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Livres sur l'Inde? English translation pending
by Fabd · 2007-02-26 · 22 replies
Bonjour,

Cet été, direction l'Inde, my first time! Quels livres me conseillerez-vous de lire avant? (en dehors des guides)Récits, roman etc...pour une bonne approche du pays. Merci aux amoureux de l'Inde!

fab
Toutes ces filles en Inde! English translation pending
by Geob · 2006-11-24 · 7 replies
L'Inde est le seul pays que je connaisse ou je rencontre le plus de filles qui voyagent seules ou a plusieurs ! En lui faisant cette remarque, le patron du Nautilus, a Mamallapuram, abonde dans mon sens : quelquefois, sa salle est remplie presque entierement de presence feminine ! Et ca fait des annes qu'il voit ca ! L'Inde exercerait donc une forte attirance pour les voyageuses, etonnant, non ? Et la plupart adopte vite une tenue indienne, elles sont comme des poissons dans l'eau... chapeau !
Quoi faire à Varadero? English translation pending
by Marko34 · 2006-11-11 · 24 replies
je part le 17 novembre ont est 2 gars et ont aimerais savoir quoi ont peut faire ou visiter a varadeo ??
Vols internes à bas prix en Turquie English translation pending
by Yavuz · 2006-09-26 · 17 replies
Lorsque vous achetez votre billet 60 jours avant du vol cela vous coutera 25-35 YTL équivalent à 13-18 eur.

Yavuz..... vous souhaite de bons voyages.🙂
Roman d'Arundhati Roy? English translation pending
by Cosmosorion · 2006-09-08 · 3 replies
Je cherche en vain un autre titre d'un roman d'Arundhati, je connais "le dieu des petits rien" passionnant.
Route pour le passage de la frontière Sénégal - Guinée Conakry English translation pending
by Feli · 2006-08-25 · 28 replies
Bonjour à tous, mon nom est Charlotte, je suis nouvelle sur le site. J'ai une question et je pense que comme bon nombre d'entre vous sont de grands voyageurs vous allez pouvoir me répondre.

Par quelle route je dois passer pour aller du Sénégal à la Guinée Conakry. Il me semble avoir lu Tambacounda direction Koundara puis Labé ? donc la frontière est à Labé ? comment se passe le passage à la frontière ?

Je dois travailler 8 mois en Guinée Conakry en Centre de Conservation des Chimpanzés du Parc National du Haut Niger et pour ça il faut que je me rendre de la frontière sénégalaise jusqu'à Faranah en Guinée, est ce quelqu'un connait la route à emprunter pour traverser le pays et comment ? (des 7 places comme au Sénégal ?)

merci à vous
Livres 'critiques' sur l'Inde English translation pending
by Azeaze · 2006-06-23 · 12 replies
Bonjour, j ai besoin de vos conseils, je suis a la recherche de livre traitant de maniere critique l Inde, que ce soit coutumes, religions, politique...

Je debute tout juste mes recherches et je suis pour l instant tombe sur : Idées reçues : l'Inde, Pascale Haag, Blandine Ripert La Civilisation des Différences, Alain Daniélou

vous connaissez ? J attends vos bons conseils

Merci !
Cherche des compilations de la République Dominicaine English translation pending
by Benoit1 · 2006-03-22 · 25 replies
bonjour a tous, je suis a la recherce de compilation de musique de rep dom, notament celles que l on entends dans les hotels. (gran flamenco...) merci par avance de vos suggestions.
Démarches et conseils pour mariage franco-indien English translation pending
by Meenah · 2006-03-13 · 88 replies
Bonjour, j'envisage de me marier avec un indien du kerala et j'aimerai savoir a qui m'adresser pour le mariage civil en Inde, j'ai beau chercher je ne trouve absolument rien la dessus sur les divers sites internet. j'aimerai avoir les temoignages de celles et ceux qui se sont maries en inde avec un ou une indien(ne) : demarches, delais conseils. Merci Meenah
Plongée en apnée à Varadero English translation pending
by Sylbroc · 2006-01-27 · 6 replies
bonjour a tous.je pars pour varadero le 18 fevrier et j`aimerais savoir si on peut faire de la plongée en apnée pres des plage de varadero?y a t`il des coraux pres de la plage?je sais que a guardalavaca c`est un bel endroit pour ça.
Centres d'entrainement des éléphants English translation pending
by TitiVal · 2006-01-15 · 10 replies
Salut à tous,

Qui pourrait me dire quel est le meilleur centre d'entrainement d'éléphants et quels prix demandent-ils pour un show et une balade? Il en existe plusieurs alors j'hésite!!! Merci d'avance Titival
Langkawi en Malaisie fin janvier English translation pending
by Y0upla · 2005-12-19 · 5 replies
Bonjour,

Je pars 10 jours (7 jours sur place) fin janvier à Langkawi. J'ai déjà vu pas mal d'information sur l'île sur ce forum. Une question plus particulière sur mon hôtel : connaissez-vous le sunset beach? (situé près de Pantai Tengah et Pantai Cenang)? Deuxième question : faut-il absolument un permis international pour louer une voiture sur place? Enfin, j'ai vu dans le routard qu'un bateau reliait Kuah à Kuala Perlis ou Kuala Kedah. Y a-t-il un intérêt à faire l'aller-retour en une journée pour une de ces destinations? Qu'y a-t-il à découvrir là-bas?

Merci pour vos infos

Youpla
Quoi faire à Varadero? English translation pending
by Bob26 · 2005-11-27 · 9 replies
allo

je pars pour Cuba dans 1 mois

J'aimerais savoir les meilleurs endroits à visiter, genre: activités, excursion, restaurants, bars, ....

J'aimerais avoir vos commentaires et vos suggestions.

Merci d'avance!!

Au plaisir
Koh Samui en Thaïlande: quelles plages et hôtel? English translation pending
by Simiane · 2005-10-24 · 8 replies
Nous sommes 2 adultes + 2 enfants et nous allons à Koh Samui en fev2006.Nous voulions aller au Jungle Park, ma c'est complet!!! Il y a plein d'hotels et on n'arrive pas à se décider:en effet souvent l'hotel a l'air bien mais on lit que les plages ne sont pas super pour se baigner(pb de rochers, de marées, de vase..) sans danger avec les enfants et leur faire découvrir des poissons qui changent de chez nous, avec simplement masque et tuba.Que me consillez vous? Notre budgt est pour nous 4 aux environs de 3500/4000baths par nuit. merci Faut il absolument se rabattre sur Phuket?
Trouver une destination à Cuba English translation pending
by Cindybaby · 2005-09-22 · 12 replies
Bonjour à tous,

J'ai maintenant des vacances pour pouvoir aller dans le sud. Ça va etre en avril!! Cependant, je veux aller à cuba mais je ne sais pas à quel endroit exactement. Je veux un endroit ou il n'y a pas trop de monde mais qu'on peut quand meme faire la fiesta. Je veux aller dans le sud pour la plage principalement, apprendre a danser comme les cubains et prendre du soleil.

SVP aider moi

Cindy
Cambodge --- Demande de conseils --- Visa.Hotel.Itinéraire English translation pending
by Fabzy · 2005-02-17 · 8 replies
Bonjour à tous,

Je prévois un séjour de 2 semaines au Cambodge du 13 au 28 Mars et je voulais juste que l on me confirme si le visa pouvait bien se prendre directement à l'aéroport de Phnom Penh en arrivant.

J'ai apellé le consulat qui na pas été super clair a ce sujet ( ils le "vendent" 25 € et aparemment cela ne coute que 20 USD à Phnom Penh ??? )

Par ailleurs je cherche à réserver un hotel depuis Paris pour les 2 premieres nuits...qq un pourrait il me donner une bonne adresse ?

Sinon mon itinéraire serait classique :

3 jours PPenh

5 Jours Angkor

4 Jours Sianoukville pour 😎

Qu'en pense les "pros" du Cambodge ?

Merci pour vos conseils !!! 🙂
Venise-Rome à vélo English translation pending
by ThomasW · 2005-01-31 · 17 replies
Bonjour a tous,

Je compte partir cet ete pour l'Italie... Objectif: Venise-Rome ou Rome-Venise. En profitant de RyanAir, ca peut etre un chouette voyage pas cher... Par contre, est-ce que quelqu'un a l'experience du velo en Italie... En Toscane (cad de Florence a Rome), il semble y avoir de beaux petits chemins mais de venise a Florence, j'ai peur de la circulation...! Y a til des chemins de halages, sentiers de grande randonnees ou de chouettes petites routes par la bas ??? Tous les conseils ou renseignements sont les bienvenus!
Bons plans au Cambodge English translation pending
by Falounette · 2004-09-25 · 13 replies
Bonjour à tous

nous allons partir au cambodge (2 copines, 3 semaines, sac au dos) au mois de novembre. Les choses s'organisent mais quelques questions restent encore sans réponse...Si vous pouviez répondre à certaines d'entres elles, ce serait super cool. Merci d'avance. Nous avons prévu de faire le circuit suivant et la question est de savoir si c'est réalisable en 3 semaines ou si ça vous parait relever du marathon ? D'autre part, si des étapes vous paraissent sans intérêt ou si des lieux importants vous semblent absents de ce circuit, n'hésitez pas à nous le faire savoir. PP 14 et 15/11, Kampong Cham 15 et 16/11, Siam Reap et Angkor du 16 au 21/11, Battambang 21 et 22/11, Kampong Chnang 22 et 23/11, PP du 23 au 27/11 (fêtes des eaux), Kampot 27 et 28/11, Sianoukville du 28/11 au 03/12 puis retour à PP pour envol le 05/12. Nous n'arrivons pas à trouver d'infos sur la fête des eaux qui se déroule cette année du 24 au 27/11. Quelqu'un y a t-il déjà participé et si oui, y a t-il des trucs particuliers à savoir (en bien ou en mal)? Pour terminer, si vous avez des bons plans (hébergement, restau, déplacements, guides, visites...) sur notre parcours, nous sommes preneuses. Merci à toutes et à tous et à bientôt.
Passage frontière Népal/Inde + double visa English translation pending
by Kadja · 2004-08-07 · 2 replies
Bonjour, pouvez vous me renseigner sur le passage népal/inde Du Sud, car après 02 mois au Népal mars/avril 2005, je file sur le Sud de l'Inde directement :Madras/chennai . j'ai consulté les sites du train. c'est une galère complète 03 jours (sur papier, mais en réalité.....c +) pour descendre,

Je préférerai l'avion, mais je me pose la question de savoir si je dois réserver mon vol par une agence en France (Nouvelles Frontière) avec une date bidon, puis le jour où je désire quitter le népal, changer la date de mon vol à KTM pour une autre date, n'ayant pas de date précise pour quitter le Népal, le prix sera t-il différent en -ou+

Est-ce moins couteux de prendre son billet direct. à KTM pour l'Inde que de le prendre en France.ou franchir la frontière (bus+ marche) pour relier l'Inde et de quel aéroport prendre le vol.(lucknow/delhi/vanarasi) avez vous une idée du prix vol!

Quant au visa, il devra être double, c'est à dire en arrivant à KTM, je le demande, mais seult sur le net j'ai sorti l'imprimé de deamnde de visa, il ne m'indique pas de double visa. pouvez-vous m'aiguiller, merci pour cette info, c'est la première fois que je prends mon visa direct.à l'étranger,

🙁Pour mon dernier séjour en Inde en Novembre 2002, mon visa, ou il a fallu à l'Ambassade plus d'une semaine pour le tamponner, a ensuite été bloqué par les greves de la poste pendant plus d'une semaine à Paris (je suis de Bretagne) puis en arrivant à Madras mon sac à dos avait pris la route de Singapour via Londres...., je l'ai récupéré six jours après, 😏au total il ne me restait que 15 jours/5 semaines pour faire le sud de l'inde, (dans cette mesaventure, j'ai pu super sypamtiser avec des indiens dont nous gardons contact). je me suis promis que jamais plus je partirai pour un mois, Donc en 2005 je pars pour3 mois, les visas je les ferai toujours dans le pays où j'arriverai.

Merci A+
Prix billet avion Philippines English translation pending
by Lemmy · 2004-07-22 · 5 replies
bonjour, je pars aux philippines en janvier /fevrier pour 6 semaines. Ma question est : faut il acheter le billet d'avion maintenant (635 a 750 euros ) ou bien attendre le dernier moment pour acheter, j'ai lu cependant qu'en janvier beaucoup de philippins revenaient aux pays passer les fetes de fin d'annee, donc vols souvent complets et tarifs plus chers ? alors ... sinon si l'on peut me conseiller un itineraire a travers les phils pour un sejour de 6 semaines et 1500 euros de budget (avions compris) je suis ouvert a toutes les suggestions car il faut bien avouer que les philippines ne sont pas une terre de predilections pour nous autres les francais ! il y a tres peu de guide en francais traitant de ce pays, il y a bien le lonely planet mais en anglais donc bof... quand au petit fute bof bof...
Photo numérique en Inde (carte mémoire) English translation pending
by Mila · 2004-04-01 · 14 replies
Bonjour,

je pars en Inde et aimerai emporter mon appareil numérique.

Est-ce qu'il est facile de trouver en Inde des lecteurs de carte mémoire ou des PC équipés pour transférer les photos sur cd...Dois-je emporter ma prise USB ?

merci pour vos conseils
Tourisme écologique au Mexique English translation pending
by Manuman · 2004-02-10 · 19 replies
Bonjour,

Je me demandais s'il est possible d'aider en quoi que ce soit une organisation à but écologique au Mexique ? Je vois souvent des remarques sur la protection des tortues car elles n'arrivent plus à pondre sur les plages surchargées de touristes...

Naivement, je me pose la question de savoir si je peux participer à une quelconque action une fois sur place (à part ne pas les embeter en plongeant, et les laisser tranquille au maximum...) ?
Derniers points sur l'Indonésie avant le départ English translation pending
by Alan · 2003-08-19 · 2 replies
Salut à tous,

Pour les veinards qui vont ( enfin...🙂 ) partir ou repartir pour ce pays, voilà les dernières infos :

A partir du 1er Octobre, visa obligatoire d'un cout de 35 USD que l'on peut prendre à l'aéroport à l'arrivée, mais malheureusement valable 30 jours et non renouvelable.....😕

Permis spécial pour le Kalimantan, Timor et l'Irian Jaya....

Accés interdit au nord de Sumatra, bande d'Aceh, mais on peut toujours aller à Bukit Lawang voir les orangs outangs dans le parc de Gunung Leuser.

Au fait, avec qui vais je pouvoir aller voir les varans de Komodo en octobre....? y a t il des voyageurs sur le coup à cette période...?

A bientôt,
Liaisons Kathmandou - Calcutta English translation pending
by Emi26 · 2003-08-07 · 8 replies
Hello !

Dans le cadre de notre tour du monde, après le Népal, nous devons rejoindre Calcutta, et comptons nous arrétés à Bénares pour découvrir cette ville si chargée de symboles.

Auriez-vous déjà fait le trajet Kathmandou-Calcutta? Est ce que les liaisons existent? Combien de temps faut il? Quelles sont les autres endroits 'à ne pas manquer' sur la route (sachant que nous ne disposons pas de beaucoup de temps..)

Merci d'avance pour vos conseils!!🙂
Train Bangkok-Huay Xai (laos) English translation pending
by Alfito · 2002-11-03 · 4 replies
😉bonjour forumiens. je pars au laos via bkk le 18 novembre et j'aimerai savoir

si il y un train qui monte tout au nord a chiang khong (thailande) pour commencer mon voyage à Huay Xai (laos) et si ce train part le matin de bkk (j'y arrive le 19 à 6h30..). merci .
Tanzania: Discovering Ruaha and Nyerere (formerly Selous)
by SimonL · 2026-04-05 · 46 replies
Hello,

We got back from Tanzania a month ago, on March 5th. I’ve started this trip report at the link the moderator asked me to use:

https://voyageforum.com/forum/decouverte-ruaha-nyerere-ex-selous-en-fevrier-mars-2026-d11466010/

You’ll find a video of our trip on my YouTube channel there.

Now I’ll tell you about our 10-night trip in Tanzania, with 8 nights spent in two parks we didn’t know. Tanzania isn’t new to us—it was even our first African safari destination back in 2012. https://www.youtube.com/@lolodetoul54 Since then, we’ve visited several East and Southern African countries: Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, some of them multiple times. We usually travel in September during the dry season. We tried March 2024 for nine nights in the Okavango and loved it, except everything was dry, which wasn’t normal for the rainy season.

So for this second March trip during the wet season, we really got what we asked for… rain. But before that, we had to fight just to get to Tanzania.

Saturday, February 21, 2026:

It’s D-Day—the departure. What a hassle to organize flights to and within Tanzania! I’ll tell you all about it in another post: https://voyageforum.com/forum/toutes-compagnies-aeriennes-tanzaniennes-interdites-d10758360/ On top of that, Rwandair canceled our outbound flight a month before departure. They offered to reschedule us 3-4 days later—ridiculous for a 10-night trip we’d already booked. We had to cancel our tickets and buy new ones with Kenya Airways. We’re still waiting for our refund from Rwandair!!!!!!! So on Saturday, February 1st, our bags were packed. We headed to the Lorraine TGV station, about 30 km from home. Direct train to Roissy—just 1h15. Quick and efficient. All that was left was to wait for our overnight flight. We took off on time, just before 11 PM. Smooth flight, nothing unusual. Arrived in Nairobi around 9 AM. A few hours’ wait, then a flight to Dar es Salaam, landing at our first destination around 12:45 PM. Our local contact, Anne from Asanterra agency, picked us up at the airport. It was hot and humid—it was raining.



Our first night was at the Alexander Hotel. That evening, we treated ourselves to fish and shellfish at the hotel restaurant:



Sunday, February 22, 2026:

A driver picked us up at dawn to take us to the domestic airport so we could finally head to our first destination: Ruaha National Park. We flew with Auric.air for a 2-hour flight with two stops (Nyerere and Zkima airstrips).





I’m always amazed at how easily these Cessnas take off and land on dirt runways—especially when they’re wet:



Aerial view of Zkima airstrip, where we’d landed just minutes earlier:



Flyover of Iringa, a "big" city in the country near Ruaha National Park:



We’re getting close. The plane descends and flies over the Ruaha River, which gave the park its name:



We land for the third and final time that day, reaching our destination: Msembe airstrip, the gateway to Ruaha.

Cruise around the islands of Komodo
by Galcargil38 · 2026-01-19 · 4 replies
5-day cruise around Komodo Not usually a fan of organized trips, during my stay in Labuan Bajo on Flores in May 2024, I started looking for a fisherman who could show me the islands around Komodo. At the port, I met Ari, a former freediver who knows the islands well, especially the best spots for fish and coral. At the Bohême guest house, I proposed this outing, and one of the activity leaders was happy to join. We headed to Angel Island, where Ari took us snorkeling around the island. During this beautiful day, we appreciated his professionalism, and I suggested coming back the following year for a 5-day cruise. We had to agree on a budget and the period to consider. Over the next year, we kept in touch via WhatsApp. However, a month before departure, Ari told me he had lent his boat to a friend, who ran it aground on a rock, causing it to sink. No boat, no cruise! Since we had an agreement, I asked him to find another solution. His searches in the port, where everyone knows each other, turned out to be fruitful. A certain "Captain" Kambar agreed to take us. He sometimes charters his boat for local travel agencies and could free up the requested period.

There will be six of us on board, as in the meantime, my daughter’s friend, Amandine, could join us for the cruise. Ari will act as a guide, and a mechanic will also be present. To reserve the boat for September 4th, Ari asked me to transfer a deposit of 5 million IDR to his account. After some hesitation, I decided to trust him and made the transfer. A few days later, he confirmed receipt of the amount.

In early September, we arrived in Labuan Bajo. Our first mission was to check the boat’s condition, the presence of life jackets, what we would eat, and if there were any restrictions on drinks. Everything was in order and met our expectations.

The day before departure, we met a 26-year-old Czech woman traveling alone after a stay in New Zealand. The description of our cruise excited her, and she got Ari’s number. That evening, at the restaurant, while we discussed the final preparations, Thérèsa joined us and asked if she could come along for the five-day cruise. Since she seemed like good company, I gladly accepted. However, following Indonesian custom, I negotiated firmly with Ari for a discount, and he agreed to lower the price by 2 million.

On September 4th, we set sail to explore the islands of Komodo and, above all, the seabeds, equipped with fins, masks, and snorkels. We had brought a board game for the trips between islands or for the evenings. In the end, it wasn’t used: the crossings rarely lasted more than an hour, except for two two-hour trips, and the conditions on board weren’t suitable for playing.



The first island we visited is north of Labuan Bajo: Seraya Small. We didn’t disembark but anchored a short distance away. The coral reef, between 5 and 10 meters deep, offered visibility of 8 to 10 meters. We started with a few dives from the boat, as the water was so inviting. As with most of the upcoming sites, we were the only ones enjoying this little paradise. Over about a kilometer along the drop-off, colorful corals and fish abound. As long as you don’t go past the rocky point on the right, the currents remain very weak, and the spot is accessible to beginners. After enjoying the sea enough, we returned to the boat, where Ari had prepared a good meal of rice, chicken, and vegetables. It was simple but excellent after all that effort.

In the afternoon, we discovered Bero Island, where it was very hot. There were fewer fish and corals than at Seraya, but the corals were on white sand, allowing for beautiful, bright photos.

In the evening, we visited Hatamin, a fishing village. The population is very young and curious about our visit. At our request, we could have watched a local dance, but it would have taken some time to organize, and we didn’t plan to return. Ari asked if we wanted to take a shower, as on the boat, we could only rinse off with a little water from a basin.

On the second day, snorkeling near Hatamin, a small paradise island with white sand like in a travel brochure. A small temple is located in the middle of the island. In the water, we saw our first small reef sharks, some clownfish, and a sergeant major fish that followed us throughout our swim. The most beautiful part to explore is opposite the beach. Many corals and fish of all colors. A sailboat was anchored a short distance away, but we didn’t see anyone except an old man who apparently lived in the temple above.





In the afternoon, we headed to the nearby island of Sabolong Besar. It’s a pretty little island with a harmonious resort made up of luxury huts that don’t spoil the landscape. In some places, the water is very clear with good visibility, and some schools of very young blacktip reef sharks swirl near the boat. There are beautiful corals on the left side of the resort and a bit of current when you approach the drop-off. Since the area to explore wasn’t very large, we had time to head to Sabolong Kecil. Then we went to the fishing village of Messah, where a Muslim celebration was taking place. There were people everywhere with many food offerings—what activity! It was like an anthill.



And at the end of the day, we anchored near Kanawa with a beautiful sunset.

On the third day, we discovered Kanawa and some hawksbill turtles. There were many colorful corals, but we didn’t stay long. During this day, the stops were close together, making it intense with four visits. Then we arrived at Sebayur Besar with a different snorkeling approach: Ari dropped us in the current, and we drifted for over a kilometer before he came to pick us up. At first, it seemed a bit worrying to see the boat move away while we were offshore, but we were quickly carried by the current and passed almost too quickly by so many corals and fish to see. What a pleasure to drift and freedive with little effort.

The drift lasted a good hour, and we reached Siaba Island, where the water was colder. There were many boats, and we had quickly lost the habit of seeing other tourists. Visibility was average—it was a nice spot, but after the drift at Sebayur, we liked it less. Around 1 p.m., we anchored with other boats because Ari met up with some friends, and we ate heartily since the cool water had whetted our appetites.



In the afternoon, we were at Manta Point. The water was cool, and there was a lot of excitement trying to follow the giant manta rays. We managed to dive down and get close to them, but it took a lot of effort and breath because, despite their leisurely appearance, they move quite fast for us little swimmers. Here, they come to feed and then return to the depths, and it’s not always certain you’ll encounter them. We ended the day at Makassar with a two-hour sail. There was a lot of wind and swell, the boat rocked, and we hoped there wouldn’t be an engine breakdown. We had to take down the tent on the boat’s roof, which had also been used for sleeping. Makassar’s beach is pink, caused by microorganisms called foraminifera. There are many beach huts along the shore, and we were alone, though it must get busy here during the day. On the fourth day, we visited Padar Island for its viewpoint amid hordes of tourists, then headed to Rinca and its Komodo dragons. Rinca is much less crowded than Komodo, which is why we chose this visit. We saw a few and took the usual photos. In the late afternoon, we snorkeled at Pempend Island, where the sea was choppy and the water a bit murky. And on the last day, we visited Strawberry Rock, named after the reddish rock overlooking the sea. There were many corals, but the water was rough with reduced visibility, and then we went to Kelor with its tourist "bars" and the pretty viewpoint.

In conclusion, we shared amazing moments and managed to complete our program. Luckily, the weather was very kind, and not a drop of rain fell in early September, except just upon returning to the port. It’s worth noting that after five intense days in the water from morning to night, we were glad to return to dry land because we were exhausted.

My daughter and her friend were so thrilled that, in return, they developed a website for Ari to help him get known, and I can share the link if you’d like. I visit Voyage Forum from time to time, so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate—I’ll answer them.
Thailand via Kuala Lumpur
by Torpan · 2026-01-05 · 55 replies
Here’s my account of our trip to Thailand with my partner from November 22 to December 5, 2025. First off, I’d like to wish all Voyageforum.com users a very happy 2026, full of happiness and amazing discoveries on your travels! It’s thanks to the tips I gathered on this site that I planned the trip. We traveled with Malaysia Airlines (the flight price was great, but no movies in French, not even subtitled) because we wanted to explore Kuala Lumpur and visit southern Thailand. Our departure from Roissy was delayed because the plane had to go through the robotic de-icing trucks—pretty impressive! After a 12-hour flight, we arrived at the beautiful Kuala Lumpur airport around 7 AM.



Don’t forget to fill out the immigration form requested by Malaysia 3 days before arrival. We left without any issues and took the Klia Ekspress train to KL Sentral station (30 minutes, 10 €). We’d booked accommodation in a tower near the station and had to communicate with the landlord to get the keys. But while we thought there’d be Wi-Fi at the station, there wasn’t—we asked the tourism office, and they said there wasn’t any. We didn’t want to buy a local SIM card since we were leaving the next day. Eventually, we went to a Starbucks to get online, but just as we decided to head to our place, a torrential downpour hit, and we couldn’t find a sidewalk to reach our destination. We went back to the station, took the elevated metro, and finally made it to our landlord and the room on the 45th floor.

Discovering Assam and Nagaland 2025
by Aleph240758 · 2025-05-10 · 101 replies
Before I begin, I’d like to thank Michèle Buisson and her "Misha’s travel journals," which really helped me plan this trip. It’s tough to find information about this part of India, which is quite different from the "more traditional India." I’m so grateful to her for introducing me to a family who hosted me for 4 nights and 3 days. I can’t wait to return the favor and welcome you all to my place in early July!

Thursday, March 20th. The alarm goes off super early, but I’m already awake—I was too worried I’d sleep through it. I leave the house at 4:00 AM. The rain has stopped, and at this hour, there aren’t many trucks on the road. I arrive at Barcelona Airport easily by 6:20 AM, let the valet know I’m there, and he quickly picks up my car. This time, I’m flying with Etihad Airways again. I booked the ticket during my trip to Cambodia: Barcelona/Kolkata, Delhi/Barcelona for 567 €. At that price, I didn’t hesitate for long—I knew I had to take it. And I’m glad I did because, by the time I returned, the price had gone up to 700 €. I can already hear the reactions: "Wow, how’d you get a ticket for that price? What site did you use? You’re amazing, MarieJo!" One thing’s for sure—I’m really happy with this deal. The flights from Barcelona to Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi to Kolkata go smoothly, and we arrive on time at 2:55 AM. There aren’t many people at immigration, so I get through quickly. My luggage isn’t on the carousel yet. After collecting my bag, I check in for my next flight with IndiGo, a 5:40 AM flight to Guwahati, arriving at 7:00 AM. I’m starting to feel pretty tired, so I take a taxi from the airport to Gruham Sojourn Homestay. The house is upstairs, and the neighborhood seems quiet, with restaurants lining the street. The room won’t be ready until 10:00 AM, so I rest on the bench in the meantime. Once in the room, I take a shower—it really helps me feel refreshed. I need to exchange some euros, so I look up a nearby exchange bureau on Google and head out to find it. I locate it easily, and the staff are super friendly. I get a great rate (1 € = 90 INR). I wander around the neighborhood. The train station isn’t far, and small markets line the streets. I head back to my area, walking along the main avenue. About 500 meters from my street, I discover a museum. The visit is fascinating—I see the famous Majuli masks, among other things.



I’m not far from the Brahmaputra River, and the temptation to visit is too strong to resist. I’d hoped to find a promenade along the river, but that doesn’t exist here. I walk back calmly and notice several restaurants in my street. On the doorstep of my accommodation, I spot a pastry shop with cakes that look more like the ones we have in France than the typical ones here in India. A visit is a must, and I’m not disappointed!



Tonight, I’m dining at a restaurant in the street. The menu is a bit disappointing—burgers, pizzas, pasta—nothing very Indian. So, I’ll go with tomato pasta.
The Kingdom of Lions...
by Fabhyène · 2025-03-30 · 73 replies
Hello everyone! This trip dates back to late 2021, but since Voyage Forum reopened for writing, I haven’t seen many travel journals about Tanzania, so I decided to repost this one, which I originally shared on another well-known travelers’ site—even though I prefer Voyage Forum’s user experience. It’s also a chance for me to relive this exhilarating trip... So, if you’re up for it, let me take you on a classic adventure: Tarangire - Ngorongoro - Serengeti, plus a little bonus—the small Arusha Park. First off, yes, as the title of this journal suggests, we were lucky enough to spot *tons* of lions. The power they exude is incredible, even if most of the time they just look like big cats napping or strolling around. But lock eyes with one, and you’ll be glad you’re in the jeep.

But let’s not forget the rest of the wildlife—and the landscapes, which are absolutely stunning, with those iconic tree silhouettes.







I remember before leaving, I was a little worried I wouldn’t feel that same sense of wonder I’d experienced two years earlier in Botswana (see my travel journal). That fear was unfounded—the magic worked its charm once again! Note: Since we had limited time, we focused our trip entirely on safari, so this journal is 100% animals and landscapes—and 0% Maasai. Next post: TARANGIRE

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