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Déplacements en Syrie English translation pending
Bonjour,
je serai en Syrie début septembre pour une petite dizaine de jours et je souhaitais savoir s'il était facile de se déplacer en bus et microbus.
Est-il facile de se rendre à l'Eglise Saint Simeon depuis Alep (les différents guides ne sont pas vraiment très explicites). De même je compte visiter le krak des chvaliers y-a-til des bus (microbus) depuis Homs.
Si vous avez des recommandations en ce qui concerne les itinéraires que je pourrais suivre et les sites à ne pas manquer, je suis preneuse.
Merci à tous
je serai en Syrie début septembre pour une petite dizaine de jours et je souhaitais savoir s'il était facile de se déplacer en bus et microbus.
Est-il facile de se rendre à l'Eglise Saint Simeon depuis Alep (les différents guides ne sont pas vraiment très explicites). De même je compte visiter le krak des chvaliers y-a-til des bus (microbus) depuis Homs.
Si vous avez des recommandations en ce qui concerne les itinéraires que je pourrais suivre et les sites à ne pas manquer, je suis preneuse.
Merci à tous
Choisir une agence pour un trek au Maroc English translation pending
Bonjour,
Nous (famille avec 2 enfants 10 et 12ans) souhaitons découvrir ensemble le désert. Pour une première approche en famille, nous avons choisi le Maroc (bonne idée ?), et recherchons un voyage (de préférence au départ de Paris) pour 1 semaine, ou peut etre 2. Sur 2 semaines, l'idée serait de commencer par un séjour dans les villages de l'Atlas, puis ensuite de poursuive par le désert.
Bref, nous sommes à l'écoute des conseils avisés pour le choix de l'agence (Atalante, Nomades ...), les itinéraires ... etc ...
Merci et à bientot.
J.L.P.
Nous (famille avec 2 enfants 10 et 12ans) souhaitons découvrir ensemble le désert. Pour une première approche en famille, nous avons choisi le Maroc (bonne idée ?), et recherchons un voyage (de préférence au départ de Paris) pour 1 semaine, ou peut etre 2. Sur 2 semaines, l'idée serait de commencer par un séjour dans les villages de l'Atlas, puis ensuite de poursuive par le désert.
Bref, nous sommes à l'écoute des conseils avisés pour le choix de l'agence (Atalante, Nomades ...), les itinéraires ... etc ...
Merci et à bientot.
J.L.P.
Prix billet avion Philippines English translation pending
bonjour,
je pars aux philippines en janvier /fevrier pour 6 semaines.
Ma question est : faut il acheter le billet d'avion maintenant (635 a 750 euros ) ou bien attendre le dernier moment pour acheter, j'ai lu cependant qu'en janvier beaucoup de philippins revenaient aux pays passer les fetes de fin d'annee, donc vols souvent complets et tarifs plus chers ? alors ...
sinon si l'on peut me conseiller un itineraire a travers les phils pour un sejour de 6 semaines et 1500 euros de budget (avions compris) je suis ouvert a toutes les suggestions car il faut bien avouer que les philippines ne sont pas une terre de predilections pour nous autres les francais ! il y a tres peu de guide en francais traitant de ce pays, il y a bien le lonely planet mais en anglais donc bof... quand au petit fute bof bof...
Chauffeur à Madagascar English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je prépare mon voyage à Mada pour Septembre- Octobre et je cherche un chauffeur guide sérieux. J'ai déjà un peu prospecté là bas et à chaque fois je tombe sur des chauffeurs venant d'une agence de voyage avec leur itinéraire et leurs hotels pré-choisis Je préfere un chauffeur indépendant avec lequel je puisse être libre de mes choix
Si quelqu'un peut m'aider.
Merci d'avance
Je prépare mon voyage à Mada pour Septembre- Octobre et je cherche un chauffeur guide sérieux. J'ai déjà un peu prospecté là bas et à chaque fois je tombe sur des chauffeurs venant d'une agence de voyage avec leur itinéraire et leurs hotels pré-choisis Je préfere un chauffeur indépendant avec lequel je puisse être libre de mes choix
Si quelqu'un peut m'aider.
Merci d'avance
Retour du Népal English translation pending
Je rentre de KTM hier (2 mai), si vous desirez des renseignements contacter moi
Il n'y a pas de probleme entre les Maoistes et Touristes
Bonne reception
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Il n'y a pas de probleme entre les Maoistes et Touristes
Bonne reception
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Acheter une moustiquaire pour l'Inde du Sud? English translation pending
Salut!
Je pars avec une amie pendant 1 mois en Inde du sud, au mois de mai prochain, et j'ai une petite question à poser.
Nous hésitons d'acheter à l'avance une moustiquaire, est-ce nécessaire d'en avoir une ? y a t-il beaucoup de moustiques à cette époque de l'année en Inde ?
Concernant notre itinéraire, les nombreux posts à ce sujet m'aident beaucoup à en savoir plus à ce sujet, car nous n'avons pas encore vraiment établi notre route. Nous prévoyons de voyager principalement en train. Donc si vous avez des conseils à donner, je suis preneuse ! 🙂
Merci,
Ludivine
Je pars avec une amie pendant 1 mois en Inde du sud, au mois de mai prochain, et j'ai une petite question à poser.
Nous hésitons d'acheter à l'avance une moustiquaire, est-ce nécessaire d'en avoir une ? y a t-il beaucoup de moustiques à cette époque de l'année en Inde ?
Concernant notre itinéraire, les nombreux posts à ce sujet m'aident beaucoup à en savoir plus à ce sujet, car nous n'avons pas encore vraiment établi notre route. Nous prévoyons de voyager principalement en train. Donc si vous avez des conseils à donner, je suis preneuse ! 🙂
Merci,
Ludivine
Traversée de l'Afrique en camion avec enfants English translation pending
Un projet de traverser l'Afrique Francophone du Maroc au Congo en camion, 2 familles et 4 enfants (de 3 à 8 ans) se trame...Connaissez vous des gens qui auraient tenté ce genre d'aventure...?
On en est au début de notre projet (prévu pour dans 3 ans), des itinéraires sont entrevus, des possibilités d'action culturelle et de développement aussi, ainsi qu'une médiatisation envisagée...A part ça, tout est ouvert...Des conseils ? Des encouragements ? Est-ce de la folie pure ? Ou est-ce faisable et à quelles conditions ? Merci...
On en est au début de notre projet (prévu pour dans 3 ans), des itinéraires sont entrevus, des possibilités d'action culturelle et de développement aussi, ainsi qu'une médiatisation envisagée...A part ça, tout est ouvert...Des conseils ? Des encouragements ? Est-ce de la folie pure ? Ou est-ce faisable et à quelles conditions ? Merci...
Conseils pour l'Amérique du sud en vélo English translation pending
Hello,
Je pars avec un co-équipier faire un tour d'Amérique du sud à vélo à partir de janvier 2004 ( date symbolique de départ = 1 janvier ).
Normalement tous les pays sont au programme et le voyage est censé duré entre 5 et 6 mois.
J'aimerai avoir des conseils sur les itinéraires les plus vraisemblable à faire, tout en sachant qu'on aura un budget de 3000 € pour deux ( hors dépenses préalables en France ).
On aimerait aussi éviter un maximum les lieux touristiques ( sauf les indispensables : Salar de Uyuni, Iguaçu etc... ).
J'aimerai aussi savoir si 13 pays c'est vraiment faisable à vélo en 5/6 mois (?).
Ne serait-il pas préférable de faire 5/6 pays ( ce qui serait déjà bien )?
De plus, j'aimerai avoir des infos sur ce qu'il faut emporter au minimun pour ne pas voyager trop lourd et j'aimerai avoir des conseils sur les voyages à vélo en général.
Merci à tous ceux qui liront se message même s'il ne peuvent pas répondre.😉
Je pars avec un co-équipier faire un tour d'Amérique du sud à vélo à partir de janvier 2004 ( date symbolique de départ = 1 janvier ).
Normalement tous les pays sont au programme et le voyage est censé duré entre 5 et 6 mois.
J'aimerai avoir des conseils sur les itinéraires les plus vraisemblable à faire, tout en sachant qu'on aura un budget de 3000 € pour deux ( hors dépenses préalables en France ).
On aimerait aussi éviter un maximum les lieux touristiques ( sauf les indispensables : Salar de Uyuni, Iguaçu etc... ).
J'aimerai aussi savoir si 13 pays c'est vraiment faisable à vélo en 5/6 mois (?).
Ne serait-il pas préférable de faire 5/6 pays ( ce qui serait déjà bien )?
De plus, j'aimerai avoir des infos sur ce qu'il faut emporter au minimun pour ne pas voyager trop lourd et j'aimerai avoir des conseils sur les voyages à vélo en général.
Merci à tous ceux qui liront se message même s'il ne peuvent pas répondre.😉
New adventures from Perpignan to Ranchi (Jharkhand)
March 2nd — Departure by bus from Latour at 6:50 AM. The journey isn’t direct: we pass through Elne then Corneilla. In Perpignan, I switch to a BlablaBus heading to Barcelona’s northern bus station. Before reaching Le Perthus, French police stop us to check IDs. Several people aren’t in order, but after about fifteen minutes, we’re on our way again. We’re checked again at La Jonquera: this time, the wait lasts almost forty-five minutes while police identify those in violation and wait for a vehicle to pick them up. The driver then tries to make up for lost time; we finally arrive at our destination half an hour late.
I quickly head to the Arc de Triomphe metro station, located 200 meters away: you have to cross the bridge along the bus parking lot, then walk through a large garden; the station is on the right before the garden entrance. The trip to the airport isn’t direct: I have to change at Tomasso and take the line to the airport, where I arrive at 1 PM.
At the Emirates counter, I learn my flight was just canceled due to the war in Iran; they offer me another flight for the next day. I have to wait at the airport until 7 PM before being taken to a hotel; the next morning, I’ll take a flight to Vienna (with an 8-hour layover), then an Air India flight to Delhi, and finally a flight to Kolkata. I agree: I don’t know Vienna, so it’ll be an unexpected discovery.
At 7 PM, a small group is taken to the hotel, 35 minutes from the airport, where we’re served a light dinner upon arrival.
March 3rd — A taxi picks me up at 6:30 AM; the flight to Vienna takes off at 9:30 AM and arrives at noon. I’m free until 7 PM; the metro is direct to the city center. The weather is pleasant and not too cold, luckily, since my clothes are light.
When I exit the metro, I spot the St. Stephen’s Cathedral tower in the distance and approach it: the roof, made of glazed tiles, is remarkable.

Entry is free, and the interior, a mix of Gothic and Baroque styles in the center, is stunning.

Not far from there is St. Anne’s Church

, also Baroque, adorned with beautiful frescoes

—a music concert adds an enchanting atmosphere to the visit. I continue my walk at random through the pedestrian streets lined with magnificent buildings: I’m charmed by the city.



Before heading back to the airport, I stop at a lovely tea salon. My flight will eventually leave with a delay.
Wednesday, March 4th — Delhi and a little luggage scare We arrive in Delhi shortly after noon. Immigration is quick, and good news: my bag was checked through from Barcelona to Kolkata. I head to the connecting terminal and arrive half an hour before boarding: the flight goes smoothly. Upon arrival, the luggage comes out quickly… except mine. After filing a report, I’m told my bag is in Delhi—I have to retrieve it before taking another flight. I didn’t know (or had forgotten): with the delays, I wouldn’t have had time to pick it up and make the connection.
I take a taxi to the Ichamati Hotel. The welcome is warm, and the room is clean but very small. Without my bag, I feel a bit lost—I have nothing to change into.
Tonight, I’m dining with Raja and his friends at a beautiful restaurant, an old colonial house turned into a hotel.


We’re happy to see each other and have a comforting evening together.
I quickly head to the Arc de Triomphe metro station, located 200 meters away: you have to cross the bridge along the bus parking lot, then walk through a large garden; the station is on the right before the garden entrance. The trip to the airport isn’t direct: I have to change at Tomasso and take the line to the airport, where I arrive at 1 PM.
At the Emirates counter, I learn my flight was just canceled due to the war in Iran; they offer me another flight for the next day. I have to wait at the airport until 7 PM before being taken to a hotel; the next morning, I’ll take a flight to Vienna (with an 8-hour layover), then an Air India flight to Delhi, and finally a flight to Kolkata. I agree: I don’t know Vienna, so it’ll be an unexpected discovery.
At 7 PM, a small group is taken to the hotel, 35 minutes from the airport, where we’re served a light dinner upon arrival.
March 3rd — A taxi picks me up at 6:30 AM; the flight to Vienna takes off at 9:30 AM and arrives at noon. I’m free until 7 PM; the metro is direct to the city center. The weather is pleasant and not too cold, luckily, since my clothes are light.
When I exit the metro, I spot the St. Stephen’s Cathedral tower in the distance and approach it: the roof, made of glazed tiles, is remarkable.

Entry is free, and the interior, a mix of Gothic and Baroque styles in the center, is stunning.

Not far from there is St. Anne’s Church

, also Baroque, adorned with beautiful frescoes

—a music concert adds an enchanting atmosphere to the visit. I continue my walk at random through the pedestrian streets lined with magnificent buildings: I’m charmed by the city.



Before heading back to the airport, I stop at a lovely tea salon. My flight will eventually leave with a delay.
Wednesday, March 4th — Delhi and a little luggage scare We arrive in Delhi shortly after noon. Immigration is quick, and good news: my bag was checked through from Barcelona to Kolkata. I head to the connecting terminal and arrive half an hour before boarding: the flight goes smoothly. Upon arrival, the luggage comes out quickly… except mine. After filing a report, I’m told my bag is in Delhi—I have to retrieve it before taking another flight. I didn’t know (or had forgotten): with the delays, I wouldn’t have had time to pick it up and make the connection.
I take a taxi to the Ichamati Hotel. The welcome is warm, and the room is clean but very small. Without my bag, I feel a bit lost—I have nothing to change into.
Tonight, I’m dining with Raja and his friends at a beautiful restaurant, an old colonial house turned into a hotel.


We’re happy to see each other and have a comforting evening together.
Where to stay in Tokyo and Osaka?
Hi there,
My girlfriend (23) and I (24) are heading to Japan for the first time from October 20th to November 6th. Here’s our itinerary:
6 nights in Tokyo 1 night in Hakone (ryokan already booked) 4 nights in Kyoto (hotel already booked) 2 nights in Osaka 4 nights back in Tokyo I’d like to book hotels for Tokyo (both stays) and Osaka, but I’ve gotten so many different recommendations.
I’ve read that Shinjuku is the place to be for its huge hub, accessibility, and things to do, but I’ve also heard about Shibuya, Asakusa, and Ueno. I’ve looked at hotels, and first off, I’m surprised by the prices compared to what I’ve seen on forums (I guess inflation’s hit here too… and maybe I’m late to the booking game?). I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the options.
For our first stay in Tokyo, I’d prefer a hotel (not a residence or Airbnb) since we’ll be arriving at night, and it’s our first time in Japan. It’d be great to have a place with a reception, staff who speak at least a little English, and can give us some guidance. For the second stay, we could consider other options if it’s better. Budget-wise, we can go up to 150–180 € per night, but if we can save some money to spend elsewhere, that’d be amazing!
I’m open to all recommendations, hotel suggestions, or any other tips for Tokyo (first stay), Osaka, and Tokyo (second stay).
Thanks so much!
6 nights in Tokyo 1 night in Hakone (ryokan already booked) 4 nights in Kyoto (hotel already booked) 2 nights in Osaka 4 nights back in Tokyo I’d like to book hotels for Tokyo (both stays) and Osaka, but I’ve gotten so many different recommendations.
I’ve read that Shinjuku is the place to be for its huge hub, accessibility, and things to do, but I’ve also heard about Shibuya, Asakusa, and Ueno. I’ve looked at hotels, and first off, I’m surprised by the prices compared to what I’ve seen on forums (I guess inflation’s hit here too… and maybe I’m late to the booking game?). I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the options.
For our first stay in Tokyo, I’d prefer a hotel (not a residence or Airbnb) since we’ll be arriving at night, and it’s our first time in Japan. It’d be great to have a place with a reception, staff who speak at least a little English, and can give us some guidance. For the second stay, we could consider other options if it’s better. Budget-wise, we can go up to 150–180 € per night, but if we can save some money to spend elsewhere, that’d be amazing!
I’m open to all recommendations, hotel suggestions, or any other tips for Tokyo (first stay), Osaka, and Tokyo (second stay).
Thanks so much!
Two weeks in Cambodia solo after Christmas
Hi dear community,
I'm planning to visit Cambodia this winter, right after Christmas, for my first solo trip and my first trip to Asia. For two weeks (yes, I know it's short, but I really can't do more...). I have two main desires: Siem Reap and the countryside, the villages, the Mekong...
What do you think of this itinerary? Arrival in Siem Reap, departure from Phnom Penh.
SR: 5 days (1 day for arrival, 3 for the temples, 1 for the lake and its villages)
Kratie (stop on the way to Mondolkiri): 3 days (1 day of travel, 2 days there)
Mondolkiri/Sen Monorom: 4 days (1 day of travel, 1 day there, 2 days of treks)
PP: 3 days (1 day of travel, 2 days of sightseeing)
I think I need to cut one day somewhere if I travel from Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday. In Kratie, maybe? Or in PP? And I'll miss the boat trip that everyone recommends (SR-Battambang), but I don't see where to fit it in. Unless I do a PP-PP loop starting in the east, skip Kratie or just stay one night, then SR, then PP.
In my timing, Mondolkiri seems closer than Ratanakiri, which also tempted me a lot! Will it be too complicated alone? I'm thinking of using local guides or a small local agency for a nature and village getaway.
I've read that Siem Reap is very crowded between Christmas and New Year's. I could also do the circuit in the opposite direction. But I thought it would be easier to get familiar with the country by arriving in a touristy area—I might be wrong...
Thanks for your advice and opinions!
15 days for a motorcycle road trip: Corsica or Norway?
Hey everyone,
I’ve got 15 days off in June and I’m pretty undecided about where to go for a motorcycle road trip. Two strong desires are pulling me in different directions: Corsica or Norway.
Corsica has been a dream of mine for a long time: legendary roads, stunning landscapes, a unique vibe, and the perfect mix of sea and mountains. At the same time, I’m wondering if 2 weeks might be *too much* for Corsica—risking feeling like I’ve seen it all too quickly, especially on a bike. Since I also have an extra week free in May, I could use that specifically for Corsica. Maybe splitting it into two trips would make more sense? If so, which routes or regions would be the most interesting to plan for a 7-day trip?
On the other hand, Norway is *super* appealing. The landscapes look incredible, totally different from anything I’ve experienced, and it’d be a real “wow” trip. I know 15 days is still short for such a vast country. Getting all the way to the North Cape seems pretty much impossible in that time, but I’m curious about what realistic routes could be planned.
So I’m wondering: Is it better to save Norway for next year, take 3 weeks off, and do it *properly*? Or are 15 days enough for a first amazing taste of the country?
I’d love to hear about your experiences—whether it’s Corsica (ideal duration, routes) or Norway (what’s realistic in 2 weeks on a bike). Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
I’ve got 15 days off in June and I’m pretty undecided about where to go for a motorcycle road trip. Two strong desires are pulling me in different directions: Corsica or Norway.
Corsica has been a dream of mine for a long time: legendary roads, stunning landscapes, a unique vibe, and the perfect mix of sea and mountains. At the same time, I’m wondering if 2 weeks might be *too much* for Corsica—risking feeling like I’ve seen it all too quickly, especially on a bike. Since I also have an extra week free in May, I could use that specifically for Corsica. Maybe splitting it into two trips would make more sense? If so, which routes or regions would be the most interesting to plan for a 7-day trip?
On the other hand, Norway is *super* appealing. The landscapes look incredible, totally different from anything I’ve experienced, and it’d be a real “wow” trip. I know 15 days is still short for such a vast country. Getting all the way to the North Cape seems pretty much impossible in that time, but I’m curious about what realistic routes could be planned.
So I’m wondering: Is it better to save Norway for next year, take 3 weeks off, and do it *properly*? Or are 15 days enough for a first amazing taste of the country?
I’d love to hear about your experiences—whether it’s Corsica (ideal duration, routes) or Norway (what’s realistic in 2 weeks on a bike). Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
KERALA - 3 weeks with a Driver - December 2025
For those planning a trip to Kerala, here’s a quick, practical summary.
For the most part: the stunning landscapes, the natural kindness of the locals, their cuisine, and their culture—you’ll get to enjoy all of that once you’re there...
Flight (arrival and departure to/from Cochin)
Avoid Air India and opt for flights via the Middle East: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, etc.
Price: between 500 € and 600 €
Accommodations
Average price: 20 € per night for a couple (max: 40 €, min: 10 €, often including breakfast), via the usual booking sites.
Homestays (staying in the owner’s house) are of a higher standard.
Only 2 nights were spent in questionable cleanliness. The rest were good, even very good, or even *very* very good.
Car with Driver
All-inclusive daily price: tolls, fuel, driver’s lodging and meals... and of course, we often shared our meals with our driver too.
Toyota sedan (e.g., Corolla) for 4 travelers (1 in front, 3 in the back): 50 € / day,
Toyota SUV (e.g., Innova) for up to 6 travelers: 60 € / day
DM me if you’d like more details.
Overall budget (excluding flights and shopping) Around 1500 € for 1 couple for the 3 weeks... in "2-couple mode"! (i.e., sharing the driver’s cost). Itinerary
Night 1: Arrival in Cochin in the morning, departure for Attirappily Beautiful waterfalls
Night 2: Thrissur Via Vallachira, not much tourist interest, a stop to ease into the trip and shorten the journey to Wayanad
Nights 3, 4, 5: Wayanad, staying in Sultan Battery Coffee and tea plantations, dam lake, URAVU (bamboo craft workshop), ...
Night 6: Ooty Botanical garden, then a really fun tourist train the next afternoon to Metupalaiyam
Night 7: Toward Coimbatore
Nights 8, 9, 10: Munnar City visit, stunning tea plantations
Nights 11, 12: Thekkady/Kumilly Amazing tea plantations, sightseeing, Jeep ride, not-so-interesting boat tour on Periyar Lake, trekking options
Night 13: Marari Beach (near Alleppey) 4-hour backwaters tour, then beach (swimming, dinner)
Nights 14, 15, 16: Munroe Island Super chill, walks around the island (small coir rope factory), sunrise by boat or canoe, sunset
Night 17: Varkala Gorgeous beaches, shopping
Night 18: Trivandrum City center visit, then train back to Cochin the next day in 3 hours.
Night 19: Cochin Fort Kochi is a lovely way to wrap up the trip
Have a great trip in this incredible region, so unique in India!
Overall budget (excluding flights and shopping) Around 1500 € for 1 couple for the 3 weeks... in "2-couple mode"! (i.e., sharing the driver’s cost). Itinerary
Night 1: Arrival in Cochin in the morning, departure for Attirappily Beautiful waterfalls
Night 2: Thrissur Via Vallachira, not much tourist interest, a stop to ease into the trip and shorten the journey to Wayanad
Nights 3, 4, 5: Wayanad, staying in Sultan Battery Coffee and tea plantations, dam lake, URAVU (bamboo craft workshop), ...
Night 6: Ooty Botanical garden, then a really fun tourist train the next afternoon to Metupalaiyam
Night 7: Toward Coimbatore
Nights 8, 9, 10: Munnar City visit, stunning tea plantations
Nights 11, 12: Thekkady/Kumilly Amazing tea plantations, sightseeing, Jeep ride, not-so-interesting boat tour on Periyar Lake, trekking options
Night 13: Marari Beach (near Alleppey) 4-hour backwaters tour, then beach (swimming, dinner)
Nights 14, 15, 16: Munroe Island Super chill, walks around the island (small coir rope factory), sunrise by boat or canoe, sunset
Night 17: Varkala Gorgeous beaches, shopping
Night 18: Trivandrum City center visit, then train back to Cochin the next day in 3 hours.
Night 19: Cochin Fort Kochi is a lovely way to wrap up the trip
Have a great trip in this incredible region, so unique in India!
Review of an Aegean Sea cruise on Ponant's Bougainville from November 1-8, 2025
Hello everyone,
If you'd like, I invite you to join me for a week-long cruise to northern Greece, visiting ports that are often less crowded with cruise ships.
Itinerary: Athens, Skiathos, Volos, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Limnos, Hydra, Athens

If you'd like, I invite you to join me for a week-long cruise to northern Greece, visiting ports that are often less crowded with cruise ships.
Itinerary: Athens, Skiathos, Volos, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Limnos, Hydra, Athens

Road Trip USA 2023 - Part 2
HIGHWAY 1
Highway 1 runs along the Pacific coast of California from Leggett in the north to Dana Point in the south. It's the longest state route in California, stretching 1,050 km.
It's famous for its breathtaking ocean views. That’s actually why it’s become such a popular route for road trips, with tons of attractions and points of interest all along the way.
After crossing the U.S. interior on our way out (see Road Trip USA 2023 - Part 1), we’re starting our return trip along this route from Leggett.
Videos are embedded throughout the summary. Please click on the image to start the video. To jump to a specific post, here are the appropriate links:
CALIFORNIA:
Scenic Overlooks on Route 1 Between Leggett and Fort Bragg The Pudding Creek Trestle Bridge in Fort Bragg Glass Beach - Fort Bragg Jenner Lookout Point - Highway 1 Goat Rock Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park - Jenner Point Reyes National Seashore - White House Pool Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - Limantour Beach Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Shipwreck Point Reyes National Seashore - Kehoe Beach Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - McClures Beach Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - Cypress Tree Tunnel Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Beach North Point Reyes National Seashore - Elephant Seals on Drakes Beach Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Beach South Point Reyes National Seashore – Elephant Seals Overlooks Point Reyes National Seashore - Chimney Rock Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Lighthouse Trail Point Reyes National Seashore – Tule Elk Observation Point Bonita Lighthouse Trail - Sausalito Hawk Hill - Sausalito Battery Spencer Trail - Sausalito Rodeo Beach - Sausalito Point Cavallo - Golden Gate View - Sausalito Exploring Downtown Sausalito Visiting Sausalito’s Houseboats Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Viewpoints - San Francisco Cruise to Alcatraz Island - San Francisco Visiting Alcatraz Island - San Francisco Civic Center - Downtown San Francisco Market Street & Yerba Buena Gardens - Downtown San Francisco Union Square & Financial District - Downtown San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39 & Embarcadero - San Francisco Sea Lion Observation - Pier 39 - San Francisco Lombard Street & Cable Car - Russian Hill - San Francisco Macondray Lane Historic District - Russian Hill - San Francisco Grace Cathedral & Huntington Park - Nob Hill - San Francisco Telegraph Hill - San Francisco Chinatown - San Francisco Alamo Square & Painted Ladies - Western Addition - San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts - Marina District - San Francisco Presidio of San Francisco California Coastal Trail - Lincoln Park - San Francisco California Palace of the Legion of Honor - Lincoln Park - San Francisco Sutro Baths - Lincoln Park - San Francisco Queen Wilhelmina Garden - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Bison Paddock - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Portals of the Past - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Strawberry Hill - Golden Gate Park – San Francisco Prayerbook Cross & Robin Williams Meadow - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Hidden Garden Steps & 16th Avenue Tiled Steps - San Francisco Grandview Park - San Francisco Hike - Twin Peaks Three Summits - San Francisco Longboarding Down Twin Peaks Blvd in San Francisco Haight-Ashbury - San Francisco Corona Heights Park - San Francisco Mission Dolores - San Francisco Mural Frescoes (Part 1) - Mission District - San Francisco Mural Frescoes (Part 2) - Mission District - San Francisco Devil's Slide Bunker - Pacifica Mavericks Beach - Half Moon Bay Martins Beach - Half Moon Bay Pigeon Point Lighthouse State Historic Park - Pescadero What to See in Santa Cruz Visiting Capitola What to See in Monterey Carmel-by-the-Sea Lovers Point Park - Pacific Grove Castle Rock, Hurricane Point & Little Sur River Viewpoints Pfeiffer Falls Trail Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Vista Point & McWay Falls Highway 1 - Big Sur Viewpoints Salmon Creek Falls San Carpoforo Creek Trail Elephant Seal Vista Point - San Simeon San Simeon Pier Moonstone Beach Boardwalk Shipwreck - Estero Bluffs State Park Surfing Competition in Morro Bay Port San Luis Pier - San Luis Obispo Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove - Pismo State Beach Nojoqui Falls Park - Solvang Arroyo Hondo Vista Point Solvang, a Charming Danish Town in California Chumash Painted Cave - Santa Barbara Goleta San Marcos Rd & Cachuma Lake Vista Points - Santa Barbara Old Santa Barbara Mission Walking Tour of Santa Barbara’s Historic Downtown West Beach - Santa Barbara What to See in Ventura Paradise Falls - Wildwood Regional Park - Thousand Oaks Sandy Dune & El Matador State Beach - Malibu Point Dume Nature Reserve - Malibu Malibu Pier Road Trip in the Malibu Mountains Los Liones Trail - Santa Monica Santa Monica Pier Rodeo Drive - Beverly Hills Greystone Mansion - Beverly Hills Hollywood Walk of Fame - Los Angeles Griffith Observatory - Los Angeles Hollywood Forever Cemetery - Los Angeles What to See in Venice Beach Venice Beach Skatepark ShoreLine Aquatic Park - Long Beach Alamitos Beach - Long Beach Naples Island - Long Beach Crescent Bay Point Park & Helser Park Kiosk - Laguna Beach Shell Beach at Twin Points - Laguna Beach Prairie Dogs at Agra Vista Point Top Gun House & Oceanside Pier Annie's Canyon Trail - Solana Beach (Via North Rios Trailhead Loop) Old Town San Diego La Jolla Coastal Trail - San Diego Balboa Park - San Diego Pacific Beach - San Diego Mission Beach - San Diego Ocean Beach Tide Pools - San Diego Sunset Cliffs Natural Park - San Diego Tuna Harbor Park - San Diego Seaport Village & Embarcadero Marina Park - San Diego Gaslamp Quarter - Downtown San Diego Coronado Island - San Diego Dead Dolly Lane - Alpine Galleta Meadows Metal Sculptures - Borrego Springs What to See in Palm Springs Robolights - Palm Springs Andreas Canyon Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs Palm Canyon Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs West Fork Falls Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs Desert Christ Park - Yucca Valley Pioneertown Salvation Mountain - Niland Slab City - Niland
Highway 1 runs along the Pacific coast of California from Leggett in the north to Dana Point in the south. It's the longest state route in California, stretching 1,050 km.
It's famous for its breathtaking ocean views. That’s actually why it’s become such a popular route for road trips, with tons of attractions and points of interest all along the way.
After crossing the U.S. interior on our way out (see Road Trip USA 2023 - Part 1), we’re starting our return trip along this route from Leggett.
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CALIFORNIA:
Scenic Overlooks on Route 1 Between Leggett and Fort Bragg The Pudding Creek Trestle Bridge in Fort Bragg Glass Beach - Fort Bragg Jenner Lookout Point - Highway 1 Goat Rock Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park - Jenner Point Reyes National Seashore - White House Pool Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - Limantour Beach Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Shipwreck Point Reyes National Seashore - Kehoe Beach Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - McClures Beach Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - Cypress Tree Tunnel Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Beach North Point Reyes National Seashore - Elephant Seals on Drakes Beach Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Beach South Point Reyes National Seashore – Elephant Seals Overlooks Point Reyes National Seashore - Chimney Rock Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Lighthouse Trail Point Reyes National Seashore – Tule Elk Observation Point Bonita Lighthouse Trail - Sausalito Hawk Hill - Sausalito Battery Spencer Trail - Sausalito Rodeo Beach - Sausalito Point Cavallo - Golden Gate View - Sausalito Exploring Downtown Sausalito Visiting Sausalito’s Houseboats Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Viewpoints - San Francisco Cruise to Alcatraz Island - San Francisco Visiting Alcatraz Island - San Francisco Civic Center - Downtown San Francisco Market Street & Yerba Buena Gardens - Downtown San Francisco Union Square & Financial District - Downtown San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39 & Embarcadero - San Francisco Sea Lion Observation - Pier 39 - San Francisco Lombard Street & Cable Car - Russian Hill - San Francisco Macondray Lane Historic District - Russian Hill - San Francisco Grace Cathedral & Huntington Park - Nob Hill - San Francisco Telegraph Hill - San Francisco Chinatown - San Francisco Alamo Square & Painted Ladies - Western Addition - San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts - Marina District - San Francisco Presidio of San Francisco California Coastal Trail - Lincoln Park - San Francisco California Palace of the Legion of Honor - Lincoln Park - San Francisco Sutro Baths - Lincoln Park - San Francisco Queen Wilhelmina Garden - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Bison Paddock - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Portals of the Past - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Strawberry Hill - Golden Gate Park – San Francisco Prayerbook Cross & Robin Williams Meadow - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Hidden Garden Steps & 16th Avenue Tiled Steps - San Francisco Grandview Park - San Francisco Hike - Twin Peaks Three Summits - San Francisco Longboarding Down Twin Peaks Blvd in San Francisco Haight-Ashbury - San Francisco Corona Heights Park - San Francisco Mission Dolores - San Francisco Mural Frescoes (Part 1) - Mission District - San Francisco Mural Frescoes (Part 2) - Mission District - San Francisco Devil's Slide Bunker - Pacifica Mavericks Beach - Half Moon Bay Martins Beach - Half Moon Bay Pigeon Point Lighthouse State Historic Park - Pescadero What to See in Santa Cruz Visiting Capitola What to See in Monterey Carmel-by-the-Sea Lovers Point Park - Pacific Grove Castle Rock, Hurricane Point & Little Sur River Viewpoints Pfeiffer Falls Trail Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Vista Point & McWay Falls Highway 1 - Big Sur Viewpoints Salmon Creek Falls San Carpoforo Creek Trail Elephant Seal Vista Point - San Simeon San Simeon Pier Moonstone Beach Boardwalk Shipwreck - Estero Bluffs State Park Surfing Competition in Morro Bay Port San Luis Pier - San Luis Obispo Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove - Pismo State Beach Nojoqui Falls Park - Solvang Arroyo Hondo Vista Point Solvang, a Charming Danish Town in California Chumash Painted Cave - Santa Barbara Goleta San Marcos Rd & Cachuma Lake Vista Points - Santa Barbara Old Santa Barbara Mission Walking Tour of Santa Barbara’s Historic Downtown West Beach - Santa Barbara What to See in Ventura Paradise Falls - Wildwood Regional Park - Thousand Oaks Sandy Dune & El Matador State Beach - Malibu Point Dume Nature Reserve - Malibu Malibu Pier Road Trip in the Malibu Mountains Los Liones Trail - Santa Monica Santa Monica Pier Rodeo Drive - Beverly Hills Greystone Mansion - Beverly Hills Hollywood Walk of Fame - Los Angeles Griffith Observatory - Los Angeles Hollywood Forever Cemetery - Los Angeles What to See in Venice Beach Venice Beach Skatepark ShoreLine Aquatic Park - Long Beach Alamitos Beach - Long Beach Naples Island - Long Beach Crescent Bay Point Park & Helser Park Kiosk - Laguna Beach Shell Beach at Twin Points - Laguna Beach Prairie Dogs at Agra Vista Point Top Gun House & Oceanside Pier Annie's Canyon Trail - Solana Beach (Via North Rios Trailhead Loop) Old Town San Diego La Jolla Coastal Trail - San Diego Balboa Park - San Diego Pacific Beach - San Diego Mission Beach - San Diego Ocean Beach Tide Pools - San Diego Sunset Cliffs Natural Park - San Diego Tuna Harbor Park - San Diego Seaport Village & Embarcadero Marina Park - San Diego Gaslamp Quarter - Downtown San Diego Coronado Island - San Diego Dead Dolly Lane - Alpine Galleta Meadows Metal Sculptures - Borrego Springs What to See in Palm Springs Robolights - Palm Springs Andreas Canyon Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs Palm Canyon Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs West Fork Falls Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs Desert Christ Park - Yucca Valley Pioneertown Salvation Mountain - Niland Slab City - Niland
55 days with the family in the Yucatán, including a side trip to Belize...

Hi everyone!
That was about all the Spanish I could speak before we left... Luckily, Tom, 15 and in high school, gets by just fine! And Caroline did a year of Duolingo before we took off... Anyway, after 55 days in the American West three years ago, it’s Mexico’s turn for this second long adventure.
A quick intro to the crew:


- Oscar, 10, a sporty and lively little boy who loves swimming and basketball, - Tom, 15, a high schooler, sporty and tall, who loves swimming and American football, - Caroline, 47, a PE teacher, sporty , loves hiking and snorkeling, - and me, Sylvain, 50, a science teacher, sporty, loves traveling and always has a possible next trip in mind
We mostly travel by swapping our house to discover beautiful France and the world: 135 swaps over the last 13 years.....
Our itinerary is pretty classic since it’s our first time in the Yucatán, and we’ll make a little 10-day detour to Belize...
See you soon...
Cruise Review: Regal Princess in the British Isles
Hi there!
Here’s a quick review of my cruise on the REGAL PRINCESS.
This was my 35th cruise and my second on the REGAL PRINCESS, which I first discovered in 2017 during a Caribbean cruise.
A few months ago, we received an email from PRINCESS changing the itinerary—DUBLIN and EDINBURGH were replaced by two Scottish islands. We were a little disappointed, but since we’d never sailed around the UK, we didn’t really know any of the ports anyway.
The itinerary was:
SOUTHAMPTON
AT SEA
KIRKWALL
INVERGORDON
AT SEA
STORNOWAY
GLASGOW
BELFAST
AT SEA
CORK
AT SEA
PORTLAND
LE HAVRE
SOUTHAMPTON
A 13-day/12-night cruise for 1350 € per person in a guaranteed deluxe balcony cabin. PRINCESS assigned us a balcony cabin on deck 8 with a large balcony. We ended up happy with our cabin, even though we’d initially preferred a higher deck. I’ll admit I hesitated to choose this cruise because of the weather—I love sunshine and good weather—but the desire to discover new ports won out, especially with the promise of heading to Corsica afterward to soak up some sun again 😉
On PRINCESS, as Catherine mentioned, there’s no card—everyone has a medallion! I loved this system, which unlocks your cabin door as you approach. It’s really well thought out!
We took the EUROSTAR from Lille to London, then a train from London to Southampton the day before. We stayed in a nice IHG hotel near the port.
EMBARKATION It’s Friday, August 1st. After a good breakfast and a quick check-out, we realize our UBER app isn’t working in England ;(. We have to go back to reception to ask for a taxi because, even though the hotel is close to the port, the ship is still over 2 km away—hardly ideal with luggage! The problem is that many hotel guests also requested taxis... so we wait a good 30 minutes before ours arrives! We get to the REGAL PRINCESS pretty quickly but are shocked to see a huge line outside!!! We hadn’t seen that in over a decade! Not the best start! 🙁

TO BE CONTINUED!
A 13-day/12-night cruise for 1350 € per person in a guaranteed deluxe balcony cabin. PRINCESS assigned us a balcony cabin on deck 8 with a large balcony. We ended up happy with our cabin, even though we’d initially preferred a higher deck. I’ll admit I hesitated to choose this cruise because of the weather—I love sunshine and good weather—but the desire to discover new ports won out, especially with the promise of heading to Corsica afterward to soak up some sun again 😉
On PRINCESS, as Catherine mentioned, there’s no card—everyone has a medallion! I loved this system, which unlocks your cabin door as you approach. It’s really well thought out!
We took the EUROSTAR from Lille to London, then a train from London to Southampton the day before. We stayed in a nice IHG hotel near the port.
EMBARKATION It’s Friday, August 1st. After a good breakfast and a quick check-out, we realize our UBER app isn’t working in England ;(. We have to go back to reception to ask for a taxi because, even though the hotel is close to the port, the ship is still over 2 km away—hardly ideal with luggage! The problem is that many hotel guests also requested taxis... so we wait a good 30 minutes before ours arrives! We get to the REGAL PRINCESS pretty quickly but are shocked to see a huge line outside!!! We hadn’t seen that in over a decade! Not the best start! 🙁

TO BE CONTINUED!
Motorhome or camper van for a Scotland road trip with 3 adults and a 7-year-old?
Hi there,
I’m trying to plan a family week’s holiday in Scotland. I’d like to rent a motorhome or a camper van.
My partner has never driven a motorhome and the roads are making me nervous…
I’ve seen camper vans, but are they much smaller? There’ll be 3 adults and a 7-year-old.
Some rental companies tell me “no problem with motorhomes,” while others say “definitely not if you’ve never driven one.”
Can you point me in the right direction?
Thanks
Can you point me in the right direction?
Thanks
Recap of 17 days between São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Iguaçu/Puerto Iguazu
I’ll repost here the comments I gave in reply to Camidav – see their post https://voyageforum.com/forum/partir-10-jours-bresil-en-autonomie-d10702249/.
As we’ve said several times, 10 days is short for Brazil! But it’s still enough for a “little introduction.” My very recent experience (April 2025) with a 2½-week itinerary might give you some ideas. To start, here’s the route:
- - Saturday, March 29: departure from Lisbon and arrival in São Paulo with LATAM
- - 2 nights in São Paulo
- - Monday, March 31: bus from São Paulo to Paraty
- - Monday 31, Tuesday 1st, and Wednesday, April 2: 3 nights in Paraty
- - Thursday, April 3: bus from Paraty to Angra dos Reis, then ferry > Ilha Grande
- - Thursday 3, Friday 4, and Saturday, April 5: 3 nights in Abraão, on Ilha Grande
- - Sunday, April 6: speedboat > Conceição de Jacareí, then bus > Rio de Janeiro
- - Sunday 6, Monday 7, Tuesday 8, and Wednesday, April 9: 4 nights in Rio
- - Thursday, April 10: flight with LATAM from Rio to Foz do Iguaçu
- - Thursday, April 10: one night in Foz do Iguaçu
- - Friday, April 11: visit to Iguaçu Falls on the Brazilian side, then crossing the border to Puerto Iguazu
- - Friday 11 and Saturday, April 12: 2 nights in Puerto Iguazu
- - Saturday, April 12: visit to the falls on the Argentine side
- - Sunday, April 13: return to Brazil, LATAM flight > São Paulo
- - Sunday 13 and Monday, April 14: 2 nights in São Paulo
- - Tuesday, April 15: flight from São Paulo > Lisbon with LATAM, arriving Wednesday the 16th.
So, it’s clear I’m writing this now from Puerto Iguazu (Argentina), and the end of the trip is near: back to São Paulo and then the flight to Lisbon. I’ll of course share more about all this in the following messages.
Family road trip in the Balkans for 16/17 nights
Hi there,
I’m planning a family road trip (with young kids) next August in Montenegro, Bosnia, and Dubrovnik. Not sure if it’s doable to combine all three in 16/17 nights.
Here’s my first draft itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Dubrovnik. Head to Mostar (Blagaj village, Kravica waterfalls, Počitelj) in Bosnia. 3 nights. 2h35 drive Day 4: Head to Sarajevo (city), stopping by Jablanica Lake for 2 nights. 2h00 drive. Unsure if we should go all the way to the capital. Day 6: Head to Durmitor National Park (Zabljak) for 3 nights (hike, Durmitor Ring, Tara Canyon, Black Lake). 4h00 drive (anything worth seeing along the way?) Day 9: Head to the Bay of Kotor (between Kotor and Budva) for 4 nights. 3h00 drive. Day 13: Morning departure for Mljet Island (Croatia) for 3 nights. 5h00 drive (via Trebinje in Bosnia). Day 16: Head back to Dubrovnik (city + Lokrum Island) for 1/2 nights. Day 17/18: Return flight
What do you think?
Day 1: Arrival in Dubrovnik. Head to Mostar (Blagaj village, Kravica waterfalls, Počitelj) in Bosnia. 3 nights. 2h35 drive Day 4: Head to Sarajevo (city), stopping by Jablanica Lake for 2 nights. 2h00 drive. Unsure if we should go all the way to the capital. Day 6: Head to Durmitor National Park (Zabljak) for 3 nights (hike, Durmitor Ring, Tara Canyon, Black Lake). 4h00 drive (anything worth seeing along the way?) Day 9: Head to the Bay of Kotor (between Kotor and Budva) for 4 nights. 3h00 drive. Day 13: Morning departure for Mljet Island (Croatia) for 3 nights. 5h00 drive (via Trebinje in Bosnia). Day 16: Head back to Dubrovnik (city + Lokrum Island) for 1/2 nights. Day 17/18: Return flight
What do you think?
Kazakhstan Road Trip
Hi there!
I’m heading to Kazakhstan—a country I don’t know at all—at the start of October 2025, and I’d love to see all the different biomes it has to offer!
There’ll be three of us flying from Paris to Almaty, and we’re planning to do a road trip by either renting a car or hiring a guide to get to Astana and then return to Almaty, seeing as much as possible along the way!
If anyone knows a good route or has any tips, I’d love to hear them!
I’m heading to Kazakhstan—a country I don’t know at all—at the start of October 2025, and I’d love to see all the different biomes it has to offer!
There’ll be three of us flying from Paris to Almaty, and we’re planning to do a road trip by either renting a car or hiring a guide to get to Astana and then return to Almaty, seeing as much as possible along the way!
If anyone knows a good route or has any tips, I’d love to hear them!
Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Koh Samui in summer
Hi everyone, I’ve spent two solid months reading the Lonely Planet and pretty much every post about Thailand here, plus French and English blogs. Now I’d love to get your expert opinions on our itinerary.
We’re heading off in August 2025 with our 7-year-old daughter. We only have a maximum of three weeks off, and I’m keeping an eye on flight prices before booking (1400 € per person really stings 😕).
So here’s what I’ve planned—let me know if you spot any major issues or if I’ve been way too "optimistic."
D1 - Arrival in Bangkok / rest, quick visit, overnight stay D2 - More temple visits, etc. D3 - Morning flight to Chiang Mai D4 - More Chiang Mai sightseeing D5 - Day trip to Chiang Rai (guided tour to book: blue and white temple), return to Chiang Mai late in the evening D6 - More Chiang Mai visits / Elephant Nature Park in the afternoon D7 - Morning flight to Koh Samui, sightseeing D8 to D10 - More Koh Samui visits D11 to D13 - Ferry to Koh Phangan D14 to D15 - Ferry to Koh Tao D16 - Return to Koh Samui, then flight to Bangkok D17 - Day trip to Ayutthaya, return to Bangkok in the evening D18 - Flight back to France :(
I know a lot of you recommend heading straight to Chiang Mai to recover from the international flight, but my partner and I NEVER sleep on planes (personally, I’ve been flying to Taiwan since I was little and have never slept more than an hour on a 14-hour flight...), so it’s essential for us to rest upon arrival . That’s also why I opted for domestic flights instead of the sleeper train—I know we’d lose over 10 hours and wouldn’t be able to rest properly in those conditions. And I’m sure you’ll also say BKK > North > South is too much for three weeks, but I really want to see as much as possible. Given how much the flights will cost, I’m not sure when we’ll be able to come back 🏴☠️.
So, questions: 1. Since we’ll only be in Bangkok for a maximum of two nights and need to easily reach the airport with luggage (and a child), which neighborhood should we prioritize? We’d love to experience the evening vibe of Asian night markets, ideally within walking distance of the hotel or just a few metro stops away. I’ve looked at Chinatown, but the BTS seems far... Should we go for somewhere near BTS Saphan Taksin or BTS Krungthonburi? But is the area lively in the evening with food courts, etc.? We’d also like to treat ourselves to a hotel with a pool.
2. Have we planned too many days in the south? Should I skip Koh Tao and just do Koh Samui + Koh Phangan? My partner and daughter aren’t strong swimmers, so we’re looking for beautiful beaches without too much current. Crowded beaches don’t bother us—we just want stunning turquoise waters without killer waves . Going all the way to Koh Tao and then back to Koh Samui to catch the flight to Bangkok seems too stressful. Is it still possible these days (I haven’t seen any recent posts on this) to head to Koh Samui in August and decide on the spot how many nights to spend in Koh Phangan or Koh Tao based on how we feel, booking hotels as we go? Or is that too risky?
If you have any better suggestions for fitting all this in while reducing internal flights, I’m all ears for your great tips
D1 - Arrival in Bangkok / rest, quick visit, overnight stay D2 - More temple visits, etc. D3 - Morning flight to Chiang Mai D4 - More Chiang Mai sightseeing D5 - Day trip to Chiang Rai (guided tour to book: blue and white temple), return to Chiang Mai late in the evening D6 - More Chiang Mai visits / Elephant Nature Park in the afternoon D7 - Morning flight to Koh Samui, sightseeing D8 to D10 - More Koh Samui visits D11 to D13 - Ferry to Koh Phangan D14 to D15 - Ferry to Koh Tao D16 - Return to Koh Samui, then flight to Bangkok D17 - Day trip to Ayutthaya, return to Bangkok in the evening D18 - Flight back to France :(
I know a lot of you recommend heading straight to Chiang Mai to recover from the international flight, but my partner and I NEVER sleep on planes (personally, I’ve been flying to Taiwan since I was little and have never slept more than an hour on a 14-hour flight...), so it’s essential for us to rest upon arrival . That’s also why I opted for domestic flights instead of the sleeper train—I know we’d lose over 10 hours and wouldn’t be able to rest properly in those conditions. And I’m sure you’ll also say BKK > North > South is too much for three weeks, but I really want to see as much as possible. Given how much the flights will cost, I’m not sure when we’ll be able to come back 🏴☠️.
So, questions: 1. Since we’ll only be in Bangkok for a maximum of two nights and need to easily reach the airport with luggage (and a child), which neighborhood should we prioritize? We’d love to experience the evening vibe of Asian night markets, ideally within walking distance of the hotel or just a few metro stops away. I’ve looked at Chinatown, but the BTS seems far... Should we go for somewhere near BTS Saphan Taksin or BTS Krungthonburi? But is the area lively in the evening with food courts, etc.? We’d also like to treat ourselves to a hotel with a pool.
2. Have we planned too many days in the south? Should I skip Koh Tao and just do Koh Samui + Koh Phangan? My partner and daughter aren’t strong swimmers, so we’re looking for beautiful beaches without too much current. Crowded beaches don’t bother us—we just want stunning turquoise waters without killer waves . Going all the way to Koh Tao and then back to Koh Samui to catch the flight to Bangkok seems too stressful. Is it still possible these days (I haven’t seen any recent posts on this) to head to Koh Samui in August and decide on the spot how many nights to spend in Koh Phangan or Koh Tao based on how we feel, booking hotels as we go? Or is that too risky?
If you have any better suggestions for fitting all this in while reducing internal flights, I’m all ears for your great tips
Départ de Naples en famille: Pouilles et/ou côte Amalfitaine English translation pending
Bonjour,
sauf nouvelles restrictions, nous devrions partir en famille dans le sud de l'Italie, du 18 au 30 octobre. A l'origine, on cherchait à aller dans les Pouilles, de peur que la côte amalfitaine soit trop touristique. Mais finalement, nous n'avons pas trouvé de vol intéressant pour Bari ou Brindisi, et le Covid a sans doute également rebattu les cartes en termes de fréquentation sur les lieux très touristiques. Nous nous poserons à Naples le 18 au soir et partirons le 30 au matin. Nous sommes 2 adultes et 2 enfants de 9 et 5 ans.
Nous sommes un peu perdus au niveau de l'itinéraire à faire, tant il y a à voir et à faire! On fait le choix de ne pas visiter Naples. Bien que cela puisse plaire aux parents, on se dit que les enfants n'y trouveront pas leur compte, et qu'on trouvera d'autres villes de taille plus humaine.
Si nous avions 3 semaines, ce qui n'est pas le cas, voici ce qu'on a retenu comme lieux possibles où loger 1,2 ou 3 nuits, mais il faudra faire des choix:
-Ischia et Procida (par exemple 2 nuits à Ischia, et peut-être stop d'une demi journée à Procida sur le trajet ferry en provenance de Naples)
-Le Vesuve et Pompéi (si on le fait, visite guidée pour les enfants, sinon on les connait, il vont en avoir marre 😏). A l'origine on n'avait pas vraiment mis ces 2 endroits dans notre itinéraire, de peur que ce soit trop "disneyland". Mais on se pose tout de même la question...
-La côte Amalfitaine, en tout cas de Positano a Salerno
- Matera (on y tient, 2 nuits par exemple)
- Les Pouilles "nord" de Polignano a mare à Ostuni (3 nuits par exemple)
- Les Pouilles "sud" autour de Lecce et Otranto (3 nuits par exemple)
Pour un premier voyage en italie, avec des enfants qui ne veulent pas non plus passer leur vie en voiture, quelles seraient selon vous les endroits immanquables?
Je sais que ma question est pour l'instant vague, mais j'espère qu'au fil des échanges, cela me permettra d'affiner, de savoir à quoi m'attendre, mais également de savoir moi-même ce que j'attends de ce voyage!
sauf nouvelles restrictions, nous devrions partir en famille dans le sud de l'Italie, du 18 au 30 octobre. A l'origine, on cherchait à aller dans les Pouilles, de peur que la côte amalfitaine soit trop touristique. Mais finalement, nous n'avons pas trouvé de vol intéressant pour Bari ou Brindisi, et le Covid a sans doute également rebattu les cartes en termes de fréquentation sur les lieux très touristiques. Nous nous poserons à Naples le 18 au soir et partirons le 30 au matin. Nous sommes 2 adultes et 2 enfants de 9 et 5 ans.
Nous sommes un peu perdus au niveau de l'itinéraire à faire, tant il y a à voir et à faire! On fait le choix de ne pas visiter Naples. Bien que cela puisse plaire aux parents, on se dit que les enfants n'y trouveront pas leur compte, et qu'on trouvera d'autres villes de taille plus humaine.
Si nous avions 3 semaines, ce qui n'est pas le cas, voici ce qu'on a retenu comme lieux possibles où loger 1,2 ou 3 nuits, mais il faudra faire des choix:
-Ischia et Procida (par exemple 2 nuits à Ischia, et peut-être stop d'une demi journée à Procida sur le trajet ferry en provenance de Naples)
-Le Vesuve et Pompéi (si on le fait, visite guidée pour les enfants, sinon on les connait, il vont en avoir marre 😏). A l'origine on n'avait pas vraiment mis ces 2 endroits dans notre itinéraire, de peur que ce soit trop "disneyland". Mais on se pose tout de même la question...
-La côte Amalfitaine, en tout cas de Positano a Salerno
- Matera (on y tient, 2 nuits par exemple)
- Les Pouilles "nord" de Polignano a mare à Ostuni (3 nuits par exemple)
- Les Pouilles "sud" autour de Lecce et Otranto (3 nuits par exemple)
Pour un premier voyage en italie, avec des enfants qui ne veulent pas non plus passer leur vie en voiture, quelles seraient selon vous les endroits immanquables?
Je sais que ma question est pour l'instant vague, mais j'espère qu'au fil des échanges, cela me permettra d'affiner, de savoir à quoi m'attendre, mais également de savoir moi-même ce que j'attends de ce voyage!
Rejoindre la HITRR à partir d'Alstrom Point par la Smoky Mountain Road English translation pending
Hello à tous !
Comme les voyages de cette année n'ont pu avoir lieu et qu'ils vont, pour la plupart, être repoussés à l'année prochaine, on en profite pour étoffer et améliorer un peu l'itinéraire initialement prévu. Du coup, j'ai une question : Est-ce quelqu'un a déjà emprunté la Smoky Mountain Road pour rejoindre la Hole in the Rock Road ? Si oui, quel est l'état de la piste (j'aurai un Wrangler) sachant que Google Maps m'indique 3 heures à partir d'Alstrom Point ? Et enfin, y a-t-il des choses à y voir (après le Smoky Mountain Overlook) ?
Merci d'avance,
Projet de voyage en Patagonie pour 3 semaines en famille en juillet/août 2021 English translation pending
Bonjour
je déterre un vieux sujet....
Je souhaite partir visiter la Patagonie des deux côtés avec une famille ayant des enfants de 7 et 9 ans pour trois semaines vers Juillet/ Août 2021.
j'aimerais voir
-les chutes d'iguazu - passez un ou deux jours dans une ferme pour voir les gauchos et manger les fameux bbq - le désert d'atacama, et l'endroit où l'on peut voir les grues - le lac avec la cave en marbre? -el Calafate, el chaiten le perito morino notamment - le parc torres del paine
Je suis amateur en photographie donc j'aimerais rester au moins 2 jours sur chaque endroit.
Pouvez-vous nous conseiller un ìtinéraire, les moyens de transport, hébergements confortables mais pas nécessairement des 4 étoiles etc
et le budget moyen
d'avance merci pour vos conseils
je déterre un vieux sujet....
Je souhaite partir visiter la Patagonie des deux côtés avec une famille ayant des enfants de 7 et 9 ans pour trois semaines vers Juillet/ Août 2021.
j'aimerais voir
-les chutes d'iguazu - passez un ou deux jours dans une ferme pour voir les gauchos et manger les fameux bbq - le désert d'atacama, et l'endroit où l'on peut voir les grues - le lac avec la cave en marbre? -el Calafate, el chaiten le perito morino notamment - le parc torres del paine
Je suis amateur en photographie donc j'aimerais rester au moins 2 jours sur chaque endroit.
Pouvez-vous nous conseiller un ìtinéraire, les moyens de transport, hébergements confortables mais pas nécessairement des 4 étoiles etc
et le budget moyen
d'avance merci pour vos conseils
Traversée du Bugey à vélo English translation pending
Raid pour les amateurs de petites routes, un peu de Gravel, et pas mal de grimpettes. Intérêt de ne pas trop charger la mule.
1ère étape Amberieu = Ordonnaz : 40 km et 800 m de dénivelée
2 étape Ordonnaz = Les Plans d Hotonnes 50 km et 1400 de dénivelée
3 éme étape = retour sur Annecy 60 km et 400 m
Nuit en bivouac: cette fois j ai préféré le Tarp (2x3 m) au sursac
Départ de la gare SNCF d amberieu en Bugey> Vaux en bugey par d27a
> Puis D60a annoncée barrée mais passe facile en velo
> Souclin , d99
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> Crochet par d73 puis combe de maitant ( gravel) pensant trouver de l eau. Finalement j arrive a ordonnaz et je trouve l eau aux WC de l eglise et a au cimetière (mieux pour remplir)
> Bivouac dans la forêt au-dessus de la d94
> Fin 1ère étape 35 km environ (2 secteurs non goudronnés)
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> 2eme étape : descente à contrevoz, montée à armix , premilieu, midi a l etang de premilieu, d53, puis secteur pavé vers vaux st Sulpice, arrivée à Hauteville par les étangs puis terrain de sport. Ravito A hauteville ( commerces)
> Contre la montre jusqu'au a champdor, col du cuvillat, valromey puis montée vers les plan d hotonne que je commence à découvrir par ses WC pour la flotte. Route champêtre vers la ferme de la tour, puis pr a travers le plateau du retort, quelques poussettes mais ça roule plutôt bien, on apprécie de ne pas être trop chargé ( j ai qd même quelques litres de flotte)
> J échoue dans un bois à cote de la ferme du turmet ( proche grange a lucien) poussette pour s ecarter du gr ( me méfie des quads )
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> Début 3ème étape par gr509 , parking raimont, proche cuvillat, descente vers genissiat sans ou lier le sublime belvedaire du catray. Vue à 180.
> Retour via usinens, desingy, sillingy, annecy(gare ter) Le bugey se prête bien au bivouac et il y a mille itinéraires possibles, le plus difficile est de bien anticiper pour la flotte. Contactez moi si questions.
Come discover Prince Edward Island
FOREWORD
In July 2018, we decided to go on a road trip to Prince Edward Island. We had four days off, so it was the perfect opportunity to set off on an adventure.
This time, I hadn’t had much time to prepare an itinerary. I’d only done a bit of research online to try and find tourist attractions that might interest us.
I should say that it wasn’t our first visit to the island, and since our stay was quite short, we decided to complete the island loop by making stops along the coast to admire the lighthouses, small fishing villages, beaches, and the stunning steep cliffs.
We also made a few stops at lookouts along the road and even went for a hike in Greenwich National Park.
Our trip was more of an escape into nature. When we travel, we feel best when we’re far from the noise and crowds.
So, I invite you to discover the fabulous landscapes of Prince Edward Island.
To get there, we had to cover nearly 1,000 km. It took us a full day, and we had to cross parts of Quebec and New Brunswick.
The roads are beautiful. However, there isn’t much to see except the vast forests lining the highways.
The Confederation Bridge, which is 12.9 kilometers long, connects New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island.
There’s no fee to enter the island when you cross this bridge. However, a toll must be paid when leaving the island.
https://www.confederationbridge.com/fr/tolls-fees
https://youtu.be/UWhn5bqLONU
In July 2018, we decided to go on a road trip to Prince Edward Island. We had four days off, so it was the perfect opportunity to set off on an adventure.
This time, I hadn’t had much time to prepare an itinerary. I’d only done a bit of research online to try and find tourist attractions that might interest us.
I should say that it wasn’t our first visit to the island, and since our stay was quite short, we decided to complete the island loop by making stops along the coast to admire the lighthouses, small fishing villages, beaches, and the stunning steep cliffs.
We also made a few stops at lookouts along the road and even went for a hike in Greenwich National Park.
Our trip was more of an escape into nature. When we travel, we feel best when we’re far from the noise and crowds.
So, I invite you to discover the fabulous landscapes of Prince Edward Island.
To get there, we had to cover nearly 1,000 km. It took us a full day, and we had to cross parts of Quebec and New Brunswick.
The roads are beautiful. However, there isn’t much to see except the vast forests lining the highways.
The Confederation Bridge, which is 12.9 kilometers long, connects New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island.
There’s no fee to enter the island when you cross this bridge. However, a toll must be paid when leaving the island.
https://www.confederationbridge.com/fr/tolls-fees
https://youtu.be/UWhn5bqLONU
Plan de reprise des croisières Costa English translation pending
Bonjour
Voilà ce qui serait prévu à partir de la mi-août :
http://crew-center.com/costa-cruises-plans-re-start-voyages-7-ships-5-phases
Cordialement
Voilà ce qui serait prévu à partir de la mi-août :
http://crew-center.com/costa-cruises-plans-re-start-voyages-7-ships-5-phases
Cordialement
Voyage d'une ou deux semaines en famille au Maroc au mois d'août English translation pending
Bonjour,
Avec mes enfants (4 personnes en tout), nous projetons l'éventualité d'un voyage au Maroc de 1 ou 2 semaines. Je ne vais pas passer par une agence de voyages, c'est trop cher, même si je reconnais qu'ils ont eux aussi besoin de vivre...
Mais bon, je vais tracer un itinéraire, réserver probablement des vols pour Casablanca (ce que j'ai trouvé de moins cher au départ de Toulouse). Ensuite, hôtels pas chers que je vais chercher sur booking.com. Mais bon, comme j'y connais quedal au pays, j'aimerais savoir si vous pourriez me recommander un itinéraire sur 1 semaine et un itinéraire sur 2 semaines.
Sachant que je ne connais pas du tout le pays, je suis en train de faire des recherches. Aussi, y a t'il des difficultés particulières à connaitre? Je souhaiterais savoir aussi si il y a des attrapes touristes, je souhaite y échapper.
Bon, voili voilou, je cherche un peu partout pour faire un beau voyage, en éspérant avec la situation actuelle, que les frontières seront de nouveau ouvertes en août pour les touristes. J'ai vu une info disant qu'ils allaient en principe réouvrir les frontières en août. Merci de vos conseils.
Nico :)
Avec mes enfants (4 personnes en tout), nous projetons l'éventualité d'un voyage au Maroc de 1 ou 2 semaines. Je ne vais pas passer par une agence de voyages, c'est trop cher, même si je reconnais qu'ils ont eux aussi besoin de vivre...
Mais bon, je vais tracer un itinéraire, réserver probablement des vols pour Casablanca (ce que j'ai trouvé de moins cher au départ de Toulouse). Ensuite, hôtels pas chers que je vais chercher sur booking.com. Mais bon, comme j'y connais quedal au pays, j'aimerais savoir si vous pourriez me recommander un itinéraire sur 1 semaine et un itinéraire sur 2 semaines.
Sachant que je ne connais pas du tout le pays, je suis en train de faire des recherches. Aussi, y a t'il des difficultés particulières à connaitre? Je souhaiterais savoir aussi si il y a des attrapes touristes, je souhaite y échapper.
Bon, voili voilou, je cherche un peu partout pour faire un beau voyage, en éspérant avec la situation actuelle, que les frontières seront de nouveau ouvertes en août pour les touristes. J'ai vu une info disant qu'ils allaient en principe réouvrir les frontières en août. Merci de vos conseils.
Nico :)
15 jours en août 2020 en Croatie English translation pending
Bonjour tout le monde,
me voici de retour après plusieurs semaines d'hésitations quant à notre voyage de cet été. Le voyage d'origine est celui-ci : https://voyageforum.com/discussion/itineraires-logements-visites-road-trip-dix-jours-split-dubrovnik-en-aout-d9829312/
Malheureusement (ou pas d'ailleurs) il y a changement de programme.... en effet le vol aller est décalé et j'ai bien peur que Volotea m'annonce à la dernière minute qu'il n'y a carrément plus de vols !!! Bref pour faire simple, réservation annulée et nouvelle réservation chez Transavia quasi au même prix mais du 5 au 19 aout soit 4 jours de plus. Il me reste quand même 2 problèmes de taille, à savoir : - arrivée à Dubrovnik au lieu de Split - 3 nuits réservées et non annulables à Lumbarda ( et au prix des nuits j'ai pas trop envie de faire l'impasse dessus !! )
J'ai donc élaboré un nouveau voyage et bien sur il me faut des conseils avisés pour peaufiner tout ça...... Nous sommes 2 adultes avec 2 enfants de 10 et 16 ans. Voilà a quoi ça ressemble :
J1 : arrivée à Dubrovnik 10h le matin (nuit à Dubrovnik) J2 : visite de Dubrovnik + Mont Srd (nuit à Dubrovnik) J3 : Route pour Korcula via la presqu'ile (nuit à Lumbarda déjà réservée) J4 : Ile de Korcula (nuit à Lumbarda déjà réservée) J5 : Ile de Korcula (nuit à Lumbarda déjà réservée) J6 :route pour Split (par la route ou direct par ferry) (nuit aux alentours de Split) J7 : visite de Split (nuit aux alentours de Split) J8 : Krka (nuit aux alentours de Split) J9 : journée "off", surement visite de Trogir et baignade (nuit aux alentours de Split) J10 : J11 : J12 : Route pour Mljet (route ou ferry en fonction du point de départ) J13 : Ile de Mljet J14 : Ile de Mljet J15 : départ tot et avion à Dubrovnik 11h
Il me manque encore pas mal de choses mais c'est une 1ère ébauche... j'ai plusieurs interrogations : - Est ce qu'il ne vaut mieux pas aller en direct à Korcula le J1 et garder Dubrovnik pour la fin de parcours ? J'ai peur que 2 jours de plus sur cette ile fasse peut être de trop... - J10 et J11 j'hésite entre remonter au nord ou faire une autre ile (Hvar par ex) à la place de Mljet. J'aimerais bien pouvoir faire un détour par la Bosnie et Mostar mais malheureusement c'est pour le moment impossible à prévoir... - partir de Mljet le dernier jour est il faisable sans trop de risque ?
Bref beaucoup de points à éclaircir et il ne me reste que quelques semaines....
me voici de retour après plusieurs semaines d'hésitations quant à notre voyage de cet été. Le voyage d'origine est celui-ci : https://voyageforum.com/discussion/itineraires-logements-visites-road-trip-dix-jours-split-dubrovnik-en-aout-d9829312/
Malheureusement (ou pas d'ailleurs) il y a changement de programme.... en effet le vol aller est décalé et j'ai bien peur que Volotea m'annonce à la dernière minute qu'il n'y a carrément plus de vols !!! Bref pour faire simple, réservation annulée et nouvelle réservation chez Transavia quasi au même prix mais du 5 au 19 aout soit 4 jours de plus. Il me reste quand même 2 problèmes de taille, à savoir : - arrivée à Dubrovnik au lieu de Split - 3 nuits réservées et non annulables à Lumbarda ( et au prix des nuits j'ai pas trop envie de faire l'impasse dessus !! )
J'ai donc élaboré un nouveau voyage et bien sur il me faut des conseils avisés pour peaufiner tout ça...... Nous sommes 2 adultes avec 2 enfants de 10 et 16 ans. Voilà a quoi ça ressemble :
J1 : arrivée à Dubrovnik 10h le matin (nuit à Dubrovnik) J2 : visite de Dubrovnik + Mont Srd (nuit à Dubrovnik) J3 : Route pour Korcula via la presqu'ile (nuit à Lumbarda déjà réservée) J4 : Ile de Korcula (nuit à Lumbarda déjà réservée) J5 : Ile de Korcula (nuit à Lumbarda déjà réservée) J6 :route pour Split (par la route ou direct par ferry) (nuit aux alentours de Split) J7 : visite de Split (nuit aux alentours de Split) J8 : Krka (nuit aux alentours de Split) J9 : journée "off", surement visite de Trogir et baignade (nuit aux alentours de Split) J10 : J11 : J12 : Route pour Mljet (route ou ferry en fonction du point de départ) J13 : Ile de Mljet J14 : Ile de Mljet J15 : départ tot et avion à Dubrovnik 11h
Il me manque encore pas mal de choses mais c'est une 1ère ébauche... j'ai plusieurs interrogations : - Est ce qu'il ne vaut mieux pas aller en direct à Korcula le J1 et garder Dubrovnik pour la fin de parcours ? J'ai peur que 2 jours de plus sur cette ile fasse peut être de trop... - J10 et J11 j'hésite entre remonter au nord ou faire une autre ile (Hvar par ex) à la place de Mljet. J'aimerais bien pouvoir faire un détour par la Bosnie et Mostar mais malheureusement c'est pour le moment impossible à prévoir... - partir de Mljet le dernier jour est il faisable sans trop de risque ?
Bref beaucoup de points à éclaircir et il ne me reste que quelques semaines....