able to come up with at least three ideas pretty easily! Sure, things might get tricky when it’s time to vote, but that could just be a sign of a successful contest, right?! But we’re not there yet.
Contest rules: You can post up to three photos, each in a separate message, clearly indicating their number (1, 2, or 3) along with the location where the photo was taken. Any explanations about your photos are welcome.
You’ll vote for three photos, clearly stating the name of the participant you’ve chosen, followed by the photo number. The first photo in your vote will receive three points, the second two points, and the third one point.
The winner will be the person whose photo earns the most points. In case of a tie, the winner will be the one with the most first-place votes—or, if still tied, the most second-place votes. Finally, if it’s a perfect tie, the winner will be the one who reached their score first. The winner will then have the pleasure of choosing the theme for the April 2026 contest and organizing it. Ties for any position other than first won’t be broken. Lastly, you don’t need to participate in the contest to vote. However, participants (and I hope there’ll be lots of you!) are strongly encouraged to vote!
Please only post contest photos in this thread, and starting Thursday, March 26 (00:01 Paris time), only votes.
Key dates: You can submit your photos starting today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, until Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (23:59 Paris time). Voting will begin the minute after and end on Monday, March 30 (23:59 Paris time). Results will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 ... if all goes well!
A discussion thread for this contest is open HERE: The photorama can be found HERE
Yet Another Travel Journal in this (Too) Familiar Rajasthan, But with Family and Kids
Prologue
This journal recounts a trip to Rajasthan that’s already over a year old and that I’ve only now found the chance to write about. The summer of 2024 marked my return to India—my tenth trip—after six long years away since my last solo wanderings in Tamil Nadu in 2018 (the journal of which is published on this site). That absence was partly (but not only) due to the long COVID and post-COVID period, which saw a complete halt and then a major slowdown in global tourism. To top it off, Voyage Forum announced its closure in an end-of-the-world atmosphere. A sad time for our favorite social activity…
A few weeks after returning from Rajasthan, I tried to motivate myself to start writing a journal to publish on a forum claiming to be VF’s successor, which I’d eventually signed up for out of desperation. But I kept hesitating and putting the project off because, for one, I no longer have the time I used to. For another, the vibe wasn’t really taking off on that forum—it was overrun with ads and not very active, contrary to what its host’s name suggested. Despite its good intentions and commendable role as a stopgap, it also turned out to be very impractical to use, especially when you don’t have much time like me. I’ll admit I’d occasionally check back on VF to see if anything was happening. But all the discussions remained frozen in time, stuck in that fateful year, 2020. Then, rumors swirled online about shady reasons behind its closure, leaving little room for hope.
And then, one fine morning, I got a message at work from Marien informing me that VF had reopened. What a huge surprise! Even though the forum’s “end” had played out in a somewhat apocalyptic atmosphere, the memories of passionate and heated discussions, the frank debates, and the useful exchanges that made this site a traveler’s goldmine and a unique hub of conviviality all came rushing back to me like a breath of fresh air. I finally saw a sign and tried to motivate myself to find the time to publish the journal of this tenth trip to India and fifth to Rajasthan. But in the end, I got bogged down in professional and family obligations and never managed to find the time to get started. That’s now fixed, though, because I had two reasons for wanting to do it: I find that looking back on a trip to tell others about it is a highly beneficial introspective exercise. Also, I thought this journal could be useful to other travelers on a few points.
Because, “do we really need yet another journal about Rajasthan?” you might rightly ask! Especially in a time when so many journals about the “Land of Kings” have been published since VF’s return, not to mention the countless stories you can already find online about this region, one of India’s most touristy. And I’d add, why go back to Rajasthan for a fifth time, where I’ve already dragged my feet more than enough—through its forts, deserts, temples, cities, villages, bumpy roads, train stations, tasty street food stalls, cheap guesthouses, and more? Where some might see just another overhyped tourist destination full of the same old *Arabian Nights* clichés, worn to a thread, that I mentioned earlier, when there’s so much else to see in India? Well, first because it’s a magnificent country I never tire of, where I started an academic study and made so many connections. It’s also packed with places where you won’t find a single tourist (right, Marie-Jo?), even in the heart of well-trodden paths and classic itineraries. And most importantly, as I said earlier, things have changed in recent years. First, after six years without traveling far, the urge to go back to India was getting stronger. But this time, no more solo trips (often) or duo adventures (sometimes)—now it’s a team of four that has to come along! And even if you can argue with that, what better place than Rajasthan to introduce India to people who’ve never seen it? To kids you want to amaze? Plus, traveling with your new little family to your favorite country isn’t the same as going solo in often spartan conditions that only affect you. It’s a different challenge, but ultimately probably much harder. So, is it really reasonable to take two kids to India, including a two-year-old baby? That’s one of the main goals of this journal (but not the only one)—to try to answer that question.
As you can tell, it’s not so much the destination but the slightly unusual setup of this trip that, in my opinion, will make this journal interesting. Despite my experience and expertise (yes, I dare say it) in India, there were plenty of questions before we finalized the plan and said, “Alright, let’s go!” The questions were flying for us parents. Is it wise to travel to India with a two-year-old? What would we do (it happened) if the kids got very sick? Would they be able to handle a road trip on Rajasthan’s bumpy, dusty roads using public transport? Could they handle the shock of such a different world—the dirt, poverty, pollution, noise (…and the smell, as they say), the spicy food, monkeys, mosquitoes, snakes, tigers, leopards, and so on? In short, all the clichés that I usually joke about suddenly became potential realities. Another concern: as a mixed Franco-African family (not me, but my partner and her oldest), wouldn’t we risk not always being well received, given what you sometimes hear about that in India? How would Indians react to seeing a mixed-race family, the ultimate taboo in a country of purity and social segregation, which would undoubtedly raise many questions for them? Of course, not everything went as expected… Because, as you know, with India—and what makes it charming for some—there are always complications: sometimes where you don’t expect them… and sometimes where you do. I’ll go into detail about that in the journal to come (not right away) and in the final review (even later). These experiences could be useful to travelers who find themselves in similar situations and have the same questions we did before embarking on such a journey. And maybe it’ll spark the curiosity of those who aren’t concerned and will read yet another Rajasthan journal, but with its own unique twists.
Despite my unchanged constraints, which mean I have little time to write this, I don’t want to rush the story, so I’ll take my time. There will probably be lulls. I hope that won’t stop people from coming to react, debate, share their impressions, or ask for information.
This journal recounts a trip to Rajasthan that’s already over a year old and that I’ve only now found the chance to write about. The summer of 2024 marked my return to India—my tenth trip—after six long years away since my last solo wanderings in Tamil Nadu in 2018 (the journal of which is published on this site). That absence was partly (but not only) due to the long COVID and post-COVID period, which saw a complete halt and then a major slowdown in global tourism. To top it off, Voyage Forum announced its closure in an end-of-the-world atmosphere. A sad time for our favorite social activity…
A few weeks after returning from Rajasthan, I tried to motivate myself to start writing a journal to publish on a forum claiming to be VF’s successor, which I’d eventually signed up for out of desperation. But I kept hesitating and putting the project off because, for one, I no longer have the time I used to. For another, the vibe wasn’t really taking off on that forum—it was overrun with ads and not very active, contrary to what its host’s name suggested. Despite its good intentions and commendable role as a stopgap, it also turned out to be very impractical to use, especially when you don’t have much time like me. I’ll admit I’d occasionally check back on VF to see if anything was happening. But all the discussions remained frozen in time, stuck in that fateful year, 2020. Then, rumors swirled online about shady reasons behind its closure, leaving little room for hope.
And then, one fine morning, I got a message at work from Marien informing me that VF had reopened. What a huge surprise! Even though the forum’s “end” had played out in a somewhat apocalyptic atmosphere, the memories of passionate and heated discussions, the frank debates, and the useful exchanges that made this site a traveler’s goldmine and a unique hub of conviviality all came rushing back to me like a breath of fresh air. I finally saw a sign and tried to motivate myself to find the time to publish the journal of this tenth trip to India and fifth to Rajasthan. But in the end, I got bogged down in professional and family obligations and never managed to find the time to get started. That’s now fixed, though, because I had two reasons for wanting to do it: I find that looking back on a trip to tell others about it is a highly beneficial introspective exercise. Also, I thought this journal could be useful to other travelers on a few points.
Because, “do we really need yet another journal about Rajasthan?” you might rightly ask! Especially in a time when so many journals about the “Land of Kings” have been published since VF’s return, not to mention the countless stories you can already find online about this region, one of India’s most touristy. And I’d add, why go back to Rajasthan for a fifth time, where I’ve already dragged my feet more than enough—through its forts, deserts, temples, cities, villages, bumpy roads, train stations, tasty street food stalls, cheap guesthouses, and more? Where some might see just another overhyped tourist destination full of the same old *Arabian Nights* clichés, worn to a thread, that I mentioned earlier, when there’s so much else to see in India? Well, first because it’s a magnificent country I never tire of, where I started an academic study and made so many connections. It’s also packed with places where you won’t find a single tourist (right, Marie-Jo?), even in the heart of well-trodden paths and classic itineraries. And most importantly, as I said earlier, things have changed in recent years. First, after six years without traveling far, the urge to go back to India was getting stronger. But this time, no more solo trips (often) or duo adventures (sometimes)—now it’s a team of four that has to come along! And even if you can argue with that, what better place than Rajasthan to introduce India to people who’ve never seen it? To kids you want to amaze? Plus, traveling with your new little family to your favorite country isn’t the same as going solo in often spartan conditions that only affect you. It’s a different challenge, but ultimately probably much harder. So, is it really reasonable to take two kids to India, including a two-year-old baby? That’s one of the main goals of this journal (but not the only one)—to try to answer that question.
As you can tell, it’s not so much the destination but the slightly unusual setup of this trip that, in my opinion, will make this journal interesting. Despite my experience and expertise (yes, I dare say it) in India, there were plenty of questions before we finalized the plan and said, “Alright, let’s go!” The questions were flying for us parents. Is it wise to travel to India with a two-year-old? What would we do (it happened) if the kids got very sick? Would they be able to handle a road trip on Rajasthan’s bumpy, dusty roads using public transport? Could they handle the shock of such a different world—the dirt, poverty, pollution, noise (…and the smell, as they say), the spicy food, monkeys, mosquitoes, snakes, tigers, leopards, and so on? In short, all the clichés that I usually joke about suddenly became potential realities. Another concern: as a mixed Franco-African family (not me, but my partner and her oldest), wouldn’t we risk not always being well received, given what you sometimes hear about that in India? How would Indians react to seeing a mixed-race family, the ultimate taboo in a country of purity and social segregation, which would undoubtedly raise many questions for them? Of course, not everything went as expected… Because, as you know, with India—and what makes it charming for some—there are always complications: sometimes where you don’t expect them… and sometimes where you do. I’ll go into detail about that in the journal to come (not right away) and in the final review (even later). These experiences could be useful to travelers who find themselves in similar situations and have the same questions we did before embarking on such a journey. And maybe it’ll spark the curiosity of those who aren’t concerned and will read yet another Rajasthan journal, but with its own unique twists.
Despite my unchanged constraints, which mean I have little time to write this, I don’t want to rush the story, so I’ll take my time. There will probably be lulls. I hope that won’t stop people from coming to react, debate, share their impressions, or ask for information.
A lovely wander at the mercy of the wind in this amazing Rajasthan
Hey there, forum friends 😉
Some of you have mentioned missing the activity on this Indian "page," so let’s try to liven things up a bit—with joy and good vibes (mandatory with me 😜). Plus, it’ll make Jojoone happy 😊.
As big lovers of India—we’ve been six times—my co-traveler husband and I decided to explore Rajasthan this time around. The reason we waited so long to come here? We were dreading the tourist crowds in this state. But thanks to the timing (late March to early April 2024, which is starting to get pretty hot) and Aleph’s great tips, we were *very* far from mass tourism.
We spent three weeks getting around on our own for transport: mostly taxis and trains.
And I’ll admit, we had a rather "Arabian Nights" experience, far from the "real" India (Marien, if you’re reading this 😉). So this travel journal makes no claims other than to share what we saw, experienced, and felt—with all our ignorance about this country (which I’m fully aware of).
But fair warning: I go overboard with emojis, and this journal is super casual because it’s the one I share, almost in "live" mode, with our loved ones.
So, if you’re here, consider yourself almost part of the family 😄.
See you soon and....
Some of you have mentioned missing the activity on this Indian "page," so let’s try to liven things up a bit—with joy and good vibes (mandatory with me 😜). Plus, it’ll make Jojoone happy 😊.
As big lovers of India—we’ve been six times—my co-traveler husband and I decided to explore Rajasthan this time around. The reason we waited so long to come here? We were dreading the tourist crowds in this state. But thanks to the timing (late March to early April 2024, which is starting to get pretty hot) and Aleph’s great tips, we were *very* far from mass tourism.
We spent three weeks getting around on our own for transport: mostly taxis and trains.
And I’ll admit, we had a rather "Arabian Nights" experience, far from the "real" India (Marien, if you’re reading this 😉). So this travel journal makes no claims other than to share what we saw, experienced, and felt—with all our ignorance about this country (which I’m fully aware of).
But fair warning: I go overboard with emojis, and this journal is super casual because it’s the one I share, almost in "live" mode, with our loved ones.
So, if you’re here, consider yourself almost part of the family 😄.
See you soon and....

Plan de reprise des croisières Costa
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
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
Mais où qu'il est ce truc là (4)
Itinéraire de randonnée sur la Haute Route des Pyrénées (orientation)
Bonjour,
J'envisage de faire la traversée des Pyrénées dans le sens Est Ouest l'été prochain avec un départ début juillet. mon itinéraire est quasiment arrêté constituant un mix du GR10, GR 11 et HRP. je me suis procuré les guides Treck des Pyrénées , Transpyr et la Senda GR 11 pour me faciliter la tache, pas simple malgré tout car les descriptions peuvent manquer de précisions sur certaines étapes. pour éviter d'embarquer des tonnes de cartes, je prévois d'acheter la carte micro SD de chez Globexplorer (pas donné 148 Eur mais tellement légère !)à intégrer dans un smartphone. j'aimerais avoir un retour d'expérience sur l'utilisation de cette carte et(ou) tout autre conseil pour bien s'orienter sur la HRP peu balisée et donc compliquée par mauvais temps. un grand merci par avance. Philippe
J'envisage de faire la traversée des Pyrénées dans le sens Est Ouest l'été prochain avec un départ début juillet. mon itinéraire est quasiment arrêté constituant un mix du GR10, GR 11 et HRP. je me suis procuré les guides Treck des Pyrénées , Transpyr et la Senda GR 11 pour me faciliter la tache, pas simple malgré tout car les descriptions peuvent manquer de précisions sur certaines étapes. pour éviter d'embarquer des tonnes de cartes, je prévois d'acheter la carte micro SD de chez Globexplorer (pas donné 148 Eur mais tellement légère !)à intégrer dans un smartphone. j'aimerais avoir un retour d'expérience sur l'utilisation de cette carte et(ou) tout autre conseil pour bien s'orienter sur la HRP peu balisée et donc compliquée par mauvais temps. un grand merci par avance. Philippe
Aller en Islande et visiter les îles Féroé (en camping-car)
Bonjour,
Nous souhaitons aller en Islande et en profiter pour visiter les Iles Féroé soit en partant, soit au retour. Voyage prévu à partir de mi-mai 2020. Nous partons en camping-car (fourgon 2m x 6m).
Si vous avez déjà fait ce périple, merci de me donner des infos pratiques.
Société et politique en Catalogne et dans le reste de l'état espagnol (discussion / débat)
Bonjour.
Ceci est en quelque sorte "la suite" de ce topic ->
voyageforum.com/...-catalogne-d8240869/
Comme le dernier message du topic antérieur, signé "l'équipe VoyageForum", nous propose de poster un nouveau topic sur le même sujet, je me permets donc d'inaugurer cette nouvelle discussion, une semaine avant des élections tout à fait inédites en Espagne, qui sûrement suciteront commentaires et questions.
Ce nouveau sujet n'est plus exclusivement celui de la Catalogne, mais traitera plus généralement d'aspects politiques et sociaux de l'Espagne actuelle. On pourra parler de crise économique, de mémoire historique et de la polémique autour de la sépulture de Franco, de l'essor de l'extrême-droite, des déboires de Podemos, des mouvements féministes, des nationalismes périphériques, etc...
Il s'agit à la fois d'une discussion et d'un débat, c'est à dire que l'on peut -évidemment- donner son opinion personnelle, mais en veillant à ce que le sujet ne tourne pas à la foire d'empoigne (restons courtois, svp🙂) et en songeant que le but de la manoeuvre est avant tout de mieux faire connaître aux lecteurs de ce sujet la société et la politique espagnole actuelle, ses particularités.
Voilà. Pour inaugurer cette nouvelle discussion, voici une petite video, qui date de cette semaine. Il s'agit d'une fête traditionnelle dans un village de la province de Séville, Coripe. Chaque année ce village organise une procession appelée "la trahison de judas": on promène un mannequin à l'effigie d'un personnage jugé odieux par la majorité, et les habitants du village au cours de la procession lynchent le mannequin, lui tirent dessus à la carabine et finissent par le brûler.
Cette année, les habitants de Coripe ont choisi de lyncher Puigdemont, le président catalan exilé en Belgique.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFT_IvB0OAA
Ceci est en quelque sorte "la suite" de ce topic ->
voyageforum.com/...-catalogne-d8240869/
Comme le dernier message du topic antérieur, signé "l'équipe VoyageForum", nous propose de poster un nouveau topic sur le même sujet, je me permets donc d'inaugurer cette nouvelle discussion, une semaine avant des élections tout à fait inédites en Espagne, qui sûrement suciteront commentaires et questions.
Ce nouveau sujet n'est plus exclusivement celui de la Catalogne, mais traitera plus généralement d'aspects politiques et sociaux de l'Espagne actuelle. On pourra parler de crise économique, de mémoire historique et de la polémique autour de la sépulture de Franco, de l'essor de l'extrême-droite, des déboires de Podemos, des mouvements féministes, des nationalismes périphériques, etc...
Il s'agit à la fois d'une discussion et d'un débat, c'est à dire que l'on peut -évidemment- donner son opinion personnelle, mais en veillant à ce que le sujet ne tourne pas à la foire d'empoigne (restons courtois, svp🙂) et en songeant que le but de la manoeuvre est avant tout de mieux faire connaître aux lecteurs de ce sujet la société et la politique espagnole actuelle, ses particularités.
Voilà. Pour inaugurer cette nouvelle discussion, voici une petite video, qui date de cette semaine. Il s'agit d'une fête traditionnelle dans un village de la province de Séville, Coripe. Chaque année ce village organise une procession appelée "la trahison de judas": on promène un mannequin à l'effigie d'un personnage jugé odieux par la majorité, et les habitants du village au cours de la procession lynchent le mannequin, lui tirent dessus à la carabine et finissent par le brûler.
Cette année, les habitants de Coripe ont choisi de lyncher Puigdemont, le président catalan exilé en Belgique.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFT_IvB0OAA
Brexit et formalités administratives
La date du Brexit approche à grand pas.
L’industrie du tourisme est primordiale pour la Grande Bretagne.
Malheureusement de grandes questions restent sans réponse.
Visa? Les citoyens européens devront ils demander un visa pour un séjour de courte durée , et ce visa sera t’il payant’,
La Grande Bretagne deviendra un pays tiers , ce qui signifie qu’en matières de TVA, douanes nous entrons dans une ère nouvelle. Verrons nous les files d’attente s’allonger pour embarquer dans le, train pour Londres , devrons nous arriver deux heures plus tôt qu’actuellement dans les ports pour embarquer sur le Ferry-boat.
Le système bancaire ? Pourrons nous prendre de l’argent dans les distributeurs de billets?
Nos cartes de débits, pourrons nous payer nos achats, carburants, vêtements etc...
La profession du tourisme va devoir faire face à des tracasseries administratives énormes.
Le, système d’identification des numeros de tva des entreprises anglaises disparaîtra des écrans le lendemain du Brexit. La récupération des créances va être un casse tête.
La, liste des interrogations est longue. Je veux par ce texte de réflexions inciter les voyageurs à poser des questions aux agences de voyages , aux administrations afin que le lendemain du Brexit ne soit pas The Day After lorsqu’ils seront en Grande Bretagne .
Exemption de visa pour un Mexicain et billet retour
Bonjour,
quand on vous dit que parfois, ça passe, et parfois, ça casse... je parles des conditions pour entrer dans un pays.
Hier soir, un passager mexicain en provenance de Mexico n'a pas pu prendre son vol de continuation pour Genève. Pourquoi ? Car au passage de la DPAF, l'agent lui a demandé la preuve de son billet retour : en effet, les mexicains peuvent séjourner 90 jours dans l'espace Schengen sans visa, mais sous condition. Comme il n'en avait pas, il a été stoppé et orienté vers le comptoir d'assistance de la compagnie afin de s'en procurer un (sympa, il aurait pu être envoyé de facto vers le Mexique). A la louche, les billets coûtaient dans les 2000€ en aller simple, 780€ en AR via la plateforme "rêve électronique".
Au final il a demandé du temps pour réfléchir et je ne l'ai pas revu de la soirée.
Bref, quand les conditions de voyage précisent "preuve d'un billet de continuation/retour", si vous passez outre ça peut entraîner des désagréments....
Bons vols à tous !
quand on vous dit que parfois, ça passe, et parfois, ça casse... je parles des conditions pour entrer dans un pays.
Hier soir, un passager mexicain en provenance de Mexico n'a pas pu prendre son vol de continuation pour Genève. Pourquoi ? Car au passage de la DPAF, l'agent lui a demandé la preuve de son billet retour : en effet, les mexicains peuvent séjourner 90 jours dans l'espace Schengen sans visa, mais sous condition. Comme il n'en avait pas, il a été stoppé et orienté vers le comptoir d'assistance de la compagnie afin de s'en procurer un (sympa, il aurait pu être envoyé de facto vers le Mexique). A la louche, les billets coûtaient dans les 2000€ en aller simple, 780€ en AR via la plateforme "rêve électronique".
Au final il a demandé du temps pour réfléchir et je ne l'ai pas revu de la soirée.
Bref, quand les conditions de voyage précisent "preuve d'un billet de continuation/retour", si vous passez outre ça peut entraîner des désagréments....
Bons vols à tous !










