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Bonjour à tous,

Un conseil de votre part serait vraiment le bienvenu parce que je n'y vois plus très clair !!

Je projette de partir en avril en Asie du Sud-Est principalement : Népal (trek notamment), Tibet, Cambodge, Laos, Vietnam, Birmanie, Thaïlande, Chine.... un beau programme. Seulement voilà, je sais bien que la période n'est pas idéale côté climats.

Que me conseilleriez-vous, sachant que je ne veux pas décaler mon départ ? Regarder dans d'autres directions (Indonésie ? voire carrément Pérou qui m'attire énormément aussi) ? Persévérer quand même sur certaines de ces destinations ?

Autre question, mais plutôt pour vérifier : pas de problème pour une fille seule là-bas ?

Merci d'avance de votre aide... A bientôt

Kathy m'a donné des infos sympas sur Koh Chang et m'a parlé de White Sand Beach ?

Est ce que quelqu'un aurait d'autre infos sur cet endroit ? guest house etc ... ?

Merci pour vos infos. Je pars lundi.

Eléa

Bonjour à tous !

Est-ce qu'il y a quelqu'un parmi vous qui connaitrait le processus pour un mariage à Cuba...la liste des papiers nécessaires, les démarches à faire ici et là bas, les frais etc...

Ma soeur veut se marier à Santa Maria Del Mar et les informations qu'elle a reçu du Consula sont assez vagues et diffèrent d'une personne à l'autre. (frais, papiers et démarches)

J'apprécierais grandement votre aide et de bons renseignements précis nous aideraient grandement.

Merci à l'avance de prendre le temps de me répondre.

Willie 🙂

quel qui a des photos et des commentaire de cette place je pare le 23 janvier 2004

je souhaite aller en décembre au cap vert, deux personnes m'ont parlé de cette destination avec des étoiles de bonheur dans les yeux. Si vous avez fait le voyage merci de me donner des infos, quels iles aller, est-ce facile de se débrouiller quand on est une fille en solo... ? Le billet d'avion... des trucs pratiques et des impressions. Merci !

J'aimerais partir travailler en Australie (à Sydney ?) pour apprendre l'anglais, et aussi parce que j'ai envie de voir autre chose 🙂.

D'après ce que je lis un peu partout, ca semble presque mission impossible, mais j'aimerais savoir s'il y a des secteurs professionnels qui ont plus facilement des visas ? (je travaille dans l'informatique), et s'il y aurait à Paris des organismes qui pourraient m'orienter dans mes démarches/recherches ?

Merci bcp !

Patrice

Bonjour à tous,

Dans toutes les brochures de TO, on parle de carte touristique. Qu'est-ce ? Est-ce qu'il en faut une par personne, enfants compris ? Si je ne passe pas par un TO, où faut-il la prendre ? En France ? Sur place ?

Fred.

pouvez vous me dire si on s'en sort, a venise, si on ne parle que le francais ?

Voilà je suis parti quelques jours seulement au Pérou, mais j'y ai vécu parmi la population locale, j'ai travaillé avec eux, je m'y suis intégré très facilement, et je suis tombé amoureux de ce pays...

Aujourd'hui j'aimerais m'y installer et y travailler, mais pas facile d'y trouver un emploi, hautement qualifié qui plus est...

Des conseils? Des idées? Vous partez avec moi?

Merci et à bientôt...

Fifi.

I wanted to share a great discovery in the Marakele area because, in the end, this park doesn’t get talked about much compared to Kruger, even though it’s really worth the detour.

We discovered Cypiro Leopard Lodge, right next to Marakele National Park in the Waterberg. It’s a small property with just a few villas and suites, so it’s nothing like the big, crowded lodges. What we loved most was the feeling of being truly at the end of the world—lots of space, silence, and almost no one around.

And yet, it’s only about 3 hours from Johannesburg. Once you leave Joburg, the road is pretty straightforward, and you quickly find yourself in a much wilder Africa.

Marakele National Park was a huge surprise for us. There are plenty of animals, the Big Five are present, but best of all, very few people. At times, we drove for quite a while without seeing another car. It’s such a change from parks where you sometimes end up with 15 cars around one animal.

The landscapes are also stunning, with the Waterberg mountains, plains, and beautiful views from some of the trails.

We also learned on-site that Marakele is known for its very large Cape vulture colony—around 800 breeding pairs. When you climb into the mountains and see them soaring above, it’s pretty impressive.

The entire Waterberg region is actually a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve, and you quickly understand why once you’re there.

As for Cypiro, it’s a lodge that was recently taken over by French owners—really nice and approachable. The place is quite exclusive since there are very few accommodations. The villas and suites each have their own private pool, a wood-fired hot bath (like a KolKol), a braai, and an outdoor fireplace.

Evenings are especially lovely, especially with the peace and quiet all around.

Another thing we found really convenient: you can organize your stay however you like.

You can come self-catering and cook for yourself. There’s a supermarket in the nearby small town, practically on the way in, so you can do your shopping before arriving without making a big detour.

Or you can ask them to organize everything with breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Their chef, Ernest, cooks really well, and it lets you completely unwind for a few days.

We liked being able to alternate: some quiet meals on our own and others prepared for us.

That’s actually one of the things we appreciated here—it’s not an ultra-formal lodge where everything is scheduled at fixed times. You can head out early to Marakele, come back for lunch, enjoy the pool, go back out in the late afternoon, then have a braai or a relaxed dinner in the evening.

In terms of price, we also found the value for money really good for this level of accommodation and especially for the very private feel of the place. Sometimes it feels like you’re in a much more expensive lodge.

If you’re looking for lots of activity and dozens of people around you, this probably isn’t the right spot.

But for peace, wildlife, nature, wide-open spaces, and that feeling of being a little alone in the world, we absolutely loved it.

I’ll add a few photos with this post—it’ll probably be more telling! 😊

And if anyone knows Marakele or the Waterberg well, I’d love to hear about other spots to discover in the area.

Hi, Have you got any recent feedback from a trip back from São Tomé? We're heading there in a few months. One question among others: is swimming—well, snorkeling—risky there? Thanks for your feedback, tips, etc.

Hi everyone,

It’s been ages since I last dropped by here... maybe simply because, apart from Nepal, I haven’t really had the chance to hit the road lately. 😉

This year, I’d love to spend a few days in Lisbon, probably in late May or early June. But with my budget being what it is, I’m looking for great tips to avoid wasting time once I’m there and risk missing out on hidden gems or unusual culinary specialties and/or quirky activities! I’m hoping to find a room in a local’s home where I can stay in a quiet neighborhood near the center, so I can get around without relying too much on public transport—my walking shoes are my best travel buddies. I’d love all your recommendations, especially for parks, small neighborhood markets, casual eateries for a quick bite, your favorite viewpoints to soak in the scenery (I’m bringing my travel journal to sketch my getaway in watercolors), events around traditional art and crafts, and so on. All your advice will definitely help me travel peacefully and come back with my head full of vibrant memories! Thanks in advance, everyone! Isabelle

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Hello all my fellow globetrotters, I’m heading to Kerala this coming January. I was wondering if any of you have ever managed to visit the inside of the famous Padmanabhapuram Temple, which is off-limits to non-Hindus? I know there’s a way to request special permission to enter, but I could really use your insights.

Thanks so much in advance. Take care and enjoy exploring our beautiful planet.

Best regards, Régine

Hello everyone! :)

Our next trip to Thailand is coming up, and we just can't wait! We talk, eat, drink, and dream Thailand 😏

Our itinerary is mostly set, and we’ve found quite a few new things to explore, but I’d still love to hear your recommendations for Bangkok. Just so you know: we love this city, and every time we visit, we spend several days there without ever feeling like we’ve seen it all. So this year, we’re staying for 8 days! Here’s what we have planned this year: * Exploring Nonthaburi * A day trip to Nakhon Pathom (to test out our basic Thai skills 😛) * Khlong Lat Mayom floating market (we went 10 years ago—it’s probably changed a lot!) * The Erawan Museum (we visited Muang Boran on our last trip) * Finally taking the time to check out Wat Phra Sri Maha Mariamman and Wat Yannawa (we’ve planned to go several times but never made it—are they worth a visit?)

This is what we’ve picked so far, but I’d love to hear about the favorite spots and recommendations from travelers who, like us, adore Bangkok.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Laetitia and Benjamin.

Hi everyone,

I’m starting a new discussion on this topic since there doesn’t seem to be a recent one.

I have several chronic conditions (including asthma and related ones), and I’m planning to travel for a year across different countries.

Generally, I understand it’s possible to travel with approved medications (which should be my case), but often with a limit of 3 months’ worth of treatment.

Since I’m going for 12 months, that means for three-quarters of my trip, I’d have more than 3 months’ worth of medication.

I plan to bring my prescriptions with the INN (International Nonproprietary Name), as well as the original packaging (even though it’s a nightmare, but from what I understand, it’s necessary). But I’m not sure if that’s enough...

Have any of you been in this situation before? How does it work at customs—do I need to declare everything that exceeds the 3-month limit? Do I need a letter from my doctors?

Thanks in advance for your replies,

See you soon, Bruno

Hello Departing on August 29 from San Francisco.

I’m not sure if it’s because I’m booking last-minute (I usually reserve way in advance) or if it’s because it’s early September—whereas we usually travel in late September—but I feel like prices have really gone up. Luckily, the dollar is weak right now!

I’ll post the start of the road trip, and I’m looking for your suggestions because I’m a bit stuck around Lassen since I had to cut one day from the rest of the trip.

D1: Flight Marseille → Paris → SFO, night in SFO D2: SFO (3rd time, so it’s just because we love it, but we’ve already done almost everything—we’ll revisit our favorite spots and especially do some walking tours). Night in SF D3 & 4: Heading to Fort Bragg for two nights D5 & 6: Night in Eureka, visiting southern Redwood D7 & 8: Crescent City, visiting northern Redwood D9: Heading to Mount Shasta, night in Mount Shasta D10: Lassen (north entrance), night in Mineral D11: Lassen south, mid-afternoon departure for North Lake Tahoe (two nights) and exploring the area D13 & 14: South Lake Tahoe D15: June Lake D16: Morning walk, then heading toward Fresno, overnight stop in the area D17: King’s Canyon, night at the lodge D18: Drive to Sequoia and walk, night in Three Rivers D19: Big morning in Sequoia, then heading to Pacific Grove (our favorite spot) for three nights to rest and walk along the Pacific D22: Probably (but still undecided) a detour to Sacramento to visit the California State Capitol… if we’re not too lazy, we’ll see D23: Return to San Francisco… night on the coast near the ocean (Pacifica or Half Moon Bay) D24: Return to France

Thanks for your constructive help, and don’t hesitate to criticize—I always try to stay at least two nights in each place and take time to rest a bit. Obviously, we’ve already done all the red rock areas…

hi there I’m heading to Switzerland and I’ve ordered my electronic vignette. Will I receive a document to put on the windshield? Thanks!

A somewhat lengthy title... I could have simply written: from Bangkok to Chiang Rai, via Chiang Mai, since that was my route. But when poets embellish our travel journals with their verbal flourishes, you’ve got to try not to be too ordinary.

Skyscrapers of excess? You’ll have gathered that from the photo illustrating this journal—though it might change as the trip goes on.

The excess of markets—not so much in their size, though... Chatuchak... But in their sheer number. Day markets, night markets, floating markets, fresh produce markets, fish markets, meat markets, spice markets, fabric markets... and even... amulet markets... For luck, good fortune, protection. Not to mention, sadly, the market for girls—and boys, incidentally. I’ve even heard they’re displayed in windows. I’ve heard about that one, like you have, but I didn’t set foot in it, so I can’t say anything about it. Some even claim there’s a black-market trade in children. Disgusting! It reminded me of the book *The Parcel* by Anosh Irani, which I recommended in another journal. The story is set in India, but I’ve been told it exists in Thailand too. So, the "famous Thai markets" we’re bombarded with in paper and online guides—sure, they amazed me in the first few days, and I don’t regret visiting them. But no matter how big they were, I quickly got my fill since you saw the same things at every stall...

I had a market overdose.

Excess of tourism? I should say *tourists*, since I saw them literally swarming in the streets and those famous markets. I’d forgotten about them. I’d lost the habit, living in an Indian city for so long...

Waterfalls are a bit like markets. At this time of year, they’re not particularly spectacular, but they’re everywhere. There are the ones everyone goes to see. For example, Erawan, which I decided to skip even though it was in my original itinerary—I guessed it’d be a nightmare with the selfie circus. On the other hand, you come across them all over the place, hidden in the mountains and forests, not listed in any guide. Not to mention the ones you can find in temples or even private homes... Yes, really! Thais love waterfalls, so they install them in their gardens—and I even saw one in the middle of the city, right on the street! Sometimes they’re tiny, but very photogenic.

But what do ice cubes have to do with this? Why the excess of ice cubes? Not only are they everywhere by the ton, but they put them in *everything* you drink. You’d think they’d even put them in soup! And it’s not just one or two ice cubes—no! They fill the container to the brim, whatever it is, then pour the liquid on top to fill the gaps. They’ll make you an excellent coffee right in front of you, piping hot, then—bam! An avalanche of ice cubes in the glass. Okay, I’m exaggerating a little. They *do* sometimes ask if you prefer your coffee—or tea—hot. Everything edible, and especially everything drinkable, is refrigerated: vegetables, fruit, hot drinks (I mean, drinks that are *usually* hot), but meat and fish are left out in the open. They just wave a little whisk to shoo away the flies when they get too eager. Mind you, I never put fruit, cheese, eggs, or water in the fridge in France, but I do in India. And I refrigerate meat and fish too... Though sometimes one of those little flies sneaks into the fridge...

You won’t find practical or technical details in this journal, like addresses or prices. Others do that better than me. You also won’t find the names of obscure or unknown places I discovered, or directions to get there.

I don’t really feel like recounting what I saw day by day, following my schedule and route. There might be flashbacks, projections into the future. It’ll depend on my memories, what I felt, what I hated, what comes back to me—and maybe your questions and our exchanges. And for those who’ve never read me before, you’ll have to get used to my parentheses and digressions, maybe on a completely different subject, as my thoughts wander. Stories within stories. There’ll also be long, endless sentences—but still punctuated, so you can follow along. Though I used to curse Proust and his sentences that started on one page and ended on the next, sometimes even further. I’d have to reread them twenty times to follow and understand what he was saying. I hated Proust. But hey, I was 20. Maybe I’d like him now?

See? The digressions are starting already. Forgive me.

You’ll find few photos here. First, the number is limited, and second, photos aren’t the main purpose of either VF or a travel journal. They’re too often used to mask the poverty of the text. And, sorry to say it, but so many of them are just plain ugly! If you really want to see photos, I’ll share some links where you can browse them at your leisure

Here’s one of our favorite cities in South America. I didn’t dare call it the "capital" because it’s pretty complex for this city.

When I set foot in La Paz, I was immediately struck by its bustling energy and striking contrasts. Perched at over 3,600 meters above sea level, the city blends tradition and modernity in a surprising way. We wandered between the colonial buildings of Plaza Murillo, discovered the secrets of the Witches’ Market with its mysterious potions and amulets, and gained some altitude thanks to the cable car, which offers incredible views of the city and the mountains. For thrill-seekers, we tested the famous Death Road by mountain bike—adrenaline was definitely on tap! Of course, the altitude can be a challenge, so in my article, I also share tips for acclimatizing, great places to stay, and detailed itineraries to make the most of your trip, whether you’re there for a day or three. Anyway, during our trip, we realized that the city is often used as a quick stopover where people don’t linger. And that’s a real shame. Out of 3 weeks in Bolivia, we spent 3 full days in the city and would’ve happily stayed longer. If you want to know more, check it out here: 👉 Read the full article

Hi there,

A group of 11 of us will be spending a week in Marrakech in May. I’d love your thoughts and advice on these excursions I’ve shortlisted—or any others I might not have considered:

- Visiting Marrakech: with or without a guide? Is one day enough for the main sights? - Essaouira: Is a day trip a good option? Is the journey scenic? - Ouzoud Waterfalls: Is the place worth the trip? - Agafay Desert: Any recommendations to avoid the tourist crowds? - Imlil Valley and Mount Toubkal: A worthwhile detour?

Of course, I don’t plan to do everything in one week, but your input will help me decide... Thanks in advance! !

Hi everyone, My husband and I are planning an RV trip to Alaska. If any of you have already done a road trip in that part of the world, could you share your experience with us? We’re planning to leave in mid-June (departing from Halifax). Any tips or info would be greatly appreciated. Annie

In 2024, international tourism reached 1.4 billion arrivals, marking a return to 99% of pre-pandemic levels. Among the fastest-growing destinations are Qatar (+137%), El Salvador (+81%), Saudi Arabia (+69%), Ethiopia (+40%), Morocco (+35%), Guatemala (+33%), and the Dominican Republic (+32%). Tourism revenue hit $1.6 trillion USD, setting a new record. The upward trend is expected to continue in 2025, with growth estimated between 3% and 5%. Read the rest of the article...

The 2024 AirHelp Score ranking highlights Air France (22nd), Air Corsica (48th), and Air Caraïbes (89th) among the world's airlines. Air France has improved with a score of 7.17, thanks to strong customer satisfaction (8.1) and punctuality (7.1), but needs to work on complaint handling (6.3). Air Corsica makes a notable debut, marked by solid punctuality (7.7) but weak claims processing (4.4). Meanwhile, Air Caraïbes has taken a sharp dive, penalized by a steep drop in complaint management (2.9). The global podium is dominated by Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines. Read more...

Bonjour !

J'écris sur ce forum afin de sollisiter l'aide de quelqu'un qui parle l'hindi en effet, j'aimerai me faire tatouer en hindi. J'ai essayer de traduire ma phrase seule mais c'est assez compliqué 😛, il y a beaucoup de traduction différente ! voila la phrase : --> " Le jour où quelqu'un vous aime, il fait très beau " J'ai trouvé cette traduction là : जिस दिन कोई आपसे प्यार करता है वह बहुत धूप है Est-ce exact ?

Je vous remercie de m'aider ! A bientôt !

Bonjour tout le monde , je poste une question très simple, reprise dans le titre : quelqu'un, parmi vous, a - t-il vu son vol annulé par Alitalia en avril passé, à case du Covid (vol réservé en tout début d'année) ? C'est mon cas et j'ai suivi leur procédure sur le site et aussi celle que conseille ElviajeroPar: affaire en cours donc ... Cependant, je trouve étonnant que PERSONNE ne semble être dans le même cas que nous ??? Personne qui partait en Italie entre mai et juillet, par Alitalia ??? Et si vous êtes dans ce cas , avez - vous été remboursé ou bien reçu un avoir ou bien ... ?

Je pose cette question car, sur le forum USA, il y a plusieurs centaines de messages concernant le même problème ( vol annulé et remboursement, même période, mais pour les USA, Cies diverses ) et les 9/10 des voyageurs ont été remboursés actuellement ...

Je serais contente d'avoir un retour d'expériences semblables ! Bon dimanche !

Bonjour à tous! Je me projette dans un futur post-covid... Y a-t-il certains parmi vous qui avez fait la route entre Kathmandou et Lhassa, et comment? Etait-ce possible avant la Covid en groupe, voire en individuel? Et au Tibet, avez-vous pu vous déplacer, comment et où? Il me semble que c'était compliqué, voire interdit, mais entre ce qu'on entend à droite à gauche et ce que les voyageurs/ses font réellement, il y a parfois une grosse différence. Et puis, que nous réserve le futur? J'aimerais donc bien lire vos anecdotes sur ce sujet et aussi votre avis sur le devenir du tourisme étranger au Tibet. Merci à vous tous d'avance!

Bonjour, je cherche du boulot à Dubaï, mais je suis sans diplôme mais je parle la langue française turk et arabe ..... Pouvez vous m'aider ?