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Salut à tous,

La création d'une nouvelle rubrique sur le thème de la France en photos devrait pouvoir intéresser nos amis désireux de s'y rendre..non?

yann

alo!

Je viens tout juste de m'inscrire il est 3h du matin... fatiguée mais je découvre ce site avec intérêt!

Je pars pour la belgique autour du 25 septembre. Je me suis cassée un pied début août et j'ai du reporter mon voyage... mon billet était acheté et tout. Je vais visiter une amie à Liège, je compte y resté 2 semaines. Ensuite vers le 12 octobre je vais partir seule en train, j'aimerais visiter quelques ville en france, et j'aimerais me diriger vers marseille pour prendre le bateau vers la Corse... Pour finalement revenir à Liège autour du 28 octobre car mon retour doit être prévu avant le 1er novembre car airtransat ne vole plus outre-mer après cette date!

Je vais voyagé en train bus et pied.. je me suis renseignée depuis bien longtemps sur toute les auberges jeunesses etc..! Mais je manque de renseignements sur les villes à visiter!!!! Je cherche... mais j'ai besoin de conseils !!! 🤪 J'ai un ami qui vit à Paris, donc au moins cette ville est "clair" je vais avoir un guide! :) Je veux rencontrer des gens et triper! J'ai le goût de voir des villes qui groove...!!! Où sortir? Qu'est-ce qui mérite mon intérêt? Quels villes me conseillez-vous et ou ne conseillez pas!? Aussi en terme d'accessibilité en train...? Y a-t-il des festivals encore au mois d'octobre qui mériterait mon attention en blegique - france - corse? Quel température y a-t-il au mois d'octobre au nord et au sud de la france? Parce qu'ici.. je me rappelle déjà avoir été dans des party d'halloween avec mes bottes d'hiver...! En Corse? Quoi voir? Où débarquer? Ou sortir? Pourrais-je me baigner en plein mois d'octobre haha! ;) Au québec ça ne serait pas possible..!

Bon voilà... je crois que j'ai dis assez de questions...! Alors dites moi... où quand comment pourquoi qui tralalalaaaaaa ! J'ai trouvé un site bien pour ce qui est des distance en train! www.tgv.com mais vous deviez déjà le savoir...!

Merci de me répondre! Martine

J'ai découvert la France a l’été 2003. Mon itinéraire a été ; Paris, Vallée de la Loire, la région Des Sables D’Olones et retour sur Paris. Ca ma donné le goût de revoir la France et l’Europe.

L’été prochain (2005) je désire me rendre dans le Languedoc-roussillon. J’ai acheté les guides Petit-Futé et le Guide Voir au sujet de cette région mais je désire en savoir plus.

Mon itinéraire initial était de prendre un vol de Québec a Paris, y rester 3 jours puis prendre le TGV pour Toulouse, demeurer environ 10 de jours dans le Languedoc-roussillon et revenir de Marseille sur Paris en TGV et reprendre l’avion pour mon retour à la maison à Québec.

Mais mes plans ont quelque peu changé. Le grossiste britannique Canadianaffair (www.canadianaffair.com, vols avec Thomas Cook) offrira des vols directs de la Ville de Québec à Londres (LWG) à partir de mai prochain à des prix défiants toutes concurrences. J’ai donc changé un peu mes plans. Québec-Londres, rester 3 jours à Londres, prendre un vol sur Toulouse ou Carcassonne avec easyjet ou RyanAir (a des prix très intéressants) et retourné sur Londres de la même manière mes au départ de Marseille ou Nîmes.

Donc mon problème n’est pas tellement la logistique au niveau du transport, mais quoi faire et que voir à Londres (en trois jours)et dans le Languedoc-roussillon (en dix jours).

Merci pour vos réponses

À part la compagnie EasyJet, quelles sont les autres compagnies aériennes qui offrent des vols à prix reduits entre Nice et Paris-CDG.

Nous planifions un voyage en France pour juin 2005.

Merci

Hello,

J'ai vu un reportage ce matin sur Cuba, et je dois dire que j'ai eu envie de le visiter.

Pourriez-vous m'en dire plus sur les endroits intéressants à visiter ainsi que les possibilités de déplacements (par nos propres moyens)?

Merci pour vos réponses 😉

Bonjour !

Est-ce que l’un de vous est déjà allé aux îles Cook ? Ou y a déjà travaillé ? Quelle que soit votre expérience là-bas, n’hésitez pas à tout me raconter !

Merci et à bientôt !

Camille

Bonjour a vous tous....

je vais en france en septembre et je me demande quelle est le meilleur hébergement a cannes. Ibis ou Appart Citadines, pour un séjour de 5 a 6 nuits.

Merci!!!

Stef 😊

Lors d'un grand périple en Afrique avec notre véhicule, pour éviter de traverser le Soudan, est-il possible de prendre un bateau à Djibouti pour l'Arabie ou la Jordanie. Merci bcp.

Bonjour!!!

L´été se rapprochant, les préparatifs du voyage de cet été ( dont j´ai déja parlé dans mes conversations précédentes) se précipitent.

Finalement c´est depuis l´Espagne que j´aimerais rejoindre la Tunisie, disons mi-juillet.

Ma bourse n´ayant pas enflée... je compte voyager au meilleur prix... par bateau; mais j´ai beau chercher, je ne trouve pas de compagnie de ferries qui assurent la liaison entre la sud Espagnol et la Tunisie...

Quelqu´un aurait-il une idée à me suggérer?

Merci d´avance!!!

Nath

Santé à tous !

J'ai découvert ce site grace à abm.fr (très bien fait un peu la waï des infos, complet)

Je suis en grande reflexion pour partir. Une reflexion à double sens : j'ai l'argent j'ai le temps je peux partir ou je veux comme je veux avec qui je veux et quand je veux...mais la décision est difficile à prendre. Je suis graphiste de formation j'ai bossé pendant 4 ans sur paris, marseille, st raphael et à présent j'ai quitté ma boite de "king of the king of the world" pour changer. Changer est un bien grand mot plutôt dire évoluer. Le train train boulot dodo ça me va pas, le JT et ses beaux sujets de mélodrame tourné pour créér des peurs chez chaque personne ça me va pas et la pub, pour y avoir plonger les 2 bras est un milieu de fous comme un proverbe qui m'a bien fait rire : "c'est un fou qui escalade le mur de l'asile et qui demande a un quidam qui passe, vous êtes nombreux la dedans ?" ça résume assez bien.

Donc mon projet c'est de remonter l'europe, jusqu'a la russie, transib jusqu'à l'asie, puis japon, chine...australie...amerique du sud, remonter tout ça...un petit arret en passant chez ma cousine à tahiti, et puis canada...et retour france / ou si encore la force, tant qu'on y est direction Afrique.

La seule chose qui me manque c'est le déclic. Pourquoi je l'ai pas ou / pourquoi un jour je l'ai, un jour non...ça, mystère. Je crois qu'il ya un peu de peur la dedans, j'ai rencontré et discuté avec nombre de personnes, j'ai lu des bouquins, j'ai étudié les proverbes du genre : il ya ceux qui vivent leur rêves et ceux qui rêvent leur vie...enfin bref et je suis toujours là le cul sur cette chaise, ou plutot la chaise entre 2 culs comme dirait gad elmaleh

Alors qu'est ce qu'on fait ?

Peace, JM

Salut!!

Petit budget oblige... je voudrais me rendre en Tunisie au meilleur prix.

Le départ est prévu pour cet été, je pars de Paris... et le temps n´étant pas mon souci premier, je voyagerais en stop pour commencer!!

Je dois mal m´y prendre mais je ne parviens pas à trouver d´infos sur internet: dois-je descendre l´Espagne, ou l´Italie?... Et au niveau des prix??... des infos?

Merci d´avance!!!

Bonjour à tous!

Je suis entrain de planifier un voyage pour la France en Août ou septembre pour 2 à 3 semaines. Je ne sais pas vers quelle période c'est mieux d'y aller? Je me suis fais dire qu'en jullet et aôut c'est plus cher pour les touristes puisque se sont les vacances??? Que me conseillez-vous? De plus, je ne sais pas quelle somme d'argent prévoir pour ce voyage. Ma cousine habite à Paris donc j'imagine qu'elle pourra m'héberger quelques jours. Je connaîs quelqu'un à Lyon et une amie à Marseille mais les distances sont assez longue entre Paris-Lyon et Lyon-Marseille? Je ne sais pas ou concentrer mon voyage? Que me conseillez-vous?

Merci de vos commentaires (je pars seule et je susi un peu insécure ;)

Mélanie

Salut a tous.J'ai comme projet de partir en inde plus précisement a HAMPI je recherche donc un itinéraire (le plus direct ) pour m'y rendre.En espérant que quelqu'un puisse me conseiller.Merci d'avance

SYLVAIN

Bonjour,

Ou se trouvent les liaisons maritimes de France ou pays limitrophe pour acceder en Egypte?

Merci

Pascal

salut je m'appel seb g 22ans et pour tout vous dire ça fait depuis ke je suis gosse ke je reve de voyager mais g pa les moyens!!!! 😐

mais je suis decidé et d'ici un a deux ans je compte partir avec le velo et la roulotte pour un long tres long periple qui me menera a travers le monde! pour cela j'aimerais bien trouvé des coequipier(res) de confiance ki ont le meme desir de decouverte et de reve!

ça ne s'arrete pas la! car si vous avez des projets vous aussi du meme style et ke vous desirém'en faire part ya pa de prob! en tout cas je suis pas un foireux! donc a bientot...

ps: je suis sur marseille 😎

Bonjour à vous tous,

Il s'agit de ma première intervention et elle concerne mon premier voyage en Europe. Moi et ma conjointe passerons un peu plus de 3 semaines en France de la mi-juillet à la mi-août environ : 1 semaine à Paris, 1 semaine en Provence-Côte d'Azur (au Lavandou, à 40 km de Toulon environ) et 1 semaine en Périgord (région de Sarlat). Nos billets d'avions sont achetés depuis longtemps (vol Montréal-Paris et Paris-Marseille), tout comme notre voiture (pour le Sud), et nos campings, réservés depuis longtemps aussi. Ce sera un voyage de camping (sauf à Paris, bien sûr!), et nous comptons faire beaucoup de randonnées et de vélo (sans compter la plage).

Cependant, il y a trois jours en Provence où nous ne sommes pas certains de l'endroit où aller et où nous n'avons réservé aucun hébergement (les réservations de moins d'une semaine ne sont pas acceptées). Nous avons d'abord pensé à Aix-en-Provence, pour la ville et pour le massif de la Sainte-Victoire. Étant donné que nous avons une voiture, nous avons la possibilité de choisir un autre endroit qui ne constituerait pas trop un détour vers notre autre destination, le Périgord.

Entre le parc du Lubéron et les gorges du Verdon, quechoisir? Est-ce que notre miniscule véhicule (une Peugeot 106 à 60 cv!) sera en mesure de se rendre en altitude si nous choisissons le Verdon? Y a-t-il d'autres endroits dans la région qui vaillent la peine d'êtres visitées pour 2-3 jours? Enfin, puisque nous n'avons pas pu réserver de camping pour ces 2-3 jours, est-ce que je peux m'attendre à trouver tout de même un emplacement en me présentant sur place?

Merci d'avance.

Salut je cherces des infos pour aller travailler en Alaska .Si il y a des personnes qui ont des infos a ce sujet j'en suis preneur.Peut on avoir un permis de travail temporaire pour l'Alaska?

Bonjour à tous,

Je voyage beaucoup mais depuis la naissance de mes enfants, un petit garçon de 22 mois, et des "triplettes", 3 filles de 10 mois... Je me trouve confrontée au problème (normal!) que posent les compagnies aériennes : 1 adulte 1 bébé! Nous vivons à l'île de la Réunion et devons rentrer au plus tôt. Les personnes qui devaient m'accompagner sont obligés d'annuler. Aussi, je recherche des passagers du vol MARSEILLE-REUNION, mardi 25 mars, Départ 17hO5, qui voudraient bien m'aider à embarquer et débarquer mes enfants (enregistrement, décollage, atterissage et sortie). Merci de votre attention et de toute l'aide que vous pourrez m'apporter! Peut être à mardi!! Merci

Lanzarote Travel Journal

Trip Planning My partner and I are heading to the Canary Islands for a week at the end of September, specifically to Lanzarote. We chose this island over the more crowded ones for its volcanic landscape and the variety of hikes it offers. I booked everything through Expedia: our hotel stay, car rental, and Ryanair flight tickets departing from Marseille. It was the only way to get a direct flight. To make getting around easier during our stay, I picked a hotel located in the center of the island from the wide selection available. It’s part of the Barceló chain, specifically the "Barceló Teguise Beach Adults Only" in Teguise Beach, which turned out to be an excellent choice.

The Trip

Sunday, September 21 - Monday, September 22 Departure It’s 2:15 PM, and we’re at the Avignon TGV station. Danielle picked us up earlier due to the weather—thunderstorms and heavy rain all the way to the station. The TGV was on time, and it only took 30 minutes to reach Marseille Saint-Charles. The shuttle to the airport is quick and convenient, right behind the station. The bus leaves for the airport in the middle of the storm, with flooded roads and cars stuck in some spots. We get soaked making our way to the terminal. Two hours to wait before the flight. The plane finally takes off at midnight, but just before landing, the pilot announces that the destination airport is closed, and we’re being diverted to Tenerife. Ryanair will re-route us as soon as possible. We end up waiting 2 hours, and Ryanair kindly gives us a 4 € voucher. We re-board around 5:15 AM and take off at 6:00 AM. About 45 minutes to reach Lanzarote. After collecting our luggage, we head to the car rental desk. The counter in the terminal is closed, and we’re directed to parking lot P4—it takes us a while to find it. I’m a bit worried about the rental company’s reaction since the car was supposed to be picked up 7 hours earlier, but it’s not a problem. A woman next to us is furious because she’s in the same situation, and her rental was canceled. Anne-Marie translates for her, but nothing changes. We pick up a brand-new Toyota Aigo and head to the hotel. After checking in, we cross the garden, walking alongside the large pool to reach our room. A lovely first-floor room with a jacuzzi and a sea view. It’s early, so we head to breakfast—a generously stocked and varied buffet with everything you could want. Afterward, we drive to Cueva de los Verdes, but it’s packed with people and a long wait. We decide to come back another day. Next, we visit Mirador Del Rio. This rocky viewpoint at the edge of the island has breathtaking cliffs plunging 500 meters into the ocean. The view is stunning and impressive. A panoramic bar lets you cool off while enjoying the scenery. We return to the hotel for a short walk around the neighborhood and enjoy the beautiful pool with its pleasant water temperature. Relaxing by the pool, sun loungers, and all. In the evening, a very varied buffet at the restaurant. Then early to bed to recover from the sleepless night before.

Tuesday, September 23 After a restful night, we enjoy another varied and hearty breakfast. The terrace seating is very pleasant. We take an inland road leading to Timanfaya National Park. The road near the park runs alongside vineyards where the vines are surrounded by lava stone walls to protect them from the prevailing winds. Our first stop is at the visitor center, where the island’s volcanic activity is well-documented. Next, we stop at an area where you can take a short camel ride—two seats are installed on either side of the camel’s hump. This little ride offers a great view of the volcanic landscape from a higher vantage point. A fair price of 11 € per seat for a 20-minute ride. We then head to the park entrance via the road leading to the parking lot, where only authorized buses can take the winding route inside the park. It’s crowded, and we wait about 45 minutes with several stops before reaching the parking lot. We board the bus, and the route offers beautiful views of this volcanic area and its many craters. The journey is very interesting, with several stops for photos. At the parking lot, a guide shows us how the heat from the rocks beneath the surface can ignite dry vegetation. Water poured into holes in the ground immediately creates geysers and jets of steam. The building next to the parking lot has a restaurant where meat is cooked using the heat from a well dug into the volcanic rock. On our way back, we drive to Playa Blanca, a seaside town with a small sandy beach.

Back at the hotel in the late afternoon for dinner.

Wednesday, September 24 We wake up early and have a quick breakfast—few people are around at this hour. Two days ago, we booked a 10:00 AM visit to Los Verdes, lava tunnels created by eruptions and lava flows from the La Corona volcano, which extended all the way to the coast. When the lava came into contact with the air, it solidified on the surface while continuing to flow underneath. The lava tunnels stretch for 8 kilometers to the volcano, but we only walk one kilometer. The inside of the tunnel is impressive, with narrow passages and larger chambers. You can see traces left by the flowing liquid lava—varied colors and twisted shapes. At the end of the path, a large chamber has been turned into a concert hall with perfect acoustics. Next, we visit Jameo Del Agua. This is a continuation of the lava tunnel, developed by Manrique. There are beautifully designed bar and restaurant areas, as well as an underground lake where you can see small blind white crabs—a protected species in this very pure water. Higher up, there’s a lovely space with a central pool that could double as a swimming area, surrounded by beautifully designed white pathways that contrast with the blue water. Further on, you reach a large space inside the lava tunnel, set up as a performance hall with perfect acoustics. Stairs let you view this beautiful space from above. A gap in the lava landscape reveals the ocean on the horizon. We head back toward the village of Yé, at the foot of the La Corona volcano. A 160-meter walk from the church, a path crosses vineyard plots and then climbs to the top of the volcano’s crater in about 30 minutes. It’s the island’s highest volcano. When you reach the edge of the crater, you see how deep it is, with steep slopes inside forming a large circular opening. The place is breathtaking and awe-inspiring. We drive back to the hotel via a road that climbs quickly, offering a beautiful view of the island’s northern part.

Thursday, September 25 After another enjoyable and varied breakfast, we head to the center of the island toward the volcano park and stop at a roadside parking lot where a path leads to the Montana Cuervo volcano. This is a crater that opened on one side. During an eruption, an explosion created a breach in the crater. Huge blocks of rock were thrown dozens of meters away. The path goes through the breach and descends into the crater, allowing you to walk around it. It’s impressive, and you really feel small and fragile in this environment. The crater walls, with their different colors, highlight the rock formations. The crater is surrounded by a sea of lava with sharp, jagged rocks. You can walk around the outside of the crater, but it’s not very interesting. We then head to the west coast, stopping at a spot with a small green lake next to a beautiful black sand beach. Next, we stop at Salinas de Janubio, a lovely viewpoint overlooking the salt marshes with different water colors. A small shop sells various local products. We then head to the famous Papagayo beach. The road ends at a booth where they charge 3 € to continue. From here, the land is private, and you have to pay to drive down a 3-kilometer rocky dirt road. Quite a few cars are driving along it, kicking up clouds of dust. The car gets a dusty makeover. We arrive at a large parking area, with several paths leading to different small beaches. We go to Papagayo, a small blonde sand beach surrounded by red rocks. The beach slopes gently into the water, which is a pleasant temperature. The setting is charming and peaceful. We stay for a while before heading back to the hotel.

Friday, September 26 We start with a visit to the César Manrique Foundation in Tahiche. This was originally one of his homes. The modern construction spans several levels and is integrated into the lava flow, using the gaps to create living spaces. Large windows make the rooms bright and open to the scenery. The place is pleasant, with flower-filled gardens outside. It’s well worth a visit. Next, we drive to Las Grietas, where a path leads to a narrow crack in the volcanic rock, forming a tight passage where only one person can walk at a time. The passage isn’t very long, but progress is slow due to the endless selfies being taken here. We then stop at Casa Del Camposino, a renovated farm that houses several artisan shops. We taste a local wine recommended by a charming woman and buy two bottles of Lanzarote red wine on her advice. Now, we head to Tamara beach, a beautiful and wide beach at the foot of high cliffs. There are always great waves here, making it a surfer’s paradise. On the way back to the hotel, we stop at the cactus garden, César Manrique’s final creation. Designed with a great sense of aesthetics around an old windmill, it features 4,500 varieties of cacti in various shapes, all in a beautiful setting. We return to the hotel in the late afternoon for the evening.

Saturday, September 27 After another hearty breakfast, we head north to Haria. We stumble upon another of César Manrique’s homes, where he lived for a long time. This house is more traditional than the previous one but still has large, modern, and very pleasant rooms. At the back of the garden is his large studio, where he created his works. Next, we visit the craft market—this was our original plan. Various stalls offer local items, and it’s very crowded. No room at the café terraces to sit down. We then return to Famara beach for a long stay. There are always great waves here, much to the surfers’ delight. The water temperature is pleasant, and we enjoy it. On the way back to the hotel, we stop at a gas station to refill the car, which has been very fuel-efficient. Gas is also much cheaper here than in France—1.16 € per liter of SP95. We also wash the car, which was very dusty after the long dirt road to Papagayo beach. At the hotel, we enjoy a farewell cocktail before dinner.

Sunday, September 28 We spend the morning by the hotel pool before checking out at noon. For lunch, we go to a restaurant called "Dona Lola," near the hotel, with a terrace offering a view of the coast. We order tuna carpaccio, which is delicious. We then head to the airport, just 15 minutes away. We return the rental car and go to the airport. A long line to check in our luggage. The return flight is on time. A shuttle bus takes us to Saint-Charles station. We then head to our overnight rental. The boulevard slopes down, making it easier with the suitcases. The rental is between the old port and the train station. Once there, we pick up the keys and make one last effort to carry the luggage up to the third floor. The studio is nice, clean, and simply equipped—perfect for one night.

Hi there, I’m looking into a Mediterranean cruise on the Splendida in YC.

I’d love to know if it’s a ship with a lot of triple and quadruple cabins in the Yacht Club. The thing is, I’m planning to depart from Malta, and either the cruise ends during the French school holidays in October with a departure from Marseille—which means there’s a risk of lots of kids on board—or the other option is a departure on October 30th, which might also have some French kids during the first part of the cruise.

I read that some ships in the Fantasia class have more triple or quadruple cabins than others, but I’m not sure if the Splendida is one of them.

If anyone has that info… PS: This isn’t about starting a debate on traveling with or without kids… I’d just like a quiet week, and that’s not always easy in a small space with lots of children around.

Hi there,

We’re planning to spend a few days in Valencia and the surrounding area. Can you recommend the must-see sights? PS: If you know any great restaurants, we’re all ears!

Thanks in advance

Hi there, I’m planning to cycle the EuroVelo 8 route from Nice to Izmir in Turkey (about 2,500 km), but I’m not finding much info or tips for this itinerary.

I’d like to leave at the end of September and complete the route in a max of 2 months, as self-sufficiently as possible (I have a tent, sleeping bag, and camping cookware).

Is this a good idea (will it be too cold starting in October)?

Are there any precautions I should take? Any areas to avoid? Since multiple countries are involved.

And are there any places worth visiting that aren’t on the main route?

I’m used to cycle touring in France but not abroad, so I’d appreciate any tips!

Thanks in advance.

Hi there, we’re planning a trip to Nosy Be next summer and we’ve come across Neos Air, which offers direct flights from Rome and Milan. It looks really appealing, but how reliable are they, especially in terms of punctuality—particularly for evening departures?

Hi everyone, I’m starting to look into small solo cruises, for now in November. It’s my first cruise, so I’m a bit nervous. Anyone potentially interested in 7 days in Italy, Tunisia, and Spain? If you’ve got any tips, I’d love to hear them. Looking forward to reading your replies

Hi everyone,

I’m a newbie to this forum, passionate about wildlife, the landscapes of East Africa, and Tanzania in particular. This June 2024 trip/safari is our 7th visit to Tanzania and our 5th in the south, which has drawn us more than the north ever since we discovered it in 2015.

In 2024, the entrance fees for the reserves and services have gone up again since our last visit. I chose to return first to Mikumi Reserve, which was the very first one we visited in the south. Then, we’ll head to Selous (J. Nyerere N. P.) as usual. Initially, we wanted to spend 2/3 days on Mafia Island at the end of the trip, but it made the total cost too high, so we gave up... We usually go to Ruaha and Selous, but I wanted to mix it up a bit—also to save some money...

As for the timing, June is a new experience for us. I thought it might be interesting to come just after the lodges reopen... hoping for some great wildlife encounters??

The trip starts in Marseille with our first flight on Ethiopian Airlines to Addis Ababa, then continues to Dar es Salaam, where we’ll finally set foot on Tanzanian soil again.

In Addis... "our" A-350.



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After arriving in Dar, we spent one night at a hotel near the airport. The next morning, we headed to the domestic flights terminal, which hasn’t changed in years.

By mid-morning, we boarded a Cessna 208B Caravan with Safari Air Link, heading to the Kikoboga bush airstrip in Mikumi, which we reached 45 minutes later. Fun fact: the pilot was the same one as on our return flight two years ago.

Welcome on board:



Of course, a driver/guide team from our chosen lodge was waiting for us upon arrival:



I was surprised to see so many aircraft parked there... even twin-engine Embraer Brasilias?? As a fan of vintage planes, I loved it...



On the other hand, the light was incredibly harsh.....!! Our guides only speak English. We knew that in advance. In the south, it’s very rare to find someone who speaks French. This’ll force us to dig into our high school English memories... from 60 years ago... at least.

It’s noon, and we head toward the lodge. Near the airstrip, next to the Mikumi rangers’ base, there are quite a few herbivores. They find a bit more peace here—the big cats don’t venture this way...

Our first encounter was a group of Masai giraffes.





Rarer (for us), a savanna monitor lizard basking in the sun right in the middle of the track...??



A large gathering of impalas (mostly males) along with a few blue wildebeest:





Also unusual: a African crowned hornbill taking a dust bath in the middle of the track...!!



When it comes to identifying mammals or birds, I don’t know everything... so I might make mistakes. Please forgive me. I’m counting on my friend Blesl’s active participation... 😉

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Hello everyone! I REALLY need some advice because I’m feeling lost with my choices for my next solo trip—I’d like to book within the month . Just so you know, my trip will be in September 2025 for about 17 days. My top pick is Vietnam; I’ve never been to Asia. I know the rainy season will be in full swing in September, but several reviews seemed to say it’s not necessarily a dealbreaker, even though it might affect a few hours each day. PS: I was considering Cambodia, but apparently, the situation isn’t safe for a woman or a tourist right now. I’ve also heard a lot about New Zealand, but I don’t know anyone who’s been there—especially solo. The nature looks amazing, but does 100% nature get boring quickly when you’re alone? Are there meet-up spots or restaurants/cafés in all the must-see places? To give you some background, I’ve traveled solo before: Seville, Sweden (Stockholm and Lapland), and I spent 6 months exploring Marseille on my own. I love discovering places and cultures by myself. Fun fact: my favorite trip was South Africa—for the change of scenery, the people I met, the landscapes, and the nature—but I wasn’t solo there. Do you have any firsthand experience with these two destinations for a solo trip as a woman? Or do you have other ideas that fit a similar budget and are interesting for 15–17 days, with a real sense of adventure? And, of course, safe and not too stressful for a woman! (I’d also love to hear about any custom travel agencies you’ve had good experiences with—I really want to plan this trip as best as I can, but all the agencies I’ve found have mixed reviews.) Thank you so much for your help!! I’ll keep you posted on my choice and I’m happy to answer any questions you might have!

Hi there,

We’re heading to Peru from February 3 to 27, 2025. From the 12th to the 23rd, we’ll be traveling through high-altitude areas above 4,000 meters between Arequipa and Puno, Puno and Cuzco, and then Cuzco and Nazca. My question is whether we might encounter snowy roads, and if so, whether rental vehicles (a standard tourist car rented at Lima airport) come equipped with chains or anything similar. Thanks in advance! Eric

Hi! We’re traveling as a couple for 3 weeks in Japan in November. We’d love to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Miyajima Island. Would anyone have a great itinerary to share? Thanks so much!

Karine First trip

Hi everyone, We’ve made up our minds—this summer, we’re heading back to the USA. Our last trip to the American West was in 2017. Back then, I planned my itinerary with help from this forum, and it was perfect. I’ve drawn inspiration from a few travel journals and some really interesting websites to sketch out a rough route. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this itinerary. Let me know if I’ve missed any cool stops along the way or if some things seem unnecessary. My husband and I love hiking, nature, and photography, but we’re not into museums and aren’t big fans of cities. We’ve sorted our ESTA, checked out hotels, and already booked some with cancellation options. All that’s left is the flight tickets and renting a vehicle.

If you’ve got any tips or great deals, we’d love to hear them. Thanks to anyone who takes the time to share their thoughts!

USA ITINERARY, DENVER/DENVER LOOP, YELLOWSTONE 2025

DAY 1: FLIGHT FROM MARSEILLE, ARRIVAL IN DENVER Arrival in Denver / pick up rental vehicle /

Estes Park, Rocky Mountain (note: a permit is required)

DAY 2: ESTES PARK / ROCKY MOUNTAIN

Rocky Mountain

DAY 3: ROCKY MOUNTAIN / CHEYENNE / FORT LARAMIE / CUSTER

Cheyenne (giant boots, The Wranglers store) Fort Laramie Custer and its Bison statues, Wyoming State Museum (free) Custer State Park

DAY 4: CUSTER, BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK

Crazy Horse Memorial Mount Rushmore Rapid City (Chapel in the Hills, Presidents’ statues) – hometown of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Badlands National Park

DAY 5: BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK

Badlands National Park Wall Drugstore (Wall Drug)

DAY 6: WALL / SHERIDAN

Devil’s Tower (1 hour) Buffalo, quick stop Deadwood, an old gold rush town with a well-restored downtown

DAY 7: SHERIDAN / COOKE CITY

Bighorn National Forest Bighorn National Recreation Area (secret arch to find) Chief Joseph Highway, stop at Indian Summit Cody, hometown of Buffalo Bill

DAY 8: COOKE CITY / YELLOWSTONE

Roosevelt Mammoth Hot Springs Norris Basin Lake Village

DAY 9: YELLOWSTONE

Canyon Village South and North Rim Mud Volcano Lake Village

DAY 10: YELLOWSTONE

Lake Village Madison via Norris Basin, Porcelain Basin Old Faithful, Firehole, Midway Basin

DAY 11: YELLOWSTONE

Old Faithful

DAY 12: YELLOWSTONE

Old Faithful West Basin

DAY 13: YELLOWSTONE / GRAND TETON

Grand Teton via the West on Teton Park Road

DAY 14: MORAN / MANILA

Grand Teton via the East route Pilot Butte (wild horses, pronghorns) Rock Springs Red Canyon (visitor center, well-maintained loop)

DAY 15: MANILA / VERNAL

Rock Springs Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area Dinosaur National Monument

DAY 16: VERNAL

Dinosaur National Monument

DAY 17: VERNAL / GRAND JUNCTION

Fantasy Canyon (2 hours) Colorado National Monument West entrance

DAY 18: GRAND JUNCTION / MONTROSE

Colorado National Monument East entrance Black Canyon of the Gunnison Crested Butte (lovely spot)

DAY 19: MONTROSE / ALAMOSA

Black Canyon of the Gunnison (3 hours) Great Sand Dunes National Park

DAY 20: ALAMOSA / COLORADO SPRINGS

Great Sand Dunes National Park Paint Mines Interpretive Park (2 hours) Garden of the Gods in downtown Colorado Springs

DAY 21: COLORADO SPRINGS / SILVERTHORNE OR DENVER

Bass Pro Shop (outdoor gear store) Outlets in Silverthorne or visit Denver

DAY 22: SILVERTHORNE OR DENVER

Wash the vehicle / fill up with gas

Flight departure at 4:30 PM (tentative)

DAY 23: ARRIVAL HOME Arrival in Marseille at 11:15 AM (tentative), then back home

DAY 24: BACK TO WORK!!!

Hi fellow bike-packers, so I’m heading out solo by bike this spring, like I do every year—around 1,500 to 2,000 km in total. This time I want to explore the south of France. I’ll start by meeting up with a buddy in Ariège, and after that the road’s wide open toward the east, aiming for Drôme. If anyone has route ideas—especially quiet backroads, places I can wild-camp pretty much anywhere, and climbs that aren’t too steep—I’m all ears! Thanks, and see you around here or on the road. Take care.