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Hi there, I’m looking for a destination in Vietnam for January to spend a week and go snorkeling. Anyone have any suggestions? I know Thailand well, and with my Thai friend, we’d like to try a different country.

Thanks in advance.

Hello, We’re planning to travel at the beginning of 2026 (a couple) to visit these two countries (Laos and Cambodia). We’re looking for local travel agencies to organize our trip with a driver and vehicle. For accommodation, staying with locals suits us just fine. If any seasoned travelers have reliable recommendations, we’d love to hear them. Thanks! Best regards, Lionel 1946

Hi everyone,

I’m planning a road trip in Cuba and was wondering if there are any bike rental places (125/500cc) with reasonable rates—not the Harley rental places!

Thanks for your help. Wave of headlights! !

Hi there, Between Sagada and Banaue, I’m thinking of spending a night in Bontoc. Are there any interesting villages to see around Bontoc (accessible by vehicle)? Is the Bontoc-Maligcong road worth it... landscapes? Same question for the Bontoc-Barlig road? Thanks in advance for your tips!

Hi everyone, our travel agency informed us that the accommodation vouchers and others will be given to us by our guide upon arrival, not before our departure. Does this seem normal to you?

Hello, We’ll soon be moving to Madagascar long-term. As a French national, I need to obtain a short-stay visa that can be converted to a long-stay one. To do this, I have to send the required documents to the Madagascar embassy in Paris. No issues with that procedure so far. If I get this visa, once I arrive in Madagascar, I’ll need to provide the same documents to the Ministry of the Interior in Anosy. I’m trying to find an email address or website for the Ministry to check which documents I need to submit (I think they ask for additional ones). If you have any info on this, I’d appreciate your replies. Best regards, M. Buisson Eric

Hi everyone, I’m heading back to Algeria for the fourth time. I’d like to visit Ghardaia. I’ve booked my flight ticket from Oran to Ghardaia, but I read in the latest *Petit Futé* that you need to go through a local travel agency. For the south, I know it’s mandatory, but can anyone give me info about Ghardaia? I’m planning to hire a guide from the hotel where I have my reservation. Thanks!

We're planning a trip to Vietnam with La Palanche, a travel agency in Hanoi. If anyone here has used them, could you share your experience with this agency, please? Thanks

Hi there,

I’d like to buy a camera to take with me everywhere while traveling and hiking. My use case: automatic mode only, for travel photos and family moments (meals, etc.). I currently have a Lumix FZ300, which has really let me down—especially in low light. I got some pretty mediocre shots from my last trip, and I definitely won’t be going back there... So, I’d like to replace it. Here’s what I’m ideally looking for: A compact camera, large sensor, decent zoom, and weather-sealed if possible. Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

Hello, I need your help. We’re a family of four (kids aged 5 and 8), and we’re really excited to explore North Sulawesi for three weeks in August! We’re planning to visit Manado, Bunaken, Tangkoko, the Togian Islands, and possibly Makassar and Bira. Does anyone know how to get from the Togian Islands to Makassar without too much hassle/difficulty? (Fast boat, stops, etc.)

Hi, I’m looking for people interested in traveling through southern Europe by bike in a small group. I’m more into doing sporty day trips by mountain bike and sleeping on the go in the evenings. I’m thinking Sardinia or southern Portugal and Spain, but other sunny, coastal destinations are possible too. The trip would be two to three weeks between mid-May and mid-June, with some flexibility on dates. Happy to chat more about it. Looking forward to discussing! Eric LG.

So happy to be back with you all that I’m rushing to share my trip report! We chose to stay exactly 14 days to avoid paying for a visa. As a result, we didn’t have time to explore the south—we’ll be back because Oman is a great destination in January. Temperatures were a perfect 25–27°C during the day. No rain for us, but it can happen.

We bought the *Évasion Oman* guidebook. We started with the Jebels (the mountains), abandoned villages, then the desert, wadis along the coast, and finished in the capital. For us, it was easier to go from cold (2,000 meters, after all) to hot before returning to our freezing Normandy in January.

The people were incredibly welcoming and lovely. We camped in natural camping areas where you can make a fire (free, no facilities or water). Easy to find—just search "camping" on Google Maps (an essential app). We traveled as a group of five and rented a 4x4 seven-seater from Europcar before leaving (price included our insurance): 800 euros for 14 days. Essential for getting everywhere, as there are lots of dirt tracks. We brought our camping gear from France since the baggage allowance is 30 kg. Oh, and also two liters of rum and a box of white wine—also essential.

Food was tricky if you don’t like spicy dishes or just chicken. You have to eat at international restaurants, which cost about the same as back home. We’d packed vacuum-sealed meat for the first three days and a few cans. For beaches, stick to the ones marked on Google for swimming—otherwise, they can be dirty and full of oil.

We arrived at 6:30 AM, bought a SIM card (make sure to remove yours before arriving and tape it to the back of your phone), exchanged money (not great rates at the airport—better in malls or souks; no exchanges in banks), and picked up the car. Then we headed to a Carrefour supermarket, but it was closed. We drove to Jebel Al Akhdar, the Sayq Plateau, where we found markets along the way. There are also bazaar shops where you can get gas bottles—they’re everywhere in mid-sized towns. There are even hypermarkets.

We hiked the well-marked old Sayq trail (red and white markings). Our return was improvised. We camped on the plateau and got cold—bring 0°C sleeping bags! The next day, we visited the abandoned villages of Wadi Bani Habib: juniper forests, canyon viewpoints. Then Birkat Al Maws on the way down—a beautiful palm grove. Next, Nizwa Hotel. The beds were really hard there—ask to see the rooms and test the beds before booking. There’s always availability, with prices starting at 35 euros for two.

On the third day, we went to Jebel Shams. Hiked along the canyon starting from Ghul, then descended. Camped on the road to Balha Fortress, which we visited the next morning (stunning!). Then we explored Nizwa before heading to the Wahiba Desert. Camped along the way, then drove to our accommodation: two days in the desert. We found the Thousand Nights Camp 40% cheaper a month before. Note: you have to leave by 1 PM in a convoy to reach the hotel.

On the sixth day, we hiked in the desert on our own because the activity prices were outrageous.

On the seventh day, we headed to a wadi, Bani Khalid, then to Sur, a seaside hotel. We booked just one room for five of us—hotel apartments are huge, and since we had our camping mattresses, it wasn’t a problem to set up in the living room. There’s even a kitchen. In cities, camping spots are poorly located—near intersections, etc.

Beach time and sightseeing on the eighth day, then we drove to the white sand beach in Fins, where we stayed for two nights (we left the tents set up but empty). This was our favorite campsite—go all the way to the end of the road, there’s a small cove and a stunning spot.

On the ninth day, we visited Wadi Shab and the Salma Plateau to find the tombs. The hike up from Fins was way too long—probably better to take the route suggested in the guidebook for a round trip. Meh, no one really enjoyed it.

On the tenth day, we went to Wadi Al Arbiyyin and drove to Seeb Al Mouj to book a diving trip. Stayed at Al Ferdous Hotel Apartments until the end—well-located for visiting Muscat and a great value. Just make sure to check the room first, as some beds are very hard and others aren’t.

Eleventh day: diving and beach time.

Twelfth day: visited the Grand Mosque (unlucky—first day it became paid, and not just a little: 8 OMR). Then explored the old city.

Thirteenth day: the Grand Opera and beach at The Village, where we found a great pizzeria: pizzawifi.com.

Fourteenth day: And that’s it—back home, thrilled to have discovered this magical country. We’ll be back!

Hi there,

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

We’re heading to Vietnam for 3 weeks from January 17th to February 6th. In addition to the Mekong Delta and the central region, we’d like to spend some time by the sea. We’re torn between visiting the islands of Hon Son/Nam Du/(+Phu Quoc?) or choosing Con Dao Island. We’re hesitant because we’ve read that the sea around Con Dao can be rough and not great for swimming at this time of year (and that boats might be canceled). Could you share your thoughts? Thanks

Hi, I’m looking for info on doing a solo bike trip from Chelyabinsk to northern China via Omsk. What’s the best time of year to go? Can I do it staying only in hotels and restaurants—without having to haul a tent, stove, etc.? Also, is there a border crossing point in northern China, because I can’t find anything on Google Maps? What’s the road condition like? Thanks

Hi everyone, so glad the forum’s back up! I’m planning a trip for next June but I’m still torn between Papua and Papua New Guinea. Solo backpacking trip, about 3 weeks (trekking, culture, and a tiny bit of beach time). It’s still tough to find recent info—anyone know if backpacking is doable there? Thanks in advance for your tips! carpediem

Hi everyone, for my 6th trip to India, I’ve chosen Ladakh and Zanskar. I’m planning a 15-day itinerary with a driver (one week in Ladakh and one week in Zanskar). I’m looking for info and tips from people who’ve recently traveled to these regions—anything that could help me prepare my route, must-see spots (or not!), accommodation advice, etc. Is it necessary to visit all three main lakes usually included in traditional circuits (Tso Moriri, Pangong, and Tso Kar)? In the Nubra Valley, the Hunder dunes with the camels don’t really tempt me given the mixed reviews... What do you think? Big question about altitude sickness—I’ve read that you should take it easy for a full day before hitting the road. Is that enough, or should I plan an extra day? Is it easy and quick to get the Inner Line Permit for the regions where it’s required? Thanks in advance for your tips!

Hi there, We're planning a trip to Vietnam in January 2025. As I start mapping out the itinerary, I see it’s not the ideal season for the north—we might run into a lot of fog. What do you think? Thanks in advance for shedding some light on this!

The reopening of the forum is great news—let's keep it going! I’m going to share a little story about this 12-day trip, which was my second-to-last journey and my most recent one in Africa for now.

I went to this country for one very specific reason: to see two endemic animal species. A little suspense… you’ll find out what they are soon if you don’t already know!

The country is poor, very poor even. And it hits you even harder when you arrive in the capital: a massive open-air construction site that gives an impression of prosperity. A lot of roads were built by the Chinese, but to be honest, they’re far from perfect… and I mean *far*!

When it comes to restaurants, it’s pretty much the same story. Most offer endless menus, but in reality, there aren’t many choices. Once, I was flat-out told: “No rice today!” Ordering a dish? It’s a real gamble! The food is *very* spicy—I’m warning you, it’s intense! There’s chili in almost everything, so it’s best to ask beforehand if you don’t want your mouth on fire. Actually, this was the first time I didn’t like the food in a country I visited. Had to happen eventually, right?

Their national dish? Injera. A large flatbread topped with sauces, vegetables, and meat. The taste is really unique—some love it, others… not so much.

Bonjour à tous, Je termine cette année mes études de photo professionnelle en cours du soir, que j'ai entamé il y a trois ans dans l'optique de m'améliorer avant le grand départ d'un tour du monde à vélo vers 2023 (si le corona ne nous a pas tous tués d'ici-là...). Une énorme partie de l'éducation d'un professionnel passe par la culture visuelle, et si pour tous types de photographie il y a des sources immenses (mode, reportage, intime, portraits), je n'ai trouvé que quelques râres ouvrages qui traitent du voyage. Si vous avez des titres ouvrages, tant théoriques que livres de photographies qui vous inspirent, je serai ravi de les consulter de façon à étendre ma culture visuelle... Merci d'avance pour votre temps.

Bonjour,

Après avoir commencé le chemin de Compostelle au Puy en Velay il y a plusieurs années, j'arrive enfin au pied des Pyrénées.

Je souhaite passer le col de Roncevaux en août prochain et je cherche des informations sur ce parcours. Je voudrais l'effectuer en deux fois afin de couper cette étape exigeante, pouvez-vous m'indiquer où m'arrêter pour répartir au mieux la distance, le dénivelé et la difficulté ?

Vaut-il mieux dormir dans l'un des hébergements sur le chemin ou bien utiliser un service de navette ? J'ai vu qu'il est possible de redormir à Saint Jean Pied de Porc et que la navette nous redépose le lendemain là où nous nous sommes arrêtés.

Merci d'avance pour vos conseils.

bonjour a vous tous, je commence a préparé un projet de 4 mois en Asie, et je voudrais savoir quelle îles voir en Indonésie et philippines. je commencerai moi voyage par le Cambodge mois puis les Philippines je pense 3 semaines l’Indonésie 3 semaines Apres le Sri-Lanka 1 mois les Maldives je ne sais pas encore combien de temps mais je pense 2 semaines et je finirais par une semaine a Dubaï. si vous avez des endroits a ne pas manquer des lieux a éviter, des bons plans je suis preneuse!!! en attendant vos messages, je vous souhaite une belle journée Isa

Hello,

Je ne peux que vous recommander la plus grande prudence avec la compagnie aérienne SAA, en effet ils étaient au bord du dépôt de bilan avant le Covid-19, alors maintenant ... Et dans ce cas point de remboursement de billets 😕

Bonjour, Je possède une maison avec grand terrain en bord de mer au sud Casamance, je voudrais y établir un parking sécurisé avec un acceuils pour camping car ( je fait l'Afrique depuis plus de 20 ans) Question; je ne connais pas le monde du camping-car, et voudrais savoir s'il y à de la demande , bien sûre je reste ouvert moi aussi au questions ! (j'ai pris bonne note sur les conditions de ce forum, cette annonce n'a aucun caractère de publicité, de vente où service ) Merci ! Eric

Bonjour,

Je devais être en terminale en France cette année 2019/2020 mais je suis partie en aout 2019 en échange aux US et je viens de rentrer plus tôt que prévu à cause du coronavirus. (j'ai fais plusieurs familles d'accueil et j’étais en senior dans une high school)

Je vais donc faire ma terminale en France à la rentrée de septembre 2020. (Option 1: LLCE Option 2 : SVT)

Mon projet est de retourner aux Etats-Unis pour l'université après ma terminale. Mes parents n'ont pas les moyens de me financer mon université aux USA . Quelles sont les différentes options qui s'offrent à moi pour que je puisse être acceptée, éventuellement avoir une bourse pour commencer mon université aux USA à la rentrée 2021/2022.

Merci d 'avance pour vos réponses.

Bonjour, Je suis a la recherche de réponse a mes questions !!

je cherche a habiter a l'année sur un catamaran dans le sud, j aimerais savoir des petits truc : 1- Es que vivre sur un cata est dure (avantage - incovéniant) (ete hiver) 2- Pour avoir une adresse postale comment faire ? 3- Quel et le cout de la vie (prix d un place, electriciter eau, etc) 4- A t-on le droit l'été de faire des voyage pour particulier a la semaine contre des € 5- Y a til des familles ou personnes qui on deja passer le cap d habitez sur leurs bateaux si oui pouvez vous me laisser votre mails privee pour vous contacter et dialoguer. 6 - je pense que c'est bon pour les questions !!!! j'ai déja navigué sur nautitech 40 , lagoon 40 et bahia 46 et je régate sur monocoque entre 35 et 45 pieds en méditerranée depuis des années et ancien moniteur de dériveurs.

j'envisage d'acheter un catamaran entre 40 et 42 pieds d'occasion avec un budget mini de 150.000 e et maxi de 220.000 e !!! que me conseillez vous sachant qu'on est un couple travaillant encore 8 ans avant la retraite !!!!! j'attends vos réponses et merçi d'avance

Bonjour aux confinés (ées) ! Comme il est difficile de se déplacer, occupons nous à la maison ! Je lance donc ce truc: Une photo, Un indice Qui dira où c'est ? A + ? Razul "Indice": C'est dans un lieu sur........

Bonjour à tous, je vois de nombreuses questions à ce sujet sans jamais avoir pu y trouver de réponses précises, quelqu'un pourrait-il me renseigner au sujet de la traditionnelle descente du fleuve de la Tsiribihina en pirogue. Je souhaiterais le faire en sens inverse, c'est à dire depuis Belo-sur-Tsiribihina jusqu'à Miandrivazo. Est-ce possible ? Si oui, avez vous de bonnes recommandations/contact à me partager ?