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un mec maccoste dans la rue et me demande de venir rencontrer sa niece qui doi aller travailler en france. comme ca je pourrai lui donner des conseil car elle a un peu peur

je vais chez lui, il moffre a manger en attendant sa niece. (chez lui cest a 1 heure de bkk en taxi, quil paye bien entendu)

il me dit quil est croupier dans un casino sur un bateau de croisiere.

comme sa niece est coincer dans les embouteillage, il me propose de mapprendre comment arnaquer qlq en jouant au black jack

il me montre et on joue pour mentrainer quil dit.

puis il telephone a un mec, un riche des emirats arabes qui arrive 10 minutes apres, sort une liasse de dollars enorme, et il me presente comme un biznessman francais (jai plus le look dun baba, mais bon!)

jai pas une thune sur moi, mais si ca tourne au vinaigre, jai assez de couille pour me defendre. je sens larnaque a plein nez, mais je veux voir ou il veulent en venir et jusquou il sont pres a aller.

je fini par gagner 36000 dollars!!!!! il est convenu que je prend 25 pour cent des gains.

seulement au moment de payer, le riche veut sassurer que jai bien la somme que javais parier...

lautre me prend a part, me dit quil peut reunir environ 15000 dollars, mais quil a besoin de mon aide pour le reste de la somme.

jai fait comme si je marchait et il mont ramener en taxi a une bank pres de mon hotel: il voulait que je change mes travellers, que je tire au guichet, puis que jachete de lor en CB.

vu que pres de mon hotel jetait en securiter, jai commencer a leur dire tout ce que javais relever comme mensonge en les questionnant sur des detail de leur vie separement (il y avait aussi une jolie fille dans lhistoire, soi disant la soeur du premier lascar) je leur ai dit que je preferais conclure laffaire le lendemain donc aujourdui, dans ma chambre dhotel.

si ils ont le culot de se pointer, jai un pote qui va les prendre en photo (numerik) et je vais leur demander la somme quil voulai mestorquer, sinon je donne les photo au flic (bluff bien entendu!!!)

si y a une chose que je supporte pas cest quon essaye de me baiser en se servant de ma gentillesse.

peut etre quil reflechirons a deux fois avant daborder un autre pigeon.

la suite prochainement.....

Hello

Comme certain le savent, avanet de partire en chine j avait boucle une bonne partie de la preparation d un tour du monde en kayak (le premier qui rigole ...)

Petit hic, j avait pas forcement prevut de rencontre la femme de ma vie si tot ...

Quelqu'un aurait des argument pour dire a la demoiselle que c'est bien le kayak et que le tour du monde c'est sympas aussi ..., non serieut me laisse pas tombe ...

Merci

;o) Philo

et combien ça peut couter une excursion pareille??? et de l'hotel ocean bavaro c possible ou pas??????

Bonjour tout le monde..

J'ai décidé de démarrer un nouveau sujet, car on discutait de la drague sur le forum du Kef....ce qui est loin du sujet..

Alors je voulais avoir d'autres opinions sur ce sujet...

Donc celles qui ont été témoin de la drague tunisienne...ou encore qui se posent des question, c'est la place.

Moi je vis avec ça tous les jours quand je me promène en Tunisie...je suis blonde aux yeux pâles...sauf que je suis curieuse de savoir si ça arrive aux brunes, rousse...etc...

J'attends vos opinions avec impatience.

voila je voudrais partir un mois en inde cet été ms j' ai du mal à motiver les gens autour de moi... tj pareil...

Je voulais savoir si c t risqué...

quelqu' un l 'a-il vécu?

merci d' avance

elise

Je m prepare pour aller en voyage fin mars debut avril. J hesite entre 2 destinations: Cuba ou San Andres? Je veux qu on puisse allaer danser dans les disco, bouger et feter un peu. De plus j aimerais faire une belle excursion de plonger soumarine. Ensuite j aimerais ne pas etre trop loin des "VRAI" gens de la place pour avoir la chance de voir ce pays un peu et pas juste l arriere cour de l hotel. J'aimerais aussi une belle plage et de la bonne bouffe. Aussi un hotel qui as du sens pas un shack!

Que me conseiller vous ?

Un peu plus sur nous...un couple dans dans la fin vingtaine!

Namaste ji!!!

aux merveilleuses personnes de ce forum!!!

J'ai une petite question à vous soumettre...

Quelqu'un pourrait il me donner d'avantage d informations sur la coutume du "rasage de cheveux" en Inde?

Que cela signifie t'il lorsque l'on rase la tête d'un enfant, d'un homme ou d'une femme?

Le fait-on qu'en signe deuil, de transformation? Est ce un rite de passage? et pour qui?....

Bien le merci à vous tous....

luce

pouvez vous me dire si les buffets proposés ds les hotels ne comportent aucun risque genre "turista", je pars avec un ami qui psychote completement à ce sujet, (il veut surement me séduire là bas 😉, c'est clair que ce serai pas le top) non, sérieux peut on manger de tout sans risques dans les hotels.

merci

salut à toutes et tout d'habord, bonne année! voila, j'aimerai beaucoup partir au maroc seule (en fait, c'est pas encore sur!) et j'aimerai avoir des informations, si certaines d'entre vous est déjà partie seule au maroc! en fait, ca va etre la premiere fois que je pars seule donc j'appréhende un peu!

merci pour les infos ou témoignages que vous pourriez me faire partager! je pars fin janvier ou début février,

doro

bonjour,

nous allons en rd à partir du 17/01 au dominicus palace...

nous aimerions aller voir les baleines... quelqu'un peut-il nous donner des tuyaux ??

nous aimerions également visiter l'ile par avion (style survol en hydravion) est-ce possible ? a qui faut-il s'adresser ?

quelle prise anti-moustique prendre ??

merci d'avance pour ces renseignements

magali

Bonjour, je découvre tout justece forum.. ja i un problème, je suis à jakarta et il faut que je trouve un moyen de me faire prescrire ma pilule parceque j ai perdu ma trousse de toilette. Je suis à Jakarta pour plusieurs semaines, dans le quartier de kemang si qq connaît. j espere ne pas être obligée d'aller à singapour! Merci d'avance, Lili

Nos joyeux amis belges Mark Rowerelsht et Anna Vannaelst de passage dans cette charmante ville de Parana ( prov de Entre Rios ) ont connu les joies du "tourisme alternatif" . En effet quelle bonne idee de sortir des sentiers battus mercredi dernier en plein apres midi en s'aventurant sur la costanera paraerense proche de la Prefecture dans une ruelle etroite. O joie ! les voila decouvrant le tourime alternatif de la "zona peligrosa". Trois hommes les ont aimablement delesté de leur appareil photo, d'un sac a main et d un sac banane...de plus leur celulaire, un jeu d'echec, un guide touristique de l Argentine et trois bouquins feront surement le bonheur de quelques enfants des villas miserias allentours. Remercions donc nos charmants voyageurs d avoir participé a l'amelioration des conditions sociales des habitants de certains quartiers defavorises. Nos trois paraerenses ont meme eu jusqu a la delicatesse de laisser les passeports, les billets d avions et meme les dollars aux mains des belges......Pour vous montrer leur totale honneteté, ils n ont pris que quelques pesos . ( incroyable n est ce pas...mais serait ce la une maniere de donner la bienvenue aux touristes ? )......cependant dans la province de Entre rios ( comme dans celle de Corrientes ), la reputation de l'extreme rudesse de ses habitants c'est tout de meme confirmé une fois de plus, car nos trois hommes n'ont pu s'empecher ( peut etre par habitude ) de frapper un peu a l'aide de batons ( coutume locale de bienvenue, aussi employée en milieu familial pour regler les desaccords ) Le jeune belge arborrant un anneau a l oreille ( tres en vogue en Europe....parmis les jeunes se voulant jeunes )..symbole d un affranchissement qui n'a en aucun cas emu les trois paraerenses ( pourtant eux aussi tres affranchis...mais bien plus dans l'affranchissement reel et quotidien, que dans celui virtuel des banlieues chics de Brussels ou de Gand ). Bref, l'anneau a plu et un bout d oreille est parti avec ( ca me rapelle un vieux post sur ce forum ou on me demandait si le percing etait mal percu et dangereux en Argentine.....j ai osé dire que "oui", et j ai recu de nombreuses reponses me desapprouvant.) La jeune belge a eu aussi le doigt entaillé pour une question de bague ne sortant pas assez vite ! Voyageurs ! Voyageuses ! si vous passez dans le coin de Parana, allez surtout du cote de villa "El Morro" , on vous y attend ! Bref, et serieusement ......... 1) les celulaires, laissez les en Europe 2) Appareil photo jamais a la vue de tous 3) l argent toujours dans le pantalon, preparez toujours quelques pesos entre 20 et 50 ARS dans un endroit pour filer a vos agresseurs ( ou aussi quelque fois a la police locale ) en cas d agression en jurant que vous n'avez rien d'autre sur vous. 3) si franchement vous ne connaissez pas les us et coutumes du coin, ne sortez pas des zones touristiques. ( encore moins a aller s'aventurer vers les villas miserias ) 4) Laissez aussi tout ce qui peux etre gourmettes, chaines, bagues, mais aussi PERCING et montres au placard . 5) Serieux, je regrette vraiment ce qui a pu arriver a Mark et a Anna, mais la ils ont vraiment tout cumuler.....et franchement je vais meme leur dire ( si des personnes les connaissent et peuvent leur faire parvenir se post ) ....ils ont eu BEAUCOUP de chance....s ils etaient tombés reellement sur des professionels ( dans les banlieues de Buenos Aires ) en ce moment ils seraient "secuestrados" ( kidnappés ) avec demande de rançon. ALORS A TOUS : FAITES GAFFES ! que les erreurs de certains profitent a tous ! A bientot ! Herge !

dans 10 jours, je pars pour Delhi, pour un séjour de deux mois dans ce fauleux pays: je souhaite acheter deux ou trois rubis (bagues ou colliers )pour ma famille, c'est surement faisable mais j'ai quand meme peur de me faire avoir sur la qualité des produits qe l'on me proposera; qu'elle prudence faut-il avoir ? connaissez-vous des shops où je peux acheter sans crainte? Pour ce deuxieme voyage, j'emporte dans mes bagages des vetements pour enfants que je veux laisser dans un orphelinat du sud du Tamilnadu, que puis emporter également de pas trop volumineux pour distribuer tout au long de mon periple ? Je ne veux pas jouer les mères Thérésa mais quelque part je souhaite laisser autre chose que des roupies surtout pour les familes qui nous accueillent souvent avec beaucoup de simplicité et de chaleur. merci de vos experiences

Salut,

Je viens sur Bs As la semaine prochaine faire des reportages video sur des familles d'amis argentins vivant à Bs As, La Plata et Salta. J'ai des projets de reportages sur l'Argentine en général (histoire, traditions, sport, musique, gens, Français vivant là bas, prises de vue pour montage en musique etc...).

Je suis amateur (pas très expérimenté) et me lance dans une passion qui me tenait à coeur depuis des années. Etant tombé amoureux l'année derniere de l'Argentine et l'Amérique du Sud, j'ai pris une année sabatique pour visiter, rencontrer les gens, réaliser des docs etc...

Toute personne vivant en Argentine et ayant une bonne connaissance de ce pays est vraiment la bienvenue pour me contacter et afin que l'on essaye de réaliser quelque chose de sympa. Aussi, j'aimerais avoir descontacts un peu parout dans le pays afin de pouvoir aller les interviever et suivre leur conseils pour ne pas louper les choses interessantes de leur région pour mon doc.

Je cherche aussi des personnes interessées à me suivre ou donner un coup de main à réaliser des interview, prises de vues etc...car je serai des fois seuls quand mes amis argentins ne pourront pas être avec moi.

Voilà, j'espère que l'on se croisera peut être! Et merci mille fois pour toute aide.

Ciao, Nicolas

Bonjour,

L'Indonésie risquant d'être sous la flôtte en janvier et les billets d'avion n'étant pas trés attractifs 🙁 je suis en train de me dire, pourquoi n 'irai-je pas au sri lanka qui m'a toujours fait rêver😇

Mais voilà seule avec mon petit sac à dos n'est pas risqué ? Ma petite Sandrine toi pour qui l'Inde est ta seconde patrie, y as-tu été ?

Si je fais la côte sud-ouest là apparemment je n'aurais pas à subir la mousson. Mais se qui m'inquiéte toujours quand je ne suis pas trop renseignée bien que la paranoia je la laisse au placard, c'est au niveau de la sécurité, sinon pour les transports, les logements je pense que là c'est assez facile.

Alors enlevez moi mes craintes et apportez moi votre vécu qui me fera sans doute me décider.

Merci à tous

Amicalement

Vanessa

Bonjour, Bonsoir,

Je suis nouvelle sur ce site et j'aimerais avoir quelques "tuyaux" de votre part.

En juillet, nous partons (mon mari et moi) pour 3 semaines en Thailande et nous allons notamment passer 5 nuits à BANGSAPHAN (nous logerons au Coral Hôtel, qui nous parait bien sympathique !). Nous ne connaissons pas du tout ce coin de Thailande et les guides (L.P. et Routard) en parlent peu ou pas.

Quelqu'un a-t-il déjà été là-bas et pourrait nous donner des infos, bons plans et bonnes adresses (restos, massages traditionnels, location de motos, snorkelling ?)

D'avance, merci de votre aide.😏

je cherche les meilleurs plan pour un trip de 3 semaines départ bombay vers le sud.goa certain!!mais la suite??? je ne voudrais pas revenir et avoir louper le plus important. c'est clair qu'en 3 semaine je ne vais pas voir tout le sud mais je voudrai évité de perdre mon temps.

merci d'avance

vincent

salut, je prépare un voyage in India pour avril (arrivée à Delhi, puis haridwar, rishikech, dharamsala, varanai) si vous avez des conseils ou si vous y passez, faite moi signe. a bientôt.

Juste un petit tour d'horizon pour savoir quelle est votre focale préférée?

bonne soirée

Philippe

bonjour cela fait déjà plusieurs mois que je vous ai ecrit pour vous demander des idées a l'epoque nous voulions partir en Andalousie, mais voila nous avons changé pos projets et finalement nous restons en France, plus exactement nous allons à Menton la deuxième semaine du mois de mars, j'aimerai si quelqu'un connait l'endroit qu'il mes donne des idées d'excursion autour de la rivièrra italiènne des petits coins charmants a vister autour de 100 a 150km de menton Merci a vous si vous me répondez amicalement

Salut !!🙂

Qui connait ou utilise des objectif Russe Zenitar ?? Et plus precisement le Grand angle 16mm en focale 2.8-22 ...

Ca a l'air super allechant quand on compare son prix (a peine plus de 150 euros ports compris sur le net) a celui d'un objectif de "marque" ...... dont je n'ose meme pas dire les prix🤪

Donc ! est ce LA bonne oportunité pour les fauchés d'avoir qd meme un grand angle ds le four tout ????

merci pr les comments !

inextremis

Bonjour à tous!

Je débarque seule sur Delhi le 9 Novembre au matin et je reste en Inde jusqu'au 24 janvier. J'ai 19 ans et il s'agira de mon premier voyage en Inde et le premier que j'entreprends en solo...J'ai donc besoin de tous vos conseils! Je recherche donc des coequipier(e)s pour partager peut être un bout de chemin durant ce voyage, partager mes émotions face à tous les évennements innatendus qui m'attends dans ce pays fascinant.

Je prends l'avion avec Gulf Air qui partira de Paris Charles de Gaulle le 8 novembre au matin, qui fera escale à Abu Dhabi et arrivera à Delhi vers 7h20 du matin...Peut être l'un(e) d'entre vous prends le même vol...Dans ce cas, n'hésitez surtout pas à me faire un petit signe...Je serai ravie de rencontrer de chouettes personnes dès le début du voyage!

Dans l'attente de vous lire, je vous souhaite à tous pleins de merveilleuses rencontres durant vos voyages...

Bien à vous,

Lu

After a pretty disastrous weather-wise trip to Gran Canaria, we’re hoping this time the sun will shine in Puglia. It’s not a sure thing, though—the weather’s been awful all over Europe in early May.

For those who’d like to (re)read the story without the digressions, it’s here.

Saturday, May 16: This time we’re flying out of Charleroi (Brussels South): the ticket prices, flight times, and proximity all worked for us. The airport (Ryanair) was recently renovated... but it’s still not very well organized. There are hardly any seats in the boarding areas, and... the restrooms cost money!!! The flight goes smoothly, though, and we land in Bari a little late.

We quickly pick up our rental car, a very local-looking Pandina (even more so than the Fiat 500 in this region), and hit the Italian roads... and their unique driving quirks (like the fact that the countless road signs along the streets and in towns are purely decorative 😏, and that Italian cars don’t have turn signals 😮... except for rental cars).

About an hour later, we arrive at our first accommodation, right in the middle of the countryside near Monopoli. The owner isn’t there, but they’ve left us a ton of info via messages and even turned on the space heater, which is a nice touch. We explore the property:



And the next morning before breakfast, its immediate surroundings:





Sunday, May 17: After our "seaside" experience in Gran Canaria last weekend (packed with people and locals), we decide to start inland. After a hearty breakfast,



we head toward Alberobello, a super touristy village famous for its trulli—those stone houses with conical roofs. We easily find a free parking spot on a street near the Aia Piccola district, where some trulli are still lived in year-round.





We almost immediately come across the Trullo Sovrano (the only two-story one), which you can visit (but we skip it—it’s opening time, and there’s already a line).



From there, we head down toward the Basilica of Cosma e Damiano... but we don’t go in because there’s a mass.



Now we’re on the main Piazza del Popolo, which connects the two districts of Alberobello: Rione Aia Piccola and Rione Monti, the more touristy one.

Okay, it wasn’t a total disaster either. Actually, I hesitated before starting this travel journal: is it even worth writing about a holiday that won’t leave an unforgettable memory? In the end, I went for it (there aren’t many recent travel journals about this destination). So, read on... or don’t .

Every time we’ve been to the Canary Islands, it’s been by default (basically: where can we go in winter or early spring when we only have a week—so not too far, not too much jet lag, but with decent weather?).

This time, we had two weeks, but the winter plan kept changing: first Thailand (dropped for personal reasons), then Martinique (dropped because of work leave dates that weren’t up to me), and finally, the Canary Islands.

We’ve already been to Tenerife (which we really liked) and Lanzarote (which we liked a little less). This year, two options: Gran Canaria or one of the smaller islands west of Tenerife (La Palma, or even La Gomera or El Hierro). We chose Gran Canaria... not sure it was the right call! Whose fault is it? Storm Thérèse’s! Yes, Storm Thérèse followed us on arrival, and its effects lasted quite a while. We had to adapt, cancel visits, change activities...

But even without Thérèse...

Saturday 21/03 Departure from Orly at 6:10 AM with Transavia. The plane took off on time and landed a little early, tossed around by strong winds before touching down. It had just rained, but it was (almost) no longer raining.



We quickly picked up our luggage and then the car at the Cicar counter. We got a Seat Arona instead of the Corsa we’d booked. Well, while the driving position didn’t feel great at first (I got used to it), the engine’s smoothness and power were much appreciated on the island’s winding and sometimes steep roads.

It was only 10 AM, and we couldn’t theoretically check into our accommodation until 3 PM (the owner promised to message me if it was ready earlier). So, we headed to the (big) *Jardín Botánico Viera y Clavijo*, where we planned to spend a few hours. We found a huge parking lot... empty. The passenger in the car in front of us (yes, we weren’t the only ones at the closed gate—there was a car in front and one behind) went to ask for info: it was closed due to the storm 😕. So, we calmly headed toward Puerto de las Nieves, on the northwest coast of the island.

The plan: go to a restaurant, visit the village, and do some shopping while waiting for early afternoon. As soon as we got out of the car, it started raining... we took shelter under the awning of a shop, waiting for it to pass. But the rain turned into a downpour, and within minutes, awning or not, Gore-Tex or not, we were soaked!

Since we were already wet, we might as well go to the restaurant—they weren’t far! But here’s the thing: contrary to what Google Maps said, they all opened at 1 PM, not noon! Back to the car, wading through 5 cm of water because all the village streets were flooded . The rain let up, we did some shopping, went to eat, and I got a message from the owner saying the accommodation was ready 🙂.

So, off we went to La Suerte, a few kilometers north of Agaete. The downside of the place, especially with luggage, is that you have to climb several flights of stairs via an outdoor staircase (after parking more or less far away on a steep street) to get there 😛). Of course, on the way from the car to the apartment, it started pouring again—the bags got soaked! Enough rain for today! We settled in quietly, and by late afternoon, we could (finally!) go admire the view from the terrace.

Hi everyone.

The tickets for SRI LANKA are booked—arriving in COLOMBO on 12/21 and returning from the same place on 01/17. I’ve read here and there that it’ll be high season, but we don’t have a choice, so we’ll make do...

My first question is obviously about the itinerary: Most of the ones I’ve seen go clockwise, and I’m wondering if I should do it the other way: - To avoid the cultural triangle between Christmas and New Year’s - To start with a bit of rest (we’re really wiped out) Does that make sense?

My second question is about the time allocated to each stop, which you’ll find below. Is it balanced? Too much here and not enough there?

My third question will be about Jaffna: yes or no? How long is the trip from Anuradhapura? Where can I fit in the 3 days needed?



Thanks for your replies. A few details: ultra-independent travelers, using public transport, hikers, minimum 2 nights per accommodation. First time in Sri Lanka! !

Hello,

Our flights are booked, and we’ll arrive in Thailand at the beginning of January.

Originally, we were supposed to spend 14 days there. But after booking the flights and seeing the prices, we’ll now be there for 20 days instead.

Our initial plan was: 2 days in Bangkok 1 day in Ayutthaya 4 days in Chiang Mai 6 days around Krabi

So we have 7 more days to fill. What do you recommend?

An extra day in Bangkok? Adding more days in the north? If so, where? Exploring another region, like Kanchanaburi or Cheow Lan Lake? Traveling north in stages instead of taking the overnight train?

A few extra details about us: For us, vacation isn’t about relaxation—we love walking, exploring, and packed days don’t bother us. Hiking for hours and doing active things is what makes us happy. That said, we also enjoy visiting villages and towns if they’re worth the detour. In Thailand, we’d like to visit temples too. We’re early risers, so our days tend to be long. 🙂 In short, we like to keep things moving during our trips. 😉

Unfortunately, seeing terraced rice fields isn’t possible in January. I read there are rice fields around Sukhothai. Are they green in January?

In the north, do you recommend Doi Inthanon, Huai Nam Dang, or Doi Chiang Dao National Parks? Which one is the most beautiful and best for January?

Prologue

This journal recounts a trip to Rajasthan that’s already over a year old and that I’ve only now found the chance to write about. The summer of 2024 marked my return to India—my tenth trip—after six long years away since my last solo wanderings in Tamil Nadu in 2018 (the journal of which is published on this site). That absence was partly (but not only) due to the long COVID and post-COVID period, which saw a complete halt and then a major slowdown in global tourism. To top it off, Voyage Forum announced its closure in an end-of-the-world atmosphere. A sad time for our favorite social activity…

A few weeks after returning from Rajasthan, I tried to motivate myself to start writing a journal to publish on a forum claiming to be VF’s successor, which I’d eventually signed up for out of desperation. But I kept hesitating and putting the project off because, for one, I no longer have the time I used to. For another, the vibe wasn’t really taking off on that forum—it was overrun with ads and not very active, contrary to what its host’s name suggested. Despite its good intentions and commendable role as a stopgap, it also turned out to be very impractical to use, especially when you don’t have much time like me. I’ll admit I’d occasionally check back on VF to see if anything was happening. But all the discussions remained frozen in time, stuck in that fateful year, 2020. Then, rumors swirled online about shady reasons behind its closure, leaving little room for hope.

And then, one fine morning, I got a message at work from Marien informing me that VF had reopened. What a huge surprise! Even though the forum’s “end” had played out in a somewhat apocalyptic atmosphere, the memories of passionate and heated discussions, the frank debates, and the useful exchanges that made this site a traveler’s goldmine and a unique hub of conviviality all came rushing back to me like a breath of fresh air. I finally saw a sign and tried to motivate myself to find the time to publish the journal of this tenth trip to India and fifth to Rajasthan. But in the end, I got bogged down in professional and family obligations and never managed to find the time to get started. That’s now fixed, though, because I had two reasons for wanting to do it: I find that looking back on a trip to tell others about it is a highly beneficial introspective exercise. Also, I thought this journal could be useful to other travelers on a few points.

Because, “do we really need yet another journal about Rajasthan?” you might rightly ask! Especially in a time when so many journals about the “Land of Kings” have been published since VF’s return, not to mention the countless stories you can already find online about this region, one of India’s most touristy. And I’d add, why go back to Rajasthan for a fifth time, where I’ve already dragged my feet more than enough—through its forts, deserts, temples, cities, villages, bumpy roads, train stations, tasty street food stalls, cheap guesthouses, and more? Where some might see just another overhyped tourist destination full of the same old *Arabian Nights* clichés, worn to a thread, that I mentioned earlier, when there’s so much else to see in India? Well, first because it’s a magnificent country I never tire of, where I started an academic study and made so many connections. It’s also packed with places where you won’t find a single tourist (right, Marie-Jo?), even in the heart of well-trodden paths and classic itineraries. And most importantly, as I said earlier, things have changed in recent years. First, after six years without traveling far, the urge to go back to India was getting stronger. But this time, no more solo trips (often) or duo adventures (sometimes)—now it’s a team of four that has to come along! And even if you can argue with that, what better place than Rajasthan to introduce India to people who’ve never seen it? To kids you want to amaze? Plus, traveling with your new little family to your favorite country isn’t the same as going solo in often spartan conditions that only affect you. It’s a different challenge, but ultimately probably much harder. So, is it really reasonable to take two kids to India, including a two-year-old baby? That’s one of the main goals of this journal (but not the only one)—to try to answer that question.

As you can tell, it’s not so much the destination but the slightly unusual setup of this trip that, in my opinion, will make this journal interesting. Despite my experience and expertise (yes, I dare say it) in India, there were plenty of questions before we finalized the plan and said, “Alright, let’s go!” The questions were flying for us parents. Is it wise to travel to India with a two-year-old? What would we do (it happened) if the kids got very sick? Would they be able to handle a road trip on Rajasthan’s bumpy, dusty roads using public transport? Could they handle the shock of such a different world—the dirt, poverty, pollution, noise (…and the smell, as they say), the spicy food, monkeys, mosquitoes, snakes, tigers, leopards, and so on? In short, all the clichés that I usually joke about suddenly became potential realities. Another concern: as a mixed Franco-African family (not me, but my partner and her oldest), wouldn’t we risk not always being well received, given what you sometimes hear about that in India? How would Indians react to seeing a mixed-race family, the ultimate taboo in a country of purity and social segregation, which would undoubtedly raise many questions for them? Of course, not everything went as expected… Because, as you know, with India—and what makes it charming for some—there are always complications: sometimes where you don’t expect them… and sometimes where you do. I’ll go into detail about that in the journal to come (not right away) and in the final review (even later). These experiences could be useful to travelers who find themselves in similar situations and have the same questions we did before embarking on such a journey. And maybe it’ll spark the curiosity of those who aren’t concerned and will read yet another Rajasthan journal, but with its own unique twists.

Despite my unchanged constraints, which mean I have little time to write this, I don’t want to rush the story, so I’ll take my time. There will probably be lulls. I hope that won’t stop people from coming to react, debate, share their impressions, or ask for information.

February 9th is a pivotal day during my trip to Thailand. Up until this date, my focus had been on cities, temples, and other urban landmarks. Starting February 10th, I’ll finally leave the city behind for the outskirts—one town, one life, farther from tourism, more real, more authentic... Then comes the bucolic surroundings of Chiang Mai, nature, the countryside, the mountains.

This morning, I head to visit the ethnographic museum. I’d been told about another one, but it’s permanently closed. I wonder if it’s the same one that might have changed its name and location.

I thoroughly enjoy visiting this museum. At first, I’m a bit annoyed because the place is packed with noisy school groups blocking the display cases without even showing the slightest interest. But soon, their chaperones manage to lead them into another room, giving me some peace. They maintain this distance throughout the tour, allowing me to explore the museum in complete tranquility. I really appreciate their tact.

I’m amazed by the absolutely stunning fabric displays and the countless everyday objects, especially the very old pottery. There’s so much beautiful basketry and intricately carved wood. The statues are also incredible... After seeing all of them, I no longer feel like buying any from the shops.

On my way back, not far from my hotel, I discover a rather unique place that only serves one drink, which they’ve made their specialty: egg coffee! A pretty surprising novelty. I have to try it.



At the bottom of the cup, they pour a layer of milk, topped with a layer of liquid coffee, followed by a layer of egg yolk, and finally a top layer that turns out to be a mix of coffee and cocoa powder. It’s a cold drink that, in the end, doesn’t have much flavor, and the price is pretty steep for such a small cup. You’re paying for the exclusivity!

Later in the day, I venture once again into small alleys, something I love doing when exploring a new city—no specific goal, just wandering east of the city, outside the walls.



I encounter very few tourists there and discover unsuspected little shops overflowing with lovely items, much cheaper than what you find in the heart of the tourist district. Then I wander through the floors of Warorot Market. I discover another kind of temple there: the temple of good deals. I love finding clothes that are really original for locals, not the flood of shirts and pants that tourists love but no Thai would ever buy, which invade the shops in the "Historic Square." I stop in my tracks in front of a stall with beautiful shirts featuring stunning geometric patterns in elegant color combinations and very short sleeves. Hmm, these would be perfect for showing off my biceps, one of which is adorned with the magnificent Ganesh tattoo I got last year in Bali. "When you’ve got nice things, you’ve got to show them off!" he said. 😜🙏💪 I pick out two for 380 baht and negotiate them down to 300. But the seller won’t go any lower. I understand I’ve reached the limit of her commercial possibilities. Just as I’m leaving the shop, happy with my purchase, my ever-helpful inner voice, Petite Voix, suggests: - You didn’t try them on because you were too lazy to take off the one you’re wearing and also because of the sweat, but you could just put one on over the one you’re wearing. It’s light enough that it won’t bother you.

I go back to the two sellers, who burst out laughing when I ask to try them on. - Oh no, it’s way too small for you! It’s a women’s shirt! - But they don’t look particularly feminine in style! And I chose XXL... I put the shirt on, and of course, it won’t close. Then I notice the buttons are on the wrong side. That’s why the sleeves seemed so short!!! They put the shirts back on the rack and refund me without any fuss, commenting amid total hilarity: - Well, thank goodness you tried it on just as you were leaving the shop!

Since I don’t want to walk too much before tomorrow’s first Big Outing with the driver, I end my stroll with a visit to two very pretty temples recommended by Joël.



I’d rather not post more temple photos. But these ones smell like village and countryside...







I’ve never seen anything like Wat Ket Karam, so extravagant...





And I end my day with two other lesser-known temples: Wat Noung Kham, simple and finally free of gold and glitter,



and Wat Dap Phai, where an intimate ceremony is taking place at the end of the day.

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.

Hi there! It’s been nearly 6 years since I last posted here or on my travel blog. But I’m back, at least for one post! I’m returning with a dream trip we took in April 2023: a stay at Walt Disney World in Florida. We went for 10 days. Ten days at an amusement park might seem like a lot, but you should know that Disney isn’t just one park—it’s 4 parks and 2 water parks (only one was open during our trip). So we split those 10 days across 5 parks, which worked out to about 2 days per park. The four main parks each have a different vibe:

Magic Kingdom: The most famous one, the one that most resembles our Disneyland Paris. It’s home to several "lands" (Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Liberty Square, and Main Street USA). This is the park where you’ll find the iconic castle, the symbol of the parks. Disney’s Hollywood Studios: It’s a bit like the studios at Disneyland Paris, with the well-known Tower of Terror and Toy Story Land. It also features the stunning Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (a must-see, even if you’re not a Star Wars fan). Animal Kingdom: A very nature-focused park, divided into several sections, including representations of Africa and Asia, as well as the breathtaking Pandora – The World of Avatar. Epcot: The park of countries, where different nations are represented around a large circular lake—including France!

The water park that was open during our stay was Typhoon Lagoon. We spent a morning there lounging and swimming before heading to Disney Springs (the equivalent of Disney Village in France). We’re not big on pools or chilling out, so we didn’t stay long, but there was no time limit.

We chose to stay at the Disney’s Art of Animation hotel, a Resort (huge, like everything there!) with 4 themed areas: Nemo, Cars, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid (where the rooms for 4 people or fewer are located).



Here’s the itinerary we followed for those 10 days:

Day 1: Flight at 7:35 AM–4:40 PM (with a layover in London), stroller pickup, then shuttle bus to our hotel Day 2: Day at Magic Kingdom Day 3: Day at Hollywood Studios Day 4: Day at Animal Kingdom Day 5: Day at Epcot Day 6: Day at Hollywood Studios Day 7: Relaxing day at Typhoon Lagoon and Disney Springs Day 8: Day at Magic Kingdom Day 9: Day at Epcot Day 10: Day at Magic Kingdom Day 11: Morning at Hollywood Studios, then shuttle bus to the airport, stroller return at the airport, flight at 7:05 PM–1:50 PM (next day)

We rented the stroller from Kingdom Stroller. The rental process was super easy—everything was done online. On the day we arrived and the day we left, there was no staff at the counter, but the stroller was ready with a tag bearing our name. When we left, we just dropped it off at the designated spot, still with no one checking... We used the Mears Connect shuttle: you pick a day and time for them to pick you up at the airport and your hotel. Everything went smoothly, no surprises.

For planning, you’ll need to decide in advance which parks you’ll visit each day because a reservation is required (just like in Paris now). I’d recommend making a schedule ahead of time. Same goes for restaurants—figure out which ones you’d like to eat at beforehand. Some work like fast food and don’t require reservations, while others, the "Table Service" restaurants, operate like traditional restaurants and need to be booked in advance to guarantee a spot. These can be reserved 60 days before the first day of your visit, and that applies to all the restaurants for your entire stay (e.g., if you’re going from February 1st to 11th, you can make reservations for the whole trip 60 days before February 1st).

Not essential, but we found them super handy: MagicBands. These are connected bracelets you buy on-site (not cheap, of course) that let you, once linked to your account in the app, open your hotel room, enter the parks, validate Lightning Lane reservations at attraction entrances, and even make purchases (if you’ve linked a credit card). We got the cheapest ones and loved them!

As for the trip’s wrap-up, if I were to do it again, ... I’d do almost everything the same: The schedule and restaurant reservations I planned were perfect! ... I’d change one thing: Maybe I wouldn’t plan two full days at Epcot because it was the park we enjoyed the least. Some attractions (like the amazing Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind) were great, but it was really hot, the park isn’t shaded, and it felt stifling when the weather was scorching. That said, I don’t regret it because a big storm hit on our second day, forcing us back to the hotel.

That’s all for now—I’ll be back soon with photos from each park and the hotel. You’ll see, it was incredible! See you soon! :)