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Bonjour, Quelqu'un a-t-il des idées ou suggestions pour résoudre mon problème ? Ma compagne, qui souffre du mal des transports (elle a essayé tous les medocs, homeo et autres, sans grand succès) ne supporte pas du tout du tout les longs trajets en voiture, ni en train.J'ai fait jadis le Rajasthan-Varanasi et l'Inde du Sud en Ambassador et c'est clair qu'elle ne supportera pas un tel rythme de plusieurs jours de plusieurs heures de voiture sautillante ...Je ne veux pas transformer ses vacances en cauchemar ! Je me demande s'il n'y a pas moyen de faire, à un rythme lent, (projet pour novembre)le Rajasthan en avion avec à chaque étape deux ou trois jours dans un bel hotel avec piscine....(Mais l'avion (horaires, annulations, attentes...) n'est-il pas aléatoire en Inde ? Et sinon, quelle compagnie ?? )J'avais pensé, après avoir passé au moins deux jours à Delhi à Jaisalmer, que je n'ai pas vu à l'époque (mais pas moyen de voir s'il y a toujours des liaisons aériennes avec Delhi), Jodhpur, Udaipur . (pour Jaipur, je ne sais pas) (et je zapperais Agra qui m'avait quelque peu déçu...). Bref, le but est de lui faire découvrir l'Inde, non pas au rythme frénétique des agences- je n'en veux pas, ou alors juste pour les billets-mais plutôt calmement, cool, en prenant le temps d'approfondir trois ou quatre lieux avec de chouettes hotels d'un certain confort (piscine si possible) à la clé... J'avais pensé aussi à l'Orissa, que je ne connais pas, ou les distances entre les lieux (Bhubaneshwar, Puri, Konarak) sont légères (Puri à 62 km de Bhubaaneshwar) et de terminer alors par Calcutta.Mais cela lui donnera-t-elle une vraie vue de l'Inde ? Ou alors, au départ de Delhi comme base, faire 3-4 jours vers Amritsar et 2 jours vers Haridwar qui a l'air d'être si magique et moins lointaine que Varanasi ? Merci à tous ! (pour être sur d'avoir du temps chaud, non caniculaire, novembre est-il un bon choix ?) Lipoic

Bonjour à tous et à toutes, J'envisage de faire une croisière en amoureux avec ma compagne, croisière "Iles et Terres du Soleil" en mars 2008 sur le Costa Serena, comme le paquebot est tout neuf, je ne sais pas si quelqu'un a déjà effectué une croisière sur ce bateau, je sais que certains ont fait une croisière sur son jumeau, le Costa Concordia, et j'aimerais avoir vos avis sur la croisière en elle même, excursions, vie à bord, cabines, restaurants etc. Merci de vos réponses Jean Paul.

bonjour à tous,

je suis étudiant(plus pour longtemps, maintenant)et je pars pour la thaïlande en septembre pour suivre ma compagne qui va occuper un emploi de professeur de francais à bang saen pendant l'année scolaire 2007-2008 et je me pose plusieurs questions:

_ est il facile d 'avoir internet haut débit à domicile dans la région? c'est important(je suis futur auteur de bande dessinée et aller dans les cyber café serait trop fastidieux pour l'utilsation que je souhaite en faire)

_quel type de visas serait le plus approprié, le plus pratique pour moi?car je ne travaillerai pas pour une entreprise thaï mais française ou belge .

si vous avez des conseils je suis aussi preneur!

merci d'avance pour vos réponses

alex

je prépare un voyage en moto l'été prochain qui devrait me mener avec ma compagne au Tadjiskistan. Nous recherchons un contact sur place ( si possible dushanbe ) pour nous aider à découvrir ce pays et pour recevoir un colis ( pneus de rechange et petites pièces ) que nous enverrons de France pour assurer nos arrières! Quelqu'un aurait-il des connaissances sur place? Merci par avance.

J'envisage de faire ce trajet prochainement, puis de passer un week-end avec ma compagne qui me rejoindra là-bas en avion, puis nous rentrerons en avion tous les deux ... ( elle ne partage pas du tout mon envie de voyages interminables en train ! )

Pas de souci pour le parcours, le site des chemins de fer allemands est remarquable, pour tout vous dire j'ai travaillé quelques temps comme vendeur à la SNCF, mêmes les outils d'information et de vente sont bien moins performants que ce site !

Bref, je me demandais simplement si le trajet Hambourg - Copenhage - Oslo est plaisant . ( beaux paysages, etc. )

Pour le Paris - Hambourg peu importe, ce sera probablement de nuit .

Sinon, est-il simple d'une façon générale d'acheter un billet dans une gare allemande / danoise / suèdoise, en ne parlant que français et correctement l'anglais ?

Sinon, je suis preneur de toutes choses intéressantes concernant ce trajet !

;)

Bonjour à tous,

je me permet de poster un message sur ce forum car j'ai décidé, moi et ma compagne de partir en vacance en Egypte au mois d'aout 2007. (Je sais qu'il va faire très chaud mais nous supportons bien la chaleur.)

Pour le choix de l'hotel, il s'avère qu'il est difficile vu la splendeurs de certains. Jhésite donc entre plusieurs hotels: Grand Plaza Grand Azur Horizon Hilton Long Beach Resort

Pouvez vous m'aider dans mon choix? Voici quelques informations qui pourront peut être cibler l'hotel qui me conviendra le mieux:

J'ai un petit défaut, j'aime tout ce qui est grand et magnifique ( j'aimerais une belle plage, une belle piscine, un hotel assez luxueux où on y mange bien. Il faut qu'il soit propre, ...) Vous avez compris je suis assez difficile mais je pense que c'est la moindre des choses quand on met le prix...

Peut etre pensez vous aussi à un autre hotel?

Merci d'avance! Michael

Salut, il y à quelques années, nous sommes allés à Pushkar, et dès notre arrivée quelqu'un donna à ma compagne une fleur de lotus en l'invitant à venir la déposer sur le lac, pour lui porter chance. La chose étant faite, le monsieur demanda avec applomb un billet ( le plus gros possible évidemment 😉 pour faire honneur aux dieux ) geste que nous avons refusé malgrès une certaine petite pression. Nous sommes restés quelques jours à Pushkar et combien de touristes avons nous vus se faire avoir et ce retrouver pour preuve de leur paiement avec un petit bracelet bidon autour de leur poignet, le passeport pour etre tranquille à Pushkar ! cette ( petite ) arnaque existe t elle encore à Pushkar ? PS: en tout cas à tout ceux qui se rendent la-bas, refusez qu'on vous donne une fleur de lotus . A plus.

Cela fait un certain nombres de semaines que je navigue sur ce site à la recherche d'une compagne de voyage. Apres avoir lu une quantité indéfinissable de profils, j'ai remarqué que de tres nombreux inscrits ont comme centre d'intéret (dans le voyage) les rencontres, le partage et la découverte des autres. Il s'avère qu'à ce jour je n'ai toujours pas trouvé de co-équipière. Non par incompatibilité, mais par manque de propositions. J'en conclus finalement que les rencontres se font probablement plus sur le terrain et que par l'intermédiaire d'un site ou d'un forum. A + @ Pascal

Bonjour,

Je dois partir en Chine (pour affaire) et ensuite je voudrai rejoindre ma compagne au Myanmar alors je

voulais savoir si il etait préférable de faire son visa pour la Birmanie de France ou si il etait possible de le

faire à l'ambassade du Myanmar en Chine à Shenzhen.

Je suis interresé par les témoignages de personnes l'ayant deja fait car j'ai l'impression que le visa

est plus difficile à obtenir de chine (plus de papiers à fournir ) merci à tous 🙂

bonjour,

je dois emmener mes enfants 12 et 7 ans en juin sur Orlando, pour moi et ma compagne nous avons un passeport, pour les enfants aussi, mais il semble que pour eux il leur faut un visa puisque leur passeport ont été effectué aprés le mois d'octobre 2005. J'ai tenté de contacter l'ambassade des Etats unis (paris) mais ils ne répondent pas à mes questions puisque c'est un message téléphonique, sinon il faut payer...existe t-il d'autres possibilités ?

Mes questions sont les suivantes : est-ce exact qu'il faille l'obtention d'un visa pour mes enfants? si oui, comment et de quelle façon puis-je me procurer rapidement ces visas à l'ambassade des USA (paris) sachant que je demeure dans le sud? quelle est la durée de validité d'un visa américain?

si vous pouvez répondre à toutes mes questions, les compléments d'informations y seront les bienvenus, merci à vous tous.

Bonjour à tout le monde !

Je vous explique en quelques mots : je suis parti avec une compagne de voyage au Maroc, nous avons vécu des moments extrêmement forts.

Ça s'est passé il y a quelques mois, nous avons décidé de partir sur un coup de tête, cela malgré mon handicap (je suis en fauteuil roulant), nous avons découvert une relation humaine vraiment unique. cette jeune femme va faire un stage pour ses études au Burkina Faso, à ****** exactement dans la première partie de l'année 2006.

Une idée m'est venue, lui faire la surprise de la rejoindre avec un autre ami pour une semaine ou deux sur place, j'aurais voulu savoir quelles sont toutes les précautions à prendre (la moustiquaire est elle de rigueur ?, ce qui craint et ce qui ne craint pas, aussi si vous connaissez des personnes en fauteuil roulant qui y sont allées, enfin, tout ce que vous pouvez me donner comme renseignements utiles) et ce que vous en pensez. aussi, ainsi que tout ce qui vous paraîtra utile de me conseiller.

Merci par avance de vos réactions et bonne année à tout le monde.

Si vous voulez voir les premières photos de notre voyage au Maroc, vous pouvez toujours aller sur mon site personnel : (demandez moi l'adresse)...

Bonjour tout le monde !

Je suis nouveau sur le site. Je suis entrain de préparer un voyage avec ma compagne pour fêter mes 30 ans l'année prochaine au milieu des poissons...

J'ai eu la chance de partir aux Maldives et je souhaiterai revivre cette féérie mais ailleurs.

Quels sont d'après vous les meilleurs sites pour le snorkeling ? si possible en lagon avec une barrière de corail pas trop loin car ma compagne n'est pas très à l'aise avec les palmes... Pour ça les Maldives ct le top, des poissons multicolores tout autour de nous 🙂 mais il y a sans doutes d'autres coins tout aussi magnifiques !

Nous souhaiterions partir en mai... L'agence de voyages a du mal à nous orienter, nous songeons à l'île Maurice, la réunion, les Seychelles (peu être un peu trop chère)

Merci de votre aide 😉

Bonjour,

je vais me rendre sur la côte ouest des Etas Unis durant une semaine et demi, puis avec ma compagne nous continuerons sur le Mexique. Afin de ne pas trouer notre budget (car en plus nous allons louer une voiture), j'aimerais connaitre le moyen le moins onéreux de me loger dans cette ville, hormis les AJ. Prix des hôtels, motels, guesthouse si cela existe, pour deux personnes. J'ai entendu parler de campings, mais ceux ci sont ils vraiment très éloignés des centres ville, voir des plages, et sont ils facilement accessibles en transports en commun. Merci de me consacrer un peu de temps. Nous sommes deux jeunes au budjet pas très garni... a bientôt.

Bonsoir à tous,

Dans trois semaines nous serons à Bangkok en train de celebrer l'anniversaire de ma compagne 😎😎😎

Je profite de ces quelques jours pour "fignoler" l'organisation. J'ai obtenu grâce a ce forum de precieux conseils sur les "trains couchettes", mais une autre question m'est venue à l'esprit; l'on m'a conseillé de reserver nos couchettes (en particulier si nous souhaitions dormir sur celle du bas) mais puis-je reserver mon trajet Lopburi/Chiang Mai et Phitsanulok/Bangkok depuis Bangkok ou dois-je le faire à Lopburi, puis à Phitsanulok.

Merci à tous

Bonjour,

Auriez-vous un itinéraire à nous conseiller pour 3 semaines en Bolivie fin septembre - début octobre ?

Quelques infos :

1- nous ( ma compagne & moi) sommes plutôt du genre pas très rapide ("Mora-Mora" comme on dit à Madagascar) & emprunterons les transports locaux.

2- nous avons déjà fait un petit tour de 3 ou 4 jours Copacabana-La Paz-Tihuanaco-Ile Taquile en 1997 (ça nous rajeunit pas...) lors d'un voyage au Pérou. Donc pas prioritaire (mais ça peut aussi être sympa d'y retourner 7 ou 8 ans plus tard)...

Merci d'avance pour vos conseils.

PS1: l'offre Avion Europe - Bolivie me semble très pauvre : pas ou peu de vol direct...Je m'y prend trop tard ?

PS2 : si vous cherchez une destination sympa : allez à Madagascar !!! C'est génial (on en revient enchantés)

Salut tous ! Ben voila je vais essayer faire court en fait, nous souhaitons partir au sri lanka ma compagne et moi en septembre, et je suis avide d'infos concernant ce pays, sur votre périple par exemple afin d'avoir de bonnes idées de que faire et quoi faire durant notre séjour.

Jusqu'au aujourd'hui touts les témoignages que je lis me poussent à allonger la durée de notre séjour qui n'est pas encore fixée (2 ou 3 semaines ?).

Pour infos nous allons simplement prendre un AR en avion et réserver sur place tout ce qui est hotel, guide etc ...

Merci de votre réponse

Lanzarote Travel Journal

Trip Planning My partner and I are heading to the Canary Islands for a week at the end of September, specifically to Lanzarote. We chose this island over the more crowded ones for its volcanic landscape and the variety of hikes it offers. I booked everything through Expedia: our hotel stay, car rental, and Ryanair flight tickets departing from Marseille. It was the only way to get a direct flight. To make getting around easier during our stay, I picked a hotel located in the center of the island from the wide selection available. It’s part of the Barceló chain, specifically the "Barceló Teguise Beach Adults Only" in Teguise Beach, which turned out to be an excellent choice.

The Trip

Sunday, September 21 - Monday, September 22 Departure It’s 2:15 PM, and we’re at the Avignon TGV station. Danielle picked us up earlier due to the weather—thunderstorms and heavy rain all the way to the station. The TGV was on time, and it only took 30 minutes to reach Marseille Saint-Charles. The shuttle to the airport is quick and convenient, right behind the station. The bus leaves for the airport in the middle of the storm, with flooded roads and cars stuck in some spots. We get soaked making our way to the terminal. Two hours to wait before the flight. The plane finally takes off at midnight, but just before landing, the pilot announces that the destination airport is closed, and we’re being diverted to Tenerife. Ryanair will re-route us as soon as possible. We end up waiting 2 hours, and Ryanair kindly gives us a 4 € voucher. We re-board around 5:15 AM and take off at 6:00 AM. About 45 minutes to reach Lanzarote. After collecting our luggage, we head to the car rental desk. The counter in the terminal is closed, and we’re directed to parking lot P4—it takes us a while to find it. I’m a bit worried about the rental company’s reaction since the car was supposed to be picked up 7 hours earlier, but it’s not a problem. A woman next to us is furious because she’s in the same situation, and her rental was canceled. Anne-Marie translates for her, but nothing changes. We pick up a brand-new Toyota Aigo and head to the hotel. After checking in, we cross the garden, walking alongside the large pool to reach our room. A lovely first-floor room with a jacuzzi and a sea view. It’s early, so we head to breakfast—a generously stocked and varied buffet with everything you could want. Afterward, we drive to Cueva de los Verdes, but it’s packed with people and a long wait. We decide to come back another day. Next, we visit Mirador Del Rio. This rocky viewpoint at the edge of the island has breathtaking cliffs plunging 500 meters into the ocean. The view is stunning and impressive. A panoramic bar lets you cool off while enjoying the scenery. We return to the hotel for a short walk around the neighborhood and enjoy the beautiful pool with its pleasant water temperature. Relaxing by the pool, sun loungers, and all. In the evening, a very varied buffet at the restaurant. Then early to bed to recover from the sleepless night before.

Tuesday, September 23 After a restful night, we enjoy another varied and hearty breakfast. The terrace seating is very pleasant. We take an inland road leading to Timanfaya National Park. The road near the park runs alongside vineyards where the vines are surrounded by lava stone walls to protect them from the prevailing winds. Our first stop is at the visitor center, where the island’s volcanic activity is well-documented. Next, we stop at an area where you can take a short camel ride—two seats are installed on either side of the camel’s hump. This little ride offers a great view of the volcanic landscape from a higher vantage point. A fair price of 11 € per seat for a 20-minute ride. We then head to the park entrance via the road leading to the parking lot, where only authorized buses can take the winding route inside the park. It’s crowded, and we wait about 45 minutes with several stops before reaching the parking lot. We board the bus, and the route offers beautiful views of this volcanic area and its many craters. The journey is very interesting, with several stops for photos. At the parking lot, a guide shows us how the heat from the rocks beneath the surface can ignite dry vegetation. Water poured into holes in the ground immediately creates geysers and jets of steam. The building next to the parking lot has a restaurant where meat is cooked using the heat from a well dug into the volcanic rock. On our way back, we drive to Playa Blanca, a seaside town with a small sandy beach.

Back at the hotel in the late afternoon for dinner.

Wednesday, September 24 We wake up early and have a quick breakfast—few people are around at this hour. Two days ago, we booked a 10:00 AM visit to Los Verdes, lava tunnels created by eruptions and lava flows from the La Corona volcano, which extended all the way to the coast. When the lava came into contact with the air, it solidified on the surface while continuing to flow underneath. The lava tunnels stretch for 8 kilometers to the volcano, but we only walk one kilometer. The inside of the tunnel is impressive, with narrow passages and larger chambers. You can see traces left by the flowing liquid lava—varied colors and twisted shapes. At the end of the path, a large chamber has been turned into a concert hall with perfect acoustics. Next, we visit Jameo Del Agua. This is a continuation of the lava tunnel, developed by Manrique. There are beautifully designed bar and restaurant areas, as well as an underground lake where you can see small blind white crabs—a protected species in this very pure water. Higher up, there’s a lovely space with a central pool that could double as a swimming area, surrounded by beautifully designed white pathways that contrast with the blue water. Further on, you reach a large space inside the lava tunnel, set up as a performance hall with perfect acoustics. Stairs let you view this beautiful space from above. A gap in the lava landscape reveals the ocean on the horizon. We head back toward the village of Yé, at the foot of the La Corona volcano. A 160-meter walk from the church, a path crosses vineyard plots and then climbs to the top of the volcano’s crater in about 30 minutes. It’s the island’s highest volcano. When you reach the edge of the crater, you see how deep it is, with steep slopes inside forming a large circular opening. The place is breathtaking and awe-inspiring. We drive back to the hotel via a road that climbs quickly, offering a beautiful view of the island’s northern part.

Thursday, September 25 After another enjoyable and varied breakfast, we head to the center of the island toward the volcano park and stop at a roadside parking lot where a path leads to the Montana Cuervo volcano. This is a crater that opened on one side. During an eruption, an explosion created a breach in the crater. Huge blocks of rock were thrown dozens of meters away. The path goes through the breach and descends into the crater, allowing you to walk around it. It’s impressive, and you really feel small and fragile in this environment. The crater walls, with their different colors, highlight the rock formations. The crater is surrounded by a sea of lava with sharp, jagged rocks. You can walk around the outside of the crater, but it’s not very interesting. We then head to the west coast, stopping at a spot with a small green lake next to a beautiful black sand beach. Next, we stop at Salinas de Janubio, a lovely viewpoint overlooking the salt marshes with different water colors. A small shop sells various local products. We then head to the famous Papagayo beach. The road ends at a booth where they charge 3 € to continue. From here, the land is private, and you have to pay to drive down a 3-kilometer rocky dirt road. Quite a few cars are driving along it, kicking up clouds of dust. The car gets a dusty makeover. We arrive at a large parking area, with several paths leading to different small beaches. We go to Papagayo, a small blonde sand beach surrounded by red rocks. The beach slopes gently into the water, which is a pleasant temperature. The setting is charming and peaceful. We stay for a while before heading back to the hotel.

Friday, September 26 We start with a visit to the César Manrique Foundation in Tahiche. This was originally one of his homes. The modern construction spans several levels and is integrated into the lava flow, using the gaps to create living spaces. Large windows make the rooms bright and open to the scenery. The place is pleasant, with flower-filled gardens outside. It’s well worth a visit. Next, we drive to Las Grietas, where a path leads to a narrow crack in the volcanic rock, forming a tight passage where only one person can walk at a time. The passage isn’t very long, but progress is slow due to the endless selfies being taken here. We then stop at Casa Del Camposino, a renovated farm that houses several artisan shops. We taste a local wine recommended by a charming woman and buy two bottles of Lanzarote red wine on her advice. Now, we head to Tamara beach, a beautiful and wide beach at the foot of high cliffs. There are always great waves here, making it a surfer’s paradise. On the way back to the hotel, we stop at the cactus garden, César Manrique’s final creation. Designed with a great sense of aesthetics around an old windmill, it features 4,500 varieties of cacti in various shapes, all in a beautiful setting. We return to the hotel in the late afternoon for the evening.

Saturday, September 27 After another hearty breakfast, we head north to Haria. We stumble upon another of César Manrique’s homes, where he lived for a long time. This house is more traditional than the previous one but still has large, modern, and very pleasant rooms. At the back of the garden is his large studio, where he created his works. Next, we visit the craft market—this was our original plan. Various stalls offer local items, and it’s very crowded. No room at the café terraces to sit down. We then return to Famara beach for a long stay. There are always great waves here, much to the surfers’ delight. The water temperature is pleasant, and we enjoy it. On the way back to the hotel, we stop at a gas station to refill the car, which has been very fuel-efficient. Gas is also much cheaper here than in France—1.16 € per liter of SP95. We also wash the car, which was very dusty after the long dirt road to Papagayo beach. At the hotel, we enjoy a farewell cocktail before dinner.

Sunday, September 28 We spend the morning by the hotel pool before checking out at noon. For lunch, we go to a restaurant called "Dona Lola," near the hotel, with a terrace offering a view of the coast. We order tuna carpaccio, which is delicious. We then head to the airport, just 15 minutes away. We return the rental car and go to the airport. A long line to check in our luggage. The return flight is on time. A shuttle bus takes us to Saint-Charles station. We then head to our overnight rental. The boulevard slopes down, making it easier with the suitcases. The rental is between the old port and the train station. Once there, we pick up the keys and make one last effort to carry the luggage up to the third floor. The studio is nice, clean, and simply equipped—perfect for one night.

Hi there,

I’m heading to Morocco in September 2026, and part of my trip takes me through Merzouga. I’m looking for a 4x4 driver-guide to explore the area with my partner and me.

Any recommendations?

Have a great day

I'm planning a trip to Brazil as winter approaches, around late October to early November 2026. I don’t have exact dates since I recently retired, so I can stay until mid-December if needed. I’m looking for a travel companion (male or female) for this journey—think relaxed mode, pousadas with locals, parks, seaside, culture, and music.

I’ve already explored the north, like Recife and Fortaleza. What I found most challenging was communicating with locals since I don’t speak Portuguese, and not everyone speaks English. I’m trying to learn now, but the accent isn’t easy!!!! This country is huge, and I’d love to discover the south. The idea is to arrive in São Paulo (without staying long—I’m not a big fan of large cities) and take a flight to Iguazu, then a bus to Paraty and Ilha Grande to enjoy the spots. After that, a bit of Rio is unavoidable, but I’d like to explore off-the-beaten-path places with a guide. To finish, Salvador de Bahia, with a focus on Morro de São Paulo and Boipeba. Maybe a return via Salvador—TAP offers that route. Nothing’s set in stone; we can discuss everything together.

I just got back from Madagascar, where I spent the winter (a place I know well), and I’ve got quite a few trips under my belt. Feel free to email me so we can chat, then we can call or meet—I’m based in Toulouse and can host you.

patricia.wagner31@sfr.fr Have a great day! Vejo você em breve

As-salamu alaykum!

We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...

Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)

Thanks in advance for your tips!

Mathieu

I’m sharing our three-week trip to Japan from late October to mid-November 2025. There were four of us—my partner and a couple of friends. I’ve traveled often with my friend Christian (Bolivia, Argentina, Costa Rica, Namibia, Laos), but this time our partners joined us. The rough itinerary: Arrival in Tokyo. Visiting Shinjuku/Shibuya districts + day trip to Kamakura 5 days in the Japanese Alps, from Matsumoto to Kanazawa (via Kamikochi, Hirayu Onsen, and Takayama) 5 days in Kyoto Nara, Osaka, Koyasan Return to Tokyo (Asakusa district), with a day trip to Nikko We booked our flights well in advance (9 months ahead): the flight cost 1086 € per person. Compared to over 2000 € if we’d booked for the same dates just 3 months prior. For accommodations, we mostly used Booking.com. The onsen was booked via Japanican, and in Kyoto, we stayed in an Airbnb. We also made 5 train reservations a month in advance on Klook or directly on the train’s website.

Day 1: Departure from Brussels (October 24, 2025) Early morning takeoff at 6 AM to Munich (1.5-hour layover) with Lufthansa, then a 12-hour flight with ANA, arriving the next morning at 7 AM at Tokyo Haneda.

Day 2: Arrival in Tokyo Airport formalities were quick. The eSIM we bought before leaving activated as soon as we landed (10 GB plan with Saily—more than enough for our mobile internet needs, mainly Google Maps and Google Translate). We’d received 4 ICOCA cards from our neighbors, which we loaded with 15000 ¥ each. We took the Keihin train, then the Yamanote Line. It’s easy to navigate since everything is in English, and each station is announced on scrolling displays in English too.

We got off the Yamanote Line at the station just after Shinjuku because it’s easier to exit that massive station with our luggage. So we ended up in Shin-Okubo, right in the Korean district. A 10-minute walk took us to Villa Fontaine Hotel. A great hotel, well-located north of the Kabukichō district. The room even seemed bigger than we’d expected.

It was 15°C, but it rained—and kept raining on and off all day. Belgian weather, basically. We went for a walk in Shinjuku Gyoen Park. Not as pretty in the rain, but the big greenhouse was interesting.

Then our first ramen (hearty and for 1000 ¥—pretty much the price of all our ramen during the trip). We headed back to the hotel since check-in was after 3 PM. Shower and relax before going out for dinner. Dinner was barbecue at Shichirin Yakiniku Anan (1700 ¥ each—good and cheap). Ordering via tablet wasn’t easy, but luckily it was in English.

We ended the evening with a stroll through Kabukichō before a well-deserved sleep.

Hello,

I’m looking for a trek itinerary for two people in Sweden—something authentic, varied, and spectacular (transport from Stockholm). My partner and I have experience in Norway (Dovrefjell and Jotunheimen) and would love to explore Sweden’s landscapes. Naturally, I’ve been considering the Sarek / Padjelanta / Stora Sjöfallet area. I haven’t decided on a specific destination yet, so I have a few questions and would love input from experienced travelers.

- Which region of Sweden should be a priority if we love mountains?

- Starting in mid-July, which summits in the Sarek / Padjelanta / Stora area are interesting and accessible without gear (crampons, rope, ice axe)? We have solid mountaineering experience and want to gain elevation without overloading our packs. Ideally, summits without crevassed glacier crossings and minimal technical climbing (easy scrambling).

- How many days does it take to complete the north-to-south traverse of Sarek?

Thanks for your tips and ideas! :)

Hi everyone,

I’m heading to Thailand for the first time at the end of January 2026 for two weeks. I’m traveling with someone who’s already been there, so we’re planning to hit some of the must-see spots but also visit places my partner wants to see—like Krabi, for example. We want a bit of everything: cities, food, culture, walks, but also beach time and relaxation. I’d love your thoughts on this itinerary idea—is it doable without feeling too rushed? We’ve got 16 nights there. There’s a part of the trip that’s still up in the air where I’m not sure what to do. Either we add a national park or a city like Erawan? The goal is to see beautiful landscapes, waterfalls (if there’s water at that time of year!), and wildlife... Or maybe we don’t add anything and just extend our time in the other stops! Depending on the final choice, the order might need adjusting 🙂

Day 1: Land in Bangkok from Paris at 2 PM—either we take a direct flight to Krabi to start our trip there (and end in Bangkok on the way back), or we stay in Bangkok for 3 days. Day 1/Day 2/Day 3/Day 4 (3.5 days, 4 nights): Bangkok (temples, floating market, possibly a day trip to Ayutthaya) Day 5/Day 6/Day 7/Day 8: Travel to Krabi, Railay, and day trips to the surrounding islands Day 9/Day 10/Day 11/Day 12: Travel to an island (probably Koh Tao), snorkeling, diving, trekking, Ang Thong excursion? Day 13/Day 14/Day 15: Leave the island for an undecided destination—a national park (Khao Sok? Khao Sam Roi Yot?)? Or Phang Nga Bay? Or Erawan? Day 16: Return to Bangkok Day 17: Departure (flight at 2 PM)

What do you think? Any advice or tips on the itinerary or the ideas for Days 13-15? (Which could be moved to another part of the trip depending on the route.) Just to note, we’re not big hikers or adventurers, but we do enjoy discovery, nature, and cultural visits like temples. Thanks in advance for your valuable tips 🙂

Florence

Hi there, it’s been a good 15 years since I last set foot in Thailand.

Back then, I spent 6 weeks there with my partner, traveling backpacker-style without ever booking anything in advance, and we always managed to find a guesthouse. Now we think our son is old enough to travel the same way.

Do you still find it just as easy to snag a guesthouse room everywhere?

What’s the average price range these days in the north and the south?

For our route, we’re thinking roughly BKK / Koh Tao / Koh Samui / Krabi, then the Chiang Mai area. Thanks in advance for your tips!

Hi there, I’m Rémi. I live in the north of France in Amiens and I’m 29. I’m looking for a travel buddy (guy or girl) to head off this summer—August or September. Preferably somewhere in Europe. I’m more into beaches, sightseeing, and partying 🍻. Easy-going with good manners. I love cheerful people. Preferably someone better at English than I am. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Hi everyone, For about twenty years now, we’ve been regularly visiting the Cyclades to enjoy some rest, sunshine, the sea, scooter rides, lovely tavernas, and the hospitality of the Greeks (around fifteen trips in total). This September, my partner and I have decided to return to Ikaria, the island where we spent a few days in Agios Kirykos and Therma. This year, we’ll be arriving in Evdilos and would love some tips on the southern coast of Evdilos and the central part of the island—places that are doable by scooter (max 20 to 30 km round trip). For those interested, we’d be happy to share our experiences from Tinos, Syros, Amorgos, Ikaria, Fourni, the Small Cyclades, and, from longer ago, Santorini, Paros, Anti-Paros, and Naxos. Happy travels to all

I'm planning a return trip to India next year, and this time I want to check out what's nice on the way up to Manali. Since the bus rides are really long coming from the plains (Chandigarh or even Delhi), I'm looking for a place to stop along the way (my partner and I). I’ve spotted Kullu, about an hour from Manali, but no matter how much I study the map, I can’t tell if there’s an actual town there. We really don’t want to end up in some isolated hotel that’s only convenient for people traveling with their own transport—definitely not our style. We prefer to drop our bags in a room, freshen up a bit, then wander around streets or alleys with at least a little life.

So, I’m wondering if we’d be better off just skipping Kullu altogether.

What do you think, folks who’ve been there before?

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.

Hi! I’m 66 and I’m looking for a travel companion for a 15-day road trip in September 2025 to Puglia. We’d pick up a rental car at Brindisi or Bari airport and book 4 apartments to explore the region. Thanks for your replies! Silvana