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Salut à tous,

Voila nous partons a Bali du 1 au 14 mai (vol compris) donc nous passerons 11 jours entier là bas. Nous avons fait un premier brouillon pour notre itinéraire et nous vous demandons donc votre avis. 3 jours a Ubud, 2 jours entre le lac Bratan et Munduk 2 jours entre padang bai et Amed (+ visite de Besakih et tirtagangga) 1/2 journée pour l'ascension du Mt Batur et environ 2 jours a Kuta.

Vous pensez que c'est réalisable ou complétement utopique?? Pour les avertis, comment circuler à Bali? Taxi, location de scooter???

Merci a tous

Bonjour,

J'envisage donc d'effectuer plus précisément Angers(Loire à Vélo)-Nantes-Roscoff... traverser l'Irlande, l'Ecosse jusqu'aux Iles Shetland, et la Norvège jusqu'au Cap Nord pour un retour en avion, a priori, faute de temps imparti.

L'idée est de réaliser cela l'été prochain et de peaufiner le voyage au maximum, notamment pour essayer d'obtenir des subventions.

Je cherche donc: - des infos sur les itinéraires: balisage, état des routes, cartes, temps nécessaire... bref, toute la logistique du voyage - des infos sur les subventions envisageables que ça soit pour obtenir du matériel, rentabiliser les tonnes de photos prises (ayant déjà vadrouillé en Norvège notamment, j'ai du matériel pour attester de la qualité des photos), en produisant un carnet de route ou d'autres astuces? sans tomber dans le pseudo-humanitaire bidon !

D'après mes "savants calculs fait à la louche", cela représente environ 5000 km, au rythme en moyenne de 100 km/jour qui me semble abordable, cela fait.... 50 jours... donc bien 2 mois avec les 4 traversées en bateau, sans compter les divers arrêts le long du trajet.

PS: J'ai déjà regardé les sites de non-information type ecf.com où la documentation est bien pauvre en dehors de l'EV6 et trouvé une carte du réseau général. Je cherche plus quelque chose s'approchant du topoguideduroutardàvélo.

Bonjour à tous, Je suis vietnamienne parlant le français et pas beaucoup l'anglais. J'ai déjà réservé les billets d'avion pour voyager en Birmanie du 1 au 8 Octobre 2014. Je voyage seule et je compte de faire:

Jour 1 (1 Oct): arrivée à Yangoon à 18h10. Nuit à Yangoon. Jour 2: visiter Yangoon. Bus couchette vers Bagan Jour 3: arrivée à Bagan tôt. Visiter Bagan Jour 4: Visiter Bagan. Bus de nuit vers Mandalay Jour 5: Mandalay. Bus de nuit vers lac Inle Jour 6: Lac Inle Jour 7: Lac Inle - Yangoon Jour 8 (8 Oct) : Yangoon - vol de retour à Hanoi à 19h10

J'aimerais savoir si mon itinéraire est faisable? J'aime bien avoir de nouvelles expériences, vous avez des suggestions? par exemple: une balade à vélo à Bagan? on peut se baigner au lac Inle? activités nocturnes à Mandalay? Je vous remercie beaucoup par avance.

Bonjour,

Je pars a SF et LA avec ma copine au mois de Septembre, le but est de voir les deux villes et de faire la Highway 1 entre les deux. Voici l'itineraire que nous avons en tete:

J1 (18 Sept) : arrivee a SF

J2 (19 Sept) : SF

J3 (20 Sept) : SF

J4 (21 Sept) : depart de SF vers la Highway 1 (ou dormir ?)

J5 (22 Sept) : Highway 1 (nuit a Santa Barbara)

J6 (23 Sept) : Highway 1 (arrivee a LA)

J7 (24 Sept) : LA (hollywood – beverly hills)

J8 (25 Sept) : LA (venice beach)

J9 (26 Sept) : LA (universal studios)

J10 (27 Sept) : LA (shopping) J11(28 Sept) : depart de LA

Pouvez-vous me donner votre avis sur ce voyage? Quelle sont les plus beaux endroits de la Highway 1 ? Peut-etre qu'on devrait en faire seulement une partie et prendre l'autoroute pour gagner du temps? Ou me conseillez vous de nous arreter pour dormir, afin de faire des etapes pas trop longues et de voir les beaux coins, sachant que je compte 3 jours pour descendre de SF a LA?

Seuls les vols sont reserves donc on est encore flexible sur l'agencement du voyage.

Le forum m'avait deja bien aide pour mon voyage a Las Vegas - Grand Canyon, etc... en 2006 alors je compte encore sur vous :)

Merci pour vos conseils avisés.

Francois

1 moi ou 3 mois en Chine ? 9 réponses Bas de page poupre poupre

le 29 juin 2014 à 15:47 dans Voyage en solo Chine Bonjour je voulais savoir si pour un premier voyage en Chine 3 mois étaient intéressant ou si un mois suffisait.

Qu'est ce que je peux faire pendant trois mois ? Qu'est ce qui est accessible sans tour ? C'est dangereux seul ?

Quelqu'un à déjà tenté de faire son visa depuis Bangkok ?

Je suis en Australie actuellement et le prix du visa trois mois fait en agence me coûterais 190 $ c'est un bon deal ?

Autre question : Quelqu'un voudrais ce joindre à moi un moment ? Je compte faire le tour de l'Asie entre 4 et 8 mois et je serait en Chine vers Octobre/ Novembre si ça tente quelqu'un....

Pas de danger Posté par JoshuaZ (177 messages) le 29 juin 2014 à 19:10 JoshuaZ Pas de danger pour un voyage solo en Chine, c'est très safe. 3 mois c'est pas mal, tu en verras déjà beaucoup mais pas tout. Tout est accessible sans tour, des fois une journée organiser sera pratique, moins de temps à perdre avec les transports surtout. On arrive à tout faire seul et parfois cela prends plus de temps, la barrière de la langue est vraiment présente dans les coins ou peu d'occidentaux vont. Pour le visa, pas sur que tu obtiennes 90 jours directement, à voir.

China Voyage Posté par bibi13lps (1 message) le 3 juillet 2014 à 12:00 bibi13lps J'ai fait un séjour à HK, et tout comme toi je cherche des infos sur la chine afin de partir en solo pendant 1 mois en octobre/ Novembre... Si t'as réussi à choppr des news, je ss carrément preneuse! Depuis l'Australie Posté par poupre (28 messages) le 7 juillet 2014 à Bonjour à tous :) Je suis actuellement à Brisbane et je l'organise pour mon voyage. Je compte partir le 11 novembre en Thaïlande et rejoindre Canton par Chiang mei. Je voulais savoir le visa est plus facile a obtenir depuis l'Australie ou Bangkok ? Obtenir deux mois c'est difficile ?

En consultant plusieurs forum et avec vos conseil je pense partir 70jours en gros.Je compte partir depuis Chang Mai à Guangzhou (Canton) Canton 2 jours Canton => Guilin 2 jours Guilin => Sanjiang ( bus express) et aller à Changyong 4 jours Repartir sur Sangjiang et aller à Longsheng entre un et 2 jours. Revenir à Guilin et partir sur Yangshuo 2 jours Guilin => Kunming 2 jours Depuis Kunming Yuanyang 2 jours Yuanyang=> Dali 2 jours Dalí => Lijiang 2 jours Lijiang => Panzihuha en train et y rester 2 jours Aller a Chengdu en train Chengdu => Lanzhou en 2 jours Lanzhou => Langmusi 4 jours Langmusi => Xian 4 jours Pingyao 2 jours Datong 2 jours Beijing 7 jours Nankin 3 jours Hangzhou 3 jours Et finir a Shanghai 5 jours. De Shanghai je compte m'envoyer pour Taïwan. 🙂

Bonjour, 1 mois en Indonésie que me conseillez vous (j'ai du mal à me décider)?? sulawesi ou maluku ou papua?? (je me suis déjà balladé à kalmantan, java, bali, lombaok, sumba et flores...), et j'aime la plongée sous marine (ou bien le snorkling), grimper sur des montagnes ou des volcan, et me "promener" dans la jungle pour essayer de voir un peu les bestioles locales...) Merci d'avance pour vos infos...😉

JOUR 1 ARRIVE DELHI JOUR 2 DELHi JOUR 3 DELHI JOUR 4 DELHI (train a 18h pour Jaisalmer) JOUR 5 JAISALMER JOUR 6 KHURI JOUR 7 KHURI (dodo dans les dunes) JOUR 8 JAISALMER (train a minuit pour Jaipur) JOUR 9 JAIPUR JOUR 10 JAIPUR JOUR 11 JAIPUR JOUR 12 PUSHKAR JOUR 13 PUSHKAR JOUR 14 PUSHKAR JOUR 15 BUNDI JOUR 16 BUNDI JOUR 17 BUNDI JOUR 18 RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK (comment s y rendre a partir de BUNDI ???) JOUR 19 RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK (est-ce possible de visiter a pieds ?) JOUR 20 AGRA JOUR 21 AGRA JOUR 22 VARANASSI JOUR 23 VARANASSI JOUR 24 VARANASSI JOUR 25 VARANASSI Qu'en pensez vous ??? Nous pensons prendre le train pour tout les deplacements ... mais peut etre les bus seraient ils plus rapides parfois??? On attends vous commentaires, nous partons bientot !!! merci!

J - 1 mois!😎 Je sollicite votre avis avant de partir... Soyez bons et indulgents SVP... J'ai écrit au crayon-papier, je peux encore rectifier!😇

du 26/02 au 02/03: Buenos Aires du 02/03 au 05/03: Iguazu du 05/03 au 09/03: Salta/Jujuy du 09/03 au 16/03: Mendoza du 17/03 au 18/03: Buenos Aires, puis départ...

Je précise que les déplacements se font en bus et en voiture...

Merci de votre aide!😉

Hi everyone! I’m planning my dream trip for next September, lasting about a month. Here’s my itinerary:

Amsterdam: 3 days (departing from Montreal) Tanzania: 3-day safari Zanzibar: 6 days Istanbul: 7 days Return to Montreal.

Since my budget is pretty tight, I’m looking for tips and advice to cut costs without sacrificing the experience. Here are my questions:

Multi-destination flights: What’s the best way to book these connections? Is it better to buy a one-way ticket from Montreal to Amsterdam, then a separate internal flight, or use comparison tools for a multi-destination ticket? Budget safari: Do you have recommendations for local agencies or tips to do a 3-day safari (Serengeti/Ngorongoro) at an affordable price (e.g., camping/glamping instead of luxury lodges)? Accommodation in Zanzibar: Which villages or types of lodging are the most budget-friendly and accessible via local transport for these 6 days? Istanbul: Any tips for well-located but cheap accommodation and great food deals?

Hi there,

My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.

20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB

Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!

Hello, We’re a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids who’ll be 2, 7, and 10 years old) planning to visit the islands of Santiago, Fogo, and Maio this summer. We’ll have 22 full days on the ground. It’s a shame (financially, logistically, and environmentally speaking!), but we’ll be taking 4 flights: a round-trip from Santiago to Fogo and another from Santiago to Maio. We’d like to position Maio toward the end of our stay since we enjoy ending our trips with a quieter beach phase.

For now, based on flight schedules and dates, we’re thinking of doing: 23/07: Arrival in Santiago 24/07 – 30/07: Fogo (5 full days) 30/07 – 05/08: Santiago (5 full days) 05/08 – 11/08: Maio (5 full days) 11/08 – 15/08: Santiago (3 full days) 15/08: Return to France

FOGO: Of course, we want to visit Cha das Caldeiras, where we’d like to spend 3 nights. We’d love to explore the valley and are also considering hiking the smaller Pico (the taller one seems too ambitious for us with the kids). Do you have any info on that hike? What else do you recommend doing on the other days? Where can we go for other walks? I’ve seen that it’s possible to descend from Cha das Caldeiras to Monteiros, but I’m worried it might still be too challenging. It looks amazing!! But how do we manage with our luggage? Otherwise, the north of the island intrigues me, though we’re not thrilled about São Filipe, even though we know we’ll have to spend at least one night there before returning to Santiago.

On this island, we initially thought about not renting a car, but I’m wondering if that’s a good idea for us with all the luggage. If we do rent one, is it easy to reach Cha das Caldeiras by car? Any advice is welcome!

MAIO: Here, I think renting a car will be essential for us to get around easily. We’d like to do an excursion to observe turtle nesting. I haven’t found much info on this—where and with whom should we go? Otherwise, the plan is to do some snorkeling directly from the beach, independently, since we’ll need to take turns so one adult can stay with our 2-year-old. Any spots you’d recommend?

Which towns would you suggest staying in? All options work for us—we’re fine with settling in one place or splitting our time (e.g., 3 nights in one spot and 3 nights elsewhere).

Basically, I’m open to all tips and recommendations for this little week on Maio (short walks, places to relax, beaches, etc.)!

SANTIAGO: Nothing too original, but for Santiago, we’re considering visiting Cidade Velha, Tarrafal, and Ribeira da Prata (for the black sand beach and natural pools), as well as Serra Malagueta for a hike. There must be so much more to do, especially with the time we have. What else would you recommend?

I’m struggling to figure out how to organize our time there since we’ll have 5 full days first, then 3 more. How would you do it?

Thanks,

Hi there, We’re planning to explore Uzbekistan this summer (with the weather constraints that come with it). Our itinerary includes the three classic cities plus a few side trips here and there. We still have one week left that we’d like to dedicate to hiking. We were thinking of heading to Kyrgyzstan, but I’m open to other suggestions if we stay in Uzbekistan. Thanks!

Hi there, We’re planning a two-week trip to Colombia with our two kids at the end of July – early August, with a round-trip flight to Cartagena. What itinerary would you recommend, knowing we’d prefer to avoid domestic flights? We were thinking of Cartagena, Tayrona Park, Mompox, and maybe an island. Do you think it’s a shame to skip big cities like Bogotá or Medellín? Thanks so much in advance for your help!

Hey everyone,

I’m in the middle of planning a road trip in Southern Africa, and I’m specifically working on the itinerary—especially the distances.

I’ve got the time, but I’m struggling with the transfer days (so much driving just to end up spending the whole day on the road). That’s why I’m trying to analyze travel times, even if it means adding extra stops.

My highlights in Zimbabwe would be: - Hwange - Victoria Falls (and maybe Matusadona) - Mana Pools - Harare - Gonarezhou - Great Zimbabwe

But the distances and travel times seem huge (over 4 hours each time), and I don’t see how to make the drives more chill or shorten them—even if it means adding stops (but which ones?) between each leg.

Would anyone be able to estimate the travel time between these highlights and maybe suggest some nice stops to take breaks?

Hi, We’re a young couple planning to travel to South Africa after spending about three weeks in Namibia. We’ll arrive in Cape Town around mid-December, with no fixed travel duration (though our budget will eventually set a limit). After browsing through the forum, we’ve realized the country is packed with incredible spots, which makes choosing an itinerary tough. We’re looking for stunning landscapes, hikes, and so on. So, we’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences. When we arrive in Cape Town, we’d like to settle in and take it easy until New Year’s, exploring at a relaxed pace. We know this period coincides with South African holidays—does that make finding accommodations (availability/prices) more difficult? Do you think it’s possible to stay in a nice place for about 15 days without aiming for the most upscale neighborhoods? Maybe somewhere a bit outside Cape Town, like Fish Hoek, and just visit the city occasionally. After that, we’ll have plenty of time (about 2 to 2.5 months) to explore the country. We’d like to take our time. In your opinion, is it better to focus on the Cape Town region, or is it reasonable to consider more distant areas like the Drakensberg or Blyde River Canyon? Can everything be done by car if we take our time, or are domestic flights sometimes more practical? Budget-wise, how much do car rentals cost? For accommodations, we usually look at Airbnb—are they affordable in South Africa? What’s the average nightly rate outside the biggest cities? Are there other platforms you’d recommend for saving on lodging? Finally, regarding safety, are there any regions to avoid besides Johannesburg? We know this is a lot of questions, but we’re still in the early planning stages! Thanks in advance for your advice!

Hi,

We’re looking at heading to South Africa this summer (early July) with our two kids (6 & 10 years old). Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary so far. What do you think? Is it better to skip Addo? (We can’t add any more days...). If so, should we spend more time on certain stops or add something else? (Cederberg?) Thanks in advance, Bruno

D1 Arrival at 10 AM, rest in Cape Town D2 Cape Town or Cape Peninsula D3 Cape Town or Cape Peninsula D4 Bonteboks National Park; overnight in Heidelberg D5 Botlierskop Game Drive; overnight near Mossel Bay D6 Garden Route; overnight in Plettenberg Bay D7 Bird of Eden and Robberg Nature Reserve; overnight in Plettenberg Bay D8 Tsitsikamma; overnight in Addo D9 Addo D10 Ostrich farm; overnight in Oudtshoorn D11 Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and caves; overnight in Oudtshoorn D12 Garden Route Game Lodge; overnight in Albertinia D13 De Hoop; overnight in De Hoop D14 Hermanus; overnight in Hermanus D15 Betty’s Bay and return to Cape Town D16 Cape Town; departure at 5 PM

Hi everyone! We’re so excited to be heading to Italy for the first time this April with our two kids for a week. We’ve booked our round-trip flight, and we’ll be arriving and departing from Pisa. Our rough plan so far includes visiting Pisa, taking the train to Florence, and exploring the Cinque Terre. Last night, a friend also suggested adding Siena to the list. Our kids are 12 and 9 and are used to walking, but we’re not looking to rush around too much. We’d love any advice, especially about accommodation. Should we stay in Pisa and take day trips by train, or split our nights between a couple of different places? We’re just starting our research, so any tips would be amazing! 😉 Thanks in advance!

Hi there,

We’re thinking of spending 3 weeks in Asia this fall to visit some of the major capitals on this vast continent. We’d like to get a (very rough) sense of just how fast Asia is moving compared to what we see in the West (we’re from Quebec). For now, our very preliminary list includes Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore. There are obviously plenty of other options—Seoul, Shanghai, etc.

What do you think? Thanks in advance!

Hi there, In two months, I’m heading off for 4 weeks with three backpacker friends to South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. We’ve got our round-trip flight tickets from France to Johannesburg and plan to drive from Johannesburg to Cape Town and back to Johannesburg in an SUV or 4x4. For other city trips, we’ll use local transport or Uber. That’s the plan for our transportation.

For the car rental, I’d like to know which company to book with. Can anyone give me some tips on renting a vehicle and crossing into Lesotho and Eswatini?

Next, I’ve put together a rough itinerary that seems good to me, but could you share your experiences and maybe point out any mistakes I’ve made?

Day 1: Arrival in Johannesburg Day 2: Johannesburg (city tour) Day 3: Johannesburg to Cape Town (old town) Day 4: Cape Town (Table Mountain) Day 5: Cape Town (Robben Island + port) Day 6: Cape Town (peninsula: Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope) Day 7: Cape Town to Stellenbosch to Franschhoek Day 8: Franschhoek to Greyton to Genadendal to Montagu Day 9: Montagu to Swellendam Day 10: Swellendam to Overberg Day 11: Overberg Day 12: Overberg to George (Garden Route) to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Day 13: Gqeberha to Queenstown to Aliwal North Day 14: Aliwal North to Lesotho (Maseru) Day 15: Lesotho Day 16: Lesotho to Drakensberg Day 17: Drakensberg Day 18: Drakensberg to Durban to St. Lucia Day 19: St. Lucia Day 20: St. Lucia to Eswatini Day 21: Eswatini Day 22: Eswatini to Kruger Day 23: Kruger Day 24: Kruger Day 25: Kruger to Blyde Canyon Day 26: Blyde Canyon to Johannesburg Day 27: Johannesburg Day 28: Johannesburg to France

That’s the plan. Of course, it’d be perfect, but some spots probably deserve more time, while others might be less interesting. I hope you can help me fine-tune this route.

Thanks in advance for your patience and great advice.

Cheers,

Didier

Hi there, I’ve reached out to a few agencies for a week-long family safari next summer before heading to Zanzibar.

So far, the itinerary looks like this: Day 1: Late arrival at JRO and overnight in Arusha Day 2: Drive to Tarangire, park visit, and overnight in Tarangire Day 3: Tarangire, drive to and overnight in Karatu Day 4: Ngorongoro and overnight in Ngorongoro Day 5: Drive to Serengeti and safari in Seronera Day 6: Serengeti and overnight near Lobo Day 7: Serengeti and overnight in Seronera Day 8: Flight from Seronera to Zanzibar

On paper, it covers "everything," but maybe there’s a bit too much time lost on the road... Any alternatives?

To simplify (and cut costs), I was thinking: Day 1: Late arrival at JRO and overnight in Arusha Day 2: Arusha National Park with a walking safari and meeting the Maasai (?) Day 3: Drive to Tarangire, park visit, and overnight in Tarangire Day 4: Full day in Tarangire Day 5: Tarangire, drive to and overnight in Karatu Day 6: Ngorongoro and overnight in Ngorongoro Day 7: Morning in Manyara or Natron and drive to JRO Day 8: Flight to Zanzibar

Your thoughts and recommendations are welcome... Thanks

I'm planning to go to the Marrakech area in mid-February 2026 and I'd like to spend a few days in the Ouarzazate region, taking the Tizi n'Tichka Pass. I've heard that in winter this road can sometimes be closed due to snow. Is it closed for long periods?

Where can I find information about the road conditions?

I tried downloading the MaRoute app on my smartphone, which was recommended by Dan49ch, but it's no longer available. Has it been replaced by another app?

Thanks and see you soon

hi everyone, and first of all, I wish you all a happy new year and good health!

This coming October or November, we’re planning our first trip to Japan. The only downside is we’ll only have two weeks off.

For this first visit, I’m thinking of sticking to the Kyoto and Osaka area… saving Tokyo for another trip. Do you think that’s a good choice for a first-time visit?

I’ve put together a little itinerary below to get some feedback from those in the know. I’m only counting the days we’re actually there, not travel days.

Day 1: Kyoto Ginkaku-ji – Philosopher’s Path with stops at a few shrines temples Eikan-dō and Nanzen-ji visit to the Samurai Ninja Museum in the late afternoon

Day 2: Kyoto Fushimi Inari (allow 4 hours for the hike through the park) visit to Sanjūsangen-dō temple Shōseien garden participate in a tea ceremony

Day 3: Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera temple stroll through the historic district up to Kennin-ji temple visit Kennin-ji temple Yasaka-jinja shrine and Gion district in the late afternoon return to the hotel via Pontochō Street

Day 4: Kyoto visit Kinkaku-ji and Nijō Castle visit the Imperial Palace gardens end the day in the shopping streets (Shibkyogoku and Teramachi, among others)

Day 5: Kyoto Arashiyama area Togetsukyo Bridge, walk along the river, visit the Bamboo Forest explore the area up to Otagi Nenbutsu-ji temple

Day 6: Kyoto hike from Kibune to Kurama

Day 7: Kyoto day trip to Nara (full day)

Day 8: stroll around Kyoto before heading to Osaka

Day 9: Osaka Katsuo-ji temple, then head to Minoh Falls and hike back via the Minoh Trail end the day in the Osaka Castle area

Day 10: Osaka Himeji Castle and an afternoon in Osaka

Day 11: Osaka Osaka and return to the airport in the late afternoon for the flight home

Do you think this itinerary is doable? Are some days too relaxed or too packed? I was thinking of adding a trip to Lake Biwa and Uji, but in that case, I’d have to cut some things. Are those places worth dropping some of the planned spots? And if so, which ones would you recommend cutting or shortening?

Thanks in advance—I’m all ears for both positive and negative feedback! stephane

Hi everyone, I’m trying to finalize my 2-week itinerary for mid-February. We’ll have traveled from Port Elizabeth to George, stopping by Plettenberg and Knysna, and we’ll be around De Rust at the end. We want to take the return route to Port Elizabeth with an overnight stop since we don’t like driving for long hours. We’re torn between going through the Karoo with a stop in Steytlerville or taking the R62 via Joubertina and Kareedouw. Which option would you recommend, please? Just to clarify, we’ll have a compact car. Thanks for your help! Maeva

Hi there, I’d like to walk in the footsteps of Antoine de Tounens, the king of the Mapuche. Would you happen to have a suggested route for me in the Chilean Araucanía? I’ve got the historical info from araucanie-patagonie.org, but I’d love some ideas for places to visit. Thanks

Hi there,

We’re a couple traveling with our 2.5-year-old baby. We’re heading to Patagonia in March or April 2026. We don’t have exact dates yet because this will be the start of a long trip around Latin America. We’ll be traveling by public transport, with our backpacks and a baby carrier for support. We’ll take a domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, and the rest will be by bus.

Here’s the itinerary we’ve planned: - Buenos Aires (5 days) - Ushuaia (5 days or more) - El Calafate (3 days) - El Chaltén (5 days) - Los Antiguos + border crossing at Chile Chico - Puerto Río Tranquilo (Chile) (5 days) - Coyhaique (Chile) (3 days) - Chiloé Island (Chile) (10 days) - Puerto Varas (Chile) (3 days) - Bariloche (5 days) - San Martín de los Andes (3 days) - Mendoza (5 days)

After that, we’re thinking of spending a few days in Córdoba, then a month in Salta. We plan to head back down to Santiago (Chile) and then head north along the Chilean side toward Peru.

What do you think of this itinerary (especially the Patagonia part)? Is it doable with a young child just over 2.5 years old? I’d also love to include Esquel and El Bolsón in Argentina, but I’m not sure how to fit them in or if they’re really worth it. The durations are approximate, depending on what there is to do in each place... Do you have any suggestions for improving it or any tips?

We want to do some easy hikes or half-day walks since we won’t be able to carry him all day. That’s why we’ve intentionally left out Torres del Paine National Park (very expensive and not very baby-friendly, I think). Do you know of any hikes that are accessible with a little one?

Thanks in advance! !

Hi there! I’m planning a trip with my wife and our three kids (ages 9, 6, and 3) from April 16 to May 6. I’ve started sketching out the itinerary, trying to alternate between visits, hikes, safaris, and downtime. I want to keep the pace relaxed given the kids’ ages. Could you let me know what you think of this route? I removed Nuwara Eliya, which I had originally planned before Ella, to cut down on stops. I was also wondering if I should break up the Arugam Bay to Colombo leg with an overnight in Galle, since it’s a long drive. Thanks in advance for your feedback!

Day 1 – 04/16: Wilpattu Arrival at the airport (08:00) + transfer to Wilpattu (180 km, 4–5 h) + afternoon safari Overnight: Wilpattu Day 2 – 04/17: Wilpattu Morning & afternoon safari Overnight: Wilpattu Day 3 – 04/18: Trincomalee Transfer Wilpattu → Trincomalee (200 km, 4–5 h) + beach relaxation Overnight: Trincomalee Day 4 – 04/19: Trincomalee Nilaveli Beach Overnight: Trincomalee Day 5 – 04/20: Trincomalee Pigeon Island snorkeling Overnight: Trincomalee Day 6 – 04/21: Trincomalee Fort Frederick & relaxation Overnight: Trincomalee Day 7 – 04/22: Sigiriya Transfer Trincomalee → Sigiriya (120 km, ~3 h) + visit to Dambulla Overnight: Sigiriya Day 8 – 04/23: Sigiriya Sigiriya Rock Overnight: Sigiriya Day 9 – 04/24: Sigiriya Minneriya safari Overnight: Sigiriya Day 10 – 04/25: Sigiriya Polonnaruwa & village tour Overnight: Sigiriya Day 11 – 04/26: Ella Transfer Sigiriya → Ella (230 km, 5–6 h) + rest Overnight: Ella Day 12 – 04/27: Ella Little Adam’s Peak & Nine Arches Bridge Overnight: Ella Day 13 – 04/28: Ella Ella Rock Overnight: Ella Day 14 – 04/29: Ella Tea Factory & relaxation Overnight: Ella Day 15 – 04/30: Yala Transfer Ella → Yala (110 km, 2–3 h) + afternoon safari Overnight: Yala Day 16 – 05/01: Arugam Bay Transfer Yala → Arugam Bay (80 km, 2.5–3 h) + beach time Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 17 – 05/02: Arugam Bay Surfing & relaxation Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 18 – 05/03: Arugam Bay Local exploration Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 19 – 05/04: Colombo Transfer Arugam Bay → Colombo (320 km, 7–8 h) + rest Overnight: Colombo Day 20 – 05/05: Colombo City tour & shopping Overnight: Colombo Day 21 – 05/06: Colombo Morning return flight from Colombo

Hi there, I’m planning a trip to Santo Antão with some hiking (for me) but not for my partner. I’d love some help figuring out if my plan is doable in terms of time and transportation: - Day 1 – Arrival by boat from Mindelo, then aluguer to Cova (and overnight nearby) - Day 2 – Hike to Paul / aluguer for my partner - Day 3 – Aluguer to Ponta do Sol - Days 4 & 5 – Ponta do Sol - Day 6 – Hike to Cruzinha / aluguer for my partner (overnight in Cruzinha) - Day 7 – Aluguer (or taxi) to Xoxo (overnight in Xoxo) - Day 8 – Aluguer to Porto Novo + boat to Mindelo

Does this plan make sense with the local transport options? For accommodations, I’d love any suggestions you might have. Thanks so much for your help!

Hi everyone, I’ve been planning several itineraries for a trip to Japan with my wife but would love your insights before we start booking! In short, we want to go during Golden Week, see late-blooming cherry trees, and have the freedom to get around with a rental car. Here’s the plan: 18-day itinerary in Japan (April 25 → May 12) Goal: freedom, late cherry blossoms, culture & nature

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Days 1–3: Tokyo (April 25–27) Arrival and adjustment (no car needed yet). Neighborhoods to visit: Shinjuku, Asakusa, Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Odaiba. Suggested activities: Ghibli Museum, Sumida River cruise, izakaya meals. Late cherry blossoms (yaezakura) possible at Shinjuku Gyoen. Pick up the rental car on the morning of April 27.

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Days 4–5: Mount Fuji & Hakone (April 27–28) Route: Tokyo → Kawaguchiko/Hakone (~2 h).

Activities: Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda (Fuji views + late cherry blossoms) Onsen baths, Hakone Open-Air Museum. Stay: ryokan with onsen and views of Mount Fuji.

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Days 6–7: Takayama & Shirakawa-go (April 29–30) Route: Hakone → Takayama (~4 h).

Activities: Preserved old town, sake breweries, UNESCO village of Shirakawa-go. Stay: traditional minshuku (thatched-roof house). Cherry blossoms are finishing at this altitude — beautiful mountain/nature contrasts. ---

Days 8–10: Kyoto & Nara (May 1–3) Route: Takayama → Kyoto (~4 h 30).

Activities in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari (red torii gates), Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama, Gion (geisha district).

Day trip to Nara: Free-roaming deer in Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Stay: Kyoto (3 nights).

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Day 11: Osaka or Himeji (May 4) Route: Kyoto → Osaka (~1 h) or Himeji (~1 h 30).

Option 1: Osaka → modern vibe, street food, castle. Option 2: Himeji → stunning UNESCO-listed castle. Stay: Osaka.

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Days 12–13: Kanazawa (May 5–6) Route: Osaka → Kanazawa (~4 h 30).

Activities: Kenroku-en Garden (gorgeous in spring), Omicho Market, samurai district. Stay: Kanazawa.

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Days 14–15: Northern Japan – Aomori / Hirosaki (May 7–8) Route: Kanazawa → Aomori (~7 h, possible to break via Sendai).

Activities: Hirosaki Castle Park (peak bloom early May). Northern onsen (e.g., Sukayu). Stay: Hirosaki or Aomori.

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Days 16–17: Nikko (May 9–10) Route: Aomori → Nikko (~6 h).

Activities: Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji. Stay: Nikko.

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Day 18: Return to Tokyo & Relax in Kamakura (May 11–12) Route: Nikko → Kamakura (~3 h) → Tokyo (~1 h).

Activities: Great Buddha, Zen temples, seaside at Enoshima. Final night: Tokyo before the return flight.

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

Hi there,

My partner is running the Tokyo Marathon on March 1st, 2026. So we’re planning a 3-week trip to Japan to include this event! We’ll likely be traveling from February 21st to March 14th.

Our current idea is to visit: 1) Kyoto 2) Tokyo 3) The Five Lakes region (e.g., Mt. Odake, Mitsutogeyama, Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Sai, Mt. Ryugatake, Myōjinyama...) 4) Kyushu (for example: Mt. Kujū, Mt. Aso, Eboshi-dake, Mt. Karakuni, Kirishima Mountains, Takachihonomine....)

We found a flight that would let us arrive in Osaka and depart from Kutakyushu. We really want to soak up Japanese culture but don’t want to spend all our time just in cities. Museums, exhibits, etc., aren’t really our thing, and we’d like to include some hikes.

1) Do you think this itinerary is realistic for 3 weeks? 2) In Kyushu, we’d like to rent a car—do you think it’d also be a good idea to rent one for the Five Lakes region? 3) I’d love to stay in a temple to take part in monks’ rituals. Any tips on that?

Anyway, this is just a very rough first draft, and before diving in completely, I’d love to get some initial feedback, your thoughts, and your critiques ;) Thanks in advance! :)