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bonjour,

je veux partir avec une amie en voyage "dernière minute" au Sénégal et on nous propose un hébergement à l'hotel Djembe Beach à la Somone. Quelqu'un connait-il cet hotel et peut me donner ses impressions??

Merci d'avance

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🙁 Bonsoir a tous et merci encore pour les personnes qui ont pris le temps de me répondre a mon tour si vous avez des questions a posé n'hésite pas.

Cédric je suis allée faire un gros bisous a lLeila qui est charmante d'ailleurs mais elle au beach donc je la voyais peu.

TOUR OPERATOR marsans

LE VOL (Corsair) R.A.S. Pas de retard tout c'est bien passéà l'aller comme au retour .La nourriture pas super mais bon c'est général .Le personnel absolument adorable j'ai peur en avion ils ont su me rassurer il n'y a pas eu de turbulence finalement 9 heures passent très vite l L HOTEL

Ma premiére impression trop de béton quand je suis allée visité le beach tout de suite j'ai été enchanté par les petites huttes et les pierres apparantes se fondait bien dans cette végetation et j'ai regretté que le palace ne sois ps ainsi . Par contre la végetation et le parc avec son étang et les flamangs roses superbes Les chambres rien d'exeptionnelles le ménage dans les chambres bien fait mais le reste pas le top la terrasse du bar laisse a désirer. La piscine pas génial et pas assez profonde.

L ANIMATION J'ai été un peu décu c'est la première fois que je suis restés le plus souvent sur une chaise longue et je n'ai pas fait trop d'activité ils y avait une majorité d'italiens beaucoup trop a mon gout (je suis d'origine italienne) et il n'y en avait que pour eux.Je suis allée avec jet tour en tunisie et la c'était autre chose je ne me suis pas assise sur une chaise longue c'était trop génial. J'ai donc été très décu sur ce point et je ne suis pas la seule a dire la même chose. Malgré tout les animateurs étaient super sympas et beaucoup de travail les spectables était super surtout celui de Mikael Jacson epoustoufflant!

LA NOURRITURE Pas génial toujours la même chose par contre le petit déj était super pain au chocolat croissant aussi bon que chez nous de tres bon gateau des brioches du salé ect tres copieux et surtout surtout mmm de délicieux mil shakes de fruit frais un régal.

LES RESTAURANTS Le Japonnais super a tout les niveaux.décor, personnel, service très classe.repas enfin tout La Scala idem sauf que la derniere fois 3 heures entre le début et la fin du service ll'organisation avait change donc panique a bord LA Pizzeria Quelques choix de pizza pas mauvaise Le Grill Franchement il faut vite changé ou sinon le supprime

LES VINS pour les connaisseurs n'y gouter pas c'est imbuvable LES COKTAILS on en abuserais mais heureusement il y a les sans aalcool gouter le blue hawai (avec alcoll) et le banana nana (sans) l LE SITE

Franchement la plus belle plage trop beau je me levais très tôt pour profiter de ce spectacle et me baigner sans tout ce monde. SUPER GENIAL FANTASTIQUE

LES EXCURSIONS

hors hotel avec bulton tour qui est dansla rue ou il y a toutes les petites boutiques lNous avons marchandé les excursions a 40 euros safari genial visite saona en catamaran et retour en bateau rapide trop top nous avons danser le merengue sur le catamaran super ambiance et derniere visite saint domingue c'est la seule que je regrette d'avoir fait et de ne pas avoir pris le taxis a deux famille vous en avez pour beaucoup moins cher et vous prenez le temps de visiter un peu frustre sur celle ci mais les deux autres nous étions tous ravis

nous sommes alle a la romana en guagua 35 pesos nous sommes allé nous balader et ensuite nous sommes allé dans une grande surface qui s'appelle jumbo genre carrefour ou auchan pas cher du tout nous avons achete des cd de meringué a 100 pesos soit 2 euros qui dit mieux?

Toujours pas nos propre moyen nous avons trouve un gentil jeune homme en taxi qui de la romana nous a emmené a ALton de Chavon (a ne pas manquer) nous a attendu pendant 1 bonne heure nous a ramené a notre hotel vers bayahibe pour 400 pesos soit 8 euros qui dit mieux .

LES DOMINICAINS Absolument adorable ils chantent ils dansent un pays superbe avec des paysages tres différents une mer de dégradé de bleue époustoufflant vraiment j'espère y retouner très bientôt . Nous avons vu des endroits très pauvre et très sale c'est parfois de véritable dépotoires autour des maisons J'ai honte de me plaidre de mon hotel mais pour le pris que j'ai payé je m'attendais a mieux 6000 euros et a quatre en plus dans la chambre car plus de place

LA LANGOUSTE Très décu nous sommes allés a 10 chez cosette dans la rue ou il y a les boutiques avant bulton tour surtout n'y aller pas il les avait fait trop grille nous avions que ce gout la dans la bouche et je suis sur qu'elle était congelé un excroc le patron Par contre il y a une personne qui en avait mange une chez le lyonnais avant celle ci et la elle était exellente mais il a payé tres cher

En ce qui concrne le change ne payer q'en euros ou pesos mais surtout pas en dollars Je dirais simplenet que cet hotel et loin d'être un 4 *sup il ne mérite qu'un 3* pas plus et qu'il fait un peu trop usine trop grand il est beaucoup moins convival que mes précedents voyages je ne le recommanderais pas ou uniquement pour son site.

A PLUS. Je rajoute deux choses importantes les moustiques?si j'ai eu 6 piqures en 15 jours c'est tout INEXSISTANT ( du 1er au 15 aout )et le temps abosulument super la saison des pluies INEXIXTANTE!!!!!!!

J'ai réservé pour voyage de noces à Hacienda dominicus avec T Cook car meilleur prix. Mais j'ai entendu qu'il y avait des problèmes avec eux: pourriez vous me donner vos expériences, tant positives que négatives? Merci, car je stresse un peu...

bonjour,

Je suis soulagée de voir qu'on peut envisager de voyager sans crainte avec des enfants, et sans se faire traiter de parents complètement tarés 😮!!!! nous nous marions en juin et nous avons décidé de partir avec nos jumelles au soleil, ce sera peut-être l'hiver prochain selon la destination choisie. Elles auront 12 mois le 14 aout, pour info, alors elles auront dans les 15 mois quand nous partirons, peut-être un peu moins, peut-être un peu plus......

J'aimerais savoir quelles sont les destinations les + recommandables au niveau des iles, point de vue confort, sanitaire etc....?

Mon homme espère une destination où il y aura aussi des choses à voir, visiter, des petites excursions, (même si nous, on peut pas l'acocmpagner)

merci 😉

Bonjour à tous,

nous partons à 2 pendant 3 semaines en decembre-janvier, et voulons faire un voyage le plus possible en indépendant.

Nous voudrions connaître les possibilités de randos dans l'Atlas à cette période (neige?). De manière générale, est-il facile de marcher en indépendant, sans guide? Rapport avec les habitants? Que nous conseillez-vous?

D'autrepart, pour la Vallée du Drâa, puis le désert, est-il possible de partir sans guide, pour quelques jours? Quelqu'un a-t-il déjà fait cela?

Tout bon plan pour voyageurs aventuriers souhaitant découvrir le Maroc à petit budget est bienvenue!

Guillaume

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! 🙂

Hello,

It might not be very original, but I see it hasn’t been suggested—or at least not for a very long time. I’d like to invite you to discover the beauty of the great outdoors through landscape photos. Whether they’re desert, sea, countryside, or mountain scenes—with or without other elements (people, buildings, animals, etc.)—they should make us want to dive right in without hesitation.

To participate: Photo submissions until Wednesday, June 24 at 11:59 PM You can post up to 3 photos, numbered and shared in separate messages, along with a short description of the place and the story behind it.

To vote: from Thursday, June 25 at 12:01 AM to Monday, June 29 at 11:59 PM After the deadline, it’s too late!

Please include the photo number, username, and the points awarded: Photo #1 = 3 pts Photo #2 = 2 pts Photo #3 = 1 pt

All VF members can vote (even those who didn’t submit photos). In case of a tie for first place, the winning photo will be the one with the most first-place votes, then second-place votes! The lucky winner will get to organize July 2026’s photo contest.

For discussions about the theme, it’s here: Discussion thread for June 2026’s theme: Such a Beautiful Landscape

Good luck to everyone!

Philippe

Chumphon, Thailand: Doi Tapang

Hello

This month’s photo contest theme for May 2026 is "Staircases"

Plural or singular? Does it really matter as long as you’re told you’ve gone up or down them well?

Anyway, it’s not that complicated, even though I’m sure some will manage to overcomplicate it—after all, why keep things simple when making them complicated is so much more fun (as an Indian proverb goes).

To participate: Submit your photos until Monday, May 25 at 11:59 PM You can post up to 3 photos, numbered and shared in separate messages, along with a short description of the location and the story behind it.

To vote: From Tuesday, May 26 at 12:01 AM until Saturday, May 30 at 11:59 PM After the deadline, it’s too late.

Please include the photo number, username, and the points awarded: Photo #1 = 3 pts Photo #2 = 2 pts Photo #3 = 1 pt

All VF members can vote (even those who didn’t submit photos). In case of a tie for first place, the winning photo will be the one with the most first-place votes, then second-place votes! The lucky winner will get to organize June 2026’s photo contest.

For discussions about the theme, click here: Discussion thread for May 2026’s theme: Staircases

As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, I inherited my love of travel from my parents and some of my grandparents. A strong passion, but one that was unfortunately limited by our family’s modest resources. Back then, living in northern Alsace, a simple trip to the southern part of the region—with the Wine Route as our destination—felt like an extraordinary journey to a land of plenty for the little boy I was in the late 60s and early 70s. Everything seemed so huge when you were still just a kid. Back then, I was overwhelmed by countless sensations—I was already highly sensitive, with a keen mind and a nose and taste buds that were developing like a pro’s. Which, as I’d later realize, wasn’t always an advantage.



Those magical days always began with a gentle late-spring or midsummer morning. The interior of the white Peugeot 404, license plate 210 LZ 67, had already soaked up the sun before the engine purred to life, and the cabin gave off a scent I could still recognize today—a fragrance I found so pleasant. Back then, I had no idea it was just the smell of warm plastic from the car’s interior. Yes, the scents of the 404 on sunny days became my madeleine de Proust... What’s more, the whole family was unusually cheerful because those moments of relaxation and leisure were rare. Everyone worked, and no one had an easy job or was well paid. Without the *Trente Glorieuses*, these experiences might never have happened.



Once we crossed the canton’s borders, I felt like I was light-years away from my everyday surroundings, and every kilometer plunged me deeper into *terra incognita*. It was thrilling. Far from my so-called "medium-sized" town, wheat fields, cornfields, and cabbage patches stretched out, punctuated by tall poles connected by long wires and topped with vegetation—like giant clotheslines without laundry, where magical beanstalks might grow to touch the sky. Back then, I was still far from tasting their product, which was simply beer. At the time, there was still a significant local hop production. Fun fact: it wasn’t until 2002 that Anglo-Saxon scientists proved hops and cannabis belong to the same biological family.

After the fields, the landscape took another step up as it rolled past the little boy’s eyes, often glued to the windows. First came modest hills, then a succession of rolling slopes that soon formed an unbroken chain. Their 700 meters in altitude felt like Himalayan peaks to me—impressive, inert giants, a whole new world. Gazing at them, an intense emotion welled up somewhere between my stomach and lungs, nearly taking my breath away. What mysteries, what treasures did these heights hold? And then there were the cherries on top—the crowning touch that made the scene even more magical: proud, majestic castles perched on the summits like impassive sentinels. Monuments from the past, yet firmly rooted in the present on their rocky spurs. The little boy’s eyes sparkled—he’d been given a castle for Christmas, complete with battlements, towers, a drawbridge, and fully armed knights. He’d watched and lived *Ivanhoe* on the only French TV channel that existed back then.

Only once did my paternal grandfather join us on one of these trips. A tall, intelligent man with a face that could shift from stern to mischievous, clearly full of humor and charisma. Sadly, his relationship with alcohol had taken a toll on his life and, by extension, those of his loved ones. He had a strong personality—if his boss crossed the line, he wouldn’t hesitate to punch him, which meant he went through a lot of different jobs. Back then, you could quit one job and easily find another. It was quite something to see him in his final stages, hallucinating pink elephants and even drinking perfume when he had nothing else left. The last time I saw him, he’d slipped away from the doctors and nurses while hospitalized in pretty bad shape—at least, I assume his liver was the issue. We were sitting down for a family lunch when the door burst open, and there he stood in his pajamas, eyes twinkling with mischief, clearly pleased with the dramatic entrance. That theatrical moment didn’t spare us from burying him a few months later at the age of 71. One day, my mother told me the family doctor had quietly remarked that it was a shame—with his robust constitution, he could’ve lived to be a hundred. Yes, the family doctor—this was the man who’d come treat you any day, at almost any hour, just for a phone call. It really existed, it’s not a myth!

That day, his wife—my paternal grandmother—was also along for the ride. Everyone agreed that Jeannette was a good woman. She worked as a waitress at *Le Tigre*, the biggest brasserie in town, right in the center. Most customers preferred to be served by her, including local dignitaries and even the mayor. As a kid, I didn’t find her very fun, open, or warm—she seemed a bit stern. Back then, women in their fifties already had the face and build of grandmothers. Same went for men, don’t get me wrong. I had no idea about the struggles she faced because of her husband. I didn’t know that 30 years earlier, she’d had to flee Alsace while pregnant, under threat from Nazi fighter-bombers. I didn’t know she’d had several miscarriages, and that my father—her only surviving child, born prematurely in March 1940 at the other end of France—weighed less than a kilo at birth and was so tiny he could fit in a shoebox. Hard to imagine he’d grow into a strapping man nearly 1.80 meters tall, tipping the scales at 100 kilos. When you come back from summer camp in early August and ask why she didn’t pick you up with your parents, and they gently tell you she’s "in heaven," you don’t realize she passed away at 54 after suffering greatly from stomach cancer that had spread.

Back to that family outing, that enchanted parenthesis. I even remembered where we’d had lunch when I passed through Dambach-la-Ville decades later. One of those charming, flower-filled towns Alsace produces in abundance—and preserves so well. This one sits high on a hill, and I was a bit stunned on the parking lot because the view stretched far, revealing the Alsace plain below—its fields, villages, hills, and forests. The world seemed so vast and enticing that day, even though I was only glimpsing a tiny fraction of it.



The region was already very touristy, but I wouldn’t notice the downsides until much later. That Sunday noon, I discovered a large restaurant filled with diners. I can still see the enormous piece of meat they served me, decorated with a little wooden skewer topped with a flag. I kept that one for a long time. Those were the golden days of rich, flowing, thick sauces—so flavorful—and the era of the world’s best fries, made on the spot with the best potatoes. To top it off, I was *exceptionally* allowed a small bottle of apple juice, Orangina, or—even better if possible—Sinalco. Yes, Sinalco—like Orangina, but better. A brand that must’ve disappeared in the 70s, but why, and what a shame! Since then, Orangina’s little bubbles have taken the brand to the other side of the planet—it’s now Japanese.

Year after year, I’d eagerly await that ecstatic moment when the most beautiful castle in Alsace, the Haut-Koenigsbourg, appeared in my field of vision. The perfect model, the archetype that blended into the landscape at the height of a child’s dreams. The trip home always felt like a reality check—less jarring than an alarm clock, but more diffuse and melancholic. From then on, there was only one wish: *When do we leave again?*

Hello everyone,

It’s something we often notice in this forum—and many others—this behavioral shift.

A long-time member, or even a new one, asks a question. They get one or more answers, some brief, some detailed, and then... nothing???

Not even a simple thank you!!!

From what I’ve gathered, if the answers don’t align with what they wanted to hear, it seems natural for the asker to just disappear!! 😕 Unless—(and I fear this is the case)—basic politeness is no longer part of our society????

Please forgive my little rant.

Wishing everyone all the best. Cheers,

Puma2A



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A turbulent period came to an end around 2022.

Many of us have returned to big trips after making only very small ones—or none at all. For a little anecdote, my dentist told me that due to the lack of travel, a lot of clients treated themselves to implants they would’ve otherwise skipped. The joy of traveling again probably gave some vacationers smiles they hadn’t dared to show before!

Here, you can share what’s on your mind: Have these new, real trips disappointed you, rejuvenated you, or just relieved a long frustration?

For my part, not being so young anymore, there was definitely relief but no explosion of joy. I just had the feeling of picking up the thread of life after a foggy pause, with the bitter taste that 2 or 3 years of my life had been partly stolen from me.

Hi everyone,

The idea of traveling to Bolivia came to me after seeing Jean-François (Max68)’s photos on his website. I thought we *had* to see those stunning landscapes with the colorful lagoons for ourselves. But a self-drive trip didn’t seem doable at first. A few years ago, everyone advised against going to the South Lipez with just one car.

Laguna Kara

It was only after reading Laurent (Lolobe) and Pascal (Pepe874)’s travel journals—who explored the South Lipez solo with a car from Biz Rent a Car—that I thought we might be able to do the same. Meanwhile, we’d already contacted a local agency to organize a trip with a driver and guide. But the idea of a self-drive adventure really appealed to us. With encouragement and tips from Thierry (Tbernay) and Jean-François (Max68), we decided to plan our own self-drive trip. I’d like to thank them for their advice—it was *super* helpful. And a big thanks to all the other forum members for the info shared during our prep!

Laguna Colorada

Planning this trip happened during a tough time for our family. My mother-in-law’s illness and passing, plus a few health issues of my own, made us doubt the trip multiple times and nearly scrap the whole thing.

We booked our international flights in February with Swiss. They offered the best balance of travel time and price from Switzerland. Swiss operates Zurich–São Paulo with their own fleet, and São Paulo–Santa Cruz with GOL. In June, GOL canceled the Saturday flight and rebooked us on Sunday. Spending over 24 hours in that huge Brazilian city didn’t work for us at all, so we asked Swiss to put us on the next Zurich–São Paulo flight. Too bad—we lost a day in Bolivia and had to skip the Tarabucco market on Sunday.

Right after, we also booked the car in February. After contacting Imbex and Biz, we went with Biz. Not speaking Spanish, we were relieved to communicate with Alejandra in French. The contact was great—she answered all our questions patiently. Sometimes it took a few days to get a reply, but we could also reach her on WhatsApp. After our trip, we can *only* recommend Biz for rentals in Bolivia. The cars are well-prepped for the South Lipez tracks. The agency is reliable, and the vehicles are new and well-maintained.

“Our” car, a Toyota Hilux

While planning, we realized the presidential elections would happen while we were in Bolivia. The risk of *bloqueos* (roadblocks and protests) was very real. But in Bolivia, *bloqueos* seem common—you always have to account for that kind of hassle. In late August/early September, Uyuni and the Salar region were blocked for days, leading to food, fuel, and cash shortages. Worried about a blockade in Uyuni and missing the Salar, we decided to visit it first *just in case*.

On election day, the whole country shut down. Planes were grounded, buses and taxis couldn’t circulate, and private cars were banned. There were a few exceptions—ambulances, police, or certain professions—but as tourists, we couldn’t get permission to drive. We asked the embassy, and Biz even requested a permit from the electoral office. So we had to plan to be somewhere with things to do *without* the car.

We decided not to book any accommodations in advance—a first for us. Usually, we plan our stops and reserve lodges, hotels, or campgrounds well ahead. This time, only the room in Sucre was booked, so we’d have a base when we arrived.

In July, Alex (Delhenry) reached out to propose joining part of the trip. He didn’t realize we were leaving in October. Still, we got fresh updates when he returned from the South Lipez. Thanks, Alex—your tips, especially about the Guadalupe–Tupiza stretch, were *super* useful.

In September, we connected with Jean-Louis (Avx) and Anne (Xeta), who were also heading to Bolivia in October, one and two weeks after us. We had dinner with Jean-Louis and his friend after our South Lipez trip and stayed in touch with Anne. It was great to chat with them! Unfortunately, Anne and her husband had a much rockier trip—they got hit hard by post-election issues.

Climbing Volcán Tunupa

Our itinerary wasn’t set in stone—we decided to wing it on the spot. Two weeks before departure, I reconnected with Alejandra at Biz to move the car rental up by a day. With the elections, we wanted to leave Sucre ASAP and focus on the South Lipez. Outside Uyuni and Tupiza, the risk of blockades was zero. We also planned a two-night buffer in Sucre before our flights, just in case. It might sound overcautious, but in hindsight, we made the right call. If we’d left Sucre a day later, we wouldn’t have made it to Potosí—it was completely blocked. On the way back, we *just* dodged blockades in Potosí and elsewhere. Sometimes, you’ve gotta trust your gut.

Here’s our route—only the first two nights in Sucre were booked ahead:

D1 Departure from Switzerland

D2 Sucre (La Selenita)

D3 Sucre (La Selenita)

D4 Colchani (Hotel de Sal Luna Salada)

D5 Jirira (Auberge Doña Lupe)

D6 On the Salar (in the car)

D7 A few kilometers from Estancia Catal (in the car)

D8 Laguna Hedionda (Hotel Los Flamencos)

D9 Laguna Colorada (Lodge by the lagoon)

D10 Middle of nowhere, en route Laguna Verde–Mina Horsu–Quetena Chico (in the car)

D11 Quetena Chico (Lamphaya Lodge Andino)

D12 Quetena Chico (Lamphaya Lodge Andino)

D13 Guadalupe (Guest room at Celia’s)

D14 Along the Rio Grande (in the car)

D15 Tupiza (Hotel Mitru)

D16 Tupiza (Hotel Mitru)

D17 Sucre (La Selenita)

D18 Sucre (La Selenita)

D19 Santa Cruz (Hotel Sun)

D20 Departure from Santa Cruz

D21 Arrival in Switzerland

As you can see, we spent 13 nights in the South Lipez. Initially, we’d planned for nine, but Jean-François (Max68) suggested staying longer. Great advice—we didn’t regret it one bit. We could’ve even added 2–3 more days without getting bored.

Self-driving in the South Lipez takes some prep and a good GPS. We kept it simple and used maps.me to navigate. It’s a solid app—just save your waypoints ahead of time. For some stretches, I used Google Earth to visualize the tracks and sites. If you stick to the tour operator routes, you *almost* can’t get lost. But we often veered off the beaten path and took different routes. Some days, we didn’t see another car. So in case of a breakdown, it’s key to have water and food for several days. In some spots, there’s *zero* signal—your phone won’t work. Another must: it gets *cold* in the South Lipez, and a good sleeping bag is essential. We brought down sleeping bags rated for -10°C and didn’t regret it during our car nights.

The Dalí Desert

Some tracks are *super* rocky—flat tires are a real risk. On those stretches, maps.me’s estimated travel time was way off. Some sections barely let us go over 15 km/h.

Lots of forum members recommend doing the South Lipez “loop” from Tupiza to Uyuni—ending with the Salar—to avoid Uyuni’s crowds. That might work for organized tours, but for self-drive, the direction *doesn’t* matter. I’ll say this: the few vehicles we saw mostly came from Tupiza and Chile, not Uyuni. So if starting from Uyuni works better for you, go for it! Ending in Tupiza means heading toward warmer weather. For our planned stops and climbs, starting in Uyuni helped with acclimatization. Spending a few nights between 3,600–3,800 m before going over 4,000 m is a smart move.

Uyuni Salt Flats in the morning

Overall, we barely saw anyone—except at Laguna Hedionda and Chalviri. There were several tour groups at Hotel Los Flamencos (Laguna Hedionda), but we didn’t cross paths during the day. Hardly anyone on the Salar, on the roads, or at the lodges in the evenings. The *only* place that shocked us was Chalviri. We’d planned to stay there, but it was fully booked—and we counted *forty* tour jeeps on-site. This was around noon! At the Polques hot springs (Chalviri), it was *packed*—we quickly nixed the idea of a dip. Plus, the vibe wasn’t great: soaking right by the road with lodges and restaurants in the background? Meh. Still, lots of tourists love it, so it’s up to you.

For the photos, I kept the colors and mood we saw. The lagoons’ hues are often stunning, but some online photos are *way* over-edited and oversaturated. The South Lipez’s landscapes are breathtaking—no need for excessive retouching.

If you don’t want to read all the details, the start of the travel journal is here: https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=9888761;a=9888761

And there you have it—promise made, promise kept. Here I go! I’m going to try and share our adventure under the Moroccan sun. I’ll do my best to capture how we felt during this trip. And I hope you’ll be kind to a newbie at this!

We planned this trip with the tips we got from this forum, so thank you to everyone who helped us prepare. Thanks to you, we had unforgettable moments.

Here’s our itinerary, which let us see the Atlas Mountains, the oases of the South, the sandy desert, and the Atlantic coast. We landed in Marrakech early in the morning, and our rental car agent was waiting for us at the airport. After sorting out the formalities, we left Marrakech heading toward Ouarzazate.



The heavy traffic in Marrakech quickly gave way to smooth driving. As soon as we left the city, it was calm. And right outside the city, we came across shepherds grazing their sheep by the roadside... It’s definitely a surprise at first! But yes... We’re in Morocco... No doubt about it... We’re in the thick of it! As we started gaining altitude, vendors waved at us, offering dried morels. At first, we weren’t sure what they were selling, but we stopped for tea on a terrace to admire the mountain scenery, and they offered us those famous morels again.





We continued our climb toward Tizi N Tichka... Gigantic valleys stretched out before us. With every turn, we discovered breathtaking landscapes.





Villages built into the hillsides blended into the earth. It was strikingly simple yet harmonious.



At the top of the pass, 2200m up, we stopped to soak in the moment, the fresh air, and the view.

And we carried on toward Ouarzazate. The road was under construction. Mechanical giants were tackling the mountain. But the mountain was enormous. We were impressed by the scale of the work.





Then, we left the main road to head left toward Telouet... It was stunning. The colors changed. Maybe we felt less overwhelmed by the imposing Atlas. Just a personal impression!





Right after passing through Telouet (maybe we’ll shock history buffs—we didn’t visit the kasbah), we went to see the salt mine. It was unexpected. Salt was everywhere. The stream water wound its way between salt crystals and waterfalls. It was really pretty. And then there was the cave. We had a guide for the visit. Stalactites and stalagmites crisscrossed here and there. At the back of the cave, we saw a small lake surrounded by crystals. It was beautiful.







We hit the road again. We drove through stunning landscapes: vast plains for grazing herds, rivers nestled deep in the valleys.



We proudly drove past the ksar Ait Benhaddou without stopping—just long enough to snap a quick photo and keep going so we’d arrive before nightfall.



We made a few small purchases in Ouarzazate and headed straight for the Skoura palm grove, where we’d booked three nights at the guesthouse Kasbah La Palmeraie. Mohamed, the owner, welcomed us warmly, and we shared tea with the family. We felt right at home. We were made to feel welcome.



Dinner was a hit—a real Moroccan meal, a sweet-and-savory dish with steamed vermicelli and chicken. Delicious! A great surprise for us—we’d never tried it before.



After such a long day that started so early, we were happy to crawl into bed. But we felt like the trip was off to the best possible start.

Until tomorrow, if you’d like!

Avec la multiplication des Expedia/Booking/Agoda etc., la prolifération des téléphones cellulaires et l'explosion du nombre de touristes, je trouve qu'il devient de plus en plus difficile de voyager sans avoir à tout, tout, tout planifier des mois à l'avance.

Quand je partais en voyage, J'avais l'habitude de réserver quelques nuits au lieu d'arrivée pour me remettre du décalage puis y aller au pif par la suite. Mais depuis quelques années, c'est devenu plus compliqué. Une réceptionniste d'hôtel m'a même déjà dit de réserver par Booking pour la nuit même!

Je me demande si nous ne sommes pas en train de perdre notre sens de l'improvisation, le plaisir de découvrir des lieux sans savoir à quoi nous attendre. Est-ce encore possible de partir en voyage sans avoir tout prévu?

Elles voyagent seules . Pour le plaisir pour certaines , par obligation pour d’autres . Vous les avez peut être rencontrées au cours de vos voyages . Un homme qui voyage seul ça se fond dans le paysage , une femme ça intrigue souvent , ça interroge , en avez vous rencontré ? Quelles interrogations , envie , peur , perplexité ont émergé de ces rencontres .

Si vous voyagez seule quelles sont vos motifs , vos expériences , vos conseils , vos motivations . Précision , je voyage seule et en couple chaque année . Le voyage en solitaire est pour moi source de plaisir et de liberté depuis plus de quarante ans et je ne saurais m’en passer .

A vos claviers d’ete 😎😎😎

Lyon envahi par les supporters hollandais. Anglais. Suédois et américains. Je discute voyage avec une famille de l' Oregon quand le fiston ado arrive portant un maillot du PSG.. What à Bad surprise !!!!;

Et on se etonne qu ils aient élu Trump!!!!

INTRODUCTION

Des vidéos sont insérées tout au long du résumé. Veuillez cliquer sur l'image pour démarrer la vidéo.

Nous avons séjourné 16 jours au Portugal fin mai - début juin de cette année et avons parcouru près de 2300 km pour découvrir différents attraits de ce magnifique pays.

Comme la plupart de nos précédents voyages, plusieurs semaines ont été consacrées à la création de notre itinéraire afin de pouvoir être en mesure d'atteindre parfaitement nos objectifs.

Lors de notre séjour, nous avons utilisé l'application Maps.me, une application mobile qui fournit des cartes hors ligne. Cette application s'avère très précieuse lors de nos déplacements en voiture, en randonnée et même lors de nos circuits à pied dans les grandes villes.

J'avais préalablement téléchargé les coordonnées GPS de toutes les attractions prévues à notre itinéraire dans l'application Maps.me, ce qui a facilité grandement nos déplacements.

La réservation de tous les hôtels ainsi que la location d'une voiture ont été effectuées sur internet avant notre départ.

Durant ce voyage, je n'ai pris aucune photo des établissements dans lesquels nous avons séjourné.

Si vous désirez obtenir des informations supplémentaires sur ces établissements, la majorité d'entre eux possèdent déjà leur propre site web.

Les attraits touristiques que nous avons visité sont les suivants:

Sintra Azenhas do Mar Obidos Nazaré Alcobaça Batalha Alvados: Grutas de San Antonio Grutas de Mira de Aire Fatima: Grutas da Moeda Fatima - Sanctuaire Tomar Coimbra Aveiro Porto Braga et son sanctuaire Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuaire de Sameiro Guimaraes Lamego et son sanctuaire Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Serra da Estrela: Poço da Broca Falls Serra da Estrela: Praia Fluvial de Loriga Serra da Estrela: Torre Serra da Estrela: Covão do Boi Monsanto Penha Garcia Marvao Evora Mertola Cacela Velha Tavira Santo Estevao: Pego do Inferno Loulé Faro Albufeira: Praia da Falesia Carvoeiro: Praia de Albandeira Lagoa: Sentier des septs vallées suspendues Grottes de Carvoeiro (Aurora Boat Trips) Alvor: Praia Três Irmãos Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Grottes de Lagos (Blue Fleet Boat Trips) Carrapateira: Praia da Bordeira Aljezur: Praia de Monte Clérigo Aljezur: Praia da Amoreira Praia de Odeceixe

Voici un aperçu de l'itinéraire que nous avons parcouru. Il ne reflète pas exactement tous les arrêts que nous avons fait. Cependant, cela vous permet de visualiser l'étendue du trajet.

Veuillez cliquer sur chaque image afin d'obtenir une vue agrandie.







Au début de chaque journée, j'indique la distance parcourue, le temps passé sur la route et le temps des activités.

Toutes ces informations sont données à titre indicatif seulement, puisque les valeurs indiquées peuvent varier pour différentes raisons.

Sans plus attendre, je vous invite à venir découvrir par le biais de nos vidéos les différents attraits que nous avons visités lors de notre séjour au Portugal.

POUR VOUS RENDRE À UNE JOURNÉE SPÉCIFIQUE, VOICI LES LIENS APPROPRIÉS:

Jour 1: Sintra Jour 2: Sintra (suite), Azenhas do Mar, Obidos et Peniche Jour 3: Nazaré et Alcobaça Jour 4: Monastère de Batalha, Fatima et les grottes Mira de Aire, Moeda et San Antonio Jour 5: Tomar, Coimbra et Aveiro Jour 6: Porto Jour 7: Braga, Sanctuaire Bom Jesus do Monte, Sanctuaire de Sameiro et Guimarães Jour 8: Guimarães, Lamego et le Sanctuaire Dos Remedios Jour 9: Serra da Estrela (Plage fluviale Poço da Broca, Plage fluviale de Loriga, Torre, Senhora da Boa Estrela) et Idanha-a-Nova Jour 10: Monsanto, Penha Garcia, Marvao Jour 11: Évora et Mertola Jour 12: Cacela Velha, Tavira, Cascade du Pego do Inferno, Loulé, Faro et sa Chapelle des Os, Praia da Falesia (Albufeira)

Bonjour Je viens de lire que les otages Français enlevés au nord du Bénin ont été libérés ainsi que 2 autres otages étrangers, 2 fusiliers marins ont perdus la vie dans cette opération de sauvetage . Cette information m' a mis assez mal à l' aide et m' a poussé à m' interroger sur ces voyages que nous effectuons dans des régions annoncées dangeureuses comme toutes les parties frontalières du Nord du Bénin, nord Cameroun , le Mali , le Burkina ect......et autres régions du monde . Certaines personnes sur les forums ventent ces destinations en minimisant les risques puisque ils y sont allés et en reviennent enchantés , il n' y a donc aucun problème , "il faut arreter de raconter n' importe quoi , arreter de prendre au serieux les informations du ministère des AE , beaucoup trop alarmiste " nous disent - il . Alors si l' on souhaite prendre des risques , pas de soucis , chacun mène sa vie à sa guise mais il faut alors en assumer les conséquences. Je pense aux 2 jeunes homme ( a leurs familles ) qui sont morts pour sauver d' autres vies , quel gâchis .