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Le piton rocheux Huayna Picchu (qui domine le Machu Picchu (MP) ai-je lu) est-il sur le même site que le Machu Picchu ? Autrement dit, faut-il payer les 20US d'entrée au MP pour accéder au Huayna Picchu ? Combien de temps pour y grimper ? Est-ce bien indiqué ?

Y a-t-il d'autres ballades à faire autour du Machu Picchu ? que ce soit depuis le site lui-même (= en payant les 20US) ou depuis l'extérieur du MP ? Combien de temps pour chaque grimpette ?

Y a-t-il des gens qui sont restés sur le site du MP après la fermeture ? Est-ce possible ? Comment les gardes peuvent-ils être sûrs que tout le monde est sorti ? Ce n'est pas que je veux y camper mais simple curiosité !🤪

Je pose toutes ces questions car j'aimerais rester un peu plus qu'un jour dans le coin du MP. Mais je voudrais éviter de payer chaque jours 20US pour me balader. Je suis bien entendu prête à redescendre sur Aguas et remonter le jour suivant...

Merci de me faire partager vos expériences...

Je me rend au cambodge en janvier et je souhaite faire un tour vers kep et sihanoukville.

Quelqu'un aurait il des photos des plages et des adresse d'hotels?😉

Salut à tous, je part le 1er janvier 2005 avec un vieux break VW Passat diesel pour arriver au Kyrgysistan vers le mois de mai.

Ma route passe par Brindizi (Italie) - Athène - Chios (Grèce) Fin janvier - Erzurum (Turquie), Khvoy, Tabriz (Iran) fin février, début mars. J'aimerais connaître les conditions météo dans ces coins à ces dates. + Les montagnes autour de Théhéran. Aussi si le Ferry Athène - Chios - Cesme continue en hiver.

Off course j'embarque avec moi 2 pneus neiges + chaines, mais je me demande, si les routes sont déblayée en neige (pour les camions de l'armée en Turquie, Mont Ararat) ou si je reste coincé car trop de neige et louper mon entrée en Iran, car j'ai un visa d'un mois à partir du 1er mars et ensuite un visa transit (1er avril) Turkmenistan - Ouzbéquistan (7jours). Donc je ne dois pas chômer en route.

Merci pour toutes infos concernant cette route.

1er janvier 2005 : Suisse - Italie - Grèce - Turquie - Iran - Turkmenistan - Ouzbéquistan - Kyrgysistan (En voiture). Puis Chine (Kashgar) - Pakistan (Karakorum) - Inde (Laddak - Cachemir) - Chine - Tajékistan (à pied, bus, taxi ect...). - Ascenssion du Pic Lénine (7000m) en août - (Retrouvaille avec ma vielle Passat au Kyrgysistan) Ferroutage jusqu'a Moscou Puis, Estonie - Letonie - Lituanie - Pologne - Allemagne et Suisse (octobre 2005).

LeK

Salut à tous, je part le 1er janvier 2005 avec un vieux break VW Passat diesel pour arriver au Kyrgysistan vers le mois de mai. Question budget, le diesel est-il moin cher que l'essence dans ces pays?

Merci pour toutes infos concernant cette route.

1er janvier 2005 : Suisse - Italie - Grèce - Turquie - Iran - Turkmenistan - Ouzbéquistan - Kyrgysistan (En voiture). Puis Chine (Kashgar) - Pakistan (Karakorum) - Inde (Laddak - Cachemir) - Chine - Tajékistan (à pied, bus, taxi ect...). - Ascenssion du Pic Lénine (7000m) en août - (Retrouvaille avec ma vielle Passat au Kyrgysistan) Ferroutage jusqu'a Moscou Puis, Estonie - Letonie - Lituanie - Pologne - Allemagne et Suisse (octobre 2005).

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Salut à tous, je part le 1er janvier 2005 avec un vieux break VW Passat diesel pour arriver au Kyrgysistan vers le mois de mai.

Ma route passe par Erzurum (Turquie), Khvoy, Tabriz (Iran) fin février, début mars. J'aimerais connaître les conditions météo dans ces coins à ces dates. + Les montagnes autour de Théhéran.

Off course j'embarque avec moi 2 pneus neiges + chaines, mais je me demande, si les routes sont déblayée en neige (pour les camions de l'armée en Turquie, Mont Ararat) ou si je reste coincé car trop de neige et louper mon entrée en Iran, car j'ai un visa d'un mois à partir du 1er mars et ensuite un visa transit (1er avril) Turkmenistan - Ouzbéquistan (7jours). Donc je ne dois pas chômer en route.

Merci pour toutes infos concernant cette route.

1er janvier 2005 : Suisse - Italie - Grèce - Turquie - Iran - Turkmenistan - Ouzbéquistan - Kyrgysistan (En voiture). Puis Chine (Kashgar) - Pakistan (Karakorum) - Inde (Laddak - Cachemir) - Chine - Tajékistan (à pied, bus, taxi ect...). - Ascenssion du Pic Lénine (7000m) en août - (Retrouvaille avec ma vielle Passat au Kyrgysistan) Ferroutage jusqu'a Moscou Puis, Estonie - Letonie - Lituanie - Pologne - Allemagne et Suisse (octobre 2005).

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Parmi les heureux globe-trotteurs qui ont été à Parabas et dans les iles Ballistas, y a t-il des clubs ou des structures pour pratiquer la plongée et si jamais quelqu'un d'entre vous en a fait l'expérience ... qu'est ce qu'il y a à voir ?

Merci

Bonjour,

j'arrive de cayo guillermo au mélia, super de belles vacances !! tout était parfait, sauf un peu la nourriture qui était tres ordinaire, mais les gens très acceuillant, la plage est merveilleuse, la nature extra, de belles boutiques, ect. Je cherche une nouvelle destination pour décembre ou janvier prochain. J'aime beaucoup les Iles. J'aimerais avoir vos avis sur la Barbade, Iles Turquoises ou Jamaique.

Merci à tous

Bonjour à tous!

Je serai intéréssé à aller sur l'île de Madère et je voudrais savoir si quelqu'un et déjà allé.

J'aimerai avoir quelques informations sur la vie là bas, sur le niveau de vie, et combien de budget me conseillez vous, sachant que j'aimerais y aller deux semaines.

Dans l'attante d'une réponse, je vous remercie et vous souhaite de bonne vacances. 😉

Quelqu'un peut me dire la moyenne d'âge de ces deux hôtels et quel est le mois le plus beau à cet endroit, janvier ou février. Merci!

Bonjour à tous !

Les vacances approche à grand pas ! Destination Sri Lanka..; Malgrés un budget routard, est il possible d'aller aux Maldives ?

Si vous pouviez me donner quelques tuyaux, Merci.

Louloudia

En attendant votre réponse, je continue à utiliser mon masque et mon tuba dans ma baignoire 😎

Je vais peut-être aller en Indonésie l'an prochain, et "faire", entre autres, le Rinjani. Il paraît que c'est dur, (plus dur que le Kili)longue montée, très pentue, et du genre "un pas en avant, deux pas en arrière". Quant à la descente... Quelqu'un aurait-il un témoignage sur le sujet ? Merci de vos réponses.

Françoise

Bonjour,

J'ai beaucoup entendu parler du St Bridget à Kandy. Quelqu'un pourrait-il me préciser l'adresse de cet guest house car je pars dimanche au Sri-Lanka...

Merci à tous ! 😉

J'envisageais de partir en Afrique du Sud pendant les vacances de Noël . Est-ce que c'est la bonne saison ? (températures, présence d'animaux ....)

Est-ce que qqn peut me renseigner sur les vaccins qu'il faut prévoir ?

(mon circuit serait le suivant : Johannesbourg, Parc National Kruger, réserve de Millwane, réserve de Mkuze, Durban, Parc National du Drakensberg, Lesotho, Johannesbourg)

Merci d'avance

qui pourrait me donner le renseignement suivant.Peut-on acheter un véhicule aux Etats-Unis en tant que Français et passer sans problemes toutes les frontieres d'amérique centrale et du sud.

Hi there, I’m planning to cross the Gourgs Blancs Pass at the end of the month, from La Soula Refuge to Portillon Refuge. On this section near the pass, I don’t have any trail marked on my IGN map. Is the path well signposted, or should I use a compass? Also, beyond the physical effort, are there any technical, exposed, or vertigo-inducing sections on this part? Since I’m finding very little info, I’m being thorough with my questions.

Thanks in advance for your replies.

Is it a good idea to go to Thailand at the end of October? Will the rainy season be over? Thanks

Hello. In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.

- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).

- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).

- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?

- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.

- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!

- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.

- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.

That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before: - Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?

Thanks, and long live the Nam! !

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

Hi everyone I’m currently planning my trip to China for next August. I’m starting from scratch, so I’m counting on your advice and firsthand experiences! For now, I only know that I’ll arrive in China via Beijing, Shanghai, or Hong Kong and leave 15 days later from another one of these three cities. In between, I’d love to explore a mountainous and natural region in the countryside. The Guilin area really appeals to me with its spectacular landscapes. I still have tons of questions: - What can you do during this often humid season? - Is it better to go through a local agency or organize everything yourself? - What itineraries would you recommend? Anyway, everything’s still up in the air, and I can’t wait to read your opinions, suggestions, and great tips to help me build this trip!

Hello,

We’re heading to Quebec in just over a week to meet up with our son, a young adult on a Working Holiday Visa who’s been there for nearly a year 🙂🙂🙂 and I still have a few questions:

1) We’re starting with 3 nights near Shawinigan (Lac à la Tortue). The day after we arrive, we’ll have a relaxed day with one or two activities (sugar shack in St-Mathieu-du-Parc? A seaplane ride?). Any other suggestions? (Besides Parc de la Mauricie, which we’ll visit the next day.)

2) Then, we’ll head to Quebec City via the Chemin du Roy, where we’ll spend 3 nights, followed by a scenic drive to La Malbaie. We’ll be staying in St-Aimé-des-Lacs near Hautes-Gorges de la Malbaie National Park for another 3 nights. One day will be dedicated to hiking in the park—likely the Acropole des Draveurs for our son, and the Riverain trail plus two shorter walks for my husband and me, since he can’t use hiking poles. So, I’m unsure about the second day: should we go back to the park for the cruise, or do something else nearby? Any suggestions?

3) After St-Aimé-des-Lacs, we’ll spend 3 nights in Tadoussac. We’ll definitely stop at Port-au-Persil, but since the drive isn’t too long, we’ll arrive pretty quickly (I think you say "rendu" here 😉). I was thinking of exploring Tadoussac that day, doing the Pointe de l’Islet trail, the Estuary trail, and the Dunes lookout. The second day, we’d head toward Les Bergeronnes and Les Escoumins to visit the interpretation center and take a Zodiac cruise. I was considering Neptune because they offer covered boats. Any other options? And on the third day, we’d go to Sainte-Rose-du-Nord via the Saguenay Fjord National Park’s Baie Sainte-Marguerite sector to hike part of the "Le Fjord" trail from the Beluga Observation Center. I’m aware this trail requires a park access fee. However, I just realized that the trails we planned for the first day (Estuary and Pointe de l’Islet) are also part of the Tadoussac sector of the park. Do we need to pay the access fee (10.10 CAD) for these two short trails? If so, it might make sense to do them on the third day. In that case, can we pay the fee in Tadoussac, then head to the Baie Sainte-Marguerite sector and use the same ticket?

Feel free to share any thoughts or suggestions!

Claire

Hi there, I’m planning a trip to Namibia in 2026. I’m torn between visiting the Fish River Canyon and the Caprivi Strip / Victoria Falls. I’d also love your advice on the best time to travel for wildlife viewing and pleasant weather. I haven’t chosen a tour operator yet... since I’m traveling solo, I’d prefer a small-group escorted trip. Has anyone traveled with a local agency and what’s your feedback or advice? Thanks so much!

I briefly set out to tally things up, having asked myself the same question, and here are some figures and my thoughts on the travel journals that have seen the greatest success over more than 22 years—the first one was posted on 04/17/2003.

Before sharing the TOP 25, I notice that the United States of America seems to have sparked the most interest among readers: 11 out of the 25 most read. The American dream is still very much alive. With passionate travelers, too, since there are often many participants (quite chatty ones), which significantly boosts the number of views. Since VF was hosted in Canada, maybe there’s also a fair number of Canadian readers adding to that?

Asia comes in second with 8 journals, confirming the appeal of these destinations. We also see 4 Europe-related journals in this best-of.

The numbers are undeniable, but they should be put into perspective. For example: - A journal published a long time ago has a better chance of being widely read than a more recent one. - A journal published all at once will get fewer visitors than one published over 30 days, recounting a month-long trip. - Some journals have renewed readability because their author or readers add information or comments.

You could also say that a journal with 5,000 views about Ireland or Iceland, for instance, doesn’t fall short compared to those about a more popular destination like the U.S., which might have tens of thousands of views.

Personally, I regret the absence from the ranking of journals I admired—both very well-written and featuring stunning photos. On the other hand, the presence of some journals in the most-read list is quite puzzling to me.

Three distinct periods stand out: - The 2000s. It took some time for the site to become known and for word-of-mouth to spread. Back then, some people, especially older travelers (who are more likely to both travel and publish journals on VF), didn’t even have internet yet. Plus, many journals from that era had few or no photos, which doesn’t attract some readers. - The early 2010s. There was probably a peak, an optimal moment, with the site being more well-known and visible, and a generation of travelers ready to share and help. With few exceptions, all the most-read journals date from 2006 to 2016. - From the late 2010s onward, there may have been a turning point. Fewer people enjoying (or knowing how to) read, more people moving to various social media platforms for their immediacy and ease?

I’m not unhappy to be in 26th place with my 2013 journal about a part of southern Thailand. I owe it largely to the photos of the adorable langur monkeys and the messages from all those who went to see them thanks to me. Those were good times that will be hard to relive.

Introduction

We stayed on the island of Gran Canaria during the first three months of 2024. It’s the third Canary Island we’ve visited, after Tenerife and Lanzarote.

We rented an apartment in Temisas. By staying in the same place for such a long period, the total price dropped by 50%.

We also rented a vehicle to make getting around the island easier.

Why the Canary Islands, and Gran Canaria in particular? For its pleasant climate, the nature and diversity of its landscapes, the charming villages, and especially the beauty of its many beaches.

In this travel journal, you’ll find a list of the many activities we did during our stay to explore the different attractions of this island.

These attractions are categorized to make it easier to find what interests you.

Videos are included throughout the summary. Click on the image to start the video.

To jump to a specific post, here are the relevant links:

HIKES:

Roque Nublo Maspalomas Dunes - Part 1 Maspalomas Dunes - Part 2 Los Azulejos de Veneguera Barranco de Las Vacas Ventana del Bentayga (Arco del Aserrador) Caves of the King Ventana de Morro (Ventana de la Ganifa) The Dog of Bentayga Cave of the Four Doors Ventana del Nublo Artenera - Caves of Acusa Seca Temisas - El Gigante Cave Fortress of Ansite Puerto de Las Nieves - Roque de Las Nieves Temisas - Cuevas de la Audiencia Roque Bentayga Guayadeque Ravine (Guayadeque Hermitage) Guayadeque Ravine (Cueva de Bartalo) El Zumacal - Barranco Tauco Casablanca Dam (Los Dolores Dam) Ayagaures - La Angostura Dam & Gambuesa Dam Santa Brígida - Alonso Ravine & Centennial Dragon Tree Pino Santo Hike in the Azuaje Ravine Gáldar - Red Lands of Samarrita Tejeda - Charco de La Paloma Bandama Boiler (Camino Borde de Caldera Bandama) Teror - Alamo Ravine Trail – SL-4 Telde - Calasio Caves Special Natural Reserve of Los Tilos de Moya Los Azulejos - Charco de Las Aneas Fataga Ravine Arinaga Military Battery Trail Maspalomas - Las Fuentes and del Canizo Ravines Mogán - Tauro Mountain Trail Tamabada - Llanos de La Mimbre & Sobre la Cueva Viewpoints Trail Hike to the Coronadero Arch via Barranco Hondo Barranco de Silva - Hike to the Jerez Caves Gáldar - Samson Cave - La Atalaya Peak Agaete - Roque Guayedra and Guayedra Ravine Artenara - Caballero Caves Arucas - Bufadero Salt Flats Barranco de Pino Gordo - Natural Pools Telde - Los Cernícalos Ravine Las Cruces - Toba Caves & Picón Puerto de Las Nieves - Moro Cave Agüimes - Morros de Ávila Caves Juncalillo del Sur - Laguna & Salinas de Abajo Caves of Camino de San Felipe Cruz de Tejeda, Cruz Chico and Degollada Viewpoint Hike on the Patalavaca Circuit Motor Grande - Puerto Rico Arch El Montañón - Los Hornos Dam Seafront Walk - Amadores Beach – Puerto Rico Beach Las Niñas Dam El Hornillo - Omega & Omicron Caves Arteara Necropolis Mogán - El Mulato Dam Las Garzas - El Regante Dam La Plata Route - Cho Flores Dam & El Charco Hondo Vega de Acusa - La Candelaria Dam Candelaria Hermitage – Acusa Seca Viewpoint Valsequillo de Gran Canaria – Roque La Vela Ayagaures Dam – GC-602 Lomo del Palo - Monte Pavón Trail Lugar La Laguna - Levada Fataga Dam & Ravine

BEACHES:

Mogán Beach Taurito Beach Tauro Beach Amadores Beach Puerto Rico Beach Anfi del Mar Beach Patalavaca Beach Meloneras Beach Maspalomas Beach English Beach (Playa del Inglés) Las Burras Beach San Agustin Beach Las Alcaravaneras Beach Las Canteras Beach (La Cicer) Las Canteras Beach (La Puntilla) Las Canteras Beach (Santa Catalina) Aquamarina Beach El Agujero - Bocabarranco Beach Hoya Del Pozo Beach Hoya Del Pozo Beach - Lizard with amputated tail El Cabron Beach Ojos de Garza Beach El Burrero Beach

NATURAL POOLS:

Charco Azul - El Risco Agaete Salt Flats Charco de Los Espejos - Sardina del Norte Natural Pools of Punta de Gáldar Snorkeling in the natural pool of Punta de Gáldar Natural Pool La Furnia o El Clavo - Gáldar Natural Pool of Los Dos Roques Emiliano Natural Pool - El Agujero Natural Pool of El Agujero Natural Pools of Roque Prieto Natural Pool El Altillo Los Charcones de Bañaderos – Arucas Natural Pools of El Charco de Las Palomas – Arucas Natural Pools of La Laja - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Cueva de la Reina Mora - La Garita Natural Pools of Castillo del Romeral

TOWNS:

Center

Santa Brigida Vega de San Mateo Tejeda Artenara Vallesco Teror

Southwest

Santa Lucia de Tirajana Fataga San Bartolomé de Tirajana Puerto de Mogán La Aldea de San Nicolas

North

Arucas Firgas Moya Santa Maria de Guia Gáldar Agaete Puerto de Las Nieves

East

Vegueta - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Triana - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Ciudad Jardin - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Canteras - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Telde Valsequillo de Gran Canaria Ingenio Agüimes Temisas

VIEWPOINTS:

GC-60 Route (or nearby) GC-210 Route (or nearby) GC-210 Route between the tunnel and La Aldea de San Nicolás GC-215 & GC-65 Routes (or nearby) GC-200 Route (or nearby) GC-130 Route (or nearby) & GC-605 GC-70 Route (or nearby) & GC-21 Sheep herd on GC-70 Route GC-150, GC-240, GC-305, GC-350 & GC-301 Routes GC-606, GC-295, GC-231 and GC-41 Routes (or nearby) Viewpoints – GC-1 Route (or nearby) Viewpoints - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Viewpoints - GC-2, GC-21, GC-15, GC-216 and GC-132 Routes (or nearby) Viewpoints - GC-503 & GC-217 Routes Viewpoints - GC-604, GC-505, GC-132, GC-42 and GC-802 Routes

MISCELLANEOUS:

San Rafael Aqueduct - Telde Abandoned San Rafael Estate - La Higuera Cenobio de Valerón La Cesta - Tejeda Puerto de la Aldea Scenic Route GC-671 to El Espinillo Scenic Route GC-607 to El Chorrillo The Galdar Cube (Santiago Quarry) Scenic Route GC-504 to Ayagaures Abandoned seaside resort in the Azuaje Ravine El Bufadero de La Garita – Telde GC-505 Route Abandoned Finca Las Haciendas (Los Mocanes) – Las Vegas de Valsequillo Ruins of San Juan Battery - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Viera y Clavijo Canarian Botanical Garden - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Tenefé Salt Flats Los Pérez, Lugarejos & Las Hoyas Dams Monte Pavón, Gran Canaria’s little Ireland Valleseco Lagoon Recreational Area Climbing - Fataga Ravine Surfing – El Agujero El Cairete Restaurant - Carrizal de Tejeda Paragliding flight observation - Los Giles La Cuevita Ayagaures Restaurant Statues and Murals - Cruce de Arinaga Aviation Monument (Las Majoreras) & Murals – Carrizal Artistic recycling by Antonio Peñita - Ojos de Garza Rainbows

After visiting Newfoundland Island, we took the ferry to Blanc-Sablon, a municipality located on the Lower North Shore in Quebec, Canada.

Instead of heading back to Quebec via Sydney in Nova Scotia, we decided to explore the Lower North Shore—the least-known region of Quebec—as well as Labrador, which is part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

From Blanc-Sablon, we drove to the municipality of Vieux-Fort via Route 138. This road ends in that municipality.

Afterward, we crossed Labrador to return to the Old Capital. Only one road allows this route. It wasn’t fully paved during our trip, but it is now.

We made stops in different areas to go on hikes that let us discover some incredible landscapes.

I hope this travel journal inspires you to venture into these stunning regions.

Videos are embedded throughout the summary. Click on the image to start the video.

Lower North Shore:

Lower North Shore - Blanc-Sablon - Brador Falls Lookout Lower North Shore - Blanc-Sablon - Astragalus Trail (Milk-Vetch Trail) Lower North Shore - Bonne-Espérance - Granny Hill Trail

Labrador:

Red Bay - Tracey Hill Trail Mary's Harbour - White Water Falls Trail Mary's Harbour - Gin Cove Hiking Trail Mary's Harbour - Dr. Moret Hiking Trail Happy Valley-Goose Bay - Birch Island Walk North West River - Sunday Hill Lookout Trail Churchill Falls - Bowdoin Canyon Nature Trail Labrador City - Tanya Lake Loop Trail Labrador City - Crystal Falls Hiking Trail

North Shore

North Shore - Manic 2, 3, 5 Hydroelectric Plants and Daniel-Johnson Dam Baie-Comeau - Pioneers Park Tadoussac Village

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More landscapes of the Lower North Shore, Labrador, and the North Shore

Hi everyone, we're planning a trip for August (Drakensberg, St Lucia, Blyde, Kruger, Marakele). There will be 4 adults and an 11-year-old child. That’s the intro!

Our issue is choosing the right vehicle. With luggage plus food for picnics and breakfasts, we need space. And since we’ll be driving for several hours, I’d prefer not to be squished with 3 in the back.

So, what would you recommend? An SUV? A van? And where should we rent from if you have any great tips—I’m all ears.

Thanks everyone

Hello,

I’m planning to spend a few days in Ardèche and I’d like to know if we should choose just one base or more to visit the region. Looking at the department map and the main sites to see, I’d personally go for 2 bases to avoid too much driving. So, if anyone who knows this beautiful region well could give me some advice on this, I’d really appreciate it in advance!

Hi everyone. I’m really torn between Tenerife and Rhodes for the week of April 12–19. I’m worried Rhodes might still be a bit chilly in mid-April, and I’m afraid there won’t be much to do in Tenerife?

I’d love to see beautiful sights—whether it’s towns or landscapes—but also lounge by the pool in shorts (or even a swimsuit if possible??). What do you recommend?

Will it be possible to swim in the pool at either (or both) of these destinations?

Thanks for your help!

Hi everyone, I’m planning to do the Sesriem–Etosha trip via Windhoek in a single day. I know... it’s really long... I plan to leave early in the morning... before 8 a.m. at any rate... I know the Sesriem–Windhoek stretch via Solitaire is entirely on dirt roads... What do you think? Have a great day

Hi there,

I’m planning a trip to Indonesia between June and August 2025. I’ll be traveling solo with my two daughters, ages 9 and 13, for 7 weeks, and then solo without them for another 3 weeks.

This trip has a special meaning for me—I’ve got a break between my soon-to-be former job and launching my business. It’s my first big solo trip outside Europe with just my girls, and I’m heading to Indonesia because I’ve dreamed of discovering Bali since I was 12 (though I’m *terrified* of mass tourism!). Also, five years ago, I decided to limit myself to one flight every 10 years—this is my "big 40" trip, and it’s really important to me. I’ll probably never return to Indonesia after this.

Beyond that, I’d love to immerse myself in Balinese culture. For the rest of the trip, I’m especially drawn to nature and its grandeur. Basically, outside of Bali, I’d love to see breathtaking natural landscapes that are totally different from what I can find in Europe. I’d also love to spot some endemic wildlife (which my girls would find exciting too!). And if I can squeeze in a few "chill" days to just relax or go snorkeling in a nice, quiet spot, I’m all for it.

I’d love your advice, especially since I’d like to start in Bali (we’re arriving around June 20th—I’m hoping to avoid the peak tourist crowds from the Northern Hemisphere summer break).

Thanks!

Le parc national de la Chapada Diamantina ("couches de diamants") aussi connu comme le grand Canyon du Brésil présente beaucoup de possiblitées pour des activités sportives de montagne. Cette région se visite pour une période qui généralement va de 3 à 8 jours (c'est même possible de faire une visite éclair organisé à partir de Salvador pour ceux qui ne restent que quelques jours à Bahia). Il y à moyen d'y aller en avion (attention seulement 2 vols par semaine, hors période corona), en bus publique, prendre un guide qui vous organise aussi le transfer privé à partir de Salvador ou encore louer une voiture (de préférence 4x4). Sur place vous pouvez faire des randonnées au jour le jour, des trekkings ou encore des expéditions 4x4 privés.

Alors nous arrivons au niveau trekking.

Le trekking est une acitivité pour les gens qui ont vraiement l'habitude (et donc plus qu'une fois par an ;-) du montagnisme et qui n'ont pas peur de se balader avec le poids de tente, nouriture, etc sur le dos pendant plusieurs jours. La question qui se pose souvent : "Est-ce que le trekking sera à ma portée ?"

Tenez aussi compte du fait que les conditions ne sont pas les mêmes qu'en France/Belgique, ici nous vivons dans les tropiques et il peut donc faire assez chaud pendant la période été (grosso modo entre octobre et avril). Sachez finallement que pour la plupart des trekkings mentionné ci-dessous il est aussi possible de faire une grosse 'rando-journée' en évitant de vous balader avec un sac-à-dos lourd pendant plusieurs jours. Faisons le point des trekking principaux disponible dans les grandes agences : - Valé do Pati (le trek le plus facile) en 3 jours - Valé do Pati vers Andarrai en 5 jours A part ça il faut chercher des guides plus specialisés pour - le trek Est/Ouest de Lençois au Valé do Capão (le trek le plus dificilé qui n'est pas à la portée de tout le monde) en 3 jours - le trekking dos 3 picos, ou vous montez les 3 pics les plus hauts du Nordeste du Brésil, se fait en général en 5 jours - le trek du Burracão au sud du parc en 3 jours.

Pour ceux qui voudrait voir les points principaux de ces treks mais qui ne se sentent pas tout à fait à la hauteur d'un trekking sachez qu'il est possible de faire les lieux principaux en une journée aussi. Citons l'exemple du Mirante do Pati (vu principale du Valé do Pate), Cachoeira da Fumaça (une des chutes d'eau les plus hautes de l'Amérique Latine avec 380m) et la Valé du Capão, le Pico do Barbado (avec 2.033m le pic le plus haut du nord-est Brésilien), etc. Donc, informez vous bien d'avance des possibilités ET de votre conditions physique.

Ci-dessous quelques images de la région.

Le bonjour tropical de Salvador da Bahia,

Ivan Bahia Guide