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Départ Lituanie - Slovaquie English translation pending
by Ouais · 2004-06-03 · 9 replies
Enfin le jour du depart approche, c'est la derniere fois que je me connecte au site, dans moins de quelques heures je serais au volant de ma voiture pour me rendre en slovaquie et lituanie!!!!!!!!

L'exitation monte.... est ce que ma voiture va tenir....!!🏴‍☠️, de toute façon il y aura toujours un philobate en R11 ou 4x4 niva pour venir me chercher!!!!😛😎 Et encore merci de tes conseils, ils me seront tres utile!!😉

Gros bisous a toutes et a tous et bonne continuation sur le forum: FAITES NOUS ENCORE REVER!!

julien
Projet en Amérique du Sud... English translation pending
by Anso78 · 2004-05-12 · 8 replies
Bonjour,

Nous nous apprêtons à partir pour une année en Amérique du Sud (Sud du Brésil, Bolivie, Chili, Argentine, Pérou et Equateur) à la rencontre d'associations ou d'organismes travaillant dans les domaines du commerce équitable, des énergies renouvelables, de l'économie solidaire et de l'enfance. Nous avons donc monté un petit projet (nommé itinéraire en Solidaire / Itensol), et allons essayé de faire connaitre les initiatives rencontrées pendant notre voyage par l'intermédiaire de notre site web (
http://itensol.apinc.org) et en correspondant avec 2 écoles. Et au retour, nous essaierons également de restituer au mieux l'expérience acquise lors de ce séjour (conférence, expo photo, diaporama..) Nous sommes actuellement en train de préparer notre départ (prévu le 16 juin) et aurions aimé savoir si vous auriez des conseils à nous donner sur les pays que nous allons traverser : choses à ne pas manquer, adresses intéressantes, contacts utiles...

Votre retour d'expérience sur l'un ou plusieurs de ces pays est donc le bienvenu!

Merci d'avance pour votre aide!

Anne-Sophie & David ABMistes de Rennes
Françaises branchées au Mali English translation pending
by Arnaudparis · 2004-04-27 · 0 replies
Sorti d’une école de photo, Antonin est devenu écrivain à force de voyager. Après avoir vécu avec les Dogons du Mali, il s’est intéressé à l’Indonésie, puis au Japon. Ce trentenaire inclassable fait des disques avec ses amis africains, monte des expos et réalise des émissions sur les peuples du monde pour France Culture. Il vient de publier un livre qui risque de révolutionner la mentalité des voyageurs : Hôtel de l’Amitié. Rencontre avec un routard moraliste, qui remet brillamment en question notre rapport avec les peuples. Droits réservés

"Quand je vois toutes ces petites Françaises branchées qui se promènent au Mali, qui adorent l’Afrique, les Noirs, la culture africaine, et qui finissent par leur pourrir la vie parce qu’elles refusent d’accepter qu’elles ne comprennent pas tout et que leurs amis africains ne sont pas les petits citoyens modèles que leur amour géant pour le monde voudrait qu’ils soient ! Observer le monde, c’est aussi observer cela. Avec humour. Ce qui est drôle dans l’époque, ce sont ces espèces de scènes absurdes… Parce qu’on voit de plus en plus d’Européens au bout du monde, dans une incompréhension totale. Autrefois, on voyageait pour coloniser, aujourd’hui on voyage par amour. Mais est-ce que le monde est prêt à recevoir notre amour ? Je ne sais pas".

extrait du routard.com
Italie: infos et logement sur l'Ile de Stromboli English translation pending
by PatP · 2004-03-09 · 12 replies
Bonjour, Quelqu'un aurait-il un bon plan de logement sur l'île de Stromboli à me communiquer ??? Toutes les infos sur cette île et comment s'organiser pour grimper en haut du volcans (guide ou pas guide ? jusqu'à quelle hauteur grimper en toute sécurité ??...etc) sont les bienvenues !
1 journée à Hong Kong English translation pending
by Redge · 2004-02-10 · 1 reply
Salut, je pars dans un mois en Australie avec un stop d'une journée à Hong Kong. Quelqu'un a t-il une idée sur la manière dont je pourrais organiser cette journée ? Quels sont les sites principaux faciles d'accès, les trucs à éviter ? Merci d'avance.
Hébergement pour un tour du monde English translation pending
by Yoann · 2003-11-28 · 1 reply
Bonjour lecteurs de ce forum, francophones du monde entier...

Je suis un homme (hétéro) presque 26 ans, quelques économies en poche, une envie irrésistible de voyager ailleurs qu'en Europe que j'ai déjà un peu parcouru et que je me ferais un plaisir de refaire...

J'ai un projet de Tour du monde qui se monte pour courant juillet 2004 pour une durée inderterminée...je veux faire le tour de la planete et de ses habitants..seul pour favoriser les rencontres...a tout petit budget... J'ai quelques amis disseminés de part le monde qui sont prêts à m'heberger ou a me trouver des collocations pas cher chez des gens sympas....Néanmoins, je n'ai pas de contacts partout, et cela est le but de mon mail.

Je ne vais pas vous abreuver de détails, ni vous exposer ma vie longuement, surtout si vous n'etes pas intéressé par ma démarche (si vous l'étiez je suis disposé à vous en dire bien plus et de faire connaisance). Néanmoins, juste pour précision, mon But est :

=> Voyager et rencontrer les habitants de notre planète a moindre frais, il est quand meme bcp plus sympa de depenser en s'amusant et en faisant de nouvelles rencontres....que de payer un prix exorbitants pour une nuit d'hotel, le sommum du logement impersonnel qui ne favorise aucunement les contacts et une approche "locale" de l'endroit...

=> Mettre en relation toutes les personnes qui vont contribués à rendre mon Tour du Monde le plus agréable possible. Dans un premier temps, pour que toutes ces personnes puissent échanger leurs idées et points de vue, et elles aussi se dire tiens : "je partirai bien visiter tel pays....en étant hébergé chez untel dont j'ai fait la connaissance via le net" après tout pourquoi pas...c'est ce que je fais, je ne pourrais que les y encourager, la toile est un outils de communication formidable, que ce soit par le biais de jeu online ou bien des groupes/forums de discussion. Dans un deuxième temps, c'est aussi un moyen pour eux, de savoir qui je suis vraiment en les mettant en relation avant, pendant et après mon voyage. Ils pourront avoir l'avis de mon ou mes précédents hébergeurs, afin d'être rassuré, voir averti (j'en sais rien, je suis pas parfait...sympa, poli, bien élevé et pas feignant ca j'en suis sur) sur le "mec" qui va débarquer chez eux prochainement...Même si évidemment, on aura déja fait connaissance bien avant via le net/Tel/fax etc...

Jouer carte sur table, être franc et mettre tout le monde en relation, voila comment je conçois la vie en général et donc mon périple...

J'espère que vous donnerez suite à mon mail et que vous participerez peut-être a mon bout de rêve. Par avance, Merci de m'avoir lu et bonne continuation.

Yoann, Région Parisienne, France.

PS: j' n'ai aucun but commercial (mailing list, etc..), seulement la volonté de mettre un projet, Qui a dit "FOU"?, sur pied!
Hébergement dans un tour du monde English translation pending
by Yoann · 2003-11-27 · 6 replies
Bonjour lecteurs de ce forum, francophones du monde entier...

Je suis un homme (hétéro) presque 26 ans, quelques économies en poche, une envie irrésistible de voyager ailleurs qu'en Europe que j'ai déjà un peu parcouru et que je me ferais un plaisir de refaire...

J'ai un projet de Tour du monde qui se monte pour courant juillet 2004 pour une durée inderterminée...je veux faire le tour de la planete et de ses habitants..seul pour favoriser les rencontres...a tout petit budget... J'ai quelques amis disseminés de part le monde qui sont prêts à m'heberger ou a me trouver des collocations pas cher chez des gens sympas....Néanmoins, je n'ai pas de contacts partout, et cela est le but de mon mail.

Je ne vais pas vous abreuver de détails, ni vous exposer ma vie longuement, surtout si vous n'etes pas intéressé par ma démarche (si vous l'étiez je suis disposé à vous en dire bien plus et de faire connaisance). Néanmoins, juste pour précision, mon But est :

=> Voyager et rencontrer les habitants de notre planète a moindre frais, il est quand meme bcp plus sympa de depenser en s'amusant et en faisant de nouvelles rencontres....que de payer un prix exorbitants pour une nuit d'hotel, le sommum du logement impersonnel qui ne favorise aucunement les contacts et une approche "locale" de l'endroit...

=> Mettre en relation toutes les personnes qui vont contribués à rendre mon Tour du Monde le plus agréable possible. Dans un premier temps, pour que toutes ces personnes puissent échanger leurs idées et points de vue, et elles aussi se dire tiens : "je partirai bien visiter tel pays....en étant hébergé chez untel dont j'ai fait la connaissance via le net" après tout pourquoi pas...c'est ce que je fais, je ne pourrais que les y encourager, la toile est un outils de communication formidable, que ce soit par le biais de jeu online ou bien des groupes/forums de discussion. Dans un deuxième temps, c'est aussi un moyen pour eux, de savoir qui je suis vraiment en les mettant en relation avant, pendant et après mon voyage. Ils pourront avoir l'avis de mon ou mes précédents hébergeurs, afin d'être rassuré, voir averti (j'en sais rien, je suis pas parfait...sympa, poli, bien élevé et pas feignant ca j'en suis sur) sur le "mec" qui va débarquer chez eux prochainement...Même si évidemment, on aura déja fait connaissance bien avant via le net/Tel/fax etc...

Jouer carte sur table, être franc et mettre tout le monde en relation, voila comment je conçois la vie en général et donc mon périple...

J'espère que vous donnerez suite à mon mail et que vous participerez peut-être a mon bout de rêve. Par avance, Merci de m'avoir lu et bonne continuation.

Yoann, Région Parisienne, France.

PS: j' n'ai aucun but commercial (mailing list, etc..), seulement la volonté de mettre un projet, Qui a dit "FOU"?, sur pied!
Ban Lung au nord-est du Cambodge English translation pending
by Olijea · 2003-08-29 · 3 replies
Bonjour (plutôt bonsoir)

Quelqu'un aurait-il été dans la région de Ban Lung au Cambodge ? Est-ce facilement accessible ?

Merci pour vos réponses
Pour les enfants des rues du Cambodge English translation pending
by Neary · 2003-04-06 · 8 replies
Bonjour à tous,

Si vous avez envie de vous investir dans un projet " humanitaire" ( je n'aime pas trop ce mot...), que vous voulez accompagner des enfants des rues, des enfants défavorisés dont personne ne s'occupe, alors mon projet pourrait vous intéresser. Je pars pendant 3 mois au Cambodge, retrouver des enfants avec qui j'avais déjà monté un premier projet ( atelier d'expression plastique, spectacle, documentaire et édition d'un livre), pour les emmener voir les splendeurs d'Angkor, et pour mettre à neuf une école gratuite et donc spartiate, non loin de la capitale. Nous avons besoin de personnes motivées et qui sont prêtes à vivre à la "roots" ( je n'aime pas non plus ce mot...). Vous pouvez m'écrire à hayneary@hotmail.com. Nous rencontrerons les volontaires lors d'une réunion dont la date n'est pas encore fixée pour le moment.

Et sachez que si vous voulez vous investir de quelque manière que ce soit dans l'humanitaire, n'abandonnez surtout pas cette envie.

A bientôt. Neary
Looking for a 4x4 trail in Picos de Europa, Spain
by Torrens1988 · 2026-06-07 · 4 replies
Hi there,

I’m looking for the start of a trail in the Picos de Europa in Spain that I used over 30 years ago in a 4x4.

It began by passing under a house, and there was a café nearby.

I know it’s not much to go on, but that’s all I’ve got. The fact that the trail started by going under a house isn’t exactly common!

If anyone has any ideas, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance
Draft itinerary for 3 weeks in Sicily without a car
by Faiyech · 2026-04-12 · 6 replies
Hi everyone,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Day 19: Departure for PALERMO + first visits Day 20: The city Day 21: The city (Monreale?) Day 22: Options: - Capo Gallo hike (3.5h round trip) (via Mondello) - Cefalù (45 min by train) Day 23: Return flight
What to see in Hong Kong?
by Mnathalie · 2026-03-29 · 3 replies
Hi there!

I’ll be in Hong Kong from December 31 to January 3, 2027.

Any recommendations for things to see or do?

I’ll be staying in the Kowloon district.

I’d love to visit Lantau Island—what’s the best way to get there? And would you recommend buying a skip-the-line ticket for the cable car? Also, is there an entry fee for the Big Buddha?
Family trip to Cape Verde: questions about accommodation and activities
by Slaeinte · 2026-03-27 · 3 replies
Good morning! We're heading to Cape Verde for 2 weeks at the end of April—São Vicente, Boa Vista, and Santiago. We’re a family of 5: 3 kids (4, 6, and 12) and 2 adults.

My questions revolve around beaches (a spot with interesting snorkeling and safe swimming for the kids), accommodation (kid-friendly, parks nearby, pool, beach, or nature—more like guesthouses or family-run pensions), hikes (accessible for kids), and whether renting a car makes sense depending on the island, even though local buses are an adventure in themselves.

**Santiago:** - Beach & snorkeling: Tarrafal, Quebra Canela in Praia, Ribeira da Barca (okay for kids?), Águas Belas? - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: Malagueta?, Baobab Boa Entrada, Pico António (accessible? elevation gain, time to climb, difficulty, interest for kids?)

**Boa Vista:** - Beach + snorkeling: Santa Mónica, Praia de Chaves, Gatas, ... Estoril Beach in Sal Rei maybe? - Can we swim at Turtle Bay to see the turtles even though it’s not nesting season? - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: Viana Desert? Can we explore it solo by renting a 4x4 and easily find the points of interest? - Is it worth renting a 4x4 for our stay in Boa Vista?

**São Vicente:** - Beach + snorkeling: Laginha, Porto Grande, Praia Grande, Baía das Gatas, São Pedro...? (safe, good snorkeling?) - Any nice places to stay? - Hikes: cliffs?, Monte Verde?

Thanks for your feedback, great tips—especially for accommodation where we’re totally in the dark! And your thoughts on whether renting a car is a good idea and which beaches are safest for kids.

See you soon! Christophe
Flight ticket prices for Japan in autumn
by Pcecil · 2026-03-06 · 4 replies
Hi, I was thinking of going to Japan in October, but the prices are currently insane—direct flights from Paris to Tokyo are around 1600-1800 €! Is it always like this, or is it just because I’m planning too far ahead? Thanks
On the Roads of Costa Rica
by Yadin · 2026-02-28 · 8 replies
Hello everyone, I’m happy to welcome you to this new travel journal. We’re heading to Costa Rica together—a Central American destination that dreams are made of for many French travelers and attracts crowds from France.



It was the country’s wild nature and safety that convinced us to go, since we’re traveling with our 7-year-old little one. We didn’t have much vacation time in February 2026 (only 12 days), so we optimized as much as possible.



Here’s the itinerary: Wednesday, February 11: Flight from Marseille to San Jose via Paris and Atlanta Thursday, February 12: Pick up the car, drive to Poas Volcano, visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens Friday, February 13: Poas Volcano and drive to Manuel Antonio Saturday, February 14: Manuel Antonio National Park Sunday, February 15: Nauyaca Waterfall and Playa Linda Monday, February 16: Drive to Monte Verde and Santa Elena Reserve Tuesday, February 17: El Tigre Waterfall Reserve and Treetopia Park Wednesday, February 18: Monte Verde Reserve with a guide and drive to La Fortuna Thursday, February 19: Sloth guided tour, Observatory Lodge Park Friday, February 20: Arenal Volcano National Park, Termalistas del Arenal hot springs, and night tour Saturday, February 21: Return to San Jose, flight to Paris via Atlanta Sunday, February 22: Arrival in Paris and flight to Marseille. That gives us a solid 9 days in the country.



Budget breakdown: Costa Rica is an expensive country, but no more so than France. However, almost all hikes and waterfalls are paid entry, which can really add up. For meals, sodas (6–10 €) are cheaper than restaurants (10–20 € per dish).



Flights: We chose Delta Airlines for the price: Marseille to San Jose was 740 € per person (modifiable, with checked baggage and seat selection included). Other direct flights from Europe were priced between 1200 € and 1600 € with more restrictive conditions. That’s 2220 € for the family.



Accommodations: Alajuela, first night: 139 € (1 night) at Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel, with personalized airport pickup, transfer to the hotel, and a briefing from Vert Costa Rica agency the next day. Poas: 66 € (1 night) at Cabañas Tierra Fértil (entire apartment). Manuel Antonio: 394 € (3 nights) at La Palapa Ecolodge (hotel in the jungle). Monte Verde: Chalet Aloha Monteverde Cloud Forest (2 bedrooms): 125 € (2 nights). La Fortuna: Arenal Dream Garden (1 bedroom): 217 € (3 nights). Total: 941 €.



Car rental: I went through Vert Costa Rica agency (Vincent is a French expat who set up the agency in Costa Rica and makes great YouTube videos with useful tips). I rented a 4x4 that was delivered to the hotel the day after arrival and returned at the airport before the flight. The total was 772 €, including full insurance (zero deductible), a child seat, and a phone with a Costa Rican SIM and WhatsApp. The rental company was Poas Rent a Car. The vehicle was well-maintained—no complaints. Gas: 100 € for the whole trip (3 fill-ups).



Activities: To get discounts, I bought the pass offered by Vincent, which paid for itself after just one activity. It cost me 30 € (promo since I rented the car through him). Prices are for 3 people. I’ve added stars to rate them: La Paz Waterfall Gardens ****: 112 € Poas Volcano National Park *: 33 € Manuel Antonio National Park ****: 35 € Nauyaca Waterfall ***: 25 € Santa Elena Reserve **: 45 € El Tigre Waterfall Reserve ****: 141 € (with meal) Treetopia (ziplining, suspension bridges) **: 250 € Guided tour of Monte Verde Reserve ***: 113 € Sloth guided tour (with breakfast) ***: 115 € Arenal Observatory Lodge (with meal) ****: 102 € Arenal Volcano National Park *: 34 € Termalistas del Arenal ****: 20 € Night tour ***: 116 € Total: 1171 €.



Meals: 600 € My favorite restaurants: Poas: Food court Mercaditas in Fraijanes Manuel Antonio (near La Palapa): La Langosta and also El Patio Near Nauyaca Waterfall: Ricar2 el Avión Between Manuel Antonio and Monte Verde: Soda D’Calle Santa Elena: HG’s Food Guadalupe (between Monte Verde and La Fortuna): Soda Río Piedras Arenal Observatory Lodge restaurant Arenal Oasis Ecolodge restaurant



Other expenses: 300 € (groceries for breakfast, drinks, ice cream, souvenirs, etc.) Total overall: 6065 € (about 2020 € per person).

Now, here’s the day-by-day account of this beautiful trip.

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Which small-sized touring bike to choose?
by Nomade743 · 2026-02-24 · 2 replies
Hi, A friend is looking for a bike to embark on a long trip, but the issue is he’s only 1.55m tall. In itself, that’s not a problem 😏, except that finding an XS-sized touring bike isn’t easy. Some start at 1.55m, but it’s still a bit extreme. If anyone knows of brands or models that might work... Thanks in advance
A little plea for São Nicolau
by Kurpa · 2026-02-13 · 5 replies
Easily accessible from Sal or São Vicente, São Nicolau is the forgotten island of the Barlavento group. With two large villages, volcanoes, jagged peaks, lush valleys, and vast rocky expanses, it has nothing to envy its big sister Santo Antão. It’s slipped under travelers’ radar a bit (in January, there were probably fewer than a hundred European tourists on the whole island), and that’s just fine! Accommodations aren’t overrun by groups like in Santo Antão, and connecting with locals is even easier. But don’t come to São Nicolau for wild nightlife—it’s incredibly peaceful here, and on Sundays, it’s total silence!

A little favorite of mine: Pensão Jardim in Ribeira Brava, the capital; Residencial Palice in Queimadas; and especially Pousada d’Anna in Estância de Brás, where the raging sea crashes against the black lava spurs.

Weather-wise, it was chilly this year but perfect for hiking. If you’re up high (like Monte Gordo), dress warmly or wait for spring! Fog gusts can ground you completely. Trails are generally less marked than in Santo Antão; if you’re wary of apps, you can find a 1:50,000 map at the small travel agency in Tarrafal.

Those who enjoy sharing experiences with other travelers over a Strela or two in the evening might feel a bit frustrated on São Nicolau, but the island’s beauty, the resilience of its farmers in extreme conditions, and the kindness of its people make it a fantastic stop for any visitor to Cape Verde!
Is two and a half days enough to visit Prague?
by Coco3826 · 2026-01-17 · 4 replies
Hi there, I was wondering if it's possible to see the highlights of Prague in two and a half days? My flight arrives on a Sunday evening at 9 PM, so we’d have Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning to explore. Return flight is on Wednesday at 4:30 PM. Best regards, Christophe
Feedback on 10-day Tuscany itinerary with kids
by Chfeudpail · 2026-01-05 · 16 replies
Hi there,

I’ll be traveling to Tuscany with my family (my wife and two kids, aged 6 and 8) from April 26 to May 5. Here’s a rough draft of our potential itinerary—I’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions so I can tweak and improve it. We haven’t finalized our accommodations yet, but they’ll likely be near Florence (2 nights), Lucca (2 nights), Monteriggioni (2 nights), Pienza, Montalcino, and Greve in Chianti.

- April 26: o Arrival in Florence around 12:00 PM - April 27: o Florence - April 28: o Florence – Pistoia – Lucca - April 29: o Lucca – Pisa – Lucca - April 30: o Lucca – Volterra – San Gimignano – Monteriggioni - May 1: o Monteriggioni – Siena – Monteriggioni - May 2: o Monteriggioni – Abbey of Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto – Baccoleno – Castelmuzio – Chapel of Madonna di Vitaleta (San Quirico d’Orcia) – Pienza - May 3: o Pienza – Montepulciano – Montichiello – Abbey of Sant’Antimo – Bagno Vignoni Thermal Baths – Montalcino - May 4: o Montalcino – Castellina in Chianti – Radda in Chianti – Badia a Coltibuono – Volpaia – Montefioralle – Greve in Chianti - May 5: o Greve in Chianti – Florence airport

Thanks for any insights! 😉
Aviophobia, how to overcome it?
by Josscolombet · 2025-10-18 · 5 replies
Hello fellow travelers,

After an engine failure in mid-2016 on a long-haul flight from BRISBANE to LYON, I developed a persistent aviophobia that I’m struggling to shake off. It’s becoming more and more of a hindrance.

Up until now, I’ve been using an avoidance strategy (for example, avoiding destinations that would require any other mode of transport than a car or train), but lately, it’s become really limiting.

I’m looking for a therapist—either in-person or via video call—who could help me get past this hurdle.

Thanks in advance for your help!
Trip proposal to the Red Tadrart in the Algerian desert late November/early December
by Sben · 2025-10-14 · 4 replies
Hi everyone, I’m looking to put together a small group to explore the Red Tadrart in the Tassili n’Ajjer desert from November 28 to December 7, 2025 (dates flexible depending on participants’ availability). The idea is to experience this adventure together and benefit from group discounts. => Around 1000 € per person for a group of 5 => Less if the group is larger. This won’t be my first trip to the area, so you can trust me when I say you’re in for an incredible experience. Highlights: endless red dunes, natural arches, ancient rock carvings, and camping under the stars. For flight tickets, we can coordinate to optimize schedules and costs based on where everyone’s traveling from. If you’re keen to discover the Sahara in a different way, or if you’d like more details, feel free to reach out. Sarah
Self-organized stopovers in the Canary Islands and Madeira
by Tine65200 · 2025-09-22 · 4 replies
Hi there! We’d love some tips on organizing stopovers on our own in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife, Puerto del Rosario, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Las Palmas, and Funchal. Thanks so much for your help
Car rental at LAX with a child
by Clemoz · 2025-09-19 · 2 replies
Hi there,

I’m looking to rent a car when I arrive in Los Angeles for 18 days.

1) I was planning to bring the booster seat for my 5-year-old son and not rent one on-site. Am I still complying with the law?

2) Since there are only two of us in the car, my main goal is price. Which rental agency or website have you tried and recommend?

3) Is it true that for the same rental company, it’s cheaper to pick up the car a bit farther from LAX? For example, Hertz has several locations nearby. Apparently, there’s less selection, but I don’t care about that—I just want the cheapest option.

Thanks for your tips! !
What are the best day-hike routes around Mu Cang Chai and the terraced rice fields?
by Ausone · 2025-09-17 · 6 replies
Hi there, We’re spending a month in northern Vietnam this coming November and we’d love to do some day hikes around the village of Mu Cang Chai to see the famous spiral terraced rice fields. We’ll most likely be staying in Mu Cang Chai itself and we don’t have a car. It’s really tough to find a route online. Any tips would be great. Thanks in advance.
3 weeks in Colombia (August 2023)
by Ellobo · 2025-05-12 · 26 replies
Why Colombia? It's quite simple. For the past few years, my daughter has been living with a Colombian from Bogotá. The idea was to discover his country, meet his family, and do part of the trip all four of us together. We’re heading out first as scouts, then they’ll join us to continue the journey. The itinerary was shared in another post—now it’s time for the impressions. No photos, as for me, it’s video and nothing more!

Day 1: The big departure What was planned: A flight from Lyon Saint-Exupéry late morning heading to Frankfurt. Two hours of waiting in Frankfurt (just enough time to eat a pretzel!!) and then off to Bogotá for an arrival around 7 PM local time. I hadn’t done the Check-Mig (to be done 72 hours before the flight). I did it on my phone, giving a fake arrival date in Colombia, and the attendant told me there wouldn’t be any issues in Bogotá. Actually, two hours of delay at departure in Lyon because a sick passenger was on the plane—they had to evacuate him, and the ambulance that was supposed to be there didn’t have permission to come near the plane. Ah, French administrative formalities!!!!! Flight to Frankfurt with Lufthansa went smoothly. A sprint through the airport—very well organized. Connection secured, so we boarded the plane, and two hours later than scheduled, we took off for an 11-hour flight! Arrival in Bogotá, and the immigration process took over an hour and a half because of the crowds. However, no issues with the Check-Mig—they barely glanced at it. Our daughter’s father-in-law ended up waiting over 3 hours at the airport because of this!!! Surprise: No luggage. Luckily, we had packed essentials in our carry-ons! Quick administrative paperwork, and Lufthansa informed me our bags would be on the next flight, so no big deal. Off to our hotel in La Candelaria and a good night’s rest.

The plus: We’re in Bogotá! The minus: Flight delays are becoming more and more common.
Experience with e-assist on recumbent bikes
by Guilaumus · 2025-03-24 · 2 replies
hi,

so glad the site’s open for discussion again...

I’m planning a trip on a recumbent bike. Has anyone here tried recumbents with e-assist? I went for this option because climbing mountains is tough without a boost—probably going with a mid-drive motor.

Also, anyone up for joining a stretch of the route heading toward Greece at the end of 2025?

welcome
Finalizing our Panama itinerary
by Blogob · 2025-03-24 · 2 replies
Hi there,

After a lot of hesitation about our Central America destination (trip in July), we finally decided on Panama.

For this country, we're looking for info to fine-tune our itinerary.

To avoid spending entire days in the car, does anyone have any firsthand experiences or suggestions for towns or villages to stop at: Between Panama City and Valle de Anton? Between Valle de Anton and Pedasí (Santiago, Parita, Chitré)? Between Pedasí (or another nearby village) and Santa Catalina? Is Isla Cébaco worth the detour? (How do you get there?) Is there another departure point for Coiba (other than Santa Catalina)? Between Santa Catalina and David (is Boca Chica worth the detour?) Between David and Boquete? Between Boquete and Bocas del Toro?

Also, we’ve seen that Panama is known for its waterfalls, some of which look stunning—like Cascada Macho de Monte and La Silampa.

Do you know of any waterfalls that are easy to access (we’re traveling with a child) and don’t require hours of hiking?

Thanks in advance if you can help! (Of course, we’re researching everywhere, but nothing beats real-life experiences.) :)
5-Day Kayaking Trip in the Philippines
by Jongejan · 2025-03-09 · 1 reply
Hello, I’d like to go on a 5-day kayaking trip with snorkeling, island visits, and village tours in the Philippines. I don’t have a specific island in mind, but I’d love something off the beaten path. I’m traveling solo but can join a small group. This would be around March 20th. Thanks so much for your suggestions! I’m looking for a 5-day kayaking and snorkeling trip with a few village visits and no mass tourism. I’m alone but open to joining a small group. Any recommendations for around March 20th? Thanks a bunch for your feedback!
Some tips and good deals for Peru
by Cetouriste · 2025-02-11 · 3 replies
Hey hey!

We’re on a 3-month trip through Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, and then southern Brazil.

We’ve been in Ollantaytambo for 2 days now, right at the gateway to Machu Picchu...

Here are a few tips:

To get to Aguas Calientes, there are 2 options: one by train for at least $70 one-way (2h), with lots of departures throughout the day.

The other is by bus—departure in the morning, check with local agencies starting at 10 € (40 soles). The bus ends at Hidroeléctrica, where you’ll have to walk the last 2 hours... We went with option 2 ;) Leaving tomorrow morning.

PS: There’s a great little "bakery" with good prices near the market (croissants, pizza, bread, etc.).

In the Sacred Valley, I’d recommend spending a night or two in Maras—a quiet village where a nice walk will take you to Moray, then another to the Salineras...

Another really cool route to take with stops for pisco (from San Clemente, where colectivos leave) to Cusco, along stunning high-altitude roads... From Pisco to Ayacucho: 5h, then from Ayacucho to Andahuaylas: 5h. Super big local market on Saturdays/Sundays.

Plan for 6-7 hours to finish the trip to Cusco...

Happy travels! !
Crossing the Salma Plateau by 4x4
by Yrol · 2025-01-15 · 4 replies
Hi there, I’ll be in Oman in early March 2025. I’ve rented a 4x4 to reach the Oman Sea coast from Ibra. I’ve seen two options on Oman Off Road:

The OOR 30 route via Wadi Kabbah, Wadi Bani Jabir to Qalhat.

Combine the OOR 30 and OOR 28 routes via the Salma Plateau to Tiwi or Fins.

Can anyone advise me on the current condition of the tracks? For option 2, is it better to head down to Tiwi or Fins? Can this trip be done in one day? Thanks in advance to those who can share some great tips!

Best regards.

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