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Hello,

Living in Amman, Jordan, I’d like to visit Jerusalem and the surrounding areas during the Christmas season. I’d love to hear your thoughts on: - the security conditions in Israel/Palestine, - sightseeing in Jerusalem during the Christmas period.

Thanks in advance for your replies!

Best regards, Vincent

Hello everyone, My husband and I are planning our honeymoon in Tanzania, hoping to go on a safari and spend a few days in Zanzibar, or even on Mafia Island. We’d like to work with a local agency, both for financial reasons and because we usually travel backpacker-style, adapting activities as we go. Apparently, for safaris, it’s better to plan a bit ahead. We’re thinking of going in September–October 2026. My mother has health issues that could worsen, so I’d like to have a backup plan in case I need to cancel at the last minute. Do you know if credit card insurance covers trips booked with local agencies? Or is there another way to insure it? Have any of you had to cancel a trip last-minute for personal reasons? Thanks in advance for your feedback, Sandra

Hi, After sending this message to the VF team: "I notice that I still have my sent private messages, but no longer the received private messages. When the forum closed, I don’t remember deleting them."

And their response: "You’d have to check with other members to see if this is also the case for them, as we have no way of viewing the private messages you received."

I don’t think it’s possible to recover them—no big deal—but just for info, are there other members who’ve been or are in the same situation as me?

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Guadeloupe November - December 2025🏠☀️ Hi everyone, I’m looking for adventurers ready to explore Guadeloupe for two weeks! Right now, I’ve got my round-trip flight ticket from 11/24 to 12/09 and nothing else booked! The plan: discovering the island, hiking, beaches, and chilling out! If your dates don’t match exactly, no big deal 😊 My Insta for easier chatting: Guillaume.borges

Hi there

I’ve booked a trip to Prague with my mum in mid-September.

Since I already know the city, I’d love to see something else, but I’m realizing that transport is really slow.

I wanted to go to Karlovy Vary, but it takes longer than I thought… Plus, we won’t be staying near the train station.

So I’m looking for a day trip that’s MAXIMUM 1 hour away by transport.

I really don’t like spending too much time on transport, so if it’s not doable, I’ll just skip it.

If there’s nothing accessible, I won’t bother with day trips—it’s not a big deal.

Any ideas?

Thanks

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! !

What’s the maximum weight of gear I can carry in my panniers: - For a woman on an e-bike - And for a man on a muscle-powered bike Thanks

hi fellow travelers I really need your help to plan our trip. A little background: we’re a family of 2 adults and 2 kids aged 11 and 12. We’re used to traveling independently—no guide. We’re planning a 1-month trip this summer (August) to Indonesia, but we’re unsure which island would suit us best. We’ve already been to Bali and don’t want to go back. We land in Jakarta and plan to fly to one or two islands the next day. We especially love the sea and snorkeling. We’ve already visited plenty of temples, mountain hikes (I can’t do those anymore after a serious fracture), and seen orangutans. As you’ve probably guessed, our thing is the big blue and waterfalls. So, what to choose between Lombok, Sulawesi, Flores, and Sumatra for a month? Which island is the most beach and snorkeling-focused based on your experience? We can take flights, boats, and rent a car—no guide needed. Thank you a thousand times for your valuable tips!

Hello everyone, dear Globetrotters,

Just a quick message to ask what the roads and trails are like in Sikkim in July and August, please?

I’m quite familiar with India during the monsoon since I’ve already slogged through it (Kolkata and the Ganges plain), and I live in Réunion where I do trail running, so I’m not too worried about walking in the rain... but my question is more about access and feasibility.

Do you think it’s still possible to get around easily in Sikkim (not too many roads closed) and have a chance of occasional clear views?

Ideally, I’d love to explore the north and west of Sikkim with views of Kanchenjunga. It’s not a big deal if I have to wait for moments when it clears—I’ll have time.

What do you think?

If you’ve got good reasons to check out the east of Sikkim, I’m all ears... ;-)

Have a great day, everyone, and thanks in advance,

Nico

Hi there,

Since I can’t reach AirChina by phone, I’m posting here to see if anyone has encountered a similar situation and can shed some light.

I’m flying on Sunday for a CDG-Beijing-Canton flight with AirChina, then Canton-Bangkok with Spring Airlines.

I’m a bit worried about my luggage. I’m only traveling with a backpack, a carry-on bag.

I’m not entirely clear on the rules about carrying liquids in the cabin, and I’m hesitant to bring a small toiletry kit (small perfume, cream, deodorant stick—all under 100ml, in a ziplock bag, with a total volume of 350ml).

From what I understand, liquids are allowed but only in checked baggage for domestic flights. On the other hand, it’s stated that they’re permitted in cabin if they meet the 100ml rule and are packed in a ziplock. It’s a bit contradictory, and the airline isn’t responding.

Since my connection is tight and I’m not familiar with Beijing Airport, I’m afraid of breaking the rules, getting held up during security checks, and having to throw away my things.

If anyone can clarify this for me, I’d really appreciate it! !

Hello everyone,

We’re planning to spend 15 days in early May in La Gomera, solely for hiking and exploring the island. We like to take our time and not rush to see everything. We’ve booked small hostels or hotels, and our itinerary will be: San Sebastian -> Playa Santiago -> Valle Gran Rey -> Vallehermoso -> back to San Sebastian

We’re hesitating about renting a car—it would certainly give us more flexibility compared to buses, but it also comes with a budget and responsibilities (parking, getting back to the car after a hike, driving fatigue, distances, etc.). Since hiking is our main focus, the ROTHER guidebook shows mostly hikes that are accessible by bus. Is the bus network reliable? Is it restrictive to go without a car, with 2 or 3 nights in each location?

Thanks for your feedback—we can’t decide!

Best, Thomas

... or when a well-intentioned initiative can turn out to be harmful.

Hi there, Why does highlighting a post in the "Suggestions" section result in it being removed from the subforum where it was originally posted?

If it's to draw attention to this worthy topic, wouldn't it be better to leave it in its original forum too, like "Destination + country" when it's a travel journal... ... and maybe add a special symbol next to the title (the opposite of the padlock, so 🤪) to show it's been featured?

During these three big weeks in Madagascar, one week in Sainte Marie, a few days for a little loop in the west/south, and the rest in Tana. This loop I’m talking about covers an area I’d never taken the time to visit before. A recent road in good condition, the chance to pass through beautiful highland landscapes, and a few free days made it the perfect opportunity. Destination: Ampefy, west of Tana via the RN1, then a turn south onto the recently rehabilitated RN43 to reach Antsirabe before heading back to Tana. Four days planned—perfect, since an extra day wouldn’t have been a problem given all the activities in Ampefy.

First day: a relaxed and fairly late departure for Ampefy. We weren’t in a rush and took our time. Traffic leaving Tana to get back on the RN1 cost us the head start we had on our original schedule. An hour and a half bumper-to-bumper with the *buxis*, inching painfully toward the roundabout and then the bridge that acts as a bottleneck—we dove in like all our fellow sufferers. It’s not our everyday reality, and we were early, so no big deal, but man, it’s long and slow. Once past that obstacle, traffic flowed smoothly, and the road was good (all the way to Ampefy). We moved through highland landscapes, bustling villages full of activity, and countless agricultural supply shops—clear proof, if any were needed, that we were crossing a prime farming region. Around Arivonimamo, we passed through a forest with a Mediterranean vibe: a single-species forest of stout little trees with glossy, elongated light-green leaves—these are *tapia*. An endemic tree in Madagascar, and a pretty unique forest as a result (you can see them elsewhere, like between Antsirabe and Ambositra). There are efforts to protect it from illegal logging because the wood is fire-resistant, which helps shield the forest from wildfires. Beyond its biodiversity value, the *tapia* hosts silkworms, giving it economic and cultural importance.

As we kept going, we started spotting a lake and mountains with the rounded shapes typical of extinct volcanoes worn down by time and the elements. We were approaching Lake Itasy and, by extension, Ampefy. We stopped at a *hotely* for a plate of *tongon’kisoa*—pig’s trotters caramelized by cooking, with thick, flavorful skin—along with the obligatory portion of rice, which we took the time to drizzle with cooking juices to make it a bit more appetizing. Full, we turned left to reach Ampefy and our hotel. The landscape was dotted with collapsed, dormant volcanic cones, and suddenly, the view opened up onto the lake. Shallow and expansive, we followed it, losing sight of it now and then before finding it again in Ampefy itself, which we entered after crossing the Lily, a beautiful river that drains the lake. Lots of hotels and restaurants, with plenty of options at all price points. We chose the *Farihy*, about 5 km past Ampefy. A gorgeous spot by the lake, with a pool and lovely bungalows—some with picture windows overlooking the lake. Really nice. In the evening, a drink and some *sak sak* for aperitif on the terrace. It wasn’t warm, there was a lot of wind, and a storm was brewing. Off to bed quickly to start the next day’s visits.

After buying some lychees—we hadn’t seen many this year, and these were fresh from the field, picked in Ampefy—we headed to the Lily Falls. Well signposted, with a paved road in great condition, we stopped at the kiosk for the entrance fee and parking (1 euro for one *vahiny* and 10 cents for one Malagasy). We set off down the path and quickly reached the first waterfall, then continued for maybe 1 km on a well-marked trail to the second. A guide led us to the third, which is harder to spot and isn’t actually on the Lily itself. Beautiful countryside scenery: fishermen straight out of *Tom Sawyer*, straw hats on their heads, lying down with one foot hooked to a fragile bamboo rod, their line dipping into the calm river. Men preparing rice paddies with their *angady*, women transplanting rice, bent over the water. At some points, we walked along the dikes between paddies almost ready for harvest. It’s peaceful and beautiful when you’re strolling or fishing, but working the paddies is grueling, especially under that beating sun. A really nice walk—2 hours and a bit, going at a leisurely pace. A guide isn’t mandatory; only the entrance fee is. We took one because it provides a bit of work and puts money in the hands of locals, giving them more incentive to protect the site. But you can easily skip it, like most people do. Lots of visitors since it was the weekend—Tananarivians with family or groups of young people, scout groups organized under their chaperones’ direction. Very few foreign tourists, though—that’s a general observation. It’s great to see this growth in domestic tourism, giving Malagasy people the chance to discover their own country and allowing those in the sector to rely less on foreign visitors, who’ve been scarce for years.

Next, we headed to the "geysers" (which aren’t actually geysers, but whatever). We had to go back to the RN1, head toward Tsiroanomandidy, and a few kilometers later, a well-marked sign and a newly paved track led us to a pretty site. Again, lots of people, another kiosk, more fees to pay, and guides available. This time, we skipped the guide. A downpour caught us in front of the "geysers," so we took shelter under a little shop, grabbing an ice cream and some drinks. We didn’t stay long—we weren’t interested in a massage or a dip in the thermal water. The countryside and barren mountain landscapes were stunning on the way back to the hotel. We noticed you could go paragliding right in front of the bungalow, so we booked a session for the next morning. After eating at the *Auberge* in the town center (it was good), we headed back to the hotel to turn in early. Once again, a storm rolled in during the afternoon, and the temperature dropped significantly.

The next morning, around 8 a.m., we walked to the takeoff zone near the hotel. Towed by a small boat, we took off for a flight over the lake and the volcanic domes before landing back at the same spot. Two companies handle this. I’m no expert, but it seemed safe and well-organized.

To be continued...

Hi there, Could you please let me know if there are any campgrounds on the islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, Lanzarote, and La Palma? Thanks in advance!

Hi there, I just wanted to warn those who want to reach the beaches of Tayrona Park by lancha. If you're not a fan of thrills or prone to seasickness, opt for the car instead. We did this 40-minute lancha trip to Playa Cristal, with rough seas and huge waves that nearly capsized the boat several times. And we arrived at Playa Cristal completely soaked—though that wasn’t too bad, really...

Anyway, the beaches and the park are amazing.

Hi there, I have my flight to Malé from February 3rd to 15th. I want to visit Malé first, then head to 2 or 3 nearby islands. I’d like to take the ferry to keep costs down. I’d love to be able to snorkel right from the beach. Which atolls or islands would you recommend? Thanks for your help!

I’m not going back, the trip is in the past. I’m posting it anyway because the country probably hasn’t changed enough to make the story outdated, and the astonishing beauty of the place deserves to be shared here.

Saturday, May 31, 2014 Mulhouse - Marrakech

A flight that drags on for three and a half hours. Everything goes smoothly until immigration. Like almost everywhere, you have to fill out a little form with your details and arrival address. The problem comes when you hand it to the customs officer with your passport. Right away, you see the lines are way too long for the number of officers working. I steer Dom toward a line further to the left that’s clearly moving faster than the middle ones. Then I firmly pull him to the far left where I think I spotted a new counter opening. Big mistake. Huge. Because that line is notorious for how slowly the security agent checks each person. At 10 minutes per person, with about fifteen ahead of us, we’re looking at two and a half hours. The wait becomes torture. Everyone gets edgy. We watch enviously as people who were way behind us initially zip through the other lines. You feel like complaining. My advice? Don’t. You have no idea how much a pissed-off customs officer can ruin your day! The rule: stay calm and suck it up. Once that hurdle’s over, a taxi and boom, we’re at the Gallia, a no-frills but charming hotel just steps from Jemaa El Fna square. This place is insane! It’s teeming with people. You stick out like a sore thumb with your camera—suddenly, a ton of people want to be your best friend! You’re basically a walking wallet!



We’ve got a meet-up with friends who are here on a work trip with their company’s social committee.



We fully embrace our tourist roles—eating at restaurants made for us, with belly dancers who insist we join in. We go with the flow, we’re not prudes, we have a great evening, no way we’re missing out on the fun...



Sunday, June 1, 2014 Marrakech

Super nice breakfast in the hotel’s patio, a real riad, beautifully decorated.



Originally, we’d planned a trip to the Atlas Mountains, but we ended up wandering around the city instead. Before we knew it, we were in the middle of the central souk’s labyrinth. It’s a feast for the eyes, ears, and especially the nose!

Bonjour,

Dans deux semaines, nous souhaiterions partir randonner de Bordeaux à San Sebastian. Je préfère passer par ce site avant de me lancer ds l'achat de guides...et les infos, pas évidentes à trouver sur internet pour cette portion du trajet.

Bref... je souhaiterais savoir quel est le chemin le plus chouette de Bordeaux à Biarritz, car il existe plusieurs itinéraires. Quel niveau de difficulté? Durée?

En vous remerciant par avance

La compagnie de croisières Costa vient de dévoiler son protocole de sécurité prévu pour la remise en route de son activité. Celui-ci comprendra des mesures concernant aussi bien les équipages que les passagers ou la vie à bord. Lire la suite...

Bonjour, je souhaiterais connaître la signification de cette écriture que je trouve très belle et me la faire tatouer lors d'un futur voyage en Thaïlande 😊 ( vu le contexte actuel j'ai encore du temps devant moi ) Merci pour votre aide.

nous avions réservé en janvier dernier une croisière au départ de Fort de France avec le Splendida, départ le 5 décembre 2020. Nous avons reçu un mail de MSC nous informant du changement de bateau ce sera le Poésia. Nous devions payer le solde de notre croisière en novembre, la date a été avancée à octobre. Nous sommes quand même dans l'incertitude ? Les excursions ne sont pas disponibles pour le moment et bien sûr nous le comprenons par rapport à la pandémie.... d'autres personnes sont elles dans le même cas que nous ? Nous avions couplé cette croisière de 7 jours avec un petit séjour en Martinique, notre vol est bien maintenu pour le moment.... soyons patients !!!! ce n'est pas si grave.....

Hello Tous,

J'hésite entre deux circuits, d'une durée de 14 jours chacun.

L'un faisant Kasane - Nata - Khubu Island - CKGR : Leopard Pan, Piper Pan, Xaxa Camp, Bape Camp - Kutse 5Molose et Moreswe) - Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Francistown - Nata - Kasane.

L'autre: Kasane - Gweta - Ghanzi - Kaa Secteur (Swartpan, Gnus Gnus, Zushwa) - CKGR (Xade - Piper Pan Leopard Pan) - Khubu Island - Kasane

Qu'en pensez-vous ? Ca fait beaucoup de route mais j'aimerais retour dans le Kalahari et la voiture est basée à Kasane.

Dans l'attente de vos commentaires, beaux rêves 🙂

Bonjour J ai trouvé le site internet qui permet la réservation en ligne pour les différents sites à visiter Piazza del Duomo (Cathedrale - campanile - Baptistere -Museo dell opera del duomo - coupole) ??? Sur ce site, on peut prendre des billets pour chaque monument séparément mais je n ai pas trouvé de billet combi donnant accès à tous les monuments avec le même billet ? Un tel billet combi existe il ? Je n arrive pas à trouver cela sur internet. Merci pour vos infos Franck

Nous revoici. Cette fois, c’est le département de l'Indre-et-Loire qui est à l’honneur. La même joyeuse équipe, le même état d’esprit. J’ai de nouvelles sacoches sur ma monture. Tout un ensemble orange "Globtrotter". Du coup, j’ai même pu laissé ma sacoche de selle. Mathieu me l’avait offerte il y a quelques années, mais avec mes précédentes sacoches, ça ne passait pas.

Comme vous pouvez le remarquer, si vous me suivez, nous avons sauté une année. Rien de grave, mais un empêchement nous y a contraints. C’est donc avec fébrilité que nous attendions ce moment de retrouvailles joyeuses.

Je suis arrivé à Paris samedi, dimanche nous avons préparé les vélos et les bagages et nous sommes partis lundi, après avoir fait quelques courses. Comme c’est ma première utilisation de mes sacoches, nous avons dû opérer les réglages des attaches, puis répartir le chargement entre elles. Nouvelle organisation.

Voici notre voyage en quelques chiffres.

Durée : 5 jours

Distance : ~ 470 km

Dénivelé : ~ 2800 m D+

dit Djebbari sur RTL. Et avec beaucoup de conditionnel.

L'article ici.

Bonjour, Je devais partir sur le chemin de compostel fin mai pour faire Bordeaux- St Jean Pied de Port. Malheureusement je ne respecterai pas les 100km autorisés, si nous sommes déconfinés.

Je suis entrain de me confectionner un autre voyage : Bordeaux-Saintes-Royan-Bordeaux.

Pour faire Bordeaux-Saintes je pense emprunter le chemin de Compostel.

Je souhaiterai savoir s'il y a une piste cyclable qui relie Saintes à Royan. Puis quelle est le chemin le plus conseillé pour faire Royan-Bordeaux ?

Merci par avance

Hello tous.

En cette période de disette de voyage , je vais me replonger dans notre voyage (road trip ..avec beaucoup de road.. (route).. Surement un avec le plus de miles.. il est vrai que le Texas c’est vaste.. et la Louisiane aussi..

Donc vous l’aurez compris c’est un voyage à travers le Texas (avec des villes comme Dallas bien sur !, San Antonio (la petite Venise), Austin (la capitale), un super parc (coup de cœur) , la Louisiane avec la nouvelle Orléans bien sûr, le pays cajun, une petite incursion aussi dans le Mississipi et bâton rouge et Lafayette.

Bon ce road trip est « un dernière minute »..Décidé en novembre pour novembre… A peine rentré d’Alaska.. je n’avais qu’une seule envie. Repartir… Alain moins… il me disait on a déjà un gros truc prévu en février. Faut pas abuser.. Je m’étais résignée.. et voilà qu’air France fait des promos en miles pour Los Angeles.. Je finis par le convaincre même s’il me dit qu’on connait déjà ce coin. Pas grave toujours tellement de chose à découvrir ! Mais voilà ces prix miles promos…ben en fait faut cliquer direct parce que le lendemain y’a plus rien ..ou plus rien qui va.. ou alors on part et ne revient pas. Ou le contraire ! Mais maintenant j’ai la tête à partir ! Un vieux rêves (bon pas si vieux).. Je veux aller en Louisiane.. Pas de vol direct pour « N O (nouvelle Orléans).. on fera du coup Houston Houston.. Et me voilà entrain d’organiser tout cela… Vols ok.. Voiture ok. (hertz) et les hôtels…qu’il faut organiser dans ces trois semaines.. Parce que pour moi le grand plaisir d’un road trip c’est de tout organiser. Surtout pas de voyage organisé.. C’est l’inverse d’une croisière pour nous. Et même si je m’efforce de trouver des hôtels « correct » dans ces trips on ne recherche pas le luxe.. Bon pas le bui bui non plus. Aller je vous emmène ?