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Bonjour à tous,

j'aimerai vraiment apprendre le chinois car je compte y partir l'été prochain mais en plus j'adore cette civilisation et tout ce qui s'y rapporte.

Malheureusement j'habite en province et j'ai peur de ne pas être assez assidue et motivée pour des cours par cd rom type tell me more, qui ont l'air très bien fait, mais je ne peux pas me permettre de mettre 150€ la dedans si je ne l'ouvre qu'une fois.

Donc je cherche des cours du soir sur Bordeaux.... si quelqu'un connait quelque chose ça serait vraiment sympa.....

(ais-je raison d'espérer une réponse lol????)

Bonne question n est ce pas ?

Comme je l ai deja dit dans un autre message, les accidents de route sont en Argentine (et encore plus en Bolivie ou au Perou) choses communes, pourtant les deplacements se font le plus souvent justement avec les compagnies de bus. ( depuis la mort des trains ).

A cette question : "pourquoi ne savent ils pas conduire ? ", je n ai pas encore reussi a y repondre, ou plutot tout un tas de idees me traversent l esprit.....indifference, non respects des regles les plus elementaires, manque de controle, parc automobile viellissant..etc....

En tout cas, la liste des accidents de bus s allongent comme a l accoutumee......... doit on en faire etat ? ou cela doit il passer dans les statistiques ? est il plus dangereux de partir en Argentine ou en Bolivie en bus que de partir au Perou a la recherche du Sentier Lumineux ou faire un reportage sur les FARC en Colombie ?

Si je parle des accidents, vais je vous faire peur et faire fuir le tourisme d'Argentine ? et pourquoi ?

Alors ?voulez vous connaitre la situation reelle en Argentine et dans les autres pays de la zone, ou preferer vous suivre les guides des offices de tourisme ?

Dites le moi !

Aujourd hui samedi 16 octobre 2004, a 7h du matin sur la route n#7 au km 737 ( province de San Luis ) le bus reliant Buenos Aires - San Luis de la societe TAC a percuté un camion de demenagement .

Bilan : 3 morts et 21 blessés

Cause : le conducteur du bus s est endormi !

Alors voila, que faire ? Boycotter tous les bus de l entreprise TAC en Argentine ? A vous de me le dire !

A bientot ! Chau Herge

quel est l'état d'avancement des travaux après Jeanne sur PUNTA CANA ?

Quelles sont les étapes conseillées ? Porto Alegre ? Ilha de Sta Catarina ? Toujours en direction de l'Uruguay...

Vous etes en ce moment en Bolivie et en Argentine ? et vous ne savez que faire le week end losque les commerces ou les musees sont fermes ? Voici quelques exemples d activites succeptibles de pouvoir vous interresser : 1) En Bolivie, les matchs de la route de la mort ! ( minimum comptez deux vehicules) ..de preference un gros et un petit (je vous conseille de monter dans le gros) Ce Dimanche la rencontre s est passe pres de Coroni

Resultat du match Bus / camion citerne / semi remorque sur la route Cochabamba-Chapare au Km 59 pres de Coroni a midi hier dimanche : 17 blessés ......le semi remorque a gagné .....en effet il est maintenant prouvé qu'il est impossible de doubler un camion citerne en bus lorsque qu un autre semi remorque arrive en face ! 2) A Buenos Aires : Du rififi a Parque Avellaneda Pour se defouler un peu samedi matin une bande de 10 jeunes neo nazis argentins (bien propres sur eux), ont cassé du bolivien (bien pauvres sur eux) pres du parc Avellaneda a Buenos Aires, histoire de bien commencer le week end ! Vous qui etes en ce moment a Buenos Aires et ne savez que faire en semaine sachez que tous les soirs entre 20h00 et 23h00, vous avez rendez vous dans le parc Avellaneda pour voir (ou participer) a la chasse aux boliviens ....on leur pique leurs papiers d identite.... tres amusant .....les policiers de la zone ( commissariat n# 40 ) ont "liberé" la zone pour pouvoir faciliter le jeu . Pour le mois d octobre, la section locale de cette amicale du jeu et de la bonne humeur a declaré que durant le mois d octobre le festival se poursuivra et se "realizarán acciones en reivindicaciones de la Raza Blanca" 3) En Bolivie: Se deguiser en Indigene pour bloquer les routes En effet aujourd'hui (Lundi 04 oct) est prevu un blocage de la route Trinidad - Santa Cruz ...( pour ceux qui pensait aujourd hui passer par la en bus ...pour essayer la proposition 1 ...je recommande de monter en bus deguisé en indien, afin de pouvoir a tout moment se joindre au blocus). photo ce matin sur la route ............. ( on reconnait le camion bleu deja bloqué la semaine derniere a la frontiere argentino-bolivienne) Attention : veuillez vous affilier au CIDOB ( Central de Pueblos Indígenas del Beni ) afin de donner de retour en France plus d'autenticité a votre album photo en y inserrant votre carte d adherent . 4) A Buenos Aires : S interresser a toutes les vedettes mediatiques ou chefs d entreprise kidnappés Choisissez un beau dimanche bien ensoleillé, apres lecture du journal, choisissez une affaire de rapt dans un quartier agreable ...et allez y ...( n oubliez pas d emporter chaise, radio, livres, boissons et pique nique...) Sur place vous aurez la joie et la surprise de voir toutes les chaines de tele et de radio avec la aussi les vedettes du monde des medias . Vous pouvez aussi en profiter pour prendre des contacts et pour parler des derniers rebondissements de ces affaires . ( Bien plus interresant que de lire Detectives, Ici Dimanche, Caras ou Gente ! ) Sympa non ? cool sur le gazon ! Moreno hier matin ! Ce Dimanche il fallait etre et se faire voir a Moreno ( banlieue de Buenos Aires)...histoire sans interet du rapt de Patricia Nine .....mais tout de meme 500.000 USD de rancon ( ben oui ......a ce sujet : ne pas se deplacer pour des rapts de moins de 100.000 USD, la presse ne s y deplace plus : pas assez d audience ! en plus toujours en banlieue donc perte de temps !) Voila, j espere vous avoir donne des superbes idees de week end que vous pourez appliquer dès vendredi prochain si vous en connaissez d autres, n hesitez pas a continuer la liste . A bientot ! Hergé

Amis voyageurs,

Nous qui sommes des amants du monde, nous qui aimons communiquer à travers le monde, pouvons nous faire un grand voyage tous ensemble et nous rencontrer par l'esprit dans ce lieu martyr qu'est devenu Ossétie en Russie.

Je vous demande qu'une pensée de condoléances et de support pour les parents d'Ossétie qui ont assisté impuissants à la mort de leurs enfants innocents.

Soyons-là qu'un instant, qu'une seule minute, sans juger, sans faire de politique et même sans comprendre. Donnons-nous cette main virtuelle...

Bonjour à tous!

Récemment, une nouvelle biographie sur la vie de l'écrivaine est parue chez "Payot". Ecrit par Dominique Laure Miermont, ce livre est assez intéressant pour toute personne s'intéressant à la personalité fascinante d'Annemarie Schwarzenbach.

Quelques réferences bibliographiques: "La vallée heureuse" "Nouvelle lyrique" "La mort en Perse" "Orient exils" Loin de New York.Reportages et photographies (1936-1938) Où est la terre des promesses? (avec Ella Maillart en Afghanistan) Vision d'Afghanistan Le refuge des cimes.

"Thomas Mann l'appellait "l'ange dévasté".

Roger Martin Du Gard la remerciait "de promener sur cette terre son beau visage d'ange inconsolable".

Carson Mc Cullers qui lui dédia "Reflets dans un oeil d'or" lisait sans ses traits "une indéfinissable expression douloureuse", Ella Maillart qui partit avec elle pour l'Afghanistan la présentait comme un "être noble au charme prenant".

Tout à la fois écrivain, journaliste, photographe et archéologue, issue d'une famille de riches industriels zurichois, Annemarie S. (1908-1942) n'a cessé de fuir un milieu en complète contrtadiction avec ses aspirations. De la Russie à la Perse, des Etats-Unis au Congo, son existence fut certes marquée par la morphine et plusieurs internements, mais aussi par une lutte acharnée contre le nazisme au travers de ses écrits et de son amitié tumultueuse avec Klaus et Erika, les enfants terribles de Thomas Mann.

Si vous avez lu ce livre ou encore ceux d'Annemarie Schwarzenbach, Ella Maillart, Klaus Mann...n'hésitez pas a partager vos impressions!

Salut,

Savez vous où je peut trouver un sejour du meme type ? Car je crois que les club ohio c'est fini depuis longtemps.

Merci

Salut à tous et à toutes,

Je souhaiterais planifier une quinzaine de jours au U.S.A en août 2005.

J'aimerais visiter les Studios Universal, Walt Dinsey World, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Hollywood et la Vallée de la Mort.

Je souhaiterais ne pas passer par agence de voyage, mais tout planifier et tout réserver moi-même.

Sachant qu'on sera à deux, pourriez-vous me dire +/- combien ça coûtera?

Merciiiiii

Bonjour,

je viens de m'inscrire sur le forum, et je recherche des infos sur la Thaïlande, j'y serais durant 35 jours répartis entre juillet à mi-août et je cherche un itinéraire, pour infos, j'ai déjà réserver sur place un hôtel à Koh Samui pour la fin du voyage afin de revenir bronzé à mort. Pour le reste pour faire finalement comme tout le monde je souhaite aller à Bangkok, Chiang mai et rai et aller à Kuala Lumpur. Donc si quelqu'un à des idées j'suis preneur, une autre question y a t'il des bons plans là-bas pour ramener de l'électronique ?

Y a t'il encore des pb dans le Sud ?

Toujours des arnaques à la CB lors des treks ?

Voilà merci pour vos réponses

Je viens d apprendre la catastrophe de cette semaine en RD avec la tempête et les inondations qui ont fait 1 centaine de mort

je pars a punta cana le 3 juin, je souhaiterais savoir si il y aura encore des risques de ce genre à cette date car je n ai pas pris d assurance annulation

Et aussi comment apporter notre aide

merci pour tous ces renseignements

Salut,

Qui a vu S21 machine de guerre (il me semble), j'aimerai savoir s'il est sortie en DVD ou comment avez vous trouvé le film???

merci

Hello,

Actuellement a Vancouver comme fille au pair, je recherche 2 personnes pour m accompagner moi et une amie dans la cote ouest des USA.

Nous allons louer une voiture et pensons aller a San Fransisco, la vallee de la mort, la route 66, la route des chercheurs d or, Las Vegas, Los angeles (universal studio, disney) et fin du parcours a Montreal.

Duree du voyage : +_ 12, 14 jours

Quand? ete ou septembre 2004

Logement : camping + 2 nuits en auberge de jeunesse

Couts : En partageant les frais de location et d essence, il faut compter 600 dollars par personne (si on est 4)

Approximativemment 1500 dollars canadiens par personne (tout compris, nourriture et entrees aux parcs), tout depend de vos attentes et depenses "extras", je dispose de plus d informations concernant les depenses supplementaires telles que par exemple randonnee a cheval sur la vallee de la mort.

Envoyez moi vos suggestions et questions, reponses assurees

😉

Eva

Bonjour à tous,

Je voudrais savoir si quelqu'un a déjà tenté de prendre son VTT au Népal?

Si oui, je voudrais savoir comment ça s'est passé et quel était le prix?

Merci

Christophe

J'aimerais bien savoir si quelqu'un connait les tarifs pour nager avec les dauphins en Republique Dominicaine ou a Cuba..merci beaucoup isabelle25

hello to all travelers with their eyes wide open to the desert...

I’ve always wondered what I was "doing" on this earth. And why my father, who died a few months after I was born—a former youngest French resistance fighter—joined the First Saharan Motorized Company in Atar and spent the rest of his life repairing army engines in Algeria, Mauritania, Senegal, Mali (which didn’t exist under that name back then), Morocco, and finally Algeria, where my mother was born and raised. (Believe me, it’s not "cool" being the child of a soldier in a country occupied by France, and even less so the child of a "pied-noir.") Of course, I never got an answer: the dead don’t talk, and the army doesn’t either. But here’s the thing—I had photos... So naturally, one day I hit the road. I wanted to see, to understand. It’s thanks to VF that I was able to do a little research on crossing the Morocco-Mauritania border, and I’m grateful to its members, just as I’m grateful to all those who welcomed me on the road for 14 years. For the past few weeks, I’ve been wondering if I should talk about this or not... It turns out the Mauritanians changed my life by asking for my help... And that started as early as February 2012... (Did I owe them something? No answer to that question.) Ah, the irony—they saw me coming. But when you’re handed sick children and begged to do something, what would you have done? I’d worked in a hospital, so I knew a bit about the rules to follow. I didn’t hesitate. And well, over all these years, I met doctors, surgeons, and together we organized care, evacuations of children, training for surgeons—even trying to stop children from having to travel outside their country. It was never easy. I’d like to thank those who supported us, as well as *La Chaîne de l’Espoir*, *La Fondation Face au Monde*, and everyone who built bridges between our two countries. Unfortunately, despite the constant efforts of Mauritanian doctors and surgeons, some children couldn’t be helped in time. Today, I want to talk about four siblings—orphans of their mother—suffering from congenital glaucoma causing irreversible blindness. Their case was entrusted to me in 2020, just weeks before the big lockdown. We couldn’t do anything for them then, but when their father asked me for a gift, I rushed to my computer and wrote a story. Through a tale, the children take a great journey, explore their country, and fulfill a dream. I never thought this book would be published—it was, in 2023. This book pays tribute to Mauritania. It’s a message for those who know nothing about the hardships of life there, carrying both the harshness and beauty of an immense desert where you can travel by 4x4, bike, on foot, or by camel in complete safety. It bears witness to the kindness of Mauritanians toward travelers. As a woman traveling alone in my vehicle—a now-rusted old Mercedes that no longer runs—I had the most beautiful encounters of my life there (I’ve seen other parts of the world...). The blind children of Choum, Atar, Nouadhibou, and Nouakchott will forever be in my heart. Volunteer readers transcribed the book into a free audio version for the visually impaired. It’s available in sound libraries in France, the *Fondation Valentin Haüy*, and the Swiss Romande library. I made my last trip to Mauritania in my old 4x4 to distribute the book everywhere, especially to its heroes and the school for the visually impaired in Nouakchott. After that, I thought it was time to close the chapter because I no longer have the means or the strength to travel. My publishers chose this title for it: *The Blue Eyes of the Desert*. This publication helped a mission of Swiss volunteer ophthalmologists come to operate on glaucomas in Mauritania. I’m thrilled because they come back every year! This adventure is ending, yes—everything must come to an end—but ultimately, it was born here, on the VF site!! So yes, I had to say it: THANK YOU!!!!!

This is where we chat.

A lot of people find it important to stick to their budget when traveling—not to skimp, but to visit as many places as possible since traveling is their hobby.

In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.

1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.

2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.

3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.

4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.

5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.

6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.

I think that’s it for now.

Take care

Hi everyone, Third trip to Morocco. For a 4-day getaway, we’ve chosen Agadir in early March. I’m looking for advice on where to stay, while being close to the city center and the seaside. Riad? Apartment? Any recommendations?

We’re landing in Agadir, so I assume we’ll need to take a taxi—anyone have a particular one to recommend? Also, we’d like to do a quad bike outing—any agencies you’d suggest? Thanks for your replies!

Florence and Bruno PS: We’re planning a 10-day road trip at the end of May/beginning of June to explore northern Morocco

Hey everyone, I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July. I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple). Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).

Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees. Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands. Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way). Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan. Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide). Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre. Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island. Day 10 – Head to Semporna. Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai. Day 15 – Bohey Dulang. Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.

I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous. I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing. I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture. But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary. If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.

What do you all think? Thanks in advance!

Hi there,

We’re planning a 12-day trip to Greece next February.

It’s our first time, so we’ll be hitting the "Must-Sees"—that should keep us busy enough! 😎

The itinerary isn’t set in stone yet, but we’re already wondering if it’s doable or just crazy, if some stops are essential or a waste of time...

Here’s the plan: Day 1-2-3: Athens (we arrive midday on Day 1) Day 4: Southern Athens (Temple of Neptune) then overnight in Corinth (we’re renting a car from the airport) Day 5-6-7: Western/Southern Peloponnese (one or two places to stay, and the iconic spots: Acrocorinth, Cargo, Mycenae, Sanctuary of Epidaurus, Nafplio, Nemea...) Day 8: Transit to Delphi via Olympia Day 9-10: Delphi, Monastery of Osios Loukas... Day 11: Return to Athens via Thermopylae We were wondering if it’s feasible to add the Meteora monasteries? And Mount Olympus, just for fun?

For accommodations, do you have any recommendations for Athens? Peloponnese? Delphi? In Athens, I think it’s best to stay near the metro line that connects to the airport. But which neighborhood is good? It’s hard to navigate such a big city...

Two more questions: - Is Piraeus worth a visit? - We know February is a quieter time than peak tourist season, and that’s what we like. But there must be consequences—do all sites/museums close by 5 PM (except in Athens, maybe)? What do you do in the evenings once it’s dark?

Thanks in advance for your tips and advice!

Let’s be clear—it was a fantastic time to visit, and Jordan is an amazing country! 100% sunshine and temperatures between 25 and 35°C, depending on the altitude. No stress at all: Jordanians live up to their reputation as a charming, helpful, and fun-loving people. No hassles, no pushy sales—just pure joy sharing time and laughter with them. Over 11 days, we intentionally skipped the north to spend more time in Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, and diving in Aqaba. No regrets whatsoever 😄 Practical tips at the end of the travel journal.

Road trip: Arrived at 10 PM (Nantes-Frankfurt/Amman in under 9 hours). Spent the night near the airport.

Day 1: Left at 8 AM for Mount Nebo and the Dead Sea Center—picnic in the middle of the lovely Wadi Himara (great spot, 2-hour round trip—thanks to the GPS coordinates from the agency. It takes guts to leave your car parked alone with all the luggage inside, but honestly, no stress at all). Afternoon at the Movenpick (pricey but nice) to enjoy the Dead Sea. Dinner on-site. Perfect relaxation for a first day.



Day 2: Drove south along the Dead Sea. First stop at Wadi Mujib (great, fun, and full of water—max 2-hour round trip). Then a second swim in the Dead Sea, 10 km past the Wadi Mujib Center, which we preferred over the Movenpick spot because it felt wilder. Just pull over when you see tents along the road where you can take a shower after swimming (a must! Cost: 3 JOD per shower). The scenery is stunning, and the swim feels more natural than at the hotels. A really cool experience.

Around 3 PM, took the scenic route after the Dead Sea toward Little Petra (1.5 hours). Don’t take the King’s Highway directly—instead, continue on the Wadi Arabia road, then turn left (Route 60) after the town of Feifa and the ‘Jo Petrol’ gas station. Worth it! Visited Little Petra in the late afternoon and had dinner + stayed overnight at the Seven Wonder Luxury Camp. TOP: warm welcome and great advice on the best order for hikes in Petra based on sunlight and avoiding backtracking. We regretted not staying two nights…

Day 3: PETRA Petra info: Not many people around, so we really enjoyed it (thanks to the geopolitical situation). We’ll share the times of our circuits since we were able to catch the sun on the key sites (9:30 AM for the Treasury). As amateur photographers, we took our time on all the visits and circuits—you can shave off about 25% of the suggested times. But rushing can ruin Petra’s magic! For us, two full days is the minimum.



First day in Petra with arrival at 7:30 AM. Free parking in front of the visitor center… Program: Siq, Khazneh (40 min), then the amazing “High Place of Sacrifice” circuit between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM, starting directly to the left before the theater. This avoids climbing in the sun (great tip from our camp host the night before!).

Arrived at the Great Temple, lunch at the ‘The Bassin’ self-service (17 JOD per person!). Expensive, but it’s a good place to rest 😉 Then visited the churches with viewpoints over the temples, accompanied by two friends 🙂, the Colonnaded Street, and the tombs (in the sun at 4 PM), the Theater… then back via the Khazneh and the Siq (another 40 min!).

Arrived at the Seven Wonder Hotel in Petra at 5 PM, exhausted!! Good hotel, simple room, but an amazing rooftop with a pool—perfect for relaxing after Petra. A car is necessary to reach the visitor center and possibly downtown for dinner (the hotel dining room isn’t cozy at all). Two great places to eat: Mr. Falafel for lunch or dinner (also makes takeaway meals for 4 JOD)—simple but delicious! My Mom's Recipe Restaurant—great decor on the terrace and really tasty food. Day 4: Little Petra to the Monastery circuit. You need a special ticket issued on the road to Little Petra (you can get there by taxi from the visitor center for 10 JOD or by shuttle), where they take you in a 4x4 to the start of the trail. This saves an hour of walking in the sun but costs 5 JOD per person. Started the trail around 8:30 AM. Count 3 hours to get all the way down. Great circuit that avoids climbing the 800 steps (just descending them!).

Before reaching the Monastery, tea break at the “End of the World Coffee” following the “best view” sign—the name isn’t exaggerated!!!! Breathtaking desert views in a charming setting. We could’ve stayed forever!

Great tip: Picnic at Petra (free tables available next to the BASIN restaurant, and sandwiches for sale—though not great—if you didn’t bring your own). Then we wandered around the site: a small circuit behind the Nabatean Restaurant with a view of the entire site, returning via the path that runs above Qasr al-Bint, the Great Temple, and the Colonnaded Street to reach the Street of Facades. This path offers another stunning view overlooking the temples and tombs. We took our time, and it was amazing… Back to Seven Wonder by 3:30 PM… The call of the pool, and we were exhausted!

Day 5: Last day in Petra with the Al Khubtha Trail circuit to see the Khazneh from above. Really fun to do (2.5-hour round trip, including 30 minutes of contemplation 😊. Best in the morning to see the Khazneh in the sun 👉 9:15 AM). Return via the tombs, and we recommend going straight up while staying left of the main path (amazing circuit with the best view of the theater—gorgeous).



Back to the car at 1 PM, lunch at Mr. Falafel, and headed to Aqaba via Little Petra and the Dead Sea (the Wadi Arabia road we loved!) to take the “Rift Valley—West Route” to Aqaba. The scenery loses its charm once you hit Route 65—we ended up regretting not taking the shorter route… but if you haven’t taken the Wadi Arabia road before, don’t miss it! Arrived at the Bedouin Garden Village at 5 PM (Aqaba, South Beach), and diving briefing 😊! Simple hotel with a great vibe and a nice little pool. However, not the cleanest (rooms and common areas)—you can tell there’s been a lack of guests lately, which is a shame because the location, decor, and atmosphere are all great. On the other hand, disappointed by the southern beaches—dirty and almost deserted, with nothing open for dinner in the evening.

Day 6-7: Morning dives (great marine life, easy shore dives with unique wrecks—cargo ship, tank, plane sunk near the shore). Lots of colorful fish, though small. Afternoons and evenings in Aqaba, which turned out to be a lively and pleasant city. Sunset drinks by the embankment near the giant flag—a great mix of local life, loud racing boats, music… we loved it. Dinner at Al Shami Restaurant—delicious, affordable, and a really nice terrace with a view of the beautiful Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque. Perfect lemon-mint juice!

Day 8: Two final dives in the morning, then drove to Wadi Rum (1 hour). Welcomed by Khaled and Claire from Mars on Earth (a top agency we highly recommend—they put together a “semi-custom” stay based on our schedule and desire to avoid crowds. Claire is French, which makes booking and planning ahead via email much easier). Afternoon in a private 4x4 in northern Wadi Rum to see the most famous and visited sites (lots of improbable selfies 😠!). Gorgeous sunset with Bedouin tea over the fire. Khaled is amazing, with a beautiful smile… Arrived at the tent camp for the night. Great location, unique dinner, and a fun evening around the fire with Khaled leading cool games that got everyone chatting. Beautiful tent with a view of the stars…

Day 9: Trek to Burdah Rock Bridge (3 hours)—for sporty types only, as it’s a tough climb and descent with no protection or pitons… basically climbing with just a 3-meter rope held by our guide to help us! But what an amazing memory, incredible views, and a real adventure for my 57 years! Would do it again in a heartbeat 😊!

Then headed south in Wadi Rum. Let’s just say it was our favorite area… we strongly recommend spending a full day there… Wild, red, and empty—another planet! Salem, our climbing guide, took us to wonderful spots with breathtaking views. We wished the day could’ve lasted 48 hours!



End of the day: sunset, Bedouin tea, beautiful views… Just the classics 😉, but we loved it! Then spent the night under the stars. Salem set up comfortable mattresses and thick blankets, prepared tea and dinner over the wood fire. An amazing experience—like being a kid again, with a sky so stunning we fought sleep just to keep our eyes open.

Day 10: Woke up around 7 AM after a great night under the stars! Breakfast… and then it was time to head back to Claire and Khaled’s to pick up our car. Drove to Wadi Ghuweir (2.5 hours from the King’s Highway). A truly magnificent wadi reached after a steep descent (don’t take a Fiat 500 for the climb back up!). Make sure to hike 2 hours in to reach a lush oasis with water where you can swim in the middle of the wadi… We didn’t know and stopped 15 minutes too early… I still regret it!! If there’s no water at the start of the hike, it’s because it’s flowing underground—don’t give up thinking the wadi is dry! That’s why it’s Claire’s and Family in Jordan’s favorite wadi. A must-do! Picnic in the wadi. Around 4 PM, headed to Dana—visited this tiny, unique village, half in ruins and half restored while keeping its old-world charm. Stayed overnight and had dinner at Dana Luxury Huts (amazing view with a private balcony, great triangular rooms—though the bathroom is tiny). Run by a family. Delicious food cooked by the mom. Bedouin tea after dinner around the fire—such a nice moment.

Day 11: “Sheq Al Reesh” trek in Dana Valley booked through the Luxury Huts hotel. Four hours in a totally different landscape from the desert—unique and guided by a fantastic guide who prepared a memorable lunch over a fire on the cliffside. We really loved this hike and the peacefulness of Dana. A great stop to break up the long drive back to the airport. Left Dana at 2 PM for Kerak Castle (2.5-hour drive). Nice visit, especially the underground passages. Then drove to Madaba (1.5 hours) to explore the city by night, do some last-minute shopping, and wait for our 3:30 AM flight… not fun!

Good to know:

Late October was a perfect time—temperatures between 25 and 35°C depending on location (mountains or sea), with lows of 13°C at night in Wadi Rum 👉 A fleece is enough; it’s not that cold in the desert, and the blankets are amazing. Eleven days is the perfect amount of time to take it slow, stop for "Bedouin tea" invitations in unexpected places, and soak in the colors! We don’t regret doing the trip "backwards"—starting with the Dead Sea and ending with Wadi Rum and Dana (usually, people start with the King’s Highway). We recommend the ‘Family In Jordan’ guide for those who want an easy way to find trailheads and routes. Don’t hesitate to explore multiple wadis—not just Wadi Mujib! We highly recommend Mars on Earth for organizing your Wadi Rum stay. Very professional, with great bivouac and camp locations. No pushy salespeople. Jordanians are very respectful (especially toward women), super smiley, and helpful. We felt completely at ease—almost too much so 😉 Renting a car is a great option, but if possible, choose a mid-size category with a "real" engine and check the tires. The hills are tough, and some roads turn into semi-off-road for 500 meters… No issues driving—roads are in good condition. The only problem is the aggressive speed bumps everywhere. The Dana-Madaba King’s Highway is long (4 hours). Budget varies a lot depending on your choices: from a simple lunch for 4 JOD to a dinner for 30 JOD, depending on how touristy the restaurant is… On average, 8–10 JOD for a good local or seafood dish + drink, and 30–40 JOD for a night in a hotel (except the Movenpick, unfortunately ☹). Watch out for Fridays—it’s really hard to find picnic supplies! If you’re still hesitant, the Jordan Pass is a must and very cost-effective since it includes your visa. Get it online. Consider hubs like Madrid or Frankfurt—often faster and cheaper than flying via Paris and Air France if you live in the provinces!

Hey everyone, we’re heading to the American West for 21 days in August. Two options for us: renting a regular car and staying in motels, or going with an RV. We’ve traveled a lot in Southern Africa on our own with a 4x4 roof-top tent, but the US is a whole different story. I’d love to hear your thoughts—budget-wise, we’re probably looking at similar costs. Thanks for your input! Thierry

Hi there, We’re planning a two-week hiking trip to Santo Antão. We’ve been before three years ago through an agency, but this time we want to organize the trip ourselves. Regarding homestays, especially places like ex Casa Luciano or Cha de Feijão at Dona Antona’s—is it possible to book ahead? I can’t find any contact details. If not, what happens if there’s no availability? Do we pay in euros or escudos? Also, is it possible to get meals and a packed lunch for the next day? We’re heading to Cha de Morte first, then want to visit the volcano, and continue toward the northeast of the island (we prefer the green areas!). Thanks for your tips! 😊

I'm starting my first travel journal since VF reopened!

This will mostly be to share my impressions and some photos, with a few days' delay, but I'm starting this journal while I'm still here.

First, I'd like to thank those who helped me prepare for this trip.

I was able to organize this stay in one of the most expensive countries in the world thanks to the home-exchange principle. Not necessarily a direct swap, but through a points system, which is more practical for choosing where you want to go without it having to be a reciprocal exchange.

For this trip, there will already be two different accommodations. We'll see how it goes after that.

The first place is near Yverdon-les-Bains, close to Lake Neuchâtel.

So, we're going to explore this area!

We arrived under capricious weather that won’t leave us for the next few days!

We had dinner at a pizzeria recommended by *Le Routard* in Yverdon, then took a little nighttime stroll through the town center before heading inland to settle into our accommodation.

We discovered a very large, quiet house—and especially the cat that stayed behind! Funny for a couple of mice! He’ll be sleeping with us 😹

Hi, I need to take a ferry to Sifnos on 17/07 at 7:15 AM, departing from Piraeus. I’ll be staying in Athens near Omonia station, and the metro goes directly to Piraeus. How early should I arrive at the port to make sure I don’t miss the ferry? Is the metro station far from the port? Are the signs to find the right ferry clear? I can’t figure out if the first metro is at 5:30 or 6:30 AM? Because if it’s 6:30, it’s a no-go—I’ll have to arrange a taxi or shuttle... I’m not sure how to handle this early ferry. Any advice would be super helpful! Thanks

Hi, We’re supposed to cross this border at the end of July on our way from Siem Reap, and we just found out it’s closed. Is it easy to find a flight ticket from Siem Reap to Bangkok? Aren’t there really any other options? Thanks