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Hôtel Beau Rivage, Belle Mare ou Trou aux Biches? English translation pending
by Lidwine · 2004-02-07 · 4 replies
Salut,

Je cherche des témoignages sur les hôtels Belle Mare, Beau Rivage et Trou aux biches. (Merci Daniel)

J'y vais début avril et je dois vite me décider Merci😉
Visites sur la riviera italienne autour de Menton? (France) English translation pending
by Teilou · 2004-02-04 · 12 replies
bonjour cela fait déjà plusieurs mois que je vous ai ecrit pour vous demander des idées a l'epoque nous voulions partir en Andalousie, mais voila nous avons changé pos projets et finalement nous restons en France, plus exactement nous allons à Menton la deuxième semaine du mois de mars, j'aimerai si quelqu'un connait l'endroit qu'il mes donne des idées d'excursion autour de la rivièrra italiènne des petits coins charmants a vister autour de 100 a 150km de menton Merci a vous si vous me répondez amicalement
Qui connait les îles Turquoises? English translation pending
by Chanel36 · 2004-01-28 · 9 replies
Bonjours je vais faire mon premier voyage l'an prochain et je me demandais si quelqu'un avait déjà été aux iles turquoise si oui donnez moi votre avis

Merci
Voyage de noce en Guadeloupe English translation pending
by Illio · 2004-01-24 · 4 replies
Bonjour, je prepare actuellement mon voyage de noce et j'envisage de sejourner à l'eden palm en Guadeloupe. Pourriez vous me donner votre avis si vous y etes deja aller? Je prevois des vacances de 10 jours pour alterner visite de l'ile et poses romantique sur la plage. Je voudrais donc savoir si l'hotel n'est pas trop loin de base terre où à prioris il y a plus de ballade à faire. Sur une carte ça ne parait pas trop loin mais je pense de ça depend de la qualité des routes. Merci pour vos avis
Trésors cachés de Montréal English translation pending
by Timaki · 2004-01-24 · 2 replies
Salut, je part cet été a montreal pour 15 jours, j'habite sur une toute petite île de l'ocean indien depuis quelques années et j'avoue avoir un peu peur de me retrouver dans une enorme ville a buildings.Rassurez moi svp, quels sont les tresors cachés de cette cité?
Service Classe alizé de Air France English translation pending
by Superbabar · 2004-01-09 · 6 replies
😉salut à tous je part 15 j en rd mois de fevrier 2004 à l'iberostar bavarro.

concernant le vol je part avec air france de paris cdg quelq'un aurai des infos sur les service de la classe alizé.

merci
Vaccins nécessaires pour la Thaïlande et conditions sanitaires English translation pending
by Greg77 · 2003-12-10 · 3 replies
Hello tout le monde😉,

Je vais partir en Janvier pour une année de travail dans un hotel 5* à Takua Pa. Je n'y suis jamais allé et certaines questions me préoccupent comme: Quels sont les vaccins nécessaires pour la Thaïlande? Si une hospitalisation est inévitable, les conditions d'hygiène et de qualité de traitements sont elles acceptables?

Et ouais, ce genre d'aspect me fais toujours un peu peur. En effet on s'habitue facilement au confort que l'on a chez nous.

Si quelqu'un peut m'aider, j en serais très heureux.

Merci et goog trip a tout le monde😛
Cherche témoignage de vie au Mexique English translation pending
by Titania · 2003-12-03 · 6 replies
Hello !!

Désolée de décevoir ce qui cherchait un témoignage de vie dans ce pays, car je suis moi-même à l'affût d'un tel témoignage.

Je sollicité (tout ce que vous me raconterez m'intéressera) tout genre de renseignements, de témoignage d'aventures, mésaventures, sensations, émotions, conseils.... de ceux qui ont passé un moment assez long au Mexique.

Je compte en effet partir dans ce pays aux couleur chatoyantes en août pour une durée d'environ un an, je ne sais pas encore exactement si je vais habiter dans le Yucatan, Oaxaca ou Chiapas..

Un très grand merci à qui voudra me raconter, m'aguiller, voir rentrer en contact direct avec moi pour me parler de sa passion pour ce pays.

Cristina
Panama ou Cuba? English translation pending
by Isabluc · 2003-09-17 · 1 reply
Bonjour tout le monde,

Nous partons début janvier 2004 et nous hésitons entre le "Sol Cayo Santa Maria" à Cuba et le "Royal Decameron Beach resort" à Panama.

Nous sommes amateurs de chaleur, belle plage et bonne bouffe. Nous aimerions avoir des commentaires de gens qui sont déjà allés à ces 2 hôtels ou à l'un des deux.

Est-ce que c'est réellement trop chaud et humide à Panama???

Est-ce que la plage de Panama est comparable à celle de Cuba???

Est-ce que l'eau du Pacifique est si différente de celle des Caraïbes???

Merci
Royal Decameron au Panama English translation pending
by Roudoudou · 2003-09-13 · 1 reply
Bonjour, nous prévoyons aller au Panama en décembre. Nous pensons au combiné Royal décameron et contadora.

J'ai lu des commentaires sur l'hotel et le service à l'ile Contadora concernant les chambres et le service qui m'inquiètent un peu. On dit que l'hôtel aurait besoin de rénovation, que la bouffe est ordinaire. J'aimerais avoir vos commentaires.

Pour le Royal Décameron, on parle de jelly fish qui rendent souvent la baignade difficile et que le niveau de l'eau monte très vite après quelques pieds seulement.

merci de me faire part de vos expériences

Annie
Ile Maurice et apnée English translation pending
by Picturatus · 2003-08-28 · 3 replies
bonjour,

est ce quelqun peux m aider ? je cherche un hotel a l ile Maurice ou je puisse partir de la plage en PMT (palme masque tuba) avec mes enfants pour observer le recif : donc un endroit ou l eau est claire (pas comme le lagon de Grand Gaube), ou il n y ai pas que du sable, ou les courants soient moderes, et pas envahis par les engins rapides (jet ski, bateaux, funboard...).

Est que le Morne est bien ? le recif a l air assez loin du bord et j ai lu que le courant y etait fort...

Il vaux mieux remonter un peu sur la cote ouest ?

Je connais deja le nord, donc je prefererais la cote sud ou ouest.

Budget...indifferent :)

Merci
Hébergement à Venise ou environs English translation pending
by Traveller · 2003-08-21 · 4 replies
hello!!je cherche toujours des adresses de gens suceptibles de m'héberger près de venise du 25 matin au 29août!!

merci à tous pour vos tuyaux!!!(je peux offrir une chambre en belgique en échange lors de leur voyage!!🙂 !)
Attention à l'hôtel Catalonia Bavaro Resort English translation pending
by JMS57 · 2003-07-24 · 31 replies
🙁 je ne vous conseil pas cette hôtel, car il ne vaut même pas les 3*, car effectivement, à notre arrivé, personne pour nous accompagné à la chambre.

3h00 pour avoir les valises dans la chambre.

Ensuite nous avons été volé dans le coffre, je dis bien dans le coffre avec la clé sur nous, les sommes de 100€ et 40$ US, ensuite, je me suis ouvert le pied sur 1 cm de profondeur dans la piscine car mal entretenu, j'ai du payer au médecin de l'hôtel la somme de 300$ US pour me faire recoudre. 🤪

1 semaine après cette accident, le sang que j'avais perdu auprès de la piscine été toujours là.

Les chambre faites entre 15h00 et 16h00. La plage et la mer remplie d'algue. Et bien d'autre chose...

La reception très désagréable, moqueur... 🏴‍☠️
Installation en Guadeloupe, toute info bienvenue! English translation pending
by Arthus1 · 2003-07-18 · 2 replies
Bonjour à tous,

Nous partons vivre avec mon amie en Guadeloupe mi-novembre. Connaissez-vous des coins sympas où se poser ? Si vous avez des "bons" plans logement ou boulot je suis également preneur!!

A+
Vacances au Portugal English translation pending
by Anatole · 2003-07-09 · 1 reply
salut a tous

je pars dans 3 semaines et je souhaiterais connaitre quelques bons coins (plages, camping, chez l habitant)

sachant que je compte faire du nord au sud alternant visites et plages
Tour du Monde 2004 English translation pending
by Dank · 2002-12-21 · 7 replies
Il est vrai que 2004 est encore loin, mais l'on doit se préparer d'avance à un tel périple. Je suis du Québec et j'ai 21 ans. Je prévois partir à la fin de l'année scolaire, c'est-à-dire juin 04 et me diriger vers de nouveaux horizons. J'ai dans ma mire l'Amérique Latine et l'Europe en autre. Je suis tout de même ouvert à vos suggestions! Alors si un tel projet vous intéresses, redonner-moi de vos nouvelles.

Simon 😛
Liaison Inde du Sud/Sri Lanka par bateau? English translation pending
by Mortimer · 2002-11-09 · 3 replies
Je cherche à savoir si il est possible de rejoindre le Sri Lanka, par l'inde du sud, en bateau (question de budget). Un ami indien m'a dit que cela se faisait de Pondy. Avis au connaisseur de la région.

Que l'étoile du voyageur vous garde.
Cycling from Assam through Nepal
by Leybois · 2026-07-22 · 2 replies
Hello, We’d like to go on a 3- to 4-month bike trip starting in December, crossing from Assam (northeast India) to New Delhi via Nepal. Are there routes with light traffic along the Brahmaputra and through Nepal? We’re also looking for any info on accommodations, wild camping, local interactions, etc. Thanks, Michel
Is there a route to cycle across Italy before boarding for Sicily?
by Nounours · 2026-08-19 · 10 replies
Hi there, Is there a bike route that crosses Italy to catch the boat to Sicily? If so, where does it start and where does it end?
GRAB in Vietnam for small groups
by GillesPau64 · 2026-09-16 · 2 replies
Does the GRAB app make it easy to find vehicles for a group of 6 people in Vietnam?
Slovenia and Northern Italy without a car
by Lewinch · 2026-06-07 · 0 replies
Here’s the itinerary for a ten-day trip through Slovenia and Northern Italy using local transport.

Saturday, May 2: Arrival

Arrived in Ljubljana on a Transavia flight from Paris. I’d spotted a bus connection to the city center, but it’s worth noting there’s no dedicated line—most buses stopping at the airport come from Bled. On a sunny Saturday afternoon, the bus was already packed with people who’d headed to the lake for some fresh air. I ended up taking a shared van, with drivers actively offering transfers to travelers. I paid 12 € for the ride to the train station, then walked 15 minutes to Hotel Celica. It lives up to its description as a former prison turned hotel—close to the city center, clean, with a hearty breakfast. The rooms are basic, with beds 3 meters off the ground, accessible by a wooden ladder. For dinner, I opted for an Indian restaurant.

Sunday, May 3: Urban marathon





Good news: museums are free on the first Sunday of the month. I started with the National Gallery, then took a stroll through Tivoli Park, enjoying the outdoors. I tried grilling in the park before heading to the Museum of Modern Art and the eclectic National Museum of Slovenia, which was interesting for its architecture. Next up was the castle—you can enter the grounds for free; the only reason to pay is to access the keep for the city views.

Monday, May 4: Bled



I spent the morning exploring Ljubljana’s architecture but was disappointed by the Krakovo district, which guidebooks had hyped up.

In the afternoon, I took the bus to Bled. The hostel was right at the bus station, and I soon realized I’d be the only guest—the owner was struggling to attract visitors. I walked around the lake and searched for the viewpoint access. It’s a steep climb with a staircase, but worth it.



Tuesday, May 5: Vintgar Gorge



I headed to the gorges early in the morning via a shuttle, then walked back to Bled. It was stunning—it reminded me a bit of the Samaria Gorge I’d visited last year.

The bus took me straight to Stara Fužina near Lake Bohinj, where I stayed in a homestay. I loved it, even though there wasn’t much interaction with the hosts.

The weather was overcast and misty, giving the lake a Scottish vibe.



Wednesday, May 6: Bohinj

Rainy day, so I took the bus to Ukanc at the far end of the lake and walked back.

Thursday, May 7: Mostnica Gorge and the auto-train

I set off on foot for the gorges from Stara Fužina, taking a detour up to Planina Uskovnica, a steep and rarely used trail. The views of Triglav and the traditional alpine huts were incredible.



I then took the auto-train to Most na Soči. The passenger section has compartments, and the windows can be opened. The ride through the gorges was breathtaking. I stayed at a family-run guesthouse near the Most na Soči station—authentic and cozy.



Friday, May 8: Tolmin Gorge and Nova Gorica

I took the bus to Tolmin, then walked 30 minutes to the gorges. The trail is well-maintained but short, so I extended my hike with a scenic loop through the gorges and nearby villages.



A quick train ride later, I was in Nova Gorica for the night, positioning myself to reach the Adriatic coast the next day. I explored at a fast pace—Villa Raffut on the Slovenian side, then crossed the border to visit Palazzo Attems-Petzenstein and grab an aperitivo in the main square. You could tell I was in Italy just by the vibe. The old border checkpoint is still there.

Saturday, May 9: Piran

Three trains and a bus later, I arrived. The journey was scenic, and it was worth it.

Piran is touristy but manageable. It feels like a mix of Croatia and Italy, with both influences evident. The maritime museum was fascinating, with its detailed ship models. There’s still a local feel—there was even a great blues concert by the harbor that evening.

Sunday, May 10: Piran

I walked to Izola along the coast—a beautiful route with paths, roads, and lakes. It was Sunday, and the tip of the village was lively with families picnicking. I decided to take the bus to Koper. The regional museum was quiet, but the garden was stunning.

Monday, May 11: Trieste

The bus connection from Koper was frequent and easy. Trieste is very open to the sea. I visited the castle and the massive Revoltella Museum—good timing, since it was raining. The collection spans everything from classical to contemporary art.



I missed my connection to Stresa later that day, so I had to improvise a night in a dorm near Milan’s train station.

Tuesday, May 12: Stresa

I came mainly for the Borromean Islands. First impressions weren’t great—crowded at the dock and windy. I didn’t like Isola Bella—too many people and too flashy. I much preferred Isola Madre, with its peaceful gardens where you can find solitude. On the way back, I stopped at Isola dei Pescatori after some hesitation, and it was worth it. Finally, I explored Stresa, with its colorful houses and grand palaces.

Wednesday, May 13: Heading to the Jura

I wrapped up my trip by taking the EuroCity train from Milan to Geneva via the Simplon Pass. From there, I headed to my vacation spot, taking the train from Nyon to La Cure (on the border). The rest of the journey was private.
Forming a friendly small group of seniors for trips to decide together
by Granviajera · 2026-05-24 · 11 replies
Hello, I’m a 76-year-old "senior" who’s still active and full of energy. I ski, swim, hike, and keep traveling a lot, including to the other side of the world. My most recent trip: The Philippines (winter 2026). I’d love to gather a small group of friendly seniors to first plan some short trips in France together. If everything goes well, we could venture farther and for longer. What matters to me in a foreign country: a change of scenery, trying to understand the locals and their way of life, architectural heritage (cities in particular), and of course the beauty of natural sites. I’m not really into "road trips." I live in Paris and am available the second half of August and the first week of September (2026). Nothing’s set yet for 2027. Hope to meet you soon! Granviajera.
Which crowd-free hikes to do in Madeira and where to stay?
by Escaladin · 2026-05-21 · 1 reply
Hi everyone,

We’re leaving in 9 days for a two-week trip to Madeira, mainly to hike.

From my research, I’ve found that since last year, access to most trails—and systematically for the most popular ones—is now paid. You have to pay an access fee of 4.50 € per person per classified hike in 2026, and even 10.50 € for the most iconic hike: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. When paying, you also have to choose a day and a 30-minute time slot for your start time. Of course, this reservation is neither changeable nor refundable, even if the weather that day is terrible.

Personally, given the massive influx of tourists to the island in recent years, I don’t mind paying a fee to help maintain the trails. Similarly, setting a limit on the number of people who can hike them per day is certainly preferable to preserve this priceless heritage.

However, what’s much less fair is that in reality, most of the available spots are reserved: 1/ for Madeira residents (which is normal); 2/ for "economic operators" (meaning local tour operators). For example, if you’re a non-resident (independent tourist), no booking is possible for the Pico Arieiro hike for an early morning start before September! So, unfortunately, we’ll have to skip this hike. It’s the same issue for Ponta de São Lourenço, the 25 Fontes, Pico Ruivo... in short, all the most popular hikes. Oh well, we’ll skip those too!

So my question is: which hikes do you recommend where we won’t face the huge crowds that the others get? And where we can book the day before for the next day, taking the weather into account?

Finally, a quick accommodation question: we’ve booked the first week in Funchal, but I haven’t decided yet for the second week. Do you have any advice on where to stay in the south or north, preferably avoiding overly concrete-heavy and touristy spots?

Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂

Pascal
Daydreams in Corsica.
by Puma2A · 2026-05-20 · 8 replies
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Hi everyone,

For those who can’t travel right now, I thought I’d offer a little escape—maybe!—through some images of Corsica (where I’ve lived for 48 years). This won’t be a structured travel journal or a step-by-step story, just a mishmash of landscapes and more... Through these photos, we’ll jump from one place to another, one season to the next, with no real order.

I debated adding details to each image but decided that for daydreaming, you don’t need much chatter—maybe just a place name.

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Around Ajaccio:

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The last sunset of 2025 over the Gulf of Ajaccio. -5- .

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-9- Red kite (fairly common on the island)

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Storm in the Canary Islands
by Attila · 2026-04-15 · 124 replies
15 days across Gran Canaria, El Hierro, and a dash of Tenerife under the storm Thérèse!

The planned itinerary will be slightly disrupted...

(The version without discussions is here)
Malaysia in August: question about number of nights in Penang
by Ravadendou · 2026-04-06 · 6 replies
Hi everyone, My 16-year-old son, my partner, and I are planning a trip to Malaysia in August.

Here’s what I’m thinking so far:

- KL (4 nights): The first day is a write-off, so that leaves 3 full days. - Cameron Highlands (2 nights): 1 full day for Mossy Forest, etc.

Now, the big question. I’m planning to go to Penang—either 3 or 4 nights. If I do 4 nights, I’ll have 3 full days to explore. If I do 3 nights, I’m thinking of spending 1 night in Ipoh.

Is Ipoh worth it for a day? Is 3 full days in Penang too much? - Perhentians (4 nights).

To finish, back to KL and a visit to Malacca, or maybe Singapore—but if it’s just for a day, it might not be worth it.

Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Morocco: How to travel while staying on a budget?
by Hamzacha · 2026-04-02 · 22 replies
A lot of people find it important to stick to their budget when traveling—not to skimp, but to visit as many places as possible since traveling is their hobby.

In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.

1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.

2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.

3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.

4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.

5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.

6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.

I think that’s it for now.

Take care
Question about Rome2Rio in Thailand
by YuliyaS · 2026-02-03 · 23 replies
Hi there,

I have a question about the Rome2Rio app. Can you set it up to show routes using the BTS and MRT (for Bangkok) instead of buses or taxis? For example, I’d like to know how long the trip from Chong Nonsi to Bang Khun Non will take, but the app doesn’t suggest the MRT or BTS, even though it’s totally doable. Any tips on how to fix this?
Pet carrier size for in-cabin dog on Air Caraïbes
by Cathy47 · 2026-01-29 · 6 replies
Hi there, we're flying with Air Caraïbes and bringing our dog—he'll be traveling in the cabin with us. The airline recommends a carrier size of 43×35×20 cm, but despite calling them several times, we can’t figure out if the 20 cm is the height or width, or if the carrier can be slightly larger. Thanks to anyone who replies and has flown with Air Caraïbes before!
Caribbean - Saint Martin Island: On the Beach and on Horseback
by Jemaflor · 2026-01-27 · 4 replies
A horseback ride by the sea on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin or ... on the beach, but at a walk and trot! It was probably these visions that gave me the irresistible urge to do this horseback trek—to walk on the sand, but as a rider, and also enjoy a swim that was anything but ordinary.





From wish to reality ... all it took was heading to Ranch du Galion. Here we are, on the heights of the east coast of the charming island of Saint Martin, in the heart of the Caribbean.





After a first horseback ride that we really enjoyed, with a simple trip to the beach, it didn’t take much to make us want to repeat the pleasant experience. My daughter Emma had been dreaming of it too—so why not share this change of scenery, but this time opting for a slightly longer trek? It’s the big day. And Jess is there to greet us this morning with a big smile. Jess—or Jessica—is the one who runs this tropical ranch with passion; she looks after a whole little family of horses. This morning, she’ll be our guide and companion for this seaside horseback ride.



So, we set off along the wild shores of the stunning Anse du Galion.

In the enclosures, behind the fences and ropes, some stallions already seem impatient to stretch their legs! They know the place, the routines, and the trails ... and the soothing reward halfway through—a dip in the sea. Maybe that’s what’s causing a little excitement among these mounts!





Horses and ... an iguana slipping into the bushes. Given its appearance—its crest, its parched skin, and the dewlap hanging under its head—you’d think it wasn’t exactly young.



Anyway, back to the horses. Among the mares and stallions, I try to spot "Avenir" and his elegant gait—he was "my" horse during my last trek here, on the trails and sands of Galion. Well, spotting him isn’t going to be easy! My memories are a bit fuzzy, and several of these horses look like him ... -- Before setting off on the trek, it’s time for Jess to choose our mounts. For riders with little experience ... it’ll be calm horses, well-used to trekking—definitely easier and more enjoyable. Titia, a beautiful white mare for my daughter, and Prince, a gentle stallion for me. A little anecdote along the way: we’re really staying in the family for this horseback ride—these two horses are actually related: "my" Prince is the son of the lovely Titia!



to be continued -->

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