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🙂Nous envisageons un petit périple en Grèce, mais le temps nous étant compté nous avons ciblé Athène et Santorin. A Athène, comment procéder pour en profiter un max avec un minimum de temps ? Et à Santorin, nous souhaitons, entre autre, voir les sources d'eau chaude du volcan, quelle est la mailleure façon de le faire ? Et puis si vous avez d'autres idées à nous communiquer, des trucs pour circuler dans ce pays, nous sommes prenneurs ! Merci😎

Voici une sélection des Iles Grecques que nous (2 adultes et une enfant de 10 ans) que nous aimerions parcourir. Est-ce que vous auriez des commentaires sur l'une ou plusieurs d'entre elles ? Recommendations quant à la visite de l'une à l'autre ? Une idée du temps que nous devrions consacrer à celles que vous connaissez. Merci

Voyez noter que notre but est de débarquer aussi sur la côte turque pour rejoindre Istanbul pour notre voyage de retour.

Hydra, Naxos, Karpathos, Rhodes, Patmos, Sifnos, Lesvos, Folegandros, Santorini, Koufonisia.

Nous envisageons d'aller en Norvège cet été. Existe-t-il des spécialités culinaires intéressantes, de bonnes adresses de restaurants et de magasins d'alimentation remarquables ?

Salut! 🙂 Moi c'est Mélissa, je voudrais partir 1 mois en Angleterre en août, Londres de préférence, pour pratiquer mon anglais et trouver un petit boulot et un logement pas trop cher... (je suis érudiante, alors budget limité!!😕) Je pensais au flat-share, mais je sais pas trop comment m'y prendre, vu que je connais personne là-bas! Ca fait un moment que je me renseigne, mais je me suis aperçue que c'est super difficile de trouver quelque chose quand on peut pas se rendre sur place... 🙁 J'aimerais établir des contacts avec des jeunes de Londres ou qui seront sur Londres en même temps pour mettre en place une colocéventuellement, et me sentir moins perdue à l'arrivée! Sinon je voudrais avoir l'avis de gens qui s'y connaissent un peu, je voudrais savoir si à votre avis c'est très risqué de se rendre là-bas et de chercher sur place un petit boulot et un logement? Voilà merci beaucoup j'attends vos réponses avec impatience!

Bonjour à tous !

Nous avons besoin de vos conseils !! Nous partons en grèce au mois de mai, dans les cyclades et en poloponèse, en couple avec un bébé de 15 mois !!Nous ne savons pas comment nous organiser ....concernant le lit du bébé !!Nous avons un lit parapluie, mais celui-ci nous semble trop lourd !!!!Des amis en ont un avec des roulettes, alors est-ce la meilleure solution ???? Notre puce ne dort pas encore dans un grand lit et elle bouge beaucoup .......alors que faire ???? Merci de nous faire part de vos conseils que nous attendons !!! Apparemment nous trouvons facilement des couches et des pots de bébé et du lait !!Donc pour ça c'est ok!! A bientôt ......

j'aimerais pour mes vacance de 2006-2007 essayé la grece et l'ile santorini... plus d'information sur cet endroit serait apprécier merci

BONJOUR A TOUS ET UNE ANNEE 2006 PLEINE DE VOYAGES ET DE BONHEUR !

JE SOUHAITE FAIRE UN CIRCUIT DEPUIS NICE AVEC MON VEHICULE - MEGANE DIESEL - EN PARTANT DEPUIS NICE JUSQU'A DAMAS PUIS LE LIBAN PUIS LA JORDANIE JE DISPOSE DE 4 SEMAINES EN JUILLET/AOT MAIS J'AI BESOINS DU MAXIMUM DE TUYAUX POUR OPTIMISE MON CIRCUIT

1- EST IL VRAI QUE LES VEHICULES DIESEL SONT INTERDITS AU LIBAN ET EN SYRIE ET EN JORDANIE J'AI DES INFOS MAIS QUI SONT CONTARDICTOIRES ?

2- QUELLE EST LE MEILLEURE ITINERAIRE ET LE PLUS RAPIDE POUR REJOINDRE DAMAS DEPUIS NICE VIA FERRY DEPUIS VENISE VERS LA TURQUIE ET AUSSI LA DUREE ET LE COUT JE PARS AVEC MON EPOUSE ET 3 ADOLESCENTS ?

3- LA QUESTION DES VISAS POUR CES DIFFERNTS PAYS LA AUSSI PAS MAL D'INFOS CONTRADICTOIRES ?

4- EXISTE IL DES POSSIBILITES DE LOUER DES APART DANS CES PAYS ?

BREF JE SUIS A L'AFFUT DE TOUTES INFOS, TUYAUX, BON PLANS PERMETTANT A CE PROJET DE SE COONCRETISER AU MIEUX

MERCI ATOUS POUR VOTRE AIDE

Je passe 3 jours à Bangkok en février avec mon mari et mes enfants de 6 et 11 ans. Nous voudrions faire les sites les plus importants de la ville; les excursions en groupe ne nous tentent pas et l'idéal serait qu'un guide francophone nous loue ses services afin de profiter pleinement des visites.Est-ce possible et à quel prix?

Nous proposons de partir en Corse vers la fin de l'ete prochain.

Voici ce que nous planifions comme itineraire :

Cap Corse : 3 jours (pied a terre a St-Florent) Balagne : 2 jours (pied a terre a Lumio o Calvi) Region de Porto : 3 jours (pied a terre Porto ou Vico) Region Castagniccia : 3 jours (pied a terre autour de La Porta ou Pedicroce) Sud : 4 jours (Pied a terre autour de Zonza)

Apprecierais beaucoup les commentaires sur l'itineraire, le nombre de jours alloues a chaque etape et des informations sur les hotels et restos autour des potentiels pied a terre.

Le Canadien Errant (dans ce cas ci c'est la famille errante, un couple avec une petite fille tres active et qui aime les plages)

Merci

Bonjour à tous,

Pour commencer notre tour du monde nous pensions Arriver au Canada. Le prochan avion partirait d'Amérique du Sud. Entre temps, nous aimerions visiter le Canada, des glaciers (genre Groenland ou Alaska) puis redescendre vers l'Amérique centrale en visitant donc les Etats Unis. Tout cela avec quelques vols internes (compris dans notre billet tour du monde). Pourriez vous donc nous conseiller sur ce qui est incontournable, le moins cher pour les déplacements, l'hebergement... bref des tuyaus des expérimentés quoi, tous les bons plans mais surtout des conseils qui nous aideront à organiser clairement ce voyage. Nous sommes preneurs de tout... à bon entendeur, merci!

😮Salut à tous;qui pourrait me renseigner sur la région de Figuig au sud-est du Maroc?est-il possible en camp/car d'aller sur Beni-Ounif (Algerie) sans problèmes?J'aimerais bien revoir cette ville ou j'ai passé de longs mois en 1960 pendant la guerre d'Algerie.Merçi à tous.

Bonjour à tous !

:: Le 12 Juillet, je pars avec deux potes pour l'Italie et la Grèce ! Ne connaissant pas grand chose (voire rien ?) aux deux pays, j'ai passé la nuit sur le net afin de recueillir des informations.. et j'ai établi un semblant d'itinéraire :

France - Turin - Gènes - (Pise) - Florence - Rome - Naples - Bari

Patras - Corinthe/Epidaure/Nauplie - Athènes - Ile Hydra - Ile Spetsès - Olympie - Patras

Ancone - (Rimini) - Bologne - Venise - Milan - France

Voila voila.. sachant qu'on ne part 'que' 16 jours, je me demande si je n'ai pas été un peu présomptueux! J'ai tenté de choisir des villes pas trop éloignées.. Je suis ouvert à toutes propositions, corrections, etc. 😉

:: Autre question : à propos des ferrys en Grèce Combien ca coute environ (pour les îles que j'ai indiquées dans mon itinéraire, ou pour d'autres que vous me conseilleriez) ? Faut-il réserver ?

:: Pour les trains en général, j'ai cru lire quelque part qu'il fallait maintenant réserver tous les trains !? Pas glop...

:: Carte ISIC J'en ai entendu parlé sur un site, est-ce qu'elle est vraiment intéressante ??

:: Auberge de jeunesse Je suppose que ce n'est pas très cher, mais est-ce que c'est pratique (niveau accès, etc.) ?!

Voila, c'était mon premier post sur ce forum, je l'ai découvert hier et il m'a déjà apporté beaucoup d'informations ! Merci pour tout çà et bravo pour le site, il est vraiment bien fait.

Minh.

Bonjour,

j'aimerais savoir si qqun a déjà réservé un ferrie depuis la france pour faire athènes/ ile des cyclades et si oui, y a-t-il eu un quelquonque problème?

merci

Bonjour,

Je suis entrain d'organiser mon itinéraire de voyage sur 8 mois à partir de cet été. On m'a parlée des Philippines mais j'aimerais en savoir plus sur ces îles, sachant que je pars seule. Je crois comprendre que certaines parties ne sont pas recommandées aux voyageurs (Mindanao, Palawan, Basilan, Tawi-Tawi, Sulu). Pouvez-vous me confirmer ? Le reste des Philippines vaut-il le coup ? Est-ce assez facile d'accès et sans risque pour le reste des îles ?

Merci pour vos expériences et informations.

Krole

Salut,

j' ai 18 ans et je souhaiterai faire Paris-Athènes à vélo. Le problème c'est que je n'ai jamais fait de voyage de ce type, mais je pense être assez sportif. J'estime faire cette aventure en 1mois et 10 jours.

Est ce que vous pourriez me donner des informations concernant le voyage, lieux à ne pas manquer, campings, budget.....et surtout adresses où l'on peut acheter des vélos (VTT avec suspension à l'avant simplement).

Merci

🙂 Gaback 🙂

bonjour

maintenant que le cap des trois mois est passe, je m'attaque aux six mois et toujours en amerique du sud.

il me faudrait donc quelques infos concernant:

iles falkland, moyens de transport pour y parvenir

iles chiloe, meme chose

peninsule taitao

ville de ushuaia et visites a faire autour, possibilite d'avionainsi que punta arenas.

merci

leti

Bonjour !

On souhaite aller en norvege a deux cet été en velo . Il nous reste encore quelques questions apres avoir consulté les messages du forum .

Nous avons l'intention de voir les fjords autour de Bergen, puis entre Throndheim et Bodo, et les iles lofoten, le tout espacé de voyage en Ferry . En un mois et demi ou un peu moins .

Quel budget par jour compter pour manger ? Pour le camping (huttes et tentes) ?

Certains parlent de train, jusqu'ou peut on monter depuis Paris ?

Question prix, vaut il mieux acheter les velos sur place, les louer, ou les amener avec soi en avion ?

Y a til beaucoup de denivelé ? de vent ? Combien de km fait on par jour en moyenne ?

Merci d'avance pour toutes vos reponses .

Bonjour à tous, c'est mon premier post sur ce forum, bien que l'ayant déjà survolé à plusieurs reprises.

Nous avons l'intention, mon amie et moi, d'effectuer un séjour en C.B. et dans les Rocheuses en juillet 2005 (dans le cadre d'un voyage de noces!), donc je vais avoir besoin de vos avis et expériences concernant cette partie du globe (je pense à vilcanota entre autre...).

J'ai déjà étudié un parcours sur 22 jours, au départ et à l'arrivée de Vancouver, voici une ébauche:

J1 arrivée à Vancouver, J2 Vancouver-Victoria, J3 Victoria-Parksville, J4 Parksville-Ucluelet, J5 Ucluelet-Tofino, J6 Tofino-Parksville, J7 Parksville-Lilloet, J8 Lilloet-Clearwater, J9 Clearwater, J10 Clearwater-Jasper, J11 à 13 Jasper, J14 Jasper-Banff, J15 à 16 Banff, J17 Banff-Golden, J18 Golden-Revelstoke, J19 Revelstoke-Hope, J20 Hope-Vancouver, J21 à 22 Vancouver + départ.

J'ai donc axé le voyage sur le Sud de l'île de Vancouver (5 jours), Clearwater-Wells Gray (2jours), Rocheuses (7 jours), Vancouver (2 jours) le tout entrecoupé de liaisons routières, où certains sites pourront tout de même être visités.

Que pensez vous du découpage? sachant que l'on devra sélectionner les sites les plus grandioses et les plus typiques de la région, car on ne pourra pas tout faire.

Est ce que la météo est correct en juillet?

Concernant la réservation du billet d'avion, j'ai bien l'intention de le faire actuellement (british aiways 655 eur/pers) car j'ai déjà remarqué que certains vols économiques sont déjà épuisés (lufthansa notamment). Pour les b&b, je pense que réserver vers décembre-janvier sera suffisant.

Merci de nous éclairer davantage, Benoit.

Bonjour! Quelqu'un a deja ete en Israel? Quelles sont vos impressions. Que pensez-vous de Tel Aviv? Est-ce que c'est cher? Des suggestions?

:)

Merci beaucoup!

:)

My partner and I traveled from Sunday, July 5, 2026, to Wednesday, July 22, 2026. We spent a long time debating whether to rent a car or use public transportation. In the end, after reading so many posts about travelers getting scammed by police or rental companies—even those recommended by blogs and reviews—we decided to stick with public transport. It worked out really well. Sure, we had a little less freedom to go where we wanted, but it was way less stressful for us.

Sunday, July 5:

Arrived at Cancun Airport. Withdrew cash from the ATM in the terminal just before exiting. The ADO bus counter (they pronounce it "A-Jee-O") is right behind you when you're facing the ATM. Bus to downtown Cancun cost 145 pesos per person. Stayed at "Rose 5," booked on Booking. The studio was super clean and perfect for one night. The owner’s instructions for accessing the place were very precise, with photos included. Check-in was self-service with a code. The ADO bus terminal isn’t far, and there are shops and restaurants nearby. We really appreciated that the AC was already on when we arrived. By the way, I’d recommend always booking places with AC—it’s *really* hot in Mexico.

Monday, July 6:

Bought a SIM card with data from a TELCEL store. My partner, who’s on Free Mobile, was able to use her regular plan. Just so you know, I found the network pretty unstable. As soon as we left the cities, neither of us—me with TELCEL or her with Free—had any signal. Another thing to watch out for: roaming charges. I had to turn my SIM back on for less than 30 seconds to get a bank SMS code, and my phone apparently connected to the internet—resulting in an 8-euro roaming fee. Left on an ADO bus to Chiquila for 278 pesos per person. During our trip, ADO buses were always on time, comfortable, and clean. The AC is *cranked* though, so bring something to cover up with—it gets cold. Some routes were fully booked even in the low season, so try to reserve 1 or 2 days in advance either via the app (when it works) or at the counter. When we arrived at the ADO terminal in Chiquila, the ferry company counters were right next to it. Ferries leave every 30 minutes, alternating between companies, so no need to book ahead. Just take whichever one is leaving next (330 pesos per person). When we got to Holbox (pronounced "Hol-bosh"), we’d booked a place via Booking called "Casa de Nana." It was a huge studio with a fridge, cooking plate, and utensils. The best part? The *location*. It was 100 meters from the beach and 200 meters from a Chedraui supermarket. They provided bath towels and beach towels, and the AC worked perfectly. There’s a key box so you can leave your keys inside when you go out. The only downside was that no one was there to let us in when we arrived, so we had to wait a while. The Wi-Fi was good, which was lucky because during our 4-day stay in Holbox, the phone network *never* worked. According to locals, that’s pretty common in Holbox, along with water outages. Luckily, I’d had the good idea to download an offline map, which helped us find our way back to the place more easily. You can walk there from the dock.

The restaurant next to our place (La Barracuda) was great if you like seafood—I’d recommend their octopus dishes.

Tuesday, July 7:

We did a kayak tour in Holbox’s mangroves at 6 AM. We were looking for a sunrise kayak tour with a French-speaking guide. That’s exactly what we got with "Kayaking Holbox," where Diego, the owner, speaks English and French. He was joined by Gustavo, another guide. We’d booked for a group tour, but we were the only ones. Diego still went ahead with it instead of canceling due to lack of participants, so we got a private tour at the group rate—really professional of him. They showed us this amazing ecosystem for over 3 hours. We saw all kinds of birds: pink flamingos, pelicans, egrets, frigatebirds... rays, a horseshoe crab, and a little crocodile that was *so* well hidden. Diego and Gustavo have a real eye for spotting animals—I could’ve passed by the crocodile 100 times and never seen it, it blended in so well. Their explanations about the flora and fauna were super interesting. We also got a little break where we tasted mangoes and bananas that taste *nothing* like the ones in France. A real treat—those little Mexican yellow mangoes! I’d definitely recommend Diego and his agency for a French-language kayak tour (1000 pesos per person). In the evening, we walked to Punta Coco to see the bioluminescence. No need for a guided tour—if you really don’t want to walk, you can take a taxi. At Punta Coco, you have to pass the beach bar/restaurant and then go left into a kind of inlet that forms a lagoon. You have to wiggle your feet or move your hands in the water to create movement, which makes the light appear. Just don’t expect the kind of photos you’ve seen online—they’re all edited! It’s fun to see, but you won’t be dazzled by the light...

Wednesday, July 8:

Whale shark tour with "My Holbox Tours." Why recommend this agency over others for swimming with whale sharks? Simply because Valérie surrounds herself with top professionals to make your experience unforgettable. We were with Captain Fernando, who does everything to position the boat perfectly and make your swim easier. In the water, we were with Humberto, who also goes above and beyond to make sure you have an incredible time. He doesn’t just "supervise" like some guides from other companies who leave you on your own. No, Humberto reads the whale shark’s trajectory and guides you—all you have to do is follow him. He really puts in the effort, even holding your hand to guide you through this quick but intense encounter. Humberto also films the moment and will offer to show you the videos and sell them to you. His footage is really high quality. Fernando and Humberto also prepared food for us. Special mention for their guacamole! Valérie is there to make sure everything goes smoothly on the boat and to answer your questions in French, English, or Spanish about these animals. If you choose My Holbox Tours, you can be sure you’ll get a top-notch experience. About the tour itself: before you go, you should know that the sharks can be *really* far away. The day we went, it took 3.5 hours by boat to reach them. The boats are small, and let me tell you—on the way there, when we weren’t going with the waves, it was *rough*. Out of 9 passengers, 4 got seasick. But once you’re face-to-face with the shark, you forget all about that. Even if swimming with a whale shark isn’t exactly a walk in the park—they swim pretty fast, so you need some endurance to keep up. You’ll usually get 2 turns. Our first swim lasted a little over 4 minutes, and the second about 2 minutes because the shark was moving fast and we were still tired from the first swim. It might seem short, but when you’re swimming, it feels *long*. Either way, it’s an experience you *have* to do—but choose your company wisely. On the way back, there’s a stop at Cabo Catoche. Honestly, the snorkeling is pretty disappointing if you’ve done it elsewhere in the world. But the lunch stop at Cabo Catoche is really nice for relaxing (white sand and hammocks).

Thursday, July 9:

Short morning walk to Punta Mosquito at 6 AM. Really nice. Ferry to Chiquila (330 pesos per person) + ADO bus to Valladolid (300 pesos per person).

In Valladolid, we booked "Casa Lucia" via Booking. The hotel is gorgeous, with a colonial style, and very close to the ADO bus terminal and downtown. It’s super quiet and clean. There’s a shared kitchen you can use with a fridge, microwave, and water dispenser, plus a big table by the pool and a nice indoor terrace. Breakfast was simple but included. The only small downsides were the tiny room and bathroom, no mirror in the room, and a noisy fan.

Friday, July 10:

Not far from the ADO bus terminal is the colectivo station for Chichen Itza. They offer a round-trip to Chichen Itza with an option to stop at Ik Kil cenote on the way back and then drop you off in Valladolid for 370 pesos per person (Ik Kil entrance included). For the Chichen Itza visit, we’d booked a tour with a guide often mentioned in groups—his name is Juan Pat. He’s a Maya who lives near the site and speaks excellent French. He reserves spots in advance for you and queues up to be the first on-site. It cost 500 pesos per person + entrance fees. His tour lasts 2 hours and focuses mainly on the main pyramid and the ball court. He’s passionate and fascinating, even if some of his claims, as a Maya, might be a little biased. I think it’s *really* important to have a guide—otherwise, you’ll miss so much. You can contact Juan Pat on WhatsApp at +52 985 121 2381. Afterward, we went to Ik Kil cenote (showers and life jackets mandatory, lockers available). It’s *very* crowded, but still really beautiful with its lush vegetation.

Saturday, July 11:

Since we didn’t have a car but still wanted to visit other cenotes that seemed hard to reach by public transport, we decided to book a taxi for the day. We agreed on 1200 pesos to take us to 3 different cenotes and wait for us at each one. (To find taxis, just look where they park near the ADO bus station.) He picked us up at Zaci cenote, which we’d walked to. We got there at opening time and were the first ones there—had the place to ourselves for a while! 150 pesos per person. A pretty cenote in the city center with lush vegetation. It’s a bit like Ik Kil but without the deep cylindrical effect.

Cenote Xcanahaltun: the most beautiful cenote we visited. Entry 250 pesos per person. It’s a closed cenote with a hole that lets light in—a cave-like setting. You can kayak inside. There are little fish at the edge that nibble dead skin off your feet. Since it’s closed, the water is *freezing*!

Cenote Palomitas: entry 250 pesos per person. Another stunning closed cenote, even more enclosed than Xcanahaltun. The hole in the ceiling is smaller, so it was pretty dark when we arrived—kind of an eerie vibe. But when the staff turned on the lights, it looked like a "Gothic cathedral" full of bright stalactites.

Cenote Sac Aua: entry 290 pesos per person. The ticket includes a guided cave tour (tip-based). This cenote is really unique with its central island and way less crowded than Suytun. Just so you know, the water is *really* cold in cenotes. In these three, in July, we had the place to ourselves for a while and never saw more than 2 families at once—so peaceful!

Sunday, July 12:

ADO bus to Bacalar (536 pesos per person). In Bacalar, we stayed via Airbnb with a host named Luli, who offers several rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen.

The room is nicely decorated in a pleasant setting. It’s ideally located near the lagoon and downtown. The shared kitchen is handy. The mosquito net over the bed is useful because there are *a lot* of mosquitoes in Bacalar. Luli provides a water jug, which is really nice. The only big downside is the lack of water pressure in the shower—we had to rinse off by filling a bucket. Also, there’s no real door separating the room from the bathroom. We never met Luli in person, but she was very responsive via messages. The terrace in the middle of the vegetation is lovely. From the ADO terminal to the place, we took a taxi for 40 pesos. Since this driver was honest about the price (we’d checked beforehand), we decided to use him every time we needed a taxi in Bacalar. Here’s his WhatsApp: +52 983 184 3585.

Monday, July 13:

We did a boat tour on the lagoon with "Bacalar Francophone Activities." Since we were just the two of us, it cost 3500 pesos. If we’d managed to be 4 people, it would’ve been 1000 pesos per person. We had a private 4-hour tour on the lagoon with Steeve and his very comfortable boat. He’s from Quebec, so his French is perfect. During those 4 hours, Steeve showed us the lagoon’s iconic spots *and* places other boats don’t go. He told us about the lagoon’s history and gave great tips on where to go and where to eat. As a little bonus, he gave us a video taken with his drone during our swimming break.

Tuesday, July 14:

We went to Los Rapidos by taxi (400 pesos round trip) and entry was 225 pesos per person. It’s *very* touristy but really beautiful. You can eat there (expensive), relax, and go down the "rapids" as many times as you want. It’s worth it if you spend a few hours there. You can’t bring in food or drinks—you leave them at the entrance and pick them up on the way out.

Wednesday, July 15:

On Wednesdays, navigation is banned on Bacalar Lagoon, so we’d planned another excursion. Visit to Calakmul from Bacalar with ABCtours (WhatsApp +52 983 319 8359). This agency organized a trip from Bacalar to Calakmul with a French-speaking guide. Communication beforehand via WhatsApp was smooth. Mr. Checo, the driver, and Fernando, the guide (who spoke great French), picked us up on the day. Mr. Checo drove very carefully on the long road and always made sure we were comfortable. Fernando is passionate about flora and fauna—he’s a biologist with a degree in ornithology, so he knows *everything* about animals. The slightest sound or song, and he knows what it is. He’s got an eye for spotting them, from the biggest to the smallest. During the trip, we stopped at km 27 for a short forest walk, then went to see the two main pyramids on the site. On the way back, we stopped at the bat cave for the magical spectacle of millions of bats flying out at dusk. In the end, we saw or glimpsed (some briefly) spider monkeys, howler monkeys, a toucan, 2 tapirs, turkeys, 2 deer, and lots of birds. If, like us, you’re more into flora and fauna than archaeology, I’d *highly* recommend this agency and tour with Fernando. It’s not cheap, but the road between Bacalar and the site is *long* (3.5 hours). Price: 3900 pesos per person for 2 (3500 for 3, 3200 for 4).

Thursday, July 16:

ADO bus to Playa del Carmen (614 pesos per person). In Playa del Carmen, we stayed in an Airbnb. The building is on the town hall square, next to the casino. The best thing about this place is the *location*—super close to Fifth Avenue (La Quinta). The kitchen is pretty basic, but the fridge works well. There are supermarkets nearby. The rooftop pool is really nice. The two big downsides, though, are the soundproofing (you can *hear* the neighbor’s alarm and all the events on the square) and the *total* lack of water pressure in the shower. We had to fill a trash can with water to pour over ourselves. When we told the owner, he said it wasn’t normal and someone would come fix it, but we never heard back. Based on previous reviews, this seems to be a known issue that never gets resolved. Playa del Carmen is *very* touristy on Fifth Avenue, but in a fun, musical vibe—we never felt unsafe. There are *tons* of little souvenir shops for tourists on this street. There’s a beautiful monumental sculpture on the beach (the two figures meeting in the air), next to which you can see the Voladores show (men climbing a pole, tying themselves with ropes, and descending headfirst while "flying" around the pole). The show is tip-based and happens several times a day. In our opinion, Calle 38 is prettier than Fifth Avenue—it’s lush, green, and quieter, with the sea at the end. Great for an early evening stroll. We had really good meals at great prices at "El Tio Noy" tacos, just a few meters from Fifth Avenue in a side street. For souvenirs, we’d recommend going to Walmart instead of Fifth Avenue—you’ll find skulls, tequila, mezcal, keychains, mugs, glasses... at good, fixed prices.

Friday, July 17:

We did the excursion to Isla Contoy. Isla Contoy is an uninhabited, highly protected island. Only 200 people are allowed to land per day on a rotating basis, so only a few companies have permission to dock there. Most agencies subcontract the day to a third-party company. We booked through VRM (Viviendo Riviera Maya), but it was Ocean Tours Mexico that handled the tour. Contoy is a little paradise. We were accompanied by multilingual guides, including French speakers, throughout the day. Steffy gave us info about the island during a short walk on the marked trails, and Leño Tlatemoa kept the mood up on the boat rides with music and dancing. Isla Contoy is *truly* stunning, and the lunch was delicious: grilled fish and chicken, guacamole and tortilla chips, rice, fruit, drinks (everything is brought and taken back by the guides). The snorkeling part was pretty disappointing if you’ve done it in Cozumel, though. The stop at Isla Mujeres isn’t very interesting either—it’s too short to explore, and the island is *extremely* touristy. Still, the excursion was very well organized, and we had a great day (2970 pesos per person).

Saturday, July 18:

We wanted to go snorkeling in Cozumel but thought the prices from French-speaking agencies were too high. Plus, for snorkeling, we figured we didn’t *need* a French-speaking guide. So we found a much cheaper solution by taking the ferry from Playa del Carmen ourselves and choosing an agency in Playa. The round-trip ferry cost 663.50 pesos per person. Then we took a taxi to the snorkeling boat (100 pesos). The agency we chose is called Mystic Snorkel—they don’t have a physical office. The tour cost 1400 pesos per person. It was a small boat, but that day we were the only ones, so we got a private tour at the group rate. We stopped at 4 different sites, all very different and beautiful. We saw all kinds of fish, corals, a nurse shark, and turtles. El Cielo, with its huge starfish, is *exceptional*. If you’re going snorkeling in the Yucatan Peninsula, this is *the* tour to do—the other sites are pretty "poor" in comparison.

Sunday, July 19:

Morning dive with Triton Diving. I chose the Cozumel dive option. Great experience. Booking via WhatsApp was easy. On the day of the dive, Selene, who speaks French, was our guide. She’s *very* attentive to the group’s safety. The briefings are clear and precise. In Cozumel, we did 2 very different sites: the first was a drift dive with lots of life—beautiful corals and fish. The second was a wreck, the C53, a 56-meter boat you can enter. Not much marine life, but a beautiful wreck intentionally sunk for divers—still in great condition. An unforgettable moment. Selene even took videos during the dive, which the club sends you for free afterward. I’d *highly* recommend this club.

Just so you know, in Playa del Carmen, the beaches were full of sargassum during our stay, despite barriers and daily cleanup. Locals told us the problem is getting worse and the sargassum is arriving earlier in the season. Tourism has taken a *big* hit this summer, and they’re wondering if tourism can even survive the sargassum season anymore. A lot of tourists are heading to the islands—Isla Mujeres and Cozumel—to enjoy the beaches, as the west side of those islands is sargassum-free.

Monday, July 20:

Colectivo to Puerto Morelos. First, a colectivo toward Cancun that drops you off between Puerto Morelos town and Puerto Morelos beach (40 pesos per person), then another from that junction to the beach (10 pesos per person). In Puerto Morelos, we’d booked a room via Airbnb at "Piedra del Caribe." *Best* place we stayed in Mexico. It’s an aparthotel. Our room was ready before check-in, so they let us in early. The place matched the description—spacious, with a comfortable king-size bed. The shower had *great* pressure, which isn’t a given in Mexico. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. They let us use the pool, restrooms, and rooftop shower after check-out while we waited for our ride to Cancun Airport. They even kept our luggage. I *highly* recommend this place. In Puerto Morelos, there was *way* less sargassum than in Playa del Carmen—it was actually swimmable. We did the snorkeling tour with the fishermen’s cooperative for 450 pesos per person for 2 hours. The reef is close to the beach (you’re not allowed to swim there), so the boat ride is short. It’s not as pretty as Cozumel, but it’s nice and affordable. On Puerto Morelos’s page, you can also access a small, not-very-well-preserved reef. There’s also a cenote in the sea where fresh water mixes with saltwater—the water is murky there. We had a great dinner and excellent cocktails at "La Choza del Puerto."

Tuesday, July 21:

Wandered around Puerto Morelos (check out the church and read everything—it’s entertaining!), relaxed by the hotel pool, and left for Cancun Airport by taxi (400 pesos) booked via InDrive to head back to France.

Our highlights: - Holbox - The whale shark tour - The cenotes - The local flora and fauna (so present!) - Isla Contoy - Cabo Catoche (except for the snorkeling)

What we liked least: - The bioluminescence (barely visible despite good conditions) - The food—we found it not very diverse in taquerias - The constant tipping - The lack of water pressure in showers (fixed, wall-mounted, no hose or showerhead)

Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions while it’s still fresh in our minds.

Hi everyone,

Since I had trouble finding up-to-date info, here’s an update on some key points for Jordan/Egypt ferries as of August 2025.

Right now, AB Maritime is the only company still operating ferries. Other companies sometimes mentioned (Jordan Sinaï Hotel and Tour, Sinaï Ferry, etc.) have stopped running (no response by phone or email, and confirmed on-site).

On the Jordanian side, the fast ferry doesn’t leave from the port of Aqaba but from Tala Bay (20 km further south). There’s supposedly a slow ferry that departs in the evening from Aqaba port (according to a taxi driver), but I couldn’t find any info about it.

Currently, there’s one ferry per day in each direction for Aqaba/Taba and another for Aqaba/Nuweiba. But the schedules aren’t great for backpackers—and they’re not the same every day.

On the Jordanian side at Tala Bay, you access the port by walking through a large resort, go through border control before boarding the ferry (+ luggage check). You have to pay the exit tax of 10 JOD (12 €) to "someone sitting on a bench in front"!!! It’s true—you need to ask who to pay, or customs won’t let you through without the magic coupon. Oddly, I arrived early and managed to take a different ferry than the one I’d booked online by insisting (it wasn’t open for online reservations). I bought the ticket on the AB Maritime website. Confirmation by email was brief. Then you have to find another person outside the port who has the passenger list and will give you the actual ticket. (What a joy this organization is!) Luckily, everyone’s really friendly with tourists.

On the Egyptian side, arrival in Taba isn’t in Taba itself but at Taba Heights (20 km further south), in a hotel zone. Immigration can be more or less quick depending on your place in the queue at the single office... (free Sinai visa or paid Egypt visa). And outside... nothing. Nothing: no exchange bureau, no ATM, no drink or SIM vendor... A nightmare. No bus station. One or two taxis at prohibitive prices. Personally, I walked about fifteen minutes to the Strand Hotel to find someone who could actually help me (ATM out of service in that big resort). From there, two bus companies currently operate: Webus in small vans but you have to book at least 2 days in advance (frequent, fast, reasonable prices) or GoBus with large buses (only one per day, even cheaper). They head south to Nuweiba, Sharm El Sheikh, etc. A taxi from Taba to Sharm was quoted at 120 USD at the port exit!

For me, the ferry and GoBus schedules didn’t align at all. If I’d known about Webus earlier, I could’ve saved 6 hours of waiting...

On another note, a Taiwanese traveler I met also mentioned that the Hurghada-Sharm El Sheikh ferry is no longer running.

Basically, these border crossings and ferries are more suited to organized tours than backpackers, but it’s still doable.

Hello everyone,

I’ve wanted to take this Norway cruise for a very long time. The first time I booked it was in July 2020 with Azamara. Unfortunately, it was canceled, as everyone remembers. When I tried to book it again, the prices (already a bit high with Azamara) had simply doubled. So, since then, I’ve been keeping an eye out every year for any opportunities...

The last time we sailed with Princess was eleven years ago, and things didn’t go very well. I came back pretty unhappy with their service and quite disappointed. Despite the $600 they gave me as credit for a future cruise, I’d never set foot on one of their ships again.

But this time, the opportunity arose—a fantastic itinerary with lots of stops, a reasonable price for 16 nights (I’ll share the details in the conclusion), and a ship that’s not too big, so to speak, with only 3,000 passengers. I’m not expecting much from the cruise line this time and am boarding the ship with low expectations beyond the itinerary.

Princess has introduced an app to download before the cruise. It’s essential because online check-in is no longer available, and the agency doesn’t send a travel journal. Everything is done through the app. After completing the check-in on the app, we only know that we’ll need to pick up our key, the Medallion, at embarkation by following the blue line in the terminal and presenting our passport.



Up until our departure, the weather forecast for the coming week in Norway is disastrous—rain, rain, and more rain. It was pretty much the same two years ago before our Iceland cruise, and in the end, the weather turned out fine.

If you’re ready to embark on the Emerald Princess to discover this beautiful cruise and the stunning landscapes of Norway, let’s go!

Southampton - Sea day - Bergen - Olden - Åndalsnes - Sea day - Tromsø - Honningsvåg (North Cape) - Alta - Sea day - Molde - Trondheim - Two sea days - Edinburgh - Sea day - Southampton

Hi everyone!!

My wife and I are heading to Thailand in April 2025 with our two daughters, aged 4 and 7. I’d love to get your thoughts and some great tips on our itinerary (which isn’t set in stone at all!!). We’re planning to arrive in Phuket and head straight to Koh Lanta (4/5 nights). I’d love to visit another spot in the area, but nothing’s really grabbing us—so if you’ve got any ideas, we’re all ears! Next, we’re heading to Koh Phangan (the north) for about 4 nights. After that, we’ll head east to Ko Chang and Koh Kood, spending around 3 nights on each island. Then, Bangkok for 2 days and one night before flying back to France. We’ll have about 16-17 days there. Like most people, we’re looking for quiet spots, far from big resorts, with beaches, pools, and walks/activities for our young kids. From my research, the west has great beaches and views, while the east offers a bit more adventure and fewer crowds. Thanks in advance for your feedback!

Quentin, Dune, Juno, and Marley

Kattegat isn’t just the name of the village in the TV series *Vikings*—it’s also the stretch of water separating Denmark from Sweden... the sea, basically! And further north, you’ve got Norway and its fjords! Originally, I’d planned to just do a loop around Kattegat, with the *Under* restaurant in Lindesnes as our anniversary treat... but along the way, we thought, why not "push" a little further north, keeping an eye on the budget since we’d chosen to travel by car in June 2025 through Scandinavia.

Why by car when most travelers opt for a camper van, while others prefer the comfort of cruises? Well, because we don’t own a camper van, renting one is pricey, and then you’ve got to add fuel costs (those things guzzle gas!), ferry fees, and other "tolls." All things considered, we went for mostly rentals—especially since there were four of us at the start of the trip. We spent the first week in Denmark with our daughter and son-in-law. Then they flew back to Belgium, and we continued our adventure as a couple. For accommodation, we mainly booked Airbnb apartments, which helped keep costs down and, most importantly, let us prepare our own meals (diet, diet!). In this travel journal, you’ll discover (or rediscover, for those who followed my older ones) our unbridled love for theme parks, museums, unique experiences, and—especially in Denmark—Legos! Unfortunately, we didn’t do any hikes this year because the unpredictable weather had made the trails slippery, and since I’d already taken three tumbles during the trip, I didn’t want to risk another! In the end, we traveled for 32 days, covered 6,200 km, and most importantly, discovered the charming country of Denmark, marveled at Norway’s breathtaking fjords—all without suffering the heatwave that hit France and Belgium that June! If you’ve got any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!

Since no travel journal has been posted about this destination since 2020, I’m giving it a go—maybe it’ll jog some memories for a few of you or give others a few ideas... even if, in the end, there isn’t much to tell 😎! Even though the itinerary was as classic as can be, it still led to a few brain knots: in what order? How many nights on each island? Rent a car or not? In short, plenty of existential questions to land on 4 nights per island, finishing with Mahé to avoid any nasty surprises before the return flight.

Saturday 03/22: Flight to Mahé with Qatar Airways (no—or rather, no more—direct flights from Paris 😕) A nice surprise at CDG with the discovery of a new lounge in Terminal 1

Then, an in-depth exploration of Doha Airport thanks to (or because of) a loooong layover:



And finally, arrival at the tiny Mahé airport where we step onto the tarmac feeling like we’ve walked into a steam room

Baggage claim is quick, the shuttle to the port is on time, the ferry is punctual (we, on the other hand, are *very* early for it ), and there’s Praslin in sight:



... with a sneak peek of the sea’s colors 🙂 Quick note on the photos: most were taken with a smartphone, and the colors are a bit more saturated than in real life (I did bring my hybrid camera, but in the end, I barely used it since it wasn’t very practical to lug around on the water or for snorkeling).

We pick up the car (a Grand i10 instead of a Picanto) from a muddy parking lot (it just rained) and off we go—of course, with a windshield wiper instead of the turn signal 😎, left-hand driving obliges. In just a few minutes, we arrive at our accommodation for these 4 nights on Praslin (Oh, and now the "lien" tab isn’t working! ) We’re blown away by the view from the terrace:



Then by the view from the little shared terrace on a promontory:

Before heading to test the water temperature on the other side of the road, at Anse Boudin, and spotting our first fish.

Hi everyone, When we travel abroad, we usually rent a car to be independent with our itinerary and free with our timing. But we get the feeling that it’s not so simple in Indonesia. Is it feasible, for example, to drive from Bali to Komodo National Park by car? What are the roads like? Can you rent and return cars on these smaller islands? Thanks for your replies.

Fellow travelers,

Don’t they say "never two without three"? It seems so. Here I am again on the forum to share—and let’s be honest, indulge a bit of selfish pleasure—by recounting the story of this third installment in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Where? It’s all in the title. On the island of Kyushu in southern Japan, more precisely in the northwest between Fukuoka and Nagasaki. I hope to take you along with me for 19 nights and 18 full days this autumn of 2024. On the itinerary: gastronomy, crafts, festivals, waterfalls, encounters, and leisurely strolls in all simplicity.

A last-minute flight booked just 7 days before departure, and the route evolved regularly based on whims and accommodation availability, eventually settling on this:

- 5 nights in Fukuoka: Fukuoka city, Ukiha, Itoshima, Dazaifu, Yanagawa - 4 nights in Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture: Okawachiyama, Arita, Takeo, Kashima, Yobuko, Karatsu, Kabeshima - 6 nights in Nagasaki: Ureshino, Higashi-Sonogi, Nagasaki city, Unzen, Sotome - 4 nights in Fukuoka: Karatsu, Fukuoka city

Most of the trip was done by car for practical reasons—easier access to certain places and freedom of movement—but also for the sheer joy of it. Despite slow traffic at times, driving in rural Japan is a delight.

If the program interests you, see you soon for the start of the journey.

I’m planning a trip to Norway in June 2025 and I’d like to know how to handle tolls with a contract like I read about

Bonjour à tous! Il y a bien longtemps maintenant que je ne suis plus venue ici… mais certains d'entre vous m'ont aidé plusieurs fois à préparer des voyages.

Le thème du jour pour moi : un road trip en septembre avec mon van, toute seule. Alors voilà, la Norvège me tente beaucoup, je partirai de Suisse et je remonterais tranquillement jusqu'à la Norvège, certains d'entre vous ont-ils déjà fait ca sur un mois? Pour conduire seule tous les jours ce n'est pas trop pénible? Je pense aussi aux randos la bas, safe à faire toute seule? Je suis plutôt bonne randonneuse mais j'ai presque toujours voyagé au moins à deux alors il y a un petit facteur stress pour moi à voyage seule cette fois.

Et à part la Norvège, des idées de destinations pour un mois en van? Plutôt nature, montagne, lac...

Mes questions sont très vagues pour le moment, je cherche doucement les inspirations, et avec vos récits, vos témoignages, ca peut m'aider!

Bon déconfinement à tous! (Oui parce qu'avec ce mois sans solde que j'ai posé il y a 1 an j'espère aussi que la situation sanitaire me permettra de voyager en septembre)