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Croisière Jewell de Norvegian le 26 février 2006 English translation pending
by Fleurbleu5 · 2005-12-09 · 11 replies
bonjour j, aimerais savoir qui seras de la croisiere sur le jewell de norvegian le 26 fevrier 2006 qui quitte le port de miami😉
4 jours dans le Connemara (Irlande) English translation pending
by Yatra · 2005-11-16 · 11 replies
Hello,

Je pars mi décembre en Irlande avec ma copine avec un vol Ryanair (40 euros AR au départ de Charleroi !). On atterit à Shannon et on se loue une voiture. De là, où aller en 4 jours sur place ? Je connais pas du tout l'Irlande. Y'a-t-il des inmanquables ????

Et de bons plans pour dormir à petits prix, chez l'habitant, ou dans des beds and breakfast ? Si vous avez des bonnes adresses, merci d'avance 😉
Belem au Brésil English translation pending
by Audreytxu · 2005-10-17 · 3 replies
iep !!!

je dois rejoindre Manaus de Cayenne...je dois passer par Macapa puis rejoindre Santarem... un crochet ( tout est relatif!) est-il indispensable par Belem? sachant qu'en plus je vais y être en mai...Donnez moi vos impressions sur cette ville svp!!! je compte 3 semaines pour faire Oiapoque-Manaus.

A plus! Merci! Audrey
Gîte en Nouvelle-Calédonie, sud de l'Ile English translation pending
by Kilucru · 2005-09-05 · 5 replies
Bonjour a tous Besoin de conseils pour une nuit. On passerait une nuit dans un gite au sud de l'ile et je sais pas trop ou aller entre Le gîte IYA Le gîte St GABRIEL Le gîte KANUA

Quand pensez-vous ou avez vous d'autres adresses? Le lendemain on irait au nord a Touho... est-ce que c'est faisable?

merci pour les infos...
Visites et sorties dans la région de Cannes, Nice, Monaco et frontière italienne English translation pending
by Pitchoune63 · 2005-08-21 · 2 replies
coucou, au mois de février je pars 2semaines dans la région canne-nice, pouvez vous me dire ce qu'il y a à visiter, les sorties qu'on peut faire, ...

je compte sur vous! merci d'avance!
Côte Vancouver - Seattle - Portland English translation pending
by Booba · 2005-06-24 · 3 replies
Hi,

Voila comme vous aurez pu voir precedement je me rends a Calgary pour le mois de juillet. Ma nouvelle question est au sujet de la cote Vancouver-Seattle-Portland.

Voila j'aurai voulu savoir soit par vos connaissance ou par vos voyages la-bas, quels sont les endroit que je dois absolument visité ou bien tou simplement evité.

Merci de vos reponses et tant qu'a faire j'ai pu voir que a Portland il yavait une boutique de Nike a des prix tres abordable si quelqu'un peut me renseigner dessus merci

Bon voyage a tous et merci!!!!!!!!!
Les sites incontournables en France? English translation pending
by Quadrum · 2005-06-24 · 12 replies
Bonjour,

Je serai en France d'ici peu et j'aimerais savoir quels sont les incontournables pour les villes ci-dessous. Je m'intéresse à tout : art, histoire, sciences, jardins...

Merci!

Annecy, Chamonix, Grenoble, Marseille, Nîmes, Orange, Valence.
Thaïlande: arrivée à Kho Chang English translation pending
by Biloute · 2005-06-21 · 37 replies
Bonjour, nous désirons aller visité l'Ile de Kho Chang, es t'il possible de loué des cyclos arrivé sur l'Ile ? es ce queles prix sons normal la bas ?

Es ce que le fait de laisser notre auto de location au port à Laem Ngop ne court pas de problemes pendant 2 jours ? .

Nous ne connaissons pas les horaires pendant le mois de juillet des bateaux, on ne saurai pas reservé car ne connaissons pas le moment d'arrivée, es t il possible de payer sur le bateau comme pour kho land etc..

et aussi, avez vous la bas de beau endroit à nous conseillés ? nous aimerions voir une belle cascade d'eau, accessible pas trop difficilement, nous ne sommes pas des marcheurs pro, mais serons en sandalles et short.

Ainsi que une belle plage de sable blanc avec une vétégation dense et la possiblilité de nager facilement.

Merci de ces quelques conseils

Valou et chris
Parcourir l'Ile de France à vélo English translation pending
by Kbros · 2005-06-13 · 2 replies
Bonjour, C'est la premiere fois que je me connecte, j'ai vu qu'il y avait pas mal de gens qui s'y connaissent en trajets.

J'habite a Paris, et ce que je pensais faire avec un ami etait de partir assez loin en RER avec des velos, et continuer notre trajet a partir de la-bas ensuite revenir le lendemain apres avoir dormi dans un petit holel/hebrege.

On est pas des pros en velos, c'est pour ca que je suis venu me renseigner ici pour voir s'il y avait de jolis chemins destinés pour velos (sans danger) dans les endroits d'ile de france, pour parcourir un jour en velo.

Merci,

Ludo
Itinéraire Thaïlande English translation pending
by Malipo59 · 2005-05-20 · 6 replies
salut, je pars en thailande en juillet-aout sans tour operator, pouvez vous me donnez votre avis sur mon itineraire . Merci ::

Jour 1 : le matin arrivée a Bangkok. Avion pour Chiang mai.

Jour 2 : Chiang Mai et ses environs (Paï, elephant training camp etc...)

Jour 3 : Chiang Mai et ses environs.

Jour 4 : Chiang Mai et ses environs.

Jour 5 : Chiang Mai et ses environs.

Jour 6 : Chiang Mai et ses environs.

Jour 7 : Chiang Mai et ses environs.

Jour 8: Avion pour Bangkok, le soir train pour Surat Thani

Jour 9 : Arrivé a Surat Thani le matin. Départ pour le port pour rejoindre Koh Samui. Arrivé Fin de journée a Koh Samui.

Jour 10 : Koh Samui

Jour 11 : Koh Samui

Jour 12 : Départ le matin pour Koh Tao. Nuit à Koh Tao

Jour 13 : L’après midi : bateaux pour Chumphon. train de nuit pour bangkok

Jour 14 : Arrivé tot le matin Jour a Bangkok.

Jour 15 : Bangkok.

Jour 16 : Bangkok.

Jour 17 : Bangkok la matinée car en fin d'apres midi avion pour cdg
De Saint Petersburg à Bangkok... English translation pending
by Arzmael · 2005-04-27 · 2 replies
Voici l'adresse de mon site réalisé par un ami fondateur de sa société des demains...

Notre parcours dura 6 mois mais le récit et les photos n'ont pas été toujours remis à jour. Il faudra que je m'y emplois. De la Chine nous avons eu beaucoup de problème pour nous rendre sur le site et y déposer textes et photos.

En espérant que cela donne une idée de notre petite entreprise et que cela donne envie à quelqun autant que ça me donne envie d'y retourner...

la rubrique les anges passent est une rubrique destinée aux enfants avec lesquels je travaille. Je souhaitais garder un lien avec eux durant mon absence et accompagner mon retour de diapos.

www.easterntelegraph.com
Voyage au quotidien English translation pending
by Lepiaf · 2005-04-05 · 7 replies
Aujourd'hui, j'ai envie de vous faire partager mon petit bonheur quasi quotidien. Dès que les jours ont suffisamment rallongé et qu'il fait jour quand je pars au bureau, je reprends mon itinéraire préféré. Aux environs de 7h30, une fois harnaché (casque, lunettes, gants), j'enfourche mon fidèle coursier et je quitte le domicile familial. Quelques centaines de mètres sur le bitume pour quitter mon lotissement d'une banlieue nantaise, j'arrive sur une des grandes artères qui mènent au centre ville. Déjà, pas mal de circulation. J'emprunte le couloir de bus jusqu'à un grand carrefour où je quitte l'avenue. Quelques dizaines de mètres le long d'immeubles et me voilà sur un sentier qui longe une petite rivière qui porte le joli nom de "Sens". C'est une zone verte qui traverse la ville. Je suis accueilli par le concert matinal des centaines d'oiseaux. Je roule le long de la rivière à un bon rythme, c'est qu'il fait encore frais. La plupart du temps je ne croise personne, de temps en temps un jogger ou un promeneur matinal avec son chien. Je connais le chemin par cœur, je peux donc me concentrer sur le repérage des animaux que je surprends grâce à la rapidité et au silence de mon véhicule. Ce matin, j'ai vu des musaraignes d'eau, un écureuil et un ragondin (je ne compte pas les oiseaux, trop nombreux). J'arrive le long du camping du Petit-Port, il me faut rejoindre la civilisation le temps de traverser une avenue systématiquement bouchée par les embouteillages. Je replonge le long du Sens, j'arrive sur ma portion de sentier préférée, c'est là que je croise souvent un héron surpris le long de la rivière, tellement surpris qu'il n'a pas le temps de s'envoler, je suis déjà passé, mais j'ai eu le temps de voir son œil effaré. De temps en temps, je vois d'autres échassiers, aigrettes ou même un ibis. Le Sens arrive à son terme et se jette (un bien grand mot pour une si petite rivière) dans l'Erdre, une des plus belles rivières de France dit-on. Je descends de vélo et passe un petit pont de bois au dessus du Sens et c'est reparti le long de l'Erdre. Cette année, le couple d'écureuils que je saluais chaque matin n'est plus là, il me manque. Un peu plus loin, c'est l'endroit où j'ai rattrapé une fois un curieux jogger, puisqu'il courait en string, non ce n'est pas une blague, j'étais tellement surpris que je l'ai doublé sans réaction. Depuis, il a été arrêté et jugé pour exhibitionnisme. Une fois passé le club d'aviron de mon fils, j'arrive au premier pont, c'est le retour à la ville et aux voitures. Quelques centaines de mètres partagés avec elles et je reprends les quais interdits aux voitures, puis la voie de tramway (oui, je sais, c'est interdit, mais moins dangereux que la circulation) jusqu'à la tour où je travaille. 8 km dont 6 de bonheur.

Evidemment, je suis bien réveillé et en pleine forme pour commencer ma journée de travail. Hélas, après avoir allumé mon PC et relevé ma BAL professionnelle, la deuxième chose que je fais est d'ouvrir ma BAL perso pour vérifier si, par hasard, je n'aurais pas reçu un message privé ou une réponse à un message. C'est souvent la cas, donc je me connecte à VF, puis je consulte les forums qui m'intéressent et c'est une autre forme de voyage. Il y a même des jours où je me mets à écrire un petit texte, ce n'est vraiment pas sérieux.
Coins sympas en Espagne English translation pending
by Noisette · 2005-02-18 · 1 reply
J'aimerai partir 1 semaine en Juin en Espagne au départ de Perpignan (en voiture).Pouvez-vous me conseiller des coins sympas ? et avez-vous des adresses d'hebergements ? de restos ? UN GRAND MERCI pour votre aide toujours précieuse.Noisette.
Boston - Cap Cod... English translation pending
by Khoulem · 2005-02-04 · 9 replies
Bonjour à tous, Je pars une dizaine de jours à NY en avril. J'aimerais faire un trip (voiture + motel) d'environ une semaine au nord de NY.

Planning: Dépard NY pour rejoindre Providence (1journée) puis Boston (2/3 jours). De Boston, j'irais à Cap Cod (2jours) puis retour à NY en passant par New-Port.

Ceci est un premier jet de trajet. J'aimerais votre avis et surtout connaitre les lieux à ne pas manquer sur la route. J'adore la nature, les plages mais aussi les villes.

Merci à vous
Cochin en Inde English translation pending
by Maryelle · 2004-08-24 · 12 replies
si qq'un a des infos sur cette ville merçi !🙂
Côte Nord Duplessi (Québec) English translation pending
by CarolineD · 2004-07-09 · 2 replies
Bonjour tout le monde,

je désire aller voir Duplessi jusqua Blanc Sablon et les petites Iles, j'aimerais savoir si il y a des gens qui y sont deja été. Je crois que les autobus ne se rendent pas, ni le train... Pour quelqun sans auto, il y a -t-il un autre moyen de s'y rendre outre le "pouce".

merci et bonne journée a tous!

Caro
Hôtel à Figueras en Espagne English translation pending
by Reve · 2004-03-29 · 1 reply
😎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
April 2026 Theme Discussion: Feeling Peachy?
by Envallis · 2026-04-01 · 90 replies
Hey there!

This is the spot where we can chill and chat about fishing at sea worldwide 😊

Here are two charming fishermen taking a well-deserved break near Zanzibar!
Cruise around the islands of Komodo
by Galcargil38 · 2026-01-19 · 4 replies
5-day cruise around Komodo Not usually a fan of organized trips, during my stay in Labuan Bajo on Flores in May 2024, I started looking for a fisherman who could show me the islands around Komodo. At the port, I met Ari, a former freediver who knows the islands well, especially the best spots for fish and coral. At the Bohême guest house, I proposed this outing, and one of the activity leaders was happy to join. We headed to Angel Island, where Ari took us snorkeling around the island. During this beautiful day, we appreciated his professionalism, and I suggested coming back the following year for a 5-day cruise. We had to agree on a budget and the period to consider. Over the next year, we kept in touch via WhatsApp. However, a month before departure, Ari told me he had lent his boat to a friend, who ran it aground on a rock, causing it to sink. No boat, no cruise! Since we had an agreement, I asked him to find another solution. His searches in the port, where everyone knows each other, turned out to be fruitful. A certain "Captain" Kambar agreed to take us. He sometimes charters his boat for local travel agencies and could free up the requested period.

There will be six of us on board, as in the meantime, my daughter’s friend, Amandine, could join us for the cruise. Ari will act as a guide, and a mechanic will also be present. To reserve the boat for September 4th, Ari asked me to transfer a deposit of 5 million IDR to his account. After some hesitation, I decided to trust him and made the transfer. A few days later, he confirmed receipt of the amount.

In early September, we arrived in Labuan Bajo. Our first mission was to check the boat’s condition, the presence of life jackets, what we would eat, and if there were any restrictions on drinks. Everything was in order and met our expectations.

The day before departure, we met a 26-year-old Czech woman traveling alone after a stay in New Zealand. The description of our cruise excited her, and she got Ari’s number. That evening, at the restaurant, while we discussed the final preparations, Thérèsa joined us and asked if she could come along for the five-day cruise. Since she seemed like good company, I gladly accepted. However, following Indonesian custom, I negotiated firmly with Ari for a discount, and he agreed to lower the price by 2 million.

On September 4th, we set sail to explore the islands of Komodo and, above all, the seabeds, equipped with fins, masks, and snorkels. We had brought a board game for the trips between islands or for the evenings. In the end, it wasn’t used: the crossings rarely lasted more than an hour, except for two two-hour trips, and the conditions on board weren’t suitable for playing.



The first island we visited is north of Labuan Bajo: Seraya Small. We didn’t disembark but anchored a short distance away. The coral reef, between 5 and 10 meters deep, offered visibility of 8 to 10 meters. We started with a few dives from the boat, as the water was so inviting. As with most of the upcoming sites, we were the only ones enjoying this little paradise. Over about a kilometer along the drop-off, colorful corals and fish abound. As long as you don’t go past the rocky point on the right, the currents remain very weak, and the spot is accessible to beginners. After enjoying the sea enough, we returned to the boat, where Ari had prepared a good meal of rice, chicken, and vegetables. It was simple but excellent after all that effort.

In the afternoon, we discovered Bero Island, where it was very hot. There were fewer fish and corals than at Seraya, but the corals were on white sand, allowing for beautiful, bright photos.

In the evening, we visited Hatamin, a fishing village. The population is very young and curious about our visit. At our request, we could have watched a local dance, but it would have taken some time to organize, and we didn’t plan to return. Ari asked if we wanted to take a shower, as on the boat, we could only rinse off with a little water from a basin.

On the second day, snorkeling near Hatamin, a small paradise island with white sand like in a travel brochure. A small temple is located in the middle of the island. In the water, we saw our first small reef sharks, some clownfish, and a sergeant major fish that followed us throughout our swim. The most beautiful part to explore is opposite the beach. Many corals and fish of all colors. A sailboat was anchored a short distance away, but we didn’t see anyone except an old man who apparently lived in the temple above.





In the afternoon, we headed to the nearby island of Sabolong Besar. It’s a pretty little island with a harmonious resort made up of luxury huts that don’t spoil the landscape. In some places, the water is very clear with good visibility, and some schools of very young blacktip reef sharks swirl near the boat. There are beautiful corals on the left side of the resort and a bit of current when you approach the drop-off. Since the area to explore wasn’t very large, we had time to head to Sabolong Kecil. Then we went to the fishing village of Messah, where a Muslim celebration was taking place. There were people everywhere with many food offerings—what activity! It was like an anthill.



And at the end of the day, we anchored near Kanawa with a beautiful sunset.

On the third day, we discovered Kanawa and some hawksbill turtles. There were many colorful corals, but we didn’t stay long. During this day, the stops were close together, making it intense with four visits. Then we arrived at Sebayur Besar with a different snorkeling approach: Ari dropped us in the current, and we drifted for over a kilometer before he came to pick us up. At first, it seemed a bit worrying to see the boat move away while we were offshore, but we were quickly carried by the current and passed almost too quickly by so many corals and fish to see. What a pleasure to drift and freedive with little effort.

The drift lasted a good hour, and we reached Siaba Island, where the water was colder. There were many boats, and we had quickly lost the habit of seeing other tourists. Visibility was average—it was a nice spot, but after the drift at Sebayur, we liked it less. Around 1 p.m., we anchored with other boats because Ari met up with some friends, and we ate heartily since the cool water had whetted our appetites.



In the afternoon, we were at Manta Point. The water was cool, and there was a lot of excitement trying to follow the giant manta rays. We managed to dive down and get close to them, but it took a lot of effort and breath because, despite their leisurely appearance, they move quite fast for us little swimmers. Here, they come to feed and then return to the depths, and it’s not always certain you’ll encounter them. We ended the day at Makassar with a two-hour sail. There was a lot of wind and swell, the boat rocked, and we hoped there wouldn’t be an engine breakdown. We had to take down the tent on the boat’s roof, which had also been used for sleeping. Makassar’s beach is pink, caused by microorganisms called foraminifera. There are many beach huts along the shore, and we were alone, though it must get busy here during the day. On the fourth day, we visited Padar Island for its viewpoint amid hordes of tourists, then headed to Rinca and its Komodo dragons. Rinca is much less crowded than Komodo, which is why we chose this visit. We saw a few and took the usual photos. In the late afternoon, we snorkeled at Pempend Island, where the sea was choppy and the water a bit murky. And on the last day, we visited Strawberry Rock, named after the reddish rock overlooking the sea. There were many corals, but the water was rough with reduced visibility, and then we went to Kelor with its tourist "bars" and the pretty viewpoint.

In conclusion, we shared amazing moments and managed to complete our program. Luckily, the weather was very kind, and not a drop of rain fell in early September, except just upon returning to the port. It’s worth noting that after five intense days in the water from morning to night, we were glad to return to dry land because we were exhausted.

My daughter and her friend were so thrilled that, in return, they developed a website for Ari to help him get known, and I can share the link if you’d like. I visit Voyage Forum from time to time, so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate—I’ll answer them.
10-Day Road Trip in Bulgaria
by Ideesdevoyag · 2025-09-07 · 4 replies
Hi everyone, In mid-July 2025, we were lucky enough to spend about ten days in Bulgaria. We did a 10-day road trip exploring this beautiful and underrated Balkan country! Since planning a trip isn’t always easy, we’re sharing our original itinerary (different from the "classic" loop offered by travel agencies) and our feedback on the various places we visited. With a few photos to illustrate each day, we hope to wow you 🙂 and, most importantly, inspire you to visit Bulgaria! Here’s our loop itinerary starting from Sofia (a varied program that allowed us to enjoy some summer swimming on the beaches of the Black Sea): Day 1 - The Rila Monastery, Bulgaria’s emblem Day 2 - The picturesque village of Koprivshtitsa, the Russian Church of Shipka, and the listed village of Bozhentsi



Day 3 - The small town of Tryavna and Sozopol, a little gem on the Bulgarian coast



Day 4 - Sinemorets and the wild Veleka beach, the stunning Silistar beach, and the small port of Ahtopol

Trip report: Our South Africa journey in July
by 6cha38 · 2025-08-14 · 80 replies
Hi there,

We’re back from our 3-week trip to South Africa in July. It was a family trip with our four grown-up kids (ages 18 to 25).

First off, I’d like to thank everyone on this forum for their great tips—they really helped us plan this trip!

The trip: We spent 15 days between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, then a week around Kruger (including Blyde River Canyon). We found South Africans to be welcoming and always ready to help. We never felt unsafe (just followed basic safety rules). The police are very visible, especially on the roads.

Logistics: We’d booked our accommodations in advance but made a few changes on the spot based on how we felt at the time. We rented two vehicles from Firefly (Hertz). No complaints—recent cars, quick returns, and the deposit wasn’t charged. We’d gotten our international driver’s permits... which stayed in France! Luckily, no one asked for them. Driving on the left wasn’t an issue (it wasn’t our first time). The roads we took were in good, even great, condition. Only a few tracks to lodges or parks were rough and required extra caution. Lots of pedestrians on the sides of roads, even highways. And plenty of very slow trucks. But they pull over to let you pass. It’s also common for cars to cross into the opposite lane to overtake, even with white lines. We took two domestic flights: one early in the morning (Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth) and one in the late afternoon (Cape Town to Johannesburg) to save time.

We had some highlights and a few disappointments—all part of the journey! More details coming soon.

15 days in Texas in October 2022
by Ellobo · 2025-05-12 · 14 replies
Ah! This trip to Texas, postponed so many times because of Covid. I wanted to discover this state, but not in the summer due to the temperatures. I’ll try to dig into my memories since I didn’t take any notes.

Day 1: Departure

Early morning flight from Lyon to Frankfurt (I often fly with Lufthansa). We only have a 50-minute layover, but I trust German organization—it’s not just talk, since it took us only 30 minutes to get to the boarding gate. Arriving in Houston, we’re excited because it’s been 3 years since we last visited the USA, and we’ve missed it.

Everything goes smoothly with the formalities and the car rental, so 1.5 hours after landing, I park near Sam Houston Park to start our discovery. The park is pretty, clean, and has the unique feature of housing some well-preserved Victorian houses. The sun is shining, and it’s always fun to see old wooden houses surrounded by gleaming skyscrapers. A quick drive to the Rothko Chapel, which is dedicated to all faiths. There are also modern artworks in an annex building and outside. Then we head to Pasadena to reach our hotel and go to bed since we’ve been awake for a while!

Hotel: A classic Days Inn. It’s standard, but the beds are comfortable, and it’s a quiet place. The + of the day: We're back in the USA The -: Nothing

Day 2: NASA and then Galveston

Of course, we wake up super early. A quick trip to the nearby Walmart for the usual small purchases. Surprise—I can’t buy a bottle of California white wine because in Texas, there are set hours for buying alcohol. Talk about a bummer for my apéro! Next, we head to Kemah, a small, hyper-touristy port where everything is kitschy but clean and nice. It’s a bit overdone, but since NASA doesn’t open until 10 AM and it’s still early, we might as well enjoy the good weather in a pleasant spot.

We arrive at the NASA Houston center without any issues. It’s smaller than the one in Florida and organized a bit differently. There are trains that take passengers to the different sites, but you need to get tickets (included in the price), and once you’ve finished visiting one site, you have to return to the center to get a ticket for another. Not very practical.

We choose to visit the training center and the rockets, skipping the control room, which, based on the photos, looks like the one at Cape Canaveral. The training center is a cool place because it’s still in use. Engineers are working on machines and computers. We don’t see any astronauts training, but we see the space chair, the shuttle’s robotic arm, and lots of gadgets—this hangar is like Gyro Gearloose’s or Doc’s domain!

Next, we head to the rocket hangar, featuring the Saturn V, the same one as at Cape Canaveral. Finally, we wrap up our tour by returning to the center, where a Boeing 747 with a shuttle attached to its back dominates the outside. We can visit the shuttle, and we don’t miss the chance.

A few exhibits inside complete the experience and satisfy our thirst for knowledge. I love the space exploration era, and gotta say, the Americans do it right. Then we drive to Galveston, about 100 km away. Why Galveston? It’s by the sea, so swimming in late October isn’t unpleasant, and there’s a neighborhood called East End Historic District filled with stunning Victorian houses, each more beautiful than the last. Plus, it’s Halloween season, so the decorations are over the top! They really go all out!

Madame takes a swim, but I find the water too cold for my taste. Apéro (they didn’t trick me twice—I had time to go back to another Walmart!) Dinner + bedtime

Hotel: A classic Quality Inn. No issues. The +: NASA, even if it’s smaller than Cape Canaveral The -: I would’ve preferred the water in the Gulf of Mexico to be a bit warmer
Accommodation near the beach in Koh Samui
by Lipsy38 · 2025-01-23 · 23 replies
Hi there, We're thinking of spending 3 weeks in Koh Samui at the start of 2026. Where can we find accommodation close to a pretty beach that's not too touristy but not isolated either, near a small town or village? We've already been to Surin Beach on Phuket Island. We really liked that spot, but we've heard Koh Samui is great too. Thanks for your tips!
Preparing for a trip to Paros
by DufauB · 2025-01-08 · 5 replies
Hi there, My partner and I are planning to visit Paros from June 4th to 11th, 2025. I’ve been reading a lot of conflicting things, so I’m a bit confused. Does Paros feel more like St. Tropez or Porto-Vecchio—overcrowded, too built-up, and has it lost its authentic charm? Are umbrella and sunbed prices on the beach still reasonable? Thanks so much for your input—we’re thinking of heading there in early June with my partner.
23-Day Itinerary in the Pacific Northwest (USA) and Western Canada
by Tomemilie · 2024-12-09 · 16 replies
Hi everyone,

We’re heading to the Pacific Northwest (USA) and Western Canada this summer. We’ve made some progress planning, but we still have a few questions.

Our trip is mostly nature-focused—hiking, wildlife spotting (ideally bears, orcas/whales, otters, etc.), mountains, forests—and a few days in cities, though we’re not big on museums.

We’re looking at flying into Seattle (cheaper than Vancouver), then renting a car and staying in Airbnbs.

A few years ago, we traveled through eastern Canada/USA (Halifax/Montréal/Boston/Halifax) and ended up driving *way* too much and switching accommodations too often. This time, we’d like to settle in a bit more.

Here’s our current plan:

- 2 nights in Seattle to avoid hitting the road right after the flight. One day for a quick city visit, then we’ll leave early after the second night. -> Heading to Olympic National Park from the south.

- 4 nights near Olympic National Park, likely around Forks. -> Then to Port Angeles and a ferry to Vancouver Island via Victoria (maybe 1 night there).

- 7 nights in Port Alberni, which seems like a central base for exploring Vancouver Island (Tofino, Pacific Rim, Cathedral Grove, etc.). We really want to enjoy the area without constantly packing and unpacking.

The issue is, that brings us to 13–14 nights, and we’d like to spend 2 in Vancouver.

We’re wondering if we should head farther north on the island and add a few more days, or reduce our stay in Port Alberni to explore the north as well.

After that, we’d have about a week left. We’re considering a detour near the Canadian Rockies, then slowly making our way back to Seattle via North Cascades National Park.

Anyway, we’d love your input on all this!

Thanks for your suggestions,

Emilie and Thomas
Costa Favalosa cruise from Marseille to Hamburg: what to do in A Coruña and Le Havre?
by Varoise2016 · 2024-11-05 · 8 replies
Hi, I’m going on a solo cruise from Marseille to Hamburg—13 nights, 4 days at sea on the Costa Favalosa. The stops are Genoa, Barcelona, Málaga, Cádiz, Porto, A Coruña, Le Havre, and Hamburg. I’ve booked a Costa excursion for Porto and Hamburg that ends at the airport. I plan to explore the other stops on my own (I’ve already visited Barcelona and Málaga). The stops should be pretty easy to do solo, but I’d love any tips on A Coruña. I’d also like to know if there’s a shuttle to get out of the port in Le Havre or go into the city center. Looking forward to exchanging ideas with others who might be doing this route! Best, Varoise
MSC Lirica Cruise in April 2025 with stops in Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini, and Ancona
by Séraphine66 · 2024-10-14 · 19 replies
Hello everyone, So happy to be back on this Forum! We’re heading off on another cruise—our 7th—after a 5-year break... We’ll be leaving from Venice on April 26th with stops in Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini, and Ancona. Could you help me plan the stops by sharing tips, tricks, and advice? For those who already know me, you know we prefer not to take the cruise line’s excursions but instead organize everything ourselves. Thanks in advance to everyone, and looking forward to chatting with you all!
Paris-Fontainebleau-Remiremont à vélo English translation pending
by Lucbertrand · 2020-07-11 · 5 replies
Bonjour fin septembre j'envisage avec un camarade de faire Fontainebleau-les Vosges jusqu'à Remiremont à vélo, je suis preneur de tous les conseils d'itinéraires. La veille, des Vosges j'irai à Paris gare de l'est en train et, de là j'envisage de rejoindre Fontainebleau à vélo. Là aussi, je suis preneur de tous les conseils sur un itinéraire au plus près de la Seine. Quelle circulation y-at-il? Parfois l'itinéraire suit-il un chemin le long de la rive? Serai-je obligé parfois de me trouver sur des routes à forte circulation? L'itinéraire est-il difficile à suivre? Voilà un certain nombre de questions que je me pose. Merci par avance de vos suggestions et conseils Luc
Randonnée itinérante en Haute-Ariège et Espagne English translation pending
by Aktarus · 2020-07-07 · 11 replies
Bonsoir à tous,

je souhaite organiser une randonnée itinérante de 2 semaines avec mes deux garçons dans la Haute Ariège (environ 8 kms/jour, avec 500 m de dénivelé positif journalier environ). Je recherche des endroits sauvages, aux paysages variés. Mes enfants apprécieront : lacs, cascades, et cours d'eau, forêts, mais aussi pics acérés (ils aimeraient bien voir ce que c'est que de se piquer les fesses au sommet d'une montagne). Enfin, ils seraient amusés de passer la frontière, et évidemment de voir un ours 😉. Les infos que j'ai pu obtenir à ce jour : Vicdessos et Auzat sont les points de départ apparemment, de belles balades dans des vallées sauvages. La zone du Mont Valier semble sympa. Il y a aussi le cirque de Cagateille. Et j'entends parler aussi du Couserans. Apparemment le Val d'Aran en Espagne est magnifique selon un opérateur de randonnée, et j'ai trouvé un circuit le Pass'Aran de 5 jours (donc peut-être 8 jours avec les enfants !) (traverser la frontière offre-t-il des paysages et une ambiance différente ?) En gros, tout est joli dans cette zone ! Je pense qu'il faut que je choisisse : soit partie Ouest : (Couserans + Val d'Aran), soit partie centrale (Mt Valier), soit partie est. j'ai dit ça, j'ai rien dit ! Quels sont vos conseils ? Je vous remercie !

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