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Hôtel de charme à Paris English translation pending
by Pegaze · 2004-10-26 · 3 replies
Salut,

D'un optimisme émouvant et insensé, je pars demain a Paris, et voila que je me dis "Tiens sur VF il y a peut-etre qqn qui connait un petit hotel mignon, sympa, bien place, pas cher, bref parfait, et qui meurt d'envie de me le faire savoir!"

Si c'est le cas, n'hesitez pas!!! Mais ne pas confondre "de charme" et "de passe" 🙂

Merci...

Pegazelle dans le besoin
1 semaine à New York English translation pending
by Cheyenne62 · 2004-09-14 · 5 replies
Je vais à NEW YORK dans 15 jours avec toute ma famille (3 enfants). Pouvez vous m'indiquer des restaus sympas (pas trop chers) des sites à visiter des boutiques à faire etc...😉 . J'ai reservé une visite avec des volontaires americains qui font visiter NYC gratuitement quelqu'un l'a-t-il déja fait?

Merci
Le chant religieux Qawwali English translation pending
by Mentawai · 2004-09-04 · 12 replies
Chant religieux de la poesie "soufie", le qawwali se caracrerise par l' usage de voix masculines fortes faisant alterner solo et choeur, repetitions et impro par le soutien vigoureux de tambours et de claquements de mains .

Apres le genie de "NUSRAT FATEH ALI KHAN " la nouvelle grande voix du qawwali se nomme " FAIZ ALI FAIZ ".
Hôtel Limra Kemer (Turquie) English translation pending
by Mojito · 2004-08-18 · 7 replies
bonjour, qui pourrait me renseigner sur l'hôtel LIMRA ALL IN à KEMER?

prestations, repas, langue, activités.........?????

merci

à bientôt de vous lire!!!!!!
Caribe club princess? English translation pending
by Nalla · 2004-06-04 · 6 replies
Allo tout le monde😏

quel qu'un a des commentaires sur cet hotel😎

j, aimerais bien en avoir merci😉
Etudiant mongol English translation pending
by Xenebish · 2004-05-31 · 21 replies
Bonjour a tous,

Je suis un etudiant mongol, vivant en Mongolie, je parle francais et je peux vous faire decouvrir mon pays. Je suis tres interresse a rencontrer des francais, n hesitez pas a me contacter 🙂

Merci et peut etre a bientot en Mongolie

Enebish xenebish@yahoo.fr
Sites incontournables d'Athènes en Grèce English translation pending
by Mchristine · 2004-05-14 · 2 replies
Bonjour,

Qui peux me dire quelques conseils sur ce qu'il y a visiter en priorité à Athenes et ses environs proches?

Pouvez vous m'indiquer quelques restos sympas à essayer ? Je pars Dimanche Merci.
Artisanat et couture locale en Inde English translation pending
by Gigifab · 2004-04-21 · 3 replies
Bonjour à tous!

J'ai lu sur un site, celui-ci, ou un autre...que qqun avait acheté des saris en soie. Elle les a payé une fortune! Pour 2 saris, je crois environ 290€.

Je fais de la couture et réalise des objets de déco...c'est mon métier...et je commence...

J'aimerais faire faire de nombreux vêtements par les couturiers, après avoir acheté les tissus. Est-ce bien possible? Est-ce-que qqun connait un peu les prix, pour prévoir mon budget?

J'ai lu ailleurs qu'il était possible de partir le sac vide et de s'habiller une fois sur place! C'est ce que j'aimerais faire. Où le faire? Je vais dans les montagnes et quelques jours vers Delhi...

Sinon, j'aimerais savoir si qqun connait la procédure pour rapporter de l'artisanat par caisses ou container. Est-ce bien sûr? A qui s'adresser avant de partir et une fois sur place?

Merci à tous!
Associations en Inde English translation pending
by Pimousse · 2004-04-15 · 11 replies
Bonjour à tous!

Je pars en Inde cet été et je souhaiterai apporter des vêtements, du matériel scolaire...Savez vous où je pourrais donner tt cela sachant que je vais au rajasthan!

Merci pour vos conseils

PImousse
Logement et visites sur Londres English translation pending
by Poussin31 · 2004-04-01 · 3 replies
Nous souhaitons partir 4 jours a Londres, nous souhaiterions avoir des infos sur hotels (pas trops cher) et sites a voir absolument, restos etc ...

Merci d avance
Projets éducatifs en Amérique Latine English translation pending
by Mely6 · 2004-03-30 · 5 replies
Salut!

Je recherche des sites de personnes ayant mis en place des projets éducatifs en amérique latine (dans écoles, centres de jeunes, etc.). J'aimerais monter un tel projet et recherche des témoignages...

Merci d'avance!
Transports et logement en Sibérie English translation pending
by Dorje06 · 2004-03-26 · 4 replies
coucou a tous... je prepare tout doucement notre voyage a deux en asie et il me manque quelques infos ...tout d'abord sur la siberie..loopkin pourras tu m'aider ? 😉

est ce que quelqu'un connait des hebergements sympas sur irkoutsk, port baikal, liousvanska, kultuk et oulan oude ? merci merci deja davance..🙂 peu dadresses dans les lonely planets ! et pis ya til souvent des bus la bas ou peu et ou peut on avoir ces infos avant de partir ? et pis.. oui j'sais, suis ch...mais quelqu'un a til fait le trekking entre Kiren et Archan (sources chaudes).. aucune agence le propose.. selon trekmag!

merci a tous

marrotte
Ocean Bavaro English translation pending
by Nath18 · 2004-03-10 · 5 replies
bonjour,

j'arrive le 9 avril 2004 à l'hotel ocean bavaro,

je souhaitais avoir quelques infos sur l'hotel et sur l'ambiance

Merci d'avance
Chaque jour est un voyage English translation pending
by Douya · 2004-02-12 · 3 replies
Vieux Nice un vendredi soir.

Deja un spectacle de longer la plage...

Touristes, attrapes touristes, joggeurs, rollers, velos, pietons a deux et quatre pattes.

Des blancs, des rouges, des noirs.

Des radis, des ecrevisses, des frenchies, des englishs.

Des scooters, sur l'eau comme sur la terre.

Aussi des parachutes, pieds dans l'eau, tete dans les airs.

Et partout, tatoo, henne, babioles africaines, gadgets tibetains.

La mode est a l'exotisme sur le pas de la porte. Ou comment s'habiller d'ailleurs en restant toujours la, chez soi.

Le cours Saleya ensuite et ses restos en tout genre.

Usines a gaz plus que de bon gouts. Tous les locaux le savent, des la petite ruelle derriere, c'est diversite, variete, multiplicite...

Les nourritures du monde, de Zanzibar a Tombouctou,

De la cave a fromage a la cave a vin,

Du vegetarien au carnivore,

De Bouddha a Dieu pizza.

Que de menus allechants, que d'invitations au voyage culinaire dans des decors imaginaires

Deambuler dans les rues, les odeurs

Les vetements aux balcons, les pots de fleurs

Soutien gorge en dentelle ou chlorophylle a l'appel

Diversite des couleurs et des mots en provencal

Affiches au mur, qui pour un concert, qui pour une piece de theatre, qui pour un groupe au nom bizarre.

Pourquoi voyager loin quand ici est un ailleurs?

Chaque ville a tant de secrets interieurs.

Aout 2003
Voyage au tour du monde des percussions!!! English translation pending
by Chrystelle · 2003-11-30 · 1 reply
salut,

juste un petit mot pour vous faire part de mon voyage fabuleux hier à la géode, le film s'appelle "STOMP" c'est une troupe des états -unis qui percussionnent avec tout ce qu'ils trouvent, c'est génial et là ils font un voyage dans le monde, on peut voir pleins de percussions différentes, l'écran de la géode contribue à l'ampleur rythmique du film on n'a pas envie que cela s'arrête, et puis après j'ai vu l'Inde royaume du tigre différent!!! c'est 11 euros les 2 films, tarifs préférentiels pour étudiants et chomeurs, alors si vous y allez bon voyage!!!
Voyage à New York avant les fêtes English translation pending
by Lapsus · 2003-10-24 · 2 replies
Bonjour à tous,

Je planifie un voyage à New York à la mi-décembre. J'ai trois jours pour visiter et j'habite près de Time Square sur la 47e rue ouest exactement.

Je voudrais savoir ce que je ne dois absolument pas manquer(resto, musée, architecture, magasin etc..)

Le métro est-il sécuritaire le jour? Je ferai la découverte de New York à pied, en taxi ou en métro....(je ne suis pas seule)

Je voudrais connaitre également la température moyenne pour le mois de décembre.

Je vous remercie de votre collaboration et si vous avez des sites internet intéressants à me proposer, ce serait bien gentil à vous de me les transmettre.

Bye!
Contacts et bons plans pour la Sicile English translation pending
by FeeBleue · 2003-08-12 · 5 replies
Hello,

L'envie de visiter la Sicile me démange depuis qque temps. J'ai décidé d'y aller en octobre. Est-ce que qqu'un aurait des adresses à me conseiller (logements, visites etc...) ??? Enfin dites-moi tout sur la Sicile 🙂

Merci

FeeBleue😉
À ne pas manquer en Allemagne English translation pending
by Linel · 2003-07-10 · 1 reply
Je viens de découvrir ce forum et comme nous partons (couple, début de la cinquantaine, Iles de la Madeleine, Québec, Canada) pour l'Allemagne dans un mois, je suis très intéressé de lire des récits de gens qui ont visité ce pays.

Arrivée à Frankfort, je prends une voiture pour 3 semaines. Possibilité d'un court séjour à Prague et peut-être une pointe vers l'Autriche, si c'est réaliste en terme de temps.

En Allemagne, y-a t'il des régions à éviter, et d'autres à ne pas manquer ?

Notre destination étonne les gens à qui nous en parlons et je ne trouve pas grand chose sur le forum sur l'Allemagne. A moins que je ne cherche pas bien.

Nous cherchons des hôtels ou auberges à prix moyen, et la propreté est plus importante que la beauté.

Nous aimons beaucoup visiter les villes en marchant. A première vue, la Bavière semble une région très intéressante. Comme le temps de séjour sera court, nous profiterons des conseils reçus pour choisir les endroits les plus intéressants.

Linel
Possible day trips from Kineta
by Clio38 · 2026-07-29 · 3 replies
Hi, We’re heading to Greece in early October and will be staying in Kineta, north of the Saronic Gulf, and renting a car. Is it feasible to visit Acrocorinth, Mycenae, Nafplio, and Epidaurus in a single day? Thanks for your recommendations!
Time needed for the Acropolis and museum visit
by Laetiplouf · 2026-08-21 · 10 replies
Hello,

We want to book our tickets to visit the Acropolis site and the associated museum. For these reservations, we need to specify entry time slots.

For the Acropolis alone: the first slot is at 8:30 AM. For the museum: 10 AM? 11 AM? We like to wander around, so here’s our question: if we haven’t finished exploring the site after 1.5 hours, is it possible to go back in after leaving the museum?

We’ll be buying tickets from the official websites—audio guides are mentioned. Any feedback on those? On sites like Get Your Guide, the prices are much higher with the audio guide included, but does that mean better quality?

Thanks for your help
Pompeii and Etna Stopover on World Europa Cruise
by Rossell1 · 2026-08-23 · 1 reply
Hi there! I’m going on a cruise with MSC on the World Europa this coming October. Stops: Genoa, Naples, Messina, Malta. Has anyone visited Mount Etna and Pompeii? Could you share some tips for each of these stops? I’d like to explore on my own without booking the ship’s excursions. Thanks for your advice!
Which destination to prioritize in Southeast Asia in June/July/August/September?
by Soleilamo0 · 2026-05-20 · 28 replies
🙂 Hi everyone!

Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!

For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...

Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).

Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.

Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
David Thomas, Leader of Pere Ubu (1953–2025)
by Taamaden · 2026-05-01 · 2 replies
«Mr. Thomas's voice is that of a man muttering in a crowd. You think he's talking to himself until you realize he's actually talking to you.» (Greil Marcus)

La voix de M. Thomas est celle d'un homme marmonnant dans une foule. Vous pensez qu'il se parle à lui-même jusqu'à ce que vous réalisiez qu'en réalité il est en train de vous parler.

A year ago, a singular monument passed away

Tall and imposing, he embodied the character of Père Ubu and captivated with his physical presence as much as his voice. His distinctive tone, audacity, and aura made him a respected and truly unique figure over the past five decades: David Thomas.

Born in Miami but primarily raised in Cleveland, Ohio, David Thomas was a central figure in Cleveland’s underground experimental rock scene—a regional movement that would later give rise to Devo and Nine Inch Nails. He first gained recognition as part of the group Rocket From the Tombs, which, though it never recorded an album, became an influential local act during its brief existence. Known for his high-pitched, near-falsetto voice and his unconventional taste for professor-style stage costumes, Thomas stood out as much in person as his music did on record.

In 1975, several members of Rocket From the Tombs split off to form Pere Ubu—a band named after a play by French writer Alfred Jarry. The group (labeled with many tags or none at all: garage, industrial, experimental, rock, art-rock, avant-garde, punk, new wave) was extremely ahead of its time (and remains incredibly stimulating today), embarking on an unprecedented journey blending punk, post-rock, and an insane art-rock sophistication. Their albums, filled with literary allusions and wounded poetry, were sung-spoken in Thomas’s singular style. The band’s boldness was evident everywhere, mixing brass (especially clarinet), electric instruments, and a constant effort to connect with American musical traditions.

During its initial run from 1975 to 1982, Pere Ubu was an unclassifiable group, fusing the loose energy of garage rock (a term used by D.T. to describe Pere Ubu’s music) with 1960s rock, funk bass, heavy saxophones, and Thomas’s dominant presence. Though they predated the rise of post-punk, Pere Ubu embodied that sound in all its sharp, repressed, and unpredictable nature—largely thanks to Thomas’s wild spirit. The band’s clever absurdity and adventurous approach inspired other groups, including Joy Division, Sonic Youth, Pixies, and R.E.M.

In 1978, Pere Ubu released The Modern Dance, their debut album, followed by Dub Housing (1978), New Picnic Time (1979), and The Art of Walking (1980). Though it never achieved commercial success, the album found its audience among eccentric punks and art-rock fans, intriguing many with its singular blend of rock, punk, new wave, and experimental prog. After a few lineup changes and a brief breakup, Pere Ubu released four more albums in a frenzy of creativity. Song of the Bailing Man briefly served as the group’s final album upon their split in 1982. For their 1987 return, Pere Ubu recorded The Tenement Year the following year. The band reunited intermittently over the following decades under Thomas’s leadership, who remained the sole founding member throughout the group’s existence, releasing 14 albums—not counting live records. Pere Ubu’s last full album with Thomas was Trouble on Big Beat Street, released in 2023.

Last year, on April 24, 2025, David Thomas, the founder and leader of the influential and avant-garde rock group Pere Ubu, passed away at his home in Brighton, England, at the age of 71.

hgb



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHfZovOsXlI&list=RDqHfZovOsXlI&start_radio=1
Draft itinerary for 3 weeks in Sicily without a car
by Faiyech · 2026-04-12 · 6 replies
Hi everyone,

I’d love to get your thoughts on the following itinerary (late May). I like to take my time in ruins and museums, and beaches don’t interest me. I’ll be staying in hostels and using public transport. Do you see any major omissions or things that aren’t worth it? Thanks!

Day 1: Arrival in CATANIA Day 2: Catania – visit (fish market, cathedral, Biscarri Palace, etc.) Day 3: Mount Etna (day trip)

Day 4: Morning trip to TAORMINA, visit the town Day 5: Alcantara Gorge (day trip) + more time in Taormina

Day 6: Trip to SYRACUSE, visit Ortigia Day 7: Ortigia Day 8: NOTO (day trip) (or another Baroque town?) Day 9: Syracuse Archaeological Park + more time in Ortigia (or leave for Enna?)

Day 10: Transport via Enna? TO BE RESOLVED (long, 2 or 3 changes, limited accommodation in Enna...)

Day 11: AGRIGENTO: town and Scala dei Turchi (optional) Day 12: Valley of the Temples + archaeological museum

Day 13: Departure for TRAPANI (4h), afternoon: town (+ salt flats?) Day 14: Segesta (day trip) + town/Erice Day 15: Monte Cofano Nature Reserve (hike + summit) (day trip) Day 16: Zingaro Nature Park (coastal route out, ridge route back) (day trip)

Day 17: Departure for the AEGADIAN ISLANDS: Levanzo and Favignana (bike), overnight if possible Day 18: Egadi Islands

Day 19: Departure for PALERMO + first visits Day 20: The city Day 21: The city (Monreale?) Day 22: Options: - Capo Gallo hike (3.5h round trip) (via Mondello) - Cefalù (45 min by train) Day 23: Return flight
11-Day Trip to Jordan in Late October 2025 – Recap
by KayakMan · 2025-11-23 · 10 replies
Let’s be clear—it was a fantastic time to visit, and Jordan is an amazing country! 100% sunshine and temperatures between 25 and 35°C, depending on the altitude. No stress at all: Jordanians live up to their reputation as a charming, helpful, and fun-loving people. No hassles, no pushy sales—just pure joy sharing time and laughter with them. Over 11 days, we intentionally skipped the north to spend more time in Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, and diving in Aqaba. No regrets whatsoever 😄 Practical tips at the end of the travel journal.

Road trip: Arrived at 10 PM (Nantes-Frankfurt/Amman in under 9 hours). Spent the night near the airport.

Day 1: Left at 8 AM for Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea Center—picnic in the middle of the lovely Wadi Himara (great spot, 2-hour round trip—thanks to the GPS coordinates from the agency. It takes guts to leave your car parked alone with all the luggage inside, but honestly, no stress at all). Afternoon at the Movenpick (pricey but nice) to enjoy the Dead Sea. Dinner on-site. Perfect relaxation for a first day.



Day 2: Drove south along the Dead Sea. First stop at Wadi Mujib (great, fun, and full of water—max 2-hour round trip). Then a second swim in the Dead Sea, 10 km past the Wadi Mujib Center, which we preferred over the Movenpick spot because it felt wilder. Just pull over when you see tents along the road where you can take a shower after swimming (a must! Cost: 3 JOD per shower). The scenery is stunning, and the swim feels more natural than at the hotels. A really cool experience.

Around 3 PM, took the scenic route after the Dead Sea toward Little Petra (1.5 hours). Don’t take the King’s Highway directly—instead, continue on the Wadi Arabia road, then turn left (Route 60) after the town of Feifa and the ‘Jo Petrol’ gas station. Worth it! Visited Little Petra in the late afternoon and had dinner + stayed overnight at the Seven Wonder Luxury Camp. TOP: warm welcome and great advice on the best order for hikes in Petra based on sunlight and avoiding backtracking. We regretted not staying two nights…

Day 3: PETRA Petra info: Not many people around, so we really enjoyed it (thanks to the geopolitical situation). We’ll share the times of our circuits since we were able to catch the sun on the key sites (9:30 AM for the Treasury). As amateur photographers, we took our time on all the visits and circuits—you can shave off about 25% of the suggested times. But rushing can ruin Petra’s magic! For us, two full days is the minimum.



First day in Petra with arrival at 7:30 AM. Free parking in front of the visitor center… Program: Siq, Khazneh (40 min), then the amazing “High Place of Sacrifice” circuit between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM, starting directly to the left before the theater. This avoids climbing in the sun (great tip from our camp host the night before!).

Arrived at the Great Temple, lunch at the ‘The Bassin’ self-service (17 JOD per person!). Expensive, but it’s a good place to rest 😉 Then visited the churches with viewpoints over the temples, accompanied by two friends 🙂, the Colonnaded Street, and the tombs (in the sun at 4 PM), the Theater… then back via the Khazneh and the Siq (another 40 min!).

Arrived at the Seven Wonder Hotel in Petra at 5 PM, exhausted!! Good hotel, simple room, but an amazing rooftop with a pool—perfect for relaxing after Petra. A car is necessary to reach the visitor center and possibly downtown for dinner (the hotel dining room isn’t cozy at all). Two great places to eat: Mr. Falafel for lunch or dinner (also makes takeaway meals for 4 JOD)—simple but delicious! My Mom's Recipe Restaurant—great decor on the terrace and really tasty food. Day 4: Little Petra to the Monastery circuit. You need a special ticket issued on the road to Little Petra (you can get there by taxi from the visitor center for 10 JOD or by shuttle), where they take you in a 4x4 to the start of the trail. This saves an hour of walking in the sun but costs 5 JOD per person. Started the trail around 8:30 AM. Count 3 hours to get all the way down. Great circuit that avoids climbing the 800 steps (just descending them!).

Before reaching the Monastery, tea break at the “End of the World Coffee” following the “best view” sign—the name isn’t exaggerated!!!! Breathtaking desert views in a charming setting. We could’ve stayed forever!

Great tip: Picnic at Petra (free tables available next to the BASIN restaurant, and sandwiches for sale—though not great—if you didn’t bring your own). Then we wandered around the site: a small circuit behind the Nabatean Restaurant with a view of the entire site, returning via the path that runs above Qasr al-Bint, the Great Temple, and the Colonnaded Street to reach the Street of Facades. This path offers another stunning view overlooking the temples and tombs. We took our time, and it was amazing… Back to Seven Wonder by 3:30 PM… The call of the pool, and we were exhausted!

Day 5: Last day in Petra with the Al Khubtha Trail circuit to see the Khazneh from above. Really fun to do (2.5-hour round trip, including 30 minutes of contemplation 😊. Best in the morning to see the Khazneh in the sun 👉 9:15 AM). Return via the tombs, and we recommend going straight up while staying left of the main path (amazing circuit with the best view of the theater—gorgeous).



Back to the car at 1 PM, lunch at Mr. Falafel, and headed to Aqaba via Little Petra and the Dead Sea (the Wadi Arabia road we loved!) to take the “Rift Valley—West Route” to Aqaba. The scenery loses its charm once you hit Route 65—we ended up regretting not taking the shorter route… but if you haven’t taken the Wadi Arabia road before, don’t miss it! Arrived at the Bedouin Garden Village at 5 PM (Aqaba, South Beach), and diving briefing 😊! Simple hotel with a great vibe and a nice little pool. However, not the cleanest (rooms and common areas)—you can tell there’s been a lack of guests lately, which is a shame because the location, decor, and atmosphere are all great. On the other hand, disappointed by the southern beaches—dirty and almost deserted, with nothing open for dinner in the evening.

Day 6-7: Morning dives (great marine life, easy shore dives with unique wrecks—cargo ship, tank, plane sunk near the shore). Lots of colorful fish, though small. Afternoons and evenings in Aqaba, which turned out to be a lively and pleasant city. Sunset drinks by the embankment near the giant flag—a great mix of local life, loud racing boats, music… we loved it. Dinner at Al Shami Restaurant—delicious, affordable, and a really nice terrace with a view of the beautiful Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque. Perfect lemon-mint juice!

Day 8: Two final dives in the morning, then drove to Wadi Rum (1 hour). Welcomed by Khaled and Claire from Mars on Earth (a top agency we highly recommend—they put together a “semi-custom” stay based on our schedule and desire to avoid crowds. Claire is French, which makes booking and planning ahead via email much easier). Afternoon in a private 4x4 in northern Wadi Rum to see the most famous and visited sites (lots of improbable selfies 😠!). Gorgeous sunset with Bedouin tea over the fire. Khaled is amazing, with a beautiful smile… Arrived at the tent camp for the night. Great location, unique dinner, and a fun evening around the fire with Khaled leading cool games that got everyone chatting. Beautiful tent with a view of the stars…

Day 9: Trek to Burdah Rock Bridge (3 hours)—for sporty types only, as it’s a tough climb and descent with no protection or pitons… basically climbing with just a 3-meter rope held by our guide to help us! But what an amazing memory, incredible views, and a real adventure for my 57 years! Would do it again in a heartbeat 😊!

Then headed south in Wadi Rum. Let’s just say it was our favorite area… we strongly recommend spending a full day there… Wild, red, and empty—another planet! Salem, our climbing guide, took us to wonderful spots with breathtaking views. We wished the day could’ve lasted 48 hours!



End of the day: sunset, Bedouin tea, beautiful views… Just the classics 😉, but we loved it! Then spent the night under the stars. Salem set up comfortable mattresses and thick blankets, prepared tea and dinner over the wood fire. An amazing experience—like being a kid again, with a sky so stunning we fought sleep just to keep our eyes open.

Day 10: Woke up around 7 AM after a great night under the stars! Breakfast… and then it was time to head back to Claire and Khaled’s to pick up our car. Drove to Wadi Ghuweir (2.5 hours from the King’s Highway). A truly magnificent wadi reached after a steep descent (don’t take a Fiat 500 for the climb back up!). Make sure to hike 2 hours in to reach a lush oasis with water where you can swim in the middle of the wadi… We didn’t know and stopped 15 minutes too early… I still regret it!! If there’s no water at the start of the hike, it’s because it’s flowing underground—don’t give up thinking the wadi is dry! That’s why it’s Claire’s and Family in Jordan’s favorite wadi. A must-do! Picnic in the wadi. Around 4 PM, headed to Dana—visited this tiny, unique village, half in ruins and half restored while keeping its old-world charm. Stayed overnight and had dinner at Dana Luxury Huts (amazing view with a private balcony, great triangular rooms—though the bathroom is tiny). Run by a family. Delicious food cooked by the mom. Bedouin tea after dinner around the fire—such a nice moment.

Day 11: “Sheq Al Reesh” trek in Dana Valley booked through the Luxury Huts hotel. Four hours in a totally different landscape from the desert—unique and guided by a fantastic guide who prepared a memorable lunch over a fire on the cliffside. We really loved this hike and the peacefulness of Dana. A great stop to break up the long drive back to the airport. Left Dana at 2 PM for Kerak Castle (2.5-hour drive). Nice visit, especially the underground passages. Then drove to Madaba (1.5 hours) to explore the city by night, do some last-minute shopping, and wait for our 3:30 AM flight… not fun!

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Late October was a perfect time—temperatures between 25 and 35°C depending on location (mountains or sea), with lows of 13°C at night in Wadi Rum 👉 A fleece is enough; it’s not that cold in the desert, and the blankets are amazing. Eleven days is the perfect amount of time to take it slow, stop for "Bedouin tea" invitations in unexpected places, and soak in the colors! We don’t regret doing the trip "backwards"—starting with the Dead Sea and ending with Wadi Rum and Dana (usually, people start with the King’s Highway). We recommend the ‘Family In Jordan’ guide for those who want an easy way to find trailheads and routes. Don’t hesitate to explore multiple wadis—not just Wadi Mujib! We highly recommend Mars on Earth for organizing your Wadi Rum stay. Very professional, with great bivouac and camp locations. No pushy salespeople. Jordanians are very respectful (especially toward women), super smiley, and helpful. We felt completely at ease—almost too much so 😉 Renting a car is a great option, but if possible, choose a mid-size category with a "real" engine and check the tires. The hills are tough, and some roads turn into semi-off-road for 500 meters… No issues driving—roads are in good condition. The only problem is the aggressive speed bumps everywhere. The Dana-Madaba King’s Highway is long (4 hours). Budget varies a lot depending on your choices: from a simple lunch for 4 JOD to a dinner for 30 JOD, depending on how touristy the restaurant is… On average, 8–10 JOD for a good local or seafood dish + drink, and 30–40 JOD for a night in a hotel (except the Movenpick, unfortunately ☹). Watch out for Fridays—it’s really hard to find picnic supplies! If you’re still hesitant, the Jordan Pass is a must and very cost-effective since it includes your visa. Get it online. Consider hubs like Madrid or Frankfurt—often faster and cheaper than flying via Paris and Air France if you live in the provinces!
Transatlantic Cruise on Norwegian Viva
by Nidal · 2025-11-02 · 11 replies
Hello, We’re sailing on the Norwegian Viva from Lisbon to Galveston. From what I’ve read on the NCL site, there’s no formal night; is that correct? If so, that’ll lighten the suitcase! 😊 The ship stops in Cabo Rojo in the Dominican Republic, and I haven’t found much info on this stop—it seems to be recent. I’m thinking of just heading to the seaside near the ship, but if you’ve got another **bon plan**, I’m all ears. Same for La Romana: last time we went to Bayahibe Beach, so if you’ve got another idea... Thanks in advance!
Review of a Norway cruise on the Emerald Princess in June 2025 (1)
by 4yne · 2025-07-23 · 125 replies
Hello everyone,

I’ve wanted to take this Norway cruise for a very long time. The first time I booked it was in July 2020 with Azamara. Unfortunately, it was canceled, as everyone remembers. When I tried to book it again, the prices (already a bit high with Azamara) had simply doubled. So, since then, I’ve been keeping an eye out every year for any opportunities...

The last time we sailed with Princess was eleven years ago, and things didn’t go very well. I came back pretty unhappy with their service and quite disappointed. Despite the $600 they gave me as credit for a future cruise, I’d never set foot on one of their ships again.

But this time, the opportunity arose—a fantastic itinerary with lots of stops, a reasonable price for 16 nights (I’ll share the details in the conclusion), and a ship that’s not too big, so to speak, with only 3,000 passengers. I’m not expecting much from the cruise line this time and am boarding the ship with low expectations beyond the itinerary.

Princess has introduced an app to download before the cruise. It’s essential because online check-in is no longer available, and the agency doesn’t send a travel journal. Everything is done through the app. After completing the check-in on the app, we only know that we’ll need to pick up our key, the Medallion, at embarkation by following the blue line in the terminal and presenting our passport.



Up until our departure, the weather forecast for the coming week in Norway is disastrous—rain, rain, and more rain. It was pretty much the same two years ago before our Iceland cruise, and in the end, the weather turned out fine.

If you’re ready to embark on the Emerald Princess to discover this beautiful cruise and the stunning landscapes of Norway, let’s go!

Southampton - Sea day - Bergen - Olden - Åndalsnes - Sea day - Tromsø - Honningsvåg (North Cape) - Alta - Sea day - Molde - Trondheim - Two sea days - Edinburgh - Sea day - Southampton
Your thoughts on our 3-week Quebec road trip
by Vandfaure · 2025-07-18 · 12 replies
We’re heading out for 3 weeks and just bought our flight tickets; 3 days in Montreal 2 days in La Mauricie Park drive down Route 155 to Lac Saint-Jean 2 days in Tadoussac ferry to Gaspésie—planning to stay 6/7 days there Charlevoix region for 3 days Quebec City for 2 days Back to Montreal

If you’ve got any great tips, I’d love to hear them—accommodation, activities (seaplane, bears, whales), parks. We’re traveling with our kids, aged 20 and 23,
One-day itinerary in Zagreb
by Steph60650 · 2025-06-26 · 6 replies
Hi everyone.

With the kids getting older, I’ve finally decided to head somewhere a bit more exotic than our usual (and wonderful) Brittany. We’ve chosen to visit Austria and Slovenia, with a little detour through Zagreb. We’ll be spending a day there, and I’d love to make sure we don’t miss anything. Here’s my little plan—let me know what you think!

- Parking between Ridnjack Park and Zagreb Cathedral - Quick stroll through Dolac Market - Visit Kamenita Vrata (Stone Gate) - Saint Catherine’s Church - Head to Lotrščak Tower: at noon for the cannon firing. - Walk through Grič Tunnel - Head down to Ban Jelačić Square - Then visit Zrinjevac Park (its monuments and beautiful facades) - Head back north to see St. Mark’s Church - Tkalčićeva Street (pedestrian street) and Opatovina Park

There we go... I’ve definitely forgotten a ton of things... What do you think? Thanks!

Stéphane.

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