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Bonjour !

Une collègue a mis sur sa liste de mariage : participation voyage au Cap vert, dégustation de cachura 15 euros. Est-ce une boisson ou un plat ???

Merci !

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Montreal-Bangkok via Vancouver et Tokyo! Je passe une nuit a Tokyo! Arrivee vers 17hres et depart le lendemain =/- meme heure! Le Japon! Mon reve! Le hasard m<y amene pour un temps tres, tres court! J<ignore l<hotel qu<on m<attribuera au frais de la cie d<aviation!

Une suggestion pour un souper memorable, cuisine authentique! Je suis pret a payer un certain prix sans jouer les millionnaires! Je disposerai du lendemain jusqu<a 15hres =/-... Suggestions de visites^ Merci

BONJOUR A TOUS,

NOUS SOMMES RETOURNÉS SAMENDI PASSÉ DE NOTRE MÉMORABLE VOYAGE A RIVIERA MAYA; POUR VOUS DIRE FRANCHEMENT, L'HOTEL (COPACABANA) EST SPLENDIDE!! TANT POUR SON EMPLACEMENT, LE SERVICE, SON DÉCOR, SA PLAGE ( EN PASSANT LE GUIDE QUI NOUS A AMENÉ DE L'AÉROPORT NOUS A DIT QUE LA PLUS BELLE PARTIE DE LA MER/ PLAGE A RIVIERA MAYA EST CELLE QUI SE TROUVE FACE A COPACABANA); LA NOURRITURE EST EXCELLENTE, ON A ESSAYÉ LES 4 RESTAURANTS DONT DEUX A LA CARTE ET C'EST VRAIMENT DÉLICIEUX PARTOUT! LA MER EST MAGNIFIQUE D'UNE COULEUR BLEUE-TURQUOISE, LE SABLE BLANC EST TRES PROPRE, D'AILLEURS, LES EMPLOYÉS NETTOIENT LA PISCINE, LES JACCUZIS ET LA PLAGE TOUS LES JOURS; LES ANIMATIONS A LA PISCINE A 12H ET 3H SONT UN PEU BRUYANTES MAIS C'EST LE FUN! CELA DONNE DE L'AMBIANCE; LES CHAMBRES SONT BELLES, MEUBLÉS AVEC GOûT, GRANDES ET PROPRES, LE MÉNAGE EST FAIT à TOUS LES JOURS AVEC CHANGEMENTS DE SERVIETTES ET DE DRAPS, ON REMPLACE AUSSI LES BOUTEILLES D'EAU ET LES BOISSONS GAZEUSES DANS LE FRIGO ET DANS LA SALLE DE BAIN ( POUR BROSSER VOS DENTS);LES EMPLOYÉS SONT TRES SYMPATHIQUES, TOUJOURS SOURIANTS ET TE SALUENT MEME S'ILS NE NOUS CONNAISSENT PAS. ON A EU UNE TRES BELLE TEMPÉRATURE, TRES CHAUD, IL N'A PLU QU'UNE SEULE FOIS POUR UNE DIZAINE DE MINUTES!

IL Y A PLUSIEURS SORTIES QUE VOUS POUVEZ FAIRE; ON EST ALLÉ A PLAYA DEL CARMEN, A UNE VINGTAINE DE MINUTES DE L'HOTEL ( EN AUTOBUS C'EST ~ 1$ US); C'EST LA PLACE POUR MAGASINER VOS SOUVENIRS ET PLEIN DE TRUCS. DANS CHAQUE HOTEL, IL Y A UN SERVICE DE TOURISME QUI ORGANISE DES TOURS POUR LES ENDROITS TOURISTIQUES MAIS CA COUTENT PLUS CHER QUE SI VOUS LE FAITES VOUS-MEME; COMME PAR EXEMPLE, ON EST ALLÉ SEULS A TULUM (SITE ARCHÉOLOGIQUE DES RUINES MAYA), PAS BESOIN D'UN GUIDE PARCE QUE C'EST UN PETIT SITE ARCHÉOLOGIQUE, ON AVAIT UNE IDÉE DE QUOI S'AGIT-IL PARCE QU'ON AVAIT LU DANS DES LIVRES... LES SEULS TOURS QU'ON A PRIS C'EST POUR COBA, LE GUIDE NOUS A APPRIS PLEINES DE CHOSES SUR LA CIVILISATION MAYA, C'EST UN SITE PLUS GRAND QUE TULUM ET DANS LA JUNGLE; APRES CELA, IL NOUS A AMENÉ DANS UN VILLAGE MAYA Où LES MAYA VIVENT ENCORE COMME LEURS ANCETRES OU PRESQUE!

L'AUTRE TOUR C'ÉTAIT POUR XCARET (PARC ÉCO-ARCHÉOLOGIQUE LE PLUS POPULAIRE), ON A PRIS CE TOUR PARCE QU'ON AVAIT LE CHOIX DE REVENIR DANS L'AUTOBUS DU PARC A MIDI POUR MANGER A L'HOTEL ET DE RETOURNER APRES; SI VOUS Y ALLIEZ NE MANQUEZ SURTOUT PAS LE SPECTACLE DU SOIR : "SPECTACULAR NIGHT", C'EST VRAIMENT QQCH A VOIR!!

NOUS SOMMES RESTÉS MALHEUREUSEMENT UNE SEMAINE DONC PAS BEAUCOUP DE TEMPS POUR VISITER LES AUTRES ENDROITS COMME CHICHENS ITZA... NOUS AVONS BEAUCOUP AIMÉ NOTRE VOYAGE, C'ÉTAIT NOTRE PREMIER POUR LE MEXIQUE ET NOTRE PLUS BELLE EXPÉRIENCE; ON A EU DE LA CHANCE D'AVOIR ÉTÉ DANS UN HOTEL TEL COPACABANA QUI A LAISSÉ EN NOUS DE TRES BEAUX SOUVENIRS ET UNE TRES BELLE IMPRESSION! NOUS AVONS HATE D'Y RETOURNER 🙂

SI VOUS VOULEZ PLUS D'INFO CONCERNANT CET HOTEL N'HÉSITEZ-PAS A M'ÉCRIRE, CA ME FERA PLAISIR DE VOUS RENSEIGNER 😉

RINDI

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Bonjour à tous,

je pars pour la Thailande du 13 aout au 8 septembre, et en fouillant sur internet, j'ai découvert ce site. Alors, je vais en profiter pour poser une question que je ne trouve pas la réponse dans les livres. J'amène ma tente, elle est vraiment petite, donc elle ne m, emcombrera pas, et je me demandais si il y avait des îles isolés ou je pourrais coucher dedans sur le bord de la plage...Est-ce qu'on peut planter notre tente un peu partout en Thailande ou est-ce que c'est illégale. Juste pour savoir savoir ce que vous en pensez, voici à quoi ressemblera mon itinéraire : Ayutaya, Lopburi, Chiang Mai(trek de 3jours), Chian kang, Parc national Kaoh Say, Angkor(Cambodge), Ko chang et les petite iles autour, Koh Tao (cours de plongée open water, possibilité aussi de le faire à Nangyuan), Ko phangan, ko samui, ko phiphi et bangkok. Avez-vous des conseils par rapport à cet itinéraire? Genre des petites villes le fun pas loin de ceux que j'ai mentionné, ou des places à ne pas conseiller ou même des GH à conseiller.

Merci d'avance

Chers amis,

Cet été nous souhaiteraiterions faire du cyclotourisme en Hollande, durant une douzaine de jours. Qui aurait l'amabilité de nous conseiller quelques itinéraires, avec logements dans des hôtels pas trop chers.

Merci d'avance, réda. Genève.

Je me permet de retranscrire sur ce forum un article provenant du site internet d un quotidient francais :

Chers disparus Mayas Quelque 45 000 personnes ont disparu durant le conflit guatémaltèque. Depuis la reconnaissance du génocide, en 1999, des fosses communes sont ouvertes. Photographe en terre maya depuis une dizaine d'années, Miquel Dewever-Plana a réalisé un reportage sur les exhumations.

Par Aline LECLERC jeudi 20 mai 2004 (Liberation - 06:00)

oups de marteau dans un gymnase du Quiché. Scellées, de petites boîtes en bois deviennent cercueils. Ceux de femmes et d'enfants massacrés il y a plus de vingt ans à Vipulay. Identifiés grâce à des restes de vêtements, leurs squelettes ont été retrouvés dans une fosse commune, comme les légistes en découvrent un peu partout au Guatemala. Jusqu'ici, ils n'étaient que «disparus». La «disparition forcée» fut une pratique courante de l'armée dans les conflits latino-américains, mais c'est au Guatemala, de 1962 à 1996, qu'elle fut la plus fréquente : des 200 000 victimes de la guerre, près de 45 000 ont disparu, dont une majorité d'Indiens.

Sans cadavre, pas de trace des massacres. Seules les exhumations réalisées par les légistes prouvent aujourd'hui les exécutions arbitraires d'enfants ou de femmes enceintes qui contredisent l'idée, toujours très répandue, que toutes les victimes appartenaient à la guérilla. Des procédures officielles qui se sont développées après la publication du rapport de la Commission pour l'éclaircissement historique (CEH). En 1999, celle-ci a conclu à l'existence d'un génocide, dénonçant la responsabilité de nombreux dirigeants guatémaltèques dans la planification des massacres et le recours à la politique de la terre brûlée, signes d'une stratégie d'élimination systématique de la population maya. Pourtant, ils jouissent toujours d'une totale impunité. Parmi eux, l'ex-général Rios Montt, responsable de la disparition de villages entiers lorsqu'il était au pouvoir, président du Congrès jusqu'en novembre dernier et candidat à l'élection présidentielle cet automne.

Les exhumations font ressurgir l'horreur d'un conflit que certains voudraient oublier. Aux légistes de soigner la mémoire défaillante du pays, premier pas vers la reconnaissance des atrocités commises et des souffrances endurées. Les familles, elles, peuvent enfin inhumer leur parent disparu selon les rites catholique, évangélique ou maya.

Sept ans après les accords de paix, le nouveau président, Oscar Berger, vient de s'engager officiellement à indemniser les victimes de la guerre.

Je pars à la fin du mois au senegal en hotel, par une agence de voyage, en gros touriste quoi!! et j'ai entendu certains de mes amis dire qu'il fallait que j'amene une moustiquaire inpregnée pour dormir. Cela me parrait un peu abusé, j'aimerai avoir votre avis.

merci

Nous avons été au Tryp Cayo Coco il y a 2 ans et comme nous pensions trouver un guichet là-bas nous n'avions pas amené beaucoup d'argent.🤪

Ce que nous nous demandons maintenant qu'il y a l'hotel El Senador et qu'il y a beaucoup de Québécois utilisateur de carte guichet à cette hotel, ont-ils pensé mettre un guichet quelque part?😕

Merci

Bonjour à tous, Je désire faire un voyage au Vietnam en février prochain et j'ai des questions, c'est mon premier voyage en Asie. Premièrement question climat, comment c'est? Je dois choisir entre deux itinéraires. Un des itinéraires m'amène en rando dans le pays des Muong et Thai à Hoa Binh, près de Lao Cai, mais je ne visite pas Saigon, ni la rivière des Parfums, ni la descente du Mékong (le 2e itinéraire), donc est-ce que la rando vaut la peine. Est-ce que je suis décousu! Peut-être vaudrait-il mieux demander les incontournables ? Enfin j'attends vos conseils Merci Nathalie

Bonjour !

Quelqu'un peut me donner des informations sur Saint-Andrès ? Je fais beaucoup d'apnée et on me conseille (entre autre) cette destination.

Quel complexe hotellier est à conseiller là-bas ? Comment sont les coraux ? etc.

Merci 😉

I'm planning a 3-day weekend with my wife on this cycle path. The articles about this route are old, so if anyone has traveled it recently and can give me an update on its condition, that'd be great. We're riding 1994 ROCKRIDER 340 mountain bikes but with 1.5-inch tires suited for road touring—will that work, or should I switch back to MTB tires? Thanks for your replies!

A bit disappointed with the forum's revival—there isn’t much activity or shared travel stories anymore.

hi everyone, I’m planning to go skiing at Les Saisies from December 20 to 27 (I checked, it’s snowy in December and the prices are pretty reasonable). If there are 2 or 3 of us, we can split the rental costs (I’ve been looking at studio/apartment rentals on Le Bon Coin since yesterday, they’re around 75 € per day, so about 580 € for the week, which we can split depending on how many of us there are). For transport, we can carpool if possible, otherwise everyone can get there however they prefer. Personally, the train works for me—I checked, it’s a TGV from Paris to Albertville, then a frequent bus to the resort. If you’re interested, send me a PM and let’s plan to meet up in Paris as soon as possible to choose, book, and pay for the accommodation together. Since the dates are coming up soon, I’d like to finalize the booking ASAP!

Looking forward to skiing together! Habib

Hi there,

I’m heading to Rome soon and wanted to book my tickets for the Colosseum.

I found the official site, but I don’t understand when it’s possible to make a reservation.

Apparently, it’s 30 days in advance for the underground tour since everything is already booked up for the next 30 days...

But what about the Colosseum + Arena visit? The site shows tickets for the next 7 days, but nothing after that. Are tickets released just a week in advance for this combo, not 30 days?

Thanks for any clarification! !

Hi,

During my trip to Thailand, I’ll be spending 2 nights at Tonsai Beach, near Ao Nang Beach, close to Krabi. Tonsai Beach is only accessible by boat, so I was wondering where I could safely leave my car at Ao Nang Beach for 48 hours? Alternatively, at Ao Nam Mao Beach (on the other side), if there are shuttles to Tonsai Beach.

Thanks, Fred

Hello, We’re a couple in our sixties and have finally decided to spend 15 days in Cape Verde from March 1 to 15, 2025, focusing exclusively on the four Leeward Islands. We’ve planned to take the boat between these four islands and adjust our stays based on the ferry schedules. If there are any difficulties or need to adjust the route, we might take a flight instead. Here’s our planned itinerary with the boats: Day 1: Flight from France to Santiago Island Day 2: Boat from Santiago Island to Brava Island Day 3: Brava Island Day 4: Brava Island Day 5: Boat from Brava Island to Fogo Island Day 6: Fogo Island Day 7: Fogo Island Day 8: Fogo Island Day 9: Boat from Fogo Island to Santiago Island Day 10: Santiago Island Day 11: Boat from Santiago Island to Maio Island Day 12: Maio Island Day 13: Boat from Maio Island to Santiago Island Day 14: Santiago Island Day 15: Flight from Santiago Island to France.

Based on your experiences and knowledge, could you share: - Your favorite places to visit and hikes - Accommodations that charmed you - Restaurants you enjoyed

Thanks in advance to all travelers and locals from these islands who’d like to share their favorite spots! !

Hi there!

After our Central Asia trip this summer, we’ll be setting foot in Africa for the first time next February with our three kids (ages 5, 13, and 17).

I’ve fine-tuned a little itinerary with ChatGPT based on our interests and expectations, and here’s what came out:

Tuesday, February 24 — Dakar

Landing at 1:00 AM

Early afternoon: visit Gorée Island

Back to Dakar, light dinner

7:00 PM: boarding the ferry “Aline Sitoé Diatta”

Overnight on board (cabin)

Wednesday, February 25 — Ziguinchor

Arrival between 9:00–11:00 AM

Staying with a local host

Stroll: Saint-Maur market, river port

Overnight in Ziguinchor

Thursday, February 26 – Saturday, February 28 — Casamance (Cap Skirring & Oussouye)

February 26: Ziguinchor → Carabane road trip, explore the island, overnight on the island

February 27: Cap Skirring, beach time

February 28: Cap Skirring, relaxation, stroll, beach

Sunday, March 1 – Tuesday, March 3 — Oussouye

Head to Oussouye (~1 hour)

Discover Diola villages, rice fields, market, handicrafts

Overnights: Oussouye (3 nights)

Wednesday, March 4 – Friday, March 6 — Sine-Saloum

Drive to Toubacouta via the Trans-Gambian Highway (Gambia)

Stay with a local host / camp on the bolongs

Activities: pirogue ride in the delta, Serer villages, biking, handicraft discovery

Overnights: Sine-Saloum (3 nights)

Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, March 8 — Petite Côte

Drive to Somone / Ngaparou (~3 hours)

Stay with a local host

Activities: beach, safari at Bandia Reserve, kayaking on the lagoon, craft market

Overnights: Petite Côte (2 nights, including Sunday, March 8, to enjoy the full day before the nighttime departure)

Monday, March 9 — Departure

Transfer to Blaise Diagne International Airport (~45 minutes)

Flight leaves at 2:00 AM

I’ve got a few questions:

- Is an afternoon on Gorée Island worth it? I really want to go, but the ferry departure days are a bit limiting. - How easy is it to get around between these different stops? Can we find a taxi that fits all five of us? - Do you have any accommodation recommendations? I’d love to stay with locals as much as possible—we’re not looking for luxury, just a bed and a shower. - February 28 is my birthday, and I’d love to do something “special”: any ideas for a nice place to stay, a great restaurant, or an out-of-the-ordinary activity? We’ll be around Cap Skirring. - Does this itinerary seem coherent? I really want to visit Casamance, and we’d prefer to stay no more than 3 nights in the same place.

Don’t hesitate to share your tips! Thanks so much!

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,

Icelandic airline Fly Play has ceased all operations with immediate effect. 400 employees were laid off this morning, all flights have of course been canceled, and thousands of passengers are left without solutions. It operated flights to several European countries and the USA, including France from Paris Charles de Gaulle :(

Hi there,

Has anyone here taken the cruise to the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia with the cruise line Aranui?

Hello, We’re two active and fit retired couples. We’re planning a trip for the second half of March 2026. We prefer traveling by train but wouldn’t mind renting a car if necessary. We don’t want to change accommodations every night (we’d rather see less but enjoy it more). If possible, we’d love to stay in guesthouses or similar—impersonal hotels aren’t really our thing. Questions: What do you think are the best airlines? We don’t have to fly back from Tokyo. We’re also big fans of getting off the beaten path—any original ideas are welcome! Many thanks in advance, Gorgui

We’re a family of 7 arriving from Montreal at Charles de Gaulle in August 2025. We’re looking for transport to get to our rental. Any tips? Thanks

hi there (mid-August 2025), I’m arriving in COLCA CANYON from PUNO by bus to stay for 3 days I’ll be on foot what’s the best place to sleep since I’ll be hiking then I’m taking a bus to AREQUIPA but I can’t find any info about it only thing I’ve seen is that I’ll find a collectivo in CHIVAY can you give me some tips to organize this as smoothly as possible thanks ISABELLE

TREN MAYA in Yucatán We’re just back from our 7th or 8th trip to the Yucatán since 1971, and it’ll probably be our last (a little tear). We’ve crisscrossed the peninsula many times, but this post isn’t about listing the countless wonders to visit—there are already plenty of articles on that part of Mexico. For this trip, we chose to travel by train to try out this new way of getting around.

The TREN MAYA routes roughly follow the coast in a loop: Cancún – Valladolid – Mérida – Campeche – Escárcega – Chetumal – Tulum – Playa del Carmen – Cancún, with the main stations listed here and usually 2 or 3 stops in between. A branch line runs from Escárcega to Palenque. We only traveled the Cancún – Mérida – Escárcega – Palenque section, as the loop via Chetumal wasn’t open when we planned our trip. Besides, Chetumal itself isn’t very interesting. However, the Escárcega–Chetumal route has lots of Maya sites worth visiting.

The tracks, stations, and rolling stock are all brand new. The Tulum–Mérida section opened in early 2024, and the full loop was inaugurated at the end of 2024. The trains currently consist of 4 tourist-class cars and 2 first-class cars. I imagine this setup might change, since first class was nearly empty while tourist class was between 25% and 70% full, depending on the time and route.

The cars are designed by Alstom and built in Mexico, with the same seating layout as in France: 2+2 in tourist class and 2+1 in first class. The seats are a bit more comfortable than in France for tourist class and slightly firmer in first class.

The track is very well laid on the Cancún–Mérida–Escárcega section we traveled: no jolts at all. However, the Escárcega–Palenque branch is likely built with short rails, so I don’t think it’ll support very high speeds. The line is single-track except for the Cancún–Valladolid–Mérida stretch, which is double-track, and electrification is underway. Signaling is also being installed—the targets are in place but not yet operational. Given the current low traffic, we weren’t too worried.

The trains are diesel-electric hybrids and very quiet in diesel mode. I clocked a speed of 140 km/h, and they say it’ll reach 200 km/h once electrified.

Now, the stations: *grand* is the word that comes to mind. The architects did an amazing job aesthetically—it reminds us of Canfranc, with the same spirit 150 years apart, using marble (?) for the flooring. Technically, though, at least in Valladolid station, it’s a miss—they’ve already added unattractive metal reinforcements to the concrete framework barely a year after the inauguration.

Practical info: Tickets can be bought online on the Tren Maya website.

But contrary to what the *Routard* guide says, you can only book about a week in advance. So, we bought our tickets for the first leg, Cancún–Valladolid, from France, and then got the rest at the station a few days ahead. It seems there’s no ticket sales in travel agencies.

Arrive at the station about 20–30 minutes early, as there are airport-style security checks. Right now, the staff are still getting the hang of the baggage scanners and metal detectors, which can be a bit amusing.

Important note: This is a completely new rail network, so the tracks—and especially the stations—are far from city centers. To get downtown, you’ll need to take a shuttle or a taxi.

Here’s the breakdown for station-to-downtown travel: - **Cancún**: There are shuttles between the airports and the station (35 MXN/person). Taxis are pricier than in NYC: 50 € (1000 MXN) for a 10-minute ride—it’s an organized scam, but at least it’s clean, which is more than you can say for Cancún. If you’re staying at a hotel in Cancún or Playa del Carmen, make sure to arrange the hotel shuttle in advance. - **Valladolid**: 15 minutes from downtown, 150 MXN by taxi, or 36 MXN/person by shuttle, which drops you 3 *cuadras* (a *cuadra* = a block ≈ 100 m) from the center. - **Mérida**: 30 minutes from downtown, 300 MXN by taxi, or 50 MXN/person by shuttle, which drops you 7 or 8 *cuadras* from the center. The ticket agent told us it was just 1 *cuadra* (and we’re perfectly bilingual, so no confusion), but dragging suitcases over broken sidewalks in 33°C heat with no taxis in sight? Not great. So, for Mérida, just take a taxi. - **Campeche**: 10 minutes from downtown, 50 MXN by shuttle, which drops you right in the center (at the *Malecón*, across from the Gamma Hotel). We didn’t see any taxis at the station. - **Palenque**: Most hotels are outside the city center, so a taxi is a must—around 150 to 250 MXN.

Don’t forget to agree on the taxi fare with the driver before getting in.

For Tren Maya fares, there’s a rate for non-Mexican residents and several others for residents based on income. Here are the non-resident fares per person: - Cancún – Valladolid: 472 MXN (539 MXN on the return) - Valladolid – Mérida: 505.50 MXN (553 MXN on the return) - Mérida – Campeche: 574 MXN - Campeche – Palenque: 1300 MXN - Escárcega – Palenque: 789 MXN

The main reason we chose the train over renting a car (our usual go-to) was that on our last trip, just before COVID in 2020, the rental company refused to insure us in Chiapas due to safety concerns. So, we had to skip Palenque—but with the Tren Maya, it became possible again. The big downside of the train is that you need shuttles or taxis to visit all the Maya sites, which adds up in cost and time.

**Conclusion**: If you add up the train fares, taxis, etc., it might be better to rent a car for the whole trip and leave it in a hotel parking lot in Campeche or Escárcega for a couple of days if you want to visit Palenque. Then, take the train for a round trip between Campeche–Palenque or Escárcega–Palenque.

Safe travels! *

Hello, I’d like to go on a 5-day kayaking trip with snorkeling, island visits, and village tours in the Philippines. I don’t have a specific island in mind, but I’d love something off the beaten path. I’m traveling solo but can join a small group. This would be around March 20th. Thanks so much for your suggestions! I’m looking for a 5-day kayaking and snorkeling trip with a few village visits and no mass tourism. I’m alone but open to joining a small group. Any recommendations for around March 20th? Thanks a bunch for your feedback!

Hi everyone, So great to be back on this forum😉

I just lightened my wallet by 3000 € for 3 tickets: Paris > Tokyo > Osaka > Paris (well, not just mine—I’m exaggerating, there are two of us). For my daughter’s 10th birthday, we’re heading to Japan—it’s her "decade gift," though I thought she’d pick London🏴‍☠️. But I’ve been dreaming of going back to Japan since my 2013 trip, so I’ll admit this trip is (a lot) for me too. We’re traveling during school holidays, so the ticket prices are unfortunately sky-high. Maybe I could’ve gotten a better deal if I’d waited, but who knows... oh well, it’s done now. We leave at the end of October, so we still have a few months to prepare. That said, I’d rather start early to make sure we don’t miss anything (like the Ghibli Museum—I couldn’t go last time, and anyway, I’ll have to wait until September to book). Last time, there were three adults, so it was pretty straightforward. Eleven years later, well, now it’s two adults with a 10-year-old😛.

So I’m wondering how many days to spend in Tokyo. My daughter idealizes the city (that’s why she wants to go to Japan), and she’s really drawn to Japanese culture and food. Actually, what first got her interested in Japan were all the *kawaii* character products... Tokyo is such a fascinating city, but it can also be exhausting—especially for a kid, and I’m not sure what to expect. Beyond Tokyo, honestly, I’m not entirely sure. I was thinking of Hakone and maybe stopping by Fujikyu Highlands. Then heading down to Osaka for a few days in Kyoto before flying home (our return flight is from Osaka). We only have 11 days there (not counting the arrival day, and since our flight leaves at 11:30 PM on departure day, we’ll have the whole day), so it’s not a ton of time. I already spent a week in Kyoto on my last trip (huge crush on it), and I’d love to have two months there, but... well, you know how it is.

For example: 5 days in Tokyo 2 days in Hakone 4 days in Osaka/Kyoto

What do you think? If you’ve done this trip with kids, do you have any tips for family-friendly accommodations in Tokyo and Hakone? My daughter would love to try an onsen. We have a decent budget, but it’s not unlimited. We’d like to book as we go to spread out the costs a bit.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts

Hi everyone! 🙂 I’m planning a 3-week trip to Egypt in July 2025, and my itinerary isn’t set yet. I’ve traveled solo as a backpacker before and I’m really into history. Here’s how I’m thinking of organizing it: Since I’ll be arriving and departing from Cairo, I’m thinking of visiting the Giza sites on the 2nd day and saving the city of Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum for a few days before my departure, after seeing the sites where the collections come from. After Giza, I’m planning two days of visits to Saqqara: the first in North Saqqara with the tomb of Horemheb, the Pyramid of Unas (entering), the Step Pyramid of Djoser (entering), the Serapeum of Saqqara (entering), the Pyramid of Teti (entering), the Mastaba of Mereruka (entering), the tomb of Maia, and the Imhotep Museum. Does that sound doable in one day? The idea is to have slept in Saqqara the night before to arrive right at opening. The second day would include the Red Pyramids (entering) and admiring the Bent, White, and Black Pyramids from afar in the morning, then the Pyramids of Pepi I and Pepi II, the tomb of Mehu (entering), and the ruins of the Pyramid of Djedkare Isesi in the afternoon. Does anyone know if there are drivers who can take you to these places and what the price range might be? The ruins of Memphis don’t really excite me (maybe I’m wrong), so I might just stop by the museum with the giant reclining statue. I get the impression that the buildings in Abusir are closed to the public—maybe I got that wrong? 😉 It seems complicated to visit the sites of Tell el-Amarna and around Tuna el-Gebel in terms of transport. Next, I’d like to visit the sites of Abydos and the temple at Dendera. I understand it’s necessary to go to Luxor first and then head back to Abydos and Dendera to visit them comfortably in one day. By the way, do you know if negotiated prices with a local guide would be lower than those from agencies like Get Your Guide (110 € if I’m alone)? How many days do you recommend for visiting the tombs in Luxor? I’d like to see a lot of them—would 3 full days be enough? After that, I’d really like to visit the sites of Esna, Edfu, and Kom Ombo on the way to Aswan. The only options I’ve found for this kind of route are by boat. Do you think it’s possible to hire a taxi for the day to make the trip to Aswan with these stops (and at what price!)? After Aswan, I’ll visit the temples of Philae and Abu Simbel over two days. Then, the rest of the trip is less clear: I’m considering visiting Alexandria and Rosetta. Maybe also, depending on how many days I have left, the sites of Bubastis (I’m having trouble understanding the significance of the remaining ruins) to continue to Tanis, which looks nice (is it?). But again, there’s the question of transport to get there.

This is quite a long post for a first message—sorry for all the questions! Have a great evening, Nico

Hi there, I’m traveling to Quebec with my husband and our 20-year-old son for 15 days in August. To finalize our itinerary, I’d love to know the differences between La Mauricie Park and Jacques Cartier Park. We have two days to dedicate to one of the two parks. Thanks so much for your feedback!

Hi everyone (hope the forum becomes as active as it used to be),

We’re a group of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids aged 8–10) planning a trip to Indonesia. We’d like to visit (order doesn’t matter):

On Java: - Yogyakarta - Borobudur - Kawah Ijen

- Bali

- Lombok + the Gili Islands

But we’re wondering whether to fly in and out of Denpasar or take a flight to Jakarta and then leave from Denpasar. Unfortunately, we haven’t found any good flight options to Yogyakarta.

Thanks!