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Carretera Austral au départ de l'île de Chiloé au Chili, direction Villa O'Higgins English translation pending
Nous souhaitons obtenir des infos sur la carretera austral, au départ de l'ile de Chiloé au Chili, direction Villa O'Higgins..Quelle est la distance exacte, combien de temps approximativement nous faudra t'il pour faire ce trajet. Nous sommes deux potes qui voudrions faire ce trajet en Janvier ou Février prochain. Après Villa O'Higgins, comment peut on continuer en direction de Puerto Natales, et le parc national de torres del Paine : bateau, route, chemin?
Bref, toute info sur cette route mythique sera la bienvenue
Merci
JND
Bref, toute info sur cette route mythique sera la bienvenue
Merci
JND
Benelux en vélo English translation pending
bonjour je prepare mon premier voyage en velo du 15 JUIN AU 15 JUILLETet j'ai plein de question
* selon vous combien de kilometre peut raisonnablement envisager de faire un novice qui va au travail en velo?
* avec 50 km par jour pendant quatre semaine et deux jours de repos par semaines suis je dans le vrai?
* pouvez vous me parler des conditions climatique a cette periode dans cette region
* porun tel voyage seriez vous saccoche ou remorque ? je serais plutot remorque mais je n'ai encore jamais roule avec une ca reagit bien ? c'est lourd?*je comte longer la cote un maximun a part les environ de rotterdam voyez vous des zones a eviter?des trucs a pas rater ...
je vais aretter un peut les question et attendre les reponses que j'espere nombreuses merci d'avance
si certains ont fait ce voyage je suis tout ouÏe...
* selon vous combien de kilometre peut raisonnablement envisager de faire un novice qui va au travail en velo?
* avec 50 km par jour pendant quatre semaine et deux jours de repos par semaines suis je dans le vrai?
* pouvez vous me parler des conditions climatique a cette periode dans cette region
* porun tel voyage seriez vous saccoche ou remorque ? je serais plutot remorque mais je n'ai encore jamais roule avec une ca reagit bien ? c'est lourd?*je comte longer la cote un maximun a part les environ de rotterdam voyez vous des zones a eviter?des trucs a pas rater ...
je vais aretter un peut les question et attendre les reponses que j'espere nombreuses merci d'avance
si certains ont fait ce voyage je suis tout ouÏe...
Porte bagage avant pour fourche suspendue. English translation pending
Salut,
Je sais que le sujet a déjà été lancé mais je me dis que peut être vous avez connaissance d'autres infos, peut etre peut être 😮
En effet je cherche un porte bagage avant pour fourche suspendue pas trop chère ce qui n'a pas l'air simple à trouver mis à part les tubus de chez Worden.com à 100E ou ceux de chez Arkel (http://www.arkel-od.com/racks/ultLR/features.asp?fl=1&site=eu) qui avec les frais de Port reviennent à 92E (du coup mieux vault prendre les Tubus)
Alors si quelqu'un connait des plans sympa, des bricoles à faire sur un porte bagage fourche rigide ou qui ne voudrait plus de son Tubus (On peut rever😛) je suis tres interressé.
Merci d'avance 😎
Je sais que le sujet a déjà été lancé mais je me dis que peut être vous avez connaissance d'autres infos, peut etre peut être 😮
En effet je cherche un porte bagage avant pour fourche suspendue pas trop chère ce qui n'a pas l'air simple à trouver mis à part les tubus de chez Worden.com à 100E ou ceux de chez Arkel (http://www.arkel-od.com/racks/ultLR/features.asp?fl=1&site=eu) qui avec les frais de Port reviennent à 92E (du coup mieux vault prendre les Tubus)
Alors si quelqu'un connait des plans sympa, des bricoles à faire sur un porte bagage fourche rigide ou qui ne voudrait plus de son Tubus (On peut rever😛) je suis tres interressé.
Merci d'avance 😎
Livre - Récits de voyage à vélo. English translation pending
Salut à tous,
Je viens de terminer quelques livre de récits de voyages à vélo dans le monde. Dans l'ensemble plutôt satisfait de mes lectures. Il y en a quand même une qui sort du lot.
A vélo jusqu'au ciel Récit d'un tour du monde Par Pierre-Yves Tremblay Edition JCL inc Québec 1999 Collection vers l'inconnu
Pierre-Yves Tremblay nous livre un splendide récit, très personnel de son tour du monde à vélo. Il passe plus de temps à décrire ses sentiments et impressions qu'à simplement relater son parcours et les paysages rencontrés. Pour le francophone du vieux continent que je suis, le récit prend une saveur toute particulière par la présence des nombreuses expressions québecqoises que l'on retrouve au fil des pages. A lire...
Les autres compte rendu de lecture se trouve dans ma rubrique biblio sur Cyclosite.
Cordialement Arnaud 😎
Je viens de terminer quelques livre de récits de voyages à vélo dans le monde. Dans l'ensemble plutôt satisfait de mes lectures. Il y en a quand même une qui sort du lot.
A vélo jusqu'au ciel Récit d'un tour du monde Par Pierre-Yves Tremblay Edition JCL inc Québec 1999 Collection vers l'inconnu
Pierre-Yves Tremblay nous livre un splendide récit, très personnel de son tour du monde à vélo. Il passe plus de temps à décrire ses sentiments et impressions qu'à simplement relater son parcours et les paysages rencontrés. Pour le francophone du vieux continent que je suis, le récit prend une saveur toute particulière par la présence des nombreuses expressions québecqoises que l'on retrouve au fil des pages. A lire...
Les autres compte rendu de lecture se trouve dans ma rubrique biblio sur Cyclosite.
Cordialement Arnaud 😎
emballer un vélo pour le transport English translation pending
Salut à vous les fesses tanées 😉 !!
Est- ce que vous auriez des bons plans pour emballer un vélo pour le voyage en bus, train, avion ?. Evidemment pas cher et pratique !!
bon vent (dans le dos)
Est- ce que vous auriez des bons plans pour emballer un vélo pour le voyage en bus, train, avion ?. Evidemment pas cher et pratique !!
bon vent (dans le dos)
Conseils velo dans TGV atlantique-France svp? English translation pending
bonsoir
je dois repartir vers paris via le train tgv atlantique. je me trouve actuellement près de Royan.
j'ai un nouveau velo ! pas recent, mais un vélo qui me permet enfin de ... faire du vélo (pour ceux qui me connaissent) !
c'est à dire qu'il a des developpements "potables", contrairement à l'ancien.
ce velo, je l'ai recuperé sur Royan où je suis venu passer quelques jours chez des amis... maintenant il s'agit de rentrer sur Paris, mais ce fichu tgv atlantique n'accepte pas le velos ! sauf demontés et emballés. ou alors en train de nuit au depart du terminus (hendaye) ... ou alors dans des trains moins rapides seulement ... y'en a pas en cette saison.
il paraitrait qu il faut le demonter et le mettre dans une housse !
j'ai pas envie d'acheter une housse. quelqu-un a t il déjà essayer d'emballer le velo dans du fil alimentaire ?
j ai une idée : j'avais vu des gens emballer des caisses de produits sur des palettes ! ça le fait ! en fait ce qui se passe c'est qu'il faut tourner autour de l'objet à emballer avec le/les rouleaux de film plastique !
sinon il y a aussi le papier bulle. j'ais lu quelque part sur le web que quelqu'un avait emballé son velo dans papier bulle pour prendre un avion.
pensez-vous que l'on m'empechera de monter dans le train si je ne le met pas dans une house ?
quelqu un a t il une expérience ?
c'est hyper casse-pied cette histoire de demontage ! il faut demonter les gardes-boues aussi. les pedales ... avoir les outils (je les ait pas ici)
pffffff !
si quelqu un a des idées ... merci.
pascal
je dois repartir vers paris via le train tgv atlantique. je me trouve actuellement près de Royan.
j'ai un nouveau velo ! pas recent, mais un vélo qui me permet enfin de ... faire du vélo (pour ceux qui me connaissent) !
c'est à dire qu'il a des developpements "potables", contrairement à l'ancien.
ce velo, je l'ai recuperé sur Royan où je suis venu passer quelques jours chez des amis... maintenant il s'agit de rentrer sur Paris, mais ce fichu tgv atlantique n'accepte pas le velos ! sauf demontés et emballés. ou alors en train de nuit au depart du terminus (hendaye) ... ou alors dans des trains moins rapides seulement ... y'en a pas en cette saison.
il paraitrait qu il faut le demonter et le mettre dans une housse !
j'ai pas envie d'acheter une housse. quelqu-un a t il déjà essayer d'emballer le velo dans du fil alimentaire ?
j ai une idée : j'avais vu des gens emballer des caisses de produits sur des palettes ! ça le fait ! en fait ce qui se passe c'est qu'il faut tourner autour de l'objet à emballer avec le/les rouleaux de film plastique !
sinon il y a aussi le papier bulle. j'ais lu quelque part sur le web que quelqu'un avait emballé son velo dans papier bulle pour prendre un avion.
pensez-vous que l'on m'empechera de monter dans le train si je ne le met pas dans une house ?
quelqu un a t il une expérience ?
c'est hyper casse-pied cette histoire de demontage ! il faut demonter les gardes-boues aussi. les pedales ... avoir les outils (je les ait pas ici)
pffffff !
si quelqu un a des idées ... merci.
pascal
Où s'arrêter pour un TDM en 30 jours? English translation pending
je pars du 15 décembre 2005 au 22 janvier 2006, pour un tour du monde avec ma femme et deux enfants (10 et 15 ans). Quels conseils pour ne pas faire que de l'avion et malgré tout profiter de cette occasion pour visiter quelques lieux originaux (j'habite à La Réunion) et sympathiques ? Merci des conseils éclairés mais rapides.🙂
Vélo itinérant et vélo... rution English translation pending
Passionné depuis de nombreuses années par le vélo itinérant comme moyen de transport, d'évasion, de re-découverte de soi et d'autrui, je suis cependant attristé et effaré par la mauvaise volonté manifeste de nos dirigeants et le manque d'engagement de mes concitoyens en faveur de cette merveilleuse invention qu'est le vélo.
J'entends par là qu'il n'existe pour ainsi dire aucune piste cyclable à une échelle régionale et ou des aménagements à destination des cyclistes (points relais, campings pour cyclistes ... ) alors que l'Allemagne a su se doter d'un réseau dense de pistes cyclables en l'espace de quelques années lors des JO de Munich en 1972. Ceux qui ont emprunté la piste cyclable du Danube pourront en témoigner.
Néanmoins dire que rien ne se fait et que personne de se bat en France serait faire un mauvais procès. J'ai rencontré des participants à la Vélo..rution sur Paris et ce principe consistant à se réunir et à se réapproprier la voie publique l'espace de quelques heures par mois en jouant de l'effet de masse m'a vraiment séduit.
A ce jour il n'existe que des expériences cantonnées à des grandes villes, ce que je propose aujourd'hui est d'organiser pour l'été prochain un Tour de France de la Vélorution consistant à aller de ville en ville avec nos vélos et à y afficher notre souhait d'une meilleure prise en compte des cyclistes dans les projets d'aménagements nationaux.
Les étapes pourraient être définies à l'avance, et ainsi le cortège pourrait aller grossissant pour finir sur Paris, le clou de cette virée.
J'attends vos commentaires ou critiques,
Respectueusement,
J'entends par là qu'il n'existe pour ainsi dire aucune piste cyclable à une échelle régionale et ou des aménagements à destination des cyclistes (points relais, campings pour cyclistes ... ) alors que l'Allemagne a su se doter d'un réseau dense de pistes cyclables en l'espace de quelques années lors des JO de Munich en 1972. Ceux qui ont emprunté la piste cyclable du Danube pourront en témoigner.
Néanmoins dire que rien ne se fait et que personne de se bat en France serait faire un mauvais procès. J'ai rencontré des participants à la Vélo..rution sur Paris et ce principe consistant à se réunir et à se réapproprier la voie publique l'espace de quelques heures par mois en jouant de l'effet de masse m'a vraiment séduit.
A ce jour il n'existe que des expériences cantonnées à des grandes villes, ce que je propose aujourd'hui est d'organiser pour l'été prochain un Tour de France de la Vélorution consistant à aller de ville en ville avec nos vélos et à y afficher notre souhait d'une meilleure prise en compte des cyclistes dans les projets d'aménagements nationaux.
Les étapes pourraient être définies à l'avance, et ainsi le cortège pourrait aller grossissant pour finir sur Paris, le clou de cette virée.
J'attends vos commentaires ou critiques,
Respectueusement,
Train en Chine avec des vélos English translation pending
on désire faire un tour en vélo en Chine et Tibet et Népal cet ete : est ce que quelqu'un sait si on peut mettre des vélos dans les trains chinois pour certaines distances ?
Merci
Merci
Spécialités suisses English translation pending
Bonjour !
J'ai une petite question toute simple... Connaissez-vous une des spécialités gastronomiques de la Suisse, en dehors du chocolat ?
Merci !
Alixia
J'ai une petite question toute simple... Connaissez-vous une des spécialités gastronomiques de la Suisse, en dehors du chocolat ?
Merci !
Alixia
Transport vélo en avion? English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Je me posais une petite question pratique pour transporter le vélo.
Quel est le meilleur moyen pour transporter son vélo en avion, lorsque le point d'arrivée en avion (Vancouver par exemple) n'est pas le même que le point de départ (Montréal par exemple) ? L'utilisation d'une housse en avion est bien pratique, mais qu'en faire à l'arrivée ?
Merci pour vos conseils.
Je me posais une petite question pratique pour transporter le vélo.
Quel est le meilleur moyen pour transporter son vélo en avion, lorsque le point d'arrivée en avion (Vancouver par exemple) n'est pas le même que le point de départ (Montréal par exemple) ? L'utilisation d'une housse en avion est bien pratique, mais qu'en faire à l'arrivée ?
Merci pour vos conseils.
Location d'un scooter en Thaïlande English translation pending
Bonjour,
Semblerait-il qu'il est possible de louer des "scooters" à plusieurs endroits en Thaïlande. Cependant, est-il nécessaire d'avoir un permis international pour louer ce type d'engins?
Merci!
Semblerait-il qu'il est possible de louer des "scooters" à plusieurs endroits en Thaïlande. Cependant, est-il nécessaire d'avoir un permis international pour louer ce type d'engins?
Merci!
Sud Maroc en vtt English translation pending
Salut
J'envisage de partir dernière quinzaine de décembre pour faire un parcours vtt dans le sud maroc (ouarzazate, djebel sagho, vallée du draa....). Je pense faire ça en autonomie (avec ma remorque Bob yak) et en solo.
Je cherche des infos pour affiner mon parcours et profiter de l'expérience de personnes qui auraient déjà fait ce genre de trip. Je cherche en particulier des infos sur les ravitos en eau, les possibilités de camping sauvage et l'état des pistes.
La cerise sur le gateau serait les coordonnées gps des parcours
D'avance merci
Apneis
J'envisage de partir dernière quinzaine de décembre pour faire un parcours vtt dans le sud maroc (ouarzazate, djebel sagho, vallée du draa....). Je pense faire ça en autonomie (avec ma remorque Bob yak) et en solo.
Je cherche des infos pour affiner mon parcours et profiter de l'expérience de personnes qui auraient déjà fait ce genre de trip. Je cherche en particulier des infos sur les ravitos en eau, les possibilités de camping sauvage et l'état des pistes.
La cerise sur le gateau serait les coordonnées gps des parcours
D'avance merci
Apneis
Un pédaleur errant... English translation pending
Je reviens tout juste d'une longue, très longue errance à bicyclette, en compagnie de Serge Leret, parti à vélo d'une petite ville sarthoise à la poursuite de ses rêves durant quatre années, à travers l'Europe, l'Afrique et l'Asie.
Epoustouflant récit de voyage, où l'humour et la dérision côtoient le plaisir des découvertes et les dangers multiples qui ont émaillé 44 000 km sur deux roues... Et au bout de la route, l'amour et le mariage avec une délicieuse demoiselle chinoise pour laquelle il a enfin consenti à descendre de sa monture pour vivre heureux les deux pieds sur terre...
Photos superbes, dessins irrésistibles de drôlerie (Philippe Leret)... J'ai vraiment pris un grand plaisir à cette lecture originale, un style alerte et parfois cocasse qui vous tient en haleine jusqu'au mot Fin...
"Les tribulations d'un pédaleur errant" - Serge LERET -
Epoustouflant récit de voyage, où l'humour et la dérision côtoient le plaisir des découvertes et les dangers multiples qui ont émaillé 44 000 km sur deux roues... Et au bout de la route, l'amour et le mariage avec une délicieuse demoiselle chinoise pour laquelle il a enfin consenti à descendre de sa monture pour vivre heureux les deux pieds sur terre...
Photos superbes, dessins irrésistibles de drôlerie (Philippe Leret)... J'ai vraiment pris un grand plaisir à cette lecture originale, un style alerte et parfois cocasse qui vous tient en haleine jusqu'au mot Fin...
"Les tribulations d'un pédaleur errant" - Serge LERET -
Tâter plusieurs langues simultanément English translation pending
Coucou,
Est-ce que le sujet vous évoque une expérience ?
Vu que je compte partir 12 mois en Asie Continentale, je prendrai des cours de perfectionnement en Vietnamien et d'apprentissage en Chinois parallèlement à une auto-initiation de l'Hindi et du Russe. Je compte rester -1 mois en Russie, +3 mois en Chine, 2 mois au Viêt Nam et 2 mois en Inde du Nord.
Je pense en effet que mon Français, Anglais, Allemand et un poil d'Arabe ne me serviront à rien 😛
D'ici mars 2005, je ne sais pas s'il y a une formule pour ne pas tout mélanger ! 😕
"J'abandonne pour le Laotien, Cambodgien, Tibétain et Népalais"
Est-ce que le sujet vous évoque une expérience ?
Vu que je compte partir 12 mois en Asie Continentale, je prendrai des cours de perfectionnement en Vietnamien et d'apprentissage en Chinois parallèlement à une auto-initiation de l'Hindi et du Russe. Je compte rester -1 mois en Russie, +3 mois en Chine, 2 mois au Viêt Nam et 2 mois en Inde du Nord.
Je pense en effet que mon Français, Anglais, Allemand et un poil d'Arabe ne me serviront à rien 😛
D'ici mars 2005, je ne sais pas s'il y a une formule pour ne pas tout mélanger ! 😕
"J'abandonne pour le Laotien, Cambodgien, Tibétain et Népalais"
Le vélo et l'avion English translation pending
Bonjour,
Nous partons en NZ en février 2005 pour 1 mois. Nous partons avec nos velos et nos remorques BOB.
Problème : le poids !
Les 20 kgs : info ou intox?
La compagnie nous impose 20 kgs par personnes! Sachant qu'avec le vélo + la remorque nous sommes déjà à 20 kgs... et que le kgs en plus est facturé 40 euros...
Nous avons droit à 10 kgs en bagages en cabine à condition de respecter un certain volume je pense.
Si vous avez des expériences là dessus. Nous partons avec air france jusqu'à Paris puis singapour airline jusqu'à Christchurch.
Devons nous négocier à l'embarquement? De combien pouvons nous dépasser raisonnablement le poids autorisé?
Devons nous laisser tomber et louer les vélos sur place?
A vos claviers.
merci
Bozzo
Devises pour la République Dominicaine? English translation pending
Qui peut me dire si c 'est mieux d avoir des pesos dominicain ou des euros ou des dollars? (j ai lu que pour les euros pour eux 1 euro=1 dollars, pas terrible pour nous et quand tu payes en dollars apparement ils n ont jms de monnaie)...
Conseils sur parcours de la vallée du Rhône en France English translation pending
Je projete d'aller de Valence dans la Drome a Avignon, avec un petit crochet dans les Alpilles... en 4 jours. C'est ma premiere sortie de plusieurs jours en velo. J'ai prevu de dormir en gite ou en hotel (pas de tente).
Toute suggestion ou conseils sont bienvenus.
Merci
Malene
Toute suggestion ou conseils sont bienvenus.
Merci
Malene
un bonjour du Nepal! English translation pending
Salut tout le monde,
Merci a tous ceux qui on eu la gentilesse de m envoyer des messages entre Trek (machin je me souviens jamais au complet desole ;o(((()Suis bien rendue a KTM mais j ai quelques petits probleme avec le frame du forum. Mais peut etre que si je vais dans un autre place ca ira mieux...
Arrivee jeudi matin dernier a KTM j ai pu choper in extremis a quelques minutes du depart de l avion un billet aller pour KTM a 156 dollards US (Pour IVO). C etais moins une vue la Dassain toutsles vols etaient plein sans compter ceux aleatoires de la Royal Nepal. Trajet sans emcombre bouffe Suisse au Grashopper a Freak Street ou j ai ete malade pour la deuxieme fois...(ne pas y prendre de banana lassi....). Depuis je celebre Dassain dans les villages et a KTM mais j ai pas de bol j ai manque tous les sacrifices... Je dois trop vivre a l heure nepalaise... Entre temps orphelinat, cours de nepalais, la vallee... Dimanche depart pour un trek de mon cru avec un ami nepalais qui dit pas trois gouttes d anglais et encore moins de francais (ca devrais aider mon nepali...) dans le Langtang-Gosaingkun. Ensuite officiellement direction Bardia National Park avant d aller fureter chez les femmes Tharu de l ouest voir si elles ont vraiment la poigne de fer sur les mecs du coin (et seulement si chauffe pas trop cote mao dans le coin suis cingle mais quand meme....). Ensuite retour a KTM ou moins deux jours avant de revoler surement sur Varanassi dans mon petit temple favori pour quelques jours... Enfin si il me reste du temps le but etant de respirer....:O)
Voila merci a tous...
Je joins juste quelques reponse aux questions que j ai recues en esperant que les personnes lisent ce petit message:
Pour Spot: Je pense que tu tes trompe de destinataire.. J ai jamais parler de balade en parlant des petits avions.
POUR IVO: Tu arrivera a KTM la veille de mon retour de trek. Si tu veux on se donne rencart le 27 genre sur KTM. Tu me confirme par mail. Si tu recois pas de reponse le 26 au soir 21 heures c est que je suis pas de retour. Avant le 27 au matin. Sinon pour l agence je te conseille celle plusieurs fois mentionne sur ce site et dont tu peux trouver les coordonnees sur le forum sans probleme, elle s appelle les portes de l aventure.
POUR SANDRINE: Juste un petit clin d oeil....<O))))
POUR SALI16: Je comprends ton point de vue et suis d accord avec Sylvain faudra que tu fasses un choix quelques part parce que bien sur deux jours de trek dans la valle avec une belle vue c est possible (Nagarkot) mais ca reste que ce n est pas faire un des autres trek comme le Langtang ou tu peux avoir une superbe vue.Ou sinon tu viens plus longtemps......<O)))))
POUR PARTIR OU>.... et tous les autres qui se posent des questions sur les MAOISTES:
Faut arreter d avoir peur de ces jeunes cons qui ne sont tout de meme pas assez con pour aller sauter sur leur source de REVENU c est a dire les TOURISTES. Le trek de l Annapurna ne compte aucune annicroche de ce que j ai pu savoir depuis que je suis ici. IDEM pour l EVEREST... En fait les gens sont content, pas trop de monde sur les routes vu le contexte mais bon moins d argent pour le pays aussi. Pour KTM calme plat depuis que je suis la ainsi que dans la vallee.
Au plaisir et bon voyage.
PS Si j ai oublie du monde very mea culpa:O)))
Merci a tous ceux qui on eu la gentilesse de m envoyer des messages entre Trek (machin je me souviens jamais au complet desole ;o(((()Suis bien rendue a KTM mais j ai quelques petits probleme avec le frame du forum. Mais peut etre que si je vais dans un autre place ca ira mieux...
Arrivee jeudi matin dernier a KTM j ai pu choper in extremis a quelques minutes du depart de l avion un billet aller pour KTM a 156 dollards US (Pour IVO). C etais moins une vue la Dassain toutsles vols etaient plein sans compter ceux aleatoires de la Royal Nepal. Trajet sans emcombre bouffe Suisse au Grashopper a Freak Street ou j ai ete malade pour la deuxieme fois...(ne pas y prendre de banana lassi....). Depuis je celebre Dassain dans les villages et a KTM mais j ai pas de bol j ai manque tous les sacrifices... Je dois trop vivre a l heure nepalaise... Entre temps orphelinat, cours de nepalais, la vallee... Dimanche depart pour un trek de mon cru avec un ami nepalais qui dit pas trois gouttes d anglais et encore moins de francais (ca devrais aider mon nepali...) dans le Langtang-Gosaingkun. Ensuite officiellement direction Bardia National Park avant d aller fureter chez les femmes Tharu de l ouest voir si elles ont vraiment la poigne de fer sur les mecs du coin (et seulement si chauffe pas trop cote mao dans le coin suis cingle mais quand meme....). Ensuite retour a KTM ou moins deux jours avant de revoler surement sur Varanassi dans mon petit temple favori pour quelques jours... Enfin si il me reste du temps le but etant de respirer....:O)
Voila merci a tous...
Je joins juste quelques reponse aux questions que j ai recues en esperant que les personnes lisent ce petit message:
Pour Spot: Je pense que tu tes trompe de destinataire.. J ai jamais parler de balade en parlant des petits avions.
POUR IVO: Tu arrivera a KTM la veille de mon retour de trek. Si tu veux on se donne rencart le 27 genre sur KTM. Tu me confirme par mail. Si tu recois pas de reponse le 26 au soir 21 heures c est que je suis pas de retour. Avant le 27 au matin. Sinon pour l agence je te conseille celle plusieurs fois mentionne sur ce site et dont tu peux trouver les coordonnees sur le forum sans probleme, elle s appelle les portes de l aventure.
POUR SANDRINE: Juste un petit clin d oeil....<O))))
POUR SALI16: Je comprends ton point de vue et suis d accord avec Sylvain faudra que tu fasses un choix quelques part parce que bien sur deux jours de trek dans la valle avec une belle vue c est possible (Nagarkot) mais ca reste que ce n est pas faire un des autres trek comme le Langtang ou tu peux avoir une superbe vue.Ou sinon tu viens plus longtemps......<O)))))
POUR PARTIR OU>.... et tous les autres qui se posent des questions sur les MAOISTES:
Faut arreter d avoir peur de ces jeunes cons qui ne sont tout de meme pas assez con pour aller sauter sur leur source de REVENU c est a dire les TOURISTES. Le trek de l Annapurna ne compte aucune annicroche de ce que j ai pu savoir depuis que je suis ici. IDEM pour l EVEREST... En fait les gens sont content, pas trop de monde sur les routes vu le contexte mais bon moins d argent pour le pays aussi. Pour KTM calme plat depuis que je suis la ainsi que dans la vallee.
Au plaisir et bon voyage.
PS Si j ai oublie du monde very mea culpa:O)))
Tunisian Impressions (Live)
Hi there,
I arrived in Tunisia this afternoon for a full 14-day stay.
I took a direct Tunisair flight from Nice, which departed about thirty minutes late (that’s nothing compared to the "nightmares" I’ve had on some of my recent trips).
The flight lasts around 1 hour and 20 minutes, and a small snack was served on board (a sort of quiche with chickpea purée, a small bread roll, a portion of cheese like La Vache qui rit, and a small chocolate cake). It’s worth mentioning because it’s becoming increasingly rare on short flights. I was seated between two Tunisian gentlemen who gave me some great tips for my trip, especially about negotiating prices. One of them is a former cameraman for France Télévisions, very cultured and well-traveled—his daughter is a journalist at France Télévisions (I found some of her articles online). In short, the flight was very pleasant and quick.

I’m staying at the Hôtel Royal Victoria. I booked it yesterday afternoon by email without providing my credit card number. The room costs 241 TND (71 €) with breakfast included. It has heating, a small fridge, a safe, a hairdryer, Wi-Fi, and a TV with international channels. There’s a police van permanently parked in the square where the hotel is located.
This hotel is housed in the former British consulate and later embassy. It has a lot of charm with its painted wood ceilings and doors, and its bathroom covered in ceramic tiles. The tiny elevator is from another era. The main advantage of the hotel is its location between the medina and Avenue Bourguiba. Nearby, there’s the Magasin Général, where you can find groceries and some typical products like rose water, geranium water, and tons of halwa (a customer kindly explained how to eat it and which is the best).
After nightfall, I took a short stroll down Avenue Bourguiba. There weren’t many people around—it’s windy and cold.
I’ve already noticed the warm welcome from Tunisians. The supermarket cashier welcomed me to Tunisia, and a gentleman I asked for directions to the Magasin Général (I was about to climb stairs leading to a mosque!) insisted on inviting me for coffee, but I declined.
The rest of my itinerary will depend on the weather. If it doesn’t rain tomorrow, I might visit Carthage since the Bardo Museum is closed on Mondays, as are the museums in Sidi Bou Said.
TO BE CONTINUED...

I arrived in Tunisia this afternoon for a full 14-day stay.
I took a direct Tunisair flight from Nice, which departed about thirty minutes late (that’s nothing compared to the "nightmares" I’ve had on some of my recent trips).
The flight lasts around 1 hour and 20 minutes, and a small snack was served on board (a sort of quiche with chickpea purée, a small bread roll, a portion of cheese like La Vache qui rit, and a small chocolate cake). It’s worth mentioning because it’s becoming increasingly rare on short flights. I was seated between two Tunisian gentlemen who gave me some great tips for my trip, especially about negotiating prices. One of them is a former cameraman for France Télévisions, very cultured and well-traveled—his daughter is a journalist at France Télévisions (I found some of her articles online). In short, the flight was very pleasant and quick.

I’m staying at the Hôtel Royal Victoria. I booked it yesterday afternoon by email without providing my credit card number. The room costs 241 TND (71 €) with breakfast included. It has heating, a small fridge, a safe, a hairdryer, Wi-Fi, and a TV with international channels. There’s a police van permanently parked in the square where the hotel is located.
This hotel is housed in the former British consulate and later embassy. It has a lot of charm with its painted wood ceilings and doors, and its bathroom covered in ceramic tiles. The tiny elevator is from another era. The main advantage of the hotel is its location between the medina and Avenue Bourguiba. Nearby, there’s the Magasin Général, where you can find groceries and some typical products like rose water, geranium water, and tons of halwa (a customer kindly explained how to eat it and which is the best).
After nightfall, I took a short stroll down Avenue Bourguiba. There weren’t many people around—it’s windy and cold.
I’ve already noticed the warm welcome from Tunisians. The supermarket cashier welcomed me to Tunisia, and a gentleman I asked for directions to the Magasin Général (I was about to climb stairs leading to a mosque!) insisted on inviting me for coffee, but I declined.
The rest of my itinerary will depend on the weather. If it doesn’t rain tomorrow, I might visit Carthage since the Bardo Museum is closed on Mondays, as are the museums in Sidi Bou Said.
TO BE CONTINUED...

Ding-Ding
Hey fellow cyclists,
Cyclists on trails, paths, or greenways—why do so few (if any) of you use your bells to warn walkers, runners, and other pedestrians when they’re moving in the same direction as you?
I exercise every day (brisk walking) among you in France and abroad, and it’s something I’ve noticed—often with a few scares (and I’m guessing some accidents between cyclists or with pedestrians).
Personally, I always stick to the rules, walking on the left (facing traffic) so I can see you coming, but not everyone does that—neither pedestrians nor cyclists, and let’s be honest, it’s a bit of a free-for-all. 🤪
Your bikes make little to no noise, so why take risks and put others at risk too?
A quick, light *ding-ding* would be enough to warn people—what do you think? 😅
Off on an adventure to Java (and a bit of Bali)
Hey there, community! Back this weekend, below is my travel journal from my adventure in Indonesia. Enjoy the read!!!
Day 1 - August 10, 2025 New life downloading for three weeks! And for that, Flo and I launched a public tender... A public tender? What’s that got to do with a travel journal???... Well, when you think about it, few destinations tick all the boxes for an August adventure: Meaning, finding a place that’s exotic in the middle of August, not too expensive, not too packed with tourists, warm but not *too* warm, with postcard-perfect landscapes, dreamy beaches, tasty cuisine with a hint of exoticism, friendly and welcoming locals, where you’re free to sleep under the stars among the mosquitos, take transport surrounded by chickens, and even eat from a pig trough if you feel like it—well, turns out it’s not that easy to find! I’d even say, given how thick the list of requirements is, there’s a big risk the tender could be declared unsuccessful for failing to meet just one criterion. Let’s just say the candidates better submit a rock-solid proposal!
After reviewing all the responses and presentations from the candidates, the obvious choice for us is... Indonesia! Except that trying to explore a country as vast as Indonesia and its 17,504 islands in less than five years is a bit like reading the summary of a Proust novel without taking the time to savor each of its 950 pages! Don’t worry, I won’t name them all here. Besides, do they even all have names? No! Only 7,870 have been named—their parents clearly ran out of ideas for the rest. Anyway, our society, which worships the "work more to earn more" mantra, unfortunately limits our adventure time. So we’ll only get to see a small part of Indonesia, and we’ll have to make a tough choice to head for the best of the best in this archipelago of over seventeen thousand islands. Each one has its own selling points: Sumatra, Sulawesi, Java, the Celebes, Bali, Borneo, Papua, Timor, the Moluccas... So many names that smell of adventure... Another tender, another list of requirements, another review of proposals... Drumroll... Splash splash... And the lucky winner is... Ta-da... Java, Bali’s big sister, where I’ve already been eight years ago... Java the programming language. The Java of Broadway. We’re gonna *do* the Java. Java the coffee. And yes, Java is also an island!
This island, four times smaller than France, is home to 136 million people, making it the most populated island in the world! Fun fact: Indonesia, with its 260 million inhabitants, is just shy of the podium for the world’s most populated countries, after the winning trio of India, China, and the United States. And it’s on this island of Java that you’ll find Jakarta, the (soon-to-be-former) capital and main airport of the country, where we’ll soon land after our nineteen-hour flight! Yep, nineteen hours! I mean, Indonesia in general—and Java in particular—is a *tad* farther than going on vacation to Grandma Yoyo’s! Not sure where it is? Easy. Grab a map. Plant your finger on the big island at the bottom right—aka Australia for those who struggle with geography—move it up two centimeters, and bam, welcome to Indonesia!

Nice transition, right? Because "Welcome to Indonesia" is exactly what the friendly flight attendant just said to me as we got off the plane! That’s it, our chakras are open, we’ve arrived at our (air)port. Time for rest, pool, cocktails, and a beach with our toes spread out... Wait, if you bought that, you clearly don’t know us yet! Since we still have energy to burn and need to adjust to the flight and time difference, we tackle the long administrative formalities to enter Indonesia, just to earn the right to hop in a 45-minute Grab taxi to the train station. The train station? What train station?... What do you usually do at a train station? Take a train, of course! Off we go for a three-hour train ride to Bandung, where we’ll officially start our adventure tomorrow after our first Indonesian night...
Unfortunately, we were a bit slow off the mark, which meant we missed the 6:25 PM train by two minutes. Oh well, we’ll have to wait until 11 PM. We take the opportunity to stretch our legs in Jakarta, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy the delicious smells wafting from the *warungs*—those little typical street restaurants. A quick stop at the National Monument, a detour to a night market to devour our first *kwetiaw goreng* and *teh manis* for 60,000 rupiahs (that’s 3 € for two), and just like that, our penalty is lifted, and we’re allowed to hit the road again. Off to Bandung, where we arrive at 2 AM for... a *very* short night...




Day 1 - August 10, 2025 New life downloading for three weeks! And for that, Flo and I launched a public tender... A public tender? What’s that got to do with a travel journal???... Well, when you think about it, few destinations tick all the boxes for an August adventure: Meaning, finding a place that’s exotic in the middle of August, not too expensive, not too packed with tourists, warm but not *too* warm, with postcard-perfect landscapes, dreamy beaches, tasty cuisine with a hint of exoticism, friendly and welcoming locals, where you’re free to sleep under the stars among the mosquitos, take transport surrounded by chickens, and even eat from a pig trough if you feel like it—well, turns out it’s not that easy to find! I’d even say, given how thick the list of requirements is, there’s a big risk the tender could be declared unsuccessful for failing to meet just one criterion. Let’s just say the candidates better submit a rock-solid proposal!
After reviewing all the responses and presentations from the candidates, the obvious choice for us is... Indonesia! Except that trying to explore a country as vast as Indonesia and its 17,504 islands in less than five years is a bit like reading the summary of a Proust novel without taking the time to savor each of its 950 pages! Don’t worry, I won’t name them all here. Besides, do they even all have names? No! Only 7,870 have been named—their parents clearly ran out of ideas for the rest. Anyway, our society, which worships the "work more to earn more" mantra, unfortunately limits our adventure time. So we’ll only get to see a small part of Indonesia, and we’ll have to make a tough choice to head for the best of the best in this archipelago of over seventeen thousand islands. Each one has its own selling points: Sumatra, Sulawesi, Java, the Celebes, Bali, Borneo, Papua, Timor, the Moluccas... So many names that smell of adventure... Another tender, another list of requirements, another review of proposals... Drumroll... Splash splash... And the lucky winner is... Ta-da... Java, Bali’s big sister, where I’ve already been eight years ago... Java the programming language. The Java of Broadway. We’re gonna *do* the Java. Java the coffee. And yes, Java is also an island!
This island, four times smaller than France, is home to 136 million people, making it the most populated island in the world! Fun fact: Indonesia, with its 260 million inhabitants, is just shy of the podium for the world’s most populated countries, after the winning trio of India, China, and the United States. And it’s on this island of Java that you’ll find Jakarta, the (soon-to-be-former) capital and main airport of the country, where we’ll soon land after our nineteen-hour flight! Yep, nineteen hours! I mean, Indonesia in general—and Java in particular—is a *tad* farther than going on vacation to Grandma Yoyo’s! Not sure where it is? Easy. Grab a map. Plant your finger on the big island at the bottom right—aka Australia for those who struggle with geography—move it up two centimeters, and bam, welcome to Indonesia!

Nice transition, right? Because "Welcome to Indonesia" is exactly what the friendly flight attendant just said to me as we got off the plane! That’s it, our chakras are open, we’ve arrived at our (air)port. Time for rest, pool, cocktails, and a beach with our toes spread out... Wait, if you bought that, you clearly don’t know us yet! Since we still have energy to burn and need to adjust to the flight and time difference, we tackle the long administrative formalities to enter Indonesia, just to earn the right to hop in a 45-minute Grab taxi to the train station. The train station? What train station?... What do you usually do at a train station? Take a train, of course! Off we go for a three-hour train ride to Bandung, where we’ll officially start our adventure tomorrow after our first Indonesian night...
Unfortunately, we were a bit slow off the mark, which meant we missed the 6:25 PM train by two minutes. Oh well, we’ll have to wait until 11 PM. We take the opportunity to stretch our legs in Jakarta, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy the delicious smells wafting from the *warungs*—those little typical street restaurants. A quick stop at the National Monument, a detour to a night market to devour our first *kwetiaw goreng* and *teh manis* for 60,000 rupiahs (that’s 3 € for two), and just like that, our penalty is lifted, and we’re allowed to hit the road again. Off to Bandung, where we arrive at 2 AM for... a *very* short night...




Bike gear modifications to ease climbing with a loaded setup
Hello fellow cycling friends,
I’m heading out very soon for a few weeks in France and elsewhere on my trusty two-wheeled steel steed, with a total of me + luggage = around 120 kg gross weight, and I’ve never really tackled mountain passes before—something I’ll definitely be facing this time...
Currently, I’m running 700c wheels and a Deore XT 10-speed drivetrain (long-cage derailleur) with a 26/36/48 chainring setup and an 11-36 cassette. I’m considering two options (and possible modifications) to get a lower gear ratio (currently 0.72) and spin more easily on steep and mountainous climbs...
1 – Install an 11-42 cassette This would give me a gear ratio of 0.61. Would this be feasible with my current rear derailleur, please?
I have several new chains with 116 links—would these work for this cassette, which would have 6 more teeth on the largest cog, or would I need a longer chain?
2 – Swap the 26-tooth small chainring for a 24-tooth one This would give me a gear ratio of 0.66. Would this be feasible, please?
When switching to a 24T, will the gap be accepted by the 36-tooth middle chainring, and will shifting remain as smooth as it is now? Will this setup (24/36/48 + 11-36 cassette) still work well together, in your opinion?
Which of these two options do you think would be more feasible and preferable?
What drivetrain and gearing do you use on your bikes for loaded touring that sometimes involves climbing mountain passes and other steep ascents?
So many questions... Thanks for your answers and advice! Have a great day,
Spady
I’m heading out very soon for a few weeks in France and elsewhere on my trusty two-wheeled steel steed, with a total of me + luggage = around 120 kg gross weight, and I’ve never really tackled mountain passes before—something I’ll definitely be facing this time...
Currently, I’m running 700c wheels and a Deore XT 10-speed drivetrain (long-cage derailleur) with a 26/36/48 chainring setup and an 11-36 cassette. I’m considering two options (and possible modifications) to get a lower gear ratio (currently 0.72) and spin more easily on steep and mountainous climbs...
1 – Install an 11-42 cassette This would give me a gear ratio of 0.61. Would this be feasible with my current rear derailleur, please?
I have several new chains with 116 links—would these work for this cassette, which would have 6 more teeth on the largest cog, or would I need a longer chain?
2 – Swap the 26-tooth small chainring for a 24-tooth one This would give me a gear ratio of 0.66. Would this be feasible, please?
When switching to a 24T, will the gap be accepted by the 36-tooth middle chainring, and will shifting remain as smooth as it is now? Will this setup (24/36/48 + 11-36 cassette) still work well together, in your opinion?
Which of these two options do you think would be more feasible and preferable?
What drivetrain and gearing do you use on your bikes for loaded touring that sometimes involves climbing mountain passes and other steep ascents?
So many questions... Thanks for your answers and advice! Have a great day,
Spady
Tips for choosing a long-distance touring bike
Hi there,
I’m currently looking for a bike to do my first bike trip across France, with the ultimate goal of cycling through Latin America. I’ve got a lot of questions and I’d love to hear if you have any answers or advice to share. First off, I’ve been through this before with hiking. I want to get top-quality gear right away. When I started hiking, I ended up buying everything three times—first beginner gear, then intermediate, then expert, etc. For biking, I’d prefer to skip that process and invest right now in a bike that could ideally handle Latin America. I’ve set a total max budget of around 5000 € (roughly 4000–4500 € for the bike and the rest for accessories: panniers, helmet, cycling shorts, etc.).
So, I’ve got quite a few questions:
* I’ve read in several places that some people recommend buying the bike directly in Latin America. Since I need a first bike to train in Europe, would it be better to buy an entry-level bike in France (and sell it before the big departure)? Or is it preferable to start right away with my final bike to get used to it? Is buying it there just to save a bit of money?
* For a long-term trip (around six months) in Latin America, is it better to go for a gravel bike or a mountain bike?
* Should I buy a new bike or a refurbished one? Even more so given that I’m planning a long trip—could a refurbished bike end up causing more breakdowns?
If you have any advice on models, technical features to prioritize, or recommended sellers or resellers, I’d love to hear it. I’m a total beginner—I’ve only just started watching videos and reading up on the subject, and all the technical specs are new to me!
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’m currently looking for a bike to do my first bike trip across France, with the ultimate goal of cycling through Latin America. I’ve got a lot of questions and I’d love to hear if you have any answers or advice to share. First off, I’ve been through this before with hiking. I want to get top-quality gear right away. When I started hiking, I ended up buying everything three times—first beginner gear, then intermediate, then expert, etc. For biking, I’d prefer to skip that process and invest right now in a bike that could ideally handle Latin America. I’ve set a total max budget of around 5000 € (roughly 4000–4500 € for the bike and the rest for accessories: panniers, helmet, cycling shorts, etc.).
So, I’ve got quite a few questions:
* I’ve read in several places that some people recommend buying the bike directly in Latin America. Since I need a first bike to train in Europe, would it be better to buy an entry-level bike in France (and sell it before the big departure)? Or is it preferable to start right away with my final bike to get used to it? Is buying it there just to save a bit of money?
* For a long-term trip (around six months) in Latin America, is it better to go for a gravel bike or a mountain bike?
* Should I buy a new bike or a refurbished one? Even more so given that I’m planning a long trip—could a refurbished bike end up causing more breakdowns?
If you have any advice on models, technical features to prioritize, or recommended sellers or resellers, I’d love to hear it. I’m a total beginner—I’ve only just started watching videos and reading up on the subject, and all the technical specs are new to me!
Thanks in advance for your help!
A lovely wander at the mercy of the wind in this amazing Rajasthan
Hey there, forum friends 😉
Some of you have mentioned missing the activity on this Indian "page," so let’s try to liven things up a bit—with joy and good vibes (mandatory with me 😜). Plus, it’ll make Jojoone happy 😊.
As big lovers of India—we’ve been six times—my co-traveler husband and I decided to explore Rajasthan this time around. The reason we waited so long to come here? We were dreading the tourist crowds in this state. But thanks to the timing (late March to early April 2024, which is starting to get pretty hot) and Aleph’s great tips, we were *very* far from mass tourism.
We spent three weeks getting around on our own for transport: mostly taxis and trains.
And I’ll admit, we had a rather "Arabian Nights" experience, far from the "real" India (Marien, if you’re reading this 😉). So this travel journal makes no claims other than to share what we saw, experienced, and felt—with all our ignorance about this country (which I’m fully aware of).
But fair warning: I go overboard with emojis, and this journal is super casual because it’s the one I share, almost in "live" mode, with our loved ones.
So, if you’re here, consider yourself almost part of the family 😄.
See you soon and....
Some of you have mentioned missing the activity on this Indian "page," so let’s try to liven things up a bit—with joy and good vibes (mandatory with me 😜). Plus, it’ll make Jojoone happy 😊.
As big lovers of India—we’ve been six times—my co-traveler husband and I decided to explore Rajasthan this time around. The reason we waited so long to come here? We were dreading the tourist crowds in this state. But thanks to the timing (late March to early April 2024, which is starting to get pretty hot) and Aleph’s great tips, we were *very* far from mass tourism.
We spent three weeks getting around on our own for transport: mostly taxis and trains.
And I’ll admit, we had a rather "Arabian Nights" experience, far from the "real" India (Marien, if you’re reading this 😉). So this travel journal makes no claims other than to share what we saw, experienced, and felt—with all our ignorance about this country (which I’m fully aware of).
But fair warning: I go overboard with emojis, and this journal is super casual because it’s the one I share, almost in "live" mode, with our loved ones.
So, if you’re here, consider yourself almost part of the family 😄.
See you soon and....

China, a forgotten destination?
There’s a similar discussion about India, by the way...
I really, really want to go back to China, but since the country is evolving at lightning speed, I’m wondering. I went there nearly 20 years ago. It was already undergoing a lot of changes, slowly but surely, but I still have wonderful memories of the country, which I found so endearing at the time. I visited Beijing, Sichuan, Guangxi, Hainan, and also Tibet by train, then Xinjiang. Now, we’re mainly considering Gansu and Hunan.
It was still possible to get 60-day visas back then, which isn’t the case anymore since they’re now limited to 30 days. But at the same time, the country seems more accessible. Many hotels are open to foreign tourists, sophisticated transport options have developed everywhere, and it’s possible to visit for up to 15 days without a visa... Tourists can easily travel by train or plane, but to reach places "off the beaten path," it seems you need to rent a vehicle with a driver. There used to be plenty of day-trip group tours, but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore.
It’s hard to find info on whether certain routes are feasible for independent travel.
From what I’ve gathered here and there, "high tech" has taken over the entire country, the countryside has given way to imposing buildings, cities are increasingly industrialized and polluted—basically, the country has become dehumanized... In short, are there still beautiful places left—dare I say preserved—to see?
Add to this the bad reputation, not always justified, that China suffers from. It seems like the country is being boycotted by travel agencies, as if it’s not "politically correct" to visit. Maybe I’m exaggerating, but I’ve noticed this with French agencies like Nomade, Allibert, etc., which used to offer a wide range of itineraries everywhere, especially in Yunnan. Now, they’ve limited themselves to the classics: Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, water towns, or Tibet. Yunnan, Gansu, Qinghai, and many other Chinese provinces are no longer on the menu. Maybe it’s due to COVID...
The destination isn’t exactly a hit on forums either...
So, is it still worth going in 2025? I’d love to hear from those who’ve been there recently. Looking forward to exchanging thoughts on this fascinating destination (from my point of view, of course).
Anne-Claire
I really, really want to go back to China, but since the country is evolving at lightning speed, I’m wondering. I went there nearly 20 years ago. It was already undergoing a lot of changes, slowly but surely, but I still have wonderful memories of the country, which I found so endearing at the time. I visited Beijing, Sichuan, Guangxi, Hainan, and also Tibet by train, then Xinjiang. Now, we’re mainly considering Gansu and Hunan.
It was still possible to get 60-day visas back then, which isn’t the case anymore since they’re now limited to 30 days. But at the same time, the country seems more accessible. Many hotels are open to foreign tourists, sophisticated transport options have developed everywhere, and it’s possible to visit for up to 15 days without a visa... Tourists can easily travel by train or plane, but to reach places "off the beaten path," it seems you need to rent a vehicle with a driver. There used to be plenty of day-trip group tours, but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore.
It’s hard to find info on whether certain routes are feasible for independent travel.
From what I’ve gathered here and there, "high tech" has taken over the entire country, the countryside has given way to imposing buildings, cities are increasingly industrialized and polluted—basically, the country has become dehumanized... In short, are there still beautiful places left—dare I say preserved—to see?
Add to this the bad reputation, not always justified, that China suffers from. It seems like the country is being boycotted by travel agencies, as if it’s not "politically correct" to visit. Maybe I’m exaggerating, but I’ve noticed this with French agencies like Nomade, Allibert, etc., which used to offer a wide range of itineraries everywhere, especially in Yunnan. Now, they’ve limited themselves to the classics: Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, water towns, or Tibet. Yunnan, Gansu, Qinghai, and many other Chinese provinces are no longer on the menu. Maybe it’s due to COVID...
The destination isn’t exactly a hit on forums either...
So, is it still worth going in 2025? I’d love to hear from those who’ve been there recently. Looking forward to exchanging thoughts on this fascinating destination (from my point of view, of course).
Anne-Claire
Bike trip: from Carcans Maubuisson to Plaisir (Yvelines)
Monday, August 21, 2023 - Rochefort - Marans
No journal for the first two days. Day 1 - CARCANS-ROYAN Day 2 - ROYAN - ROCHEFORT Tonight I'm in MARANS in the "dry marsh" according to the campsite manager—it’s the first time I’ve heard of a "dry marsh"?!
Photos from the first two days
My gear

The Landes region—nothing extraordinary, but the calm and serenity are nice.

Le Verdon

The wild coast

This marsh isn’t dry, though.
Today is the third day of my trip, and I’m writing to you from a campsite in Marans. I’ve set out to bike from Carcans Maubuisson back to Plaisir. Why Carcans? Because we spent a week there as a family—a great week that lets everyone reconnect for a long stretch. Also, on Saturday, we all headed home—some by car, and me by bike. This journey is about 850 km via bike paths and small cycling roads. It’s not a sporting feat, just a nice long ride for fun. As the old Chinese sage says, "The destination doesn’t matter—it’s the journey that counts." But he also told me, "Traveling is great, but what’s the point if you don’t share it?" You see, this old sage has told me a lot of things—he often keeps me company when I’m biking. Of course, he doesn’t pedal, but we travel in harmony. Sure, he can be a bit annoying sometimes, but we still get along. All this to say I’ve created a group to share my story. I’d be happy to share this experience with you—it’s an adventure for me. On Saturday, I wasn’t sure I’d even leave because I’d been dealing with sciatica for days. Luckily, Juliette, a friend of the old Chinese sage, recommended a lifesaving remedy: Alternately stretching your legs with an elastic band under your foot. Obviously, a jam jar rubber band won’t cut it.
From Marans - The mosquitoes are attacking; time to head back to shelter.
The first two legs took me to Royan and then Rochefort. The Sèvre Niortaise flows nearby, and I followed a canal from La Rochelle. You could say the area is as dry as the marsh, judging by the state of the crops.

As I mentioned, it’s the third day, and if Jesus rose again on this day, for me it was more like the crucifixion. The scorching heat—only bearable when you’re moving—combined with rough trail conditions, and the old Chinese sage says, "Terrible roads, slow speed, and watch your limbs." I set out to do 60 km but ended up doing 80, and the last 20 were tough. I kept checking the GPS to see how much farther until the campsite. Today: Rochefort to Marans, sticking to the coast until La Rochelle, then no notable towns after that—just a constant canal. But since the sky isn’t too low, it hasn’t gotten lost. I’ve still got plenty of anecdotes to share, but it’s pitch black out, and the mosquitoes are still around. This morning, I counted ten in my tent, all full of my blood. Yesterday, at the end of the leg to Rochefort, I was really looking forward to crossing the Charente using the transporter bridge, but a sneaky GPS conspiracy led me far from it. I ended up crossing the Charente on a completely ordinary bridge, watching the transporter bridge in the distance with disappointment.
End of the first episode. Until tomorrow, if you’d like!
No journal for the first two days. Day 1 - CARCANS-ROYAN Day 2 - ROYAN - ROCHEFORT Tonight I'm in MARANS in the "dry marsh" according to the campsite manager—it’s the first time I’ve heard of a "dry marsh"?!
Photos from the first two days
My gear
The Landes region—nothing extraordinary, but the calm and serenity are nice.

Le Verdon

The wild coast

This marsh isn’t dry, though.
Today is the third day of my trip, and I’m writing to you from a campsite in Marans. I’ve set out to bike from Carcans Maubuisson back to Plaisir. Why Carcans? Because we spent a week there as a family—a great week that lets everyone reconnect for a long stretch. Also, on Saturday, we all headed home—some by car, and me by bike. This journey is about 850 km via bike paths and small cycling roads. It’s not a sporting feat, just a nice long ride for fun. As the old Chinese sage says, "The destination doesn’t matter—it’s the journey that counts." But he also told me, "Traveling is great, but what’s the point if you don’t share it?" You see, this old sage has told me a lot of things—he often keeps me company when I’m biking. Of course, he doesn’t pedal, but we travel in harmony. Sure, he can be a bit annoying sometimes, but we still get along. All this to say I’ve created a group to share my story. I’d be happy to share this experience with you—it’s an adventure for me. On Saturday, I wasn’t sure I’d even leave because I’d been dealing with sciatica for days. Luckily, Juliette, a friend of the old Chinese sage, recommended a lifesaving remedy: Alternately stretching your legs with an elastic band under your foot. Obviously, a jam jar rubber band won’t cut it.
From Marans - The mosquitoes are attacking; time to head back to shelter.
The first two legs took me to Royan and then Rochefort. The Sèvre Niortaise flows nearby, and I followed a canal from La Rochelle. You could say the area is as dry as the marsh, judging by the state of the crops.

As I mentioned, it’s the third day, and if Jesus rose again on this day, for me it was more like the crucifixion. The scorching heat—only bearable when you’re moving—combined with rough trail conditions, and the old Chinese sage says, "Terrible roads, slow speed, and watch your limbs." I set out to do 60 km but ended up doing 80, and the last 20 were tough. I kept checking the GPS to see how much farther until the campsite. Today: Rochefort to Marans, sticking to the coast until La Rochelle, then no notable towns after that—just a constant canal. But since the sky isn’t too low, it hasn’t gotten lost. I’ve still got plenty of anecdotes to share, but it’s pitch black out, and the mosquitoes are still around. This morning, I counted ten in my tent, all full of my blood. Yesterday, at the end of the leg to Rochefort, I was really looking forward to crossing the Charente using the transporter bridge, but a sneaky GPS conspiracy led me far from it. I ended up crossing the Charente on a completely ordinary bridge, watching the transporter bridge in the distance with disappointment.
End of the first episode. Until tomorrow, if you’d like!
Biking Across New York State on the Empire State Trail
From Buffalo to New York City, the Empire State Trail is a 900 km route specifically designed for biking, with 75% on dedicated bike paths.

A special train with bike spaces runs almost the entire route. First along the Erie Canal to Albany, then through the Hudson Valley all the way to the tip of Manhattan. This lets you skip sections and also return to your starting point without having to take a flight. Just be aware that bike spaces need to be reserved and can fill up during peak times. In June, no problem though.
This aspect really appealed to me, since my last trip had kinda put me off biking in the US. But here, 75% on dedicated paths, plus that legendary finish in NYC with your bike—I couldn’t resist celebrating my 70th birthday this way.
https://empiretrail.ny.gov/map
Two branches to reach NYC: from Buffalo (mostly on dedicated paths) or from Montreal (mostly on roads)
The route was developed in just three years. While it’s popular with cyclists on certain stretches near cities, those who bike the whole thing are still pretty rare.
It’s true that the scenery isn’t exactly breathtaking, and some sections—especially along the Erie Canal—can feel a bit tedious, though they’re very easy since there’s no elevation.
The trail starts in Buffalo, but since my bus from Toronto goes straight to Niagara, I’ll be starting at the falls instead. Plus, that’s where the direct train to NYC departs from (and arrives at).

A special train with bike spaces runs almost the entire route. First along the Erie Canal to Albany, then through the Hudson Valley all the way to the tip of Manhattan. This lets you skip sections and also return to your starting point without having to take a flight. Just be aware that bike spaces need to be reserved and can fill up during peak times. In June, no problem though.
This aspect really appealed to me, since my last trip had kinda put me off biking in the US. But here, 75% on dedicated paths, plus that legendary finish in NYC with your bike—I couldn’t resist celebrating my 70th birthday this way.
https://empiretrail.ny.gov/map
Two branches to reach NYC: from Buffalo (mostly on dedicated paths) or from Montreal (mostly on roads)
The route was developed in just three years. While it’s popular with cyclists on certain stretches near cities, those who bike the whole thing are still pretty rare.
It’s true that the scenery isn’t exactly breathtaking, and some sections—especially along the Erie Canal—can feel a bit tedious, though they’re very easy since there’s no elevation.The trail starts in Buffalo, but since my bus from Toronto goes straight to Niagara, I’ll be starting at the falls instead. Plus, that’s where the direct train to NYC departs from (and arrives at).
Southwest! 8 weeks with the family, Denver-to-Denver loop, 1st part...
Hey there, VoyageForum!!!
I’ve combed through this site up, down, and sideways to plan our two-month road trip across the American Southwest during the summer of 2022, so it only feels right to give back and revive the USA travel journal section—helping others prep, travel, or relive their own memories! 😏
A quick intro to the stars of this trip is coming soon... in an upcoming post!
Table of Contents:
Road trip introduction Day 1 & 2: the days we double-checked all our papers... Day 3 & 3 bis: The day we discovered Denver... Day 4: The day of the race, the carriage, and the little one’s cough... Day 5: the day the road trip truly began... Day 6 & 6 bis: the day of Nature’s first wonders... Day 7: the day the sky fell on our heads... Day 8 & 8 bis: the day we saw ghosts... Day 9: the day we climbed the mountain... Day 10: the day the theme song from "The Last Picture Show" played on loop in my head... Day 11: the day we lived like Native Americans... Day 12: the day we left civilization behind... Day 13 & 13 bis: the day we explored another planet... Day 14 & 14 bis: the day Caro reunited with HER rocks... Day 15 & 15 bis: the day of the fantastic ride... Day 16: the day we cooled off in Lake Powell... Day 17: the day the Colorado River’s meanders were all ours... Day 18: the day we dipped our feet in the Colorado... Day 19: the day the guys discovered true vastness... Day 20 & 20 bis: the day we covered a few acres of Route 66 before sunset... Day 21: the day the credit card said stop... right before the STRIP... Day 22: the day we finally discovered Cirque du Soleil... Day 23: the day we returned to calm... well, almost... Day 24: the day we reached our home base for 6 nights: Saint George Day 25: the day we should’ve explored Yant Flat... Day 26: the day it was 13°C at Cedar Breaks... Day 27: the day we explored The Narrows in Zion NP... Day 28: the day we discovered Snow Canyon... Day 29: the day we hiked to the "SUBWAY"... Day 30: the day we encountered the abyss—from the north this time... Day 31: the day we arrived in a place where dreams begin... Kanab... Day 32: the day we discovered the first treasures along House Rock Valley... 2nd part: the second part of the journey... Day 33: the day we discovered a magical place... Edmaier's Secret... Day 34: the day Cottonwood Road didn’t open up to us... Day 35: the day of the classic Queen’s Garden + Navajo Loop—and another event that became a classic... Day 36: the second day in Bryce... pure bliss!!! Day 37: the day we swam at the foot of Calf Creek Falls... Day 38: the day we took the Burr Trail, even with storms lurking... Day 39: The day of the goblins... Day 40: the day we enjoyed the peaceful Capitol Reef NP... Day 41: the day of the Rim Overlook and another letdown... Day 42: the day we arrived in... Moab... Day 43: the first day in Arches National Park... Day 44: the day of the Fisher Towers... Day 45: the day of Bow Tie & Corona Arches... Day 46: The day of Shafer Trail + Potash Road... Day 47: The second day in Arches NP... Day 48: the day we discovered Colorado NM in a flash... Day 49: the day of Black Canyon... Day 50: the day we passed through Durango before falling for Silverton... Day 51: the day we went through Ouray and ended up in Gunnison... Day 52: the day of Kebler Pass and arriving at the hot springs... Day 53: the day of hot springs II, then the road back to Denver... Day 54: the last day... Day 55: back home and the RECAP...
I’ve combed through this site up, down, and sideways to plan our two-month road trip across the American Southwest during the summer of 2022, so it only feels right to give back and revive the USA travel journal section—helping others prep, travel, or relive their own memories! 😏
A quick intro to the stars of this trip is coming soon... in an upcoming post!
Table of Contents:
Road trip introduction Day 1 & 2: the days we double-checked all our papers... Day 3 & 3 bis: The day we discovered Denver... Day 4: The day of the race, the carriage, and the little one’s cough... Day 5: the day the road trip truly began... Day 6 & 6 bis: the day of Nature’s first wonders... Day 7: the day the sky fell on our heads... Day 8 & 8 bis: the day we saw ghosts... Day 9: the day we climbed the mountain... Day 10: the day the theme song from "The Last Picture Show" played on loop in my head... Day 11: the day we lived like Native Americans... Day 12: the day we left civilization behind... Day 13 & 13 bis: the day we explored another planet... Day 14 & 14 bis: the day Caro reunited with HER rocks... Day 15 & 15 bis: the day of the fantastic ride... Day 16: the day we cooled off in Lake Powell... Day 17: the day the Colorado River’s meanders were all ours... Day 18: the day we dipped our feet in the Colorado... Day 19: the day the guys discovered true vastness... Day 20 & 20 bis: the day we covered a few acres of Route 66 before sunset... Day 21: the day the credit card said stop... right before the STRIP... Day 22: the day we finally discovered Cirque du Soleil... Day 23: the day we returned to calm... well, almost... Day 24: the day we reached our home base for 6 nights: Saint George Day 25: the day we should’ve explored Yant Flat... Day 26: the day it was 13°C at Cedar Breaks... Day 27: the day we explored The Narrows in Zion NP... Day 28: the day we discovered Snow Canyon... Day 29: the day we hiked to the "SUBWAY"... Day 30: the day we encountered the abyss—from the north this time... Day 31: the day we arrived in a place where dreams begin... Kanab... Day 32: the day we discovered the first treasures along House Rock Valley... 2nd part: the second part of the journey... Day 33: the day we discovered a magical place... Edmaier's Secret... Day 34: the day Cottonwood Road didn’t open up to us... Day 35: the day of the classic Queen’s Garden + Navajo Loop—and another event that became a classic... Day 36: the second day in Bryce... pure bliss!!! Day 37: the day we swam at the foot of Calf Creek Falls... Day 38: the day we took the Burr Trail, even with storms lurking... Day 39: The day of the goblins... Day 40: the day we enjoyed the peaceful Capitol Reef NP... Day 41: the day of the Rim Overlook and another letdown... Day 42: the day we arrived in... Moab... Day 43: the first day in Arches National Park... Day 44: the day of the Fisher Towers... Day 45: the day of Bow Tie & Corona Arches... Day 46: The day of Shafer Trail + Potash Road... Day 47: The second day in Arches NP... Day 48: the day we discovered Colorado NM in a flash... Day 49: the day of Black Canyon... Day 50: the day we passed through Durango before falling for Silverton... Day 51: the day we went through Ouray and ended up in Gunnison... Day 52: the day of Kebler Pass and arriving at the hot springs... Day 53: the day of hot springs II, then the road back to Denver... Day 54: the last day... Day 55: back home and the RECAP...
4 friends discover a piece of North India
Hello fellow travelers!
I’m adding my small contribution to the reopening celebration by posting this travel journal from India, made in January 2024. We’re 4 friends (2 couples), and we did a 3-week loop in Rajasthan, stopping by Delhi and Agra (which, as everyone knows, aren’t in Rajasthan 😛). Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Bundi - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Delhi
We rented a car with a driver from Agra to Jaisalmer, 550 € for 14 days. https://chauffeurpriveeninde.com/fr/
We took the train from Delhi to Agra and the plane (Spicejet) from Jaisalmer to Delhi.
Most of the accommodations were booked on Booking before we left.
I’m sharing this story written by Richard and illustrated by me. We dedicate it to Nathalie and Bruno, our amazing travel companions.

I’m adding my small contribution to the reopening celebration by posting this travel journal from India, made in January 2024. We’re 4 friends (2 couples), and we did a 3-week loop in Rajasthan, stopping by Delhi and Agra (which, as everyone knows, aren’t in Rajasthan 😛). Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Bundi - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Delhi
We rented a car with a driver from Agra to Jaisalmer, 550 € for 14 days. https://chauffeurpriveeninde.com/fr/
We took the train from Delhi to Agra and the plane (Spicejet) from Jaisalmer to Delhi.
Most of the accommodations were booked on Booking before we left.
I’m sharing this story written by Richard and illustrated by me. We dedicate it to Nathalie and Bruno, our amazing travel companions.
