Results for "Auron+|+127"
29600 results found.
Voyage en France avec 3 enfants English translation pending
Bonjour,
Nous projetons un séjour de quatre à six semaines en France l'été 2005. Il s'agira d'un voyage familial avec nos enfants, qui auront alors 10, 8 et 5 ans.
Nous sommes donc à la recherche d'idées et de suggestions pour planifier notre itinéraire. Nos plans sont encore assez flous pour l'instant mais nous rêvons de la Provence, du Dauphiné, de la Bretagne et bien entendu de la Corse.
Quelle(s) région(s) devrions-nous cibler compte tenu que nous serons accompagnés d'enfants ?
Quel type d'hébergement offrirait, dans ces circonstances, un bon rapport qualité-prix ?
Est-ce que la location achat-rachat d'une auto constitue toujours une bonne option ?
Bref, bien des questions nous trottent dans la tête...
Nous sommes ouverts aux échanges avec une autre famille qui aimerait visiter le Québec. Merci à l'avance pour vos commentaires.
Nous projetons un séjour de quatre à six semaines en France l'été 2005. Il s'agira d'un voyage familial avec nos enfants, qui auront alors 10, 8 et 5 ans.
Nous sommes donc à la recherche d'idées et de suggestions pour planifier notre itinéraire. Nos plans sont encore assez flous pour l'instant mais nous rêvons de la Provence, du Dauphiné, de la Bretagne et bien entendu de la Corse.
Quelle(s) région(s) devrions-nous cibler compte tenu que nous serons accompagnés d'enfants ?
Quel type d'hébergement offrirait, dans ces circonstances, un bon rapport qualité-prix ?
Est-ce que la location achat-rachat d'une auto constitue toujours une bonne option ?
Bref, bien des questions nous trottent dans la tête...
Nous sommes ouverts aux échanges avec une autre famille qui aimerait visiter le Québec. Merci à l'avance pour vos commentaires.
TDM en famille: une folie? English translation pending
nous devons partir pour 1 an en juillet 2004 avec nos 3 enfants de 15, 14 et 11.5 ans.
Beaucoup nous predisent une catastrophe au niveau familial:eclatement de la famille au retour, gros pb avec les ados qui auront ete desinserés...
avez vous des temoignages de famille ayant vecu ma même aventure et de l'etat dans lequel elles etaient a leur retour ? merci
avez vous des temoignages de famille ayant vecu ma même aventure et de l'etat dans lequel elles etaient a leur retour ? merci
2-3 mois en Amerique Centrale ou du Sud avec 2 petites English translation pending
Bonjour!
Je reve d'aller passer du temps dans un pays d'amerique latine avec mes 2 petites.J'y pense pour l'hiver prochain.Elles auront alors 7 et 2 1/2.J'aimerais louer une petite place et m'immerger dans la culture locale.Je n'ai pas vraiment l'intention de me deplacer beaucoup, faire du tourisme.Est-ce quelqu'un pourrait me conseiller sur un petit paradis pas tres cher, securitaire, beau, chaleureux?
Merci!
Je reve d'aller passer du temps dans un pays d'amerique latine avec mes 2 petites.J'y pense pour l'hiver prochain.Elles auront alors 7 et 2 1/2.J'aimerais louer une petite place et m'immerger dans la culture locale.Je n'ai pas vraiment l'intention de me deplacer beaucoup, faire du tourisme.Est-ce quelqu'un pourrait me conseiller sur un petit paradis pas tres cher, securitaire, beau, chaleureux?
Merci!
Playa Pesquero English translation pending
Bonjour, nous partons pour 2 semaines le 4 mars au Playa Pesquero et j'ai des petites interrogations : J'ai acheté le plan argent de Tour Mont Royal et j'aimerais savoir quel sont les restaurants à la carte que nous aurons droit, s'ils sont bon et combien de fois / semaine nous y aurons droit. Est-ce que les hommes doivent porter le pantalon long ou un bermudas long fait l'affaire pour les restos à la carte? Est-ce qu'il y a tant de coquillages que ça sur la plage, on peut y marcher pieds nus ou pas? Merci
Hôtel Barcelo Montélimar English translation pending
😎Allo mais c'est décidé nous partons au Nicaragua pour le 19...oui je sais 17 dodos...Nous avons eu la chance de voir un vidéo de cet hôtel à notre agence de voyage c'est super...Peu importe si le sable est pas blanc et l'eau aqua il y a une chose de certaine nous aurons de la merveilleuse chaleur et en bonus une bonne table...et aussi pas de harcèlement pour les pourboires nous en donnerons quand nous le voudrons et à qui nous le voudrons Yes Yes Yes !!! Vous décrire cette hâte fébrile ce n'est pas facile...en tout cas on raconteras en revenant...Merci de Berny
Où partir dans les îles avec des bébés? English translation pending
bonjour,
Je suis soulagée de voir qu'on peut envisager de voyager sans crainte avec des enfants, et sans se faire traiter de parents complètement tarés 😮!!!! nous nous marions en juin et nous avons décidé de partir avec nos jumelles au soleil, ce sera peut-être l'hiver prochain selon la destination choisie. Elles auront 12 mois le 14 aout, pour info, alors elles auront dans les 15 mois quand nous partirons, peut-être un peu moins, peut-être un peu plus......
J'aimerais savoir quelles sont les destinations les + recommandables au niveau des iles, point de vue confort, sanitaire etc....?
Mon homme espère une destination où il y aura aussi des choses à voir, visiter, des petites excursions, (même si nous, on peut pas l'acocmpagner)
merci 😉
Je suis soulagée de voir qu'on peut envisager de voyager sans crainte avec des enfants, et sans se faire traiter de parents complètement tarés 😮!!!! nous nous marions en juin et nous avons décidé de partir avec nos jumelles au soleil, ce sera peut-être l'hiver prochain selon la destination choisie. Elles auront 12 mois le 14 aout, pour info, alors elles auront dans les 15 mois quand nous partirons, peut-être un peu moins, peut-être un peu plus......
J'aimerais savoir quelles sont les destinations les + recommandables au niveau des iles, point de vue confort, sanitaire etc....?
Mon homme espère une destination où il y aura aussi des choses à voir, visiter, des petites excursions, (même si nous, on peut pas l'acocmpagner)
merci 😉
Bons plans en France English translation pending
Bonjour
Nous sommes deux québécoises retraitées qui envisageons passer deux semaines en France au printemps.Avril ou mai. Nous avons pensé passer quelques jours à Paris et une semaine dans le sud de la France. Nous n'aurons pas d'auto et nous nous déplacerons en train. Nous préférons les paysages pittoresques (pas toujours les mêmes) et rencontrer des personnes aux musées et cathédrales. Que nous suggérez-vous et croyez- vous qu'il sera possible de visiter si nous n'avons pas d'auto. Nous aimerions être accueillies par des retraités ou non qui envisagent venir au Québec et qui aimeraient être accueillis aussi.
Voisine😊
Nous sommes deux québécoises retraitées qui envisageons passer deux semaines en France au printemps.Avril ou mai. Nous avons pensé passer quelques jours à Paris et une semaine dans le sud de la France. Nous n'aurons pas d'auto et nous nous déplacerons en train. Nous préférons les paysages pittoresques (pas toujours les mêmes) et rencontrer des personnes aux musées et cathédrales. Que nous suggérez-vous et croyez- vous qu'il sera possible de visiter si nous n'avons pas d'auto. Nous aimerions être accueillies par des retraités ou non qui envisagent venir au Québec et qui aimeraient être accueillis aussi.
Voisine😊
Missions humanitaires pour jeunes English translation pending
Salut à tous !!
J'ai 17ans et j'en aurais 18 en Juillet et Aout 2004 (donc tt juste majeure...) et j'aimerais participer à une mission humanitaire en Afrique, Asie ou Europe de l'Est pdt un mois cet été. Deux de mes copines aimeraient m'accompagner mais elles n'auront, elles, que 17ans. Jeunes et sans aucune qualifications, je dois avouer que nous peinons dans nos recherches, d'autant plus qu'on ne sait pas vraiment où s'adresser. Est-ce que certains d'entre vous pourrait nous aider en nous fournissant qq informations ?? Merci d'avance
A bientôt
J'ai 17ans et j'en aurais 18 en Juillet et Aout 2004 (donc tt juste majeure...) et j'aimerais participer à une mission humanitaire en Afrique, Asie ou Europe de l'Est pdt un mois cet été. Deux de mes copines aimeraient m'accompagner mais elles n'auront, elles, que 17ans. Jeunes et sans aucune qualifications, je dois avouer que nous peinons dans nos recherches, d'autant plus qu'on ne sait pas vraiment où s'adresser. Est-ce que certains d'entre vous pourrait nous aider en nous fournissant qq informations ?? Merci d'avance
A bientôt
Athènes en chantier? English translation pending
Bonjour, j'ai entendu dire qu'Athènes est en chantier du fait de la proximité des jeux olypiques 2004. Cela entrave-t-il beaucoup des déplacements dans la ville ? Quelqu'un me conseillerait-il de renoncer à m'y rendre en fin d'année 2003, ou au contraire, cela ne n'occasionne pas la moindre gêne ? Merci à ceux et celles qui auront pris la peine de lire ce message. Argaz.
Visa de transit pakistanais? English translation pending
bonjour,
nous sommes actuellement en Iran et souhaitons rejoindre l'Inde via le Pakistan. Savez-vous s'il est possible d'obtenir un visa de transit pakistanais a la frontiere (sachant que nous aurons notre visa indien en poche)? Et si cela est possible combien de temps cela nous prendra et combien ca coute?
Merci d'avance.
Manunol
nous sommes actuellement en Iran et souhaitons rejoindre l'Inde via le Pakistan. Savez-vous s'il est possible d'obtenir un visa de transit pakistanais a la frontiere (sachant que nous aurons notre visa indien en poche)? Et si cela est possible combien de temps cela nous prendra et combien ca coute?
Merci d'avance.
Manunol
Le chemin de l'Inca au Pérou English translation pending
Bonjour,
Mes parents voudraient partir au Perou au mois D'octobre, ils voudraient des renseignements sur "le chemin de l'inca" tarifs, ......
Merci😉
Mes parents voudraient partir au Perou au mois D'octobre, ils voudraient des renseignements sur "le chemin de l'inca" tarifs, ......
Merci😉
Activités et budget pour la Polynésie en octobre English translation pending
🙂salut!! voila avec mon copain on aimerai bie partir un mois en octobre en polynesie, on n'arrive pas a trouver des infos interressante donc on compte sur vous tous afin de savoir un peu tout sur les actvites terrestres et aquatiques, ses prix, puis les lodges(hotels) et ses prix, bref nous auront un petit budget et voulons savoir tout simplement tous les bons tuyaux et si cette destination vaut le detour!!!
merci pour tout!!!
bisous, gaelle et olivier.
ps: nous avons deja ete en inde, nepal, laos, cambodge, thailande et vietnam donc si vous voulez des infos et bien avec grand plaisir!!!!!😉🙂
merci pour tout!!!
bisous, gaelle et olivier.
ps: nous avons deja ete en inde, nepal, laos, cambodge, thailande et vietnam donc si vous voulez des infos et bien avec grand plaisir!!!!!😉🙂
Vaccins, guides et offices du tourisme pour Guinée, Sénégal et Mali English translation pending
🤪 Je souhaite préparer un voyage en Afrique de l'ouest avec une amie. Nous prendrons 1 mois de vacances en Afrique de l'Ouest. Nous aurons possiblement des contacts en Guinée, Mali et Sénégal. Les hôtels et restaurants sont exclus (du mieux qu'on puisse faire) de nos voyages. Nous favorisons le vie dans des familles ou des amis ou autres pour s'intégrer et connaitre et vivre la culture (musique, danse, repas traditionnels, cérémonies religieuses etc...). Du plein air et surtout PAS de musées.
J'ai déjà fait venir de l'information sur le Sénégal (ambassade du Sénégal à Ottawa).
J'aimerais savoir s'il y a des "office du tourisme" ici (Canada) pour faire venir de l'info pour le Mali et la Guinée et à qui je dois m'adresser pour de l'info (autre qu'internet...bien sûr!!). Croyez-vous que je devrais consacrer du temps aussi pour la Mauritanie?
Si vous avez déjà voyagé dans ces pays, quels sont les vaccins que je dois me procurer avant de partir et quels guide-voyage avez-vous utilisé? J'aime bien le Lonely Planet mais il y en a tellement et ca dépend des pays!!!
Merci!!
J'ai déjà fait venir de l'information sur le Sénégal (ambassade du Sénégal à Ottawa).
J'aimerais savoir s'il y a des "office du tourisme" ici (Canada) pour faire venir de l'info pour le Mali et la Guinée et à qui je dois m'adresser pour de l'info (autre qu'internet...bien sûr!!). Croyez-vous que je devrais consacrer du temps aussi pour la Mauritanie?
Si vous avez déjà voyagé dans ces pays, quels sont les vaccins que je dois me procurer avant de partir et quels guide-voyage avez-vous utilisé? J'aime bien le Lonely Planet mais il y en a tellement et ca dépend des pays!!!
Merci!!
Exploring eastern Morocco: where to land?
Hi,
This autumn, we’re planning to explore the Oriental region and we’re wondering where the best place to land would be. We’ll have three weeks ahead of us and we’ll be renting a car.
Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks.
5 weeks in Morocco in November - Accommodation east of Marrakech and routes to Skoura
Hello to all Morocco lovers,
First of all: a big thank you to everyone whose insightful, funny, lively, and exotic posts we’ve enjoyed. It’s a joy to find such lovely writers on this forum, who’ve given me tons of ideas and addresses to prepare our trip.
Our plan: to explore Morocco from November 2nd to December 4th. We’ll have our own vehicle (a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic, in great condition), shipped with us from Sète to Tanger Med. Returning from Nador.
Our profile: 75 and 62 years young, so old but happy to be, in very good health. Seasoned travelers—it’s practically our whole life. Lovers of beautiful landscapes, historic sites, fine craftsmanship, and road trips. This will be my 3rd trip to Morocco, but the first two were 20 and 17 years ago. I’ve never been north of the Essaouira-Marrakech line (though I’ve gone further south). As for my husband, a lifelong expat including in Muslim countries, it’s his first time in Morocco.
He’s the one driving. He’s very experienced, cautious, not necessarily fast, but used to driving in all conditions (and countries, including the most creative on the road). But I don’t want to tire him out, and he no longer drives at night (and we’ll be there in November).
I’ve decided to show him a bit of everything by taking a road trip along beautiful backroads, with daily distances averaging 180-200 km (except on highways, which will be rare), regularly broken up by rest days. I’m counting on a speed of 40-50 km/h, plus stops/visits along the way.
Since I’ve read so many posts, I’ve narrowed it down to some very specific questions.
1) Coming directly from Rabat via the highway, we’d prefer to skip Marrakech*. Still, we’ll need to sleep somewhere nearby. We’ll head toward Skoura the next day. Does anyone have a well-located address for this route, possibly east of Marrakech? Ideally, we’re looking for a small town, easy parking, clean accommodation (minimum) with average comfort (or better if available), a bit heated, and if possible, pretty and/or nice—but above all, a place to sleep well, wash with lukewarm (ideally hot) water, and have a decent dinner.
(*Explanation for the "no-go" in Marrakech: it’s a shame, because there are truly beautiful things in this city, but I think the vibe won’t suit us—it’s an understatement for "it’ll put us off" / "make us flee" / "traumatize us." Not because it’s too crowded and we want to stand out from tourists (we’re part of them), but because of forced henna on your hand, or spending 10 minutes every quarter-hour saying "no thank you" to a "guide" who’s as much a guide as I am a trapeze artist. Knowing us, it’ll wear us down. The country is vast and beautiful, and our time too short to waste our memories just days after arriving. And I don’t want to ruin things for my peaceful husband, or he’ll demand we turn back—and Sète in November isn’t exactly thrilling either.)
2) Which route to Skoura (in 2 days)? I see two options: either via the Tichka Pass, with a night in Telouet before reaching Skoura, or via the R307/N23 from Demnate, with a night near Megdaz before descending to Skoura. So: Tichka Pass or R307/N23? I have a slight (big) preference for the second option, even though I know the other route is very beautiful too. Of course, before deciding, we’ll check the weather and the current state of the R307/N23—does anyone know where to get info on the road conditions? But even assuming the road is "passable," is it a bit too tough in itself? In short, is it reasonable? If a kind soul could share their experience, a thousand thanks in advance.
That’s all I’ve written for now. I’ll save the other questions for later posts. Thanks again to those who had the patience to read this and to those who can respond. Happy Sunday to all!
Fran
First of all: a big thank you to everyone whose insightful, funny, lively, and exotic posts we’ve enjoyed. It’s a joy to find such lovely writers on this forum, who’ve given me tons of ideas and addresses to prepare our trip.
Our plan: to explore Morocco from November 2nd to December 4th. We’ll have our own vehicle (a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic, in great condition), shipped with us from Sète to Tanger Med. Returning from Nador.
Our profile: 75 and 62 years young, so old but happy to be, in very good health. Seasoned travelers—it’s practically our whole life. Lovers of beautiful landscapes, historic sites, fine craftsmanship, and road trips. This will be my 3rd trip to Morocco, but the first two were 20 and 17 years ago. I’ve never been north of the Essaouira-Marrakech line (though I’ve gone further south). As for my husband, a lifelong expat including in Muslim countries, it’s his first time in Morocco.
He’s the one driving. He’s very experienced, cautious, not necessarily fast, but used to driving in all conditions (and countries, including the most creative on the road). But I don’t want to tire him out, and he no longer drives at night (and we’ll be there in November).
I’ve decided to show him a bit of everything by taking a road trip along beautiful backroads, with daily distances averaging 180-200 km (except on highways, which will be rare), regularly broken up by rest days. I’m counting on a speed of 40-50 km/h, plus stops/visits along the way.
Since I’ve read so many posts, I’ve narrowed it down to some very specific questions.
1) Coming directly from Rabat via the highway, we’d prefer to skip Marrakech*. Still, we’ll need to sleep somewhere nearby. We’ll head toward Skoura the next day. Does anyone have a well-located address for this route, possibly east of Marrakech? Ideally, we’re looking for a small town, easy parking, clean accommodation (minimum) with average comfort (or better if available), a bit heated, and if possible, pretty and/or nice—but above all, a place to sleep well, wash with lukewarm (ideally hot) water, and have a decent dinner.
(*Explanation for the "no-go" in Marrakech: it’s a shame, because there are truly beautiful things in this city, but I think the vibe won’t suit us—it’s an understatement for "it’ll put us off" / "make us flee" / "traumatize us." Not because it’s too crowded and we want to stand out from tourists (we’re part of them), but because of forced henna on your hand, or spending 10 minutes every quarter-hour saying "no thank you" to a "guide" who’s as much a guide as I am a trapeze artist. Knowing us, it’ll wear us down. The country is vast and beautiful, and our time too short to waste our memories just days after arriving. And I don’t want to ruin things for my peaceful husband, or he’ll demand we turn back—and Sète in November isn’t exactly thrilling either.)
2) Which route to Skoura (in 2 days)? I see two options: either via the Tichka Pass, with a night in Telouet before reaching Skoura, or via the R307/N23 from Demnate, with a night near Megdaz before descending to Skoura. So: Tichka Pass or R307/N23? I have a slight (big) preference for the second option, even though I know the other route is very beautiful too. Of course, before deciding, we’ll check the weather and the current state of the R307/N23—does anyone know where to get info on the road conditions? But even assuming the road is "passable," is it a bit too tough in itself? In short, is it reasonable? If a kind soul could share their experience, a thousand thanks in advance.
That’s all I’ve written for now. I’ll save the other questions for later posts. Thanks again to those who had the patience to read this and to those who can respond. Happy Sunday to all!
Fran
Norwegian Fjords Cruise: What to see during the stops?
hi there, a group of friends and I are going on a cruise at the end of June with CFC in Norway. I’d love to get some info on the different stops we’ll be making. Most of them are one-day stops (from around 10 AM to 8 PM on average). Here are the stops: Andalsnes, Trondheim, Honningsvåg, Alta, Hellesylt, Sandane, Austefjorden.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Thanks everyone!
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share what there is to see or do in these places.
When I get back, I’ll post what we did—it might help others who come after us.
Also, does anyone know if the boat sticks to the arrival time in Dunkirk for catching tickets to head back south? We’ll plan a buffer just in case.
Thanks everyone!
Retiring in Corsica
Hello,
I’ve visited Corsica several times with our kids, and we loved the warm welcome and friendliness of the locals as we explored many villages. We’re originally from the JURA region.
Now that we’re retired, we’d like to live somewhere between Bastia and Porto-Vecchio.
Which village or town would you recommend for a peaceful and welcoming lifestyle?
Chatting by the water
For those who want to chat quietly by the riverbanks, this is the place!
Final preparations for Thailand trip
Hi everyone,
We're leaving in less than a month, and I'm making a list of last-minute purchases. Could you please review/complete my list? We're traveling with no luggage, just one backpack per person. Here’s what I have on my list: - coral-safe sunscreen 100 ml – I started a separate thread on this topic, so if anyone can answer, thanks in advance ; - long-sleeve UV-protective t-shirts (for boat tours); - compression socks; - lightweight pants for visiting the Royal Palace (the schedule is tight, and I don’t want to waste too much time shopping at the start of the trip, unless we can find them at 7-Eleven); - waterproof pouches for phones and passports; - what else?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
We're leaving in less than a month, and I'm making a list of last-minute purchases. Could you please review/complete my list? We're traveling with no luggage, just one backpack per person. Here’s what I have on my list: - coral-safe sunscreen 100 ml – I started a separate thread on this topic, so if anyone can answer, thanks in advance ; - long-sleeve UV-protective t-shirts (for boat tours); - compression socks; - lightweight pants for visiting the Royal Palace (the schedule is tight, and I don’t want to waste too much time shopping at the start of the trip, unless we can find them at 7-Eleven); - waterproof pouches for phones and passports; - what else?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Thailand itinerary advice for island visits
Hello,
We’re heading to Thailand for 26 days (excluding flights) next July with our two teens (12 and 15 years old).
My husband and I have been there several times before they were born—so that’s 15 years ago—and I’m a bit worried about some of the changes that might have happened since, especially with the rise in tourism...
I’d also like to keep a pace that allows us to settle in a bit and enjoy local life beyond just the main sights. Plus, we’re pretty active.
For now, our plan looks like this:
Arrival in Bangkok, where we’re thinking of spending several days (minimum 4) Chiang Mai for about a week 2 or 3 islands in the Gulf Return to Bangkok for 2 days before departure.
We’re pretty set on Bangkok and Chiang Mai, but we’re unsure about which islands to visit—I’ve read such mixed things that I’m even wondering if we should consider the coast instead. Organization-wise, I’d love any tips or feedback on whether we need to book in advance at this time of year, which transport options to prioritize (train, bus, or plane), and of course, any suggestions for stops or routes. Thanks in advance to anyone kind enough to help us prepare for this amazing trip!
Arrival in Bangkok, where we’re thinking of spending several days (minimum 4) Chiang Mai for about a week 2 or 3 islands in the Gulf Return to Bangkok for 2 days before departure.
We’re pretty set on Bangkok and Chiang Mai, but we’re unsure about which islands to visit—I’ve read such mixed things that I’m even wondering if we should consider the coast instead. Organization-wise, I’d love any tips or feedback on whether we need to book in advance at this time of year, which transport options to prioritize (train, bus, or plane), and of course, any suggestions for stops or routes. Thanks in advance to anyone kind enough to help us prepare for this amazing trip!
Itinérance Festival 2026 – April 24–26, 2026
Itinérance Festival in Cornimont, Vosges, will return from April 24 to 26, 2026. The success of the 2025 edition confirmed the desire to continue the adventure.
Dedicated to human-powered travel, this year’s festival will feature a smaller but highly complementary lineup of speakers. A single guest may discuss bike or foot journeys, long-distance trekking across major European or remote mountain ranges, or even mountaineering. The sea will also be a key theme.
Most speakers are travel writers, and storytelling will take center stage—especially with Pierre Herant, a sought-after author among publishers. Among the standout topics, resilience in the face of illness will be explored through Alexandra Husta’s epic cycling journeys. Extreme travel will also be highlighted, driven by Blandine Dupuis’s physical and moral commitment. Hugo Faivre is biking across France to meet bears in the Pyrenees. Luc Devors will delve into the bonds formed with companions during demanding projects, while Julien Humbert will discuss the challenges of leaving home and being away for years. Sailors Gilles Jaulet will share his sailing experiences, and Guy Lecointre will recount his solo sea-kayak expedition to Cape Horn with total autonomy. All speakers will also share their solo travel experiences.
A special family session on Friday afternoon will let kids ask questions and chat freely with the speakers. Photographic exhibitions will round out the program, including one on Vosges mountain wildlife by a Cornimont native, whose close connection with wild animals is striking.
True to the 2025 edition, sunrise hikes will return on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, to the town’s high points. These unique moments will combine landscape discovery—guided by a local expert—with readings from works by attending travel writers.
Cornimont’s town hall will provide its spacious polyactivity center, and admission will remain free, as in 2025. The association Cook’ Events Services, led by Nadège Perrier, will run the bar and catering, with proceeds supporting initiatives for people with disabilities.
Whether scaling rock faces, thriving on trails, hitting the road, or sailing the seas, the festival’s celebration of travel reminds us that age is never a barrier to exploring our world.
Dedicated to human-powered travel, this year’s festival will feature a smaller but highly complementary lineup of speakers. A single guest may discuss bike or foot journeys, long-distance trekking across major European or remote mountain ranges, or even mountaineering. The sea will also be a key theme.
Most speakers are travel writers, and storytelling will take center stage—especially with Pierre Herant, a sought-after author among publishers. Among the standout topics, resilience in the face of illness will be explored through Alexandra Husta’s epic cycling journeys. Extreme travel will also be highlighted, driven by Blandine Dupuis’s physical and moral commitment. Hugo Faivre is biking across France to meet bears in the Pyrenees. Luc Devors will delve into the bonds formed with companions during demanding projects, while Julien Humbert will discuss the challenges of leaving home and being away for years. Sailors Gilles Jaulet will share his sailing experiences, and Guy Lecointre will recount his solo sea-kayak expedition to Cape Horn with total autonomy. All speakers will also share their solo travel experiences.
A special family session on Friday afternoon will let kids ask questions and chat freely with the speakers. Photographic exhibitions will round out the program, including one on Vosges mountain wildlife by a Cornimont native, whose close connection with wild animals is striking.
True to the 2025 edition, sunrise hikes will return on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, to the town’s high points. These unique moments will combine landscape discovery—guided by a local expert—with readings from works by attending travel writers.
Cornimont’s town hall will provide its spacious polyactivity center, and admission will remain free, as in 2025. The association Cook’ Events Services, led by Nadège Perrier, will run the bar and catering, with proceeds supporting initiatives for people with disabilities.
Whether scaling rock faces, thriving on trails, hitting the road, or sailing the seas, the festival’s celebration of travel reminds us that age is never a barrier to exploring our world.
How long does passport renewal take?
Hello,
I applied for a passport renewal at the beginning of November, and my town hall told me it would take about a month to get it. However, I still haven’t received it, and it’s been over a month now. When I checked the ANTS website to track my passport application, I saw that its status changed to "In production" on November 27th. Today is December 18th, and I still haven’t heard anything about receiving it, even though I’ve read everywhere that once the status is "In production," it usually takes about a week to get the passport. I’m starting to worry about not having received it yet...
Do you know what the current processing time is after it reaches "In production" in 2025? Is there a risk that the passport was made but lost in transit?
I’m concerned because I have a trip planned for 2026—admittedly not until April, so there’s still time in theory—but my application seems to be stuck.
Either way, I’ll contact the town hall soon, though I don’t think they’ll have more information...
Thanks, Have a good evening
I applied for a passport renewal at the beginning of November, and my town hall told me it would take about a month to get it. However, I still haven’t received it, and it’s been over a month now. When I checked the ANTS website to track my passport application, I saw that its status changed to "In production" on November 27th. Today is December 18th, and I still haven’t heard anything about receiving it, even though I’ve read everywhere that once the status is "In production," it usually takes about a week to get the passport. I’m starting to worry about not having received it yet...
Do you know what the current processing time is after it reaches "In production" in 2025? Is there a risk that the passport was made but lost in transit?
I’m concerned because I have a trip planned for 2026—admittedly not until April, so there’s still time in theory—but my application seems to be stuck.
Either way, I’ll contact the town hall soon, though I don’t think they’ll have more information...
Thanks, Have a good evening
Stays from Divundu (Namibia) to Maun via Khwai/Moremi
Hi everyone,
I’m finalizing my trip starting from Namibia. When I arrive in Divundu, I’d like to head straight to the Khwai area early in the morning to one of the campsites in the Khwai Development Trust. Is the drive doable with a good 4x4 in a day? We’ll spend 2 nights in Khwai, then 2 or maybe 3 nights in the Moremi area (Third Bridge/Xakanaxa/Mboma) before heading back to Maun to wrap up our journey. Is that too much time to spend in each place?
We’d also like to do one or two boat excursions in the delta. Any suggestions for the best options and operators?
Thanks in advance for your tips and advice! Best, Patrick
I’m finalizing my trip starting from Namibia. When I arrive in Divundu, I’d like to head straight to the Khwai area early in the morning to one of the campsites in the Khwai Development Trust. Is the drive doable with a good 4x4 in a day? We’ll spend 2 nights in Khwai, then 2 or maybe 3 nights in the Moremi area (Third Bridge/Xakanaxa/Mboma) before heading back to Maun to wrap up our journey. Is that too much time to spend in each place?
We’d also like to do one or two boat excursions in the delta. Any suggestions for the best options and operators?
Thanks in advance for your tips and advice! Best, Patrick
Which way to visit Giza?
Hi there,
We’ll be traveling to Egypt in mid-February and plan to spend a full day on the Giza Plateau: visiting the pyramids site + the new GEM (Grand Egyptian Museum). The question is simple: in what order should we do these two visits? I’m torn: - Pyramids in the morning because it’s less crowded, or in the afternoon for the setting sun? - GEM in the morning since tickets are timed slots, so it’d be easier to stick to the schedule than if we visit the pyramids first (we don’t know exactly how long our visit will take and when we’ll be able to get to the GEM), or in the afternoon? Anyway, I’m looking forward to your suggestions for planning this day!
On another note, the day before, we’ll arrive at our hotel on the Giza Plateau around 2:30 PM. How could we spend the rest of the afternoon (keeping in mind we don’t want to overdo it since we’ll have just flown in from France and had a very short night before!)?
Thanks in advance!
We’ll be traveling to Egypt in mid-February and plan to spend a full day on the Giza Plateau: visiting the pyramids site + the new GEM (Grand Egyptian Museum). The question is simple: in what order should we do these two visits? I’m torn: - Pyramids in the morning because it’s less crowded, or in the afternoon for the setting sun? - GEM in the morning since tickets are timed slots, so it’d be easier to stick to the schedule than if we visit the pyramids first (we don’t know exactly how long our visit will take and when we’ll be able to get to the GEM), or in the afternoon? Anyway, I’m looking forward to your suggestions for planning this day!
On another note, the day before, we’ll arrive at our hotel on the Giza Plateau around 2:30 PM. How could we spend the rest of the afternoon (keeping in mind we don’t want to overdo it since we’ll have just flown in from France and had a very short night before!)?
Thanks in advance!
Flooding in the Hoi An and Hue regions
Good evening,
Exceptional floods occurred last week in central Vietnam, in the Hoi An and Hue regions. These areas get a lot of rain every year, but this time it's historically devastating.
The images are striking, horrifying, and surreal for those of us—like me—who walked these beautiful streets not long ago: the old town of Hoi An completely submerged, water up to the rooftops, the Japanese Bridge barely peeking out of the water... In Hue, the flag monument in front of the Imperial City entrance was nothing more than an island...
I’m not posting any links, but anyone can find them online if they wish.
Stay strong to our Vietnamese friends. And a strong warning to all tourists: avoid these regions. The water levels are receding, but more rain is on the way...
Exceptional floods occurred last week in central Vietnam, in the Hoi An and Hue regions. These areas get a lot of rain every year, but this time it's historically devastating.
The images are striking, horrifying, and surreal for those of us—like me—who walked these beautiful streets not long ago: the old town of Hoi An completely submerged, water up to the rooftops, the Japanese Bridge barely peeking out of the water... In Hue, the flag monument in front of the Imperial City entrance was nothing more than an island...
I’m not posting any links, but anyone can find them online if they wish.
Stay strong to our Vietnamese friends. And a strong warning to all tourists: avoid these regions. The water levels are receding, but more rain is on the way...
Transfers between Miami Airport and the cruise port
Hi everyone,
I’d like to know if the distance between Miami Airport and the Miami cruise embarkation port is far, and what transfer options are available.
If I need to arrive a day early, are there any budget-friendly hotels near the port or the airport?
Thanks in advance for all your tips!
Cloclo
What to combine with Atacama for a two-week trip?
Hello everyone,
I'm just starting to plan a two-week trip I'd like to take with my wife in early May.
This trip would include the Atacama Desert, which I was lucky enough to visit alone once and would love to experience again with her.
But I'd like to add one or two other places to visit, keeping in mind that we're much more into nature than cities.
I was thinking about part of adjacent Bolivia... but since we'll have already seen quite a few stunning high-altitude lakes around Atacama, what would be some interesting and very different spots?
We would have loved to include Peru as well, but it might be tricky to combine in just two weeks.
I'll go through the many posts on this forum, but if any of you have some tempting ideas for this time of year (late April - early May), I'm all ears.
Thanks! :)
Kyushu in summer with kids
Hi everyone,
This’ll be our second trip to Japan this summer, after a trip in February 2019 to Tokyo, Kyoto, the Alps, and Kanazawa. We’d planned a hiking, onsen, villages, and volcanoes stay afterward, which was supposed to happen in April 2020, but the COVID crisis forced us to cancel everything, and we’ve been chomping at the bit ever since. In the meantime, we’ve had two kids, who’ll be 4 and 5 next summer. They walk well and eat just about anything. We’re thinking of arriving in Osaka and heading quickly to Kyushu, where we’d stay for 3 weeks. I’m looking for info but mostly finding tips for older kids. So here are a few questions—if you can help:
- I get that renting a car would be best, but we’re not planning to do that in Fukuoka. I was thinking of a car-free block in Fukuoka-Beppu (taking the bus for the transfer), then heading farther south by car.
- For the kids, if you’ve got tips on places or festivals they might enjoy—or classics to avoid with them...
- For hiking, I’d love any advice on 3-4 hour hikes, keeping in mind Aso if it’s calm. Yakushima, if we can swing it and you don’t advise against it. And do you know of an area where we could do a 2-3 day trek (something like the Kumano Kodo)?
- I know it’ll be hot, but I’m struggling to gauge if it’s worse than Southeast Asia, for example. We’re not planning to go to Tokyo in the middle of summer, but I’d like to know if it’ll be really tough with the kids—especially in Fukuoka.
Just wanted to thank all the forum contributors, including those who might not have answers for me. Your posts have been a huge help and inspiration over the years.
Pierre-Yves
Heading to Cape Town via Hoedspruit or Nelspruit?
Hi everyone,
I’d be driving down the Panorama Route starting from Balule via Hoedshpruit to catch a flight to Cape Town. Is it wiser to head back up to Hoedspruit the next morning, stopping by the viewpoints again, or to go to Nelspruit Airport instead?
There’s not a huge time or distance difference—just about a 15-minute shorter drive to Nelspruit—but is it more interesting to take the route down to Nelspruit via Hazyview (which we wouldn’t have seen yet) or to revisit the viewpoints if we didn’t spend enough time there the day before?
Just to note, we’ll have rented the car from Hoedshpruit initially, and we’ll need to return it for our flight to Cape Town. I think we can switch the drop-off airport for an extra fee.
Taking all that into account, what would you recommend?
Thanks in advance!
Dan
Need help with a simple 12-day itinerary including Tokyo and Naoshima
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Japan for the second time with my 20-year-old son. During our first trip, we spent two weeks in Tokyo and Kyoto (plus the surrounding areas). This time, we’re planning to stay in Tokyo for at least 4-5 days and then head to the island of Naoshima. I’m looking for suggestions and advice: Is getting to Naoshima from Tokyo complicated? If so, do you have any recommendations for a stopover somewhere? Given that we’d prefer not to move every day, we’d rather settle in one place and then explore on day trips... Do you think it’s possible to do something like this: 5 nights in Tokyo (Shinjuku) 3 nights in Kyoto 2 nights in Naoshima (or is one night enough??) and if one night is enough, where could I spend a second night on the way back to Tokyo? 2 nights in Tokyo (I’d love your advice on staying in a different neighborhood—last time we stayed near Ueno Park)—keeping in mind we’re flying out of Narita.
I’m considering maybe skipping Kyoto, which I love but has apparently become *very* touristy... Not really keen on Osaka... since we’ll already have done Tokyo as our "big city." I’d prefer towns where nature is present... (a bit like Kyoto, which offers all that...)
For info, we’ll be traveling by train. Thanks in advance for all your suggestions and help!
I have one last little question: Is cash still widely used in Japan, or not at all anymore?
Thanks so much,
Karine
I’m heading to Japan for the second time with my 20-year-old son. During our first trip, we spent two weeks in Tokyo and Kyoto (plus the surrounding areas). This time, we’re planning to stay in Tokyo for at least 4-5 days and then head to the island of Naoshima. I’m looking for suggestions and advice: Is getting to Naoshima from Tokyo complicated? If so, do you have any recommendations for a stopover somewhere? Given that we’d prefer not to move every day, we’d rather settle in one place and then explore on day trips... Do you think it’s possible to do something like this: 5 nights in Tokyo (Shinjuku) 3 nights in Kyoto 2 nights in Naoshima (or is one night enough??) and if one night is enough, where could I spend a second night on the way back to Tokyo? 2 nights in Tokyo (I’d love your advice on staying in a different neighborhood—last time we stayed near Ueno Park)—keeping in mind we’re flying out of Narita.
I’m considering maybe skipping Kyoto, which I love but has apparently become *very* touristy... Not really keen on Osaka... since we’ll already have done Tokyo as our "big city." I’d prefer towns where nature is present... (a bit like Kyoto, which offers all that...)
For info, we’ll be traveling by train. Thanks in advance for all your suggestions and help!
I have one last little question: Is cash still widely used in Japan, or not at all anymore?
Thanks so much,
Karine