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Retreat between mountains, river, and the village of Matarraña
by HerveRV · 2025-07-04 · 0 replies
Shelter for 2-3 people, on a 15,000 m² farm 2 km from Valderrobres (Aragón), 60 km from the sea, 10 minutes from the river by bike, and a one-hour walk from the "Los Ports de Beceite" natural park. Intimate spot near the medieval center with all amenities. If needed, Hervé is nearby to help you discover the best hiking trails, restaurants, wineries, etc... Stone house, semi-underground, natural air conditioning... More photos... 300 €/week Contact: at 0034 643036908 WhatsApp 🏡😊
3-week summer itinerary Yunnan - Guizhou-Guangxi-HK
by Sardb · 2025-06-25 · 14 replies
Hi everyone,

We're currently planning our itinerary for this summer (late July - August) in China. Our travel style is more backpacker-oriented—we're used to traveling in Latin America, booking things just 3 days in advance. Could you share your thoughts on this route?

We’re particularly wondering about: - Yangshuo (which seems very touristy) → Xingping instead? The park Bajiaozhai? - How to get around and find accommodation in the small Miao and Dong villages? - Should we book trains and hotels in advance for late July and early August?

Thanks so much!

28-Jul Monday Kunming: Bamboo Temple Dian Chi Lake Kunming 29-Jul Tuesday Visit the city center Lake bike tour Dali Dali 30-Jul Wednesday Three Pagodas / Cangshan Mountain Dali Dali 31-Jul Thursday Transport to Shaxi - visit 1 - Dali Old Town Coach Station (大理古城客运站) 2 - Arrive Jianchuan Coach Station 3 - Local green or yellow minibuses to Shaxi Dali → Jianchuan → Shaxi Shaxi 01-Aug Friday Quick visit Shaxi → Lijiang Shaxi Shaxi 02-Aug Saturday Quick visit Shaxi → Lijiang Shaxi Lijiang 03-Aug Sunday Tiger Leaping Gorge trek 04-Aug Monday Tiger Leaping Gorge Qiatou Lijiang / Dali 05-Aug Tuesday Dali → Kunming → Kaili Full-day transport Kaili 06-Aug Wednesday Langde Miao Village - Xijiang Miao Village Kaili 07-Aug Thursday Visit village Kaili 08-Aug Friday Visit village Zhaoxing 09-Aug Saturday AM: Train to Guilin - PM: Elephant Trunk Hill / night barbecue Zhaoxing → Guilin (1h) Guilin 10-Aug Sunday Bajiaozhai (Park / hike) Ziyuan 11-Aug Monday Bajiaozhai (Park / hike) Ziyuan 12-Aug Tuesday Yangshuo Yangshuo 13-Aug Wednesday Yangshuo Yangshuo 14-Aug Thursday Yangshuo Yangshuo 15-Aug Friday Guilin → HK (3.5h) Guilin → HK (3.5h) 16-Aug Saturday Hong Kong
Safari itinerary in Kruger Park and surrounding areas
by SaveCheetah · 2025-06-14 · 18 replies
Hi everyone, I’m sharing the following itinerary for your experienced eyes 😏—I’m finalizing it for Kruger Park and two camps outside the park. We’re starting in the north, entering through Phalabowa Gate to head to Shingwedzi:

Shingwedzi Camp: 2 nights, sunrise drive Mopani Camp: 2 nights, morning walk and night drive Olifants Camp: 2 nights, morning walk Satara: 1 night, sunset drive Manyeleti Game Reserve: 1 night at Buffelshoek Lions Rock Luxury Tented Camp: 2 nights

Did I pick the right sunrise and sunset drives? Thanks in advance for your feedback and experiences! 😎
What to see in 4 days in South Korea?
by Hallières · 2025-05-28 · 4 replies
We only have 4 days to visit South Korea and we’re landing in Seoul. Is it better to focus on Seoul, or would it be possible to go as far as Gyeongju, stopping by Songnisan National Park to visit Beopjusa Temple, then heading to Gyeongju to see Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, and keeping 2 days for Seoul? Is this doable? We’d need someone to drive us there.
Tips for visiting national parks, transport, and accommodation in Kenya
by Bretonsdu56 · 2025-05-01 · 1 reply
Hello,

We’re heading to Kenya from July 14 to August 3, 2025. We’ve swapped our house to get our first base in Nairobi.

I’d like to know if the Severin Safari Camp is well located relative to the entrance of Tsavo National Park? From what I’ve read in another discussion, it’s better to hire a driver (rather than renting a car)?

Same question for Maasai Simba Camp?

And finally, what do you recommend for the Masai Mara: how many days should we plan? Any accommodation tips?

Thanks so much in advance.

The Brittons from the 56 🙂
Looking for advice and opinions on a 5-week itinerary in Madagascar
by Levoyageurr · 2025-04-30 · 26 replies
Hi everyone! I’ve put together an itinerary for Madagascar and would love to get your feedback if you can help—thanks!

December 6–9: Antananarivo 3 nights, sightseeing Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Rova of Antananarivo (Ambohimanga Fort) Lemurs’ Park

December 9–11: Fianarantsoa, 2 nights Ranomafana National Park

Ambalavao, December 11–13, 2 nights Andringitra National Park

December 13–15: Ranohira or Ilakaka, 2 nights Monkey Canyon visit Isalo National Park

December 15–18: Tulear, 3 nights Reniala Reserve visit Beach time, possible diving Antsokay Arboretum Ifaty Forest

December 18–19: Full day—take a flight to the capital and stay overnight Then on December 19, take the bus to Morondava

December 19–23: Morondava, 4 nights Kirindy Mitea National Park Avenue of the Baobabs Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park

12:30-hour bus ride from Morondava to the capital

Antananarivo, December 23–24 11:30-hour trip from the capital to Mahajanga

Mahajanga/Majunga, December 24–27, 3 nights Ankarafantsika National Park visit

Ambanja District, 3 nights December 27–30 Tsaratanana Nature Reserve visit Maromokotro trek

Nosy Be Island, December 30–January 7, 2026, 8 nights diving, beach time, relaxation, walks, hiking, snorkeling

Antsiranana, January 7–11, 4 nights Ambavanibe Bay visit Montagne d’Ambre National Park

Return to the capital for a flight home or a 28-hour bus ride

1 or 2 nights in Antananarivo depending on the return trip

January 13: Departure for France Arrival in Paris, France the next day
Where to find gachapons in Korea?
by Arwena · 2025-04-22 · 4 replies
Hi there,

I know gachapons are more of a Japanese thing, but I think it’s possible to find them in Korea too.

Would you happen to know any spots in Seoul or Busan?

I heard there’s a Bandai corner at the Korea Hotel Lotte Lotte World. But do you need to buy a ticket for the amusement park to access it?

Thanks in advance for any tips!

Best,
Your thoughts on a trip to Croatia
by Presse · 2025-04-04 · 4 replies
Hi there, We were planning to spend a month in June exploring Croatia (Istria for 1 week, Plitvice Park, Zadar, Split, the islands, Dubrovnik…) and Montenegro, and we’ve already made good progress on our plans. But after reading the forum, we got a bit worried—there are so many negative reviews. Apparently, tourism has exploded, and Croatians are getting more and more fed up (which we totally get), becoming aggressive and disrespectful. The euro has sent prices skyrocketing, and scams of all kinds are popping up—even car vandalism is being mentioned!!

Here’s what we had in mind: Day 1: Our trip was supposed to start from Nice by car, with a stop in Verona to arrive in Croatia the next day. Days 2–6: First possible detour to visit Postojna Cave in Slovenia (or later from Rijeka... but I’ve heard border crossings can be super long!!!) and a 5-night stay in Rovinj (visiting Rovinj, Bale, Poreč, Grožnjan, and other small villages, Pula, maybe Cape Kamenjak, relaxing on beaches, possibly Cres Island). - Days 7–8: Head toward Rijeka and Plitvice Lakes National Park via the coastal road; 2 nights outside the park (given the prices!!!) and visit the park the next day. Do we need to book park entry way in advance for June? - Days 9–11 or 12: Leave for Zadar for 4 nights—one island (Dugi Otok, Pašman Island, Kornati Islands National Park, Silba, Molat, Olib, Premuda, Sakarun Bay, Veli Žal Beach, Iž Island, Ugljan Island), explore the city, and check out the surroundings. - Days 13–15: Head to Split, visit Šibenik, Split, and Trogir. - Days 16–17: Hvar Island. - Days 18–21 or 22: Head to Dubrovnik, explore the city, cross over to Korčula, Prapatno port at the start of the Pelješac Peninsula, via Ston, Mljet Island (Konavle and Cavtat port?).

- Then return to Split to catch the ferry to Ancona or head to Montenegro for 5–7 days.

If you’ve visited Croatia since 2023 (when it joined the Schengen Zone), we’d love to hear your thoughts on traveling there in June. Françoise
How to get to Coiba and Escudo de Veraguas (prices, route, etc.)
by Blogob · 2025-03-30 · 1 reply
Hi there, we're heading to Panama.

We're looking for up-to-date info on day trips to: 1-Coiba (from Santa Catalina). I’ve seen prices like: $65 per person + 20 € for the national park entrance, and also a "package" price of $225... Has anyone got recent info? Are these prices to be shared, or is it really a minimum of 85 € per person (even for a 6-year-old kid)?

2-Escudo de Veraguas From Bocas del Toro, I’ve seen prices around 150 € with a 2-hour lancha ride. Or from Calovébora (no info on price or trip duration).

Has anyone been to this island recently and have any up-to-date tips?

Thanks in advance,
Hiking in Rwanda: Park Fees and Practical Tips
by Marysa1 · 2025-03-06 · 1 reply
Hi there, I’m planning a trip to Rwanda with a focus on hiking and using local transport. Could anyone share or confirm the entrance fees for the national parks? - Volcanoes National Park: Is it possible to visit without the $1,500 gorilla trek? - Nyungwe Forest National Park - Akagera National Park: $100 per person per day + $40 for a car

Is there an entrance fee for the Congo Nile Trail? If anyone has great tips or recommendations for this trail and other hikes in the country, I’d love to hear them. Thanks so much!
Border formalities at Beitbridge (Zimbabwe)
by Ruam · 2025-02-15 · 8 replies
Hi everyone, We’re self-drivers planning a trip through Zimbabwe in 2026—our route is Johannesburg, Zimbabwe, Mozambique. We’ll have a rented 4x4. We’d like to know about any difficulties at the borders between South Africa and Zimbabwe, and between Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Also, which park in Zimbabwe is the best? Thanks in advance for your replies!

JP
Renting a car across multiple islands in Indonesia
by Tomlaure · 2025-02-12 · 11 replies
Hi everyone, When we travel abroad, we usually rent a car to be independent with our itinerary and free with our timing. But we get the feeling that it’s not so simple in Indonesia. Is it feasible, for example, to drive from Bali to Komodo National Park by car? What are the roads like? Can you rent and return cars on these smaller islands? Thanks for your replies.
First trip to South Africa: what itinerary?
by AlexDeFrance · 2025-02-09 · 17 replies
Hello forum,

We’re a family of 4 adults (2 grown daughters) planning our first trip to South Africa for 3 weeks in August 2025, traveling independently. I’ve been drawing inspiration from several posts on the forum. I’d like to book our flight tickets and nights in Kruger Park as soon as possible since that’s the most urgent part to finalize, if I understood correctly.

Here’s a first draft of our itinerary (with lots of unknowns about what there’ll be to see/do in Eswatini, Lesotho, Durban, etc.—I feel like the Lesotho leg involves a lot of driving).

I’d really appreciate input from the experts to help us craft a great trip. Thanks in advance!

Day 1

Departure from Paris Day 2

Morning Early arrival in Johannesburg Pick up rental car Groceries Afternoon Sightseeing Night in AirBNB near Johannesburg (1/1) Day 3

Morning Drive to Blyde River Canyon (500 km - 6h30) Afternoon Visit the canyon Night in AirBNB near Blyde River Canyon (1/1) Day 4

Morning Drive to central Kruger (200 km - 3h30) Night in Rest Camp (1/2) Day 5

Night in Rest Camp (2/2) Day 6

Morning Drive to southern Kruger (150 km - 3h) Night in Rest Camp (1/3) Day 7

Night in Rest Camp (2/3) Day 8

Night in Rest Camp (3/3) Day 9

Morning Drive to Mbabane (Eswatini) (250 km - 4h) Night in AirBNB or other (1/1) Day 10

Morning Drive to Maputaland (300 km - 4h) Afternoon Swimming (hippos and crocs?) Night in AirBNB or other (1/1) Day 11

Morning Drive to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi (130 km - 2h) Night in Rest Camp (1/2) Day 12

Night in Rest Camp (2/2) Day 13

Morning Drive to Durban (250 km - 3h) Night in AirBNB (1/1) Day 14

Morning First half of drive to Lesotho (225 km - 4h) Night in AirBNB or other (1/1) Day 15

Morning Second half of drive to Lesotho (225 km - 4h) Night in AirBNB or other (1/1) Day 16

Morning First half of drive to Drakensberg (250 km - 4h) Night in AirBNB or other (1/1) Day 17

Morning Second half of drive to Drakensberg (250 km - 4h) Night in AirBNB or other (1/2) Day 18

Night in AirBNB or other (2/2) Day 19

Morning Drive to Johannesburg (300 km - 4h) Night in AirBNB (1/2) Day 20

Night in AirBNB (2/2) Day 21

Morning Departure in early afternoon Day 22

Arrival in Paris
Price of a car with driver in Chiang Mai in 2025
by Marien33 · 2025-02-07 · 3 replies
Hi, I’d been told it was between 2,000 and 2,500 THB per day. 3,000 THB for Doi Inthanon... The driver I found gave me different prices depending on my destinations: 5,000 THB for the waterfalls in Doi Inthanon National Park, which I negotiated down to 4,000. Then 2,000 for Lamphun, 3,000 for another day, and two times 3,500 for two other itineraries I showed him. In total, 16,000 THB, which I negotiated down to 14,000. I’m wondering if I overpaid... Since I’m planning two more outings, I’d like to have a solid baseline for negotiating...

I’m right in the middle of peak season, and everything’s gone up considerably in Thailand. So I don’t want to put my foot in it by pointing out he might’ve overcharged me if that’s not the case... Thanks
Baobab forests in Senegal: which ones to visit?
by Christ0phe · 2025-02-03 · 1 reply
Hello, In late February, a small group of us who are passionate about botany would like to walk through a baobab forest. However, we’ve read that more and more baobab forests in Senegal have been declassified. Which forests (aside from the treetop adventure park) are still the most interesting to visit? Is it still possible to see landscapes of baobabs (not just one or two isolated trees)?

Thank you, and have a great evening! Christophe
Hiking fees in national parks in South Africa
by Titikk · 2025-02-02 · 15 replies
Hi! In March, we’ll be spending two weeks in the Drakensberg region and Golden Highlands National Park (Clarens). From what I understand, you have to pay to hike if you're in a national park. I can’t find the rates or info on whether there are multi-day passes if we hike for several days. Could you help me out, please? Thanks
Road trip ideas between Seattle and Mount Rushmore
by Cachouille · 2025-01-04 · 4 replies
hi, I'm looking for itinerary ideas starting and ending in Seattle. Of course, I'd like to see at least Yellowstone Park, Mount Rushmore, Devil’s Tower, the town of Cody for a rodeo, and the bison... If anyone has any suggestions—without taking the same route twice, of course—I’d love to hear them! Best regards, Mâchouille
Review Request - 19-Day Quebec Road Trip
by Artlou31 · 2025-01-03 · 13 replies
We’ve got our tickets—we’re leaving from August 5th to the 24th! We’ve got a few hesitations about our itinerary, so we’re here to ask for tips and feedback. This forum has been a huge help for other trips. Here’s our draft plan:

3 days - Montreal 2 or 3 days in Mauricie 3 days in Quebec City, including one day for Jacques-Cartier Park 2 days in Charlevoix 3 days in Saguenay Fjord 2 days in Tadoussac 2 days in Bas-Saint-Laurent 1 day to return to Montreal—our flight leaves at 11 PM

Maybe we’re being too ambitious? Should we cut some stops? We’d still like to avoid driving too much in one go this year. Thanks for your suggestions! Artlou
Private Safari in Tanzania
by Tony2445 · 2024-12-28 · 2 replies
hi everyone, we’re a young couple planning a safari in Tanzania in 2026. We can’t wait to discover the beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater in Serengeti National Park and so many other places. Is it safe to travel in Tanzania, and what precautions should we take? Has anyone used the services of Kiwoito Africa Safaris before? Is it a reliable company? Your personal experiences and tips are welcome—thanks for your help
Tenerife in February for hiking
by Clairon23 · 2024-11-11 · 9 replies
I'm planning a 10-day trip to Tenerife to go hiking in February. Is the weather decent without too much fog at this time of year? Is an excursion to Teide National Park doable? Thanks for your replies.
17-day itinerary: Québec, Gaspésie, and Saguenay
by Cathymunster · 2024-10-31 · 8 replies
Hi there,

We’re heading to Québec from July 7 to 24, 2025, and we’d love some advice on our itinerary. We’re flying in and out of Montréal and want to visit Montréal, Québec City, Parc de la Gaspésie, and the Saguenay Fjord. What do you think would be the best route to make the most of these spots without racking up too many kilometers each day? Thanks in advance for your help! Catherine
Prices for visiting Perito Moreno Glacier (or another) in El Calafate
by Pipou · 2024-10-25 · 1 reply
Hi there, we’re spending 2 full days in El Calafate and we’d like to visit Perito Moreno. The prices through agencies are sky-high, so I’m trying to figure out why by looking at the cost of the bus separately, park entry separately, and the boat separately. I’m still way off the total amount. From reading several blogs, it seems like we could do it ourselves by renting a car. What do you think?

After that, we saw that we could also visit other glaciers, but the agency prices for those are even more expensive. However, in this case, I don’t know if we can do it on our own...

Thanks for your help!
Agence de trek à Katmandou qui s'occupe juste des formalités administratives: possible ou pas? English translation pending
by Fbarthelemy · 2020-09-05 · 24 replies
Bonjour. Je voudrais savoir s'il existe à Katmandou des agences ou intermédiaires qui peuvent s'occuper à l'avance moyennant commission, des formalités pour le permis TIMS, le permis d'accès à un parc national, la réservation du transport (jeep privée) voire les trajets aeroport-hôtel mais sans guide, porteur et encadrement du trek (le trek se fera en autonomie). Je veux juste savoir si ça existe et si oui à qui je peux m'adresser. L'idée est d'éviter d'effectuer soi-même ces formalités le premier jour après 13h d'avion. Vos retours d'expérience dans ce domaine sont les bienvenus. Merci d'avance !
Recherche guide pour visite en voiture du sud de l'île Maurice English translation pending
by Gingibus · 2020-08-16 · 11 replies
Bonjour à tous,

n'ayant pas trouvé ce qui me concernait dans le forum, je me permets de vous solliciter pour savoir si quelqu'un pourrait me recommander un guide sympa pour une visite du sud de l'ile , en voiture, avec découverte du Parc des georges de la rivière Noire, Grand bassin, Chamarel, les terres aux 7 couleurs et autres pépites, pour mon mari et moi, la dernière semaine d'octobre.Mais , je recherche un guide local , qui ne nous prendra pas pour des "pigeons" mais privilégiera la découverte des lieux authentiques de cette ile. Quelqu'un a-t-il eu la chance de connaitre ce type de personne et pourrait-il nous en faire profiter?

merci à tous de votre aide.

Gingibus
Ouverture d'un premier musée sous-marin en Grèce English translation pending
by VoyageForum · 2020-08-03 · 0 replies
Le gouvernement grec vient d'inaugurer au large de l'île d'Alonissos le "Parthénon des épaves" qui est une épave garnie d'amphores datant du Ve siècle avant J.C. Quatre autres sites de visite sous-marine d'épaves, ainsi qu'un parc d'attractions pour plongeurs, sont également prévus à terme dans le pays. Lire la suite...
Parcours H aux lacs de Plitvice depuis l'entrée 1 (Croatie) English translation pending
by Airness006 · 2020-07-30 · 6 replies
Bonjour, Je pars tres bientôt en Croatie pour visiter le lac de plitvice et en me renseignant, le parcours h serait le meilleur compromis. Mais accessible par l'entrée 2. Mais le problème c'est que la navette que j'ai trouvé au départ de zadar s'arrête a l'entrée 1. Quelqu'un sait si une fois entré dans le parc, on peut rejoindre facilement et rapidement l'entrée 2 depuis l'entrée 1? Merci.
Balade dans les Pyrénées centrales English translation pending
by Lajtdubokl · 2020-07-21 · 2 replies
‌ Bonjour, En Septembre, quand les "travailleurs" auront repris le boulot, je pars marcher dans les Pyrénées centrales (que je ne connais pas du tout) : l'idée est de partir de Cauterets (Parc National des Pyrénées), de passer par Gavarnie bien sûr et de terminer par le Pic du Midi de Bigorre, après avoir fait une boucle par les lacs (Aumar, l'Oule, Gréziolles). J'ai prévu hébergement et restauration en refuges ou gîtes d'étape, pique-niques pour les repas de midi. Suite aux recherches que j'ai faites, j'évalue la durée de la "balade" à 10 jours en étapes de 4 à 7h. Mes questions aux connaisseurs du terrain : - Compte tenu du relief de la zone, prévoir 10 jours pour faire cette rando vous semble-t-il "raisonnable" ? (70 ans, bonne condition physique, j'ai l'habitude de marcher mais plutôt en moyenne montagne). ​- Un endroit du trajet me préoccupe : la Hourquette d'Ossoue (2734m) ; j'ai lu qu'on pouvait y trouver de la neige, même en été... qu'en est-il vraiment ? ​- Pour le reste du parcours, est-il praticable avec de bonnes chaussures (type Timberland) jusque fin Septembre ? Une proposition : ​- S'il y a des randonneurs (euses) isolé(e)s (comme moi) qui aimeraient faire la "balade", qu'ils me fassent signe : je suis prêt à modifier, diminuer ou rallonger mon projet initial sans problème. Simplement, il faut faire vite : en naviguant sur les sites des refuges, je me suis rendu compte que début Septembre commence déjà à se remplir ! ​ Merci d'avance aux Pyrénéistes ! Bonnes balades à Tous après ces mois difficiles. Pierre.
Les parcs à visiter en Andalousie (randonnée) English translation pending
by Sunya · 2020-07-18 · 5 replies
Bonjour,

je pars en Andalousie, j'aimerais voir des coin de nature. Je suis sans voiture. J'ai cherché sur des sites, les parcs que je pourrais éventuellement visiter, j'ai eu du mal à trouver des informations. Savez-vous si le parc Sierra grazamela, le parc Donana sont accessibles en transport en commun. Ou me rendre dans les Alpajaras! Si vous avez des endroits à me recommander? Merci

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