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Bonjour à toutes et à tous! J'aimerais bien avoir votre opinion sur la façon dont les questions du genre et de l'orientation sexuelle sont perçues dans les différentes régions du monde que vous avez visitées. En Occident, ces questions sont débattues et les différences de mieux en mieux acceptées, même s'il y a encore beaucoup de chemin à faire. Mais comment ça se passe ailleurs ? En Afrique par exemple, ou en Asie ? Si je pose ma question sur ce forum c'est parce que j'aimerais avoir des avis de première main. Par exemple, qui d'entre vous a parlé à des hijras (Inde) ou à des Katoï (Thaïlande) de leurs conditions de vie? Savez-vous comment elles/ils sont vu.e.s par leurs compatriotes? Sont-elles/ils admis.e.s ou rejeté.e.s? Une autre de mes questions tourne autour des touristes occidentales/aux LGBT. Y a-t-il des pays ou des régions où on peut en toute tranquillité afficher ses préférences? Par exemple, est-ce que deux lesbiennes peuvent marcher main dans la main dans le centre de Marrakech ou est-ce qu'il y a des bars LGBT en Chine? Si vous êtes vous-même concerné.e.s par ces questions, pouvez-vous raconter des anecdotes et bien entendu donner des conseils sur où aller et où ne pas aller? Merci d'avance 😎

PS:Pourquoi n'a-t-on le choix qu'entre deux sexes dans le formulaire d'inscription du site ?

Madagascar vient d'accueillir le XVIème sommet de la Francophonie du 22 au 27 novembre dernier, dans une organisation parfaite, satisfaisante et félicitée par les hauts membres des pays francophones en terme de sécurité et organisation en générale. Des chefs d'Etat des pays francophones sont venus assisté y compris le président François Hollande. Hors de la Francophonie, le roi du Maroc Mohamed VI a passé aussi un séjour à Tanà puis à Antsirabe avec comme objectif le renforcement de la relation entre Maroc et Madagascar. Dans une totale sécurité, l'Etat Malagasy a été félicité par le secrétaire Général de l'OIF (Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie). De nouvelles collaborations en terme de tourisme sont en cours de part et d'autre de ces pays membres de la francophonie. Il y aura toujours ceux et celles qui vont se moquer mais boff.. j'apprécie toujours Madagascar et ce serais avec un grand plaisir d'accueillir les nouveaux venus et aussi les habitués.

Bonjour

A chaque pays avez-vous que rapportez-vous comme souvenirs ?

Pour ma part je collectionne les mug Dans chaque pays que je visite j'achète toujours un mug à l'effigie du pays

Et vous ? 🙂

Le ministère du Tourisme veut surfer sur la vague du tourisme islamique. Au programme : cuisine halal, sans porc ni alcool, et séparation hommes-femmes. Lire la suite...

Bonjour à tous, Que diriez-vous d'une nouvelle rencontre à Montpellier? Nous avions déjà organisé une rencontre à Palavas en janvier dernier, gros succès : plus de 30 participants, que des gens sympa, une foule d'expériences échangées, des idées de nouveaux voyages, un cercle d'amis élargi. Nous pourrions fixer une date dans la première quinzaine de décembre, un samedi soir, le 2 ou le 9. Je vais chercher un coin sympa, pas cher, avec hébergement pour ceux qui viennent de loin...les autres aussi ! L'idée est lançée...à vos claviers Amicalement, Dan

Preamble:

For summer 2019, the idea was to return to Africa. We had already been to Namibia in 2017 (+ a few days in Botswana and the end of the trip at Victoria Falls), which we loved, and a trip to Asia in 2018 (Borneo, Perhentian, and Singapore), a nature-focused trip but a bit disappointing due to environmental destruction. The desire to return to Africa was very strong. We wanted a change of scenery, nature, discoveries, to step out of our little comfort zone (a bit, anyway!) and experience travel differently. In short, we dreamed of authenticity, and we weren’t disappointed.

We traveled as a family of four with our daughters, aged 19 and 17. When the urge for Africa hit, Uganda quickly stood out, especially for the chance to see rare animals, particularly the famous mountain gorillas. When I looked into the budget, I was quickly disheartened. It’s really expensive. Too expensive… Then, after reading a few trip reports on "VoyageForum" (thanks Muriel J!), I decided to ask a local agency for a quote. The first contact was very friendly and responsive, and the initial offer for two weeks fit our budget :). A few images gathered from the internet (especially Sipi Falls) finally convinced us all. I asked for an adapted offer with a few more sites to extend the trip to three weeks and cover a fairly complete visit to the country (which, of course, increased the budget! To stay within an acceptable range, we prioritized activities over accommodations and regularly chose the cheapest options, with 2-3 nice lodges in between). It’s booked! We were in October 2018, and the first thing to do was reserve permits to see the gorillas and chimpanzees. Then, the agency took care of all the bookings except for the international flights, which we booked with Ethiopian Airlines. A few months of waiting to look forward to… and a little worry too! Two events didn’t reassure us: the kidnapping of an American tourist by four men at the DRC border and the Ebola outbreak in Congo, with confirmed cases in Uganda by mid-June…

Here we are in July, and departure is approaching. The suitcases are packed (warm clothes, long, short, dark, light, practical, sun, rain, hiking/trekking shoes, flip-flops—clothes for every situation! Don’t forget: headlamp (essential!), binoculars, cameras), and we’re ready.

One day before departure, our agency Mpolampola, through its manager Paul, informs us that he won’t be the one taking care of us during the trip but another guide named Moses. He has a big problem with a vehicle and can’t do otherwise. For us, as long as everything is okay, no worries, especially since I had read glowing reviews about Moses, who turned out to be a very pleasant guide, cautious (most important) on the road, clear about all the activities, and an expert on birds, his specialty. We briefly met Paul in the middle of the trip, who is also very friendly. In short, we 100% recommend this agency. Flights to Entebbe went smoothly; we arrived around 10:30 AM, filled out health forms (Ebola information signs everywhere), visas, baggage claim, and met Moses, who took us directly to the vehicle. It was in pretty good condition with huge tires (we’d understand why later!), but it had quite a few miles (400,000 on the odometer!). Just missing a seatbelt… Okay, it’s Africa!

Now, here’s our day-by-day itinerary, which I’ll summarize briefly with ratings for each activity: ****TOPISSIME (Amazing) ***Very good **Good *Meh

Day 1) Departure from the airport at 11:45 AM for some currency exchange. Stop along the way at the equator for a meal and souvenir photo! Arrival at Lake Mburo Park *** around 5:00 PM. Even before entering the park, we saw lots of antelopes, zebras, elks, etc.—it’s magnificent. On the way, we had already encountered many goats and cows, and we were impressed by their enormous horns. We enjoyed a nice game drive until about 7:00 PM, when we reached our lodge, one of the nicest of the trip, Eagle’s Nest ****, with a magnificent view, a tent with a nice bathroom/shower, and a very good meal.

Day 2) Departure at 7:00 AM for a game drive; we encountered many animals again, especially antelopes, zebras, and birds. There are no giraffes, lions, or cheetahs in this park. We didn’t get lucky enough to see a leopard… :-) Then, we continued to Lake Bunyonyi ***, where the road and views are very beautiful, but we were shocked to see locals (mostly women and children) breaking stones by hand on the mountainside in very precarious safety conditions. There are regularly dramatic accidents because, over time, entire sections detach and cause landslides. These stones are then used for road construction… Another world… This was the only place we saw this. Lake Bunyonyi is a nice stop (but less exotic in our opinion since we have many lakes back home too!). We took a boat to our accommodation, Byoona Amagara ***, which has a lot of charm. We stayed in huts called "geodomes," completely open to nature, so it was very cool at night. To reach the toilets located below, you had to be brave! The meal consisted of lake shrimp—good but a bit bland.

Day 3) After a good breakfast, departure at 9:00 AM to visit three islands. We took several nice walks with beautiful views of the lake and islands. A local meal was served on the last island. At 1:00 PM, we met Moses for the rest of the program and headed to Ruhija in Bwindi Forest****. The landscapes are breathtaking. After two hours of driving and many photo stops, we arrived at our accommodation near the trekking starting point, Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort **. We stayed in a room instead of the initially planned tents, which was just as well because there was a lot of wind during the night. We still had time for an activity and decided to meet the Bwata pygmies despite the bad reviews in the guide… The first part of the visit was quite nice, with a visit to a school where the children gave us a very joyful welcome. We had a great time listening to them sing and dance! Then we met the Bwata pygmies who live on the edge of the forest. When Bwindi Forest was declared a national park, they had to leave their habitat because their activities weren’t compatible with nature and wildlife protection. We left on a somewhat sad note… The visit ended with a local doctor explaining different medicinal plants, and we watched the making of local beer from sorghum. Good meal. We had butterflies in our stomachs—tomorrow was a big day! I admit I was a bit stressed, not entirely confident in my physical abilities…

Day 4) After a short night due to excitement, breakfast, and departure at 7:30 AM. First, it started calmly with singing and dancing. Then, a 15-minute briefing and group assignments. No one asked if we had any physical problems or anything (when booking, I had inquired a bit, and they told me groups were assigned based on physical abilities). We were assigned to the Mukiza group. At first, I was pretty happy—it was a fairly large group with babies :). The ranger explained that for now, they didn’t know where the gorillas were… the trackers couldn’t find them… Oh… (that’s not a good sign!!!) We set off at a good pace, first on a reasonably sloped path. We were accompanied by a family of four Italians and five porters (four for us!). After an hour, the ranger stopped us and informed us they still couldn’t find them—they had fought with another group the day before and scattered throughout the forest, so they were very far away, and we needed to move faster… Hmm… we picked up the pace (we weren’t going slowly before!!!) and walked for another good hour—down, up, down again, up again, we kept going, but always more or less on paths. Then another stop. A 10-minute break waiting for news. The news wasn’t very precise, it seemed! The ranger decided to cut through the forest—machetes were used to clear the path. We descended unimaginable slopes, then climbed back up. Our stick kept getting stuck; luckily, our porter helped us, held our hands, and the terrain was vertical! An hour later, another stop: we heard gorilla cries (yay!!!). False hope—we waited again for news from the trackers, who informed our ranger that it was a non-habituated family, so we couldn’t see them. Cold shower—we had to go all the way back up and return to the starting point to maybe see another group. But time was running out… We arrived around 1:30 PM; all the other groups had already left long ago. Our guide was worried because we still had a long drive ahead. We quickly ate a banana, and off we went for another trek (I was exhausted!). Luckily, this group was close—about 45 minutes of steep descent (I was already thinking about the climb back and considering being adopted by a gorilla ). The forest was sublime, with magnificent tree ferns—the place was truly splendid. Finally, we were there. The porters stayed behind, we grabbed our cameras, and followed the ranger. The progress wasn’t easy, but suddenly, a female was in front of us, curled up in a little ball, eating—so cute. The emotion overwhelmed us. But she moved away—it’s hard to observe them; they move constantly, and the terrain is very steep and uneven. We saw a female descending from a tree with a baby on her back—too adorable. Then, here was the silverback, enormous, incredible, yet so calm and peaceful. He ate quietly and gave us a nice demonstration of nostril exploration! We could observe them for a good hour, but photographing them wasn’t easy because they kept moving, and we could barely stand! Toward the end, a large male (black back) suddenly stood up and decided to pass right where I was! I ended up in the bushes, and the male passed in front of me just a few centimeters away (he stepped on one of my daughters’ feet!) followed by the whole family. Just an exceptional moment. It was time to leave; we had to climb back up. I dreaded it because, I admit, I was exhausted. We finished the hike after 4:00 PM, exhausted but happy. The ranger gave us diplomas, and we didn’t linger because we still had a long drive—we needed to reach Ishasha before nightfall. Our guide was a bit stressed. If we were to do it again, we’d spend an extra night in Bwindi. However, it seems finishing so late is exceptional—it never happens, according to our guide! The road between Bwindi and Ishasha is sublime, with extraordinary landscapes, and despite the late hour, we regularly asked our guide to stop for photos. We arrived at Enjojo *** Lodge around 6:00 PM. The huts are located quite far from the reception and the bathrooms, a bit far from the huts, but otherwise, it was very nice.

Day 5) Departure at 8:00 AM after a good breakfast with the hope of seeing tree-climbing lions (no luck!). Overall, there weren’t many animals, and we arrived around 12:45 PM at our next stop, Parkview Safari Lodge ****, with a magnificent view, a beautiful family bungalow, and a good meal. We enjoyed a short relaxation by the lovely pool. At 4:00 PM, we left to see Kyambura Gorge *** and hike there. Unfortunately, this activity is no longer available, so we walked around the area—it was very beautiful. Back at the hotel, a little rest after the previous day wasn’t a bad idea! Reading, swimming, meals, and dances made the end of the day enjoyable.

Day 6) Departure at 6:30 AM—one of our daughters was sick (stomachache, cold sweats…). Safari in Queen Elizabeth ** (Kaseny Plains)—a bit disappointing. Stop by the salt lake with a nice view. A small market, but we weren’t thrilled by the crafts (overall, apart from some beautiful baskets/plates, there wasn’t much, and the wooden objects were, in our opinion, much less pretty than in Namibia). Then we took the crater road (27 km long) **** with magnificent landscapes. However, you absolutely must close the windows because it’s infested with tsetse flies. At noon, we arrived at Mweya, where we stayed in basic rooms, but the restaurant was well-placed with a beautiful view of the Kazinga Channel. At 2:00 PM, we enjoyed a magnificent cruise **** on the channel. Elephants, antelopes, crocodiles, hippos (including adorable babies), buffaloes, all kinds of birds. Wow!!! Two hours of pure bliss. Quiet end of the day playing cards with a view of the channel and elephants.

Day 7) Departure at 6:00 AM—still sick, we weren’t sure if it was due to the preventive treatment (Malarone) or something else… Another game drive in Queen Elizabeth (Kaseny Plains) and breakfast by the salt lake. Overall, we were a bit disappointed by this park. Then we took the road to Crater Lakes***, again with very beautiful landscapes. A hike of about an hour and a half allowed us to discover these beautiful crater lakes (the water mainly comes from the Rwenzoris). We crossed pretty villages and had nice encounters. End of the day at Tinka’s Home ****, with a family. We loved this place—very welcoming, where we took a cooking class with our hosts. A really great time. After the meal, we enjoyed African stories and dances. Really awesome.

Day 8) Departure at 7:30 AM for another highly anticipated discovery—the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest ****. We went to the meeting point and were split into groups of six, each with a guide. We saw three different groups, and for the last group, we followed a chimpanzee (slightly more comfortable running in the forest than we were!) that led us to the group. Their cries are very impressive, and we could observe them well, even though they were often high up in the trees. We were lucky enough to see two on the ground, very close to us. It was magnificent. End of the encounter and return to the starting point—it was noon. We went back to Tinka’s Home for the meal (delicious!). At 2:00 PM, we hiked in Bigodi Swamp ***, a marsh surrounded by beautiful vegetation, especially huge papyrus, and inhabited by many birds and monkeys. We saw, among others, black-and-white colobus monkeys, red colobus monkeys, and vervet monkeys. We also visited a basket-weaving workshop where we bought two beautiful baskets. Then a short stop in Fort Portal, where we stayed for two nights at Ruwenzori View Guesthouse ***, a nice place with a family room and very good communal meals.

Day 9) Departure at 8:00 AM for a hike in the Rwenzori****—it was a bit chaotic today. First, we had to exchange shillings because we wouldn’t have another chance in the following days. At the bank, employees went to get the bills by motorcycle from other buildings—it was quite surreal! And it took time! Then there was a misunderstanding between the organizer and me… I really wanted to see the region where chameleons are found in the Rwenzori—this region is south of the mountain range, and we were in the north! Anyway, the program included an ascent in the northern part with a positive elevation gain of over 1,500 meters… Talking to the guide scheduled for this hike (Noah), we explained that we really wanted to discover the vegetation and these famous chameleons, not necessarily achieve a physical feat… (we’d had enough!). The decision was made to go south, which meant quite a bit of driving. The hike was really enjoyable, with magnificent vegetation by the river. We saw three of the four chameleon species present, including the famous three-horned chameleon. The region is superb. We ended with a drink at Ruboni Camp, which has a magnificent view of the region (ideally, we should have stayed there). Two hours of driving to finish, and a good meal :).

Day 10) Departure at 8:00 AM—we had a long drive to Ziwa Rhino Ranch****. We passed through Hoima, had lunch in Masindi, and arrived in time for the rhino tracking walk. We could approach them closely on foot—it was impressive. We saw eight. Since we were staying on-site in the guesthouse **, we received precise safety instructions for moving between the rooms and the restaurant. And we quickly understood why!

Day 11) Departure at 6:00 AM for breakfast—surprise, in front of our room, several large rhinos were sleeping (we had also heard a lot of animal noises during the night—rhinos but also what seemed to be predators). So we had to take a detour to reach the restaurant! Second surprise—next to the restaurant, just three meters away at most, two mothers and their baby were also sleeping! Memorable! Then we had an appointment for the shoebill trek and canoe ride **** (package with the previous day’s walk). So there we were, in our boots, splashing through 30 cm of water in search of the shoebill (I really wanted to see one :))! It was really fun, and luck was on our side—a shoebill had just landed in the distance! We approached as best we could and observed it from afar. What a strange bird! There are very few left, and Uganda is one of the countries where the chances of seeing one are quite good. The tour continued with a canoe cruise where we saw a herd of cows (the famous ones with enormous horns) being swum as a dowry to the father of the future bride! A funny spectacle. This stop wasn’t the most anticipated, but we all thought it was really worth the detour. Road to Murchison Falls Park, and arrival around noon at Red Chili Rest Camp **, where we stayed for two nights (family banda). Good meal. Then a cruise to Murchison Falls*** where we disembarked and continued on foot. It was pretty. Back to Red Chili.

Day 12) This morning, early departure for a cruise in search of the shoebill*** (booked in case we didn’t see one at Ziwa). The landscapes were pretty, but there weren’t many birds in the end. We spotted the chosen one from afar after the first 10 minutes—so the suspense didn’t last long :-) It was a nice activity but quite long—5 hours. In the afternoon, safari in Murchison Park****—this park is sublime, the landscapes fabulous. Really one of our favorite parts of the trip. Lots of animals and even a leopard spotted with binoculars because it was far away! Night at Red Chili.

Day 13) Departure for the first morning ferry—it was drizzling, the sky was threatening at first, so the landscape was spectacular! Beautiful contrasts. In the middle of the morning, we were lucky to observe a whole group of lions, first from afar, then with a little patience, the whole group approached until they passed beside and in front of our vehicle. What emotion and excitement! We could then observe large groups of giraffes. They were magnificent. The morning was incredible. Then we headed to our lodge, Fort Murchison ****, and on the way, we saw a whole group of elephants—the view was magnificent. We had a very good meal and enjoyed the pool a bit. We also met Paul, the organizer of our trip. Very nice :). In the late afternoon, off for a short safari in the park. We slept in very well-equipped tents.

Day 14) Today, we had a long drive to Kidepo Park. It was raining, which didn’t help our guide—according to him, the tracks near Kidepo turn to mud with rain and become difficult to navigate. We saw, among other things, a bus in a bad situation in the ditch. Some sections were really tricky, and we were glad to have a driver. The end of the trip—the landscape was spectacular and original, and we saw some traditional villages. We arrived at Kidepo quite late. Short safari in the park before reaching the accommodation. We booked two simple bandas in the park camp**. It was clean but didn’t hold up well in the rain . The restaurant was very nice, though.

Day 15) The day was dedicated to discovering Kidepo Park **** where the landscapes were again superb. First encounter with a lioness resting on a rock. We saw other lions later and observed them for a long time. There were almost no other tourists in the park. Our daughter wasn’t feeling well, and by the time we arrived at the lodge, she had a temperature of 39.5°C (103.1°F)… A nap was necessary. In the late afternoon, we returned to the spot where we had seen the lions that morning, and they were still there—they weren’t happy because rain was threatening! It was a great photo opportunity. Then came the downpour, and our driver urged us to return quickly because the tracks were becoming impassable. Indeed, a jeep was in the ditch… The return was eventful, and several times we slid without being able to do anything… Wow, what a day!

Day 16) No safari this morning because of impassable tracks—the road to Kotido*** was longer than expected as we had to take a detour. The landscapes along the way were surprising. We finally arrived around 1:00 PM at the accommodation and left at 3:00 PM to visit the largest manyatta in East Africa with two translators. It was incredible—a very beautiful experience. The manyatta is immense and has 28,000 inhabitants. Night at Karamojaarts guesthouse*—very average meal.

Day 17) Departure for Moroto****—on the way, we saw many bird species. Moroto doesn’t look like other Ugandan cities. Life there seems very pleasant. We arrived at Kara-Tunga and had a bite to eat. At 4:00 PM, we left to visit a Karamojong village. We enjoyed beautiful dances and watched communal games—it was fun and so authentic. Then we headed to a kraal (where shepherds and herds are) to set up our camp. Moses had to get used to the idea of sleeping in the tribe in a tent! It was incredible to find ourselves in this universe. The place was beautiful, and we had a great time with the Karamojong. Some had never seen white people… had never been in a car… Their culture is incredible. During the evening, around the fire, to our guide’s dismay (a bird enthusiast), they grilled hornbills! On our side, we ate a meal prepared by Kara-Tunga for our sensitive stomachs! Night in a tent.

Day 18) Dawn wake-up in the fog—the atmosphere was quite strange. Our daughter was attacked by a cow—fortunately, more fear than harm, but she ended up with a lot of thorns in her buttocks and thighs ! Then we left for the Mount Elgon region, specifically Sipi Falls****. Lacam Lodge****, perched on the edge of the cliff with a direct view of one of the falls, was just magnificent. The view and landscapes were fabulous. Big favorite. We had dinner and then went for a hike to visit the three falls in the region, partly in the rain. The landscapes were breathtaking! Sunset at Lacam Lodge with the sun setting over the waterfall. We couldn’t get enough and stayed to admire until nightfall!

Day 19) Visit to coffee plantations*** where we were given all the useful explanations to understand the culture and the incredible work required for this product, which is ultimately not very glorified. The visit was very interesting, and we drank very good coffee with the owners. Last photos at Lacam Lodge, and then departure for Jinja, where we arrived in the middle of the afternoon. We took a small cruise to see the source of the Nile*. Very touristy and not at all to our taste… Then a meal at Jinja Base Camp** where we enjoyed guacamole. Our guide Moses left us because another group was waiting for him!

Day 20) Road to Kampala***, the market, the Gaddafi Mosque. Short but interesting visit. Last meal in Entebbe by Lake Victoria, where we almost felt like we were by the sea. Transfer to the airport and return to Switzerland…

Epilogue: All four of us were enchanted by this trip, which will undoubtedly remain one of the most beautiful we’ve ever taken. Talking about it gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes. It was simply a magnificent experience. However, I wouldn’t recommend this trip to everyone because you often have to overlook small inconveniences like toilets (the worst of my life) and certain comfort details that, for us, remain details but could be important to others.

Our favorites: - The gorilla trek - The cruise on Kazinga Channel - The Fort Portal region - The Rwenzori Mountains - The chimpanzee trek - Murchison Falls - Kidepo - Spending time with the Karamojong tribe - The Sipi Falls region - The accommodations: Eagle’s Nest, Byonna Amagara, Parkview Lodge, Tinka’s Home, Rwenzori Guesthouse, Fort Murchison, Night in the kraal, and Lacam Lodge

What we liked less: - Queen Elizabeth Park - Jinja - The accommodations: Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Karamojaarts Guesthouse

I’ll try to post some photos later. If you have any questions about a future trip, I’d be happy to answer them.

De nombreux forums sur VF traitent des salons, des sièges, des repas ou de l'accueil à bord sur Air France, mais aucun ne regroupe les quatre sur un même forum. Je propose cette page -sur le modèle de Skytrax- pour traiter des expériences, heureuses ou malheureuses en cabine l'Espace Affaires ou l'Espace Première sur Air France. En voilà quelques unes pour commencer.

Voici les petites phrases inscrites au bas de chaque photo de l'exposition de Yann Arthus-Bertrand, La Terre vu du ciel. Cela fait 3 mois que je passe devant, à Perth, et j'avoue que ça donne à réfléchir. Même si je n'approuve pas forcément la façon dont ces photos ont été prises, il faut bien avouer que l'exposition permet de s'emerveiller devant la beauté de la Terre et aussi de prendre un peu conscience de notre impact et de notre comportement, nous les plus "évolués" des êtres (sur)vivants.

J'ai essayé de traduire au mieux l'anglais donc d'avance désolé si j'ai écorché le sens de la phrase. L'essentiel est toujours présent je vous rassure. Il y en a tellement que je vais les envoyer en plusieurs fois.

Bonne lecture et bonne reflexion....

Plus d un quart des cours d eau australien sont proches, ou ont dépassé, la limite durable d extraction (ACF)

Si chaque individu sur Terre vivait comme un australien, il faudrait 5, 3 planète pour fournir toutes les ressources et absorber toute la pollution. (AGO)

Moins de 10 pays se partagent 60% des ressources mondiales en eau douce. (CEAU)

Avec les quantités de soleil dont profitent l’Australie, l’énergie solaire pourrait subvenir a toute notre demande d’énergie et même plus. (ACF)

600 millions de personnes vivent sous la menace d’une éruption volcanique. (UNEP)

Bruler 4m3 de bois sauve l’équivalent approximatif d’une tonne de pétrole et élimine, en moyenne, 2, 5 tonnes de CO2 dans l’atmosphère. (www.europa.eu.int)

L’espérance de vie était de 46 ans en 1950. Elle excède maintenant les 66 ans. (World Fact Book)

40% de la demande mondiale d’énergie est satisfaite par le pétrole. (French ministry of Foreigns Affairs)

104 millions de vélos sont fabriqués chaque années, contre 44 millions d’automobiles. (World institute)

Il faut 1500 litres d’eau pour produire 1kg de céréales et 15000 litres pour produire 1kg de bœuf. (FAO)

En dépit du fait que les reefs de coraux recouvrent moins de 0, 5% des océans, on estime que 90% des espèces marines sont directement et indirectement dépendantes de ceux-là. (UNEP 2004)

Au sommet de Rio en 1992, les pays les plus riches du monde ont promis de consacrer 0, 7% de leur PIB aux aides étrangères. Ces pays consacrent actuellement moins de 0, 3%. (OECD)

Il y avait plus de 37000 ONG opérant en 2000. (UNDP Report 2002)

Recycler 1 tonne de plastique sauve 750 kg de pétrole. (Jean-Benoit Durand)

Un seul réacteur nucléaire produit approximativement 20 tonnes de déchets par an. Les 443 réacteurs à travers le monde produisent 10000 tonnes de déchets annuellement. (IAEA)

Le thème du mois d’août 2016 est lancé !

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Bon concours à tous!

Bonjour

Alors voilà, je suis partie en Inde et au bout de trois semaines, j'ai du quitter l'Inde précipitamment ( pour raison médical ), et je n'aie pas pu payer mon hotel.

Je pensais recevoir une lettre ou quelques choses du genre en France étant donné qu'ils avait la photocopie de mon passeport mais non, je n'ai rien reçu.

je compte repartir en Inde avec mon copain, et je voudrais savoir si je n'aurais pas de problemes a l'aéroport etant donné que je suis partie sans payé.

Est ce que quelqu'un a vécu un cas similaires ?

Bonjour tous, Mon fiancé et moi aimerons débuter notre procédure de CCAM, mais sommes un peu perdu dans le tas d'explications. J aimerais juste savoir:

1) Faut il prendre rdv tous les deux pour déposer le dossier de CCAM au consulat de Douala ?

Et j ai lu sur internet que le traitement varie entre 12 et 18 mois ??? C'est quand énorme ça ! Ça veut dire que après le dépôt vous devrez attendre 1 an pour espérer obtenir votre CCAM

Merci aux âmes de bonne volonté de bien vouloir m' éclaircir svp

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Bonjour à tous,

J'ouvre cette discussion dans le simple but d'établir une "conversation " autour du sujet.

J’exclue de mon propos celles et ceux qui font des "voyages" humanitaires, l'objectif est clair. De même, ceux qui voyagent pour réaliser des reportages, documentaires... Je m'adresse à ceux qui, comme moi, ont la chance de pouvoir découvrir tout ou partie du monde, que ces voyagent se fassent en solo, en famille, en groupe...peu importe, malgré les différences que cela suppose - le contact d'un groupe en bus sera bien évidemment différent d'un voyageur sac au dos !

Alors, pourquoi voyager ?

Voyager, à mon sens, c'est découvrir le monde - planète et habitants - dans autant de diversités qu'il est possible. Réaliser que le monde est un.

Pour ce faire, la mémoire, tous les sens sont en action en parallèle avec l'appareil photo.

Après, qu'en reste-t-il ?

Si ce ne sont que des souvenirs, à la limite à quoi bon. Le problème c'est que la mémorisation disparaitra avec notre mort, autrement dit, si on s'en tient à ça, il y a un côté "égoïste", je n'ai pas le mot exact ! Donc, il faut faire de ces voyages autre chose de complémentaire.

Et si ce quelque chose était le fait de pouvoir transmettre ce que l'on a appris, compris, ce que les voyages ont changé en nous, notre vision du monde et de l'humanité ? Cette humanité dont on voudrait bien voir l'avènement meilleure et plus éclairée.

C'est, surtout, transmettre à ses enfants cette vision.

Sinon, les voyages et leurs traces seront aussi fugaces que notre existence.

Merci de m'avoir lu Bonne journée.

bonjour, je suis plutot inquiet concernant ce qui se passe dans le monde actuellement.Quelqu'un pourrait-il me dire ou en est mada concernant la hausse spectaculaire du riz qui a doublé ce mois-ci ?

Qui a tort qui a raison n'est pas le sujet .....Mais les medias , les ambassades feraient mieux de reflechir avant d'ecrire ou de dire n'importe quoi !!!! Nid et moi habitons dans le nord a 1000 kms de Bangkok ( vous savez le nord d'ou viennent les barbares qui ont mis a feu et a sang la capitale !!!! .......) J'ai meme entendu parler de guerre civile a la tele !!!! Resultat d'une telle desinformation : La Thailande est un desert de touristes !!! Pourquoi pas la peste et le cholera , ne vous genez pas !!! Les problemes etaient dans certains quartiers de Bangkok et pendant ce temps la toute la Thailande travaille et vit normalement . Tout est fini et meme si l'armee n'avait pas massacre des gens ce serait fini quand meme car les rouges sont des paysans et c'est l'epoque de retourner aux champs avec l'arrivee de la pluie . Je trouve scandaleux de dire n'importe quoi sans s'occuper des consequences . Les ambassades n'avaient peut-etre pas envie d'avoir un abruti qui se serait retrouve ou il ne fallait pas , est-ce une raison pour dire de ne pas venir ?? Si il y a des emeutes dans une cite a Paris , cela vous empeche-t-il d'aller a Lille ou a Marseille ??? Que le monde se rassure tout est calme . La Thailande etait un paradis , l'est et le restera !!!!!!!!!!! Ce coup de gueule c'est a cause des consequences : combien de familles vivent modestement grace au fait que vous venez en vacances ?!! De petits etablissements et des couples mixtes sont investis comme nous dans l'aide a des enfants en situation difficile ? nous sommes bien plus que vous croyez . Nous vivons au milieu de gens adorables et c'est une facon de leur dire merci . Faire peur a tout le monde ca a des consequences terribles : je dis quoi moi aux 48 enfants de notre ecole Lahu ?? Qu'ils mangeront en juillet quand tout le monde aura oublier !!!!!!! Vous savez , c'est tres simple , plus de clients , il suffit de mettre les employes dehors en attendant des jours meilleurs .....pour nous c'est hors de question ! Ces gens ont des familles a nourrir ! Alors on fait quoi ? j'envoie la facture a l'ambassade ?? Pas de probleme si quelqu'un residant hors Bangkok subit des troubles , qu'il me contacte . Mais je voudrais bien savoir ou il y a probleme et nous sommes des milliers voir des dizaines de milliers d'etrangers a vivre a l'annee ici et tout est tres calme . Vous veniez nombreux et beaucoup d'entre , ravis , vous revenaient en Thailande , alors c'est avec plaisir que des gens comme nous pouvons vous renseigner si il y a le moindre risque . N'hesitez pas ce sera avec plaisir . Mais s'il vous plait arreter de faire confiance a n'importe quoi sans avoir d'autres avis . Merci d'avoir pris le temps de lire ceci et la Thailande vous recevra toujours avec le sourrire et la gentillesse .

Bonjour, Voici mon énigme : le 15 décembre le vol au départ de TOURS 9h55 et à destination de Marseille a été annulé . Cause invoquée la météo !!!! Bizarre car 2 avions ont pu atterrir sur la seule piste de l aéroport le matin plutôt.????? Nous avons embarqué et sommes restés dans l avion jusqu'à 11h20 pour ensuite nous faire débarquer après avoir fait un tour de piste gratuit 😕. Considérant la piste non praticable, cette même piste qui a vu atterrir 2 avions!!! Et le pompon c'est que le vol pour Marrakech qui devait décoller à 11h20 a quand même pu partir, certes avec du retard mais est parti !!!!! Les passagers avaient embarqué juste après nous. Sur Tours il n y a que Ryanair. Je vais être remboursée mais je voulais savoir quels seraient les recours pour un insémination svp, please 🙂? Pour information, je vais appeler l aéroport car Ryanair est dans l incapacité de me donner une réponse.

Merci à vous pour vos réponses. 🙂

Bonjour, C'est décidé! Nous venons de nous inscrire pour ce 1er tour du monde avec MSC, sur le Magnifica, au départ de Marseille, le 6 janvier 2019, dont le parcours nous a particulierement séduit... Un grand enthousiasme, mais aussi un peu d'inquiétude tout de même, car partir 119 jours en croisiere, loin de ses bases, cela est inhabituel. J - 777.... J'ouvre cette discussion, pour tous les futurs TDMistes qui seront du voyage, pour qu'ils puissent s'y retrouver et échanger avis et conseils et préparer ensemble, ce qui sera, j'espère, une magnifique aventure... Jean-Marie PS : cela pourra aussi être l'occasion pour les "anciens" de nous faire part de leurs expériences et nous faire profiter de leurs conseils avisés.

Tiens c'est un topic que je n'ai pas encore vu : les photos d'animaux. (ou alors je n'ai pas bien cherché ? )

Essayons donc : Petit squirrel au Grand Canyon et Bisons a Yellowstone Chameau a Turfan Le marché aux bestiaux de Kashgar et quelques habitants aux alentours du lac Karakul

Il y a bien quelqu'un qui a de jolies photos d'animaux africains (ou autres) a partager non ?

bonjour à tous,

voilà la mésaventure qu'il m'arrive, hier tranquillement je vais faire ma mise à jour de mon livret bancaire (K...banque verte) et là SURPRISE mon compte a été vidé, en 5 transactions ce week end...58000 baths!!!! vu que j'étais à la banque, je suis allée voir un conseiller qui m'a fait appeler le Call Center...ils font des recherches pour savoir comment mon compte a pu etre vidé alors que ma carte ne m'a pas quitté.

une amie thaie, m'a dit qu'il y avait des arnaques dans les petits ATM, où ils arrivent récupérer les infos...j'ai fait mon dernier retrait au petit ATM de la K(banque verte) du petit Lotus de Bo Sang ( pres de Chiang Mai) et ne l'ai plus utilisé du week end...

savez vous, si les banques sont assurées? si c'est déjà arrivé à quelqu'un?

enfin, voilà, alors faite bien attention!!!!

je vous dirai ce que la K. me répond et si j'arrive récupérer quelque chose...cela peut servir à d'autre.

bonne journée à tous...