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Pourquoi voyager?! English translation pending
by Marsu · 2003-11-25 · 87 replies
Bonjour a tous et toutes!!!!

Amoureux du voyage? Amoureux de le bourlingue, amoureux de la terre, amoureux d'ailleurs...

Une question m'est venu en répondant a un autre poste. Je pense que jamais elle n'a été posé ici.

Pourquoi voyager vous?

La réponse est facile me direz-vous: pour DECOUVRIR.

Mais ma question va plus loin que ca, qu'est ce qui vous pousse a repartir encore et encore, pourquoi toujours partir plus loin, plus souvent, plus longtemps?

Pourquoi ce couper de ses etres qui nous aiment et nous chérissent pour aller se perdre au fin fond de la jungle et manger des trucs a l'odeur, couleur et gout bizarre? en revenir le coeur a l'envers, la tete ailleur avec l'impression que personne nous comprend et repartir pour trouver des gens qui nous comprennent?

Est ce que vous voyagez pour fuir quelque chose? Pour trouver quelque chose? Pour oublier?

A vos plumes les amis, et bonne chance .....😉
Infos sur logement à Nouméa en Nouvelle-Calédonie English translation pending
by Christohe · 2003-11-20 · 50 replies
Salut la compagnie, encore un!! je viens de m'inscrire, je suis élève infirmier, je parts a nouméa de juin a aout, je recherche des infos sur le logement et j'espère de nouveaux amis qui partent la-bas ou des compagons de voyage.. voila si ça vous intéresse..😊 contactez moi!!!
Premier séjour en Thaïlande English translation pending
by Pistache · 2003-10-13 · 21 replies
Bonjour !!

Le 27/11 nous partons pour la 1è fois durant 17 jours à Bangkok, mais mis à part l’avion, nous n’avons toujours rien réservé comme logement, et je dois avouer que ça me stresse un peu 😠… Est-il vraiment nécessaire de faire ça à l’avance ou est-ce qu’on pourra trouver quelque chose sur place sans trop de problèmes ? Il ne nous faut pas spécialement un cinq étoiles, tant que c’est propre, et bien situé, on est content…

On ne sait pas non plus exactement combien de jours consacrer à Bangkok, ni ce qu’il faut visiter en priorité aux alentours. Ce qui est clair, c'est qu'on voudrait voir un maximum de choses sans pour autant faire des distances énormes, la visite du Nord du pays sera pour un autre séjour…

Par contre on voudrait aussi se reposer quelques jours sur une île, notamment pour suivre des cours de plongées, nous avons repéré Kho Tao dans un guide qui nous semble être spécialisé dans la matière. Première question : point de vue logement, faut-il réserver à l’avance ? On parle de bungalow à louer, ça peut être sympa, mais est-ce facile à trouver, et pas trop cher ? Et deuxième question : comment peut-on se rendre le plus facilement de Bangkok vers cette île (ou vers une autre île si vous avez mieux à proposer) ?

Je vous remercie beaucoup pour votre attention et pour vos conseils !!!! 😉😉
Montréal en janvier: que mettre dans la valise (Québec)? English translation pending
by Lolagu · 2003-09-10 · 23 replies
je pars une semaine a montreal en janvier prochain, que dois je mettre dans ma valise ? est il possible d'emmener mes patins a glace ou cela pose un pb a l'aeroport ?

merci de vos reponses😉
Travailler à Barcelone English translation pending
by Aniamontréal · 2003-08-23 · 9 replies
Salut moi j`aimerais aller travailler à Barcelone pour la fin du printemps et l`été 2004 je parle pas très espagnol et c`est aussi pour ca que je veu aller en espagne si vous avez des conseils des suggestions ou nimporte quoi à propos de ca écrivez moi merci d`avance🙂
Comment faites-vous pour vivre et voyager? English translation pending
by Mumu · 2003-08-21 · 72 replies
🤪 Bonjour à toutes et à tous !!!!

Si jai décidé de démarrer une nouvelle discussion, c'est parce que j'ai un gros problème existenciel !

Je m'explique :

Cela fait maintenant 1 ou 2 mois que je suis menbre de ce forum et je suis devenu complètement accro : je reste des heures devant mon poste (d'ailleurs je pense que ça ne plairait pas trop à mon patron !!!) en train de lire les discussions sur n'importe quel thème, regarder les profils de chaque membre, ... et tout me fait rêver, chaque destination me donne envie d'y aller ...

Mais je me pose quand même une petite question ... 😕 COMMENT FAITES VOUS ?????? Bon, c'est vrai je n'ai que 23 ans, mais en regardant certains profils (agatha), je me rends compte que certaines personnes de mon âge ont déjà fait pas mal de voyages ... Et puis même les personnes plus âgées (30, 40 ou 50 ans), je me demande comment vous faîtes pour pouvoir partir autant. c'ets vrai vous devez avoir un boulot qui ne vous donne pas forcément la possibilité de partir 1 ou 2 mois en voyage. Et puis si vous avez des enfants, comment faîtes vous pour "bourlinguer"avec des gosses. Et au niveau financier ... Là aussi ça me fait peur. Je sais qu'en cherchant bien on peut se débrouiller pour partir pas cher (j'ai fait un week-end à Londres où le vol m'a couté pour 2 personnes 300 F aller -retour), mais si on sort un peu de l'Union Europééne, alors là, il faut aligner la monnaie. Mais bon, je me dis que si on n'a vraiment envie de partir il faut économiser et c'est tout ... En fait, je crois qu'il me faudrait plusieurs vies : - 1 vie pour avoir une super carrière profesionnelle : j'ai envie de faire pleins de choses, traviller dans une agence de voyage, dans la presse, la communication, la déco, ... - 1 vie pour m'occuper de mes futurs enfants : je veux 4 enfants, donc je pense que ça m'occupera pendant au moins toute une vie non ?!? - et bien-sur, 1 vie pour voyager : je voudrais vivre un peu dans chaque pays pour avoir le temps de découvrir chaque culture, chaque coutume, chaque religion, ... 🤪 Vous vous rendez bien compte vous aussi que je ne pourrais pas faire tout ça en 1 seule vie !!! En fait, si j'ai décidé d'écrire ce message, c'est surtout pour vous remercier, vous tous qui me font tant rêver dans ce forum avec vos multiples expériences autour du monde. 🙂 Merci et à très beintôt. Mumu
Ferry Maroc-Canaries? English translation pending
by Djbiod · 2003-07-26 · 8 replies
Bonjour :)

j'aimerais savoir s'il est possible de prendre un ferry quelquepart au Maroc pour me rendre sur les canaries et si ca coute tres cher, cher ou peu cher :)

En fait, je viens de decider d'aller au maroc en voiture (je passe par le portugal puis espagne) et tant qu'a faire, aller au maroc et pourquoi pas les canaries :)

Quelqu'un pourrai me renseigner ??

Merci d'avance

Pol
Livres à ne pas lire quand on est déjà mordu English translation pending
by Loopkin · 2003-03-04 · 139 replies
Bonjour je propose ce nouveau sujet de discussion. Parlez des livres que vous avez lu, qui traitent du voyage, et qui donnent encore plus envie de partir. Je sais, c'est pas bien de faire ça, c'est malsain, parce qu'on a tous suffisamment envie de se barrer, mais c'est plus fort que nous, n'est-ce pas? J'ouvre, avec l'Usage du Monde de Nicolas Bouvier. Entre 1951 et 1953, Nicolas Bouvier est parti avec un ami peintre (Thierry Vernet) en fiat facile à réparer qui tombe tout le temps en panne à travers l'Europe Balkanique, puis la Turquie, le Kurdistan, l'Iran, l'Afganistan. Il raconte ses souvenirs et ses analyses d'une manière simple et très émouvante. Les rencontres et les moments insolites donnent particulièrement envie de vivre des instants similaires, même s'ils ont quand même pas mal galéré. Mais la galère est un véhicule comme un autre... Donc voilà, pour ceux qui n'aiment pas voyager, lisez ce bouquin, les autres, surtout, abstenez vous, sinon, vous serez irrémédiablement perdus, korzéam.
Itinerary in the works for 3 weeks in southern Chile and Argentina
by Abélios · 2026-07-04 · 21 replies
Hi there,

Three years after exploring northern Argentina and Chile, my two travel buddies and I want to discover the southern part of these two countries. We’re traveling on a budget, backpacker-style, favoring public transport and modest accommodations, but we don’t hesitate to splurge a little when it’s worth it. The classic spots that have been fueling our dreams: Bariloche, the lakes, Chiloé, El Chaltén, Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno, El Calafate, Fitz Roy, Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego, and wrapping up in Valparaíso. We’ll take a round-trip flight to Santiago, then I’m thinking of a one-way flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas. From there, we’ll explore and do several day hikes in the south, including Ushuaia and, if possible, Tierra del Fuego. Then we’ll head back north by bus to Bariloche and the lakes, followed by Chiloé, then a bus to Santiago and Valparaíso. Based on your experience, could you help me figure out the best way to structure this trip and maybe suggest some ideas? Thanks in advance. Didier
Cape Verde island duo: which to choose based on my criteria?
by Attila · 2026-05-17 · 61 replies
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! :)
Buying Train Tickets in Japan from Canada
by SuperMario28 · 2026-03-28 · 12 replies
Hi there, I’ll be traveling to Japan this coming August. We’ve finalized our itinerary and booked our flight tickets. Now I’m at the stage of buying train tickets for the few segments we’ll need to cover: Tokyo - Hakone Hakone - Kyoto Kyoto - Osaka Osaka - Tokyo Here are my questions: a) Is it possible to buy train tickets for these segments from Canada? b) If so, which website should I use to do this? c) And if it is possible, will we be able to print our tickets from Canada? d) If it’s not possible, where in Tokyo should I go to buy these tickets when I arrive?

Thanks a bunch,

Mario Séguin Québec, Canada
Planning visits and stops for 18 days in Cambodia
by Mary75116 · 2026-03-11 · 13 replies
Hi everyone! I’ve booked flights to Phnom Penh for August 26 (no layover in the Emirates as a precaution...). We arrive on Sunday, August 2 in the morning and leave on August 19 around 9 PM (also from Phnom Penh). We’re a couple traveling with three kids aged 9 to 16. Among the many questions I have about our itinerary, a few are standing out: If we arrive in Phnom Penh exhausted, I imagine we’ll need to stay one night there before heading to Siem Reap... but how much time should we spend there to enjoy Angkor in good conditions? Then, Mondulkiri or Battambang? (Because I don’t want it to be a total rush, changing accommodation every two days and praying that bus transfers or private drivers go as planned...). Where does Tonlé Sap Lake fit into all this? And if we end with a beach stay: is Koh Rong a must, or is there another spot? Also, what about the return logistics: should we spend the night before our flight in Phnom Penh to be safe... or do we do everything on August 19... like taking a boat and then the road from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, risking missing our flight if anything goes wrong? Anyway, a huge thank you in advance for your valuable tips and feedback!
Cost of a trip to Egypt
by Line974 · 2026-02-09 · 4 replies
Hi there, I’m traveling solo to Egypt. Could you give me a rough idea of the budget for: meals hotels taxis including tips visits... Just an estimate, of course. For 15 days, what would the price range be, considering there’s an overnight train and a Nile cruise? I’d like to compare with a travel agency. Is it more worthwhile to go through an agency despite the downsides of group travel? Otherwise, if a travel buddy is interested in this country, why not? Thanks a lot!
Crossing the Chile-Argentina border by rental car
by Arnale · 2026-02-04 · 6 replies
Hi there, I’m spending a few days in San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) and would like to cross the Argentine border to make a loop toward Salta and then return to Chile to drop off the rental car. I’ve heard that crossing the border can be tricky! Is it possible with a rental company’s authorization? Which company, and at what cost? Thanks for sharing your experiences! Best regards, Arnale
Iceland: To do the Golden Circle or not?
by Nimou74 · 2026-01-27 · 8 replies
Hi everyone! 🙂

For once, I'm heading north... I’ve decided to spend a short time in Iceland, alone, during the first week of July. I’ll only have 5 full days there. Sure, it’s not much, so I’ll focus on what attracts me the most: the Highlands. Obviously, renting a 4x4—or even a regular car—on my own isn’t an option. That’s why I’m breaking my (probably unfounded) principles and have contacted local agencies for "day tours" in small-group format. Well, small-group up to 15 people, anyway... Oh well, I’m going for it! I’m really hesitant about visiting the Golden Circle on the last day, since I’ve read it’s become super crowded. I’d love your thoughts on this. Plus, if I visit that area, I’d want to include Bruarfoss, and as far as I know, only the Troll agency offers that detour. There’s also the Snaefellsnes Peninsula excursion that appeals to me, but it seems time-consuming. Time-consuming like the Jokulsarlon tour I’ve already booked. (But that’s on the first day, so I’ll still be full of energy!) By the last day, I’ll probably be running on empty... Otherwise, I’ll be doing 3 4x4 excursions that I’m really excited about: 1 in Thorsmork Valley, 1 in Landmannalaugar, and 1 in Kerlingarfjöll.

So, Golden Circle or no Golden Circle—that’s the question... Or maybe a relaxed day visiting Reykjavik and a lagoon. Blue Lagoon? Sky Lagoon? Meh...
From Nan to Chiang Rai: itinerary ideas?
by Marien33 · 2026-01-21 · 44 replies
Hi, just a quick note mainly for Samsong, even if he’s still giving me the silent treatment. I’ve been in Nan since yesterday and... I love it! So thanks, Thierry. It’s exactly the kind of place I’d been dreaming of... Even if communication is a bit tough, it’s not impossible. They don’t even know the most basic English words! Everyone laughs and they’re the first to pull out their phones to... translate. They’re even quicker on the uptake than I am. And then there’s the time I say Nan (pronounced "Nane"). They don’t understand me. After a while (sometimes a long one), they reply: "Ah, Nan?" (pronounced "Nane") 😵🤳😃

The town is exactly how you described it back in 2022. Though I’m surprised to find so many trendy, slightly intellectual "Cafés." Apparently, coffee—excellent everywhere—is king in Nan. It feels like a university town. And it seems pretty lively at night! But for now, I’m going to bed early. I caught a nasty cold, which didn’t stop me from walking 12 km this morning. But I came back to my accommodation by 3 PM (gorgeous and luxurious with top-notch service for 800 baht—even a cute local welcome gift this morning, plus other unexpected touches like a bottle of honey and chrysanthemum flowers for tea. The lady must’ve guessed I was coming down with something yesterday). I thought about going out for dinner but didn’t have the energy. I think I’ve got at least 39°C fever...

Anyway, I’m sending you this message, Thierry, because you mentioned a daily bus to Chiang Rai, so I didn’t look into it. But now it’s a real problem—no buses to Chiang Rai, only taxis. At least 2,500 baht for the cheapest one! I’ll check the bus station directly tomorrow. Online, it’s all taxis, no buses. I’d like to explore the countryside/mountains if I can find an affordable driver. Any ideas for destinations or itineraries? Thanks.
How can I get to Hendaye from eastern France with my bike?
by Patrigc · 2025-12-21 · 19 replies
Hi there,

I’m planning to cycle the Vélodyssée from Hendaye to Saint-Brevin in July 2026. My issue: how do I get to Hendaye with my bike? FlixBus doesn’t take bikes, and SNCF is complicated. Any ideas? Has anyone got a solution to suggest? Thanks in advance! Cheers, Patrig
Weather in Ecuador in January-February
by Belugues · 2025-10-25 · 5 replies
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! !
Motel or RV in the American West?
by Thierry1961 · 2025-10-17 · 20 replies
Hey everyone, we’re heading to the American West for 21 days in August. Two options for us: renting a regular car and staying in motels, or going with an RV. We’ve traveled a lot in Southern Africa on our own with a 4x4 roof-top tent, but the US is a whole different story. I’d love to hear your thoughts—budget-wise, we’re probably looking at similar costs. Thanks for your input! Thierry
Backpacking itinerary in Tunisia
by Faiyech · 2025-10-16 · 50 replies
Hi there,

I'm urgently planning a trip to Tunisia in November, backpacker-style (no agency, no guide or taxi, public transport, youth hostels or small hotels, local restaurants). I'm not interested in the beach, and I like to take my time at archaeological sites and museums (twice as long as the average visitor). I'm aiming for about two weeks, give or take.

First, I'm trying to roughly outline a route/schedule so I can book my flight as soon as possible (no desert in the south this time—I went there years ago and want to stay independent). I’ve sketched out the following itinerary, knowing that apparently, there are quite a few towns without budget-friendly hotels (even on Airbnb), which means I’ll be staying longer where they’re available. Three questions: 1. Does this seem reasonable overall (time spent in each city)? 2. Should I add other cities, maybe in the northwest? 3. For hotels, in November, is it better to scout options on booking sites first, then book on the spot for cheaper rates (no site commission + possible negotiation)? Also, are hotels not listed online and found randomly on-site much cheaper?

ROUGH ITINERARY (order to be confirmed)

TUNIS 5 days (cheap accommodations: 13 or 19 €) 2 days: Medina, souks, Bardo Museum, Royal Mausoleum of Tourbet El Bey, Zitouna Mosque (exterior) 1 day: Sidi Bou Said 1 day: Carthage 1 day: A-R Dougga (bus to Tebersouk 2h + taxi) – pack a picnic + option: hike to Zaghouan (750m+, 10km round trip) – worth it? Doable alone?

KAIROUAN 2 days (very expensive room: 40-50 €!) Great Mosque, Medina, Three Doors Mosque, medieval cemetery, Sidi Sahbi Mosque...

SOUSSE 3 days (room 15 €) 2 days: Medina, archaeological museum, Port El Kantaoui, the Ribat (fortress), Contemporary Art Museum Dar Am Taïeb, Dar Essid (17th-century traditional house) 1 day: A-R El Jem (60km away) + option: 1 day A-R Monastir? Worth it? + option: 1 day A-R Mahdia (or 2 days sleeping there)?

OPTIONS -> Gabes to mix things up? But is it easy to find cheap lodging and get around/visit alone? -> Other sights or stops to sleep: Sfax, El Kef, others? -> Kerkenna Islands (easy accommodation?)

Thanks for your thoughts and opinions on these options. Once I’ve adjusted the duration, I’ll book my tickets for early November! (By the way, do you think I should arrive and depart from two different airports?)
Solo backpacking trip to Benin
by Corinnette69 · 2025-10-11 · 46 replies
Hi everyone, thanks for your advice! I’m starting a new thread because it seems my first one about Senegal was deleted—or maybe it’s just my computer acting up again 😉. Anyway, I’ve decided to go to Benin instead. I’ll be there from January 5th to February 2nd—why count the days when you love traveling😄? I’d love all your tips on accommodations, restaurants, and itineraries. I’m basically starting from scratch to plan my trip.
Discussion Closure
by Rudovfer · 2025-09-28 · 32 replies
Hi, I started a thread about Afghanistan.

Out of 4 pages, more than half had nothing to do with the country/topic. The mods closed the thread—why not ban off-topic members and clean it up instead? Instead of closing a thread that had 2 REALLY interesting videos! Because in my thread, there will be more videos to come...

If you close it as soon as a few members go off-topic, letting some former prostitute who’s never set foot in the country tell a guy who spent 10 days there what’s true or not about Afghanistan...

If all the anti-Taliban folks tell you *Le Figaro* or others do a better job than this YouTuber... LOL Journalists often haven’t even been there—they just copy each other or write articles via ChatGPT... *Le Figaro*, for example, gets millions in subsidies to churn out garbage... And now this young guy deserves to be silenced?

Reopen the thread and clean it up! Thanks
Is two weeks enough to see Poland?
by Tibouchon78 · 2025-09-23 · 8 replies
hi everyone, I’d like to spend two weeks in Poland visiting the most beautiful spots: monuments, landscapes, etc. Do you think two weeks is enough? I’m planning to rent a car and book a room as I go. If anyone’s done this road trip before, I’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations. Thanks! 🙂
Which hikes should we prioritize in Réunion?
by Thebigblue · 2025-09-09 · 18 replies
Hello, I’m heading to Réunion in early October with my girlfriend for two weeks. Out of the 15 days, we’d like to do about 5 days of hiking—maybe a 3-day/2-night trek and two day hikes.

I’ve seen tons of hiking options online, but I’m a bit overwhelmed when it comes to choosing. Hikes like the Tour de Mafate trek, Piton des Neiges, Piton de la Fournaise… we’d love to do those too.

We’ll have a rental car if needed. No problem walking for 6 hours a day (we’re pretty active).

Which hikes would you recommend?

Thanks in advance!
Your recommendations for 20 days in Thailand
by Ticapi · 2025-09-01 · 48 replies
Hello,

Our flights are booked, and we’ll arrive in Thailand at the beginning of January.

Originally, we were supposed to spend 14 days there. But after booking the flights and seeing the prices, we’ll now be there for 20 days instead.

Our initial plan was: 2 days in Bangkok 1 day in Ayutthaya 4 days in Chiang Mai 6 days around Krabi

So we have 7 more days to fill. What do you recommend?

An extra day in Bangkok? Adding more days in the north? If so, where? Exploring another region, like Kanchanaburi or Cheow Lan Lake? Traveling north in stages instead of taking the overnight train?

A few extra details about us: For us, vacation isn’t about relaxation—we love walking, exploring, and packed days don’t bother us. Hiking for hours and doing active things is what makes us happy. That said, we also enjoy visiting villages and towns if they’re worth the detour. In Thailand, we’d like to visit temples too. We’re early risers, so our days tend to be long. 🙂 In short, we like to keep things moving during our trips. 😉

Unfortunately, seeing terraced rice fields isn’t possible in January. I read there are rice fields around Sukhothai. Are they green in January?

In the north, do you recommend Doi Inthanon, Huai Nam Dang, or Doi Chiang Dao National Parks? Which one is the most beautiful and best for January?
Palermo street art
by Cupda · 2025-08-27 · 23 replies
Okay, Palermo—we know it. We go there to marvel at the architectural wonders born from the Arab-Norman-Byzantine-Gothic mix. And rightly so. We also go to treat our taste buds to all kinds of delights, both savory and sweet. Again, rightly so. We go to succumb to the charms of Palermo’s women, their sun-kissed skin glowing with golden highlights. Still, rightly so. And all while fantasizing about a mafia we’ll never actually see. Anyway.

But you’ll also find street art everywhere, even in the historic center. Sometimes, you just need to step a few meters away from the main tourist highways like Cassaro, Via Maqueda, or the main arteries of the Ballarò, Capo, or Vucciria markets to stumble upon some amazing murals. Duck into one or two slightly grimy alleys, weaving past trash and crumbling walls, and you’ll find real gems.

For example, just 50 meters south of the main artery of the Mercato del Capo, there’s a great spot with dozens of murals in a tiny neighborhood of run-down mini-houses. You’ll find plenty more south of the Mercato di Ballarò, in the Albergheria (the grittier side, not the one near Cassaro). There’s some in Ballarò itself too, but it’s hard to spot when the market’s in full swing with stalls everywhere. La Kalsa isn’t left out either, nor is Vucciria—just step away from the restaurant-packed streets.

Here are a few examples that really caught my eye.

(In the heart of Albergheria, on a street every visitor walks down—lovely message from an unidentified artist)
Questions about organizing safaris in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania
by Franzy · 2025-07-04 · 3 replies
January 26th marks my first steps in Africa. I usually organize my trips without any assistance. But for Tanzania-Kenya, I need some advice. There will be 4 adults looking for authenticity over a month. How do we visit southern Kenya and northern Tanzania? Do we need guides? A driver-guide? What are the must-see spots? How do we get around? Rent a car? The cost of safaris seems exorbitant—is it justified? Isn’t there a way to do it with a local guide on foot? Can we improvise once we’re there? Thanks for your insights. Looking forward to reading your replies. Franz
Bialowieza from Warsaw (WAW)
by Smagghe · 2025-07-03 · 5 replies
Hi there,

When landing in Warsaw (WAW) in the middle of the day, is it possible to reach Bialowieza by public transport before nightfall? Or is it better to spend the night in Warsaw or Bialystok?

In August, is it easy to find accommodation/homestays in Bialowieza without booking in advance? What about the other parks in the area?

Thanks in advance! 🙂
MSC Iceland: Port Stop Questions
by Danielle74 · 2025-06-08 · 3 replies
Hi there, We’re joining an MSC Preziosa cruise in early July from Hamburg via Iceland. The MSC shore excursions are way overpriced, so we’d like to book through Get Your Guide or Tripadvisor. Even though we’re seasoned travelers, this is our first cruise, and we’re not sure about docking durations, arrival ports, disembarkation times, or how far excursion meeting points are from the ship... It’s a bit tricky to plan visits outside the cruise line’s options while making sure we’re back on board in time. Any advice? Thanks for your tips! Danielle
Tips for visiting Peru on this itinerary
by Isabel75 · 2025-05-19 · 23 replies
Hi there, I’m planning a trip to Peru and have estimated how many days I’ll spend in each place. Any advice on must-see sights and tourist traps to avoid? September–October

5 days in Lima

Bus: 07:00→13:30 or 06:00 to 09:30 (express) (3 hr 30 min journey) 3 days in Paracas (beach)

3 days in Nazca

3 days in Arequipa

3 days in Puno (Lake Titicaca)

5 days in Cusco

Thanks in advance

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