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Marrakech 2025: My First Steps as a Private Guide

by Montagnard74 · 2025-05-16 · 97 replies

Preamble: . This isn’t about drumming up business for a new professional venture—just sharing, under pressure from eager Vf members hungry for juicy anecdotes, my 10-day trip to Marrakech with 10 friends. I’d mentioned during the planning discussion for this trip ((https://voyageforum.com/forum/questions-excursions-autour-marrakech-d10685703/)) that there wouldn’t be a travel journal... And since I’m a man of my word—but also stuck with a nasty calf muscle tear at the end of the trip that’s keeping me immobile for 15 days (more on that later)—I’ve got some time to dedicate to this. So, after this preamble, off we go to the Medina!

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Day 1: Friday, May 2nd – The Day the Group Split

Before we dive in, let’s talk about the trip prep. Among my friends, I’ve got a rep as the go-to independent travel expert (thanks to a few trips, some with this same crew). So, naturally, the task of planning this one fell to me—and I took it on gladly (you’re never better served than by yourself, right?). The prep and itinerary were hashed out over multiple meet-ups (excuses?) during shared meals at one another’s places, guided by yours truly. Travel style, accommodation, sightseeing—all decisions were made together, trying to balance everyone’s wishes over a good bottle (generic term, not numerical!)

So, a group of five—including me and my girlfriend—set off for Geneva at 3 AM that Friday, while the rest would join us on Sunday due to family or work commitments. We’ll skip the EasyJet flight—it was nothing special, just a means to get us there safely (which, in itself, is already a win). We landed in Marrakech at 9 AM local time. There, a spotless Dacia Logan was waiting for us, chartered by MEDLOC, whose impeccable service I’ll praise here (thanks, friends, for the tip!). My first challenge, after loading the suitcases into the trunk: reaching the riad booked for our first two nights as the advance team. https://www.astradamusmarrakesh.top/fr/

I was a little nervous about driving here—Marrakech’s driving reputation precedes it. The hiccup? While setting up Google Maps for the route, I accidentally added a level-5 difficulty and enabled pedestrian mode... Imagine a rental car stubbornly trying for over half an hour to navigate the Medina (the riad was in the north), cursing all the pedestrians in streets too narrow for the car, and having to reverse multiple times because “it won’t fit,” ignoring the many Marrakechis waving to signal the street was impassable (but what are they trying to sell me now? 🤪)... Until my co-pilot, holding my phone, asked if it was “normal for the route to be dotted on Google Maps?” Yes, it’s normal—pedestrian mode was on.... We’ll still be laughing about this in the nursing home in 40 years, but at the time, I was genuinely surprised by what driving in Morocco had in store for me—and for good reason! After fixing the Google Maps settings, we arrived more calmly at the private parking lot (90 dirhams per night) and then at the riad, where we received a warm welcome while our rooms were being prepared.

After freshening up, we crossed the souks for the first time to have lunch at Jemaa el-Fna Square, at Zeitoun Café, where we enjoyed our first couscous or tagine on its terrace. We’d return to Jemaa el-Fna that evening after a restorative nap at the riad, another late afternoon in the souk, and an evening at this famous UNESCO World Heritage site. This time, it was the restaurant Lafarmacie (you can’t make this up!) that won us over, despite the lack of a rooftop. I recommend this place to everyone—the prices are great, the welcome is extraordinary, and the food is excellent...

Returning after 11 PM, we learned the hard way that the souk has its own entry points and hours, and the path to our beds was full of detours and closed doors. Fortunately, we were guided by friendly locals who showed us the right way (in exchange for a fiercely negotiated tip each time...)

Questions about excursions around Marrakech

by Montagnard74 · 2025-02-16 · 136 replies

Hi there,

A group of 11 of us will be spending a week in Marrakech in May. I’d love your thoughts and advice on these excursions I’ve shortlisted—or any others I might not have considered:

- Visiting Marrakech: with or without a guide? Is one day enough for the main sights? - Essaouira: Is a day trip a good option? Is the journey scenic? - Ouzoud Waterfalls: Is the place worth the trip? - Agafay Desert: Any recommendations to avoid the tourist crowds? - Imlil Valley and Mount Toubkal: A worthwhile detour?

Of course, I don’t plan to do everything in one week, but your input will help me decide... Thanks in advance! !

Texas, Louisiana, and a Touch of Florida

by Marati · 2024-12-24 · 66 replies

After five trips to the American West, we had planned to switch countries and continents to visit Turkey. However, by the time we made up our minds, flight ticket prices had nearly doubled, reaching 400 € for a round-trip ticket. A bit disappointed, I started looking at transatlantic flight prices and stumbled upon discounted tickets from Basel-Mulhouse to Dallas—at the same price as our tickets to Turkey!

No hesitation needed; we bought the five tickets for a total of 1,860 € excluding baggage!

From Fort Worth Airport, we had two options: - Head west on a loop through Texas, New Mexico, and southern Colorado - Head east to change the scenery and explore East Texas, Louisiana, with a possible detour into Florida.

The latter option won unanimously, so here we are, off to discover new states, mainly Louisiana and Texas.

One of the main post-COVID challenges is finding a reasonably priced car rental. After an initial booking around 1,300 €, we kept an eye on prices a few weeks before departure and managed to snag a better deal at around 900 € for a comfortable sedan.

Yes, this summer will also be a first: no 4x4, no camping, and plenty of restaurants!

As always, I’ve planned a packed itinerary, ready to adjust on the go. A few weeks before departure, we learned we’d be at full capacity—our eldest son, Maxime, got his first-year med school results. By finishing as a top admit, he avoided the mandatory July-August internship that would’ve kept him from joining us. Instead, he wrapped up his internship at the last minute the night before our big departure.

We’ll get to savor these special moments together.

The itinerary: Day 1 - 07/15: Fort Worth Day 2: Dallas Day 3: Jefferson - Caddo Lake Day 4: Black Bayou Lake - Natchez - Stanton Hall and Rosalie Mansion Day 5: St. Francisville - Rosedown Plantation - Cat Island Wildlife Refuge Day 6: Mobile - USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Day 7 - 8: Pensacola Beach Day 9: Bellingrath Gardens - New Orleans Day 10 - 11: New Orleans Day 12: Plantation Route Day 13: Jungle Gardens - Tabasco Factory - Vermilionville - Lake Martin Day 14: Baton Rouge - USS Kidd Day 15: Houma - Cajun Man's Swamp Tour Day 16: Galveston, Texas Day 17: Space Center Houston - Painted Churches Day 18: San Antonio Day 19: Texas Hill Country Day 20: Texas Hill Country and evening in San Antonio Day 21: Austin and Waco

Day 0 - 07/14: The departure timing isn’t exactly relaxing. On Thursday late afternoon, we hit the road to Alsace, aiming to drop off our two cockers with family before reaching the airport at 2 AM for a 3-hour power nap. Not exactly fresh, we arrive at the terminal looking for a British Airways counter. None in sight, so we try our luck at a United Airlines counter—who knows, maybe it’ll work out. And bingo! The agent checks us in. We didn’t quite understand why, but maybe there’s some agreement between airlines. For the first time, we’re traveling without checked baggage, so no extra fees. Not a huge feat, given the scorching temperatures awaiting us!

The connecting flight to London goes smoothly.

During the layover, liquid checks get stricter—now requiring small bottles to be in a pre-approved clear bag, with only one bag allowed per passenger. Normally, no big deal, but between deodorant, sunscreen, after-sun lotion, hand sanitizer, contact lens solution, etc., we spend 20 minutes optimizing the arrangement! When we finally succeed, one of the security staff bursts out laughing and congratulates us!

With our stomachs growling, we grab an American breakfast before browsing the airport shops.

We then discover our plane for the long-haul flight and are thrilled to see it’s an A380—a first for Laetitia, though the rest of the family experienced it during our winter getaway. Still just as impressive!

With a hint of uncertainty, we take off for the States—my third trip in barely 12 months. This time, no endless badlands, canyons, slot canyons, hoodoos, or brain rocks, but a journey through five states (Texas, Louisiana, a quick stop in Mississippi, Alabama, and the northwest tip of Florida), where we hope to soak up a unique vibe... with a packed schedule of diverse visits.

Arrival at Fort Worth Airport and customs go smoothly. Since we have no checked baggage, we’re first in line at the Dollar counter. In just 3 minutes, the formalities are done. We decline the Toll Pass, which I don’t think we’ll need based on my "calculations," and head to the Dollar parking lot, where an employee tells us we can pick any car we want!

There are about thirty cars waiting. Too many choices!

After last year’s mishap in Oakland, where our 4x4’s trunk was broken into, we’re looking for a sedan to hide our luggage this time. Unfortunately, there are none—only SUVs. We finally settle on a comfortable 7-seater Ford SUV with a massive trunk when set up for five.

On the road from Fort Worth to Dallas, we accidentally take a toll highway without realizing until it’s too late to exit. Let’s hope Dollar doesn’t charge us a week’s worth of their pricey Toll Pass for a $2 toll. We’ll see... In the meantime, Maxime sets up Google Maps to avoid toll roads.

Since it’s not too late, we stop by the nearest Walmart for groceries before checking into our hotel room for three nights in East Dallas suburb.

Japan: First Discovery!

by Torpan · 2024-12-10 · 82 replies

Here’s a little story about my first trip to Japan with my partner. We went for our first visit from October 29 to November 13, 2024.

I had planned this entire trip back in November 2020, but given the health situation at the time, I had to cancel...

Here’s the classic route we took:

We booked everything ourselves and got a regional pass for the area from Kyoto to Hiroshima. The hotels were reserved 3 months in advance on Book... and Agod... (1030 € for 2 people for 13 nights = 80 €/night). For the flight, we chose a Qatar Airways flight with a layover to break up the long journey (950 € per person). We also got a pass on the same site (Japan-Experience) to take the train connecting Narita Airport to Shibuya Station (the N'EX Narita Express). Since the airport is 75 km from central Tokyo, we opted for this mode of transport, even though there are cheaper alternatives. After reading various posts on VoyageForum, I understood how important it was to have a Welcome Suica card to pay for public transport (subway, tram, bus, boat throughout the country), and we were able to buy one at Narita Airport. It turned out to be super useful! After a long but smooth journey, we found ourselves at Narita Airport in the evening. Even though we had a pass for the Narita Express, we had to go to a counter to make a reservation for the train (mandatory). Then, once we arrived at Shibuya Station, we took the subway for 2 stops and finally reached our hotel, exhausted (Hotel Asia Center of Japan – 270 € for 3 nights with breakfast included).

Halong Bay

by Larsay · 2024-11-26 · 4 replies

What we commonly call "Halong Bay" is actually made up of three bays. From south to north:

- The small Lan Ha Bay, south and east of Cat Ba Island, inaccessible to large cruise junks because the channels aren’t deep enough for big boats—so it’s more intimate and, above all, cleaner;

- Halong Bay itself, north of Cat Ba, also very beautiful but crowded with tourists since it can accommodate large boats (up to 35 cabins), making it very dirty due to many Asian tourists—except for the Japanese—who throw everything into the water: cigarette butts, bags, empty cans, etc.; - The large Bai Tu Long Bay, north of Halong Bay, characterized by larger islands with beautiful beaches and fewer tourists since it ideally takes 3 days to explore all three bays. PRIORITIZE LAN HA BAY FOR 2 DAYS AND BAI TU LONG BAY FOR THREE. Some travelers want to visit the bay in just one day. Strongly discouraged ! In fact, you need to allow 7 to 8 hours for the round trip between Hanoi and the bay; adding boarding time, you’ll only spend a few hours on a boat and barely scratch the surface of the bay. Plus, one of the most magical moments of the cruise is waking up in the morning surrounded by limestone karsts. Two days/1 night on a junk is the minimum to enjoy the enchanting landscapes. AVOID cheap junks! There’s no secret: cheap = limited comfort, laughable food, and service that’s barely acceptable. Never forget this is a unique site in the world, so it’s worth visiting under the best conditions. Don’t confuse Halong Bay with the "terrestrial Halong Bay" in Ninh Binh (Tam Coc). The first is 110 km north of Hanoi, the second 100 km south, right in the Red River Delta. Both are magnificent, and it’s now possible to take a direct bus from one to the other. To visit the bays, you have two options: - Travel to Cat Ba Island or Halong City on your own and book a junk on-site. We don’t recommend this, as there are many issues—especially overcharging for foreign tourists in ground transport and shortened cruises, not to mention you don’t speak Vietnamese. You’ll end up paying at least the same price as through a Hanoi agency, likely more, since you’re at high risk of being ripped off. - Book an organized tour in Hanoi with a good agency. Given the complexity of traveling from Hanoi to Halong and renting a junk on-site, this is by far the easiest option, with countless possibilities—from private junks (more expensive but with huge advantages) to luxury, superior, and standard group junks. Benefits: with a good agency, you’ll have a hassle-free cruise with no scams, and everything is included in the price: round-trip transfers from your hotel to the boat, guide, junk, all meals, site entries, kayaking, etc.

When it comes to choosing a junk, there are also two options: A private junk is by far the best for many reasons: - You’re the only passengers on board - Smaller than group junks, a private junk can navigate channels inaccessible to large boats and stop at small beaches also off-limits to big vessels - Private junks can anchor wherever the captain chooses, so in a quiet little bay, whereas all large junks are required to spend the night in the same big bay by local police order - Better service and food Of course, these advantages come at a cost—but after all, Halong is a once-in-a-lifetime trip! For luxury private junks, I recommend Bhaya Cruises and Indochina Junks. For superior, one of the best is Oriental Sun (2 cabins/2 bathrooms), owned by the excellent agency Oriental Bridge Travel. Also excellent are the two Dai Duong junks—the 02 with 2 cabins and the 03 with 3.

Group junks range from Deluxe to Superior. Choose a medium-sized junk (8-12 cabins). Among the Deluxe, Bhaya Cruises and Indochina Junks are flawless. For Budget, the superior Swan, Cozy Boutique, and Ocean 7 are great.

Warning: While group junks can be booked once in Hanoi (except during peak season), private junks must be reserved well in advance, especially in high season.

To make your choice and booking easier, the best is to contact Oriental Bridge Travel, which, unlike other agencies that offer every junk imaginable (from the best to the worst), has carefully selected 2 or 3 in each category. Check their website and, in the menu, click all the "Halong" links from "Luxury Private Junks" to "Superior Group Junks."

TRANSPORT TO HALONG BAY

Cruise prices include round-trip transfers between Hanoi and Cat Ba City or Hon Gai. If you want to go to Halong on your own, there are three departure ports for cruises: Cat Ba Island (especially for Lan Ha Bay), Halong City/Bai Chay port (Lan Ha, Halong, and Bai Tu Long), and Cai Rong, which serves only Bai Tu Long Bay. From Hanoi: To Cat Ba, take the Hanoi-Haiphong bus and the Haiphong-Cat Ba speedboat (3-hour journey). This is the fastest option since the boat arrives directly in Cat Ba City. Buy a combined ticket for Hanoi-Haiphong + Haiphong-Cat Ba speedboat. For Halong City, there are frequent direct buses. From other cities: Direct buses from Haiphong or Cat Ba City to Ninh Binh and Sapa. WHERE TO STAY IN CAT BA? If you spend a night in Cat Ba (not essential), there are more and more hotels. Here are the ones I liked among those I’ve visited: 2-star: Cat Ba Dream Impeccable, with a large terrace overlooking Cat Ba Bay, and unbeatable prices: $15-20 for a single/double/twin, $30 for a large triple. The owner is a great cook. 3-star: Hung Long Harbour Brand new and spotless, overlooking Cat Ba Bay. Ask for rooms with a balcony (the suites have very large terraces). Great value for the quality! Single/double: Standard 65 $, Deluxe 80 $, Suite 100 $, extra person: 30 $ There are also several bungalow hotels on the beach: on Monkey Island (3 km from Cat Ba City), the Cat Ba Monkey Island Resort; another on a different island 5 km south of Cat Ba City, the Cat Ba Ocean Beach Resort; and a third, the Cat Ba Beach Resort. In the mountains inside the island, you can stay at the Cat Ba Suoi Goi Resort and the Cat Ba Whisper Bungalows. RESTAURANTS In Cat Ba City, I’ve tried quite a few restaurants—more bad than good. Two excellent floating restaurants in Cat Beo, especially the one on the left. WHAT TO DO? Beyond cruises, there are some interesting sites to visit on the island: · Visit the Cannon Fort: No one goes there, and everyone’s wrong! It’s not far, just behind Cat Ba City on Nui Ngoc Road, the street leading to Cat Beo. You climb to 177 m altitude at the top of a hill with a superb panoramic view of Halong and Lan An Bays. In 1942, the French installed an artillery fort with three 137 mm cannons controlling the passages in the bay; two remain, along with the casemates. It later became an anti-aircraft post during the Vietnam War. Unfortunately, the last time I went, the road was blocked. Still worth a try—great views from the climb. Entry: 50,000 dong, and it’s worth it! · The national park: It covers three-quarters of the island. You can simply stroll or go trekking, especially the 15 km to Viet Hai village. No animals in sight. Just before the park entrance, visit the Viet Hospital, a series of caves remarkably set up as a hospital during the Vietnam War (there was even a natural pool and a cinema room). · The beaches (Cat Cô): The three beautiful beaches in coves at the southern end of Cat Ba City’s esplanade are taken—the first by a children’s water park and the other two by a huge hotel complex.

Where to watch rugby (Top 14) in Kigali?

by EACitizen · 2024-11-12 · 3 replies

Hi there,

It’s been 3 years since I was last there, so I don’t have any recent references. Apparently, the French Canal+ subscription—and MyCanal—won’t work in Rwanda 😡 (whereas in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and I think—but not sure—in Kenya or Tanzania, there’s no issue 🤪).

I’ll be there during the 12th and 13th matchdays of the championship, but I have no idea where in the city (and especially which broadcaster?) to go.

Back in the day, Canal+ Rwanda mostly showed (exclusively?!?! 🤨) European football, basketball, and Formula 1. TV5 also broadcasted a Ligue 1 match live. But what about rugby?

Worst-case scenario, how can I get around this with a simple VPN?

Thanks in advance!

Je vous invite à découvrir l'île de Lanzarote English translation pending

by Pinacoladada · 2020-04-18 · 92 replies

INTRODUCTION

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En février dernier, nous avons séjourné 2 semaines sur l'île de Lanzarote afin d'en découvrir les différents attraits touristiques.

Comme la plupart de nos précédents voyages, plusieurs semaines ont été consacrées à la création de notre itinéraire afin de pouvoir être en mesure d'atteindre parfaitement nos objectifs.

Lors de notre séjour, nous avons utilisé l'application Maps.me, une application mobile qui fournit des cartes hors ligne. Cette application s'avère très précieuse lors de nos déplacements en voiture, en randonnée et même lors de nos circuits à pied dans les grandes villes.

J'avais préalablement téléchargé les coordonnées GPS de toutes les attractions prévues à notre itinéraire dans l'application Maps.me, ce qui a facilité grandement nos déplacements.

La réservation de l'hébergement ainsi que la location d'une voiture ont été effectuées sur le web avant notre départ.

Nous sommes partis de l'aéroport de Québec et avons eu une escale à Montréal ainsi qu'à Bruxelles en Belgique avant d'atteindre Lanzarote.

Lanzarote fait partie des Îles Canaries qui elles-mêmes sont situées dans l'océan Atlantique, à l'ouest du Maroc. Celles-ci font d'ailleurs partie de l'Espagne.

Nous avions déjà visité l'île de Tenerife et nous avions adoré notre séjour à cet endroit.

Nous avons donc décidé de poursuivre la découverte des Îles Canaries en nous rendant à Lanzarote car cette île offre un paysage volcanique spectaculaire, des plages à faire rêver ainsi que de magnifiques villages aux maisons typiques de l'île qui sont majoritairement blanches.

Les sentiers de randonnée sont nombreux et nous permettent de découvrir une grande diversité de paysages.

Les attraits touristiques sont également fort nombreux et facilement accessibles car les routes de Lanzarote se parcourent aisément en voiture car celles-ci sont dans un état impeccable.

D'ailleurs, c'est un pur plaisir que de se déplacer sur ces routes car les paysages qui défilent sous nos yeux sont sensationnels et présentent une perspective différente selon la lumière du jour.

15 jours en Slovénie English translation pending

by Rhaya · 2020-04-06 · 3 replies

Hello à tous,

Voici le retour de mon voyage en Slovénie à l’été 2017. J’avais, deux ans auparavant, rencontré des backpackers en Croatie qui étaient passé(e)s par là et m’avaient vivement conseillé cette destination. Pour la plupart des carnets postés, la Slovénie est une étape, où on ne reste pas longtemps. C'est dommage car, même si le pays est petit, il a un charme certain et les activités, principalement "nature", ne manquent pas.

Je conseille http://slovenie-secrete.fr/ et https://www.slovenia.info/ pour préparer son voyage. En guide « papier », j’avais le Eyewitness Travel, l’équivalent anglophone du guide Voir de Hachette.

Type de voyage : budget réduit - backpack - femme seule Quand : du 6 au 21 juillet 2017 Billets d’avion BRU-ZAG : €90 avec Brussels Airlines + €15 de bus Zagreb-Ljubljana (2 heures). C’était l’option la moins chère vu la période. Budget logement : €351 (auberges de jeunesse et autres hostels, chambre partagée de max 4 personnes) Déplacements : environ €80 et uniquement en transports en commun. Les bus sont fréquents et le réseau étendu. Coût de la vie : Un sandwich me revenait à moins de €1 en achetant pain et fromage au supermarché, €4 le ćevapi, €1 le café, … J’ai tout de même pas mal cuisiné, surtout à Bled où les restaurants sont envahis et aussi chers qu’ici.

Itinéraire : Jeudi 06/07 : Arrivée à Ljubljana Vendredi 07/07 : Visite de Ljubljana (vieille ville, château, Tivoli) Samedi 08/07 : Excursion à Škofja Loka, nuit à Ljubljana Dimanche 09/07 : Excursion à Postojna et Predjama, nuit à Ljubljana Lundi 10/07 : Excursion à Maribor + Celje, nuit à Ljubljana Mardi 11/07 : Départ pour Bled + visite sous la pluie, nuit à Bled Mercredi 12/07 : Tour du lac, rando vers différents point de vue, nuit à Bled Jeudi 13/07 : Vintgar Gorge + visite du château, nuit à Bled Vendredi 14/07 : Rando du côté du lac de Bohinj, chute de Slavica, nuit à Bled Samedi 15/07 : Départ pour Koper + visite Dimanche 16/07 : Visite de Piran, nuit à Koper Lundi 17/07 : Excursion aux grottes de Škocjan, nuit à Koper Mardi 18/07 : Excursion à Trieste, nuit à Koper Mercredi 19/07 : Départ pour Zagreb (via Pula) Jeudi 20/07 : visites de musées (art contemporain, des relations brisées, d’art naïf), nuit à Zagreb Vendredi 21/07 : Retour sur Bruxelles

Si c’était à refaire : - Je zapperais Maribor et Celje. Faire les deux, en train, en une journée, ça ne valait pas le coup. Je n’ai rien eu le temps de visiter à Maribor et en plus, il pleuvait… - J’enlèverais Trieste, qui n’était ni prévu ni indispensable, mais j’avais envie d’un vrai carbonara sans crème et d’un tiramisu… J’ai poussé toutefois jusqu’au château de Miramare, ancienne demeure de la Princesse Charlotte de Belgique. - Du coup, je passerais plus de temps du côté du lac de Bohinj, plus sauvage que le lac de Bled et plus propice à la randonnée. - Et je tenterais peut-être bien l’ascension du Triglav, point culminant des alpes juliennes (2864m). Toutefois, l’aventure semble assez difficile, il est conseillé d’avoir un guide et de loger dans les refuges sur place ce qui plombe le budget. - J’aurais aimé visité les salines de Piran, les dernières salines de l'Adriatique. Eloignées du centre, je n’ai malheureusement pas trouvé comment m’y rendre, faute de préparation. - Ne voulant pas repasser par la gare de Ljubljana pour rejoindre Zagreb depuis Koper, j’ai pris un bus direct qui longeait la côte jusque Pula et remontait ensuite par Rijeka. Mauvaise idée, le bus avait du retard et ça m’a pris 7 heures au total…

En vrac : - En superficie, le territoire Slovène fait les deux tiers de la Belgique pour 5 fois moins d’habitants. On ne se marche pas dessus, mais il y a tout de même beaucoup de touristes. Genre, des bateaux de croisière débarquent à Koper... - Le pays est super vert, mais ne vous méprenez pas, ça veut surtout dire qu’il y pleut beaucoup donc n’oubliez pas votre imperméable. J’ai eu 3 jours de pluie sur 15 et des températures aux alentours des 30 degrés. - Il y a des trains, mais ils sont peu fréquents et lents. Préférez donc les bus. - Les centres historiques sont piétons et relativement éloignés des nouveaux centres urbains. - Ljubljana est petite, mais super agréable surtout le long de la rivière Ljubljanica. Il y a pas mal de bâtiments art-nouveau très intéressants dans le centre. - Il existe un ticket combiné bus aller-retour depuis Ljubljana + grotte de Postojna + château de Predjama qui coute €28. Les grottes sont bof mais le château, à visiter avec l’audioguide, est vraiment super chouette. Pour €6 de plus, on peut également parcourir les caves avec un guide. Possibilité de têtes à têtes avec des chauves-souris et des parois trop basses (casque et lampe de poche fournis à l’entrée). - Côté grottes, je conseille fortement celle de Škojcan. La claque ! La grande salle fait 120 mètres sous plafond, on emprunte un pont à 60 mètres au-dessus du lit de la rivière, elle est immense et juste splendide. Photos malheureusement interdites… Depuis la gare de train/bus de Divača, suivez le trail balisé de 3km plutôt que de prendre une navette pour avoir une vue magnifique sur une immense doline (grotte effondrée) surplombée par une église. D'ailleurs le mot doline est d'origine slovène. - Non prévue au programme, la petite ville médiévale de Škofja Loka, très calme et toute mignonne. Le bureau du tourisme (la librairie sur la place centrale) propose une carte avec une balade qui fait le tour des points d’intérêts. - Le paysage de Bled est super connu et est aussi magnifique en vrai qu’en photo. Le tour du lac fait environ 8 km, on en fait le tour en 2 heures… sauf si on s’arrête aux différents espaces de détentes aménagés : plages, bars-terrasses, loueurs de barque, pédalos, kayak ou de stand up paddle, … Il y a pas mal de chemin de randonnée qui grimpe dans les montagnes alentours pour de superbes vues sur le lac. - Toujours à Bled, pour se rendre sur l’ile au milieu du lac, vous pouvez prendre un petit bateau (€15 l’aller-retour pour 30 minutes sur place, aouch !) ou y aller par vos propres moyens (nage, kayak, etc…). Attention toutefois, vous ne pourrez bien évidemment pas rentrer dans l’église en maillot de bain. - Spécialité locale de Bled, le kremšnita : pâte feuilletée, crème à l’œuf et crème chantilly. De préférence après la baignade. - A Koper, arrêtez-vous chez Dehar, une boulangerie/biscuiterie sur la place principale. Les sablés sont à tomber ! - J’adore Zagreb et je n’avais pas pu faire les musées de la ville lors de mon passage en 2015 (j’y étais un lundi…). Du coup, vu que le vol était moins cher vers Zagreb que vers Ljubljana, j’en ai profité pour refaire le tour de cette ville bien agréable. En images :

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