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😛Salut à tous, depuis le temps que je veux partir, ca y est je me décide, ma prmiére destination sera la corse.j'étudie toutes propositionns mais je serais tentée par le tour de la corse en 15 jours.Si vous avez deja vecue cette aventure pouvez vous m'en parler?Que ne faut il pas rater?

Au plaisir de vous lire!😉

Bonjour à tous!

Partir en Espagne et au Portugal mais où? Est-ce bien coûteux durant le mois d'août, les moyens de transports et hébergements... Nous voyageons sac au dos, pas peur des auberges ultra rudimentaires, amoureuse de la vie! D'ailleurs, qu'est-ce qu'il ne faut absolument pas rater là-bas!!

Merci beaucoup!🙂

Michèle

A tous ce qui le forum redonne le moral, je vous conseil une autre methode la musique. Moi quand j'ai pas le moral je me mets un bon morceau et op je reparts (je ne fais pas de pub pour une celebre marque de friandise🤪). Vous devez avoir quelques bons morceaux faites nous les partager!! Moi rien de mieux que le Ska avec des groupes telque ska-p ou yela mela (ou melo oups!!!) ou encore walter olmos et pk pas terminer avec un bon sbrena krila!!😎

a+ et bonne ZIC!!!!!!!!!

Salut tout le monde.

Est-ce que quelqu'un a déjà été sur l'île de Lampedusa, située au sud de la Sicile, en face des côtes tunisiennes ? C'est l'endroit où a été tourné le film "Respiro". Je rêve d'y aller et je me demande s'il y a des liaisons maritimes depuis la Sicile ou la Tunisie. En fait je voudrais faire Italie > Sicile > Lampedusa > Tunisie, tout ça avec une voiture. Des infos là-dessus ?

Et sur les possibilités de logement à Lampedusa ?

Merci.

Julie.

je veux descendre en moto, honda transalp, la transamazonienne.

je veux réaliser cela en saison séche, juil á oct. Je serais probablement seul.

les quelques avis reçu sont " pas de probléme " á " la transamazonienne n' existe que sur la carte, de nombreux tronçons ont disparus et en plus cela peut être trés dangereux "

Je recherche d'autres avis sur la question...

Bonjour,

Ayant effectué le tour du Portugal l'année derniére, j'ai une adresse à communiquer à COIMBRA. C'est tres sympa, simple, pas cher du tout et très propre. Les 2 personnes qui ont cette pension sont tout le temps en train de laver !! Elles nous ont prete leur frigo et bien d'autres services!! Souriantes et acceuillantes.Elles parlent plusieurs langues.

Pensào Lorvanense Rua da Sota, 27 3000-392 Coimbra 239 823 481

A part ça evitez l'auberge de jeunesse de Lisbonne en aout qui n'est pas tres propre et bondé ! ou alors juste pour une nuit. La forêt de Busaco est tres belle mais il vaut mieux prendre une journée entiere pour la faire en entier et prevoir une carte et un casse croute !!! On peut y aller de Coimbra en bus depart tôt le matin retour tard le soir : c 'est une tres belle excursion.

Nous avons adoré Lisbonne et Porto. Il y a une fête de la biere à Porto en aôut avec une nourriture pas cher et excellente ! C'est aussi tres bien pour avoir un vrai contact avec la population.

Mention speciale pour l 'auberge de jeunesse de Porto qui est tres classe .Elle ressemble beaucoup plus à un hôtel qu'à une auberge!!! L'accueil y est aussi tres tres chaleureux. Leiria est une ville tres bien pour rayonner, flanner, se reposeret se sentir au portugal . La encore l'auberge de jeunesse est extra !

Pour la locaton de voiture :Leiria possede un loueur de voiture qui ne nous a meme pas demander de caution avant de nous louer une clio neuve climatisée à un prix record!!

Une derniere chose : la mer de la côte est glaciale, plus froide qu'en Bretagne. ...mais les plages sont magnifiques et desertes à certains endroits.( vous pouvez prendre des combi) Nous avons louer une chambre chez l'habitant dans un village de pecheur.Souvenir inoubliable! Bonnes vacances à tous !

Bonjour à tous!

je suis une québecoise qui pars pour longer la Côte d'Azur durant ses vacances! 3 premieres sem. de aout j'arrive à Toulouse et repartirai de Nice. et veux voir la Corse...

bref j'aimerais avoir des suggestions et endroits sympas et pas cher ou aller...

si qqun voyage qques jours par la... qui sait

Merci et a bientot :-) chantalgag@hotmail.com

Bonjour,

Je voudrais savoir quel est le moyen le plus sûr, le plus agréable et le plus sécuritaire pour découvrir la Rép Dom?. Je ne veux pas les excursions organisées par les T.O ou clubs, souvent trop chères pour compenser ce qui leur a été perdu dans l'offre😠. le moyen le plus adéquat c'est de choisir un guide là bas, ou louer une voiture, ou prendre un Wah Wah et circuler seul, ou y a t il d'autres tuyaux?

Un grand Merci d'avance 😉,

Ciao,

kamal.

Bonjour

pour la côte ouest du Portugal puis vers le sud -Espagne-France...

Je pars en octobre vers le Portugal, je veux me louer une petite auto et parcourir la côte ouest du Portugal vers la Méditerranée, longer la Méditerranée vers l'Espagne, la France jusqu'aux "portes" de l'Italie, revenir sur mes pas pour aller prendre le TGV vers Paris et revenir à Montréal.

Je me donne 15 à 20 jours pour ce voyage et je veux conduire tout au plus 3-4 heures par jour. Je sais que je ne verrai pas tout ce qui est à voir...mais au moins ce qui en vaut le détour (château, grottes, paysages, plages...)

je cherche: Transport aérien Montréal-Portugal (autour de Porto-Lisbon...) meilleur endroit pour location d'auto les "incontournables" à voir places pour coucher rapport qualité/prix, j'aimerais coucher une fois dans un château pour l'argent, devise local ou l'Euro où prendre le TGV au sud de la France vers Paris autres que vous jugerez pertinent...

et merci.

Si jamais vous planifier un voyage au Québec, Canada, écrivez-moi et vous serez bien servi

Au plaisir 😉

Robert Potvin

me répondre par émail: yaben@videotron.ca

Returning to Curaçao is a bit like reopening a book whose pages still smell of sun and salt.

As soon as the plane descends toward the island, the familiar colors reappear: the dazzling turquoise of the sea, the pastel facades of Willemstad, and that unique light that seems to soften everything.

For this second trip, we no longer arrive as hesitant explorers, but as confirmed lovers of this warm island.

We already know that the warm wind will welcome us as soon as we step out of the airport, that the beaches will once again offer their infinite shades of blue, and that each day will have that unhurried pace that makes you forget the rest of the world.

Yet, despite this sense of déjà vu, Curaçao always manages to surprise. A new cove to discover, a different sunset, a smile shared with a local...

The island has that rare talent for reinventing itself without ever betraying what makes it so endearing.

This second trip isn’t a repetition, then, but a reunion: a chance to rediscover Curaçao with more attentive, more connected, and perhaps even more amazed eyes.

I invite you to keep reading this travel journal and watch the videos that will help you learn a little more about the island’s different attractions.

Just click on the video image to start watching.

To go to a specific post, here are the appropriate links:

Exploring Willemstad’s colorful neighborhoods The Most Beautiful Beaches in Curaçao Hike at Boka Sint Michiel | Flamingos & panoramic views Climbing Christoffel Mountain Den Dunki & Flamingos of Jan Thiel Must-see spots in Curaçao Snorkeling at Playa Kenepa Chiki: Turquoise Water & Tropical Fish Snorkeling at Porto Mari: One of Curaçao’s Best Spots Snorkeling at Mambo Beach, the Perfect Spot Snorkeling at Daaibooi Beach, a diverse marine world

Hi there,

This summer, we’ve decided to do a 3-week road trip starting from Nice and heading down to Ksamil in Albania.

We’re leaving from Nice, and our route is already pretty much set: Nice - Verona (Italy) - Rijeka (Croatia) - Zadar - Split - Budva (Montenegro) - Shkodër (Albania) - Ksamil, then back through Italy via Bari.

The itinerary is packed! 🙂

Do you have any suggestions for things to see—visits, beaches, viewpoints, villages, or excursions—to make the most of our journey?

Thanks everyone!

Hi everyone

We’re thinking of a getaway to Lisbon in October—how much time should we plan? Any great tips or must-see spots?

Thanks!

Hi everyone! So happy to be back on this forum—it’s packed with such useful info! 🙂 My husband and I are planning a 2.5-week self-drive trip to Colombia at the end of the year, including some domestic flights. My first question is: is it possible, easy, and safe to do a road trip in Colombia?

Below is our draft itinerary (with questions at each stop):

29/11: France → Colombia. Overnight in Bogotá. 30/11: Exploring Bogotá: La Candelaria and Montserrate. 01/12: Gold Museum (closed on Mondays). Drive to Zipaquirá (1.5 hrs) to visit the Salt Cathedral. Then drive to Villa de Leyva (3 hrs). Explore the town. Overnight in Villa de Leyva. 02/12: Return to Bogotá via Laguna de Guatavita (5 hrs). Is it worth the detour? Overnight in Bogotá. 03/12: Flight to Pereira. Drive to Salento. Overnight in Salento. 04/12: Cocora Valley (hike among the wax palms) followed by a drive around the area. Are there any waterfalls or other sights nearby? 05/12: Visit a coffee finca—any recommendations? Then explore the surroundings: Filandia, Manizales, waterfalls? Hot springs? Which ones? 06/12: Flight to Medellín. 07/12: Exploring Medellín: Centro, Plaza Botero, Comuna 13. How do you visit Comuna 13? Is it easy to get around Medellín? Metro? Buses? 08/12: Drive to Guatapé (2 hrs). Visit the town, stroll around the lake, then El Peñol. Overnight in Guatapé. 09/12: Return to Medellín. 10/12: Flight to Santa Marta. Drive to a hotel near Tayrona Park. 11/12: Tayrona—El Zaino entrance. 12/12: Tayrona—Palangana entrance, then Bahia Concha and Santa Marta. What do you think? 13/12: Drive to Minca (45 mins). Can we reach the village by car? Pozo Azul and Marinka waterfalls. Overnight in Minca (or back in Tayrona?). 14/12: Drive to Puerto Nao (5 hrs). Stop in Ciénaga on the way + boat tour in Nueva Venecia and/or Buena Vista? Not enough time? Overnight in Puerto Nao. 15/12: Exploring Cartagena: Centro, Getsemaní, the walls + La Boquilla if we have time. 16/12: La Boquilla (is it really worth it?) if we didn’t have time yesterday, then back to the beach. 17/12: Return to France.

So, what do you think? Is this doable, or should we tweak it? Thanks in advance for your invaluable feedback and tips! 🙂

To chat about waterways, this is the place.

Hello again!

If you'd like to post non-contest photos or chat about this month's theme, this is the place! 🙂

I'm looking for hikers to walk the Saint-Guilhem Way in spring 2026 from May 17th to 30th and form a small group of 4 to 5 people.

Full route of the Saint-Guilhem Way starting from Aumont-Aubrac to Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, passing through the Tarn and Jonte gorges (so taking the variant via Le Rozier).

Daily stages of 17 to 28 km depending on difficulty, places to visit, and accommodations. Around 260 km over 12 days of hiking and about 6 to 7 hours of walking per day.

Duration: 14 days (12 days of hiking + 1 arrival day / 1 departure day). No performance goals—just taking the time to see, discover, and enjoy the scenery.

I'm a 62-year-old man from the Alsace region. Contact me if interested! Rémy

Hi there! 🙂 Please, how can I get from: - PATNEM to GOKARNA - GOKARNA to UDUPI (or UDIPI) - UDUPI to MANGALORE - MANGALORE to KANNUR What are the different transport options, the price (if possible, otherwise no worries), and the approximate travel time 😉 Thanks so much to those who take the time to reply! Have a wonderful day! Sandra

We're thinking of visiting Portugal, either in November or next April. We'd rent a camper van for 4 weeks and try to see as much of this beautiful country as possible! Any tips or ideas?? Thanks :)

Following my first trip from May 1st to 11th, 2025: -Flight: easyJet Geneva-Olbia 11:50 AM-1:20 PM (306 € for 2) + 102 € for checked baggage (408 € total) -Flight: easyJet Cagliari-Geneva 12:45 PM-2:25 PM (308 € for 2) -Car rental: Olbia-Cagliari (rental: 338.31 € + 120 € for one-way drop-off) + 320 € mandatory insurance imposed by Centauro) 778.31 € total

*May 1st: ***OLBIA: arrived at the airport at 3:15 PM: 1-hour delay with EasyJet! 😕 Car rental issue** Big scam with B Rent (hard to find their counter because of poor signage—they demanded an extra 320 €! But after 5.5 hours, Centauro also charged 320 € for insurance!!!) On top of that, we only got the car at 6:30 PM. Due to the delay, we went straight to our accommodation after grocery shopping. -Bandi House via Mastru Giogliu, San Teodoro 0039 338 852 8569 70 € (very nice apartment, spacious, great welcome from Paola but hard to find) -Nearby: San Teodoro: stagno (birds) Lonely Planet p.159

*May 2nd: -Heading to Isola Tavolara: boat from San Paolo. It was a holiday weekend, and all the Sardinians plus tourists were heading to the island. Everyone wanted to visit the cave and all the beaches—so crowded we gave up. Plus, we had to wait for the first departure at 11 AM with a return no earlier than 2 PM, and all boats left at the same time, so everyone ended up at the cave simultaneously! GUIDES: Green Guide p.140 and Lonely Planet p.158 -Capo Coda Cavallo: beautiful spot with a stunning beach (reserve) -EAST COAST: Budoni, Posada, La Caletta (port) with many white sand beaches

*Orosei (Green Guide p.102, Lonely Planet p.201) and Galtelli (lovely medieval village) *Dorgali (Green Guide p.96, Lonely Planet p.205): don’t skip Pasticceria Mulas (exceptional pastries at very reasonable prices) -Agriturismo Nennelle in Loculi: great welcome at this fairly new site—a farm with sheep. Large room with private bathroom and outdoor tables/chairs. Small fridge, kettle, and coffee machine. 54 0039 3495343765 €

***May 3rd:*** -Hike to Gola Su Gorropu: magnificent 4-hour trek (Lonely Planet p.205, Green Guide p.96)

-Arbatax: Rocce Rosse: stunning red porphyry rocks at the end of the port (Green Guide p.87, Lonely Planet p.210) -Aer Sana in Arzana: a remote village with a very narrow, picturesque road (there’s actually a second one). Via Don Bosco No. 12. 68.60 € 0039 347 9601599 Great welcome from Bruna/message—decorated with lots of taste and care. One room with private bathroom and a super well-equipped shared kitchen.

***May 4th:*** -Supramonte National Park and Gulf of Orosei (Green Guide p.98, Lonely Planet p.201) -Arzana-Ussassai-Seui-Sadali-Goldoni -Aritzo: small village on a slope—very friendly locals -Antonio Mura Museum: Sardinian expressionist painter -Ethnographic Museum: quite comprehensive -Spanish Prison "Sa Bovida" (prison under Spanish rule where people were imprisoned for witchcraft) -Antico Restauro: Via Umberto 38, Fonni. Small Sardinian house in the village with little light but tastefully decorated. Warm welcome from Mario Loddo. 65.02 €

*May 5th: Gennargentu Massif and Supramonte -Orgosolo: Lonely Planet p.190, Green Guide p.123 -Nuraghe di Tiscali (Green Guide p.122, Lonely Planet p.207): allow over 1 hour of hiking to reach a slope with a cave (good shoes required) -Arrival in Nuoro: large city. Via Salvatore Manniri 39 (0039 33118617847). French expat living in Sardinia—very large, well-designed apartment on the 5th floor. 73 €

*May 6th: -NUORO (Lonely Planet p.186, Green Guide p.112) .Museum of Sardinian writer Grazia Deledda (1871-1936), Nobel Prize in Literature 1927 .Sardinian Ethnographic Museum -Ulassai: Stazione dell’Arte Maria Lai (1919-2013) (Lonely Planet p.212, Green Guide p.85). Major climbing spot in a charming little village -Jerzu: "La Finestra sulla Volla" Via Umberto I 551 0039 3403754751 72 € apartment with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and 1 kitchen

*May 7th: OGLIASTRA: -Jerzu to Tortolì via Barisardo: quite difficult route through narrow streets in various villages! Return to Porto Corallo, Capo Ferrato (Green Guide p.64) -Hotel in San Vito: "Su Furriadroxiu" Via Lamarmora 35/37 0039 3501041432 61.20 € (Green Guide p.65)

*May 8th: -San Vito -Armungia (Green Guide p.65): small village at 566 m with nuraghe and museum + fresco "Homage to the Sassari Brigade" -Goni: cork oak forests and Nuraghe di Pranu Muteddu (60 aligned menhirs and tombs) (Green Guide p.66, Lonely Planet p.197) -San Vito: restaurant "La Capinera" Via Nazionale 80, 09040: very good -From Villasimius to Costa Rei: Lonely Planet p.65, Green Guide p.60 .Punta Molentis: white sand, rocks, but very touristy -Capo Carbonara: military zone, not much to see -Accommodation in Cagliari: Villa Volta 18, Monserrato 0039 3480640592: 74.70 € Well-equipped studio, city center, quiet

*May 9th: -Visit to Cagliari with underground tunnels Regina at the foot of the citadel (elevator) (Lonely Planet p.48, Green Guide p.32) .Castello, prefecture, San Maria church .Charming and picturesque Villanova district -Barumini (Green Guide p.70, Lonely Planet p.90): Nuraghe di Su Nuraxi, 1500 BC with its tower and fortifications—the largest Sardinian site (UNESCO) Entry: 15 € with mandatory guided tour -Parco della Giara di Gesturi (basaltic plateau): great for hiking Presence of the Sardinian pony: small Sardinian horse -Accommodation in Sanluri: 2 Via Giacomo Mozart 0039 3495343765: 80 €

*May 10th: -Beautiful Isola di San Pietro: ferry from Portovesme to Carloforte (round trip) 33.50 € with car (Green Guide p.318, Lonely Planet p.81) 15 km long and 15 km wide .Carloforte: peaceful little town with its palazzi and colorful houses .Tonnara della Punta: former tuna cannery—can be visited by reservation .Capo Sandalo: with its lighthouse (nice little trail to hike) .La Caletta: beaches and cliffs .Punta delle Colonne: 2 trachyte formations—very pretty

-TOTAL: 2432 € for 2 -1400 km by car: 160 € for gas (between 1.60 and 1.76 €/L) -Food, including 2 restaurants: 265 € -Accommodation via Booking: 685 € -Flights: 614 € for 2 -Car: 708.50 € + one-way drop-off: 120 € + mandatory insurance of 320 € (not planned!)

Introduction

We arrived on the island of Madeira (Portugal) at the beginning of May 2023 and stayed for 5 weeks.

This island is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, its famous hikes through lush landscapes, and its seaside resorts. It offers an unforgettable experience for nature lovers.

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 magnificent island.

These attractions are categorized to make it easier to search based on your interests, if needed.

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

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

HIKES:

Calheta - PR19 Caminho Real do Paúl do Mar Santana - Ribeiro Frio - PR11 Vereda dos Balcões Sao Vicente - Gingas - PR16 Levada Fajã do Rodrigues Rabaçal - PR6.1 Levada do Risco & PR6 Levada das 25 fontes Rabaçal - PR6.2 Levada do Alecrim & PR6.3 Vereda da Lagoa do Vento Caniçal - PR8 Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço São Jorge - PR18 Levada do Rei Ponta do Sol - PR7 modified - Levada Nova & Levada do Moinho Machico - PR5 Vereda das Funduras Funchal - PR1 Vereda do Areeiro (Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo) Funchal - PR1 Vereda do Areeiro (Pico Ruivo to Pico do Areeiro) Funchal - PR1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo (outbound) Funchal - PR1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo (return) Porto Moniz - Fanal Forest Porto Moniz - PR14 Levada dos Cedros Ribeira Brava - PR17 Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal (Encumeada) Ribeira Brava - PR17 Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal (Lombo do Mouro) Ribeira Brava - PR17 Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal (Bica da Cana) Santana - PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde Lamaceiros - Levada Ribeira da Janela Ribeiro Frio - PR10 Levada do Furado Tabua - Levada da Nova (Eastern Sector) Tabua - Levada da Nova (Western Sector) Boa Morte - Levada do Norte Verada da Levada do Facho - Levada do Norte (South) Vale Paraiso - Levada da Serra do Faial Porto Moniz - PR13 Vereda do Fanal Referta - Levada do Castelejo Porto da Cruz - Levada do Castelejo Estanquinhos - Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra Boaventura - Levada de Cima & Levada da Acha Grande

SEASIDE RESORTS & NATURAL POOLS:

Natural pools of Seixal Seixal Naval Club Seaside Resort - Natural pool Natural pools of Porto Moniz Funchal - Lido Seaside Resort Santana - Foz da Ribeira do Faial Seaside Resort Câmara de Lobos - Salinas Seaside Resort Porto Moniz - Aquário/Cachalote Natural Pools Funchal - Doca do Cavacas Seaside Resort Funchal - Ponta Gorda Seaside Resort Caniço - Roca Mar Hotel Seaside Resort Caniço - Lido Galoma Seaside Resort Calhau de São Jorge Seaside Resort Ribeira Brava Seaside Resort

BEACHES:

São Jorge Beach Calheta Beach Seixal - Laje Beach (Jamaica) Porto de Seixal Beach Caniço - Reis Magos Beach Machico - Machico Beach (Banda d'Além) Machico - São Roque Beach Machico - Ribeira Natal Beach Caniçal - Prainha Beach Porto da Cruz - Alagoa Beach

TOWNS:

Stroll through the town of Ponta do Sol Stroll through the town of Câmara de Lobos Stroll through the town of Ribeira Brava Stroll through the town of Funchal Funchal - Wicker toboggan ride Stroll through the town of Machico Stroll through the town of Santana Stroll through the town of São Vicente São Vicente Caves Park

VIEWPOINTS:

Calheta Region Ponta do Sol Region Ribeira Brava Region Câmara de Lobos Region Funchal Region Santa Cruz Region Porto Moniz Region São Vicente Region Santana Region Machico Region On the road in Madeira

WATERFALLS ALONG THE WAY

Ponta do Sol - Anjos Waterfall Sao Vicente - Água d'Alto Waterfall Seixal - Córrego da Furna Waterfall

Hi everyone! 👋 So happy to be back in this lovely space for meeting and chatting 😊 I’m planning a 5-6 day trip to the Cinque Terre between September and October, focusing on using the train to get between the villages. I’m coming from Nice, so I could head to Genoa first… Has anyone done this route? I’d love to hear your feedback, tips, and—of course—any great deals you’ve found! Thanks so much in advance 😊 Since then, I’ve traveled all over the world and would be thrilled to help others with just as much JOY 🤗

Hi, I saw that you can take the navebus to Pegli. Could you tell me where to catch it, and are there other ways to get there? Also, which is better to visit: Pegli, Bocadasse, Nervi, or Camogli... if you're spending 6 full days in Genoa and have a bit of time to dedicate to one or more nearby spots? Thanks in advance for your answers.

I’ve been to Corsica once (Bonifacio) and Italy once (Tuscany), and I have great memories of both. I’d love to go back to one of these places, but this time on a road trip (with my car).

I enjoy walking (nothing too intense like 8-hour hikes), wandering around nature or cities at random, local crafts and specialties, a little beach time, lots of food and culinary discoveries, meeting people, music, and dancing (Latin).

This is the first time I’m posting here to find a travel buddy—up until now, I’ve mostly traveled solo or met up with friends already on location. It could be a great way to share the experience. I’m open to some planning to outline the itinerary, but also leaving room to adjust based on what feels good in the moment or any opportunities that come up. So, I’m thinking of booking accommodations last-minute sometimes—Airbnb, guesthouses, hotels, camping, etc.

Everything’s on the table, and I’d love to chat about it.

Hope to see you soon! Raphaël

Hi there,

I’ve booked a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. The excursion to Abu Simbel is offered as an option, but for a family with 2 kids, it comes to 500 € for a lot of bus travel and very little time on site. Is it possible to find a local agency, taxi, or guide on the spot who’d offer the trip for less? Do we have to travel in a convoy? Thanks for your tips! Fred

Hi there! 😊 I’d love to take my two kids (12 and 14) away in July. We’ve never traveled all three of us together before. My son would like to go to Italy, but nothing’s set in stone… We’d like to go abroad, but I have two tricky conditions: - Budget max 1000 € all-in, I’ve tried but I can’t save any more than that 😅 - I have some health issues, so… I can’t drive for more than 2-3 hours. No way we can go by car. Also, once we’re there, I can’t do long hikes or sports (short walks and swimming are fine).

Any ideas, please?

I’ve started looking at Airbnbs and the prices are reasonable, but as soon as I check flight tickets 😵💸🔥

Maybe it’s better to go for an all-inclusive place like Booking.com?

Thanks so much to anyone who can help! 😊

Hi there, I’m Canadian. In June 2025, I’m planning to travel to Nordkapp in Norway to start a bike trip all the way to Finistère in Spain. My plan is to take a flight to CDG, Paris, and then connect to a flight to Honningsvåg. Do you think that’s the best option? The other option would be to fly from Canada to Oslo and then connect to a flight to Honningsvåg. It seemed just as easy to go through Paris as it did to go to Oslo. Maybe there are other ways besides flying to get to Honningsvåg. I could also have the option to go directly to Nordkapp. Any possible options would help me plan my trip better so I can start my bike journey from Nordkapp. VéloAcadien. Paul 😉

Hi everyone,

So glad this forum is back up! Here’s a recap of our three little weeks in the Azores in August 2024, camping on Terceira, Flores/Corvo, and São Miguel, with a special focus on the camping side—something I struggled to find info on before we left.

As others have mentioned, a trip to the Azores isn’t something you can improvise last-minute, especially in August. The rental car fleet is limited, so prices go up as availability drops, and vacation rentals/hotels are scarce. Plus, inter-island flights and ferries aren’t exactly frequent. I picked our destination in mid-April, and there were already few rental car options left (some local companies had nothing), and no accommodations on Flores for our dates—or only very expensive ones requiring multiple location changes. Since we love camping, we decided to bring our gear without really knowing what to expect.

Flight with TAP (426 €): Outbound: Lyon → Lisbon → Terceira Return: São Miguel → Lisbon (9-hour stopover for a quick visit) → Lyon

Inter-island flights with SATA: Terceira → Flores (via Horta): 87 € Flores → São Miguel: 90 €

I rented all three cars from the same local company, Ilha Grande—they weren’t picky about the car’s condition. For a Clio (or similar): Terceira (4 days): 461 € Flores (5 days): 623 € São Miguel (8 days): 730 €

Weather: The first two weeks were gorgeous—blue skies, no rain, and even hotter than we expected, around 30°C (temperatures barely dropped at night). The last week of August brought more fine rain (mostly at night) and temps between 20 and 25°C (a light jacket was nice in the mornings and evenings).

TERCEIRA: A great introduction! When I looked at what each island had to offer, Terceira wasn’t at the top of my list, but flying into Terceira cut costs and fit our schedule well, so we spent 4 days there. It turned out to be a lovely start.

For camping, we stayed at Salga Campismo in Porto Judeu, 20 minutes from the airport. We discovered that the island’s campsites were packed with locals—extended families or groups of friends having big, festive gatherings with barbecues and long tables. They spend their summers camping instead of at home, and some even commute to work from there. They had huge tents for sleeping, plus tarps for cooking and relaxing—way more gear than the tourists. Since the week of August 15th is peak vacation time (like in France), we struggled to find a spot, and the nights were pretty noisy. This was the only campsite of the trip with numbered pitches. It’s right by the ocean, next to natural pools. Facilities were decent, with hot showers and picnic tables. Lots of shaded spots. Cost: 4 € per small tent + 2 € per person. Electrical outlets were free (20 € deposit). During our explorations, we passed by Cinco Ribeiras campsite (west coast), which seemed similar.

Camping gas: Always ask the campsite reception if any travelers left a gas canister before buying a new one! Before the trip, I emailed each island’s tourism office, and they gave me addresses for Campingaz bottles. On Terceira, No. 13 Rua João Vaz Corte Real in Angra do Heroísmo (an agricultural store in the industrial zone). CV300 cartridge: 10 €. Note: The tourism office gave me the name of the neighboring store, which didn’t carry that brand.

Fridge: No fridges at any campsite on any island. We had a foldable cooler and found bags of crushed ice in supermarkets’ fish sections.

Things to see: Key takeaway: Do the must-see spots early in your stay in case the weather doesn’t cooperate. We were lucky and saw all the viewpoints without clouds—apparently not always the case!

Our main visits/hikes on Terceira: Miradouro Serra do Cume (a must—*the* iconic Terceira photo)

Furnas do Enxofre (free): Few fumaroles, but a pretty 1 km walk through moss and endemic plants. Hike PRC01 TER – Misterios Negros (some acrobatic sections, but a very scenic path). Monte Brasil + Angra do Heroísmo: Lovely town. Hike PR02 TER – Baía da Agualva: Nice, but not much shade (along the coast). Quatro Ribeiras: Church and swimming in natural pools. Biscoitos natural pools: Too touristy (but still free).





FLORES: Our favorite! This was the island I *had* to visit, and we weren’t disappointed—no mass tourism, just stunning nature.

For camping, we chose Santa Cruz campsite. Unlike Terceira, it was only tourists here. Very little shade, but ocean views. Modern facilities with hot showers, clotheslines, and a charging station. A big area with picnic tables, each with a barbecue and sink, all sheltered. Right across from gorgeous natural pools. FREE (you can leave a tip for the caretaker).

For Campingaz, the campsite manager stores canisters and gear left by campers. Otherwise, you can find them at Movipesca.

During a hike, we passed by Fajã Grande campsite (campsites here double as picnic spots for everyone). It’s terraced, with no shade, but very clean facilities and a small bar/restaurant nearby. Natural pools across the street. When we stopped by midday, there were only a few tents. Fajã Grande felt even quieter than Santa Cruz, with just one supermarket.

We also picnicked at Ponta Delgada campsite in the north. Impeccable facilities, lots of picnic tables with barbecues. Empty when we were there. A bit out of the way.

Rental car or not on Flores? Given the high cost, I really debated whether we needed a car. In Santa Cruz, the port, airport, and supermarkets are walkable, and the most famous hikes are one-way, not loops. So I contacted a taxi (the tourism office emails a list of drivers—they don’t wait for customers; you have to call). Prices were around 20 € for Santa Cruz to Fajã Grande, for example. That means you could take several taxi trips before the rental car (over 100 €/day) pays off. But it does mean planning your route and schedule in advance, leaving little room for spontaneity. The taxi I contacted was already booked solid in July, so I decided to keep the car and adjust our hikes to make loops. (FYI, we’re in our 50s, two couples splitting costs—maybe a different calculation if we were 25!) No regrets—it gave us way more freedom.

Our main visits/hikes:

Hike (amazing): Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro (the iconic waterfalls) → Fajã Grande → Poço do Bacalhau (swim in the waterfall) → Aldeia da Cuada → Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro. Hike PR04: Loop from Miradouro da Fajã de Lopo Vaz, then down to the beach via the trail. Return along the pebble beach before climbing back up. Worth it, but the descent and ascent are steep.

By car: Miradouro do Portal (great view of the coast to Fajã Grande) – Rocha dos Bordões (basalt columns) – Miradouro das Lagoas Rasa e Funda (a must) – Miradouro da Fajã do Conde.

Hike: Miradouro das Lagoas Funda e Comprida, Lagoa Negra, Seca e Branda, Lagoa Branca. A bit muddy and not as memorable as other hikes. The best part (a must) is the view from the starting miradouro.





By car: The north of the island.

CORVO: Stunning!!

No spots left on the ferry (12 seats), so we took a tourist zodiac (booked a few weeks ahead by email, but there were still spots the day of—several boats make the trip). On the way out, we cruised along Flores’ coast to see waterfalls and caves. On the return, they looked for dolphins (we saw some! 🙂 ). Boat price: 35 € per person. At Corvo, minibuses shuttle between the port and the top of the caldera (10 € round-trip per person). Lots of people just stop at the viewpoint when the shuttle arrives, so we weren’t too crowded on the caldera hike. But it’s too tight on time to walk back down to the port. If you really want to, I think you’d need to stay overnight. All boats spend the same amount of time on the island.



SÃO MIGUEL: Back to civilization—but not just that! São Miguel is way more touristy than the other islands (though still nothing compared to other destinations), but it’s worth it for all the natural sites.

For camping, to avoid long drives, we started at Sete Cidades campsite on the west side. A big, free, terraced campsite with some shade. We were there the last week of August, when crowds start thinning, so there was space—a mix of tourists and locals. A few picnic tables with barbecues. For facilities, one side for men, one for women, each with one toilet (cleaned regularly) and three outdoor cold showers (swimsuits recommended). You can charge your phone in the caretaker’s hut.

After exploring the west, we moved to Furnas for the rest of the trip. We arrived on a Friday night, and the campsite was packed with locals spending the weekend. It emptied out Sunday afternoon. A large, shady campsite with several bathroom blocks (hot showers). There’s a restaurant, but only two picnic tables. Cost: 3.5 € per small tent + 3.5 € per person.

Campingaz: We bought canisters at Decathlon in Ponta Delgada (next to Decathlon, there’s a big shopping center for groceries). Didn’t ask at Sete Cidades, but at Furnas, there was a closet full of gas bottles of all sizes left by campers.

Main visits/hikes: Sete Cidades and the surrounding lakes (lots of viewpoints and short hikes): Beautiful.



Swimming in the hot springs at Ponta da Ferraria (west side of the island).



Furnas: The lake, fumaroles, and parks (like Terra Nostra).



Lagoa do Fogo (gorgeous).



Gorreana tea factory (nice hike through the tea fields + guided tour), Ribeira Grande, Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz. The east coast and Ribeira dos Caldeirões park. Ponta Delgada.

Final thoughts: The Azores are a fantastic discovery for nature lovers—lakes, waterfalls, and tranquility. Almost all sites are accessible without hiking (though it’s a shame not to). The “miradouros” (viewpoints) have parking, often with toilets and picnic tables (always very clean), which helps protect nature. Camping is totally doable and really enjoyable! Our only disappointment: Not finding good fruits and veggies (except for São Miguel’s delicious but expensive pineapples).

If you have any questions, I’d be happy to help! Christine

HELLO, here’s a little review of my cruise on the CELEBRITY EQUINOX 9-night / 10-day cruise CONCIERGE CLASS BALCONY CABIN at 1170 € per person EMBARKATION We arrived around 11:30 AM and were taken care of right away. Priority boarding is now only for suites, but it’s not really necessary since everyone boards quickly. In less than 15 minutes, we were on board. The best part? We could head straight to our muster station for the lifeboat drill—done in no time! AZAMARA, if you’re listening : ) Disembarkations at ports were also very smooth, with a little stand offering wet towels and refreshing drinks. THE CABIN CONCIERGE BALCONY 2108 Perfectly located, with a huge balcony, on the same deck as the pools, just below the buffet, and close to the elevators that took us straight to the restaurant or reception. Concierge class doesn’t come with many perks—we only went to the concierge desk once. We got a small plate of canapés in the cabin every day and access to a few invitations we declined, lol. What really stood out was the location and the large balcony. DINING The buffet is always great, with tons of choices—the best buffet of any cruise line, in my opinion, even if PRINCESS isn’t bad either. It was sometimes crowded, but the island layout meant we never had to queue, except for the last two days when we couldn’t serve ourselves due to a GASTRO outbreak... The only downside was the desserts, which weren’t as good as before. Is it the chef? Or a budget cut? The last day’s FAREWELL BUFFET was amazing. At the restaurant, we noticed a drop in quality, especially with the starters—mostly veggies or soup, basically cheap stuff :( . Though the escargots were still available and just as good. Also, we often got the pager because no tables were free, and service was sometimes really slow. We went to the specialty restaurant « LE MURANO » for around $50 per person. The menu is always the same, but it’s still delicious, with attentive service and the chef flambéing the lobster right in front of you. We loved it! THE PORTS OF CALL BARCELONA / AT SEA / LISBON (2 DAYS) / PORTO / AT SEA / TANGIER / CADIZ / AT SEA A great itinerary with 3 sea days in total. We had mostly great weather, even really nice weather during the 3 sea days. It was less sunny and warm in PORTO and CADIZ. We did everything on our own, except for the first day in Lisbon, where we took a guided TUK TUK tour with Filipe—it was AMAZING! He was really interesting, and we learned so many fun facts. Loved it! In PORTO, everything costs money, which was a bit disappointing. The churches and cathedrals are expensive :( TANGIER was a great discovery. Too bad no mosques are open to visitors, but it’s still a pleasant stop. We’d already visited CADIZ and love this city.

ENTERTAINMENT DURING THE DAY It’s always quiet during the day. You can play mini-golf or pétanque on the grass, and we didn’t hesitate to do laps around the deck. Of course, we also enjoyed the fantastic adults-only pool in the solarium, though sometimes we went to the outdoor pools too. This adults-only pool is still incredible—big and heated, except for 2 days when I complained because the water was suddenly cold. I don’t know why! Of course, some parents try to bring their kids in at the start of the cruise, but not on my watch, lol. After 2 or 3 days, they give up—the outdoor pools were well-heated anyway, so there was no reason to. Apparently, some people didn’t know CELEBRITY—they must’ve realized it’s not a cruise line for kids, pff. IN THE EVENING Apart from the comedian, we saw all the shows. Some were really beautiful, others just okay, but overall, it was a success. The dance nights, though, were pretty average, except for the ABBA night, which always delivers.

CONCLUSION CELEBRITY is still a pleasant cruise line, even if the quality has dropped a little. We still love that fabulous heated adults-only pool, the calm atmosphere on board, the few kids, no Italians, and the zen vibe. The ship is showing its age a bit, but nothing major. We had a great cruise with good value for money. Can’t wait for the next one on the CELEBRITY INFINITY in February! Thanks for reading 😉 PS: Some photos to come

Hi everyone, My husband and I are planning to explore Ecuador in the coming year, and to make the most of the trip, we’d like to do it with a rental car. We already have a rough idea of the route we’d take, and I’m reaching out to the community to help us refine this journey. Here’s the plan: Day 1: Flight to Quito Days 2 and 3: Exploring Quito Days 4 and 5: Picking up the rental car and driving to Otavalo and Laguna Cuicocha Day 6: Drive to Papallacta via Cayambe to enjoy the hot springs in the evening Days 7 and 8: Drive to Lasso via Malachi – Excursions in Cotopaxi National Park. Laguna Limpiopungo Days 9 and 10: Laguna Quilotoa Day 11: Drive to Baños via Latacunga/Ambato to enjoy the hot springs in Baños Days 12 and 13: Hiking in the Chimborazo Reserve Day 14: Hiking in Sangay National Park Day 15: Drive to Guamote to arrive by late afternoon Day 16: Guamote market in the morning. Drive to Cañar in the afternoon Day 17: Guided tour of Ingapirca, then drive to Cuenca Day 18: Visit Cajas National Park early in the morning Day 19: Exploring Cuenca Day 20: Returning the rental car and flight to Quito or driving back to Quito (depending on cost) Day 21: Relaxing in Quito Day 22: Flight back to France

We won’t be doing any ascents—just hikes in the parks (we’re walkers, but we’re feeling our age and prefer to take it easy now!).

We’d love to hear your thoughts, critiques, or advice... Thanks in advance. Looking forward to reading your replies! martine

Thanks for sharing your experiences and tips for a trip to Corsica in May-June 2025. Best regards,