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Logement au Cambodge English translation pending
by Riki56 · 2005-12-29 · 8 replies
Salut à tous, Je cherche des logement dans les 10-20$ en moyenne, et j'aimerais bien réservé à l'avance par mail, car je crains que ce soit complet pour février prochain, en pleine saison. J'ai déjà fait une pré-sélection à partir de différents guides, de sites, et de forums, et adressé des mails, mais certains ne m'ont même pas répondu (peut-être ne prennent-ils pas de réservation par e-mail ?). Pouvez-vous me donner votre avis (surtout si négatif) : Logement à PP : Lyon d'Or ou Dara Reang Sey Hotel ? Pas de réponse par mail de Bright Lotus 1, California 2, Last Home Logement à Kampot : Blisfull ? Pas de réponse par mail de Kampot GH, Little Garden Logement à Sihanoukville : Orchidée, Coasters ? Existe-il un mail pour Ochheteal beach side bungalow ou The beach ? Logement à Siem Reap : Rosy GH, Two Dragon ? Earthwalkers et Jasmine semblent bien, mais loin du marché ? Pas de réponse par mail de Home sweet home, Red Lodge, Shadow of Angkor, Red Piano. Merci à tous
Chaussures pour randonnée dans le désert mauritanien English translation pending
by Coxinou · 2005-12-04 · 18 replies
Bonjour, je pense partir en Mars pour une semaine dans le désert mauritanien et je me pose la question fatale : quel type de chaussures emmener ??? Pour le maroc on conseille souvent les pataugas mais le désert mauritanien est bcp plus sablonneux. Faut il juste prendre une bonne paire de basket ? des sandalettes à scratch ? des pataugas ?

Je suis un peu perdue et je ne voudrais pas louper ce voyage à cause d'une paire de chaussures mal adaptées !!

Merci bcp pour votre aide !!!
Nouvel An en Europe? English translation pending
by Floriancaux · 2005-10-19 · 2 replies
Bonjour,

Avec mes amis nous cherchons quelque par où aller pour les vacances scolaire de noël en Europe à prix reduit... (Irlande, Espagne, Angleterre ...)

Pourquoi pas fêter le nouvel an à l'étranger ...

Nous recherchons principalement un rassemblement de jeunes ou qqchose comme ça.

Connaissez-vous des fêtes particulières ou des choses interessantes à voir durant cette periode?

Merci

Flo
Miami - New York, c'est parti! English translation pending
by Micmac2 · 2005-09-02 · 6 replies
J-1 avant de vivre une belle expérience de 3 semaines... demain à cette heure ci, je serai en train d'attendre ma connection pour miami...

j'espère avoir l'occasion de vous faire vivre ma visite de l'est des USA régulièrement.

C Yu all
Devises et distributeurs au Nicaragua English translation pending
by Biloxiteam · 2005-05-22 · 1 reply
bonjour,

je souhaiterais savoir s'il est préférable d'arriver avec des dollars au Nicaragua ou s'il est facile de trouver des distributeurs d'argent.

Merci beaucoup.

Biloxiteam
New York en juin English translation pending
by MarcyMorane · 2005-05-09 · 5 replies
hello tous

je suis nouvelle sur le forum

j'aimerais savoir si quelqu'un connait bien new york car je souhaiterais y allez au mois de juin

je cherche un hotel sympa avec jacuzzi si possible

est ce que quelqu'un sait si le temps est sympa a cette periode de l'année?

et qu'est ce qu'on peut faire de beau la bas?

merci
Inde et handicap English translation pending
by Chrisman · 2005-03-30 · 16 replies
bonjour

je prévois de partir en inde d'ici deux à trois ans, mais étant handicapée je m'inquiete de la perception de la personne handicapée surtout dans les régions rurales mais aussi de l'accessibilité du pays. je précise que je ne suis pas en fauteuil roulant, de plus je suis célibataire et je sais que ce n'est pas toujours bien accepter . avez vous des témoignages et des conseils? je tiens à ce voyage, car je parainne une petite indienne et je dois aller la voir
Jordanie et Route des rois English translation pending
by Atacama · 2005-03-18 · 5 replies
Bonjour à tous. avec 3 copains on part en jordanie début avril pour 10 jours.

Pour la beauté des paysages on comptait passer par la route des rois entre amman et pétra. Est ce que c'est jouable par les bus au niveau des connexions ? Pas trop de perte de temps ? ou faut il absolument louer un taxi ou une voiture.

merci pour vos reponses Amicalement Luc
Location de voiture et conseils sur hôtels pour Paris English translation pending
by Beauceli2 · 2005-02-12 · 9 replies
bonjour,

J'irai en France pour la 1ère fois en juillet prochain.

Nous partirons le 11 juillet avec zoom airline . Juste le nom de la compagnie me fait un peu peur....mais avec 2 enfants, c'est eux qui m'offraient les tarifs les moins dispendieux....

Nous aimerions louer une voiture pas trop dispendieuse et capable de loger les tous nos bagages. Est-ce quelqu'un pourrait me conseiller sur le modèle de voiture qui serait avantageuse pour nous?

Avant notre départ, nous nous gardons 2 jours pour visiter Paris. J'aimerais savoir si quelqu'un connaît l'hôtel little régina? Il se trouve près des 2 gares...du moin c'est ce que j'ai compris.

Y aurait-il d'autres hôtels pas trop chers et que vous nous conseiller

merci

beauceli2
Visiter l'Angleterre English translation pending
by Joanofarc · 2005-01-12 · 6 replies
Hello friends,

I'm a teacher of english as a foreign language, i feel the need to be in an english speaking country especially England so as to know more about this language and improve it through practice. I'm planning to visit it in August but i need to know how much it costs (i'm from morocco) how to get a visa, what places to visit....

Thank you in advance
Loger à 5 pendant deux jours à New-York (août 2005) English translation pending
by Gerfault · 2005-01-05 · 1 reply
Bonjour à tous. Nous souhaitons passer trois jours (deux nuits) à New-york à la sortie de notre voyage dans l'est canadien (Québec et Provinces Maritimes). Nous cherchons des bons plans pour héberger notre petite famille en toute sécurité et peut-être sans devoir se taper deux heures de métro pour accéder au centre.

Ne connaissant pas trop bien la ville hormis ce que la télé nous en montre comme cliché, quels sont les sites les plus intéressants en plus de Manhattan, Long Island, Central Park et le Musée d'Art Moderne. Nous avons 6O heures sur place avec 3 enfants de 8 à 13 ans.

Merci pour vos réponses et meilleurs voeux à tous ceux qui nous liront.
Mahabalipuram en Inde English translation pending
by Chloe71 · 2005-01-01 · 16 replies
Apparement beaucoup de monde souhaite recevoir des nouvelles de mahabalipuram, tout comme moi.

Donc si quelqu'un en a, bonne ou mauvaise qu'il les mettent ici.

le village? la plage? L hotel ideal?

MERCI
Acheter un bateau d'occasion English translation pending
by Matagalpa · 2004-11-30 · 13 replies
Salut a tous

Je suis a la recherche d'informations pour l'achat d'un bateau d'occasion qui serait ma residence principale et qui me permettrait de voyager autour du monde... Je suis complement novice en la matiere et tous les plans, astuces, conseils et autres, sont les bienvenus...

Je recherche a priori, un voilier entre 10 et 13 metres. Je table sur un budget d'environ 45000 max pour l'achat de ce reve....🙂 J'aimerai avoir des infos sur : LA COQUE (plutot bois, acier, plastique??) LE MOTEUR LE GREEMENT ETC...

Et toutes informations succeptibles de m'aider dans ce projet...

en vous remerciant d'avance
Trois jours à Londres English translation pending
by Cyprien · 2004-09-29 · 8 replies
Salut, Pourriez vous me faire un top 3 de vos endroits favoris à Londres ? Nous partons trois jours en novembre, et, connaissant déjà un peu la ville, nous aimerions voir des choses un peu originales, décallées... Toutes les idées les plus folles sont donc les bienvenues, des musées, au restos, en passant par les marchés ! merci !! Cyprien
Hôtel Superclub Breezes (Punta Cana) English translation pending
by Claudine · 2003-12-07 · 4 replies
bonjour a tous,

je pars pour le superclub breezes de punta cana le 20 fevrier 2004. jaimerais discuter de cette hotel avec des gens qui y sont deja aller. Je voudrais connaitre leur opinion et aussi quest-ce quil y a dinteressant a faire la bas. merci bien

Claudine
Voyage à New York avant les fêtes English translation pending
by Lapsus · 2003-10-24 · 2 replies
Bonjour à tous,

Je planifie un voyage à New York à la mi-décembre. J'ai trois jours pour visiter et j'habite près de Time Square sur la 47e rue ouest exactement.

Je voudrais savoir ce que je ne dois absolument pas manquer(resto, musée, architecture, magasin etc..)

Le métro est-il sécuritaire le jour? Je ferai la découverte de New York à pied, en taxi ou en métro....(je ne suis pas seule)

Je voudrais connaitre également la température moyenne pour le mois de décembre.

Je vous remercie de votre collaboration et si vous avez des sites internet intéressants à me proposer, ce serait bien gentil à vous de me les transmettre.

Bye!
Remembering Bowie
by Taamaden · 2026-03-08 · 3 replies
Tenth anniversary of the death of a multifaceted icon

The death of David Bowie marked the end of a remarkable career that saw popular music intertwine with fashion, cinema, and avant-garde art. It reminds us that the 1970s were defined by extraordinary experimentation and innovation. The iconic British musician made the world more colorful through his stage personas and their looks, and his music also underwent many changes over time. Rocker, punk, dandy, glam, man or woman—David Bowie was one of the most influential musicians of his generation for nearly half a century. Last January 10th marked the 10th anniversary of his death, just 48 hours after his 69th birthday and the release of the twilight album Blackstar.

He was Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane (a lad insane—'a crazy boy'), Halloween Jack, the Thin White Duke, Soul Man, and so much more. David Bowie (1947–2016) created numerous personas that came to life on stage. There was a character for every musical phase and period of his life. Yet, his best-known name remained BOWIE. Those who listen to him today don’t just think of his eccentric outfits but also of the intelligent and witty personality behind them (see many concert videos below).

David Bowie was born in Brixton on January 8, 1947, as David Robert Jones. He spent his childhood and adolescence with his parents in London. Bowie discovered jazz and rock 'n' roll, learned to play the saxophone and guitar, and was particularly fascinated by Little Richard (1932–2020), the rock 'n' roll pioneer, especially because of his androgynous style.

Before launching his solo career, he played and sang in various bands. In 1967, David Bowie released his first album, which had little success. Was his musical career not meant to take off? Bowie then began working as an actor. In 1975, he landed the lead role in The Man Who Fell to Earth. Later, he played Pontius Pilate in The Last Temptation of Christ (Scorsese). But his musical efforts also paid off. A few years earlier, Bowie had already achieved his first musical success with the song Space Oddity. The singer owed this not only to the song itself but also to his unusual and extravagant outfits and looks during concerts. This led to the creation of the Ziggy Stardust stage persona in 1972, which he embodied in his landmark work The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Just a year later, the era of the alien rock star ended with the tour’s conclusion, followed by Aladdin Sane, and so on. The game of shifting identities became his trademark in the 1970s: David Bowie was as playful with his stage personas as he was bold in his musical experiments. From music hall, hippie folk, glam rock to electronic music, soul, funk, pop, disco, and jazz—he explored many genres, each time adding his personal touch. "His voice ranging from a caress to a scream, in many nuances, hinting at a form of drama in expression." (Le Monde, Jan. 11, 2016) Admittedly, he wasn’t particularly innovative; he adopted and refined musical languages created by others. His originality lay rather in how he placed questions of identity and visual masquerade at the heart of popular culture, achieving a fusion of music, art, and visual spectacle that, in retrospect, has been called "postmodernism."

At the time, Bowie was living in Los Angeles and had lost himself in the drug scene. Motivated to escape his addiction, he moved in with his friend Iggy Pop into an apartment in West Berlin and devoted himself entirely to music. That’s where the albums Heroes and Low (my personal favorites) were born. Later, he recorded Lodger (with Brian Eno), often considered part of the Berlin Trilogy (though mistakenly). I’d venture to say his time in Berlin was perhaps the most fruitful phase of his musical career.

In the early 1990s, David Bowie settled in New York. Musically, he continued to evolve. By the 1980s, he had abandoned his avant-garde experiments. With the album Let's Dance, he transformed into a pop star: this album represented another style shift, embracing 1980s pop. It included some of his most successful singles, like Modern Love, China Girl, and Let's Dance, but Bowie himself was uncomfortable with the compromises he’d made. This also marked the decline of his creative originality.

After several albums away from the mainstream and a decade after his last release, Bowie made a comeback in 2013 with The Next Day. His 2016 album Blackstar was an even bigger success. Recorded with jazz musicians, the album showed that Bowie still had a desire to reinvent himself, in that theatrical way that was one of his hallmarks—when he could have settled for comfortable pop songs. Bowie reached the top of the U.S. charts for the first time and also dominated the British, German, Austrian, and Swiss charts. What the public didn’t know at the time was that David Bowie was battling cancer. The illness was only revealed after his death, two days after the album’s release.

Side note: May 22, 1983, will forever be etched in my memory—the David Bowie concert at Munich’s Olympiahalle as part of his Serious Moonlight Tour...

hgb

2 videos:

In this 2002 Berlin concert, David Bowie delivers a mesmerizing performance of Heroes. This song holds a special place in the hearts of fans worldwide. This interpretation captures both the essence of Bowie’s artistic talent and his ability to captivate audiences with his powerful voice and magnetic stage presence:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsYp9q3QNaQ&list=RDMM&start_radio=1&rv=TmfQQC1bsf4

Sorry, I can’t resist sharing one of my favorite Bowie songs, Sound and Vision (from the album Low, 1977): a joyous, energetic, magnificent performance! It just doesn't get any better than this!! (@goldenlass9488)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVCk6KEtbVc&list=RDQVCk6KEtbVc&start_radio=1

Documentary (on ARTE: "Bowie, Last Act"):

In this documentary, British filmmaker Jonathan Stiasny traces the final creative chapter of one of music history’s most innovative artists, ten years after David Bowie’s death. "Bowie, Last Act" shows the artist of the century as we rarely saw him: vulnerable, funny, and absolutely uncompromising:

https://www.arte.tv/en/videos/128078-000-A/david-bowie-last-act/
3-week Sri Lanka itinerary with three kids
by Erisnake · 2025-12-01 · 5 replies
Hi there! I’m planning a trip with my wife and our three kids (ages 9, 6, and 3) from April 16 to May 6. I’ve started sketching out the itinerary, trying to alternate between visits, hikes, safaris, and downtime. I want to keep the pace relaxed given the kids’ ages. Could you let me know what you think of this route? I removed Nuwara Eliya, which I had originally planned before Ella, to cut down on stops. I was also wondering if I should break up the Arugam Bay to Colombo leg with an overnight in Galle, since it’s a long drive. Thanks in advance for your feedback!

Day 1 – 04/16: Wilpattu Arrival at the airport (08:00) + transfer to Wilpattu (180 km, 4–5 h) + afternoon safari Overnight: Wilpattu Day 2 – 04/17: Wilpattu Morning & afternoon safari Overnight: Wilpattu Day 3 – 04/18: Trincomalee Transfer Wilpattu → Trincomalee (200 km, 4–5 h) + beach relaxation Overnight: Trincomalee Day 4 – 04/19: Trincomalee Nilaveli Beach Overnight: Trincomalee Day 5 – 04/20: Trincomalee Pigeon Island snorkeling Overnight: Trincomalee Day 6 – 04/21: Trincomalee Fort Frederick & relaxation Overnight: Trincomalee Day 7 – 04/22: Sigiriya Transfer Trincomalee → Sigiriya (120 km, ~3 h) + visit to Dambulla Overnight: Sigiriya Day 8 – 04/23: Sigiriya Sigiriya Rock Overnight: Sigiriya Day 9 – 04/24: Sigiriya Minneriya safari Overnight: Sigiriya Day 10 – 04/25: Sigiriya Polonnaruwa & village tour Overnight: Sigiriya Day 11 – 04/26: Ella Transfer Sigiriya → Ella (230 km, 5–6 h) + rest Overnight: Ella Day 12 – 04/27: Ella Little Adam’s Peak & Nine Arches Bridge Overnight: Ella Day 13 – 04/28: Ella Ella Rock Overnight: Ella Day 14 – 04/29: Ella Tea Factory & relaxation Overnight: Ella Day 15 – 04/30: Yala Transfer Ella → Yala (110 km, 2–3 h) + afternoon safari Overnight: Yala Day 16 – 05/01: Arugam Bay Transfer Yala → Arugam Bay (80 km, 2.5–3 h) + beach time Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 17 – 05/02: Arugam Bay Surfing & relaxation Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 18 – 05/03: Arugam Bay Local exploration Overnight: Arugam Bay Day 19 – 05/04: Colombo Transfer Arugam Bay → Colombo (320 km, 7–8 h) + rest Overnight: Colombo Day 20 – 05/05: Colombo City tour & shopping Overnight: Colombo Day 21 – 05/06: Colombo Morning return flight from Colombo
Looking for great hotel recommendations in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Francisco
by Gertjan · 2025-11-26 · 10 replies
Hello,

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

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

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

Gertjan
11-Day Trip to Jordan in Late October 2025 – Recap
by KayakMan · 2025-11-23 · 10 replies
Let’s be clear—it was a fantastic time to visit, and Jordan is an amazing country! 100% sunshine and temperatures between 25 and 35°C, depending on the altitude. No stress at all: Jordanians live up to their reputation as a charming, helpful, and fun-loving people. No hassles, no pushy sales—just pure joy sharing time and laughter with them. Over 11 days, we intentionally skipped the north to spend more time in Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, and diving in Aqaba. No regrets whatsoever 😄 Practical tips at the end of the travel journal.

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

Good to know:

Late October was a perfect time—temperatures between 25 and 35°C depending on location (mountains or sea), with lows of 13°C at night in Wadi Rum 👉 A fleece is enough; it’s not that cold in the desert, and the blankets are amazing. Eleven days is the perfect amount of time to take it slow, stop for "Bedouin tea" invitations in unexpected places, and soak in the colors! We don’t regret doing the trip "backwards"—starting with the Dead Sea and ending with Wadi Rum and Dana (usually, people start with the King’s Highway). We recommend the ‘Family In Jordan’ guide for those who want an easy way to find trailheads and routes. Don’t hesitate to explore multiple wadis—not just Wadi Mujib! We highly recommend Mars on Earth for organizing your Wadi Rum stay. Very professional, with great bivouac and camp locations. No pushy salespeople. Jordanians are very respectful (especially toward women), super smiley, and helpful. We felt completely at ease—almost too much so 😉 Renting a car is a great option, but if possible, choose a mid-size category with a "real" engine and check the tires. The hills are tough, and some roads turn into semi-off-road for 500 meters… No issues driving—roads are in good condition. The only problem is the aggressive speed bumps everywhere. The Dana-Madaba King’s Highway is long (4 hours). Budget varies a lot depending on your choices: from a simple lunch for 4 JOD to a dinner for 30 JOD, depending on how touristy the restaurant is… On average, 8–10 JOD for a good local or seafood dish + drink, and 30–40 JOD for a night in a hotel (except the Movenpick, unfortunately ☹). Watch out for Fridays—it’s really hard to find picnic supplies! If you’re still hesitant, the Jordan Pass is a must and very cost-effective since it includes your visa. Get it online. Consider hubs like Madrid or Frankfurt—often faster and cheaper than flying via Paris and Air France if you live in the provinces!
Discussion for October's Theme (Doors)
by Muriel18 · 2025-10-01 · 79 replies
Hello again!

If you'd like to post non-contest photos or chat about this month's theme, this is the place! 🙂
Spring getaway in search of Moroccan sunshine
by Solene40 · 2025-09-01 · 67 replies
Hey fellow travelers!

This isn’t meant to be a full-on travel journal—just a little springtime dip into the Moroccan coast (and maybe a bit more if we click).

For our third trip to this country, we set off for 8 days in early June 2025, *sure* we’d be greeted by non-stop sunshine...



...and well, that didn’t happen! The gray stuck around for a day, then two, then three (while back home in the Landes, we had gorgeous sunshine 🤦‍♂️😂).

Now, unlike us, the Morocco experts here probably already know this, but apparently, it’s pretty common—especially in spring—when the warm air from inland meets the cool ocean breeze. Locals even have to warm up with hot water bottles, can you believe it? 😄!



And of course, it had to happen now, since our plan is to follow the coast from Essaouira to Mirleft!!

Oh well, we’ll see how it goes—but luckily, this first stunning sunset made up for the weather 🌅.



See you soon to anyone who’s up for it! 😊
Call for postcards for a school project (Creuse, ULIS program)
by Julien231 · 2025-08-30 · 19 replies
Hello everyone, I’m reaching out to all travelers and globe-trotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m launching a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of this journal will focus on opening up to the world, embracing differences, travel, global cultures, and more.

I’m putting out a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a postcard (from France or anywhere in the world)! The goal is to help us "travel" and discover new places, countries, and horizons in a way that’s much more fun and exciting than a geography textbook. One section of our journal could be called "We received a letter from ," where we’d research the location and share what we learn with our readers—a really enriching activity for the classroom.

The project starts in September 2025 but doesn’t have a strict end date, since this journal and world-discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in the ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! The kids will find them when they return.

I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible, and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow travelers. Help us dream and explore!

For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!

Thank you in advance for your participation! Below is our address. If you’d like us to write back, feel free to leave your address on a corner of the postcard! 😊

ULIS program students Bonnat Elementary School 12 rue Georges Sand 23220 BONNAT Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon! 😊 Julien 🙂
Newfoundland - Hikes in the Central Region of the Island
by Pinacoladada · 2025-05-25 · 15 replies
A land of adventure, the central region of Newfoundland is a vast area of dense forests and rugged coastlines.

To the north, between April and June, icebergs from Greenland drift along the famous "Iceberg Alley."

Inland, forests, lakes, and rivers dominate—once precious resources for Indigenous peoples and European settlers.

To the east lies Terra-Nova National Park and its typical habitat, made up of islands, ponds, bogs, and forests.

Finally, the southern coast, dotted with spectacular fjords, is home to several isolated fishing villages as well as the Miawpukek First Nation of Conne River, the province’s only recognized reserve.

Source:
https://www.exploretnl.ca/region-centre

Below is a list of the hikes we did in this region. Each hike has a link attached so you can quickly access more information about it.

Videos are embedded throughout the summary. Click on the image to start the video.

King's Point - Alexander Murray Trail Grand Falls-Windsor - Thunder Brook Falls Trail King's Point - Rattling Brook Falls Trail Harbour Breton - Gun Hill Lookout Trail Harbour Breton - Deadman's Cove Trail Harbour Breton - Rocky Point Lighthouse Trail Harbour Breton Community Dildo Run Provincial Park - Black Head Trail Twillingate - Lower Little Harbour Trail Twillingate - Rockcut Twillingate Trails Twillingate - Lower Head Loop Trail Twillingate - Cuckhold's Point Trail Twillingate - Top of Twillingate Trail Terra-Nova National Park - Mill Cove Lookout Trail Eastport - Sandy Cove Lookout Trail
One week in London with a 13-year-old teen
by Tiptaptop · 2025-04-22 · 5 replies
Hi there,

Do you have any advice about accommodation? Which neighborhood?

What’s something original to see?

And any other useful tips... thanks
Kandy Esala Perahera Festival in Sri Lanka
by Acagnarde · 2025-03-23 · 5 replies
Hi there,

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

Thanks in advance for your tips! !
Undecided on the itinerary for a one-month summer road trip
by Thedud · 2025-02-26 · 19 replies
Hi everyone,

We’re thinking of heading back to the US but we’re still debating the itinerary. We’d love to revisit New York, but after that...? We’ve already explored the East Coast without making it down to Florida. So we’re wondering if we should go there. New Orleans has been catching our eye, and Memphis with its blues-rock vibe is also really appealing. A road trip that would start on the East Coast and head inland/mid-country. Any suggestions?

Or... we’re even considering stretching all the way to the West Coast: - Passing through LA, which we’d ultimately skipped on our West Coast trip, but maybe it’s not the best time to go with all those wildfires that have devastated iconic spots... - Or heading north to Washington and/or Oregon states, or closer, Montana.

Anyway, I’d love to hear your thoughts on what kind of loop we could do in 4 weeks... Given that in 2023, we spent nearly 6 weeks in the West, covering San Francisco, Yosemite, Death Valley, Mammoth Lake, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Page and its surroundings, Arches, Canyonlands, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Zion, Bryce, and Las Vegas.

On that note, I have to give a big shout-out to Thibaut, aka ITAT, for his time and invaluable advice in planning that West Coast trip. Since then, I’ve really enjoyed taking the time to share tips about places I’ve visited! Speaking of which, don’t hesitate to PM me for West Coast advice! Otherwise, I’ll be sharing a recap of that trip in a travel journal—currently in Word—that I’ll post on the forum later. For those interested, I also made a video montage (with clickable chapters in the description) of those 5 weeks here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx8d4ommhv4. Just a heads-up: the Bodie videos aren’t mine (my GoPro died), and the grass was completely green when we passed through, unlike in the video.

Looking forward to your suggestions! !
Quick feedback on our trip to Nepal, Rajasthan, South India, and the Andaman Islands
by Papito38 · 2025-02-13 · 3 replies
Our trip through Nepal, Rajasthan, South India, and the Andaman Islands. Dates: October 26 to January 14, 2025 Departure from Geneva to Kathmandu.

NEPAL, one month. 2 days of exploring between Kathmandu and Patan. 14 days of trekking from Kathmandu to Langtang, passing by sacred lakes. Trek with a French-speaking guide and 2 porters from the local French-speaking tour operator "NEPAL VOYAGE." Ended with a helicopter ride due to a wrist fracture on black ice at 3,900m. 3 days in the hospital in Kathmandu. Continued the trip in Nepal with a self-guided stay in Bhaktapur and Pokhara. Returned to Kathmandu by plane, then flew to Delhi.

RAJASTHAN. 18 days touring Rajasthan with a French-speaking driver "RAVINDRA MENA." Highlights: Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur*, Ranakpur*, Udaipur*, Bundi, Pushkar*, Jaipur, Agra, Jaipur (Top spots marked with *). Flight from Jaipur to Kochi.

KERALA. Kochi, 3 nights—disappointing, but the Backwaters to the north by scooter were stunning and not touristy. Kochi to Varkala by Uber with a Canadian couple. Varkala, 4 nights—great for relaxing, but scooter rentals weren’t available, which was a shame. Varkala to Munroe Island by train. 2 nights in Monroe. Munroe Island to Kumilly. 2 nights on Christmas Day—meh, not much to do since all the park excursions were booked by Indian tourists. Kumilly to Munnar by local taxi, negotiated the day before. Munnar—processions, tea fields, and *so* many Indian tourists during this period that it was impossible to find scooters to rent.

TAMIL NADU Crossed Tamil Nadu from Munnar to Auroville in 3 days, stopping at the extraordinary Tamil temples of Madurai, Trichy, Thanjavur, Darasuram, Chidambaram, and others. With the lunar conjunction, pilgrimages, and year-end holidays, there were *tons* of pilgrims! Auroville to Pondicherry by scooter, then a tuk-tuk for New Year’s Eve—still *so* crowded! Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram by local bus. Mahabalipuram, 2 nights—nice and chill. Mahabalipuram to Chennai by Uber.

ANDAMAN ISLANDS Chennai to Port Blair by flight, Andaman Islands. Port Blair, 2 nights—almost too much! Speedboat to Havelock, 4 nights—still lots of Indian tourism. Couldn’t go snorkeling with a dive operator or rent gear. Luckily, we managed to buy some and do it ourselves. Speedboat to Neil Island, 3 days, 2 nights—too short, but excellent snorkeling from "Elephant, Four Wise Men." Phew, no biting flies, and we weren’t eaten by crocodiles. Back to Port Blair, then Delhi, one night, and return to Geneva.

Our impressions of India. Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu—we eventually got tired of palaces and temples. It’s always complicated and exhausting to get around on foot in the cities. During the year-end period from mid-December to mid-January, *so* many tourists! The Andaman Islands were a bit disappointing—too short, and for snorkeling, Indonesia is easier and less expensive.

Our photos========================= Trip summary NEPAL AND INDIA (140 photos)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/NVY4qaLcArvXzUx58

All photos from the Nepal trek (81 photos) https://photos.app.goo.gl/pXkG3JaFyJg93k1s8

All photos NEPAL After the trek and Christine’s accident (87 photos) https://photos.app.goo.gl/UgbNWb6oAibif3837

All photos RAJASTHAN (tough to narrow down! 230 photos) https://photos.app.goo.gl/GghreEkzhZoq6Rcw7

All photos SOUTH INDIA KERALA, Tamil Nadu, Andaman (200 photos) https://photos.app.goo.gl/DYnp2JLyLR2UCM3R6
Best order to visit Bryce and Zion from Page?
by UsOfLulu · 2025-02-12 · 4 replies
Hi, we’re planning to visit Bryce and Zion from Page—what order do you think works best? Given our schedule, we’ll be leaving Page on a Sunday early afternoon. We were thinking of heading to Bryce first (are there a lot of "photo stops"?) to spend the night there. We’ve got a slight preference for Bryce as our first road trip stop and were planning to spend all day Monday there. Is that too much time for Bryce? Then on Tuesday, we’d like to get closer to Zion, drive through it, and head back to Vegas—is that doable? What else could we fit in that day with a return to Las Vegas? Thanks in advance for your tips!

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