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Hôtel à Figueras en Espagne English translation pending
😎je pars à la fin de la semaine en espagne direction figueras. que me conseillez vous à visiter, à faire, ou loger. je pars avec 3 enfants et donc des chambres d'hotes, camping, ect... le moins cher possible seraient l'idéal.
merci d'avance pour vos renseignements
merci d'avance pour vos renseignements
Hôtel El Pueblito beach (Cancun) ou VivaMaya/Reef Coco beach (Playa del Carmen? English translation pending
Salut
je pars au Mexique en juillet et j'hésite encore sur le choix de l'hôtel.
A Cancun: El pueblito beach.
A Playa del Carmen: le club Viva Maya ou le Reef coco beach.
Qu'en pensez-vous? Vaut-il mieux être à Cancun ou à Play del Carmen?
Merci Lalux
je pars au Mexique en juillet et j'hésite encore sur le choix de l'hôtel.
A Cancun: El pueblito beach.
A Playa del Carmen: le club Viva Maya ou le Reef coco beach.
Qu'en pensez-vous? Vaut-il mieux être à Cancun ou à Play del Carmen?
Merci Lalux
Gran playa turquesa: fait réel ou exagération? English translation pending
Bonjour,
Faut-il croire tous les problèmes du Playa Turquesa(moustiques, nourriture, plage et odeurs) ? Si vous arrivez de cet hôtel écrivez-moi... Est-ce vraiment un film d'horreur...
merci
glob
Faut-il croire tous les problèmes du Playa Turquesa(moustiques, nourriture, plage et odeurs) ? Si vous arrivez de cet hôtel écrivez-moi... Est-ce vraiment un film d'horreur...
merci
glob
Quel hôtel et quelle plage choisir? English translation pending
bonjour j ai une questions pour une amie qui travail avec moi, elle veut partir le 14 fevrier, elle n a pas encore reserver car elle ne sais pas ou aller entre le playa pesquero et le sol luna mares .elle m a dit que playa pesquero etais un hotel de chaine cubaine tandis que le sol luna mares etait espagnol.moi je lui ai fait peur en lui disant que je revenais(1 mois)du brisas guardalavaca et que c est une hotel cubaine et je suis desoler mais la bouffe est degueulasse🤪 alors elle a un peu peur du pesquero pour la plage mes enfants ont fait un tour dans les air et ont vu les 2 plages et ont dit que la plus grande etais guardalavaca ou nous etions et nous n avions aucun coraux dans l eau donc pas besoin de soulier d eau pour y aller mais les 2 autres plages sont-elle vraiment petite? sont-elles large et longue ? ont-elles des coraux ? j etais dans l avion avec les gens d occupation double et eux mon dit que c etais bien mais pas plus ils ont parler d araignee mais pas de bouffe eux ils etaient au sol . donnez-moi vos impressions que je lui transmette .merci
Marc Landez en Turquie, quelque chose me dérange English translation pending
🤪 Je vais peut-être choquer ou faire de la peine.
Je regardais Julien courbet hier soir ou j'ai vu l'intervention de monsieur Marc Landez.
Ceci me rappelant des articles dans les journaux cet été, j'ai surfé sur internet pour rechercher une information dont je me souvenais, et j'ai été un peu géné par la tournure des choses:
Je suis tombé sur une quantité impressionnante d'interventions de monsieur Landez, tout d'abord dans des forums comme celui-ci, mais aussi chez LIBERATION, LE ROUTARD, des Radios, des TV, etc, avec un discours qui me semble trop bien rôdé .
Ca sent le futur bouquin à plein nez, non !
J'ai pour ma part trouvé l'intervention télévisuelle de mr Landez dépourvue de tout naturel. Je pense qu'on devrait être beaucoup plus choqué d'un tel incident, et pour ma part, j'aurais craché à la figure du voyagiste qui après m'avoir remboursé les frais de procès, me fait cadeau d'un voyage. Mr Landez avait l'air très satisfait. Je trouve qu'il y a un bug dans ce dossier.
Parce que moi, cet été, j'ai lu dans un journal que monsieur LANDEZ était un collectionneur averti de ce genre d'objet.
Cela n'enlève rien à la disproprtion de ce qu'il a subi.
Mais moi qui voyage tous les ans, je sais parfaitement qu'il y a des choses à faire et ne pas faire à l'étranger. Comme aux canaries où il ne faut pas ramasser de pierre ponces . tout le monde le fait, et de temps en temps, je suppose que certains touristes se font coincer. Comme près de chez nous à Vintimille ou les français continuent à acheter des conterfaçons bas de gammes et de temps en temps se font coincer .
Monsieur Landez est jeune et ne me semble pas être une personne dépourvue d'intelligence. Je pense qu'il monte en épingle un événement certes très douloureux, mais dont il est à l'origne responsable en toute connaisance de cause, et à l'heure actuelle dans une prespective commerciale.
Je regardais Julien courbet hier soir ou j'ai vu l'intervention de monsieur Marc Landez.
Ceci me rappelant des articles dans les journaux cet été, j'ai surfé sur internet pour rechercher une information dont je me souvenais, et j'ai été un peu géné par la tournure des choses:
Je suis tombé sur une quantité impressionnante d'interventions de monsieur Landez, tout d'abord dans des forums comme celui-ci, mais aussi chez LIBERATION, LE ROUTARD, des Radios, des TV, etc, avec un discours qui me semble trop bien rôdé .
Ca sent le futur bouquin à plein nez, non !
J'ai pour ma part trouvé l'intervention télévisuelle de mr Landez dépourvue de tout naturel. Je pense qu'on devrait être beaucoup plus choqué d'un tel incident, et pour ma part, j'aurais craché à la figure du voyagiste qui après m'avoir remboursé les frais de procès, me fait cadeau d'un voyage. Mr Landez avait l'air très satisfait. Je trouve qu'il y a un bug dans ce dossier.
Parce que moi, cet été, j'ai lu dans un journal que monsieur LANDEZ était un collectionneur averti de ce genre d'objet.
Cela n'enlève rien à la disproprtion de ce qu'il a subi.
Mais moi qui voyage tous les ans, je sais parfaitement qu'il y a des choses à faire et ne pas faire à l'étranger. Comme aux canaries où il ne faut pas ramasser de pierre ponces . tout le monde le fait, et de temps en temps, je suppose que certains touristes se font coincer. Comme près de chez nous à Vintimille ou les français continuent à acheter des conterfaçons bas de gammes et de temps en temps se font coincer .
Monsieur Landez est jeune et ne me semble pas être une personne dépourvue d'intelligence. Je pense qu'il monte en épingle un événement certes très douloureux, mais dont il est à l'origne responsable en toute connaisance de cause, et à l'heure actuelle dans une prespective commerciale.
Conseils sur visites et hôtels en Californie English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Je cherche des informations de toutes sortes pour la Californie ex.des endroits a visiter des adresses, des hotel ect.
merci d'avance bon voyage a tous.🙂😎
Je cherche des informations de toutes sortes pour la Californie ex.des endroits a visiter des adresses, des hotel ect.
merci d'avance bon voyage a tous.🙂😎
Travel buddy for Laos for 1 month
For February 2027,
Since it's so much better to travel as a pair, I'm looking for a friendly female travel buddy to visit Laos, with a stop in northern Thailand first to explore the Chiang Mai region before heading to Laos.
I travel backpacker-style but with comfort—staying with locals or in small hotels with private bathrooms, using the country's trains and buses. I'm easygoing, love joking around and laughing, and I'm experienced with independent travel. To avoid flight surprises, it'd be best to book them 6 to 8 months in advance. If you're interested, get in touch!
Carjet Platform Scam: Overbooking
Go all the way to the end and don’t let yourself get robbed!!.. "Robbery" is the right term here!!
CARJET subcontracts with OK MOBILITY, which then subcontracts with local rental agencies..
Most people say they’re satisfied, so you might trust them like I did and rent a car..
But if you’re one of the scammed ones, your money disappears and your vacation is ruined!!
Our story:
We arrived in Heraklion, Crete as planned and headed to the OK Mobility counter as stated on the voucher.. mixed reception.. they explained in English that this wasn’t the pickup location and shuttled us to a rental company called MONZA!! (nowhere mentioned on the voucher)..
There, we found ourselves stranded two kilometers from the airport with a smooth-talking young guy.. CARJET was overbooked.. they had no vehicle for us.. end of story! No solution..
Took a taxi to the hotel... and to keep it short, it was nearly impossible to reach CARJET or OK MOBILITY..
Had to rent urgently from a local company during peak summer season.
Today, three weeks later, after multiple exchanges and follow-ups from me, the rental company dares to claim I never showed up..
So for now, no refund and it’s not looking good..
I’ve checked the negative reviews.. same stories, plus issues with insurance and credit cards..
So these are THIEVES who overbook with no customer service.. they have good reviews from people who didn’t hit the bad luck draw and benefit from their stats.
I’ll say it again—STAY AWAY!!
In Memory of Jamie Muir (1942–2025)
Musician, monk, painter: The metamorphoses of Jamie Muir
James David "Jamie" Muir, a talented drummer and percussionist and brief member of King Crimson, who left the world of pop music and show business to retreat to a Buddhist monastery in Scotland before dedicating himself almost entirely to painting, passed away last year at the age of 81. His artwork was recently featured in two exhibitions in Cornwall and London...
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1942, Jamie Muir attended the College of Art there in the 1960s. Early on, he was drawn to jazz.
Later settling in London, Jamie Muir played jazz trombone before turning to percussion. Influenced by American drummers like Tony Williams, Kenny Clarke, and Milford Graves, as well as musicians such as Pharoah Sanders and Albert Ayler, he gravitated toward free music, meaning improvisation. It was during this time that he began assembling an arsenal of household objects he later used alongside his standard drum kit: rattles, whistles, horns, chimes, bells, gongs, sheets of metal, shakers, drums, and plastic bottles.
After a brief stint in a multimedia group, Jamie Muir worked with choreographer Lindsay Kemp (as did David Bowie), played music in the short-lived jazz-rock group Sunship (with guitarist Allan Holdsworth, formerly of Soft Machine), and became involved in the ensemble known as The Music Improvisation Society, with Derek Bailey, Hugh Davies, and Evan Parker between 1968 and 1971. The Music Improvisation Society recorded an album for the ECM label in 1971 (never reissued on CD except in Japan) and a posthumous album (1968–71). Both records gained a cult following among fans of experimental and improvised music. After this experience, Muir played in Pete Brown’s Battered Ornaments and then in the band Boris with Jamie Peters, Don Weller, and former Colosseum member Jim Roache. He also briefly joined Assagai, an Afro-rock group featuring South African and Nigerian musicians from the legendary South African band Blue Notes (including drummer Louis Moholo, saxophonist Dudu Pukwana, and trumpeter/flutist Mongezi Feza).
In the summer of 1972, Robert Fripp, leader and guitarist of King Crimson, whom a journalist from *Melody Maker* had suggested meet this percussionist from the English experimental scene, invited Jamie Muir to join the new King Crimson lineup he was assembling: Robert Fripp (guitar, mellotron), David Cross (violin), John Wetton (bass), Bill Bruford (drums), and Jamie Muir (percussion). "King Crimson was the ideal for me because it was a rock band that had more than three brain cells. I was very much more an instrumental style of musician rather than being song-based, and there weren’t many other bands that I would have been any good in. I was extremely pleased and felt completely at home with Crimson." Once formed, the new group honed their sound on stage from early October to mid-December 1972 (see the 1972 live albums in the discography below), before recording the album Larks’ Tongues in Aspic in early 1973. A grand album, one of the band’s best, and one of the best of the 1970s.
However, after a concert at the Marquee Club in London, Jamie Muir left not only the band but also the music world entirely, with immediate effect. During the six months Muir spent with King Crimson, his presence completely upended the group’s philosophy, loosening the notoriously strict rules imposed by Fripp and pushing the boundaries of improvisation. Jamie Muir’s contribution—clearly heard on Larks’ Tongues in Aspic—was to introduce a touch of anarchy into Robert Fripp’s music, which was usually so tight, rational, and meticulously structured.
Muir returned to Scotland, to the Samye Ling Monastery near Eskdalemuir in Dumfries and Galloway (in the south), where he spent several years as a Buddhist monk, the pleasures of his former life giving way to retreat and meditation.
Muir came back to London and music in the 1980s, playing and recording with Derek Bailey and Evan Parker from the Music Improvisation Company, as well as with former King Crimson member Michael Giles on the soundtrack for the independent British film Ghost Dance (1983).
In 1990, Muir left music behind once more and increasingly devoted himself to painting, a discipline he maintained until his death. In his later years, he began exploring digital art as another form of expression.
In recent years, he lived in Penzance, Cornwall, where he passed away in February 2025.
Hery
Discography:
A. Jamie Muir with King Crimson: • Larks’ Tongues In Aspic (1973) • Larks’ Tongues In Aspic (The Complete Recordings) (2023, 4 CDs) • Cosmic Muir (1998, Japan, unofficial release) • The Beat Club Bremen 1972 (1999) • Live at the Zoom Club Frankfurt, Germany (October 13, 1972) (2002, 2 CDs) • Live in Guildford (November 13, 1972) (2003) • Live in Newcastle (December 8, 1972) (2019, mono) B. Jamie Muir and other projects: • The Music Improvisation Company: The Music Improvisation Company (1970) • The Music Improvisation Company: 1968–1971 (1976) • Derek Bailey / Jamie Muir: Dart Drug (1981) • Michael Giles / Jamie Muir / David Cunningham: Ghost Dance (1996) • Evan Parker / Jamie Muir / Paul Rodgers: The Ayes Have It (2001)
Links:
https://www.jamiemuirart.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDyf0ofV5n4 (King Crimson: "Larks' Tongues in Aspic") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgoKT8hEBFQ&list=RDJ2FjbpvX8dA&index=2 (Michael Giles, Jamie Muir, David Cunningham)
The musician
The painter
The band (l. to r.: Muir, Fripp, Cross, Bruford)
James David "Jamie" Muir, a talented drummer and percussionist and brief member of King Crimson, who left the world of pop music and show business to retreat to a Buddhist monastery in Scotland before dedicating himself almost entirely to painting, passed away last year at the age of 81. His artwork was recently featured in two exhibitions in Cornwall and London...
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1942, Jamie Muir attended the College of Art there in the 1960s. Early on, he was drawn to jazz.
Later settling in London, Jamie Muir played jazz trombone before turning to percussion. Influenced by American drummers like Tony Williams, Kenny Clarke, and Milford Graves, as well as musicians such as Pharoah Sanders and Albert Ayler, he gravitated toward free music, meaning improvisation. It was during this time that he began assembling an arsenal of household objects he later used alongside his standard drum kit: rattles, whistles, horns, chimes, bells, gongs, sheets of metal, shakers, drums, and plastic bottles.
After a brief stint in a multimedia group, Jamie Muir worked with choreographer Lindsay Kemp (as did David Bowie), played music in the short-lived jazz-rock group Sunship (with guitarist Allan Holdsworth, formerly of Soft Machine), and became involved in the ensemble known as The Music Improvisation Society, with Derek Bailey, Hugh Davies, and Evan Parker between 1968 and 1971. The Music Improvisation Society recorded an album for the ECM label in 1971 (never reissued on CD except in Japan) and a posthumous album (1968–71). Both records gained a cult following among fans of experimental and improvised music. After this experience, Muir played in Pete Brown’s Battered Ornaments and then in the band Boris with Jamie Peters, Don Weller, and former Colosseum member Jim Roache. He also briefly joined Assagai, an Afro-rock group featuring South African and Nigerian musicians from the legendary South African band Blue Notes (including drummer Louis Moholo, saxophonist Dudu Pukwana, and trumpeter/flutist Mongezi Feza).
In the summer of 1972, Robert Fripp, leader and guitarist of King Crimson, whom a journalist from *Melody Maker* had suggested meet this percussionist from the English experimental scene, invited Jamie Muir to join the new King Crimson lineup he was assembling: Robert Fripp (guitar, mellotron), David Cross (violin), John Wetton (bass), Bill Bruford (drums), and Jamie Muir (percussion). "King Crimson was the ideal for me because it was a rock band that had more than three brain cells. I was very much more an instrumental style of musician rather than being song-based, and there weren’t many other bands that I would have been any good in. I was extremely pleased and felt completely at home with Crimson." Once formed, the new group honed their sound on stage from early October to mid-December 1972 (see the 1972 live albums in the discography below), before recording the album Larks’ Tongues in Aspic in early 1973. A grand album, one of the band’s best, and one of the best of the 1970s.
However, after a concert at the Marquee Club in London, Jamie Muir left not only the band but also the music world entirely, with immediate effect. During the six months Muir spent with King Crimson, his presence completely upended the group’s philosophy, loosening the notoriously strict rules imposed by Fripp and pushing the boundaries of improvisation. Jamie Muir’s contribution—clearly heard on Larks’ Tongues in Aspic—was to introduce a touch of anarchy into Robert Fripp’s music, which was usually so tight, rational, and meticulously structured.
Muir returned to Scotland, to the Samye Ling Monastery near Eskdalemuir in Dumfries and Galloway (in the south), where he spent several years as a Buddhist monk, the pleasures of his former life giving way to retreat and meditation.
Muir came back to London and music in the 1980s, playing and recording with Derek Bailey and Evan Parker from the Music Improvisation Company, as well as with former King Crimson member Michael Giles on the soundtrack for the independent British film Ghost Dance (1983).
In 1990, Muir left music behind once more and increasingly devoted himself to painting, a discipline he maintained until his death. In his later years, he began exploring digital art as another form of expression.
In recent years, he lived in Penzance, Cornwall, where he passed away in February 2025.
Hery
Discography:
A. Jamie Muir with King Crimson: • Larks’ Tongues In Aspic (1973) • Larks’ Tongues In Aspic (The Complete Recordings) (2023, 4 CDs) • Cosmic Muir (1998, Japan, unofficial release) • The Beat Club Bremen 1972 (1999) • Live at the Zoom Club Frankfurt, Germany (October 13, 1972) (2002, 2 CDs) • Live in Guildford (November 13, 1972) (2003) • Live in Newcastle (December 8, 1972) (2019, mono) B. Jamie Muir and other projects: • The Music Improvisation Company: The Music Improvisation Company (1970) • The Music Improvisation Company: 1968–1971 (1976) • Derek Bailey / Jamie Muir: Dart Drug (1981) • Michael Giles / Jamie Muir / David Cunningham: Ghost Dance (1996) • Evan Parker / Jamie Muir / Paul Rodgers: The Ayes Have It (2001)
Links:
https://www.jamiemuirart.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDyf0ofV5n4 (King Crimson: "Larks' Tongues in Aspic") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgoKT8hEBFQ&list=RDJ2FjbpvX8dA&index=2 (Michael Giles, Jamie Muir, David Cunningham)
The musician
The painter
The band (l. to r.: Muir, Fripp, Cross, Bruford)On the Roads of Costa Rica
Hello everyone, I’m happy to welcome you to this new travel journal.
We’re heading to Costa Rica together—a Central American destination that dreams are made of for many French travelers and attracts crowds from France.
It was the country’s wild nature and safety that convinced us to go, since we’re traveling with our 7-year-old little one. We didn’t have much vacation time in February 2026 (only 12 days), so we optimized as much as possible.
Here’s the itinerary: Wednesday, February 11: Flight from Marseille to San Jose via Paris and Atlanta Thursday, February 12: Pick up the car, drive to Poas Volcano, visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens Friday, February 13: Poas Volcano and drive to Manuel Antonio Saturday, February 14: Manuel Antonio National Park Sunday, February 15: Nauyaca Waterfall and Playa Linda Monday, February 16: Drive to Monte Verde and Santa Elena Reserve Tuesday, February 17: El Tigre Waterfall Reserve and Treetopia Park Wednesday, February 18: Monte Verde Reserve with a guide and drive to La Fortuna Thursday, February 19: Sloth guided tour, Observatory Lodge Park Friday, February 20: Arenal Volcano National Park, Termalistas del Arenal hot springs, and night tour Saturday, February 21: Return to San Jose, flight to Paris via Atlanta Sunday, February 22: Arrival in Paris and flight to Marseille. That gives us a solid 9 days in the country.
Budget breakdown: Costa Rica is an expensive country, but no more so than France. However, almost all hikes and waterfalls are paid entry, which can really add up. For meals, sodas (6–10 €) are cheaper than restaurants (10–20 € per dish).
Flights: We chose Delta Airlines for the price: Marseille to San Jose was 740 € per person (modifiable, with checked baggage and seat selection included). Other direct flights from Europe were priced between 1200 € and 1600 € with more restrictive conditions. That’s 2220 € for the family.
Accommodations: Alajuela, first night: 139 € (1 night) at Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel, with personalized airport pickup, transfer to the hotel, and a briefing from Vert Costa Rica agency the next day. Poas: 66 € (1 night) at Cabañas Tierra Fértil (entire apartment). Manuel Antonio: 394 € (3 nights) at La Palapa Ecolodge (hotel in the jungle). Monte Verde: Chalet Aloha Monteverde Cloud Forest (2 bedrooms): 125 € (2 nights). La Fortuna: Arenal Dream Garden (1 bedroom): 217 € (3 nights). Total: 941 €.
Car rental: I went through Vert Costa Rica agency (Vincent is a French expat who set up the agency in Costa Rica and makes great YouTube videos with useful tips). I rented a 4x4 that was delivered to the hotel the day after arrival and returned at the airport before the flight. The total was 772 €, including full insurance (zero deductible), a child seat, and a phone with a Costa Rican SIM and WhatsApp. The rental company was Poas Rent a Car. The vehicle was well-maintained—no complaints. Gas: 100 € for the whole trip (3 fill-ups).
Activities: To get discounts, I bought the pass offered by Vincent, which paid for itself after just one activity. It cost me 30 € (promo since I rented the car through him). Prices are for 3 people. I’ve added stars to rate them: La Paz Waterfall Gardens ****: 112 € Poas Volcano National Park *: 33 € Manuel Antonio National Park ****: 35 € Nauyaca Waterfall ***: 25 € Santa Elena Reserve **: 45 € El Tigre Waterfall Reserve ****: 141 € (with meal) Treetopia (ziplining, suspension bridges) **: 250 € Guided tour of Monte Verde Reserve ***: 113 € Sloth guided tour (with breakfast) ***: 115 € Arenal Observatory Lodge (with meal) ****: 102 € Arenal Volcano National Park *: 34 € Termalistas del Arenal ****: 20 € Night tour ***: 116 € Total: 1171 €.
Meals: 600 € My favorite restaurants: Poas: Food court Mercaditas in Fraijanes Manuel Antonio (near La Palapa): La Langosta and also El Patio Near Nauyaca Waterfall: Ricar2 el Avión Between Manuel Antonio and Monte Verde: Soda D’Calle Santa Elena: HG’s Food Guadalupe (between Monte Verde and La Fortuna): Soda Río Piedras Arenal Observatory Lodge restaurant Arenal Oasis Ecolodge restaurant
Other expenses: 300 € (groceries for breakfast, drinks, ice cream, souvenirs, etc.) Total overall: 6065 € (about 2020 € per person).
Now, here’s the day-by-day account of this beautiful trip.
https://voyageforum.com/images/posts/small/1772295011-z8mILBEUXHU8Ajz.jpg
It was the country’s wild nature and safety that convinced us to go, since we’re traveling with our 7-year-old little one. We didn’t have much vacation time in February 2026 (only 12 days), so we optimized as much as possible.
Here’s the itinerary: Wednesday, February 11: Flight from Marseille to San Jose via Paris and Atlanta Thursday, February 12: Pick up the car, drive to Poas Volcano, visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens Friday, February 13: Poas Volcano and drive to Manuel Antonio Saturday, February 14: Manuel Antonio National Park Sunday, February 15: Nauyaca Waterfall and Playa Linda Monday, February 16: Drive to Monte Verde and Santa Elena Reserve Tuesday, February 17: El Tigre Waterfall Reserve and Treetopia Park Wednesday, February 18: Monte Verde Reserve with a guide and drive to La Fortuna Thursday, February 19: Sloth guided tour, Observatory Lodge Park Friday, February 20: Arenal Volcano National Park, Termalistas del Arenal hot springs, and night tour Saturday, February 21: Return to San Jose, flight to Paris via Atlanta Sunday, February 22: Arrival in Paris and flight to Marseille. That gives us a solid 9 days in the country.
Budget breakdown: Costa Rica is an expensive country, but no more so than France. However, almost all hikes and waterfalls are paid entry, which can really add up. For meals, sodas (6–10 €) are cheaper than restaurants (10–20 € per dish).
Flights: We chose Delta Airlines for the price: Marseille to San Jose was 740 € per person (modifiable, with checked baggage and seat selection included). Other direct flights from Europe were priced between 1200 € and 1600 € with more restrictive conditions. That’s 2220 € for the family.
Accommodations: Alajuela, first night: 139 € (1 night) at Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel, with personalized airport pickup, transfer to the hotel, and a briefing from Vert Costa Rica agency the next day. Poas: 66 € (1 night) at Cabañas Tierra Fértil (entire apartment). Manuel Antonio: 394 € (3 nights) at La Palapa Ecolodge (hotel in the jungle). Monte Verde: Chalet Aloha Monteverde Cloud Forest (2 bedrooms): 125 € (2 nights). La Fortuna: Arenal Dream Garden (1 bedroom): 217 € (3 nights). Total: 941 €.
Car rental: I went through Vert Costa Rica agency (Vincent is a French expat who set up the agency in Costa Rica and makes great YouTube videos with useful tips). I rented a 4x4 that was delivered to the hotel the day after arrival and returned at the airport before the flight. The total was 772 €, including full insurance (zero deductible), a child seat, and a phone with a Costa Rican SIM and WhatsApp. The rental company was Poas Rent a Car. The vehicle was well-maintained—no complaints. Gas: 100 € for the whole trip (3 fill-ups).
Activities: To get discounts, I bought the pass offered by Vincent, which paid for itself after just one activity. It cost me 30 € (promo since I rented the car through him). Prices are for 3 people. I’ve added stars to rate them: La Paz Waterfall Gardens ****: 112 € Poas Volcano National Park *: 33 € Manuel Antonio National Park ****: 35 € Nauyaca Waterfall ***: 25 € Santa Elena Reserve **: 45 € El Tigre Waterfall Reserve ****: 141 € (with meal) Treetopia (ziplining, suspension bridges) **: 250 € Guided tour of Monte Verde Reserve ***: 113 € Sloth guided tour (with breakfast) ***: 115 € Arenal Observatory Lodge (with meal) ****: 102 € Arenal Volcano National Park *: 34 € Termalistas del Arenal ****: 20 € Night tour ***: 116 € Total: 1171 €.
Meals: 600 € My favorite restaurants: Poas: Food court Mercaditas in Fraijanes Manuel Antonio (near La Palapa): La Langosta and also El Patio Near Nauyaca Waterfall: Ricar2 el Avión Between Manuel Antonio and Monte Verde: Soda D’Calle Santa Elena: HG’s Food Guadalupe (between Monte Verde and La Fortuna): Soda Río Piedras Arenal Observatory Lodge restaurant Arenal Oasis Ecolodge restaurant
Other expenses: 300 € (groceries for breakfast, drinks, ice cream, souvenirs, etc.) Total overall: 6065 € (about 2020 € per person).
Now, here’s the day-by-day account of this beautiful trip.
https://voyageforum.com/images/posts/small/1772295011-z8mILBEUXHU8Ajz.jpg
Hurghada: Where to do a scuba diving baptism/snorkeling for a few days?
Hello,
For flight schedules and prices from Bordeaux, and ease of reaching Alexandria by bus/train afterward, I’m considering spending 4 days around Hurghada (direct flight from Bdx).
I don’t think I’ll go for courses to get my Level 1, since I don’t plan to dive often in the future—unless you think it’s better than doing 2 discovery dives in this area (I only have one baptism under my belt, in Koh Tao 15 years ago—amazing! But I’m not targeting trips for diving; I need to go to Alexandria, so this is a chance to get back into diving and snorkeling).
I’m looking for a spot to do some snorkeling, 1 or 2 baptisms, and explore the surroundings. I’ll arrive in early March on the evening of Day 0. I’ll have 3.5 days after that (I’m planning to leave on Day 4 around 4 PM by bus/train).
Is Hurghada completely to be avoided in favor of another area in the Red Sea, or can I still have a nice 3.5 days there? I know places like Dahab are more pleasant, but the convenience and timing of Hurghada appeal to me... I usually prefer more authentic travel spots and places, but I’m willing to compromise on that if it’s still worth it for the diving. Or should I only stay 2.5 days and head to Alexandria a day earlier? (I’ve already seen Cairo and Luxor a bit.)
Open to your advice ;) Thanks in advance!
I don’t think I’ll go for courses to get my Level 1, since I don’t plan to dive often in the future—unless you think it’s better than doing 2 discovery dives in this area (I only have one baptism under my belt, in Koh Tao 15 years ago—amazing! But I’m not targeting trips for diving; I need to go to Alexandria, so this is a chance to get back into diving and snorkeling).
I’m looking for a spot to do some snorkeling, 1 or 2 baptisms, and explore the surroundings. I’ll arrive in early March on the evening of Day 0. I’ll have 3.5 days after that (I’m planning to leave on Day 4 around 4 PM by bus/train).
Is Hurghada completely to be avoided in favor of another area in the Red Sea, or can I still have a nice 3.5 days there? I know places like Dahab are more pleasant, but the convenience and timing of Hurghada appeal to me... I usually prefer more authentic travel spots and places, but I’m willing to compromise on that if it’s still worth it for the diving. Or should I only stay 2.5 days and head to Alexandria a day earlier? (I’ve already seen Cairo and Luxor a bit.)
Open to your advice ;) Thanks in advance!
Caribbean - Saint Martin Island: On the Beach and on Horseback
A horseback ride by the sea on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin
or ... on the beach, but at a walk and trot!
It was probably these visions that gave me the irresistible urge to do this horseback trek—to walk on the sand, but as a rider, and also enjoy a swim that was anything but ordinary.
From wish to reality ... all it took was heading to Ranch du Galion. Here we are, on the heights of the east coast of the charming island of Saint Martin, in the heart of the Caribbean.
After a first horseback ride that we really enjoyed, with a simple trip to the beach, it didn’t take much to make us want to repeat the pleasant experience. My daughter Emma had been dreaming of it too—so why not share this change of scenery, but this time opting for a slightly longer trek? It’s the big day. And Jess is there to greet us this morning with a big smile. Jess—or Jessica—is the one who runs this tropical ranch with passion; she looks after a whole little family of horses. This morning, she’ll be our guide and companion for this seaside horseback ride.
So, we set off along the wild shores of the stunning Anse du Galion.
In the enclosures, behind the fences and ropes, some stallions already seem impatient to stretch their legs! They know the place, the routines, and the trails ... and the soothing reward halfway through—a dip in the sea. Maybe that’s what’s causing a little excitement among these mounts!
Horses and ... an iguana slipping into the bushes. Given its appearance—its crest, its parched skin, and the dewlap hanging under its head—you’d think it wasn’t exactly young.
Anyway, back to the horses. Among the mares and stallions, I try to spot "Avenir" and his elegant gait—he was "my" horse during my last trek here, on the trails and sands of Galion. Well, spotting him isn’t going to be easy! My memories are a bit fuzzy, and several of these horses look like him ... -- Before setting off on the trek, it’s time for Jess to choose our mounts. For riders with little experience ... it’ll be calm horses, well-used to trekking—definitely easier and more enjoyable. Titia, a beautiful white mare for my daughter, and Prince, a gentle stallion for me. A little anecdote along the way: we’re really staying in the family for this horseback ride—these two horses are actually related: "my" Prince is the son of the lovely Titia!
to be continued -->
From wish to reality ... all it took was heading to Ranch du Galion. Here we are, on the heights of the east coast of the charming island of Saint Martin, in the heart of the Caribbean.
After a first horseback ride that we really enjoyed, with a simple trip to the beach, it didn’t take much to make us want to repeat the pleasant experience. My daughter Emma had been dreaming of it too—so why not share this change of scenery, but this time opting for a slightly longer trek? It’s the big day. And Jess is there to greet us this morning with a big smile. Jess—or Jessica—is the one who runs this tropical ranch with passion; she looks after a whole little family of horses. This morning, she’ll be our guide and companion for this seaside horseback ride.
So, we set off along the wild shores of the stunning Anse du Galion.
In the enclosures, behind the fences and ropes, some stallions already seem impatient to stretch their legs! They know the place, the routines, and the trails ... and the soothing reward halfway through—a dip in the sea. Maybe that’s what’s causing a little excitement among these mounts!
Horses and ... an iguana slipping into the bushes. Given its appearance—its crest, its parched skin, and the dewlap hanging under its head—you’d think it wasn’t exactly young.
Anyway, back to the horses. Among the mares and stallions, I try to spot "Avenir" and his elegant gait—he was "my" horse during my last trek here, on the trails and sands of Galion. Well, spotting him isn’t going to be easy! My memories are a bit fuzzy, and several of these horses look like him ... -- Before setting off on the trek, it’s time for Jess to choose our mounts. For riders with little experience ... it’ll be calm horses, well-used to trekking—definitely easier and more enjoyable. Titia, a beautiful white mare for my daughter, and Prince, a gentle stallion for me. A little anecdote along the way: we’re really staying in the family for this horseback ride—these two horses are actually related: "my" Prince is the son of the lovely Titia!
to be continued -->
Road Trip USA 2023 - Part 2
HIGHWAY 1
Highway 1 runs along the Pacific coast of California from Leggett in the north to Dana Point in the south. It's the longest state route in California, stretching 1,050 km.
It's famous for its breathtaking ocean views. That’s actually why it’s become such a popular route for road trips, with tons of attractions and points of interest all along the way.
After crossing the U.S. interior on our way out (see Road Trip USA 2023 - Part 1), we’re starting our return trip along this route from Leggett.
Videos are embedded throughout the summary. Please click on the image to start the video. To jump to a specific post, here are the appropriate links:
CALIFORNIA:
Scenic Overlooks on Route 1 Between Leggett and Fort Bragg The Pudding Creek Trestle Bridge in Fort Bragg Glass Beach - Fort Bragg Jenner Lookout Point - Highway 1 Goat Rock Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park - Jenner Point Reyes National Seashore - White House Pool Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - Limantour Beach Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Shipwreck Point Reyes National Seashore - Kehoe Beach Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - McClures Beach Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - Cypress Tree Tunnel Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Beach North Point Reyes National Seashore - Elephant Seals on Drakes Beach Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Beach South Point Reyes National Seashore – Elephant Seals Overlooks Point Reyes National Seashore - Chimney Rock Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Lighthouse Trail Point Reyes National Seashore – Tule Elk Observation Point Bonita Lighthouse Trail - Sausalito Hawk Hill - Sausalito Battery Spencer Trail - Sausalito Rodeo Beach - Sausalito Point Cavallo - Golden Gate View - Sausalito Exploring Downtown Sausalito Visiting Sausalito’s Houseboats Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Viewpoints - San Francisco Cruise to Alcatraz Island - San Francisco Visiting Alcatraz Island - San Francisco Civic Center - Downtown San Francisco Market Street & Yerba Buena Gardens - Downtown San Francisco Union Square & Financial District - Downtown San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39 & Embarcadero - San Francisco Sea Lion Observation - Pier 39 - San Francisco Lombard Street & Cable Car - Russian Hill - San Francisco Macondray Lane Historic District - Russian Hill - San Francisco Grace Cathedral & Huntington Park - Nob Hill - San Francisco Telegraph Hill - San Francisco Chinatown - San Francisco Alamo Square & Painted Ladies - Western Addition - San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts - Marina District - San Francisco Presidio of San Francisco California Coastal Trail - Lincoln Park - San Francisco California Palace of the Legion of Honor - Lincoln Park - San Francisco Sutro Baths - Lincoln Park - San Francisco Queen Wilhelmina Garden - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Bison Paddock - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Portals of the Past - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Strawberry Hill - Golden Gate Park – San Francisco Prayerbook Cross & Robin Williams Meadow - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Hidden Garden Steps & 16th Avenue Tiled Steps - San Francisco Grandview Park - San Francisco Hike - Twin Peaks Three Summits - San Francisco Longboarding Down Twin Peaks Blvd in San Francisco Haight-Ashbury - San Francisco Corona Heights Park - San Francisco Mission Dolores - San Francisco Mural Frescoes (Part 1) - Mission District - San Francisco Mural Frescoes (Part 2) - Mission District - San Francisco Devil's Slide Bunker - Pacifica Mavericks Beach - Half Moon Bay Martins Beach - Half Moon Bay Pigeon Point Lighthouse State Historic Park - Pescadero What to See in Santa Cruz Visiting Capitola What to See in Monterey Carmel-by-the-Sea Lovers Point Park - Pacific Grove Castle Rock, Hurricane Point & Little Sur River Viewpoints Pfeiffer Falls Trail Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Vista Point & McWay Falls Highway 1 - Big Sur Viewpoints Salmon Creek Falls San Carpoforo Creek Trail Elephant Seal Vista Point - San Simeon San Simeon Pier Moonstone Beach Boardwalk Shipwreck - Estero Bluffs State Park Surfing Competition in Morro Bay Port San Luis Pier - San Luis Obispo Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove - Pismo State Beach Nojoqui Falls Park - Solvang Arroyo Hondo Vista Point Solvang, a Charming Danish Town in California Chumash Painted Cave - Santa Barbara Goleta San Marcos Rd & Cachuma Lake Vista Points - Santa Barbara Old Santa Barbara Mission Walking Tour of Santa Barbara’s Historic Downtown West Beach - Santa Barbara What to See in Ventura Paradise Falls - Wildwood Regional Park - Thousand Oaks Sandy Dune & El Matador State Beach - Malibu Point Dume Nature Reserve - Malibu Malibu Pier Road Trip in the Malibu Mountains Los Liones Trail - Santa Monica Santa Monica Pier Rodeo Drive - Beverly Hills Greystone Mansion - Beverly Hills Hollywood Walk of Fame - Los Angeles Griffith Observatory - Los Angeles Hollywood Forever Cemetery - Los Angeles What to See in Venice Beach Venice Beach Skatepark ShoreLine Aquatic Park - Long Beach Alamitos Beach - Long Beach Naples Island - Long Beach Crescent Bay Point Park & Helser Park Kiosk - Laguna Beach Shell Beach at Twin Points - Laguna Beach Prairie Dogs at Agra Vista Point Top Gun House & Oceanside Pier Annie's Canyon Trail - Solana Beach (Via North Rios Trailhead Loop) Old Town San Diego La Jolla Coastal Trail - San Diego Balboa Park - San Diego Pacific Beach - San Diego Mission Beach - San Diego Ocean Beach Tide Pools - San Diego Sunset Cliffs Natural Park - San Diego Tuna Harbor Park - San Diego Seaport Village & Embarcadero Marina Park - San Diego Gaslamp Quarter - Downtown San Diego Coronado Island - San Diego Dead Dolly Lane - Alpine Galleta Meadows Metal Sculptures - Borrego Springs What to See in Palm Springs Robolights - Palm Springs Andreas Canyon Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs Palm Canyon Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs West Fork Falls Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs Desert Christ Park - Yucca Valley Pioneertown Salvation Mountain - Niland Slab City - Niland
Highway 1 runs along the Pacific coast of California from Leggett in the north to Dana Point in the south. It's the longest state route in California, stretching 1,050 km.
It's famous for its breathtaking ocean views. That’s actually why it’s become such a popular route for road trips, with tons of attractions and points of interest all along the way.
After crossing the U.S. interior on our way out (see Road Trip USA 2023 - Part 1), we’re starting our return trip along this route from Leggett.
Videos are embedded throughout the summary. Please click on the image to start the video. To jump to a specific post, here are the appropriate links:
CALIFORNIA:
Scenic Overlooks on Route 1 Between Leggett and Fort Bragg The Pudding Creek Trestle Bridge in Fort Bragg Glass Beach - Fort Bragg Jenner Lookout Point - Highway 1 Goat Rock Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park - Jenner Point Reyes National Seashore - White House Pool Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - Limantour Beach Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Shipwreck Point Reyes National Seashore - Kehoe Beach Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - McClures Beach Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - Cypress Tree Tunnel Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Beach North Point Reyes National Seashore - Elephant Seals on Drakes Beach Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Beach South Point Reyes National Seashore – Elephant Seals Overlooks Point Reyes National Seashore - Chimney Rock Trail Point Reyes National Seashore - Point Reyes Lighthouse Trail Point Reyes National Seashore – Tule Elk Observation Point Bonita Lighthouse Trail - Sausalito Hawk Hill - Sausalito Battery Spencer Trail - Sausalito Rodeo Beach - Sausalito Point Cavallo - Golden Gate View - Sausalito Exploring Downtown Sausalito Visiting Sausalito’s Houseboats Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Viewpoints - San Francisco Cruise to Alcatraz Island - San Francisco Visiting Alcatraz Island - San Francisco Civic Center - Downtown San Francisco Market Street & Yerba Buena Gardens - Downtown San Francisco Union Square & Financial District - Downtown San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39 & Embarcadero - San Francisco Sea Lion Observation - Pier 39 - San Francisco Lombard Street & Cable Car - Russian Hill - San Francisco Macondray Lane Historic District - Russian Hill - San Francisco Grace Cathedral & Huntington Park - Nob Hill - San Francisco Telegraph Hill - San Francisco Chinatown - San Francisco Alamo Square & Painted Ladies - Western Addition - San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts - Marina District - San Francisco Presidio of San Francisco California Coastal Trail - Lincoln Park - San Francisco California Palace of the Legion of Honor - Lincoln Park - San Francisco Sutro Baths - Lincoln Park - San Francisco Queen Wilhelmina Garden - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Bison Paddock - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Portals of the Past - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Strawberry Hill - Golden Gate Park – San Francisco Prayerbook Cross & Robin Williams Meadow - Golden Gate Park - San Francisco Hidden Garden Steps & 16th Avenue Tiled Steps - San Francisco Grandview Park - San Francisco Hike - Twin Peaks Three Summits - San Francisco Longboarding Down Twin Peaks Blvd in San Francisco Haight-Ashbury - San Francisco Corona Heights Park - San Francisco Mission Dolores - San Francisco Mural Frescoes (Part 1) - Mission District - San Francisco Mural Frescoes (Part 2) - Mission District - San Francisco Devil's Slide Bunker - Pacifica Mavericks Beach - Half Moon Bay Martins Beach - Half Moon Bay Pigeon Point Lighthouse State Historic Park - Pescadero What to See in Santa Cruz Visiting Capitola What to See in Monterey Carmel-by-the-Sea Lovers Point Park - Pacific Grove Castle Rock, Hurricane Point & Little Sur River Viewpoints Pfeiffer Falls Trail Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Vista Point & McWay Falls Highway 1 - Big Sur Viewpoints Salmon Creek Falls San Carpoforo Creek Trail Elephant Seal Vista Point - San Simeon San Simeon Pier Moonstone Beach Boardwalk Shipwreck - Estero Bluffs State Park Surfing Competition in Morro Bay Port San Luis Pier - San Luis Obispo Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove - Pismo State Beach Nojoqui Falls Park - Solvang Arroyo Hondo Vista Point Solvang, a Charming Danish Town in California Chumash Painted Cave - Santa Barbara Goleta San Marcos Rd & Cachuma Lake Vista Points - Santa Barbara Old Santa Barbara Mission Walking Tour of Santa Barbara’s Historic Downtown West Beach - Santa Barbara What to See in Ventura Paradise Falls - Wildwood Regional Park - Thousand Oaks Sandy Dune & El Matador State Beach - Malibu Point Dume Nature Reserve - Malibu Malibu Pier Road Trip in the Malibu Mountains Los Liones Trail - Santa Monica Santa Monica Pier Rodeo Drive - Beverly Hills Greystone Mansion - Beverly Hills Hollywood Walk of Fame - Los Angeles Griffith Observatory - Los Angeles Hollywood Forever Cemetery - Los Angeles What to See in Venice Beach Venice Beach Skatepark ShoreLine Aquatic Park - Long Beach Alamitos Beach - Long Beach Naples Island - Long Beach Crescent Bay Point Park & Helser Park Kiosk - Laguna Beach Shell Beach at Twin Points - Laguna Beach Prairie Dogs at Agra Vista Point Top Gun House & Oceanside Pier Annie's Canyon Trail - Solana Beach (Via North Rios Trailhead Loop) Old Town San Diego La Jolla Coastal Trail - San Diego Balboa Park - San Diego Pacific Beach - San Diego Mission Beach - San Diego Ocean Beach Tide Pools - San Diego Sunset Cliffs Natural Park - San Diego Tuna Harbor Park - San Diego Seaport Village & Embarcadero Marina Park - San Diego Gaslamp Quarter - Downtown San Diego Coronado Island - San Diego Dead Dolly Lane - Alpine Galleta Meadows Metal Sculptures - Borrego Springs What to See in Palm Springs Robolights - Palm Springs Andreas Canyon Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs Palm Canyon Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs West Fork Falls Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail - Indian Canyons - Palm Springs Desert Christ Park - Yucca Valley Pioneertown Salvation Mountain - Niland Slab City - Niland
Looking for feedback and advice on a Thailand-Laos-Cambodia itinerary plan
Hi everyone,
I’m starting to plan my next trip to Southeast Asia this winter (2.5 months, leaving in early December), and here’s a rough outline of my route—I’d love to share it with you and hear your thoughts and tips.
- I’ll start in Bangkok and already have three spots I’ve marked: Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, and Uthai Thani (I haven’t been to any of these places yet). - Next, I’d like to cross the country from west to east to reach the Laos border. I’d love suggestions for any interesting stops along this route—I don’t know this part of Thailand at all... - Then I’ll head into Laos, probably at Savannakhet (you can usually get a visa at the border). - > I’m tempted to spend a week in Hoi An, Vietnam, since I loved that city and the area when I visited two years ago. No visa needed for Vietnam now, so it could be a nice little detour. On the map, it doesn’t look too far, but I know you’ve got to be careful with these things, and I’m not sure if it’s a good idea. Any opinions on this? - Back to Laos (maybe via Dakta), and I’ll head south along the Mekong, probably doing the Bolaven Plateau loop that I missed last time. Then Paksé, the 4,000 Islands... I’ve been before, but I’d happily go back. - Crossing into Cambodia, I’ll follow the Mekong down to Phnom Penh (I know this area and love how untouristy it is). From there, I’ll probably spend a few days in Kep (quieter than Kampot). Still undecided, though. - Then back to Thailand (BKK), likely by plane from Phnom Penh since the borders between the two countries are currently closed (plus, let’s be honest, Cambodian roads... ;-). We’ll see how things look when the time comes. - After that, I’d like to explore southern Thailand, taking it slow with short hops. I’ve got my eye on Khao Sok National Park, and I’ve heard good things about Krabi... Again, I don’t know this region well, so any info or tips would be great.
So, I think this should be doable in 2.5 months, especially since I prefer short hops of 300 km max to avoid getting too tired, and I like staying 2-3 days in each place to explore. Plus, I’ll take a week off to relax if I find a spot I love—maybe by the sea for some real downtime.
Thanks for your feedback and for sharing your favorite spots! Pascal
- I’ll start in Bangkok and already have three spots I’ve marked: Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, and Uthai Thani (I haven’t been to any of these places yet). - Next, I’d like to cross the country from west to east to reach the Laos border. I’d love suggestions for any interesting stops along this route—I don’t know this part of Thailand at all... - Then I’ll head into Laos, probably at Savannakhet (you can usually get a visa at the border). - > I’m tempted to spend a week in Hoi An, Vietnam, since I loved that city and the area when I visited two years ago. No visa needed for Vietnam now, so it could be a nice little detour. On the map, it doesn’t look too far, but I know you’ve got to be careful with these things, and I’m not sure if it’s a good idea. Any opinions on this? - Back to Laos (maybe via Dakta), and I’ll head south along the Mekong, probably doing the Bolaven Plateau loop that I missed last time. Then Paksé, the 4,000 Islands... I’ve been before, but I’d happily go back. - Crossing into Cambodia, I’ll follow the Mekong down to Phnom Penh (I know this area and love how untouristy it is). From there, I’ll probably spend a few days in Kep (quieter than Kampot). Still undecided, though. - Then back to Thailand (BKK), likely by plane from Phnom Penh since the borders between the two countries are currently closed (plus, let’s be honest, Cambodian roads... ;-). We’ll see how things look when the time comes. - After that, I’d like to explore southern Thailand, taking it slow with short hops. I’ve got my eye on Khao Sok National Park, and I’ve heard good things about Krabi... Again, I don’t know this region well, so any info or tips would be great.
So, I think this should be doable in 2.5 months, especially since I prefer short hops of 300 km max to avoid getting too tired, and I like staying 2-3 days in each place to explore. Plus, I’ll take a week off to relax if I find a spot I love—maybe by the sea for some real downtime.
Thanks for your feedback and for sharing your favorite spots! Pascal
Cécile from the Salton Sea to Alcatraz
And off we go again for what’s certainly our last trip to the American West... After the disaster of September 2022, the diabetes flare-up, and the pulmonary embolism, we’re spending ten days in the spots we missed and some unlikely places.
After flying over Scotland, still English,
Greenland, still Danish,
And Lake Huron, still half Canadian,
We land early in Detroit... a nightmare of an airport. A long, dreadful baggage check process, but we still make it to gate A10 just in the nick of time—only for disaster to strike!
My passport has my first and last name, my boarding pass has my first and last name, BUT not on Delta’s computer—so we’re denied boarding!
We head to the Air France-Delta-KLM desk, where an employee listens to us sympathetically. He books us two seats on an 8:30 AM flight to SF...
Then passes us off to two colleagues who offer us a night in a hotel... and send a message to the baggage service to keep our checked luggage safe...
In the end, we go to bed earlier, wake up earlier, but since we’ll still get some sleep on the plane, we might be able to look back on this whole mess with a smile... well, we hope so, anyway.
10:17 PM in Detroit—time to sleep. Our clean clothes and toiletries are in the plane.
We’ll bounce back!!;
Greenland, still Danish,And Lake Huron, still half Canadian,
We land early in Detroit... a nightmare of an airport. A long, dreadful baggage check process, but we still make it to gate A10 just in the nick of time—only for disaster to strike!
My passport has my first and last name, my boarding pass has my first and last name, BUT not on Delta’s computer—so we’re denied boarding!
We head to the Air France-Delta-KLM desk, where an employee listens to us sympathetically. He books us two seats on an 8:30 AM flight to SF...
Then passes us off to two colleagues who offer us a night in a hotel... and send a message to the baggage service to keep our checked luggage safe...
In the end, we go to bed earlier, wake up earlier, but since we’ll still get some sleep on the plane, we might be able to look back on this whole mess with a smile... well, we hope so, anyway.
10:17 PM in Detroit—time to sleep. Our clean clothes and toiletries are in the plane.
We’ll bounce back!!;The great American West in 23 days
Hi there,
I’m right in the middle of planning a trip to the American West—23 days from 07/30 to 08/23.
Departure from Orly to Los Angeles with a layover in San Francisco, and return from Los Angeles to Orly.
Day 1: Orly - San Francisco (1 night)
Day 2 & 3: Los Angeles (2 nights)
Day 4, 5 & 6: San Francisco (3 nights)
Day 7: Lake Tahoe (1 night)
Day 8 & 9: Portland (2 nights)
Day 10, 11 & 12: Seattle (3 nights)
Day 13 & 14: Yellowstone (2 nights)
Day 15 & 16: Salt Lake City (2 nights)
Day 17 & 18: Las Vegas (2 nights)
Day 19 & 20: Grand Canyon (2 nights)
Day 21 & 22: Los Angeles (2 nights)
Day 23: Return flight (1 night in the air)
The flight’s already booked: 2250 € for 3 people. Car’s reserved—just finalized the last booking today: a Rav4 for 23 days from Sixt in Santa Monica, 715 € (all insurance included). Hotels are booked with free cancellation since I keep finding better options, and the itinerary isn’t 100% set yet.
The flight’s already booked: 2250 € for 3 people. Car’s reserved—just finalized the last booking today: a Rav4 for 23 days from Sixt in Santa Monica, 715 € (all insurance included). Hotels are booked with free cancellation since I keep finding better options, and the itinerary isn’t 100% set yet.
Scam: Cathay Pacific Refuses to Comply with European Law
On February 19, 2025, we traveled on Cathay Pacific flight CX702, which was supposed to take us from Bangkok to Paris Charles de Gaulle, with a transfer via their Hong Kong hub.
The departure from Bangkok was scheduled for 7:15 PM, with an arrival in Hong Kong at 11:05 PM local time.
The layover was supposed to last 1 hour and 10 minutes, and we were due to take off for Paris on flight CX261 at 12:15 AM, with a scheduled arrival at CDG at 7:35 AM local time.
From Bangkok, flight CX702 took off over an hour late. The scraps of information provided didn’t give us any real idea of the reason for the delay or whether we’d make our connection in Hong Kong on flight CX261.
Then, on the plane, the CX702 crew couldn’t tell us anything about the connection or confirm that our luggage would be transferred to Paris (we were pretty worried, as our bags contained research materials and results).
Upon arrival in Hong Kong, we were immediately told—without any explanation—that we wouldn’t be taking flight CX261!
The staff then rushed us through the airport corridors, past Chinese police checks, after handing us two non-regulation flight tickets for CX289 to Frankfurt instead of Paris.
These tickets were scribbled in ballpoint pen, with a departure time that had already passed and no gate information.
The plane took off on February 20, 2025, well after the scheduled 12:15 AM departure. We landed in Frankfurt around 7:00 AM local time.
From there, after going through additional security checks and completely exhausted from the journey, we had to walk through Frankfurt Airport’s endless corridors—only to find out we’d been dropped off at the opposite end from the gate for flights to CDG.
Not to mention, when we reached gate A01, we were told we had to backtrack to gate A24. And as if that wasn’t enough after 15 hours of travel, the gate changed again without any announcement or email.
You’d think Cathay Pacific’s management would know how long these walks are...
In the end, we arrived at Paris CDG at 1:30 PM—six hours later than scheduled, with an extra layover in Frankfurt.
Discussion: Cathay Pacific informed us via email on February 19—while we were already in the air—that our connection had been canceled for "commercial and operational reasons."
Yet, the plane for flight CX289 was full of passengers, so there was no reason the original flight CX261 couldn’t have been delayed. We concluded we were victims of overbooking—without being told!
Especially since the rerouting to Frankfurt seemed well-rehearsed...
Regarding the overbooking, our tickets were flexible, and we paid an extra 220 € for that.
We should *never* have been overbooked!!!
I also want to let other travelers know that Cathay Pacific initially told us via email that our delayed arrival in Paris would be at 10:30 AM instead of 7:35 AM.
We immediately arranged for colleagues in Paris to pick us up at that time.
Except the arrival time was changed *again* to 1:30 PM. And by then, we couldn’t get home before the evening of February 21, with all the extra costs that entailed.
Back in Frankfurt, we were stuck waiting from 7:00 AM to 12:15 PM on some of the most uncomfortable seats, with no refreshments, snacks, or assistance—right in the middle of the constant flow of travelers heading for short- and medium-haul flights. The least they could’ve done was let us into the international lounge, which would’ve been far more suitable for exhausted, freezing travelers. Right?
On this point, European law states that if an airline fails in its obligations, passengers can claim full compensation for material and moral damages without a cap. Moral damages can also be compensated (CJEU, October 13, 2011, case C-83/10).
And whether Cathay Pacific’s management likes it or not, commercial or technical issues causing flight cancellations or delays *do not* count as "extraordinary circumstances" that would exempt the airline from liability (CJEU ruling, November 19, 2009).
Most importantly, due to the over 6-hour delay and the distance between the departure airport and CDG, we should have been compensated at least 600 € per passenger under European law (Article 7 of Regulation (EC) 261/2004).
But that’s not possible because Cathay Pacific refuses to comply with European legislation guaranteeing compensation for travelers affected by such delays.
To bypass passenger rights, Cathay Pacific evades responsibility by claiming that, as a Chinese company headquartered in Hong Kong, it isn’t bound by European laws.
Yet that doesn’t stop them from enjoying commercial advantages by operating a French subsidiary for passenger transport, registered in the trade register and based in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
So it *is* subject to European law!!!
Air travelers are thus victims of Cathay Pacific’s strategies to circumvent European law...
In our case, we had to endure the cancellation of our access to flight CX261, an imposed layover in Frankfurt, no minimal assistance during the 5-hour wait in Germany, a delay of over 6 hours upon arrival, and the costs of an extra day to get home.
And as if that weren’t enough, we also suffered moral and financial damages due to the airline’s blatant disregard for its customers!
The fact is, Cathay Pacific and its executives subjected us to these damages because of an overbooking policy hidden from customers. We weren’t informed of our rights, the reasons for the delay or rerouting, or given any assistance during the imposed layover. We weren’t even refunded the extra we paid for flexible tickets—what was the point of that when overbooking was clearly planned?
And on top of it all, they excluded us from European law, which would’ve allowed us to be compensated 600 € each for the delay—totaling 1,200 €.
We wrote three times by registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt to Cathay Pacific’s Group CEO, the France Regional Director, and the head of the French-registered subsidiary.
No response—except an email refusing to comply with European legislation!
Given this policy of circumventing European law and passenger protections, Cathay Pacific’s online and in-agency flight offers *must* clearly inform customers that in case of delays, cancellations, or rerouting, they won’t be compensated by the Chinese airline!!!
The departure from Bangkok was scheduled for 7:15 PM, with an arrival in Hong Kong at 11:05 PM local time.
The layover was supposed to last 1 hour and 10 minutes, and we were due to take off for Paris on flight CX261 at 12:15 AM, with a scheduled arrival at CDG at 7:35 AM local time.
From Bangkok, flight CX702 took off over an hour late. The scraps of information provided didn’t give us any real idea of the reason for the delay or whether we’d make our connection in Hong Kong on flight CX261.
Then, on the plane, the CX702 crew couldn’t tell us anything about the connection or confirm that our luggage would be transferred to Paris (we were pretty worried, as our bags contained research materials and results).
Upon arrival in Hong Kong, we were immediately told—without any explanation—that we wouldn’t be taking flight CX261!
The staff then rushed us through the airport corridors, past Chinese police checks, after handing us two non-regulation flight tickets for CX289 to Frankfurt instead of Paris.
These tickets were scribbled in ballpoint pen, with a departure time that had already passed and no gate information.
The plane took off on February 20, 2025, well after the scheduled 12:15 AM departure. We landed in Frankfurt around 7:00 AM local time.
From there, after going through additional security checks and completely exhausted from the journey, we had to walk through Frankfurt Airport’s endless corridors—only to find out we’d been dropped off at the opposite end from the gate for flights to CDG.
Not to mention, when we reached gate A01, we were told we had to backtrack to gate A24. And as if that wasn’t enough after 15 hours of travel, the gate changed again without any announcement or email.
You’d think Cathay Pacific’s management would know how long these walks are...
In the end, we arrived at Paris CDG at 1:30 PM—six hours later than scheduled, with an extra layover in Frankfurt.
Discussion: Cathay Pacific informed us via email on February 19—while we were already in the air—that our connection had been canceled for "commercial and operational reasons."
Yet, the plane for flight CX289 was full of passengers, so there was no reason the original flight CX261 couldn’t have been delayed. We concluded we were victims of overbooking—without being told!
Especially since the rerouting to Frankfurt seemed well-rehearsed...
Regarding the overbooking, our tickets were flexible, and we paid an extra 220 € for that.
We should *never* have been overbooked!!!
I also want to let other travelers know that Cathay Pacific initially told us via email that our delayed arrival in Paris would be at 10:30 AM instead of 7:35 AM.
We immediately arranged for colleagues in Paris to pick us up at that time.
Except the arrival time was changed *again* to 1:30 PM. And by then, we couldn’t get home before the evening of February 21, with all the extra costs that entailed.
Back in Frankfurt, we were stuck waiting from 7:00 AM to 12:15 PM on some of the most uncomfortable seats, with no refreshments, snacks, or assistance—right in the middle of the constant flow of travelers heading for short- and medium-haul flights. The least they could’ve done was let us into the international lounge, which would’ve been far more suitable for exhausted, freezing travelers. Right?
On this point, European law states that if an airline fails in its obligations, passengers can claim full compensation for material and moral damages without a cap. Moral damages can also be compensated (CJEU, October 13, 2011, case C-83/10).
And whether Cathay Pacific’s management likes it or not, commercial or technical issues causing flight cancellations or delays *do not* count as "extraordinary circumstances" that would exempt the airline from liability (CJEU ruling, November 19, 2009).
Most importantly, due to the over 6-hour delay and the distance between the departure airport and CDG, we should have been compensated at least 600 € per passenger under European law (Article 7 of Regulation (EC) 261/2004).
But that’s not possible because Cathay Pacific refuses to comply with European legislation guaranteeing compensation for travelers affected by such delays.
To bypass passenger rights, Cathay Pacific evades responsibility by claiming that, as a Chinese company headquartered in Hong Kong, it isn’t bound by European laws.
Yet that doesn’t stop them from enjoying commercial advantages by operating a French subsidiary for passenger transport, registered in the trade register and based in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
So it *is* subject to European law!!!
Air travelers are thus victims of Cathay Pacific’s strategies to circumvent European law...
In our case, we had to endure the cancellation of our access to flight CX261, an imposed layover in Frankfurt, no minimal assistance during the 5-hour wait in Germany, a delay of over 6 hours upon arrival, and the costs of an extra day to get home.
And as if that weren’t enough, we also suffered moral and financial damages due to the airline’s blatant disregard for its customers!
The fact is, Cathay Pacific and its executives subjected us to these damages because of an overbooking policy hidden from customers. We weren’t informed of our rights, the reasons for the delay or rerouting, or given any assistance during the imposed layover. We weren’t even refunded the extra we paid for flexible tickets—what was the point of that when overbooking was clearly planned?
And on top of it all, they excluded us from European law, which would’ve allowed us to be compensated 600 € each for the delay—totaling 1,200 €.
We wrote three times by registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt to Cathay Pacific’s Group CEO, the France Regional Director, and the head of the French-registered subsidiary.
No response—except an email refusing to comply with European legislation!
Given this policy of circumventing European law and passenger protections, Cathay Pacific’s online and in-agency flight offers *must* clearly inform customers that in case of delays, cancellations, or rerouting, they won’t be compensated by the Chinese airline!!!
3 weeks in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, preliminary travel questions
Hi there, 🙂
I’m thinking of taking a trip to these two countries in 2026 (late spring to early summer).
I’d arrive in Almaty and leave from Bishkek, and I’d be driving myself.
I plan to spend 1 week in Kazakhstan and 2 in Kyrgyzstan. The itinerary isn’t set yet.
My preliminary questions are about formalities, hassle levels, and the car.
From what I understand, no visa is needed, the passport must be valid for 6 months after entry, and there’s no longer a requirement to register with the authorities at each stop. In short, once you’re in, no administrative headaches.
Except for permits needed to drive in certain regions?
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About crossing between the two countries:
- On foot - In a rental car
Quick? Easy?
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Are both countries safe? (Meaning you don’t have to stay on guard all the time.) Are the cops corrupt? (A little, a lot, passionately, not at all?)
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Is it better to rent a car for both countries or rent a vehicle in each country?
A 4x4 or something else?
Is accommodation plentiful enough that I can skip a rooftop tent, or is it better to rent a 4x4 with one?
I’ll definitely have more questions later...😉
Thanks for your answers !
I’m thinking of taking a trip to these two countries in 2026 (late spring to early summer).
I’d arrive in Almaty and leave from Bishkek, and I’d be driving myself.
I plan to spend 1 week in Kazakhstan and 2 in Kyrgyzstan. The itinerary isn’t set yet.
My preliminary questions are about formalities, hassle levels, and the car.
From what I understand, no visa is needed, the passport must be valid for 6 months after entry, and there’s no longer a requirement to register with the authorities at each stop. In short, once you’re in, no administrative headaches.
Except for permits needed to drive in certain regions?
---/---
About crossing between the two countries:
- On foot - In a rental car
Quick? Easy?
---/---
Are both countries safe? (Meaning you don’t have to stay on guard all the time.) Are the cops corrupt? (A little, a lot, passionately, not at all?)
---/---
Is it better to rent a car for both countries or rent a vehicle in each country?
A 4x4 or something else?
Is accommodation plentiful enough that I can skip a rooftop tent, or is it better to rent a 4x4 with one?
I’ll definitely have more questions later...😉
Thanks for your answers !
AI, the Holy Grail of Travel and Travel Journals?
Three of our grandchildren came to spend the last weekend of the holidays at our house.
With her driver’s license just in hand, the oldest took her sister and a cousin along.
I was talking about VoyageForum, and the conversation turned to AI, which finds writing travel journals a breeze—churning out amazing ads for this or that country and even nudging tourists to visit one place over another.
Jules: "It’s crazy, you can plan and organize everything, then just add your photos and the AI’s text, and boom—you’ve got something great." Héloïse: "What a cheat for yourself and for others." (She’s so wise!) Gaïané: "Ugh, no more surprises. It even picks the restaurants—so lame."
I had this idea to stay on the theme of travel journals:
I found an excerpt from a book (I’ll let you guess the title and author—of course, the kids figured it out in two seconds with their phones), then I wrote my own version, and finally, the AI generated its own using a few keywords.
Here they are:
"We walked at dusk through the thick, dark forest. Sometimes, a clearing would reveal a dreamlike landscape. A magical world, far from humans. A world of frozen waterfalls, stiff fir trees, and sharp peaks slicing through the blinding whiteness of the air.
We gazed, dazzled, at the spectacle, imagining we’d left the human world behind and joined that of the spirits."
"For days, we walked through the half-darkness of dense, untouched forests, then suddenly, a clearing would unveil landscapes you only see in dreams. Sharp peaks piercing the sky, icy torrents, giant waterfalls—an entire fantastical world, blindingly white, rising above the dark line traced by the giant fir trees. We stared at this extraordinary sight, speechless, awestruck, ready to believe we’d reached the limits of the human world and stood at the threshold of the spirits’ realm."
"We walked through the mountain, wild and unyielding, its sharp peaks tearing the sky like honed blades. Giant waterfalls roared and foamed, as if the earth’s hidden forces were pouring out. Higher still, the blinding whiteness belonged to the world of spirits—capricious beings whispering to lost travelers. Faced with this silent vastness, we felt tiny, uninvited guests meditating on the invisible that dwells in these forbidden peaks."
And, amazingly, they unanimously agreed that the author’s excerpt was a thousand times more poetic. Héloïse, my history buff, said: "Nothing replaces the real travel experience." Jules said: "Yeah, but it does the job. Even if the excerpt is cool." And our oldest added: "It makes you want to go there—not at all like the other two versions. Sorry, Mamido."
And then, miracle—Jules asks: "Do you have the book? Can I borrow it?"
I’m so relieved—young people aren’t completely devoured by technology yet. And the forum will keep its charm and usefulness for a long time. Phew!
You agree, right?
Jules: "It’s crazy, you can plan and organize everything, then just add your photos and the AI’s text, and boom—you’ve got something great." Héloïse: "What a cheat for yourself and for others." (She’s so wise!) Gaïané: "Ugh, no more surprises. It even picks the restaurants—so lame."
I had this idea to stay on the theme of travel journals:
I found an excerpt from a book (I’ll let you guess the title and author—of course, the kids figured it out in two seconds with their phones), then I wrote my own version, and finally, the AI generated its own using a few keywords.
Here they are:
"We walked at dusk through the thick, dark forest. Sometimes, a clearing would reveal a dreamlike landscape. A magical world, far from humans. A world of frozen waterfalls, stiff fir trees, and sharp peaks slicing through the blinding whiteness of the air.
We gazed, dazzled, at the spectacle, imagining we’d left the human world behind and joined that of the spirits."
"For days, we walked through the half-darkness of dense, untouched forests, then suddenly, a clearing would unveil landscapes you only see in dreams. Sharp peaks piercing the sky, icy torrents, giant waterfalls—an entire fantastical world, blindingly white, rising above the dark line traced by the giant fir trees. We stared at this extraordinary sight, speechless, awestruck, ready to believe we’d reached the limits of the human world and stood at the threshold of the spirits’ realm."
"We walked through the mountain, wild and unyielding, its sharp peaks tearing the sky like honed blades. Giant waterfalls roared and foamed, as if the earth’s hidden forces were pouring out. Higher still, the blinding whiteness belonged to the world of spirits—capricious beings whispering to lost travelers. Faced with this silent vastness, we felt tiny, uninvited guests meditating on the invisible that dwells in these forbidden peaks."
And, amazingly, they unanimously agreed that the author’s excerpt was a thousand times more poetic. Héloïse, my history buff, said: "Nothing replaces the real travel experience." Jules said: "Yeah, but it does the job. Even if the excerpt is cool." And our oldest added: "It makes you want to go there—not at all like the other two versions. Sorry, Mamido."
And then, miracle—Jules asks: "Do you have the book? Can I borrow it?"
I’m so relieved—young people aren’t completely devoured by technology yet. And the forum will keep its charm and usefulness for a long time. Phew!
You agree, right?
7-day mini road trip in Corsica: your thoughts?
Hi everyone, after a stay in the South and one in the North, I’m planning a mini road trip in Corsica (Bastia-Bastia) in June to explore places I haven’t seen yet. Since we’re heading to the mountains later this year, we’ve deliberately skipped the Corsican mountains. Could you share your thoughts and, most importantly, suggest things to see? We love nature, reasonable hikes, peaceful spots, and small villages. No cities. No boat excursions (yes, that includes Piana and Scandola). We already know the area between Bastia and Calvi.
June 7 Flight arrival in Bastia and night at the hotel
June 8 Drive to Calvi (beach and/or fortress) Meal at Les Boucaniers restaurant Night in Calvi
June 9 Walk from Calvi fortress to Alga beach Charcuterie platter at A Casetta Calvi Night in Calvi
June 10 Drive from Calvi to Piana Buvette du col de la Croix and visit the orientation table Chemin des muletiers (Muleteers’ Path) Or Sentier de la source des roches bleues (Blue Rocks Spring Trail) counterclockwise Or (less scenic) Tête du chien (Dog’s Head, starting at the parking lot) Dinner at Épicerie Castellani in Piana Night in Piana
June 11 Drive from Piana to Propriano Arone beach and meal at Le Café de la plage Drive along the coast, stopping wherever we like Night in Propriano
June 12 Hike starting from Campomoro in the Jardin du Vent (Wind Garden), and visit the Genoese tower of Campomoro Meal in Campomoro: restaurant Chez Pierre Paul U spuntinu Night in Propriano
June 13 Around Propriano (avoid Capu Laurosu beach—sewage treatment plant...) Night in Propriano
June 14 Drive from Propriano to Bastia airport Meal at L’Éternisula in Zonza Aiguilles de Bavella (Hole of the Bomb) Night at the same hotel as arrival
June 15 Departure
June 7 Flight arrival in Bastia and night at the hotel
June 8 Drive to Calvi (beach and/or fortress) Meal at Les Boucaniers restaurant Night in Calvi
June 9 Walk from Calvi fortress to Alga beach Charcuterie platter at A Casetta Calvi Night in Calvi
June 10 Drive from Calvi to Piana Buvette du col de la Croix and visit the orientation table Chemin des muletiers (Muleteers’ Path) Or Sentier de la source des roches bleues (Blue Rocks Spring Trail) counterclockwise Or (less scenic) Tête du chien (Dog’s Head, starting at the parking lot) Dinner at Épicerie Castellani in Piana Night in Piana
June 11 Drive from Piana to Propriano Arone beach and meal at Le Café de la plage Drive along the coast, stopping wherever we like Night in Propriano
June 12 Hike starting from Campomoro in the Jardin du Vent (Wind Garden), and visit the Genoese tower of Campomoro Meal in Campomoro: restaurant Chez Pierre Paul U spuntinu Night in Propriano
June 13 Around Propriano (avoid Capu Laurosu beach—sewage treatment plant...) Night in Propriano
June 14 Drive from Propriano to Bastia airport Meal at L’Éternisula in Zonza Aiguilles de Bavella (Hole of the Bomb) Night at the same hotel as arrival
June 15 Departure
Visa (e-arrival) for Cambodia
Hi, we're heading to Cambodia. We have the e-arrival visa, which was introduced last September and needs to be done only 7 days before departure. I'd like to know if we can complete the declaration online instead of on the phone, which would require printing the declaration.
Thanks for your reply. Best regards
Informations sur le site croisieres.fr English translation pending
bonjour,
Nous avons programmé une croisière dans les EAU en fin d'année via le site "croisières.fr " avec le croisiériste PONANT.
Du fait de la crise sanitaire et des difficultés économiques que traversent bon nombre de prestataires, avez vous des informations sur le sérieux du site "croisières.fr" et sur sa solidité financière ?
Cordialement.
Cordialement.
275 jours autour de la France à pied English translation pending
Cette fois ci le départ approche , après bien des vicissitudes la covid19 qui bouleverse et prolonge ma vie d’ élu, j’anticipe et je prends le départ dimanche 21 juin de Crouy GrandSoissons et j’attaque par le GR 12 l’objectif pour la première cession le Nord Est rallier Sarreguemines en 17 jours... ce sera un test révélateur pour la suite du projet.
Le problème de l’ hébergement ( a prix raisonnable) reste le plus aléatoire , malgré mes demandes dans les mairies. Si quelqu’un a des possibilités ou des idées sur les étapes de Joigny sur Meuse, Nouvion sur Meuse, Mouzon, le long de la voie verte. Stenay, Pierrepont, Fontoy GR 5 et Courcelles Chaussy sur le GR 5g . Je suis preneur.
À bientôt
JM2
Après la crise médicale, voici venir la crise économique en Espagne English translation pending
Hola .. désolé, mais pas envie de sourire !!
L'épidémie de Coronavirus a lourdement frappé toutes les économies, mais certains secteurs ont été plus affectés que d'autres, notamment la construction et la vente de véhicules.
A Barcelone se trouve la plus grande, et unique usine européenne de Nissan : 3000 emplois directs et plus de 20.000 emplois indirects.
Or, la direction (nippone) de Nissan, a officiellement communiqué, aujourd'hui, au gouvernement espagnol sa décision de fermer son usine de production implantée dans cette ville. Ce sont ainsi, 3000 emplois, directement dépendant de Nissan qui disparaissent, mais également plus de 20.000 emplois indirects dans la sous-traitance dans toute la région barcelonaise !!
A priori, cette décision, qui était déjà dans les tuyaux depuis quelques temps avait été illustrée depuis un an ou deux, par des incitations aux départs volontaires ou des licenciements, et c'est ainsi que prés de 1600 personnes au cours des derniers mois, avaient quitté le giron du constructeur japonais.
Nissan a déclaré que cette décision est irrévocable, et qu'elle n'en fait pas une sorte de "chantage à l'emploi" pour se voir octroyer des aides sous quelques formes que ce soit !! Cette décision met fin à une présence de 40 ans de la firme japonaise en Catalogne.
Quel que soit le côté vers lequel on regarde, le ciel est bien sombre et de gros nuages noirs sont de plus en plus visibles à l'horizon 😕
Les lits des populistes de tous poils et des extrêmistes de tous bords, partout en Europe, sont en train d'être bien préparés et avec de moins en moins de complexes (cf manif de Vox à Granada). Hasta luego 🤪
L'épidémie de Coronavirus a lourdement frappé toutes les économies, mais certains secteurs ont été plus affectés que d'autres, notamment la construction et la vente de véhicules.
A Barcelone se trouve la plus grande, et unique usine européenne de Nissan : 3000 emplois directs et plus de 20.000 emplois indirects.
Or, la direction (nippone) de Nissan, a officiellement communiqué, aujourd'hui, au gouvernement espagnol sa décision de fermer son usine de production implantée dans cette ville. Ce sont ainsi, 3000 emplois, directement dépendant de Nissan qui disparaissent, mais également plus de 20.000 emplois indirects dans la sous-traitance dans toute la région barcelonaise !!
A priori, cette décision, qui était déjà dans les tuyaux depuis quelques temps avait été illustrée depuis un an ou deux, par des incitations aux départs volontaires ou des licenciements, et c'est ainsi que prés de 1600 personnes au cours des derniers mois, avaient quitté le giron du constructeur japonais.
Nissan a déclaré que cette décision est irrévocable, et qu'elle n'en fait pas une sorte de "chantage à l'emploi" pour se voir octroyer des aides sous quelques formes que ce soit !! Cette décision met fin à une présence de 40 ans de la firme japonaise en Catalogne.
Quel que soit le côté vers lequel on regarde, le ciel est bien sombre et de gros nuages noirs sont de plus en plus visibles à l'horizon 😕
Les lits des populistes de tous poils et des extrêmistes de tous bords, partout en Europe, sont en train d'être bien préparés et avec de moins en moins de complexes (cf manif de Vox à Granada). Hasta luego 🤪
Road trip Texas-Louisiane English translation pending
bonjour à tous
pendant le confinement le moyen de voyager c'est de préparer le prochain voyage sans dates bien précises mais en espérant mai /juin 2021 nous avons prévu une boucle de Houston, san Antonio, Austin, dallas, memphis, nashville, natchez nola, Houston, dans les grandes lignes la durée et les dates ne sont pas définis ainsi que le départ et l'arrivée je regardais entre dallas et memphis vu la distance à part hot sprints je ne vois pas Grand choses où faire une étape avez vous des idées d'étapes une où deux merci
Avis sur deux itinéraires Ouest américain au départ de Los Angeles et de Denver English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je me permets de vous solliciter, afin d’avoir vos avis sur 2 projets de voyages dans l’ouest Américain
Le 1er sera pour l’année prochaine sur une durée de 4 semaines et le 2nd l’année suivante pour 3 semaines.
Pourquoi deux voyages ? Tout simplement car il y a beaucoup de choses que j’aimerai voir et qu’il m’est impossible de mettre tout dans un seul voyage.
Pour information, nous avons déjà réalisé un 1er voyage dans l’Ouest Américain en 2008 d'une durée 5 semaines.
La vie a fait qu’il nous était impossible d’y retourner avant (maison, enfants, travail…), mais malgré tout nous avons toujours eu l’envie d’y retourner.
Maintenant nous pouvons à nouveau nous le permettre et lors du 1er voyage nous serons 2 trentenaires (38 & 37ans) accompagnés de nos deux garçons qui auront 8 & 10 ans.
Voyage 1 – De Los Angeles à Los Angeles Pour information, il y a plusieurs jours sur LA car nous avons des amis sur Los Angeles, m’a femme les connait depuis plus de 20ans. J1 – Paris > Los Angeles – Nuit à Manhattan Beach (Amis) J2 – Los Angeles – Visite de Venice Beach & Santa Monica – Nuit à Manhattan Beach (Amis) J3 – Los Angeles > San Diego > Palomar Montain – SeaWorld San Diego – Nuit à Palomar Montain (Camping) J4 – Palomar Montain > Palm Springs > PionerTown > Joshua Tree – Visite Palm Springs & PionerTown – Nuit à Joshua Tree SP (Camping) J5 – Joshua Tree > Otmann > Kingman > Seligman > Williams – Visite De Joshua Tree & de la route 66 – Nuit à Williams (Motel) J6 – Williams > Grand Canyon > Page – Visite de Grand Canyon – Nuit à Page (Motel) J7 – Page > Monument Valley – Matin visite Lower Antelope Canyon, Horseshoes Bend & Baignade Lac Powell Visite MV à partir de 16h – Nuit à MV (Camping) J8 – MV > Goosenecks SP > Muley Point > Valley of the Gods > Goblin Valley > Capitol Reef – Visite De Goosenecks SP, Moky Dugway, Scenic Drive Valley of the gods & Goblin Valley – Nuit à Fruita (Camping) J9 – Capitol Reef > Bryce Canyon – Visite de Capitol Reef & Scenic bytheway 12 – Nuit à Bryce Canyon (Camping) J10 – Bryce Canyon – Visite de Bryce Canyon – Nuit à Bryce Canyon (Camping) J11 – Bryce Canyon > Zion – Visite de Zion – Nuit à Zion (Camping) Envisager CedarBreak Monument & Red Canyon ou bien trop compliqué ? J12 – Zion > Snow Canyon SP > Valley of Fire > Las Vegas – Visite de Snow Canyon, Valley Of Fire & visite LV – Nuit Las Vegas (Hotel Strip) J13 – Las Vegas > Red Rock Canyon > Las Vegas – Visite Red Rock Canyon & Las Vegas – Nuit Las Vegas (Hotel Strip) J14 – Las Vegas > Death Valley > Lone Pine – Visite Death Valley – Nuit Lone Pine (Motel) J15 – Lone Pine > Lee Vining – Visite June Lake loop, Mono Lake & Bodie SP – Nuit à Lee Vining (Motel) J15 – Lee Vining > Yosemite Tioga Road – Visite Tioga Road – Nuit au white wolf Campground J16 – WhiteWolf Cpgrd > Yosemite Valley – Visite ds la Yosemite Valley – Nuit Yosemite valley (Camping) J17 – Yosemite Valley > Mariposa Grove > Sequoia NP – Visite Mariposa Grove & Sequoia NP – Nuit Sequoia NP (Camping) J18 – Sequoia NP > San Francisco – Visite de Berkeley ou silicon valley – Nuit Lombard street (Motel) J19 à J21 – San Francisco – Visite Sf – Nuit Lombard street (Motel) J22 – SF > Santa Cruz > Monterey > Carmel > San Simeon – Pacific Coast highway & visite aquarium Monterey, peable beach, hearth Cattle – Nuit au San Simeon SP (Camping) J23 – San Simeon > San Luis Obispo > Solvang > Santa Barbara > Malibu > Manhattan Beach - Pacific Coast highway & visite sur le trajet – Nuit à Manhattan Beach (Amis) J24 à J26 > Los Angeles – Visite de LA - Nuit à Manhattan Beach (Amis) J27 – Los Angeles > Avion – Dernière visite sur LA – Nuit dans l’avion J28 – Arrivée Paris – retour Bretagne
Voyage 2 – De Denver à Denver J1 – Paris > Denver > Boulder – Visite de Denver – Nuit à Boulder (Motel) J2 – Denver > Rocky Montain > Cheyenne – Visite de Rocky Montain – Nuit à Cheyenne (Camping) J3 – Cheyenne – journée aux Frontiers Day – Nuit à Cheyenne (Camping) J4 – Cheyenne > Fort Laramie > Scootbluff NM > Alliance – Visite de Fort Laramie, Scootbluff NM & Carhenge – Nuit à Scootbluff (Motel) J5- Scootbluff > Badlands NP – Visite de Badlands NP – Nuit au Badlands (Camping) J6 – Badlands NP > Custer State Park – Visite Custer SP - Nuit au Custer SP (Camping) J7 – Custer SP > Mont Rushmore > Deadwood > Devils Tower > Hullet – Visite Mt Rusmore, Deadwood & Devils Tower – Nuit à Hullet (Motel) J8 – Hullet > Bighorn Canyon > Cody – Visite de Bighorn Canyon – Nuit à Cody (Motel) J9 – Cody – Visite de Cody & Rodeo – Nuit à Cody (Motel) J10 à J13 – Cody > Yellowstone – Visite de yellowstone – Nuit à Yellowstone (Camping) J14 – Yellowstone > Grand Teton NP > Jackson – Visite de Grand Teton – Nuit à Jackson (Motel) J15 – Jackson > Salt Lake city – Visite de Salt Lake City – Nuit à Salt Lake city (Motel) J16 – SLC > park city > Dinosaur NM – Visite park city & Dinosaur NM – Nuit Dinosaur NM (Camping) J17 – Dinosaur NM > Sego Canyon > Moab – Visite Sego Canyon – Nuit à Moab (Motel ou Camping ??) J18 – Moab – Visite de Arches NP – Nuit à Moab (Motel ou Camping ??) J19 – Moab – Visite de Dead horse point & de Canyonland – Nuit à Moab (Motel ou Camping ??) J20 – Moab > Colorado NM – Visite de Colorado NM – Nuit au Colorado NM (Camping) J21 – Colorado NM > Aspen > Dillon – Visite d’Aspen – Nuit à Dillon (Motel) J22 – Dillon > Denver > Avion – Visite Denver – Nuit Dans l’avion J23 – Arrivée Paris – retour Bretagne
Merci d’avance, pour vos retours, conseils, modifications …
Bonne fin de confinement
Gaëtan
Voyage 1 – De Los Angeles à Los Angeles Pour information, il y a plusieurs jours sur LA car nous avons des amis sur Los Angeles, m’a femme les connait depuis plus de 20ans. J1 – Paris > Los Angeles – Nuit à Manhattan Beach (Amis) J2 – Los Angeles – Visite de Venice Beach & Santa Monica – Nuit à Manhattan Beach (Amis) J3 – Los Angeles > San Diego > Palomar Montain – SeaWorld San Diego – Nuit à Palomar Montain (Camping) J4 – Palomar Montain > Palm Springs > PionerTown > Joshua Tree – Visite Palm Springs & PionerTown – Nuit à Joshua Tree SP (Camping) J5 – Joshua Tree > Otmann > Kingman > Seligman > Williams – Visite De Joshua Tree & de la route 66 – Nuit à Williams (Motel) J6 – Williams > Grand Canyon > Page – Visite de Grand Canyon – Nuit à Page (Motel) J7 – Page > Monument Valley – Matin visite Lower Antelope Canyon, Horseshoes Bend & Baignade Lac Powell Visite MV à partir de 16h – Nuit à MV (Camping) J8 – MV > Goosenecks SP > Muley Point > Valley of the Gods > Goblin Valley > Capitol Reef – Visite De Goosenecks SP, Moky Dugway, Scenic Drive Valley of the gods & Goblin Valley – Nuit à Fruita (Camping) J9 – Capitol Reef > Bryce Canyon – Visite de Capitol Reef & Scenic bytheway 12 – Nuit à Bryce Canyon (Camping) J10 – Bryce Canyon – Visite de Bryce Canyon – Nuit à Bryce Canyon (Camping) J11 – Bryce Canyon > Zion – Visite de Zion – Nuit à Zion (Camping) Envisager CedarBreak Monument & Red Canyon ou bien trop compliqué ? J12 – Zion > Snow Canyon SP > Valley of Fire > Las Vegas – Visite de Snow Canyon, Valley Of Fire & visite LV – Nuit Las Vegas (Hotel Strip) J13 – Las Vegas > Red Rock Canyon > Las Vegas – Visite Red Rock Canyon & Las Vegas – Nuit Las Vegas (Hotel Strip) J14 – Las Vegas > Death Valley > Lone Pine – Visite Death Valley – Nuit Lone Pine (Motel) J15 – Lone Pine > Lee Vining – Visite June Lake loop, Mono Lake & Bodie SP – Nuit à Lee Vining (Motel) J15 – Lee Vining > Yosemite Tioga Road – Visite Tioga Road – Nuit au white wolf Campground J16 – WhiteWolf Cpgrd > Yosemite Valley – Visite ds la Yosemite Valley – Nuit Yosemite valley (Camping) J17 – Yosemite Valley > Mariposa Grove > Sequoia NP – Visite Mariposa Grove & Sequoia NP – Nuit Sequoia NP (Camping) J18 – Sequoia NP > San Francisco – Visite de Berkeley ou silicon valley – Nuit Lombard street (Motel) J19 à J21 – San Francisco – Visite Sf – Nuit Lombard street (Motel) J22 – SF > Santa Cruz > Monterey > Carmel > San Simeon – Pacific Coast highway & visite aquarium Monterey, peable beach, hearth Cattle – Nuit au San Simeon SP (Camping) J23 – San Simeon > San Luis Obispo > Solvang > Santa Barbara > Malibu > Manhattan Beach - Pacific Coast highway & visite sur le trajet – Nuit à Manhattan Beach (Amis) J24 à J26 > Los Angeles – Visite de LA - Nuit à Manhattan Beach (Amis) J27 – Los Angeles > Avion – Dernière visite sur LA – Nuit dans l’avion J28 – Arrivée Paris – retour Bretagne
Voyage 2 – De Denver à Denver J1 – Paris > Denver > Boulder – Visite de Denver – Nuit à Boulder (Motel) J2 – Denver > Rocky Montain > Cheyenne – Visite de Rocky Montain – Nuit à Cheyenne (Camping) J3 – Cheyenne – journée aux Frontiers Day – Nuit à Cheyenne (Camping) J4 – Cheyenne > Fort Laramie > Scootbluff NM > Alliance – Visite de Fort Laramie, Scootbluff NM & Carhenge – Nuit à Scootbluff (Motel) J5- Scootbluff > Badlands NP – Visite de Badlands NP – Nuit au Badlands (Camping) J6 – Badlands NP > Custer State Park – Visite Custer SP - Nuit au Custer SP (Camping) J7 – Custer SP > Mont Rushmore > Deadwood > Devils Tower > Hullet – Visite Mt Rusmore, Deadwood & Devils Tower – Nuit à Hullet (Motel) J8 – Hullet > Bighorn Canyon > Cody – Visite de Bighorn Canyon – Nuit à Cody (Motel) J9 – Cody – Visite de Cody & Rodeo – Nuit à Cody (Motel) J10 à J13 – Cody > Yellowstone – Visite de yellowstone – Nuit à Yellowstone (Camping) J14 – Yellowstone > Grand Teton NP > Jackson – Visite de Grand Teton – Nuit à Jackson (Motel) J15 – Jackson > Salt Lake city – Visite de Salt Lake City – Nuit à Salt Lake city (Motel) J16 – SLC > park city > Dinosaur NM – Visite park city & Dinosaur NM – Nuit Dinosaur NM (Camping) J17 – Dinosaur NM > Sego Canyon > Moab – Visite Sego Canyon – Nuit à Moab (Motel ou Camping ??) J18 – Moab – Visite de Arches NP – Nuit à Moab (Motel ou Camping ??) J19 – Moab – Visite de Dead horse point & de Canyonland – Nuit à Moab (Motel ou Camping ??) J20 – Moab > Colorado NM – Visite de Colorado NM – Nuit au Colorado NM (Camping) J21 – Colorado NM > Aspen > Dillon – Visite d’Aspen – Nuit à Dillon (Motel) J22 – Dillon > Denver > Avion – Visite Denver – Nuit Dans l’avion J23 – Arrivée Paris – retour Bretagne
Merci d’avance, pour vos retours, conseils, modifications …
Bonne fin de confinement
Gaëtan
Parking camping-car entre Monegrillo et Castejon de Monegros (Espagne) English translation pending
Bonjour,
en ces temps de confinement, j'en profite pour chercher à sortir des sentiers battus. Je cherche un endroit où stationner une journée notre CC entre Monegrillo et Castejo de Monegros pour explorer la zone entre les 2. Notre CC fait 7.09m plus une remorque pour le quad, soit environ 12 m de long (le quad nous permet d'aller où le CC ne peut pas et, en plus, de promener le chien 😎).
Si, de plus, il y a moyen de passer la nuit, ce sera le pied (aucun besoin de confort).
Si vous connaissez, merci d'avance.
Bien le bonjour de la Bretagne ensoleillée 😉.
Si vous connaissez, merci d'avance.
Bien le bonjour de la Bretagne ensoleillée 😉.
Votre avis sur futur road trip dans l'Ouest américain en famille avec ado English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Tout d'abord merci à ceux qui prendront le temps de lire ce long message (désolée) et pourront m'apporter leurs conseils avisés.
Je prépare "the" voyage de ma vie auquel je rêve depuis un certain temps maintenant et qui commence à se préciser : circuit dans l'ouest américain. Voyage que nous souhaitons partager avec nos enfants qui auront alors 22, 18 et 15 ans. Juillet 2021 ou 2022. J'essaye donc de concilier nos envies (surtout les miennes 😉) en tenant compte que certains de mes enfants ne voudront probablement pas passer trop de temps sur la route ou dans les parcs nationaux et que je souhaite voir néanmoins un maximum de choses et endroits différents. Pour information, nous n'avons jamais fait de grand voyage, juste un petit voyage avec mon mari il y a quelques années à new york. Nous ne sommes pas très sportifs et aventuriers mais j'ai envie de me lancer et j'emmènerai toute ma tribu avec moi.
Voilà le programme envisagé, merci de votre avis en fonction de vos connaissances sur le sujet, vos conseils sur des lieux que je pourrai supprimer pour en voir d'autres plus intéressants ou en intégrer d'autres... des endroits atypiques pour y dormir que je n'ai pas forcément trouvé près de nos lieux de passage ... merci par avance.
J 1 et 2 : LOS ANGELES (2 nuits) - récupération voiture de location (suv) à l'aéroport - 2 nuits sur sunset boulevard (sunset trip) - visites : panneau hollywood, griffIth parc et l'observatoire, hollywood boulevard, walf of fame, chinese theater - le reste (en fin de séjour) J 3 : LOS ANGELES -> KINGMAN via la route 66 550 km (6 heures de route) - arrêt à calico ghost town pour déjeuner au calico house restaurant si possible - passage bagdad cafe - Oatman en milieu d'après-midi avec gouter ou un verre à oatman hotel - cool spring station - sitgreaves pass - arrivée pour la soirée et nuit à kingman J 4 : KINGMAN -> GRAND CANYON 300 kms 3h30 de route - hackberry - seligman - Williams pour le déjeuner - Tusayan pour vol helicoptere du grand canyon en fin d'après-midi - nuit à grand canyon village J5 : grand canyon -> monument valley 280 kms - 3h30 de route - le matin : balade et pique nique le midi au grand canyon (south rim trail) - départ l'après-midi :vers monument valleyr via la desert view drive - nuit à monument valley J6 : monument valley -> page (2 nuits) 200 kms - 2h30 de route - matin : piste monument valley en voiture - puis départ vers page J7 : PAGE pas de route - visite antelope canyon le matin (upper vers 11h) : votre avis sur lower et upper car j'ai vraiment un doute (lower est-il plus beau que upper ? néanmoins, les commentaires et la foule sur lower ne m'attire pas mais je voudrais visiter le plus beau des 2 ?) - après-midi repos au lac powell avec location bateau - soirée : horseshoe bend (peut-on y pique niquer ?) J8 : Page -> Bryce canyon 240 kms - 2h35 de route - the wave : pas possible pour nous car nous ne sommes pas sportifs ? votre avis (+ tirage au sort) - visite de kanab - bryce canyon l'après-midi (queen garden trail) - nuit à bryce canyon city avec spectacle en soirée de rodéo J9 : Bryce canyon -> Las vegas (2 nuits) 400 kms - 4h30 de route - passage via zion park, je n'ai pas prévu d'arrêt long car je pense que les jeunes en auront marre et seront pressés d'arriver à las vegas, par ailleurs, une fois encore, nous ne sommes pas de grands aventuriers et sportifs dans la famille ??? votre avis - nuit à las vegas sur le strip J10 : visite las vegas (pas de route) - las vegas sign - boutique M et M's - shopping à the venitian - stratosphere tower - pawn star soirées : fontaines du bellagio, mirage volcano, fremont street et éventuelleent mini golf kiss by monster au rio hotel J 11 : las vegas -> los angeles (santa monica) pour 3 ou 4 nuits 480 kms 4h30 ou 6h30 de route - nelson ghost town pour photos (mais rallonge la route de 2h, votre avis ???) - arrêt à Baker pour le déjeuner avec passage au alien fresh jerky - barstow outlet : pour les jeunes 😕 - arrivée et nuit à santa monica en soirée pour repos fin de séjour J12 à 15 : santa monica LOS ANGELES - rodeo drive et beverly hills si non fait au départ du séjour - studios universal - mulholland drive - venice canals et beach bordwalk (en journée) - balade highway 1 jusqu'à malibu (el matador state beach) - soirées à santa monica
merci à vous
Tout d'abord merci à ceux qui prendront le temps de lire ce long message (désolée) et pourront m'apporter leurs conseils avisés.
Je prépare "the" voyage de ma vie auquel je rêve depuis un certain temps maintenant et qui commence à se préciser : circuit dans l'ouest américain. Voyage que nous souhaitons partager avec nos enfants qui auront alors 22, 18 et 15 ans. Juillet 2021 ou 2022. J'essaye donc de concilier nos envies (surtout les miennes 😉) en tenant compte que certains de mes enfants ne voudront probablement pas passer trop de temps sur la route ou dans les parcs nationaux et que je souhaite voir néanmoins un maximum de choses et endroits différents. Pour information, nous n'avons jamais fait de grand voyage, juste un petit voyage avec mon mari il y a quelques années à new york. Nous ne sommes pas très sportifs et aventuriers mais j'ai envie de me lancer et j'emmènerai toute ma tribu avec moi.
Voilà le programme envisagé, merci de votre avis en fonction de vos connaissances sur le sujet, vos conseils sur des lieux que je pourrai supprimer pour en voir d'autres plus intéressants ou en intégrer d'autres... des endroits atypiques pour y dormir que je n'ai pas forcément trouvé près de nos lieux de passage ... merci par avance.
J 1 et 2 : LOS ANGELES (2 nuits) - récupération voiture de location (suv) à l'aéroport - 2 nuits sur sunset boulevard (sunset trip) - visites : panneau hollywood, griffIth parc et l'observatoire, hollywood boulevard, walf of fame, chinese theater - le reste (en fin de séjour) J 3 : LOS ANGELES -> KINGMAN via la route 66 550 km (6 heures de route) - arrêt à calico ghost town pour déjeuner au calico house restaurant si possible - passage bagdad cafe - Oatman en milieu d'après-midi avec gouter ou un verre à oatman hotel - cool spring station - sitgreaves pass - arrivée pour la soirée et nuit à kingman J 4 : KINGMAN -> GRAND CANYON 300 kms 3h30 de route - hackberry - seligman - Williams pour le déjeuner - Tusayan pour vol helicoptere du grand canyon en fin d'après-midi - nuit à grand canyon village J5 : grand canyon -> monument valley 280 kms - 3h30 de route - le matin : balade et pique nique le midi au grand canyon (south rim trail) - départ l'après-midi :vers monument valleyr via la desert view drive - nuit à monument valley J6 : monument valley -> page (2 nuits) 200 kms - 2h30 de route - matin : piste monument valley en voiture - puis départ vers page J7 : PAGE pas de route - visite antelope canyon le matin (upper vers 11h) : votre avis sur lower et upper car j'ai vraiment un doute (lower est-il plus beau que upper ? néanmoins, les commentaires et la foule sur lower ne m'attire pas mais je voudrais visiter le plus beau des 2 ?) - après-midi repos au lac powell avec location bateau - soirée : horseshoe bend (peut-on y pique niquer ?) J8 : Page -> Bryce canyon 240 kms - 2h35 de route - the wave : pas possible pour nous car nous ne sommes pas sportifs ? votre avis (+ tirage au sort) - visite de kanab - bryce canyon l'après-midi (queen garden trail) - nuit à bryce canyon city avec spectacle en soirée de rodéo J9 : Bryce canyon -> Las vegas (2 nuits) 400 kms - 4h30 de route - passage via zion park, je n'ai pas prévu d'arrêt long car je pense que les jeunes en auront marre et seront pressés d'arriver à las vegas, par ailleurs, une fois encore, nous ne sommes pas de grands aventuriers et sportifs dans la famille ??? votre avis - nuit à las vegas sur le strip J10 : visite las vegas (pas de route) - las vegas sign - boutique M et M's - shopping à the venitian - stratosphere tower - pawn star soirées : fontaines du bellagio, mirage volcano, fremont street et éventuelleent mini golf kiss by monster au rio hotel J 11 : las vegas -> los angeles (santa monica) pour 3 ou 4 nuits 480 kms 4h30 ou 6h30 de route - nelson ghost town pour photos (mais rallonge la route de 2h, votre avis ???) - arrêt à Baker pour le déjeuner avec passage au alien fresh jerky - barstow outlet : pour les jeunes 😕 - arrivée et nuit à santa monica en soirée pour repos fin de séjour J12 à 15 : santa monica LOS ANGELES - rodeo drive et beverly hills si non fait au départ du séjour - studios universal - mulholland drive - venice canals et beach bordwalk (en journée) - balade highway 1 jusqu'à malibu (el matador state beach) - soirées à santa monica
merci à vous
Avis sur vélo Gravel Genesis CDA 20 English translation pending
Bonjour , je souhaite faire un voyage à vélo et je souhaiterais obtenir votre avis sur ce vélo.
Double nationalité franco-thaï English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je suis thaïlandais d'origine mais je suis né en France et vit en France. Ma mère a la nationalité thaïe et mon père à la nationalité française.
Voici mes questions :
- Je sais que j'ai la nationalité française mais je ne sais pas si j'ai la nationalité thaïe de droit de sang. L'ai-je dès la naissance ?
- Est-ce qu'il est possible d'avoir une double nationalité franco-thaï ?
Je ne connais pas grand chose sur les nationalités alors si quelqu'un pouvait m'éclairer...
Je ne connais pas grand chose sur les nationalités alors si quelqu'un pouvait m'éclairer...