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Quelqu'un connais un loueur de vélo à San Francisco???

Plutôt du côté du pier 39!

Pour faire la côte vers le Golden Gate...

MERCi!!!! Stef

Bonjour !!

Sympa de voir qu'il y pleins d'amoureux de l'Afrique ici 😉

Je voudrais partir en Afrique du sud au mois de mai 2005, dans le kwazulu_natal. J'ai déjà été en Afrique plusieurs fois (j'y ai même vecu qq mois) mais plutot en voyage organisé "aventure", sous la tente avec participation maximum, ce qui me convenait plutot bien car j'aime pas partir tt seul, j'aime pas conduire, et ça me saoule de préparer un voyage 6 mois à l'avance (mais à part ça chuis pas trop pénible hein, faut pas croire 😇 )

Bref donc là je veux aller dans le kwazulu, et j'ai une amie à Jo'burg mais elle ne sait pas si elle pourra être longtemps en vacances, donc je me prévois une bonne semaine tt seul. Je n'envisage même pas de louer une voiture comme la plupart d'entre vous semblent le faire en AF, donc je voulais savoir si certains d'entre vous avaient voyagé en bus ou en train dans la région, de Durban vers le nord-est, Umfolozi, Great lucia, Mkuzi ? Est ce qu'il est possible de rejoindre les parcs avec des transports en commun (les villes qui sont à côté je suppose que oui, au pire en bus à l'africaine, vous savez celui où à chaque vous penser que vous allez mourir étouffé et que vous jurez -mais cette fois c'est la bonne- que vous remonterez plus jamais dedans !! ). Est ce qu'il y aurait des agences locales qui organiseraient des départs de Durban vers ces parcs, j'ai un peu cherché sur le net mais tt ce que j'ai trouvé, c'est en lodge et très cher 😕 D'ailleurs j'ai cru comprendre que le camping n'etait même pas autorisé dans certains parcs ??

J'ai évoqué le train avec mon amie et je me suis fait traité de doux dingue car elle me dit que c'est pas sûr du tout, d'un autre côté vivre à Jo'burg doit rendre un peu parano non ? Moi j'ai jamais eu de pb sérieux en Afrique mais bon c clair que si c'est super chaud j'irais pas tenter le diable...

Autre question : je suis très tenté par une marche dans un de ces parcs de qq jours, est ce qq'un a déjà fait ça ?? J'ai vu que ça existait à Hluhluwe mais j'ai trouvé ça très cher aussi 🤪

Ah oui dernière question : Le Kruger vous en avez pensé quoi par rapport au kwazulu ?? Lors de mes précédents voyages en Afrique je n'ai eu des echos qu'assez négatifs de ce parc. En gros c'est interessant d'y aller en individuel avec une voiture car c'est très facile d'y circuler, mais ça devient de plus en plus un immense zoo. (Evidemment le Kruger est immense donc y'a surement pleins de coin super sauvages mais n'oubliez pas que j'ai pas de voiture donc je serais forcement limité). Pour le moment je compte pas y aller, mais si vous me dites qu'il y a des coins immanquables à voir...

Merci de votre aide 😛

Salut à tous, est-ce que quelqu'un a déjà vécu cette expérience de faire du camping au mexique, si oui parlez m'en SVP.

Aussi, y a t il de bons campings?

Merci🙂

Hello,

Y a t il qqn qui a déjà fait le treck du Milford Sound en Nouvelle Zélande?

Y pleut il vraiment beacoup? Quel genre d'équipement ai-je besoin? J'y serai en février. Pour marcher quel équipement devrai-je porter? Un pantalon léger et un tee-shirt ça joue ? (j ai des t-shirts en une matière spéciale qui évacue la transpiration).

Merci à tous pour vos réponses.

Bonjour 🙂 !!!

Si vous vivez à Melbourne ou si vous avez fait une halte là-bas peut-être avez-vous des conseils...des suggestions...des adresses d'organismes etc...qui m'aideraient à trouver :

- un emploi dans l'hôtellerie ou le tourisme

- un programme d'écovolontariat dans un parc...une réserve...

et ce une fois sur place...merciiiiiiiiiiiii d'avance 😊 !!!

Au plaisir de vous lire 😉 !

Quel que soit notre age ou notre génération, il y a des chansons qui nous touchent au coin de l'enfance, si vous voyez ce que je veux dire... Ces airs peuvent aussi bien dater de "ce bon vieux temps" ou bien surgir d'une radio avec une musique ou bien deux ou trois phrases qui vous serrent la gorge alors qu'on saute dans sa voiture en sortant d'un rendez-vous...

Moi, récemment ça m'est arrivé avec : "le roi des toubillons" de La Grande Sophie et "Por que te vas" de Jeanette...

Et vous ?

Concernant notre asso KFK FRANCE .....

Un mail recu ajourd"hui de scott maclenan (fondation anataloy boukreev / USA) qui lui a a été envoyé par le responsable de KFK au népal...... scott me l'a envoyé pour info.... avant que je recoive l'info du népal...

"Total Money we have in our three KFK's bank accounts (KFK Nepal Administration, KFK Nepal Scholarship Program, and KFK Nepal Rasuwa Program) is US$ 1578 and of which we can only withdraw US$564 and the remaining amount (US$1013) must be left with the bank accounts as the minimum balance requirement. Hence, literally, we have funds just enough to cover the expenses of the month of September 2004. Now, it has to come from our pockets, yours and mine, and it would be a great help if thibaut from France could come and rescue out of this situation. If you can wire some money to our account, it would be a great help."

La situation de kfk au népal est pour le moins alarmante puisque c'est tous les programmes qui risquent d'etre stoppé faute de dons ... clinique et ecoles ... donc si vous pensiez nous aider c'est le moment...😕 apres ca sera trop tard...

Benh oui je suis un peu direct et je me sens meme caremment a la limite de la mendicité, mais comme vous pouvez l'imaginer...je n'ai plus le choix....🤪...

merci d'avance....

Bonjour. Je pars pour l'Afrique du Sud dans une semaine, mais quitte mon domicile après demain jeudi. Je pars en tant que touriste... et j'ai réservé un billet d'avion aller le 26 aout et retour le 1 decembre, ne sachant pas à l'origine que la durée limite de séjour d'un touriste était de 3 mois... La durée de mon séjour indiquée par le billet est de 3 mois et 4 ou 5 jours... J'ai peur de me faire refouler à l'entrée au pays, ce qu'ils peuvent légalement faire d'après l'ambassade d'Afrique du sud... et je ne peux pas changer ma date de retour sans payer 100 euros à ma compagnie aérienne... Est-ce que vous pensez qu'ils vont me créer des ennuis à l'entrée dans le pays pour 4 jours de plus sur mon séjour? Est-ce que votre expérience peut m'éclairer sur ce que je devrais faire pour ne pas perdre l'intégralité de mon séjour ? Merci cde vos réponses au plus vite!!!

Laury

Je souhaite partir en Nouvelle Zélande en mars 2005, et je suis à la recherche d'un maximum d'infos concernant ce pays.En particulier je souhaiterais avoir des témoignages de personnes ayant effectué des treks dans ce pays.Tous les renseignements utiles sont les bienvenus, pour une organisation autonome, sans agence et sans guide.Merci

Bonjour,

je recherche itineraire touristique entre Yellow Stone et San Francisco

Merci

Bonjour!

Pour ceux qui sont allés au Nicaragua est-ce que ca vaut vraiment la peine de passer quelques temps à Corn Island ou bien ca ressemble aux autres îles d'Amérique Centrale. Je vous demande cela car j'ai lu dans les péribles de quelques personnes que Little Corn Island était le coup de coeur de plusieurs alors c'est cela...J'attends vos réponses!

Bonjours à tous

J'aimerais avoir de l'information au sujet de l'hôtel Ocean Arc Decameron Resort & Casino situé à Juan Dolio en République Dominicaine. Je n'ai pas trouvé beaucoup d'informations sur cet hôtel.

Merci Valderie

j aimerais bien jasé avec des gens qui sont allé passé un bout de temps en Australie puisque je pars 4 mois là bas!!! En particulier pour avoir des infos sur la ville de Cairns!!!

merci

😎

jue22

Je parts bientôt (janvier) pour le Nicaragua, à Big Corn Island 😎 plus précisément du côté Caraibes. J'y vais avec l'intention de m'y installer et d'y ouvrir un petit commerce, aussi je me cherche un associé. S'il y a des interessés, veuillez me le communiquer pour plus d'infos.

Sailor 😉

Bonjour à tous,

Je suis à la recherche d'infos sur l'île de Saint-Martin(F) dans les Antilles.

Je suis preneur de tout type d'infos.

D'avance merci.

Philip

Hey everyone,

I’m in the middle of planning a road trip in Southern Africa, and I’m specifically working on the itinerary—especially the distances.

I’ve got the time, but I’m struggling with the transfer days (so much driving just to end up spending the whole day on the road). That’s why I’m trying to analyze travel times, even if it means adding extra stops.

My highlights in Zimbabwe would be: - Hwange - Victoria Falls (and maybe Matusadona) - Mana Pools - Harare - Gonarezhou - Great Zimbabwe

But the distances and travel times seem huge (over 4 hours each time), and I don’t see how to make the drives more chill or shorten them—even if it means adding stops (but which ones?) between each leg.

Would anyone be able to estimate the travel time between these highlights and maybe suggest some nice stops to take breaks?

Hi there!! We all know there are mosquitoes in Quebec… but is it bearable? Are the cities affected too? Like Montreal and Quebec City? I can imagine it’s bad in the parks… The road trip would be from July 5th to the 21st, right in the middle of bug season!! Best, Christophe

Good evening everyone,

I’m leaving for Malaysia very soon with my 3-year-old daughter—this will be her first big trip! As a former backpacker, I’m finally taking my little one to discover Asia, starting with Malaysia 😊 We’re traveling from December 7th to January 5th, and I’d like to split our stay into 5 must-see spots where we can settle in comfortably for about 5 days each. Given that we’ll definitely spend a few days near Kuala Lumpur upon arrival, that I *must* take her to Malaysian Borneo to see the orangutans, and that I’d also love to relax with her on some beautiful beaches in the east ☀️

Do you have any recommendations or must-see tips?

Are there any cool guesthouses in Kuala Lumpur or nearby where we might meet other families?

Are there places that are especially great for kids—or, on the contrary, places to avoid?

Are there other solo-parent families traveling in the area around the same time as us?

Thanks so much for your kind and alternative suggestions 🤗

Hi everyone,

Let me introduce myself. I’m 45 and traveling with my husband and my daughter, who’ll be 17 soon. We’re used to road-trip-style vacations, in the US or elsewhere. This will be our 5th trip to the US. We’ve already visited several states: New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Washington DC, Florida, Wyoming, South Dakota, California, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. I’d like to plan another trip starting from Denver to Colorado and New Mexico, which we haven’t explored yet, with a stop in a part of Arizona we haven’t visited before. So, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this itinerary if you’re familiar with the area. We’ll be traveling in the summer of 2026—admittedly not the best time for this route, but it’s the only time we can all get away for long enough. I’m also tied to the dates for Cheyenne Frontier Days, which we want to attend at the start of the trip. Thanks in advance for your input!

Day 1: Departure from Frankfurt > Arrival in Denver around 3 PM. Night in Denver

Day 2: Denver > Cheyenne Quick visit to Denver Drive to Cheyenne in the late afternoon 2-hour drive Night in Cheyenne Day 3: Cheyenne Frontier Days Night in Cheyenne

Day 4: Cheyenne > Estes Park (Rocky Mountains) Frontier Days during the day. Departure in the late afternoon for Estes Park 2-hour drive Night in Estes Park

Day 5: Hiking in the Rocky Mountains Nights in Estes Park

Day 6: Estes Park > Glenwood Springs We’ll take the day to drive the scenic route and stop at various viewpoints. Night in Glenwood Springs

Day 7: Glenwood Springs Hiking the Hanging Lake Trail + relaxing in the hot springs Night in Glenwood Springs

Day 8: Glenwood Springs > Montrose Visit Colorado NM along the way 3.5-hour drive Night in Montrose

Day 9: Black Canyon Night in Montrose

Day 10: Montrose > Farmington Visit Durango (without taking the train), Ouray, or Silverton along the way? 3.5-hour drive Night in Farmington

Day 11: Farmington > Chinle Bisti Badlands until early afternoon 3-hour drive Night in Chinle

Day 12: Chinle > Sedona Canyon de Chelly in the morning 4-hour drive Night in Sedona

Day 13 - 14: Hiking in Sedona Nights in Sedona

Day 15: Sedona > Tucson Saguaro West Park 3.5-hour drive Night at a ranch in Tucson

Day 16 - 17: Tucson City visit in the morning + ranch activities in the afternoon Nights at a ranch in Tucson

Day 18: > Wilcox Chiricahua NP 1-hour drive Night in Wilcox

Day 19: Wilcox > Alamogordo White Sands in the late afternoon 4.5-hour drive Night in Alamogordo

Day 20: Alamogordo > Carlsbad White Sands in the morning Bat viewing in the evening at Carlsbad 4.5-hour drive Night in Carlsbad

Day 21: Carlsbad > Albuquerque Cave visit in the morning Quick stop in Roswell 4.25-hour drive Night in Albuquerque Day 22: Albuquerque > Santa Fe Visit Albuquerque 1-hour drive Night in Santa Fe

Day 23: Santa Fe Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks in the morning Visit Santa Fe in the afternoon Night in Santa Fe

Day 24: Santa Fe Bandelier in the morning Visit Santa Fe in the afternoon Night in Santa Fe

Day 25: Santa Fe > Alamosa Taos Pueblo along the way Great Sand Dunes in the late afternoon Zapata Falls Night in Alamosa

Day 26: Alamosa > Denver 4-hour drive Departure around 7 PM

Looking forward to your suggestions, corrections, and feedback!

Hi there,

I’m desperately turning to you all for advice—I just can’t seem to organize myself or make efficient city choices for such a short trip.

There are two of us, and we’re heading to Scotland for a few days in July, without a driver’s license. We arrive in Edinburgh (where we’ve already been) on a Friday at noon and need to be in Glasgow by Monday or Tuesday at the latest.

Between the two, we’d love to catch a glimpse of the Highlands—do you think that’s doable? From Edinburgh, is it easy to get to Inverness, Fort William, or other spots (?) for 2 nights (3 max)? Would you recommend the train or the bus? Which company? Any suggestions for a reasonable little itinerary?

For example, I was thinking of doing Edinburgh → Fort William, and once there, either renting bikes and exploring or taking a round-trip train to Mallaig in the same day, since the route looks stunning.

Alternatively, we could skip the Highlands if there are pretty towns around Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Any tips would be *so* appreciated—thanks a million! !

Hi everyone. Because that’s also what sparks the desire in every traveler (well, at least for me) to set foot on Australian soil: discovering a new continent.

Right now, I’ve got some time on my hands—those who follow me know that. A nasty muscle tear (which really doesn’t want to heal) is keeping me grounded for another week, so I’ve decided to open a new travel journal, recounting my recent trip from December 14, 2024, to January 12, 2025, in Australia.

The origins of this trip started last May in Crete, an island I chose for a 10-day break. It’s really lovely, by the way, but that’s not the point… It’s around this time every year that we decide on our next winter destination, and Argentina was at the top of the list—Sydney wasn’t even on the radar… I’d been looking at flights to Buenos Aires for a while, and the prices were shocking… But by the pool one lazy afternoon, scrolling on my iPhone, a promo from Geneva to Sydney caught my eye. The deal ticked two boxes on my traveler’s bucket list: a flight to Australia and a flight with Singapore Airlines, often ranked as the world’s best airline. A quick chat with the missus (well, of course!) and the decision was made: off to the land of kangaroos! Now, once you add luggage and Economy Plus, it still comes to 1600 € per person, but that’s a reasonable price. Either way, we already know what we’re in for—Australia is a budget commitment!



Thanks to 123rf for the image loan 😛

Hi everyone, I’m heading to Madagascar in December 2025 and I’d like to know the one-way fare without checked baggage—just cabin luggage—from Tamatave/Toamasina to Saint-Denis on Réunion Island, please. Also, how many days a week are there connections, and how long does the trip take? Thanks!

I’d also like to know about the route between Réunion Island and Mauritius: where does it depart from, how much does it cost, and on which days are there connections? Thanks in advance!

Best regards,

Hi there,

We’re a family with kids aged 10 and 12, and we’ll be in Sri Lanka during the Kandy Esala Perahera. I’d love to know if it’s really worth prioritizing the procession on the final night—is it that different? What do the other nights miss out on? From what I’ve gathered, you can watch for free if you’re okay with sitting on the ground, which isn’t an issue for us. In that case, is it still easy to get a good view? We’ll be coming from Jaffna—are train tickets to Kandy harder to get during the Perahera? Also, August 8th is a public holiday. Do trains still run on public holidays?

Thanks in advance for your tips! !

Hi there, I’m leaving on March 4th for Australia from Réunion Island, landing in Perth, then a road trip down to Melbourne before flying out to Vietnam on April 15th. I’d like to visit Perth and the surrounding area, then head southwest to Margaret River, Albany, Esperance, and back to Perth to catch a flight to Adelaide. From there, I’ll make my way to Melbourne. 1/ What do you think of this itinerary? 2/ For flights, are there any domestic airlines worth prioritizing for good prices? 3/ I’m planning to rent a car after exploring Perth and the area—I’m traveling solo. Any rental companies you’d recommend, as well as nice hotels, B&Bs, or hostels? 4/ Any tips, good deals, or info are welcome—don’t hesitate to share! Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone, We’re self-drivers planning a trip through Zimbabwe in 2026—our route is Johannesburg, Zimbabwe, Mozambique. We’ll have a rented 4x4. We’d like to know about any difficulties at the borders between South Africa and Zimbabwe, and between Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Also, which park in Zimbabwe is the best? Thanks in advance for your replies!

JP

Hi everyone! 🙂

Since my 2024 travel journal is finally posted, I’m diving into planning our September road trip to the part of Arizona we haven’t explored yet and to New Mexico, which we don’t know at all.



Flights, accommodations, and the rental car are all set—I just need to organize the stops. On the day we arrive in Phoenix (we’re staying in Gold Canyon), I’ve planned a visit to Lost Dutchman State Park at sunset with a short hike and a stop at Goldfield Ghost Town. I was thinking of driving as far as Tortilla Flat, but it might be tight, especially since our flight lands at 12:50 PM, and the most scenic part of the Apache Trail seems to be just past Tortilla Flat. The next day, we’re heading to Tucson for three nights. The first day will be dedicated to Saguaro East (near our hotel), the following day to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, then the Bajada Loop Drive with two short hikes, and the North Kidney Road up to the OVL. Finally, on the last day, we’ll visit Sabino Canyon and hike to Seven Falls—and this is where I could use your insights! The hike is 13 km if we don’t take the shuttle. If we do, it’s only 8 km. Are those kilometers flat, or does it climb right from the start? And if we take the shuttle, where should we get off? Is the trail well-marked? I’ve heard it’s not very clearly signposted.

Thanks in advance for your tips, and I’ll be back with more questions soon! Marcalamar 🙂

Hi everyone, We’ve made up our minds—this summer, we’re heading back to the USA. Our last trip to the American West was in 2017. Back then, I planned my itinerary with help from this forum, and it was perfect. I’ve drawn inspiration from a few travel journals and some really interesting websites to sketch out a rough route. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this itinerary. Let me know if I’ve missed any cool stops along the way or if some things seem unnecessary. My husband and I love hiking, nature, and photography, but we’re not into museums and aren’t big fans of cities. We’ve sorted our ESTA, checked out hotels, and already booked some with cancellation options. All that’s left is the flight tickets and renting a vehicle.

If you’ve got any tips or great deals, we’d love to hear them. Thanks to anyone who takes the time to share their thoughts!

USA ITINERARY, DENVER/DENVER LOOP, YELLOWSTONE 2025

DAY 1: FLIGHT FROM MARSEILLE, ARRIVAL IN DENVER Arrival in Denver / pick up rental vehicle /

Estes Park, Rocky Mountain (note: a permit is required)

DAY 2: ESTES PARK / ROCKY MOUNTAIN

Rocky Mountain

DAY 3: ROCKY MOUNTAIN / CHEYENNE / FORT LARAMIE / CUSTER

Cheyenne (giant boots, The Wranglers store) Fort Laramie Custer and its Bison statues, Wyoming State Museum (free) Custer State Park

DAY 4: CUSTER, BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK

Crazy Horse Memorial Mount Rushmore Rapid City (Chapel in the Hills, Presidents’ statues) – hometown of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Badlands National Park

DAY 5: BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK

Badlands National Park Wall Drugstore (Wall Drug)

DAY 6: WALL / SHERIDAN

Devil’s Tower (1 hour) Buffalo, quick stop Deadwood, an old gold rush town with a well-restored downtown

DAY 7: SHERIDAN / COOKE CITY

Bighorn National Forest Bighorn National Recreation Area (secret arch to find) Chief Joseph Highway, stop at Indian Summit Cody, hometown of Buffalo Bill

DAY 8: COOKE CITY / YELLOWSTONE

Roosevelt Mammoth Hot Springs Norris Basin Lake Village

DAY 9: YELLOWSTONE

Canyon Village South and North Rim Mud Volcano Lake Village

DAY 10: YELLOWSTONE

Lake Village Madison via Norris Basin, Porcelain Basin Old Faithful, Firehole, Midway Basin

DAY 11: YELLOWSTONE

Old Faithful

DAY 12: YELLOWSTONE

Old Faithful West Basin

DAY 13: YELLOWSTONE / GRAND TETON

Grand Teton via the West on Teton Park Road

DAY 14: MORAN / MANILA

Grand Teton via the East route Pilot Butte (wild horses, pronghorns) Rock Springs Red Canyon (visitor center, well-maintained loop)

DAY 15: MANILA / VERNAL

Rock Springs Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area Dinosaur National Monument

DAY 16: VERNAL

Dinosaur National Monument

DAY 17: VERNAL / GRAND JUNCTION

Fantasy Canyon (2 hours) Colorado National Monument West entrance

DAY 18: GRAND JUNCTION / MONTROSE

Colorado National Monument East entrance Black Canyon of the Gunnison Crested Butte (lovely spot)

DAY 19: MONTROSE / ALAMOSA

Black Canyon of the Gunnison (3 hours) Great Sand Dunes National Park

DAY 20: ALAMOSA / COLORADO SPRINGS

Great Sand Dunes National Park Paint Mines Interpretive Park (2 hours) Garden of the Gods in downtown Colorado Springs

DAY 21: COLORADO SPRINGS / SILVERTHORNE OR DENVER

Bass Pro Shop (outdoor gear store) Outlets in Silverthorne or visit Denver

DAY 22: SILVERTHORNE OR DENVER

Wash the vehicle / fill up with gas

Flight departure at 4:30 PM (tentative)

DAY 23: ARRIVAL HOME Arrival in Marseille at 11:15 AM (tentative), then back home

DAY 24: BACK TO WORK!!!

Hi, A guide for a trek to get into the jungle area near Los Guatuzos, or alternatively near Bartola, close to the large Indio-Maíz reserve? Who knows these areas? We’d love to discover some wilder wetlands, maybe spot some wildlife... travel up tributaries by lancha... So if you’ve got any tips or experiences to share, I’m all ears! Thanks Chantal