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Je vois beaucoup de messages concernant les dégâts du cyclone Jeanne sur Punta Cana mais aucun message sur Puerto Plata et en particulier l'hotel Casa Marina Reef et son jumeau l'hotel Casa Marina Beach. Quelqu'un se trouve t'il là-bas ou quelqu'un revient t'il de là. Quelle est la situation sur place ?? Y a t'il beaucoup de dégâts ? Ces hôtels ont-ils été endommagés, je dois m'y rendre dans quelques semaines. Merci pour votre réponse. Pierre

pour ceux qui ont peur de s'y rendre là-bas, je peux vous dire que perso je n'ai eu AUCUN problème. j'ai trouvé d'ailleurs ce pays très sûr. certes il n'y a presque pas de communication avec les locaux (trop méfiants, et la barrière de la langue), mais c pas des gens agressif. le soir très tard on peut se ballader à Tirana et il y a tj du monde.

mais pour les français voilà une destination "exotique". déjà le nom fait peur, l'Albanie fait penser tout de suite aux rebelles, kosovo, insécurité, corruption, pauvrauté, communisme, filles des boulevards parisien, instabilité du pays, famine d'il y a 10 ans, etc...

mais bon, je peux vous dire que c'était à tt ça que j'avais pensé au début. mais vu que l'albanie c'était mon dernier pays européen qui manquait à mon tableau, je me suis lancé. ben c'était dans la même semaine que le fameux 11 septembre 2001. on est pourtant à 3:30h de vol de paris. c le genre de pays qui ne change pas en peu de temps.

ok la pauvrauté est présente, déjà à la sortie de l'aéroport bcp de mendiants qui sollicite les albanais expatriés qui viennent voir leur famille. mieux vaut prendre direct un taxi (5$) pour le centre-ville Tirana (~20km). la route est truffée de buncker. l'ancien président l'avait fait construire pour que la population puisse s'y réfugier en cas d'attaque américaine. drôle d'idée. la ville Tirana est une ruine. (sorry pour les albanais de ce forum). des rues et artères pricipales non goudronnées, trottoirs défoncés et plein de nids-de-poule, des terrains-vague. les HLM aussi sont au centre, je vous dis pas leur état. mais ils ont tous leur parabole individuel. la nuit c'est encore plus difficile car c'est pas éclairé ou très peu. les phares des voitures aident bien. heureusement que mon hôtel était bien situé (derrière l'opéra - 20$). coté gastronomique c'est pas l'idéal. on propose dans les qlq resto de la viande hachée en changeant la dénomination et sa forme, mais fo bien choisir là où on veut aller manger, évitez les gargottes. c'est pas cher alors autant manger des trucs saines. les cafés et capuccinos sont super! par contre beaucoup de cybercafés, et de magasins de tél portable. à visiter le centre des Zoroastriens au nord de la ville. prendre le taxi.

l'éléctricité est souvent coupé. à Tirana c'est les aprèms de 15h à 18h, mais il y a des groupes éléctrogènes avec leur bruits assourdissant. attention à l'eau aussi. bien demander les horaires de coupures. les transports locaux c'est surtout les minibus. chaque destination à son propre terminal. c'est même pas des terminals, mais un ensemble de minibus sur un coté de rue. j'ai payé 1$ pour faire Tirana-Durres, au bord de la mer adriatique. c'est un port et pollué. y'a une promenoire au bord de la mer, mais la nuit c'est pas éclairé. fo éviter de rouler la nuit. pour ceux qui y vont en voiture. surtout la route vers Elbasan au centre du pays car montagneux et pas de barrière de sécurité.

bref, en albanie pas de problème de sécurité même le soir. on vous embêtera pas. côté pognon j'ai changé dans la rue des $, comme bcp d'albanais, et pas de problème aussi.

ah j'allais oublié: le visa en 2001 était de 10$ payé à l'arrivée, et le taxe d'aéroport 10$ aussi payable au moment de partir. la compagnie que j'avais pris c'était austrian. paris-vienne, et vienne-tirana en avion bimoteur ! voilà.

Bonjour, Je suis à la reecherche d'un hôtel de charme, charmant, cosy à Hanoi... Aucun guide n'est capable de me donner cette info Quelqu'un aurait-il découvert la perle rare et serait prêt à la partager Merci à tous et à toutes stephane

Allo !!

J'aimerais beaucoup vivre au Vietnam pendant au moins un an mais ne disposant d'aucun bagage intellectuel ( bac+1 je n'irai pas loin 😕 ). Bien qu'ayant repris mes études, la perspective de la fac ne m'enchante guère mais je me dis qu'il me faut bien un diplôme si je veux vivre là-bas.

Est-ce qu'il y a quelqu'un qui vit au Vietnam et qui aurait des plans ou bien m'indiquer des sites où je puisse surfer ?

Merci d'avance !!!!

Bonjour à toutes et à tous 🙂 je cherche à entrer en contact avec l'association " Electriciens sans frontières" depuis déjà plusieurs mois sans aucun succé. En fait je n'arrive pas à trouver l'adresse de cette association (qui èxiste pourtant). Si quelqu'un(e) peut me renseigner, un grand merci par avance!

Très déçus en règle générale de ce ghetto pour touristes, Germaniques, Russes, Canadiens, les Francais sont particulièrement oubliés !!!!

Aucun intérêt, plages peu dépaysantes, sable de remblais, cocotiers de 80 centimètres !!!! Djerba à 10 heures d'avion!!!!!

Contrairement à ce qu'indiquent les T.O, rien n'est all inclusives dans cette île !!! SI... A condition d'avoir le dollar à la main !!!

Nous devions initialement séjourner au SOL SIRENA, et avons été "sur classés" sur le Tryp 5 étoiles, le Sol ayant un problème de piscine ( prétexte faux, puisque nous l'avons visités, les chambres n'étaient simplement pas rénovées !!! ) . Merci pour le sur classement !!! le resort accueil 1200 personnes nous n'étions que 11 Francais !!! Aucune communication Francophone !!!Nous nous sommes alors retrouvés parmi des clients Russes ( au secours !!) Allemands, Canadiens, or nous n'avons pas réellement les mêmes attentes !!!! Ce resort ne fonctionne qu'en quantité, la qualité n'existe pas, grosse bouffe, personnel incompétent dans les domaines mais attention d'une qualité de coeur incroyable, laxisme, manque de sécurité ( sports nautiques sur la plage pas de bateau de sécurité, mini club 1 animatrice pour 20 enfants ( les enfants sont même sortis en extérieur accompagnés d'une seule personne ), et j'en passe !!!!

Attention Cuba est superbe, il faut visiter la Havana, c'est vraiment magique !!! Les gens sont d'une beauté de coeur incroyable malgré leur condition .

Ayant beaucoup voyagé, je pense que Cuba est une île fabuleuse pour la découverte mais pas pour la plage .

Bonjour à tous!

Je viens de réserver au Club Okalyptus à Didim (Turquie). Je ne trouve aucun feed-back sur internet. 🙁

Est-ce quelqu'un peut m'en dire plus? 🙂

Un tout grand merci!

Salut

Est ce que qq1 a des renseignements sur un pass aérien en Asie du sud -Est? Je n'ai aucun nom d'agence qui le fait..Merci à tous

Hello à tous !!

Bon mon message ne sera pas très original mais je n ai vraiment aucun a priori sur ce pays!!!

Avec une amie nous voulons partir environ 10 jours en Malaisie et surtout à Kuala Lumpur.Est ce que ce pays est relativement sur ( par exemple le soir, etc...)?

Et enfin si vous etes déjà parti là bas et que vous connaissez d autres endroits sympathiques, n'hésitez pas m'en parler!! 😛

Merci d avance !😊

Bonjour !

je pars en Inde en Avril/Mai, pour un mois, & surtout pour la première fois !

J'ai lu maintes fois qu'aucun vaccin n'est obligatoire, mais qu'il vaut mieux être à jour du tétanos, de la polio, etc...

🤪Ma question est : comment prouve-t'on aux autorités que l'on est à jour ?(demandent-ils notre carnet de vaccination ?)

Mon Ami va peut-être venir avec moi & il est archi contre toute médecine occidentale "agressive"...sera-t-il refusé à la frontière parce qu'il n'est pas vacciné (auquel cas il ne partira pas!) ?

Merci à ceux qui savent d'éclairer ma lanterne !

A +, SAAB

salut moi je suis Julie, je croix avoir chercher partout dans internet pour trouver un projet d'aide humanitaire mais sans aucun succes, il m'est difficile de trouver quelque chose car je suis sans calification mais mon désir d'aider a l'étranger est tres fort. Alors jaimerais trouver une coéquipiere de grande préférance qui a a peu pres mon age(18 ans) pour m'aider a trouver un projet et planifier avec moi je suis du canada (quebec) alors il serait plus facile de communiquer si tu est aussi du quebec mais si non cest sans importance

merci

salut à tous, je voulais un renseignement sur le vaccin, je suis allée en rép dom en décembre, je n'ai fait aucun vaccin, par conrte je vais y retourner cet été et je vais faire un circuit, donc faire tout le tour de l'île par contre je voulais savoir si ça craint de ne pas être vacciné, car nous allons aller vers la frontière haïtienne apparemment, pouvez vous m'aider et me dire quoi faire.

merci

Lounes

Bonjour à tous!

J'ai cherchée partout!

Je voulais traverser la Birmanie vers le Bangladesh. Dans aucun quide ou site internet il est question d'un point de passage. Je n'ai trouvée que des tonnes d'info sur les relation entre la birmanie et la thailande. J'ai finalement changée de route. Vraiment dommage d'abandonner la Birmanie 😕

Pourtant, je n'ai trouver nul part mention qu'il n'y avait pas de passage entre ces deux pays. Rien. En fait, si je devais me fier à l'information disponible sur les relations entre ces deux voisins je pourrais croire qu'ils ne sont pas situer sur la meme planète!!! Quelqu'un peux m'expliquer? Il y a bien une frontière!

Je viens de découvrir ce site, j'ai espoir que quelqu'un ayant déjà voyager en Birmanie me le confirme une fois pour toute. Est-il possible de traverser la frontière Birmano-Banglaaa...🤪

Et, si on laisse de coté la question de l'obtention de visas pour les états du Nagaland, Manipur et Arunachal Pradesh, serait-il possible de traverser vers l'Inde?

Ariane

Je suis au Nepal (Pokhara) actuellement. Je reviens d un trek de 11 jours Pokhara->Muktinath en passant par Ghorepani : aucun maoiste rencontre, juste plusieurs check-point mililaires passes sans encombre. Population accueillante et superbes paysages. A Katmandou, tout semble calme. Le trajet en bus touristique Katmadou->Pokhara c est effectue sans probleme et en 7h. Il ne me semble pas utile d annuler votre voyage si vous prevoyez de venir dans ce superbe pays... Gilles (PartirOu.com)

Hi, July 2026: I’m writing to you from Dali. First, I got scammed on Booking—AI-retouched photos. No tourists at this hotel (Yishanju Designer Hotel), and the reality was horrible: dirty, with a disgusting breakfast. It’s better to use Trip.com here. Next, the old town was an infernal cacophony, packed with tourists who shoved past without a care. Some vendors harassed you to buy things. All the stalls sold the same cheap plastic junk or other uninteresting stuff. The beautiful scenery was ruined by vendors lining 100% of the alleys. Impossible to walk, crushing heat, nothing good to eat except fresh fruit. Horrible experience. Day 2: We went to Cangshan Mountain by cable car—the ride was short and nothing spectacular. We were at 2,600 m. My plan was to see Erhai Lake. Unfortunately, I followed the advice of an AI chatbot: take the boat at Langkan Dock. The Didi dropped us off in the nearest area, which was full of charming little alleys but packed with Chinese tourists. The three-wheeled yellow cabs zoomed through the narrow streets, forcing you to hug the walls, on top of the scooters and other pedestrians to deal with. Crossing the neighborhood was hellish and suffocating. Once out, we hit the "corniche," which was also packed with Chinese tourists. The lake’s edge was all pebbles, and everyone was standing around taking photos. I was with my 5-year-old son. I would’ve liked to sit down and let him play with stones by the water, but it was clear we didn’t belong. They were even shoving each other for a shot! There were no boats in sight. In short, we’d had enough, and there was nothing interesting there either. On the way back, we had to cross that maze again under the scorching sun. My son was braver than me—I even had a little dizzy spell from all the chaos. Add to that Dali’s altitude (2,200 m), so altitude insomnia, fatigue, and vulnerability during the day... The restaurants weren’t inviting—the staff served sticky rice in a little bucket. The dishes were wrapped, and you had to figure it out yourself. After that, they ignored you completely, even if you were the only tourist. On the 3rd day, it was time to leave for Shaxi. I hope to see beautiful villages. But honestly, I’m exhausted by this atmosphere where everything is complicated, communication is never smooth, noise is everywhere, and the behavior of some Chinese people is abusive... Silver lining: not a drop of rain in 4 days and blue skies.

I couldn’t visit the villages in southern Yunnan because of rain and storms there... But I was expecting to see a few more tourists.

Hi,

We all know the raft is taking on a bit of water. No discussion threads about the island for weeks... Have all travelers really moved on elsewhere? No one who could come to the rescue with recent info? I’m in the Caribbean and still kinda feel like swinging by in September/October... Looks like there are still direct flights from Mexico and the Dominican Republic for getting in and out.

L.

Hi, I'd like to know if anyone has done this route recently or has reliable info. Does the track exist, and most importantly, is there sand (for biking)? Any info is welcome. Cheers,

diego ambilobe: mangaoka, manondro, ramena vohemar sambava: masondrono, tanambao

Hi there, I traveled in June 2025 with Nouvelair Destinations to Hammamet. I had one checked bag and one carry-on sized 40x24x30, which I usually take on low-cost flights, and I didn’t have any issues. But I just read on a website that Nouvel Air only accepts carry-ons of 40x20x15. I’m flying back to Djerba in June—what do you think? Especially since that size is impossible to find??????? Thanks

Hi there,

I’m reposting about the logistics for Samaria Gorge. I’d love to get recent info, especially about whether it’s possible to park my car in Omalos, do the hike, and then catch a bus back to my vehicle. In theory, it’s doable, but when you check the KTEL website, there aren’t any feasible schedules listed. If anyone has recently organized this with reliable, verified details, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

Hi there, I’m looking for info about driving a vehicle in Tunisia. Is it complicated? Do I need an international driver’s permit? Thanks for your help

I left my heart’s country eight days ago and returned to my adopted one—or was it the other way around? Scotland-Morvan, Morvan-Scotland, I’m not quite sure anymore.

After a quarter without dragging my slippers around here, even though I’d loudly declared I had no interest left in this site, here I am again!

My imagination never stays fallow for long. Just enough time for my inner land to rest. It gets overgrown with fresh nettles, the kind you can pick without getting stung. Then, it’s time to till the fragrant earth and let the story grow.

I hesitated over where to set this story. Maybe the Highlands, maybe the Hebrides, maybe the Orkney Islands, maybe the Shetland Islands. All of Scotland is myth—easy to embroider. But in the end, no. I’d almost be too afraid to bare my soul.

The story will take place at home. Simple, practical.

1)

This morning, I was up well before dawn, feeling a bit grumpy, but nothing a bowl of coffee won’t fix. I love my bowl, and no one dares take it. It’s porcelain, edged with intertwined blue flowers. On the bottom, it says "Revol." The factory has existed long before the Revolution. It was my great-grandmother’s bowl. She drank roasted barley from it during the war, then her Leroux chicory.

Last year, a little guy dropped it. My bowl broke into three pieces. A black anger vibrated deep inside me. The little boy was so upset, on the verge of tears. How could I scold him!

I picked up the three pieces and took Little Boy in my arms. His hair smelled of the light, sweet sweat of toddlers. A gentle hug that healed—his budding sorrow and my anger—everything vanished, and time carried on.

Today, my bowl is even prettier. Man fixed it using the traditional kintsugi technique, except he didn’t use gold powder or lacquer but superglue, and he delicately painted the cracks with woad blue. And my bowl is even more beautiful now.

I’m lingering, I can tell—it’s just that a story wraps itself in life, and life can’t be told in the snap of a finger. Life is long. Like in architecture, you start with a rough sketch, called a "sous-cul" (the initial pencil drawing), then you make a tracing, which is the work itself, the one you later carefully roll up in a wooden tube. Life is like that: you erase, you start over, you use the nub of the pencil until it’s tiny, but you keep going—dreaming, loving.

"Living is a full-time occupation, a unique adventure. Always a surprise and a wonder, which sometimes turns into astonishment. And, from time to time, happiness."*

Alright, enough digressing—this introduction is definitely too long. Tomorrow, I’ll get to the heart of the matter. (I hate that expression; it feels like I’m cutting into someone’s skin.)

*Jean d’Ormesson

2)

Hi,

I applied for a visa to go to Great Britain soon (May, Manchester) via the official app on February 22.

I haven’t received any response yet... normally the processing time is 3 days... and there’s no way to contact them (unless you pay).

Has anyone already applied through this app? If so, how long did it take to get a response?

Thanks

Hi there,

I’ve been wanting to do this for several years, and this year’s the one. Next September, I’ll be trekking in Tusheti (Georgia), from Omalo to Shatili. Of course, I won’t be renting a vehicle that’d just sit unused. No problem getting to Pshaveli, but from there to Omalo, it’s a dirt road (still the case?) There must be some form of public transport since there are so many guesthouses, and not all travelers come in a 4x4. If any of you have been to Omalo, could you confirm that these shared transports exist and how often they run?

Alright, this time it's definite—I'm heading to South Africa next October! 😎

Two weeks for a Kruger-Cape Town combo is short... but better than nothing 😉 Before booking the flight tickets, two quick preliminary questions (more will definitely follow): Is there a preferred direction (Kruger first or Cape Town first)? Is it better to go during the first half of October, the second half (or the middle 😏), or does the current unpredictable weather make it all pretty much the same in the end?

Hi everyone. I’m currently in Jordan for a month. If you stay more than 14 days, you’re supposed to register at a police station or risk a fine. However, I’ve been to three police stations today, and none of them will process the registration. For those who registered in Amman, which station did you go to, please? Or has anyone *not* registered and left without any issues at the airport? It’s a bit of a hassle. Thanks everyone, and long live Jordan—such an amazing country!

Hi

Are there any boat connections between Mananara and Sambava in September 2026?

Thanks for your replies

Hi there,

I’m thinking of heading to Siem Reap and Angkor in about two weeks. Can anyone tell me if it’s safe given the border issues? Haven’t seen anything recent in the news. Thanks!

Paul

Hi everyone, I’d like to check the schedules for Ocean Jet ferry tickets between Siquijor and Tagbilaran (Panglao) on February 23, 2026, but no times are showing up. I’m connecting to a flight afterward, so I’d really like to plan ahead. Is it possible there’s no route (even for several days around that date), or is it just too early for the schedules to be posted? Thanks so much!

Let’s be clear—it was a fantastic time to visit, and Jordan is an amazing country! 100% sunshine and temperatures between 25 and 35°C, depending on the altitude. No stress at all: Jordanians live up to their reputation as a charming, helpful, and fun-loving people. No hassles, no pushy sales—just pure joy sharing time and laughter with them. Over 11 days, we intentionally skipped the north to spend more time in Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, and diving in Aqaba. No regrets whatsoever 😄 Practical tips at the end of the travel journal.

Road trip: Arrived at 10 PM (Nantes-Frankfurt/Amman in under 9 hours). Spent the night near the airport.

Day 1: Left at 8 AM for Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea Center—picnic in the middle of the lovely Wadi Himara (great spot, 2-hour round trip—thanks to the GPS coordinates from the agency. It takes guts to leave your car parked alone with all the luggage inside, but honestly, no stress at all). Afternoon at the Movenpick (pricey but nice) to enjoy the Dead Sea. Dinner on-site. Perfect relaxation for a first day.



Day 2: Drove south along the Dead Sea. First stop at Wadi Mujib (great, fun, and full of water—max 2-hour round trip). Then a second swim in the Dead Sea, 10 km past the Wadi Mujib Center, which we preferred over the Movenpick spot because it felt wilder. Just pull over when you see tents along the road where you can take a shower after swimming (a must! Cost: 3 JOD per shower). The scenery is stunning, and the swim feels more natural than at the hotels. A really cool experience.

Around 3 PM, took the scenic route after the Dead Sea toward Little Petra (1.5 hours). Don’t take the King’s Highway directly—instead, continue on the Wadi Arabia road, then turn left (Route 60) after the town of Feifa and the ‘Jo Petrol’ gas station. Worth it! Visited Little Petra in the late afternoon and had dinner + stayed overnight at the Seven Wonder Luxury Camp. TOP: warm welcome and great advice on the best order for hikes in Petra based on sunlight and avoiding backtracking. We regretted not staying two nights…

Day 3: PETRA Petra info: Not many people around, so we really enjoyed it (thanks to the geopolitical situation). We’ll share the times of our circuits since we were able to catch the sun on the key sites (9:30 AM for the Treasury). As amateur photographers, we took our time on all the visits and circuits—you can shave off about 25% of the suggested times. But rushing can ruin Petra’s magic! For us, two full days is the minimum.



First day in Petra with arrival at 7:30 AM. Free parking in front of the visitor center… Program: Siq, Khazneh (40 min), then the amazing “High Place of Sacrifice” circuit between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM, starting directly to the left before the theater. This avoids climbing in the sun (great tip from our camp host the night before!).

Arrived at the Great Temple, lunch at the ‘The Bassin’ self-service (17 JOD per person!). Expensive, but it’s a good place to rest 😉 Then visited the churches with viewpoints over the temples, accompanied by two friends 🙂, the Colonnaded Street, and the tombs (in the sun at 4 PM), the Theater… then back via the Khazneh and the Siq (another 40 min!).

Arrived at the Seven Wonder Hotel in Petra at 5 PM, exhausted!! Good hotel, simple room, but an amazing rooftop with a pool—perfect for relaxing after Petra. A car is necessary to reach the visitor center and possibly downtown for dinner (the hotel dining room isn’t cozy at all). Two great places to eat: Mr. Falafel for lunch or dinner (also makes takeaway meals for 4 JOD)—simple but delicious! My Mom's Recipe Restaurant—great decor on the terrace and really tasty food. Day 4: Little Petra to the Monastery circuit. You need a special ticket issued on the road to Little Petra (you can get there by taxi from the visitor center for 10 JOD or by shuttle), where they take you in a 4x4 to the start of the trail. This saves an hour of walking in the sun but costs 5 JOD per person. Started the trail around 8:30 AM. Count 3 hours to get all the way down. Great circuit that avoids climbing the 800 steps (just descending them!).

Before reaching the Monastery, tea break at the “End of the World Coffee” following the “best view” sign—the name isn’t exaggerated!!!! Breathtaking desert views in a charming setting. We could’ve stayed forever!

Great tip: Picnic at Petra (free tables available next to the BASIN restaurant, and sandwiches for sale—though not great—if you didn’t bring your own). Then we wandered around the site: a small circuit behind the Nabatean Restaurant with a view of the entire site, returning via the path that runs above Qasr al-Bint, the Great Temple, and the Colonnaded Street to reach the Street of Facades. This path offers another stunning view overlooking the temples and tombs. We took our time, and it was amazing… Back to Seven Wonder by 3:30 PM… The call of the pool, and we were exhausted!

Day 5: Last day in Petra with the Al Khubtha Trail circuit to see the Khazneh from above. Really fun to do (2.5-hour round trip, including 30 minutes of contemplation 😊. Best in the morning to see the Khazneh in the sun 👉 9:15 AM). Return via the tombs, and we recommend going straight up while staying left of the main path (amazing circuit with the best view of the theater—gorgeous).



Back to the car at 1 PM, lunch at Mr. Falafel, and headed to Aqaba via Little Petra and the Dead Sea (the Wadi Arabia road we loved!) to take the “Rift Valley—West Route” to Aqaba. The scenery loses its charm once you hit Route 65—we ended up regretting not taking the shorter route… but if you haven’t taken the Wadi Arabia road before, don’t miss it! Arrived at the Bedouin Garden Village at 5 PM (Aqaba, South Beach), and diving briefing 😊! Simple hotel with a great vibe and a nice little pool. However, not the cleanest (rooms and common areas)—you can tell there’s been a lack of guests lately, which is a shame because the location, decor, and atmosphere are all great. On the other hand, disappointed by the southern beaches—dirty and almost deserted, with nothing open for dinner in the evening.

Day 6-7: Morning dives (great marine life, easy shore dives with unique wrecks—cargo ship, tank, plane sunk near the shore). Lots of colorful fish, though small. Afternoons and evenings in Aqaba, which turned out to be a lively and pleasant city. Sunset drinks by the embankment near the giant flag—a great mix of local life, loud racing boats, music… we loved it. Dinner at Al Shami Restaurant—delicious, affordable, and a really nice terrace with a view of the beautiful Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque. Perfect lemon-mint juice!

Day 8: Two final dives in the morning, then drove to Wadi Rum (1 hour). Welcomed by Khaled and Claire from Mars on Earth (a top agency we highly recommend—they put together a “semi-custom” stay based on our schedule and desire to avoid crowds. Claire is French, which makes booking and planning ahead via email much easier). Afternoon in a private 4x4 in northern Wadi Rum to see the most famous and visited sites (lots of improbable selfies 😠!). Gorgeous sunset with Bedouin tea over the fire. Khaled is amazing, with a beautiful smile… Arrived at the tent camp for the night. Great location, unique dinner, and a fun evening around the fire with Khaled leading cool games that got everyone chatting. Beautiful tent with a view of the stars…

Day 9: Trek to Burdah Rock Bridge (3 hours)—for sporty types only, as it’s a tough climb and descent with no protection or pitons… basically climbing with just a 3-meter rope held by our guide to help us! But what an amazing memory, incredible views, and a real adventure for my 57 years! Would do it again in a heartbeat 😊!

Then headed south in Wadi Rum. Let’s just say it was our favorite area… we strongly recommend spending a full day there… Wild, red, and empty—another planet! Salem, our climbing guide, took us to wonderful spots with breathtaking views. We wished the day could’ve lasted 48 hours!



End of the day: sunset, Bedouin tea, beautiful views… Just the classics 😉, but we loved it! Then spent the night under the stars. Salem set up comfortable mattresses and thick blankets, prepared tea and dinner over the wood fire. An amazing experience—like being a kid again, with a sky so stunning we fought sleep just to keep our eyes open.

Day 10: Woke up around 7 AM after a great night under the stars! Breakfast… and then it was time to head back to Claire and Khaled’s to pick up our car. Drove to Wadi Ghuweir (2.5 hours from the King’s Highway). A truly magnificent wadi reached after a steep descent (don’t take a Fiat 500 for the climb back up!). Make sure to hike 2 hours in to reach a lush oasis with water where you can swim in the middle of the wadi… We didn’t know and stopped 15 minutes too early… I still regret it!! If there’s no water at the start of the hike, it’s because it’s flowing underground—don’t give up thinking the wadi is dry! That’s why it’s Claire’s and Family in Jordan’s favorite wadi. A must-do! Picnic in the wadi. Around 4 PM, headed to Dana—visited this tiny, unique village, half in ruins and half restored while keeping its old-world charm. Stayed overnight and had dinner at Dana Luxury Huts (amazing view with a private balcony, great triangular rooms—though the bathroom is tiny). Run by a family. Delicious food cooked by the mom. Bedouin tea after dinner around the fire—such a nice moment.

Day 11: “Sheq Al Reesh” trek in Dana Valley booked through the Luxury Huts hotel. Four hours in a totally different landscape from the desert—unique and guided by a fantastic guide who prepared a memorable lunch over a fire on the cliffside. We really loved this hike and the peacefulness of Dana. A great stop to break up the long drive back to the airport. Left Dana at 2 PM for Kerak Castle (2.5-hour drive). Nice visit, especially the underground passages. Then drove to Madaba (1.5 hours) to explore the city by night, do some last-minute shopping, and wait for our 3:30 AM flight… not fun!

Good to know:

Late October was a perfect time—temperatures between 25 and 35°C depending on location (mountains or sea), with lows of 13°C at night in Wadi Rum 👉 A fleece is enough; it’s not that cold in the desert, and the blankets are amazing. Eleven days is the perfect amount of time to take it slow, stop for "Bedouin tea" invitations in unexpected places, and soak in the colors! We don’t regret doing the trip "backwards"—starting with the Dead Sea and ending with Wadi Rum and Dana (usually, people start with the King’s Highway). We recommend the ‘Family In Jordan’ guide for those who want an easy way to find trailheads and routes. Don’t hesitate to explore multiple wadis—not just Wadi Mujib! We highly recommend Mars on Earth for organizing your Wadi Rum stay. Very professional, with great bivouac and camp locations. No pushy salespeople. Jordanians are very respectful (especially toward women), super smiley, and helpful. We felt completely at ease—almost too much so 😉 Renting a car is a great option, but if possible, choose a mid-size category with a "real" engine and check the tires. The hills are tough, and some roads turn into semi-off-road for 500 meters… No issues driving—roads are in good condition. The only problem is the aggressive speed bumps everywhere. The Dana-Madaba King’s Highway is long (4 hours). Budget varies a lot depending on your choices: from a simple lunch for 4 JOD to a dinner for 30 JOD, depending on how touristy the restaurant is… On average, 8–10 JOD for a good local or seafood dish + drink, and 30–40 JOD for a night in a hotel (except the Movenpick, unfortunately ☹). Watch out for Fridays—it’s really hard to find picnic supplies! If you’re still hesitant, the Jordan Pass is a must and very cost-effective since it includes your visa. Get it online. Consider hubs like Madrid or Frankfurt—often faster and cheaper than flying via Paris and Air France if you live in the provinces!

Hi everyone,

When applying for an OA visa from France, is it okay to provide the address where I’ll just be staying for the first few days while I look for a permanent residence?

Thanks! Olivier