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Hi everyone!

This theme has probably been done before... but not recently, at least 😉 Doors—open, closed, of houses, castles... even if only the threshold remains. Since I’m not home, I don’t have access to my photos right now, and regarding the rules, I’ll let you refer to one of the previous contests.

Photos can be posted until Thursday the 23rd at 11:59 PM (Paris time). Voting will take place from the 24th to the 30th of October, and the results will be announced on the 31st during the day.

See you soon! 🙂

Hi,

Many of us have noticed that bugs have been making it difficult to navigate the forum lately.

I’ll let Kate and Ticapi explain the issue:

I went to your profile to check out the Thailand travel journal, and when I clicked on it, it brought me back here again. All week, I’ve been dealing with bugs like this—it’s really discouraging from continuing on VF.🙁

I had the same thing happen, and multiple times. For me, it was Montagnard’s latest journal that kept coming up no matter which discussion I clicked on.

Hopefully, a solution will be found soon.🙂

Hi everyone,

I’d love to get your thoughts on these two routes I’ve planned to see the highlights of Paris in two days.

I don’t want to take any transportation.

I’ll arrive at the hotel by car on Saturday around noon and won’t pick it up again until the next evening to leave.

**First day:** I’m thinking of starting from the hotel, then heading to the Eiffel Tower - Trocadéro - Galeries Lafayette - Élysée Palace - Tuileries Garden - the Louvre (outside only) and finishing at Les Invalides.

12 km



(The route on the map is just for reference to show the places we’ll visit—it might vary by a hundred meters or so.)

**Second day:** Starting from the hotel, we’ll go to Montmartre - Sacré-Cœur Basilica - Pigalle - Notre-Dame Cathedral - Panthéon - Luxembourg Garden.



What do you think? Am I missing out on anything great with this route?

Since I’m traveling with two kids, do you see any spots on these routes that might be a bit risky safety-wise? 🏴‍☠️

We’re not big museum fans, so we’re not planning to visit any—unless it rains, of course! 😄

One last little question: are there any protests planned in Paris on the weekend of August 16-17? 🙂 Thanks for reading! 😎

Hi, I’d love to know if there’s a website that gives a rough idea of how much time you should spend visiting a particular city or country. I know my question is super general, but it’d be really great if such a site existed.

Thanks in advance for your help. Take care and happy travels.

Régine

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Hi everyone,

I’ve got a bit of a dilemma about our return trip from Abu Simbel to Cairo.

On November 24th, we want to travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel during the day, arriving between 2 and 4 PM to check into our hotel and see the Sound and Light show at the temples. This transfer isn’t booked yet—I still need to find ground transportation for two. We also want to visit the two temples early on November 25th, before the minibuses arrive.

That’s when things get tricky for the return to Cairo!

- **PLANE from Abu Simbel**: There’s an EgyptAir flight at 1:30 PM, but it stops in Aswan at 2:10 PM and doesn’t leave again until 8:20 PM, arriving in Cairo at 9:50 PM. Since it’s a combined flight, I assume our luggage will follow. We *could* wander around the airport area, but that doesn’t thrill me—plus, we’ll have already seen the Kalabsha Temple.

- **GROUND TRANSPORT back to Aswan** (with prior authorization, like on the way there).

- **PLANE from Aswan**: Take the same flight mentioned above, but from Aswan at 8:20 PM. But what do we do with our luggage while waiting for the flight?

- **TRAIN from Aswan at 9:05 PM**, arriving in Cairo—or even Alexandria—at 6:05 AM, since we need to go there too! This could be a fun experience if the conditions are decent. The only catch: we’d need to book the train 17 days in advance, meaning by November 8th, when we’ll be in Kharga (the last leg of our 5-day desert trip). Our French-speaking guide might be able to help reserve the tickets, though???

Which option seems the most enjoyable 😉, the least hassle 😕...

Thanks so much for your help! Sylvie.

Alright, I'm diving into this Hawaiian travel journal! I hope lots of you will follow along because the destination is absolutely charming. 🙂 Just a heads-up—I might take a while to finish it.

The trip took place from February 20th to March 3rd, 2025 (11 days total, with 9 days on-site). It was a trip with my friend Christelle, with whom I’ve already traveled to Iceland and Morocco in recent years. We’re totally on the same wavelength, with the same expectations and desires, which makes things a lot easier (and, as a bonus, it helps cut down the final bill). Being the generous soul I am, I asked Christelle which country she wanted to visit. Her answer: Asia, since I’ve never been, or Namibia... Hawaii is basically the same thing, right?!! All thanks to the search comparator—I stumbled upon round-trip tickets from Paris to Honolulu for 580 € per person during school holidays, with a layover in Canada (I don’t get to choose my vacation dates). We jumped on it on August 28th (didn’t take much convincing). For info, I always check flight tickets during the last week of August or the first half of September because there are always amazing deals.

Nine days on-site is short, so we had to make some tough choices for the islands we’d visit (I’m only listing the main ones): - Oahu: the most urbanized but also home to Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, and some stunning beaches.

Kauai: the Garden Isle. It’s the island from *Jurassic Park*, with lush vegetation—so it’s pretty rainy. Big Island: volcanoes, volcanoes, and more, but also things like night snorkeling with manta rays. Maui: very touristy, with a magnificent volcano, the Road to Hana, and the ultimate spot for whale watching (and we were there right in the middle of whale season).

We limited ourselves to two islands to avoid rushing, and in the end, we picked Kauai (non-negotiable) and Oahu (which saved us an extra domestic flight and, since we were there in winter, let us experience the BIG WAVES on the North Shore). We would’ve loved to visit Big Island, but we’d already seen volcanoes in Iceland, and the island is huge—we just didn’t have enough time. Maui was recently hit by a major wildfire and is also the most expensive island (along with Kauai). We were really hoping to see humpback whales (my favorite animal) on both Oahu and Kauai. Hawaii is far, and it’s worth the effort. The journey went smoothly. I took a 40-minute bus ride and a 1h32 RER trip just to get to Roissy, then a 9h15 flight to Calgary, with a two-hour layover before a 6h45 flight to Honolulu. 11 hours of time difference, arriving at 10 PM local time. And you know what? (spoiler alert) I’d do it a thousand times if I got the chance.

Alright, let’s go—here we go!

Hi everyone,

Could anyone recommend a place to park with a camper van (parking lot or camper van area) so I can visit central Toulouse using public transport?

Thanks in advance for your tips. Best regards

Hi there, I’m planning a trip to Laos from October 29 to November 15. Day 1: Arrive in Bangkok, flights to Ubon Ratchathani, then car to Don Khone Island Day 2: Visit the islands with a boat cruise and bike ride November 3: Head to the Bolaven Plateau Day 4: Bolaven Plateau Day 5: Road to Vientiane Days 6 & 7: Vientiane, including the That Luang Festival Day 8: Road to Luang Prabang – car or train? Days 9, 10, 11: Head north for treks with ethnic minorities Day 12: Head to the Mekong for a cruise After that, I’m not sure whether to return via Chiang Rai or Vientiane to get back to Bangkok. My return flight is on Saturday, November 15, or maybe Sunday the 16th. Is this doable? Thanks

Hi everyone, I’m thinking of taking a 20-day trip to Laos in January 2026. I’m currently looking at itineraries, hotels, excursions, transport, etc. For the route, nothing’s set in stone yet, but we’d do: Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Luang Prabang - Champassak - Pakse. What do you think? Anyone have any tips? Thanks, Alain

Hi there, I’ve been visiting Thailand for about twenty years now. We’ve been there around 5-6 times, always spending 2-3 days in BKK and then heading to Koh Samui. This year, we wanted to explore the southeast coast of Thailand for a change—from Hua Hin down to Surat Thani. We were strongly advised against going any further south.

However, we noticed that the beaches in Hua Hin aren’t exactly stunning, and the further south you go, the more beautiful they get—white, fine sand like in Samui. Do you have any recommendations for gorgeous beaches along this coast? Thanks!

Hi there,

A little travel journal of our few days in Tuscany in August 2024 with our three daughters aged 16 months, 4, and 6. A beautiful trip but ruined by extreme heat. The same thing in spring or autumn would have been magical.

Itinerary We used our own car for this mini-trip.

Carpentras-Isolalunga: 1 night

Isolalunga-Barberino (Val d’Elsa): 4 nights

Lucca and Pisa

Siena

Val d’Orcia

Volterra

Barberino-Carpentras

Visits

Lucca is less well-known than its neighbors Florence, Pisa, and Siena. Yet it was already a prosperous city during the Renaissance. The Duomo is magnificent, and strolling along the ramparts in the shade of the trees is very pleasant. The large square, where the buildings were constructed using the walls of the amphitheater, is a curiosity. We used the stroller.

Pisa needs no introduction, but it’s also impossible to pass by without stopping. Alexandre and I had already visited it 15 years ago, so this time we didn’t climb the tower or go inside the Duomo. We arrived around 5 PM, so we were short on time, but the heat had dropped, which made the visit very enjoyable.

Siena is a magnificent city but dry. There’s no watercourse here, which has always been the city’s problem. Everything was designed, including the slope of the main square to collect water. The Duomo is absolutely stunning. We bought the pass to visit the Duomo, the baptistery, the crypt, the museum of the works, the panorama, and the “Gate of Heaven.”

The “Gate of Heaven” is a guided tour that allows you to climb to the top of the Duomo, walk under the roof to see the framework, and admire the beautiful frescoes on the floor from above, as well as the stained glass and ceiling paintings from much closer. Of course, the view of Siena from up there is splendid. It’s really worth it. We left the stroller downstairs, and Alex carried Artemisia.

The museum of the works contains some magnificent paintings and original sculptures from the Duomo.

We didn’t find a park for a picnic. We had to settle for a public garden that wasn’t really well-maintained.

Our visit for the “Gate of Heaven” was at 6:30 PM, so we had dinner in Siena. The restaurant was expensive and disappointing. However, we enjoyed the city’s parade—lots of people in costume, plenty of colors, and brass band music. Nice.

Val d’Orcia

The first goal was to see the famous “Gladiator” house, which was used as a set in Ridley Scott’s film. You’ll have to settle for a photo because it’s not open for visits. The place is pretty, but no more so than many Tuscan estates, so I’d say it’s not worth the detour.

We visited the lovely village of San Quirico d’Orcia, where we had a picnic. In the afternoon, we saw the beautiful Abbey of San Galgano and the Chapel of San Lorenzo, where a sword is planted in the stone (its owner stopped waging war to dedicate his life to God—no apparent connection to the legend of King Arthur). The abbey is in ruins, but the site, planted with cypress trees and sunflower fields, is very beautiful.

Volterra

Volterra is a hilltop village with many facets, aside from a still-active penitentiary in the old fortification.

We bought the “Volterra Card” to visit, in particular, the Palazzo dei Priori, which is as beautiful inside as it is outside, and to climb to the top of the tower, where the view is magnificent.

The Roman ruins (especially the amphitheater and arenas under excavation)

The alabaster museum is very small but highlights one of the region’s ongoing activities.

The Etruscan art museum is a must-see. It’s a high-quality museum with many pieces, mainly richly decorated tombs depicting the lives of the deceased. And it’s air-conditioned!

It’s a bit of a hassle with the stroller. A baby carrier would have been more practical.

We had a picnic in the lovely Enrico Fiumi Park (with playgrounds for kids), which overlooks the city.

There are many charming shops in Volterra for bringing back souvenirs, especially food-related ones.

I find that hotels are very expensive in Italy, so I opted for a farmhouse rental.

We picnicked at lunchtime and ate at restaurants or in our accommodation in the evening. Unfortunately, I can’t recommend any great restaurants.

Budget

Accommodation: 120 € per night

Volterra family card: 20 €

Hi there, I’m heading to Sri Lanka for a month on January 6th. I’d love to know whether it’s more interesting to start in the north or the south of the country, especially for the beauty of the landscapes—by train in particular. Thanks for your help!

Hi! We’d like to work with local agencies to organize tours to Halong Bay, the Mekong Delta, etc. There are so many agencies in Vietnam—any you’d recommend?

Hi there!!

We’re planning a bike trip down the Douro from the Spanish border to Porto in May 2025. We’re looking for any info on possible routes and trails, as well as camping options and/or homestays. Thanks so much!!

Hi, I’d like to plan a trip for my girlfriend at the end of February/beginning of March for 3 nights. I’m torn between Valencia and Lisbon. I’d love to hear some opinions to help me decide! 😊 Thanks in advance for your replies.

Bonjour

Je cherche un adaptateur pour réchaud à vis qui permet d'utiliser les cartouches de gaz Campng gaz ou MSR Primus. Il y a l’adaptateur Edelerid qui permet de le faire mais il est indisponible sur tous sites de VPC que j'ai consulté. Sinon sur Amazon il y a des adaptateurs mais je ne suis pas certain que l'on peut les mettre sur des cartouches Camping gaz.

Bonjour à tous,

J'essaie d'évacuer un peu les carnets de ces dernières années, je m'attaque à celui-ci car il est assez court. J'ai deja fait un carnet sur la Chine ici : https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6937738;#6937738 . Lors de ce précédent voyage je ne mettais pas rendu à Pekin, trop éloigné du Sichuan et Guizhou, j'ai saisi l'opportunité d'un voyage pour le travail à Qingdao pour faire un crochet d'une semaine à Pekin. Essentiellement voir les classiques que la ville a à offrir mais aussi aller voir le fameux mur. C'est donc en Février 2018 que se passe ce carnet, encore loin du Covid.

J'ai eut la chance qu'un ami chinois me propose d'être mon guide et s'occupe de moi pendant toute la durée du séjour, j'étais loin d'imaginer que ça aller atteindre un tel niveau 😎. Il faisait un froid mordant, mais beau et sec, peu, voir pas de pollution quand je m'y trouvais.

On verra dans ce carnet:

1. La cité interdite (pour moi tout seul😉) 2. Le grand mur, ou muraille de Chine 3. Le palais d'été 4. Pas oublier la gastronomie! 5. Au détour d'un coin de mur

Bonjour, Je pars avec une amie en Octobre à Venise pour une semaine, pourriez vous me donner des idées de visite, promenades, ou escapades sur place mais également alentour, en train à Padoue Vérone, ou autre! Merci de vos conseils qui m'ont été précieux lors de mon voyage en Turquie!

Bonjour, L'été 2021 nous aimerions randonner à la Réunion (faire les 3 cirques au moins) pour cela j'ai trouvé pas mal de circuits, mais auriez vous un prestataire local à me conseiller ? Après environ 10 jours de rando, que ne faut-il pas louper à visiter sur l'ile ? Ensuite j'hésite entre Mayotte Madagascar et Maurice, sachant 2 ou 3 jours de balnéaires sont mon max. Que me conseillez vous pour le plus grand dépaysement Pour finir je me demande s'il est judicieux de prendre un vol en boucle (paris, la réunion, mayotte, paris) ou s'il existe des AR genre : paris, la réunion, mayotte, paris ? Merci pour toutes vos suggestions

Bonjour je suis malien en partance pour philippine avec une escale de 3 h30 à Séoul. Est-ce que j’ai besoin d’un visa pour mon escale de 3 h30. Merci de me répondre .

Bonjour Nous envisageons un sejour d une quinzaine de jours l été prochain. Nous serons 5 à 8 personnes Recherchons des conseils pour trouver un chauffeur guide et location de vehicule Ou bien agence locale

D avance merci pour vos retours!

Bonjour, Nous partirons 2 semaines en Italie, de Chamonix à Venise puis Florence - Sienne les 5 terres et retour en France. Nous sommes 9, donc 4 ados de 11 à 16 ans. Auriez-vous des suggestions d'activités autour des lacs de Côme? du lac de Garde et entre les Alpes et Venise svp? Puis des visites plus adaptées et ludiques ? J'ai par exemple vu le parc d'attractions Gardaland Merci

Croisieurope vient d'annoncer que la Belle des Oceans (ex Silver Discoverer) va démarrer fin aout des croisières entre Nice et la Corse. C'est un bateau de petite taille (64 cabines) très sympathique (voir mon compte rendu https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=9827073 ) qui est actuellement en arrêt à Trogir en Croatie (d'où sont originaires une bonne partie des navigants) et devait gagner le Canada. Croisieurope fait des efforts pour ce redémarrage : acompte 15 jours avant le départ, annulation gratuite jusqu'à 15 jours du départ.

Les Mythes Touristiques

Dans un carnet que je suis en train d'écrire sur un voyage récent au Mexique, nous sommes arrivés à une petite discussion sur les fameux groupes de musiciens Mexicains, les mariachis. Il existe un mythe selon lequel « mariachi » serait une déformation du mot Français « mariage », et que cela viendrait des fêtes tenues par les Français lors de leurs quelques années d’occupation du Mexique, dans les années 1860 et quelques. Je cite l’un des intervenants sur mon poste Mexicain :

« Les français organisaient de grandes fêtes aux mariages et avaient l'habitude d'inviter des musiciens…. Mariachi serait une déformation du mot mariage ..? »

Ce mythe a été réfuté car il a été prouvé que le terme « mariachi » était d’usage longtemps avant la peu glorieuse « Intervention » de la France au Mexique (c’était sous Napoléon III).

Plusieurs mythes semblables circulent. Certains semblent être propagés à l’intention des touristes, pour leur donner l’illusion de « mieux comprendre le pays », pour donner une profondeur supplémentaire à leurs voyages, pour alimenter leurs conversations avec les amis quand ils sont de retour. Car tout cela gonfle l’égo et donne envie de faire d’autres voyages, ça alimente le tourisme. D’où revenus, tiens donc, pour qui ?

Mais d’autres mythes existent qui ne sont peut-être pas créés à but lucratif.

Vous connaissez sans aucun doute de tels mythes et je vous propose de les partager. Et de donner les raisons pour lesquelles ces mythes existent.

Bonsoir les forumeurs, notamment canadiens. J’ai lu sur le journal de Montréal que les frontières du Canada, sont fermées aux étrangers (sauf américains dans certaines conditions) jusqu’au 30 juin 2020. Qu’en savez vous SVP? Je dois faire un Paris-Vancouver le 20 juin. Plus d’espoir? Merci. Prenez soin de vous! Antoine

Printemps 2019 : De Séville à Séville par les villes et villages blancs, une Andalousie encore verte et vide de touristes. Séville, Cordoue, Gibraltar, Maroc (Tétouan, Tanger), Cadix, plus de 1500 km sur les pistes blanches de la vallée du Guadalquivir et les belles routes bosselées de montagne. Chroniques d'un sexagénaire en totale liberté.

Bonjour, Au delà des inscriptions auprès des ambassades de France (ou Belge ou Suisse ou autre suivant votre pays) respectives. Quels solutions pour les voyageurs bloqués à l'étranger? De ma situation, vol retour annulé (avec ibéria) sans remboursement mais avec un avoir, alors que le vol retour devrait se faire par air france (rapatriement spécial) au prix fort...

Je pense même faire opposition à mon achat (effectué sur internet directement auprès de la compagnie), car même s'ils sont dans leur droit (évènement en dehors de leur domaine de compétence), le mépris et le je m'enfoutisme est tel, que je ne comprends pas bien pourquoi ce n'est pas moi qui garderai l'argent....

Merci