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Problème avec appareil numérique au Mexique English translation pending
by Kykyl · 2003-11-17 · 3 replies
Salut,

je suis actuellement au Mexique et j ai une galere avec mon numerique, le zoom refuse de marche.Je ne pense pas que ce soit un probleme de salete.

Avez vous des infos ou conseils, pour le faire reparer, je n ai pas la garantie sur moi, je serais sur Mexico DF dans 1 mois.

Merci, salut a tous

francois
Puerto Natales-Puerto Montt (Chili) en bateau English translation pending
by Nini10 · 2003-11-03 · 2 replies
Salut!

J'aimerais beaucoup avoir l'avis de ceux qui ont déjà fait le trajet Puerto Natales-Puerto Montt en bateau avec Navimag!

Est-ce que ca vaut la peine? Comment se passe le voyage? Merci d'avance pour toutes vos infos!!

A+
Angoisse supranimale........ English translation pending
by Alan · 2003-10-29 · 11 replies
.....clac, fais le verre en tombant par terre.....putain, 8H il faut que je me lève pour aller bosser, l'oeil torve et la bouche collante suite aux verres d'absynthe avalés hier soir, j'essaye de sortir ma jambe retenu par ce drap torsadé autour d'elle.....crac, déchiré...vais me faire engueuler tout à l'heure mais pour l'instant enfouie sous ses couettes, ma douce amie dort encore et même Laika ne bouge pas.....

....vite mon écran, pour saisir les dernières news des copains sur VF et savoir si SUNISABEL est déjà parti ou non....ouh ! ce temps de merde qu'il fait, ciel gris, pluie et apparemment fait froid et aie...! le pied contre la chaise...fait mal, la glace qui me renvoie l'image d'un zombie...mais comment j'arrive encore à charmer toutes ces filles.....peut être un coup de bistouri, là sous les yeux...on verra....

Enfin je m'affale sur ma chaise, face au poster de mon idole, Soisfranc cherbou le fondateur de VF, rallume les petites bougies de l'autel qui lui est dévolu et envoie une pitchenette à ma souris pour rallumer l'écran....je clique sur l'îcone VF et......." impossible d'afficher la page "....pfutt ! mal réveillé, dur le démarrage, tiens il reste un fond d'asbynthe...et hop dans le gosier..eh ! eh ! ils ont bien fait de la recommercialiser.....re clique..." impossible d'afficher la page "...quoi, impossible d'afficher la page ! c'est quoi ces conneries, j'ai besoin de ma dose moi, faut pas déconner....une, deux, trois fois...même message, j'y crois pas...je vais essayer comme Jacky Chan au cinéma si ça continue, mais j'y crois pas..qu'est ce qui se passe.....

Vite, un jean.....je déboule dans le couloir, descends les escaliers et fonce chez Mayann, la petite voisine du dessou, sympa...et jolie comme tout, qui est sur le site également...tiens la porte est ouverte....pas un bruit et ce putain d'orage à l'extérieur...la radio est allumée mais je comprends pas de quoi ils parlent..." Mayann "...c'est bizarre, elle dort quand même pas encore, et en plus avec la porte ouverte, j'enfile le couloir dans lequel en rigolant on a peint le nom des membres de VF avec qui on a le plus d'affinités.....tiens elle a mis un coeur à côté du nom de Loopkin...j'y crois pas, quelle fleur bleue celle là......!

Je pousse la porte de la salle de bains...et là, non pas vrai je rêve...elle a pas fait ça....elle git par terre dans une mare de sang, les poignets ouverts..mais c'est pas vrai, putain réveille toi, Mayann qu'est que tu as foutu...mais qu'est ce que je vais faire moi....et cette radio de merde qui n'arrête pas de tchatcher..mais pour raconter quoi......

Eteindre la radio d'abord....vite la cuisine..mais de quoi ils parlent..

" Suite à nos dernières informations, le fondateur de VF, Soisfranc Cherbou aurait pris la fuite, laissant derrière lui une ardoise de plusieurs millions de dollars suite aux nombreuses escroqueries dont il est l'auteur, on cite le cas de nombreux membres se suicidant suite à cette nouvelle, une Simba qui se serait précipité au zoo et jeté dans la gueule des lions, Loopkin qui se serait allongé sous le transsibérien, Afbé75 en voyage en Zambie et qui se serait jeté sous les pattes d'une horde d'éléphants, Trekkerbeub qui aurait avec ses dernières économies loué un jet pour se jeter sur les montagnes de l'Himalaya, Trans qui se serait injecté par dix fois le vaccin de la fièvre jaune, Sandrineinde qui se serait imolé par le feu, Sunisabel qui serait retourné vivre auprés de sa mère ( sic ! ), Kiki qui serait rentré au couvent, Nancy qui visiterait toujours Angkor depuis trois mois.... et la liste est malheureusement trop longue......."

....c'est pas vrai, j'y crois pas, pas lui, pas Soisfranc, il aurait pas fait ça...c'est pas possible, mais comment je vais faire....j'ai besoin de ma dose chaque jour, ouh...je suis pas bien là, une corde peut être, non ça laisse des traces..et tous les copains qui disparaisent......mais c'est le cauchemar.....

DRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG...! fait le réveil...je crois...

" Chéri...t'as encore oublié de faire le café ce matin.....".....ah ! mais.....ce n'était qu'un cauchemar, mais froide la sueur dans le dos là....vite, toujours ce drap.....clique...VF.....ouf....salut les potes, putain j'ai eu peur...et il fait beau...ah ! elle est quand même belle la vie sur VF....

Et si ça arrivait réellement.......
Conseils et itinéraire sur voyage seule en Inde English translation pending
by Audrey35 · 2003-10-17 · 1 reply
Départ dimanche 19...j'arrive à Bombay. Ca approche !!.. beaucoup d'inconnu alors evidemment J-2 je suis un peu flippée !Ce sera mon 1er grand voyage toute seule comme une grande..je suis donc avide de conseils en tout genre...suggestions d'itinéraires, conseils pratiques de choses à faire, à ne pas faire !comment ne pas perdre trop de temps en transport... Merci d'avance de prendre la peine de répondre ! je consulterais ce site de là bas aussi Audrey
Je déconseille la Tanzanie et le Kenya English translation pending
by Jacqueline60 · 2003-07-24 · 9 replies
bonjour tt le monde j'ai vécue pas mal d'années en tanzanie et kenya ainsi que dans d'autres pays d'afrique, je dois dire que ces deux pays m'ont bien décus. raciste à 100/100 on se fais avoir quand on investis faut tjr spayer en dessous de la table. quand la police vois que un blanc roule en voiture sur la soirée, ils vous arrete pour trouver qq compte erreur puis vous demande d el'argent pour vous laisser passé. si vous n'en donnez pas on vous jette en prison pieds nu, snas nourriture et eau, dans une tole avec +- 80 personnes qui urine, vomis, font leur besoin dans la cellule et vous devez dormir debout par manque d eplace. à l'immigration quand votre permis atteind la fin et que vous allé le renouveler, il vous demande le double, et bien sure un minimum de 500$ en dessous de la table pour faire vos papiers et cachet.quand un blanc se fai sarracher sa montre et que vous courez derrière, vous avez tt de suite une 50 d'africains qui vous menacent ou vous tape dessus et vous vole ce que vous avez sur vous(chaussure, bague porte feuille, vetements etc..) la polic en'y fais rien car vous etes blanc. quand vous attrapez un de votre personel qui vous volent, et que vous le conduisez à la police il faut payer pour qu'il sois punis sinon il ressor et reviens en bande vous dépuillez.le zimbawé est à déconseiller aussi vu qu'il font tout pourmettre les blancs hors du pays.nous avions un commerce en afrique avec usine et on vous vol sans arret et n'avez pa sle droit de le smettre dehors sinon vous avez l'immmigration, le city council à vos portesdonc obliger de les réengager et donc plus de vol dans la caisse. résultat pas de profit que de spertes.l'afrique du sud est beaucoup mieux et agréable plus propre aussi.la tanzanie est remplis de rars partout meme dans le srues, et dans le smaisons. à bon entendeur!
Quoi faire à Casablanca (Maroc)? English translation pending
by Cathou · 2003-04-18 · 1 reply
Salut à tous, je viens d'apprendre que nous avons deux jours à passer à Casablanca moi et une copine... Je voulais avoir vos impressions sur les choses primordiales à voir. Je sais qu'il y a la Grande Mosquée et qu'il nous faut absolument manger des sandwiches au pois chiches/paprika, mais encore... Faites-moi rêver encore plus... Qui est déjà allé à Casablanca, j'attends vos réponses ! Chao😉 Cathou
Étudier à Lisbonne English translation pending
by Mistinguette · 2003-04-04 · 3 replies
Bonjour à tous!

je vais étudier à lisbonne, pour un an à partir de septembre 2003.

Estce que quelqu'un l'a deja fait ou pourrais me conseiller sur les lieux sympas et pratiques où habiter dans cette ville?

merci d'avance et à bientôt!!
Bayahibe ou Puerto Plata? English translation pending
by Jacynthe · 2003-01-31 · 5 replies
Ou devrais-je aller pour mon deuxième voyage en Republique car j'ai deja ete a Punta Cana et j'ai adore.

Et quel hotel me suggerer vous? Iberastor Hacienda Dominicus ( Bayahibe)

Paradise Beach Club (Puerto Plata)

Occidental Allegro Playa Dorada (Puerto Plata)

Merci Jessy
Informations pratiques et culturelles sur le Japon English translation pending
by Tagada · 2003-01-25 · 3 replies
bonjour, cet été, je souhaite partir au japon. Je suis donc à la recherche de tuyau pratique (hébergement....) mais aussi d'info culturelle (les livres ne suffisent pas) sur les jardins, les temples, les spectacles... Et surtout, j'aimerais entrer en contacte avec de japonais, ou des gens connaissant bien le pays. merci et à bientôt
Air France Baggage Problem
by Daniellg · 2026-08-29 · 5 replies
I’ve been traveling regularly for over twenty years,

but this is the first time an airline has treated me as poorly as Air France.

Two trips, two problems. The latest:

Trip from Seoul to Rennes. Last leg from Paris CDG to Rennes with Air France.

I arrive in Paris and go straight to Air France to get my boarding pass to Rennes. They assure me my baggage is continuing to Rennes.

Arriving in Rennes, no baggage—same as five other people.

The Air France office is closed, and the airport staff tell me there’s rarely anyone there.

With the help of the airport staff, I file a claim online, and my baggage is almost immediately located. As a result, I’m told I’ll have it the next day.

Four days later, the baggage is still in the same place at CDG—nothing’s moving.

The problem is Air France has no customer service. What they call customer service is a department that takes an hour to answer and just repeats what’s on the online form. No coordination, no way to get things moving. I guess Air France would rather pay the compensation after 21 days than actually do something.

I’ve had lost baggage on other trips, but this is the first time I’ve seen such indifference and lack of professionalism.
Is there any activity in Amphawa during the week?
by Bruno645 · 2026-09-17 · 10 replies
Hello everyone!

First stop on our discovery of the peninsula: Amphawa. It’s our first night in Thailand (we arrived at Suvarnabhumi at 8:50 AM). Our initial plan was to explore the area before heading further south. The Mae Klong Railway Market is tempting... but what else is there to do???? We’ll be there on a Wednesday, and from what I’ve read on the forum, some say there’s absolutely nothing to do during the week—no floating market, barely any shops open, no restaurants, etc. Others, though, say the place is actually more charming without the weekend crowds.

Could you share your thoughts? Missing the floating market is one thing, but if it’s really a ghost town on Wednesdays, I might just drop our bags somewhere else. Amphawa seemed like a good first stop, just 1.5 hours from the airport, but I’d still like to settle somewhere a bit lively for our first evening. We’ll be there at the end of October. Thanks!
A Bold Combo: Southern Peru, Bolivia, and Northern Chile
by Marati · 2026-03-18 · 127 replies
Hello everyone,

For our latest 3-week family trip (yes, the kids are growing up, and two of them are about to enter the working world), we’re heading to South America! For our first time on this continent, I had planned a classic 3-week loop in Peru.

But since we won’t be returning to this part of the world anytime soon, I thought: why not follow in the footsteps of Franck, aka Bibouns51, who, in 18 days, didn’t just stick to Peru but also added two of the planet’s most stunning landscapes to his itinerary... the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia and its neighbor, the fabulous Atacama Desert in northern Chile !!

So, I set about the tricky task of limiting the regions we’d visit in Peru to those we considered must-sees, to avoid rushing too much. The visit schedules were optimized, including several comfortable overnight buses that have the huge advantage of letting us hop between regions.

So, we’re off on a somewhat adventurous trip with three domestic flights (two on the first day and one on the last), two overnight buses for quick hops, several car rentals, the services of a few drivers to make the trip more comfortable, and even a tour operator for crossing the Salar...

Our main concern is altitude sickness, and we’re bringing Diamox, aspirin, etc., just in case.

Our second worry before departure was not even getting off the ground... Yes, for once, we’re leaving from France—Marseille, to be exact. The week before our departure, with the surprise air traffic controllers’ strike, I remembered why we usually prefer to leave from abroad, like Turin or Barcelona... In the end, it wasn’t the air traffic controllers who made us nervous but the early July wildfires that paralyzed the airport a few days before our departure. Fortunately, the fires were quickly brought under control, and on the big day, everything was smooth sailing!

Detailed itinerary (which changed on Day 1 due to departure hiccups): Day 0: Flight Marseille - Madrid - Lima PERU Theoretical and abandoned Day 1: Flight Lima - Cuzco and visit Cuzco (Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, Cristo Blanco Observatory, Sacsayhuaman sunset) - Night in Cuzco Day 2: Taxi -> Chinchero - Moray - Maras Salt Mines - Ollantaytambo - Train to Aguas Calientes Day 3: Machu Picchu - Return train to Ollantaytambo Day 4: 2-day taxi -> Pisac - Tipon - Andahuaylillas - Huaro - Night in San Pedro Day 5: Palcoyo - Checacupe - Vinicunca - Return and night in Cuzco Day 6: Day in Cuzco (catch-up on Sacsayhuaman, San Blas district, Temple of the Sun) - Overnight bus to Arequipa Day 7: Rental car -> On the road to Colca Canyon, night in Cabanaconde Day 8: Descent to the bottom of Colca Canyon, night at Oasis Sangalle Day 9: Ascent from the canyon - Maca - Chivay - Return and night in Arequipa Day 10: Visit Arequipa (Santa Catalina Convent, La Recoleta Church and Monastery, La Compañía Church, Cathedral) - Overnight bus to Puno Day 11: Lake Titicaca - Night in Puno BOLIVIA Day 12: Shared taxi -> Road to La Paz, visit downtown La Paz - Night 1 in La Paz Day 13: Moon Valley and Las Animas Valley - Night 2 in La Paz Day 14: Day in La Paz - Night 3 in La Paz Day 15: Flight to Uyuni - Day 1 of Salar de Uyuni tour - Night at the edge of the Salar Day 16: Crossing the Lipez region and lagoons - Night near Laguna Colorada Day 17: Sol de Mañana CHILE Day 17 cont.: Pre-booked transfer to SPDA - 4x4 rental - Pukara de Quitor - Stargazing tour - Night 1 in SPDA Day 18: Death Valley and Moon Valley - Night 2 in SPDA Day 19: Miscanti and Miniques Lagoons, Salar de Aguas Calientes and its Piedra Roja, Tebenquiche Lagoon and Quebrada del Diablo - Night 3 in SPDA Day 20: Rainbow Valley and swim in the Puritama River - Night 4 in SPDA Day 21: Tebenquiche Lagoon - Bus to Calama - Flight to Santiago Day 22: Return Santiago - Madrid - Marseille

Day 0 - 11/07: Destination Lima

Our first flight from Marseille went smoothly to our Iberia layover in Madrid.

In Madrid, just after getting off the plane around 8 PM, and as we were walking through the terminal, we got a rude awakening!!

We saw the word "Cancelled" next to our flight number on the display boards. Thinking it must be a glitch, we checked another screen, but the system was stubborn, and the same dreaded word appeared !

So, we headed to the Iberia counter, where an agent confirmed that our Friday evening flight was canceled and rescheduled for the next morning. The reason? A breakdown and no replacement plane, even though we were in Madrid, Iberia’s home base!

To make matters worse, I remembered our super-tight schedule, planned to the minute, with no buffer day in Lima. Since I’m a bit phobic of megacities and hadn’t found anything appealing in the Peruvian capital in our guidebooks, we’d planned to leave Lima as soon as possible for Cusco, the heart of the Sacred Valley, to spend our first day there.

Bad idea, because we already knew the 4-hour buffer wouldn’t be enough, and we’d miss the domestic flight, which was, of course, non-refundable and non-changeable. So, we had to call LATAM from Madrid to find another flight for Saturday evening and negotiate a rate to recover some of our initial outlay.

After an hour on the phone with customer service, several endless holds, and three failed attempts to dictate our credit card number over the phone to a Spaniard speaking English with a thick accent, we finally managed to confirm the transaction, securing our new flight tickets for a moderate extra cost of just 150 € total.

At first, we were pretty bummed about losing a day and incurring extra fees to reschedule the domestic flight, but then, when we learned from an Iberia customer service rep that we’d receive the max compensation of 600 € per traveler, we even ended up grinning... because 3000 € in refunds for only losing the first day in Cusco? We’d sign up for that 10 times over!!

Iberia then took care of us, putting us up in a hotel where we had dinner before a short 5-hour night and an early morning departure. I took the opportunity to improvise a quick day of sightseeing in Lima, focusing on the Barranco and Miraflores districts.
Which is the most reliable airline for domestic flights in Australia?
by Erjome · 2026-03-10 · 10 replies
Hi there,

Since I’m not familiar with Australian airlines, I’d appreciate some advice.

I need to book a domestic flight from Adelaide to Sydney quickly, and I see Jetstar, Virgin, and Qantas as options. On paper, Qantas’s schedule and price are less appealing.

Which of the three is the most reliable (fewer flight cancellations, since this is the last flight of the day) and easiest to book on their website?

Thanks!
Traffic conditions on the Louang Namtha–Houei Sai road for cycling across
by Pierlu · 2026-02-26 · 3 replies
Hi there,

Coming from Laos (*), I’m planning to enter Thailand by bike via the Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.

Before this bridge was built, I’d already cycled the road from Louang Namtha to Houei Sai and crossed the river by boat to reach Thailand.

At the time, the condition of that road was impeccable, and most importantly, traffic was light.

So I’m wondering if anyone who’s taken it recently can tell me whether traffic has increased since the bridge opened.

Thanks in advance!

(*) I’m currently cycling in China (Yunnan)
What future for Greenland?
by Evajules · 2026-01-09 · 4 replies
Hello everyone, Controversial topic? Not necessarily—maybe just a reflection on a world to come. I spent the last 15 days of August on a cruise in Greenland, from Kangerlussuaq to Tasiilaq. I was utterly amazed by this unique world of rock and ice, the little houses in every color, a simple life that’s also complicated by isolation and climate, among other things... I carry in my heart the kindness of the people I met, the raw and gentle majesty of the icebergs, the colors of the sky...

So, I can’t even imagine a massive presence of raw material prospectors, heavy machinery requiring roads to be built—if that’s even possible—changing their way of life... putting sled dogs out to pasture!

Do fast food and Greenland’s northern lights really mix?

I wouldn’t trade my memories for an ESTA!

All opinions are respectable, which is why this isn’t a controversy—but I’m sorry, I have a soft spot for *my* Greenland.

Best regards,
What to see and do on a trip through the Northeast and Sukhothai?
by DrSnuggle · 2025-12-02 · 13 replies
Hello,

After a successful first trip in 2025, with the help of forum members, we’d love to return to this amazing cultural melting pot in 2026 for three weeks (2 adults, 2 kids aged 13 and 16).

We’d like to explore new places in the Northeast: fly into Khon Kaen and explore the region—Loei, Nong Khai, perhaps? A detour to the center to visit Sukhothai would be a great addition.

I’ll admit, planning this itinerary is a bit trickier for me since I’m less familiar with these areas and what they have to offer. The distances also seem longer than our previous transfers (BKK-Kanchanaburi-Kaeng Krachan-Sam Roi Yot...).

Do you have any suggestions or hidden gems to explore in the Northeast and Central regions that keep travel time between stops reasonable (3-4 hours)?

Thanks for your input!
Switzerland-Paris walking route
by Erable5525 · 2025-11-14 · 5 replies
Hi, I’m planning the Switzerland-Paris hike for 2026. If any of you know a route where I can stay with locals or in other lodging (no camping), I’d really appreciate your tips. Thanks! M Brunner
Traveling without reservations with a 10-year-old in Thailand
by Morlaix · 2025-09-11 · 24 replies
Hi there, it’s been a good 15 years since I last set foot in Thailand.

Back then, I spent 6 weeks there with my partner, traveling backpacker-style without ever booking anything in advance, and we always managed to find a guesthouse. Now we think our son is old enough to travel the same way.

Do you still find it just as easy to snag a guesthouse room everywhere?

What’s the average price range these days in the north and the south?

For our route, we’re thinking roughly BKK / Koh Tao / Koh Samui / Krabi, then the Chiang Mai area. Thanks in advance for your tips!
Cantal—have you heard of it?
by Puma2A · 2025-08-07 · 65 replies
...

After Southern Tanzania, I’m sharing a travel story about the Cantal region with you...

...

For us, at the start of 2025, Le CANTAL was a true “Terra Incognita”!!

After seeing some tempting TV reports, we decided to fill this gap—especially in terms of landscapes. On the same trip, we’ll also head to the Arcachon Basin, the International Seaplane Gathering in Biscarrosse, and my native Landes region...

So, on May 20th, we left Marseille in the rain and thunder, heading toward Nîmes, Saint-Hippolyte, Mont Aigoual, Florac, and stopping in Marvejols to give my arthritic back a break for the night.





The next morning, we decided to revisit the Parc aux Loups du Gévaudan (Europe’s largest wolf park). As someone used to photo safaris in the wilds of East Africa, I’m not a fan of zoos at all—but I *do* have a deep admiration for wolves!!



Since it’s pretty unlikely I’ll ever see one in the wild, I’ll settle for this Parc aux Loups in Marvejols. This will be our third visit to this incredible gathering of these fascinating canines.

Some are still finishing their chilly night...





...
All Tanzanian Airlines Banned
by SimonL · 2025-07-03 · 38 replies
Hi,

A pretty serious issue has come up in the past few weeks for traveling to Tanzania.

What’s the deal with airlines in Tanzania?
https://www.capital.fr/economie-politique/ce-pays-est-tres-touristique-mais-ses-compagnies-aeriennes-sont-placees-sur-liste-noire-par-l-europe-1515325 https://www.charentelibre.fr/tourisme/la-tanzanie-sur-liste-noire-de-l-europe-des-vols-interieurs-a-haut-risque-pour-100-000-touristes-francais-25002566.php

Basically, all airlines have been blacklisted because they don’t meet European safety standards. They’re banned from flying in Europe but continue operating in Tanzania. The main issue is that travel agencies’ civil liability no longer applies to blacklisted airlines. So we can’t allow clients to fly with these carriers. Of course, there’s huge pressure from European agencies, which are forced to disrupt their plans or even cancel trips because of this. Personally, I’ve got a trip planned for February 2026 to the southern parks in Tanzania, so I’ll be keeping an eye on how this develops. Do any of you have updates? Thanks!

Loïc
Driving on the Pink Granite Coast in summer
by Flo450 · 2025-06-30 · 15 replies
Hi there, We’re about to finalize a booking for late July near the Pink Granite Coast. We’re wondering about the traffic jams that could make our trip miserable, given how famous the place is—we’re excited to see it too. Could it get pretty bad? Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Advice on neighborhood / hotel for last night in Bangkok before flying back to France
by ChristelleR · 2025-06-20 · 13 replies
Hi everyone,

My husband and I are heading to Thailand with our two boys on July 8th. We’ll be moving around: Bangkok (3 nights), Ayutthaya (1 night), Chiang Mai (4 nights), Koh Samui (4 nights), and Koh Phangan (3 nights). We have a flight from Koh Samui to Bangkok in the afternoon the day before our return to France, arriving around 5 PM in Bangkok (it’ll be a Friday). I’m still wondering where to stay in Bangkok for this last night in Thailand. Initially, I thought about booking a hotel near the international airport, but I figured there might not be much to do there... maybe we’ll want one last crowd-filled night at a food market? So, I considered booking a hotel near the metro instead, for easy access to the airport the next morning, while still being central enough to go out for our last evening before heading back to France.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this :-) And if you lean toward the second option, which neighborhood/hotel would you recommend?

Thanks in advance for your help! Have a great evening :-)

Christelle
Meghalaya: A Very Rainy Week
by Aleph240758 · 2025-06-14 · 36 replies
Friday, April 18 Night in Guwahati Before leaving the guesthouse, I drop off a small bag that I’ll pick up when I return. I take a tuk-tuk at 7:40 AM to get to the sumo departure point for Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. My bag is loaded onto the roof, my seat is assigned, and we have to wait for the car to fill up.



While waiting, I watch the street come to life. I have fun photographing the different modes of transport passing by.









Time passes faster when you’re occupied. We leave at 8:20 AM, and the driver does door-to-door service along the way. We make our first stop for 25 minutes at 9:10 AM, then another for breakfast at 10:10 AM. The scenery is very different from Assam and Nagaland. We drive alongside a pine forest and a large lake. There are beautiful viewpoints, but the driver isn’t stopping for sightseeing, so I have to settle for looking through the car windows.

We finally arrive in Shillong at 11:45 AM. The driver stops in the middle of nowhere, so I have to walk up the street to find a taxi. I flag one down, and he agrees to take me to my new guesthouse, the Rockski Boutique Bed & Breakfast. No sooner do I arrive than a storm with a heavy downpour welcomes me. When I arrived in Guwahati at the end of October, I’d booked a guide with a car for this week. There’s no public transport to get from village to village, so I had to take a car to visit. The tourism manager, Sachin, sent me a message to let me know that the driver, Welbis, will pick me up tomorrow morning at 8 AM. The temperature is much cooler here—only 19°C. At 2:30 PM, the rain stops, and I take the opportunity to explore the city. I start with the cathedral. Today is Good Friday, so I’m going to see how it’s celebrated here. Meghalaya is a Catholic state. The cathedral isn’t far from the guesthouse—it’s huge and all blue.



I arrive during mass, and it’s impossible to enter—the faithful are numerous outside in the parking lot. Giant screens broadcast the ceremony.

Kayaking in the Lofoten Islands, Norway
by Androsace · 2025-06-14 · 3 replies
Thirty-seven years ago, I crossed Lapland on skis in winter... Four years later, I returned by bike to the Lofoten Islands. Now, I’d like to go back to this stunning country by sea kayak—a sport I’ve been practicing for the past 10 years. If it’s possible to meet up with one or more people for this little trip this year, it’s pretty quick to organize. Otherwise, in 2026, I’d love to kayak around Norway as well. If you’d like to join me for part of the route, that’d be awesome. Some sections require solid kayaking skills and excellent physical condition. I’m 58 and retired this year—in September—due to disability. Looking forward to your questions and/or interest in joining! Improvisation is often part of the plan!!
Your reviews on the ARANUI 5 cruise to the Marquesas Islands
by Elettra69 · 2025-06-13 · 24 replies
Hello,

My husband and I are heading to French Polynesia on August 21st for a cruise on the ARANUI 5 to the Marquesas Islands. If anyone has taken this cruise recently or during the late August/early September period, I’d love to hear your impressions and any practical details. Thanks for your feedback! Elettra69
Discussion for June 2025's theme: a series
by Kate · 2025-06-01 · 65 replies
Here we can chat, have fun, ask questions, post off-topic photos... Hope you'll like this theme 🙂 The contest is here
Are highways toll roads for motorcycles in Poland?
by Pgst59 · 2025-05-31 · 7 replies
Hi, I’d like to know if highways in Poland are toll roads for motorcycles, especially the A4 between WROCLAW and CRACOW.

If so, do you need to buy a vignette? Pay online? Are there toll booths at the entrances/exits? Thanks
What budget should I plan for 3 weeks on the US West Coast?
by Ptitebulle59 · 2025-05-24 · 48 replies
Hi everyone,

I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast. I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October. My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.

Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips. I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.

Thanks to everyone for your advice and help.
What budget should I plan for outings in Phuket?
by Anto337 · 2025-05-14 · 14 replies
Hi everyone, I hope you're doing well! Just a quick question—I wanted to know, excluding accommodation and flight tickets, just for leisure activities and food on the spot, I go out a lot so I’d like to know what the costs are for a budget that includes some outings, drinks, eating (local food), and a few massages (local massages). Could those of you who know share some prices, please? Do you think a budget of 100 € per day is reasonable? I’ve read in some places that it’s more than enough, and in others that it’s really tight 😕 I hope I won’t have to watch every penny 😅 I’m staying for two months, from May 27th to the end of July.
Feedback to improve my summer itinerary in Greece
by Paul79 · 2025-05-05 · 17 replies
Hello, I’ll be in Greece with my two daughters, aged 10 and 13, from July 6th to 27th. I’ve planned a route that seems fairly coherent, but I’d love to hear your thoughts:

J1 – Arrive in Athens in the afternoon and head straight to Corinth for the night J2 – Relax (beach) and visit Corinth or nearby – night in Corinth J3 – Mycenae + Epidaurus + Nafplio – night in Nafplio J4 – Mystras + Olympia – night in Olympia J5 – Delphi – night in Delphi J6 – Meteora (monasteries and more) – night in Kalambaka J7 – Meteora (nature walk) – night in Athens J8 – Explore Athens – night in Athens J9 – Explore Athens – night in Athens J10 – Ferry to Santorini + visit – night in Santorini J11 – Amorgos or another island – night in Amorgos J12 – Amorgos or another island – night in Amorgos J13 – Amorgos or another island – night in Amorgos J14 – Naxos – night in Naxos J15 – Naxos – night in Naxos J16 – Naxos – night in Naxos J17 – Paros – night in Paros J18 – Paros – night in Paros J19 – Paros – night in Paros J20 – Paros – night in Paros J21 – Ferry from Paros to Athens (is this possible?) – night in Athens J22 – Departure late morning

I’d like to know if there’s a town in the Peloponnese where we can stay and visit everything from there—I’d prefer not to change hotels every night. Are there any stops I can skip? Any must-see additions? I’d love to find pools or beaches to cool off at the end of the day—with the heat and the kids, we’ll need to refresh after sightseeing! For the Cyclades, I’m thinking of spending just an afternoon and evening in Santorini before moving on. I’m looking for authentic, quiet, beautiful islands with few tourists and nice beaches. Should I book all our rooms before leaving, or can we improvise a little? Thanks for your tips!

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