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Bonjour,

GO TRAVEL, offre des séjours a très bon prix pour la République Dominicaine, ( La Romana ). Décameron Beach, Gran Caribe Hotel, Santana Beach Resort and Casino ainsi que, Los Marlins Golf Resort.

Puis je me fier à ce grossiste ? Est ce que quelqu'un a déjà voyagé avec eux ?

Aussi, y a t il quelqu'un qui est déjà allé dans ces hotels et me dire si ...

1- La salubritée des lieu est adéquate

2- La nourriture est bonne

3- La plage est elle comme les photos, j'aime prendre de TRÈS longue marche

en fait est de vrai 3.5 * ou encore des hôtels qui se monquent de nous.

Merci beaucoup a l'avance

qui peut me donner des renseignements sur se grand hotel de 800 chambres il parait qu'il existe un petit train😮

Bonjour, je compte aller à nouveau au Québec ce 13 octobre et flâner un peu jusqu'au lac St Jean, peut-être y a t'il quelqu'un(e) qui pourrait me donner le site où je pourrais trouver les adresses des "Bed & Breakfeast" entre Montréal et le Lac St Jean.

en vous remerciant d'avance. Xen

bonjour je vais a cet endroit en fev 2005 et jaimerais en savoir plus sur cet endroit .merci

Afin de planifier mon séjour au Canada, je voulais savoir si les chutes du Niagara se visitent en Février, est-ce que ça vaut la peine de s'y rendre (en train) pour une journée (toronto-niagara- toronto) ? MERCI

je recherche (pour 12 trentenaires + 3 enfants) un séjour de rêve ...super plage...super bouffe...super chambre.....

j'hésite : Melia caribe / tropical

Bavaro barcelo caribe (ou palace)

bavaro princess............?????????????????? 😕

qui peut m'aider en me donner leurs avis favorables ou les trucs super nuls que vont y avez trouvé......;car dix avis bons valent un avis mauvais dit on !!! merci à tous et bonnes vacances

tata cricri

je pars samedi, merci de me donner des infos.

😉Bonjour, j'attends toujours vos renseignements sur le riu PALACE MACAO à Punta Cana en RD

Soyez sympas, j'attends vos commentaires avec impatience.

Ne n'oubliez pas

Merci

Maxima

Bonjour à tous!

Je m'apprête à partir fin juillet avec mon homme en Rep Dom... Pour l'hôtel, notre choix s'est porté sur Le Barcello Bavaro Caribe. Vous en pensez quoi? Pouvez-vous nous conseillez d'autres hôtels à Punta Cana?

Merci pour votre aide! Car le choix est très dur!

Bonne journée!

Nous avons tous été victime un jour ou l'autre d'arnaque au cours d'un voyage

je propose donc un petit messages ou chacun relaterais comment il c'est fait avoir afin que les plus jeunes (ou les plus naif, ne tombe pas dans le piege )

Pour commencé, je vais livrer une annecdote

ATHENES, juillet 91

mon "dépucelage" de routard, nous sommes tous les 2 un peu perdu au centre d'athenes a la recherche d'une banque pour faire du change.Samedi apres midi tous est fermé lorsqu'un type s'approche de nous ca va ?

oui !!

vous voulez changer de l'argent

oui

ba voila, je suis italien (ce qui devait etre vrai), j'ai gagner beaucoup d'argnet au casino et comme je n'est pas le droit de sortir tous ses drachmes, je vous propose de les echanger contre des francs, en contre partis je vous donne le double du cours !!!!!!!!!

bien sur nous savons que ce n'est pas vrai et nous pensons plutot qu'il a cambriller une banque, mais bon dans 2 minutes nous aurons gagner 2000 balles alors nous lui remettons 10 beau billet de 200 fr.

bien sur qu'il y a arnaque, elle consiste en 2 paquet de billets, le "magicien vous remets une liasse contenant 4 000 fr, compter, a ce moment la il vous redemande la liasse pour mettre un elastique et detourne votre attention avec un complice qui crie au loin, quand il vous redonne la liasse le billet de 1000 est toujours visible mais les billets de 5000 a l'interieur on été remplacé par des billets de 100.

resultat 70 fr au lieu des 4000 espéré,

cela faisait 1 heure que nous etions en grece!!!!!!!mais l'histoire est belle car la fin est magique..............

dégouté, nous décidons de filer directement pour la crete, nous prenons le metro en maudissant ce mec;une heure plus tard nous sommes au pirée.le bateau est dans 6 heures, casquettes, lunettes de soleil, walk man pour oublier cet incident qui compromet nos vacances, voici 5 minutes que nous sommes instaler quand un gars me tape sur l'épaule:would you change money ?!!!!!!!!!!

instantanément je reconais le type qui nous a arnaquer 2 heures avant a 10 kilometre de la

je me leve et sans refléchir lui balance un pain dans la téte puis le chope par les cheveux (le gars doit avoir 50 ans et il est petit), la une mercedes arrive a fond, frein a main, la vitre electrique se baisse et la un gars type mafioso discute avec l'autre en italien........... et sort 4 billets de 500 francs, je lache le type, attape les billets, la porte s'ouvre le gars saute dans la voiture, un complice qui faisait le guet fais de méme et la voiture démarre sur les chapeau de roues (imatriculé en france dans le 06 !!!!!)

voila mes 2 premieres heures de ma vie de routard !!!!!!!!!!!!!

depuis j'ai souvant changer des sous dans les rues, je ne donne jamais mon billet ou mes billets avant d'avoir la sommes dans mes mains et je sais toujours exactement quel sommes je vais avoir (150 euro a 3264 brouzouf par exemple!!!tu as interet a avoir compter avant.

une des conbines des changeur vietnamien par exemple est de te donner 808 500par exemple a la place de 880 500 .

j'attend vos histoire, si non moi j'en aurais au moins une dizaine......

a plus

Salut tt l'monde !

Je pars avec ma p'tite amie du 25 Aout au 12 Septembre à l'hotel CANOA Coral By Hilton !!!! J'anticipe dc sur ce forum les diverses connaissances que je v pouvoir faire là haut ! Si vous êtes ds les parages au même moment je serai ravi !

De plus je recherche des adversaire pour jouer au tennis !! ma copine étant reelement nul !! lol Merci de ré"pondre ! Bisous @+ Seb

HOLA

je décolle le 3 juillet pour punta cana à l'hôtel bavaro barcelo caribe (l'ex bavaro garden).

je suis très inquiète en ce qui concerne les intempéries et j'aimerais avoir des précisions sur l'hôtel je pars avec un

ado de 16 ans il aime bouger. MERCI pour toutes vos appréciations.

je ne manquerais pas de vous donner mes appré à mon retour, mais aujourd'hui j'ai besoin des votres

MERCI A TOUS

Bonjour

Nous partons au Canada cet été du 07 au 16 aout 2004 et nous avons loué un camping car chez True North RV.

tOUT d'abord, nous voulons savoir si quelqu'un connait cette compagnie et si vous pouvez nous donner des idees de circuit au départ de MONTREAL ET retour MONTREAL.

Dans l'attente de vous lire,

Bonjour a tout les routards du web. Je pars cet ete avec ma copine aux USA. Elle en reve depuis tout le temps, et pour que la fete soit sublime j'aimerais reserver des hotels vraiment sympas a SF, LV, Santa Barbara et Monterey (cad typique, agreable, conviviale, pres du centre ou de la mer et pas trop cher si possible ... pour LV j'aimerais un truc dans l'ambiance ... casino et spectacle !!!). Merci d'avance pour vos conseils et n'hesitez pas a me laisser votre email pour plus de details.

Khoulem

Salut a tous,

On arrive a HongKong le 18/03/2004 et repart le 22/03/2004. On veut faire graver nos photos sur un CD (comme on l'a fait a Beijing). Qqun connaitrait-il un coin a HongKong ou l'on pourrait faire ca. Merci d'avance.

Marie et Christophe

😊 Je dois partir en avril au Catalonia Bavaro pour 10 jours. Lorsque j'ai choisi cette destination, il est vrai qu'il ne restait pas tellement de dispo au niveau des hôtels (vacances scolaires) ; mon choix a donc été restreint. Je dois dire qu'avec tous les commentaires que j'ai pu lire sur le forum, je commence un peu à "angoisser"... Que pouvez-vous me dire de positif sur cette destination ? Mes "exigences" ne sont pas énormes : belle plage, soleil, cocotiers, confort et farniente...

Merci pour tous vos commentaires (mêmes les plus durs !!)

Bonjour à tous!

J'envisage de partir à l'Ile Maurice à l'hôtel La Pirogue situé à Flic en Flac.

Qqn connait ou a entendu des infos à ce sujet? Merci d'avance. 😉 😛

Bonjour,

Envisageant un séjour en RN au mois de janvier prochain, j'aurais aimé avoir des retours d'expérience si certains en possédent concernant 2 hotelS que nous avons retenus:

* HOTEL BARCELO BAVARO BEACH RESORT et CARABELA BEACH RESORT

D'avance merci pour vos avis

rv😏

Je part fin novembre en lune de miel et cet hotel me semble bien.

avez vous des infos sur l'hotel?

ET avec quel agence partir dans cet hotel.

merci a tous ce site est genial!

Hello,

Je pars bientot en lune de miel en Rep Dom. On m' a chaudement propose l'hotel a Punta Cana Secrets Excellence. Il parait qu 'il est fait specialement pour les couples et que toutes les chambres ont des jacuzzis.

Est ce que quelqu'un aurait des infos sur cet hotel????

Je suis curieuse en plus de vouloir passer une vrai lune de miel

Merci!

quelqu'un peut-il me renseigner sur l'hôtel océan arc decameron beach situé à juan dolio, je désire partir en janvier, je suis allée à punta cana l'an dernier et à boca chica en 2000. Mais cet hotel me tente mais comme les revues ne disent pas toujours tout . j'aimerais bien avoir l'opinion personnel de quelqu'un qui y est allé ou du mois qui en à entendue parlé...

merci

chantallou🙂

je vais au dominican bay en septembre et j'aurai voulu avoir des infos sur la vie nocturne a l'hôtel et dans boca chica...

je prends également toutes les infos complémentaires sur ce séjour de deux semaines...

un compte rendu complet sera effectué des mon retour

Merci d'avance 🙂

Hi there, Could you recommend some nice and affordable neighborhoods to book a hotel in for visiting Nice and exploring its surroundings and nearby villages?

I’d like to know if it’s better to book the entire stay in Nice and take day trips to the villages, or if there are villages worth spending at least one night in to really explore them properly?

Since all the villages are stunning and we have to make a choice, which ones are absolutely must-visit?

My 16-year-old daughter and I will be spending a week there at the end of April. We’ll arrive by TGV from Paris and plan to use public transport during our stay. Do you know if there’s a weekly transport pass available and how much it costs?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hello,

I’m currently looking for well-located hotels near points of interest in the cities below. I’ve found a few, but the prices are really high. Could any of you share some great addresses in the following cities? - Los Angeles - Las Vegas - San Francisco

Also, do you have a preferred airline for domestic flights? If so, which one?

Thanks so much, and have a great day, everyone!

Gertjan

Hello everyone,

I’m starting a travel journal about the amazing round trip I took in August 2022 with a big circuit through the US West.

Here’s what I posted on another travel forum back when VoyageForum hadn’t yet regained its freedom. 😉

Hello!

We got back yesterday in the middle of the afternoon, and here’s a quick first take on the 2022 round trip.

Has America changed? You could say that, yeah. For better? For worse? Who knows. A massive circuit—nearly 8,000 kilometers, actually around 5,000–6,000 miles.

Round-trip flights went smoothly, except for Air France on the way back, which let a rather large dog in the cabin with an owner who let it roam around the plane. Cool, Air France... Outrageous!

The rough itinerary: Salt Lake City. Jackson Hole–Grand Teton. Yellowstone. Cody. Rock Springs. Moab–Arches–Canyonlands. Monument Valley. Grand Canyon. Bryce Canyon. Zion Park. Las Vegas. Death Valley. Mammoth Lakes. Tioga Road. Mariposa. Yosemite Valley. San Francisco.

Tourists on site—a sociological study:

Italians: Always nice but just as loud as ever! Hispanics: Same as the Italians, just a different language. Germans: *Ein, zwei, ach mein Gott!* Order and discipline! Americans: Still no manners whatsoever. Pathetic. I’m only talking about the tourists, not the locals who work there. Quebecers: Pure joy! English-speaking Canadians: Same as the Americans. Asians: For the Japanese, it’s perfect. But the others from the Middle Kingdom... Let’s not start a war over this. There’s already Ukraine going on. And yet... Israelis: Still no manners. The Kibbutz kids are the bane of this country. French: Some excellent, some very good, some good, and some... not much.

Note that tourists in the northern part of the trip were much better behaved than those in the south. "Hello," "Goodbye," offering a hand? Etc. Few Asians in Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Lots of locals. The same goes for hotel staff in the northern part—more attentive. Really cool!

On the other hand, we were pretty surprised not to encounter any African-American locals in Montana, Wyoming, Utah, or even Arizona—whether tourists or employees. It’s quite striking, to be honest.

The Hotels:

Holiday Inn - 206 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, United States. A modern but soulless hotel. Basically, a place to pass through. Minimal breakfast.

Miller Park Lodge - 155 North Jackson Street - Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Not a hotel but a luxury motel. 750 € for two nights!! No breakfast. Huge room where you could hold a tea dance!! Well-located. No staff. Only room of the month-long stay that was fully redone during those two days.

Best Western Weston Inn. 103 Gibbon Avenue, West Yellowstone, MT 59758 Well-located, not far from the park entrance. Minimal breakfast. Friendly staff. Room refreshed every two days.

Best Western Sunset Inn. 1601 8th St, Cody, 82414-4134 Very good. Quiet. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.

Baymont by Wyndham 2717 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901 Very good. Quiet. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene!

Wingate by Wyndham Moab. 126 South Highway 191, Moab, 84532 End of the "family" hotels. Start of the tourist hotels. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Minimal breakfast.

Hampton Inn Kayenta. US Highway 160, Kayenta, AZ 86033, United States A stopover hotel run by the Navajos. Friendly staff wearing masks. Lots of people. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Minimal breakfast.

La Quinta by Wyndham Williams. 1100 Cataract Lake Rd, Williams, AZ 86046, United States Finally, Route 66 for 500 meters! The staff is there. Nothing more. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Minimal breakfast.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Ruby's Inn. 26 South Main Street, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, United States A factory!!! Great Hispanic or Romanian staff! A liquor store in the hotel! Awesome! Very good breakfast, but go early because the crowd—and the jerks—are there! Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene!

BEST WESTERN Casino Royale - 3411 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Strip, Las Vegas Good hotel at a reasonable price. No breakfast, but Denny’s is next door. Quiet hotel despite the casino. Friendly staff. No memory of seeing any pets!

Shilo Inn Mammoth Lake. 2963 Main Street, Mammoth Lake Disastrous! Ineffective security system. Fire doors propped open with wooden wedges. Tiny breakfast room. No staff in the room. Tables not cleaned. Minimal breakfast. Gross pool. Rooms need work. No, the whole hotel needs to be redone. They say they’re renovating. They’d be better off tearing it down. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Very bad memory. Apparently, there’s supposed to be staff in this hotel.

Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway. 4994 Bullion Street, Mariposa, CA 95338 Hotel or motel? Booking should clean up its listings! No room refresh! Minimal breakfast. The staff is there. Nothing more.

Comfort Inn by the Bay. 775 Van Ness Avenue, Marina District, San Francisco No room refresh in four days! Minimal breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Well-located. Depends on what for, but well-located.

And then there are those who steal apples from the breakfast to put in their bags in the morning, those who fill up their famous US water bottles with orange juice from the breakfast pump, those who don’t clear their tables—I could go on. And also, those who don’t say hello or respond to a greeting!

Met some super nice French people (in the northern parks)! They’ll recognize themselves!

And the magic phrase that opens doors with Americans: "Do you speak French? OK, good!" Laughter guaranteed!

Don’t try that with Asians who run souvenir shops in big cities—they have no sense of humor unless it’s about the color of the green bill.

The park rangers are always available! Great!

And 5,000 photos to sort and organize, plus a few hours of dashcam videos!

See you soon.

Until the next update...

Games have been an integral part of Occitanie’s culture for centuries. From traditional French games to the modern rise of game cafés, the region has embraced games not just as entertainment, but as a way to connect, strategize, and share experiences. Whether it’s playing pétanque in the village square, gathering for an intense chess match in a local café, or diving into the latest board games at Toulouse’s vibrant gaming spots, Occitanie offers a rich and evolving gaming culture.

Traditional games that shaped Occitanie

Long before video games and themed game cafés, the people of Occitanie entertained themselves with games passed down through generations.

Pétanque – This classic game, deeply rooted in southern France, is a staple of social life in Occitanie. Played in public squares and parks, it’s a game of precision and patience, with friendly rivalries often lasting for years.

La Mourre – A lesser-known but historically significant game, la mourre was once a favorite among locals. It involves quick hand gestures and guessing, blending skill with a bit of luck.

Jeu de Nain Jaune – This 18th-century card game, still played today, remains a favorite at family gatherings. Known as Le Nain Jaune, it mixes strategy and chance, much like modern board games.



These traditional games laid the foundation for Occitanie’s love of strategy and competition, paving the way for today’s board game culture. Whether in a lively café, at a family gathering, or in an entertainment venue where skill and chance meet, the region’s deep appreciation for games continues to evolve. Even today, that same blend of strategy and chance can be found in modern settings—whether around a board game café or during a poker tournament at an online casino.

Gaming expert François Leclerc highlights the best online casinos in France, offering players access to thousands of games, exciting daily tournaments, fast payouts, and attractive bonuses like matched deposit bets and free bets, so those who love the thrill of gaming can fully enjoy the experience.

The rise of game cafés and chess clubs

While traditional games remain beloved, board game cafés and chess clubs are experiencing a spectacular boom in the region. Blending nostalgia with innovation, these spaces provide a place for players of all backgrounds to meet and play.

Toulouse: A board game hotspot

Toulouse, Occitanie’s cultural and technological hub, has fully embraced the board game café trend. Popular spots like Blastodice, La Taverne du Troll, and Yggdrasil have become gathering places for locals and visitors looking for an alternative to traditional nightlife.

These cafés offer vast libraries of games, from classic strategy games like Catan and Carcassonne (named after the famous medieval city in Occitanie) to the latest indie releases. In these cafés, game nights often turn into social events where newcomers and experienced players bond over strategy and competition. Some venues even host themed nights, where players can immerse themselves in historical or fantasy game sessions.

The chess culture in Occitanie

Chess is experiencing a major revival, with tournaments and clubs multiplying across the region. The Toulouse Chess Club is one of the most well-known, attracting both casual and competitive players. This established club offers a structured environment where players can hone their skills, participate in local competitions, and deepen their passion for the game. With the rise of chess streaming and its representation in pop culture, the game’s appeal continues to grow, drawing in more participants eager to master its strategy.



A new era of gaming and entertainment

Occitanie’s gaming culture extends beyond cafés and clubs. Larger entertainment venues now incorporate gaming zones with immersive experiences, virtual reality sections, and lounges for classic strategy games. While these venues focus on digital entertainment, many still host board game nights and chess tournaments. Cities like Toulouse offer a mix of experiences, from live music to themed game nights, for a complete evening out.

Why gaming thrives in Occitanie

What makes Occitanie a true hub for gaming culture? Several factors contribute to its success:

A strong social culture – The region’s love for shared experiences naturally extends to gaming. Whether it’s a game of pétanque or a chess match in a café, competition and camaraderie go hand in hand.

A growing gaming scene – Cities like Toulouse and Montpellier are home to expanding gaming communities that fuel demand for new and engaging social activities, making board game cafés and gaming lounges popular choices for all types of players.

A blend of tradition and innovation – Occitanie’s respect for tradition pairs perfectly with its openness to modern trends. Classic games remain popular, but new gaming formats keep the culture fresh and exciting.

Conclusion

From ancient pastimes played in village squares to lively modern board game cafés, gaming culture in Occitanie continues to thrive. Chess clubs, board game hotspots, and evolving entertainment spaces offer something for every type of player. Whether enjoying a game of pétanque under the southern sun or gathering with friends over a strategy game in a cozy café, the region’s love for games remains stronger than ever.

I’ve finally gotten around to writing a review of our transatlantic cruise on the Costa Fortuna. We’ve always loved cruises, especially transatlantic ones. In recent years, we were MSC customers (Diamond card). But this year, we decided to return to Costa, though there was one downside: we lost all the points from our old Costa card (I think we were "Gold"). Still, since we’re former customers, the company generously gave us 1 point and the bronze card. It’s better than nothing.

Our departure nearly went wrong. The ship was leaving Marseille on Friday, December 22 at 2:00 PM, and we were told to be at the port by 10:30 AM. This unusual departure time meant we had to travel to Marseille the day before (since we live in the Paris area). So, we booked a flight from Orly to Marseille on the 21st at 5:15 PM. But December 21 was a particularly rough day in France with a big snowstorm. And as everyone knows, planes and trains don’t handle snow very well. At Orly, in the waiting area, everyone was anxious as the minutes ticked by. The departure time kept getting pushed back in 15-minute increments. They eventually let us board the plane with no guarantees. Once inside, the captain announced we were waiting for a takeoff slot. About an hour later, he said the plane needed de-icing and the wait could be long since airport staff were overwhelmed. Miraculously, after what felt like forever, the de-icing truck finally arrived, and we took off—over two hours late. When we landed in Marseille, the terminal was practically empty. Luckily, our hotel wasn’t too far away.

We later found out that passengers who took the train were even less lucky—trains were canceled. Later, at our table, we met a neighbor who had boarded in Malaga by plane because his Paris-Marseille train had turned back. He’d incurred extra costs, lost two days of the cruise, and had quite a bit of stress.

The next day in Marseille, our boarding went smoothly. We were surprised by the large number of passengers. We later learned that 1,300 people had boarded in Marseille. Since the ship wasn’t full (between 2,300 and 2,500 passengers), the French were in the majority (a rare occurrence). We noticed during the cruise that the French are just as loud as the Italians. The only upside? At least we could understand what was being said.

More to come later.....

Hello Everyone!!

Is this American West dream finally going to come true? Illness and the loss of loved ones have forced us to cancel this trip several times over the past few years...

Here’s the rough outline I’m sharing with you—feel free to give constructive feedback!!

From April 20, 2025, to May 5, 2025, that’s 14 days on-site excluding flights.

D20: Flight from Lyon to Phoenix, night in Phoenix L21: Phoenix (visit the zoo, city, Apache Trail? The road is apparently closed??) night in Sedona M22: Sedona, night in Sedona M23: Depart for GC, visit GC, night in GC (no accommodation booked yet, same goes for the following visits) J24: Drive to MV, visit MV, night in Mexican Hat or? V25: End of MV, drive to Page, night in Page S26: Page—Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell, night in Page D27: Drive to Bryce, visit Bryce, night? L28: End of Bryce, depart for Zion (I’m wondering if it’s worth visiting Zion at the end of April—since the park is at high altitude, is there a risk of snow? Temperatures?) If we skip Zion, could we plan 2 days for Arches before heading to Bryce? Night in Springdale if Zion, otherwise drive to Valley of Fire, night? M29: Valley of Fire, then drive to LV, night in LV M30: Morning in LV, then drive to Death Valley, night in Furnace Creek? J1: Visit Death Valley, return to LV, night in LV And then we have 3 days left... where should we add them? More time in Arches and Zion? An extra day in Sedona? In Page? We’re not big hikers, so we won’t spend more than a day in each park.

Just to clarify: passports and ESTA are all set!!

Thanks for your advice! Best regards, Christophe

Hi there, In spring 2023, I headed to Romania by motorcycle. I’ve been going there for over 20 years—by car, bike, and plane—and I’ve really fallen for this country. I feel so at home there. The big difference this time? I had all the time in the world, no constraints at all.

I left the Paris region (IDF) and headed for the Sundgau, avoiding the motorways. I know a little hotel tucked away in the countryside there. The next day, I followed the Swiss border on a small road along the Lucelle River, which acts as the frontier. Around a bend, you cross to the other side and then back into France—kind of fun.



I crossed Switzerland via the motorway—I know the route well, so no sightseeing. I arrived in Austria, which I also know pretty well, and took the Arlberg Pass. It was deserted, everything was closed, and there was still snow.



The weather wasn’t great—it was raining—so I stopped for the night at a remote inn. Perfect for drying off! I set off in the rain the next morning and kept going. Gradually, the rain stopped. I took a detour through the Trentino-Alto Adige region and the Sella Pass. Up there, it was rain, snow, and a bit of black ice in a tunnel (wind + rain + sub-zero temps = skating rink).



I arrived in Burgenland to see the famous giant glass-and-metal grape cluster, the largest in Europe. The region is hilly, full of tiny roads, and covered in vineyards.



Burgenland



Then into Slovenia.



I stopped for the night at a winegrower’s B&B perched on a ridge straddling the Croatian border. The welcome was fantastic—I spent the evening with the owners and their friends who arrived later. The white wine was amazing! The next day, I hit the road again.



I headed for Vukovar, on the Danube, a symbol of resistance during the Balkan War. I found a really comfortable B&B by the river and stayed for two nights to explore. What a strange monument!



I visited the water tower, which you can go inside—it’s riddled with bullet holes. There’s an exhibition inside. I also checked out a museum of equipment used during the Balkan War. Since it’s in a barracks, it’s guarded. I asked if I could bring my motorcycle in, and a Croatian officer came to meet me and gave me permission, along with a sticker to put on the bike. I met some fellow bikers from Marseille riding beautiful vintage bikes.



I left Vukovar following the Danube toward Serbia. The rain caught up with me. The roads were busy, with construction causing mud everywhere and crazy truck drivers. At one point, I cut through the construction zone! I stopped for coffee in a village—it had a *Deliverance* vibe. Total silence when I walked in, and the owner gave me a suspicious look. Finally, the Romanian border... and the sun came out! The Romanian customs officer asked if I had anything to declare. "Yes—just happy to be back in Romania!" I stopped for the night at a *cabana* (mountain hut) lost in the forest. Chaos ensued—a tourist! So they rushed to get supplies, quench my thirst, give me a room, and then the owner took charge: țuică (plum brandy), omelette, beers... Everyone bent over backwards to make me happy.

I love these Romanian roads!







I passed through Băile Herculane, which isn’t as beautiful as it once was—everything’s run-down. What are they waiting for to restore this *Mittel Europa*-style spa town that’s still active?

I stopped at the birthplace of Constantin Brâncuși.



Keep your eyes peeled on the roads!



Via the Jiu Valley, I arrived in Craiova to visit my in-laws. A few days of laughs and outings. I picked up my wife at the airport.

My favorite brand



We took a trip to Horezu, a village famous for its beautiful ceramics.





After those few days together, I dropped my wife off at the airport, and the next day, I set off for Dobrogea, a region split in two after the war with Bulgaria. The road was dull—flat as far as the eye could see—but the sun was out. I followed a military convoy of about fifty vehicles, with orders not to overtake. I stopped by the roadside for some homemade *ciorbă* (sour soup). That evening, I stopped in Călărași. The next day, I crossed the Danube by ferry. There are two ferries—one goes to Bulgaria, the other stays in Romania.



A priest on board came over to bless the motorcycle, the rider, and the ferry. I arrived on the other side with some traffic. Dobrogea



It’s like that all the way to the Bulgarian border—no restaurants, hotels, or gas stations, just old collective farms. And it’s the same in Bulgaria! I stopped at Adamclisi, site of a major battle in Moesia (now Dobrogea) in 101–102 BC, one of Trajan’s most important Dacian Wars.



An oasis in the agricultural steppe.



I arrived at the Bulgarian border.



A customs officer—built like a weightlifter, shaved head, thick neck, and as square as a truck—saw me take this photo and came over to ask me to delete it. I did... but I didn’t empty the trash! The weather turned stormy. I arrived in Balchik, a resort town where the last queen of Romania, Maria, used to vacation.

The Black Sea and the Bulgarian coast



The weather wasn’t great, so I headed back to Romania to follow the coastline. Constanța and its casino



Then came the seaside resorts—just as ugly as each other: Neptun, Mangalia, Eforie Nord, Eforie Sud. I stopped at a B&B near the Danube Delta, in some random village. The welcome was nice. The next day, I headed for Dunavățu de Jos, the last stretch of tarmac in Romania. After that, it’s the Danube Delta. The area is flat and sandy, with typical houses featuring reed roofs.



Now, I’m following the Ukrainian border. I passed the last active quarantine station in Europe. I came across a funeral procession—it’s customary to honk as you pass. If you’re on foot, you cross yourself. When I arrived in Galați, it was raining. I boarded the ferry in a downpour. On board, we were packed in like sardines. As soon as the ramp hit land, the drivers rushed out, revving their engines and honking. I let them go and exited calmly. I continued toward the Székely Land. These are Hungarians who, back in the day, were border guards for the king. They’ve kept their own script (it looks like runes), their flag, and their independence streak. For them, Romania is Hungarian, despite the Treaty of Sèvres in 1920. There are still clashes between Romanians and Székely Hungarians now and then. Since I speak a bit of Romanian, I used it—logical, since it’s the language there—and it put everyone in a good mood! Székely flag



I passed through Bicaz Chei, arriving via one of my favorite kinds of roads. During a break, a bear came to check me out from a distance.



Bicaz Chei



I arrived at the "Heart of Jesus" monument, built by public subscription to thank God for sparing the village from severe flooding.



Now, I’m heading west—next stop, Transylvania, with the in-laws. On the road



Roma house



Bozorka—a Hungarian specialty... 450 grams of meat!

I made it back to France without any issues, already thinking about my next trip. Actually, I just got back from one!