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Planification pour l'Australie English translation pending
Bonjour tout le monde
J'ai prévu de passer une partie de mon voyage en Australie (2 mois). J'arriverais par la thailande et débarquerais à Darwin au environ du mois de novembre 2005 de là je partirais visiter le Kimberley puis direction Alice Springs et Uluru puis j'irais vers Cairns et redescendrais vers Sydney en longeant la côte pour prendre un avion qui m'embarquera vers la nouvelle zélande. Durant ce séjour je compte visiter le parc Kakadu, snowy mountain mais aussi rencontrer le peuple aborigène pour lequel j'ai une véritable attirance.Je compte me déplacer à pied et en car et dormir en tente exclusivement.
J'ai donc quelques questions à vous poser.
1. y a t il des coins où il est déconseillé de planter la tente (par exemple dans les parcs ou je risque de "déranger la faune et la flore" ou encore risque d'aggressions ...)?
2.Mon parcours vous semble t il réalisable dans ce délai (a l'heure actuelle j'envisage de rester 1 mois de plus soit 3 mois)?
3. Mon budget est de 2000€ excursions, nourriture et forfait bus hors billet d'avion. est ce suffisant?
4. Est ce que j'aurais le temps pour visiter la côte ouest?
5.Pensez vous que les forfaits bus au Km soit la meilleure solution pour mon parcours
6. Quels sont les endroits sympas que vous me conseilleriez de voir? (envoyez tout je suis preneur😉)
7. Et surtout très très très très... important :J'ai une affection toute particulière pour un groupe australien qui à mon goût n'est pas assez connu en France je veux parler bien sur de l'unique, l'irremplaçable : Midnight Oil. Dans un de leur clip Whitefella/Blackfella il chante avec pour décor le mont Uluru mais aussi sur un cours d'eau. Si un de vous connait ce clip et surtout le lieu où il chante faites le moi savoir pcq c'est un coin que j'ai vraiment envie de visiter.🙂
Voila je crois que c'est a peu près tout... pour l'instant😉
Mille mercis par avance pour vos réponses et encore bavo à tout ceux qui font vivre ce site!
J'ai prévu de passer une partie de mon voyage en Australie (2 mois). J'arriverais par la thailande et débarquerais à Darwin au environ du mois de novembre 2005 de là je partirais visiter le Kimberley puis direction Alice Springs et Uluru puis j'irais vers Cairns et redescendrais vers Sydney en longeant la côte pour prendre un avion qui m'embarquera vers la nouvelle zélande. Durant ce séjour je compte visiter le parc Kakadu, snowy mountain mais aussi rencontrer le peuple aborigène pour lequel j'ai une véritable attirance.Je compte me déplacer à pied et en car et dormir en tente exclusivement.
J'ai donc quelques questions à vous poser.
1. y a t il des coins où il est déconseillé de planter la tente (par exemple dans les parcs ou je risque de "déranger la faune et la flore" ou encore risque d'aggressions ...)?
2.Mon parcours vous semble t il réalisable dans ce délai (a l'heure actuelle j'envisage de rester 1 mois de plus soit 3 mois)?
3. Mon budget est de 2000€ excursions, nourriture et forfait bus hors billet d'avion. est ce suffisant?
4. Est ce que j'aurais le temps pour visiter la côte ouest?
5.Pensez vous que les forfaits bus au Km soit la meilleure solution pour mon parcours
6. Quels sont les endroits sympas que vous me conseilleriez de voir? (envoyez tout je suis preneur😉)
7. Et surtout très très très très... important :J'ai une affection toute particulière pour un groupe australien qui à mon goût n'est pas assez connu en France je veux parler bien sur de l'unique, l'irremplaçable : Midnight Oil. Dans un de leur clip Whitefella/Blackfella il chante avec pour décor le mont Uluru mais aussi sur un cours d'eau. Si un de vous connait ce clip et surtout le lieu où il chante faites le moi savoir pcq c'est un coin que j'ai vraiment envie de visiter.🙂
Voila je crois que c'est a peu près tout... pour l'instant😉
Mille mercis par avance pour vos réponses et encore bavo à tout ceux qui font vivre ce site!
Le centre rouge australien English translation pending
Bonjour à toutes et tous....🙂
Nouveau sur ce forum, je me présente brièvement : ingénieur sexagénaire marié à une chef de cabine d'Air France et papa d'un garçon de 13 ans... Passionné d'humain et d'humanisme et par conséquent de voyages...😎
Je prépare actuellement notre voyage des vacances de cet été et je me permets de venir vers vous car l'Australie est au programme (entre le Cambodge et l'Ile de Paques) et je me pose des questions sur la visite du Centre Rouge (Uluru, Kata Tjuta et Kings Canyon...).
Compte tenu des prix exorbitants des hôtels d'Ayers Rock, j'envisagerais de n'y passer qu'une nuit et d'établir notre base à Alice Springs. Le programme serait alors le suivant :
Jour 1 : Route Alice Springs -> Ayers Rock en passant par Kata Tjuta et coucher de soleil sur Uluru...
Jour 2 : Lever de soleil sur Uluru, Kings Canyon et retour sur Alice Springs...
Est-ce que ceux qui connaissent les sites peuvent me rassurer sur la faisabilité de ce programme, et en particulier si les différents sites sont facilement accessibles en voiture de location classique, ou s'il faut se munir d'un 4 x 4...
Merci par avance à ceux qui pourront me répondre, et bien sûr à charge de revanche si je peux aider quelqu'un par mon expérience autour du monde....
Nouveau sur ce forum, je me présente brièvement : ingénieur sexagénaire marié à une chef de cabine d'Air France et papa d'un garçon de 13 ans... Passionné d'humain et d'humanisme et par conséquent de voyages...😎
Je prépare actuellement notre voyage des vacances de cet été et je me permets de venir vers vous car l'Australie est au programme (entre le Cambodge et l'Ile de Paques) et je me pose des questions sur la visite du Centre Rouge (Uluru, Kata Tjuta et Kings Canyon...).
Compte tenu des prix exorbitants des hôtels d'Ayers Rock, j'envisagerais de n'y passer qu'une nuit et d'établir notre base à Alice Springs. Le programme serait alors le suivant :
Jour 1 : Route Alice Springs -> Ayers Rock en passant par Kata Tjuta et coucher de soleil sur Uluru...
Jour 2 : Lever de soleil sur Uluru, Kings Canyon et retour sur Alice Springs...
Est-ce que ceux qui connaissent les sites peuvent me rassurer sur la faisabilité de ce programme, et en particulier si les différents sites sont facilement accessibles en voiture de location classique, ou s'il faut se munir d'un 4 x 4...
Merci par avance à ceux qui pourront me répondre, et bien sûr à charge de revanche si je peux aider quelqu'un par mon expérience autour du monde....
Conseils pour voyage de 4 semaines en Australie English translation pending
Salut à tous,
Congés négociés vendredi + destination choisie ce matin = organisation à l'arrache. 🙂 Mais bon, ça serait dommage de faire simple quand on peut faire ....
Je souhaites donc partir en Australie pour 4 semaines début Mars. J'ai rapidement feuilleté le Lonely aujourd'hui et .... c'est grand l'Australie ! J'espère donc glaner ici quelques infos pour me concocter un petit voyage sympa.
1) La compagnie ! Y-en a plusieurs ... Je compte arriver à Sydney. Gagne-t-on vraiment à prendre un vol Quantas pour profiter des pass locaux ? Sinon la Malaysian Airlines m'a l'air pas mal, z'êtes d'accord ?
2) J'envisageais un passage vers Cairns pour des randos dans l' "arrière-pays" ("Rainforest"). Le mois de Mars est-il (encore) trop pluvieux pour ce type de randos?
3) Les méduses ! Traînent-elles du du côté des plages de la côte Est (de Cairns à Sydney)? J'ai quand même envie de profiter de la plage et de la grande barrière ...
4) La Tasmanie, c'est sûr, c'est bien au Sud. Est-ce trop tard pour des randos sur place (trop froid, trop pluvieux) ?
5) Le Centre Rouge .... rien que le nom et le mystère est déjà là.🙂 J'ai un objectif (peut-être utopique): profiter des merveilles du coin (rando dans les McDonnell Ranges, Uluru) sans pour autant suivre des hordes de touriste. Y-en a-t-il un(e) parmi vous qui détienne le secret ?
6) Pour l'instant je voyage seul. Mais c'est aussi sympa de pouvoir partager les frais et les expériences. Trouve-t-on facilement des routards ou backpackers dans les auberges de jeunesse pour organiser une sortie / rando / visite, une fois arrivé dans un coin.
Bon, je m'arrête là car sinon, j'y serai encore demain....
En tout cas, je passerai sur Sydney ... donc si un soir y en a qui veulent des nouvelles fraîches du pays ou juste boire un coup, je paie ma tournée (limite fixée par mon banquier qui rit jaune ... déjà) 😉
Merci à vous et surtout bon voyage !
Pilou
Congés négociés vendredi + destination choisie ce matin = organisation à l'arrache. 🙂 Mais bon, ça serait dommage de faire simple quand on peut faire ....
Je souhaites donc partir en Australie pour 4 semaines début Mars. J'ai rapidement feuilleté le Lonely aujourd'hui et .... c'est grand l'Australie ! J'espère donc glaner ici quelques infos pour me concocter un petit voyage sympa.
1) La compagnie ! Y-en a plusieurs ... Je compte arriver à Sydney. Gagne-t-on vraiment à prendre un vol Quantas pour profiter des pass locaux ? Sinon la Malaysian Airlines m'a l'air pas mal, z'êtes d'accord ?
2) J'envisageais un passage vers Cairns pour des randos dans l' "arrière-pays" ("Rainforest"). Le mois de Mars est-il (encore) trop pluvieux pour ce type de randos?
3) Les méduses ! Traînent-elles du du côté des plages de la côte Est (de Cairns à Sydney)? J'ai quand même envie de profiter de la plage et de la grande barrière ...
4) La Tasmanie, c'est sûr, c'est bien au Sud. Est-ce trop tard pour des randos sur place (trop froid, trop pluvieux) ?
5) Le Centre Rouge .... rien que le nom et le mystère est déjà là.🙂 J'ai un objectif (peut-être utopique): profiter des merveilles du coin (rando dans les McDonnell Ranges, Uluru) sans pour autant suivre des hordes de touriste. Y-en a-t-il un(e) parmi vous qui détienne le secret ?
6) Pour l'instant je voyage seul. Mais c'est aussi sympa de pouvoir partager les frais et les expériences. Trouve-t-on facilement des routards ou backpackers dans les auberges de jeunesse pour organiser une sortie / rando / visite, une fois arrivé dans un coin.
Bon, je m'arrête là car sinon, j'y serai encore demain....
En tout cas, je passerai sur Sydney ... donc si un soir y en a qui veulent des nouvelles fraîches du pays ou juste boire un coup, je paie ma tournée (limite fixée par mon banquier qui rit jaune ... déjà) 😉
Merci à vous et surtout bon voyage !
Pilou
australie visa vacances travail English translation pending
depart mi mars .
6 mois prevus en australie.
travailler, decouvrir, echanger cote est de sydney a darwin, alice springs.
voila en qq mots mon voyage ou au moins la base de mon programme.
si qq un veut faire un bout de chemin ou pour faire de la coloc ou autre....
Partir vivre en Australie English translation pending
je voudrai savoir comment faire pour aller en australie dans une famille d acceuille sans faire d etude .sa serai pour habiter .changer de vie quoi. je ne suis pas tres d ouer en langue.merci a toussi vous me repondè
Vols tour du monde? English translation pending
Salut,
Nous comptons partir en nov. 2003 pour un tdm. Notre souhait est de faire l'asie, l'océanie, l'amérique du sud et l'afrique noire.
Il nous est très difficile de trouver un billet tdm avec tous ces continents et surtout dans ce sens. Avez-vous un filon ?
Merci d'avance.
Nous comptons partir en nov. 2003 pour un tdm. Notre souhait est de faire l'asie, l'océanie, l'amérique du sud et l'afrique noire.
Il nous est très difficile de trouver un billet tdm avec tous ces continents et surtout dans ce sens. Avez-vous un filon ?
Merci d'avance.
Où trouver un job en Australie? English translation pending
Bonjour a tous!😉
Je souhaiterai partir en Australie de janvier a juillet 2004 mon projet n'es pas encore défini et je ne sais pas trop vers quelle ville m'orienter... on m'a dit qu'a Brisbane il pleuvait tt le temps... ??? vrai ou faux??? 🤪 Je cherche une ville dynamique et ou il est possible de trouver un job (meme si aparament c mission impossible la bas...) si vous avez des infos sur les coins sympa ou sur les possibilité d'emploi ou meme si vous voulez faire un bou de route avec moi... contactez moi!
Je souhaiterai partir en Australie de janvier a juillet 2004 mon projet n'es pas encore défini et je ne sais pas trop vers quelle ville m'orienter... on m'a dit qu'a Brisbane il pleuvait tt le temps... ??? vrai ou faux??? 🤪 Je cherche une ville dynamique et ou il est possible de trouver un job (meme si aparament c mission impossible la bas...) si vous avez des infos sur les coins sympa ou sur les possibilité d'emploi ou meme si vous voulez faire un bou de route avec moi... contactez moi!
Donne infos sur l'Australie English translation pending
Si comme moi, l'Australie vous à séduit(e), n'hésitez pas à venir partager vos souvenir dans ce forum...😎.
Et si vous chercher des renseignements sur le pays, je serai ravie de vous aider...Alors à bientôt!!!
Et si vous chercher des renseignements sur le pays, je serai ravie de vous aider...Alors à bientôt!!!
Two-Month Australia Itinerary Plan for 2027
Hi everyone! I’m planning a long trip of two and a half months and could use some input to fine-tune my itinerary. I already have a good idea of the dates and how the climate will vary depending on where we are in Australia. Feel free to share your thoughts!
**Zone 1: DARWIN – August 17 to 22 (6 days)** Activities & visits: Crocosaurus Cove, Kakadu Park scenic flight, 3-day excursion to Kakadu, Litchfield, and Katherine National Parks Flight to Alice Springs on the 23rd
**Zone 2: ALICE SPRINGS – ULURU – August 23 to 30 (8 days)** Car rental Activities & visits: Alice Springs (1 day), West MacDonnell Ranges (1 day), Watarrka National Park, Uluru (3 days) Flight to Cairns on the 31st
**Zone 3: CAIRNS – August 31 to September 9 (10 days)** Car rental from the 31st to the 6th Activities & visits: Port Douglas, Daintree Rainforest, Mount Quincan, Herberton Historic Village, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef Bus to Townsville on the 10th
**Zone 4: TOWNSVILLE – NOOSA – September 10 to 26 (17 days)** Activities & visits: Magnetic Island Bus to Airlie Beach on the 13th Activities & visits: Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef Car rental from the 17th to the 20th Activities & visits: Eungella National Park Overnight bus from Mackay to Hervey Bay (20th to 21st) Activities & visits: K’gari (Fraser Island) Bus to Noosa on the 25th Activities & visits: Noosa National Park Bus to Brisbane on the 27th
**Zone 5: BRISBANE – September 27 to October 1 (5 days)** Car rental from the 29th to the 1st Activities & visits: Brisbane, Glass House Mountains, Springbrook National Park, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Bus to Coffs Harbour on the 2nd
**Zone 6: COFFS HARBOUR – October 2 to 4** Car rental from the 3rd to the 4th Activities & visits: Dorrigo National Park Overnight bus to Sydney (4th to 5th)
**Zone 7: SYDNEY – October 5 to 9 (5 days)** Car rental from the 7th to the 9th Activities & visits: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves Overnight bus to Melbourne (9th to 10th)
**Zone 8: MELBOURNE – October 10 to 16 (7 days)** Car rental from the 13th to the 16th Activities & visits: Melbourne, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road Flight to Hobart on the 17th
**Zone 9: TASMANIA – October 17 to 23 (6 days)** Car rental from the 17th to the 23rd Activities & visits: Hobart, Tasman Peninsula, Freycinet National Park, Natureworld Flight to Perth on the 23rd
**Zone 10: PERTH – October 24 to 27 (4 days)** Activities & visits: Rottnest Island, Wave Rock, Perth Flight to Paris on the 28th
**Zone 1: DARWIN – August 17 to 22 (6 days)** Activities & visits: Crocosaurus Cove, Kakadu Park scenic flight, 3-day excursion to Kakadu, Litchfield, and Katherine National Parks Flight to Alice Springs on the 23rd
**Zone 2: ALICE SPRINGS – ULURU – August 23 to 30 (8 days)** Car rental Activities & visits: Alice Springs (1 day), West MacDonnell Ranges (1 day), Watarrka National Park, Uluru (3 days) Flight to Cairns on the 31st
**Zone 3: CAIRNS – August 31 to September 9 (10 days)** Car rental from the 31st to the 6th Activities & visits: Port Douglas, Daintree Rainforest, Mount Quincan, Herberton Historic Village, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef Bus to Townsville on the 10th
**Zone 4: TOWNSVILLE – NOOSA – September 10 to 26 (17 days)** Activities & visits: Magnetic Island Bus to Airlie Beach on the 13th Activities & visits: Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef Car rental from the 17th to the 20th Activities & visits: Eungella National Park Overnight bus from Mackay to Hervey Bay (20th to 21st) Activities & visits: K’gari (Fraser Island) Bus to Noosa on the 25th Activities & visits: Noosa National Park Bus to Brisbane on the 27th
**Zone 5: BRISBANE – September 27 to October 1 (5 days)** Car rental from the 29th to the 1st Activities & visits: Brisbane, Glass House Mountains, Springbrook National Park, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Bus to Coffs Harbour on the 2nd
**Zone 6: COFFS HARBOUR – October 2 to 4** Car rental from the 3rd to the 4th Activities & visits: Dorrigo National Park Overnight bus to Sydney (4th to 5th)
**Zone 7: SYDNEY – October 5 to 9 (5 days)** Car rental from the 7th to the 9th Activities & visits: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves Overnight bus to Melbourne (9th to 10th)
**Zone 8: MELBOURNE – October 10 to 16 (7 days)** Car rental from the 13th to the 16th Activities & visits: Melbourne, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road Flight to Hobart on the 17th
**Zone 9: TASMANIA – October 17 to 23 (6 days)** Car rental from the 17th to the 23rd Activities & visits: Hobart, Tasman Peninsula, Freycinet National Park, Natureworld Flight to Perth on the 23rd
**Zone 10: PERTH – October 24 to 27 (4 days)** Activities & visits: Rottnest Island, Wave Rock, Perth Flight to Paris on the 28th
Which city to visit on a layover between Paris and Sydney + where to rent a van on the West Coast?
Hello,
Our daughter has gone to Sydney, and we’d love to spend the end-of-year holidays with her. The plan is to leave from Paris or Brussels and break up the trip with a 3- or 4-day layover to "split" the journey in two. Then head back to Sydney, explore the East Coast in a van, celebrate Christmas and New Year’s in Sydney, and finally return to France with another layover.
My questions: Which city should we choose for the layover (we’ve already visited Kuala Lumpur and Singapore and would like to see a different city)? Both on the way there and back? Which agency should we rent a van from? What sites should we visit on the East Coast?
If you’ve done this kind of trip before and have any tips or advice, I’d love to hear them.
Thanks
Our daughter has gone to Sydney, and we’d love to spend the end-of-year holidays with her. The plan is to leave from Paris or Brussels and break up the trip with a 3- or 4-day layover to "split" the journey in two. Then head back to Sydney, explore the East Coast in a van, celebrate Christmas and New Year’s in Sydney, and finally return to France with another layover.
My questions: Which city should we choose for the layover (we’ve already visited Kuala Lumpur and Singapore and would like to see a different city)? Both on the way there and back? Which agency should we rent a van from? What sites should we visit on the East Coast?
If you’ve done this kind of trip before and have any tips or advice, I’d love to hear them.
Thanks
July 2026 Photo Contest Theme: Bridges of the World
The theme for this July’s photo contest is:
Bridges of the World
Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon
Here’s the definition of a bridge: “A structure, typically made of stone, wood, or metal, that spans a depression or obstacle (such as a transportation route or waterway) by connecting the two sides or crossing over the obstacle.”
Viaducts, aqueducts, and footbridges will all be accepted.
Millau Viaduct
To allow for as many original photos as possible, the bridge can be photographed from the side, below, or above—the main thing is that it’s the focal point of the image.
Bridge in the Algarve
Pont du Gard from below
Details are also welcome, as long as you can still recognize it’s a bridge 😊
Brooklyn Bridge
Practical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Sunday, 26/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Monday, 27/07 to Friday, 31/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Selected photos should be listed in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer whose photo receives the most points.
Results will be announced on 01/08. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing August 2026’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to participate in this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest submissions. Any discussions or comments should be posted in the following thread: Here
Vasco da Gama Bridge in LisbonHere’s the definition of a bridge: “A structure, typically made of stone, wood, or metal, that spans a depression or obstacle (such as a transportation route or waterway) by connecting the two sides or crossing over the obstacle.”
Viaducts, aqueducts, and footbridges will all be accepted.
Millau ViaductTo allow for as many original photos as possible, the bridge can be photographed from the side, below, or above—the main thing is that it’s the focal point of the image.
Bridge in the Algarve
Pont du Gard from belowDetails are also welcome, as long as you can still recognize it’s a bridge 😊
Brooklyn BridgePractical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Sunday, 26/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Monday, 27/07 to Friday, 31/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Selected photos should be listed in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer whose photo receives the most points.
Results will be announced on 01/08. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing August 2026’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to participate in this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest submissions. Any discussions or comments should be posted in the following thread: Here
June 2026 Theme Thread: Such a Beautiful Landscape
This is where we chat.
June 2026 Photo Contest Theme: Such a Beautiful Landscape
Hello,
It might not be very original, but I see it hasn’t been suggested—or at least not for a very long time. I’d like to invite you to discover the beauty of the great outdoors through landscape photos. Whether they’re desert, sea, countryside, or mountain scenes—with or without other elements (people, buildings, animals, etc.)—they should make us want to dive right in without hesitation.
To participate: Photo submissions until Wednesday, June 24 at 11:59 PM You can post up to 3 photos, numbered and shared in separate messages, along with a short description of the place and the story behind it.
To vote: from Thursday, June 25 at 12:01 AM to Monday, June 29 at 11:59 PM After the deadline, it’s too late!
Please include the photo number, username, and the points awarded: Photo #1 = 3 pts Photo #2 = 2 pts Photo #3 = 1 pt
All VF members can vote (even those who didn’t submit photos). In case of a tie for first place, the winning photo will be the one with the most first-place votes, then second-place votes! The lucky winner will get to organize July 2026’s photo contest.
For discussions about the theme, it’s here: Discussion thread for June 2026’s theme: Such a Beautiful Landscape
Good luck to everyone!
Philippe
Chumphon, Thailand: Doi Tapang
It might not be very original, but I see it hasn’t been suggested—or at least not for a very long time. I’d like to invite you to discover the beauty of the great outdoors through landscape photos. Whether they’re desert, sea, countryside, or mountain scenes—with or without other elements (people, buildings, animals, etc.)—they should make us want to dive right in without hesitation.
To participate: Photo submissions until Wednesday, June 24 at 11:59 PM You can post up to 3 photos, numbered and shared in separate messages, along with a short description of the place and the story behind it.
To vote: from Thursday, June 25 at 12:01 AM to Monday, June 29 at 11:59 PM After the deadline, it’s too late!
Please include the photo number, username, and the points awarded: Photo #1 = 3 pts Photo #2 = 2 pts Photo #3 = 1 pt
All VF members can vote (even those who didn’t submit photos). In case of a tie for first place, the winning photo will be the one with the most first-place votes, then second-place votes! The lucky winner will get to organize July 2026’s photo contest.
For discussions about the theme, it’s here: Discussion thread for June 2026’s theme: Such a Beautiful Landscape
Good luck to everyone!
Philippe
Chumphon, Thailand: Doi Tapang

March 2026 Photo Contest Theme: Metal, Metallic
The 139th edition of this contest is now open, and this month’s theme is:
« Metal, Metallic».
From ore to rockets, wire to the Eiffel Tower—or in a pinch, even a self-portrait at the bottom of a spoon—the theme is broad enough that you should be able to come up with at least three ideas pretty easily! Sure, things might get tricky when it’s time to vote, but that could just be a sign of a successful contest, right?! But we’re not there yet.
Contest rules: You can post up to three photos, each in a separate message, clearly indicating their number (1, 2, or 3) along with the location where the photo was taken. Any explanations about your photos are welcome.
You’ll vote for three photos, clearly stating the name of the participant you’ve chosen, followed by the photo number. The first photo in your vote will receive three points, the second two points, and the third one point.
The winner will be the person whose photo earns the most points. In case of a tie, the winner will be the one with the most first-place votes—or, if still tied, the most second-place votes. Finally, if it’s a perfect tie, the winner will be the one who reached their score first. The winner will then have the pleasure of choosing the theme for the April 2026 contest and organizing it. Ties for any position other than first won’t be broken. Lastly, you don’t need to participate in the contest to vote. However, participants (and I hope there’ll be lots of you!) are strongly encouraged to vote!
Please only post contest photos in this thread, and starting Thursday, March 26 (00:01 Paris time), only votes.
Key dates: You can submit your photos starting today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, until Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (23:59 Paris time). Voting will begin the minute after and end on Monday, March 30 (23:59 Paris time). Results will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 ... if all goes well!
A discussion thread for this contest is open HERE: The photorama can be found HERE
From ore to rockets, wire to the Eiffel Tower—or in a pinch, even a self-portrait at the bottom of a spoon—the theme is broad enough that you should be able to come up with at least three ideas pretty easily! Sure, things might get tricky when it’s time to vote, but that could just be a sign of a successful contest, right?! But we’re not there yet.
Contest rules: You can post up to three photos, each in a separate message, clearly indicating their number (1, 2, or 3) along with the location where the photo was taken. Any explanations about your photos are welcome.
You’ll vote for three photos, clearly stating the name of the participant you’ve chosen, followed by the photo number. The first photo in your vote will receive three points, the second two points, and the third one point.
The winner will be the person whose photo earns the most points. In case of a tie, the winner will be the one with the most first-place votes—or, if still tied, the most second-place votes. Finally, if it’s a perfect tie, the winner will be the one who reached their score first. The winner will then have the pleasure of choosing the theme for the April 2026 contest and organizing it. Ties for any position other than first won’t be broken. Lastly, you don’t need to participate in the contest to vote. However, participants (and I hope there’ll be lots of you!) are strongly encouraged to vote!
Please only post contest photos in this thread, and starting Thursday, March 26 (00:01 Paris time), only votes.
Key dates: You can submit your photos starting today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, until Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (23:59 Paris time). Voting will begin the minute after and end on Monday, March 30 (23:59 Paris time). Results will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 ... if all goes well!
A discussion thread for this contest is open HERE: The photorama can be found HERE
February contest theme: lakes and ponds around the world
Let’s stick with the water theme—it’s definitely the season (maybe a bit *too* much for some of those dealing with floods 😕).
After the flowing waters (with varying energy levels), let’s take it easy with still waters:
Lakes (Annecy)
Ponds (near Moustiers Saint Marie)
Lagoons (Bacalar)
If you’ve got nice photos of a pond—or even a puddle—why not? Natural bodies of water only: no pools or fountains (reservoir lakes are accepted… because they often look like natural lakes ).
The contest rules are the same as always 😉: Up to 3 photos per member, one photo per post (a little explanation is better), and past winning photos from other VF contests aren’t allowed. You have until Sunday, February 22nd at 11:59 PM (Paris time) to post your photos. Voting starts Monday the 23rd at midnight—rank your top 3 photos in order (3, 2, and 1 points). Voting ends Saturday, February 28th at 11:59 PM. Results will be announced on March 1st. The winning photo is the one with the most points (in case of a tie, the photo ranked first the most times wins). The lucky winner gets to organize March’s contest 😎.
Dig into your archives…
Lakes (Annecy)
Ponds (near Moustiers Saint Marie)
Lagoons (Bacalar)If you’ve got nice photos of a pond—or even a puddle—why not? Natural bodies of water only: no pools or fountains (reservoir lakes are accepted… because they often look like natural lakes ).
The contest rules are the same as always 😉: Up to 3 photos per member, one photo per post (a little explanation is better), and past winning photos from other VF contests aren’t allowed. You have until Sunday, February 22nd at 11:59 PM (Paris time) to post your photos. Voting starts Monday the 23rd at midnight—rank your top 3 photos in order (3, 2, and 1 points). Voting ends Saturday, February 28th at 11:59 PM. Results will be announced on March 1st. The winning photo is the one with the most points (in case of a tie, the photo ranked first the most times wins). The lucky winner gets to organize March’s contest 😎.
Dig into your archives…
Waterways Around the World: January 2026 Photo Contest
The first theme of 2026 is:
"Waterways Around the World".
Water is present almost everywhere on our blue planet, so I’ve narrowed the theme down to waterways—rivers, streams, brooks, and the like.

Seas, oceans, lakes, or other stagnant waters won’t be considered for this month’s theme 😅. However, waterfalls and cascades are very welcome 😊!

Practical details:
**Participation** Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Sunday, January 25th at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (commentary, location, etc.).
**Voting** Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Monday, January 26th to Saturday, January 31st at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Photos should be ranked in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer whose photo receives the most points.
Results will be published on February 1st. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing February 2026’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to participate in this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest photo submissions. All discussions, comments, and chit-chat should take place in the thread: here
Water is present almost everywhere on our blue planet, so I’ve narrowed the theme down to waterways—rivers, streams, brooks, and the like.

Seas, oceans, lakes, or other stagnant waters won’t be considered for this month’s theme 😅. However, waterfalls and cascades are very welcome 😊!

Practical details:
**Participation** Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Sunday, January 25th at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (commentary, location, etc.).
**Voting** Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Monday, January 26th to Saturday, January 31st at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Photos should be ranked in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer whose photo receives the most points.
Results will be published on February 1st. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing February 2026’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to participate in this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest photo submissions. All discussions, comments, and chit-chat should take place in the thread: here
Australia 2025: Discovering the 5th Continent
Hi everyone.
Because that’s also what sparks the desire in every traveler (well, at least for me) to set foot on Australian soil: discovering a new continent.
Right now, I’ve got some time on my hands—those who follow me know that. A nasty muscle tear (which really doesn’t want to heal) is keeping me grounded for another week, so I’ve decided to open a new travel journal, recounting my recent trip from December 14, 2024, to January 12, 2025, in Australia.
The origins of this trip started last May in Crete, an island I chose for a 10-day break. It’s really lovely, by the way, but that’s not the point… It’s around this time every year that we decide on our next winter destination, and Argentina was at the top of the list—Sydney wasn’t even on the radar… I’d been looking at flights to Buenos Aires for a while, and the prices were shocking… But by the pool one lazy afternoon, scrolling on my iPhone, a promo from Geneva to Sydney caught my eye. The deal ticked two boxes on my traveler’s bucket list: a flight to Australia and a flight with Singapore Airlines, often ranked as the world’s best airline. A quick chat with the missus (well, of course!) and the decision was made: off to the land of kangaroos! Now, once you add luggage and Economy Plus, it still comes to 1600 € per person, but that’s a reasonable price. Either way, we already know what we’re in for—Australia is a budget commitment!

Thanks to 123rf for the image loan 😛
Right now, I’ve got some time on my hands—those who follow me know that. A nasty muscle tear (which really doesn’t want to heal) is keeping me grounded for another week, so I’ve decided to open a new travel journal, recounting my recent trip from December 14, 2024, to January 12, 2025, in Australia.
The origins of this trip started last May in Crete, an island I chose for a 10-day break. It’s really lovely, by the way, but that’s not the point… It’s around this time every year that we decide on our next winter destination, and Argentina was at the top of the list—Sydney wasn’t even on the radar… I’d been looking at flights to Buenos Aires for a while, and the prices were shocking… But by the pool one lazy afternoon, scrolling on my iPhone, a promo from Geneva to Sydney caught my eye. The deal ticked two boxes on my traveler’s bucket list: a flight to Australia and a flight with Singapore Airlines, often ranked as the world’s best airline. A quick chat with the missus (well, of course!) and the decision was made: off to the land of kangaroos! Now, once you add luggage and Economy Plus, it still comes to 1600 € per person, but that’s a reasonable price. Either way, we already know what we’re in for—Australia is a budget commitment!

Thanks to 123rf for the image loan 😛
A long journey around Australia
Sunday, October 1st, 2023
Mulhouse-London
We dumped our trash on our neighbors. We hugged, overflowing with emotion. Then Léa from Taxis S showed up. She knows us well. For ages, she’s been our driver. She was practically the official taxiwoman for the trips of the company where Dom and I met. She knew us when we were single! Almost teenagers! She knows everyone and fills in the biographies of people we’d forgotten.
Across the street, while we loaded the luggage, S., perched in his window frame, waved a handkerchief. This wasn’t just any trip.
Then things got tricky. It’s funny how fate sinks its teeth into our happy moments—there’s this whole intermediate phase where the poison seeps in unnoticed because you’re still in the dark...
First, there was a delay on our flight to London. Dom immediately went on high alert, while I stayed calm. In my mind, we had two hours. I knew we had to go from Terminal 5 to Terminal 4, but two hours—come on, that’s plenty, right?

Bad calculation! Because those two hours were between the first flight’s landing and the second’s takeoff. But flights close at least half an hour before departure. Getting from one terminal to another means taking a shuttle bus. We waited for the one going to Terminal 4... until a young guy paid to direct people (who hadn’t seen us) informed us it was no longer possible to access Terminal 4 without going through Terminal 2 first for a connection! That really cranked up the pressure. We started installing a mental countdown with a programmed explosion at the end—guaranteed stress with added beads of sweat. The terminal bus was driven by a young Pakistani guy. We were *so* tense we bombarded him with our frantic, repetitive questions. “So? When are we getting there? What’s happening? Why aren’t we moving?” Our eyes were glued to our watches. The poor guy knew. Perfectly. Because it was obvious—no way around it. We weren’t going to make it. It was impossible. But Dom and I stubbornly refused to believe it. Then the kid stopped the bus. Me, hysterical: “What are you doing? What’s going on? Our plane takes off in... in... 4 minutes!!!! We’re gonna miss iiiiiit!” He wasn’t calm either. “You’ve already missed it!” He explained we had to cross a zone that required an escort car to clear a path through the runways. Impossible to do without. It’s forbidden. We had to WAIT (!!!). Then he got a radio call—he had to rush to Terminal 3 to pick up a passenger who was *super* tight on time. “Amir!!!! It’s RIGHT NOW!” they yelled in his already-red ears, thanks to the complaints of two hysterical Frenchies. Dom and I were in overdrive, hallucinating! We wanted to stop him, maybe even hit him to prevent him from turning around. He picked up the girl, whom we instantly hated like the most despicable witch. I turned on my data, searched for Malaysia Airlines’ number at Terminal 4, called, and actually got someone—quite a feat. A woman cut off my frantic rambling with a blunt “It’s over, the check-in is closed, the plane is about to take off.” I heard her but refused to accept it. I yelled, “We’re coming!” She shot back her monolithic “It’s over.” Finally at the doors of that damn Terminal 4, we ran—*really* ran—a marathon, Gate 6, security checks, pat-downs, “Take off your belts,” we asked questions, everyone seemed confident, we ran with one hand holding up our pants, the other clutching our belt, Gate 6—the room was empty. A girl was sitting there, calmly on the phone. We pounced on her. She calmed us down. Little by little, the light came back. Our brains rebooted. We finally understood it was over. We’d have to start crafting a new plan with the new reality. It started with a return to Terminal 5 to talk to British Airways, which took a good hour. With the same driver as before. We were alone with him. He took the time to apologize, to assure us it wasn’t his fault, that our problem had no solution, that nothing could’ve changed the outcome. At BA, we were exhausted. We were greeted by a handsome young man in a navy-blue uniform with gold stripes everywhere. We could’ve made a scene, but we were just relieved to find someone who’d take charge of our story. It was a minimal response, but it was *a* response. I suppose we could’ve demanded a business-class upgrade or a free trip, but we were just happy with a few vouchers for food, a hotel room with breakfast, and a little bag with plastic toys, a razor, toothbrush, hygiene products, and a T-shirt... Trinkets... But we were fine with it all—we said thank you eagerly because the essential was assured. He found us seats on flights tomorrow. *Tomorrow.* We were afraid to hope! We had the exact same flights but a day later. The same crappy times, but it was all good. We felt saved from the shipwreck, like survivors. - And what about the luggage? - .... !!!!
Monday, October 2nd, 2023 London - Kuala Lumpur
It wasn’t the Ritz, but with exhaustion on our side, we slept well. The continental breakfast was way better than we’d expected from an Ibis Budget. Still, it wasn’t enough to restore my joy for life. The course correction had turned into an arduous obstacle course. I scoured the car rental site every which way. Couldn’t reschedule the car. I’d done it before, but this time... Not to mention the laptop battery was complaining—the Brits have this quirk of making their power outlets incompatible with our chargers. Frustrated, I called them but ended up with a girl who declared herself incompetent and offered to have someone from Avis in Perth call me back—someone who’d supposedly handle rentals better. I decided to wait while taking a bath. Barely settled in, the phone rang. I was soaking wet, of course, and asked Dom to answer. Unfortunately, she’s known for disliking my phone, and in a clumsy move, she hung up. We got annoyed. She put dry towels on the edge of the bathtub, but—another false move—they fell in the water. The phone rang again... I completely redid the plans for the next two days, then transferred the files to my phone to consult them later offline. I plugged in my USB cable... *Plop!* The battery died abruptly—my PC shut down without any of the usual polite warnings! I looked around, hoping to find someone to strangle... Long story short, you can tell the day started under the worst omens. I was in a foul mood and spread my bad vibes to Dominique, who was initially in much better spirits... I called Mastercard, hoping to get a refund for the non-refundable night in Perth we’d already paid for. Same old song: “We’ll call you back”... Then... I’ll cut it short—buses, trains, lots of waiting... We rushed to reach the infamous Terminal 4.

We tried new options and convinced ourselves that a delayed departure flight is unrecoverable, no matter the scenario. We were furious that BA hadn’t bothered to tell us, leaving us to run around like rats in a burning house.
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 Kuala Lumpur-Perth
The flight was pretty nice. 13 hours, though. Dom and I were facing each other across the aisle. We could get up easily whenever we wanted without bothering anyone and chat when we felt like it. Besides, their chicken was amazing. They were kind enough to offer Dom a truly remarkable glass of rum. Good movies too, including the excellent *Prisoners* by Denis Villeneuve. At KL, during boarding, we developed a nagging worry about our luggage. We checked with some Malaysian Airlines staff. I sensed their hesitation. They made calls. Then changed their minds, giving us smiles and thumbs up...
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 Perth
*Happy is the man who, like Ulysses, has had a fine voyage.* Well, for us, it wasn’t that. Finally arrived, we experienced the loneliness of tourists watching the baggage carousel spin, emptying of its precious containers one by one, until only a handful of travelers were left, staring at each other in disbelief. Without luggage, you’re kinda screwed. Not even a change of socks—our feet had been swimming in the same shoes for 3 days. No adapter, so no laptop. No toiletries. We could’ve cried! The lost luggage guy played his part. If you want compensation, fill out the disclaimer on the website made for that. And then, “Don’t worry, your luggage will arrive tomorrow!” “Don’t worry?!” From the start of the trip, we’ve been jerked around, fed lies. Tomorrow is the *absolute* last chance to get them back. Beyond that, we’d have to scramble a whole new trip. And lose a lot in the process! I have no idea how to go about it. Tomorrow... OMG... Tomorrow... We landed at 1 AM. Avis, the car rental place, opens at 6:30. Luckily, we found some decent breakfast. It cheered us up and gave us a second wind. Incorrigible, we started believing again! Well, then we just killed time. What else was there to do?

In front of Avis’s little shack, we were freezing. We’d been there since dawn. The girl who showed up, a Latina, immediately saw us as a nuisance who’d ruin her hopes of a peaceful start. Her face and tone were as unwelcoming as possible. You know us—it ended with hugs. She gave us a gorgeous, brand-new car! A hybrid with ultra-sophisticated features, all buttons you shouldn’t touch if you want to drive this thing without causing irreparable damage! We’re off! Driving on the left is easy at first. You think about it constantly. It’s counterintuitive, it takes effort. It’s later, when you get used to it and confidence sets in, that it becomes dangerous—old reflexes can send you into a wall. Anyway, the car and I immediately clicked.
In Perth, underground parking next to the hotel, friendly welcome—we ended up forgetting all the morning’s mishaps. Should we go sightseeing?
https://voyageforum.com/images/posts/small/1733767537-5Nwk6t3DsBZNOzf.jpg
Across the street, while we loaded the luggage, S., perched in his window frame, waved a handkerchief. This wasn’t just any trip.
Then things got tricky. It’s funny how fate sinks its teeth into our happy moments—there’s this whole intermediate phase where the poison seeps in unnoticed because you’re still in the dark...
First, there was a delay on our flight to London. Dom immediately went on high alert, while I stayed calm. In my mind, we had two hours. I knew we had to go from Terminal 5 to Terminal 4, but two hours—come on, that’s plenty, right?

Bad calculation! Because those two hours were between the first flight’s landing and the second’s takeoff. But flights close at least half an hour before departure. Getting from one terminal to another means taking a shuttle bus. We waited for the one going to Terminal 4... until a young guy paid to direct people (who hadn’t seen us) informed us it was no longer possible to access Terminal 4 without going through Terminal 2 first for a connection! That really cranked up the pressure. We started installing a mental countdown with a programmed explosion at the end—guaranteed stress with added beads of sweat. The terminal bus was driven by a young Pakistani guy. We were *so* tense we bombarded him with our frantic, repetitive questions. “So? When are we getting there? What’s happening? Why aren’t we moving?” Our eyes were glued to our watches. The poor guy knew. Perfectly. Because it was obvious—no way around it. We weren’t going to make it. It was impossible. But Dom and I stubbornly refused to believe it. Then the kid stopped the bus. Me, hysterical: “What are you doing? What’s going on? Our plane takes off in... in... 4 minutes!!!! We’re gonna miss iiiiiit!” He wasn’t calm either. “You’ve already missed it!” He explained we had to cross a zone that required an escort car to clear a path through the runways. Impossible to do without. It’s forbidden. We had to WAIT (!!!). Then he got a radio call—he had to rush to Terminal 3 to pick up a passenger who was *super* tight on time. “Amir!!!! It’s RIGHT NOW!” they yelled in his already-red ears, thanks to the complaints of two hysterical Frenchies. Dom and I were in overdrive, hallucinating! We wanted to stop him, maybe even hit him to prevent him from turning around. He picked up the girl, whom we instantly hated like the most despicable witch. I turned on my data, searched for Malaysia Airlines’ number at Terminal 4, called, and actually got someone—quite a feat. A woman cut off my frantic rambling with a blunt “It’s over, the check-in is closed, the plane is about to take off.” I heard her but refused to accept it. I yelled, “We’re coming!” She shot back her monolithic “It’s over.” Finally at the doors of that damn Terminal 4, we ran—*really* ran—a marathon, Gate 6, security checks, pat-downs, “Take off your belts,” we asked questions, everyone seemed confident, we ran with one hand holding up our pants, the other clutching our belt, Gate 6—the room was empty. A girl was sitting there, calmly on the phone. We pounced on her. She calmed us down. Little by little, the light came back. Our brains rebooted. We finally understood it was over. We’d have to start crafting a new plan with the new reality. It started with a return to Terminal 5 to talk to British Airways, which took a good hour. With the same driver as before. We were alone with him. He took the time to apologize, to assure us it wasn’t his fault, that our problem had no solution, that nothing could’ve changed the outcome. At BA, we were exhausted. We were greeted by a handsome young man in a navy-blue uniform with gold stripes everywhere. We could’ve made a scene, but we were just relieved to find someone who’d take charge of our story. It was a minimal response, but it was *a* response. I suppose we could’ve demanded a business-class upgrade or a free trip, but we were just happy with a few vouchers for food, a hotel room with breakfast, and a little bag with plastic toys, a razor, toothbrush, hygiene products, and a T-shirt... Trinkets... But we were fine with it all—we said thank you eagerly because the essential was assured. He found us seats on flights tomorrow. *Tomorrow.* We were afraid to hope! We had the exact same flights but a day later. The same crappy times, but it was all good. We felt saved from the shipwreck, like survivors. - And what about the luggage? - .... !!!!

Monday, October 2nd, 2023 London - Kuala Lumpur

It wasn’t the Ritz, but with exhaustion on our side, we slept well. The continental breakfast was way better than we’d expected from an Ibis Budget. Still, it wasn’t enough to restore my joy for life. The course correction had turned into an arduous obstacle course. I scoured the car rental site every which way. Couldn’t reschedule the car. I’d done it before, but this time... Not to mention the laptop battery was complaining—the Brits have this quirk of making their power outlets incompatible with our chargers. Frustrated, I called them but ended up with a girl who declared herself incompetent and offered to have someone from Avis in Perth call me back—someone who’d supposedly handle rentals better. I decided to wait while taking a bath. Barely settled in, the phone rang. I was soaking wet, of course, and asked Dom to answer. Unfortunately, she’s known for disliking my phone, and in a clumsy move, she hung up. We got annoyed. She put dry towels on the edge of the bathtub, but—another false move—they fell in the water. The phone rang again... I completely redid the plans for the next two days, then transferred the files to my phone to consult them later offline. I plugged in my USB cable... *Plop!* The battery died abruptly—my PC shut down without any of the usual polite warnings! I looked around, hoping to find someone to strangle... Long story short, you can tell the day started under the worst omens. I was in a foul mood and spread my bad vibes to Dominique, who was initially in much better spirits... I called Mastercard, hoping to get a refund for the non-refundable night in Perth we’d already paid for. Same old song: “We’ll call you back”... Then... I’ll cut it short—buses, trains, lots of waiting... We rushed to reach the infamous Terminal 4.

We tried new options and convinced ourselves that a delayed departure flight is unrecoverable, no matter the scenario. We were furious that BA hadn’t bothered to tell us, leaving us to run around like rats in a burning house.
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 Kuala Lumpur-Perth
The flight was pretty nice. 13 hours, though. Dom and I were facing each other across the aisle. We could get up easily whenever we wanted without bothering anyone and chat when we felt like it. Besides, their chicken was amazing. They were kind enough to offer Dom a truly remarkable glass of rum. Good movies too, including the excellent *Prisoners* by Denis Villeneuve. At KL, during boarding, we developed a nagging worry about our luggage. We checked with some Malaysian Airlines staff. I sensed their hesitation. They made calls. Then changed their minds, giving us smiles and thumbs up...
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 Perth
*Happy is the man who, like Ulysses, has had a fine voyage.* Well, for us, it wasn’t that. Finally arrived, we experienced the loneliness of tourists watching the baggage carousel spin, emptying of its precious containers one by one, until only a handful of travelers were left, staring at each other in disbelief. Without luggage, you’re kinda screwed. Not even a change of socks—our feet had been swimming in the same shoes for 3 days. No adapter, so no laptop. No toiletries. We could’ve cried! The lost luggage guy played his part. If you want compensation, fill out the disclaimer on the website made for that. And then, “Don’t worry, your luggage will arrive tomorrow!” “Don’t worry?!” From the start of the trip, we’ve been jerked around, fed lies. Tomorrow is the *absolute* last chance to get them back. Beyond that, we’d have to scramble a whole new trip. And lose a lot in the process! I have no idea how to go about it. Tomorrow... OMG... Tomorrow... We landed at 1 AM. Avis, the car rental place, opens at 6:30. Luckily, we found some decent breakfast. It cheered us up and gave us a second wind. Incorrigible, we started believing again! Well, then we just killed time. What else was there to do?


In front of Avis’s little shack, we were freezing. We’d been there since dawn. The girl who showed up, a Latina, immediately saw us as a nuisance who’d ruin her hopes of a peaceful start. Her face and tone were as unwelcoming as possible. You know us—it ended with hugs. She gave us a gorgeous, brand-new car! A hybrid with ultra-sophisticated features, all buttons you shouldn’t touch if you want to drive this thing without causing irreparable damage! We’re off! Driving on the left is easy at first. You think about it constantly. It’s counterintuitive, it takes effort. It’s later, when you get used to it and confidence sets in, that it becomes dangerous—old reflexes can send you into a wall. Anyway, the car and I immediately clicked.
In Perth, underground parking next to the hotel, friendly welcome—we ended up forgetting all the morning’s mishaps. Should we go sightseeing?

https://voyageforum.com/images/posts/small/1733767537-5Nwk6t3DsBZNOzf.jpg
Discussion autour du concours de juillet 2020: Verticale(s) English translation pending
Pour discuter autour du concours de juillet 2020, Verticale(s), ça se passe ici.
Voyager dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre ou le contraire? English translation pending
Bonjour
Arrêtez moi, si je dis une bêtise !
pour un voyage avec un véhicule : moto, camping car, 4x4, vélo
il est difficile d envisager de voyager dans un sens ou dans l autre, dans des pays comme la Norvège ou le Chili, etc ...
mais, il est tout a fait envisageable de voyager ainsi dans des pays comme la France, l Espagne, les Etats unis, etc ...
certains, n ayant pas d idée précise, dans quel sens commencer leur périple
donc ma question est de savoir si l on visite un pays dans le sens contraire d une montre : on est susceptible de trouver moins de monde ? ( dans le même sens que nous )
merci d avance
Arrêtez moi, si je dis une bêtise !
pour un voyage avec un véhicule : moto, camping car, 4x4, vélo
il est difficile d envisager de voyager dans un sens ou dans l autre, dans des pays comme la Norvège ou le Chili, etc ...
mais, il est tout a fait envisageable de voyager ainsi dans des pays comme la France, l Espagne, les Etats unis, etc ...
certains, n ayant pas d idée précise, dans quel sens commencer leur périple
donc ma question est de savoir si l on visite un pays dans le sens contraire d une montre : on est susceptible de trouver moins de monde ? ( dans le même sens que nous )
merci d avance
Discussion au sujet du concours photo de juin 2020: "Multicolore" English translation pending
Hello,
C'est ici qu'on en parle.
Philippe
C'est ici qu'on en parle.
Philippe
Dans quel pays aimeriez-vous vous expatrier? English translation pending
Je saisis au vol cette remarque d'Attila (que je partage!)
Franchement, je serais le gouvernement, je demanderais l'asile en ...?... et dirais aux français, démerdez vous.
et cette autre :
On fait le coucou dans les discussions mais jamais on n'en entame une...
pour proposer un nouveau post sur un mode très différent de voyager.
Où aimeriez-vous partir vivre?
Bien sûr vous choisissez votre pays ou région d'accueil, on part du principe que ce n'est pas une obligation que l'on vous fait.
Et vous avez besoin de vous éloigner momentanément de votre lieu de vie habituel, pour quelque raison que ce soit.
Quels seraient les atouts locaux importants pour vous de cette nouvelle installation : population, climat, paysages, archéologie, autres .... ?
Franchement, je serais le gouvernement, je demanderais l'asile en ...?... et dirais aux français, démerdez vous.
et cette autre :
On fait le coucou dans les discussions mais jamais on n'en entame une...
pour proposer un nouveau post sur un mode très différent de voyager.
Où aimeriez-vous partir vivre?
Bien sûr vous choisissez votre pays ou région d'accueil, on part du principe que ce n'est pas une obligation que l'on vous fait.
Et vous avez besoin de vous éloigner momentanément de votre lieu de vie habituel, pour quelque raison que ce soit.
Quels seraient les atouts locaux importants pour vous de cette nouvelle installation : population, climat, paysages, archéologie, autres .... ?
Mais où donc est ce truc là? (5) English translation pending
Bonjour
Où se trouve cette serre ?
En premier chercher le pays et ensuite la ville
Françoise


Mais où qu'il est ce truc là (4) English translation pending
Mais où qu'il est ce truc là? (3) English translation pending
Bonjour!
Je reprends donc la main en ouvrant un nouveau sujet.
Où est-ce?

Un indice? Je n'ai pas (encore?) fait de carnet sur ce pays....
À vous de jouer!
Je reprends donc la main en ouvrant un nouveau sujet.
Où est-ce?

Un indice? Je n'ai pas (encore?) fait de carnet sur ce pays....
À vous de jouer!
Photo depuis chez vous et description de l'ambiance dans votre rue English translation pending
À cause du connardevirus, l'immense majorité d'entre nous doit rester chez soi. Alors j'ai pensé: pourquoi ne pas faire un tour du monde (vu qu'on a des membres qui habitent partout dans le monde) sans mettre un pied dehors ?
L'idée est de poster une photo prise depuis chez vous, à la fenêtre (ce n'est pas un "concours photo", l'important c'est le témoignage.... Ceci dit si vous savez prendre de belles photos, n'hésitez pas non plus !). Accompagnez la photo d'un petit commentaire, une anecdote qui a pu avoir lieu dans votre rue, ou comment se passe le confinement dans votre quartier.
Bon, je poste ça, mais je n'ai pas encore déchargé mes propres images de mon portable (je n'ai pas d'appareil photo digne de ce nom chez moi)
J'espère que le défi vous intéresse... A vous !
L'idée est de poster une photo prise depuis chez vous, à la fenêtre (ce n'est pas un "concours photo", l'important c'est le témoignage.... Ceci dit si vous savez prendre de belles photos, n'hésitez pas non plus !). Accompagnez la photo d'un petit commentaire, une anecdote qui a pu avoir lieu dans votre rue, ou comment se passe le confinement dans votre quartier.
Bon, je poste ça, mais je n'ai pas encore déchargé mes propres images de mon portable (je n'ai pas d'appareil photo digne de ce nom chez moi)
J'espère que le défi vous intéresse... A vous !
Discussion autour du concours du mois de mars 2020: Seul(e) au monde ou la solitude English translation pending
Bonjour 😉
C'est ici - et uniquement ici - qu'on discute à propos de la thématique du mois : Seul(e) au monde - concours photo du mois de Mars 2020
C'est ici - et uniquement ici - qu'on discute à propos de la thématique du mois : Seul(e) au monde - concours photo du mois de Mars 2020
Trois régions où se poser pour un circuit Écosse en été? English translation pending
Bonjour à tous
Comme beaucoup, l'Ecosse nous attire, et nous souhaiterions y passer un peu moins de 2 semaines cet été, à partir d'Edimbourg. Nous sommes une petite famille avec une grande ado. Nous cherchons avant tout trois régions de l'Ecosse où nous prendrions un hôtel pour y séjourner 4 nuits environs, et ainsi avoir au moins 3 jours pleins pour rayonner avec la voiture. Nous ne souhaitons pas faire de la route pour changer d'hôtel tous les soirs. Mais pour pouvoir choisir nos hôtels, j'ai du mal à me fixer sur des régions exactes de l'Ecosse qui sembleraient pertinentes. Merci beaucoup pour vos avis 😉
Comme beaucoup, l'Ecosse nous attire, et nous souhaiterions y passer un peu moins de 2 semaines cet été, à partir d'Edimbourg. Nous sommes une petite famille avec une grande ado. Nous cherchons avant tout trois régions de l'Ecosse où nous prendrions un hôtel pour y séjourner 4 nuits environs, et ainsi avoir au moins 3 jours pleins pour rayonner avec la voiture. Nous ne souhaitons pas faire de la route pour changer d'hôtel tous les soirs. Mais pour pouvoir choisir nos hôtels, j'ai du mal à me fixer sur des régions exactes de l'Ecosse qui sembleraient pertinentes. Merci beaucoup pour vos avis 😉
Philippines ou Thaïlande suite à l'éruption volcanique près de Manille? English translation pending
Bonjour, nous venons d’acheter nos billets pour les Philippines du 8 au 25 février! Je voyage avec mon fils de 12 ans. Nous sommes déjà été en Thaïlande mais il n’avait que 3 ans( donc se souvient plus).
Aujourdhui japprend qu’il y a l’éruption volcanique près de Manille ( notre avion va atterrir là)
je sais plus quoi faire?
Je garde ce voyage ...ou je change pour la Thaïlande ( et ça coute 600$ le changement) vos conseils?? merci !
Discussion du concours photo du mois de janvier 2020: Allons à la pêche! English translation pending
Voici le lieu idéal et recommandé pour parler de photo, de pêche, de photos de pêche !
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