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🤪 je reviens de tunisie, ce pays et ces habitants m'ont tellement passionnée que j'envisage de monter un séjours style découverte ou raid pour mes amis mais surtout je compte y retourner trés régulièrement et pour faciliter mon intégration et les échanges je veux poursuivre mon initiation à la langue arabe mais dur dur...😕

le centre de pratique de langue étrangère de lille (ma région) me propose un stage intensif de 30h par semaine à 62 euros l'heure!!!!

donc j'oublie.... mais je compte sur la solidarité et le partage...est ce quelqu'un aurait des tuyeaux? au moins pour m'orienter, trouver quelqu'un qui a un peu le temps ou qui a besoin de quelque chose d'autre en contre partie (cours français, aide scolaire, jardinage, présence amicale) étant étudiante mes moyens sont limités mais je suis pleine de bonne intention et trés motivée.

mes amis tunisiens m'attendent en juillet et comptent sur mes progrés, je n'ai pas envie de les décevoir.

merci d'avance à tous et bonne route à tous les routards!!

Pourrais-je avoir des avis de personne ayant traversé par hasard des vents, l'île de la Reunion, avec un budget restreint. Où avez-vous dormi. Est-il simple de planter la tente en camping payant ou sauvage... Est-il facil de profiter à fond de l'île sans dépenser """"100 euros""""" par jour...?????!!!!!!

Amoureux de la Réunion à moindre coût, je vous attends avec impatience.

Karine

Bonjour a tous!

Cette été j'ai envie de me tapper le plus de randonnée en montagne possible en 3 mois, juin-juillet-aout, et en Europe. Bien sur j'ai bien entendu parler de plusieurs endroits, mais j'aimerais avoir les recomandation de personne qui ont deja visité l'Europe et ses coins un peu plus sauvage 😉

Je cherche un endroit ou je pourrai me tenter facilement sans trop de soucis, et une fois installer, simplement pendant qq jours explorer les montagne au alentour...Mais attention, je ne suis pas un expert grimpeur, je fais un peu d'escalade mais rien de serieux du tout, je cherche un endroit comme Whistler en fait 😎 pour ceux qui connaisse la région au alentour de Black Tusk...Donc des site de randonnée pedestre spectaculaire, je ne suis pas un pro, mais j'ai de l'endurance, et je suis en forme je crois 😏 Je cherche un endroit sans foule de trouriste aussi svp, j'adore rencontrer des gens, mais je ne suis pas du genre site touristique du tout....

Evidemment en 3 mois je vais me deplacer, et le pouce reste mon moyen de transport regulier...alors si vous connaissez un bon parcours pour voir des site superbe n'hesitez pas..

Oh et si qqn a envie de partager mon trip vous etes les bienvenue...ou si qqn veux m'inviter a faire un projet, je reste ouvert...(si le voyage se revelent interessant, il se peut bien que je reste plus de 3 mois)

Bye! et merci!

Bonjour, Je rève depuis longtemps de visiter Madagascar. 🙂 Mon gros problème, les araignées... 🤪 Cela prête peut être à sourir, mais j'ai une vrai phobie des araignées. La simple vue d'une grosse araignée peut me déclancher une crise d'urticaire. Je voulais donc demander à ceux qui ont déja visité Madagascar, si ils ont "rencontré" beaucoup d'araignée, surtout dans les chambres d'hotel (toit de chaume). Merci beaucoup Laëtitia

J'aimerais avoir des infos sur La cote mediterranéeenne du Maroc

ca parait assez peu touristique et il ya peu de choses dans les guides

alors bien sur je voudrais y aller

mais parait que c mal fréquenté a cause des plantations de kif et des rabatteurs qui vont avec

et aussi si vous connaissez des bons plans d'hébergement pour Chefchaouen aussi car l'auberge de jeunesse est déconseillée

merci de vos réponses

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bonjour,

je vais en jordanie en septembre et je me pose 3 questions combien de temps pour visiter ce pays et en voir les lieux les plus intéressants (15 jours ? 3 semaines ?) est-il facile d'obtenir une prolongation de visa ou mieux vaut-il demander un visa à entrées multiples (ce qui suppose en sortir) est-il facile d'organiser un trek dans le desert (pour rejoindre petra, par exemple), avec un groupe déjà constitué et un guide local ?merci par avance pour les infos

bises - calou

Bonjour

je projette de partir en corse en juin avec 3 amis. nous voulons faire le GR20 et nous hésitons encore entre le faire dans sa totalité ou n'en faire qu'une partie.. nous sommes tous les 4 assez sportifs, marcheurs, mais ça sera notre première rando avec sac et matériel de camping, alors quand on voit les sites internet nous annonçant qu'il s'agit du plus difficile des sentiers de rando d'europe on a des moments de doute !!.

si vous avez déja fait ce parcours, pouvez vous me donner vos tuyeaux ? vos avis sur les difficultés rencontrées, les trucs a ne surtout pas oublier, la logistisque à prévoir (ravitaillement, eau, gaz....)

Nous avons l'équipement de base, chaussures de randos, bonnes chaussettes, sac a dos, duvet... merci de m'indiquer ce que vous pensez qu'il faut prévoir en plus, combien de jours d'autonomie de ravitaillement il faut porter avec soit, etc ?

merci

Kakinou

Salut à tout le monde, nous sommes deux et avons loué un 4X4 avec tente sur le toit à Johannesburg nous pensons résider au Bostwana pendant 17 jours et faire un périple jusqu'aux chutes Victoria. Quelqu'un pourrait-il me conseiller pour un itinéraire ? Quelqu'un aurait-il fait le survol du delta de l'Okavango en avion ou hélico. Se souviendrait-il du tarif et de la compagnie. Merci d'avance pour votre aide à +

bonjour,

je pars 4 mois au Ladakh de mai a septembre et je compte evidemment faire quelques treks. Je me questionne actuellement sur le type de vetement a emporter surtout pour le mois de mai. est ce que 1 pull chaud et un K way suffisent pour se proteger du froid ou un bon anorak est imperatif ? fait il vraiment froid meme en plein ete lorsqu on monte un peu en altitude ?

Merci

Julien

julien.garcia.orv@free.fr

Bonjour,

J'aimerais beaucoup faire une rando dans les cirques à la Réunion, voire les traverser en plusieurs jours. Est-ce que quelqu'un a des infos? Est il necessaire d'avoir un guide ou peut on trouver de bonnes cartes? Et quid des bivouacs? y a-t-il des circuits cours (2 jours par ex)? Dans lequel des trois?

Merci de vos infos

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bonjour a tous

Je suis a la recherche de quelques info et de conseils ...

Est il possible de trouver un guide a Antsirabe pour effectuer la descente de la tsiribihina en chalands (et non en pirogue ! ) ainsi que les Tsingy du Bemaraha jusqu'a Monrondova ? ou faut il passer par un TO ?

Petite precision, nous sommes une famille de 5, 2 adultes et 3 enfants (5 1/2, 10 et 12 ans ) voila pourquoi le chalands et non la pirogue .........quoi que ! les avis sont les bienvenus !

nous finirons par la remontée de le RN7, parc de l'isalo et quelques jours à ste Marie RQ: liaison aérienne entre Morondova et Tuléar, et entre Fianarantsoa et Ste Marie via tana

merci pour les infos Cécile

Le gr 20 pendant les vacances de Paques qu'en pensez vous ?

Je desire realiser ce Gr avec mes enfants de 9 et 12 ans qui ont une experience du Sanctuaire de annapournas au Nepal en avril dernier

Je n'est jamais realisé de Trek en France, je connais donc absolument pas la pratique au niveau organisation, Tente, bouf, logement etc...

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🙂 Bonjour, j ai 2 semaines fin septembre/début octobre. Je voudrai des idées pour partir +tot en europe mais je recherche le soleil. Je passe d'un pays à l'autre sans m'emballer. il faut dire que mes dernieres vacaces etaient parfaites alors pour rivaliser avec le canal du midi à vlo c est dur dur...Je compte sur vous merci à tous

Bonjour,

J'aurais voulu avoir les avis des personnes qui auraient fait un circuit en 4x4 au Maroc. Savoir comment ça se passe, si c'est aussi formidale qu'on le dit.

Si en meme temps vous avez de bonnes adresses d'agences qui proposent ce genre d'excursions ou de lien internet je les veux bien 😛.

Merci a Tous

Bonjour à tous.

Plusieurs voyageurs abordent les contrées étrangères en ayant certaines attentes face à ce qu'ils vont y découvrir ou ce qu'ils vont en rapporter (d'un point de vue de l'enrichissement personnel, par exemple). Mais en gardant son esprit ouvert et en essayant de faire abstraction de certaines idées préconçues, il est fort agréable de se laisser surprendre et transporter par une découverte (sur soi-même ou sur le pays visité).

Je vous propose de nous partager ces découvertes inattendues qui ont modifié votre opinion, votre façon de penser ou tout simplement (pour les plus chanceux) qui ont changer votre façon de voir la vie et le monde.

Bonjour, Ca y est les choses se précisent et on vient d’acheter nos billets pour le Maroc 🙂(dernière semaine de mai). On compte se fixer au massif du toubkal. En fait, le but serait de faire que 4 jours pleins de rando (+ deux 1/2 journées de transferts) afin de profiter d’1 jour ½ de marrakech. Donc quoi faire pendant 4jours ? sachant que l’ascension du Toubkal nous tente (si les conditions d’enneigement nous les permettent ?). Il nous resterait peut être 2 jours pour faire la vallée d’azaden ? mais là, j’ai besoin de tes conseils d’itinéraires (possible, pas possible ?). On pense prendre un guide et/ou un muletier afin de profiter de leur expérience, de la facilité des échanges et puis on voudrait bénéficier du portage, de la nourriture, de l’hébergement (bivouac, gîte ?). On veut tout, quoi! contacter la compagnie des guides d’imlil ? Qu’en penses-vous ? Merci pour vos conseils (tarifs, itinéraires...)😉.

Je reve de Maroc !!!

Je compte partir un mois, et descendre en van avec une copine. J'en entends des vertes et des pas mures, qu'il s'agisse de sécurité lorsqu'on est que des gazelles ou de soucis technico-mecaniques pour un van sur les routes marocaines...

Je ne sais pas bien non plus quel budget est à envisager, s'il est facile de revendre des camionnettes sur place... et tant d'autres détails qui m'echappent !

Si quelqu'un a vécu des expériences similaires, je suis à l'écoute !!!

merci

Bonjour à tous,

Je reviens d'un trek de 15 jours en Mauritanie, et je suis à la recherche d'une carte d'une région de la Mauritanie : l'Adrar. L'IGN ne la fait pas. Savez-vous où je pourrais m'en procurer une ? Merci d'avance.

nous pensons partir en vacances 5 semaines en Turquie cet été en Camping car à partir de Lyon.

Ou prendre le ferry (venise, brindisi ou ancône) Quel chaleur fait-il en été sur la côte et à l'intérieur du pays? Où camper(campings, camping sauvage, à la ferme, sur la plage...) Quel est le prix du Gas oil la-bàs quel est l'état des routes et le prix des autoroutes(de icel à ankara) Ou vaut-il mieux débarquer, quel circuit peut on faire pour avoir un aperçu de ce pays. Merci pour les infos

Hi everyone,

We’re heading to Uzbekistan in three weeks for a month.

We still haven’t finalized our itinerary, and the extreme heat forecasted might really impact our plans. I’d love any advice on places where the heat might be a bit more bearable...

We’re arriving in Urgench and leaving from Tashkent. Generally, we only travel by bus, train, or group excursions—we don’t rent vehicles...

Originally, the plan was to visit Khiva, possibly head to Nukus for an excursion to the Aral Sea. I would’ve preferred a detour into Kazakhstan to Mangystau, but it seems either impossible or very complicated... Next, we’d head toward Tashkent, obviously stopping in Bukhara and Samarkand, with a possible stop in Nurata? Or maybe from Samarkand, a quick trip to Tajikistan in the mountains? From Tashkent, we could go to Chorvoq or the surrounding area, where it seems a little cooler, and do some hikes around Charvak Lake. I’m struggling to find solid info on Ugam-Chatkal National Park... What about the Ferghana Valley or Kokand, where the heat seems more intense? Then back to Tashkent.

If you’ve got any great tips, I’d really appreciate it!

Philippe

Hi there,

We're a family with two kids aged 7 and 2, planning a trip to Morocco from December 21 to 28, 2026. We're thinking of spending 2 days and 2 nights in Marrakech, then heading out on the third morning to the Erg Chebbi dunes (Merzouga or Khamlia, still deciding), and returning to catch our flight. The plan is to go via Skoura, the Valley of Roses, the Dadès Gorges, Tinghir, to reach the Merzouga dunes. On the way back, we'd stop at Tamnougalt before returning to Marrakech.

A few notes, since traveling with young kids slows everything down: - Ideally, we'd like to travel by shared taxi or bus - I don’t want to stop and sleep in Ouarzazate, as I’ve already visited.

Questions: - Does this seem doable in December (especially the Marrakech-Ouarzazate stretch)? - Which overnight stops would you recommend between Marrakech and Merzouga? We’ll spend 2 nights in two different places, then 2 nights in Merzouga, and 1 night in Tamnougalt. - I’d prefer shared taxis, but can they drop us off a bit farther than city centers (e.g., if our hostel is a few kilometers from Boulmane Dadès, or not in central Merzouga but in Khamlia)? Basically, is it possible to travel a little off the beaten path with shared taxis? - We love family-friendly hostels—if you have any recommendations, we’re all ears!

Thanks, fellow travelers, for your tips! Mélanie

Hi there,

I’m planning to do the Mercantour crossing following the Randoxygène route in mid-July. I’m used to hiking in the mountains, but I sometimes get vertigo, for example on ridges with drops on both sides. I wanted to check if there are any T4 or T3-T4 sections and find out if there are any very exposed passages—and if so, where—so I can plan an alternative route. Can anyone give me some info on this? Thanks!

Hi, I’m planning to head to Morocco in early May on my 1200 RT. I’ll be leaving from Dax to Kenitra—happy to ride together if anyone’s up for it!

Hello everyone,

It’s something we often notice in this forum—and many others—this behavioral shift.

A long-time member, or even a new one, asks a question. They get one or more answers, some brief, some detailed, and then... nothing???

Not even a simple thank you!!!

From what I’ve gathered, if the answers don’t align with what they wanted to hear, it seems natural for the asker to just disappear!! 😕 Unless—(and I fear this is the case)—basic politeness is no longer part of our society????

Please forgive my little rant.

Wishing everyone all the best. Cheers,

Puma2A



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Let’s be clear—it was a fantastic time to visit, and Jordan is an amazing country! 100% sunshine and temperatures between 25 and 35°C, depending on the altitude. No stress at all: Jordanians live up to their reputation as a charming, helpful, and fun-loving people. No hassles, no pushy sales—just pure joy sharing time and laughter with them. Over 11 days, we intentionally skipped the north to spend more time in Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, and diving in Aqaba. No regrets whatsoever 😄 Practical tips at the end of the travel journal.

Road trip: Arrived at 10 PM (Nantes-Frankfurt/Amman in under 9 hours). Spent the night near the airport.

Day 1: Left at 8 AM for Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea Center—picnic in the middle of the lovely Wadi Himara (great spot, 2-hour round trip—thanks to the GPS coordinates from the agency. It takes guts to leave your car parked alone with all the luggage inside, but honestly, no stress at all). Afternoon at the Movenpick (pricey but nice) to enjoy the Dead Sea. Dinner on-site. Perfect relaxation for a first day.



Day 2: Drove south along the Dead Sea. First stop at Wadi Mujib (great, fun, and full of water—max 2-hour round trip). Then a second swim in the Dead Sea, 10 km past the Wadi Mujib Center, which we preferred over the Movenpick spot because it felt wilder. Just pull over when you see tents along the road where you can take a shower after swimming (a must! Cost: 3 JOD per shower). The scenery is stunning, and the swim feels more natural than at the hotels. A really cool experience.

Around 3 PM, took the scenic route after the Dead Sea toward Little Petra (1.5 hours). Don’t take the King’s Highway directly—instead, continue on the Wadi Arabia road, then turn left (Route 60) after the town of Feifa and the ‘Jo Petrol’ gas station. Worth it! Visited Little Petra in the late afternoon and had dinner + stayed overnight at the Seven Wonder Luxury Camp. TOP: warm welcome and great advice on the best order for hikes in Petra based on sunlight and avoiding backtracking. We regretted not staying two nights…

Day 3: PETRA Petra info: Not many people around, so we really enjoyed it (thanks to the geopolitical situation). We’ll share the times of our circuits since we were able to catch the sun on the key sites (9:30 AM for the Treasury). As amateur photographers, we took our time on all the visits and circuits—you can shave off about 25% of the suggested times. But rushing can ruin Petra’s magic! For us, two full days is the minimum.



First day in Petra with arrival at 7:30 AM. Free parking in front of the visitor center… Program: Siq, Khazneh (40 min), then the amazing “High Place of Sacrifice” circuit between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM, starting directly to the left before the theater. This avoids climbing in the sun (great tip from our camp host the night before!).

Arrived at the Great Temple, lunch at the ‘The Bassin’ self-service (17 JOD per person!). Expensive, but it’s a good place to rest 😉 Then visited the churches with viewpoints over the temples, accompanied by two friends 🙂, the Colonnaded Street, and the tombs (in the sun at 4 PM), the Theater… then back via the Khazneh and the Siq (another 40 min!).

Arrived at the Seven Wonder Hotel in Petra at 5 PM, exhausted!! Good hotel, simple room, but an amazing rooftop with a pool—perfect for relaxing after Petra. A car is necessary to reach the visitor center and possibly downtown for dinner (the hotel dining room isn’t cozy at all). Two great places to eat: Mr. Falafel for lunch or dinner (also makes takeaway meals for 4 JOD)—simple but delicious! My Mom's Recipe Restaurant—great decor on the terrace and really tasty food. Day 4: Little Petra to the Monastery circuit. You need a special ticket issued on the road to Little Petra (you can get there by taxi from the visitor center for 10 JOD or by shuttle), where they take you in a 4x4 to the start of the trail. This saves an hour of walking in the sun but costs 5 JOD per person. Started the trail around 8:30 AM. Count 3 hours to get all the way down. Great circuit that avoids climbing the 800 steps (just descending them!).

Before reaching the Monastery, tea break at the “End of the World Coffee” following the “best view” sign—the name isn’t exaggerated!!!! Breathtaking desert views in a charming setting. We could’ve stayed forever!

Great tip: Picnic at Petra (free tables available next to the BASIN restaurant, and sandwiches for sale—though not great—if you didn’t bring your own). Then we wandered around the site: a small circuit behind the Nabatean Restaurant with a view of the entire site, returning via the path that runs above Qasr al-Bint, the Great Temple, and the Colonnaded Street to reach the Street of Facades. This path offers another stunning view overlooking the temples and tombs. We took our time, and it was amazing… Back to Seven Wonder by 3:30 PM… The call of the pool, and we were exhausted!

Day 5: Last day in Petra with the Al Khubtha Trail circuit to see the Khazneh from above. Really fun to do (2.5-hour round trip, including 30 minutes of contemplation 😊. Best in the morning to see the Khazneh in the sun 👉 9:15 AM). Return via the tombs, and we recommend going straight up while staying left of the main path (amazing circuit with the best view of the theater—gorgeous).



Back to the car at 1 PM, lunch at Mr. Falafel, and headed to Aqaba via Little Petra and the Dead Sea (the Wadi Arabia road we loved!) to take the “Rift Valley—West Route” to Aqaba. The scenery loses its charm once you hit Route 65—we ended up regretting not taking the shorter route… but if you haven’t taken the Wadi Arabia road before, don’t miss it! Arrived at the Bedouin Garden Village at 5 PM (Aqaba, South Beach), and diving briefing 😊! Simple hotel with a great vibe and a nice little pool. However, not the cleanest (rooms and common areas)—you can tell there’s been a lack of guests lately, which is a shame because the location, decor, and atmosphere are all great. On the other hand, disappointed by the southern beaches—dirty and almost deserted, with nothing open for dinner in the evening.

Day 6-7: Morning dives (great marine life, easy shore dives with unique wrecks—cargo ship, tank, plane sunk near the shore). Lots of colorful fish, though small. Afternoons and evenings in Aqaba, which turned out to be a lively and pleasant city. Sunset drinks by the embankment near the giant flag—a great mix of local life, loud racing boats, music… we loved it. Dinner at Al Shami Restaurant—delicious, affordable, and a really nice terrace with a view of the beautiful Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque. Perfect lemon-mint juice!

Day 8: Two final dives in the morning, then drove to Wadi Rum (1 hour). Welcomed by Khaled and Claire from Mars on Earth (a top agency we highly recommend—they put together a “semi-custom” stay based on our schedule and desire to avoid crowds. Claire is French, which makes booking and planning ahead via email much easier). Afternoon in a private 4x4 in northern Wadi Rum to see the most famous and visited sites (lots of improbable selfies 😠!). Gorgeous sunset with Bedouin tea over the fire. Khaled is amazing, with a beautiful smile… Arrived at the tent camp for the night. Great location, unique dinner, and a fun evening around the fire with Khaled leading cool games that got everyone chatting. Beautiful tent with a view of the stars…

Day 9: Trek to Burdah Rock Bridge (3 hours)—for sporty types only, as it’s a tough climb and descent with no protection or pitons… basically climbing with just a 3-meter rope held by our guide to help us! But what an amazing memory, incredible views, and a real adventure for my 57 years! Would do it again in a heartbeat 😊!

Then headed south in Wadi Rum. Let’s just say it was our favorite area… we strongly recommend spending a full day there… Wild, red, and empty—another planet! Salem, our climbing guide, took us to wonderful spots with breathtaking views. We wished the day could’ve lasted 48 hours!



End of the day: sunset, Bedouin tea, beautiful views… Just the classics 😉, but we loved it! Then spent the night under the stars. Salem set up comfortable mattresses and thick blankets, prepared tea and dinner over the wood fire. An amazing experience—like being a kid again, with a sky so stunning we fought sleep just to keep our eyes open.

Day 10: Woke up around 7 AM after a great night under the stars! Breakfast… and then it was time to head back to Claire and Khaled’s to pick up our car. Drove to Wadi Ghuweir (2.5 hours from the King’s Highway). A truly magnificent wadi reached after a steep descent (don’t take a Fiat 500 for the climb back up!). Make sure to hike 2 hours in to reach a lush oasis with water where you can swim in the middle of the wadi… We didn’t know and stopped 15 minutes too early… I still regret it!! If there’s no water at the start of the hike, it’s because it’s flowing underground—don’t give up thinking the wadi is dry! That’s why it’s Claire’s and Family in Jordan’s favorite wadi. A must-do! Picnic in the wadi. Around 4 PM, headed to Dana—visited this tiny, unique village, half in ruins and half restored while keeping its old-world charm. Stayed overnight and had dinner at Dana Luxury Huts (amazing view with a private balcony, great triangular rooms—though the bathroom is tiny). Run by a family. Delicious food cooked by the mom. Bedouin tea after dinner around the fire—such a nice moment.

Day 11: “Sheq Al Reesh” trek in Dana Valley booked through the Luxury Huts hotel. Four hours in a totally different landscape from the desert—unique and guided by a fantastic guide who prepared a memorable lunch over a fire on the cliffside. We really loved this hike and the peacefulness of Dana. A great stop to break up the long drive back to the airport. Left Dana at 2 PM for Kerak Castle (2.5-hour drive). Nice visit, especially the underground passages. Then drove to Madaba (1.5 hours) to explore the city by night, do some last-minute shopping, and wait for our 3:30 AM flight… not fun!

Good to know:

Late October was a perfect time—temperatures between 25 and 35°C depending on location (mountains or sea), with lows of 13°C at night in Wadi Rum 👉 A fleece is enough; it’s not that cold in the desert, and the blankets are amazing. Eleven days is the perfect amount of time to take it slow, stop for "Bedouin tea" invitations in unexpected places, and soak in the colors! We don’t regret doing the trip "backwards"—starting with the Dead Sea and ending with Wadi Rum and Dana (usually, people start with the King’s Highway). We recommend the ‘Family In Jordan’ guide for those who want an easy way to find trailheads and routes. Don’t hesitate to explore multiple wadis—not just Wadi Mujib! We highly recommend Mars on Earth for organizing your Wadi Rum stay. Very professional, with great bivouac and camp locations. No pushy salespeople. Jordanians are very respectful (especially toward women), super smiley, and helpful. We felt completely at ease—almost too much so 😉 Renting a car is a great option, but if possible, choose a mid-size category with a "real" engine and check the tires. The hills are tough, and some roads turn into semi-off-road for 500 meters… No issues driving—roads are in good condition. The only problem is the aggressive speed bumps everywhere. The Dana-Madaba King’s Highway is long (4 hours). Budget varies a lot depending on your choices: from a simple lunch for 4 JOD to a dinner for 30 JOD, depending on how touristy the restaurant is… On average, 8–10 JOD for a good local or seafood dish + drink, and 30–40 JOD for a night in a hotel (except the Movenpick, unfortunately ☹). Watch out for Fridays—it’s really hard to find picnic supplies! If you’re still hesitant, the Jordan Pass is a must and very cost-effective since it includes your visa. Get it online. Consider hubs like Madrid or Frankfurt—often faster and cheaper than flying via Paris and Air France if you live in the provinces!

An idea to mull over: heading to Oman at the start of the year (January, February). A car for freedom, bivouacs, hostels, desert, mountains, hiking, walks... For two, three, or four—depending on who’s in. Who’s tempted? Have a great week, and more, to everyone!

Hi everyone,

I’m reaching out for your advice since we’re planning a trip to Tanzania for our 10th wedding anniversary, with a continental part (4 nights) followed by Zanzibar for some relaxation (7 nights). A childhood dream.

My first question is: have families with kids this age already done this trip? Is it relatively safe, because I know that if there’s even the slightest health issue, the infrastructure can be tricky, especially on the mainland in Tanzania. We’ll of course take our precautions (vaccines and Malarone), but I want to make sure we’re not being reckless, as my in-laws seem to suggest (they’ve never traveled).

Also, for the safari, I need your opinions. I’m in advanced talks with the agency *Tanzania Wise Safari*. Has anyone heard of them?

Day 1 - night in Arusha to rest Day 2 - departure for Tarangire and safari (likely in the early afternoon), night in a lodge near the northern part of the lake at the crater entrance Day 3 - crater - night in the same lodge (I want to limit changes for my kids, but I’m not sure if that’s smart) Day 4 - I’m hesitating - what to do in the morning? Lake Manyara? Or return to Arusha at a relaxed pace and spend the night there? The guide suggested Arusha National Park, but I think it’s too much driving for the kids, since there’s already the trip from the crater to Arusha to get to the park. Day 5 - departure for Zanzibar. Do you have a recommended airline?

For flights, I tried a multi-destination option, but it seems complicated.

Thanks so much for your feedback

Hello, I’m preparing for a Tunisia-Algeria road trip. I need to know if we can cross the Sahara to reach Djanet and Tamanrasset by road freely, After that, obviously off-road in the desert with a guide. What do the authorities say? My trip: northern and southern Tunisia, a stroll in the desert. Crossing the Tunisia-Algeria border via the Taleb Larbi customs. I’ve already done this route through an agency, but this time we want to do it on our own. Then heading down to Djanet for eight to fifteen days in the desert with Mouloud, a local guide. Direction Tamanrasset: road and tracks, the mountains of the Assekrem, the Hermitage of Père de Foucauld. Return via the Trans-Saharan Highway. Visit to northern Algeria, then back by boat from Oran to Spain. Dates: late December to mid-February. We’ve got plenty of time. If another crew is interested, we’re already two vehicles. Looking forward to your replies.

Hi there,

I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’ll be late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was a constant 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.

For southern Morocco, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but for those who’ve been there in early July, did it cause any major issues? Otherwise, I’ll start thinking of another destination.

Here’s the rough itinerary I had in mind, renting a car for the whole trip:

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech late morning Day 2: Marrakech Day 3: Marrakech -> Aït Ben Haddou -> Ouarzazate Day 4: Ouarzazate -> Vallée des Roses -> Dadès Gorges Day 5: Dadès Gorges -> Tinghir -> Todra Gorges -> Erfoud Day 6: Erfoud -> Merzouga (Erg Chebbi desert) Day 7: Merzouga -> Ouarzazate Day 8: Ouarzazate -> seaside? Agadir or Essaouira Day 9: ?? Day 10: ?? Day 11: Return to Marrakech and flight back late afternoon

Is this schedule too rushed? Does Ouarzazate deserve an extra night? The seaside isn’t a must, as long as we can swim somewhere—pool or lake. We’re planning activities like horseback riding, camel treks, quad biking, and jeep tours.

Thanks for your input