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Hello everyone, Thanks for this amazing forum—I’ve spent hours browsing through it. I’m reaching out to ask for your help as we’re looking for a destination for our honeymoon. We never travel outside Europe, so we’re total newbies, but we want to treat ourselves for this special occasion.

Dates: June 23 → July 8 (possibly until July 12) Duration: 2 to 3 weeks Budget: Not really an issue for this trip

Our plan: - A seaside destination first and foremost, with beautiful beaches - We’d like to do some hiking or at least go on walks with scenic viewpoints - A relaxing trip with sunshine, lush greenery, and stunning landscapes - A safe destination

Our thoughts so far: - New Zealand: our dream, but it seems like the wrong time of year weather-wise ++ - Azores: ruled out due to unpredictable weather—what do you think? - Mauritius/Reunion combo: vetoed by my future wife ^^ - Seychelles: seems like it could work, but I’ve read about a few downsides (no shops to buy food, snorkeling not always amazing, occasional weather/tide issues making swimming tricky)

Other options: - French Polynesia: we’re really dreaming of it, but is 2 weeks too short for such a long trip? - Hawaii: same question—too far? - Sardinia?

Thanks so much for your help, and have a great weekend!

Blanche & Nicolas

For those who want to chat quietly by the riverbanks, this is the place!

Hi there, My friend and I are planning to bike down to Tierra del Fuego starting from Santiago, Chile, in early February. The big question is: "Is it possible to find decent and reasonably priced bikes in Santiago?" Are there local resale sites like Leboncoin, or any second-hand spots worth knowing about there? If anyone’s done this before, I’d love to hear your tips! ;) Thanks! !

Hi there,

I’m traveling alone from my remote Pyrenees home to Roissy Airport, arriving at Austerlitz Station. I’m a bit nervous about getting to the airport—could you suggest a route?

While you’re at it, maybe you could recommend a budget hotel near the airport?

Thanks so much for your help!

Best to you all

Hi there,

We have the opportunity to get away for a little two-week trip at the very beginning of January, just the two of us, without our kids. Because of the kids, we haven’t traveled much in Asia, so we’d love to take advantage of their absence to explore Thailand. Even though I’m used to planning our trips, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed this time.

We’d like to visit Bangkok and head south by renting a car (we have an international driver’s license, and my husband has driven on the left before). I’ve managed to sketch out a rough itinerary that might work for us, and I’d love to hear your thoughts.

To set the scene: we haven’t booked anything yet, we don’t like spending hours on the beach (though a little time at the end of the day is fine), we love walking and sightseeing, and what we enjoy most is being independent (so if we can avoid group tours, that’s ideal).

After that intro, here’s the rough outline of our itinerary: Day 0: Paris-Bangkok flight Days 1, 2, and 3: Bangkok (Wat Pho, Grand Palace, Wat Arun, markets, boat ride through the khlongs, Jim Thompson House) Day 4: Ayutthaya Day 5: Pick up a rental car and head to Sam Roi Yot Day 6: Sam Roi Yot and Prachuap Khiri Khan Day 7: Drive south – overnight near Surat Thani Day 8: Uthayan Tham Khao Na Nai, then drive to Ao Nang (staying near Tubkaek) Days 9 and 10: Boat trips (Railay, Ko Hong, etc.) Day 11: Drive to Phang Nga with a few stops along the way Day 12: Boat tour (mangroves and Ko Tapu) Day 13: Drive to Phuket Airport and return flight

A few questions and doubts: - I’d considered Cheow Lan Lake but read some not-so-great reviews (crowds, just 3 viewpoints, and the rest was meh). What do you think? - Can we start from Ao Thalane Pier for trips to Ko Hong and Ko Tapu? - I’m not thrilled about driving through Bangkok, but I’m not sure where to rent a car west of the city (since we won’t return it to the same place, I assume it’s best to target rental companies at airports).

Thanks in advance for any tips or feedback you can share to help me (or not 😛) refine this plan before I start booking!

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After Southern Tanzania, I’m sharing a travel story about the Cantal region with you...

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For us, at the start of 2025, Le CANTAL was a true “Terra Incognita”!!

After seeing some tempting TV reports, we decided to fill this gap—especially in terms of landscapes. On the same trip, we’ll also head to the Arcachon Basin, the International Seaplane Gathering in Biscarrosse, and my native Landes region...

So, on May 20th, we left Marseille in the rain and thunder, heading toward Nîmes, Saint-Hippolyte, Mont Aigoual, Florac, and stopping in Marvejols to give my arthritic back a break for the night.





The next morning, we decided to revisit the Parc aux Loups du Gévaudan (Europe’s largest wolf park). As someone used to photo safaris in the wilds of East Africa, I’m not a fan of zoos at all—but I *do* have a deep admiration for wolves!!



Since it’s pretty unlikely I’ll ever see one in the wild, I’ll settle for this Parc aux Loups in Marvejols. This will be our third visit to this incredible gathering of these fascinating canines.

Some are still finishing their chilly night...





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We’re heading to Argentina and want to ship some of our belongings to Buenos Aires Zarate in late July/early August. We’re looking for a shared container, preferably departing from Le Havre.

Hi there!

I’m planning a trip to Iceland for the first two weeks of September 2025 and I’m looking for travel companions to join me :)

The main reason for the trip: my brother is getting married in Iceland on September 11th to an Icelandic woman. My family will be gathering there for the wedding, and I’d like to take this opportunity to explore part of the country.

I’m looking for travel buddies who’d be up for renting a 4x4, since I’d love to visit remote spots like Landmannalaugar. And also people who enjoy hiking, trekking, and soaking in that incredible nature.

If anyone’s interested, feel free to reach out—I’d love to get to know you!

Hope to hear from you soon :) Mathilde

Hi there, well, I’d like to embark on a big trip to West Africa—visit Cape Verde, then head down to São Tomé and South Africa, Kenya, and especially spend 3 months in Madagascar. I’d like to buy a used Toyota from Kenya. That’s the big picture—I don’t want to post about it on social media. My dates are late November, for a year, on a shoestring budget, and I want to meet people. Too selfish in Western countries. I’m open to any discussion. Planning to go in a van/truck. Looking forward to hearing from you. Roger

Hi there, Planning a trip to AOTEAROA in Feb 2026, I’m starting to gather info. After several attempts searching in local bookshops and online, it seems this guide is no longer published—meaning it’s impossible to find a new French copy. You can find used ones online, but only in English... Lonely Planet has released a new "version" of their New Zealand guide, but it’s not really a "Guide" anymore—it’s called "Best Itineraries."

So, my question: Does anyone have a French-language Lonely Planet New Zealand guide from a not-too-old edition? For sale second-hand?

Or

Any recommendations for another guidebook-style book from a different publisher?

Thanks in advance!

Claude

February 2025: The M'semrir-Tamtatoucht link via P7104 is now fully paved, making it possible to do the Dadès-Toghra loop via the pass.

Hi there, In 2022, I went to Japan where I planned to buy a bike (you need to know a trusted Japanese resident or similar, otherwise it's impossible, but you get a registration in return). There are many websites selling second-hand bikes, accessories, and parts at all price points that you can find online. I bought a suitable bike, the right size, for around 600 €, which allowed me to cover the 850 km I had planned. For transport, you absolutely need a soft bike bag, because you must dismantle it to board any train or bus! And even to move it around the station! For express trains in certain regions, you need to make a reservation for oversized luggage (check at the station), and in return, there will be a reserved space. Keep in mind that Japanese people travel with little luggage since they rarely go away for more than a week. So, if you don’t end up with a crowd of tourists... (watch out on tourist routes in Tokyo and Hiroshima). Avoid tourist areas during GOLDEN WEEK in April-May—trains and hotels are fully booked. Take the opportunity to escape to the countryside... For hotel bookings, Booking and Agoda are safe options—you can confidently choose the cheapest ones. In small towns, street life shuts down at sunset, so plan ahead for restaurants. Otherwise, there’s always the konbini! For ferries, there’s no problem, but you may have to pay in some cases. Otherwise, it’s all very pleasant: drivers are very respectful. Bear in mind that driving is on the left side of the road. I took a few trips around Tokyo and its suburbs without any issues, except for orientation. A GPS is essential because many people don’t speak much English or know exactly where they are in relation to your destination. But luckily, there’s the KOBAN—a neighborhood police box where an officer has a big book of maps, and their mission is to help you find your way if you know the address, the neighborhood name, the subway station, or even the name of a bar (!) Otherwise, I cycled on very small roads away from main routes, through small villages, and that’s where you really discover "deep" Japan. Japan is a mix of landscapes, often wilder than what we’re used to in Europe, but also signs of an aging population, with rural exodus and many abandoned houses in the mountainous countryside of SHIKOKU or NOTO. I explored or took rides from town to town, sometimes ahead of or behind my partner, who traveled by train or bus on her own. I met few Japanese cyclists (with very basic bikes) or non-Japanese ones, except for cyclists on the SHIMANAMI route with amazing bikes. No need for a heavy lock—you can find them there. There are also shops for second-hand parts. For safety, ideally, you should get a local SIM card. It’s good to know that in an emergency, your phone will work to call for help—dead zones are rare. I brought the bike back to Europe as checked luggage in a properly sized box with no special formalities, for a transport cost of around 150 €. I got the box from an international bike shop in Tokyo after some searching and resizing it (with a knife and packing tape).

Hey there, fellow travelers!

I’m planning a multi-month trek across Central Asia starting April/May 2025, blending horseback travel, hiking, and stops of a few weeks if the opportunity arises. Craving adventure, nature, horse contact, human connections, and culture. I’ve got decent endurance from camping and medium/long-haul trips, but this would be my first project of this scale—especially with horses and in such sparsely populated regions.

With an eye toward a well-prepared expedition that still leaves plenty of room for intuition, I’m casting my message in a bottle: + Tips for self-sufficient horseback prep (I plan to do some intensive training in Europe before departure, then start my journey on-site with an agency like Cheval d'Aventure for the first few weeks) + Suggestions for community development/solidarity projects I could join for a few weeks or months along the way + Travel buddy(ies) interested in joining me for part of the adventure (especially for self-sufficient horseback travel), or recommendations on how to find these companions + Any other kind of info is obviously welcome!

Thanks in advance for your invaluable help—and maybe see you for a stretch of the road together!

Antoine.

Hi, We’re traveling as a family to Qawra at the end of February, from Sunday the 16th to Wednesday the 19th of August. I’ve got a few questions about the area—what there is to do during the day and in the evening. There are two adults and three teens aged 12 to 16 in our group. I know the trip is short, but it’s an opportunity we got. If any forum members are familiar with the island, I’m all ears 😉 . Also, I’m planning to rent a car—good or bad idea? Thanks in advance, and looking forward to your replies.

During these three big weeks in Madagascar, one week in Sainte Marie, a few days for a little loop in the west/south, and the rest in Tana. This loop I’m talking about covers an area I’d never taken the time to visit before. A recent road in good condition, the chance to pass through beautiful highland landscapes, and a few free days made it the perfect opportunity. Destination: Ampefy, west of Tana via the RN1, then a turn south onto the recently rehabilitated RN43 to reach Antsirabe before heading back to Tana. Four days planned—perfect, since an extra day wouldn’t have been a problem given all the activities in Ampefy.

First day: a relaxed and fairly late departure for Ampefy. We weren’t in a rush and took our time. Traffic leaving Tana to get back on the RN1 cost us the head start we had on our original schedule. An hour and a half bumper-to-bumper with the *buxis*, inching painfully toward the roundabout and then the bridge that acts as a bottleneck—we dove in like all our fellow sufferers. It’s not our everyday reality, and we were early, so no big deal, but man, it’s long and slow. Once past that obstacle, traffic flowed smoothly, and the road was good (all the way to Ampefy). We moved through highland landscapes, bustling villages full of activity, and countless agricultural supply shops—clear proof, if any were needed, that we were crossing a prime farming region. Around Arivonimamo, we passed through a forest with a Mediterranean vibe: a single-species forest of stout little trees with glossy, elongated light-green leaves—these are *tapia*. An endemic tree in Madagascar, and a pretty unique forest as a result (you can see them elsewhere, like between Antsirabe and Ambositra). There are efforts to protect it from illegal logging because the wood is fire-resistant, which helps shield the forest from wildfires. Beyond its biodiversity value, the *tapia* hosts silkworms, giving it economic and cultural importance.

As we kept going, we started spotting a lake and mountains with the rounded shapes typical of extinct volcanoes worn down by time and the elements. We were approaching Lake Itasy and, by extension, Ampefy. We stopped at a *hotely* for a plate of *tongon’kisoa*—pig’s trotters caramelized by cooking, with thick, flavorful skin—along with the obligatory portion of rice, which we took the time to drizzle with cooking juices to make it a bit more appetizing. Full, we turned left to reach Ampefy and our hotel. The landscape was dotted with collapsed, dormant volcanic cones, and suddenly, the view opened up onto the lake. Shallow and expansive, we followed it, losing sight of it now and then before finding it again in Ampefy itself, which we entered after crossing the Lily, a beautiful river that drains the lake. Lots of hotels and restaurants, with plenty of options at all price points. We chose the *Farihy*, about 5 km past Ampefy. A gorgeous spot by the lake, with a pool and lovely bungalows—some with picture windows overlooking the lake. Really nice. In the evening, a drink and some *sak sak* for aperitif on the terrace. It wasn’t warm, there was a lot of wind, and a storm was brewing. Off to bed quickly to start the next day’s visits.

After buying some lychees—we hadn’t seen many this year, and these were fresh from the field, picked in Ampefy—we headed to the Lily Falls. Well signposted, with a paved road in great condition, we stopped at the kiosk for the entrance fee and parking (1 euro for one *vahiny* and 10 cents for one Malagasy). We set off down the path and quickly reached the first waterfall, then continued for maybe 1 km on a well-marked trail to the second. A guide led us to the third, which is harder to spot and isn’t actually on the Lily itself. Beautiful countryside scenery: fishermen straight out of *Tom Sawyer*, straw hats on their heads, lying down with one foot hooked to a fragile bamboo rod, their line dipping into the calm river. Men preparing rice paddies with their *angady*, women transplanting rice, bent over the water. At some points, we walked along the dikes between paddies almost ready for harvest. It’s peaceful and beautiful when you’re strolling or fishing, but working the paddies is grueling, especially under that beating sun. A really nice walk—2 hours and a bit, going at a leisurely pace. A guide isn’t mandatory; only the entrance fee is. We took one because it provides a bit of work and puts money in the hands of locals, giving them more incentive to protect the site. But you can easily skip it, like most people do. Lots of visitors since it was the weekend—Tananarivians with family or groups of young people, scout groups organized under their chaperones’ direction. Very few foreign tourists, though—that’s a general observation. It’s great to see this growth in domestic tourism, giving Malagasy people the chance to discover their own country and allowing those in the sector to rely less on foreign visitors, who’ve been scarce for years.

Next, we headed to the "geysers" (which aren’t actually geysers, but whatever). We had to go back to the RN1, head toward Tsiroanomandidy, and a few kilometers later, a well-marked sign and a newly paved track led us to a pretty site. Again, lots of people, another kiosk, more fees to pay, and guides available. This time, we skipped the guide. A downpour caught us in front of the "geysers," so we took shelter under a little shop, grabbing an ice cream and some drinks. We didn’t stay long—we weren’t interested in a massage or a dip in the thermal water. The countryside and barren mountain landscapes were stunning on the way back to the hotel. We noticed you could go paragliding right in front of the bungalow, so we booked a session for the next morning. After eating at the *Auberge* in the town center (it was good), we headed back to the hotel to turn in early. Once again, a storm rolled in during the afternoon, and the temperature dropped significantly.

The next morning, around 8 a.m., we walked to the takeoff zone near the hotel. Towed by a small boat, we took off for a flight over the lake and the volcanic domes before landing back at the same spot. Two companies handle this. I’m no expert, but it seemed safe and well-organized.

To be continued...

Hello fellow travel enthusiasts! 🌍 As a traveler and blogger, I’ve often been struck by the huge inequalities tied to freedom of movement. While some cross borders with ease, others face major obstacles due to their nationality, background, or the restrictive policies of certain countries.

On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, I wrote an article reflecting on this issue: 📖 Travelers' Rights: A Reflection on Freedom of Movement and Global Inequalities

In this article, I cover topics like:

Inequalities between passports ("strong" vs. "weak" passports). The specific challenges faced by travelers from marginalized communities. How to take action to promote more inclusive and equitable travel.

I’d love to hear your thoughts! 😊 Have you ever experienced these inequalities while traveling? How do you think we could raise more awareness about this issue? Feel free to share your experiences or ask questions in this thread. I can’t wait to discuss this with you!

Travel is also about building bridges between cultures. So let’s make sure it becomes a reality for everyone. ✈️🌎 Thanks for reading, and I look forward to exchanging ideas with you!

Good evening,

The question on my mind is in the title: is it better to go from Khiva to Bukhara by train or by car?

I love traveling by train (though I’ll have the chance to take it between Bukhara and Samarkand, and then from there to the capital). I’m curious about Uzbek roads, but the excursions I’ve planned will let me satisfy that curiosity over shorter distances than the 500 km of this trip.

I’ve read on this forum that the road can be grueling, though those posts are a bit dated now. I’ve also read (on Advantour—reliable?) that the train connection isn’t daily. For the past few days, the national railway website has only shown me blank pages—I can’t check anything. I *did* spot a train leaving Khiva at 11 AM and arriving in Bukhara at 6 PM this summer, though...

Any recent experiences to share about either option?

Catherine

Bonjour,

Nous allons partir dans quelques jours pour la GTMC à partir de Clermont-ferrand. Pour cela, nous allons roulé sur un tandem lapierre VTT (2014) et y accrocher une remorque.

J'aurais besoin de conseil pour les pneumatiques. Quand on a acheté le vélo (occasion), il était équipé de pneus Geax Saguaro 2,0". Ils sont quelques peu abimés. J'ai récupéré la paire d'origine qui sont des Continental Rubber Queen 2,4". J'ai également, d'un autre vélo, un pneu Michelin with Grip'R 2,1" ainsi qu'un autre Michelin en 2,0".

Que me conseillez-vous de mettre? Je m'interroge sur le meilleur mix rendement/confort. Sachant qu'on ne veut pas faire un chrono mais que la route est longue donc que le rendement est quand même très important..

En vous remerciant par avance !

Tim

Bonjour/Bonsoir, Voilà je vais débuter mon année de terminale en septembre et qui dit terminale dit qu’il faut se renseigner sur l’après bac, je sais déjà dans quelle voix me diriger (informatique) je chercher encore des écoles et j’ai donc trouvé une école qui possède un campus à Barcelone ce qui me tenterai bien pour pouvoir par la même occasion développer mes compétence en espagnol. Ma question est comment ça se passe ? Quel niveau est-il préférable d’avoir et comment l’atteindre avant (cours particulier ?...) est-ce que certains d’entre vous sont parti étudier la bas sans avoir un bon niveau de langue ?

Bonjour à tous,

Nous souhaitons découvrir la Bretagne en famille avec nos deux grandes filles (majeures !) pour une durée d'environ 3 semaines avec un départ hors Bretagne puisque nous aimerions visiter le Mont Saint-Michel par la même occasion.

Nous ne connaissons pas du tout la région mais les quelques photos que j'ai pu apercevoir sont tout simplement magnifiques.

Afin d'avoir un bon aperçu de la région et sachant que nous aimons particulièrement les paysages côtiers et la nature, que pensez-vous des ces points de chute :

3 nuits Mont Saint-Michel 3 nuits vers Perros-Guirec 4 nuit vers Kerlouan 3 nuits vers Concarneau 4 nuits vers Vannes 3 nuits vers Saint-Nazaire

ou éventuellement :

2 nuits Mont Saint-Michel 3 nuits vers Perros-Guirec 3 nuits vers Kerlouan 2 nuits vers Crozon 2 nuits vers Quiberon 2 nuits sur Belle-Ile-en-Mer 3 nuits vers Vannes 2 nuits vers Saint-Nazaire

A l'intérieur des terres nous aimerions aller à la forêt de Huelgoat et également à Brocéliande.

Qu'en pensez-vous ? Avez-vous des hôtels à recommander et des endroit "à ne pas manquer" même s'il doit y en avoir beaucoup !

Un grand merci à vous pour votre aide.

Bonjour à tous,

Je viens à vous car en cherchant un vélo pour mon futur voyage à vélo d'1 an pour rejoindre la Chine depuis la Belgique je suis tombé sur une occasion qui a l'air presque trop bonne pour être vraie.

J'aurais voulu avoir votre avis :

C'est un T400 De Fahrrad à vendre pour 400€, datant de 2010 et acheté pour 1100€ à l'époque, sachant qu'un Tx400 (le nouveau modèle du T400) vaut aujourd'hui 1700€. Le version qu'il propose est un cadre 52, parfait pour moi, roues 26'', porte bagage avant arrière (qui n'ont pas l'air d'être les tubus d'origine), dérailleur shimano LX 21 vitesses, freins hydro Magura HS33. Pneu avant neuf et pneu arrière à remplacer.

L'annonce dit qu'il a fait quelques longs voyages à vélo avec mais qu'il était la plupart du temps au garage...

Qu'en pensez-vous ? Pour les 1300€ de différence je pourrais faire de beaux upgrades tout en gardant les pièces qui me plaisent. Je pars dans plus d'un an donc j'ai le temps d'adapter le vélo à mes besoins et de m'assurer que tout est bien en place au moment de partir. D'un autre côté 10 ans même la plupart du temps au garage ça fait long et il y a un risque de corosion difficile à vérifier au moment de l'achat (je suis pas expert) le prix assez bas m'effraie et je me demande si pour le voyage que je prévois il ne vaut pas mieux tout de même partir avec du matériel neuf ou plus récent.

Merci de me donner vos avis 😎

Bonjour, J'ai 3 semaines de vacances dès la semaine prochain et, privée de voyage, je réfléchis à m'occuper un peu dans cette suisse encore bien confinée. Je la connais finalement si peu, c'est l'occasion de mieux la connaître, mais il n'y a pas grand chose d'accessible. Avez-vous des idées de jolies balades qui ne sont pas interdites au public ni trop enneigées. Des lieux où on peut planter une tente pour une nuit (campings fermés). Des idées de lieux normlement blindés de touristes étrangers et qui sont accessibles (par exemple, j'avais pensé profiter du lac d'oeschinen, mais l'accès est interdit) des restaurants fameux qui servent des plats à l'emporté? Merci d'avance

Bonjour à tous.

Depuis quelques années les aleas de la vie professionnelle font qu'il ne nous est plus possible d'organiser nos voyages longtemps à l'avance et encore une fois cela s'est vérifié!. Un trou entre 2 contrats de travail c'est l'occasion à saisir pour changer d'air! Faire le tour des possibles entre ce qui nous fait vibrer, la saison, les difficultés d'organisation, les coûts et surgit une évidence: ce sera en Namibie que nous retournerons! En plus Claude, mon épouse, voulait découvrir le Richtersveld et sa flore si particulière et incroyable et le récit de Ticapi (merci à elle et à son magnifique carnet)nous avait tellement séduit que nous avons dit banco c'est jouable!

On achète donc les billets d'avion le mardi pour un vol le jeudi, on trouve une voiture avec sa tente de toit et le tour est joué!

On se retrouve donc le Vendredi 7 Février au Lodge "Auas safari lodge" pour 3 semaines de balade. Nous apprécions beaucoup ce lodge car il est perdu au milieu de la nature, l'accueil y est sympa, il est proche de Windhoek et de l'aéroport, et que l'on est de suite dans le bain car on peut y photographier pas mal d'oiseaux au bord de la petite mare.









Ceci est important pour nous qui apprécions beaucoup l'image et la transmission d'une émotion, d'une certaine esthétique au travers de la photo, moteur de notre motivation à voyager. Pour notre virée nous avons hérité d'un Toyota à boîte automatique vieux d'un an avec un coffre tente sur le toit. Et, dès la 1ère nuit d'utilisation on verra que ce n'est pas le top. 2 photos pour montrer la différence: 2017: tente traditionnelle

2020 tente coffre



Le coffre métallique est plus facile a ouvrir et a fermer qu'une tente traditionnelle, mais beaucoup moins confortable car on dort dans le sens de la longueur et donc c'est moins large (les 2 oreillers se chevauchent et quand il fait chaud cela devient vite inconfortable… Par contre nous avons gagné un vrai réservoir d'eau de 50L équipé d'une pompe électrique et d'une douchette, ainsi que des lumières à leds dans la tente et dans la malle arrière ce qui est pratique. Pas oublier non plus tout le necessaire de camping, le frigo, le compresseur, les plaques de desensablement, les 2 roues de secours, les sangles de remorquage, les cables electiques, la mallette a outils de base, et 2 reservoirs de gasoil capacité totale 150L: Paré donc pour aller au bout du monde!!!

Nous n'irons que jusqu'au P.N. du Richtersveld, avant de poursuivre vers les chutes d'Augrabies et remonter par le P.N. Kgalagadi. Voyager dans ces contrées en Février c'est assurément avoir chaud, très chaud, c'est aussi risquer la pluie, les orages (hyper localisés, parfois très violents, très spectaculaires ) ou alors rien du tout; mais c'est aussi l'assurance d'avoir des ambiances, des lumières de folies…

Nous entamons notre descente ar le Parc du Naukluftet sa chaîne de montagne spectaculaire, parc connu pour ses trails riche en découvertes, sportifs, ses piscines d'eau claire perdues dans la montagne.



Notre camp de base













Nous découvrirons que même les Kokkerbaum peuvent souffrir de la sécheresse jusqu'à en mourir!







Bien sur un stop à Sesriem est inévitable, d'autant qu'il n'y a pas foule et que l'on peut profiter des paysages dans de belles conditions. Par contre nous ne verrons pas la faune traditionnelle des lieux: ni springboks, ni oryx.

Les gouverneurs de 26 provinces (nombre évolutif) dont Bangkok, Phuket, Buriram etc, ont interdit la vente d'alcool, sous toutes ses formes jusqu'à nouvel ordre ou jusqu'au 30 avril. Les Al Capone locaux vont sauter sur l'occasion😏

Je suis arrivée il y a maintenant une semaine à Paris. Je voulais depuis longtemps connaître la capitale de France : j'avais déjà voyagé en Europe mais je n'avais pas encore eu l'occasion de faire cette expérience, Je suis à Paris pour poursuivre mes études à l'université de la Sorbonne.

En formant une spirale en allant du centre, les 20 arrondissements de Paris forme un escargot qui ne laisse pas ses visiteurs indifférents ! Dès mon arrivée et avec beaucoup d'enthousiasme, je me suis servie du plan de la ville de Paris pour découvrir les quartiers parisiens. J'avais commencé par visiter le quartier du Louvre dans le premier arrondissement qu'on nomme aussi le palais royal. J'avais un peu peur à plus de 300 mètres en montant la Tour Eiffel, mais je me suis ensuite habituée à l'idée. Quelques jours après mon arrivée, j'ai découvert les quartiers parisiens les plus connus, j'ai particulièrement aimé le quartier de la Bastille où la beauté de la Colonne de Juillet et la sérénité de la Seine s'ajoute à une nature resplendissante.

Au bout de quelques jours dans la ville des amoureux, on découvre des monuments époustouflants ! Au fur et à mesure que je me promène dans Paris, cette ville me plaît de plus en plus. Demain, je visiterai d'autres quartiers parisiens... j'ai hâte d'y être 🙂