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Avions Thomas Cook
bonjour,
je lis certains méssages sur vos expérience sur les vols avec thomas cook et j'aurais voulu savoir si ces problèmes surviennent seulement sur les longs couriers ou même sur les destinations comme la tunisie par exemple. (appareil en mauvasie état, retard, .....). je part avec un avion thomas cook, mais j'ai réserver mes vacances chez neckermann.
merci
je lis certains méssages sur vos expérience sur les vols avec thomas cook et j'aurais voulu savoir si ces problèmes surviennent seulement sur les longs couriers ou même sur les destinations comme la tunisie par exemple. (appareil en mauvasie état, retard, .....). je part avec un avion thomas cook, mais j'ai réserver mes vacances chez neckermann.
merci
Pays de l'Est, Danemark
Salut à tous... On est deux amis de Metz dans l'Est de la France est on se motive furieusement pour prendre la voiture sur un coup de tête et rouler quelques jours vers l'Est, histoire de se changer les idées... Mais vers quels pays??? Pour quoi voir??? On voudrait partir une petite semaine, 5 7 jours quoi, et on est ouvert à toutes vos suggestions!!! Merci!!!😛
Hôtel Magic Life Sharm El Sheikh Imperial
Hotel Magic Life Sharm El Sheikh Imperial .Bonjour, j'aimerais savoir si cet hotel est bien( nourriture, animation en français, l'infrastructure, ...).Nous partirions en Juillet 2005.Merci D'avance🙂
Le Cap en Afrique du Sud en mars
J'hésite à me rendre au Cap en Afrique du Sud . Si quelqu'un y a passé de bons moment et à des infos ou des tuyeaux à me passer......
Grand Merci
Milvo
Grand Merci
Milvo
Escalade au Liban
Bonjour,
Je souhaite avoir toutes les infos disponibles sur les voies d'escalade au Liban. Lieu? Existe il des topos? Quels sont les risques spécifiques à cet endroit (du point de vue de l'escalade)? Quelle est la roche (granit, calcaire)??
Question ski de randonnée. Y at'il des beaux parcours à faire.
Merci infiniment
à ceux qui auraient des infos et/ou contacts.
Hortense
Je souhaite avoir toutes les infos disponibles sur les voies d'escalade au Liban. Lieu? Existe il des topos? Quels sont les risques spécifiques à cet endroit (du point de vue de l'escalade)? Quelle est la roche (granit, calcaire)??
Question ski de randonnée. Y at'il des beaux parcours à faire.
Merci infiniment
à ceux qui auraient des infos et/ou contacts.
Hortense
Qui a la plus belle photo sur son profil?
à part moi bien evidemment 😛
Le Rocher d'OR à KYAIKHTIYO en Birmanie 🙂
Le Rocher d'OR à KYAIKHTIYO en Birmanie 🙂
Richesses culturelles des amérindiens
Bonjour,
Je suis au Québec depuis plus d'1 an et j'ai toujours eu dans l'idée de découvrir les richesses culturelles des amérindiens. Cependant, pour avoir consulté les divers 'produits' touristiques, je suis mal a l'aise avec l'idée de les payer pour découvrir leur culture et de faire des 'activités' toutes les heures.
Auriez-vous des suggestions?
Merci!
Valérie
Bons plans au Luxembourg
bonjour tous
jaimerais avoir quelque info sur le luxembourg jaimerais bien aller visiter cette endroit je suis tomber amoureuse dun homme merveilleux qui y habite et jaimerais savoir si une canadienne pourrait y trouver ca place
merci
maryblue
jaimerais avoir quelque info sur le luxembourg jaimerais bien aller visiter cette endroit je suis tomber amoureuse dun homme merveilleux qui y habite et jaimerais savoir si une canadienne pourrait y trouver ca place
merci
maryblue
Travailler dans un environnement différent
Petit resume de la situtation :
Je suis ingenieur telecom (non pas a France Telecom ! tout le monde me la fait celle la🏴☠️), dans une boite allemande, et je travaille a cote de Nice.
Je travaille sur des projets internationaux avec un developpement reparti sur un (trop) grand nombre de site : Antibes, Vienne, Munich, Dusseldorf, Bangalore(Inde), X’ian (Chine)… D’où un permanent echange d’informations entre les sites et une communication qui represente une part consequente de notre travail.
Pour prendre mon cas, je collabore avec des ingenieurs allemands, autrichiens et maintenant indiens, tout en ayant comme collegue dans mon equipe francaise un italien (et 3 bretons ! 😉 ).
Certain vont trouver ce systeme complique, a cause du nombre trop grand d’echanges, de mails, de coups de telephones, de voyages d’affaire qui font perdre beaucoup de temps dans le travail.
Mais moi, c’est la partie de mon travail que je prefere, celle ou on apprend beaucoup sur les autres, leurs cultures, leurs methodes de travail et ou on s’enrichit aussi enormement soi-meme.
Par exemple (opinion personnelle, basee sur mes relations de travail et qui n’engage que moi !) Les allemands sont methodiques, grace a eux j’ai appris a planifier les reunions et a ne plus venir les mains dans les poches. Les autrichiens sont pointilleux, je peux donc aller au fond des details avec eux, pas comme avec certains collegues qui restent superficiels. Les indiens sont techniquement tres fort, j’apprend beaucoup de theorie a leur contact. Les former en 6 semaines sur un systeme que je developpe depuis 2 ans me force a mieux le comprendre moi-même et a creuser mes connaissances pour leur expliquer le pourquoi de ci et le pourquoi de ca. Les indiens m’ont aussi fait travailler ma diplomatie, domaine ou je serais toujours perfectible !🤪
Bien sur, on peut aussi comparer ce qui manque chez les autres. Les indiens n’ont pas encore cet esprit d’initiative et l’autonomie qui sont des qualites tres importantes dans notre milieu. Un manque de rigeur nous force aussi a demander plusieurs fois une chose avant de l’obtenir. J’espere qu’a mon contact mes collegues de Bangalore sauront faire preuve d’independance dans le futur et ainsi ameliorer leur expertise technique et comportementale (les chevilles vont bien merci !😊).
C’est un echange et un enrichissement dans les deux sens, en empruntant chez l’autre les points forts qui nous manquent.
Ces methodes de travail, elles sont liees a l’education (privilegier la theorie par rapport a la pratique et inversement), au milieu social et a la culture (des personnes qui ont toujours subit les evenements auront beaucoup de mal a prendre des initiatives). Elles sont a mon sens revelatrice d’un pays et je prends beaucoup de plaisir a les observer et a les comparer.
Vous aussi, vous avez eu l’occasion d’exercer votre metier quelqu’il soit, ou un autre job a l’etranger ? Qu’avez-vous appris sur le pays, les gens, les methodes de travail et sur vous-même ?
Bon promis, la prochaine fois je vous fait un recit de l’Inde de tous les jours, que je savoure tranquillement le week-end
Douya
PS : pour le debat « Les indiens/chinois sont la cause du chomage en Europe car toutes les entreprises externalisent a cause des salaires plus faibles et des marges plus importantes. Tu n’as donc pas honte de participer a ce mouvement », je suis aussi ouverte a discussion !
Je travaille sur des projets internationaux avec un developpement reparti sur un (trop) grand nombre de site : Antibes, Vienne, Munich, Dusseldorf, Bangalore(Inde), X’ian (Chine)… D’où un permanent echange d’informations entre les sites et une communication qui represente une part consequente de notre travail.
Pour prendre mon cas, je collabore avec des ingenieurs allemands, autrichiens et maintenant indiens, tout en ayant comme collegue dans mon equipe francaise un italien (et 3 bretons ! 😉 ).
Certain vont trouver ce systeme complique, a cause du nombre trop grand d’echanges, de mails, de coups de telephones, de voyages d’affaire qui font perdre beaucoup de temps dans le travail.
Mais moi, c’est la partie de mon travail que je prefere, celle ou on apprend beaucoup sur les autres, leurs cultures, leurs methodes de travail et ou on s’enrichit aussi enormement soi-meme.
Par exemple (opinion personnelle, basee sur mes relations de travail et qui n’engage que moi !) Les allemands sont methodiques, grace a eux j’ai appris a planifier les reunions et a ne plus venir les mains dans les poches. Les autrichiens sont pointilleux, je peux donc aller au fond des details avec eux, pas comme avec certains collegues qui restent superficiels. Les indiens sont techniquement tres fort, j’apprend beaucoup de theorie a leur contact. Les former en 6 semaines sur un systeme que je developpe depuis 2 ans me force a mieux le comprendre moi-même et a creuser mes connaissances pour leur expliquer le pourquoi de ci et le pourquoi de ca. Les indiens m’ont aussi fait travailler ma diplomatie, domaine ou je serais toujours perfectible !🤪
Bien sur, on peut aussi comparer ce qui manque chez les autres. Les indiens n’ont pas encore cet esprit d’initiative et l’autonomie qui sont des qualites tres importantes dans notre milieu. Un manque de rigeur nous force aussi a demander plusieurs fois une chose avant de l’obtenir. J’espere qu’a mon contact mes collegues de Bangalore sauront faire preuve d’independance dans le futur et ainsi ameliorer leur expertise technique et comportementale (les chevilles vont bien merci !😊).
C’est un echange et un enrichissement dans les deux sens, en empruntant chez l’autre les points forts qui nous manquent.
Ces methodes de travail, elles sont liees a l’education (privilegier la theorie par rapport a la pratique et inversement), au milieu social et a la culture (des personnes qui ont toujours subit les evenements auront beaucoup de mal a prendre des initiatives). Elles sont a mon sens revelatrice d’un pays et je prends beaucoup de plaisir a les observer et a les comparer.
Vous aussi, vous avez eu l’occasion d’exercer votre metier quelqu’il soit, ou un autre job a l’etranger ? Qu’avez-vous appris sur le pays, les gens, les methodes de travail et sur vous-même ?
Bon promis, la prochaine fois je vous fait un recit de l’Inde de tous les jours, que je savoure tranquillement le week-end
Douya
PS : pour le debat « Les indiens/chinois sont la cause du chomage en Europe car toutes les entreprises externalisent a cause des salaires plus faibles et des marges plus importantes. Tu n’as donc pas honte de participer a ce mouvement », je suis aussi ouverte a discussion !
Is there a route to cycle across Italy before boarding for Sicily?
Hi there,
Is there a bike route that crosses Italy to catch the boat to Sicily?
If so, where does it start and where does it end?
Road conditions
Hello,
Can anyone tell me what the current road conditions are like around Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Australian Camp? Thanks! Guylaine
Can anyone tell me what the current road conditions are like around Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Australian Camp? Thanks! Guylaine
Best destinations for a first solo trip?
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! :)
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s had this experience before! :)
Planning King Canyon and Sequoia National Park
Hi everyone! 🙂
Just a quick question about King Canyon and Sequoia National Park.
Before our night in Miramonte, we plan to visit King Canyon. The next stop will be two nights in Three Rivers to explore Sequoia National Park. I wanted to go all the way to Roaring River Falls on the King Canyon Scenic Byway and then turn back to head to Miramonte. Since we’re coming from Oakhurst, Google Maps says it’s 300 km and 5 hours of driving. Since we also want to hike to see the sequoias (Big Stump Area and Grand Grove) before tackling the King Canyon Scenic Byway, the timing’s going to be tight. How far do you recommend going before turning back to miss as few points of interest as possible on the King Canyon Scenic Byway? Thanks for your advice, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
What do you really remember about Vietnam?
I've traveled quite a bit in Vietnam over the past few years—from the southern delta to bustling cities and even some small islands—but what really sticks with me is the north, the high mountains.
Up there, there's something different—maybe slower, more raw. The morning markets with ethnic groups, women in traditional clothes, the colors...
The stilt houses, kids following you and laughing for no reason, the terraced rice fields—it almost feels unreal at times, so vast and quiet, yet so human and simple.
You often hear that Sapa has become too touristy, and that's partly true, especially in the center. But as soon as you move a little farther away, everything changes quickly. The landscapes open up, encounters feel more natural, and you rediscover something truly authentic.
I think it's that contrast that struck me—the difference between what you imagine before going and what you actually discover when you take the time.
And you—what memory do you hold onto from Vietnam? A particular place that touched you more than others?
First draft of South Africa itinerary
Hi,
I’m starting to plan a great trip for the last three weeks of January 2027 (my first time in South Africa).
After spending a few hours (!) browsing this forum, here’s a rough first draft of my itinerary:
D0 Arrival at JNB D1, D2 Blyde River Canyon D3, D4, D5, D6, D7: Kruger D8, D9, D10: St Lucia and surrounding area D11, D12, D13, D14: Drakensberg + Lesotho
D15 A very long driving day to the south (hope the AC doesn’t break down!)
D16, D17, D18, D19 southwest coast (so far I’ve noted Oudtshoorn, Robberg Nature Reserve, Wilderness NP, De Hoop Reserve, and a bit of the wine route) D20, D21 Cape Town (peninsula and a bit of the city) + domestic flight and return flight (departure from JNB at 11 PM)
A few questions before refining this: - Do you see any major issues with this itinerary?
- We don’t have a choice on dates, and personally, I prefer green landscapes to desert ones anyway, but do you really see far fewer animals in January than in the dry season? Five days in Kruger should give us enough time to spot plenty of different animals despite the tall grass, right? As for the heat, we’re from Réunion, so we’re relatively used to it, even though I know it’s not the same type of heat.
- Can I trust the distances and driving times given by Google Maps?
- Picking up the vehicle in Johannesburg and dropping it off in Cape Town: how much might that cost us? I’m thinking it probably won’t be worse (in terms of time or money, since there are five of us—2 adults + 3 kids) than going back to Joburg after Lesotho, taking a flight to Cape Town, and renting another vehicle... but maybe I’m wrong.
- Finally, wouldn’t it be better to focus on just one of the two regions (either the northeast or Cape Town and the south coast)? If it were up to me, I’d stick to the first part and extend a few stops... but not everyone agrees! And we’re thinking that since it’ll be really hot, a second part of the trip that’s a bit """cooler""" would be welcome.
Thanks for your help
D0 Arrival at JNB D1, D2 Blyde River Canyon D3, D4, D5, D6, D7: Kruger D8, D9, D10: St Lucia and surrounding area D11, D12, D13, D14: Drakensberg + Lesotho
D15 A very long driving day to the south (hope the AC doesn’t break down!)
D16, D17, D18, D19 southwest coast (so far I’ve noted Oudtshoorn, Robberg Nature Reserve, Wilderness NP, De Hoop Reserve, and a bit of the wine route) D20, D21 Cape Town (peninsula and a bit of the city) + domestic flight and return flight (departure from JNB at 11 PM)
A few questions before refining this: - Do you see any major issues with this itinerary?
- We don’t have a choice on dates, and personally, I prefer green landscapes to desert ones anyway, but do you really see far fewer animals in January than in the dry season? Five days in Kruger should give us enough time to spot plenty of different animals despite the tall grass, right? As for the heat, we’re from Réunion, so we’re relatively used to it, even though I know it’s not the same type of heat.
- Can I trust the distances and driving times given by Google Maps?
- Picking up the vehicle in Johannesburg and dropping it off in Cape Town: how much might that cost us? I’m thinking it probably won’t be worse (in terms of time or money, since there are five of us—2 adults + 3 kids) than going back to Joburg after Lesotho, taking a flight to Cape Town, and renting another vehicle... but maybe I’m wrong.
- Finally, wouldn’t it be better to focus on just one of the two regions (either the northeast or Cape Town and the south coast)? If it were up to me, I’d stick to the first part and extend a few stops... but not everyone agrees! And we’re thinking that since it’ll be really hot, a second part of the trip that’s a bit """cooler""" would be welcome.
Thanks for your help
Remembering Bowie
Tenth anniversary of the death of a multifaceted icon
The death of David Bowie marked the end of a remarkable career that saw popular music intertwine with fashion, cinema, and avant-garde art. It reminds us that the 1970s were defined by extraordinary experimentation and innovation. The iconic British musician made the world more colorful through his stage personas and their looks, and his music also underwent many changes over time. Rocker, punk, dandy, glam, man or woman—David Bowie was one of the most influential musicians of his generation for nearly half a century. Last January 10th marked the 10th anniversary of his death, just 48 hours after his 69th birthday and the release of the twilight album Blackstar.
He was Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane (a lad insane—'a crazy boy'), Halloween Jack, the Thin White Duke, Soul Man, and so much more. David Bowie (1947–2016) created numerous personas that came to life on stage. There was a character for every musical phase and period of his life. Yet, his best-known name remained BOWIE. Those who listen to him today don’t just think of his eccentric outfits but also of the intelligent and witty personality behind them (see many concert videos below).
David Bowie was born in Brixton on January 8, 1947, as David Robert Jones. He spent his childhood and adolescence with his parents in London. Bowie discovered jazz and rock 'n' roll, learned to play the saxophone and guitar, and was particularly fascinated by Little Richard (1932–2020), the rock 'n' roll pioneer, especially because of his androgynous style.
Before launching his solo career, he played and sang in various bands. In 1967, David Bowie released his first album, which had little success. Was his musical career not meant to take off? Bowie then began working as an actor. In 1975, he landed the lead role in The Man Who Fell to Earth. Later, he played Pontius Pilate in The Last Temptation of Christ (Scorsese). But his musical efforts also paid off. A few years earlier, Bowie had already achieved his first musical success with the song Space Oddity. The singer owed this not only to the song itself but also to his unusual and extravagant outfits and looks during concerts. This led to the creation of the Ziggy Stardust stage persona in 1972, which he embodied in his landmark work The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Just a year later, the era of the alien rock star ended with the tour’s conclusion, followed by Aladdin Sane, and so on. The game of shifting identities became his trademark in the 1970s: David Bowie was as playful with his stage personas as he was bold in his musical experiments. From music hall, hippie folk, glam rock to electronic music, soul, funk, pop, disco, and jazz—he explored many genres, each time adding his personal touch. "His voice ranging from a caress to a scream, in many nuances, hinting at a form of drama in expression." (Le Monde, Jan. 11, 2016) Admittedly, he wasn’t particularly innovative; he adopted and refined musical languages created by others. His originality lay rather in how he placed questions of identity and visual masquerade at the heart of popular culture, achieving a fusion of music, art, and visual spectacle that, in retrospect, has been called "postmodernism."
At the time, Bowie was living in Los Angeles and had lost himself in the drug scene. Motivated to escape his addiction, he moved in with his friend Iggy Pop into an apartment in West Berlin and devoted himself entirely to music. That’s where the albums Heroes and Low (my personal favorites) were born. Later, he recorded Lodger (with Brian Eno), often considered part of the Berlin Trilogy (though mistakenly). I’d venture to say his time in Berlin was perhaps the most fruitful phase of his musical career.
In the early 1990s, David Bowie settled in New York. Musically, he continued to evolve. By the 1980s, he had abandoned his avant-garde experiments. With the album Let's Dance, he transformed into a pop star: this album represented another style shift, embracing 1980s pop. It included some of his most successful singles, like Modern Love, China Girl, and Let's Dance, but Bowie himself was uncomfortable with the compromises he’d made. This also marked the decline of his creative originality.
After several albums away from the mainstream and a decade after his last release, Bowie made a comeback in 2013 with The Next Day. His 2016 album Blackstar was an even bigger success. Recorded with jazz musicians, the album showed that Bowie still had a desire to reinvent himself, in that theatrical way that was one of his hallmarks—when he could have settled for comfortable pop songs. Bowie reached the top of the U.S. charts for the first time and also dominated the British, German, Austrian, and Swiss charts. What the public didn’t know at the time was that David Bowie was battling cancer. The illness was only revealed after his death, two days after the album’s release.
Side note: May 22, 1983, will forever be etched in my memory—the David Bowie concert at Munich’s Olympiahalle as part of his Serious Moonlight Tour...
hgb
2 videos:
In this 2002 Berlin concert, David Bowie delivers a mesmerizing performance of Heroes. This song holds a special place in the hearts of fans worldwide. This interpretation captures both the essence of Bowie’s artistic talent and his ability to captivate audiences with his powerful voice and magnetic stage presence:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsYp9q3QNaQ&list=RDMM&start_radio=1&rv=TmfQQC1bsf4
Sorry, I can’t resist sharing one of my favorite Bowie songs, Sound and Vision (from the album Low, 1977): a joyous, energetic, magnificent performance! It just doesn't get any better than this!! (@goldenlass9488)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVCk6KEtbVc&list=RDQVCk6KEtbVc&start_radio=1
Documentary (on ARTE: "Bowie, Last Act"):
In this documentary, British filmmaker Jonathan Stiasny traces the final creative chapter of one of music history’s most innovative artists, ten years after David Bowie’s death. "Bowie, Last Act" shows the artist of the century as we rarely saw him: vulnerable, funny, and absolutely uncompromising:
https://www.arte.tv/en/videos/128078-000-A/david-bowie-last-act/
The death of David Bowie marked the end of a remarkable career that saw popular music intertwine with fashion, cinema, and avant-garde art. It reminds us that the 1970s were defined by extraordinary experimentation and innovation. The iconic British musician made the world more colorful through his stage personas and their looks, and his music also underwent many changes over time. Rocker, punk, dandy, glam, man or woman—David Bowie was one of the most influential musicians of his generation for nearly half a century. Last January 10th marked the 10th anniversary of his death, just 48 hours after his 69th birthday and the release of the twilight album Blackstar.
He was Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane (a lad insane—'a crazy boy'), Halloween Jack, the Thin White Duke, Soul Man, and so much more. David Bowie (1947–2016) created numerous personas that came to life on stage. There was a character for every musical phase and period of his life. Yet, his best-known name remained BOWIE. Those who listen to him today don’t just think of his eccentric outfits but also of the intelligent and witty personality behind them (see many concert videos below).
David Bowie was born in Brixton on January 8, 1947, as David Robert Jones. He spent his childhood and adolescence with his parents in London. Bowie discovered jazz and rock 'n' roll, learned to play the saxophone and guitar, and was particularly fascinated by Little Richard (1932–2020), the rock 'n' roll pioneer, especially because of his androgynous style.
Before launching his solo career, he played and sang in various bands. In 1967, David Bowie released his first album, which had little success. Was his musical career not meant to take off? Bowie then began working as an actor. In 1975, he landed the lead role in The Man Who Fell to Earth. Later, he played Pontius Pilate in The Last Temptation of Christ (Scorsese). But his musical efforts also paid off. A few years earlier, Bowie had already achieved his first musical success with the song Space Oddity. The singer owed this not only to the song itself but also to his unusual and extravagant outfits and looks during concerts. This led to the creation of the Ziggy Stardust stage persona in 1972, which he embodied in his landmark work The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Just a year later, the era of the alien rock star ended with the tour’s conclusion, followed by Aladdin Sane, and so on. The game of shifting identities became his trademark in the 1970s: David Bowie was as playful with his stage personas as he was bold in his musical experiments. From music hall, hippie folk, glam rock to electronic music, soul, funk, pop, disco, and jazz—he explored many genres, each time adding his personal touch. "His voice ranging from a caress to a scream, in many nuances, hinting at a form of drama in expression." (Le Monde, Jan. 11, 2016) Admittedly, he wasn’t particularly innovative; he adopted and refined musical languages created by others. His originality lay rather in how he placed questions of identity and visual masquerade at the heart of popular culture, achieving a fusion of music, art, and visual spectacle that, in retrospect, has been called "postmodernism."
At the time, Bowie was living in Los Angeles and had lost himself in the drug scene. Motivated to escape his addiction, he moved in with his friend Iggy Pop into an apartment in West Berlin and devoted himself entirely to music. That’s where the albums Heroes and Low (my personal favorites) were born. Later, he recorded Lodger (with Brian Eno), often considered part of the Berlin Trilogy (though mistakenly). I’d venture to say his time in Berlin was perhaps the most fruitful phase of his musical career.
In the early 1990s, David Bowie settled in New York. Musically, he continued to evolve. By the 1980s, he had abandoned his avant-garde experiments. With the album Let's Dance, he transformed into a pop star: this album represented another style shift, embracing 1980s pop. It included some of his most successful singles, like Modern Love, China Girl, and Let's Dance, but Bowie himself was uncomfortable with the compromises he’d made. This also marked the decline of his creative originality.
After several albums away from the mainstream and a decade after his last release, Bowie made a comeback in 2013 with The Next Day. His 2016 album Blackstar was an even bigger success. Recorded with jazz musicians, the album showed that Bowie still had a desire to reinvent himself, in that theatrical way that was one of his hallmarks—when he could have settled for comfortable pop songs. Bowie reached the top of the U.S. charts for the first time and also dominated the British, German, Austrian, and Swiss charts. What the public didn’t know at the time was that David Bowie was battling cancer. The illness was only revealed after his death, two days after the album’s release.
Side note: May 22, 1983, will forever be etched in my memory—the David Bowie concert at Munich’s Olympiahalle as part of his Serious Moonlight Tour...
hgb
2 videos:
In this 2002 Berlin concert, David Bowie delivers a mesmerizing performance of Heroes. This song holds a special place in the hearts of fans worldwide. This interpretation captures both the essence of Bowie’s artistic talent and his ability to captivate audiences with his powerful voice and magnetic stage presence:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsYp9q3QNaQ&list=RDMM&start_radio=1&rv=TmfQQC1bsf4
Sorry, I can’t resist sharing one of my favorite Bowie songs, Sound and Vision (from the album Low, 1977): a joyous, energetic, magnificent performance! It just doesn't get any better than this!! (@goldenlass9488)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVCk6KEtbVc&list=RDQVCk6KEtbVc&start_radio=1
Documentary (on ARTE: "Bowie, Last Act"):
In this documentary, British filmmaker Jonathan Stiasny traces the final creative chapter of one of music history’s most innovative artists, ten years after David Bowie’s death. "Bowie, Last Act" shows the artist of the century as we rarely saw him: vulnerable, funny, and absolutely uncompromising:
https://www.arte.tv/en/videos/128078-000-A/david-bowie-last-act/
Your recommendations for the Eastern Cape
Hello,
We’re planning our second trip to South Africa in July 2026. In 2023, we did a loop from Joburg, Golden Gate, Drakensberg, Hluhluwe, St Lucia, Eswatini, Kruger, Blyde River Canyon, and back to Joburg. This time, we’d like to go to Cape Town and do a road trip to Port Elizabeth, then fly back to Joburg to return to Kruger. At this stage of my planning, here’s what it could look like:
D1 to D4: Cape Town and Cape of Good Hope (Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Waterfront, Bo-Kaap, Boulders, Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak Drive). I’ve spotted a few places to stay between Camps Bay and Hout Bay (3 nights). D5 and D6: Either Karoo NP or Hermanus and De Hoop. Any opinions to tip the scales? I’ll admit I’m already leaning toward Karoo (the "wild" vibe of the landscapes and wildlife encounters appeal to me much more than the seaside, which feels less exotic). If we go for Karoo, where should we stay? Inside the park or in Beaufort West? I’ve seen good reviews for Ko-ka Tsara Bush Camp, but maybe it’s better to stay in the Sanparks cottages to make the most of the park? (2 nights) Option B is to do Stellenbosch (though vineyards aren’t great in winter) and/or the Whale Route—Betty’s Bay, Hermanus, De Hoop (2 nights near Gansbaai). D7 and D8: Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn. Staying at De Cango Guest Farm (2 nights). D9 and D10: Knysna, Robberg Nature Reserve, Tsitsikamma (2 nights in Plettenberg Bay and 1 night in PE). D11: Flight from Port Elizabeth to Joburg at 7 AM and drive to Marloth Park.
For Kruger, I’ve booked 2 nights in Marloth Park, 1 night in Skukuza, 2 nights in Satara, and 1 night in Talamati, which we loved. I’ll book the last night in Graskop later since we want to revisit the Blyde Canyon area.
I’d love all the feedback you can give on my itinerary, especially for days 5 and 6. If you have recommendations for accommodations for 4 people, I’d appreciate those too. Thanks! 🙂
We’re planning our second trip to South Africa in July 2026. In 2023, we did a loop from Joburg, Golden Gate, Drakensberg, Hluhluwe, St Lucia, Eswatini, Kruger, Blyde River Canyon, and back to Joburg. This time, we’d like to go to Cape Town and do a road trip to Port Elizabeth, then fly back to Joburg to return to Kruger. At this stage of my planning, here’s what it could look like:
D1 to D4: Cape Town and Cape of Good Hope (Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Waterfront, Bo-Kaap, Boulders, Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak Drive). I’ve spotted a few places to stay between Camps Bay and Hout Bay (3 nights). D5 and D6: Either Karoo NP or Hermanus and De Hoop. Any opinions to tip the scales? I’ll admit I’m already leaning toward Karoo (the "wild" vibe of the landscapes and wildlife encounters appeal to me much more than the seaside, which feels less exotic). If we go for Karoo, where should we stay? Inside the park or in Beaufort West? I’ve seen good reviews for Ko-ka Tsara Bush Camp, but maybe it’s better to stay in the Sanparks cottages to make the most of the park? (2 nights) Option B is to do Stellenbosch (though vineyards aren’t great in winter) and/or the Whale Route—Betty’s Bay, Hermanus, De Hoop (2 nights near Gansbaai). D7 and D8: Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn. Staying at De Cango Guest Farm (2 nights). D9 and D10: Knysna, Robberg Nature Reserve, Tsitsikamma (2 nights in Plettenberg Bay and 1 night in PE). D11: Flight from Port Elizabeth to Joburg at 7 AM and drive to Marloth Park.
For Kruger, I’ve booked 2 nights in Marloth Park, 1 night in Skukuza, 2 nights in Satara, and 1 night in Talamati, which we loved. I’ll book the last night in Graskop later since we want to revisit the Blyde Canyon area.
I’d love all the feedback you can give on my itinerary, especially for days 5 and 6. If you have recommendations for accommodations for 4 people, I’d appreciate those too. Thanks! 🙂
Best destination for relaxation and family: Mauritius / Cuba / Dominican Republic?
Hi everyone, okay, here’s the scoop: I’ve been dealing with a pretty serious illness, but I’m determined to recover by the end of this year. I want to take my partner and my two little ones (7 and 4 years old) for a ten-day vacation in February 2026 or April 2026. The goal? To help them forget this tough year—let’s be honest—and give us all (and yes, I deserve it too 😉) some fantastic holidays.
Considering the budget for round-trip flights, cost of living on-site (hotel with pool and beach, all-inclusive or half-board meals), and food quality, which would you choose between Mauritius, Cuba, or the Dominican Republic? Heads up—I’ve been a globetrotter in another life, and all-inclusive hotels aren’t usually my thing, but this time, it’s different: I need REST and a family-friendly vacation. Of course, we’ll still do some excursions and sightseeing, so the scenery matters, but I’m really looking for the best value for money between flights, hotels, and a change of scenery :) Is Cuba too Americanized / full of junk food in the hotels?
Any family-focused travel agencies you’d recommend?
Thanks for sharing your experiences—I know this is a long message, but hopefully, it’ll keep the advice focused 😎 And thanks for this forum 😇
Considering the budget for round-trip flights, cost of living on-site (hotel with pool and beach, all-inclusive or half-board meals), and food quality, which would you choose between Mauritius, Cuba, or the Dominican Republic? Heads up—I’ve been a globetrotter in another life, and all-inclusive hotels aren’t usually my thing, but this time, it’s different: I need REST and a family-friendly vacation. Of course, we’ll still do some excursions and sightseeing, so the scenery matters, but I’m really looking for the best value for money between flights, hotels, and a change of scenery :) Is Cuba too Americanized / full of junk food in the hotels?
Any family-focused travel agencies you’d recommend?
Thanks for sharing your experiences—I know this is a long message, but hopefully, it’ll keep the advice focused 😎 And thanks for this forum 😇
A Series: June 2025 Photo Contest Theme
The theme for June is: A SERIES
"A series is a set of coherent images that share several common points while still being different from one another."
In 3 photos, posted simultaneously in the same message, I’d like you to tell me a little story with a few words. You’re allowed 2 series.
They can be narrative or thematic. For example: 3 shots representing 3 professions, 3 places of worship, 3 market stalls, 3 trains... the ideas are endless—whether in the same place or in different countries... or 3 images of the same place, photographed from 3 different angles, under 3 different lights... or 3 images where the predominant color is the same... Narrative and theme can, of course, overlap.
Practical details:
Participation Each VF member can submit up to 2 series, until Saturday, June 21 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each series of 3 photos must be presented in a single message, with its number indicated (series 1, series 2).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 series they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Saturday, June 21 at midnight until Saturday, June 28 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
The selected series will be ranked in order of preference: - 1st series: 3 points - 2nd: 2 points - 3rd: 1 point
The winner is the author of the series with the most points.
Results will be published on June 29 during the day. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing July 2025’s contest.
Photos that have won (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another VF contest are not eligible for this one.
This thread is exclusively for series submitted to the contest. All discussions, comments, and other chatter should take place in this thread.
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Narrative: In Bali, I took a cooking class. We went to the market to shop with the teacher. We cleaned and prepped the ingredients to make, among other things, a lovely salad.
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Narrative and thematic: I really loved this place 30 km from Essaouira. A little souk "just as it is," as they say. The souk of Ida Ougourd.
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Thematic: Green in nature. The green of tea plantations in Munnar, a bamboo forest in Les Landes, and a park in Tokyo.
In 3 photos, posted simultaneously in the same message, I’d like you to tell me a little story with a few words. You’re allowed 2 series.
They can be narrative or thematic. For example: 3 shots representing 3 professions, 3 places of worship, 3 market stalls, 3 trains... the ideas are endless—whether in the same place or in different countries... or 3 images of the same place, photographed from 3 different angles, under 3 different lights... or 3 images where the predominant color is the same... Narrative and theme can, of course, overlap.
Practical details:
Participation Each VF member can submit up to 2 series, until Saturday, June 21 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each series of 3 photos must be presented in a single message, with its number indicated (series 1, series 2).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 series they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Saturday, June 21 at midnight until Saturday, June 28 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
The selected series will be ranked in order of preference: - 1st series: 3 points - 2nd: 2 points - 3rd: 1 point
The winner is the author of the series with the most points.
Results will be published on June 29 during the day. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing July 2025’s contest.
Photos that have won (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another VF contest are not eligible for this one.
This thread is exclusively for series submitted to the contest. All discussions, comments, and other chatter should take place in this thread.
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Narrative: In Bali, I took a cooking class. We went to the market to shop with the teacher. We cleaned and prepped the ingredients to make, among other things, a lovely salad.
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Narrative and thematic: I really loved this place 30 km from Essaouira. A little souk "just as it is," as they say. The souk of Ida Ougourd.
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Thematic: Green in nature. The green of tea plantations in Munnar, a bamboo forest in Les Landes, and a park in Tokyo.
From Essaouira to Sidi Ifni: What to see and do off the tourist trail?
Hi everyone,
I know there are some *reaaaal* Morocco experts here, so I’m giving it a shot.
Early June, we’re heading back to the country for the third time for a little week-long trip.
We’ll arrive and depart from Essaouira, where we’ll rent a car to drive south down to roughly Sidi Ifni.
The plan is to make short stops of 2-3 hours max, a mix of coastal spots and a bit inland.
We’re looking for natural, quiet places that feel untouched.
We loved Taghazout years ago and Larache two years back—just to give you an idea of our vibe.
What spots would you recommend along this route?
I’m tempted by Paradise Valley but worried it’ll be as crowded as Agadir. What do you think?
Any other valleys in the area worth the detour?
Thanks, and have a great weekend! 😊
