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Moneytrans? English translation pending
by Glurk · 2004-12-07 · 8 replies
salut apres maintes recherches nous ne savons tjrs pas comment nous allons gerer notre argent durant notre periple.la carte visa on peut oublier (ce n'est pas pour les sales pauvres!).les travellers cheques c'est risque (comment faire oppossition si on n'est ds un endroit paume?)western union c'est du vol et les economies de 2 personnes pour un an en liquide c'est de la folie!donc, on a pas trouver de solution miracle ;mais on a decouvert un"intermediaire"genre western union l'argent s'echange via un bureau ou un point de depot par ex:call center et arrive a un autre point par magie!ou l'on peut le retirer en presentant une piece d'identite.PAS TRES CONVAINCANT MONEYTRANS, HEIN?si l'un d'entre vous a deja experimenter ce genre de transfert d'argent ou a une solution ...a +o
Visa Schengen: renouvellement si entrée/sortie du territoire? English translation pending
by Elbelga · 2004-12-06 · 9 replies
Bonjour, j'ai un neveu mexicain de 17 ans qui souhaite venir en France ou en Belgique dans ma famille pour 6 mois afin d'apprendre le français. Sachant que les demandes de visa sont particulièrement longues, savez vous si il est possible, sachant que les mexicains ont droit à un visa temporaire de 90 jours de quitter l'espace schengen (ou l'union européenne), puis de revenir afin d'avoir un nouveau visa de 90 jours ??

Enfin savez vous si les autorités sont moins "strictes" en Belgique qu'en France ?

Merci de votre aide.
Festivals en Slovénie du 15 au 30 août English translation pending
by Inthemoon · 2004-07-01 · 1 reply
b'jou b'jour, j'aimerais savoir si des festivals ont lieu en slovenie et ses alentours durant la periode du 15 au 30 aout (vu que j'y serais) voila merci par avance
Formalité pour voyager avec son enfant aux États-Unis sans le père English translation pending
by Morillons57 · 2004-06-14 · 10 replies
Bonjour. Nous comptons nous rendre cet été aux Etats-Unis en famille recomposée : mes deux enfants d'une première union - qui ne portent pas le même nom que moi - mon autre fille et son père. Tout le monde dispose d'un passeport individuel. Ma question : faut-il une autorisation du père de mes deux aînés pour franchir la frontière ? Si oui, de quel type ? Il est question sur de nombreux sites de "lettre de consentement notariée" du parent qui n'accompagne pas. Si elle est nécessaire, faut-il la rédiger en anglais ? Combien coûte-t-elle en France ? Le livret de famille ne suffit-il pas ? Je précise que le père de mes enfants est tout prêt à m'aider dans les démarches mais nous ne savons pas si c'est nécessaire (officiellement non en tout cas : le passeport devrait suffire).

Quelqu'un a-t-il rencontré un problème à ce sujet ? Notre agence de voyage nous a fait part de difficultés rencontrés par certains de ses clients. D'avance merci pour vos réponses.
Le service volontaire européen English translation pending
by Lotusbleue · 2004-06-03 · 5 replies
http://www.unarec.org/arec.htm

Qu'est-ce que le SVE ? Le Service Volontaire Européen est un volet du programme Jeunesse de l'Union Européenne. Il permet à un jeune d'exercer une activité de bénévolat dans un autre pays.

Quel est votre avis ? avez-vous pu participer à un des programmes ?

Merci de vos témoignages
Service volontaire européen English translation pending
by Menna · 2003-04-30 · 2 replies
J'ai découvert sur le site CIDJ le SVE proposé aux jeunes européens et je souhaiterais avoir plus d'informations et des témoignages. Ce volontariat est gratuit car il est pris en charge par la commission européenne pour partir dans un pays de l'union européenne à fin de mettre à profit notre temps libre pour aider durant une periode de 6 à 12 mois. Si vous connaissez le SVE je souhaiterais des témoignages de personnes ayant realisés ce service volontaire européen.
TUI/New Frontiers Airlines
by Lylline · 2026-05-08 · 8 replies
Hello,

I’m really surprised because in TUI’s new tour packages, the airlines they’re using are of low quality. Before, they used to prioritize major airlines, but now it’s small airlines from small countries—companies with terrible ratings and borderline safety concerns. I even just noticed this note for a Tanzania trip: "We inform you that the domestic flight segment in Tanzania included in your trip is operated by an airline listed on the European Union’s list of air carriers subject to an operating ban within the European Union. This ban only applies to European Union airspace, meaning this airline is not permitted to take off, land, or fly over European airspace. However, this airline is authorized to operate in Tanzania."

This means they’re using airlines on the blacklist!! It’s pretty worrying for safety. What do you all think?
2 weeks in the Seychelles
by Isamacha · 2026-04-15 · 2 replies
We spent two weeks in the Seychelles at the end of March and beginning of April 2026. We split our stay as follows: 4 nights on La Digue, nights on Praslin (assuming you meant a specific number here—let me know if you'd like to correct it!), and 6 nights on Mahé. It’s a classic itinerary.

Inter-island transfers are done with the Cat Coco company. You can book the transfers online on their website, which also offers an airport-to-port shuttle when you arrive in Mahé. It takes about 50 minutes to go from Mahé to Praslin and 10 minutes between Praslin and La Digue.

La Digue is an island with very few cars (only taxis and a few official or business vehicles) and lots of bikes. You can rent them everywhere on the island—we rented ours from our landlady. Things to see and do on the island: a bike tour around the island, the Veuve Reserve (it’s a bird), Union Estate with a giant tortoise park, and especially Anse Source d’Argent (our favorite beach across all three islands) and all the other coves, including Grande Anse, Petite Anse, and Anse Sévère.

For food, there are several takeaways on the island and plenty of small shops for groceries—same goes for the other two islands.

On Praslin, we rented a car, but you can also use the bus network. There aren’t many destinations, the main one being the Vallée de Mai, a must-visit as the sanctuary of the coco de mer (the "butt nut"). It’s best to visit with a guide—they wait for a small group, and the ticket price can be split four ways. You *can* visit alone, but you’ll miss out on a lot of information. Another destination is Anse Georgette, in the north of the island near the airport and the golf course of a big resort. Have your accommodation notify the hotel when you’re heading there, and if you’re driving, park as soon as you see the first signs for the parking lot. Anse Lazio is famous, but much more touristy than Anse Georgette. We stayed in Anse Volbert Village at Côte d’Or, a stunning 3 km beach with shops, takeaways, and restaurants.

Mahé is the largest island. Like on Praslin, you can rent a car or use the buses—we rented one. The roads are good but sometimes narrow. Don’t forget the mountainous terrain in this part of the Seychelles, which makes some climbs very steep (same as on Praslin). Opt for small cars—they’re often automatic, and remember you drive on the left here!

Things to see on Mahé: the Jardin du Roi, a collection of everything that grows in the Seychelles—very interesting, with a great restaurant. Visit Anse Intendance, Anse Bazarca, and Police Bay in the south—three gorgeous beaches. Also check out Anse Royale. For souvenirs, head to the Craft Village, where you can find some unique items. If you’re a fan, visit the Takamaka distillery.

In conclusion, we should’ve added one or two more nights on La Digue—it’s really beautiful—and only stayed three nights on Praslin. We rented apartments through Booking and Airbnb. Don’t forget to get your tourist visa online. The Seychelles is a clean, safe, relaxed, and stress-free country
Demystifying Argentina’s Currency Exchange Puzzle
by Herge · 2026-03-01 · 3 replies
Should we really travel to the U.S. and support authoritarian drift?
by Gaetanop · 2026-01-18 · 13 replies
I’ve visited the U.S. four times myself, including two long road trips. The last one was just this past August...

I won’t be going back. I already felt guilty last August, but recent policies have finally convinced me: the humiliation of Zelensky, authoritarian excesses, Gestapo-like methods for detaining people of foreign origin, the murder of innocent people (a mother shot dead), corruption, insane "tariffs," skyrocketing healthcare costs for Americans, the abduction of foreign figures to secure oil, the requirement to disclose social media accounts, and now... threats and blackmail to forcibly take Greenland—a region that belongs to Denmark and thus the European Union!

The reality is that simply posting this could get me denied entry to the U.S.!

In this context, I just can’t keep spending money there. I loved my trips, but there are so many other countries with stunning landscapes to explore.

So I get why you’d want to travel there. I did, and I loved it. But once a country no longer respects any of the values that made us love it, why go?

How can we even consider traveling to a country that threatens to take one of our territories by force?
Looking for great hotel recommendations in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Francisco
by Gertjan · 2025-11-26 · 10 replies
Hello,

I’m currently looking for well-located hotels near points of interest in the cities below. I’ve found a few, but the prices are really high. Could any of you share some great addresses in the following cities? - Los Angeles - Las Vegas - San Francisco

Also, do you have a preferred airline for domestic flights? If so, which one?

Thanks so much, and have a great day, everyone!

Gertjan
Travel insurance and bank card in Argentina? Urgent
by Chatonrouge · 2025-08-29 · 9 replies
Need your advice—this is a bit urgent! 😅

I’m leaving in 1 month for 7 months in South America (mainly Argentina, with a quick stop in Chile and Bolivia). I still haven’t decided on: 👉 Travel insurance. 👉 The best bank card for abroad.

I’m a bit behind schedule and would really love your feedback: 👉 Which insurance do you recommend (reliability in case of trouble)? 👉 Which bank do you use while traveling to avoid fees (mainly in Argentina)? Boursorama? 👉 Any idea about fees with Western Union?

For now, I’m planning to bring as much cash as possible to avoid fees and exchange money locally. My bank (La Poste) gave me a Visa Premier for insurance/repatriation, but after reading the terms, I see it’s limited to 180 consecutive days—so 6 months, not 7.

Thanks in advance for your tips—it’ll help me make a decision quickly! :)
Argentina Situation in July 2025
by Herge · 2025-07-11 · 14 replies
Hello everyone! July 5, 2025: Argentina Update As I do every month, here’s an overview of the situation in Argentina—useful if you’re planning to visit in the coming weeks! Vibe, economy, general situation, tips for tourists, and more... Latest news for anyone thinking of visiting Argentina this year: - Mixed outlook - Current economic and social situation in Argentina - Our friend Cristina - What’s new for tourists?

What’s new? The parallel exchange rate and the official BNA rate are almost the same—just 2% higher for the parallel rate, which won’t really change your trip! Pay as much as possible in cash—discounts are still common at bars, restaurants, and even hotels. Even if it’s not advertised, always ask! You can still withdraw cash via Western Union, as before. Paying with a Visa or other card is still possible, and the CCL rate is even above the parallel rate today, meaning +3% compared to the official rate. However, you won’t get discounts when paying by card.

As always, **do not** withdraw money from ATMs—the fees in Argentina are still outrageous. Also, don’t forget that winter break in Argentina starts today, Friday, July 4, in 10 provinces for two weeks, until Sunday, July 20. On Friday, July 11, it begins in 9 more provinces until Sunday, July 27, and finally, in the last 4 provinces (including Buenos Aires and the city of Buenos Aires—the most populated), it runs from Friday, July 18, until Sunday, August 3. In short: 3 zones, each with two weeks off, stretching over 4 weeks total.

In previous years, I’d have warned you: “Be careful if you’re traveling, as buses, flights, and often accommodations are at high occupancy.” But this year, poorer and middle-class Argentines aren’t traveling because “No hay plata,” and those who can afford it are heading to Brazil, Chile, or even Miami for cheaper parties and shopping—Brazil can be twice as affordable! So, in Argentina, the top destinations for these staggered winter breaks are Bariloche (first place), followed by Ushuaia, San Martín de los Andes, and Villa La Angostura. Mendoza comes in fifth, then El Calafate, and finally Salta and Córdoba. As you can see, wealthy Argentines travel in winter to see snow—it’s chic to be cold and go skiing! Bariloche is the most expensive, while Córdoba is the cheapest. Same services, for example, a flight plus 7 days plus a hotel in the same category: Bariloche is 2.5 to 3 times pricier than Córdoba or even the sierras of Córdoba. Yet, there’s plenty of availability. Most people don’t have the money (and you might say Patagonian winter destinations aren’t exactly middle-class friendly either), but with fewer Brazilians or Chileans taking advantage of “cheap” Argentina, space is freed up. Brazilians alone used to make up 50% of Argentina’s international tourism—so there are suddenly fewer people on flights and in hotels! For these destinations, hoteliers are hoping for (at best) a 70% occupancy rate, though 50% would already make them happy. Why? 1- Lack of foreign tourists, 2- The middle class preferring to visit the old aunt in Posadas (to show family loyalty and spend as little as possible),

3- The wealthy opting for Bariloche, Punta Cana, Búzios, or Miami, which drastically lowers domestic occupancy rates and increases the outflow of USD abroad. +66% of Argentine tourists traveled abroad in the first five months of 2025. Six million Argentines vacationed abroad between January 1 and May 1, 2025.

To read the full article, check it out here:
https://www.petitherge.com/2025/07/05-juillet-2025-situation-de-l-argentine.html
Hertz Agency in Hotels in Los Angeles
by Trois14 · 2025-03-24 · 5 replies
Hi there,

I need to book an SUV in Los Angeles for about 5 weeks, and for various reasons, it’ll be with Hertz. Traditionally, I pick up the vehicle at the airport agency, which I reach by shuttle.

But I’ve noticed that the rate drops by about a third if I pick up the vehicle either at the Marriott hotel at the airport or at the nearby Westin hotel (both hotels are also accessible by shuttle and have a Hertz agency). The selection is probably smaller, and most importantly, I don’t know if these off-site agencies are reliable.

What do you think? Has anyone here had the chance to test them? Thanks in advance!

J-Pierre 3.14
Do I need an ESTA to see Niagara Falls on the American side from Canada?
by Lecondor · 2025-03-06 · 6 replies
Hi there

I’d like to visit Niagara Falls from the Canadian side: is an eTA enough for a French citizen (from Toronto or Ottawa) and then public transport? Which Canadian city is the easiest to get there from? I plan to spend one night in Canada before seeing the falls on the American side. Do I need an ESTA to visit the American side for just a few hours and then return to Canada?
Visa requirement lifted (Belarus)
by Panthere44 · 2025-01-25 · 2 replies
It’s currently possible for a French national to enter Belarus through any land or air border point and stay for up to 30 days, for any reason. I did this last November, driving my own car from France, entering at Terespol and Brest-Litovsk (7-hour queue on the Polish side for political reasons and 3 hours of formalities on the Belarusian side), and exiting through Lithuania (1.5 hours on the Belarusian side and 3.5 hours on the Lithuanian side for political reasons). The rest of the trip was a real pleasure...
Car rental in Patras-Araxos (northern Peloponnese)
by Margat · 2025-01-18 · 2 replies
Hi, could you recommend a local and reliable car rental agency, not one of the big international chains, at Patras-Araxos Airport in northern Peloponnese or a bit further into town? Thanks.
Which currency should we bring to Argentina?
by Voyageazur · 2025-01-04 · 3 replies
Hi everyone! My partner and I are heading to Argentina for a 3-week trip at the end of January, and we’d love to know which of these options is best: - Exchanging euros to pesos directly once we’re there - Exchanging euros to USD here in France and bringing the USD to swap for pesos as soon as we arrive in Argentina, since we’ve seen a lot of advice about bringing USD.

Another question: how much cash should we bring for 3 weeks in Argentina?

Thanks so much for your help! Looking forward to your tips! Yannick
World Cliffs Discussion: January 2025 Contest
by Montagnard74 · 2025-01-02 · 120 replies
So, to start the year off right (Happy New Year!), This is where we can discuss January’s theme. With 20,000 km of French coastline (there’s a catch ;)), our beautiful country should be well represented!

Dig out those hard drives! Bruno
URGENT! No OTP - how to proceed without an IRCTC account? (India)
by Travelbird24 · 2024-12-08 · 5 replies
Hi there,

I need help creating my IRCTC account. I tried to create an account via the website (not the app), but I’m not receiving any OTP at my email address. It asks me to verify my OTP to confirm registration, but I’ve tried multiple emails and checked spam, trash, etc.—nothing. I’m not getting any OTP at all.

What should I do now?

I want to take the train from Delhi to Agra Cantt. What are my options without an IRCTC account? I have a trip from New Delhi to Agra and another from Agra to Jaipur.

FYI: I’d prefer to avoid the bus since it doesn’t seem to stop, and I don’t feel comfortable jumping off a moving bus. Too risky for my taste.

Thanks in advance for your help!
Retiring in Agadir
by Lgoncalves · 2024-12-07 · 2 replies
Hi everyone! I’m planning to retire in Agadir in 2026, preferably in a furnished rental not too far from the souk and the sea. I’ll be bringing my two African grey parrots and two cats. I’d like to know what formalities I need to take care of, and if I transfer my pension to Agadir, which bank would you recommend? What about health insurance? Is the healthcare system good there? I’ll have around 2000 € in retirement income. Do you know of any rental agencies that work with French expats? Any advice would be greatly appreciated—I’m planning to visit for a week next year to check things out. Thanks in advance for your tips!

Best regards, Lorraine
Partir apprendre l'anglais au Royaume-Uni English translation pending
by Matbat13210 · 2020-09-01 · 1 reply
Bonjour à tous, Je m’appelle Mathis j’ai 18 ans, je compte d’ici fin septembre jusqu’à avril partir soit au RU soit en Irlande afin d’améliorer mon niveau d’anglais. Mon niveau actuel est assez moyen dur pour moi de tenir une conversation. J’ai le bac en poche. Ou me conseilleriez vous d’aller afin d’améliorer mon niveau d’anglais et trouver un travail sachant que je pars avec 2000 avec moi pour 6 mois. J’ai beaucoup entendu que a part l’angleterre les autres pays avait un accent qui m’empêcherait a la compréhension et un mauvais accent à prendre. Qu’en pensez vous ? Je me dirigerais vers l’angleterre alors, mais quelle ville prendre pour avoir de l’emploi, une bonne entente avec les anglais, et ou on peut y trouver un loyer ? Possible de trouver un loyer sans travail mais avec les parents qui payent a ma place en attendant que je les rembourse ? Beaucoup de questions à la fois mais merci d’avance pour l’aide des connaisseurs :)
Vols hors Europe à compter du 1er juillet English translation pending
by Patrick91230 · 2020-06-24 · 13 replies
Bsr

D'après certains diplomates et un document de reuter, la Russie, les USA, et certains pays d’Amérique du sud ainsi que d'Afrique du Sud, le Mexique, l'Iran, l'Arabie saoudite et l'Afghanistan, entre autres. A suivre
Shooping en duty free sur le MSC Divina English translation pending
by Missmoi1204 · 2020-06-19 · 26 replies
Bjr jaimerais qu on minforme car je tombe sur plein dinfo sur le net contradictoire ma question peu ton sur le divina acheter des cartouche de cigarette voyage aout 2020 mediterranee
Voyage en Ukraine avec son véhicule personnel English translation pending
by Franklecorse · 2020-06-09 · 1 reply
BONJOUR

Je suis marié à une citoyenne ukrainienne , je compte me rendre en ukraine en "PLAN B" par la route en août 2020 dès que les frontières terrestres seront rouvertes , ( car nos vols AIR FRANCE ont été annulés ) le seul hic, c'est que mon assurance française ne me couvre pas en Ukraine , malgré mon insistance je n'ai pas pu avoir une extension de garantie d'assurance, j'ai entendu dire qu'il existait aux postes frontières Pologne/Ukraine ou Hongrie/Ukraine , des bureaux d'assurances, aux fins d'établir un contrat "d'assurance auto temporaire" pour une période , en ce qui me concerne ce serait pour 1 mois maximum" , y-a-t-il quelqu'un sur le forum, qui a déjà été dans ce cas de figure , c'est à dire d'avoir été obligé de prendre une assurance temporaire hors Union européenne car ma compagnie d'assurance ne valide pas cette option, et en l'occurrence l'UKRAINE ( UA) est barrée au dos de mon attestation d'assurance , merci pour votre retour d'expérience, si possible. Dans mon cas précis, je compte passer la frontière entre la hongrie à Zahony et arriver sur Tchop en ukraine , Mon itinéraire depuis le sud de la france , par la suisse, l'autriche , la hongrie merci bien cordialement
Remboursement vol Kuwait Airways pour la Thaïlande English translation pending
by Coureurindie · 2020-05-19 · 8 replies
Bonjour a tous,

Nous devions voyager en thailande du 1er avril au 3 mai 2020, nos vols ont été annulés par kuwait airways . Nous avons reçu par mail l'annulation de notre voyage, sans plus d'information, impossible de les joindre ils ne répondent pas au téléphone, ni aux mails, ni aux lettres recommandées. Serait-il possible de s'organiser ensemble pour les personnes dans ce cas afin d'obtenir le remboursement intégral par tous moyens meme de justice. L'union fait la force. Colette
Ryanair: remboursement de vol annulé English translation pending
by Maminini · 2020-05-09 · 25 replies
Bonjour Mon vol Ryanair a été annulé. J'ai déjà demandé le remboursement de celui-ci il y a une semaine. Hier, j'ai reçu un mail de la compagnie me proposant un bon d'avoir. Je ne souhaite pas utiliser ce bon ; je préfère le remboursement sur mon compte bancaire. Est-ce que je dois confirmer mon choix ou bien est-ce que le fait de ne pas accepter le bon d'avoir suffit à confirmer ma demande de remboursement ? Merci pour votre aide. Cordialement

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