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Relier la France au Madagascar en bateau? English translation pending
salut je cherche des paersonnes qui pourraient me renseiger sur la possibilité de me rendre a madagascar en bateau de marseille ou autre. qui l'a fait est ce possible
Le Sénégal à vélo? English translation pending
Nous sommes jeunes et nous sortons d'un trip en vélo de 1200 kms en Espagne (toulouse-barcelone-marseille) et nous envisageons pour l'année prochaine de changer complètement de continent pour découvrir des cultures différentes de la culture occidentale.
L'Afrique, et plus particulièrement le Senegal, nous tente particulièrement mais évidemment nous devons préparer ce voyage très tôt et être bien renseigné.
Le voyage est-il possible et agréable dans ces pays là et plus particulièrement au Senegal, les gens sont-ils accueuillants ? Est-ce dangereux?...
Tout renseignement nous est utile tellement ce continent nous est inconnu. Merci d'avance de votre aide.
Déménagement Istanbul-France English translation pending
j aurai a peu pres 100 kilos a ramener en france (toulouse ou bordeaux, je peux aussi aller jusqu a marseille s il faut), des fringues, des chaussures, des bouquins, des photos, des lampes, un coffre si possible...
je n ai rien trouve a un prix correct. ou se renseigner pour les cargos bateaux? merci pour vos renseignements ...
loll
je n ai rien trouve a un prix correct. ou se renseigner pour les cargos bateaux? merci pour vos renseignements ...
loll
location voiture en France English translation pending
Nous allons en Provence fin septembre et nous voulons louer une voiture à partir d'Avignon ou de Marseille. Quelqu'un connait des endroits où l'on peut louer une voiture pour un bon prix.
Nous aimerions une voiture dans le genre Peugeot 206 comme grosseur.
Merci
Nous aimerions une voiture dans le genre Peugeot 206 comme grosseur.
Merci
conseils sur bateau Corse -Italie et suggestion d'itinéraire en Italie English translation pending
Bonjour!
Je pars le 9 mai prochain pour un voyage de 3 mois en Europe. Je débarque à Marseille, puis on va jusqu'à Nice. De là on prend le traversier vers la Corse, puis on pense faire l'Italie, Autriche et Suisse.
En regardant les traversiers de la Corse, je me suis rendue compte qu'ils arrivaient tous très haut en Italie. Nous voulions aller jusqu'à pompéi et nous ne voulons pas manquer Rome, Florence et Venise. Avez-vous une idée d'itinéraire à nous suggérer? Nous pensions rester environ 3 semaines en Italie, mais nous sommes prêt à y rester plus longtemps. Nous avons juste peur d'être pris en bas (près de Pompéi) et que ça nous coûte très cher pour remonter pour rien, et qu'il n'ait pas trop de belles villes à voir.
Merci!
Je pars le 9 mai prochain pour un voyage de 3 mois en Europe. Je débarque à Marseille, puis on va jusqu'à Nice. De là on prend le traversier vers la Corse, puis on pense faire l'Italie, Autriche et Suisse.
En regardant les traversiers de la Corse, je me suis rendue compte qu'ils arrivaient tous très haut en Italie. Nous voulions aller jusqu'à pompéi et nous ne voulons pas manquer Rome, Florence et Venise. Avez-vous une idée d'itinéraire à nous suggérer? Nous pensions rester environ 3 semaines en Italie, mais nous sommes prêt à y rester plus longtemps. Nous avons juste peur d'être pris en bas (près de Pompéi) et que ça nous coûte très cher pour remonter pour rien, et qu'il n'ait pas trop de belles villes à voir.
Merci!
Vols France-Bodrum (Turquie) English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je cherche des vols le moins chers possibles vers la ville de Bodrum et à partir de Paris, Marseille ou même l'Angleterre. Quelqu'un connait-il de bonnes affaires? Je souhaite partir avec 4 autres personnes le 6 août et revenir le 21. Je souhaiterai aussi louer une voiture pendant mon séjour, une compagnie fiable et bon marché serait appréciée. Merci d'avances pour votre aide!
Je cherche des vols le moins chers possibles vers la ville de Bodrum et à partir de Paris, Marseille ou même l'Angleterre. Quelqu'un connait-il de bonnes affaires? Je souhaite partir avec 4 autres personnes le 6 août et revenir le 21. Je souhaiterai aussi louer une voiture pendant mon séjour, une compagnie fiable et bon marché serait appréciée. Merci d'avances pour votre aide!
Vol Toulouse/la Romana (corsair): des infos? English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je souhaiterais savoir si quelqu'un a recemment pris le vol Corsair Toulouse / La Romana (qui vient de Marseille semble t-il)?
Nous devons prendre ce vol debut avril et j'ai lu plusieurs discussions évoquant des déboires + ou - importants avec Corsair ces derniers mois (surtout retards conséquents).
Si jamais certains ont des infos...merci d'avance !
Je souhaiterais savoir si quelqu'un a recemment pris le vol Corsair Toulouse / La Romana (qui vient de Marseille semble t-il)?
Nous devons prendre ce vol debut avril et j'ai lu plusieurs discussions évoquant des déboires + ou - importants avec Corsair ces derniers mois (surtout retards conséquents).
Si jamais certains ont des infos...merci d'avance !
Transport sud France vers Paris English translation pending
Bonjour,
Quel serait le moyen de transport le moins dispendieux pour revenir du sud de la France (soit Marseille ou Nice) vers Paris ?
J'ai regardé le TGV et avion sur EasyJet.com. L'avion est très abordable. D'autres suggestions ?
Y a-t-il d'autres sites de réservation d'avion pas cher en France ?
Merci, Isabelle
Quel serait le moyen de transport le moins dispendieux pour revenir du sud de la France (soit Marseille ou Nice) vers Paris ?
J'ai regardé le TGV et avion sur EasyJet.com. L'avion est très abordable. D'autres suggestions ?
Y a-t-il d'autres sites de réservation d'avion pas cher en France ?
Merci, Isabelle
Quelles villes d'italie pour 1 semaine? English translation pending
bonjour
nous comptons partir une semaine en italie pendant les vacances de février. Nous partirons de marseille en voiture et voudrions faire un petit circuit afin de voir le maximum de choses.
Que me conseillez vous de faire? Par exemple est ce que ça vaut le coup d'aller jusqu'à Naples? Sinon quelles sont les villes à ne pas râter?
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses, bonne soirée
lulu
Organismes au Niger English translation pending
Je désire partir 15 jours au Niger en février mais il faut que je parte un samedi et par Marseille. Pour l'instant je n'ai trouvé que Zig-Zag et Tamera qui proposent des circuits AÎr + Ténéré avec ces conditions. Connaissez-vous ces organismes ? Sont-ils fiables ? Merci de vos réponses.
Bons plans pour la Syrie English translation pending
Je cherche des infos sur la syrie. Il existe un vol direct et pas cher pour damas depuis marseille, ce qui m'a donné l'envie d'aller là-bas.
A part Damas et Alep, quels sont les endroits à ne pas manquer ?
Au niveau naturel, y a-t-il des beaux coins ? De beaux déserts peut-etre meme si à priori ce n'est pas vraiment réputé pour ça ?
Voila toutes vos infos sont les bienvenues ! (le départ si départ il y a serait en février)
A part Damas et Alep, quels sont les endroits à ne pas manquer ?
Au niveau naturel, y a-t-il des beaux coins ? De beaux déserts peut-etre meme si à priori ce n'est pas vraiment réputé pour ça ?
Voila toutes vos infos sont les bienvenues ! (le départ si départ il y a serait en février)
Compagnie Corsair English translation pending
Je dois partir en janvier 2005 en République Dominicaine, j'ai vu chez MARSANS que CORSAIR proposait un vol direct Marseille/La Romana.
Quelqu'un a-t-il essayé ? Est-ce bien Corsair ?
Merci pour vos réponses car d'habitude je pars avec Air France mais il n'y a pas de départ de Marseille.
Je rajouter que je viens de consulter le site de l'aéroport et que la compagnie qui est notée n'est pas CORSAIR pour ce vol mais AIR ATLANTA ! Au secours des infos!
Quelqu'un a-t-il essayé ? Est-ce bien Corsair ?
Merci pour vos réponses car d'habitude je pars avec Air France mais il n'y a pas de départ de Marseille.
Je rajouter que je viens de consulter le site de l'aéroport et que la compagnie qui est notée n'est pas CORSAIR pour ce vol mais AIR ATLANTA ! Au secours des infos!
Traversée Mauritanie vers le Sénégal English translation pending
J'enquête pour le compte de Nathalie et son fiston Thomas (7ans aujourd'hui), qui, au départ de Marseille, partent 9 mois à Dakar en fin octobre .
Ils voulaient au départ y aller en voiture, mais apparemment 2 choses les freinent : le prix de la traversée voiture au départ de Marseille et du dédouanement, La traversée de la Mauritanie, car parait il qu'il n'y a "qu'une route sableuse, praticable uniquement lorsque le marée est basse"....😕
Qui peut éclairer notre lanterne ?
D'avance, merci de nous donner vos infos, toutes bonnes à prendre, et pourquoi pas un co voiturage s'il se présentait ? (Ils sont trés sympas tous les deux)
ion ion
Ils voulaient au départ y aller en voiture, mais apparemment 2 choses les freinent : le prix de la traversée voiture au départ de Marseille et du dédouanement, La traversée de la Mauritanie, car parait il qu'il n'y a "qu'une route sableuse, praticable uniquement lorsque le marée est basse"....😕
Qui peut éclairer notre lanterne ?
D'avance, merci de nous donner vos infos, toutes bonnes à prendre, et pourquoi pas un co voiturage s'il se présentait ? (Ils sont trés sympas tous les deux)
ion ion
Se rendre en Croaite pour pas cher? English translation pending
Le titre parle de lui-même...
Je voudrais partir le 27 Juin & rentrer autour du 05 Juillet 2004.
Je pars du sud (Marseille, Montpellier, Nice si C intéressant...)
Merci pour vos tuyaux, 😏
SAAB
Je voudrais partir le 27 Juin & rentrer autour du 05 Juillet 2004.
Je pars du sud (Marseille, Montpellier, Nice si C intéressant...)
Merci pour vos tuyaux, 😏
SAAB
aeroports de londres English translation pending
bonsoir à tous,
je pars fin mai en mongolie et je passe par londres (billet moins cher) mais en partant de marseille j'atterris a l'aeroport de gatwick et non de heathrow ou m'attends l'avion pour UB, quel est le meilleur moyen de transfert d'un aerport a l'autre?
MERCI POUR VOS REPONSES
je pars fin mai en mongolie et je passe par londres (billet moins cher) mais en partant de marseille j'atterris a l'aeroport de gatwick et non de heathrow ou m'attends l'avion pour UB, quel est le meilleur moyen de transfert d'un aerport a l'autre?
MERCI POUR VOS REPONSES
Thé bois cheri English translation pending
je suis à la recherche du thé bois cheri ...
connaitriez vous des distributeurs en france (epicerie / grande surface) et si possible sur marseille ....
Merci
connaitriez vous des distributeurs en france (epicerie / grande surface) et si possible sur marseille ....
Merci
Hôtel sur Toulouse en France? English translation pending
Bonjour tout le monde!
Je suis en préparatif d'un voyage France. Itinéraire Paris-Lyon-Nice-Marseille-Toulouse-Paris. En deux semaines je devrais faire le tour rapidement...;) J'aurais besoin de conseil sur Toulouse, c'est le seul endroit ou je ne connaîs personne et j'aimerais savoir si vous connaissez des endroits pas cher ou je pourrais dormir une ou deux nuits???
Merci! Mélanie
Je suis en préparatif d'un voyage France. Itinéraire Paris-Lyon-Nice-Marseille-Toulouse-Paris. En deux semaines je devrais faire le tour rapidement...;) J'aurais besoin de conseil sur Toulouse, c'est le seul endroit ou je ne connaîs personne et j'aimerais savoir si vous connaissez des endroits pas cher ou je pourrais dormir une ou deux nuits???
Merci! Mélanie
Où dormir à bas prix en Europe? English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je pars avec NatduQuebec pour 3 semaines en Europe (surtout la France). Nous somme supposés aller à Bruxelles, Amsterdam, Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Perpignan, Nice. Nous voulons voyager à petit budget côté hébergement. Nous avons constaté que les places en auberge de jeunesse s’envolent rapidement et nous ne voulons pas tout réserver d’avance afin de garder une certaine flexibilité pour le voyage. Avez-vous des suggestions d’endroit où dormir pour pas trop chère dans les régions mentionnées plus haut? Pas nécessaire que ce soit directement dans les grands centres urbains ou touristiques. Devrait-on tout réserver d’avance?
Merci
Je pars avec NatduQuebec pour 3 semaines en Europe (surtout la France). Nous somme supposés aller à Bruxelles, Amsterdam, Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Perpignan, Nice. Nous voulons voyager à petit budget côté hébergement. Nous avons constaté que les places en auberge de jeunesse s’envolent rapidement et nous ne voulons pas tout réserver d’avance afin de garder une certaine flexibilité pour le voyage. Avez-vous des suggestions d’endroit où dormir pour pas trop chère dans les régions mentionnées plus haut? Pas nécessaire que ce soit directement dans les grands centres urbains ou touristiques. Devrait-on tout réserver d’avance?
Merci
First-timer's feedback on the Marrakech-Merzouga road trip by car
Hi everyone, just back from the 8-day Marrakech-Merzouga loop by car, and I’d love to share my feedback in case it helps some of you. Big thanks to all the forum members who kindly answered my questions!
Trip from Friday the 20th to Saturday the 28th, flying out of Marseille with Ryanair
- Landed late around 8 PM local time, exchanged some currency, and the rental agency (Magdaz Car, which I highly recommend) delivered the car straight to the airport with some great route tips (don’t blindly trust Maps.me). The night drive was a bit intense—lots of people out and about due to Ramadan. Stayed at Riad Midhou (really nice) on the outskirts of the city, which made it easy to hit the road the next morning.
- Day 1: Marrakech to Skoura. The drive was smooth, roads are great, but watch out for roundabout priority—it’s different from France. Beautiful route. Quick stop in Ouarzazate for lunch, Ait Benhaddou for the view (stunning), and the Fint Oasis (meh...). Spent the night at Taloute Ecolodge in Skoura, overlooking the palm grove (super cozy).
- Day 2: Skoura to Todgha Gorges via the Valley of Roses and Dades Gorges. Adventure-packed day! We crossed the Valley of Roses (pretty, but not as amazing as I’d hoped) and took a "shortcut" recommended by the *Routard* guide to reach the Dades Gorges without backtracking. After asking locals, they said, "It’s doable." Turns out it was a narrow, rocky cliffside track—no way to turn around! A stressful moment, with a nice scratch on the bumper and a good sweat. Fine in an SUV or 4x4, but not in a Logan... Then the Dades Gorges (nice) and a detour through the north to reach Todgha from above. Gorgeous mountain road and a quick stop on some snow patches—touching African snow! Spent the night at *Les Gorges de Todgha*—great place, except for the bathroom. The Todgha Gorges themselves are stunning!
Day 3: Todgha to Merzouga. Beautiful drive, and the view of the erg (sand dunes) on arrival is breathtaking! Totally worth the trip. Explored the desert and stayed at *Café du Sud* hotel just outside Merzouga—absolutely gorgeous.
Day 4: Merzouga. Desert exploration and chilling by the hotel pool (with a bonus sunburn). Lunch in Merzouga—I recommend *Dakar*—their lemon tajine was amazing. Spent the night in the hotel’s luxury camp, including a camel ride. The camp was beautiful, but I was disappointed we weren’t deeper in the desert given the price (100 € per person, including dinner, breakfast, and camel ride).
Day 5: Merzouga to Tamnougalt. Gorgeous route. First fine (a supposed stop sign...) but the officer was super nice—only 150 MAD. Stayed at *Kasbah Maktob*, right in the middle of ruins—really unique and beautiful!
Day 6: Tamnougalt to Marrakech. Another beautiful drive, and a second fine (minor speeding), same amount. Crossed a windy mountain pass during a big storm—traffic was blocked in the opposite direction (not sure why), causing massive jams for those coming from Marrakech. A few downed cables, but nothing serious. Arriving in Marrakech was tricky—hard to find the rental agency, and the traffic was intense (watch out for GPS trying to send you through the medina). Ask the rental company to meet you somewhere quiet. They didn’t even notice the damaged bumper... Stayed at *Riad Zifamo* in the heart of the medina. Big change of pace—so many people and so much hustle!
Day 7: Marrakech. Lots of wandering through the souk and a quick trip to Gueliz (not essential). A few tips for the medina: watch out for scooters weaving too fast, always negotiate prices (aim for at least 1/3 off what they ask, unless it’s a small amount), don’t buy spices—more expensive than in France! Head to the *Carrefour Market* in Gueliz for better prices. In the end, not many truly unique items—you’ll find more or less the same things everywhere.
Day 8: Early morning flight. We’d booked a car to the airport from the riad, but a taxi would’ve been fine—plenty available even at 7 AM. Security wasn’t an issue (we had lighters and liquids over 100 ml).
A few extra notes: Pleasantly surprised by the road quality—just a few potholes here and there, but overall very drivable. Watch out for the police—they’re everywhere! The car cost me 30 € per day (with the *Routard* discount) and about 90 € in gas. No safety concerns, no harassment, and no stomach issues, despite the ice in Marrakech. Breakfasts at the hotels were usually hearty—take advantage! The timing (end of February) was perfect—pleasant daytime temps and cool nights. Since it was Ramadan, nothing unusual to report, except it was hard to find food outside Marrakech at lunchtime. If I did it again, Merzouga is a must, but I’d spend a night in a real desert bivouac, deeper in the dunes. My stops (no more than 300 km a day) were well-paced, and with so few cars on the road, it wasn’t tiring—even though I’m not usually a fan of driving... Happy to answer any questions!
Trip from Friday the 20th to Saturday the 28th, flying out of Marseille with Ryanair
- Landed late around 8 PM local time, exchanged some currency, and the rental agency (Magdaz Car, which I highly recommend) delivered the car straight to the airport with some great route tips (don’t blindly trust Maps.me). The night drive was a bit intense—lots of people out and about due to Ramadan. Stayed at Riad Midhou (really nice) on the outskirts of the city, which made it easy to hit the road the next morning.
- Day 1: Marrakech to Skoura. The drive was smooth, roads are great, but watch out for roundabout priority—it’s different from France. Beautiful route. Quick stop in Ouarzazate for lunch, Ait Benhaddou for the view (stunning), and the Fint Oasis (meh...). Spent the night at Taloute Ecolodge in Skoura, overlooking the palm grove (super cozy).
- Day 2: Skoura to Todgha Gorges via the Valley of Roses and Dades Gorges. Adventure-packed day! We crossed the Valley of Roses (pretty, but not as amazing as I’d hoped) and took a "shortcut" recommended by the *Routard* guide to reach the Dades Gorges without backtracking. After asking locals, they said, "It’s doable." Turns out it was a narrow, rocky cliffside track—no way to turn around! A stressful moment, with a nice scratch on the bumper and a good sweat. Fine in an SUV or 4x4, but not in a Logan... Then the Dades Gorges (nice) and a detour through the north to reach Todgha from above. Gorgeous mountain road and a quick stop on some snow patches—touching African snow! Spent the night at *Les Gorges de Todgha*—great place, except for the bathroom. The Todgha Gorges themselves are stunning!
Day 3: Todgha to Merzouga. Beautiful drive, and the view of the erg (sand dunes) on arrival is breathtaking! Totally worth the trip. Explored the desert and stayed at *Café du Sud* hotel just outside Merzouga—absolutely gorgeous.
Day 4: Merzouga. Desert exploration and chilling by the hotel pool (with a bonus sunburn). Lunch in Merzouga—I recommend *Dakar*—their lemon tajine was amazing. Spent the night in the hotel’s luxury camp, including a camel ride. The camp was beautiful, but I was disappointed we weren’t deeper in the desert given the price (100 € per person, including dinner, breakfast, and camel ride).
Day 5: Merzouga to Tamnougalt. Gorgeous route. First fine (a supposed stop sign...) but the officer was super nice—only 150 MAD. Stayed at *Kasbah Maktob*, right in the middle of ruins—really unique and beautiful!
Day 6: Tamnougalt to Marrakech. Another beautiful drive, and a second fine (minor speeding), same amount. Crossed a windy mountain pass during a big storm—traffic was blocked in the opposite direction (not sure why), causing massive jams for those coming from Marrakech. A few downed cables, but nothing serious. Arriving in Marrakech was tricky—hard to find the rental agency, and the traffic was intense (watch out for GPS trying to send you through the medina). Ask the rental company to meet you somewhere quiet. They didn’t even notice the damaged bumper... Stayed at *Riad Zifamo* in the heart of the medina. Big change of pace—so many people and so much hustle!
Day 7: Marrakech. Lots of wandering through the souk and a quick trip to Gueliz (not essential). A few tips for the medina: watch out for scooters weaving too fast, always negotiate prices (aim for at least 1/3 off what they ask, unless it’s a small amount), don’t buy spices—more expensive than in France! Head to the *Carrefour Market* in Gueliz for better prices. In the end, not many truly unique items—you’ll find more or less the same things everywhere.
Day 8: Early morning flight. We’d booked a car to the airport from the riad, but a taxi would’ve been fine—plenty available even at 7 AM. Security wasn’t an issue (we had lighters and liquids over 100 ml).
A few extra notes: Pleasantly surprised by the road quality—just a few potholes here and there, but overall very drivable. Watch out for the police—they’re everywhere! The car cost me 30 € per day (with the *Routard* discount) and about 90 € in gas. No safety concerns, no harassment, and no stomach issues, despite the ice in Marrakech. Breakfasts at the hotels were usually hearty—take advantage! The timing (end of February) was perfect—pleasant daytime temps and cool nights. Since it was Ramadan, nothing unusual to report, except it was hard to find food outside Marrakech at lunchtime. If I did it again, Merzouga is a must, but I’d spend a night in a real desert bivouac, deeper in the dunes. My stops (no more than 300 km a day) were well-paced, and with so few cars on the road, it wasn’t tiring—even though I’m not usually a fan of driving... Happy to answer any questions!
Solo cruise: is the cruise destockage deal worth it?
Hi there,
I’m thinking about taking my first cruise.
Has anyone ever booked with Destockage Croisière?
I’ve been offered a Mediterranean cruise departing from Marseille for 1,200 € solo in an inside cabin. Does that sound like a fair price? The departure is in April 2026, so pretty soon.
It’s with MSC, and the ship is the MSC World Europa 5*.
Has anyone traveled on this ship before? If so, I’d love to hear about your experience.
Also, if you have any tips to share, I’m all ears.
And what about solo cruising in general? I get the feeling most people go as couples or families… will I still enjoy it without feeling too isolated? Are the dining tables shared, etc.?
Thanks so much!
3-Month Visa for Madagascar
Hi there,
We’re planning our trip and want to spend 3 MONTHS in Madagascar, but we’re getting really conflicting info about visas.
Apparently, it’s not possible to get one at the airport.
We contacted the consulate in Marseille… and they don’t know either.
The phone number for the embassy in Paris is no longer in service…
Anyway… help!
If anyone’s gotten a 3-month visa, could you shed some light on this for us?
Thanks so much.
Ferries to Spain from southern France
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to drive my camper van to southern Spain in autumn 2026. Ideally, I’d like to find a ferry leaving from France (Marseille or Toulon, doesn’t matter) that drops me off as far south in Spain as possible. I’ve done some research but haven’t had any luck.
Thanks for your tips!
Vanouk
Back from Albania (1,000km by car)
At the risk of drawing some harsh criticism, I’ll admit we were really disappointed: sure, this trip—taken at the end of September—was short (a week), but we’d planned this little road trip (1,000km by car) as a first scouting mission. We won’t be going back anytime soon!
First mistake: we flew into Tirana (from Marseille) when it would’ve been better to fly to Corfu and rent a car in the south of the country instead of staying in the capital, which frankly isn’t all that interesting. From Tirana, we headed east toward Lin, by Lake Ohrid (a very poor region facing Macedonia), then to Korça, which guidebooks call "the most pleasant city in Albania." From there, we drove to Gjirokastra, an old Ottoman town (170km of mountain roads that took us nearly 5 hours...), then further south to Butrint, near Greece. The goal of these stops? To visit UNESCO World Heritage sites. In Lin, 6th-century mosaics; in Korça, a remarkable icon museum; in Gjirokastra, the citadel. At Butrint, we fled at the sight of all the tour buses parked in front of "this major archaeological site in the Mediterranean" and headed back north! The entire Adriatic coast is undergoing severe overdevelopment: developers are destroying the coastline to attract even more tourists (11 million visited in 2024, while Albania only has 3 million residents). We preferred to leave the coastal road (in excellent condition, a future highway) to visit Berat, an Ottoman town topped by a citadel. Our favorite spot. Why were we so disappointed? Villages without charm, outskirts of major cities in advanced decay, trash along the roads... The weight of the communist dictatorship and forced industrialization over forty years is still felt everywhere. The country is recovering but betting on tourism. The result? Newly built villas for the newly rich, beaches near the capital already polluted... Too bad, because the natural landscapes are often stunning, the locals are welcoming (young people learn English, though their parents speak little), and prices remain very reasonable—except in the capital. We’d chosen to stay with locals as much as possible, but like in Croatia, families are turning their homes into guest houses (~35 € per night, hearty breakfast included). Renting the car cost us 312 € for a week (with an international rental company—it’s probably cheaper with a local one, but I prefer understanding the contract I sign), and we cautiously took the optional insurance. Just so you know: Albanians drive fast, seem unfamiliar with traffic rules, overtake before curves, ignore yellow lines, and rarely use turn signals...)
First mistake: we flew into Tirana (from Marseille) when it would’ve been better to fly to Corfu and rent a car in the south of the country instead of staying in the capital, which frankly isn’t all that interesting. From Tirana, we headed east toward Lin, by Lake Ohrid (a very poor region facing Macedonia), then to Korça, which guidebooks call "the most pleasant city in Albania." From there, we drove to Gjirokastra, an old Ottoman town (170km of mountain roads that took us nearly 5 hours...), then further south to Butrint, near Greece. The goal of these stops? To visit UNESCO World Heritage sites. In Lin, 6th-century mosaics; in Korça, a remarkable icon museum; in Gjirokastra, the citadel. At Butrint, we fled at the sight of all the tour buses parked in front of "this major archaeological site in the Mediterranean" and headed back north! The entire Adriatic coast is undergoing severe overdevelopment: developers are destroying the coastline to attract even more tourists (11 million visited in 2024, while Albania only has 3 million residents). We preferred to leave the coastal road (in excellent condition, a future highway) to visit Berat, an Ottoman town topped by a citadel. Our favorite spot. Why were we so disappointed? Villages without charm, outskirts of major cities in advanced decay, trash along the roads... The weight of the communist dictatorship and forced industrialization over forty years is still felt everywhere. The country is recovering but betting on tourism. The result? Newly built villas for the newly rich, beaches near the capital already polluted... Too bad, because the natural landscapes are often stunning, the locals are welcoming (young people learn English, though their parents speak little), and prices remain very reasonable—except in the capital. We’d chosen to stay with locals as much as possible, but like in Croatia, families are turning their homes into guest houses (~35 € per night, hearty breakfast included). Renting the car cost us 312 € for a week (with an international rental company—it’s probably cheaper with a local one, but I prefer understanding the contract I sign), and we cautiously took the optional insurance. Just so you know: Albanians drive fast, seem unfamiliar with traffic rules, overtake before curves, ignore yellow lines, and rarely use turn signals...)
Finding a decent flight to Thailand
struggling to find a decent flight to Thailand?????
Hi everyone, I’ve been traveling in Asia for over 30 years, often to Thailand, but only during the school holidays in February, April, and especially in the summer, departing from Marseille or Lyon.
For some time now, I’ve noticed it’s really hard to find a flight at a reasonable price (under 900 €) and, more importantly, with a decent itinerary (we’re often offered 2 or 3 layovers with total travel times of 40 or even 50 hours), and this is the case almost a year in advance. This is something we never saw even 4 years ago—I’m wondering: are there fewer flights available now...?
Marsyork
Hi everyone, I’ve been traveling in Asia for over 30 years, often to Thailand, but only during the school holidays in February, April, and especially in the summer, departing from Marseille or Lyon.
For some time now, I’ve noticed it’s really hard to find a flight at a reasonable price (under 900 €) and, more importantly, with a decent itinerary (we’re often offered 2 or 3 layovers with total travel times of 40 or even 50 hours), and this is the case almost a year in advance. This is something we never saw even 4 years ago—I’m wondering: are there fewer flights available now...?
Marsyork
Review of Renaissance Cruise (Iberian Flavors) from October 18 to 29, 2025
Hi there,
Here’s a little review of our cruise on the Renaissance from October 18 to 29, 2025 (11 nights). It was our first experience with CFC.
Some other forum members were on board too, so we can probably compare notes and correct me if I’m wrong!
The stops were as follows: 10/18 departure from Marseille 10/19 at sea 10/20 Cartagena 10/21 Almería 10/22 Gibraltar 10/23 Cádiz 10/24 at sea 10/25 Leixões (Porto) 10/26 Vigo 10/27 at sea 10/28 at sea 10/29 Dunkirk
First, a quick intro. We’re a family of four with two kids, ages 8 and 11. We booked this cruise in January 2025, right when it went on sale. At the time, it was priced at 763 € per adult (+ 99 € in tips) and 114.45 € per child (under 12, no tips to pay) for an ocean-view cabin (all ocean-view categories were the same price). Since there was also a single-parent offer (meaning one paying adult in the cabin was enough to get the child rate for the accompanying kid), I asked if we could take advantage of this offer to get two double cabins at the same price as one quadruple cabin (to have more space), and yes, it was possible. So we booked two premium ocean-view double cabins side by side. It was the same price as a quadruple. We booked directly through CFC because my husband had a promotional code from his works council. In total, for the four of us, we paid 1830 €, tips included. It’s true we booked early, but the rate was good, and we had the constraint of traveling as a family of four, so cabin choices were more limited. It’s also worth noting that the single-parent offer is limited.
Now, about embarkation: 10/18 Marseille Coming from the north, we took the direct TGV that morning at 7:22 AM, scheduled to arrive in Marseille at 12:24 PM. The trip went smoothly, great weather, and we arrived just one minute late. I had planned to get to the port using the free 35T shuttle from Joliette. To get to the bus stop, there were two options: the metro or walking. Since the weather was beautiful and the kids needed to stretch their legs, we opted for the second option. The route is all downhill, so it was pretty easy even with the suitcases. But I wouldn’t do it the other way around! We arrived at Joliette around 12:50 PM, just in time for the 1:00 PM shuttle, which arrived a few minutes late. Other cruisers got on board too. That day, there were two Costa ships and one MSC ship at the port as well. Traffic was heavy, and the shuttle arrived at the port entrance at 1:30 PM. We were scheduled for 2:30 PM. We were lucky to be at the closest embarkation terminal. So we were among those who had the least walking to do. We dropped off our suitcases and headed to the check-in counter. There were plenty of desks and almost no passengers. So we quickly completed the embarkation formalities—in just a few minutes—and when we boarded, it wasn’t even 2:00 PM yet. We headed to the buffet, where there weren’t many people. As we finished lunch, it was around 3:00 PM when they announced the cabins were ready. We went down to drop off our luggage in the cabins and then went up to the top deck to take some photos. The ship’s daily program said the safety drill would be at 4:00 PM. So we went to deck 6 at the scheduled time. But later, they announced it would actually be at 4:30 PM! In short, we waited 30 minutes for nothing because of a difference between the scheduled and actual time! The drill itself was long. Gathering everyone took about 20 minutes, I think. Just as we finished, they announced the departure, originally scheduled for 5:00 PM, was delayed until 9:00 PM due to latecomers. We went to check out the library, which had tons of board games and books—more than we’d ever seen. What stood out on this first day was that, for the first time, we had a French-speaking embarkation, announcements only in French (except for the safety drill), French-speaking servers, a paper daily program in French, books in French (which we’d never find on another ship), and menus in French. To wrap up the day, we had dinner at Vatel. I had requested the first seating (6:30 PM) and a table for four, and we got it. We were seated upstairs near the window—a very pleasant table that we’d occupy every evening. What was a little surprising, but we got used to it, was that you had to order everything you wanted at once. The portions weren’t big, but you could choose what you wanted. The cheese was French and excellent.
To be continued...
The stops were as follows: 10/18 departure from Marseille 10/19 at sea 10/20 Cartagena 10/21 Almería 10/22 Gibraltar 10/23 Cádiz 10/24 at sea 10/25 Leixões (Porto) 10/26 Vigo 10/27 at sea 10/28 at sea 10/29 Dunkirk
First, a quick intro. We’re a family of four with two kids, ages 8 and 11. We booked this cruise in January 2025, right when it went on sale. At the time, it was priced at 763 € per adult (+ 99 € in tips) and 114.45 € per child (under 12, no tips to pay) for an ocean-view cabin (all ocean-view categories were the same price). Since there was also a single-parent offer (meaning one paying adult in the cabin was enough to get the child rate for the accompanying kid), I asked if we could take advantage of this offer to get two double cabins at the same price as one quadruple cabin (to have more space), and yes, it was possible. So we booked two premium ocean-view double cabins side by side. It was the same price as a quadruple. We booked directly through CFC because my husband had a promotional code from his works council. In total, for the four of us, we paid 1830 €, tips included. It’s true we booked early, but the rate was good, and we had the constraint of traveling as a family of four, so cabin choices were more limited. It’s also worth noting that the single-parent offer is limited.
Now, about embarkation: 10/18 Marseille Coming from the north, we took the direct TGV that morning at 7:22 AM, scheduled to arrive in Marseille at 12:24 PM. The trip went smoothly, great weather, and we arrived just one minute late. I had planned to get to the port using the free 35T shuttle from Joliette. To get to the bus stop, there were two options: the metro or walking. Since the weather was beautiful and the kids needed to stretch their legs, we opted for the second option. The route is all downhill, so it was pretty easy even with the suitcases. But I wouldn’t do it the other way around! We arrived at Joliette around 12:50 PM, just in time for the 1:00 PM shuttle, which arrived a few minutes late. Other cruisers got on board too. That day, there were two Costa ships and one MSC ship at the port as well. Traffic was heavy, and the shuttle arrived at the port entrance at 1:30 PM. We were scheduled for 2:30 PM. We were lucky to be at the closest embarkation terminal. So we were among those who had the least walking to do. We dropped off our suitcases and headed to the check-in counter. There were plenty of desks and almost no passengers. So we quickly completed the embarkation formalities—in just a few minutes—and when we boarded, it wasn’t even 2:00 PM yet. We headed to the buffet, where there weren’t many people. As we finished lunch, it was around 3:00 PM when they announced the cabins were ready. We went down to drop off our luggage in the cabins and then went up to the top deck to take some photos. The ship’s daily program said the safety drill would be at 4:00 PM. So we went to deck 6 at the scheduled time. But later, they announced it would actually be at 4:30 PM! In short, we waited 30 minutes for nothing because of a difference between the scheduled and actual time! The drill itself was long. Gathering everyone took about 20 minutes, I think. Just as we finished, they announced the departure, originally scheduled for 5:00 PM, was delayed until 9:00 PM due to latecomers. We went to check out the library, which had tons of board games and books—more than we’d ever seen. What stood out on this first day was that, for the first time, we had a French-speaking embarkation, announcements only in French (except for the safety drill), French-speaking servers, a paper daily program in French, books in French (which we’d never find on another ship), and menus in French. To wrap up the day, we had dinner at Vatel. I had requested the first seating (6:30 PM) and a table for four, and we got it. We were seated upstairs near the window—a very pleasant table that we’d occupy every evening. What was a little surprising, but we got used to it, was that you had to order everything you wanted at once. The portions weren’t big, but you could choose what you wanted. The cheese was French and excellent.
To be continued...
Travel companion for Venice Carnival 2026
Hi there,
I’m looking for someone to travel with me to Venice from February 6th to 13th, 2026—we’d share a hotel room with twin beds, of course.
I’ll be flying from Marseille with Ryanair.
Otherwise, maybe next year.
Otherwise, maybe next year.
Mediterranean Cruise Kotor-Dubrovnik-Korčula
Hi Poupou, if you could add us to your awesome calendar: from September 10th to 20th, 2025 clown 83: CFC Renaissance/Kotor-Dubrovnik/departure and return port Marseille
Looking for a Van Life travel partner from May 28 to June 1, 2025
Hi there,
I’m Coralie and Abdel, already ready for the adventure😎
I’ll have a fitted van with 4 beds, a mini kitchen, and a fridge.
I’m looking for a travel partner for 3 to 5 days of Van Life from May 28 to June 1, 2025—max 2 people.
Route: leaving from Marseille toward the Hautes-Alpes, and I can pick you up along the way! 🙂
Costs split between 3 or 4 people!
DM me with a quick intro about yourself.
I’m in the south of France!
AbdelHow to get to Southampton (England) from France?
Hi there,
I found a cruise on the Queen Victoria departing from Southampton, but the trickiest part is getting to Southampton.
We’re leaving from Marseille or Paris if that’s easier.
Thanks for your tips, have a great day!
New Ouigo feature: space for non-dismantled bikes
On the new OUIGO trains,
there’s now a bike space where you can hang your bike!
https://youtu.be/MfLUXBwrsKw?si=llghy79WExLfzPXR
https://youtu.be/MfLUXBwrsKw?si=llghy79WExLfzPXR