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Recap of 17 days between São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Iguaçu/Puerto Iguazu
I’ll repost here the comments I gave in reply to Camidav – see their post https://voyageforum.com/forum/partir-10-jours-bresil-en-autonomie-d10702249/.
As we’ve said several times, 10 days is short for Brazil! But it’s still enough for a “little introduction.” My very recent experience (April 2025) with a 2½-week itinerary might give you some ideas. To start, here’s the route:
- - Saturday, March 29: departure from Lisbon and arrival in São Paulo with LATAM
- - 2 nights in São Paulo
- - Monday, March 31: bus from São Paulo to Paraty
- - Monday 31, Tuesday 1st, and Wednesday, April 2: 3 nights in Paraty
- - Thursday, April 3: bus from Paraty to Angra dos Reis, then ferry > Ilha Grande
- - Thursday 3, Friday 4, and Saturday, April 5: 3 nights in Abraão, on Ilha Grande
- - Sunday, April 6: speedboat > Conceição de Jacareí, then bus > Rio de Janeiro
- - Sunday 6, Monday 7, Tuesday 8, and Wednesday, April 9: 4 nights in Rio
- - Thursday, April 10: flight with LATAM from Rio to Foz do Iguaçu
- - Thursday, April 10: one night in Foz do Iguaçu
- - Friday, April 11: visit to Iguaçu Falls on the Brazilian side, then crossing the border to Puerto Iguazu
- - Friday 11 and Saturday, April 12: 2 nights in Puerto Iguazu
- - Saturday, April 12: visit to the falls on the Argentine side
- - Sunday, April 13: return to Brazil, LATAM flight > São Paulo
- - Sunday 13 and Monday, April 14: 2 nights in São Paulo
- - Tuesday, April 15: flight from São Paulo > Lisbon with LATAM, arriving Wednesday the 16th.
So, it’s clear I’m writing this now from Puerto Iguazu (Argentina), and the end of the trip is near: back to São Paulo and then the flight to Lisbon. I’ll of course share more about all this in the following messages.
Which island in Thailand for snorkeling and walks over 3 days?
Hi everyone, we’ll be in Thailand from August 2nd to 21st, arriving in Bangkok on the 2nd for a visit.
From the 5th to the 8th: Angkor temples.
Then, starting on the 9th, we’re planning to head to Chiang Mai, and by the 14th or 15th, we’d like to be on an island until the 19th, when we return to Bangkok. Five days in Chiang Mai seems a bit long to us. What do you recommend between the 9th and 15th, and which island? We’re not big fans of sunbathing—we’d love to snorkel and explore the island. Ideally, I’d have liked to find a house to rent, but every time, I end up with places far from the beach, whereas we’d really like to be able to walk to the beach for strolls. By the way, are there a lot of shells? Can we collect them? It seems that in August, swimming can sometimes be tricky due to tides—is that true?
Thanks to all the contributors! 😊
Scenic routes around Ouarzazate and southern Morocco
Hi there,
We’re heading to Ouarzazate and southern Morocco in 7 days. Here’s our route (map). We’re a family of 2 adults and 3 kids (11, 9, and 5 years old). Could you let me know if there are even more scenic roads to take, and any must-see spots, please? 😉
Day 1: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dadès Day 2: Dadès + Todra Day 3: Tinegir – Djbel Saghro – N'Kob Day 4: Tazzarine – M'Hamid (overnight in Erg Lihoudi) Day 5: M'Hamid – Draa Valley – Agdz Day 6: Agdz – Fint – Ben Haddou Day 7: Telouet – Ouarzazate
We’re heading to Ouarzazate and southern Morocco in 7 days. Here’s our route (map). We’re a family of 2 adults and 3 kids (11, 9, and 5 years old). Could you let me know if there are even more scenic roads to take, and any must-see spots, please? 😉
Day 1: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dadès Day 2: Dadès + Todra Day 3: Tinegir – Djbel Saghro – N'Kob Day 4: Tazzarine – M'Hamid (overnight in Erg Lihoudi) Day 5: M'Hamid – Draa Valley – Agdz Day 6: Agdz – Fint – Ben Haddou Day 7: Telouet – Ouarzazate
Mexico Trip Itinerary: Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Pacific Coast
Hi there,
We’re planning a 15-day family trip in February 2026 (with 3 teens). We’ll be visiting friends who live in Puebla. Initially, I was thinking of the Yucatán, but after reading up on it, I don’t think it’s the right fit for us (too crowded, too touristy). So, we’re leaning toward something like this: - Mexico City: 2 days (Teotihuacán + city) - Puebla: 3 days - Tehuacán: 2 days (to break up the trip—is this a good choice? Is there enough to do for 2 days?) - Oaxaca: 3 days (Hierve el Agua, Monte Albán, city/tours) - Pacific Coast: 4 days (snorkeling, excursions)
Does this seem balanced? We’d like to end on the coast for some relaxation, ocean time, and fun for the kids. I’ve seen lots of excursions offered along the coast but can’t decide where to stay. Puerto Escondido? Huatulco? The beaches seem better for snorkeling in Huatulco, but I’ve read mixed things, and it’s farther away. What do you think?
For transportation, is this doable by bus? I’m struggling to find a decent bus between Tehuacán and Oaxaca (overnight schedules), and I’m not sure how to get around the coast. Also, how do we handle luggage between cities? We usually rent a car.
Finally, I’d love feedback on the Pacific Coast excursions—I get the feeling some are worth it and others aren’t. Is bioluminescence really magical? Are dolphin-watching tours ethical and not too "factory-like"? (We skipped them in Quebec and just watched whales from shore.) Can you see sea turtles up close?
Thanks for your help!
We’re planning a 15-day family trip in February 2026 (with 3 teens). We’ll be visiting friends who live in Puebla. Initially, I was thinking of the Yucatán, but after reading up on it, I don’t think it’s the right fit for us (too crowded, too touristy). So, we’re leaning toward something like this: - Mexico City: 2 days (Teotihuacán + city) - Puebla: 3 days - Tehuacán: 2 days (to break up the trip—is this a good choice? Is there enough to do for 2 days?) - Oaxaca: 3 days (Hierve el Agua, Monte Albán, city/tours) - Pacific Coast: 4 days (snorkeling, excursions)
Does this seem balanced? We’d like to end on the coast for some relaxation, ocean time, and fun for the kids. I’ve seen lots of excursions offered along the coast but can’t decide where to stay. Puerto Escondido? Huatulco? The beaches seem better for snorkeling in Huatulco, but I’ve read mixed things, and it’s farther away. What do you think?
For transportation, is this doable by bus? I’m struggling to find a decent bus between Tehuacán and Oaxaca (overnight schedules), and I’m not sure how to get around the coast. Also, how do we handle luggage between cities? We usually rent a car.
Finally, I’d love feedback on the Pacific Coast excursions—I get the feeling some are worth it and others aren’t. Is bioluminescence really magical? Are dolphin-watching tours ethical and not too "factory-like"? (We skipped them in Quebec and just watched whales from shore.) Can you see sea turtles up close?
Thanks for your help!
Sri Lanka Trip Report – December 2024
Hi there,
I just got back from a trip to Sri Lanka from December 18th to January 1st with 2 adults and 2 kids (12 years old).
If it helps, here’s my itinerary.
We left on December 18th from Madrid with Qatar Airways. No complaints. I booked my tickets back in March for 800 € per person. (I flew from Madrid because I live near the Spanish border and was too worried about strikes in France.) We arrived on December 19th at 4 PM (local time). Before leaving France, I’d booked a taxi through MyTransfer for 59 € to Sigiriya. A van was waiting for us at the airport exit. A never-ending 3-hour drive to Sigiriya. We stayed at Samana Guesthouse—very simple, clean, with a pool and an excellent Sri Lankan breakfast. Shower and straight to bed.
Friday, December 20th: Beautiful weather, but very humid and hot. We visited Lion Rock (36 € for adults) and then Pidurangala. I loved both sites—they’re a must-do in my opinion. Spent the late afternoon by the pool.
Saturday, December 21st: Another gorgeous day. The guesthouse manager offered us a free 2-hour tuk-tuk tour. We first visited a lake, rice fields, the temple, and the Sigiriya market, plus the usual tourist trap—the botanical garden (no pressure to buy anything at the end). Then we took a tuk-tuk to Dambulla Temple, the Golden Buddha, and the wholesale market.
Sunday, December 22nd: Still beautiful weather. I’d booked a taxi for 8 AM. We did all the long trips by taxi to save time. I’d ask for prices from 2 or 3 WhatsApp taxi agencies 2 days or the day before—super responsive, always got replies within 5 minutes. We headed to Ella (4-hour drive) for 22,000 LKR. Arrived in the afternoon at Rest Full Homestay—a small, family-run guesthouse. Clean, cozy, and an amazing Sri Lankan breakfast. In the afternoon, we went to Nine Arches Bridge. It was a Sunday, a Sri Lankan holiday, so it was *packed*—mostly locals and very few white tourists! Even though it was crowded, it was cool because it was all Sri Lankans. We waited an hour for the train. It’s worth seeing, but honestly, I didn’t think it was that amazing. Then we headed to the station to check if we needed to book tickets for the train to Haputale—turns out, no.
Monday, December 23rd: Beautiful weather. We hiked Ella Rock—a gorgeous trek. The final stretch is steep but shaded, so it wasn’t as tough as I’d read. The whole hike is stunning from start to finish. We saw the train pass twice (one blue, one red) and lots of women picking tea. After that, we did Little Adam’s Peak. It’s not hard, but it was *packed* with tourists—meh. Luckily, at the top, you can walk a bit farther (down one side and back up) to get some space to yourself. What I *didn’t* like was the commercial vibe at the big café/restaurant with a pool at the entrance of Little Adam’s Peak. Loud music, all that money being made right next to little souvenir stands run by Sri Lankans or tea-picking women. Felt off. Ended the day buying souvenirs at one of the few shops we found during the trip.
Tuesday, December 24th: Beautiful weather. Took the train to Haputale. We got to the station 30 minutes before the 9:30 AM train. We could’ve taken 2nd or 3rd class—I went with 2nd (160 LKR per person). It was crowded, but we managed to get seats—first 2, then 3. Only a 1-hour ride, but I *loved* it—windows and doors open the whole time. Arrived in Haputale around 11 AM, and the mist was already rolling in. We walked to our guesthouse, The Mist Holiday Bungalow. Simple but clean, with a great view of the tea plantations. The owner’s wife is Vietnamese and used to work for French tour operators, so her French is still pretty good—helpful for us since our English is terrible. They booked us a tuk-tuk for 4:45 AM the next day (2,000 LKR) to Lipton’s Seat. Spent the afternoon wandering around Haputale. Not much charm, but there’s a nice fruit and veggie market and a short walk through the tea plantations.
Wednesday, December 25th: Beautiful weather. The tuk-tuk was on time to take us to Lipton’s Seat. We were the first ones there—the sky was just starting to turn pink. In the end, only about ten of us watched the sunrise. The guesthouse had packed us breakfast, and we walked back down (half on the road, half through the plantations). Didn’t see any tea picking since it was Christmas, but the walk was still incredible. We took detours through villages full of kids. After that, we visited the tea factory. The tour was really interesting, and we took the bus back down to Haputale. Such a great moment—whole families were heading to mass, dressed up and made up. All so beautiful.
At noon, we left for Udawalawe National Park. Taxi for 14,000 LKR. Stayed at River Inn Safari Cottage. *Warning*: It’s the same place as Eagle Safari Cottage. I don’t recommend it. We’d always stayed with families before, but here it was just staff—totally different vibe. The pool was nice but not very clean (water was murky). The bungalow was big and fine, but it was brand new—so new the asphalt floor wasn’t fully dry. It’s in the middle of nowhere, so we had to eat on-site. Couldn’t leave a review on Booking because they never confirmed we’d stayed, and they canceled our reservation the next day.
Thursday, December 26th: Beautiful weather. I’d booked a safari through the hotel for 5:30–10 AM for 54 USD. Honestly, yes, there are a lot of jeeps, but it was great. The kids loved it—we saw everything there was to see. Left by taxi at 11:30 AM for Welligama (12,000 LKR). We didn’t stay in Welligama city but at Coconut Beach, between Welligama and Midigama. *Total crush* on the guesthouse: Sky Mountain Café with View. Such a lovely family. The mom makes amazing meals at reasonable prices. The view from the hill over the sea is unreal. Spent the afternoon walking along the beach.
Friday, December 27th: Beautiful weather. My kids are surfers. Unfortunately, there weren’t any boards their size to rent at Coconut, so we took a tuk-tuk to Welligama Bay (1,000 LKR). They surfed from 8 AM to 5 PM—rental was 5,000 LKR for the day. Meanwhile, we walked the beach and swam. Water was 29°C.
Saturday, December 28th: Beautiful weather, rain from 4 PM until midnight. Same surf day. They were so well-behaved the whole trip, so this was their reward.
Sunday, December 29th: Beautiful weather. Beach day at Coconut. *Warning*: It’s a reef break. For surfers, there are three spots (Coconut Left, Middle, and Right). The boys bodysurfed (with fins) all morning, and at 1 PM, we took the bus to Hikkaduwa. Stayed at Hotel Universal Beach. Nothing special—right on the water, but the rooms were dark even though they were clean. The manager was super nice, but the rest was meh, and breakfast was mediocre compared to what we’d had before (2 eggs and 3 slices of toast). Plus, it was late—8 AM. First impression of Hikkaduwa wasn’t great—way too many Russians for our taste.
Monday, December 30th: Beautiful weather. Spent the whole day exploring. Turtle Beach, then the other side of the beach (toward Galle) near the fishing port. The beach there is much wider, with scattered hotels and super quiet. It’s beautiful—I should’ve booked somewhere in that area. Ended up having a great day away from the crowds.
Tuesday, December 31st: Overcast, then beautiful, rain at 4 PM. Had to end the year (and the trip) with some surf. Rented boards for the kids (3,000 LKR per board for the day). Bad luck—the waves were on a reef break but small. Not great for them, but no big deal. They still got out of the water by 2 PM. Walked the beach (which is gorgeous), had a juice, and went for a swim. Then back to surfing in the rain at 4 PM.
Wednesday, January 1st: Left by taxi at 5 AM (18,000 LKR). Flight at 10 AM. Arrived in Madrid at 8 PM.
We left on December 18th from Madrid with Qatar Airways. No complaints. I booked my tickets back in March for 800 € per person. (I flew from Madrid because I live near the Spanish border and was too worried about strikes in France.) We arrived on December 19th at 4 PM (local time). Before leaving France, I’d booked a taxi through MyTransfer for 59 € to Sigiriya. A van was waiting for us at the airport exit. A never-ending 3-hour drive to Sigiriya. We stayed at Samana Guesthouse—very simple, clean, with a pool and an excellent Sri Lankan breakfast. Shower and straight to bed.
Friday, December 20th: Beautiful weather, but very humid and hot. We visited Lion Rock (36 € for adults) and then Pidurangala. I loved both sites—they’re a must-do in my opinion. Spent the late afternoon by the pool.
Saturday, December 21st: Another gorgeous day. The guesthouse manager offered us a free 2-hour tuk-tuk tour. We first visited a lake, rice fields, the temple, and the Sigiriya market, plus the usual tourist trap—the botanical garden (no pressure to buy anything at the end). Then we took a tuk-tuk to Dambulla Temple, the Golden Buddha, and the wholesale market.
Sunday, December 22nd: Still beautiful weather. I’d booked a taxi for 8 AM. We did all the long trips by taxi to save time. I’d ask for prices from 2 or 3 WhatsApp taxi agencies 2 days or the day before—super responsive, always got replies within 5 minutes. We headed to Ella (4-hour drive) for 22,000 LKR. Arrived in the afternoon at Rest Full Homestay—a small, family-run guesthouse. Clean, cozy, and an amazing Sri Lankan breakfast. In the afternoon, we went to Nine Arches Bridge. It was a Sunday, a Sri Lankan holiday, so it was *packed*—mostly locals and very few white tourists! Even though it was crowded, it was cool because it was all Sri Lankans. We waited an hour for the train. It’s worth seeing, but honestly, I didn’t think it was that amazing. Then we headed to the station to check if we needed to book tickets for the train to Haputale—turns out, no.
Monday, December 23rd: Beautiful weather. We hiked Ella Rock—a gorgeous trek. The final stretch is steep but shaded, so it wasn’t as tough as I’d read. The whole hike is stunning from start to finish. We saw the train pass twice (one blue, one red) and lots of women picking tea. After that, we did Little Adam’s Peak. It’s not hard, but it was *packed* with tourists—meh. Luckily, at the top, you can walk a bit farther (down one side and back up) to get some space to yourself. What I *didn’t* like was the commercial vibe at the big café/restaurant with a pool at the entrance of Little Adam’s Peak. Loud music, all that money being made right next to little souvenir stands run by Sri Lankans or tea-picking women. Felt off. Ended the day buying souvenirs at one of the few shops we found during the trip.
Tuesday, December 24th: Beautiful weather. Took the train to Haputale. We got to the station 30 minutes before the 9:30 AM train. We could’ve taken 2nd or 3rd class—I went with 2nd (160 LKR per person). It was crowded, but we managed to get seats—first 2, then 3. Only a 1-hour ride, but I *loved* it—windows and doors open the whole time. Arrived in Haputale around 11 AM, and the mist was already rolling in. We walked to our guesthouse, The Mist Holiday Bungalow. Simple but clean, with a great view of the tea plantations. The owner’s wife is Vietnamese and used to work for French tour operators, so her French is still pretty good—helpful for us since our English is terrible. They booked us a tuk-tuk for 4:45 AM the next day (2,000 LKR) to Lipton’s Seat. Spent the afternoon wandering around Haputale. Not much charm, but there’s a nice fruit and veggie market and a short walk through the tea plantations.
Wednesday, December 25th: Beautiful weather. The tuk-tuk was on time to take us to Lipton’s Seat. We were the first ones there—the sky was just starting to turn pink. In the end, only about ten of us watched the sunrise. The guesthouse had packed us breakfast, and we walked back down (half on the road, half through the plantations). Didn’t see any tea picking since it was Christmas, but the walk was still incredible. We took detours through villages full of kids. After that, we visited the tea factory. The tour was really interesting, and we took the bus back down to Haputale. Such a great moment—whole families were heading to mass, dressed up and made up. All so beautiful.
At noon, we left for Udawalawe National Park. Taxi for 14,000 LKR. Stayed at River Inn Safari Cottage. *Warning*: It’s the same place as Eagle Safari Cottage. I don’t recommend it. We’d always stayed with families before, but here it was just staff—totally different vibe. The pool was nice but not very clean (water was murky). The bungalow was big and fine, but it was brand new—so new the asphalt floor wasn’t fully dry. It’s in the middle of nowhere, so we had to eat on-site. Couldn’t leave a review on Booking because they never confirmed we’d stayed, and they canceled our reservation the next day.
Thursday, December 26th: Beautiful weather. I’d booked a safari through the hotel for 5:30–10 AM for 54 USD. Honestly, yes, there are a lot of jeeps, but it was great. The kids loved it—we saw everything there was to see. Left by taxi at 11:30 AM for Welligama (12,000 LKR). We didn’t stay in Welligama city but at Coconut Beach, between Welligama and Midigama. *Total crush* on the guesthouse: Sky Mountain Café with View. Such a lovely family. The mom makes amazing meals at reasonable prices. The view from the hill over the sea is unreal. Spent the afternoon walking along the beach.
Friday, December 27th: Beautiful weather. My kids are surfers. Unfortunately, there weren’t any boards their size to rent at Coconut, so we took a tuk-tuk to Welligama Bay (1,000 LKR). They surfed from 8 AM to 5 PM—rental was 5,000 LKR for the day. Meanwhile, we walked the beach and swam. Water was 29°C.
Saturday, December 28th: Beautiful weather, rain from 4 PM until midnight. Same surf day. They were so well-behaved the whole trip, so this was their reward.
Sunday, December 29th: Beautiful weather. Beach day at Coconut. *Warning*: It’s a reef break. For surfers, there are three spots (Coconut Left, Middle, and Right). The boys bodysurfed (with fins) all morning, and at 1 PM, we took the bus to Hikkaduwa. Stayed at Hotel Universal Beach. Nothing special—right on the water, but the rooms were dark even though they were clean. The manager was super nice, but the rest was meh, and breakfast was mediocre compared to what we’d had before (2 eggs and 3 slices of toast). Plus, it was late—8 AM. First impression of Hikkaduwa wasn’t great—way too many Russians for our taste.
Monday, December 30th: Beautiful weather. Spent the whole day exploring. Turtle Beach, then the other side of the beach (toward Galle) near the fishing port. The beach there is much wider, with scattered hotels and super quiet. It’s beautiful—I should’ve booked somewhere in that area. Ended up having a great day away from the crowds.
Tuesday, December 31st: Overcast, then beautiful, rain at 4 PM. Had to end the year (and the trip) with some surf. Rented boards for the kids (3,000 LKR per board for the day). Bad luck—the waves were on a reef break but small. Not great for them, but no big deal. They still got out of the water by 2 PM. Walked the beach (which is gorgeous), had a juice, and went for a swim. Then back to surfing in the rain at 4 PM.
Wednesday, January 1st: Left by taxi at 5 AM (18,000 LKR). Flight at 10 AM. Arrived in Madrid at 8 PM.
One-month itinerary in Central Asia
Hello! I’m so excited to be back on this forum—it’s helped me so much in the past! I need your expert advice for our next trip, which will take us to Central Asia: Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.
We have a month, and here’s the itinerary I have in mind: Arrival in Tashkent – 2 days Bukhara – 2 days Samarkand – 3 days Panjakent – 1 day The Seven Lakes + Iskanderkul – 3 days Khujand – 2 days Fergana Valley – 3 days Song Kol Lake – 2 days Issyk-Kul Lake – 3 days Charyn Canyon – 1 day Kaindy Lake – 1 day Altyn Emel Park – 1 day Almaty – 1 day and departure
I know the travel times, especially in the mountains, can be long, but I’ve tried to optimize it so we can rest after the long drives. Our family includes three kids aged 5, 13, and 17. We’re used to backpacking. But I have *so* many questions: -Will it be extremely hot in Uzbekistan, but manageable in the other regions on my itinerary? -I’ve read conflicting things about trains in Uzbekistan: is it possible to book train tickets in advance from France? -For the Seven Lakes and Iskanderkul, do I need to hire a driver? Is it easy to find one? Since there are five of us, we’d need a large car… or is it possible to rent a car in Panjakent and drop it off in Khujand? -What’s worth visiting in the Fergana Valley? -I’d prefer to avoid domestic flights, so I planned to break up the Osh-Issyk-Kul Lake route by stopping at Song Kol Lake and taking a horseback ride. Is that realistic? Again, do I need to find a driver, or can we do it independently? -Where’s the best base for Issyk-Kul Lake? The main goal is to relax and swim (is it acceptable for women to wear swimsuits in these regions?) -For the last part of the trip—Charyn Canyon and Kaindy Lake from Issyk-Kul—is it doable, or do I need a driver once more? -Is Altyn Emel Park doable in the summer, or is it too hot? The idea is to see the views and do a short 3-hour hike.
Thanks so much for any firsthand tips or experiences you can share!
We have a month, and here’s the itinerary I have in mind: Arrival in Tashkent – 2 days Bukhara – 2 days Samarkand – 3 days Panjakent – 1 day The Seven Lakes + Iskanderkul – 3 days Khujand – 2 days Fergana Valley – 3 days Song Kol Lake – 2 days Issyk-Kul Lake – 3 days Charyn Canyon – 1 day Kaindy Lake – 1 day Altyn Emel Park – 1 day Almaty – 1 day and departure
I know the travel times, especially in the mountains, can be long, but I’ve tried to optimize it so we can rest after the long drives. Our family includes three kids aged 5, 13, and 17. We’re used to backpacking. But I have *so* many questions: -Will it be extremely hot in Uzbekistan, but manageable in the other regions on my itinerary? -I’ve read conflicting things about trains in Uzbekistan: is it possible to book train tickets in advance from France? -For the Seven Lakes and Iskanderkul, do I need to hire a driver? Is it easy to find one? Since there are five of us, we’d need a large car… or is it possible to rent a car in Panjakent and drop it off in Khujand? -What’s worth visiting in the Fergana Valley? -I’d prefer to avoid domestic flights, so I planned to break up the Osh-Issyk-Kul Lake route by stopping at Song Kol Lake and taking a horseback ride. Is that realistic? Again, do I need to find a driver, or can we do it independently? -Where’s the best base for Issyk-Kul Lake? The main goal is to relax and swim (is it acceptable for women to wear swimsuits in these regions?) -For the last part of the trip—Charyn Canyon and Kaindy Lake from Issyk-Kul—is it doable, or do I need a driver once more? -Is Altyn Emel Park doable in the summer, or is it too hot? The idea is to see the views and do a short 3-hour hike.
Thanks so much for any firsthand tips or experiences you can share!
License to legally ride a scooter in Thailand
Hi everyone!
What a joy to be back on this forum where I’ve spent so many hours traveling and gathering info—let’s get started! 👋
Almost everything’s in the title, but just to clarify: As far as I know, you currently need a full French motorcycle license (A) to legally ride a scooter in Thailand, since they don’t recognize A1 or A2 licenses. Yes, I know most rental places only ask for an international car license (B), or sometimes nothing at all… but that’s not what I’m asking. What I’d like to know is whether you think this might change in the future, allowing A1 licenses (which are easier to get) or even car licenses (B), since you can ride a scooter in France with one. I don’t want to get a motorcycle license—I’m scared of motorcycles, even though I’m comfortable on a scooter. I’m a bit confused by their regulations. Thanks for any insights you can share!
Lulu56😅
What a joy to be back on this forum where I’ve spent so many hours traveling and gathering info—let’s get started! 👋
Almost everything’s in the title, but just to clarify: As far as I know, you currently need a full French motorcycle license (A) to legally ride a scooter in Thailand, since they don’t recognize A1 or A2 licenses. Yes, I know most rental places only ask for an international car license (B), or sometimes nothing at all… but that’s not what I’m asking. What I’d like to know is whether you think this might change in the future, allowing A1 licenses (which are easier to get) or even car licenses (B), since you can ride a scooter in France with one. I don’t want to get a motorcycle license—I’m scared of motorcycles, even though I’m comfortable on a scooter. I’m a bit confused by their regulations. Thanks for any insights you can share!
Lulu56😅
Lascaux Caves: Which Replica Should We Visit?
Hi there,
We're really into prehistory and want to visit the cave replica. But there are two—Lascaux 2 and Lascaux 4. What are the differences, and which one should we visit? Plus, there’s also the Prehistory Museum in Les Eyzies. Is that worth checking out too? Thanks for your advice!
We're really into prehistory and want to visit the cave replica. But there are two—Lascaux 2 and Lascaux 4. What are the differences, and which one should we visit? Plus, there’s also the Prehistory Museum in Les Eyzies. Is that worth checking out too? Thanks for your advice!
What to do and see in Miami?
I'm thinking of going to Miami at the end of January for 10 days. What do you recommend I see, where to stay, etc.? I'm open to all suggestions. Thanks!
Corinne
15-Day Louisiana Road Trip
We’re two couples planning a 15-day road trip in Louisiana. Do you think 15 days is too long? I’ve seen on some sites that a week is enough.
Can we extend our trip to include Texas, or is that unrealistic?
Thanks for your help!😊
Java - Bali Trip in Spring
Hi there,
I’m so excited to reopen the Asia/Indonesia forum! We’ve got a trip planned for spring, and we’re planning to spend a few days on Java before wrapping up in Bali.
For Java: Yogyakarta / Bromo / Ijen
For Bali: Ubud / Amed
See you all on the forum soon!
Recap of our family trip to Romania in 2019
Hi everyone,
Better late than never—I’m finally getting around to sharing our trip to Romania from last year.
Before I start, I have a personal history with this country: I lived there in 2004 for three and a half months during a student internship. I still have friends there and a decent grasp of Romanian. That helps. But more than anything, I’ve grown attached to the country. It’s well-deserved—Romania gives back just as much. That said, when I talk about it, maybe I see things differently than someone visiting for the first time.
This was my third trip to Romania. This time, I brought my wife and our two daughters. After years of wanting to take a family trip there, this was finally the right moment. My wife wasn’t exactly thrilled at first—she’d been hesitant for years. But she ended up loving it, and we’ll definitely go back together. For our 6- and 8-year-old girls, the trip was fascinating in so many ways: the sights, learning about communism and totalitarian regimes, the Roma community, how different religions coexist, the Saxon minorities...
We landed in Bucharest last July. We spent two and a half weeks in the country. We took off from Toulouse early in the morning and arrived at Bucharest airport around noon. We flew with Lufthansa because it’s a solid airline and the cheapest option we found.
We rented a car. I don’t remember the rental agency’s name, but we got scammed a bit. We’d booked insurance through Booking, but when we arrived, we couldn’t print a credit card receipt. The issue? We only had debit cards, not credit cards (or vice versa), and without one, we couldn’t pick up the car without buying their on-site insurance. It was buried in the fine print—I’d read it but naively assumed a gold card would work. So, we had to take extra insurance. Basically, we threw 120 € in insurance fees out the window. Still, we got a Dacia Logan, and it ran like a dream the whole trip.
Here’s our rough itinerary: - Bucharest Airport => Sinaia => Brasov - Brasov => Viscri => Sighișoara => Sovata - Sovata => Bicaz Gorge => Iași - Iași => Bucharest
**Sinaia** We started in Sinaia, in the Carpathians. It’s an old Romanian vacation spot from the country’s golden age. A really nice place with great hikes. The mountains are stunning, covered in tall fir trees. There are beautiful buildings and old houses—it’s all very charming. We took the cable car up to the summit (no time to hike with the kids). It’s an old 1960s cable car with two sections (there are also detachable chairlifts). The view from the top is amazing. Then, Peles Castle—a must-see.
**On the road to Brasov** We stayed in a homestay in the village of Purcareni (15 minutes from Brasov by car) through an association called "L’Arbre de Joie." We spent a few days there. The association was founded by a French woman in the 90s and runs local projects. The family we stayed with was Hungarian. The price was around 90 € per day, including breakfast and dinner. The host spoke a little French, and her 16-year-old daughter spoke English fluently. We had great conversations. This family lives like a typical French family—they work at a clinic and a factory, own a car, and have a small chalet in the nearby mountains. From Purcareni, we explored: - **Bran Castle**: The iconic castle. There are way more tourist stalls now than when I first visited in 2004, but it’s still charming and worth seeing. - **Zărnești Bear Reserve**: Interesting—you learn a lot about bears. But it’s expensive, and it’s sad to see these beautiful animals in captivity. - **Râșnov Citadel**: Right near Zărnești. We did Bran, the bears, and this citadel all in one day last year. It’s pretty—you hike up a trail to get there. The view is gorgeous, but the site feels a bit neglected (or not fully restored yet). Some people love it, others don’t, but at least it’s authentic and not some Disneyland with fry stands everywhere. - **Brasov**: Of course! We went twice. It’s beautiful and nothing like what you’d imagine Romania to look like. We hiked up the hill overlooking the city—about 45 to 60 minutes with the kids. The view from the top is incredible, especially over the medieval rooftops. I wasn’t expecting much—I thought we’d see rundown buildings, but the "new" part of town is built farther to the right, so you barely notice it. - One day, we took a horse-drawn carriage (a touristy thing to do for the kids) to our hosts’ second home. It was still really fun. The area is super wild—just a few kilometers from the village, so close to Brasov. We ate *amazingly* with them. Traditional Romanian food is best enjoyed in people’s homes, not restaurants. So, I’d recommend eating at small guesthouses or homestays as much as possible.
**On the road to Viscri** No stops—just straight to Viscri. I found Viscri just as I’d left it in 2004. Maybe a few more tourists, maybe one or two new restaurants. The road still isn’t paved in the village. Viscri is my favorite place in Romania—a simple village with colorful houses. We found a reasonably priced Airbnb and had a great evening with our hosts. They were fascinating people, and we talked about Romania, Saxon minorities, Europe... The next morning, I went for a run and found a trail in the nearby forest. I followed it for a while before turning back. We also visited the fortified church.
**Sighișoara** I’d been there in 2004 and wasn’t particularly moved or impressed. I felt the same way in 2019. But that’s just our take.
**Sovata** In Sovata, we traveled the way I love—arriving around 5 PM with nothing booked and finding a place to stay by asking around. We ended up in homestays for two nights, and both were great. It’s a Hungarian-Romanian thermal spa town. The place is nice but nothing extraordinary, except when you get closer (but not too close) to the thermal complexes. There, you’ll find beautiful mansions and hotels from the early 19th century. It’s touristy, but only Romanians go there. We visited a warm-water lake—it was fun for the folklore, though the water wasn’t exactly inviting. Apparently, there’s another lake higher up that’s so salty you float in it, but we didn’t go. In the afternoon, we took the tourist steam train ("mocăniță" in Romanian). It was a blast—we chatted with people in the carriage. The train covers about 20 kilometers, then turns around (the locomotive detaches, spins, and reattaches). Everyone gets off at the halfway point, where people grill corn on the cob. Then the train heads back. The scenery isn’t breathtaking, but the fields were full of flowers, and the ride was lovely.
**Toward Bicaz Gorge** The next day, we headed to Bicaz Gorge and the Ceahlău Massif in Neamț (pronounced "Nyamts"). We passed through Corund, a village known for local crafts. Whether it’s actually made there or not is always up for debate in a society where cutting corners is common. Still, we found some nice plates, dishes, and souvenirs to bring home. Funny story: I was chatting with a young saleswoman in Romanian and was shocked to realize she didn’t understand me—not because my Romanian was bad, but because she *didn’t speak Romanian at all*. She only spoke Hungarian. Mind-blowing: you’re Romanian and don’t speak Romanian? We crossed a mountain (or big hill) before reaching the Gheorgheni plain—a small town nestled in the mountains, feeling like the end of the world. Was it the season? We saw *so many* storks, and they were *so close*. It was adorable.
**Bicaz Gorge** We stopped at "Lacul Roșu" (Red Lake) to take a boat ride with the kids. (Yeah, we did things we don’t usually do—gotta keep everyone engaged! And maybe that’s why they have such great memories of the trip.) Then, the Bicaz Gorge—one of my favorite spots in Romania. We stayed at Pensiunea Paleu in Bicazu Ardelean, a place I already knew. I think the price for four people, half-board (with delicious home-cooked meals), was around 90 € per day. The rooms are clean and simple, and there’s a big garden with a vegetable patch, a cow, and a pig. Most of the food served comes straight from the garden.
In the afternoon, after much hesitation, we headed to Ceahlău National Park. About 30 minutes by car, we entered the park (after waking up the park ranger, who reeked of booze and was napping). We drove to the end of the road, and then—against all odds—the four of us made it to the summit of Toaca Peak. This peak towers over the surrounding mountains. It was a great hike—starting in the Carpathian fir forests, then crossing a plateau covered in flowers (mid-July). We stopped for a drink at Cabana Dochia before heading up. The summit is a bit unusual because they’ve installed a big metal staircase. It’s steep in places—straight up, and I wouldn’t want to fall. There’s a sturdy railing, though. Even if the "normal route" doesn’t seem too hard. The view from the top is stunning—you can see the entire Carpathian region, vast forests, and the Bicaz Lake below.
**Iași** I used to live in Iași. We stayed with my former internship supervisor and his family. It’s not the first time we’ve crashed at people’s places. In Iași, we visited: - **The Opera House**: A beautiful building from the early 20th century, if I’m not mistaken. Our friends arranged a tour with the firefighters, who let us in and showed us around. It was fun. - **The "Hall of Lost Steps"**: You enter a massive room with stunning woodwork. It’s a huge university library, home to around a million books. The whole place is meticulously decorated. Visiting this room makes you wonder how Romania could have such a grand image. This country, in its golden age, had universities and thinkers. When you build something like this for knowledge and science, you’ve come a long way. - **The Palace of Culture**: This building was completely run-down in 2004 but has since been fully renovated. Where it was once gray, dull, and dirty, it now shines in the sunlight. It’s magnificent.
Beyond these three sights, we explored parks, wandered the city, went treetop climbing, and spent time with friends. Sure, Iași is way over in the east on a map of Romania, but it’s worth the detour.
After Iași, we headed back.
**In conclusion**, we spent three weeks in Romania. Here’s a rough breakdown of expenses (in €, all taxes included): - Flight tickets: 660 € - Car rental for 2.5 weeks: 250 € - Everything else (accommodation, food, activities, etc.): around 1,500 €
All in all, the trip wasn’t exactly cheap—around 2,500 to 2,800 € total. But we had a blast, and that’s what matters.
I had tons of great photos and wanted to share some, but I couldn’t upload them. If anyone’s interested, I can send them along.
Better late than never—I’m finally getting around to sharing our trip to Romania from last year.
Before I start, I have a personal history with this country: I lived there in 2004 for three and a half months during a student internship. I still have friends there and a decent grasp of Romanian. That helps. But more than anything, I’ve grown attached to the country. It’s well-deserved—Romania gives back just as much. That said, when I talk about it, maybe I see things differently than someone visiting for the first time.
This was my third trip to Romania. This time, I brought my wife and our two daughters. After years of wanting to take a family trip there, this was finally the right moment. My wife wasn’t exactly thrilled at first—she’d been hesitant for years. But she ended up loving it, and we’ll definitely go back together. For our 6- and 8-year-old girls, the trip was fascinating in so many ways: the sights, learning about communism and totalitarian regimes, the Roma community, how different religions coexist, the Saxon minorities...
We landed in Bucharest last July. We spent two and a half weeks in the country. We took off from Toulouse early in the morning and arrived at Bucharest airport around noon. We flew with Lufthansa because it’s a solid airline and the cheapest option we found.
We rented a car. I don’t remember the rental agency’s name, but we got scammed a bit. We’d booked insurance through Booking, but when we arrived, we couldn’t print a credit card receipt. The issue? We only had debit cards, not credit cards (or vice versa), and without one, we couldn’t pick up the car without buying their on-site insurance. It was buried in the fine print—I’d read it but naively assumed a gold card would work. So, we had to take extra insurance. Basically, we threw 120 € in insurance fees out the window. Still, we got a Dacia Logan, and it ran like a dream the whole trip.
Here’s our rough itinerary: - Bucharest Airport => Sinaia => Brasov - Brasov => Viscri => Sighișoara => Sovata - Sovata => Bicaz Gorge => Iași - Iași => Bucharest
**Sinaia** We started in Sinaia, in the Carpathians. It’s an old Romanian vacation spot from the country’s golden age. A really nice place with great hikes. The mountains are stunning, covered in tall fir trees. There are beautiful buildings and old houses—it’s all very charming. We took the cable car up to the summit (no time to hike with the kids). It’s an old 1960s cable car with two sections (there are also detachable chairlifts). The view from the top is amazing. Then, Peles Castle—a must-see.
**On the road to Brasov** We stayed in a homestay in the village of Purcareni (15 minutes from Brasov by car) through an association called "L’Arbre de Joie." We spent a few days there. The association was founded by a French woman in the 90s and runs local projects. The family we stayed with was Hungarian. The price was around 90 € per day, including breakfast and dinner. The host spoke a little French, and her 16-year-old daughter spoke English fluently. We had great conversations. This family lives like a typical French family—they work at a clinic and a factory, own a car, and have a small chalet in the nearby mountains. From Purcareni, we explored: - **Bran Castle**: The iconic castle. There are way more tourist stalls now than when I first visited in 2004, but it’s still charming and worth seeing. - **Zărnești Bear Reserve**: Interesting—you learn a lot about bears. But it’s expensive, and it’s sad to see these beautiful animals in captivity. - **Râșnov Citadel**: Right near Zărnești. We did Bran, the bears, and this citadel all in one day last year. It’s pretty—you hike up a trail to get there. The view is gorgeous, but the site feels a bit neglected (or not fully restored yet). Some people love it, others don’t, but at least it’s authentic and not some Disneyland with fry stands everywhere. - **Brasov**: Of course! We went twice. It’s beautiful and nothing like what you’d imagine Romania to look like. We hiked up the hill overlooking the city—about 45 to 60 minutes with the kids. The view from the top is incredible, especially over the medieval rooftops. I wasn’t expecting much—I thought we’d see rundown buildings, but the "new" part of town is built farther to the right, so you barely notice it. - One day, we took a horse-drawn carriage (a touristy thing to do for the kids) to our hosts’ second home. It was still really fun. The area is super wild—just a few kilometers from the village, so close to Brasov. We ate *amazingly* with them. Traditional Romanian food is best enjoyed in people’s homes, not restaurants. So, I’d recommend eating at small guesthouses or homestays as much as possible.
**On the road to Viscri** No stops—just straight to Viscri. I found Viscri just as I’d left it in 2004. Maybe a few more tourists, maybe one or two new restaurants. The road still isn’t paved in the village. Viscri is my favorite place in Romania—a simple village with colorful houses. We found a reasonably priced Airbnb and had a great evening with our hosts. They were fascinating people, and we talked about Romania, Saxon minorities, Europe... The next morning, I went for a run and found a trail in the nearby forest. I followed it for a while before turning back. We also visited the fortified church.
**Sighișoara** I’d been there in 2004 and wasn’t particularly moved or impressed. I felt the same way in 2019. But that’s just our take.
**Sovata** In Sovata, we traveled the way I love—arriving around 5 PM with nothing booked and finding a place to stay by asking around. We ended up in homestays for two nights, and both were great. It’s a Hungarian-Romanian thermal spa town. The place is nice but nothing extraordinary, except when you get closer (but not too close) to the thermal complexes. There, you’ll find beautiful mansions and hotels from the early 19th century. It’s touristy, but only Romanians go there. We visited a warm-water lake—it was fun for the folklore, though the water wasn’t exactly inviting. Apparently, there’s another lake higher up that’s so salty you float in it, but we didn’t go. In the afternoon, we took the tourist steam train ("mocăniță" in Romanian). It was a blast—we chatted with people in the carriage. The train covers about 20 kilometers, then turns around (the locomotive detaches, spins, and reattaches). Everyone gets off at the halfway point, where people grill corn on the cob. Then the train heads back. The scenery isn’t breathtaking, but the fields were full of flowers, and the ride was lovely.
**Toward Bicaz Gorge** The next day, we headed to Bicaz Gorge and the Ceahlău Massif in Neamț (pronounced "Nyamts"). We passed through Corund, a village known for local crafts. Whether it’s actually made there or not is always up for debate in a society where cutting corners is common. Still, we found some nice plates, dishes, and souvenirs to bring home. Funny story: I was chatting with a young saleswoman in Romanian and was shocked to realize she didn’t understand me—not because my Romanian was bad, but because she *didn’t speak Romanian at all*. She only spoke Hungarian. Mind-blowing: you’re Romanian and don’t speak Romanian? We crossed a mountain (or big hill) before reaching the Gheorgheni plain—a small town nestled in the mountains, feeling like the end of the world. Was it the season? We saw *so many* storks, and they were *so close*. It was adorable.
**Bicaz Gorge** We stopped at "Lacul Roșu" (Red Lake) to take a boat ride with the kids. (Yeah, we did things we don’t usually do—gotta keep everyone engaged! And maybe that’s why they have such great memories of the trip.) Then, the Bicaz Gorge—one of my favorite spots in Romania. We stayed at Pensiunea Paleu in Bicazu Ardelean, a place I already knew. I think the price for four people, half-board (with delicious home-cooked meals), was around 90 € per day. The rooms are clean and simple, and there’s a big garden with a vegetable patch, a cow, and a pig. Most of the food served comes straight from the garden.
In the afternoon, after much hesitation, we headed to Ceahlău National Park. About 30 minutes by car, we entered the park (after waking up the park ranger, who reeked of booze and was napping). We drove to the end of the road, and then—against all odds—the four of us made it to the summit of Toaca Peak. This peak towers over the surrounding mountains. It was a great hike—starting in the Carpathian fir forests, then crossing a plateau covered in flowers (mid-July). We stopped for a drink at Cabana Dochia before heading up. The summit is a bit unusual because they’ve installed a big metal staircase. It’s steep in places—straight up, and I wouldn’t want to fall. There’s a sturdy railing, though. Even if the "normal route" doesn’t seem too hard. The view from the top is stunning—you can see the entire Carpathian region, vast forests, and the Bicaz Lake below.
**Iași** I used to live in Iași. We stayed with my former internship supervisor and his family. It’s not the first time we’ve crashed at people’s places. In Iași, we visited: - **The Opera House**: A beautiful building from the early 20th century, if I’m not mistaken. Our friends arranged a tour with the firefighters, who let us in and showed us around. It was fun. - **The "Hall of Lost Steps"**: You enter a massive room with stunning woodwork. It’s a huge university library, home to around a million books. The whole place is meticulously decorated. Visiting this room makes you wonder how Romania could have such a grand image. This country, in its golden age, had universities and thinkers. When you build something like this for knowledge and science, you’ve come a long way. - **The Palace of Culture**: This building was completely run-down in 2004 but has since been fully renovated. Where it was once gray, dull, and dirty, it now shines in the sunlight. It’s magnificent.
Beyond these three sights, we explored parks, wandered the city, went treetop climbing, and spent time with friends. Sure, Iași is way over in the east on a map of Romania, but it’s worth the detour.
After Iași, we headed back.
**In conclusion**, we spent three weeks in Romania. Here’s a rough breakdown of expenses (in €, all taxes included): - Flight tickets: 660 € - Car rental for 2.5 weeks: 250 € - Everything else (accommodation, food, activities, etc.): around 1,500 €
All in all, the trip wasn’t exactly cheap—around 2,500 to 2,800 € total. But we had a blast, and that’s what matters.
I had tons of great photos and wanted to share some, but I couldn’t upload them. If anyone’s interested, I can send them along.
Parking à Venise English translation pending
Bonjour
je suis de passage vers Venise cette fin de semaine et pense m’arrêter pour faire un tour dans la ville.
Je cherche un parking.
Est ce que tous les parkings de centre ville demande les clés ? et pourquoi ?
j'ai du matériel dans ma voiture et donc je suis assez réticente sur ce sujet. Est ce qu'il y aurait un parking non concerné par le dépôt des clés ?
L'autre solution serait de trouver un hôtel avec parking...
Si l'un des lecteurs de ce post peut me renseigner ce serait sympa.
Merci beaucoup pour votre aide
Recherche guide pour visite en voiture du sud de l'île Maurice English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
n'ayant pas trouvé ce qui me concernait dans le forum, je me permets de vous solliciter pour savoir si quelqu'un pourrait me recommander un guide sympa pour une visite du sud de l'ile , en voiture, avec découverte du Parc des georges de la rivière Noire, Grand bassin, Chamarel, les terres aux 7 couleurs et autres pépites, pour mon mari et moi, la dernière semaine d'octobre.Mais , je recherche un guide local , qui ne nous prendra pas pour des "pigeons" mais privilégiera la découverte des lieux authentiques de cette ile. Quelqu'un a-t-il eu la chance de connaitre ce type de personne et pourrait-il nous en faire profiter?
merci à tous de votre aide.
Gingibus
n'ayant pas trouvé ce qui me concernait dans le forum, je me permets de vous solliciter pour savoir si quelqu'un pourrait me recommander un guide sympa pour une visite du sud de l'ile , en voiture, avec découverte du Parc des georges de la rivière Noire, Grand bassin, Chamarel, les terres aux 7 couleurs et autres pépites, pour mon mari et moi, la dernière semaine d'octobre.Mais , je recherche un guide local , qui ne nous prendra pas pour des "pigeons" mais privilégiera la découverte des lieux authentiques de cette ile. Quelqu'un a-t-il eu la chance de connaitre ce type de personne et pourrait-il nous en faire profiter?
merci à tous de votre aide.
Gingibus
Quoi faire en Suisse en famille English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je cherche LES destinations en Suisse à faire absolument en famille, on est très paysage si possible des glissades d'eau de quoi du genre.
Je prendrais tous vos conseils et après on choisira ce qui nous corresponds. Merci beaucoup :)
Pour le moment on a ça, est-ce qu'il y en a qui sont à déconseiller ou alors d'autres à rajouter ? : Lac Léman-Lausanne Le lac de Thoune Le lac de Brienz Interlaken entre lac de thoune et brienz 40francs pour prendre le funiculaire (10 minutes de montée)Les Gorges de l'Aar Chillon-Le château de Chillon-Région lémanique
Lauterbrunnen Le lac des Quatre-Cantons (Bourbaki, Grotte aux fées, St-Maurice) lucerne Neuhausen am Rheinfall-Les chutes du Rhin Harder Kulm Annecy Le lac de Zoug Le lac Léman et les Bains des Pâquis Neuchâtel Fafleralp-Région du Valais Lac de Cauma-Région des Grisons Val Verzasca Montreux-promenade de Suisse-Lac Léman Lugano (cerné par les montagnes) Berne: Blausee (lac de montagnes 800m altitude, entouré de forêt alimenté sources souterraines, bleu et vert profond, eau transparente) Le creux du Van Maison cailler-chocolaterie Suisse en Gruyère Fribourg et Lac de la Gruyère Massif du Jura Château de Gruyères Zurich Fondue Savoyarde Gorges du Dailley (coeur du Valais) Tine de Conflens Zoo et piscine des Marécottes
Je cherche LES destinations en Suisse à faire absolument en famille, on est très paysage si possible des glissades d'eau de quoi du genre.
Je prendrais tous vos conseils et après on choisira ce qui nous corresponds. Merci beaucoup :)
Pour le moment on a ça, est-ce qu'il y en a qui sont à déconseiller ou alors d'autres à rajouter ? : Lac Léman-Lausanne Le lac de Thoune Le lac de Brienz Interlaken entre lac de thoune et brienz 40francs pour prendre le funiculaire (10 minutes de montée)Les Gorges de l'Aar Chillon-Le château de Chillon-Région lémanique
Lauterbrunnen Le lac des Quatre-Cantons (Bourbaki, Grotte aux fées, St-Maurice) lucerne Neuhausen am Rheinfall-Les chutes du Rhin Harder Kulm Annecy Le lac de Zoug Le lac Léman et les Bains des Pâquis Neuchâtel Fafleralp-Région du Valais Lac de Cauma-Région des Grisons Val Verzasca Montreux-promenade de Suisse-Lac Léman Lugano (cerné par les montagnes) Berne: Blausee (lac de montagnes 800m altitude, entouré de forêt alimenté sources souterraines, bleu et vert profond, eau transparente) Le creux du Van Maison cailler-chocolaterie Suisse en Gruyère Fribourg et Lac de la Gruyère Massif du Jura Château de Gruyères Zurich Fondue Savoyarde Gorges du Dailley (coeur du Valais) Tine de Conflens Zoo et piscine des Marécottes
De Cologne à Montélimar English translation pending
Bonjour à toutes et à tous,
Je suis nouveau sur le forum, mais je voulais vous partager mon dernier voyage à vélo entre Cologne et Dieulefit (près de Montélimar) en Pino. J‘ai eu deux stocker différents, le premier, un ami de Cologne à Strasbourg et la seconde ma compagne pour le reste du trajet.
Sachant que nous préparons un voyage en Amérique Centrale et du Sud d’un an pour 2021 en famille, nous voulions profiter des vacances pour tester les limites du Pino.
Concernant l’itinéraire il est loin d’être direct. En partant de Cologne nous sommes passés par les Ardenne Belges et Françaises, puis par les Vosges pour rejoindre Strasbourg. Nous avons suivi le canal avant de rejoindre le Doux, de franchir le Col de L’aiguillon et de redescendre sur Lausanne. Après avoir traversé le lac, nous sommes montés à Chatel par Monthey, puis Abondance, le col du Corbier, Morzine, les Gets, Cluses, Megève par Combloux, Albertville (avec la jolie montée dUgine), Grenoble et Chabeuil. Un peu moins de 1300 km en 18 jours.
Le détail du voyage est sur Polarsteps : https://www.polarsteps.com/ClementCarriere/3594976-bike-beer-2020
Et les traces GPS sur Komoot : les 400 coups.
J’espère que cela donnera des idées à certains !
Je suis nouveau sur le forum, mais je voulais vous partager mon dernier voyage à vélo entre Cologne et Dieulefit (près de Montélimar) en Pino. J‘ai eu deux stocker différents, le premier, un ami de Cologne à Strasbourg et la seconde ma compagne pour le reste du trajet.
Sachant que nous préparons un voyage en Amérique Centrale et du Sud d’un an pour 2021 en famille, nous voulions profiter des vacances pour tester les limites du Pino.
Concernant l’itinéraire il est loin d’être direct. En partant de Cologne nous sommes passés par les Ardenne Belges et Françaises, puis par les Vosges pour rejoindre Strasbourg. Nous avons suivi le canal avant de rejoindre le Doux, de franchir le Col de L’aiguillon et de redescendre sur Lausanne. Après avoir traversé le lac, nous sommes montés à Chatel par Monthey, puis Abondance, le col du Corbier, Morzine, les Gets, Cluses, Megève par Combloux, Albertville (avec la jolie montée dUgine), Grenoble et Chabeuil. Un peu moins de 1300 km en 18 jours.
Le détail du voyage est sur Polarsteps : https://www.polarsteps.com/ClementCarriere/3594976-bike-beer-2020
Et les traces GPS sur Komoot : les 400 coups.
J’espère que cela donnera des idées à certains !
Gorges de la Zrmanja et Novigradsko more avec 1 ado et 1 bébé d'un an (Croatie) English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je suis entrain d'improviser un tour de 5 jours entre Crikvenica et Split avec 1 ado et 1 bébé d'un an et demi qui n'aime pas la voiture.
J'ai parcouru le forum et pense donc passer par le lac de Novigrad et les gorges de la Zrmanja en suivant l'itinéraire gentiment proposé.
Ma question : comme nous aurons déjà fait 2h de voiture pour y arriver, les enfants n'auront que faire d'admirer de beaux paysages par la fenêtre. Plus qu'un road trip, le but est surtout de pouvoir faire l'une ou l'autre balade et se baigner.
J'ai déjà noté le restaurant recommandé et j'ai vu qu'il se trouve proche de chutes d'eau.
Quels sont les autres endroits le long du circuit qui méritent de descendre de voiture pour un plongeon ou une boucle de balade ?
Je pensais terminer la journée à Nin, y dormir, et faire un tour rapide à Zadar avant de descendre vers les environs de Sibenik (plan A). Est-ce que ça vaut la peine de passer la fin de la journée (coucher de soleil ?) et le la soirée à Nin ou si on n'y fait pas une journée de plage autant aller directement à Zadar et repartir directement le matin (plan B) ou encore de rester dormir près du lac et de passer par Zadar le matin en allant à Sibenik (plan C)? Merci d'avance pour ces précieuses informations.
Je pensais terminer la journée à Nin, y dormir, et faire un tour rapide à Zadar avant de descendre vers les environs de Sibenik (plan A). Est-ce que ça vaut la peine de passer la fin de la journée (coucher de soleil ?) et le la soirée à Nin ou si on n'y fait pas une journée de plage autant aller directement à Zadar et repartir directement le matin (plan B) ou encore de rester dormir près du lac et de passer par Zadar le matin en allant à Sibenik (plan C)? Merci d'avance pour ces précieuses informations.
Société très fiable pour nous faire découvrir l'île Maurice English translation pending
bonjour nous allons a flic en flac en janvier
nous cherchons une societe tres fiable et de confiance pour nous faire decouvrir l ile maurice sans etre arnaque
Appli OsmAnd avec trace GPX (à vélo) English translation pending
bonjour amis cyclo.
j'ai téléchargé Osmand sur mon tél (redminote7) avec trace GPX, non pas pour suivre en direct mais simplement pour me retrouver si je me paume. j'ai testé ce matin. je retrouve ma position exacte dans le village mais lorsque je m'éloigne et pars dans la pampa, il y a pas moins de 4 ou 5 km d'écart. je précise que je teste dans le piémont pyrénéen .
y'a quelque chose qui a dû m'échapper….. quelqu'un à une idée ?
merci d'avance et bonnes balades ….cdt
Peut-être une partie de l'est du Canada (Québec) English translation pending
Bonjour, un nouveau projet, pourquoi pas.
Après 5 voyages aux USA, nous avons décidé de changer de lieu, un peu aidé aussi par une visite à faire a une amie à Victoria. Certes on aurait bien aimé qu’elle soit sur la côte est mais voilà. Nous prévoyons de faire une halte de quelques jours à Victoria dans le courant du mois de juin puis de rejoindre Montréal.
Une rapide présentation s’impose. Nous sommes un couple de retraité qui aura 71 ans à cette époque. On voyage en voiture avec les nuits en motels/hôtels, aucune expérience avec les B&B qui semblent très courant dans ce pays. Comme je suis le seul conducteur, j’ai volontairement limité les trajets à environ 300km/jour à la suite d’une mauvaise expérience en 2017. On aime bien randonner mais maintenant, on se contente de petites distances assez faciles, au besoin on en fera plusieurs par jour.
Dans le circuit ci-dessous, je n’ai, bien sûr, pas indiqué tous les petits arrêts inévitables ici ou là. Comme vous le voyez, les dates ne sont pas fixes et le nombre de jours peut aussi évoluer un peu. Donc rien n’est réservé !
Le circuit
J01-Vancouver-Montréal, avion, récupérer la voiture, la visite de Montréal ne nous intéresse pas. Nuit à : Saint-Jérome J02-NP Mont Tremblant : La Chute du Diable, la Roche, la Coulée & la Corniche, Le Lac des Femmes Nuit à : Saint-Jérome J03-NP de la Mauricie : Le Passage, Lac Edouard Nuit à : Grand-Mère J04-Parc des Chutes-de-la-Petite-Rivière-Bostonnais, Pont couvert Ducharme, Halte du Curé-Normandin Nuit à : Ermitage Saint-Antoine J05-Lac St-Jean, Val Jalbert, Chambord Chute Ouiatchouan, Parc de la Pointe-Taillon Nuit à : Alma J06-Saguenay : Fjord du Saguenay, Site de la Nouvelle-France, Statue Notre-Dame-Du-Saguenay, L’Anse de Tabatière Nuit à : Saint-Simeon J07-Saint-Simeon-Rivière-Du-Loup Ferry, Grand Falls, Hays Falls, journée de transition Nuit à : Fredericton J08-Welsford Falls, Saint-John : Marché de Saint-Jean, Mispec Beach, Saint Martins Sea Caves Nuit à : Saint-Martins J09-Fundy Trail Nuit à : Alma J10-Cap Enragé, Pays de la Sagouine, Dune de Buctouche, NP Kouchibouguac : Marais Salé, Le Castor Nuit à : Miramichi J11-Musée Acadien du Québec, Phare de Miscou Nuit à : Caraquet J12-Notre-Dame Du Mont-Saint-Joseph, journée de transition Nuit à : Bonaventure J13-Parc de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé, Chute Rivière Aux Emeraudes Nuit à : Gaspé J14-NP du Forillon : La Taïga, Grande-Grave “Une tournée dans les Parages”, Cap gaspé, Le bout du Monde Nuit à : Gaspé J15- NP du Forillon : Cap Bon-Ami, Tour du Mont-Saint-Alban Belvédère de L'Anse-de-L'Étang, Grande-Vallee, L'Anse-Pleureuse, Mont-Saint-Pierre Nuit à : Sainte-Anne-Des-Monts J16-NP de la Gaspésie : Lac aux Américains, Mont Ernest-Laforge Nuit à : Matane J17-Phare-de-Pointe-au-Père, NP du Bic : Cap-Caribou & Pointe-aux-Épinettes, Cap-à-l'Orignal, Trois-Pistoles, Rivière-Du-Loup, Notre-Dame-Du-Portage Nuit à : Kamouraska J18 à J20 Quebec, nuit sur place J21- Montréal, retour en avion
Malgré mon passage dans les environs de Québec pour mon travail, il y a une dizaine d’année, nous ne connaissons pas ce pays, donc vos avis nous seraient précieux.
Est-il utile de prendre une carte annuelle pour les entrées dans les NP et si oui, laquelle ?
Merci de vos réponses.
Après 5 voyages aux USA, nous avons décidé de changer de lieu, un peu aidé aussi par une visite à faire a une amie à Victoria. Certes on aurait bien aimé qu’elle soit sur la côte est mais voilà. Nous prévoyons de faire une halte de quelques jours à Victoria dans le courant du mois de juin puis de rejoindre Montréal.
Une rapide présentation s’impose. Nous sommes un couple de retraité qui aura 71 ans à cette époque. On voyage en voiture avec les nuits en motels/hôtels, aucune expérience avec les B&B qui semblent très courant dans ce pays. Comme je suis le seul conducteur, j’ai volontairement limité les trajets à environ 300km/jour à la suite d’une mauvaise expérience en 2017. On aime bien randonner mais maintenant, on se contente de petites distances assez faciles, au besoin on en fera plusieurs par jour.
Dans le circuit ci-dessous, je n’ai, bien sûr, pas indiqué tous les petits arrêts inévitables ici ou là. Comme vous le voyez, les dates ne sont pas fixes et le nombre de jours peut aussi évoluer un peu. Donc rien n’est réservé !
Le circuit
J01-Vancouver-Montréal, avion, récupérer la voiture, la visite de Montréal ne nous intéresse pas. Nuit à : Saint-Jérome J02-NP Mont Tremblant : La Chute du Diable, la Roche, la Coulée & la Corniche, Le Lac des Femmes Nuit à : Saint-Jérome J03-NP de la Mauricie : Le Passage, Lac Edouard Nuit à : Grand-Mère J04-Parc des Chutes-de-la-Petite-Rivière-Bostonnais, Pont couvert Ducharme, Halte du Curé-Normandin Nuit à : Ermitage Saint-Antoine J05-Lac St-Jean, Val Jalbert, Chambord Chute Ouiatchouan, Parc de la Pointe-Taillon Nuit à : Alma J06-Saguenay : Fjord du Saguenay, Site de la Nouvelle-France, Statue Notre-Dame-Du-Saguenay, L’Anse de Tabatière Nuit à : Saint-Simeon J07-Saint-Simeon-Rivière-Du-Loup Ferry, Grand Falls, Hays Falls, journée de transition Nuit à : Fredericton J08-Welsford Falls, Saint-John : Marché de Saint-Jean, Mispec Beach, Saint Martins Sea Caves Nuit à : Saint-Martins J09-Fundy Trail Nuit à : Alma J10-Cap Enragé, Pays de la Sagouine, Dune de Buctouche, NP Kouchibouguac : Marais Salé, Le Castor Nuit à : Miramichi J11-Musée Acadien du Québec, Phare de Miscou Nuit à : Caraquet J12-Notre-Dame Du Mont-Saint-Joseph, journée de transition Nuit à : Bonaventure J13-Parc de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé, Chute Rivière Aux Emeraudes Nuit à : Gaspé J14-NP du Forillon : La Taïga, Grande-Grave “Une tournée dans les Parages”, Cap gaspé, Le bout du Monde Nuit à : Gaspé J15- NP du Forillon : Cap Bon-Ami, Tour du Mont-Saint-Alban Belvédère de L'Anse-de-L'Étang, Grande-Vallee, L'Anse-Pleureuse, Mont-Saint-Pierre Nuit à : Sainte-Anne-Des-Monts J16-NP de la Gaspésie : Lac aux Américains, Mont Ernest-Laforge Nuit à : Matane J17-Phare-de-Pointe-au-Père, NP du Bic : Cap-Caribou & Pointe-aux-Épinettes, Cap-à-l'Orignal, Trois-Pistoles, Rivière-Du-Loup, Notre-Dame-Du-Portage Nuit à : Kamouraska J18 à J20 Quebec, nuit sur place J21- Montréal, retour en avion
Malgré mon passage dans les environs de Québec pour mon travail, il y a une dizaine d’année, nous ne connaissons pas ce pays, donc vos avis nous seraient précieux.
Est-il utile de prendre une carte annuelle pour les entrées dans les NP et si oui, laquelle ?
Merci de vos réponses.
Entretien cuvette, chaîne et cassette (à vélo) English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je viens vers vous car depuis peu j'ai des petits crissements quand je fais des balades avec mon Surly, le vélo doit avoir dans les 3 à 4000km, la chaine est bien noir, le pédalier est sale, la cassette est toute noir. Est-ce-que l'un d'entre vous aurait la gentillesse de me faire la liste des outils et produits d'entretiens dont j'ai besoin pour démonter/remonter et nettoyer les pièces suivantes, je précise que je n'ai pas les outils pour actuellement.
-Shimano Pedalier 9v Argent FC-T4060 44/32/22D 175mm -Shimano Cuvettes de Pedalier BSA SM-BB52 Niveau Deore -Shimano Chaine 116 Maillons CN-HG53 9v -Shimano Cassette 9v 12-36 CS-HG400
Que pensez vous de cette boite à outils complète sur Amazone ? https://www.amazon.fr/BIKE-ORIGINAL-Malette-outils-Noir/dp/B00NM1VMX8/ref=sr_1_4?__mk_fr_FR=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=cl%C3%A9+demonte+cuvette&qid=1590591219&sr=8-4
Quelle différence entre une pince chaine et un dérive chaine pour démonter une chaine vélo ? https://www.amazon.fr/BIKE-ORIGINAL-Malette-outils-Noir/dp/B00NM1VMX8/ref=sr_1_4?__mk_fr_FR=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=cl%C3%A9+demonte+cuvette&qid=1590591219&sr=8-4 https://www.cyclo-randonnee.fr/outils-30/derive-chaine-park-tool-ct-5-1460.html
Quels produit d'entretien je prends sur cyclo randonnée ? https://www.cyclo-randonnee.fr/achat/cat-entretien-179.html
Vue que ce sera la première fois que je ferais une maintenance sur mon vélo, j'aimerais pouvoir le refaire en ayant mes propres outils, merci d'avance
Je viens vers vous car depuis peu j'ai des petits crissements quand je fais des balades avec mon Surly, le vélo doit avoir dans les 3 à 4000km, la chaine est bien noir, le pédalier est sale, la cassette est toute noir. Est-ce-que l'un d'entre vous aurait la gentillesse de me faire la liste des outils et produits d'entretiens dont j'ai besoin pour démonter/remonter et nettoyer les pièces suivantes, je précise que je n'ai pas les outils pour actuellement.
-Shimano Pedalier 9v Argent FC-T4060 44/32/22D 175mm -Shimano Cuvettes de Pedalier BSA SM-BB52 Niveau Deore -Shimano Chaine 116 Maillons CN-HG53 9v -Shimano Cassette 9v 12-36 CS-HG400
Que pensez vous de cette boite à outils complète sur Amazone ? https://www.amazon.fr/BIKE-ORIGINAL-Malette-outils-Noir/dp/B00NM1VMX8/ref=sr_1_4?__mk_fr_FR=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=cl%C3%A9+demonte+cuvette&qid=1590591219&sr=8-4
Quelle différence entre une pince chaine et un dérive chaine pour démonter une chaine vélo ? https://www.amazon.fr/BIKE-ORIGINAL-Malette-outils-Noir/dp/B00NM1VMX8/ref=sr_1_4?__mk_fr_FR=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=cl%C3%A9+demonte+cuvette&qid=1590591219&sr=8-4 https://www.cyclo-randonnee.fr/outils-30/derive-chaine-park-tool-ct-5-1460.html
Quels produit d'entretien je prends sur cyclo randonnée ? https://www.cyclo-randonnee.fr/achat/cat-entretien-179.html
Vue que ce sera la première fois que je ferais une maintenance sur mon vélo, j'aimerais pouvoir le refaire en ayant mes propres outils, merci d'avance
Besoin de conseils pour l'achat d'un camping-car English translation pending
Bonjour!
Nous c’est John et Émilie!! Nous avons comme projet un tour d’Europe avec nos 2 loulous (6 ans et 18 mois) Nous voudrions quelques conseil sur le choix d’un camping car!! Nous sommes fixé sur le fait de vouloir une capucine (pas besoin de faire le lit tt les jours) et 2 lits superposés pr les loulous Nous ne connaissons pas la qualité des différentes marques, c’est pourquoi nous voudrions quelques conseils!!
D’avance merci John et Émilie
Nous c’est John et Émilie!! Nous avons comme projet un tour d’Europe avec nos 2 loulous (6 ans et 18 mois) Nous voudrions quelques conseil sur le choix d’un camping car!! Nous sommes fixé sur le fait de vouloir une capucine (pas besoin de faire le lit tt les jours) et 2 lits superposés pr les loulous Nous ne connaissons pas la qualité des différentes marques, c’est pourquoi nous voudrions quelques conseils!!
D’avance merci John et Émilie
Escapade japonaise à Shikoku, Kyushu, Yakushima et Tokyo English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Ici, vous trouverez la suite de notre périple au début de l'automne au Japon, qui aura duré 5 semaines et demi en tout, de fin septembre 2019 à début novembre 2019.
La suite, eh oui, car il y a un premier carnet intituléA la découverte du Japon : de Tokyo à l’archipel des Ryukyu (okinawa). Pour ceux que cela intéresserait, je vous mets les liens : Dans cette première partie, se trouve le récit de notre voyage à :
Tokyo (1ére partie), Kyoto et à Miyakojima (okinawa).
J’avais entamé l’écriture de la seconde partie du voyage mais visiblement voyageforum a supprimé ce deuxième carnet portant le même titre + Partie 2 et je ne le découvre que maintenant car je n’avais pas écrit depuis quelques temps. Qu’à cela ne tienne, je redémarre un second carnet avec un nouveau titre afin de partager la suite de notre voyage.
Dans cette deuxième partie, vous trouverez les lieux suivants :
A Shikoku: Takamatsu, Kotohira, La vallée de l’Iya, , Tokushima et Naruto, L’île de Yakushima, A Kyushu : Kagoshima, Chiran, Ibusuki, Takachiho, et Kumamoto, Et pour finir Tokyo (2éme partie). et "la conclusion"
Ici, vous trouverez la suite de notre périple au début de l'automne au Japon, qui aura duré 5 semaines et demi en tout, de fin septembre 2019 à début novembre 2019.
La suite, eh oui, car il y a un premier carnet intituléA la découverte du Japon : de Tokyo à l’archipel des Ryukyu (okinawa). Pour ceux que cela intéresserait, je vous mets les liens : Dans cette première partie, se trouve le récit de notre voyage à :
Tokyo (1ére partie), Kyoto et à Miyakojima (okinawa).
J’avais entamé l’écriture de la seconde partie du voyage mais visiblement voyageforum a supprimé ce deuxième carnet portant le même titre + Partie 2 et je ne le découvre que maintenant car je n’avais pas écrit depuis quelques temps. Qu’à cela ne tienne, je redémarre un second carnet avec un nouveau titre afin de partager la suite de notre voyage.
Dans cette deuxième partie, vous trouverez les lieux suivants :
A Shikoku: Takamatsu, Kotohira, La vallée de l’Iya, , Tokushima et Naruto, L’île de Yakushima, A Kyushu : Kagoshima, Chiran, Ibusuki, Takachiho, et Kumamoto, Et pour finir Tokyo (2éme partie). et "la conclusion"
On rentre de vacances 2019 (Suède et Allemagne) English translation pending
Mardi 16.07.19
Aujourd’hui, nous partons visiter Lund tous les trois. Nous trouvons un parking souterrain près de la gare, puis nous partons en quête d’un endroit où prendre notre petit-déjeuner. Un petit fika, comme ils disent ici. Mais comme rien ne fais envie à Romane et que l’heure tourne, nous finissons dans un fast-food de la rue Knut Den Stores Torg.




Après le repas de Romane (avec Magali, nous nous sommes réservés pour notre fika), nous allons à la cathédrale de Lund. Une belle église luthérienne avec une crypte magnifique.




Puis nous passons derrière et allons à travers le parc Lundagård, pour voir l’University Hall auditorium de l’extérieur. Nous repassons ensuite derrière l’église pour aller à la place Stortorget où nous trouvons un établissement où prendre notre fika avec Magali. Enfin, nous nous asseyons pour remplir notre ventre.


Nous retournons ensuite à la voiture et déposons Romane à l’hébergement, avant d’aller, Magali et moi, visiter le village viking de Foteviken Vikingmuseum. C’est une sorte d’écomusée, où a travaillé notre hôte. Toute une reconstitution de village, avec des figurants en costume. C’est super agréable de se balader dans ce lieu.







Aujourd’hui, nous partons visiter Lund tous les trois. Nous trouvons un parking souterrain près de la gare, puis nous partons en quête d’un endroit où prendre notre petit-déjeuner. Un petit fika, comme ils disent ici. Mais comme rien ne fais envie à Romane et que l’heure tourne, nous finissons dans un fast-food de la rue Knut Den Stores Torg.




Après le repas de Romane (avec Magali, nous nous sommes réservés pour notre fika), nous allons à la cathédrale de Lund. Une belle église luthérienne avec une crypte magnifique.




Puis nous passons derrière et allons à travers le parc Lundagård, pour voir l’University Hall auditorium de l’extérieur. Nous repassons ensuite derrière l’église pour aller à la place Stortorget où nous trouvons un établissement où prendre notre fika avec Magali. Enfin, nous nous asseyons pour remplir notre ventre.


Nous retournons ensuite à la voiture et déposons Romane à l’hébergement, avant d’aller, Magali et moi, visiter le village viking de Foteviken Vikingmuseum. C’est une sorte d’écomusée, où a travaillé notre hôte. Toute une reconstitution de village, avec des figurants en costume. C’est super agréable de se balader dans ce lieu.







Road trip de 21 jours en famille sur la côte Ouest des États-Unis en mai English translation pending
Bonjours nous prévoyons un road en famille du 5 mai au 26 mai sur la côte ouest. J'aimerais partager avec voir notre itinéraire et que vous me disiez si selon vous cela vous semble plausible.
5 mai Arriver à San josé (1 nui) 6 mai départ pour SF visite 7 mai SF visite 8 mai départ HW 1 nuit a Monterey 9 mai HW 1 nuit a morro bay 10 mai HW 1 direct LA 11 mai visite La 12 visite LA 13 départ pour Laughlin 1 nuit 14 depart flagstaff 1nuit 15 visite du GC mohabe view et nuit a page 16. Visite Lake powell et Antellope canyon 17.depart pour bryce canyon visite 18. visite bryce départ pour springdale 19. Visite de zion nuit sprindale 20. Depart LV visitw 21.LV 22. Depart death valley nuit 23. Depart pour yosemite si tioga ouvert sinon grosse journée vers merced 24. Visite yosemite nuit merced 25.Depart vert san josé 26. Depart
Merci des informations et des conseils :)
5 mai Arriver à San josé (1 nui) 6 mai départ pour SF visite 7 mai SF visite 8 mai départ HW 1 nuit a Monterey 9 mai HW 1 nuit a morro bay 10 mai HW 1 direct LA 11 mai visite La 12 visite LA 13 départ pour Laughlin 1 nuit 14 depart flagstaff 1nuit 15 visite du GC mohabe view et nuit a page 16. Visite Lake powell et Antellope canyon 17.depart pour bryce canyon visite 18. visite bryce départ pour springdale 19. Visite de zion nuit sprindale 20. Depart LV visitw 21.LV 22. Depart death valley nuit 23. Depart pour yosemite si tioga ouvert sinon grosse journée vers merced 24. Visite yosemite nuit merced 25.Depart vert san josé 26. Depart
Merci des informations et des conseils :)
Petit compte-rendu voyage du 29 janvier au 19 février 2020 aux Philippines English translation pending
Bonjour à tous. Pour avoir profité de nombreux conseils et renseignements de ce forum dans la préparation de mon voyage, voici ma petite contribution sous forme de compte-rendu.
Voyage du 29 janvier au 19 février 2020 aux Philipines .
Trajet: Aller Montréal/ Manille via Beijing (Air China) Bonne cie rien à redire ( avion presque vide à cause du Coronavirus, donc possibilité de dormir......très apprécié sur un vol de 15hres)
Arrivée de nuit à Manille et j'ai dormi au terminal 3, 2 ième étage ( il y a un hotel avec des lits-cubes pour +- $27$ CAN ( ca m'a évité d'avoir à faire face aux arnaques de taxi fatigué et épuisé du voyage.) Le lendemain, direction parc Rizal et Intramuros (taxi meter en exigeant le meter, 600 php) J'ai appris par la suite qu'il est beaucoup plus sécuritaire et moins cher de se servir de Grab, l'application équivalente à Uber. Le mëme trajet coüte environ 300php.
Le soir , bateau de nuit de Manille avec 2goTravel 57$CAN(le quai est à proximité d'Intramusos, en moto-taxi 50php).
Si c'était à refaire, je paierais un peu plus cher pour une cabine privé, ou je prendrais un vol. La formule dortoir fut décevante.....bruits, odeurs, saleté, bagages non surveillés, bref mauvaise expérience. Arrivée à Coron, le matin, après 13heures de bateau.
Coron 4 jours: hot spring accessibles en moto (si vous louez c'est l'idéal pour la liberté que cela procure) et en moto-taxi. Presque personnes töt le matin, alors qu'on peut presque marché sur les tëtes le soir. On peut accéder à Siete Pecados à partir d'un village de pecheurs pas très loin des sources d'eau chaude.Personnellement, ce n'est pas le plus beau site de snorkeling que j'ai vu. Les environs de Coron sont magnifiques. Voir aussi le lever de soleil sur le sommet de la montagne, ca vaut le coup.Bref, j'ai adoré Coron (Busuanga) et les tours sont très bien.
El Nido 4 jours. Pour ceux qui connaissent, El Nido se compare à Aonang en Thailande.............touriste à fond de train avec tout ce que cela comporte. Mais les paysages et les tours A et D valent le coup. À refaire, je ne resterais que 2 jours, un pour chaque tours.Par contre, ma randonnée à Tay Tay fut enrichissante.....pour vraiment voir la vrai vie et parler avec les philipins (au fait, louer un scooter n'est pas dangereux en soit en respectant des règles de prudence et de sécurité élémentaires, et aucune arnaques comme dans certains autres pays d'Asie. Par contre, ce qui fut étonnant pour moi, c'est qu'une route devienne soudainement un sentier pour plusieurs kilomètres, pour redevenir presqu'une autoroute plus loin, et vice versa.......sans aucune logique de continuité de construction! Ca reste pour moi un mystère!!!)
Port Barton 4 jours. PB est en train de devenir un EL Nido 2. Beaux tours et paysages, mais usine à touristes en devenir malheureusement. Ce qui n'a rien arrangé, j'ai eu de la difficulté à dormir 2 nuits sur 4 à cause de jeunes fëtards irrespectueux dont le centre de l'univers se trouvait exactement au mëme endroit qu'eux! La aussi, je n'y resterais que 2 jours pour 2 tours. Une randonnée de PB à San Vincente s'est révélée une véritable expédition de par la qualité de la route (sentier en grande partie mais qui sera bientöt de l'histoire vu les travaux en cours.) Il y à deux petites chutes avec bassins sur ce parcours. Ca permets de se relaxer et de se rafraïchir, et d'enlever la poussière accumulée sur la route.
Mangrove resort 1 jour. Pas assez long si j'y retournais. Claude le proprio est un personnage en soit, très intéressant de discuter de plein de sujets avec lui. Belle rivière pour naviguer. On a l'impression d'ëtre dans une scène du film Apocalyps Now. Par contre pas de possibilité de louer un scooter, donc on est restreint en déplacement.
Puerto Princesa 2 jours. Ville assez neutre. Ferme de crocodiles à voir si on a le temps mais sans plus.
Retour à Manille par avion Cebu Pacific -2 jours. Autant le premier jour de mon arrivée, Manille m'a laissé une impression d'insécurité, autant j'ai trouvé ses habitants agréables au retour.J'ai mëme fais un trajet de 2hre30 dans 4 différents Jeepney dans des quartiers assez pauvres, avec l'aide de plusieurs personnes pour me conseiller et me guider, le tout sans la moindre crainte. Bref, Manille est relativement bien si on fait preuve de bon sens et qu'on affiche pas son opulence à la vue de tous.La pauvreté qu"on y voit est bouleversante.....
Le gouvernement ayant fermé le territoire à tout ce qui viens de Chine, j'ai dü me racheter un billet de retour avec Philipines Airlines à gros prix ( bonne cie avec plus d'espace pour les jambes en classe économique que d'autres cies.)
En résumé, j'ai adoré les Philipines mëme si j'ai fais un circuit assez touristique. Les Philipins sont accueillants honnëtes et serviables pour la plupart. Y retourner, ce que je compte bien, je viserais plutöt des endroits moins touristiques afin de vivre vraiment les Philipines.
Voila, si vous avez des questions, pas de problème, juste à me faire signe.
Voyage d'observation de la faune sauvage au Pérou et en Bolivie English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je voyage actuellement en Amérique du sud (au chili en ce moment) et je vais bientôt remonter vers la Bolivie et le Pérou.
Mon principal attrait en voyage ce sont les animaux ! Est ce que certains d'entre vous auraient des endroits à conseiller dans ces 2 pays pour y voir de la faune locale? Je trouve assez peu d'infos et je ne connais personne y étant allé.. je suis très respectueuses, c'est l'observation dans la nature qui m'intéresse et je ne veux pas déranger. Preneuse d'adresses d'agences mais surtout des endroits accessibles seul.
Pour le Pérou principalement le sud je ne pense pas aller plus au bord que Lima.
Activité safari-traineau à rennes en Finlande English translation pending
Bonjour,
Cela fait deux e mails que j'adresse à posti@luostonporosafarit.fi pour faire une ballade en traineau tiré par des rennes à la ferme Jaakkola. D'après leur, site, la ferme serait située à 10kms de Luosto.Le guide s'appelle Vera. Aucune réponse à ce jour. Si vous aviez fait cette activité à cet endroit, vos informations me seraient très utiles. J'avais contacté l'office de tourisme de Sodankyla qui ne connaît pas cette ferme. Apparemment, il n'y a pas d'office de tourisme à Luosto. Merci; Chabcha
Cela fait deux e mails que j'adresse à posti@luostonporosafarit.fi pour faire une ballade en traineau tiré par des rennes à la ferme Jaakkola. D'après leur, site, la ferme serait située à 10kms de Luosto.Le guide s'appelle Vera. Aucune réponse à ce jour. Si vous aviez fait cette activité à cet endroit, vos informations me seraient très utiles. J'avais contacté l'office de tourisme de Sodankyla qui ne connaît pas cette ferme. Apparemment, il n'y a pas d'office de tourisme à Luosto. Merci; Chabcha
Voyage de Denver à Colorado Springs en 11 jours English translation pending
Bonjour à tous les spécialistes et fins connaisseurs des Etats-Unis !
Tous les deux ans se retrouvent dans un endroit du monde tous les clans écossais dispersés sur notre terre, pour une grande fête internationale. Il y a deux ans c’était en Ecosse (pratique pour nous mais nous étions en Russie). Cette année, c’est à Colorado Springs fin juin. Nous avons nos billets d’avions, la réservation d’hôtel à Colorado Springs et la location de voiture. Nous allons rester 15 jours, finissant le séjour à la fête écossaise. Nous arrivons à Denver et nous voudrions faire un p’tit tour sans cavaler. J’ai lu et lu et lu avec le moteur de recherche et j’ai tant lu que j’en ai les yeux explosés ! Et pourtant je ne suis pas plus avancée ! Alors, si l’une ou l’un de vous avez le temps et l’envie de m’aider. Quel voyage en partant de Denver pour arriver 11 jours plus tard à Colorado Springs ? Absolument pas habituée à L’Amérique du Nord, nos derniers voyages remontent à plus de trente ans, je ne sais que voir… Merci pour votre patience si vous me donnez quelques points et si personne ne me répond, ce n’est pas grave nous irons le nez au vent.
Dom
Tous les deux ans se retrouvent dans un endroit du monde tous les clans écossais dispersés sur notre terre, pour une grande fête internationale. Il y a deux ans c’était en Ecosse (pratique pour nous mais nous étions en Russie). Cette année, c’est à Colorado Springs fin juin. Nous avons nos billets d’avions, la réservation d’hôtel à Colorado Springs et la location de voiture. Nous allons rester 15 jours, finissant le séjour à la fête écossaise. Nous arrivons à Denver et nous voudrions faire un p’tit tour sans cavaler. J’ai lu et lu et lu avec le moteur de recherche et j’ai tant lu que j’en ai les yeux explosés ! Et pourtant je ne suis pas plus avancée ! Alors, si l’une ou l’un de vous avez le temps et l’envie de m’aider. Quel voyage en partant de Denver pour arriver 11 jours plus tard à Colorado Springs ? Absolument pas habituée à L’Amérique du Nord, nos derniers voyages remontent à plus de trente ans, je ne sais que voir… Merci pour votre patience si vous me donnez quelques points et si personne ne me répond, ce n’est pas grave nous irons le nez au vent.
Dom
Programme d'eau potable "Refill Not Landfill" dans les pays d'Asie du Sud-Est English translation pending
Bonjour
Que pensez vous du programme "Refill Not Landfill" ( https://refilltheworld.com/ ) qui a pour objectif de fournir de l'eau potable principalement dans les pays de l'Asie du Sud Est (Cambodge, Laos, Vietnam, Thailande, Birmanie) sans utiliser de bouteilles en plastique qui finissent dans la nature ?
Plusieurs agences proposent ce dispositif : une gourde est fournie à l'arrivée, gourde qu'il est ensuite possible de remplir dans des fontaines à eau présentes un peu partout (hôtels, sites touristiques, etc. ...).
Le principe me semble intéressant, pour limiter la pollution par les bouteilles en plastique, mais peut on avoir confiance dans l'eau fournie dans les fontaines ?
Merci de votre avis
Pat