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Sol Rio De Luna y Mares Resort English translation pending
Bonjour à tous
Je suis un petit nouveau sur sur le site...
Je projette un voyage à Holguin Cuba en février prochain, mon agent de voyage me propose le 'Sol Rio De Luna y Mares Resort'.
J'aime la plage, la bonne bouffe et le contact avec la population locale.
Est-ce un bon choix? Y-a-t-il mieux à Holguin?
J'ai déja visité Varadéro et Cayo Coco.
SVP vos commentaires sur l'hôtel et la destination.
Au plaisir de vous lire
Grominet
Je suis un petit nouveau sur sur le site...
Je projette un voyage à Holguin Cuba en février prochain, mon agent de voyage me propose le 'Sol Rio De Luna y Mares Resort'.
J'aime la plage, la bonne bouffe et le contact avec la population locale.
Est-ce un bon choix? Y-a-t-il mieux à Holguin?
J'ai déja visité Varadéro et Cayo Coco.
SVP vos commentaires sur l'hôtel et la destination.
Au plaisir de vous lire
Grominet
Canoa Coral By Hilton English translation pending
Bonjour
Bande de vilain personne ne m'a repondu !!!
Bon je vais demander autrement alors, est ce que quelqu'un connait l'hotel Canoa coral by hilton a bayahibe ???
Je vais peut y partir avec mon cheri debut octobre et j'aimerais avoir quelque petites info pour savoir si on fait le bon choix
Merci de me repondre ca sera vraiement super super super gentil 😉
Bande de vilain personne ne m'a repondu !!!
Bon je vais demander autrement alors, est ce que quelqu'un connait l'hotel Canoa coral by hilton a bayahibe ???
Je vais peut y partir avec mon cheri debut octobre et j'aimerais avoir quelque petites info pour savoir si on fait le bon choix
Merci de me repondre ca sera vraiement super super super gentil 😉
Sénégal: hôtel à la Somone? English translation pending
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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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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Le marchandage en Thaïlande? English translation pending
hello
petit truc que je me demande. Est-ce-que les thailandais aiment marchander? Est-ce-que ça se fait partout (marché, guest-house, taxi etc)?
Si oui genre sur les marchés pour de la bouffe ou des fringues de combien peut-on descendre?! J'ai habité aux Philippines et en Egypte et la négociation était plutôt signe de politesse! ils adorent ça alors je voulais savoir.......... Pas trop envie de me faire arnaquer alors bon comme la touriste de base....!
merci
carpe diem!
petit truc que je me demande. Est-ce-que les thailandais aiment marchander? Est-ce-que ça se fait partout (marché, guest-house, taxi etc)?
Si oui genre sur les marchés pour de la bouffe ou des fringues de combien peut-on descendre?! J'ai habité aux Philippines et en Egypte et la négociation était plutôt signe de politesse! ils adorent ça alors je voulais savoir.......... Pas trop envie de me faire arnaquer alors bon comme la touriste de base....!
merci
carpe diem!
Sécurité au passage des frontières Iran/Pakistan/Inde? English translation pending
Salut à tous,
Je part avec un ami début octobre et nous passons par chacun de ces trois pays. Nous voyagerons en indépendant, et nous avons l'intention de traverser les frontières Iran/Pakistan et Pakistan/Inde par voie de terre, mais apparamment les régions frontalières de ces pays sont tres chaudes. Le site du ministère des aff etrangeres nous promet meme mille tourments et une fin atroce si nous essayons (oui, je sais ils sont rarement optimistes) 😕 . Qu'en pensez vous ? Quelqu'un a t'il déjà suivi tout ou parti de cet itiniraire et pourrait me conseiller ?
Merci de votre aide !
Je part avec un ami début octobre et nous passons par chacun de ces trois pays. Nous voyagerons en indépendant, et nous avons l'intention de traverser les frontières Iran/Pakistan et Pakistan/Inde par voie de terre, mais apparamment les régions frontalières de ces pays sont tres chaudes. Le site du ministère des aff etrangeres nous promet meme mille tourments et une fin atroce si nous essayons (oui, je sais ils sont rarement optimistes) 😕 . Qu'en pensez vous ? Quelqu'un a t'il déjà suivi tout ou parti de cet itiniraire et pourrait me conseiller ?
Merci de votre aide !
Transport en Malaisie English translation pending
bonjour a tous j'ai encore des questions sur la malaisie peut etre pourai vous m'aider :
j'aurai voulu savoir combien couter un billet de bus pour relier les villes entres elle moi je rejoint par exemple terengganu à kuala bestu environ 100 km et je n'ai aucune idée du prix je sais que se n'est pas trop cher mais si quelqun pouvait me donner un prix sa m'aiderai
idem si on est deux le taxi est il rentable? pour les moyenne distance genre terengganu marang(kapas) ou alors doit on prendre le bus?
et enfin combien coute le metro a kuala (a peut pres bien sur)
merci
j'aurai voulu savoir combien couter un billet de bus pour relier les villes entres elle moi je rejoint par exemple terengganu à kuala bestu environ 100 km et je n'ai aucune idée du prix je sais que se n'est pas trop cher mais si quelqun pouvait me donner un prix sa m'aiderai
idem si on est deux le taxi est il rentable? pour les moyenne distance genre terengganu marang(kapas) ou alors doit on prendre le bus?
et enfin combien coute le metro a kuala (a peut pres bien sur)
merci
Casa Marina Bay à Samana English translation pending
BONSOIR,
nous avons réservé pour le mois de juillet pour le casa marina, cet hotel avait plutot bonne réputation, mais notre TO nous a demandé de changer d hotel car il aurait des problèmes avec cet etablissement, nous avons trouvé ca un peu bizare !! apres reflexion nous ne changerons pas d'hotel, nous restons sur notre choix, voila merci de nous donner des infos sur cet hotel, par avance merci 😉 cathy
nous avons réservé pour le mois de juillet pour le casa marina, cet hotel avait plutot bonne réputation, mais notre TO nous a demandé de changer d hotel car il aurait des problèmes avec cet etablissement, nous avons trouvé ca un peu bizare !! apres reflexion nous ne changerons pas d'hotel, nous restons sur notre choix, voila merci de nous donner des infos sur cet hotel, par avance merci 😉 cathy
Hésitation entre Occidental Grand Flamenco, Barcelo Villa Bavaro et le Melao English translation pending
😛 Bonjour
Connaissez-vous ces hôtels ? Notre choix c'est porté sur nouvelles frontières et sur punta cana...nous ne recherchons pas le super luxe mais un minimum : belle plage, chambre correcte, animation sympa et nourriture correcte.
Merci à tous ceux qui pourront nous aider à faire notre choix définitif.
Ps : nous partons début juillet 😎
Connaissez-vous ces hôtels ? Notre choix c'est porté sur nouvelles frontières et sur punta cana...nous ne recherchons pas le super luxe mais un minimum : belle plage, chambre correcte, animation sympa et nourriture correcte.
Merci à tous ceux qui pourront nous aider à faire notre choix définitif.
Ps : nous partons début juillet 😎
Transports au Pérou + trek English translation pending
salut!
1)quelqu'un peut il me renseigner sur les trajets arequipa/puno puno/cuzco?
Bus ou train (compagnie, prix, confort général
+des sièges, sorroche, durée, beauté des paysages...) de jour ou de nuit, achat des billets, sécurité des bagages...
Ce serait pour la dernière quinzaine de juillet
2)canyon del colca:
au depart de cabanaconde et pour dormir une nuit en bas à l'oasis, il semblerait que le chemin en 2001 soit assez mal indiqué; qu'en est il maintenant?
peut on aller voir la cruz del condor à cheval le matin au départ de cabanaconde?y a t'il des guides et faut il en prendre un?
pour revenir sur aréquipa y a t'il des bus dans l'après midi ou le soir?
merci pour vos sympathiques réponses!!!
1)quelqu'un peut il me renseigner sur les trajets arequipa/puno puno/cuzco?
Bus ou train (compagnie, prix, confort général
+des sièges, sorroche, durée, beauté des paysages...) de jour ou de nuit, achat des billets, sécurité des bagages...
Ce serait pour la dernière quinzaine de juillet
2)canyon del colca:
au depart de cabanaconde et pour dormir une nuit en bas à l'oasis, il semblerait que le chemin en 2001 soit assez mal indiqué; qu'en est il maintenant?
peut on aller voir la cruz del condor à cheval le matin au départ de cabanaconde?y a t'il des guides et faut il en prendre un?
pour revenir sur aréquipa y a t'il des bus dans l'après midi ou le soir?
merci pour vos sympathiques réponses!!!
Hôtel Copacabana ou Barcelo Maya? English translation pending
🙂Bonjour,
Nous sommes deux couples, nous voulons aller à riviera maya, nous avons pensé au barcelo maya ou au copacabana...Quel me conseillez-vous et pourquoi??? J'aimerais avoir des infos sur la plage, la bouffe, les activités. Nous voulons partir février 2005 pour une semaine.
Si vous avez d'autres suggestions d'hotel ou un autre beau coin de pays(sauf acapulco) nous sommes ouvert au idées.
Merci
Nous sommes deux couples, nous voulons aller à riviera maya, nous avons pensé au barcelo maya ou au copacabana...Quel me conseillez-vous et pourquoi??? J'aimerais avoir des infos sur la plage, la bouffe, les activités. Nous voulons partir février 2005 pour une semaine.
Si vous avez d'autres suggestions d'hotel ou un autre beau coin de pays(sauf acapulco) nous sommes ouvert au idées.
Merci
Hôtel Sol Coral English translation pending
Bonjour à tous !
Je dois partir au mois de juillet au Sol Coral . Je ne sais pas trop quoi en penser. Pouvez vous me dire si il est bien ?
Merci beaucoup !🙂
Je dois partir au mois de juillet au Sol Coral . Je ne sais pas trop quoi en penser. Pouvez vous me dire si il est bien ?
Merci beaucoup !🙂
Trouver un job pour un mois en Angleterre? English translation pending
Salut ! Je m'appelle Teddy, j'ai 18 ans et je suis un lycéen T°S euro espagnol !😛
L'année prochaine je souhaite rentrer dans une prépa HEC, filière ou l'anglais est très important... cependant, mon niveau à l'oral laisse bcp à désirer ! Donc j'ai décidé de partir trois ou quatre semaines m'immerger en angleterre pour me familiariser avec la langue...😏
Le problème c'est que les séjours linguistique c'est cher🤪... j'aimerai trouver un organisme ou un système pour partir là-bas et bosser, ou pour partir avec moins de frais...
Il y a ce qu'ils appellent "aide maman"... mais c'est réservé aux filles...
J'aime m'occuper des enfants, j'ai mon brevet d'animateur BAFA complété par le diplome de surveillant de baignade...
Est ce que quelqu'un connait un moyen de trouver un job là bas (ds une famille, m'occuper d'enfants par exemple ou autre...), ou un organisme me permettant d'y aller à frais moindres...
Je vous remercie d'avance pour vos réponses... parce que je suis un peu bloké là 😕
Jah*
P.S : y sont sympas ces smiley !!
L'année prochaine je souhaite rentrer dans une prépa HEC, filière ou l'anglais est très important... cependant, mon niveau à l'oral laisse bcp à désirer ! Donc j'ai décidé de partir trois ou quatre semaines m'immerger en angleterre pour me familiariser avec la langue...😏
Le problème c'est que les séjours linguistique c'est cher🤪... j'aimerai trouver un organisme ou un système pour partir là-bas et bosser, ou pour partir avec moins de frais...
Il y a ce qu'ils appellent "aide maman"... mais c'est réservé aux filles...
J'aime m'occuper des enfants, j'ai mon brevet d'animateur BAFA complété par le diplome de surveillant de baignade...
Est ce que quelqu'un connait un moyen de trouver un job là bas (ds une famille, m'occuper d'enfants par exemple ou autre...), ou un organisme me permettant d'y aller à frais moindres...
Je vous remercie d'avance pour vos réponses... parce que je suis un peu bloké là 😕
Jah*
P.S : y sont sympas ces smiley !!
Vos impressions sur combiné Réunion/Maurice English translation pending
bonjour tout le monde,
je recherche des détails, des impressions sur les combinés Réunion/maurice proposé par les tours opérator....
est-ce qu'en 5 nuits à la Réunion on a quand même le temps de découvrir un grand nombre de site?
est-ce qq. a déjà testé le combiné proposé par Air Transat (5nuits à la Réunion et 5 nuits à l'île Maurice)? est-ce un bon rapport qualité-prix?
merci d'avance - biz
je recherche des détails, des impressions sur les combinés Réunion/maurice proposé par les tours opérator....
est-ce qu'en 5 nuits à la Réunion on a quand même le temps de découvrir un grand nombre de site?
est-ce qq. a déjà testé le combiné proposé par Air Transat (5nuits à la Réunion et 5 nuits à l'île Maurice)? est-ce un bon rapport qualité-prix?
merci d'avance - biz
Seule au Chili et au Mexique English translation pending
Bonjour-bonjour !!
j'envisage de quitter la France au mois d'avril pour voyager du côté de l'Amérique du Sud, de l'Amérique Centrale et du Pacifique Sud et pour être plus précise : le Chili, le Mexique, Tahiti, la Nouvelle-Zélande et l'Australie. 😎 Pour les trois dernières destinations, je ne m'inquiète pas mais, par contre, je suis un peu moins sûre pour ce qui est du Chili et du Mexique. De plus, je ne parle pas espagnol, ce qui risque de poser quelques problèmes. Quelqu'un a-t-il déjà vécu une expérience similaire ? Ces pays sont-ils "faciles" pour une routarde en herbe ? Quels conseils pourriez-vous me donner ?
Merci de vos réponses !! Je vais acheter mon billet d'avion dans 2 semaines...
Sandrine
j'envisage de quitter la France au mois d'avril pour voyager du côté de l'Amérique du Sud, de l'Amérique Centrale et du Pacifique Sud et pour être plus précise : le Chili, le Mexique, Tahiti, la Nouvelle-Zélande et l'Australie. 😎 Pour les trois dernières destinations, je ne m'inquiète pas mais, par contre, je suis un peu moins sûre pour ce qui est du Chili et du Mexique. De plus, je ne parle pas espagnol, ce qui risque de poser quelques problèmes. Quelqu'un a-t-il déjà vécu une expérience similaire ? Ces pays sont-ils "faciles" pour une routarde en herbe ? Quels conseils pourriez-vous me donner ?
Merci de vos réponses !! Je vais acheter mon billet d'avion dans 2 semaines...
Sandrine
Traverser les frontières Birmanes English translation pending
Bonjour à tous!
J'ai cherchée partout!
Je voulais traverser la Birmanie vers le Bangladesh. Dans aucun quide ou site internet il est question d'un point de passage. Je n'ai trouvée que des tonnes d'info sur les relation entre la birmanie et la thailande. J'ai finalement changée de route. Vraiment dommage d'abandonner la Birmanie 😕
Pourtant, je n'ai trouver nul part mention qu'il n'y avait pas de passage entre ces deux pays. Rien. En fait, si je devais me fier à l'information disponible sur les relations entre ces deux voisins je pourrais croire qu'ils ne sont pas situer sur la meme planète!!! Quelqu'un peux m'expliquer? Il y a bien une frontière!
Je viens de découvrir ce site, j'ai espoir que quelqu'un ayant déjà voyager en Birmanie me le confirme une fois pour toute. Est-il possible de traverser la frontière Birmano-Banglaaa...🤪
Et, si on laisse de coté la question de l'obtention de visas pour les états du Nagaland, Manipur et Arunachal Pradesh, serait-il possible de traverser vers l'Inde?
Ariane
J'ai cherchée partout!
Je voulais traverser la Birmanie vers le Bangladesh. Dans aucun quide ou site internet il est question d'un point de passage. Je n'ai trouvée que des tonnes d'info sur les relation entre la birmanie et la thailande. J'ai finalement changée de route. Vraiment dommage d'abandonner la Birmanie 😕
Pourtant, je n'ai trouver nul part mention qu'il n'y avait pas de passage entre ces deux pays. Rien. En fait, si je devais me fier à l'information disponible sur les relations entre ces deux voisins je pourrais croire qu'ils ne sont pas situer sur la meme planète!!! Quelqu'un peux m'expliquer? Il y a bien une frontière!
Je viens de découvrir ce site, j'ai espoir que quelqu'un ayant déjà voyager en Birmanie me le confirme une fois pour toute. Est-il possible de traverser la frontière Birmano-Banglaaa...🤪
Et, si on laisse de coté la question de l'obtention de visas pour les états du Nagaland, Manipur et Arunachal Pradesh, serait-il possible de traverser vers l'Inde?
Ariane
Hébergement et transports au Vietnam? English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
nous avons comme projet avec ma copine de partir l'été prochain au Vietnam pour 3 semaines. Nous avons acheté le routard mais comme il s'agit de notre premier voyage en Asie, nous nous posons beaucoup de questions.
La toute première et la principale est celle de savoir si nous n'allons pas trop rencontré de difficultés pratiques pendant notre séjour, notamment au niveau de l'hébergement et des transports.
Je sais que ma question est générale mais c'est une première prise de contact et je vous remercie par avance pour votre réponse!
nous avons comme projet avec ma copine de partir l'été prochain au Vietnam pour 3 semaines. Nous avons acheté le routard mais comme il s'agit de notre premier voyage en Asie, nous nous posons beaucoup de questions.
La toute première et la principale est celle de savoir si nous n'allons pas trop rencontré de difficultés pratiques pendant notre séjour, notamment au niveau de l'hébergement et des transports.
Je sais que ma question est générale mais c'est une première prise de contact et je vous remercie par avance pour votre réponse!
Vos avis sur Phuket et ses alentours (Thaïlande) English translation pending
salut amis(es) virtuels du forum j'aimerai vos conseils:je rejoins un pote à puket le 27/12/2003 pour 10 jours avec comme buts:plage plongée fètes endroit fabuleux musique etc...quel est l'itineraire que vous me conseillez, dois je louer une voiture, une moto, rencontrer des gentils guide :bref je suis preneur de toutes vos idées et conseil ( à faire / ou à eviter)
merci à tous !
merci à tous !
Vols intérieurs Argentine English translation pending
Bonjour à tous!
Je fais appel à vous pour un renseignement concernant les vols intérieurs en Argentine au mois de juillet ou août: est-il nécessaire et conseillé de réserver depuis la France ou peut-on trouver et acheter des places sur place au dernier moment (notamment Buenos Aires-Iguazu et vols en Patagonie)??
Merci pour votre aide et vos conseils!
Ingapirca
Je fais appel à vous pour un renseignement concernant les vols intérieurs en Argentine au mois de juillet ou août: est-il nécessaire et conseillé de réserver depuis la France ou peut-on trouver et acheter des places sur place au dernier moment (notamment Buenos Aires-Iguazu et vols en Patagonie)??
Merci pour votre aide et vos conseils!
Ingapirca
Egypte: Croisière sur le nil 4* ou 5*? English translation pending
Bonjour j aimerai savoir ce qui est mieux pour faire la croisière sur le nil
un bateau 4* ou 5 étoile et qu'elle est vraiment la différence (mis a part le prix du sejour)
merci pour votre expérience et vos avis
c'est urgent je pars samedi :)
un bateau 4* ou 5 étoile et qu'elle est vraiment la différence (mis a part le prix du sejour)
merci pour votre expérience et vos avis
c'est urgent je pars samedi :)
Myanmar à vélo English translation pending
Nous désirons partir en juillet-août 2003 au Myanmar en amenant avec nous nos vélos.
Nous avons déjà voyagé de cette façon à Madagascar, Cuba et en Indonésie.
Quelqu'un pourrait-il nous donner des renseignements sur les hébergements possibles le long des routes du Myanmar ?
Michèle et Raymond
Nous avons déjà voyagé de cette façon à Madagascar, Cuba et en Indonésie.
Quelqu'un pourrait-il nous donner des renseignements sur les hébergements possibles le long des routes du Myanmar ?
Michèle et Raymond
Hikes in Santo Antão
Hello,
In mid-November, we’ll be in Mindelo and Santo Antão.
We’ve booked transportation with Kapverden Tours.
One trip is from Porto Novo to Ponta do Sol, including the hike from Corda to Coculi.
What’s the trail like?
Then we’ll be staying in Ponta do Sol,
Here’s what we’re planning: A hike to Fontainhas—what’s the best direction, considering we’re not great with climbs? No problem with flat terrain or descents. Take an aluguer to Ribeira Grande and continue along the coastal road.
With the agency: An excursion to Cruzinha with a short walk. Return to Porto Novo via the path from Cova to… I’m not sure where yet, to pick up the car for Porto Novo, since we’ll be taking the ferry that evening. We’ll have a guide for this hike.
We’d love to spend a day in Tarrafal, but getting back requires a boat or taxi, and it’s really expensive!
We’re a couple, 78 and 76 years old. What do you think of this itinerary?
Here’s what we’re planning: A hike to Fontainhas—what’s the best direction, considering we’re not great with climbs? No problem with flat terrain or descents. Take an aluguer to Ribeira Grande and continue along the coastal road.
With the agency: An excursion to Cruzinha with a short walk. Return to Porto Novo via the path from Cova to… I’m not sure where yet, to pick up the car for Porto Novo, since we’ll be taking the ferry that evening. We’ll have a guide for this hike.
We’d love to spend a day in Tarrafal, but getting back requires a boat or taxi, and it’s really expensive!
We’re a couple, 78 and 76 years old. What do you think of this itinerary?
Weather in Sri Lanka between late April and early May
Hi, it's all in the title but I’ll clarify 😊
We want to do a few safaris, visit villages, the mountains, see tea plantations, etc. But we also want to see turtles. We love snorkeling but aren’t experts—we’re just happy to see colorful fish and coral. We’ve always wanted to see turtles too, so the idea is still to see *something* underwater 😊
Can you tell us which regions to prioritize and which to avoid given the climate at this time of year? Thanks a million!
We want to do a few safaris, visit villages, the mountains, see tea plantations, etc. But we also want to see turtles. We love snorkeling but aren’t experts—we’re just happy to see colorful fish and coral. We’ve always wanted to see turtles too, so the idea is still to see *something* underwater 😊
Can you tell us which regions to prioritize and which to avoid given the climate at this time of year? Thanks a million!
Cape Verde island duo: which to choose based on my criteria?
Hi there,
I’ve been looking for a destination for a 2-week trip early next spring, and Cape Verde has been growing on me. (The flight isn’t too long, the temperatures are more than pleasant, and it’s an unknown country for me.)
The thing is, Cape Verde is pretty complicated when it comes to inter-island transfers, and I don’t want to spend my time in airports or on ferries—especially since those transfers aren’t exactly known for their reliability...
So, I’d like to limit internal flights to just 2, meaning the island I arrive on plus one other.
I’ve ruled out the all-inclusive islands: Sal and Boa Vista.
I’m torn between combining Santo Antão + São Vicente or Fogo + Santiago.
The goal of the trip is to see beautiful landscapes, go on day hikes (nothing multi-day), swim a little—though I prefer quiet spots—and enjoy 1 or 2 days in a city, but not much more than that!
In your opinion, which option would be the best, and why?
Thanks! :)
I’ve been looking for a destination for a 2-week trip early next spring, and Cape Verde has been growing on me. (The flight isn’t too long, the temperatures are more than pleasant, and it’s an unknown country for me.)
The thing is, Cape Verde is pretty complicated when it comes to inter-island transfers, and I don’t want to spend my time in airports or on ferries—especially since those transfers aren’t exactly known for their reliability...
So, I’d like to limit internal flights to just 2, meaning the island I arrive on plus one other.
I’ve ruled out the all-inclusive islands: Sal and Boa Vista.
I’m torn between combining Santo Antão + São Vicente or Fogo + Santiago.
The goal of the trip is to see beautiful landscapes, go on day hikes (nothing multi-day), swim a little—though I prefer quiet spots—and enjoy 1 or 2 days in a city, but not much more than that!
In your opinion, which option would be the best, and why?
Thanks! :)
Short stop in Bali: stay in Denpasar or go to Ubud?
Hi everyone,
This September, my partner and I are heading to North Sulawesi for 3 weeks. Our international flight is with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Paris. We have a layover in KL, then fly to Denpasar, followed by a domestic flight from Denpasar to Manado. We land in Bali Denpasar on 05/09 around 12:00 PM, and our flight to Manado is on 07/09 at 1:30 AM. The plan was to have at least one night (from the 5th to the 6th of September) between our international flight and our flight to Manado, just to recharge a bit since we're not 20 anymore 😛. My question is, given the very short stop in Bali (a day and a half), is it better to stay in Denpasar rather than go to Ubud for the night? I’ve been to Bali before, and from what I remember, even though the distances are short, transfers take a long time because of the extremely heavy traffic—but I was there in July, not September. I’m not sure if that makes a big difference? If the answer is "it’s better to stay in Denpasar," are there any nice places to visit? There’s very little feedback about the city since tourists usually don’t stick around. Thanks in advance for your replies.
This September, my partner and I are heading to North Sulawesi for 3 weeks. Our international flight is with Malaysia Airlines, departing from Paris. We have a layover in KL, then fly to Denpasar, followed by a domestic flight from Denpasar to Manado. We land in Bali Denpasar on 05/09 around 12:00 PM, and our flight to Manado is on 07/09 at 1:30 AM. The plan was to have at least one night (from the 5th to the 6th of September) between our international flight and our flight to Manado, just to recharge a bit since we're not 20 anymore 😛. My question is, given the very short stop in Bali (a day and a half), is it better to stay in Denpasar rather than go to Ubud for the night? I’ve been to Bali before, and from what I remember, even though the distances are short, transfers take a long time because of the extremely heavy traffic—but I was there in July, not September. I’m not sure if that makes a big difference? If the answer is "it’s better to stay in Denpasar," are there any nice places to visit? There’s very little feedback about the city since tourists usually don’t stick around. Thanks in advance for your replies.
Review of the CFC RENAISSANCE's 'EN VOGUE' experience
😉Hi there,
A few months ago, CFC put the EN VOGUE experience on sale, departing from Dunkirk.
I booked this package to test the boat and onboard services for myself.
I’d read a lot of reviews mentioning numerous issues on board, so I wanted to see for myself what it was really like…
Okay, I’ll stop rambling… The package included boarding at 6 PM on Friday, dinner, a show, an overnight stay, and breakfast. We chose an interior cabin for this experience—since the boat wasn’t leaving the dock, we didn’t see the point in paying more… All in all, it cost 130 € per person. My mom joined us; she got the same cabin for 130 € with no single occupancy supplement.
We’d checked in online to board faster. We took the train to DUNKIRK, then a taxi to the shuttle pavilion—7 € for the ride. When we arrived at the pavilion, we were told to wait because there was a connection issue with check-in. Great start… After about ten minutes, we were finally allowed to proceed. At the counter, they said they didn’t have our cabin cards and no record of our check-in… Very odd. With no solution, they put us on the bus and said we’d sort it out at reception. Perfect. We went through security, and they confiscated our water bottles—never seen that before! Then they said my mom had a corkscrew in her bag, so they searched it… but there was no corkscrew. Total amateur hour… They eventually dropped it.
We got on the bus for a ten-minute ride… We boarded the ship with a crew member and headed to reception. Turns out, we weren’t the only ones in this situation. The nightmare began… Only two staff members were handling all the issues, and everything seemed complicated. They told my mom her cabin had been given to someone else 😲. That was the last straw…
It took forever—they had to redo the entire check-in. Finally, they told my mom her cabin was good to go; they’d mixed her up with someone else… After a solid half-hour, we could finally head to our cabin.
I’m determined to test everything: the pool, jacuzzi, show, restaurant, spa, etc… TO BE CONTINUED
Okay, I’ll stop rambling… The package included boarding at 6 PM on Friday, dinner, a show, an overnight stay, and breakfast. We chose an interior cabin for this experience—since the boat wasn’t leaving the dock, we didn’t see the point in paying more… All in all, it cost 130 € per person. My mom joined us; she got the same cabin for 130 € with no single occupancy supplement.
We’d checked in online to board faster. We took the train to DUNKIRK, then a taxi to the shuttle pavilion—7 € for the ride. When we arrived at the pavilion, we were told to wait because there was a connection issue with check-in. Great start… After about ten minutes, we were finally allowed to proceed. At the counter, they said they didn’t have our cabin cards and no record of our check-in… Very odd. With no solution, they put us on the bus and said we’d sort it out at reception. Perfect. We went through security, and they confiscated our water bottles—never seen that before! Then they said my mom had a corkscrew in her bag, so they searched it… but there was no corkscrew. Total amateur hour… They eventually dropped it.
We got on the bus for a ten-minute ride… We boarded the ship with a crew member and headed to reception. Turns out, we weren’t the only ones in this situation. The nightmare began… Only two staff members were handling all the issues, and everything seemed complicated. They told my mom her cabin had been given to someone else 😲. That was the last straw…
It took forever—they had to redo the entire check-in. Finally, they told my mom her cabin was good to go; they’d mixed her up with someone else… After a solid half-hour, we could finally head to our cabin.
I’m determined to test everything: the pool, jacuzzi, show, restaurant, spa, etc… TO BE CONTINUED
"Tropical Odyssey" CFC Renaissance – November 1st to 22nd, 2025
We’ve just returned from a cruise that my wife and I will remember—unfortunately, not in a good way.
There’s so much to say that I’ll proceed chapter by chapter.
Pre-Cruise
On January 24th, 2025, I booked through a supposedly attentive cruise agent the repositioning cruise of the CFC Renaissance to the French West Indies, initially departing from Le Havre, then from Dunkirk, on November 1st, 2025.
The return flight was included in the price of this trip.
From January, right after booking, this adventure got off to a bad start.
Used to major cruise lines, I asked my agent to reserve a table for 4 at the "Vatel" restaurant for the second seating, and to link this reservation to the cabin of friends traveling with us. First brush-off: "Ask the maître d’ at the restaurant entrance on the first night."
"To govern is to foresee, and to foresee nothing is to head for disaster," as Émile de Girardin said.
Following this maxim, in February, I started looking for transportation to Le Havre, which was initially the departure port. Then, I asked the travel agent which airport the return flight would land at. I knew flights from Pointe-à-Pitre to Paris served both main Parisian airports. Here, I found myself like a ping-pong ball between the cruise agent and CFC: The cruise agent said, "Ask CFC," and CFC replied, "No, your agent is your intermediary—ask them." It went back and forth like that. Impossible to pre-book the flight that would take us back to our final destination. During the summer, we learned that the departure port was no longer Le Havre but Dunkirk. We canceled our transfers to Le Havre but, of course, lost the cost of the reservations. Meanwhile, we purchased our "Beverage" package—we chose the "Fraîcheur" option, which included all non-alcoholic cocktails, canned sodas, fruit juices, bottled water, and regular coffees. This detail is important for the rest of the story. Every month, I followed up to find out the return airport. Nothing until October 28th (3 days before departure), when CFC finally informed me it was Orly, along with the flight number and time. Of course, on top of booking at full price, I had to arrange my final transfer home. Since I had very little time before the return flight, I had to book an Uber in a rush for the Orly/CDG transfer. Right after, we were told that our first stop in Lisbon—the most anticipated for many cruisers—had been canceled due to a strike at the port of Lisbon and replaced with Vigo, Spain. A completely unremarkable stop—nothing outstanding. As you can see, the prelude was already problematic, yet we’re far from reaching the peak of our disappointments. .......... to be continued soon.
"To govern is to foresee, and to foresee nothing is to head for disaster," as Émile de Girardin said.
Following this maxim, in February, I started looking for transportation to Le Havre, which was initially the departure port. Then, I asked the travel agent which airport the return flight would land at. I knew flights from Pointe-à-Pitre to Paris served both main Parisian airports. Here, I found myself like a ping-pong ball between the cruise agent and CFC: The cruise agent said, "Ask CFC," and CFC replied, "No, your agent is your intermediary—ask them." It went back and forth like that. Impossible to pre-book the flight that would take us back to our final destination. During the summer, we learned that the departure port was no longer Le Havre but Dunkirk. We canceled our transfers to Le Havre but, of course, lost the cost of the reservations. Meanwhile, we purchased our "Beverage" package—we chose the "Fraîcheur" option, which included all non-alcoholic cocktails, canned sodas, fruit juices, bottled water, and regular coffees. This detail is important for the rest of the story. Every month, I followed up to find out the return airport. Nothing until October 28th (3 days before departure), when CFC finally informed me it was Orly, along with the flight number and time. Of course, on top of booking at full price, I had to arrange my final transfer home. Since I had very little time before the return flight, I had to book an Uber in a rush for the Orly/CDG transfer. Right after, we were told that our first stop in Lisbon—the most anticipated for many cruisers—had been canceled due to a strike at the port of Lisbon and replaced with Vigo, Spain. A completely unremarkable stop—nothing outstanding. As you can see, the prelude was already problematic, yet we’re far from reaching the peak of our disappointments. .......... to be continued soon.
What about crossing the Lofoten Islands on foot?
While planning a trip to the LOFOTEN for summer 2023 using the excellent guide *Hiking in the Lofoten*, we discovered this trek.
Sure, it’s rated as difficult, but it lets you cross the LOFOTEN on foot from north to south in 11 stages, covering 160 km and 9,193 m of elevation gain (or the reverse, of course).
So, it’s a multi-day hike, with wild camping, and no need to rent a car. Perfect...
What’s making us hesitate a bit are the island transfers (okay, I’ll admit, the difficulty is also a factor for me). These transfers require taking public transport and/or hitchhiking. But the stages are designed with this in mind, and the transfers are well explained. Plus, water isn’t an issue, and you can resupply several times, which helps keep the pack weight down.
For Jean Marie, my partner, this will be his first multi-day trek, but he’s an experienced and hardy hiker. As for me, even though I’m not as tough, I’ve already done some multi-day hikes. So, we should complement each other well.
So, are we going for it? Sold!!
Here’s the trek map: HERE
03/08 – Day 1 - Delp – Sandsletta 04/08 - Day 2 – Sandsletta – Svolvaer 05/08 - Day 3 – Svolvaer – Kleppstad + transfer to the start of Day 4 06/08 – Day 4 – Vikjorda hamlet – Store Lake 07/08 – Day 5 – Store Lake – Leknes - Transfer to Napp on Flakstadøya Island 08/08 – Day 6 – Napp – Nusfjord 09/08 – Day 7 – Nusfjord – Ramberg 10/08 – Day 8 – Ramberg – Selfjord Bay (Moskenesøya Island) 11/08 – Day 9 - Selfjord – Bunes Beach 12/08 – Day 10 - Bunes Beach - Krokvatnet Lake 13/08 – Day 11 - Krokvatnet Lake – Moskenes (campsite) and round trip to Å by bus 14/08 – Day 12 – Hike up Reinebringen – Reine – Tour of Agvatnet Lake 15/08 – Return to Bodø - flight back to France on 16/08 And here’s the inevitable recap
Sure, it’s rated as difficult, but it lets you cross the LOFOTEN on foot from north to south in 11 stages, covering 160 km and 9,193 m of elevation gain (or the reverse, of course).
So, it’s a multi-day hike, with wild camping, and no need to rent a car. Perfect...
What’s making us hesitate a bit are the island transfers (okay, I’ll admit, the difficulty is also a factor for me). These transfers require taking public transport and/or hitchhiking. But the stages are designed with this in mind, and the transfers are well explained. Plus, water isn’t an issue, and you can resupply several times, which helps keep the pack weight down.
For Jean Marie, my partner, this will be his first multi-day trek, but he’s an experienced and hardy hiker. As for me, even though I’m not as tough, I’ve already done some multi-day hikes. So, we should complement each other well.
So, are we going for it? Sold!!
Here’s the trek map: HERE
03/08 – Day 1 - Delp – Sandsletta 04/08 - Day 2 – Sandsletta – Svolvaer 05/08 - Day 3 – Svolvaer – Kleppstad + transfer to the start of Day 4 06/08 – Day 4 – Vikjorda hamlet – Store Lake 07/08 – Day 5 – Store Lake – Leknes - Transfer to Napp on Flakstadøya Island 08/08 – Day 6 – Napp – Nusfjord 09/08 – Day 7 – Nusfjord – Ramberg 10/08 – Day 8 – Ramberg – Selfjord Bay (Moskenesøya Island) 11/08 – Day 9 - Selfjord – Bunes Beach 12/08 – Day 10 - Bunes Beach - Krokvatnet Lake 13/08 – Day 11 - Krokvatnet Lake – Moskenes (campsite) and round trip to Å by bus 14/08 – Day 12 – Hike up Reinebringen – Reine – Tour of Agvatnet Lake 15/08 – Return to Bodø - flight back to France on 16/08 And here’s the inevitable recap
Cruise Review: Regal Princess in the British Isles
Hi there!
Here’s a quick review of my cruise on the REGAL PRINCESS.
This was my 35th cruise and my second on the REGAL PRINCESS, which I first discovered in 2017 during a Caribbean cruise.
A few months ago, we received an email from PRINCESS changing the itinerary—DUBLIN and EDINBURGH were replaced by two Scottish islands. We were a little disappointed, but since we’d never sailed around the UK, we didn’t really know any of the ports anyway.
The itinerary was:
SOUTHAMPTON
AT SEA
KIRKWALL
INVERGORDON
AT SEA
STORNOWAY
GLASGOW
BELFAST
AT SEA
CORK
AT SEA
PORTLAND
LE HAVRE
SOUTHAMPTON
A 13-day/12-night cruise for 1350 € per person in a guaranteed deluxe balcony cabin. PRINCESS assigned us a balcony cabin on deck 8 with a large balcony. We ended up happy with our cabin, even though we’d initially preferred a higher deck. I’ll admit I hesitated to choose this cruise because of the weather—I love sunshine and good weather—but the desire to discover new ports won out, especially with the promise of heading to Corsica afterward to soak up some sun again 😉
On PRINCESS, as Catherine mentioned, there’s no card—everyone has a medallion! I loved this system, which unlocks your cabin door as you approach. It’s really well thought out!
We took the EUROSTAR from Lille to London, then a train from London to Southampton the day before. We stayed in a nice IHG hotel near the port.
EMBARKATION It’s Friday, August 1st. After a good breakfast and a quick check-out, we realize our UBER app isn’t working in England ;(. We have to go back to reception to ask for a taxi because, even though the hotel is close to the port, the ship is still over 2 km away—hardly ideal with luggage! The problem is that many hotel guests also requested taxis... so we wait a good 30 minutes before ours arrives! We get to the REGAL PRINCESS pretty quickly but are shocked to see a huge line outside!!! We hadn’t seen that in over a decade! Not the best start! 🙁

TO BE CONTINUED!
A 13-day/12-night cruise for 1350 € per person in a guaranteed deluxe balcony cabin. PRINCESS assigned us a balcony cabin on deck 8 with a large balcony. We ended up happy with our cabin, even though we’d initially preferred a higher deck. I’ll admit I hesitated to choose this cruise because of the weather—I love sunshine and good weather—but the desire to discover new ports won out, especially with the promise of heading to Corsica afterward to soak up some sun again 😉
On PRINCESS, as Catherine mentioned, there’s no card—everyone has a medallion! I loved this system, which unlocks your cabin door as you approach. It’s really well thought out!
We took the EUROSTAR from Lille to London, then a train from London to Southampton the day before. We stayed in a nice IHG hotel near the port.
EMBARKATION It’s Friday, August 1st. After a good breakfast and a quick check-out, we realize our UBER app isn’t working in England ;(. We have to go back to reception to ask for a taxi because, even though the hotel is close to the port, the ship is still over 2 km away—hardly ideal with luggage! The problem is that many hotel guests also requested taxis... so we wait a good 30 minutes before ours arrives! We get to the REGAL PRINCESS pretty quickly but are shocked to see a huge line outside!!! We hadn’t seen that in over a decade! Not the best start! 🙁

TO BE CONTINUED!
Traveling solo at any age!!!
Hey hey,
A great way to meet locals! I got hooked on it over the years, and after a few women-only trips with an all-female agency (bad experiences with 5 to 10 chicks every time—many of them think they’re well-educated but actually stick their noses in everything 🤪), I’m heading out solo again soon. (Don’t ask me where—I rarely plan my trips and usually leave on a whim within days. Thinking of Canada in September, should be cool!)
Little tip for those who are nervous but still want to travel solo: It’s all about attitude because everything shows on your face. Sometimes approached by aggressive or just rowdy groups, it’s easy to spot the ringleader (it’s the one running his mouth 😏). And that’s who you need to target—use a tone that’ll leave him speechless (after that, you’ve won, and sometimes they even become friends). Not always, though! 😄
Little tip for those who are nervous but still want to travel solo: It’s all about attitude because everything shows on your face. Sometimes approached by aggressive or just rowdy groups, it’s easy to spot the ringleader (it’s the one running his mouth 😏). And that’s who you need to target—use a tone that’ll leave him speechless (after that, you’ve won, and sometimes they even become friends). Not always, though! 😄
Another side of my trip to Thailand: Villages, nature, countryside, mountains...
February 9th is a pivotal day during my trip to Thailand. Up until this date, my focus had been on cities, temples, and other urban landmarks. Starting February 10th, I’ll finally leave the city behind for the outskirts—one town, one life, farther from tourism, more real, more authentic... Then comes the bucolic surroundings of Chiang Mai, nature, the countryside, the mountains.
This morning, I head to visit the ethnographic museum. I’d been told about another one, but it’s permanently closed. I wonder if it’s the same one that might have changed its name and location.
I thoroughly enjoy visiting this museum. At first, I’m a bit annoyed because the place is packed with noisy school groups blocking the display cases without even showing the slightest interest. But soon, their chaperones manage to lead them into another room, giving me some peace. They maintain this distance throughout the tour, allowing me to explore the museum in complete tranquility. I really appreciate their tact.
I’m amazed by the absolutely stunning fabric displays and the countless everyday objects, especially the very old pottery. There’s so much beautiful basketry and intricately carved wood. The statues are also incredible... After seeing all of them, I no longer feel like buying any from the shops.
On my way back, not far from my hotel, I discover a rather unique place that only serves one drink, which they’ve made their specialty: egg coffee! A pretty surprising novelty. I have to try it.

At the bottom of the cup, they pour a layer of milk, topped with a layer of liquid coffee, followed by a layer of egg yolk, and finally a top layer that turns out to be a mix of coffee and cocoa powder. It’s a cold drink that, in the end, doesn’t have much flavor, and the price is pretty steep for such a small cup. You’re paying for the exclusivity!
Later in the day, I venture once again into small alleys, something I love doing when exploring a new city—no specific goal, just wandering east of the city, outside the walls.

I encounter very few tourists there and discover unsuspected little shops overflowing with lovely items, much cheaper than what you find in the heart of the tourist district. Then I wander through the floors of Warorot Market. I discover another kind of temple there: the temple of good deals. I love finding clothes that are really original for locals, not the flood of shirts and pants that tourists love but no Thai would ever buy, which invade the shops in the "Historic Square." I stop in my tracks in front of a stall with beautiful shirts featuring stunning geometric patterns in elegant color combinations and very short sleeves. Hmm, these would be perfect for showing off my biceps, one of which is adorned with the magnificent Ganesh tattoo I got last year in Bali. "When you’ve got nice things, you’ve got to show them off!" he said. 😜🙏💪 I pick out two for 380 baht and negotiate them down to 300. But the seller won’t go any lower. I understand I’ve reached the limit of her commercial possibilities. Just as I’m leaving the shop, happy with my purchase, my ever-helpful inner voice, Petite Voix, suggests: - You didn’t try them on because you were too lazy to take off the one you’re wearing and also because of the sweat, but you could just put one on over the one you’re wearing. It’s light enough that it won’t bother you.
I go back to the two sellers, who burst out laughing when I ask to try them on. - Oh no, it’s way too small for you! It’s a women’s shirt! - But they don’t look particularly feminine in style! And I chose XXL... I put the shirt on, and of course, it won’t close. Then I notice the buttons are on the wrong side. That’s why the sleeves seemed so short!!! They put the shirts back on the rack and refund me without any fuss, commenting amid total hilarity: - Well, thank goodness you tried it on just as you were leaving the shop!
Since I don’t want to walk too much before tomorrow’s first Big Outing with the driver, I end my stroll with a visit to two very pretty temples recommended by Joël.

I’d rather not post more temple photos. But these ones smell like village and countryside...



I’ve never seen anything like Wat Ket Karam, so extravagant...


And I end my day with two other lesser-known temples: Wat Noung Kham, simple and finally free of gold and glitter,

and Wat Dap Phai, where an intimate ceremony is taking place at the end of the day.
This morning, I head to visit the ethnographic museum. I’d been told about another one, but it’s permanently closed. I wonder if it’s the same one that might have changed its name and location.
I thoroughly enjoy visiting this museum. At first, I’m a bit annoyed because the place is packed with noisy school groups blocking the display cases without even showing the slightest interest. But soon, their chaperones manage to lead them into another room, giving me some peace. They maintain this distance throughout the tour, allowing me to explore the museum in complete tranquility. I really appreciate their tact.
I’m amazed by the absolutely stunning fabric displays and the countless everyday objects, especially the very old pottery. There’s so much beautiful basketry and intricately carved wood. The statues are also incredible... After seeing all of them, I no longer feel like buying any from the shops.
On my way back, not far from my hotel, I discover a rather unique place that only serves one drink, which they’ve made their specialty: egg coffee! A pretty surprising novelty. I have to try it.

At the bottom of the cup, they pour a layer of milk, topped with a layer of liquid coffee, followed by a layer of egg yolk, and finally a top layer that turns out to be a mix of coffee and cocoa powder. It’s a cold drink that, in the end, doesn’t have much flavor, and the price is pretty steep for such a small cup. You’re paying for the exclusivity!
Later in the day, I venture once again into small alleys, something I love doing when exploring a new city—no specific goal, just wandering east of the city, outside the walls.

I encounter very few tourists there and discover unsuspected little shops overflowing with lovely items, much cheaper than what you find in the heart of the tourist district. Then I wander through the floors of Warorot Market. I discover another kind of temple there: the temple of good deals. I love finding clothes that are really original for locals, not the flood of shirts and pants that tourists love but no Thai would ever buy, which invade the shops in the "Historic Square." I stop in my tracks in front of a stall with beautiful shirts featuring stunning geometric patterns in elegant color combinations and very short sleeves. Hmm, these would be perfect for showing off my biceps, one of which is adorned with the magnificent Ganesh tattoo I got last year in Bali. "When you’ve got nice things, you’ve got to show them off!" he said. 😜🙏💪 I pick out two for 380 baht and negotiate them down to 300. But the seller won’t go any lower. I understand I’ve reached the limit of her commercial possibilities. Just as I’m leaving the shop, happy with my purchase, my ever-helpful inner voice, Petite Voix, suggests: - You didn’t try them on because you were too lazy to take off the one you’re wearing and also because of the sweat, but you could just put one on over the one you’re wearing. It’s light enough that it won’t bother you.
I go back to the two sellers, who burst out laughing when I ask to try them on. - Oh no, it’s way too small for you! It’s a women’s shirt! - But they don’t look particularly feminine in style! And I chose XXL... I put the shirt on, and of course, it won’t close. Then I notice the buttons are on the wrong side. That’s why the sleeves seemed so short!!! They put the shirts back on the rack and refund me without any fuss, commenting amid total hilarity: - Well, thank goodness you tried it on just as you were leaving the shop!
Since I don’t want to walk too much before tomorrow’s first Big Outing with the driver, I end my stroll with a visit to two very pretty temples recommended by Joël.

I’d rather not post more temple photos. But these ones smell like village and countryside...



I’ve never seen anything like Wat Ket Karam, so extravagant...


And I end my day with two other lesser-known temples: Wat Noung Kham, simple and finally free of gold and glitter,

and Wat Dap Phai, where an intimate ceremony is taking place at the end of the day.
