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Heureux parisiens! 15 mai 2004 Inalco English translation pending
Salut,
L'Inalco vous invite à sa journée culturelle qui se déroulera le samedi 15 mai de 11h à 19h dans les locaux historiques (et superbes) de l'école au 2 rue de Lille dans le 7ème.
En effet, les associations AET France, Senpaï Club, Planète Langues'O et Babel de l'Inalcoainsi que l'association des étudiants de l'Institut Polonais de Paris joignent leurs efforts pour proposer de nombreux spectacles et tenir des stands consacrés aux cultures du monde entier (Europe de l'est, Asie, Amérique du sud, Afrique, ...).
Ainsi, auront lieu des spectacles de danse orientale, indienne, thaïlandaise, des concerts de musique slave, des démonstrations d’arts martiaux, etc… une batucada (troupe de danseurs et musiciens brésiliens) se produira également.
Des expositions de photographies sont aussi au programme ainsi que des " ateliers pratiques " (calligraphie, préparation de thé, …) où les visiteurs pourront s’initier à de nouvelles formes d’arts.
Il sera aussi possible de s’amuser par le biais de jeux tels que le " DDR " (dance dance revolution, jeux japonais de danse) ou encore déguster des plats et breuvages exotiques !
Enfin, des musées tel que l’Institut du Monde Arabe, nous ferons l’honneur de leur présence en mettant en avant les cultures des pays auxquels ils sont dédiés.
Bien entendu, l'entrée est libre et ouverte à tous.
Voir les photos de la journée 2003 sur www.assoplo.com (journée culturelle 10 mai)
A bientôt donc
Désolé pour les gens qui habitent dans le Var, par exemple... Quoique, un petit tour à Paris...
L'Inalco vous invite à sa journée culturelle qui se déroulera le samedi 15 mai de 11h à 19h dans les locaux historiques (et superbes) de l'école au 2 rue de Lille dans le 7ème.
En effet, les associations AET France, Senpaï Club, Planète Langues'O et Babel de l'Inalcoainsi que l'association des étudiants de l'Institut Polonais de Paris joignent leurs efforts pour proposer de nombreux spectacles et tenir des stands consacrés aux cultures du monde entier (Europe de l'est, Asie, Amérique du sud, Afrique, ...).
Ainsi, auront lieu des spectacles de danse orientale, indienne, thaïlandaise, des concerts de musique slave, des démonstrations d’arts martiaux, etc… une batucada (troupe de danseurs et musiciens brésiliens) se produira également.
Des expositions de photographies sont aussi au programme ainsi que des " ateliers pratiques " (calligraphie, préparation de thé, …) où les visiteurs pourront s’initier à de nouvelles formes d’arts.
Il sera aussi possible de s’amuser par le biais de jeux tels que le " DDR " (dance dance revolution, jeux japonais de danse) ou encore déguster des plats et breuvages exotiques !
Enfin, des musées tel que l’Institut du Monde Arabe, nous ferons l’honneur de leur présence en mettant en avant les cultures des pays auxquels ils sont dédiés.
Bien entendu, l'entrée est libre et ouverte à tous.
Voir les photos de la journée 2003 sur www.assoplo.com (journée culturelle 10 mai)
A bientôt donc
Désolé pour les gens qui habitent dans le Var, par exemple... Quoique, un petit tour à Paris...
Sac à dos et voyage en train ou bus English translation pending
j'ai un sac à dos de 65 litres ... est ce de trop pour voyager en train et bus??? une gourde (eau) est indipensable vu les températures???
vincent de bruxelles 😏
vincent de bruxelles 😏
Propose bénévolat au Népal en juin-juillet English translation pending
Namaste!
Je vous propose d'être bénévole dans un orphelinat au Népal au mois de juin-juillet. Ecrivez moi (ashaenfantsdunepal@hotmail.com) si vous voulez plus de renseignements.
Lise-Marie
Je vous propose d'être bénévole dans un orphelinat au Népal au mois de juin-juillet. Ecrivez moi (ashaenfantsdunepal@hotmail.com) si vous voulez plus de renseignements.
Lise-Marie
Quelle destination pour un budget de 3500$ can? English translation pending
Salut tout le monde,
Moi et mon copain avons réussi à ramasser environ 3500$can ce qui n'est pas beaucoup, mais nous voulons partir en voyage le plus longtemps possible et nous n'avons pas de destinations particulière et nous sommes à la recherche d'idée....
voici une liste des choses que nous aimons: tout ce qui est soleil, chaleur, exotique, tropique, plage, montagne, bon restos, bar, monde et tout ce qui est parc d'attractions, parc aquatique.....J'adore dormir sur la plage nous voulons vivre une expérience totalement hors du commun.
Nous avons un tres petit budget d'environ 3500$ y compris les billets et nous voulons partir le plus longtemps possible. Nous sommes capable de se priver un peu donc le luxe est loin d'être nôtre priorité ce que nous voulons c'est partir le plus longtemps possible voir quelques mois...Si c'est possible trouver soit une famille la-bas pour nous héberger et peut-etre meme nous faire découvrir leur petit coin de pays. Ou encore trouver un pays ou il est possible pour des canadiens de travailler la-bas pendant un certain temps seulement pour nous permettre de survivre et avoir un peu d'$ de poche...
Si vous avez des idées différentes des hypothèses que j'ai je serai ravi de les entendres alors tout le monde faite appel a votre imagination nous avons besoin d'entendre vos expériences ou encore connaitre vos reves les plus fous
a bientot j'espère voici mon E-Mail: bctrip2003@hotmail.com
Mary-xxx-
Moi et mon copain avons réussi à ramasser environ 3500$can ce qui n'est pas beaucoup, mais nous voulons partir en voyage le plus longtemps possible et nous n'avons pas de destinations particulière et nous sommes à la recherche d'idée....
voici une liste des choses que nous aimons: tout ce qui est soleil, chaleur, exotique, tropique, plage, montagne, bon restos, bar, monde et tout ce qui est parc d'attractions, parc aquatique.....J'adore dormir sur la plage nous voulons vivre une expérience totalement hors du commun.
Nous avons un tres petit budget d'environ 3500$ y compris les billets et nous voulons partir le plus longtemps possible. Nous sommes capable de se priver un peu donc le luxe est loin d'être nôtre priorité ce que nous voulons c'est partir le plus longtemps possible voir quelques mois...Si c'est possible trouver soit une famille la-bas pour nous héberger et peut-etre meme nous faire découvrir leur petit coin de pays. Ou encore trouver un pays ou il est possible pour des canadiens de travailler la-bas pendant un certain temps seulement pour nous permettre de survivre et avoir un peu d'$ de poche...
Si vous avez des idées différentes des hypothèses que j'ai je serai ravi de les entendres alors tout le monde faite appel a votre imagination nous avons besoin d'entendre vos expériences ou encore connaitre vos reves les plus fous
a bientot j'espère voici mon E-Mail: bctrip2003@hotmail.com
Mary-xxx-
Cherche auberge de jeunesse en Amérique Centrale English translation pending
Afin de nous loger à prix convenable, je souhaiterais avoir le noms et l'emplacement de différentes auberges de jeunesse en amérique centrale et au mexique, merci beaucoup..
emmabob😕
emmabob😕
Bénévolat en Amérique Centrale English translation pending
Hello à tous !
J'ai l'intention de partir 2 mois en Amérique centrale pour faire du bénévolat plus particulièrement avec des enfants. Je suis à la recherche d'assoc. ou des ONG au Guatemala ou Mexique?
J'ai entendu parler d'un site workingabraod.com qui propose toute une liste d'ONG à contacter, ça vous dit quelque chose ? Déjà testé ?
Toute aide, conseilet surtout expériences sont la bienvenue ! 😉
Aude
J'ai l'intention de partir 2 mois en Amérique centrale pour faire du bénévolat plus particulièrement avec des enfants. Je suis à la recherche d'assoc. ou des ONG au Guatemala ou Mexique?
J'ai entendu parler d'un site workingabraod.com qui propose toute une liste d'ONG à contacter, ça vous dit quelque chose ? Déjà testé ?
Toute aide, conseilet surtout expériences sont la bienvenue ! 😉
Aude
Où manger à Venise? English translation pending
j'aimerai connaitre quelques bons plans pour manger pas cher à venise, pendant le carnaval du 22 au 25 février 2004
D'autre renseignements sont les bienvenus
merci
D'autre renseignements sont les bienvenus
merci
vaccins recommandés English translation pending
Je me rends au Sénégal et Guinée en juin-juillet prochain pour 4 semaines. QUels sont les vaccins recommendés et qu'en pensz-vous?
Merci!
Merci!
Formalités pour mariage à Cuba? English translation pending
Bonjour à tous !
Est-ce qu'il y a quelqu'un parmi vous qui connaitrait le processus pour un mariage à Cuba...la liste des papiers nécessaires, les démarches à faire ici et là bas, les frais etc...
Ma soeur veut se marier à Santa Maria Del Mar et les informations qu'elle a reçu du Consula sont assez vagues et diffèrent d'une personne à l'autre. (frais, papiers et démarches)
J'apprécierais grandement votre aide et de bons renseignements précis nous aideraient grandement.
Merci à l'avance de prendre le temps de me répondre.
Willie 🙂
Est-ce qu'il y a quelqu'un parmi vous qui connaitrait le processus pour un mariage à Cuba...la liste des papiers nécessaires, les démarches à faire ici et là bas, les frais etc...
Ma soeur veut se marier à Santa Maria Del Mar et les informations qu'elle a reçu du Consula sont assez vagues et diffèrent d'une personne à l'autre. (frais, papiers et démarches)
J'apprécierais grandement votre aide et de bons renseignements précis nous aideraient grandement.
Merci à l'avance de prendre le temps de me répondre.
Willie 🙂
Bouchées d'amour (recette québécoise) English translation pending
Bonjour à tous les amateurs de bonne bouffe! 🙂
J'ai une bonne recette pour vous.
BOUCHEES D'AMOUR
Temps de préparation et de cuisson : Prévoir environ 30 à 45 minutes
Liste des ingrédients : 1 tasse (200 g) de beurre 2 tasses (400 g) de chocolat à pâtisserie (noir mi-amer) 1 boîte de lait concentré sucré 3 tasses (environ 400 g) de flocons d'avoine (évitez les flocons à cuisson rapide, si possible, car ne donne pas la même consistance, ni le même goût) 2 ½ tasses (300 g) de noix de coco râpée séchée Cerises confites ou de marasquin (facultatif)
Etapes de préparation et de cuisson : 1.Mesurer tous les ingrédients. 2.Dans un bain marie (de préférence) ou une casserole, faire fondre le beurre à feu doux. 3.Ajouter le chocolat et le faire fondre jusqu'à homogénéité en brassant continuellement. 4.Ajouter le lait condensé et mélanger jusqu'à ce que le mélange se détache des bords de la casserole. (Attention ! Ca ne prends que quelques minutes sur cuisinière au gaz.) 5.Retirer immédiatement du feu. 6.Ajouter les flocons d'avoine et la noix de coco. 7.Mélanger jusqu'à homogénéité. 8.Déposer le mélange à la cuillère sur du papier ciré, plusieurs grandes assiettes plates ou une tôle à biscuits… 9.Déposer un quart de cerise de marasquin sur chaque bouchée. (facultatif, mais pour ma part, je trouve que c’est nettement meilleur et plus joli avec.) 10.Laisser reposer jusqu'à ce que les bouchées aient obtenu une consistance ferme. 11.Déguster avec amour!
Cette recette donne environ 5 douzaines de bouchées d'amour.
Faites la chaîne des bouchées d'amour, en faisant une copie de cette recette et en l'envoyant à une personne que vous aimez. Cette personne devra à son tour l'envoyer à une personne qu'elle aime...
Bon appétit !
Recette originaire du Québec, par Josée (pseudo : FranceQuébec sur VoyageForum)
J'ai une bonne recette pour vous.
BOUCHEES D'AMOUR
Temps de préparation et de cuisson : Prévoir environ 30 à 45 minutes
Liste des ingrédients : 1 tasse (200 g) de beurre 2 tasses (400 g) de chocolat à pâtisserie (noir mi-amer) 1 boîte de lait concentré sucré 3 tasses (environ 400 g) de flocons d'avoine (évitez les flocons à cuisson rapide, si possible, car ne donne pas la même consistance, ni le même goût) 2 ½ tasses (300 g) de noix de coco râpée séchée Cerises confites ou de marasquin (facultatif)
Etapes de préparation et de cuisson : 1.Mesurer tous les ingrédients. 2.Dans un bain marie (de préférence) ou une casserole, faire fondre le beurre à feu doux. 3.Ajouter le chocolat et le faire fondre jusqu'à homogénéité en brassant continuellement. 4.Ajouter le lait condensé et mélanger jusqu'à ce que le mélange se détache des bords de la casserole. (Attention ! Ca ne prends que quelques minutes sur cuisinière au gaz.) 5.Retirer immédiatement du feu. 6.Ajouter les flocons d'avoine et la noix de coco. 7.Mélanger jusqu'à homogénéité. 8.Déposer le mélange à la cuillère sur du papier ciré, plusieurs grandes assiettes plates ou une tôle à biscuits… 9.Déposer un quart de cerise de marasquin sur chaque bouchée. (facultatif, mais pour ma part, je trouve que c’est nettement meilleur et plus joli avec.) 10.Laisser reposer jusqu'à ce que les bouchées aient obtenu une consistance ferme. 11.Déguster avec amour!
Cette recette donne environ 5 douzaines de bouchées d'amour.
Faites la chaîne des bouchées d'amour, en faisant une copie de cette recette et en l'envoyant à une personne que vous aimez. Cette personne devra à son tour l'envoyer à une personne qu'elle aime...
Bon appétit !
Recette originaire du Québec, par Josée (pseudo : FranceQuébec sur VoyageForum)
Parle-t-on espagnol en Guyana? English translation pending
Salut,
Je ne connais pas du tout l'ameriq latine, je souhaite faire un voyage, qui me serviri en même temps d'assouvir mon plaisir de la decouverte, mais egalement de travailler l'espagnol car je travail avec des compagnies de cirque moderne espagnol et c une cata lorsque l'onessai de communiquer.
J e cherche desesperement une" liste" des pays, iles ...
avec une population parlant essentiellement l'espagnol.
De plus, un pays plus riche q plage et sable fin et surtout praticable et interrsant pour une jeune femme seule avec son enfant.
merci d'avance poue les renseignement.
Anne
Off to explore Lithuania!
December 13 - Day 1
"How about a Christmas market this year, huh? A little romantic weekend getaway... - Yes! That’d be cool! Strasbourg? Colmar? - Feels a bit déjà vu, doesn’t it? Plus, slim chance of snow there... And I’d love something a bit more exotic with a touch of originality..."
"Okay, Google, give me the list of the five most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. - In fifth place, the Christmas market in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. - Save your breath! Lithuania, here we come!"

We wanted cold, and cold is exactly what we got the moment we set foot in this new, unknown land. As for landscapes, forests and lakes stretch as far as the eye can see across this vast plain, its vegetation scorched by the frost of a winter that’s clearly already well underway here.

Lakes, in fact, set the scene for our first visit to Trakai Castle, whose brick-red towers and walls rise proudly against the azure sky of our first day. Lakes, because this castle was built on an island and is only accessible on foot via a series of walkways spanning half-frozen lake offshoots. I couldn’t have picked a better spot to build my castle! Translation: We’re totally sold! Proof is we spend two hours hiking around the area, alternating between forests, reeds, and cozy houses tastefully decorated for Christmas.








"How about a Christmas market this year, huh? A little romantic weekend getaway... - Yes! That’d be cool! Strasbourg? Colmar? - Feels a bit déjà vu, doesn’t it? Plus, slim chance of snow there... And I’d love something a bit more exotic with a touch of originality..."
"Okay, Google, give me the list of the five most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. - In fifth place, the Christmas market in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. - Save your breath! Lithuania, here we come!"

We wanted cold, and cold is exactly what we got the moment we set foot in this new, unknown land. As for landscapes, forests and lakes stretch as far as the eye can see across this vast plain, its vegetation scorched by the frost of a winter that’s clearly already well underway here.

Lakes, in fact, set the scene for our first visit to Trakai Castle, whose brick-red towers and walls rise proudly against the azure sky of our first day. Lakes, because this castle was built on an island and is only accessible on foot via a series of walkways spanning half-frozen lake offshoots. I couldn’t have picked a better spot to build my castle! Translation: We’re totally sold! Proof is we spend two hours hiking around the area, alternating between forests, reeds, and cozy houses tastefully decorated for Christmas.








Question about name matching between flight ticket and passport
Hi there,
We're leaving for Albania on June 18th. When I validated the flight tickets with Wizz Air on Booking, I only put my son's first name but forgot to include his other three first names on the ticket. On the passport: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAMES: toto titi tutu tata On the flight ticket: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAME: toto I can't seem to reach anyone at Wizz Air to get an answer. Booking and Wizz Air's chat say I need to modify it, but ChatGPT says it should be fine. I wanted to know if he can fly like this or if I need to change his ticket? (It costs 140 €, I know I shouldn't have made a mistake🙁)
Thanks for your feedback.
We're leaving for Albania on June 18th. When I validated the flight tickets with Wizz Air on Booking, I only put my son's first name but forgot to include his other three first names on the ticket. On the passport: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAMES: toto titi tutu tata On the flight ticket: SURNAME: Dupont, FIRST NAME: toto I can't seem to reach anyone at Wizz Air to get an answer. Booking and Wizz Air's chat say I need to modify it, but ChatGPT says it should be fine. I wanted to know if he can fly like this or if I need to change his ticket? (It costs 140 €, I know I shouldn't have made a mistake🙁)
Thanks for your feedback.
TUI/New Frontiers Airlines
Hello,
I’m really surprised because in TUI’s new tour packages, the airlines they’re using are of low quality. Before, they used to prioritize major airlines, but now it’s small airlines from small countries—companies with terrible ratings and borderline safety concerns. I even just noticed this note for a Tanzania trip: "We inform you that the domestic flight segment in Tanzania included in your trip is operated by an airline listed on the European Union’s list of air carriers subject to an operating ban within the European Union. This ban only applies to European Union airspace, meaning this airline is not permitted to take off, land, or fly over European airspace. However, this airline is authorized to operate in Tanzania."
This means they’re using airlines on the blacklist!! It’s pretty worrying for safety. What do you all think?
I’m really surprised because in TUI’s new tour packages, the airlines they’re using are of low quality. Before, they used to prioritize major airlines, but now it’s small airlines from small countries—companies with terrible ratings and borderline safety concerns. I even just noticed this note for a Tanzania trip: "We inform you that the domestic flight segment in Tanzania included in your trip is operated by an airline listed on the European Union’s list of air carriers subject to an operating ban within the European Union. This ban only applies to European Union airspace, meaning this airline is not permitted to take off, land, or fly over European airspace. However, this airline is authorized to operate in Tanzania."
This means they’re using airlines on the blacklist!! It’s pretty worrying for safety. What do you all think?
After 9 hours on the train from Beijing, was Guilin worth the detour in China?
Hi there,
We passed through Guilin during our trip to China, arriving by train from Beijing. The journey is quite long, but it actually became part of the experience: watching the landscapes gradually change, taking the Chinese high-speed train, and getting a better sense of the country’s vast distances. It was already a step of the journey in itself.
Once there, Guilin seemed like a nice place to catch our breath between big cities. The city isn’t huge, and there isn’t an endless list of things to see, but the atmosphere around the lakes, the Li River, and the karst mountains is really special.
In 3 days, you can already see the highlights without rushing: the Sun and Moon Pagodas, walks around the lakes, Seven Star Park with its monkeys, and possibly Elephant Trunk Hill—though we were a bit disappointed by the latter. Guilin is also a good base for heading to Yangshuo or the Longji rice terraces if you have more time.
We’ve put together our feedback, prices, visit times, and what we’d do (or skip) next time in this article, in case it helps you plan your stop: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/que-faire-a-guilin-en-3-jours/
We passed through Guilin during our trip to China, arriving by train from Beijing. The journey is quite long, but it actually became part of the experience: watching the landscapes gradually change, taking the Chinese high-speed train, and getting a better sense of the country’s vast distances. It was already a step of the journey in itself.
Once there, Guilin seemed like a nice place to catch our breath between big cities. The city isn’t huge, and there isn’t an endless list of things to see, but the atmosphere around the lakes, the Li River, and the karst mountains is really special.
In 3 days, you can already see the highlights without rushing: the Sun and Moon Pagodas, walks around the lakes, Seven Star Park with its monkeys, and possibly Elephant Trunk Hill—though we were a bit disappointed by the latter. Guilin is also a good base for heading to Yangshuo or the Longji rice terraces if you have more time.
We’ve put together our feedback, prices, visit times, and what we’d do (or skip) next time in this article, in case it helps you plan your stop: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/que-faire-a-guilin-en-3-jours/
Cycling the Black Forest from Lörrach to Karlsruhe entirely on bike paths
Hello or good evening, ladies!
Private message conversation. With my thanks in advance.
Looking for a long-term travel companion. Preferably within a 25 km radius of Castres (Tarn) or Niort (Deux-Sèvres). I’m planning to move to the Niort area. However, I’ll consider other “applications.”
Departure on June 1, 2026. Around 14 days. My van easily carries 2 bikes and our "travel gear." In Lörrach, we’ll park it in a safe spot.
My motto: a well-planned trip is a successful trip.
Jean-Luc, 67 years old, 1.70 m tall.
I quote (description from an In.ternet site): "You’ll find idyllic landscapes worthy of the most beautiful postcards: isolated homes nestled with their large roofs on the slopes of meadows, peaceful lakes, sleepy peat bogs, and gorges that seem straight out of romantic tales."
Foxes, wild boars, lynxes, roe deer, stags, wild cats, and red squirrels can be encountered there. The advantage of traveling by bike? More chances to get closer to them, thanks to our silent mode of transport... Harder to spot are the salamander, a variety of aquatic turtle, the European pond turtle. As for the list of birds, it’s too long!
I choose not to specify an age range. The “I feel good with you” doesn’t obey any age bracket... That’s the magic of the chemistry that arises (or not) between two people. Still, physical attraction is a must!
One obvious condition: she should like the German people. Ha! Ha! If she speaks German at a good level, she’ll enjoy our trip even more. Uh... me? 20 or 25 common words and phrases. Especially polite expressions! For communication, I use French and English (widely spoken in this country).
I won’t promise “spectacular-fun-surprising” moments every 10 minutes. For that, you’d have to go to Disneyland in the Paris region. Instead, I promise a well-established itinerary, safe and secure, with good accommodations every evening. After about 4 hours of work, I’ve listed 2 or 3 different addresses we’ll head to via my GPS—if the first is full, it’s next one. 😉
I hesitate to mention the positive elevation gain. That’s the charm of this region: a succession of climbs and descents with stunning panoramas. Maximum altitude: 1380 m.
An e-bike isn’t mandatory. Explanation via private message. If you only have a hybrid bike, I can carry most of your luggage. I think that’s called “kindness.”
Lunch: “picnic.” In such a setting, it’s a must. A bit for restaurant savings, I must admit. Dinner at a restaurant. A potential extension that might appeal to you: from Karlsruhe, take the train to Cologne (Köln), and we’ll follow a bike path along the Rhine River from Cologne to Constance, with its medieval alleys and charming lake. Details of the cities (what to see and do) face-to-face.
Private message conversation. With my thanks in advance.
Looking for a long-term travel companion. Preferably within a 25 km radius of Castres (Tarn) or Niort (Deux-Sèvres). I’m planning to move to the Niort area. However, I’ll consider other “applications.”
Departure on June 1, 2026. Around 14 days. My van easily carries 2 bikes and our "travel gear." In Lörrach, we’ll park it in a safe spot.
My motto: a well-planned trip is a successful trip.
Jean-Luc, 67 years old, 1.70 m tall.
I quote (description from an In.ternet site): "You’ll find idyllic landscapes worthy of the most beautiful postcards: isolated homes nestled with their large roofs on the slopes of meadows, peaceful lakes, sleepy peat bogs, and gorges that seem straight out of romantic tales."
Foxes, wild boars, lynxes, roe deer, stags, wild cats, and red squirrels can be encountered there. The advantage of traveling by bike? More chances to get closer to them, thanks to our silent mode of transport... Harder to spot are the salamander, a variety of aquatic turtle, the European pond turtle. As for the list of birds, it’s too long!
I choose not to specify an age range. The “I feel good with you” doesn’t obey any age bracket... That’s the magic of the chemistry that arises (or not) between two people. Still, physical attraction is a must!
One obvious condition: she should like the German people. Ha! Ha! If she speaks German at a good level, she’ll enjoy our trip even more. Uh... me? 20 or 25 common words and phrases. Especially polite expressions! For communication, I use French and English (widely spoken in this country).
I won’t promise “spectacular-fun-surprising” moments every 10 minutes. For that, you’d have to go to Disneyland in the Paris region. Instead, I promise a well-established itinerary, safe and secure, with good accommodations every evening. After about 4 hours of work, I’ve listed 2 or 3 different addresses we’ll head to via my GPS—if the first is full, it’s next one. 😉
I hesitate to mention the positive elevation gain. That’s the charm of this region: a succession of climbs and descents with stunning panoramas. Maximum altitude: 1380 m.
An e-bike isn’t mandatory. Explanation via private message. If you only have a hybrid bike, I can carry most of your luggage. I think that’s called “kindness.”
Lunch: “picnic.” In such a setting, it’s a must. A bit for restaurant savings, I must admit. Dinner at a restaurant. A potential extension that might appeal to you: from Karlsruhe, take the train to Cologne (Köln), and we’ll follow a bike path along the Rhine River from Cologne to Constance, with its medieval alleys and charming lake. Details of the cities (what to see and do) face-to-face.
April 2026 Theme Discussion: Feeling Peachy?
Hey there!
This is the spot where we can chill and chat about fishing at sea worldwide 😊
Here are two charming fishermen taking a well-deserved break near Zanzibar!
This is the spot where we can chill and chat about fishing at sea worldwide 😊
Here are two charming fishermen taking a well-deserved break near Zanzibar!

Budapest in a day: your thoughts on my itinerary
Hi everyone,
I’m just passing through the city very quickly (one afternoon, one night, one morning) and I’d love to see as many must-see spots as possible. I’ve put together a little itinerary—let me know what you think!
Visit to Varosliget Park Heroes’ Square Quick stop in the southern part of Margitsziget (for the photo with the Budapest sign!!!) Gül Baba Mausoleum and Rose Garden Fisherman’s Bastion Church of the Assumption of Our Lady of Budavár Tóth Árpád stny promenade Budavar Palace Freedom Square Parliament
This is just a first draft. I still have a few months to tweak it.
Thanks!
Stéphane.
I’m just passing through the city very quickly (one afternoon, one night, one morning) and I’d love to see as many must-see spots as possible. I’ve put together a little itinerary—let me know what you think!
Visit to Varosliget Park Heroes’ Square Quick stop in the southern part of Margitsziget (for the photo with the Budapest sign!!!) Gül Baba Mausoleum and Rose Garden Fisherman’s Bastion Church of the Assumption of Our Lady of Budavár Tóth Árpád stny promenade Budavar Palace Freedom Square Parliament
This is just a first draft. I still have a few months to tweak it.
Thanks!
Stéphane.
Tips for a 20-day Montenegro and Croatia itinerary
hello
I’m looking for advice for a last-minute trip—about 3 weeks (half Montenegro, half Croatia).
I’m traveling solo, backpacker style (low budget, hostels). I’m 40 and love exploring cool spots—cities, beaches, mountains, sports activities, you name it.
I’m torn between renting a car or just going with the flow using buses once I’m there. A car would definitely be more convenient, but it might be pricier—plus, parking (is it paid?) and having to return it to the same place. My plan is to start in Montenegro (flying into Podgorica or Albania) and finish in Croatia, so I’d either need to do short-term rentals per country or one-way.
In Montenegro, here are the spots I’ve noted: - Ulcinj and Velika Plaža beach - A side trip to Lake Skadar and Virpazar - Budva, Sveti Stefan, and Petrovac - Cetinje and Lovćen National Park - Kotor / Perast - Žabljak and Durmitor National Park + rafting in the Tara Canyon Is 8–10 days enough?
And in Croatia, I’ve got: - Dubrovnik - Korčula - Hvar - Split + Trogir and Krka National Park - Zadar - Plitvice Lakes National Park - Croatian Istria / Rovinj / Pula - Zagreb Around 10–12 days.
Any tips on the stops (adding or cutting some from my list) or transportation options?
Thanks in advance!
I’m torn between renting a car or just going with the flow using buses once I’m there. A car would definitely be more convenient, but it might be pricier—plus, parking (is it paid?) and having to return it to the same place. My plan is to start in Montenegro (flying into Podgorica or Albania) and finish in Croatia, so I’d either need to do short-term rentals per country or one-way.
In Montenegro, here are the spots I’ve noted: - Ulcinj and Velika Plaža beach - A side trip to Lake Skadar and Virpazar - Budva, Sveti Stefan, and Petrovac - Cetinje and Lovćen National Park - Kotor / Perast - Žabljak and Durmitor National Park + rafting in the Tara Canyon Is 8–10 days enough?
And in Croatia, I’ve got: - Dubrovnik - Korčula - Hvar - Split + Trogir and Krka National Park - Zadar - Plitvice Lakes National Park - Croatian Istria / Rovinj / Pula - Zagreb Around 10–12 days.
Any tips on the stops (adding or cutting some from my list) or transportation options?
Thanks in advance!
Looking for travel companions for a trip to Chile in November 2026
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Chile in November and I’m currently organizing it.
Over about 17/18 days, I’d like to visit Santiago, Valparaíso, the Atacama Desert, and Easter Island.
Atacama and Easter Island would be with an agency (I’m in touch with 4 local agencies—2 called me today).
For the rest—Santiago and Valparaíso—I think we can organize it ourselves with booked hotels. Plus, I speak Spanish fluently.
I’d love to find 3 or 4 people around my age, so if you’re interested, don’t hesitate to reach out.
PS: In my original message, I mentioned that Atacama and Easter Island would be with an agency. Correction: we can plan everything without going through an agency for the whole trip. Of course, for the various excursions in Atacama and on Easter Island, we’ll need to book them through an agency. (I have the list of excursions, schedules, and prices.) Best regards, Patricia
PS: In my original message, I mentioned that Atacama and Easter Island would be with an agency. Correction: we can plan everything without going through an agency for the whole trip. Of course, for the various excursions in Atacama and on Easter Island, we’ll need to book them through an agency. (I have the list of excursions, schedules, and prices.) Best regards, Patricia
Could you recommend a dog-friendly hotel near Montreal Airport?
Hi there,
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon. We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre. Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Thanks!
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon. We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre. Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Thanks!
Traveling solo in Mauritius
Hi,
Can you share some info about Mauritius, since I’m traveling alone and would like a local contact there?
Thanks.
Condition of the Passa Pais cycle path
I'm planning a 3-day weekend with my wife on this cycle path. The articles about this route are old, so if anyone has traveled it recently and can give me an update on its condition, that'd be great. We're riding 1994 ROCKRIDER 340 mountain bikes but with 1.5-inch tires suited for road touring—will that work, or should I switch back to MTB tires? Thanks for your replies!
A bit disappointed with the forum's revival—there isn’t much activity or shared travel stories anymore.
A bit disappointed with the forum's revival—there isn’t much activity or shared travel stories anymore.
Which Greek island to visit with kids?
Hi there
I hope you're starting this new year with your head full of travel memories or plans!!
I’d love to spend a week in July on a Greek island with my 8-year-old son. I’m totally in love with Amorgos, but not all the beaches are accessible for him. I’ve been to Santorini and Naxos before and don’t want to go back. Would you have an island to recommend that’s not too crowded 😕, with a few accessible beaches and where we won’t have to fight to get around or park?
Have a great day Christelle
I hope you're starting this new year with your head full of travel memories or plans!!
I’d love to spend a week in July on a Greek island with my 8-year-old son. I’m totally in love with Amorgos, but not all the beaches are accessible for him. I’ve been to Santorini and Naxos before and don’t want to go back. Would you have an island to recommend that’s not too crowded 😕, with a few accessible beaches and where we won’t have to fight to get around or park?
Have a great day Christelle
Kyoto and Osaka Itinerary for a First Trip to Japan
hi everyone, and first of all, I wish you all a happy new year and good health!
This coming October or November, we’re planning our first trip to Japan. The only downside is we’ll only have two weeks off.
For this first visit, I’m thinking of sticking to the Kyoto and Osaka area… saving Tokyo for another trip. Do you think that’s a good choice for a first-time visit?
I’ve put together a little itinerary below to get some feedback from those in the know. I’m only counting the days we’re actually there, not travel days.
Day 1: Kyoto Ginkaku-ji – Philosopher’s Path with stops at a few shrines temples Eikan-dō and Nanzen-ji visit to the Samurai Ninja Museum in the late afternoon
Day 2: Kyoto Fushimi Inari (allow 4 hours for the hike through the park) visit to Sanjūsangen-dō temple Shōseien garden participate in a tea ceremony
Day 3: Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera temple stroll through the historic district up to Kennin-ji temple visit Kennin-ji temple Yasaka-jinja shrine and Gion district in the late afternoon return to the hotel via Pontochō Street
Day 4: Kyoto visit Kinkaku-ji and Nijō Castle visit the Imperial Palace gardens end the day in the shopping streets (Shibkyogoku and Teramachi, among others)
Day 5: Kyoto Arashiyama area Togetsukyo Bridge, walk along the river, visit the Bamboo Forest explore the area up to Otagi Nenbutsu-ji temple
Day 6: Kyoto hike from Kibune to Kurama
Day 7: Kyoto day trip to Nara (full day)
Day 8: stroll around Kyoto before heading to Osaka
Day 9: Osaka Katsuo-ji temple, then head to Minoh Falls and hike back via the Minoh Trail end the day in the Osaka Castle area
Day 10: Osaka Himeji Castle and an afternoon in Osaka
Day 11: Osaka Osaka and return to the airport in the late afternoon for the flight home
Do you think this itinerary is doable? Are some days too relaxed or too packed? I was thinking of adding a trip to Lake Biwa and Uji, but in that case, I’d have to cut some things. Are those places worth dropping some of the planned spots? And if so, which ones would you recommend cutting or shortening?
Thanks in advance—I’m all ears for both positive and negative feedback! stephane
This coming October or November, we’re planning our first trip to Japan. The only downside is we’ll only have two weeks off.
For this first visit, I’m thinking of sticking to the Kyoto and Osaka area… saving Tokyo for another trip. Do you think that’s a good choice for a first-time visit?
I’ve put together a little itinerary below to get some feedback from those in the know. I’m only counting the days we’re actually there, not travel days.
Day 1: Kyoto Ginkaku-ji – Philosopher’s Path with stops at a few shrines temples Eikan-dō and Nanzen-ji visit to the Samurai Ninja Museum in the late afternoon
Day 2: Kyoto Fushimi Inari (allow 4 hours for the hike through the park) visit to Sanjūsangen-dō temple Shōseien garden participate in a tea ceremony
Day 3: Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera temple stroll through the historic district up to Kennin-ji temple visit Kennin-ji temple Yasaka-jinja shrine and Gion district in the late afternoon return to the hotel via Pontochō Street
Day 4: Kyoto visit Kinkaku-ji and Nijō Castle visit the Imperial Palace gardens end the day in the shopping streets (Shibkyogoku and Teramachi, among others)
Day 5: Kyoto Arashiyama area Togetsukyo Bridge, walk along the river, visit the Bamboo Forest explore the area up to Otagi Nenbutsu-ji temple
Day 6: Kyoto hike from Kibune to Kurama
Day 7: Kyoto day trip to Nara (full day)
Day 8: stroll around Kyoto before heading to Osaka
Day 9: Osaka Katsuo-ji temple, then head to Minoh Falls and hike back via the Minoh Trail end the day in the Osaka Castle area
Day 10: Osaka Himeji Castle and an afternoon in Osaka
Day 11: Osaka Osaka and return to the airport in the late afternoon for the flight home
Do you think this itinerary is doable? Are some days too relaxed or too packed? I was thinking of adding a trip to Lake Biwa and Uji, but in that case, I’d have to cut some things. Are those places worth dropping some of the planned spots? And if so, which ones would you recommend cutting or shortening?
Thanks in advance—I’m all ears for both positive and negative feedback! stephane
What exactly does "leaving China" before midnight mean for China's 2026 visa exemption?
Hi there,
Let me explain. I’m cutting it close for arriving around Chinese New Year in Guizhou. There are very few options to maximize (30 days) my stay—otherwise, it’s more like 25 days. I’ve found a "possibility," but for the return flight, the plane is scheduled at 12:50 AM, which is 50 minutes after midnight. So my question is: at what point am I considered "to have left China"? Is it when I clear customs or something else? Thanks.
Let me explain. I’m cutting it close for arriving around Chinese New Year in Guizhou. There are very few options to maximize (30 days) my stay—otherwise, it’s more like 25 days. I’ve found a "possibility," but for the return flight, the plane is scheduled at 12:50 AM, which is 50 minutes after midnight. So my question is: at what point am I considered "to have left China"? Is it when I clear customs or something else? Thanks.
One of the Last Jazz Giants
One of the last jazz giants
He played with legends like John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, and Miles Davis: Jack DeJohnette was one of the most important jazz drummers of his generation. In late October, the American drummer, pianist, and composer passed away at the age of 83.
With his fluid style, exceptional musicality, and incredibly diverse repertoire, DeJohnette was one of the most sought-after drummers in music history. Blues, bebop, hard bop, soul jazz, and jazz-rock: few have mastered as many different styles as he did. Ornette Coleman, Sonny Rollins, Sun Ra, Jackie McLean, Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, Stan Getz, Keith Jarrett, Chet Baker, George Benson, and Herbie Hancock—the list of artists and stars he collaborated with is impressive. Starting in the 1970s, he also became the regular drummer for the German label ECM. In their Munich studios, he recorded numerous albums such as Special Edition (with David Murray and Arthur Blythe), Song X (with Ornette Coleman, Pat Metheny, and Charlie Haden), and New Directions (with John Abercrombie and Lester Bowie)—as a sideman, leader, or under his own name.
"I’m a color artist," this purebred musician once said in an interview. He played the drums "like a painter applying pastels, oils, and watercolors." This free spirit of jazz blended and integrated countless influences and sounds. He explored the electric guitar and synthesizer, as well as New Age and African music...
Few other artists have managed to incorporate sounds from all musical genres and make their drums resonate like he did. As a child, he listened to all kinds of music without ever categorizing them. He had listened to operas, country and western music, rhythm and blues, swing, and jazz, as he recounted in interviews. To him, it was all just music—and it was all amazing.
Jack DeJohnette was born on August 9, 1942, in Chicago. From ages 4 to 14, he played the piano before switching to drums in high school and studying music. One of his role models was jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal (1930–2023), a child prodigy and idol to generations of musicians. His career began in 1966 in New York. He played in saxophonist John Coltrane’s ensemble, then in Charles Lloyd’s quartet, which also included the young pianist Keith Jarrett. His fame took off when Miles Davis invited him to replace Tony Williams in his group, where he stayed for three years. He can be heard on the groundbreaking double album Bitches Brew, released in 1970, which marked a turning point in jazz and rock history and the rise of a new genre: jazz-rock or fusion. He also contributed to Davis’ album A Tribute to Jack Johnson (1971, with John McLaughlin). In the 1980s, he formed a legendary trio with pianist Keith Jarrett and bassist Gary Peacock. One of the trio’s most important albums is undoubtedly Bye Bye Blackbird, a tribute to trumpeter Miles Davis, who passed away in 1991 and whom DeJohnette had played with between 1968 and 1971.
DeJohnette’s musicality was considered rare among jazz drummers. Since he also played piano, he always heard harmonies, melodies, and rhythms when playing drums. Westerners don’t typically view drums as a melodic instrument but rather as accompaniment. For him, however, they were a tool for playing melodies.
Between freedom, elegance, and rhythmic ingenuity, he leaves behind an immense legacy.
hgb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE_D6Kve1SM
He played with legends like John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, and Miles Davis: Jack DeJohnette was one of the most important jazz drummers of his generation. In late October, the American drummer, pianist, and composer passed away at the age of 83.
With his fluid style, exceptional musicality, and incredibly diverse repertoire, DeJohnette was one of the most sought-after drummers in music history. Blues, bebop, hard bop, soul jazz, and jazz-rock: few have mastered as many different styles as he did. Ornette Coleman, Sonny Rollins, Sun Ra, Jackie McLean, Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, Stan Getz, Keith Jarrett, Chet Baker, George Benson, and Herbie Hancock—the list of artists and stars he collaborated with is impressive. Starting in the 1970s, he also became the regular drummer for the German label ECM. In their Munich studios, he recorded numerous albums such as Special Edition (with David Murray and Arthur Blythe), Song X (with Ornette Coleman, Pat Metheny, and Charlie Haden), and New Directions (with John Abercrombie and Lester Bowie)—as a sideman, leader, or under his own name.
"I’m a color artist," this purebred musician once said in an interview. He played the drums "like a painter applying pastels, oils, and watercolors." This free spirit of jazz blended and integrated countless influences and sounds. He explored the electric guitar and synthesizer, as well as New Age and African music...
Few other artists have managed to incorporate sounds from all musical genres and make their drums resonate like he did. As a child, he listened to all kinds of music without ever categorizing them. He had listened to operas, country and western music, rhythm and blues, swing, and jazz, as he recounted in interviews. To him, it was all just music—and it was all amazing.
Jack DeJohnette was born on August 9, 1942, in Chicago. From ages 4 to 14, he played the piano before switching to drums in high school and studying music. One of his role models was jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal (1930–2023), a child prodigy and idol to generations of musicians. His career began in 1966 in New York. He played in saxophonist John Coltrane’s ensemble, then in Charles Lloyd’s quartet, which also included the young pianist Keith Jarrett. His fame took off when Miles Davis invited him to replace Tony Williams in his group, where he stayed for three years. He can be heard on the groundbreaking double album Bitches Brew, released in 1970, which marked a turning point in jazz and rock history and the rise of a new genre: jazz-rock or fusion. He also contributed to Davis’ album A Tribute to Jack Johnson (1971, with John McLaughlin). In the 1980s, he formed a legendary trio with pianist Keith Jarrett and bassist Gary Peacock. One of the trio’s most important albums is undoubtedly Bye Bye Blackbird, a tribute to trumpeter Miles Davis, who passed away in 1991 and whom DeJohnette had played with between 1968 and 1971.
DeJohnette’s musicality was considered rare among jazz drummers. Since he also played piano, he always heard harmonies, melodies, and rhythms when playing drums. Westerners don’t typically view drums as a melodic instrument but rather as accompaniment. For him, however, they were a tool for playing melodies.
Between freedom, elegance, and rhythmic ingenuity, he leaves behind an immense legacy.
hgb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE_D6Kve1SM
Is March a good time to visit northern Vietnam?
Hi there, we’re heading to Vietnam from February 20th to March 20th. We’ll be traveling from south to north and ending up in the Ha Giang region. Is the period starting March 10th a good time to explore this area? Is it possible to do this loop by motorbike given the weather?
Thanks for your tips!
Béatrice and Philippe
Annual National Parks Pass
Hi everyone.
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks... For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400, which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.). Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
That’s all for now.
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks... For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400, which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.). Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
That’s all for now.
Bright red and a headache
Hello 🙂
I should be serving a warming drink to the participants in the discussion about gardens and parks that provide us with beautiful photos, I could mention the delicious buttery scent wafting from bakeries in the thread about returning to France, but my heart, its powerful pulse that nourishes my entire being, is elsewhere.
Dasht-e Lut, Yazd, Esfahan, Bam, Kerman, Qeshm, Hormuz—a melody, a prayer at the heart of desire.
A dream, an unattainable fantasy? No. Not anymore. A very serious Italian travel agency is organizing this trip for 6 people this winter. I’m signed up, I’m going, I’m living. Maybe.
"But you’re completely crazy!!!!"
I know... I know that every civilization, every society has a vital need to create scapegoats to define and justify itself, pathetically. And Iran is one of them, top of the list. I laugh or sigh, and it doesn’t bother me.
But that unchanging red, deep red and garnet, so beautiful in itself, in all the Western chancelleries repeats, whispers, shouts: don’t go, don’t go, don’t go, you’re putting yourself in danger and we can’t do anything for you. You’ll be turned into mere bargaining chips, into arguments for endless negotiations. Fear must be instilled, its power absolutely preserved, no concessions made to the enemy. The information (how many French hostages, real or fake, compared to the number of travelers?) is always lacking.
Traveling becomes a merciless confrontation between desire, the vital pulse, and anxiety, its ghosts.
Catherine
I should be serving a warming drink to the participants in the discussion about gardens and parks that provide us with beautiful photos, I could mention the delicious buttery scent wafting from bakeries in the thread about returning to France, but my heart, its powerful pulse that nourishes my entire being, is elsewhere.
Dasht-e Lut, Yazd, Esfahan, Bam, Kerman, Qeshm, Hormuz—a melody, a prayer at the heart of desire.
A dream, an unattainable fantasy? No. Not anymore. A very serious Italian travel agency is organizing this trip for 6 people this winter. I’m signed up, I’m going, I’m living. Maybe.
"But you’re completely crazy!!!!"
I know... I know that every civilization, every society has a vital need to create scapegoats to define and justify itself, pathetically. And Iran is one of them, top of the list. I laugh or sigh, and it doesn’t bother me.
But that unchanging red, deep red and garnet, so beautiful in itself, in all the Western chancelleries repeats, whispers, shouts: don’t go, don’t go, don’t go, you’re putting yourself in danger and we can’t do anything for you. You’ll be turned into mere bargaining chips, into arguments for endless negotiations. Fear must be instilled, its power absolutely preserved, no concessions made to the enemy. The information (how many French hostages, real or fake, compared to the number of travelers?) is always lacking.
Traveling becomes a merciless confrontation between desire, the vital pulse, and anxiety, its ghosts.
Catherine