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😏Bonjour à tous!

Je pars dans le Tamil Nadu du 15 août au 30 septembre et j'aimerai savoir s'il est facile de louer une voiture à Madras (ou ailleurs), et si oui, à quel prix? Sinon, est-il facile de se déplacer autrement, bus, train...?

Je pars en solo alors si vous êtes dans le coin durant cette pèriode. ps: c'est mon premier voyage en Inde et j'ai un peu peur.

Bizou à tous.

Ce titre n'a pas pour vocation à plagier Bergmann.

Il est trois heures du mat. J'écris brut de fonderie, sans recopie, directement, suite à ce qui vient de se passer.

Ce soir, il a neigé de folie à Paris. Ce genre d'évènements est suffisamment rares pour fédérer comme par magie tous les noctambules. Je rentrais du judo, via un bar où j'ai discuté avec d'anciens copains de promo (la fanfare de Centrale Lyon), en vélo, sous la neige. Il neigeait des cordes (ça se dit???), et la remontée de la butte jusqu'à chez moi fut des plus rudes. C'est transformé en demi bonhomme de neige (par l'avant) que je suis parvenu dans la cour de mon immeuble où j'ai garé mon vieux vélo. J'étais dans un état d'esprit euphorique, de ces états d'esprit quand on sort d'une séance d'entrainement de judo super éprouvante, et aussi de ces états d'esprits de quand il neige à Paris. La combinaison des deux fut explosive. J'ai décidé, encore couvert de sueur et de neige, de ne pas monter chez moi tout de suite, mais de continuer encore cent cinquante mètres jusqu'à l'esplanade du Sacré Coeur (une belle course, surtout par l'arête est, à faire en hivernale quand c'est en bonnes conditions). C'était magnifique, je n'avais jamais vu Paris comme ça, la Butte Montmartre encore moins, et j'ai hâte de voir ça demain au lever du jour (gloups, c'est dans pas longtemps, en fait, je crois que je dormirai). La baston générale n'a pas tardé à avoir lieu. Les boules de neige fusaient de toute part, les équipes se faisaient au gré des configurations spatiales des regroupements. Les voitures, surtout les taxis, et les parapluis étaient visés prioritairement. C'était très rigolo. Après largement plus d'une heure de batailles acharnées, j'ai entendu des polonais crier en trinquant "Senslivego Nowego Roku" (Bonne Année). J'ai répété en coeur, et j'ai été aussitôt invité à trinquer avec eux. C'était du champagne, et ils fétaient réellement la nouvelle année. Peut être étaient-ils un peu décalés. Ce fut fantastique. Nous avons commencé à parler en polonais. Puis un peu en anglais aussi (mon polonais est quand même très limité). Et finalement, je les ai invités chez moi (cent cinquante mètre - retour) à boire un peu de Zubrowka qu'il me restait. Ils ne se sont pas fait prier. Ils étaient 4. Trois femmes polonaises, et un ardéchois. Tous des chanteurs. Lui, parlait anglais avec elles. Il était l'organisateur d'un festival de chant et de musique traditionnelle polonaise dans son village en Ardèche. Je ne sais vraiment pas ce qu'ils foutaient sous cette pluie de boules de neiges à Paris, à Montmartre, mais ils étaient là. On a bu chez moi moultes toasts, et on a beaucoup parlé, dans toutes les langues étrangères que je connaissais, c'était super sympa. Je crois qu'ils ont été enchanté de cette rencontre, et moi, je me projetais en voyage, et je m'imaginais à leur place, dans une capitale européenne difficile, où les gens savent surtout klaxonner et s'engueuler d'une voiture à une autre, ne connaissant personne, et tombant par un hasard extraordinaire sur quelqu'un qui baragouine tant bien que mal ma langue, et qui m'invite chez lui boire un coup. Je me dis maintenant que le voyage commence définitivement à la porte de chez soi, il commence avec la rencontre de l'autre, des autres. Ce soir, j'ai voyagé même dans mon propre appart. J'étais dans le même état d'esprit de rencontre et d'ouverture aux autres que lorsque je voyage. Ce fut fantastique. Merci la vie, tout simplement.

Ils viennent juste de partir, il est trois heures, et si je fais des fautes de frappe, c'est que ma bouteille n'était pas si vide que ça.

Merci de votre attention et de votre patience (j'écris un peu trop dans cette rubrique, en ce moment, je sais). Je vous laisse, je vais cuver. Ciao. Do widzenia.

Loopkin

Bonjour,

Je dispose d'un billet d'avion Paris <-> Bangkok. La durée totale de mon voyage est de 12 semaines environ. Ce voyage est de type course et course contre la montre, peu importe...😄

Les chiffres ci-dessous ne sont donnés qu'à titre indicatif. Ne vous en préoccupez pas trop. L'important pour moi n'est pas là.

Le terme "par voie terrestre" désigne par bus, à pieds, ou en train.

Mes finances ne me permettent pas d'utiliser l'avion comme moyen de transport entre les pays.

Je souhaite me procurer les visas seulement lors du passage aux frontières, selon possibilité.

Mon voyage est le suivant (ordre chronologique; de fin février à fin mai):

1- Paris -> Bangkok. 2- Séjour 2 semaines en Thaïlande. 3- Passage Thaïlande -> Laos par voie terrestre. 4- Séjour de quelques jours au Laos. 5- Passage Laos -> Viêtnam par voie terrestre. 6- Séjour 3 semaines au Viêtnam. 7- Passage Viêtnam -> Cambodge par voie terrestre. 8- Séjour de quelques jours au Cambodge. 9- Passage Cambodge -> Thaïlande par voie terrestre. 10- Séjour 2 semaines en Thaïlande. 11- Passage Thaïlande -> Malaisie par voie terrestre. 12- Séjour de quelques jours en Malaisie. 13- Passage Malaisie -> Indonésie (Sumatra) en bateau. 14- Séjour de 3-4 semaines en Indonésie.

Ensuite, selon l'état de mes finances, 2 choix:

a)

15- Avion Indonésie (Jakarta ou Denpasar, Bali) -> Bangkok. 16- Quelques jours à Bangkok et allentours. 17- Bangkok -> Paris.

ou

b)

15- Retour sans arrêt véritable Indonésie -> Singapour (bateau) -> Malaisie (voie terrestre) -> Thaïlande (voie terrestre). 16- Quelques jours à Bangkok et allentours. 17- Bangkok -> Paris.

Ma question est simple: Quels visas me sont nécessaires et où puis-je les obtenir (je veux dire où SUR PLACE, pas en France; de préférence lors du passage des frontières) ? Problèmes/difficultés en vue ou pas ?

Notez que ce voyage nécessite 3 entrées en Thaïlande et, dans le cas b), 2 entrées en malaisie.

Notez aussi que je souhaite économiser le plus possible sur le coût des visas et sur leur délais d'obtention, quand c'est possible.

Info *utile* à savoir: Je voyagerais avec un bonne quantité de matériel photo (1 app photo argentique + 2 optiques, 1 app photo numérique réflex, 1 app photo numérique compact, accessoires pour optique, 1 disque dur externe pour décharge des cartes mémoires APN (petite taille), 1 graveur CDrom externe pour sauvegarde des photos numériques (petite taille), 20-30 CDs pour les gravures, 30-50 pellicules photo argentique, matériel pour recharger les accus des divers accessoires), et peut-être aussi avec un camescope numérique (+15-20 K7). Je ne suis pas journaliste ou autre, juste quelqu'un qui aime beaucoup la photo et la vidéo. 200 photos en moyenne par jour.

Autre question: Un billet d'avion Bangkok -> Paris constitue t'il, hors Thaïlande, un justificatif de poursuite de voyage aux frontières terrestres, fluviales et maritimes (billet retour ou justificatif de poursuite de voyage parfois demandé aux frontières) ?

Merci pour votre aide. 🙂

Michaël

Bonjour à tous!

Je suis en Europe depuis le 4 septembre. Je suis d'abord passé par la France :

Paris, l'auberge de jeunesse Jules-Ferry (près de la Place de la République) est très bien et ont y fait d'intéressantes rencontres - Bordeaux, ville sympa mais drôlement amochée par la construction d'un réseau de tramway- vendanges dans le coin de St-Emilion - Carcassonne, ça vaut le déplacement, la cité médiévale est très jolie! - Perpignan, de belles plages mais il doit commencer à y faire plus frais - Biarritz et St-Jean de Luz, très charmant comme petite ville, moins touristique que Biarritz.

Ensuite, le nord de l'Espagne :

San-Sebastian, très "party" comme ville, les pinchos (tapas) sont à essayer - Bilbao, le musée de Guggenheim est à voir. L'expo permanente de Calder est vraiment intéressante!!! - Burgos, belle petite ville - Santiago de Compostella, je n'ai pas fait le pélerinage, mais je peux vous dire que cette ville est très vivante. La plus grande Eglise de la ville est impressionnante Contrairement au reste du nord de l'Espagne, les habitants de la Gallicie sont très accueillants et chaleureux! Si vous y passez, ne manquez pas d'arrêter au resto-bar-café Nobis dans la vieille ville. Nicolas, le proprio a beaucoup voyagé et il est vraiment gentil! Le chef se débrouille très bien et les prix sont corrects!

Depuis le 12 octobre, je viens d'attaquer le Portugal. Pour l'instant je suis à Oporto et je compte bien aller à Coimbra, Lisboa puis Sagres (il semble qu'il s'agisse en quelque sorte du bout du monde, une pointe dans l'Atlantique!). Ouch pour le choc culturel au Portugal, la langue n'est pas aussi facile à apprivoiser que l'Espagnol. Toutefois, l'anglais (et même un peu de français) est parlé à plusieurs endroits au centre-ville d'Oporto. Super tournée des fabriques de portos cet après-midi (avec dégustation gratos!), tous les grands noms y sont : Taylor Fladgate, Ferreira, Offley, Sandeman, Pinto de Ramos, Warres, etc... très intéressant!

Je compte ensuite passer par Sevilla, Granada, possiblement Alicante et Barcelona, puis Marseilles... et ensuite, j'aimerais bien attaquer la Corse. Je compte être sur cette splendide île autour du début novembre. Seul hic, il semble que ce soit préférable à visiter en voiture. Alors si vous y allez autour de ces dates, faites-moi signe et on pourrait possiblement faire un bout de chemin ensemble!!!!

Ensuite, je compte bien séjourner en Sicile afin de découvrir cette autre île. Je vais ensuite remonter tranquillement vers Roma, en passant par la Calabre et Napoli.

Alors si vous avez quelque commentaire que ce soit sur l'un ou l'autre de ces endroits, ou même si vous passez dans le coin prochainement, vous êtes les bienvenus!!! Vous pouvez également me poser des questions sur les endroits que j'ai visités et je tenterai de vous aider!

Bonjour à tous,

Voilà on voudrait partir en grêce au mois d'octobre et j'ai plusieurs questions:

est-ce la bonne période ( je voudrais éviter la pluie si c'était possible!!)?😎

que visiter là-bas?

quels sont les bons plans pour voyager pas trop cher (mais pas en camping!!)?😛

merci d'avance pour vos réponses

Bonjour,

Je souhaite traverser la Chine pour aller au Pakistan dans un premier temps.La periode n'est pas encore fixee, mais je souhaiterais avoir l'avis de voyageurs s'etant rendus dans le Xinjiang(?) a l'ouest.Les endroits a ne pas manquer par exemple.Bien sur je peux voir cela dans un guide, mais je fais plus appel a l'experience des voyageurs sur les "coins" petits et grands qui vous ont plus.

Est-il facile de faire prolonger son visa?je compte me deplacer en velo et comme je n'aime pas etre dans le speed, il me faut un peu plus de temps que les 1 mois de visa proposes.

Je sais que la Khunjerab pass(frontiere sino-pakistanaise) ferme pendant une bonne periode de l'annee.Je crois qu'elle ouvre en avril a peu pres.Confirmation?

Pour ceux et celles ayant traverses le desert Taklan Makan, y a-t-il de nombreux relais le long de la route(villages, postes de police, etc...)?Sur ma carte, il y a 2 routes principales pour se rendre sur Kashgar:Une au nord et une au sud.Laquelle me conseilleriez-vous?

Enfin, tout conseil et avis sont les bienvenus.

Merci d'avance.

Week 1 - July 2026

Traveling with just one spare pair of underwear, considering a hot shower a miracle, never staying in the same place too long by sleeping wherever night catches us, taking whatever local, improbable, and rickety transport we can find—this is the DNA of us wanderers. Except this time, the script for our movie is going to be a whole different genre. On paper, the destination doesn’t exactly scream epic adventure: Réunion! And what’s more... we won’t be two, or four, or even ten. We’ll be a solid thirty. All from the same family. Yes, thirty. At this point, it’s not just a trip—it’s a summer camp on the move! Why inflict this on such a peaceful island? Because my brother decided to get married there with his lovely bride. A great idea, you might say... especially when it involves relocating the equivalent of a small Ardennes village 10,000 kilometers from home for three weeks! So who’s stepping up to be the guide and wave the little flag?



So, for an exceptional trip, exceptional stories! Don’t worry, the debates at the supermarket over whether to choose plain chips or roast chicken chips, the beach picnics washed down with ti’ punch, and other rougail sausages to digest by the pool will only make it into the family archives. Here, I’ll stick to the tales of our beautiful escapes, the ones where we explore the wild corners of this little volcanic rock planted in the middle of the Indian Ocean. So where exactly are we headed?



For the first week—the subject of this first installment—we’re taking it easy. We’ll start by rediscovering the coastline, from the Souffleur in Saint-Leu to the Hermitage lagoon, before a little trip to the Cirque de Cilaos and its legendary road with 400 turns, just to get our legs warmed up.

My partner and I traveled from Sunday, July 5, 2026, to Wednesday, July 22, 2026. We spent a long time debating whether to rent a car or use public transportation. In the end, after reading so many posts about travelers getting scammed by police or rental companies—even those recommended by blogs and reviews—we decided to stick with public transport. It worked out really well. Sure, we had a little less freedom to go where we wanted, but it was way less stressful for us.

Sunday, July 5:

Arrived at Cancun Airport. Withdrew cash from the ATM in the terminal just before exiting. The ADO bus counter (they pronounce it "A-Jee-O") is right behind you when you're facing the ATM. Bus to downtown Cancun cost 145 pesos per person. Stayed at "Rose 5," booked on Booking. The studio was super clean and perfect for one night. The owner’s instructions for accessing the place were very precise, with photos included. Check-in was self-service with a code. The ADO bus terminal isn’t far, and there are shops and restaurants nearby. We really appreciated that the AC was already on when we arrived. By the way, I’d recommend always booking places with AC—it’s *really* hot in Mexico.

Monday, July 6:

Bought a SIM card with data from a TELCEL store. My partner, who’s on Free Mobile, was able to use her regular plan. Just so you know, I found the network pretty unstable. As soon as we left the cities, neither of us—me with TELCEL or her with Free—had any signal. Another thing to watch out for: roaming charges. I had to turn my SIM back on for less than 30 seconds to get a bank SMS code, and my phone apparently connected to the internet—resulting in an 8-euro roaming fee. Left on an ADO bus to Chiquila for 278 pesos per person. During our trip, ADO buses were always on time, comfortable, and clean. The AC is *cranked* though, so bring something to cover up with—it gets cold. Some routes were fully booked even in the low season, so try to reserve 1 or 2 days in advance either via the app (when it works) or at the counter. When we arrived at the ADO terminal in Chiquila, the ferry company counters were right next to it. Ferries leave every 30 minutes, alternating between companies, so no need to book ahead. Just take whichever one is leaving next (330 pesos per person). When we got to Holbox (pronounced "Hol-bosh"), we’d booked a place via Booking called "Casa de Nana." It was a huge studio with a fridge, cooking plate, and utensils. The best part? The *location*. It was 100 meters from the beach and 200 meters from a Chedraui supermarket. They provided bath towels and beach towels, and the AC worked perfectly. There’s a key box so you can leave your keys inside when you go out. The only downside was that no one was there to let us in when we arrived, so we had to wait a while. The Wi-Fi was good, which was lucky because during our 4-day stay in Holbox, the phone network *never* worked. According to locals, that’s pretty common in Holbox, along with water outages. Luckily, I’d had the good idea to download an offline map, which helped us find our way back to the place more easily. You can walk there from the dock.

The restaurant next to our place (La Barracuda) was great if you like seafood—I’d recommend their octopus dishes.

Tuesday, July 7:

We did a kayak tour in Holbox’s mangroves at 6 AM. We were looking for a sunrise kayak tour with a French-speaking guide. That’s exactly what we got with "Kayaking Holbox," where Diego, the owner, speaks English and French. He was joined by Gustavo, another guide. We’d booked for a group tour, but we were the only ones. Diego still went ahead with it instead of canceling due to lack of participants, so we got a private tour at the group rate—really professional of him. They showed us this amazing ecosystem for over 3 hours. We saw all kinds of birds: pink flamingos, pelicans, egrets, frigatebirds... rays, a horseshoe crab, and a little crocodile that was *so* well hidden. Diego and Gustavo have a real eye for spotting animals—I could’ve passed by the crocodile 100 times and never seen it, it blended in so well. Their explanations about the flora and fauna were super interesting. We also got a little break where we tasted mangoes and bananas that taste *nothing* like the ones in France. A real treat—those little Mexican yellow mangoes! I’d definitely recommend Diego and his agency for a French-language kayak tour (1000 pesos per person). In the evening, we walked to Punta Coco to see the bioluminescence. No need for a guided tour—if you really don’t want to walk, you can take a taxi. At Punta Coco, you have to pass the beach bar/restaurant and then go left into a kind of inlet that forms a lagoon. You have to wiggle your feet or move your hands in the water to create movement, which makes the light appear. Just don’t expect the kind of photos you’ve seen online—they’re all edited! It’s fun to see, but you won’t be dazzled by the light...

Wednesday, July 8:

Whale shark tour with "My Holbox Tours." Why recommend this agency over others for swimming with whale sharks? Simply because Valérie surrounds herself with top professionals to make your experience unforgettable. We were with Captain Fernando, who does everything to position the boat perfectly and make your swim easier. In the water, we were with Humberto, who also goes above and beyond to make sure you have an incredible time. He doesn’t just "supervise" like some guides from other companies who leave you on your own. No, Humberto reads the whale shark’s trajectory and guides you—all you have to do is follow him. He really puts in the effort, even holding your hand to guide you through this quick but intense encounter. Humberto also films the moment and will offer to show you the videos and sell them to you. His footage is really high quality. Fernando and Humberto also prepared food for us. Special mention for their guacamole! Valérie is there to make sure everything goes smoothly on the boat and to answer your questions in French, English, or Spanish about these animals. If you choose My Holbox Tours, you can be sure you’ll get a top-notch experience. About the tour itself: before you go, you should know that the sharks can be *really* far away. The day we went, it took 3.5 hours by boat to reach them. The boats are small, and let me tell you—on the way there, when we weren’t going with the waves, it was *rough*. Out of 9 passengers, 4 got seasick. But once you’re face-to-face with the shark, you forget all about that. Even if swimming with a whale shark isn’t exactly a walk in the park—they swim pretty fast, so you need some endurance to keep up. You’ll usually get 2 turns. Our first swim lasted a little over 4 minutes, and the second about 2 minutes because the shark was moving fast and we were still tired from the first swim. It might seem short, but when you’re swimming, it feels *long*. Either way, it’s an experience you *have* to do—but choose your company wisely. On the way back, there’s a stop at Cabo Catoche. Honestly, the snorkeling is pretty disappointing if you’ve done it elsewhere in the world. But the lunch stop at Cabo Catoche is really nice for relaxing (white sand and hammocks).

Thursday, July 9:

Short morning walk to Punta Mosquito at 6 AM. Really nice. Ferry to Chiquila (330 pesos per person) + ADO bus to Valladolid (300 pesos per person).

In Valladolid, we booked "Casa Lucia" via Booking. The hotel is gorgeous, with a colonial style, and very close to the ADO bus terminal and downtown. It’s super quiet and clean. There’s a shared kitchen you can use with a fridge, microwave, and water dispenser, plus a big table by the pool and a nice indoor terrace. Breakfast was simple but included. The only small downsides were the tiny room and bathroom, no mirror in the room, and a noisy fan.

Friday, July 10:

Not far from the ADO bus terminal is the colectivo station for Chichen Itza. They offer a round-trip to Chichen Itza with an option to stop at Ik Kil cenote on the way back and then drop you off in Valladolid for 370 pesos per person (Ik Kil entrance included). For the Chichen Itza visit, we’d booked a tour with a guide often mentioned in groups—his name is Juan Pat. He’s a Maya who lives near the site and speaks excellent French. He reserves spots in advance for you and queues up to be the first on-site. It cost 500 pesos per person + entrance fees. His tour lasts 2 hours and focuses mainly on the main pyramid and the ball court. He’s passionate and fascinating, even if some of his claims, as a Maya, might be a little biased. I think it’s *really* important to have a guide—otherwise, you’ll miss so much. You can contact Juan Pat on WhatsApp at +52 985 121 2381. Afterward, we went to Ik Kil cenote (showers and life jackets mandatory, lockers available). It’s *very* crowded, but still really beautiful with its lush vegetation.

Saturday, July 11:

Since we didn’t have a car but still wanted to visit other cenotes that seemed hard to reach by public transport, we decided to book a taxi for the day. We agreed on 1200 pesos to take us to 3 different cenotes and wait for us at each one. (To find taxis, just look where they park near the ADO bus station.) He picked us up at Zaci cenote, which we’d walked to. We got there at opening time and were the first ones there—had the place to ourselves for a while! 150 pesos per person. A pretty cenote in the city center with lush vegetation. It’s a bit like Ik Kil but without the deep cylindrical effect.

Cenote Xcanahaltun: the most beautiful cenote we visited. Entry 250 pesos per person. It’s a closed cenote with a hole that lets light in—a cave-like setting. You can kayak inside. There are little fish at the edge that nibble dead skin off your feet. Since it’s closed, the water is *freezing*!

Cenote Palomitas: entry 250 pesos per person. Another stunning closed cenote, even more enclosed than Xcanahaltun. The hole in the ceiling is smaller, so it was pretty dark when we arrived—kind of an eerie vibe. But when the staff turned on the lights, it looked like a "Gothic cathedral" full of bright stalactites.

Cenote Sac Aua: entry 290 pesos per person. The ticket includes a guided cave tour (tip-based). This cenote is really unique with its central island and way less crowded than Suytun. Just so you know, the water is *really* cold in cenotes. In these three, in July, we had the place to ourselves for a while and never saw more than 2 families at once—so peaceful!

Sunday, July 12:

ADO bus to Bacalar (536 pesos per person). In Bacalar, we stayed via Airbnb with a host named Luli, who offers several rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen.

The room is nicely decorated in a pleasant setting. It’s ideally located near the lagoon and downtown. The shared kitchen is handy. The mosquito net over the bed is useful because there are *a lot* of mosquitoes in Bacalar. Luli provides a water jug, which is really nice. The only big downside is the lack of water pressure in the shower—we had to rinse off by filling a bucket. Also, there’s no real door separating the room from the bathroom. We never met Luli in person, but she was very responsive via messages. The terrace in the middle of the vegetation is lovely. From the ADO terminal to the place, we took a taxi for 40 pesos. Since this driver was honest about the price (we’d checked beforehand), we decided to use him every time we needed a taxi in Bacalar. Here’s his WhatsApp: +52 983 184 3585.

Monday, July 13:

We did a boat tour on the lagoon with "Bacalar Francophone Activities." Since we were just the two of us, it cost 3500 pesos. If we’d managed to be 4 people, it would’ve been 1000 pesos per person. We had a private 4-hour tour on the lagoon with Steeve and his very comfortable boat. He’s from Quebec, so his French is perfect. During those 4 hours, Steeve showed us the lagoon’s iconic spots *and* places other boats don’t go. He told us about the lagoon’s history and gave great tips on where to go and where to eat. As a little bonus, he gave us a video taken with his drone during our swimming break.

Tuesday, July 14:

We went to Los Rapidos by taxi (400 pesos round trip) and entry was 225 pesos per person. It’s *very* touristy but really beautiful. You can eat there (expensive), relax, and go down the "rapids" as many times as you want. It’s worth it if you spend a few hours there. You can’t bring in food or drinks—you leave them at the entrance and pick them up on the way out.

Wednesday, July 15:

On Wednesdays, navigation is banned on Bacalar Lagoon, so we’d planned another excursion. Visit to Calakmul from Bacalar with ABCtours (WhatsApp +52 983 319 8359). This agency organized a trip from Bacalar to Calakmul with a French-speaking guide. Communication beforehand via WhatsApp was smooth. Mr. Checo, the driver, and Fernando, the guide (who spoke great French), picked us up on the day. Mr. Checo drove very carefully on the long road and always made sure we were comfortable. Fernando is passionate about flora and fauna—he’s a biologist with a degree in ornithology, so he knows *everything* about animals. The slightest sound or song, and he knows what it is. He’s got an eye for spotting them, from the biggest to the smallest. During the trip, we stopped at km 27 for a short forest walk, then went to see the two main pyramids on the site. On the way back, we stopped at the bat cave for the magical spectacle of millions of bats flying out at dusk. In the end, we saw or glimpsed (some briefly) spider monkeys, howler monkeys, a toucan, 2 tapirs, turkeys, 2 deer, and lots of birds. If, like us, you’re more into flora and fauna than archaeology, I’d *highly* recommend this agency and tour with Fernando. It’s not cheap, but the road between Bacalar and the site is *long* (3.5 hours). Price: 3900 pesos per person for 2 (3500 for 3, 3200 for 4).

Thursday, July 16:

ADO bus to Playa del Carmen (614 pesos per person). In Playa del Carmen, we stayed in an Airbnb. The building is on the town hall square, next to the casino. The best thing about this place is the *location*—super close to Fifth Avenue (La Quinta). The kitchen is pretty basic, but the fridge works well. There are supermarkets nearby. The rooftop pool is really nice. The two big downsides, though, are the soundproofing (you can *hear* the neighbor’s alarm and all the events on the square) and the *total* lack of water pressure in the shower. We had to fill a trash can with water to pour over ourselves. When we told the owner, he said it wasn’t normal and someone would come fix it, but we never heard back. Based on previous reviews, this seems to be a known issue that never gets resolved. Playa del Carmen is *very* touristy on Fifth Avenue, but in a fun, musical vibe—we never felt unsafe. There are *tons* of little souvenir shops for tourists on this street. There’s a beautiful monumental sculpture on the beach (the two figures meeting in the air), next to which you can see the Voladores show (men climbing a pole, tying themselves with ropes, and descending headfirst while "flying" around the pole). The show is tip-based and happens several times a day. In our opinion, Calle 38 is prettier than Fifth Avenue—it’s lush, green, and quieter, with the sea at the end. Great for an early evening stroll. We had really good meals at great prices at "El Tio Noy" tacos, just a few meters from Fifth Avenue in a side street. For souvenirs, we’d recommend going to Walmart instead of Fifth Avenue—you’ll find skulls, tequila, mezcal, keychains, mugs, glasses... at good, fixed prices.

Friday, July 17:

We did the excursion to Isla Contoy. Isla Contoy is an uninhabited, highly protected island. Only 200 people are allowed to land per day on a rotating basis, so only a few companies have permission to dock there. Most agencies subcontract the day to a third-party company. We booked through VRM (Viviendo Riviera Maya), but it was Ocean Tours Mexico that handled the tour. Contoy is a little paradise. We were accompanied by multilingual guides, including French speakers, throughout the day. Steffy gave us info about the island during a short walk on the marked trails, and Leño Tlatemoa kept the mood up on the boat rides with music and dancing. Isla Contoy is *truly* stunning, and the lunch was delicious: grilled fish and chicken, guacamole and tortilla chips, rice, fruit, drinks (everything is brought and taken back by the guides). The snorkeling part was pretty disappointing if you’ve done it in Cozumel, though. The stop at Isla Mujeres isn’t very interesting either—it’s too short to explore, and the island is *extremely* touristy. Still, the excursion was very well organized, and we had a great day (2970 pesos per person).

Saturday, July 18:

We wanted to go snorkeling in Cozumel but thought the prices from French-speaking agencies were too high. Plus, for snorkeling, we figured we didn’t *need* a French-speaking guide. So we found a much cheaper solution by taking the ferry from Playa del Carmen ourselves and choosing an agency in Playa. The round-trip ferry cost 663.50 pesos per person. Then we took a taxi to the snorkeling boat (100 pesos). The agency we chose is called Mystic Snorkel—they don’t have a physical office. The tour cost 1400 pesos per person. It was a small boat, but that day we were the only ones, so we got a private tour at the group rate. We stopped at 4 different sites, all very different and beautiful. We saw all kinds of fish, corals, a nurse shark, and turtles. El Cielo, with its huge starfish, is *exceptional*. If you’re going snorkeling in the Yucatan Peninsula, this is *the* tour to do—the other sites are pretty "poor" in comparison.

Sunday, July 19:

Morning dive with Triton Diving. I chose the Cozumel dive option. Great experience. Booking via WhatsApp was easy. On the day of the dive, Selene, who speaks French, was our guide. She’s *very* attentive to the group’s safety. The briefings are clear and precise. In Cozumel, we did 2 very different sites: the first was a drift dive with lots of life—beautiful corals and fish. The second was a wreck, the C53, a 56-meter boat you can enter. Not much marine life, but a beautiful wreck intentionally sunk for divers—still in great condition. An unforgettable moment. Selene even took videos during the dive, which the club sends you for free afterward. I’d *highly* recommend this club.

Just so you know, in Playa del Carmen, the beaches were full of sargassum during our stay, despite barriers and daily cleanup. Locals told us the problem is getting worse and the sargassum is arriving earlier in the season. Tourism has taken a *big* hit this summer, and they’re wondering if tourism can even survive the sargassum season anymore. A lot of tourists are heading to the islands—Isla Mujeres and Cozumel—to enjoy the beaches, as the west side of those islands is sargassum-free.

Monday, July 20:

Colectivo to Puerto Morelos. First, a colectivo toward Cancun that drops you off between Puerto Morelos town and Puerto Morelos beach (40 pesos per person), then another from that junction to the beach (10 pesos per person). In Puerto Morelos, we’d booked a room via Airbnb at "Piedra del Caribe." *Best* place we stayed in Mexico. It’s an aparthotel. Our room was ready before check-in, so they let us in early. The place matched the description—spacious, with a comfortable king-size bed. The shower had *great* pressure, which isn’t a given in Mexico. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. They let us use the pool, restrooms, and rooftop shower after check-out while we waited for our ride to Cancun Airport. They even kept our luggage. I *highly* recommend this place. In Puerto Morelos, there was *way* less sargassum than in Playa del Carmen—it was actually swimmable. We did the snorkeling tour with the fishermen’s cooperative for 450 pesos per person for 2 hours. The reef is close to the beach (you’re not allowed to swim there), so the boat ride is short. It’s not as pretty as Cozumel, but it’s nice and affordable. On Puerto Morelos’s page, you can also access a small, not-very-well-preserved reef. There’s also a cenote in the sea where fresh water mixes with saltwater—the water is murky there. We had a great dinner and excellent cocktails at "La Choza del Puerto."

Tuesday, July 21:

Wandered around Puerto Morelos (check out the church and read everything—it’s entertaining!), relaxed by the hotel pool, and left for Cancun Airport by taxi (400 pesos) booked via InDrive to head back to France.

Our highlights: - Holbox - The whale shark tour - The cenotes - The local flora and fauna (so present!) - Isla Contoy - Cabo Catoche (except for the snorkeling)

What we liked least: - The bioluminescence (barely visible despite good conditions) - The food—we found it not very diverse in taquerias - The constant tipping - The lack of water pressure in showers (fixed, wall-mounted, no hose or showerhead)

Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions while it’s still fresh in our minds.

Bonsoir, Je suis en train de préparer un voyage que nous réaliserons en Israel du 15 au 22 février 2020. Nous serons en famille avec nos deux filles de 20 et 22 ans. Je compte privilégier la découverte de Jérusalem (3 ou 4 nuits), puis celle de Tel Aviv ( 2 nuits) et je voudrais insérer entre les deux une petite escapade ailleurs...J'ai pensé donc à une nuit près de Massada avec pour objectif de visiter le site de Massada et se baigner dans la mer Morte... Mais justement est-ce envisageable de se baigner dans la mer Morte en février ? Et où ? De même, où faut-il dormir ? A Massada, Ein Bokek, Ein Guedi (les balades dans la réserve d'Ein Guedi nous tentent bien...). je précise qu'à priori nous nous déplacerons en bus... Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.

Bonjour à tous, Je pars le 1er septembre me faire une petite semaine de repos et promenade en Italie. Au programme (voir fin message le résumé) : départ en avion de Orly direction Gênes. J'avais tout d'abord loué une voiture à la sortie de l'aéroport mais vu les contraintes de parking dans les lieux que je souhaite visiter (Florence, Pise & Cinque Terre) j'ai finalement opté pour tout faire en train. Si j'ai choisi en grande partie cette destination, c'est avant tout pour découvrir Cinque Terre.

Là où j'aimerais obtenir vos conseils, c'est sur les lieux où séjourner : 1/ Lors de la 4e journée je dois faire Lucques et Pise dans la même journée. Où me conseillerez vous de dormir ? 2/ Lors de mon séjour à Cinque Terre, même question : plutôt La Spezia, l'une des 5 villes de CinqueTerre, autres... ? (tout en sachant que je me déplacerais uniquement en train). 3/ Sur le programme ci-dessous, rien n'est figé. Si je n'ai pas mentionné une pépite je suis bien évidemment à votre écoute 😉

1er jour : Gênes 2e jour : Gênes puis transfert en train vers Florence 3e jour : Florence 4e jour : Départ de Florence en train vers Pise + Lucques (Lucca) 5e jour : Cinque Terre 6e jour : Cinque Terre 7e jour : Cinque Terre + transfert vers Gênes pour vol retour 8e jour : Vol retour de Gênes à 12h

En vous remerciant d'avance pour vos retours. Cordialement !

Bonjour, Nous partons ( mon conjoint et moi ainsi que mes deux filles de 13 et 15 ans) du 21 juillet au 8 août pour la Croatie, j'ai pratiquement terminé l'itinéraire mais nous avons un "trou" de 3 jours et je me demande si je dois monter vers la région de Kvarner ou demeurer plus longtemps dans certaines ville. Voici donc l'itinéraire prévue (Que nous ferons en voiture) Jour 1: arrivé à Dubrovnik Jour 2 : Dubrovnik Jour 3: Dubrovnik (île de Korcula) Jour 4: Dubrovnik - Split Jour 5: Split (île de Brac) Jour 6: Split - Trogir- Sibenik Jour 7: Sibenik ( parc Krka) Jour 8: Sibenik - Zadar Jour 9: Zadar-Plitvice Jour 10: Parc Plitvice Jour 11: Plitvice- ? Jour 12: ? Jour 13: ? Jour 14: ? Jour 15 : ? - Zagreb Jour 16 Zagreb Jour 17 Zagreb Jour 18: Zagreb-Ottawa

SI vous avez des suggestions, commentaires je suis prenantes car je suis bien embêtée sur comment terminer mon itinéraire. Merci beaucoup.

Bonjour,

Mon mari et moi-même partons en Inde mi-janvier, 1ère étape d'un tour du monde de 8 mois. C'est un rêve de longue date et en même temps nous avons pas mal d'interrogations sur ce qui nous attends tant ce pays est atypique.

Nous aimerions avoir votre avis sur l'itinéraire suivant qui est un peu speed et puis s'il peut être utile à d'autres, take it.... Quelle étape ôteriez-vous éventuellement? Rajouteriez-vous d'autres incontournables que nous aurions ratés? Nous nous déplacerons en train, j'ai déjà vérifié la faisabilité de l'itinéraire avec indianrailway, enfin quand j'ai obtenu un résultat je dois avoir râté quelques posts sur le sujet....

En synthèse: New Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Palitana - Diu - Ahmedabad - (Udaipur) - Bundi - Jaipur - Gwalior - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - New Delhi

J-1: arrivée à New Delhi à 7h30, nuit à ND J-2 : train à 7h pour Churu puis bus (?) pour Mandawa, nuit à Churu ou Mandawa J-3 : train pour Bikaner à 13.30, nuit à Bikaner J-4: visite du fort puis train du soir pour Jaisalmer J-5 : Jaisalmer (balade en chameau) J-6 : Jaisalmer puis train du soir pour Jodhpur J-7 et 8 : Jodhpur J-9: Train pour Udaipur => impossible de trouver le trajet sur indianrailway, pourtant je suppose que ça existe.... J-10, 11 et 12: Udaipur => on envisage de faire Mont Abu une journée, est-ce possible? trop court? et comment s'y rendre depuis Udaipur (j'ai trouvé des post qui parlait de train Udaipur-Abu road mais là encore je n'ai pas trouvé sur indianrailway) J-13: Avion Udaipur ->Bhavnagar à 7h, visite de Bhavnagar et nuit sur place J-14: Bus pour Palitana, Palitana et nuit sur place J-15 et 16: Bus pour Diu, Diu J-17: bus pour Junagadh, Junagadh et train de nuit pour Ahmedabad J-18 : Ahmedabad J-19: train pour Udaipur => là encore je ne trouve pas de ligne sur indianrailways pourtant je l'avais trouvé dans le sens inverse 😕, une idée? J-20: Udaipur puis train pour Bundi à 18h J-21: Bundi puis train pour Jaipur => sur indianrailway il semble que nous ayons à prendre un train pour Sawai Madhopur où nous devrons passer la nuit avant de prendre un train le lendemain pour Jaipur, y a-t-il une autre solution ? J-22 et 23: Jaipur J-24: Train pour Gwalior à 6h, Gwalior J-25: Gwalior puis Train pour Agra à 15h J-26 : Agra puis train pour Fatehpur Sikri à 19h J-27: Fatehpur Sikri J-28: Retour à New Delhi via Agra J-29 : avion en soirée pour Bangkok

On a cherché autour de nous mais personne n'a fait ce coin, enfin sauf mes parents il y a 35 ans donc ça ne compte plus..... alors on a vraiment besoin de vos remarques 😛!

Merci!!!!

Bonjour!

Il y a de cela qq semaines j'écrivais pour vous demander votre aide pour notre voyage en Espagne. Je mentionnais que nous étions un couple de 35 et 37 ans qui avons l'habitude de voyager léger avec sacs à dos. Bon et bien nous avons avancé dans notre planification!

Nous savons que nous irons du 16 août au 3 septembre 2013 (18 jours moins le transport).

Nous partirons de Montréal pour arriver à Barcelone etnotre retour se fera de Malaga.

Après qq lectures, voice les villes qui nousintéressent le plus :

Barcelone Saragosse Madrid Tolède Valence Alicante - Benidorm Grenade Cordoue Séville Marbella - Mijas - Torremolinos - Malaga

Nous pensons les faire dans cet ordre mais il reste à present à determiner le nombre de jours pour chacune de ces villes.

Qu'en pensez-vous ? Nous sommes ouverts à des suggestions, commentaires ou autres idées.

Merci de votre aide !!!

Bonjour,

Je pars le 14 Janvier, et il me reste donc trois semaines pour peaufiner un peu l'itinéraire. Du coup, je me permets de faire appel à vous, pour me dire si c'est irréaliste !

14 : départ de Paris 21h50 15 : arrivée à Bangkok à 19h, départ pour Chiang Mai en train de nuit dans la foulée (22h) 16 : trajet vers Chiang rai puis Houe Xai, passage de la frontière en arrivant ou le lendemain matin 17 : trajet pour rejoindre Luang Namtha 18 : Muang Sing 19 : Muang Sing 20 : Lluang Namtha 21 : Lluang Namtha 22 : journée de trajet vers Luang Prabang 23 : Luang Prabang 24 : Luang Prabang 25 : Phonsavan 26 : Phonsavan 27 : trajet vers Paske 28 : Paske 29 : plateau des Bolovens 30 : plateau des Bolovens 31 : Champassak 1 : 4000 iles 2 : 4000 iles 3 : retour vers Pakse 4 : trajet vers Ubon Ratchatani, nuit dans le train 5 : départ de Bangkok à 20h40

Nous serons deux. Nous nous déplacerons en bus/camion, et pour certains endroits, nous louerons des vélos ou un scooter (pour le plateau des Bolovens). J'ai l'impression d'avoir prévu assez large pour ne pas courir et en profiter, mais est-ce vraiment le cas ?

Hi everyone! We’re so excited to be heading to Italy for the first time this April with our two kids for a week. We’ve booked our round-trip flight, and we’ll be arriving and departing from Pisa. Our rough plan so far includes visiting Pisa, taking the train to Florence, and exploring the Cinque Terre. Last night, a friend also suggested adding Siena to the list. Our kids are 12 and 9 and are used to walking, but we’re not looking to rush around too much. We’d love any advice, especially about accommodation. Should we stay in Pisa and take day trips by train, or split our nights between a couple of different places? We’re just starting our research, so any tips would be amazing! 😉 Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, Okay, here I go—I haven’t done a cruise review in ages, and even longer since I’ve posted one on this forum. So, this is kinda your fault, Catherine, if I’m getting back into it... I just hope I haven’t lost my touch!

It’s a transatlantic cruise, so there are a lot of sea days. That means this review will mostly focus on the ship, especially the "Haven" section, which doesn’t get much coverage on this forum. There’ll definitely be some comparisons with MSC’s Yacht Club, since they’re direct competitors.

This will be my third cruise with NCL—a company I really love—but my first in The Haven.

My two previous cruises were on smaller ships: the NCL Sun for the Chilean fjords and the NCL Spirit in February 2025 in Asia, departing from Taiwan and arriving in Korea. I *loved* the Spirit.

Alright, let’s get started!

This trip was booked almost last-minute in early October for late November, after I had to cut short my August trip for medical reasons.

At first, when I looked at this cruise, I hadn’t specifically decided to go for The Haven. I wanted a relaxing cruise but still with destinations I hadn’t been to before. I kinda stumbled upon this one, and the itinerary appealed to me. I also found the balcony cabin price pretty good—around 2800 € for a balcony cabin (for two), all-inclusive package included. Not including flights, of course. In the end, we decided to try The Haven (obviously not the same price), but I think we got a great deal for the promised perks.

Itinerary: Departure from Lisbon, arrival in Galveston, Texas. Stops: St. Martin, St. Thomas, La Romana, Cabo Rojo, Falmouth in Jamaica.

Hi everyone, as a regular in the "bike travel" section, I’m reaching out for some info since I’m planning to come to Montreal at the end of September 2026 for the Road Cycling World Championships. If I get the time off and manage to gather the details, I’ll arrive on Wednesday the 23rd and leave on Tuesday the 29th. Traveling solo with just my backpack, I need answers to: 1°) Do you know of any youth hostels (or similar) within walking distance (less than 3 km) of the finish circuit on Mount Royal? 2°) What’s the best way to get to this accommodation from the airport—metro, bus, etc.?

I’m just starting my research and counting on you all for any tips. My goal is to watch the road races and explore Montreal afterward—restaurants, bars, and more.

Looking forward to your replies, cheers.

Hi there,

I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’s late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was constantly 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.

For Egypt, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but I’m thinking that by the sea, it might be manageable. Otherwise, I’ll consider another destination.

Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada in the evening Day 2, 3, 4: Hurghada Day 5: Hurghada, then drive to Luxor in the early afternoon Day 6: Luxor Day 7: Luxor, then drive back to Hurghada in the late afternoon Day 8, 9, 10, 11: Hurghada Day 12: Return flight

For the Hurghada trip, either rent a car or—easier—a private car/van. Is it worth adding an extra day in Luxor?

During the stay, we’re planning activities like camel rides, quad biking, jeep tours, snorkeling, and jet skiing.

Thanks for your replies

Hi there,

I’m reaching out not for myself for once😛, but for a family member who’s heading to Bali in a month and has a thousand questions. Since she doesn’t spend much time online and I don’t know this part of the world at all, I thought I’d ask for feedback here. Here’s what she’s planning:

Departure Arrival > UBUD UBUD UBUD UBUD UBUD - PEMUTERAN PEMUTERAN PEMUTERAN - MUNDUK MUNDUK MUNDUK - SIDEMEN SIDEMEN SIDEMEN - SEMINYAK SEMINYAK - DENPASAR - Flight to Komodo FLORES/KOMODO/RINCA FLORES/KOMODO/RINCA Flight to DENPASAR - SANUR Departure

She knows UBUD is very touristy but plans to stay there and take day trips from there. Her main question: is it worth going to Flores just for Komodo? Agencies apparently offer mini-cruises for 2-3 days... Type of trip: 2 adults, no kids. They like taking their time and don’t want to rush. I think they don’t mind touristy spots but still hope to find some authenticity. Thanks for your thoughts!

Hello fellow travel enthusiasts! 🌍 As a traveler and blogger, I’ve often been struck by the huge inequalities tied to freedom of movement. While some cross borders with ease, others face major obstacles due to their nationality, background, or the restrictive policies of certain countries.

On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, I wrote an article reflecting on this issue: 📖 Travelers' Rights: A Reflection on Freedom of Movement and Global Inequalities

In this article, I cover topics like:

Inequalities between passports ("strong" vs. "weak" passports). The specific challenges faced by travelers from marginalized communities. How to take action to promote more inclusive and equitable travel.

I’d love to hear your thoughts! 😊 Have you ever experienced these inequalities while traveling? How do you think we could raise more awareness about this issue? Feel free to share your experiences or ask questions in this thread. I can’t wait to discuss this with you!

Travel is also about building bridges between cultures. So let’s make sure it becomes a reality for everyone. ✈️🌎 Thanks for reading, and I look forward to exchanging ideas with you!