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Savarine, Malarone, Doxycycline, Lariam English translation pending
Bonjour,
Nous sommes 4 à partir 10 mois (Sénégal, Pérou, Laos, Inde).
Pour le traitement antipaludéen, nous sommes allés voir l'institut Pasteur qui nous a conseillé Malarone ou Doxycycline mais ce dernier a un effet secondaire très désagréable : il est photosensibilisant. Comme on va travailler sur des chantiers... c'est pas le top.
J'aurais aimé avoir l'expérience de personnes qui sont allées dans ces pays ou qui ont fait des voyages de cette durée. Qu'avez-vous pris. Quel était le prix?
Merci d'avance.
Nous sommes 4 à partir 10 mois (Sénégal, Pérou, Laos, Inde).
Pour le traitement antipaludéen, nous sommes allés voir l'institut Pasteur qui nous a conseillé Malarone ou Doxycycline mais ce dernier a un effet secondaire très désagréable : il est photosensibilisant. Comme on va travailler sur des chantiers... c'est pas le top.
J'aurais aimé avoir l'expérience de personnes qui sont allées dans ces pays ou qui ont fait des voyages de cette durée. Qu'avez-vous pris. Quel était le prix?
Merci d'avance.
Produit pour clarifier l'eau sur place en Inde English translation pending
J'ai fait maintes recherches et je n'ai pas retrouvé le sujet d'une personne du forum qui m'a conseillé un produit qui se trouve en Inde pour purifier l'eau. Dans le sujet on parlait du problème de pollution qu'engendrait les nombreuses bouteilles en platstiques.
J'ai pris un seul paquett de micrpure car c'est quand même relativement cher...
Merci
J'ai pris un seul paquett de micrpure car c'est quand même relativement cher...
Merci
Hébergement et sac à dos pour le Chemin de Compostelle English translation pending
Je compte partir sur les route de St Jacques de Compostelle, (Le Puy jusque Moissac 450 km) sur le GR65
est ce que quelqun l'a déja fait avez vous des trucs et astuce pour la composiion du sac, pour l'hébergement et pour tenir convenablement les 4 semaines ?
Merci
Article "le tourisme autrement" (sommaire) English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je suis tombée sur le sommaire en ligne de la Revue "Alternatives Economiques", sur le tourisme, voici pour information, le copier-collé du sommaire :
"Le tourisme autrement"
Sommaire détaillé
Editorial Voyager autrement Le tourisme « autrement » a le vent en poupe. Parce que nous sommes de plus en plus nombreux à vouloir ne plus bronzer idiots. Et parce que nous aspirons à passer des vacances plus actives, plus enrichissantes et plus originales, qui nous permettent d’être hors des hordes, pour quelques jours ou pour quelques semaines. Le tourisme « autrement », c’est aussi la volonté d’occuper notre temps de loisirs de manière plus éthique, sans – trop – détruire la planète, tirer profit des inégalités Nord-Sud ou piétiner la culture de l’autre.
Le tourisme et son impact Touriste contre voyageur ? « Un tourisme qui enrichit les riches » entretien avec Georges Cazes Comment faire du tourisme un outil de développement (durable) ? Les réponses de Georges Cazes qui milite pour l’application de seuils, selon les capacités de charge des destinations. Outil ou frein au développement Des saisonniers corvéables à merci Un impact environnemental corrosif Quand durable rime avec local
Chartes et labels Quelques définitions Les textes institutionnels sur le tourisme durable Les chartes clés du tourisme social Les chartes éthiques Les chartes des acteurs équitables et solidaires Les labels environnementaux
Se repérer dans l’offre de voyages • Les tour-opérateurs généralistes Accor Asia Clio Club Méditerranée Donatello Fram Kuoni Look voyages Nouvelles frontières Pierre et Vacances Selectour Thomas Cook VVF Vacances • Les opérateurs du tourisme social Arvel Voyages Fédération unie des auberges de jeunesse UCPA UFCV VAL et VVF Villages • Les spécialistes de l’aventure Allibert montagnes et déserts Atalante La Balaguère Explorator Voyageurs • Le tourisme rural Accueil paysan Agriturist (en Italie) Confédération nationale des foyers ruraux Fédération nationale du sport en milieu rural Gîtes de France • L’écotourisme A pas de loup, des volontaires pour la nature La Burle La Clef verte Hôtels au naturel Gîtes Panda Saïga Stations vertes • Le tourisme solidaire LVT-Les Amis de Mamadou et du Sénégal Les Amis de Tamnougalt La Case d’Alidou Chemins solidaires Centre d’échanges et de voyages internationaux pour études de développement Couleurs sensations Croq’nature et Amitié franco-touareg Conseils en voyages solidaires Départs Djembé Ecotours Passages-voyage Palabres sans frontières La Posada San Rafael Point-Afrique Rencontres au bout du monde La Route des sens Tourisme et développement solidaires Terres lointaines autrement Vision du monde Voyager autrement… • Les initiatives étrangères Les campements villageois de Casamance, au Sénégal Mass Education, en Inde Le tandem Al Jord/Mada, au Liban Village Ahémé, au Bénin
Agir pour un autre tourisme Conseils pratiques pour voyager autrement Le relais des comités d’entreprise Monter un projet de tourisme solidaire Les pouvoir publics, acteurs du tourisme durable Les indicateurs de durabilité
Bibliographie
Index
Guide pratique n° 18, mars 2005, 9, 75 euros port inclus Tarif réduit à partir de 4 exemplaires : nous consulter Mots clés : tourisme solidaire, tourisme équitable, responsabilité sociale des tours-opérateurs
Bon, je n'ai lu tous les articles, que ceux qui sont en ligne, ça nous concerne un brin quand même. Bonne journée
Dertchen
Je suis tombée sur le sommaire en ligne de la Revue "Alternatives Economiques", sur le tourisme, voici pour information, le copier-collé du sommaire :
"Le tourisme autrement"
Sommaire détaillé
Editorial Voyager autrement Le tourisme « autrement » a le vent en poupe. Parce que nous sommes de plus en plus nombreux à vouloir ne plus bronzer idiots. Et parce que nous aspirons à passer des vacances plus actives, plus enrichissantes et plus originales, qui nous permettent d’être hors des hordes, pour quelques jours ou pour quelques semaines. Le tourisme « autrement », c’est aussi la volonté d’occuper notre temps de loisirs de manière plus éthique, sans – trop – détruire la planète, tirer profit des inégalités Nord-Sud ou piétiner la culture de l’autre.
Le tourisme et son impact Touriste contre voyageur ? « Un tourisme qui enrichit les riches » entretien avec Georges Cazes Comment faire du tourisme un outil de développement (durable) ? Les réponses de Georges Cazes qui milite pour l’application de seuils, selon les capacités de charge des destinations. Outil ou frein au développement Des saisonniers corvéables à merci Un impact environnemental corrosif Quand durable rime avec local
Chartes et labels Quelques définitions Les textes institutionnels sur le tourisme durable Les chartes clés du tourisme social Les chartes éthiques Les chartes des acteurs équitables et solidaires Les labels environnementaux
Se repérer dans l’offre de voyages • Les tour-opérateurs généralistes Accor Asia Clio Club Méditerranée Donatello Fram Kuoni Look voyages Nouvelles frontières Pierre et Vacances Selectour Thomas Cook VVF Vacances • Les opérateurs du tourisme social Arvel Voyages Fédération unie des auberges de jeunesse UCPA UFCV VAL et VVF Villages • Les spécialistes de l’aventure Allibert montagnes et déserts Atalante La Balaguère Explorator Voyageurs • Le tourisme rural Accueil paysan Agriturist (en Italie) Confédération nationale des foyers ruraux Fédération nationale du sport en milieu rural Gîtes de France • L’écotourisme A pas de loup, des volontaires pour la nature La Burle La Clef verte Hôtels au naturel Gîtes Panda Saïga Stations vertes • Le tourisme solidaire LVT-Les Amis de Mamadou et du Sénégal Les Amis de Tamnougalt La Case d’Alidou Chemins solidaires Centre d’échanges et de voyages internationaux pour études de développement Couleurs sensations Croq’nature et Amitié franco-touareg Conseils en voyages solidaires Départs Djembé Ecotours Passages-voyage Palabres sans frontières La Posada San Rafael Point-Afrique Rencontres au bout du monde La Route des sens Tourisme et développement solidaires Terres lointaines autrement Vision du monde Voyager autrement… • Les initiatives étrangères Les campements villageois de Casamance, au Sénégal Mass Education, en Inde Le tandem Al Jord/Mada, au Liban Village Ahémé, au Bénin
Agir pour un autre tourisme Conseils pratiques pour voyager autrement Le relais des comités d’entreprise Monter un projet de tourisme solidaire Les pouvoir publics, acteurs du tourisme durable Les indicateurs de durabilité
Bibliographie
Index
Guide pratique n° 18, mars 2005, 9, 75 euros port inclus Tarif réduit à partir de 4 exemplaires : nous consulter Mots clés : tourisme solidaire, tourisme équitable, responsabilité sociale des tours-opérateurs
Bon, je n'ai lu tous les articles, que ceux qui sont en ligne, ça nous concerne un brin quand même. Bonne journée
Dertchen
Croisière MSC Opera? English translation pending
Bonjour je pars en croisière avec le MSC OPERA je voulais savoir se que vous en pensiez ?
MERCI
MERCI
Tunisie: excursion d'une journée dans le désert English translation pending
Bonjour à tous
Nous partons pour la première fois en tunisie à Djerba, nous souhaitons faire une excursion d'une journée dans le désert alors tous les conseils et infos sont les bienvenus, le prix à payer pour une telle excursion, est-ce mieux Tataouine ou Matmata, la distance de Djerba jusqu'au désert, le déroulement de la journée etc...
j'espère avoir des réponses
merci à tous
Nous partons pour la première fois en tunisie à Djerba, nous souhaitons faire une excursion d'une journée dans le désert alors tous les conseils et infos sont les bienvenus, le prix à payer pour une telle excursion, est-ce mieux Tataouine ou Matmata, la distance de Djerba jusqu'au désert, le déroulement de la journée etc...
j'espère avoir des réponses
merci à tous
San francicsco en Septembre English translation pending
Bonjour à tous!
J'envisage un trip dans l'ouest américain en Septembre.
2 possiblités: 1 séjour de 10 jours à San Francisco. 1 circuit qui emgloberait San Francisco, LA et las vegas.
Mes doutes: Est qu'il y a suffisamment de choses à faire en 10 jours a San Francisco? Risque pas de m'ennuyer? Est ce que ça vaut le coup de me faire autant de bornes par jour pour voir L.A et Las Vegas?
Mes questions: Quels sont les incontournables à faire à San Francisco? Les coins ou loger (ou ne pas loger)? Connaissez vous le quartier Japonnais? Si on loue une voiture, qu'est ce qu'il y a à voir aux alentours? Quel temps fait il en septembre la bas?
J'aimerai avoir les témoignages de personnes qui y ont déjà été et connaitre leurs impressions de voyages, les bonnes et les mauvaises expériences....
Merci d'avance et à très bientôt!!
Spoon.
J'envisage un trip dans l'ouest américain en Septembre.
2 possiblités: 1 séjour de 10 jours à San Francisco. 1 circuit qui emgloberait San Francisco, LA et las vegas.
Mes doutes: Est qu'il y a suffisamment de choses à faire en 10 jours a San Francisco? Risque pas de m'ennuyer? Est ce que ça vaut le coup de me faire autant de bornes par jour pour voir L.A et Las Vegas?
Mes questions: Quels sont les incontournables à faire à San Francisco? Les coins ou loger (ou ne pas loger)? Connaissez vous le quartier Japonnais? Si on loue une voiture, qu'est ce qu'il y a à voir aux alentours? Quel temps fait il en septembre la bas?
J'aimerai avoir les témoignages de personnes qui y ont déjà été et connaitre leurs impressions de voyages, les bonnes et les mauvaises expériences....
Merci d'avance et à très bientôt!!
Spoon.
Itinéraire pour la France English translation pending
Allo
J'aimerais avoir l'itinéraire (idéal) pour voir les plus belles choses,
en France. On arrive à Paris et on repart de Paris, total de 20
jours.
Merci de partager vos expérience
RAYN
J'aimerais avoir l'itinéraire (idéal) pour voir les plus belles choses,
en France. On arrive à Paris et on repart de Paris, total de 20
jours.
Merci de partager vos expérience
RAYN
Cuisine de la Martinique English translation pending
Bon matin,
J'aimerais savoir quels sont les mets typiques de la Martinique. Dans le forum "Antilles", sur un message concernant cette île, Gabye écrivait au sujet de: " .....Lambi en colombo, thon frit, blafe, dombré, langouste, fruit à pain, christophine… pomme canelle, les petites mangues au gôut de rhum…etc…"
Questions: Qu'est-ce que le lambi en colombo? Le blafe? Le dombré et finalement la christophine ?
Ah oui, aussi, quelles bonnes épices pouvons-nous rapporter de cette île afin d'essayer de faire durer le plaisir une fois de retour à la maison ? :-)
Merci à tous et bonne journée,
Hal 🙂
J'aimerais savoir quels sont les mets typiques de la Martinique. Dans le forum "Antilles", sur un message concernant cette île, Gabye écrivait au sujet de: " .....Lambi en colombo, thon frit, blafe, dombré, langouste, fruit à pain, christophine… pomme canelle, les petites mangues au gôut de rhum…etc…"
Questions: Qu'est-ce que le lambi en colombo? Le blafe? Le dombré et finalement la christophine ?
Ah oui, aussi, quelles bonnes épices pouvons-nous rapporter de cette île afin d'essayer de faire durer le plaisir une fois de retour à la maison ? :-)
Merci à tous et bonne journée,
Hal 🙂
thailande: atelier artistique sur la mer English translation pending
bonjour a tous
je dois retrouver un ami en thailande mi avril (il parcourt a cette heure le vietnam du nord au sud, a velo depuis janvier) notre desir n est pas de traverser le pays dans tous les sens... mais de se caser a un endroit sur la mer (!!!) pour au moins 3 mois; et profiter un max de bosser dans nos activites respectives
je suis peintre et lui musicien. le projet est de monter un atelier, pour produire ensemble, dans un endroit inspirant au bord de la mer.. en gros, tu bosses tranquile, et lorsque tu as besoin de te raffraichir, il te suffit de plonger dans l eau de mer delicieuse
on pensait se louer une maison avec 2 chambres et une grande piece en guise d atelier, , , on est plutot nature, pas besoin de cable-tv, , , que l habitation soit propre voila tout (de lespace si possible, le mobilier n a pas trop d importance) on aimerait eviter les endroits trop touristiques, comme on imagine l etre "anciennement pukhet"... nous ne sommes pas grands consommateurs de produits touristiques
mais ne souhaitons pas vivre en hermite pour autant dans le coin le plus paume de thailande... on aime les rencontres (avec les locaux, de meme qu avec les voyageurs) ... nos travaux vont absorber beaucoup de notre energie... vient le jour ou il devient imperatif de changer d air : sortir, rencontrer tout le monde, faire la fete et avoir un bon mal de crane en se reveillant le lendemain !!!
d apres les premieres recommandations receuillies, l ile de Koh Chanq semble regrouper differents visages (a peu de distances les un des autres)... sans palu, pas trop complique pour les renouvellement de visas (moindre frais et distance grace a la proche frontiere cambodgienne) et relativement proche de bangkok
mon budget : entre 2000-3000 maximum! FF/mois (300-450 euros)... mon ami dispose du meme budget, mais il repartira fin juin en france. pour ma part j envisage de rester jusqu a la fin aout... et prefererais ne pas avoir a reorganiser un atelier lors de son depart
merci d avance pour vos suggestions
je dois retrouver un ami en thailande mi avril (il parcourt a cette heure le vietnam du nord au sud, a velo depuis janvier) notre desir n est pas de traverser le pays dans tous les sens... mais de se caser a un endroit sur la mer (!!!) pour au moins 3 mois; et profiter un max de bosser dans nos activites respectives
je suis peintre et lui musicien. le projet est de monter un atelier, pour produire ensemble, dans un endroit inspirant au bord de la mer.. en gros, tu bosses tranquile, et lorsque tu as besoin de te raffraichir, il te suffit de plonger dans l eau de mer delicieuse
on pensait se louer une maison avec 2 chambres et une grande piece en guise d atelier, , , on est plutot nature, pas besoin de cable-tv, , , que l habitation soit propre voila tout (de lespace si possible, le mobilier n a pas trop d importance) on aimerait eviter les endroits trop touristiques, comme on imagine l etre "anciennement pukhet"... nous ne sommes pas grands consommateurs de produits touristiques
mais ne souhaitons pas vivre en hermite pour autant dans le coin le plus paume de thailande... on aime les rencontres (avec les locaux, de meme qu avec les voyageurs) ... nos travaux vont absorber beaucoup de notre energie... vient le jour ou il devient imperatif de changer d air : sortir, rencontrer tout le monde, faire la fete et avoir un bon mal de crane en se reveillant le lendemain !!!
d apres les premieres recommandations receuillies, l ile de Koh Chanq semble regrouper differents visages (a peu de distances les un des autres)... sans palu, pas trop complique pour les renouvellement de visas (moindre frais et distance grace a la proche frontiere cambodgienne) et relativement proche de bangkok
mon budget : entre 2000-3000 maximum! FF/mois (300-450 euros)... mon ami dispose du meme budget, mais il repartira fin juin en france. pour ma part j envisage de rester jusqu a la fin aout... et prefererais ne pas avoir a reorganiser un atelier lors de son depart
merci d avance pour vos suggestions
Champs de Lavande en France English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Je vais en France en mai prochain (une semaine à Paris et une en transit en Haute-Normandie, Picardie, Bretagne...)
Y a-t-il quelques endroits où je puisse voir des champs de lavande ou est-ce que je dois impérativement aller plus au sud. J'aimerais bien admirer ce paysage sans méloigner de mon trajet initiale, si possible.
Merci
Je vais en France en mai prochain (une semaine à Paris et une en transit en Haute-Normandie, Picardie, Bretagne...)
Y a-t-il quelques endroits où je puisse voir des champs de lavande ou est-ce que je dois impérativement aller plus au sud. J'aimerais bien admirer ce paysage sans méloigner de mon trajet initiale, si possible.
Merci
Sahara algérien en février English translation pending
Bonjour,
je pars dans quinze jours pour le Sahara algérien (autour de Djanet). Je redoute un peu les températures nocturnes et matinales et voudrais savoir, si quelqu'un en revient ou l'a fait récemment, où elles en sont.
Et je profiterais aussi de tout conseil pratique concernant le contenu de mon sac à dos... Je ne suis jamais parti en hiver dans des régions avec une telle amplitude jour/nuit, je me demande si UN polaire est bien suffisant, etc...
Merci d'avance !
je pars dans quinze jours pour le Sahara algérien (autour de Djanet). Je redoute un peu les températures nocturnes et matinales et voudrais savoir, si quelqu'un en revient ou l'a fait récemment, où elles en sont.
Et je profiterais aussi de tout conseil pratique concernant le contenu de mon sac à dos... Je ne suis jamais parti en hiver dans des régions avec une telle amplitude jour/nuit, je me demande si UN polaire est bien suffisant, etc...
Merci d'avance !
Mariage à Playa Pesquero English translation pending
bonjour à tous
Ma conjointe et moi nous avons décidé de nous marié à playa pesquero en janvier 2005
on se demandait s'il y a du monde qui peuvent nous informer sur les forfait de mariage à cet hotel ???
Est -ce que c'est bien organisé ?? C'est koi qu'on devrait se renseigner ou demander à l'hôtel??
Merci de toutes vos réponses🙂
Ma conjointe et moi nous avons décidé de nous marié à playa pesquero en janvier 2005
on se demandait s'il y a du monde qui peuvent nous informer sur les forfait de mariage à cet hotel ???
Est -ce que c'est bien organisé ?? C'est koi qu'on devrait se renseigner ou demander à l'hôtel??
Merci de toutes vos réponses🙂
Haïti et grande escapade English translation pending
Je souhaiterai faire un voyage en commencent par Haïti puis la Floride en remontant vers Canada.
Auriez vous des renseignement sur Haïti ?
Si l’aventure intéresse quelqu’un n’hésité pas a me contacter .
Auriez vous des renseignement sur Haïti ?
Si l’aventure intéresse quelqu’un n’hésité pas a me contacter .
Belgique, France, Corse English translation pending
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
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
Une rencontre sur Nantes (France) le 11 septembre 2004 English translation pending
voilà je suis un nouveau membre et j'ai parcouru pas mal de messages et discussions, le tout tentant, instructif et sympa; moi j'habite sur nantes alors si quelques uns et quelques unes souhaitent que nous en discutions de visu ou autour d'un verre ce serait super...
à bientôt aux voyageurs(euses) nantais(es)
serge
à bientôt aux voyageurs(euses) nantais(es)
serge
Etat de routes en Asie Sud-Est à vélo (hiver 2004-2005) English translation pending
Bonjour a tous et a toutes,
cet hiver, je compte faire un tour a velo en asie du sud est (malaisie, thailande, cambodge, vietnam, laos) pour 3 mois environ. comment sont les routes ? est il possible de faire du camping sauvage ou faut il aller a l'hotel ? y a t il des campings ? je prefere de loin le camping. en effet, je ne connais pas du tout ces regions, ca sera la premiere fois que j'irai en asie. jusqu'a present, j'ai decouvert l'afrique australe, l'amerique du sud et du nord et l'europe.
merci pour vos reponses🙂
cet hiver, je compte faire un tour a velo en asie du sud est (malaisie, thailande, cambodge, vietnam, laos) pour 3 mois environ. comment sont les routes ? est il possible de faire du camping sauvage ou faut il aller a l'hotel ? y a t il des campings ? je prefere de loin le camping. en effet, je ne connais pas du tout ces regions, ca sera la premiere fois que j'irai en asie. jusqu'a present, j'ai decouvert l'afrique australe, l'amerique du sud et du nord et l'europe.
merci pour vos reponses🙂
Randonnée de 3 jours dans le Haut Atlas (Maroc) English translation pending
Bonjour,
Nous désirons faire une randonnée de 3 jours dans le Haut Atlas, mi-avril. Nous partirions de Imlil pour Setti Fatma en passant par Tizi n'Tacheddirt(3172 m.). Nous sommes 2 familles: 4 adultes, 4 ados et 2 enfants de 9 et 10 ans.Cette ballade est-elle envisageable à cette période de l'année? Connaissez-vous des guides sérieux qui pourraient nous accompagner, des gites sympas? Quels vetements et chaussures faut-il prévoir? Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
Nous désirons faire une randonnée de 3 jours dans le Haut Atlas, mi-avril. Nous partirions de Imlil pour Setti Fatma en passant par Tizi n'Tacheddirt(3172 m.). Nous sommes 2 familles: 4 adultes, 4 ados et 2 enfants de 9 et 10 ans.Cette ballade est-elle envisageable à cette période de l'année? Connaissez-vous des guides sérieux qui pourraient nous accompagner, des gites sympas? Quels vetements et chaussures faut-il prévoir? Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
Hébergement à Haïti English translation pending
Helloo
Je souhaiterai fortement voyager à Haïti cet hiver.. Le problème est que je suis activement à la recherche d'endroits où dormir mais la seule chose que j'ai trouvé c'est des hotels très dispendieux.
J'essaie de voyager pour le moins cher possible et le confort ne m'importe peu. Par contre, je pars seule alors je souhaiterai un minimun de sécurité....
Si quelqu'un connaît des hotels pas cher ou d'autres idées d'hébergement, svp faite le moi savoir.
Merci Beaucoup 🙂
Je souhaiterai fortement voyager à Haïti cet hiver.. Le problème est que je suis activement à la recherche d'endroits où dormir mais la seule chose que j'ai trouvé c'est des hotels très dispendieux.
J'essaie de voyager pour le moins cher possible et le confort ne m'importe peu. Par contre, je pars seule alors je souhaiterai un minimun de sécurité....
Si quelqu'un connaît des hotels pas cher ou d'autres idées d'hébergement, svp faite le moi savoir.
Merci Beaucoup 🙂
Quelles sont les cartes bancaires acceptées en Europe? English translation pending
je me pose cette question depuis longtemps et je suis certain que quelqu'un peut me répondre selon ses expériences personnelles
je ne suis jamais allé en Europe et je me demande qu'elles sont les cartes de guichet ( bancaires)qui sont acceptées ... je ne crois sincèrement pas que la carte de la caisse Desjardins soit acceptée!!!???
je voudrais m'ouvrir un nouveau compte mais où et avec qui ?? quelque chose qui fonctionne dans à peu près n'importe quelle banque en Europe ???? je ne tiens pas à avoir à me servir d'une carte de crédit, je veux pouvoir retirer de l'argent au moment voulu et ce sans problèmes
est-ce que j'aurai à payer des frais pas possibles à chaque fois que je m'en servirai ????
et quant est-il des chèques de voyages ??? où sont-ils acceptés ??? on nous les remplace en cas de perte il paraît ???? est-ce préférable d'en garder quelque uns sur soi????
je suis complètement ignorant là-dessus, si vous pourriez répondre à mes 100 milles questions à ce sujet ou me donner des suggestions et des conseils j'en serais super heureux!!!
merci
rémi
je ne suis jamais allé en Europe et je me demande qu'elles sont les cartes de guichet ( bancaires)qui sont acceptées ... je ne crois sincèrement pas que la carte de la caisse Desjardins soit acceptée!!!???
je voudrais m'ouvrir un nouveau compte mais où et avec qui ?? quelque chose qui fonctionne dans à peu près n'importe quelle banque en Europe ???? je ne tiens pas à avoir à me servir d'une carte de crédit, je veux pouvoir retirer de l'argent au moment voulu et ce sans problèmes
est-ce que j'aurai à payer des frais pas possibles à chaque fois que je m'en servirai ????
et quant est-il des chèques de voyages ??? où sont-ils acceptés ??? on nous les remplace en cas de perte il paraît ???? est-ce préférable d'en garder quelque uns sur soi????
je suis complètement ignorant là-dessus, si vous pourriez répondre à mes 100 milles questions à ce sujet ou me donner des suggestions et des conseils j'en serais super heureux!!!
merci
rémi
France: randonnée dans le Vercors English translation pending
Hello
Après avoir vu le film "Les Papillons" avec Michel Serrault, j'ai très envie de découvrir le Vercors... Je ne connais absolument pas... Je cherche des info sur cette région, surtout au niveau de la randonnée pédestre.... Alors tous vos conseils, avis, photos etc sont les bienvenus... Y a-t-il des camping dans la région ?
Merci d'avance 🙂
FeeBleue
Après avoir vu le film "Les Papillons" avec Michel Serrault, j'ai très envie de découvrir le Vercors... Je ne connais absolument pas... Je cherche des info sur cette région, surtout au niveau de la randonnée pédestre.... Alors tous vos conseils, avis, photos etc sont les bienvenus... Y a-t-il des camping dans la région ?
Merci d'avance 🙂
FeeBleue
Love at First Sight in Kenya
Hello,
After several years, I’ve finally decided to repost a travel journal on the forum. We returned a few weeks ago from an incredible trip to Kenya, and it’s reignited my desire to share our emotions in the face of these animals.
Kenya wasn’t originally a priority for us in terms of safari—we had the impression it was too touristy. So, we started with other destinations: Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, and South Africa. But as I did more research, especially on the forum (thanks in part to Sylvie’s many trips), I eventually convinced myself that Kenya could be magnificent, as long as we chose our itinerary carefully and avoided peak seasons.
We ended up going in January, from the 17th to the 31st. We worked with a travel agency (TP) that crafted a custom itinerary for us: Samburu-Ol Pejeta-Naivasha-Maji Moto-Maasai Mara-Diani. They partnered with a local French-speaking agency, and everything was perfectly organized. Our trip exceeded all our expectations, and none of it would’ve been as amazing without our guide, Alfred. He accompanied us for 10 days and was a fantastic travel companion—professional, respectful of the animals, and always in good spirits. We formed a great bond with him in such a short time.
- **January 17th** After meeting up with Juliette and Charlotte in Rennes the night before, we left at 4 AM for Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport. The thick fog made the drive pretty rough, but we arrived safely around 7:45 AM. A Blue Valet driver was waiting to take our car. Check-in went smoothly, and we waited patiently for our 10:40 AM flight. Unfortunately, despite boarding on time, a passenger was missing, and we had to find a replacement last minute. Then, another passenger who had checked in and dropped off their luggage wasn’t on the plane, so they had to unload their bags. After a long period of uncertainty and spotty communication from the crew, we finally took off over an hour late.
We arrived in Nairobi in the late afternoon, 45 minutes behind schedule. The administrative formalities were endless—it took nearly 1.5 hours from landing to leaving the airport with our luggage. When we stepped out, Alfred, our guide, was waiting with a big smile and drove us to the Eka Hotel, not far from the airport. Exhausted from the long journey, we fell asleep quickly.
- **January 18th** Alfred met us at 7 AM for a long drive to Samburu Reserve. We had a peaceful night, unlike the girls, who barely slept because their neighbors were talking loudly all night. Things even escalated when Charlotte started shouting insults to get them to quiet down, but it didn’t work.
It was Sunday, so traffic around Nairobi and along the route was light. Aside from a quick "technical stop," we drove straight through and arrived in Samburu after just under 6 hours. Because of the lower altitude (around 1,000m on average), it was hot—over 30°C in mid-January.
As soon as we entered the reserve, we spotted some impalas and quickly came across one of the region’s endemic species: the reticulated giraffe, which is absolutely stunning.

While heading to our camp for lunch, Alfred crossed paths with another vehicle and learned that a leopard was nearby. We started searching, and a few minutes later, Anny spotted a shape in a tree—it was our leopard!


There were actually two of them—a mother and her adolescent. The young one was perched high in the tree, in the shade. We got to observe them for a good half-hour in excellent conditions, with just one other vehicle nearby.


Alfred also noticed that the mother had hidden prey (a gerenuk gazelle) in the vegetation, away from prying eyes.
It was time to head to our camp, the Ashnil Samburu Camp, located in the Buffalo Springs area, by the river, in an idyllic setting surrounded by the region’s typical vegetation.


The welcome was fantastic—we immediately felt at home, and that feeling lasted throughout our 3-day stay in the reserve. It was 2 PM, but no one rushed us to the table. Our waitress, Sheila, who took care of us the whole time, was as lovely as the rest of the team. Barely seated, we were invited to watch an elephant passing right by the camp, in front of the restaurant. This trip was off to a great start!
After lunch, we relaxed by the pool. Monkeys, especially vervets, were everywhere, and a camp employee was assigned to keep an eye on them and shoo them away if needed (especially the baboons).
A little before 4 PM, we met up with Alfred for our first game drive. Just outside the camp, a few elephants were in the valley near the river.


We’d see them in the same area almost every day. We also spotted some gazelles.

After several years, I’ve finally decided to repost a travel journal on the forum. We returned a few weeks ago from an incredible trip to Kenya, and it’s reignited my desire to share our emotions in the face of these animals.
Kenya wasn’t originally a priority for us in terms of safari—we had the impression it was too touristy. So, we started with other destinations: Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, and South Africa. But as I did more research, especially on the forum (thanks in part to Sylvie’s many trips), I eventually convinced myself that Kenya could be magnificent, as long as we chose our itinerary carefully and avoided peak seasons.
We ended up going in January, from the 17th to the 31st. We worked with a travel agency (TP) that crafted a custom itinerary for us: Samburu-Ol Pejeta-Naivasha-Maji Moto-Maasai Mara-Diani. They partnered with a local French-speaking agency, and everything was perfectly organized. Our trip exceeded all our expectations, and none of it would’ve been as amazing without our guide, Alfred. He accompanied us for 10 days and was a fantastic travel companion—professional, respectful of the animals, and always in good spirits. We formed a great bond with him in such a short time.
- **January 17th** After meeting up with Juliette and Charlotte in Rennes the night before, we left at 4 AM for Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport. The thick fog made the drive pretty rough, but we arrived safely around 7:45 AM. A Blue Valet driver was waiting to take our car. Check-in went smoothly, and we waited patiently for our 10:40 AM flight. Unfortunately, despite boarding on time, a passenger was missing, and we had to find a replacement last minute. Then, another passenger who had checked in and dropped off their luggage wasn’t on the plane, so they had to unload their bags. After a long period of uncertainty and spotty communication from the crew, we finally took off over an hour late.
We arrived in Nairobi in the late afternoon, 45 minutes behind schedule. The administrative formalities were endless—it took nearly 1.5 hours from landing to leaving the airport with our luggage. When we stepped out, Alfred, our guide, was waiting with a big smile and drove us to the Eka Hotel, not far from the airport. Exhausted from the long journey, we fell asleep quickly.
- **January 18th** Alfred met us at 7 AM for a long drive to Samburu Reserve. We had a peaceful night, unlike the girls, who barely slept because their neighbors were talking loudly all night. Things even escalated when Charlotte started shouting insults to get them to quiet down, but it didn’t work.
It was Sunday, so traffic around Nairobi and along the route was light. Aside from a quick "technical stop," we drove straight through and arrived in Samburu after just under 6 hours. Because of the lower altitude (around 1,000m on average), it was hot—over 30°C in mid-January.
As soon as we entered the reserve, we spotted some impalas and quickly came across one of the region’s endemic species: the reticulated giraffe, which is absolutely stunning.

While heading to our camp for lunch, Alfred crossed paths with another vehicle and learned that a leopard was nearby. We started searching, and a few minutes later, Anny spotted a shape in a tree—it was our leopard!


There were actually two of them—a mother and her adolescent. The young one was perched high in the tree, in the shade. We got to observe them for a good half-hour in excellent conditions, with just one other vehicle nearby.


Alfred also noticed that the mother had hidden prey (a gerenuk gazelle) in the vegetation, away from prying eyes.
It was time to head to our camp, the Ashnil Samburu Camp, located in the Buffalo Springs area, by the river, in an idyllic setting surrounded by the region’s typical vegetation.


The welcome was fantastic—we immediately felt at home, and that feeling lasted throughout our 3-day stay in the reserve. It was 2 PM, but no one rushed us to the table. Our waitress, Sheila, who took care of us the whole time, was as lovely as the rest of the team. Barely seated, we were invited to watch an elephant passing right by the camp, in front of the restaurant. This trip was off to a great start!
After lunch, we relaxed by the pool. Monkeys, especially vervets, were everywhere, and a camp employee was assigned to keep an eye on them and shoo them away if needed (especially the baboons).
A little before 4 PM, we met up with Alfred for our first game drive. Just outside the camp, a few elephants were in the valley near the river.


We’d see them in the same area almost every day. We also spotted some gazelles.

On the Roads of Costa Rica
Hello everyone, I’m happy to welcome you to this new travel journal.
We’re heading to Costa Rica together—a Central American destination that dreams are made of for many French travelers and attracts crowds from France.

It was the country’s wild nature and safety that convinced us to go, since we’re traveling with our 7-year-old little one. We didn’t have much vacation time in February 2026 (only 12 days), so we optimized as much as possible.

Here’s the itinerary: Wednesday, February 11: Flight from Marseille to San Jose via Paris and Atlanta Thursday, February 12: Pick up the car, drive to Poas Volcano, visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens Friday, February 13: Poas Volcano and drive to Manuel Antonio Saturday, February 14: Manuel Antonio National Park Sunday, February 15: Nauyaca Waterfall and Playa Linda Monday, February 16: Drive to Monte Verde and Santa Elena Reserve Tuesday, February 17: El Tigre Waterfall Reserve and Treetopia Park Wednesday, February 18: Monte Verde Reserve with a guide and drive to La Fortuna Thursday, February 19: Sloth guided tour, Observatory Lodge Park Friday, February 20: Arenal Volcano National Park, Termalistas del Arenal hot springs, and night tour Saturday, February 21: Return to San Jose, flight to Paris via Atlanta Sunday, February 22: Arrival in Paris and flight to Marseille. That gives us a solid 9 days in the country.

Budget breakdown: Costa Rica is an expensive country, but no more so than France. However, almost all hikes and waterfalls are paid entry, which can really add up. For meals, sodas (6–10 €) are cheaper than restaurants (10–20 € per dish).

Flights: We chose Delta Airlines for the price: Marseille to San Jose was 740 € per person (modifiable, with checked baggage and seat selection included). Other direct flights from Europe were priced between 1200 € and 1600 € with more restrictive conditions. That’s 2220 € for the family.

Accommodations: Alajuela, first night: 139 € (1 night) at Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel, with personalized airport pickup, transfer to the hotel, and a briefing from Vert Costa Rica agency the next day. Poas: 66 € (1 night) at Cabañas Tierra Fértil (entire apartment). Manuel Antonio: 394 € (3 nights) at La Palapa Ecolodge (hotel in the jungle). Monte Verde: Chalet Aloha Monteverde Cloud Forest (2 bedrooms): 125 € (2 nights). La Fortuna: Arenal Dream Garden (1 bedroom): 217 € (3 nights). Total: 941 €.

Car rental: I went through Vert Costa Rica agency (Vincent is a French expat who set up the agency in Costa Rica and makes great YouTube videos with useful tips). I rented a 4x4 that was delivered to the hotel the day after arrival and returned at the airport before the flight. The total was 772 €, including full insurance (zero deductible), a child seat, and a phone with a Costa Rican SIM and WhatsApp. The rental company was Poas Rent a Car. The vehicle was well-maintained—no complaints. Gas: 100 € for the whole trip (3 fill-ups).

Activities: To get discounts, I bought the pass offered by Vincent, which paid for itself after just one activity. It cost me 30 € (promo since I rented the car through him). Prices are for 3 people. I’ve added stars to rate them: La Paz Waterfall Gardens ****: 112 € Poas Volcano National Park *: 33 € Manuel Antonio National Park ****: 35 € Nauyaca Waterfall ***: 25 € Santa Elena Reserve **: 45 € El Tigre Waterfall Reserve ****: 141 € (with meal) Treetopia (ziplining, suspension bridges) **: 250 € Guided tour of Monte Verde Reserve ***: 113 € Sloth guided tour (with breakfast) ***: 115 € Arenal Observatory Lodge (with meal) ****: 102 € Arenal Volcano National Park *: 34 € Termalistas del Arenal ****: 20 € Night tour ***: 116 € Total: 1171 €.

Meals: 600 € My favorite restaurants: Poas: Food court Mercaditas in Fraijanes Manuel Antonio (near La Palapa): La Langosta and also El Patio Near Nauyaca Waterfall: Ricar2 el Avión Between Manuel Antonio and Monte Verde: Soda D’Calle Santa Elena: HG’s Food Guadalupe (between Monte Verde and La Fortuna): Soda Río Piedras Arenal Observatory Lodge restaurant Arenal Oasis Ecolodge restaurant

Other expenses: 300 € (groceries for breakfast, drinks, ice cream, souvenirs, etc.) Total overall: 6065 € (about 2020 € per person).
Now, here’s the day-by-day account of this beautiful trip.
https://voyageforum.com/images/posts/small/1772295011-z8mILBEUXHU8Ajz.jpg

It was the country’s wild nature and safety that convinced us to go, since we’re traveling with our 7-year-old little one. We didn’t have much vacation time in February 2026 (only 12 days), so we optimized as much as possible.

Here’s the itinerary: Wednesday, February 11: Flight from Marseille to San Jose via Paris and Atlanta Thursday, February 12: Pick up the car, drive to Poas Volcano, visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens Friday, February 13: Poas Volcano and drive to Manuel Antonio Saturday, February 14: Manuel Antonio National Park Sunday, February 15: Nauyaca Waterfall and Playa Linda Monday, February 16: Drive to Monte Verde and Santa Elena Reserve Tuesday, February 17: El Tigre Waterfall Reserve and Treetopia Park Wednesday, February 18: Monte Verde Reserve with a guide and drive to La Fortuna Thursday, February 19: Sloth guided tour, Observatory Lodge Park Friday, February 20: Arenal Volcano National Park, Termalistas del Arenal hot springs, and night tour Saturday, February 21: Return to San Jose, flight to Paris via Atlanta Sunday, February 22: Arrival in Paris and flight to Marseille. That gives us a solid 9 days in the country.

Budget breakdown: Costa Rica is an expensive country, but no more so than France. However, almost all hikes and waterfalls are paid entry, which can really add up. For meals, sodas (6–10 €) are cheaper than restaurants (10–20 € per dish).

Flights: We chose Delta Airlines for the price: Marseille to San Jose was 740 € per person (modifiable, with checked baggage and seat selection included). Other direct flights from Europe were priced between 1200 € and 1600 € with more restrictive conditions. That’s 2220 € for the family.

Accommodations: Alajuela, first night: 139 € (1 night) at Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel, with personalized airport pickup, transfer to the hotel, and a briefing from Vert Costa Rica agency the next day. Poas: 66 € (1 night) at Cabañas Tierra Fértil (entire apartment). Manuel Antonio: 394 € (3 nights) at La Palapa Ecolodge (hotel in the jungle). Monte Verde: Chalet Aloha Monteverde Cloud Forest (2 bedrooms): 125 € (2 nights). La Fortuna: Arenal Dream Garden (1 bedroom): 217 € (3 nights). Total: 941 €.

Car rental: I went through Vert Costa Rica agency (Vincent is a French expat who set up the agency in Costa Rica and makes great YouTube videos with useful tips). I rented a 4x4 that was delivered to the hotel the day after arrival and returned at the airport before the flight. The total was 772 €, including full insurance (zero deductible), a child seat, and a phone with a Costa Rican SIM and WhatsApp. The rental company was Poas Rent a Car. The vehicle was well-maintained—no complaints. Gas: 100 € for the whole trip (3 fill-ups).

Activities: To get discounts, I bought the pass offered by Vincent, which paid for itself after just one activity. It cost me 30 € (promo since I rented the car through him). Prices are for 3 people. I’ve added stars to rate them: La Paz Waterfall Gardens ****: 112 € Poas Volcano National Park *: 33 € Manuel Antonio National Park ****: 35 € Nauyaca Waterfall ***: 25 € Santa Elena Reserve **: 45 € El Tigre Waterfall Reserve ****: 141 € (with meal) Treetopia (ziplining, suspension bridges) **: 250 € Guided tour of Monte Verde Reserve ***: 113 € Sloth guided tour (with breakfast) ***: 115 € Arenal Observatory Lodge (with meal) ****: 102 € Arenal Volcano National Park *: 34 € Termalistas del Arenal ****: 20 € Night tour ***: 116 € Total: 1171 €.

Meals: 600 € My favorite restaurants: Poas: Food court Mercaditas in Fraijanes Manuel Antonio (near La Palapa): La Langosta and also El Patio Near Nauyaca Waterfall: Ricar2 el Avión Between Manuel Antonio and Monte Verde: Soda D’Calle Santa Elena: HG’s Food Guadalupe (between Monte Verde and La Fortuna): Soda Río Piedras Arenal Observatory Lodge restaurant Arenal Oasis Ecolodge restaurant

Other expenses: 300 € (groceries for breakfast, drinks, ice cream, souvenirs, etc.) Total overall: 6065 € (about 2020 € per person).
Now, here’s the day-by-day account of this beautiful trip.
https://voyageforum.com/images/posts/small/1772295011-z8mILBEUXHU8Ajz.jpg
Crossing the border from 4000 Islands (Laos) to Cambodia and ongoing conflict
Hi,
I’m arriving soon in southern Laos and the 4000 Islands, with plans to head to Cambodia next.
The latest news I got this morning (Paksé, La Boulange) isn’t great—the Cambodian border is also in a latent conflict with Laos for the same reasons as with Thailand...
So, what’s the best site to check for updates on the border opening? Since the situation isn’t stable right now and could change from one day to the next?
Thanks for your input.
So, what’s the best site to check for updates on the border opening? Since the situation isn’t stable right now and could change from one day to the next?
Thanks for your input.
Travel Journal - 28 Days in China in August 2025
Hi everyone! I’m sharing a modest travel journal from my trip to China in August 2025.
There wasn’t much room for improvisation on this trip—everything was planned in advance. Since August is peak season, I decided to book train tickets early, and once that was set, I reserved all the accommodations too. I got everything on Trip.com.
I bought the flight tickets back in March from Hainan Airlines. They were super expensive, but with these travel dates, I couldn’t exactly dream of a bargain!
I picked up e-SIMs valid for a month from Free just before departure: 10 € for the e-SIM + 19.90 € for a one-month plan with 35 GB of data abroad.
No need for a VPN with these e-SIMs, but D. still got one—a multi-device plan for 5 € with a discount from Let’s VPN, valid for a month. It was for evenings at the hotel on Wi-Fi to avoid burning through the 35 GB with video.
I downloaded Alipay, WeChat, Amap (Baidu Maps), and Trip.com. We also have Google Translate and Maps.me—absolute must-haves.
We’re ready to go!
I’ve been waiting for this day for nearly 15 years!! I travel a lot, but this one—this is MY TRIP 🙂 It’s been postponed so many times: because I wanted to do it with the right person, because I have a Turkish stamp in my passport and heard they don’t issue visas with that, because of COVID... and then China introduced a 30-day visa exemption, and that was the green light! Ugh, they forced us to take our vacation in August this year—far from ideal—but no more delays. Saturday, August 2, 2025: it’s finally the big day!
Days 1 and 2: We got dropped off at Charles de Gaulle at 9:30 AM. I supposedly checked in online, but only for the first flight and without getting the boarding pass... Might as well scrap online check-in in that case. So, we spent over an hour in line at the counter to get them. We didn’t have any checked luggage—just our backpacks as carry-ons—so this was a step we’d never had to deal with before, but whatever, it’s done. No wait at passport control, 5 minutes through security, a quick walk around the terminal, 10 minutes in the boarding area, and it was already time to board. Departure around 12:45 PM, arrival in Chongqing at 4:50 AM. We had a few hours of layover before our next flight. Went through immigration, connecting flight control, and security. Pro tip: check your next flight’s boarding gate right after immigration. We never saw it displayed again anywhere in the terminal.
The Free e-SIMs work—phew!
Took off at 9:30 AM, arrived in Guangzhou (Canton) at 11:20 AM in the rain. I love how Chongqing is translated as "Tchoung King" on the screens in the plane—very French!

During my first two trips to China, we paid for everything in cash, but this time, we’re going all-in on Alipay and WeChat. I still brought the leftover change from previous trips—it might come in handy. At the metro station, they showed us a QR code to buy tickets via WeChat. There were probably machines and even a ticket counter, but we didn’t see them, and buying via WeChat was pretty simple. 8 yuan to Changshu Lu, which is 22 stops. So far, so good. Then, we had to find the hotel, which wasn’t on Google Maps, Maps.me, or Amap... Easy 😎! We found it without too much hassle, though. Dropped off our stuff and went out to eat. 55 yuan for two claypots with fish/eel, rice, cabbage, and purple eggplant. When we left, it was pouring. We grabbed our umbrellas and set off to explore the neighborhood: Enning Road (we’ll come back later to check out a specific spot), Shangxiajiu (the pedestrian shopping street), Baohua Road... The area is pretty diverse—one street to the next, it’s like stepping into a different world.


There weren’t many people around, probably because of the rain. We grabbed a quick street food dinner and went to bed—we were exhausted. We struggled to stay awake until 11 PM to adjust to the time change as quickly as possible. There’s a 6-hour time difference.
There wasn’t much room for improvisation on this trip—everything was planned in advance. Since August is peak season, I decided to book train tickets early, and once that was set, I reserved all the accommodations too. I got everything on Trip.com.
I bought the flight tickets back in March from Hainan Airlines. They were super expensive, but with these travel dates, I couldn’t exactly dream of a bargain!
I picked up e-SIMs valid for a month from Free just before departure: 10 € for the e-SIM + 19.90 € for a one-month plan with 35 GB of data abroad.
No need for a VPN with these e-SIMs, but D. still got one—a multi-device plan for 5 € with a discount from Let’s VPN, valid for a month. It was for evenings at the hotel on Wi-Fi to avoid burning through the 35 GB with video.
I downloaded Alipay, WeChat, Amap (Baidu Maps), and Trip.com. We also have Google Translate and Maps.me—absolute must-haves.
We’re ready to go!
I’ve been waiting for this day for nearly 15 years!! I travel a lot, but this one—this is MY TRIP 🙂 It’s been postponed so many times: because I wanted to do it with the right person, because I have a Turkish stamp in my passport and heard they don’t issue visas with that, because of COVID... and then China introduced a 30-day visa exemption, and that was the green light! Ugh, they forced us to take our vacation in August this year—far from ideal—but no more delays. Saturday, August 2, 2025: it’s finally the big day!
Days 1 and 2: We got dropped off at Charles de Gaulle at 9:30 AM. I supposedly checked in online, but only for the first flight and without getting the boarding pass... Might as well scrap online check-in in that case. So, we spent over an hour in line at the counter to get them. We didn’t have any checked luggage—just our backpacks as carry-ons—so this was a step we’d never had to deal with before, but whatever, it’s done. No wait at passport control, 5 minutes through security, a quick walk around the terminal, 10 minutes in the boarding area, and it was already time to board. Departure around 12:45 PM, arrival in Chongqing at 4:50 AM. We had a few hours of layover before our next flight. Went through immigration, connecting flight control, and security. Pro tip: check your next flight’s boarding gate right after immigration. We never saw it displayed again anywhere in the terminal.
The Free e-SIMs work—phew!
Took off at 9:30 AM, arrived in Guangzhou (Canton) at 11:20 AM in the rain. I love how Chongqing is translated as "Tchoung King" on the screens in the plane—very French!

During my first two trips to China, we paid for everything in cash, but this time, we’re going all-in on Alipay and WeChat. I still brought the leftover change from previous trips—it might come in handy. At the metro station, they showed us a QR code to buy tickets via WeChat. There were probably machines and even a ticket counter, but we didn’t see them, and buying via WeChat was pretty simple. 8 yuan to Changshu Lu, which is 22 stops. So far, so good. Then, we had to find the hotel, which wasn’t on Google Maps, Maps.me, or Amap... Easy 😎! We found it without too much hassle, though. Dropped off our stuff and went out to eat. 55 yuan for two claypots with fish/eel, rice, cabbage, and purple eggplant. When we left, it was pouring. We grabbed our umbrellas and set off to explore the neighborhood: Enning Road (we’ll come back later to check out a specific spot), Shangxiajiu (the pedestrian shopping street), Baohua Road... The area is pretty diverse—one street to the next, it’s like stepping into a different world.


There weren’t many people around, probably because of the rain. We grabbed a quick street food dinner and went to bed—we were exhausted. We struggled to stay awake until 11 PM to adjust to the time change as quickly as possible. There’s a 6-hour time difference.
Review of a Norway cruise on the Emerald Princess in June 2025 (1)
Hello everyone,
I’ve wanted to take this Norway cruise for a very long time. The first time I booked it was in July 2020 with Azamara. Unfortunately, it was canceled, as everyone remembers. When I tried to book it again, the prices (already a bit high with Azamara) had simply doubled. So, since then, I’ve been keeping an eye out every year for any opportunities...
The last time we sailed with Princess was eleven years ago, and things didn’t go very well. I came back pretty unhappy with their service and quite disappointed. Despite the $600 they gave me as credit for a future cruise, I’d never set foot on one of their ships again.
But this time, the opportunity arose—a fantastic itinerary with lots of stops, a reasonable price for 16 nights (I’ll share the details in the conclusion), and a ship that’s not too big, so to speak, with only 3,000 passengers. I’m not expecting much from the cruise line this time and am boarding the ship with low expectations beyond the itinerary.
Princess has introduced an app to download before the cruise. It’s essential because online check-in is no longer available, and the agency doesn’t send a travel journal. Everything is done through the app. After completing the check-in on the app, we only know that we’ll need to pick up our key, the Medallion, at embarkation by following the blue line in the terminal and presenting our passport.

Up until our departure, the weather forecast for the coming week in Norway is disastrous—rain, rain, and more rain. It was pretty much the same two years ago before our Iceland cruise, and in the end, the weather turned out fine.
If you’re ready to embark on the Emerald Princess to discover this beautiful cruise and the stunning landscapes of Norway, let’s go!
Southampton - Sea day - Bergen - Olden - Åndalsnes - Sea day - Tromsø - Honningsvåg (North Cape) - Alta - Sea day - Molde - Trondheim - Two sea days - Edinburgh - Sea day - Southampton
I’ve wanted to take this Norway cruise for a very long time. The first time I booked it was in July 2020 with Azamara. Unfortunately, it was canceled, as everyone remembers. When I tried to book it again, the prices (already a bit high with Azamara) had simply doubled. So, since then, I’ve been keeping an eye out every year for any opportunities...
The last time we sailed with Princess was eleven years ago, and things didn’t go very well. I came back pretty unhappy with their service and quite disappointed. Despite the $600 they gave me as credit for a future cruise, I’d never set foot on one of their ships again.
But this time, the opportunity arose—a fantastic itinerary with lots of stops, a reasonable price for 16 nights (I’ll share the details in the conclusion), and a ship that’s not too big, so to speak, with only 3,000 passengers. I’m not expecting much from the cruise line this time and am boarding the ship with low expectations beyond the itinerary.
Princess has introduced an app to download before the cruise. It’s essential because online check-in is no longer available, and the agency doesn’t send a travel journal. Everything is done through the app. After completing the check-in on the app, we only know that we’ll need to pick up our key, the Medallion, at embarkation by following the blue line in the terminal and presenting our passport.

Up until our departure, the weather forecast for the coming week in Norway is disastrous—rain, rain, and more rain. It was pretty much the same two years ago before our Iceland cruise, and in the end, the weather turned out fine.
If you’re ready to embark on the Emerald Princess to discover this beautiful cruise and the stunning landscapes of Norway, let’s go!

Southampton - Sea day - Bergen - Olden - Åndalsnes - Sea day - Tromsø - Honningsvåg (North Cape) - Alta - Sea day - Molde - Trondheim - Two sea days - Edinburgh - Sea day - Southampton
Cycling Thread – Europe’s Most Beautiful Bike Paths
Hi there! I’m Simon, and for years I’ve been exploring some of Europe’s most beautiful and well-equipped bike paths. My passion for cycling led me to start a blog where I share my travel impressions, practical tips, and photos taken along the way. I ride both well-known routes like the Alpe-Adria, the Loire à Vélo, and the Rhein Route, as well as lesser-known but equally charming regions.

In my stories, I pay special attention to the quality of infrastructure, cyclist safety, and route accessibility—for young and old, experienced riders and beginners alike. I love discovering and sharing spots that are truly welcoming for cycle tourists: well-marked, with rest areas and easy train access.
On the blog, you’ll find ready-to-follow route suggestions, tips for preparing your bike trips, and plenty of inspiration for your next adventures. I travel with my panniers, a camera in the front bag, and always keep an eye out for what’s around me. Feel free to check out my blog, Cycling Thread—you might find some ideas for your next bike getaway! :-)
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I hope this won’t just be a one-off post—I’ll try to share our bike trips with you here regularly. To start: our May trip on the Elberadweg, the queen of German bike paths, between the stunning city of Dresden and Magdeburg. I invite you to visit:
Elberadweg in Germany – From Dresden to Magdeburg
The Elbe bike path is about 1200 km long, following the river from its source in the Giant Mountains in the Czech Republic to its mouth in Cuxhaven, on the North Sea. The route crosses a variety of landscapes: mountain valleys, vineyards, open plains, and coastline. As is often the case in Germany, the signage is excellent and the route easy to follow.
But what surprised us was the number of cobblestone sections! Sure, the cobblestones are well-laid and fairly smooth—but they’re still cobblestones. And when they disappear, they’re often replaced by concrete slabs, typical of river dikes. That’s just part of the face of this 30-year-old "queen"—a heritage that’s hard to replace entirely with fresh asphalt.
Along the way, don’t miss the many cultural highlights. Dresden impresses with its restored old town, the Frauenkirche, and the Brühl Terraces along the Elbe—it’s one of Germany’s most elegant cities. In Meissen, you can visit the famous porcelain factory and its Gothic cathedral. Wittenberg is a must-stop to follow in Martin Luther’s footsteps, with its castle church and Reformation Museum. And to finish, in Dessau-Roßlau, besides the Bauhaus, don’t miss the stunning Dessau-Wörlitz landscape gardens—one of the oldest English-style parks in Europe.
A few photos to give you a feel for the route and inspire you to check out our blog! :-)





Happy cycling!
Simon

In my stories, I pay special attention to the quality of infrastructure, cyclist safety, and route accessibility—for young and old, experienced riders and beginners alike. I love discovering and sharing spots that are truly welcoming for cycle tourists: well-marked, with rest areas and easy train access.
On the blog, you’ll find ready-to-follow route suggestions, tips for preparing your bike trips, and plenty of inspiration for your next adventures. I travel with my panniers, a camera in the front bag, and always keep an eye out for what’s around me. Feel free to check out my blog, Cycling Thread—you might find some ideas for your next bike getaway! :-)
* * *
I hope this won’t just be a one-off post—I’ll try to share our bike trips with you here regularly. To start: our May trip on the Elberadweg, the queen of German bike paths, between the stunning city of Dresden and Magdeburg. I invite you to visit:
Elberadweg in Germany – From Dresden to Magdeburg
The Elbe bike path is about 1200 km long, following the river from its source in the Giant Mountains in the Czech Republic to its mouth in Cuxhaven, on the North Sea. The route crosses a variety of landscapes: mountain valleys, vineyards, open plains, and coastline. As is often the case in Germany, the signage is excellent and the route easy to follow.
But what surprised us was the number of cobblestone sections! Sure, the cobblestones are well-laid and fairly smooth—but they’re still cobblestones. And when they disappear, they’re often replaced by concrete slabs, typical of river dikes. That’s just part of the face of this 30-year-old "queen"—a heritage that’s hard to replace entirely with fresh asphalt.
Along the way, don’t miss the many cultural highlights. Dresden impresses with its restored old town, the Frauenkirche, and the Brühl Terraces along the Elbe—it’s one of Germany’s most elegant cities. In Meissen, you can visit the famous porcelain factory and its Gothic cathedral. Wittenberg is a must-stop to follow in Martin Luther’s footsteps, with its castle church and Reformation Museum. And to finish, in Dessau-Roßlau, besides the Bauhaus, don’t miss the stunning Dessau-Wörlitz landscape gardens—one of the oldest English-style parks in Europe.
A few photos to give you a feel for the route and inspire you to check out our blog! :-)





Happy cycling!
Simon
Various questions about Bangkok with kids
Good evening,
Our family trip (2 kids, boys aged 6 and 9) is coming up fast, and I have a few questions. I’ve seen that quite a few people on this forum are active about Thailand, so I hope you can help me out :-)
- I have a Free mobile plan with a good amount of data abroad (35GB). Do you know if the Bolt or Grab apps work well with a French SIM? I’ve read that the app might not work if the SIM isn’t Thai, but I’ve also seen French travelers using their SIMs in Thailand, so I’m not sure what to think.
- What tips do you have to avoid traveler’s diarrhea (especially for our 6- and 9-year-olds)? I’m already preparing them to wash their hands often and not put their hands in their mouths or brush their teeth with tap water (they’re still little and might not control the water well in their mouths). Are there certain dishes or food stands to avoid? Are ice cubes really off-limits too?
- We arrive in Bangkok at 9 AM, and we have a French-speaking guided tour scheduled for the next morning (all day). The itinerary isn’t finalized yet with the guide—I need to get back in touch soon. What do you recommend doing on that first day, which might be tiring after the long flight and jet lag? Our hotel has a nice pool, but I’d love for us to get out and explore a bit :-)
- Is the Grand Palace really best visited early in the morning to avoid crowds?
- I’d love to visit a night or floating market, but they’re all on weekends. Unfortunately, we’re in Bangkok from Wednesday to Saturday morning (then we take the train to Ayutthaya in the morning). Is there a market on Friday night? I saw Chatuchak, but Friday night doesn’t seem like the best time—is it still worth going?
I’ve looked for answers to these questions, but I’m either not finding a definitive answer or I’m overwhelmed by all the things to do/see in Bangkok. So, I’m hoping your advice or experiences can help me out!
Thanks in advance, and have a great evening! :-)
Our family trip (2 kids, boys aged 6 and 9) is coming up fast, and I have a few questions. I’ve seen that quite a few people on this forum are active about Thailand, so I hope you can help me out :-)
- I have a Free mobile plan with a good amount of data abroad (35GB). Do you know if the Bolt or Grab apps work well with a French SIM? I’ve read that the app might not work if the SIM isn’t Thai, but I’ve also seen French travelers using their SIMs in Thailand, so I’m not sure what to think.
- What tips do you have to avoid traveler’s diarrhea (especially for our 6- and 9-year-olds)? I’m already preparing them to wash their hands often and not put their hands in their mouths or brush their teeth with tap water (they’re still little and might not control the water well in their mouths). Are there certain dishes or food stands to avoid? Are ice cubes really off-limits too?
- We arrive in Bangkok at 9 AM, and we have a French-speaking guided tour scheduled for the next morning (all day). The itinerary isn’t finalized yet with the guide—I need to get back in touch soon. What do you recommend doing on that first day, which might be tiring after the long flight and jet lag? Our hotel has a nice pool, but I’d love for us to get out and explore a bit :-)
- Is the Grand Palace really best visited early in the morning to avoid crowds?
- I’d love to visit a night or floating market, but they’re all on weekends. Unfortunately, we’re in Bangkok from Wednesday to Saturday morning (then we take the train to Ayutthaya in the morning). Is there a market on Friday night? I saw Chatuchak, but Friday night doesn’t seem like the best time—is it still worth going?
I’ve looked for answers to these questions, but I’m either not finding a definitive answer or I’m overwhelmed by all the things to do/see in Bangkok. So, I’m hoping your advice or experiences can help me out!
Thanks in advance, and have a great evening! :-)
3 weeks in Colombia (August 2023)
Why Colombia?
It's quite simple. For the past few years, my daughter has been living with a Colombian from Bogotá. The idea was to discover his country, meet his family, and do part of the trip all four of us together.
We’re heading out first as scouts, then they’ll join us to continue the journey.
The itinerary was shared in another post—now it’s time for the impressions.
No photos, as for me, it’s video and nothing more!
Day 1: The big departure What was planned: A flight from Lyon Saint-Exupéry late morning heading to Frankfurt. Two hours of waiting in Frankfurt (just enough time to eat a pretzel!!) and then off to Bogotá for an arrival around 7 PM local time. I hadn’t done the Check-Mig (to be done 72 hours before the flight). I did it on my phone, giving a fake arrival date in Colombia, and the attendant told me there wouldn’t be any issues in Bogotá. Actually, two hours of delay at departure in Lyon because a sick passenger was on the plane—they had to evacuate him, and the ambulance that was supposed to be there didn’t have permission to come near the plane. Ah, French administrative formalities!!!!! Flight to Frankfurt with Lufthansa went smoothly. A sprint through the airport—very well organized. Connection secured, so we boarded the plane, and two hours later than scheduled, we took off for an 11-hour flight! Arrival in Bogotá, and the immigration process took over an hour and a half because of the crowds. However, no issues with the Check-Mig—they barely glanced at it. Our daughter’s father-in-law ended up waiting over 3 hours at the airport because of this!!! Surprise: No luggage. Luckily, we had packed essentials in our carry-ons! Quick administrative paperwork, and Lufthansa informed me our bags would be on the next flight, so no big deal. Off to our hotel in La Candelaria and a good night’s rest.
The plus: We’re in Bogotá! The minus: Flight delays are becoming more and more common.
Day 1: The big departure What was planned: A flight from Lyon Saint-Exupéry late morning heading to Frankfurt. Two hours of waiting in Frankfurt (just enough time to eat a pretzel!!) and then off to Bogotá for an arrival around 7 PM local time. I hadn’t done the Check-Mig (to be done 72 hours before the flight). I did it on my phone, giving a fake arrival date in Colombia, and the attendant told me there wouldn’t be any issues in Bogotá. Actually, two hours of delay at departure in Lyon because a sick passenger was on the plane—they had to evacuate him, and the ambulance that was supposed to be there didn’t have permission to come near the plane. Ah, French administrative formalities!!!!! Flight to Frankfurt with Lufthansa went smoothly. A sprint through the airport—very well organized. Connection secured, so we boarded the plane, and two hours later than scheduled, we took off for an 11-hour flight! Arrival in Bogotá, and the immigration process took over an hour and a half because of the crowds. However, no issues with the Check-Mig—they barely glanced at it. Our daughter’s father-in-law ended up waiting over 3 hours at the airport because of this!!! Surprise: No luggage. Luckily, we had packed essentials in our carry-ons! Quick administrative paperwork, and Lufthansa informed me our bags would be on the next flight, so no big deal. Off to our hotel in La Candelaria and a good night’s rest.
The plus: We’re in Bogotá! The minus: Flight delays are becoming more and more common.
In MIKUMI and SELOUS, Southern Tanzania (June 2024)
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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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.

.....
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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