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Zéro €, Zéro $$ et Je Pars...! Yahoooh...! English translation pending
Bonjour,
Oui, c'est un coup de gueule.
J'entends des "routards" dire qu'ils partent avec Zéro € et Zéro $ en poche dans des pays où certes, le niveau de vie est plus bas que le nôtre, mais ils demandent "de surcroît", l'aumône. Ne pas payer pour tel enseignement, héberger chez l'habitant (dans le style "enfoiré" ou je pars sans presque rien donner, etc...). Pour qui prend-t-on les gens?
Moi? Je n'aimerais pas qu'un type en bandana, la tète défoncée et avec des cheveux longs, vienne chez moi, pour squatter trois mois et se barre, sans mot dire, en me disant "Cool Mon Frère"...! Qu'en pensez-vous? Et pourtant, nombre de gens pensent ceci des occidentaux (de certains) mais n'en disent mot, par respect. J'en ai vu un "paquet" au travers de mes trips, mais je n'arrive pas à m'y faire...!
Ceci ne veut pas dire qu'il faut un compte en banque "garni", mais de simples règles de vie....et de respect....
Alors, on fait quoi, "Zéro €" ou "Total régl€"...?
Amicalement,
Jean-Michel
Oui, c'est un coup de gueule.
J'entends des "routards" dire qu'ils partent avec Zéro € et Zéro $ en poche dans des pays où certes, le niveau de vie est plus bas que le nôtre, mais ils demandent "de surcroît", l'aumône. Ne pas payer pour tel enseignement, héberger chez l'habitant (dans le style "enfoiré" ou je pars sans presque rien donner, etc...). Pour qui prend-t-on les gens?
Moi? Je n'aimerais pas qu'un type en bandana, la tète défoncée et avec des cheveux longs, vienne chez moi, pour squatter trois mois et se barre, sans mot dire, en me disant "Cool Mon Frère"...! Qu'en pensez-vous? Et pourtant, nombre de gens pensent ceci des occidentaux (de certains) mais n'en disent mot, par respect. J'en ai vu un "paquet" au travers de mes trips, mais je n'arrive pas à m'y faire...!
Ceci ne veut pas dire qu'il faut un compte en banque "garni", mais de simples règles de vie....et de respect....
Alors, on fait quoi, "Zéro €" ou "Total régl€"...?
Amicalement,
Jean-Michel
Partir vivre en Australie English translation pending
je voudrai savoir comment faire pour aller en australie dans une famille d acceuille sans faire d etude .sa serai pour habiter .changer de vie quoi. je ne suis pas tres d ouer en langue.merci a toussi vous me repondè
Porgramme pour travailler en Nouvelle-Zélande et Australie English translation pending
🙂Je part faire un voyage en Nouvelle-Zélande 3 mois à partir de la fin janvier. Ensuite, je vais aller un mois en Australie. Je part avec un programme qui propose des emplois dans les services(hotels etc). Personnellement, j'aimerais bien travailler dans les fermes soit agriculture ou élevage. Si vous connaissez des gens ou des programme qui pourait m'aider à me trouver quelque chose rendu là-bas, faîtes moi signe.
Vols tour du monde? English translation pending
Salut,
Nous comptons partir en nov. 2003 pour un tdm. Notre souhait est de faire l'asie, l'océanie, l'amérique du sud et l'afrique noire.
Il nous est très difficile de trouver un billet tdm avec tous ces continents et surtout dans ce sens. Avez-vous un filon ?
Merci d'avance.
Nous comptons partir en nov. 2003 pour un tdm. Notre souhait est de faire l'asie, l'océanie, l'amérique du sud et l'afrique noire.
Il nous est très difficile de trouver un billet tdm avec tous ces continents et surtout dans ce sens. Avez-vous un filon ?
Merci d'avance.
Voyagistes pour tour du monde English translation pending
bonjour a tous je pars en janvier pour un tour du monde commencant en afrique, puis asie puis oceanie et enfin amerique du sud!
connaissez vous des voyagistes sur paris autres que connaisseurs du voyage ou voyageurs du monde.
ou se trouve l agence de opneworld dans notre belle capitale, impossible de la trouver!
merci!
connaissez vous des voyagistes sur paris autres que connaisseurs du voyage ou voyageurs du monde.
ou se trouve l agence de opneworld dans notre belle capitale, impossible de la trouver!
merci!
Quelle saison pour voyager en Nouvelle-Calédonie? English translation pending
🙂 Salut,
Je devrai me renndre en nouvelle caledonie, l annee prochaine pour rendre visite a mes parents qui sont sur l ile de Mare, je ne sais pas encore quand m y rendre aimerai savoir en fait quelle est la meilleur saison pour s y rendre. de plus, si qqu connait les tarifs et les compagnies pour s y rendre, et les bons plans pour ne pas payer trop cher ( compagnies et dates avantageuses), je suis preneur.
Merci a tous
Je devrai me renndre en nouvelle caledonie, l annee prochaine pour rendre visite a mes parents qui sont sur l ile de Mare, je ne sais pas encore quand m y rendre aimerai savoir en fait quelle est la meilleur saison pour s y rendre. de plus, si qqu connait les tarifs et les compagnies pour s y rendre, et les bons plans pour ne pas payer trop cher ( compagnies et dates avantageuses), je suis preneur.
Merci a tous
Les français et le visa "Working Holiday" en Australie? English translation pending
Bonjour!
Je suis entrain de me renseigner sur le visa "Working Hollidays" pour pouvoir partir en Australie et voila ce que j'ai lu sur le site de l'ambassade Australienne :
"Nous attirons votre attention sur le fait que seules les personnes possédant un passeport d'un des pays avec lequel le gouvernement australien a signé un accord peuvent demander un visa 'Working Holiday'. Les pays sont:
Royaume Uni, Irelande, Canada, Allemagne, Japon, Corée du Sud, Malte, Pays Bas, Suède, Norvège, Danemark, Finlande, Chypre et Hong Kong"
ET LA FRANCe????😠
Si qqn a des infos la dessus je suis preneuse! (je comptait prendre ce visa pour partir...🤪)
Je suis entrain de me renseigner sur le visa "Working Hollidays" pour pouvoir partir en Australie et voila ce que j'ai lu sur le site de l'ambassade Australienne :
"Nous attirons votre attention sur le fait que seules les personnes possédant un passeport d'un des pays avec lequel le gouvernement australien a signé un accord peuvent demander un visa 'Working Holiday'. Les pays sont:
Royaume Uni, Irelande, Canada, Allemagne, Japon, Corée du Sud, Malte, Pays Bas, Suède, Norvège, Danemark, Finlande, Chypre et Hong Kong"
ET LA FRANCe????😠
Si qqn a des infos la dessus je suis preneuse! (je comptait prendre ce visa pour partir...🤪)
Meilleure époque pour visiter l'Australie et adresse de tour operateur English translation pending
Je projete de partir en australie pour mes prochaines vacances en 2004.
Je suis seule et je j'hesite un peu à partir en solo. Mon niveau d'anglais est trés médiocre (je ne pratique plus depuis plus de 20 ans).
Je pense qu'un circuit organisé me conviendra mieux, je sais que ce genre de vacances n'est pas apprécié par tout le monde, mais il me permettra de voir un maximun de choses en un minimum de temps, et ce, sans problème d'intendance...
Auriez-vous des adresses de tour opérator spécialisé sur l'australie. Quelle est la meilleure période pour visiter ce pays.
Australie - budget et conseils et pass English translation pending
bonjour à vous,
je pars 4 mois en Au et je souhaiterais quelques conseils sur la "meilleure" façon de bouger, de se loger ...et les prix!
Bus: j'ai entendu parler de Pass est ce avantageux? est t'il possible de voyager de nuit en bus?
Pour les bed..B quel budget moyen faut.t'il compter par nuit?
peut-t'on se faire la cuisine dans les pensions? Y'at'il également des Pass ou réduction ?( ne suis pas étudiante)
si vous connaissez un site sur lequel je pourrais trouver des bonnes info, merci d'avance.
anne
je pars 4 mois en Au et je souhaiterais quelques conseils sur la "meilleure" façon de bouger, de se loger ...et les prix!
Bus: j'ai entendu parler de Pass est ce avantageux? est t'il possible de voyager de nuit en bus?
Pour les bed..B quel budget moyen faut.t'il compter par nuit?
peut-t'on se faire la cuisine dans les pensions? Y'at'il également des Pass ou réduction ?( ne suis pas étudiante)
si vous connaissez un site sur lequel je pourrais trouver des bonnes info, merci d'avance.
anne
Souhaite apprendre l'anglais en Nouvelle-Zélande English translation pending
🙂🙂 bonjour,
je souhaite comme noté ci-dessus apprendre l'anglais en Nouvelle-Zealand.
j'aimerais être accueillie dans une famille si possible et suivre des cours en école.
Help Help Help ...à quel organisme puis-je m'adresser?
avez-vous une ou des adresses sympa à me refiler?
connaissez-vous qqn
qui pourraient m'aider à concrétiser cette aventure.
merci les amis
anne
je souhaite comme noté ci-dessus apprendre l'anglais en Nouvelle-Zealand.
j'aimerais être accueillie dans une famille si possible et suivre des cours en école.
Help Help Help ...à quel organisme puis-je m'adresser?
avez-vous une ou des adresses sympa à me refiler?
connaissez-vous qqn
qui pourraient m'aider à concrétiser cette aventure.
merci les amis
anne
Quoi visiter à Halifax? English translation pending
Je vais aller a Halifax pour apprendre mon anglais durant le prochain printemps et j'aimerais savoir ce qu'il y a faire dans cette ville et autour, dans la Nouvelle-ecosse. Si quelqun a des bons endroits, j'aimerais bien les connaitres, merci
Two-Month Australia Itinerary Plan for 2027
Hi everyone! I’m planning a long trip of two and a half months and could use some input to fine-tune my itinerary. I already have a good idea of the dates and how the climate will vary depending on where we are in Australia. Feel free to share your thoughts!
**Zone 1: DARWIN – August 17 to 22 (6 days)** Activities & visits: Crocosaurus Cove, Kakadu Park scenic flight, 3-day excursion to Kakadu, Litchfield, and Katherine National Parks Flight to Alice Springs on the 23rd
**Zone 2: ALICE SPRINGS – ULURU – August 23 to 30 (8 days)** Car rental Activities & visits: Alice Springs (1 day), West MacDonnell Ranges (1 day), Watarrka National Park, Uluru (3 days) Flight to Cairns on the 31st
**Zone 3: CAIRNS – August 31 to September 9 (10 days)** Car rental from the 31st to the 6th Activities & visits: Port Douglas, Daintree Rainforest, Mount Quincan, Herberton Historic Village, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef Bus to Townsville on the 10th
**Zone 4: TOWNSVILLE – NOOSA – September 10 to 26 (17 days)** Activities & visits: Magnetic Island Bus to Airlie Beach on the 13th Activities & visits: Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef Car rental from the 17th to the 20th Activities & visits: Eungella National Park Overnight bus from Mackay to Hervey Bay (20th to 21st) Activities & visits: K’gari (Fraser Island) Bus to Noosa on the 25th Activities & visits: Noosa National Park Bus to Brisbane on the 27th
**Zone 5: BRISBANE – September 27 to October 1 (5 days)** Car rental from the 29th to the 1st Activities & visits: Brisbane, Glass House Mountains, Springbrook National Park, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Bus to Coffs Harbour on the 2nd
**Zone 6: COFFS HARBOUR – October 2 to 4** Car rental from the 3rd to the 4th Activities & visits: Dorrigo National Park Overnight bus to Sydney (4th to 5th)
**Zone 7: SYDNEY – October 5 to 9 (5 days)** Car rental from the 7th to the 9th Activities & visits: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves Overnight bus to Melbourne (9th to 10th)
**Zone 8: MELBOURNE – October 10 to 16 (7 days)** Car rental from the 13th to the 16th Activities & visits: Melbourne, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road Flight to Hobart on the 17th
**Zone 9: TASMANIA – October 17 to 23 (6 days)** Car rental from the 17th to the 23rd Activities & visits: Hobart, Tasman Peninsula, Freycinet National Park, Natureworld Flight to Perth on the 23rd
**Zone 10: PERTH – October 24 to 27 (4 days)** Activities & visits: Rottnest Island, Wave Rock, Perth Flight to Paris on the 28th
**Zone 1: DARWIN – August 17 to 22 (6 days)** Activities & visits: Crocosaurus Cove, Kakadu Park scenic flight, 3-day excursion to Kakadu, Litchfield, and Katherine National Parks Flight to Alice Springs on the 23rd
**Zone 2: ALICE SPRINGS – ULURU – August 23 to 30 (8 days)** Car rental Activities & visits: Alice Springs (1 day), West MacDonnell Ranges (1 day), Watarrka National Park, Uluru (3 days) Flight to Cairns on the 31st
**Zone 3: CAIRNS – August 31 to September 9 (10 days)** Car rental from the 31st to the 6th Activities & visits: Port Douglas, Daintree Rainforest, Mount Quincan, Herberton Historic Village, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef Bus to Townsville on the 10th
**Zone 4: TOWNSVILLE – NOOSA – September 10 to 26 (17 days)** Activities & visits: Magnetic Island Bus to Airlie Beach on the 13th Activities & visits: Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef Car rental from the 17th to the 20th Activities & visits: Eungella National Park Overnight bus from Mackay to Hervey Bay (20th to 21st) Activities & visits: K’gari (Fraser Island) Bus to Noosa on the 25th Activities & visits: Noosa National Park Bus to Brisbane on the 27th
**Zone 5: BRISBANE – September 27 to October 1 (5 days)** Car rental from the 29th to the 1st Activities & visits: Brisbane, Glass House Mountains, Springbrook National Park, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Bus to Coffs Harbour on the 2nd
**Zone 6: COFFS HARBOUR – October 2 to 4** Car rental from the 3rd to the 4th Activities & visits: Dorrigo National Park Overnight bus to Sydney (4th to 5th)
**Zone 7: SYDNEY – October 5 to 9 (5 days)** Car rental from the 7th to the 9th Activities & visits: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves Overnight bus to Melbourne (9th to 10th)
**Zone 8: MELBOURNE – October 10 to 16 (7 days)** Car rental from the 13th to the 16th Activities & visits: Melbourne, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road Flight to Hobart on the 17th
**Zone 9: TASMANIA – October 17 to 23 (6 days)** Car rental from the 17th to the 23rd Activities & visits: Hobart, Tasman Peninsula, Freycinet National Park, Natureworld Flight to Perth on the 23rd
**Zone 10: PERTH – October 24 to 27 (4 days)** Activities & visits: Rottnest Island, Wave Rock, Perth Flight to Paris on the 28th
Upcoming Jet Fuel Shortage in Vietnam and Sri Lanka
Hi!
Sri Lanka has announced it could run out of fuel in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. The government has implemented a mandatory four-day workweek to save oil, and there are long lines at gas stations due to fears of an early shortage.
In Vietnam, the government has warned all airlines that flights will need to be reduced due to a lack of kerosene. The country imports two-thirds of its jet fuel from China and Thailand, but both countries have now banned exports out of fear of domestic shortages.
The state is asking airlines to plan ahead and park aircraft to drastically reduce operations, starting with domestic flights and then international ones. International carriers will also need to cut back on their rotations.
This will begin in the coming days. 🙁
Discussion around March 2026's Theme: Metal, Metallic
This is where we share stories (or post extra photos) around March’s theme Metal, Metallic.
Back to the March 2026 contest: HERE

The Ghan (train connecting Adelaide to Darwin), at dawn.
Back to the March 2026 contest: HERE

The Ghan (train connecting Adelaide to Darwin), at dawn.
Review of an expedition cruise to the Seychelles with Ponant from January 25 to February 2, 2026
Hi everyone,
It was totally by chance that I found this cruise while chatting with Alfred in November 2024. It wasn’t planned, but the price was attractive—one of those "great deals" from Ponant that I love and that don’t exist anymore. Since everyone’s wondering, here’s the answer without waiting for the end of the story: after my various loyalty discounts, I paid **3,250 € per person** for 8 nights/9 days on the expedition cruise *The Essentials of the Seychelles*.
Expedition cruises are by far our favorites. The outings are done by Zodiac with the ship’s naturalist guides, everything’s included, and there’s no need to add any excursions or prepare anything.
We’re liking long flights less and less, so to break up the trip, we decided to stop over in Doha for four days on the way there and one day on the way back.
I’m happy to share the good and not-so-good moments, the great surprises, and the disappointments of this trip with you.
It was totally by chance that I found this cruise while chatting with Alfred in November 2024. It wasn’t planned, but the price was attractive—one of those "great deals" from Ponant that I love and that don’t exist anymore. Since everyone’s wondering, here’s the answer without waiting for the end of the story: after my various loyalty discounts, I paid **3,250 € per person** for 8 nights/9 days on the expedition cruise *The Essentials of the Seychelles*.
Expedition cruises are by far our favorites. The outings are done by Zodiac with the ship’s naturalist guides, everything’s included, and there’s no need to add any excursions or prepare anything.
We’re liking long flights less and less, so to break up the trip, we decided to stop over in Doha for four days on the way there and one day on the way back.
I’m happy to share the good and not-so-good moments, the great surprises, and the disappointments of this trip with you.
Which airline for Seoul?
Hi there,
When I run searches on Skyscanner, I see that only Lufthansa has flights to Seoul with just one stop. Air France doesn’t show up, even though I thought the French airline served Seoul? I can’t even log into the Air France website—it keeps glitching.
When I run searches on Skyscanner, I see that only Lufthansa has flights to Seoul with just one stop. Air France doesn’t show up, even though I thought the French airline served Seoul? I can’t even log into the Air France website—it keeps glitching.
Connection time in Abu Dhabi
Hi,
I’m planning a trip to Australia—Paris to Melbourne.
I’m flying with Etihad and have a 1-hour connection in Abu Dhabi.
Does that seem doable to you?
Thanks for your feedback and experiences!
VF Members' Cruise Departure Calendar for 2026
hi there
Here’s the cruise schedule for 2026.
It’s a great way to get ideas and maybe even meet up with other members.
2 essential rules:
1) never "quote" the calendar when replying—this’ll avoid any confusion 2) follow the format below DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / /
REMINDER Despite my requests, few people follow the requested format. Cruises that stray too far from it won’t be listed anymore—sorry!PLEASE respect the templates! COPY AND PASTE THE FORMAT BELOW AND REPLACE WITH YOUR DETAILS IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / / It takes time to fix mistakes, so THANKS TO EVERYONE for your help!
YOUR TURN 😉
NUMBER OF CRUISES 2026: JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
1) never "quote" the calendar when replying—this’ll avoid any confusion 2) follow the format below DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / /
REMINDER Despite my requests, few people follow the requested format. Cruises that stray too far from it won’t be listed anymore—sorry!PLEASE respect the templates! COPY AND PASTE THE FORMAT BELOW AND REPLACE WITH YOUR DETAILS IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING DD/MM - username / SHIP IN CAPS / number of days / cruise title / departure port DON’T FORGET THE SPACES between the / / It takes time to fix mistakes, so THANKS TO EVERYONE for your help!
YOUR TURN 😉
NUMBER OF CRUISES 2026: JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
How many days should I plan for Nova Scotia?
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a trip to Canada this fall. I have 19 days total. The trip will start in Quebec, then continue to Gaspésie, New Brunswick, and finally Nova Scotia. I’ve already mapped out my itinerary, and it only leaves me with 3 days (including the departure day) in Nova Scotia. We’ll be flying out of Halifax for the return. That’s really not much time—just enough to see Halifax and the surrounding area.
I’d love to hear your thoughts: would it be better to cut some days from Gaspésie or New Brunswick to have more time in Nova Scotia? Do you think I’d be missing out by not spending more time in the region?
Thanks in advance to anyone who’s visited these parts and takes the time to reply.
I’m planning a trip to Canada this fall. I have 19 days total. The trip will start in Quebec, then continue to Gaspésie, New Brunswick, and finally Nova Scotia. I’ve already mapped out my itinerary, and it only leaves me with 3 days (including the departure day) in Nova Scotia. We’ll be flying out of Halifax for the return. That’s really not much time—just enough to see Halifax and the surrounding area.
I’d love to hear your thoughts: would it be better to cut some days from Gaspésie or New Brunswick to have more time in Nova Scotia? Do you think I’d be missing out by not spending more time in the region?
Thanks in advance to anyone who’s visited these parts and takes the time to reply.
A long journey around Australia
Sunday, October 1st, 2023
Mulhouse-London
We dumped our trash on our neighbors. We hugged, overflowing with emotion. Then Léa from Taxis S showed up. She knows us well. For ages, she’s been our driver. She was practically the official taxiwoman for the trips of the company where Dom and I met. She knew us when we were single! Almost teenagers! She knows everyone and fills in the biographies of people we’d forgotten.
Across the street, while we loaded the luggage, S., perched in his window frame, waved a handkerchief. This wasn’t just any trip.
Then things got tricky. It’s funny how fate sinks its teeth into our happy moments—there’s this whole intermediate phase where the poison seeps in unnoticed because you’re still in the dark...
First, there was a delay on our flight to London. Dom immediately went on high alert, while I stayed calm. In my mind, we had two hours. I knew we had to go from Terminal 5 to Terminal 4, but two hours—come on, that’s plenty, right?

Bad calculation! Because those two hours were between the first flight’s landing and the second’s takeoff. But flights close at least half an hour before departure. Getting from one terminal to another means taking a shuttle bus. We waited for the one going to Terminal 4... until a young guy paid to direct people (who hadn’t seen us) informed us it was no longer possible to access Terminal 4 without going through Terminal 2 first for a connection! That really cranked up the pressure. We started installing a mental countdown with a programmed explosion at the end—guaranteed stress with added beads of sweat. The terminal bus was driven by a young Pakistani guy. We were *so* tense we bombarded him with our frantic, repetitive questions. “So? When are we getting there? What’s happening? Why aren’t we moving?” Our eyes were glued to our watches. The poor guy knew. Perfectly. Because it was obvious—no way around it. We weren’t going to make it. It was impossible. But Dom and I stubbornly refused to believe it. Then the kid stopped the bus. Me, hysterical: “What are you doing? What’s going on? Our plane takes off in... in... 4 minutes!!!! We’re gonna miss iiiiiit!” He wasn’t calm either. “You’ve already missed it!” He explained we had to cross a zone that required an escort car to clear a path through the runways. Impossible to do without. It’s forbidden. We had to WAIT (!!!). Then he got a radio call—he had to rush to Terminal 3 to pick up a passenger who was *super* tight on time. “Amir!!!! It’s RIGHT NOW!” they yelled in his already-red ears, thanks to the complaints of two hysterical Frenchies. Dom and I were in overdrive, hallucinating! We wanted to stop him, maybe even hit him to prevent him from turning around. He picked up the girl, whom we instantly hated like the most despicable witch. I turned on my data, searched for Malaysia Airlines’ number at Terminal 4, called, and actually got someone—quite a feat. A woman cut off my frantic rambling with a blunt “It’s over, the check-in is closed, the plane is about to take off.” I heard her but refused to accept it. I yelled, “We’re coming!” She shot back her monolithic “It’s over.” Finally at the doors of that damn Terminal 4, we ran—*really* ran—a marathon, Gate 6, security checks, pat-downs, “Take off your belts,” we asked questions, everyone seemed confident, we ran with one hand holding up our pants, the other clutching our belt, Gate 6—the room was empty. A girl was sitting there, calmly on the phone. We pounced on her. She calmed us down. Little by little, the light came back. Our brains rebooted. We finally understood it was over. We’d have to start crafting a new plan with the new reality. It started with a return to Terminal 5 to talk to British Airways, which took a good hour. With the same driver as before. We were alone with him. He took the time to apologize, to assure us it wasn’t his fault, that our problem had no solution, that nothing could’ve changed the outcome. At BA, we were exhausted. We were greeted by a handsome young man in a navy-blue uniform with gold stripes everywhere. We could’ve made a scene, but we were just relieved to find someone who’d take charge of our story. It was a minimal response, but it was *a* response. I suppose we could’ve demanded a business-class upgrade or a free trip, but we were just happy with a few vouchers for food, a hotel room with breakfast, and a little bag with plastic toys, a razor, toothbrush, hygiene products, and a T-shirt... Trinkets... But we were fine with it all—we said thank you eagerly because the essential was assured. He found us seats on flights tomorrow. *Tomorrow.* We were afraid to hope! We had the exact same flights but a day later. The same crappy times, but it was all good. We felt saved from the shipwreck, like survivors. - And what about the luggage? - .... !!!!
Monday, October 2nd, 2023 London - Kuala Lumpur
It wasn’t the Ritz, but with exhaustion on our side, we slept well. The continental breakfast was way better than we’d expected from an Ibis Budget. Still, it wasn’t enough to restore my joy for life. The course correction had turned into an arduous obstacle course. I scoured the car rental site every which way. Couldn’t reschedule the car. I’d done it before, but this time... Not to mention the laptop battery was complaining—the Brits have this quirk of making their power outlets incompatible with our chargers. Frustrated, I called them but ended up with a girl who declared herself incompetent and offered to have someone from Avis in Perth call me back—someone who’d supposedly handle rentals better. I decided to wait while taking a bath. Barely settled in, the phone rang. I was soaking wet, of course, and asked Dom to answer. Unfortunately, she’s known for disliking my phone, and in a clumsy move, she hung up. We got annoyed. She put dry towels on the edge of the bathtub, but—another false move—they fell in the water. The phone rang again... I completely redid the plans for the next two days, then transferred the files to my phone to consult them later offline. I plugged in my USB cable... *Plop!* The battery died abruptly—my PC shut down without any of the usual polite warnings! I looked around, hoping to find someone to strangle... Long story short, you can tell the day started under the worst omens. I was in a foul mood and spread my bad vibes to Dominique, who was initially in much better spirits... I called Mastercard, hoping to get a refund for the non-refundable night in Perth we’d already paid for. Same old song: “We’ll call you back”... Then... I’ll cut it short—buses, trains, lots of waiting... We rushed to reach the infamous Terminal 4.

We tried new options and convinced ourselves that a delayed departure flight is unrecoverable, no matter the scenario. We were furious that BA hadn’t bothered to tell us, leaving us to run around like rats in a burning house.
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 Kuala Lumpur-Perth
The flight was pretty nice. 13 hours, though. Dom and I were facing each other across the aisle. We could get up easily whenever we wanted without bothering anyone and chat when we felt like it. Besides, their chicken was amazing. They were kind enough to offer Dom a truly remarkable glass of rum. Good movies too, including the excellent *Prisoners* by Denis Villeneuve. At KL, during boarding, we developed a nagging worry about our luggage. We checked with some Malaysian Airlines staff. I sensed their hesitation. They made calls. Then changed their minds, giving us smiles and thumbs up...
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 Perth
*Happy is the man who, like Ulysses, has had a fine voyage.* Well, for us, it wasn’t that. Finally arrived, we experienced the loneliness of tourists watching the baggage carousel spin, emptying of its precious containers one by one, until only a handful of travelers were left, staring at each other in disbelief. Without luggage, you’re kinda screwed. Not even a change of socks—our feet had been swimming in the same shoes for 3 days. No adapter, so no laptop. No toiletries. We could’ve cried! The lost luggage guy played his part. If you want compensation, fill out the disclaimer on the website made for that. And then, “Don’t worry, your luggage will arrive tomorrow!” “Don’t worry?!” From the start of the trip, we’ve been jerked around, fed lies. Tomorrow is the *absolute* last chance to get them back. Beyond that, we’d have to scramble a whole new trip. And lose a lot in the process! I have no idea how to go about it. Tomorrow... OMG... Tomorrow... We landed at 1 AM. Avis, the car rental place, opens at 6:30. Luckily, we found some decent breakfast. It cheered us up and gave us a second wind. Incorrigible, we started believing again! Well, then we just killed time. What else was there to do?

In front of Avis’s little shack, we were freezing. We’d been there since dawn. The girl who showed up, a Latina, immediately saw us as a nuisance who’d ruin her hopes of a peaceful start. Her face and tone were as unwelcoming as possible. You know us—it ended with hugs. She gave us a gorgeous, brand-new car! A hybrid with ultra-sophisticated features, all buttons you shouldn’t touch if you want to drive this thing without causing irreparable damage! We’re off! Driving on the left is easy at first. You think about it constantly. It’s counterintuitive, it takes effort. It’s later, when you get used to it and confidence sets in, that it becomes dangerous—old reflexes can send you into a wall. Anyway, the car and I immediately clicked.
In Perth, underground parking next to the hotel, friendly welcome—we ended up forgetting all the morning’s mishaps. Should we go sightseeing?
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Across the street, while we loaded the luggage, S., perched in his window frame, waved a handkerchief. This wasn’t just any trip.
Then things got tricky. It’s funny how fate sinks its teeth into our happy moments—there’s this whole intermediate phase where the poison seeps in unnoticed because you’re still in the dark...
First, there was a delay on our flight to London. Dom immediately went on high alert, while I stayed calm. In my mind, we had two hours. I knew we had to go from Terminal 5 to Terminal 4, but two hours—come on, that’s plenty, right?

Bad calculation! Because those two hours were between the first flight’s landing and the second’s takeoff. But flights close at least half an hour before departure. Getting from one terminal to another means taking a shuttle bus. We waited for the one going to Terminal 4... until a young guy paid to direct people (who hadn’t seen us) informed us it was no longer possible to access Terminal 4 without going through Terminal 2 first for a connection! That really cranked up the pressure. We started installing a mental countdown with a programmed explosion at the end—guaranteed stress with added beads of sweat. The terminal bus was driven by a young Pakistani guy. We were *so* tense we bombarded him with our frantic, repetitive questions. “So? When are we getting there? What’s happening? Why aren’t we moving?” Our eyes were glued to our watches. The poor guy knew. Perfectly. Because it was obvious—no way around it. We weren’t going to make it. It was impossible. But Dom and I stubbornly refused to believe it. Then the kid stopped the bus. Me, hysterical: “What are you doing? What’s going on? Our plane takes off in... in... 4 minutes!!!! We’re gonna miss iiiiiit!” He wasn’t calm either. “You’ve already missed it!” He explained we had to cross a zone that required an escort car to clear a path through the runways. Impossible to do without. It’s forbidden. We had to WAIT (!!!). Then he got a radio call—he had to rush to Terminal 3 to pick up a passenger who was *super* tight on time. “Amir!!!! It’s RIGHT NOW!” they yelled in his already-red ears, thanks to the complaints of two hysterical Frenchies. Dom and I were in overdrive, hallucinating! We wanted to stop him, maybe even hit him to prevent him from turning around. He picked up the girl, whom we instantly hated like the most despicable witch. I turned on my data, searched for Malaysia Airlines’ number at Terminal 4, called, and actually got someone—quite a feat. A woman cut off my frantic rambling with a blunt “It’s over, the check-in is closed, the plane is about to take off.” I heard her but refused to accept it. I yelled, “We’re coming!” She shot back her monolithic “It’s over.” Finally at the doors of that damn Terminal 4, we ran—*really* ran—a marathon, Gate 6, security checks, pat-downs, “Take off your belts,” we asked questions, everyone seemed confident, we ran with one hand holding up our pants, the other clutching our belt, Gate 6—the room was empty. A girl was sitting there, calmly on the phone. We pounced on her. She calmed us down. Little by little, the light came back. Our brains rebooted. We finally understood it was over. We’d have to start crafting a new plan with the new reality. It started with a return to Terminal 5 to talk to British Airways, which took a good hour. With the same driver as before. We were alone with him. He took the time to apologize, to assure us it wasn’t his fault, that our problem had no solution, that nothing could’ve changed the outcome. At BA, we were exhausted. We were greeted by a handsome young man in a navy-blue uniform with gold stripes everywhere. We could’ve made a scene, but we were just relieved to find someone who’d take charge of our story. It was a minimal response, but it was *a* response. I suppose we could’ve demanded a business-class upgrade or a free trip, but we were just happy with a few vouchers for food, a hotel room with breakfast, and a little bag with plastic toys, a razor, toothbrush, hygiene products, and a T-shirt... Trinkets... But we were fine with it all—we said thank you eagerly because the essential was assured. He found us seats on flights tomorrow. *Tomorrow.* We were afraid to hope! We had the exact same flights but a day later. The same crappy times, but it was all good. We felt saved from the shipwreck, like survivors. - And what about the luggage? - .... !!!!

Monday, October 2nd, 2023 London - Kuala Lumpur

It wasn’t the Ritz, but with exhaustion on our side, we slept well. The continental breakfast was way better than we’d expected from an Ibis Budget. Still, it wasn’t enough to restore my joy for life. The course correction had turned into an arduous obstacle course. I scoured the car rental site every which way. Couldn’t reschedule the car. I’d done it before, but this time... Not to mention the laptop battery was complaining—the Brits have this quirk of making their power outlets incompatible with our chargers. Frustrated, I called them but ended up with a girl who declared herself incompetent and offered to have someone from Avis in Perth call me back—someone who’d supposedly handle rentals better. I decided to wait while taking a bath. Barely settled in, the phone rang. I was soaking wet, of course, and asked Dom to answer. Unfortunately, she’s known for disliking my phone, and in a clumsy move, she hung up. We got annoyed. She put dry towels on the edge of the bathtub, but—another false move—they fell in the water. The phone rang again... I completely redid the plans for the next two days, then transferred the files to my phone to consult them later offline. I plugged in my USB cable... *Plop!* The battery died abruptly—my PC shut down without any of the usual polite warnings! I looked around, hoping to find someone to strangle... Long story short, you can tell the day started under the worst omens. I was in a foul mood and spread my bad vibes to Dominique, who was initially in much better spirits... I called Mastercard, hoping to get a refund for the non-refundable night in Perth we’d already paid for. Same old song: “We’ll call you back”... Then... I’ll cut it short—buses, trains, lots of waiting... We rushed to reach the infamous Terminal 4.

We tried new options and convinced ourselves that a delayed departure flight is unrecoverable, no matter the scenario. We were furious that BA hadn’t bothered to tell us, leaving us to run around like rats in a burning house.
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 Kuala Lumpur-Perth
The flight was pretty nice. 13 hours, though. Dom and I were facing each other across the aisle. We could get up easily whenever we wanted without bothering anyone and chat when we felt like it. Besides, their chicken was amazing. They were kind enough to offer Dom a truly remarkable glass of rum. Good movies too, including the excellent *Prisoners* by Denis Villeneuve. At KL, during boarding, we developed a nagging worry about our luggage. We checked with some Malaysian Airlines staff. I sensed their hesitation. They made calls. Then changed their minds, giving us smiles and thumbs up...
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 Perth
*Happy is the man who, like Ulysses, has had a fine voyage.* Well, for us, it wasn’t that. Finally arrived, we experienced the loneliness of tourists watching the baggage carousel spin, emptying of its precious containers one by one, until only a handful of travelers were left, staring at each other in disbelief. Without luggage, you’re kinda screwed. Not even a change of socks—our feet had been swimming in the same shoes for 3 days. No adapter, so no laptop. No toiletries. We could’ve cried! The lost luggage guy played his part. If you want compensation, fill out the disclaimer on the website made for that. And then, “Don’t worry, your luggage will arrive tomorrow!” “Don’t worry?!” From the start of the trip, we’ve been jerked around, fed lies. Tomorrow is the *absolute* last chance to get them back. Beyond that, we’d have to scramble a whole new trip. And lose a lot in the process! I have no idea how to go about it. Tomorrow... OMG... Tomorrow... We landed at 1 AM. Avis, the car rental place, opens at 6:30. Luckily, we found some decent breakfast. It cheered us up and gave us a second wind. Incorrigible, we started believing again! Well, then we just killed time. What else was there to do?


In front of Avis’s little shack, we were freezing. We’d been there since dawn. The girl who showed up, a Latina, immediately saw us as a nuisance who’d ruin her hopes of a peaceful start. Her face and tone were as unwelcoming as possible. You know us—it ended with hugs. She gave us a gorgeous, brand-new car! A hybrid with ultra-sophisticated features, all buttons you shouldn’t touch if you want to drive this thing without causing irreparable damage! We’re off! Driving on the left is easy at first. You think about it constantly. It’s counterintuitive, it takes effort. It’s later, when you get used to it and confidence sets in, that it becomes dangerous—old reflexes can send you into a wall. Anyway, the car and I immediately clicked.
In Perth, underground parking next to the hotel, friendly welcome—we ended up forgetting all the morning’s mishaps. Should we go sightseeing?

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Review of a magnificent cruise in the Pacific Islands with the Royal Princess
Great to see VF back in action! However, is it normal that we can’t upload more than 10 photos per post? If so, that’s a real shame!
Looks like I’m the first to post a review, but I’m sure others will follow to keep this forum—our forum—alive. Once again, a BIG thank you for bringing it back!
I got home yesterday but still can’t sleep, so I’d rather share this amazing cruise I just took on the Royal Princess.
Last year, I did almost the same itinerary on the Ovation OTS (Royal Caribbean), and it was mixed at best—let’s just say it was disappointing.
The itinerary: - Los Angeles - 5 days at sea - Honolulu - Hilo (replaced by Kona) - 5 days at sea - Papeete - Papeete - Moorea - 3 days at sea - Pago Pago (Samoa Islands) = canceled - 1 day at sea - International Date Line crossing - 1 day at sea - Tauranga - Tauranga - Auckland
I booked this cruise over a year in advance through the Logitravel agency. I chose a Balcony Category D cabin because the Cat B cabins on this ship class don’t have a sofa. I like having a couch in the cabin so I don’t have to sit directly on the bed when I come in.
My last cruise with Princess was years ago, and after last year’s disappointment with Royal Caribbean (Ovation OTS), I decided to give Princess another try. Not only did I love the itinerary, but the cruise was longer, and there was a new port for me—Pago Pago—which unfortunately got canceled.
Honestly, I can tell you I didn’t regret my choice for a second—this cruise will stay with me forever. Everything, or almost everything, was PERFECT!
After Oceania, I’d rank Princess in second place, and I think their service is a notch above Celebrity. You’ll see why as you read this review.
From what I remember, Catherine Isa and others have already tried this ship class and loved it.
Here we go! Day 1: Departure from Roissy to Los Angeles on an Air France flight.


Last year, I flew Air Tahiti Nui (ATN) for the same route, and I can tell you it was WAY better than AF in terms of comfort and service. Unfortunately, ATN now flies very few routes to Los Angeles, preferring to transit through Seattle to get to Papeete. So, I had to go with AF. Back in 2018, I did a Paris/Papeete flight with AF and was a bit disappointed with the 24-hour journey. Anyway!
During this flight, we had one meal and a snack before landing in LA. Drinks were available throughout the flight. We arrived on time in LA.
Before taking off from Roissy, I downloaded the MPC (Mobile Passport Control) app—a mobile app for travelers with an ESTA to save time at customs (only for those returning to the U.S. at least a second time). It lets eligible travelers skip the long lines at customs when arriving in the U.S. After filling out a form and answering a few questions about your trip in advance, you get a ticket that lets you access a special line with shorter wait times. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the ticket, so I had to wait in the regular line. Thirty minutes later, I got the ticket, but it was too late—I was already in the visitor line. It took us 1.5 hours to get through immigration.
Since I’m traveling again in January next year, I’ll try MPC again to see if it works.
After leaving the airport, I took a taxi to my hotel on Hollywood Blvd, but the driver tried to scam me to make more money. Last year, the same ride cost $50, but this time, he took a long detour to run up the meter. When I saw it hit $80, I told him that last year the same trip cost $50, and we weren’t even there yet. He said, “You’re going to a hotel on Hollywood Blvd, and you’re quibbling over a few dollars?” I told him I wouldn’t pay that much because I saw he took a longer route (via Google Maps), and if needed, I’d call the police. Then he said, “Let’s work something out.” I told him I’d pay $50, just like last year—not a cent more. When we arrived, he said, “Give me $60, and we’ll call it even.” So, I gave him $60. If I hadn’t said anything, he would’ve charged me over $100. Oh well!
Our hotel (Lowes Hotel) is on Hollywood Blvd. It’s a really nice hotel with a rooftop pool. That said, it’s not worth 330 € per night plus 30 € per person for breakfast. But since we’re on Hollywood Blvd, everything’s overpriced.






We checked into our room with a view of the Hollywood Sign (as requested). We dropped off our things, then relaxed by the pool with a drink before taking a stroll down Hollywood Blvd.


That evening, we went to dinner at the Roosevelt Hotel, just 100 meters from our hotel—a legendary Hollywood hotel where Marilyn Monroe used to stay regularly. In fact, her suite still bears her name. Honestly, the hotel is really old, and I didn’t think much of it—or the dinner. We headed back to our hotel for a good night’s sleep because tomorrow we had a tour booked to see the stars’ houses and Beverly Hills.
To be continued: Beverly Hills/Hollywood tour and embarkation.
Looks like I’m the first to post a review, but I’m sure others will follow to keep this forum—our forum—alive. Once again, a BIG thank you for bringing it back!
I got home yesterday but still can’t sleep, so I’d rather share this amazing cruise I just took on the Royal Princess.
Last year, I did almost the same itinerary on the Ovation OTS (Royal Caribbean), and it was mixed at best—let’s just say it was disappointing.
The itinerary: - Los Angeles - 5 days at sea - Honolulu - Hilo (replaced by Kona) - 5 days at sea - Papeete - Papeete - Moorea - 3 days at sea - Pago Pago (Samoa Islands) = canceled - 1 day at sea - International Date Line crossing - 1 day at sea - Tauranga - Tauranga - Auckland
I booked this cruise over a year in advance through the Logitravel agency. I chose a Balcony Category D cabin because the Cat B cabins on this ship class don’t have a sofa. I like having a couch in the cabin so I don’t have to sit directly on the bed when I come in.
My last cruise with Princess was years ago, and after last year’s disappointment with Royal Caribbean (Ovation OTS), I decided to give Princess another try. Not only did I love the itinerary, but the cruise was longer, and there was a new port for me—Pago Pago—which unfortunately got canceled.
Honestly, I can tell you I didn’t regret my choice for a second—this cruise will stay with me forever. Everything, or almost everything, was PERFECT!
After Oceania, I’d rank Princess in second place, and I think their service is a notch above Celebrity. You’ll see why as you read this review.
From what I remember, Catherine Isa and others have already tried this ship class and loved it.
Here we go! Day 1: Departure from Roissy to Los Angeles on an Air France flight.


Last year, I flew Air Tahiti Nui (ATN) for the same route, and I can tell you it was WAY better than AF in terms of comfort and service. Unfortunately, ATN now flies very few routes to Los Angeles, preferring to transit through Seattle to get to Papeete. So, I had to go with AF. Back in 2018, I did a Paris/Papeete flight with AF and was a bit disappointed with the 24-hour journey. Anyway!
During this flight, we had one meal and a snack before landing in LA. Drinks were available throughout the flight. We arrived on time in LA.
Before taking off from Roissy, I downloaded the MPC (Mobile Passport Control) app—a mobile app for travelers with an ESTA to save time at customs (only for those returning to the U.S. at least a second time). It lets eligible travelers skip the long lines at customs when arriving in the U.S. After filling out a form and answering a few questions about your trip in advance, you get a ticket that lets you access a special line with shorter wait times. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the ticket, so I had to wait in the regular line. Thirty minutes later, I got the ticket, but it was too late—I was already in the visitor line. It took us 1.5 hours to get through immigration.
Since I’m traveling again in January next year, I’ll try MPC again to see if it works.
After leaving the airport, I took a taxi to my hotel on Hollywood Blvd, but the driver tried to scam me to make more money. Last year, the same ride cost $50, but this time, he took a long detour to run up the meter. When I saw it hit $80, I told him that last year the same trip cost $50, and we weren’t even there yet. He said, “You’re going to a hotel on Hollywood Blvd, and you’re quibbling over a few dollars?” I told him I wouldn’t pay that much because I saw he took a longer route (via Google Maps), and if needed, I’d call the police. Then he said, “Let’s work something out.” I told him I’d pay $50, just like last year—not a cent more. When we arrived, he said, “Give me $60, and we’ll call it even.” So, I gave him $60. If I hadn’t said anything, he would’ve charged me over $100. Oh well!
Our hotel (Lowes Hotel) is on Hollywood Blvd. It’s a really nice hotel with a rooftop pool. That said, it’s not worth 330 € per night plus 30 € per person for breakfast. But since we’re on Hollywood Blvd, everything’s overpriced.






We checked into our room with a view of the Hollywood Sign (as requested). We dropped off our things, then relaxed by the pool with a drink before taking a stroll down Hollywood Blvd.


That evening, we went to dinner at the Roosevelt Hotel, just 100 meters from our hotel—a legendary Hollywood hotel where Marilyn Monroe used to stay regularly. In fact, her suite still bears her name. Honestly, the hotel is really old, and I didn’t think much of it—or the dinner. We headed back to our hotel for a good night’s sleep because tomorrow we had a tour booked to see the stars’ houses and Beverly Hills.
To be continued: Beverly Hills/Hollywood tour and embarkation.
First trips after...
A turbulent period came to an end around 2022.
Many of us have returned to big trips after making only very small ones—or none at all. For a little anecdote, my dentist told me that due to the lack of travel, a lot of clients treated themselves to implants they would’ve otherwise skipped. The joy of traveling again probably gave some vacationers smiles they hadn’t dared to show before!
Here, you can share what’s on your mind: Have these new, real trips disappointed you, rejuvenated you, or just relieved a long frustration?
For my part, not being so young anymore, there was definitely relief but no explosion of joy. I just had the feeling of picking up the thread of life after a foggy pause, with the bitter taste that 2 or 3 years of my life had been partly stolen from me.
Many of us have returned to big trips after making only very small ones—or none at all. For a little anecdote, my dentist told me that due to the lack of travel, a lot of clients treated themselves to implants they would’ve otherwise skipped. The joy of traveling again probably gave some vacationers smiles they hadn’t dared to show before!
Here, you can share what’s on your mind: Have these new, real trips disappointed you, rejuvenated you, or just relieved a long frustration?
For my part, not being so young anymore, there was definitely relief but no explosion of joy. I just had the feeling of picking up the thread of life after a foggy pause, with the bitter taste that 2 or 3 years of my life had been partly stolen from me.
Discussion sur le thème (concours septembre 2020): lieux, scènes de départ ou d'arrivée English translation pending
Rebonjour, 🙂
C'est ici que l'on discute , échange, sur le thème: lieux, scènes de départ ou d'arrivée.
Pour revenir au concours, c'est ici
Discussion parallèle au concours photo d'août: "Noir & Blanc" English translation pending
Je vous donne rendez-vous ici pour vos photos hors concours, pour discuter, échanger, conseiller, apprendre et s'amuser 😛
Le concours se passe par-là: https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=10330487;a=10330487
Le concours se passe par-là: https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=10330487;a=10330487
Voyager dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre ou le contraire? English translation pending
Bonjour
Arrêtez moi, si je dis une bêtise !
pour un voyage avec un véhicule : moto, camping car, 4x4, vélo
il est difficile d envisager de voyager dans un sens ou dans l autre, dans des pays comme la Norvège ou le Chili, etc ...
mais, il est tout a fait envisageable de voyager ainsi dans des pays comme la France, l Espagne, les Etats unis, etc ...
certains, n ayant pas d idée précise, dans quel sens commencer leur périple
donc ma question est de savoir si l on visite un pays dans le sens contraire d une montre : on est susceptible de trouver moins de monde ? ( dans le même sens que nous )
merci d avance
Arrêtez moi, si je dis une bêtise !
pour un voyage avec un véhicule : moto, camping car, 4x4, vélo
il est difficile d envisager de voyager dans un sens ou dans l autre, dans des pays comme la Norvège ou le Chili, etc ...
mais, il est tout a fait envisageable de voyager ainsi dans des pays comme la France, l Espagne, les Etats unis, etc ...
certains, n ayant pas d idée précise, dans quel sens commencer leur périple
donc ma question est de savoir si l on visite un pays dans le sens contraire d une montre : on est susceptible de trouver moins de monde ? ( dans le même sens que nous )
merci d avance
Dans quel pays aimeriez-vous vous expatrier? English translation pending
Je saisis au vol cette remarque d'Attila (que je partage!)
Franchement, je serais le gouvernement, je demanderais l'asile en ...?... et dirais aux français, démerdez vous.
et cette autre :
On fait le coucou dans les discussions mais jamais on n'en entame une...
pour proposer un nouveau post sur un mode très différent de voyager.
Où aimeriez-vous partir vivre?
Bien sûr vous choisissez votre pays ou région d'accueil, on part du principe que ce n'est pas une obligation que l'on vous fait.
Et vous avez besoin de vous éloigner momentanément de votre lieu de vie habituel, pour quelque raison que ce soit.
Quels seraient les atouts locaux importants pour vous de cette nouvelle installation : population, climat, paysages, archéologie, autres .... ?
Franchement, je serais le gouvernement, je demanderais l'asile en ...?... et dirais aux français, démerdez vous.
et cette autre :
On fait le coucou dans les discussions mais jamais on n'en entame une...
pour proposer un nouveau post sur un mode très différent de voyager.
Où aimeriez-vous partir vivre?
Bien sûr vous choisissez votre pays ou région d'accueil, on part du principe que ce n'est pas une obligation que l'on vous fait.
Et vous avez besoin de vous éloigner momentanément de votre lieu de vie habituel, pour quelque raison que ce soit.
Quels seraient les atouts locaux importants pour vous de cette nouvelle installation : population, climat, paysages, archéologie, autres .... ?
Mais où qu'il est ce truc là (4) English translation pending
Mais où qu'il est ce truc là? (3) English translation pending
Bonjour!
Je reprends donc la main en ouvrant un nouveau sujet.
Où est-ce?

Un indice? Je n'ai pas (encore?) fait de carnet sur ce pays....
À vous de jouer!
Je reprends donc la main en ouvrant un nouveau sujet.
Où est-ce?

Un indice? Je n'ai pas (encore?) fait de carnet sur ce pays....
À vous de jouer!
Photo depuis chez vous et description de l'ambiance dans votre rue English translation pending
À cause du connardevirus, l'immense majorité d'entre nous doit rester chez soi. Alors j'ai pensé: pourquoi ne pas faire un tour du monde (vu qu'on a des membres qui habitent partout dans le monde) sans mettre un pied dehors ?
L'idée est de poster une photo prise depuis chez vous, à la fenêtre (ce n'est pas un "concours photo", l'important c'est le témoignage.... Ceci dit si vous savez prendre de belles photos, n'hésitez pas non plus !). Accompagnez la photo d'un petit commentaire, une anecdote qui a pu avoir lieu dans votre rue, ou comment se passe le confinement dans votre quartier.
Bon, je poste ça, mais je n'ai pas encore déchargé mes propres images de mon portable (je n'ai pas d'appareil photo digne de ce nom chez moi)
J'espère que le défi vous intéresse... A vous !
L'idée est de poster une photo prise depuis chez vous, à la fenêtre (ce n'est pas un "concours photo", l'important c'est le témoignage.... Ceci dit si vous savez prendre de belles photos, n'hésitez pas non plus !). Accompagnez la photo d'un petit commentaire, une anecdote qui a pu avoir lieu dans votre rue, ou comment se passe le confinement dans votre quartier.
Bon, je poste ça, mais je n'ai pas encore déchargé mes propres images de mon portable (je n'ai pas d'appareil photo digne de ce nom chez moi)
J'espère que le défi vous intéresse... A vous !
Annulation gratuite pour TOUS les vols Air China English translation pending
Voici la note de Air China datée d'hier...
020-01-28 Notes sur les ajustements aux règles de remboursement gratuit des billets d'avion Air China Share Chers passagers, Dans le souci de mettre en application les exigences de l'administration de l'aviation civile de Chine et de poursuivre l'effort commun de prévention et de contrôle de la pneumonie causée par le nouveau coronavirus, Air China a apporté les modifications suivantes aux règles de remboursement gratuit afin d'aider les passagers à mieux planifier leurs voyages :
I.Billets éligibles Tous les billets dont le numéro commence par « 999 » (y compris les billets échangés contre des points de fidélité) achetés avant 0h00 le 28 janvier 2020 pour des vols exploités par Air China ou des vols en partage de code codés CA dont la date de voyage est postérieure au 1er janvier 2020 (inclus). II.Règles de traitement des billets 1. Les billets sont valables un an à compter de la date d'émission. Tous les billets éligibles selon la définition ci-dessus peuvent être remboursés gratuitement pendant la période de validité d'un an, à condition que le remboursement soit demandé avant le départ du vol. Nous prions les passagers de bien vouloir faire leurs demandes de remboursement en dehors des périodes de pointe. 2. Les passagers peuvent demander un remboursement via les circuits d'origine où ils ont acheté leurs billets. Les billets achetés via le site Web d'Air China, l'application ou l'applet WeChat peuvent être directement remboursés dans la commande d'origine. 3. Air China surveillera de près les évolutions de l'épidémie et procédera en temps voulu à des modifications de vols. Pour utiliser au mieux la capacité de transport pendant le Nouvel An chinois, nous prions les passagers de demander leurs remboursements avant le départ du vol. Si vous avez décidé d'annuler votre voyage, veuillez annuler votre siège dès que possible via les circuits d'enregistrement d'origine afin d'éviter de gaspiller des ressources et de garantir que des sièges soient disponibles pour les autres passagers devant voyager. 4. Les règles prennent effet immédiatement et remplacent les notes précédentes sur le remboursement gratuit des billets d'avion Air China. La sécurité des passagers a toujours été la priorité absolue d'Air China et nous répondrons rapidement aux exigences des autorités et fournirons des services et une assistance aux passagers dans les délais les plus brefs. Nous vous remercions de votre coopération et de votre soutien. Ligne d'assistance Air China 24 h sur 24 : +86-10-955583
Donc, arrêtez de stresser pour rien, vous serez tous remboursés.
"😎😎"
https://www.airchina.fr/FR/FR/info/news/
020-01-28 Notes sur les ajustements aux règles de remboursement gratuit des billets d'avion Air China Share Chers passagers, Dans le souci de mettre en application les exigences de l'administration de l'aviation civile de Chine et de poursuivre l'effort commun de prévention et de contrôle de la pneumonie causée par le nouveau coronavirus, Air China a apporté les modifications suivantes aux règles de remboursement gratuit afin d'aider les passagers à mieux planifier leurs voyages :
I.Billets éligibles Tous les billets dont le numéro commence par « 999 » (y compris les billets échangés contre des points de fidélité) achetés avant 0h00 le 28 janvier 2020 pour des vols exploités par Air China ou des vols en partage de code codés CA dont la date de voyage est postérieure au 1er janvier 2020 (inclus). II.Règles de traitement des billets 1. Les billets sont valables un an à compter de la date d'émission. Tous les billets éligibles selon la définition ci-dessus peuvent être remboursés gratuitement pendant la période de validité d'un an, à condition que le remboursement soit demandé avant le départ du vol. Nous prions les passagers de bien vouloir faire leurs demandes de remboursement en dehors des périodes de pointe. 2. Les passagers peuvent demander un remboursement via les circuits d'origine où ils ont acheté leurs billets. Les billets achetés via le site Web d'Air China, l'application ou l'applet WeChat peuvent être directement remboursés dans la commande d'origine. 3. Air China surveillera de près les évolutions de l'épidémie et procédera en temps voulu à des modifications de vols. Pour utiliser au mieux la capacité de transport pendant le Nouvel An chinois, nous prions les passagers de demander leurs remboursements avant le départ du vol. Si vous avez décidé d'annuler votre voyage, veuillez annuler votre siège dès que possible via les circuits d'enregistrement d'origine afin d'éviter de gaspiller des ressources et de garantir que des sièges soient disponibles pour les autres passagers devant voyager. 4. Les règles prennent effet immédiatement et remplacent les notes précédentes sur le remboursement gratuit des billets d'avion Air China. La sécurité des passagers a toujours été la priorité absolue d'Air China et nous répondrons rapidement aux exigences des autorités et fournirons des services et une assistance aux passagers dans les délais les plus brefs. Nous vous remercions de votre coopération et de votre soutien. Ligne d'assistance Air China 24 h sur 24 : +86-10-955583
Donc, arrêtez de stresser pour rien, vous serez tous remboursés.
"😎😎"
https://www.airchina.fr/FR/FR/info/news/