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conseils pour la tunisie English translation pending
devant partir une semaine en avril/mai en Tunisie, j'aimerais que vous puissiez m'aider, me conseiller car je ne connais pas dutout ce pays
je ne voudrais pas passer une semaine à bronzer sur une plage :)
j'avais pensé à Hammamet....
qu'y a -t-il à ne pas manquer là-bas ???
merci de vos réponses
je ne voudrais pas passer une semaine à bronzer sur une plage :)
j'avais pensé à Hammamet....
qu'y a -t-il à ne pas manquer là-bas ???
merci de vos réponses
Grève en Bolivie - La Paz English translation pending
Le site du ministere des affaires etrangeres signale une greve générale qui bloque l'accés à La Paz ainsi que le trajet jusqu'a l'aéroport d'El Alto.
Je dois m'y rendre aux alentours du 27 janvier et y prendre un avion le 28. Auriez vous des infos ?
extrait du site : La ville d'El Alto, où se situe l'aéroport international de la Paz, sera en grève générale pour une durée illimitée à compter du 10 janvier. Les associations de transporteurs et les groupes sociaux ont annoncé qu'ils s'associeraient à ce mouvement et bloqueraient les axes d'El Alto et ceux menant à la Paz.
Je dois m'y rendre aux alentours du 27 janvier et y prendre un avion le 28. Auriez vous des infos ?
extrait du site : La ville d'El Alto, où se situe l'aéroport international de la Paz, sera en grève générale pour une durée illimitée à compter du 10 janvier. Les associations de transporteurs et les groupes sociaux ont annoncé qu'ils s'associeraient à ce mouvement et bloqueraient les axes d'El Alto et ceux menant à la Paz.
St jacques de Compostelle English translation pending
J'aimerais partir 4 semaines fin juin 2005 pour marcher sur le chemin de St-Jacques de Compostelle.
Toute information à ce sujet sera bienvenue.
Merci
Fatima
Toute information à ce sujet sera bienvenue.
Merci
Fatima
Photos République Dominicaine English translation pending
je recherche des photos amateurs de rd. bien sur non prises par des tours opérateurs ( trop souvent trop belles, par rapport a la réalité ). Même l'envers du décor !!!!!! car on en a aussi chez nous
Merci d'avance
Merci d'avance
Propos insolites et/ou insolents... English translation pending
IN GOD WE TRUST...?
Pas sur....:entendu à la radio ce matin : Un astucieux(?) citoyen americain a mis sur le marché une TROUSSE pour les voyageurs américains désireux de bien se faire apprécier à l, étranger....en tant que citoyen canadien.!! Cette trousse contient, drapeaux, autocollants et médailles, toutes à l'effigie de la feuille d'érable. Aussi un supebe T-shirt blanc avec l, inscription CANADA de 4" de haut. Idem pour la casquette. Il y aurait aussi un petit lexique canadian-american language...Gageons qu'il y a aussi une carte indiquant où se trouve le Canada...
Allons-nous bientôt voir sur les billets verts l, inscription: Proudly canadian et Celine Dion ( why not....) remplacer Washington, Hamilton, Jackson et Lincoln....
Pas sur....:entendu à la radio ce matin : Un astucieux(?) citoyen americain a mis sur le marché une TROUSSE pour les voyageurs américains désireux de bien se faire apprécier à l, étranger....en tant que citoyen canadien.!! Cette trousse contient, drapeaux, autocollants et médailles, toutes à l'effigie de la feuille d'érable. Aussi un supebe T-shirt blanc avec l, inscription CANADA de 4" de haut. Idem pour la casquette. Il y aurait aussi un petit lexique canadian-american language...Gageons qu'il y a aussi une carte indiquant où se trouve le Canada...
Allons-nous bientôt voir sur les billets verts l, inscription: Proudly canadian et Celine Dion ( why not....) remplacer Washington, Hamilton, Jackson et Lincoln....
Sécurité à Buenos Aires English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Je pars vivre à Buenos Aires pour 2 ou 3 ans. A ce titre quel est actuellement l'état sécuritaire de la ville. Quels quartiers faut il éviter ? J'ai entendu dire qu'il y a de nombreuses attaques à main armées, etc...
Merci.🙂
Je pars vivre à Buenos Aires pour 2 ou 3 ans. A ce titre quel est actuellement l'état sécuritaire de la ville. Quels quartiers faut il éviter ? J'ai entendu dire qu'il y a de nombreuses attaques à main armées, etc...
Merci.🙂
Plage de Cabarete English translation pending
Bonjour,
Est-ce que quelqu'un connait Cabarete, comment est-la plage, pour se baigner la mer est-elle dangereuse et la nourriture est-ce bien dans les restaurants.Car je voudrais y séjourner en janvier, et la température en Janvier est-elle bien.
Merci à l'avance de vos réponses.
Ginette
Est-ce que quelqu'un connait Cabarete, comment est-la plage, pour se baigner la mer est-elle dangereuse et la nourriture est-ce bien dans les restaurants.Car je voudrais y séjourner en janvier, et la température en Janvier est-elle bien.
Merci à l'avance de vos réponses.
Ginette
Retour du Paraiso del Sol à Cabarete vers Puerto Plata (après Jeanne) English translation pending
on vient de rentrer de cabarete hotel paraiso del sol (du 23/09 AU 06/10/04)
c etais super l hotel inpeccable piscine plage vraiment rien a dire
par contre boca chica et la romana je vous le deconseille nous y sommes allés les plages sont defonçés !
nous voulions voir les caraibes et bien tres deçus une journée de perdu
on etais coté ocean et c vraiment tres bien
si vs voulez des renseignement pas de pb
c etais super l hotel inpeccable piscine plage vraiment rien a dire
par contre boca chica et la romana je vous le deconseille nous y sommes allés les plages sont defonçés !
nous voulions voir les caraibes et bien tres deçus une journée de perdu
on etais coté ocean et c vraiment tres bien
si vs voulez des renseignement pas de pb
Bolivie ou Pérou? English translation pending
Salut tt le monde
J'ai 17ans et j' aimerais partir 6 mois faire de l aide humanitaire dans le cadre d'une association mais j'hésite enormement entre la bolivie et le perou. Pouvez-vous m'orienter en me parlant de votre experience dans ces 2 pays, de la securité, de la population, des paysages etc...
merci
J'ai 17ans et j' aimerais partir 6 mois faire de l aide humanitaire dans le cadre d'une association mais j'hésite enormement entre la bolivie et le perou. Pouvez-vous m'orienter en me parlant de votre experience dans ces 2 pays, de la securité, de la population, des paysages etc...
merci
Retour de l'hôtel Luperon English translation pending
Salut je suis nouveau sur internet et je voudrais donné mon point de vu sur l'hotel.
avec ma femme se fut notre premier grand voyage, et on a ete tres content de notre séjour.Je suis d'accord qu'on a jamais voyagé, mais on a su qu'un hotel 4 étoile pouvais correspondre à un 3 etoile en france.je vous laisse juger de se qu'on a vu.
C'est vrai qu'il y a un tuyau en plastique sur la plage mais rien ne sort.je suis d'accord pour les oursins j'en ai fait les fraits.Pendant 2 jours dans la semaine une des quatre piscine étais sale. au niveau des escursions il fallait sortir voir les guaguas c'etait pas cher, on a vu des lieux superbe, et on a eu un guide génial.C'est vrai le village a coté ressemble plus à un bidonville.
Mais on a connu des personnes cheleureuse, en france on a des leçon a prendre.Mais on a connu aussi des vacanciers fabuleux.
A bientot.😎
avec ma femme se fut notre premier grand voyage, et on a ete tres content de notre séjour.Je suis d'accord qu'on a jamais voyagé, mais on a su qu'un hotel 4 étoile pouvais correspondre à un 3 etoile en france.je vous laisse juger de se qu'on a vu.
C'est vrai qu'il y a un tuyau en plastique sur la plage mais rien ne sort.je suis d'accord pour les oursins j'en ai fait les fraits.Pendant 2 jours dans la semaine une des quatre piscine étais sale. au niveau des escursions il fallait sortir voir les guaguas c'etait pas cher, on a vu des lieux superbe, et on a eu un guide génial.C'est vrai le village a coté ressemble plus à un bidonville.
Mais on a connu des personnes cheleureuse, en france on a des leçon a prendre.Mais on a connu aussi des vacanciers fabuleux.
A bientot.😎
Pérou - Macchu Picchu English translation pending
Bonjour a tous, voyageur et reveur, je suis une jeune Québecoise de 21 ans qui part bientot pour le Péru mon objectif est de faire l'assencion du Matchu pitchu, et de faire une bonne visite du Pays, je compte partir 2 ou 3 semaines en Décembre et je suis seule pour le moment, mais j'aimerais que les voyageur(es)expérimenté(es)me fasse part de leurs expériences et me donnes quelques trucs pour la parfaite voyageuse au sac à dos.
Si il y a gars ou filles qui aimerais partager le voyage avec moi, vous etes les bienvenus
merci à l'avance
sonia
Si il y a gars ou filles qui aimerais partager le voyage avec moi, vous etes les bienvenus
merci à l'avance
sonia
Pétition Paix pour le Népal / Peace for Nepal English translation pending
« Nous, qui depuis longtemps connaissons et aimons le NEPAL, sommes très affectés et inquiets du fait de la situation vécue et subie par son peuple. La guérilla qui secoue le pays depuis 1996 s’intensifie et depuis le 27 août 2003 a fait 2500 morts de plus, portant ainsi à plus de 8000 le nombre de victimes civiles et militaires. Le tout dans le silence et l’indifférence quasi générales.
Ce peuple, un des plus pacifiques qui soit, mérite le droit à l’éducation, au progrès, à l’espoir et à la PAIX, condition primordiale. Il mérite aussi notre soutien et notre aide, nous n’arrivons pas à nous résigner à voir ce pays se déchirer et se disloquer.
M. Kofi ANNAN a proposé une médiation des Nations Unies aux différents acteurs politiques de ce pays afin de travailler à la résolution de cette crise qui plonge le Népal dans la régression et la peur.
Nous, soussigné, demandons solennellement qu’avec l’aide de L’ONU et des plus hautes instances de l’Europe tout soit fait auprès des différents acteurs ( gouvernement, partis politiques, maoïstes …) pour que se mette en place cette médiation afin d’œuvrer à la restauration de la PAIX, essentielle pour le développement de ce pays. »
1) Renvoyer cette pétition signée à l'adresse suivante :
tb-petitions@ohchr.org
2)Faire suivre par internet au maximum de personnes connaissant le NEPAL qui elles-mêmes feront pareil: individus de tous pays, associations, journaux de trek, journaux locaux et nationaux, agences de trek, tour-opérators …etc
Merci
“ We, who for a long time know and like NEPAL, are very affected and worried because of the situation lived and undergone by his people. The guerrilla warfare which shakes the country since 1996 made 2500 deaths more, so coming in more than 8200 the number of victims. The whole in the silence and in indifference almost general. The people, one of the most peaceful who is, deserves the right for the education, for the progress, the hope end the PEACE, essential condition. He also deserves our support and our help, we do not manage to resign to see the country tearing and falling to pieces. M. Kofi ANNAN, proposed a mediation of United Nations to the various political actors of this country to work to the resolution of this crisis which plunges NEPAL into regression and fear. Us, undersigned, , ask solemnly that by means of the UNO and the Highest Authorities of EUROP everything is made with the various actors of NEPAL so that is set up the mediation to work in the restoration of the peace essential for the development of NEPAL.”
1) Send back this petition signed for the following address:
tb-petitions@ohchr.org
2) Make follow by internet at most by persons knowing Nepal who will make similar themselves: individuals of any country, associations, newspapers about trekking, local, national newspapers, trekking agencies, touroperators….etc
NAME and first name: Country: E-mail address:
Thank you
1) Renvoyer cette pétition signée à l'adresse suivante :
tb-petitions@ohchr.org
2)Faire suivre par internet au maximum de personnes connaissant le NEPAL qui elles-mêmes feront pareil: individus de tous pays, associations, journaux de trek, journaux locaux et nationaux, agences de trek, tour-opérators …etc
Merci
“ We, who for a long time know and like NEPAL, are very affected and worried because of the situation lived and undergone by his people. The guerrilla warfare which shakes the country since 1996 made 2500 deaths more, so coming in more than 8200 the number of victims. The whole in the silence and in indifference almost general. The people, one of the most peaceful who is, deserves the right for the education, for the progress, the hope end the PEACE, essential condition. He also deserves our support and our help, we do not manage to resign to see the country tearing and falling to pieces. M. Kofi ANNAN, proposed a mediation of United Nations to the various political actors of this country to work to the resolution of this crisis which plunges NEPAL into regression and fear. Us, undersigned, , ask solemnly that by means of the UNO and the Highest Authorities of EUROP everything is made with the various actors of NEPAL so that is set up the mediation to work in the restoration of the peace essential for the development of NEPAL.”
1) Send back this petition signed for the following address:
tb-petitions@ohchr.org
2) Make follow by internet at most by persons knowing Nepal who will make similar themselves: individuals of any country, associations, newspapers about trekking, local, national newspapers, trekking agencies, touroperators….etc
NAME and first name: Country: E-mail address:
Thank you
Hôtel Paraiso del Sol Cabarete English translation pending
😎Y a t'il quelqu'un qui connait l'hôtel Paraiso del sol près de Cabarete? Je voudrai connaitre votre point de vu avant de faire une réservation.Merci
Conseils sur voyage de trois mois au Pérou English translation pending
salut
je suis étudiant a toulouse .
j'ai le projet d'aller avec un ami au pérou pendant 3 moi a partir du 15 mai.
je n'ai pr l'instant k'un contact ds un ptt village a coté de cuzco, pouriez vous me donner des conseils sur mon voyage.
le but principal de ce voyage est de rencontrer la population et notre souhait serai de pouvoir nous greffer a des actions volontaires le tps de notre séjour.
merci beaucoup.
je suis étudiant a toulouse .
j'ai le projet d'aller avec un ami au pérou pendant 3 moi a partir du 15 mai.
je n'ai pr l'instant k'un contact ds un ptt village a coté de cuzco, pouriez vous me donner des conseils sur mon voyage.
le but principal de ce voyage est de rencontrer la population et notre souhait serai de pouvoir nous greffer a des actions volontaires le tps de notre séjour.
merci beaucoup.
Itinéraire Rouen-Chartres à pieds (France) English translation pending
j'envisage d'aller de Rouen à Chartres à pieds avec mon fils de 10 ans.
Nous sommes à la recherche d'itinéraires évitant les grandes nationales ou voies rapides et autoroutes. nous recherchons également des hébergements pas trop chers. Notre projet est de relier Rouen à St Jacques de Compostelle.
merci de nous aider. matimi
Nous sommes à la recherche d'itinéraires évitant les grandes nationales ou voies rapides et autoroutes. nous recherchons également des hébergements pas trop chers. Notre projet est de relier Rouen à St Jacques de Compostelle.
merci de nous aider. matimi
Surbooking pour l'hôtel Occidental Jack Tar English translation pending
Bonjour,
j'ai réservé un séjour du 29 janvier au 6 février pour un groupe de 15 personnes à l'hotel Occidental Jack Tar à Puerto Plata.Cette réservation a été faite par l'intermédiaire de Go Voyages, en novembre.Aprés avoir réglé le montant total du séjour, j'ai été informé qu'il y avait un surbooking sur cet hotel (annoncé 5* par Go Voyages), et on m'a proposé le choix entre deux hotels 4*, le Lupéron et le Paraiso del sol. Mon choix a été orienté par Go Voyages, qui m'a déconseillé le Lupéron (problèmes récents et clients mécontents).
Par ailleurs, la classification de ces hotels est différente selon les voyagistes. La plupart du temps, on les trouve avec 4*(Jack Tar) et 3*(Paraiso et Lupéron). Go Voyages annonce même que le Paraiso est un 4* "supérieur"...
Vu les commentaires glanés içi oû là dans les discussions...j'ai comme le pressentiment de faire partie de ceux qui se sont fait avoir!
Avez-vous des témoignages oû infos allant dans ce sens?
merci
j'ai réservé un séjour du 29 janvier au 6 février pour un groupe de 15 personnes à l'hotel Occidental Jack Tar à Puerto Plata.Cette réservation a été faite par l'intermédiaire de Go Voyages, en novembre.Aprés avoir réglé le montant total du séjour, j'ai été informé qu'il y avait un surbooking sur cet hotel (annoncé 5* par Go Voyages), et on m'a proposé le choix entre deux hotels 4*, le Lupéron et le Paraiso del sol. Mon choix a été orienté par Go Voyages, qui m'a déconseillé le Lupéron (problèmes récents et clients mécontents).
Par ailleurs, la classification de ces hotels est différente selon les voyagistes. La plupart du temps, on les trouve avec 4*(Jack Tar) et 3*(Paraiso et Lupéron). Go Voyages annonce même que le Paraiso est un 4* "supérieur"...
Vu les commentaires glanés içi oû là dans les discussions...j'ai comme le pressentiment de faire partie de ceux qui se sont fait avoir!
Avez-vous des témoignages oû infos allant dans ce sens?
merci
Bons plans en Amérique latine English translation pending
Bonjour,
1 congé sabbatique pour voyager : j'en ai rêvé, je l'organise et suis sur le point d'y arriver.
Le projet initial tournait autour d'une idée "tour du monde" pendant ces 12 mois, englobant amérique latine et asie. Aujourd'hui, je pense qu'il est préférable de focaliser sur l'amérique latine (départ pour le mexique prévu en septembre 2004, bonne période ou mauvaise saison ?) ; un retour en france et re-départ pour l'asie.
Je me trouve là avec mes questions et compte sur vos réponses : conseils, critiques, bons plans...
Qu'en est-il des billets open jaw : arrivée au Mexique (peu importe la ville) ; en bus, à pied ou en vélo pour rejoindre panama ; un billet pour l'équateur ; pérégrinations en amérique du sud et retour pour paris d'argentine.
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses. A force de vouloir optimiser le projet pour la tête, le corps et l'esprit, je m'y perds un peu.
Katia
1 congé sabbatique pour voyager : j'en ai rêvé, je l'organise et suis sur le point d'y arriver.
Le projet initial tournait autour d'une idée "tour du monde" pendant ces 12 mois, englobant amérique latine et asie. Aujourd'hui, je pense qu'il est préférable de focaliser sur l'amérique latine (départ pour le mexique prévu en septembre 2004, bonne période ou mauvaise saison ?) ; un retour en france et re-départ pour l'asie.
Je me trouve là avec mes questions et compte sur vos réponses : conseils, critiques, bons plans...
Qu'en est-il des billets open jaw : arrivée au Mexique (peu importe la ville) ; en bus, à pied ou en vélo pour rejoindre panama ; un billet pour l'équateur ; pérégrinations en amérique du sud et retour pour paris d'argentine.
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses. A force de vouloir optimiser le projet pour la tête, le corps et l'esprit, je m'y perds un peu.
Katia
Amérique latine à vélo English translation pending
Mais bonjours !
Me revoilà.. mais cette fois avec une date de départ! Alegria!! Le 24 novembre prochain je m'envole pour La Havanne. Je compte visiter l'ìle de Cuba à vélo pendant un ou 2 mois, ensuite je rejoindrai le Mexique et prévois descendre à bicyclette jusqu'à La TErre de Feu (Usuhaïa) . Pour peut-être ensuite remonter sur le Brésil...
Je finalise actuellement les préparations. J'aimerai aussi aider une association basée à Lima (pour plus d'infos voir mon message sur le forum ''aide humanitaire'' ) Je dois dire que c'est vraiment excitant de se raprocher du grand départ et me réjouis chaque jours plus.
J'ai besoin encore de quelques infos pratique sur l'Amérique latine à vélo, si vous avez quelques astuces à me donner n'hésitez pas! J'aimerai savoir aussi si il est possible d'obtenir des kilos suplémentaires facilement pour le matériel + vélo à l'aéroport. Car 25 kg pour son moyen de transport et sa maison pendant une année c'est un peu juste!! Et 63 frs le kilo suplémentaire c'est un peu cher!! Si quelqu'un aimerai m'envoyer un colis pendant le voyage, comment cela se passe-t-il exactment?? Dois je absolument me faire vacciner pour la fièvre jaune??
Si vous avez des contactes, de gens, d'associations humanitaires qui serai sympa de m'acceuillir afin que je puisse parler de mon voyage, des endroits à ne pas manquer, des conseils, ou que vous voulez simplement en parler n'hésitez pas!!
Merci pour tous
Je vous recontacte.
Alain Jaquier
Super site Erwan! Je suis actuellement en train d'en créer un... coming soon
ciao
Me revoilà.. mais cette fois avec une date de départ! Alegria!! Le 24 novembre prochain je m'envole pour La Havanne. Je compte visiter l'ìle de Cuba à vélo pendant un ou 2 mois, ensuite je rejoindrai le Mexique et prévois descendre à bicyclette jusqu'à La TErre de Feu (Usuhaïa) . Pour peut-être ensuite remonter sur le Brésil...
Je finalise actuellement les préparations. J'aimerai aussi aider une association basée à Lima (pour plus d'infos voir mon message sur le forum ''aide humanitaire'' ) Je dois dire que c'est vraiment excitant de se raprocher du grand départ et me réjouis chaque jours plus.
J'ai besoin encore de quelques infos pratique sur l'Amérique latine à vélo, si vous avez quelques astuces à me donner n'hésitez pas! J'aimerai savoir aussi si il est possible d'obtenir des kilos suplémentaires facilement pour le matériel + vélo à l'aéroport. Car 25 kg pour son moyen de transport et sa maison pendant une année c'est un peu juste!! Et 63 frs le kilo suplémentaire c'est un peu cher!! Si quelqu'un aimerai m'envoyer un colis pendant le voyage, comment cela se passe-t-il exactment?? Dois je absolument me faire vacciner pour la fièvre jaune??
Si vous avez des contactes, de gens, d'associations humanitaires qui serai sympa de m'acceuillir afin que je puisse parler de mon voyage, des endroits à ne pas manquer, des conseils, ou que vous voulez simplement en parler n'hésitez pas!!
Merci pour tous
Je vous recontacte.
Alain Jaquier
Super site Erwan! Je suis actuellement en train d'en créer un... coming soon
ciao
Chemin de compostelle English translation pending
Bonjour,
je cherche tout information pertinante sur le chemin de compostelle... (les prix, la durée, l'hébergement) tout tout tout. Je dois dire que je quitterais le Québec en Mai 2004 est ce un bon mois pour de la belle température?? Par quel ville est-il préférable de commencé?? J'aimerais beaucoup en savoir d'avantage...je me suis renseigné pour m'acheter un bouquin sur le sujet mais les prix sont beaucoup trop élevés alors je vais commencé par chercher de l'information par internet je penserai pour le livre plus tard....alors j'attend de vos nouvelles avec impatience....
merci 🙂
ariane
je cherche tout information pertinante sur le chemin de compostelle... (les prix, la durée, l'hébergement) tout tout tout. Je dois dire que je quitterais le Québec en Mai 2004 est ce un bon mois pour de la belle température?? Par quel ville est-il préférable de commencé?? J'aimerais beaucoup en savoir d'avantage...je me suis renseigné pour m'acheter un bouquin sur le sujet mais les prix sont beaucoup trop élevés alors je vais commencé par chercher de l'information par internet je penserai pour le livre plus tard....alors j'attend de vos nouvelles avec impatience....
merci 🙂
ariane
Bons plans à Trinidad English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Je pars à trinidad avec ma femme en voyage de noces.
Un petit renseigner sur la ville et ses environs, je cherche à obtenir un max d'infos sur le coin ( nous y restons du 25 aout au 6 septembre ).
connaissez-vous les bons plans et les choses à ne pas louper quand on voyage en amoureux ?
Merci d'avance.😇 REEKO
Je pars à trinidad avec ma femme en voyage de noces.
Un petit renseigner sur la ville et ses environs, je cherche à obtenir un max d'infos sur le coin ( nous y restons du 25 aout au 6 septembre ).
connaissez-vous les bons plans et les choses à ne pas louper quand on voyage en amoureux ?
Merci d'avance.😇 REEKO
Partir à Gênes sans gène… English translation pending
J’envisage de partir une petite semaine à la Toussaint à Gênes (Italie) pour visiter la ville. Je partirai en train au départ de Marseille via Nice.
Je souhaiterai recevoir des conseils pour que cette excursion de quelques jours me coûte le moins cher possible, en particulier sur le logement (j’envisage le camping, qu’en pensez-vous ?) ou existe t-il un autre moyen d’hébergement assez bon marché et pas trop éloigné du centre-ville.
Je voudrais aussi des infos sur ce qu’il ne faut absolument visiter dans cette cité et tous les bons plans et les bons conseils sont les bienvenus.
Merci d’avance pour votre aide…😉
Stéphane, Marseille - France - s.jehle@voila.fr
Je souhaiterai recevoir des conseils pour que cette excursion de quelques jours me coûte le moins cher possible, en particulier sur le logement (j’envisage le camping, qu’en pensez-vous ?) ou existe t-il un autre moyen d’hébergement assez bon marché et pas trop éloigné du centre-ville.
Je voudrais aussi des infos sur ce qu’il ne faut absolument visiter dans cette cité et tous les bons plans et les bons conseils sont les bienvenus.
Merci d’avance pour votre aide…😉
Stéphane, Marseille - France - s.jehle@voila.fr
Hôtel Paraiso del Sol (Cabarete) English translation pending
je voudrais avoir des informations sur cette hotel.J ai reserver pour le mois de mars.
merci bye😎
merci bye😎
Seeking testimonials from Pieds-Noirs who recently returned to Algeria
Hello,
I’m looking for testimonials from Pieds-Noirs who have recently returned to Algeria.
There can’t be many left after 65 years of the country’s independence.
I’m planning to go back myself soon to reconnect with my roots... before I pass away...
I’ve started making a few pre-bookings for hotels and apartments to rent in Algiers. At first, I received friendly and welcoming responses. Then, when I mentioned I wanted to stay for two or three weeks—maybe even a month—explaining that my trip wouldn’t be strictly touristy but more of a pilgrimage to the places of my childhood, and that it would likely be a very emotional journey, I expected a positive and warm reaction to my approach. Instead, I suddenly stopped getting replies from the three or four people I’d contacted. So now I’m wondering about the reception former Pieds-Noirs can expect...
Anyone here who can share their experience of returning? I specified “recently” because it seems that right now, diplomatic relations between the two governments are extremely tense, not to say hostile... even if Macron claims otherwise...
There can’t be many left after 65 years of the country’s independence.
I’m planning to go back myself soon to reconnect with my roots... before I pass away...
I’ve started making a few pre-bookings for hotels and apartments to rent in Algiers. At first, I received friendly and welcoming responses. Then, when I mentioned I wanted to stay for two or three weeks—maybe even a month—explaining that my trip wouldn’t be strictly touristy but more of a pilgrimage to the places of my childhood, and that it would likely be a very emotional journey, I expected a positive and warm reaction to my approach. Instead, I suddenly stopped getting replies from the three or four people I’d contacted. So now I’m wondering about the reception former Pieds-Noirs can expect...
Anyone here who can share their experience of returning? I specified “recently” because it seems that right now, diplomatic relations between the two governments are extremely tense, not to say hostile... even if Macron claims otherwise...
Densha Otaku - Lesser-Known Regions
Autumn 2025 marks my 11th trip to Japan. I’ve neglected the south for too long, so like last year, it’s my main destination again.
We’ll revisit some familiar spots, but of course, we’ll also try plenty of new things. This trip feels a bit strange—no more of that initial magic, but on the other hand, we’ve really explored some off-the-beaten-path and private locations. The variety of regions, landscapes, and vehicles I’ve photographed is pretty remarkable. In search of vintage trains and threatened lines, I think my future trips will follow the same vibe.
After the 2017 and 2024 travel journals, it’s time to dive into Japan’s lesser-known side—all by public transport, of course. Day 1, arrival in Tokyo
The timing won’t be like other years since we arrive at Narita in the mid-afternoon after a layover in Hong Kong.
The only real mission for this afternoon is picking up tickets for the next day. And already, the first travel stress: I’ll have to rewrite the entire day because the Revaty Kinu 109 to Kinugawaonsen is fully booked, just like all the morning trains. So instead of a relaxed start exploring Ueno, I’m back to scrutinizing schedules. I manage to snag something last-minute after struggling for hours. Then, I wait for a message from Seiichi to meet up for dinner. Meeting friends on the first day and staying up late with jet lag—like I said, this trip isn’t like the others.
A great evening at a place I love.




We’ll revisit some familiar spots, but of course, we’ll also try plenty of new things. This trip feels a bit strange—no more of that initial magic, but on the other hand, we’ve really explored some off-the-beaten-path and private locations. The variety of regions, landscapes, and vehicles I’ve photographed is pretty remarkable. In search of vintage trains and threatened lines, I think my future trips will follow the same vibe.
After the 2017 and 2024 travel journals, it’s time to dive into Japan’s lesser-known side—all by public transport, of course. Day 1, arrival in Tokyo
The timing won’t be like other years since we arrive at Narita in the mid-afternoon after a layover in Hong Kong.
The only real mission for this afternoon is picking up tickets for the next day. And already, the first travel stress: I’ll have to rewrite the entire day because the Revaty Kinu 109 to Kinugawaonsen is fully booked, just like all the morning trains. So instead of a relaxed start exploring Ueno, I’m back to scrutinizing schedules. I manage to snag something last-minute after struggling for hours. Then, I wait for a message from Seiichi to meet up for dinner. Meeting friends on the first day and staying up late with jet lag—like I said, this trip isn’t like the others.
A great evening at a place I love.





Feedback on 15-day family trip to Colombia
Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I last posted!
First time in South America for me, my wife, and our 7-year-old son. I’ve put together this itinerary and would love to hear your thoughts:
Bogotá 28/07 – 30/07: Arrival. Which neighborhood and outings would you recommend? Flight to
2 Filandia 30/07 – 03/08: (255 €). Waterfalls and horseback riding, Cocora Valley, Hiking, Nearby villages. Flight to 3 Tayrona 03/08 – 07/08: Hotel La Casablanca
Hike with Tierra Nevada and the Kogui village (any feedback?). Return by inner tube for the little one. Short night hike. Second hike to La Piscina, etc., return by 🐎.
4 Cartagena 07/08 – 10/08: Air-conditioned bus. Staying in Getsemaní? Mangroves & the Castle, exploring the city.
5 Bogotá 10/08 – 12/08
Feel free to share your feedback! Have a great day!
Seb
First time in South America for me, my wife, and our 7-year-old son. I’ve put together this itinerary and would love to hear your thoughts:
Bogotá 28/07 – 30/07: Arrival. Which neighborhood and outings would you recommend? Flight to
2 Filandia 30/07 – 03/08: (255 €). Waterfalls and horseback riding, Cocora Valley, Hiking, Nearby villages. Flight to 3 Tayrona 03/08 – 07/08: Hotel La Casablanca
Hike with Tierra Nevada and the Kogui village (any feedback?). Return by inner tube for the little one. Short night hike. Second hike to La Piscina, etc., return by 🐎.
4 Cartagena 07/08 – 10/08: Air-conditioned bus. Staying in Getsemaní? Mangroves & the Castle, exploring the city.
5 Bogotá 10/08 – 12/08
Feel free to share your feedback! Have a great day!
Seb
How do you feel about coming back to France?
Hi there, I’ve been traveling for 18 years now, at least 6 months a year, and as the years go by, I actually enjoy coming back to France more and more—a feeling I struggled with at first. I mean, we always think the grass is greener elsewhere.
But in the end, I find meaning in that saying about how there’s no place like home. I still love traveling just as much, but now my trips are shorter, and I enjoy spending more time in our beautiful country, even though I don’t hesitate to criticize it.
How about you? How do you handle coming back from your travels?
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
3 weeks in Colombia (August 2023)
Why Colombia?
It's quite simple. For the past few years, my daughter has been living with a Colombian from Bogotá. The idea was to discover his country, meet his family, and do part of the trip all four of us together.
We’re heading out first as scouts, then they’ll join us to continue the journey.
The itinerary was shared in another post—now it’s time for the impressions.
No photos, as for me, it’s video and nothing more!
Day 1: The big departure What was planned: A flight from Lyon Saint-Exupéry late morning heading to Frankfurt. Two hours of waiting in Frankfurt (just enough time to eat a pretzel!!) and then off to Bogotá for an arrival around 7 PM local time. I hadn’t done the Check-Mig (to be done 72 hours before the flight). I did it on my phone, giving a fake arrival date in Colombia, and the attendant told me there wouldn’t be any issues in Bogotá. Actually, two hours of delay at departure in Lyon because a sick passenger was on the plane—they had to evacuate him, and the ambulance that was supposed to be there didn’t have permission to come near the plane. Ah, French administrative formalities!!!!! Flight to Frankfurt with Lufthansa went smoothly. A sprint through the airport—very well organized. Connection secured, so we boarded the plane, and two hours later than scheduled, we took off for an 11-hour flight! Arrival in Bogotá, and the immigration process took over an hour and a half because of the crowds. However, no issues with the Check-Mig—they barely glanced at it. Our daughter’s father-in-law ended up waiting over 3 hours at the airport because of this!!! Surprise: No luggage. Luckily, we had packed essentials in our carry-ons! Quick administrative paperwork, and Lufthansa informed me our bags would be on the next flight, so no big deal. Off to our hotel in La Candelaria and a good night’s rest.
The plus: We’re in Bogotá! The minus: Flight delays are becoming more and more common.
Day 1: The big departure What was planned: A flight from Lyon Saint-Exupéry late morning heading to Frankfurt. Two hours of waiting in Frankfurt (just enough time to eat a pretzel!!) and then off to Bogotá for an arrival around 7 PM local time. I hadn’t done the Check-Mig (to be done 72 hours before the flight). I did it on my phone, giving a fake arrival date in Colombia, and the attendant told me there wouldn’t be any issues in Bogotá. Actually, two hours of delay at departure in Lyon because a sick passenger was on the plane—they had to evacuate him, and the ambulance that was supposed to be there didn’t have permission to come near the plane. Ah, French administrative formalities!!!!! Flight to Frankfurt with Lufthansa went smoothly. A sprint through the airport—very well organized. Connection secured, so we boarded the plane, and two hours later than scheduled, we took off for an 11-hour flight! Arrival in Bogotá, and the immigration process took over an hour and a half because of the crowds. However, no issues with the Check-Mig—they barely glanced at it. Our daughter’s father-in-law ended up waiting over 3 hours at the airport because of this!!! Surprise: No luggage. Luckily, we had packed essentials in our carry-ons! Quick administrative paperwork, and Lufthansa informed me our bags would be on the next flight, so no big deal. Off to our hotel in La Candelaria and a good night’s rest.
The plus: We’re in Bogotá! The minus: Flight delays are becoming more and more common.
Cycling Algeria’s Coast – January 2025 Trip Report
Hi everyone,
First post here to share a quick recap of our west-to-east bike trip along Algeria’s coast in January 2025. It was just the two of us—my partner and I—with French passports and not a word of Arabic. No friends or welcoming hosts in the country.
Under those conditions, we’d strongly advise against going.
Our original plan was to follow the coast from Algiers to Tunis. We ended up cycling from Algiers to Béjaia, then took the train from Béjaia to Annaba (with a stop in Constantine), and finally biked to the border. We were tailed by police the whole way—whether on our bikes, on the train, or even on foot while exploring towns. On top of that, we couldn’t wild camp and were limited to the few state-approved hotels that accept foreigners. Under those circumstances, connecting with locals was especially tough.
With such an omnipresent and intrusive police presence, we’d definitely recommend against this destination for bike touring. A really sad situation that completely cuts you off from the local population...
We’d been warned, we went to check it out, and we weren’t disappointed!
You’ve been warned.
First post here to share a quick recap of our west-to-east bike trip along Algeria’s coast in January 2025. It was just the two of us—my partner and I—with French passports and not a word of Arabic. No friends or welcoming hosts in the country.
Under those conditions, we’d strongly advise against going.
Our original plan was to follow the coast from Algiers to Tunis. We ended up cycling from Algiers to Béjaia, then took the train from Béjaia to Annaba (with a stop in Constantine), and finally biked to the border. We were tailed by police the whole way—whether on our bikes, on the train, or even on foot while exploring towns. On top of that, we couldn’t wild camp and were limited to the few state-approved hotels that accept foreigners. Under those circumstances, connecting with locals was especially tough.
With such an omnipresent and intrusive police presence, we’d definitely recommend against this destination for bike touring. A really sad situation that completely cuts you off from the local population...
We’d been warned, we went to check it out, and we weren’t disappointed!
You’ve been warned.
From Caño Cristales to Tayrona Park
After about 12 hours of flying from Toulouse (via Paris), we landed in Bogotá six years after our first trip to Colombia. This time, our journey will be very different, with only this stop in the Colombian capital in common.
Our travel itinerary
Bogotá / La Macarena (Caño Cristales) / Villa de Leyva / Barichara / San Gil / Girón / Mompox / Ciénaga and the Santa Marta lagoon / Minca / Los Naranjos (Tayrona Park) / Bogotá.
Step 1: Bogotá (and Nemecon)
Bogotá (1/3)
This morning, we had a meet-up with Flora from Aventure Colombia, who helped me organize one of our stops, a few transfers, and tomorrow’s day trip, the program of which I changed at the last minute after deciding to skip the visit to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. Flora is a kind and lovely person, always available, and she did everything to answer my questions and give me advice.
She’s a local contact I highly recommend. Flora can help you plan your trip, whether you want a fully organized tour or, like us, just need assistance with a specific stop or one or more transfers between cities.
We left Flora after setting a meet-up for our return to Bogotá in a month. As we walked out of her agency, we headed to the wonderful Gold Museum, located just a hundred meters away. I was excited to revisit this amazing museum.
Note: Free entry for those over 60, regardless of nationality. Just show your passport.
Like six years ago, I was amazed by its museography, the beauty of the pieces on display, and that breathtaking shamanic room.


About two hours later, we decided to walk (careful, it’s a climb!) to the Monserrate cable car (3152m). Long wait to buy tickets and board the cable car! Once we arrived, a few raindrops, an impressive panoramic view of Bogotá’s vastness, a quick visit to the basilica (a pilgrimage site for Colombians), a walk through the tourist market, and at the top, plenty of small restaurants where we had our first Colombian meal. After our hearty lunch, we were lucky to see the sun return! No line for the descent. We then headed back to the hotel because Justine wanted to rest and recover from the trip. As for me, I continued my walk. I discovered a really nice craft market recommended by Flora, Pasaje Rivas, returned to Bolívar Square, and wandered through different streets, including the main pedestrian avenue (Calle 7), where there’s always something to see.

Tomorrow, a change of scenery as we head out for a hike in a small desert (Desierto de Chueca), located about 2 hours from Bogotá in the village of Nemecon. For this outing from Bogotá, with Flora’s help, we booked a car with a driver for the day. Flora also took care of booking the guide (since the site can only be visited with one). Nemecon (2/3) Today, we went to Nemecon to hike about 7.5 km in the ‘Desert of Checua.’ It’s nothing like sandy deserts! Instead, it’s geological formations sculpted by time, wind, and water. After two hours on the road—almost one of them spent navigating traffic jams with cars, trucks, buses, and a continuous flow of motorcycles on either side of our taxi—we reached Nemecon! The village center is really (too?) quiet. We met up with Deisy and headed toward the ‘desert,’ about twenty minutes away on a bumpy dirt road. Once there, a quick briefing, and off we went! Deisy didn’t stop talking (in Spanish) for over 3 hours!!! She told us so much about her region (flower farming, water management, traditions, songs, etc.), the origin of the site, and even mentioned Antonio Banderas, who filmed *The 33* in the village’s salt mine (the story of the survival of 33 Chilean miners after a collapse in their copper and gold mine). One hour of walking to reach the site, one hour to explore it, and one hour to return.


The advantage of this non-stop chatter was that it forced us to brush up on our Spanish at lightning speed. I even wondered if the effort to concentrate wasn’t more exhausting than the physical effort! Especially since on the way back, I got an oral quiz. Deisy wanted to make sure I remembered some of the information she’d given me during the visit: why is this rock white, that one red, and that one black? Back in the village, we had lunch at a restaurant recommended by Deisy before visiting the Nemecon salt mine. Before entering, a guide spent a good half-hour explaining the origin of the salt and the presence of many fossils in the area. Again, concentrating was tough because all the comments were exclusively in Spanish! An hour and a half wandering through the tunnels with a ‘lovely miner’s helmet’ on our heads!



We met our driver at the mine entrance. The return to Bogotá was a bit faster, but traffic in the city center was still heavy! We arrived in front of our hotel between 8:00 and 8:30 PM. It’s been a pretty intense start to the trip! Tonight, our legs are tired. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a bit more relaxed! Bogotá (3/3) We started the day by visiting the Santa Clara Church Museum, located next to the presidential palace. Alejandra (from the local agency ‘Gaia Tours Colombia,’ which organized our stay in Caño Cristales (La Macarena)) had recommended this visit for its rich mural paintings.

A few hundred meters further, after crossing the Plaza Mayor again, we visited the cultural complex housing the Botero Museum, the Mint Museum, and the Bank of the Republic Art Museum. Note that entry is free for all three museums. Botero Museum: There are fewer works by Botero here than in the Medellín museum, but more paintings and sculptures by other artists, all from Botero’s private collection (donated to Colombia). Mint Museum: We limited ourselves to visiting one room (on Flora’s advice) where three gold and gemstone monstrances and a Christ with a crown of emerald thorns are displayed. Photos are not allowed. Art Museum: We visited two temporary exhibitions. Lunchtime came quickly. We had a good meal at a reasonably priced small restaurant in the La Candelaria micro-district, near the Chorro de Quevedo square. We decided to spend the afternoon wandering the streets and alleys of the historic center to discover local street art.

We also passed through very lively pedestrian streets. I also decided to revisit Pasaje Rivas to show Justine all the shops selling more or less artisanal products. Tomorrow morning, we fly to La Macarena at 10:30 AM. Not to dance (you’d be surprised if I told you we were going to take a South American dance class, right?!), but to visit the fabulous Caño Cristales, a river naturally colored by aquatic plants. The planned program includes hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, and swimming among these plants. This site was long inaccessible because the area was controlled by the FARC. Access and tourism development became possible after agreements and amnesty measures between the Colombian government and paramilitary groups. As in other regions, former FARC members have been able to transition into various tourism-related activities.


About two hours later, we decided to walk (careful, it’s a climb!) to the Monserrate cable car (3152m). Long wait to buy tickets and board the cable car! Once we arrived, a few raindrops, an impressive panoramic view of Bogotá’s vastness, a quick visit to the basilica (a pilgrimage site for Colombians), a walk through the tourist market, and at the top, plenty of small restaurants where we had our first Colombian meal. After our hearty lunch, we were lucky to see the sun return! No line for the descent. We then headed back to the hotel because Justine wanted to rest and recover from the trip. As for me, I continued my walk. I discovered a really nice craft market recommended by Flora, Pasaje Rivas, returned to Bolívar Square, and wandered through different streets, including the main pedestrian avenue (Calle 7), where there’s always something to see.

Tomorrow, a change of scenery as we head out for a hike in a small desert (Desierto de Chueca), located about 2 hours from Bogotá in the village of Nemecon. For this outing from Bogotá, with Flora’s help, we booked a car with a driver for the day. Flora also took care of booking the guide (since the site can only be visited with one). Nemecon (2/3) Today, we went to Nemecon to hike about 7.5 km in the ‘Desert of Checua.’ It’s nothing like sandy deserts! Instead, it’s geological formations sculpted by time, wind, and water. After two hours on the road—almost one of them spent navigating traffic jams with cars, trucks, buses, and a continuous flow of motorcycles on either side of our taxi—we reached Nemecon! The village center is really (too?) quiet. We met up with Deisy and headed toward the ‘desert,’ about twenty minutes away on a bumpy dirt road. Once there, a quick briefing, and off we went! Deisy didn’t stop talking (in Spanish) for over 3 hours!!! She told us so much about her region (flower farming, water management, traditions, songs, etc.), the origin of the site, and even mentioned Antonio Banderas, who filmed *The 33* in the village’s salt mine (the story of the survival of 33 Chilean miners after a collapse in their copper and gold mine). One hour of walking to reach the site, one hour to explore it, and one hour to return.


The advantage of this non-stop chatter was that it forced us to brush up on our Spanish at lightning speed. I even wondered if the effort to concentrate wasn’t more exhausting than the physical effort! Especially since on the way back, I got an oral quiz. Deisy wanted to make sure I remembered some of the information she’d given me during the visit: why is this rock white, that one red, and that one black? Back in the village, we had lunch at a restaurant recommended by Deisy before visiting the Nemecon salt mine. Before entering, a guide spent a good half-hour explaining the origin of the salt and the presence of many fossils in the area. Again, concentrating was tough because all the comments were exclusively in Spanish! An hour and a half wandering through the tunnels with a ‘lovely miner’s helmet’ on our heads!



We met our driver at the mine entrance. The return to Bogotá was a bit faster, but traffic in the city center was still heavy! We arrived in front of our hotel between 8:00 and 8:30 PM. It’s been a pretty intense start to the trip! Tonight, our legs are tired. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a bit more relaxed! Bogotá (3/3) We started the day by visiting the Santa Clara Church Museum, located next to the presidential palace. Alejandra (from the local agency ‘Gaia Tours Colombia,’ which organized our stay in Caño Cristales (La Macarena)) had recommended this visit for its rich mural paintings.

A few hundred meters further, after crossing the Plaza Mayor again, we visited the cultural complex housing the Botero Museum, the Mint Museum, and the Bank of the Republic Art Museum. Note that entry is free for all three museums. Botero Museum: There are fewer works by Botero here than in the Medellín museum, but more paintings and sculptures by other artists, all from Botero’s private collection (donated to Colombia). Mint Museum: We limited ourselves to visiting one room (on Flora’s advice) where three gold and gemstone monstrances and a Christ with a crown of emerald thorns are displayed. Photos are not allowed. Art Museum: We visited two temporary exhibitions. Lunchtime came quickly. We had a good meal at a reasonably priced small restaurant in the La Candelaria micro-district, near the Chorro de Quevedo square. We decided to spend the afternoon wandering the streets and alleys of the historic center to discover local street art.

We also passed through very lively pedestrian streets. I also decided to revisit Pasaje Rivas to show Justine all the shops selling more or less artisanal products. Tomorrow morning, we fly to La Macarena at 10:30 AM. Not to dance (you’d be surprised if I told you we were going to take a South American dance class, right?!), but to visit the fabulous Caño Cristales, a river naturally colored by aquatic plants. The planned program includes hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, and swimming among these plants. This site was long inaccessible because the area was controlled by the FARC. Access and tourism development became possible after agreements and amnesty measures between the Colombian government and paramilitary groups. As in other regions, former FARC members have been able to transition into various tourism-related activities.