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bonjour a tous!

voila, en septembre nous pensons partir en equateur (ou perou??) surtout pour la randonnee...

on pensait egalement peut etre tenter l'ascencion du cotopaxi (si je trouve le courage de m'entrainner avant).

mais, je n'ai pas de chaussures cramponnables et je me demande (je pense deja savoir la reponse 🤪 mais sait on jamais!) s'il est possible de monter avec mes chaussures de rando normales (impermeables quand meme!!) et des crampons a sangles??? j'ai toujours procede de cette facon pour le moment, mais j'avoue qu'a 4000m deja j'avais les pieds glaces et la cheville travaillait beaucoup... alors a 6000m??? est ce completement utopique?? et combien coutent une paire de chaussures cramponnables (en moyenne quoi, pour me faire une idee)??

derniere question... sans compter le probleme aleatoire du mal des montagnes, quelle forme physique doit on avoir (a peu pres)?? Je sais que c'est quelque chose de difficile a evaluer...

merci d'avance!!!!

Elyse

Nous partons au USA vers fin Juin pour un retour debut juillet

Dans nos bagages nous emportons : 2 petites tentes à montage/demontage rapide

Nous choisirons soit le camping, soit l'hotel en cas de tres grosse chaleur vers LasVegas, pour les hotels nous ne pensons pas reserver en partant du principe de loger loing des sites touristiques + ou - 1 heure

Notre arrivée est à Denvers, apres le nord Yellestons, decente jusqu'a Las Vegas puis retour à Denver, le tout en 3 semaines sur place

Si vous avez des idées sur des sites ou inineraires n'hesiter pas à nous conseiller

Famille de 4 personnes (9 et 12 ans habitué à l'Asie)

Bonsoir

Nous sommes allés en REP DOM à plusieurs reprises en Mars généralement

Cette année nous serions tentés d y passer le prochain réveillon du 31 décembre

Apres avoir essayé le MELIA, LE H10 et L OCCIDENTAL GRAND FLAMENCO nous opterions pour le BAHIA PRINCIPE

Nos questions :

Qui d entre vous a déja passé un réveillon en REP DOM

Est ce que les repas sont améliorés

Y a t il des animations spéciales

Comment est la météo fin décembre car nous avions fait CUBA en janvier et c etait la catastrophe avec 7 jours de pluies continues sur 8

N hésitez pas à nous laisser toutes les infos que vous jugerez utiles de nous donner Merci

Je démarre une nouvelle discussion pour nous mettre en appétit !

Comme moi, vous avez sûrement été tenter de prendre un cliché de plats savoureux ou insolites au cours de vos voyages... Allez-y mettez-nous l'eau à la bouche... régalez-nous des yeux...

J'ouvre le festin avec le Rajasthan...

1. P’tit dèj quotidien : pakori (beignets au piment) et chaï (le fabuleux thé indien aux épices et toujours avec du lait) (gargotte de Ranakpur, près des temples, chaque matin, je partageai mon p’tit dej avec des jeunes qui marchaient vers un pélerinage..)

2. Je vous l’avais dit.. chaque matin !

3. Thali, le plat classique, Veg mais la viande ne manque pas tellement les saveurs sont délicieuses et pourtant je suis carnivore…. (servi au dharmshala de Ranakpur pour 17 Rs, soit 20 cts d’Euros !!)

4. Special Rajasthani thali (Monica Restaurant à Jaisalmer), des saveurs inconnues jusqu’alors…

5. Dhal, Pulao et Tomato soup, bien épicé et succulent… (Vyas Meal Service à Jaisalmer, je vous recommande vraiment ce petit resto, tenu par un couple de personnes très âgées, vous devez descendre chercher vos plats car le vieux fait pitié à monter les escaliers au ralenti..excellente cuisine !)

et pour finir, le meilleur pour la fin, un petit tour au Mali….

6. Le tô, le repas quotidien matin, midi et soir des dogons.. pâte de mil avec sauce aux gombos ou feuilles de baobab. Plonger ses doigts dans cette mixture à la texture spéciale est une expérience et porter ses doigts à la bouche en est une tout autre… Tellement averti, j’ai été agréablement surpris la 1ere fois, puis à chaque nouvelle fois, cela devenait moins agréable… cette fois je me suis abstenu !! (Yendouma, pays Dogon)

A vous maintenant…

bonjour,

nous sommes actuellement o maroc et avons un visa pour entrer en algérie. La frontière entre les 2 étant fermée, nous voudrions tenter le passage par la mauritanie et le sud de l'algérie. Est ce certains de vous l'ont fait? est ce possible avec une vieille (mais très sympa) 205 peugeot? savez vous quelle (p)réparation il faut pr cette voiture passe le désert?

merci

delphine

de plus on a une place de libre ( voire deux petites) ds la voiture si ça intéresse quelqu'un..

Bonjour à tous,

Nous partons (4 pers) 28 jours en Namibie et Botswana avec un toyota Condor (2*4) et des tentes (pas de lodges).

Je souhaiterai avoir vos avis sur l'itinéraire suivant: le cap ->springbock (AFS) Springbock->fish river canion fish river canion ->sesriem sesriem sesriem sesriem->solitaire solitaire->swakopmund swakopmund swakopmund->Capecross->Khorixas Khorixas->sesfontein sesfontein sesfontein->opuwo opuwo opuwo->okakuejo (etosha) okakuejo->halali(etosha) halali->Mokuti(etosha) Mokuti->epopafalls popafalls->maun Okavango et/ou moremi Okavango et/ou moremi Okavango et/ou moremi mun->Ghanzi ghanzi->windhoek windhoek->Keetmanshoop Keetmanshoop->Capetown Capetown Capetown CapetownMerci pour toutes vos remarques.....

Bon je ne sais pas ce que ça vaut mais je pense que je vais tenter l'expérience; c'est un musée qui vient d'ouvrir à Bruxelles qui propose ceci (vu sur www.hooykaye.com) :

Balinese dance and music - 22/8/2004 at 16h

The hooy kaye museum presents Eka Santi Dewi and the Gamelan 'ensemble Panca Sari under the direction of I Made Agus Wardana

Come and enjoy Balinese dancing and music the traditional way and bring along a little cushion to sit...

6 euros (children between 6 and 18 years, children <6ans free)

8 euros (Friends of the Museum)

10 euros (adults)

Info et reservation: 02/266.12.79 – info@hooykaye.com Please book before 18/8/2004– Dexia 068-2455314-77

bon, tout est dit dans le titre, donc je repose ma question à tous les voyageurs qui auraient pu tenter l'aventure, est il possible de passer par la voie terrestre entre l'inde et la birmanie ('myanmar"), puis entre la birmanie et la thailande? j'ai le temps, mais j'aimerais vraiment faire ça par la route ou le chemin de fer, bref, les pieds sur terre et donc surtout pas en avion...

merci de votre réponse,

l'utopie est un rêve qui attend d'être réalisé

ivan

Si vous avez été charmé par les carris et les rougails, ou que vous aimeriez tenter l'expérience, rien de plus simple que la cuisine créole!

Un repas créole commence avec un bon riz. La plupart du temps, c'est aliment pas trés appréçié, mais il faut savoir le faire cuire 😏

D'un point de vue qualité, le riz basmati est incontestablement le meilleur. Pour la cuisson, à défaut de posséder un rice cooker, une marmite à fond plutot épais fera l'affaire. Il suffit de doser votre riz, de bien le laver, en le brassant sous l'eau dans la marmite à plusieurs reprises jusqu'à ce que l'eau devienne claire. Une fois le riz lavé, le débarasser de l'eau pour pouvoir doser correctement: pour la cuisson, il faut autant d'eau que de riz. Ajoutez un peu de sel, et surtout laissez à couvert sur feu moyen, le riz cuit à la vapeur! Jetez un coup d'oeil de tps en tps pour verifier que le riz ne brule pas. Il est cuit lorsque toute l'eau a été absorbée par les grains, c'est à dire aprés une vingtaine de minute environ, mais cela dépend de la quantité.

Une fois le riz cuit, on peut s'attaquer à préparer un carri.

Je vous propose le plus simple, le

Carri Poulet

Ingrédients:

Un poulet de bonne qualité pour ne pas qu'il se décharne à la cuisson - 3-4 petites tomates - 2-3 oignons - 7-8 gousses d'ail - 1 petit morceau de gingembre - curcuma - clous de girofle - huile de mais ou de tournesol

1- coupez le poulet en morceaux et les faites revenir dans l'huile à feu vif jusqu'à ce qu'ils soient bien dorées sans trop cuire. Otez du feu, reservez.

2-dans la meme huile, sur feu moyen, faites fondre les oignons émincés, l'ail, le gingembre, et deux clous de goroflele tt mixés mais sans enfaire une purée, il faut que se soit en petits morceaux. Ajoutez un pincée de curcuma et enfin les tomates épépinées et coupés en dés. Salez, poivrez. Laissez mijoter quelques minutes à feu doux.

3-Ajoutez les morceaux de poulet dans la sauce, tjrs sur feu doux, tournez pour qu'ils soient impregnés. Couvrez pour laisser cuire à feu doux afin que tous les parfums s'expriment.

4-Lorsque la sauce est réduite et onctueuse, la viande moelleuse, c'est prêt!

Dressez une belle asiette avec du riz, un morceau ou deux de poulet et sa sauce. On accompagne généralement de haricots rouges ou rosés, communément appelés "grains". On fait revenir un peu d'ail et d'oignon émincé, on ajoute une branche de thym, les haricots, on couvre d'eau, salez et poivrez au gout et on laisse cuire.(Cette préparation s'applique aussi pour les lentilles, et les gros pois)

Faites moi part de vos remarques, et n'hésitez pas à me demandez d'autres recettes ou renseignements, je reponds avec plaisir 😉

Sur ce, bon apétit!

Hi there,

I’m staying in Atami for 2 nights in October. I was thinking of exploring the area and trying to see Mount Fuji.

I was planning to go to Shizuoka. And also enjoy the onsen (hot springs).

Don’t hesitate to share any tips or recommendations—I’d love to hear them!

Thanks in advance.

Hi there,

For those who’ve experienced it, what’s the weather like in Shanghai at the end of December? I’ve heard it’s cold, but coming from France, is the winter milder than in Lyon, for example?

I’m tempted to spend the Christmas holidays in Shanghai and the surrounding areas (Nanjing, Suzhou) with my family—kids are 11 and 2. It’d be a bummer if the little one catches a cold over there.

Generally, is this a good time for simple family visits to the main spots, restaurants in the city, indoor heating, and outdoor walks?

Hi there! To help me decide 🤔

Any recommendations for boutique hotels in Koh Samui based on your experience? I’m also tempted by traditional bungalows with half-board.

Hello!

After a lovely one-month trip around New Zealand, we’re offering some camping equipment for sale: - 3-person tent - inflatable mattress (2p) + pump - 2 sleeping bags - cookware set: stove, gas, pot + lid, pan, colander... - various accessories: cutting board, kitchen utensils...

Everything’s in good condition and will be available in Auckland around April 5–7!

More photos on request!

I’d like to book tickets for a visit to the Acropolis at the end of April. The official site is down. What do you think of agencies like Get Your Guide? Are they reliable? It’s a lot more expensive. The audio guide option is tempting, but is that reliable too? We’re a bit older and like to take our time...

Do the other museums (National Archaeological Museum and Museum of Cycladic Art) also require reservations? We visited Athens 50 years ago, and it seems like things have changed a lot.

Thanks for any help!

Hi everyone,

I’m planning my next trip in September, and after two self-drive trips to Botswana last year, I’d love to explore Kruger. Since I’m used to camping, I’m thinking of renting an equipped van from Kitted Africa (a small Suzuki van—thanks Safari Expert!) to sleep in a tent and occasionally in a hut.

Here’s my provisional itinerary, and I’d love to hear your thoughts if you don’t mind. I’ve got 13 nights to plan in Kruger. The rental company is based in Nelspruit.

Entering from the south: 14-15-16.09: 3 nights at Crocodile Bridge or Lower Sabie 17-18-19.09: 3 nights at Skukuza 20-21.09: 2 nights at Satara 22-23-24.09: 3 nights at Olifants 25-26.09: 2 nights at Tamboti or Talamati

Exiting the park on 27.09 via Orpen Gate, then heading to Blyde River Canyon for a night in a hotel or elsewhere. 28.09: Return to Nelspruit, drop off the van, and stay in a hotel. 29.09 (midday): Airlink flight to Johannesburg, then an evening return flight to GVA.

What do you think? Too many nights here, not enough there?

I’ll be traveling solo, I love driving, and I enjoy settling in the middle of nature to listen, observe, and take photos (Botswana was perfect for that).

Thanks in advance! Nicole Photo: Baines Baobab, Botswana, April 2025

Hello fellow travelers,

I’m considering a road trip (rental car) to explore the Canadian Rockies in September 2026, starting in Calgary and ending with about 10 days in Vancouver and the surrounding area. (Two weeks in the Rockies and a little under two weeks in Vancouver and nearby.)

I’d like to say that being a woman traveling alone doesn’t really bother me. That’s not the issue. Being a woman is just how it is, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon, but traveling solo is something I could fix by finding travel companions. However, I had a not-so-great experience in India with two girls who were total strangers at first and turned out to be quite annoying, so I’m a bit put off by the idea now.

My question is simple, assuming I do this trip alone: is it worth sticking *only* to driving? I have **zero** sense of direction—with a map, I’m hopeless. So, is it realistic to think, "With my GPS, I’ll just drive from Calgary to Vancouver and see what I see," since I don’t see myself hiking alone? I’m not easily scared, but I wouldn’t feel confident doing that solo. Unless all the sightseeing is done with a guide (but then, hello, the cost—my budget isn’t exactly overflowing).

What do you all think? Thanks for taking the time to read this. Take care and happy travels. Cheers, Régine

Last year, I stumbled upon a "nature reserve" in the Waterberg by sheer luck. Just one night, but I was so thrilled that I went back this year for three nights. It was perfect for breaking up the trip between Marakele and Mapungubwe. The Waterberg is the Limpopo of game farms, hunting farms... and places trying to attract clients from Joburg and Kruger, with varying levels of ethics. The roads aren’t always great, potholes are everywhere, and Google Maps is pretty unreliable. But in my case, I found exactly what I was looking for...

As often happens, old farms have been grouped together to create a nature reserve that doesn’t sell you "wild" lions, has no rhinos (protecting rhinos is complicated), no elephants, and no buffalo. So, antelopes, elusive leopards, hyenas (didn’t see any), peaceful giraffes, warthogs, etc.—just general game! What’s the point? Well, you go for walks or hikes with game drives... you bike... you chill. You get out of the car. For us this year, a gorgeous "house," fully equipped, on the edge of the forest, with wood for the fire and a plain as the view... An unbeatable quality-to-price ratio in a natural setting! A little photo dump for the vibe. You’ve gathered that part of the exploration is by car (it’s big) and part on foot...

Hello fellow adventurers,

After many self-drive trips in South Africa and 30 days in Namibia last April with a rooftop tent, I’m planning a relaxed 15-day trip to Kenya in a simple 4x4 (like a Rav4) without a tent. The goal is to visit Amboseli and Tsavo East and West parks in January. I’ve read about the differences in climate, vegetation, and wildlife between the two Tsavo parks... We’re thinking of spending one week in the parks and ending with 5-6 days on the coast. I have a few questions about the reserves and the 4x4, and I’d love any tips or observations: - January is the dry season: Is a simple 4x4 enough? - Since we’ll end near Mombasa, is it a good financial and tourist plan to rent the 4x4 only until Mombasa and then take the train back to Nairobi at the end of the trip? - What’s the general condition of the roads, and are there any to avoid? - I read that in Tsavo East, only the Galana River still has water in January. Is it a good idea to enter through Maniant Gate and take the road along the river south, or is it better to head north on the tracks? - Is it better to look for lodging inside the parks, or are there long queues at the park entrances in the morning during this season? - I also saw two reserves around Mount Kenya that look nice. How much time should we plan to visit them, or is it better to focus on Tsavo? What’s holding me back a bit is that the entrance fees have skyrocketed: $80/day/person!! Anyway, if you have any thoughts or ideas, I’d love to hear them to help with my planning!

Hi everyone,

We traveled to Norway in the summer of 2025, from July 17 to 29, to visit Senja Island and the Lofoten archipelago with a rental car. The common thread of these twelve days was clearly hiking, along with a few visits and experiences, and nights spent in a tent or in the car (which made it possible). We chose Narvik Airport for both arrival and departure for several complementary reasons: the desire to visit nearby Senja Island, slightly more affordable airfare, and finally, the rental price of the vehicle—especially the car model we were looking for. We only made one reservation, for the first campsite, as sleeping in a tent made things much easier. But we had the whole structure of the trip planned, a flexible outline that could adapt to the weather conditions we’d encounter. Senja Island isn’t part of the Lofoten archipelago, and during the early stages of planning this trip, we hadn’t planned to visit it. But its relative proximity to Narvik Airport and, above all, its unique geography definitely made us change our minds. We arrived in Evenes, where Narvik Airport is located, nearly 60 km from the city itself. Our first stop was 40 km further in Bjerkvik on the way to Senja, where there’s a Rema 1000 (a very common supermarket chain in Norway). We needed to buy some food and a gas cartridge for our stove. I’d emailed the store manager beforehand, who told me they didn’t sell them but that the two gas stations in the village were likely to have some in stock.

It was only at the Esso station that I found what I needed, but unfortunately, only one cartridge. Luckily, we quickly realized that most campsites (like in Iceland) have a shared kitchen with hotplates. That single small cartridge was just enough for the few nights we spent outside of campsites... We got our first taste of Norway’s characteristic landscapes:

When we arrived at the Senja campsite, it was already 9:30 PM. A sign announced it was full, but luckily, I’d booked it 10 days earlier. By 10:30 PM, as we settled in to eat, it was still broad daylight, and the thermometer read 25°C—despite being at a latitude of 69° North! We went to bed around midnight, exhausted but under the light of a sun that was still very much present. Thanks to Earth’s tilted axis. We’d anticipated this by buying opaque sleep masks because, yes, at this time of year, it’s daylight all the time.

Friday, July 18:

Today, we planned two hikes on the island and a few stops along the way. The map clearly shows that the deepest fjords are in the north and west. Due to time and accessibility, we focused on the northern part of the island. Our first stop was at the viewing platform in Bergbotn:



Then we headed toward Skaland, the starting point for our first hike. Along the way, we found plenty of reasons to stop—especially since, on this first day of travel, our thirst for Nordic landscapes was far from quenched.



The town of Skaland is very practical: free parking, picnic tables for after the hike, and a Joker convenience store right next door. Our goal was the summit of Husfjellet: 670 m of elevation gain, between 8 and 9 km in length, and an estimated 4 hours and 30 minutes.

This hike offers two major viewpoints. The first overlooks the Bergsoyan islands to the west:



At the summit, the view shifts to the Steinfjorden fjord:



You can even clearly see the "Devil’s Teeth," which we’d see from below later:



In total, the hike took us 4 hours and 30 minutes, including all the breaks. We treated ourselves to an ice cream in Skaland to recharge for the next hike. We hit the road again and stopped at Tungeneset to get a closer look at the Devil’s Teeth:



We continued to Fjordgard, the starting point for our second hike. Fjordgard isn’t very welcoming. There was a time when you could park right at the start of the hike up Mount Segla. Now, everything’s blocked off, and locals have even taken to blocking all possible parking spots nearby. You now have to park outside the town at a paid parking lot (90 NOK for 3 hours), adding an extra 2 km (round trip) of walking. Still, that was just a minor inconvenience because the hike that followed quickly made us forget all about it. The hike is fairly short (2 hours) but still has 520 m of elevation gain. This hike was a stark contrast to the first. This morning, we had sweeping views of the vast landscape. Here, Mount Segla, perched on the edge of the cliff, dominates the foreground:





For those prone to vertigo, it might be best to stay at the foot of the mountain, as the trail climbs right along the cliff edge. And from that point on, you quickly understand what verticality really means...



In total, we took 2 hours and 50 minutes, including breaks and the extra walk to the parking lot. The day was already well underway, and with 1,200 m of cumulative elevation gain, it was time to find a spot to eat and sleep. Since we hadn’t made any reservations, we’d planned to bivouac for the night. We weren’t too picky—just practical—so we decided to sleep in the car at the parking lot for tomorrow morning’s hike, just 5 km from Fjordgard.

Hi everyone...

Looking for travel companions to ride from France to Senegal by motorcycle.

I’m Paul, 37, and I’ve already done a bit of riding in Morocco.

For now, I’m solo, riding a 1998 SUZUKI DR 650 with some basic gear to keep things smooth. I’ll have a tent so we can do a few nights under the stars. We’ll need to coordinate departure dates—"ideally in November."

I’m currently checking out routes to take. Any tips would be welcome! :)

Have a great day, everyone!!!!!

Hi everyone,

We’re heading to Namibia for the first time at the end of January 2026 for 12 nights as a couple, with a 4x4 rental (no tent). We’re planning to stay in lodges, hotels, or similar. Our goal is to explore Namibia and see as many animals as possible.

We were thinking of following this route:

Windhoek to Sesriem – 2 nights

Sesriem to Omaruru – 2 nights

Omaruru to Ongava (ETOSHA) – 2 nights

Ongava to Onguma (ETOSHA) – 2 nights

Onguma to Okonjima – 2 nights

Okonjima to Windhoek – 2 nights (these last two nights near Windhoek at a lodge like Our Habitas)

What do you think of this plan?

I know we’ll miss a lot of must-see spots, but we only have 12 nights, and the distances between the points of interest we’ve chosen are pretty long.

Also, since January/February is the "rainy season," do you think this itinerary is suitable?

Don’t hesitate to tell me if we’re completely off track or if you’d recommend something totally different—we’re open to any suggestions.

Thanks so much for your time and advice!

Joris

Hi everyone, I’m planning a trip from mid-January to the end of February but I just can’t make up my mind 😕 I’ve looked into a few different options: Brazil, Cambodia, and Ecuador. The last one really appeals to me, but what’s making me hesitate is the risk of our trip being a bit too rainy (literally ), We’re more drawn to the Andes, exploring colonial cities, typical villages, markets, and a bit of the coast. We’ve already gotten a taste of this in Bolivia, Colombia, and Chile. Plus, we’d love to do part of it by car since we’re used to driving at our own pace and stopping whenever we feel like it. Anyway, time’s running out, and I need to decide so I can finalize a route and book the tickets!! Can anyone help me make up my mind or decide to postpone it for later? But for this year, I don’t have any other time slot to travel. Thanks for reading this far! !

Hi there, We’re two friends and want to explore Patagonia in 3 weeks, traveling from Puerto Natales to Santiago. We’d like to use public transport. Has anyone tried this before? If so, could you share your itinerary, booking tips, etc.? We’ll be traveling in December–January. Thanks!

Hi there,

I’m just starting to plan my next trip to NAMIBIA in May 2026! And an answer to this first question will help me move forward with my itinerary:

Is it possible to rent a 4x4 with a roof tent in WINDHOEK and drop it off near VICTORIA FALLS (KASANE or another location)?... even though I’m aware it’ll incur an extra cost.

Thanks for your help! !

Hello everyone, We came back enchanted from our first trip to Namibia and we're already thinking of going back. We did the classics: Etosha, Twyfelfontein, Sossusvlei, Deadvlei... Our guide suggests doing the Caprivi Strip over 10 days, alternating 2 nights in a lodge and 2 nights in a tent. Given that we love landscapes but especially wildlife observation, I wonder if after spending 4 nights in Etosha and having visited Botswana twice, Caprivi offers different animals to see and if the wildlife is generally abundant. The videos I've seen online don't really captivate me. It seems quite similar to the Okavango Delta. What do you think? Are there other circuits we should prioritize? Both in our seventies, we prefer staying mainly in lodges. Thanks in advance to those who can give us advice

Hi there! I’m heading to Nepal on November 3rd and plan to do a trek to Kala Patthar starting on the 7th (about twelve days). I’m a 68-year-old man in good physical shape and I’m looking for someone or an already-formed group up for the adventure. I’ll be accompanied by a porter and possibly a guide, but I think just the porter is necessary. Last year, I did the Mardi Himal trek in the Annapurna range. This one is 2 to 3 times longer. If you’re interested, drop me a message! Thanks

Hi there, I’m planning to cycle the EuroVelo 8 route from Nice to Izmir in Turkey (about 2,500 km), but I’m not finding much info or tips for this itinerary.

I’d like to leave at the end of September and complete the route in a max of 2 months, as self-sufficiently as possible (I have a tent, sleeping bag, and camping cookware).

Is this a good idea (will it be too cold starting in October)?

Are there any precautions I should take? Any areas to avoid? Since multiple countries are involved.

And are there any places worth visiting that aren’t on the main route?

I’m used to cycle touring in France but not abroad, so I’d appreciate any tips!

Thanks in advance.

Retired, I’d like to spend about 3 weeks to a month in southern Morocco by motorcycle in October. I ride a BMW R1250R, so no off-roading—it’s not a trail bike, I stick to the roads. Departure from the south of Les Landes, crossing Spain, ferry from Algeciras to Tangier, then following the coast and heading south. I have a tent and all the gear for camping and bivouacs, plus a few hotels here and there. Anyone interested in joining for part or all of the road trip? Let’s discuss!

Off on new adventures!!! For my wife’s 60th birthday, I’m really making her happy. While I usually pick warm, sunny destinations, she’s more tempted by places where you don’t suffer from the heat. So, it’s off to Norway!! A real challenge for me—a southern guy who’s as cold-sensitive as they come. I keep telling anyone who’ll listen (well, just myself, really) that these aren’t the countries for me, that rain will be our travel companion, that we’ll have to face polar bears, navigate between icebergs, that there are still Vikings around, and all sorts of other things. Of course, not wanting to make it easy, we’re driving from the Lyon area where we live. Friends who’ve visited the country told us it’s pretty expensive to eat out (among other things), so we’re bringing supplies—especially enough for apéritifs the whole trip!!! It’s not a camper van, but a "hotel-car" we’ll be doing! We’ll see how it goes! As usual, I’ll try to narrate the journey with my two-cent comments, plus some little tips to avoid our mistakes—assuming I don’t lose any fingers to the cold! Every night, I’ll count them to make sure I still have all ten! We’re not in *Ch’tis* territory but even farther Noooorth (as Galabru would say). Note that I’m traveling with a synovial effusion in my knee! The old man’s not in great shape!! Here we go!!

PS: As always, I’m a filmmaker, so I’ve made an effort with a few photos from my phone.

Who'd like to join me at the end of August for about 3 weeks from Slovenia to SERBIA? I can lend a tent—I’ll be sleeping in the van. I’m looking for hiking, seeing lots of beautiful things, rivers, and meeting people... Roger, non-smoker Passing through Sète, northern Italy, Slovenia...