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Lors d'un voyage au Vietnam, du nord au sud, est-il possible de trouver régulièrement de quoi vider ses cartes mémoires. L'achats de nouvelles cartes de plus grandes capacités, ne se justifiant pas tout le reste de l'année. Question subsidiaire: vaut-il mieux s'adresser à un cyber café ou à un photographe ?.

Merci pour tous vos tuyaux.

Boujour,

Quelqu'un connait il une ou des adresses, ou un site internet, à Shanghai (si possible dans le centre) où je peux me fournir en rouleaux de diapositives, et me donner une idée de prix ?

merci

Bonjour !! 😏

Je souhaite avoir votre avis concernant les tarifs des appareils photo numériques aux Etats Unis ou Canada .

Je pars pour 1 an de voyage, je souhaite donc investir dans un appareil de qualité sans pour autant y mettre toutes mes petites économies. Aimant faire des belles images, je veux passer du compact au bridge, pour l'aspect pratique et plus léger que le reflex numérique.

Je vise surtout l'Olympus sp500 zoom ou le Kodak Easyshare P880 ...

Sachant que je passe en premier par New York puis ensuite Montréal, savez vous où les tarifs sont les plus interessants ??

J'en profite aussi pour vous demander si vous savez comment cela se passe pour la douane, pour ne pas payer la taxe ...!!??? A ce moment là le benef serait perdu !!! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

Merci à vous

Superbe semaine du 15 au 22 avril 2006. Température magnifique. Aucune pluie, ni de jour, ni de soir. Même pas une journée nuageuse. Très heureux de l'hotel. Chambre standard, un peu défraichie mais comfortable. Bouffe excellente autant au buffet qu'à la carte. Le vin est ok, mais pour un peu plus de plaisir, achetez quelques bouteilles au Duty free avant de partir et apportez le au buffet. Ils se font un plaisir de vous le servir. Peu de choix de cocktail mais la bière fait le travail. Personnel sympatique et souriant. Piscine superbe et très propre. Plage WoW!!!!! une des plus belles section de Varadero, Le Sandals (5*)d'à coté n'as pas le 1/3 de ce que nous avions. L'animation est ok mais un peu tranquille. L'excursion à Cayo Blanco vaut la peine, C'est un petit paradis.

Je donne donc un 10/10 à l'ensemble de notre voyage. Pour un voyage de $1000.00 / personne reservé 10 jours à l'avance, nous en avons amplement pour notre argent et plus.

Le représentant d'Air Transat (Francoys) est un gentlemen et est très serviable.

Conseil : Pour les valises et sacs mis dans l'avion, cadenas obligatoire car je crois bien qu'ils sont fouineux....Il aime le parfum et les Kodak....Je croyais bien avoir oublié mon parfum et ma camera sous-marine jetable à la maison.....Pourtant elle n'y était pas à mon retour.....Mystère!!! Mais ce n'est pas ce petit désagrément qui me fera regretter mon voyage. Au contraire, nous y seront de retour l'an prochain. Viva Cuba!

Si vous avez des questions, n'hésitez pas. Ce sera un plaisir de vous répondre.

Bonsoir Je voudrais savoir comment vous faites pour stocker vos photos quand vous partez en voyage, genre pour 8 mois en routard. Moi j'ai un appareil numérique avec une carte de 512 Mo et je comptais graver ça sur des CD RW (j'en ai pris une dizaine avec moi) dans des cybercafés, voir en passant dire bonjour dans les ambassades.

Merci

Cromagnon

Bonjour à tous,

Je compte partir avec 2 amis pr deux semaines a los angeles en avril. Quel est le meilleur moyen pour se loger, hotel ou location??? dans quel quartier de LA???? Si vous avez des adresses ou conseils.

Merci d'avance

Je pars bientot(Sénégal) et j'aimerais m'acheter un appareil photo.Je n'y connais, si quelqu'un peut me conseiller, SVP? Merci

Bonjour à vous tous,

Je pars très bientôt pour cayo coco au El Senator (maintenant le Crystal), et je me demandais si c'est le même voltage qu'à Montréal.

Est-ce que je dois apporter un adapteur pour les appareils tels que séchoir à cheveux, fer à lisser et rasoir électrique?

Merci de bien vouloir m'aider. 🙂

Bonjour, Je sais que j'ai besoin d'un convertisseur au Playa Pesquero. J'en ai acheter un avec un kit de d'adapteur pour 25.00$ de marque Royal Travelle by Samsonite. Il disent que c'est pour les apareil de 50 à 1600 W. Moi je veux l'utiliser pour le lecteur DVD portable et le Game Boy de mon fils, chargeur de battries de mon kodak etc...Mais sur le dvd c'est écrit qu'il consomme seulement 10W et le Game Boy 3W. Donc ça marche tu pareil ou bien je vais briser mes choses?? Si cela ne fonctionne pas où doige me procurer un convertisseur qui fonctionnerait et combien ça coute?? Je suis toute mélanger, j'ai peut-être l'air nounoune mais je n'y connait rien là dedans... Les autres voyages que j'ai fait je n'en avait pas besoin. Au secour, Merci de votre aide,

Bonjour,

Je pars en Inde dans une semaine, et je prépare mon matériel photo: je vais investir dans un filtre polarisant, et je me demande surtout quel type de pellicules photos emmener? Je pense prendre du Noir et blanc et des films couluers? Mias quelles sensibilité?

Je sais aussi qu'il ya une ville en INde ou on peut trouver du bon matériel peu cher? Avez nvous des tuyaux la dessus?

Merci

Ernestine

Bjr a tous, Je part au nepal ds 3 semaine, et je cherche des info sur la qualité et le prix de tous les "à coté" de la photo: Quelles boutique photo conseillez vous pour argentique a Ktm, et peut on y trouver filtre UV et polarisant? C'est vraiment plus aventageux que les prix pratiquer en france? Voila, merci 🙂

bonjour à tous,

Nous partons au Pérou en septembre, j'aime la diapo, en particulier la kodakrome 64 asa développement compris, ou puis je en trouver maintenant cela est de plus en plus difficlle, que me conseillez vous en diapos ( sensibilité et référence ) en remplacement . merci

Bonjour,

QQ1 a-t-il une reco sur les produits actuels du marché pour un numérique optique zoom *4

critères importants, parmi bcp d'autres j'en conviens :-) => autonomie pas trop mauvaise => bonne gestion du bruit

Merci de vos conseils Delphine

Salut,

Sauriez vous si on trouve facilement des pellicules diapo (aghfa de préférence) au japon, parceque en france à l'air du numérique c'est un peu la gàlère!!!

Bonjour...

comparativement a vous dans ce sujet.. je n'y connais rien ! Je veux acquérir un appareil numérique pour mon prochain voyage a Cuba... mais mes parents me disent que non ce n'est pas un bon choix car avec la chaleur, la creme solaire, le vol et le sable ils essaient de me convaicre de ne pas amené ce type dappareil avec moi pour mon voyage. Ils me conseille un "kodak jetable"... en essayant de me faire croire que ces la normes des voyageurs habituel... sont ils vieux jeu... ou ils ont raison.. personnellement jen doute car ils me semble que le numérique est le meilleur outil en voyage pour garder de magnifique souvenir ... mais bon.. quelquun peu me donner des précautions a suivre lors de mon voyage .. si jamène mon numérique... ou des arguments de tailles qui pourraient les convaincre mes parents de me laisser l'amener et clore le débat dans ma famille...lol

merci d'avance

d'une recrue dans le domaine...

je suis nouveau sur ce site.

Je quitte bientôt pour un circuit en Thailande.

je me prépare à prendre énormément de photos, je suis en numérique, je me demande si je peux

faire graver des cd dans des café internet ou autres pour vider mes cartes mémoires.

merci

Voila j'aimerais achéter un APN, mais je n'y connais presque rien, j'aimerais acheter qqch d'assez bien histoire de le garder un petit bout de tps, j'ai un budget de +/- 350 euros, mais si je peut trouver a moins cher 😏

Pour avoir lu qq conseil, j'aimerais qqch avec un zoom optique, et au moins 4/5 m de pixel.

J'ai reperé qq modéles comme le KODAK EasyShare DX7590 Zoom et le Minolta Z 2

Mais n'y conaissant rien, c'est un peu la jungle 😕

Si des ames charitable pouvé me guider ds ce 1 er achat, se seré bienvenu 😉

Merci d'avance !

bonjour,

je cherche des personnes utilisant ou ayant utiliser des appareils moyens formats 6x6 pour obtenir des conseils, notamment d'achats.

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... qui d'entre vous aurait lu, et pourrait nous dire ce qu'il en a pensé, "Le Sommet des Dieux" une BD japonaise en deux tomes qui vient de sortir, dont l'histoire s'inspire de l'oeuvre romanesque d'un auteur également japonais ?

la présentation de cette BD (que je trouve excitante) sur laquelle je tombe aujourd'hui, l'annonce comme :

"l'histoire de Fumakachi, ce photographe qui, au retour d'une expédition, prolonge de quelques jours son séjour à Kathmandou et découvre, au hasard d'une flânerie dans le quartier de Thamel, un appareil photo qui aurait pu appartenir à George Mallory, le célèbre alpiniste disparu dans l'ascension de l'Everest, en 1924.

Happé par le mystère qui entoure le vieux Kodak et son apparition, un jour, dans une vitrine poussiéreuse, Fumakachi remonte le temps et la piste qui doit le conduire à celui qui a mis la main sur l'appareil dans la montagne. Patiemment, à force de témoignages, il reconstitue le fil d'un histoire qui est un hommage aux alpinistes et affirme un immense respect pour ces sommets qu'ils rêvent tous de tutoyer ..."

Pour les non-initiés, George Mallory est cet alpiniste qui a peut-être été le premier à atteindre le sommet du toit du monde en 1924, soit 29 ans avant Edmund Hillary ... Lors de cette ascension, il a malheureusement trouvé la mort tout près du sommet de l'Everest sans qu'il soit possible de savoir s'il était en cours de montée vers celui-ci ou s'il en descendait après une victoire historique ...

Le contenu de l'appareil photo dont il est question ci-dessus aurait éventuellement permis d'authentifier ou non la réalité de l'exploit ...

Si par ailleurs vous connaissez des livres retraçant cette histoire ainsi que le mystère qui l'entoure, ou encore l'histoire de la découverte récente et l'identification du corps de Mallory, grâce à ses vêtements et/ou montre (je ne sais plus ...) plusieurs dizaines d'années après sa mort, ... je suis preneur !!!

Bonjour à tous

Nous partons en Bolivie cet été (août) surtout dans l'Altiplano (salar Uyuni, Sud lipez, la Paz, Titicaca). J'aime faire de la photo sans pour autant être expert ni avoir du super matériel. J'ai un appareil argentique et j'aimerais faire des négatifs et non des diapos (bien que j'hésite encore un peu):

Quelle sensibilité et quelle pellicule me conseillez-vous ? Que pensez-vous de la Kodak 200 High definition ? Plutôt de la 100 ?

Je sais que pas mal de voyageurs font de la diapo (meilleur rendu des couleurs) mais je pense ne pas être le seul à faire des négatifs... Merci de me renseigner surtout si vous avez déjà vécu l'expérience.

salut, je suis arrive a Beijing avant hier et j arrive a cours de pelloche diapo... Apres avoir fait pas mal de magasin je ne suis pas arrive a en trouver... Merci de m aiguiller, et pas trop tard svp...

le mieux est de me repondre sur catarmel@easterntelegraph.com

Five years of an unintended break... The closure of VF, COVID... What a joy to rediscover the pleasure of sharing!

I’ve stayed true to my habits: the following account is a collection of practical tips rather than a travel journal...

Madagascar is as big as France and Belgium combined. In three weeks, choices have to be made! It was the Great Tsingy that inspired our trip. We decided to focus on the southwest and the RN7. We skipped the Deep South and the North. Oh well...

OUR ITINERARY IN 3 WEEKS:

Fri 6 June – Direct AF flight to Tana – Flight arrives at 10:30 PM – Tana Sat – Antsirabe Sun – Miandrivazo Mon – Drive to the Masiakampy pier – Descent of the Tsiribihina River by pirogue - Bivouac Tue – Descent of the Tsiribihina River by pirogue - Bivouac Wed – Descent of the Tsiribihina River by pirogue – Bekopaka Thu – Pirogue on the Manambolo River and Small Tsingy of Bemaraha – Bekopaka Fri – Great Tsingy of Bemaraha – Bekopaka Sat – Avenue of the Baobabs – Morondava Sun – Belo sur Mer Mon – Free day – Belo sur Mer Tue – Manja Wed – Andavadoaka Thu – Free day – Andavadoaka Fri – Salary Lagoon – Mangily Sat – Ranohira Sun – Isalo National Park - Ranohira Mon – Anja Reserve - Ambalavao - Fianarantsoa Tue – FCE train canceled – Visit to a Tanala village - Manakara Wed – Pirogue on the Pangalanes Canal – Ranomafana Thu – Ranomafana NP – Ranomafana Fri – Ambositra – Antsirabe Sat 28 June – AF flight to Paris – Flight departs at 11:55 PM

TRIP ORGANIZATION: I prepared my trip using the usual guides (LP and Rough Guide), the internet, and the Freytag & Berndt map (1:1,000,000). I’m old-school—I still love visualizing my route on a paper map, even though in Madagascar, it’s misleading because some National Roads are only national in name!...

The agency: Since we couldn’t deal directly with a driver-guide (we lacked reliable info to take the plunge), we went through an agency to organize the logistics of our trip. We didn’t feel like using bush taxis (not enough time) or driving a 4x4 ourselves (neither the skills nor the boldness). The French agency connected us with a local agency, to whom I sent my detailed itinerary by email. A few exchanges via email and WhatsApp calls allowed us to finalize everything quickly after some adjustments. As you’ve gathered... we multiplied the commissions, which inflated the budget. That said, in the end, we were thrilled with our decision and our choice. Our trip was booked by the end of 2024, and reservations were made immediately. No bad surprises: the bookings in the planned hotels were honored, often with one of the best rooms. On our last day in Tana, before departure, we were lucky enough to meet the director I’d been communicating with, who helped build and validate our circuit. A very warm debriefing.

The driver-guide: The agency assigned us Faly, 33, a driver-guide for over 10 years. He stayed with us from start to finish: he picked us up at the airport on arrival and dropped us off 23 days later. A very experienced driver (which is important here), an open and cultured guide, reliable, punctual, and a great companion. And a provider of good advice throughout the trip. We made the most of the long stretches on dirt roads or highways to listen to him talk about daily life, rituals, wildlife, and flora... No time wasted! With a great playlist in the background, we combined business with pleasure! Faly’s accommodation and meals were included (quite often, hotels offer free lodging and meals to driver-guides who bring clients), as was the fuel. That didn’t stop us from inviting Faly to share a beer or our evening meal sometimes. He didn’t always accept, wanting to let us "enjoy our romantic evenings," as he put it. Present without being intrusive! Faly is fully capable of organizing a tailor-made trip directly. I recommend him without any hesitation—we were delighted with his service. I’ll gladly share his contact details via PM to anyone who asks.

Local guides: It’s the national guide’s prerogative to choose the local guides (mandatory in the parks). Thanks to his experience, Faly always booked us amazing, competent, and interesting local guides.

Hotels: I told the agency I wanted charming, comfortable accommodations, without falling into flashy luxury. We loved all the hotels (except the Hôtel Kanto in Manja). The rooms, mostly bungalows, were always spacious and clean. Unfortunately, I can’t give the prices—I didn’t get the details. Breakfast is always included, usually fresh and hearty. Very often, a small bottle of water is provided in the room.

Tana Hôtel Les 3 Métis Power cuts are common (!) in Tana. Bring a headlamp.

Antsirabe Ecolodge – Les chambres du voyageur Maybe our favorite! A few bungalows, beautifully arranged in a splendid tropical garden. The dog Kodak welcomes us warmly.

Miandrivazo Hôtel Princesse Tsiribihina Magnificent view of the valley.

Bekopaka Hôtel Orchidée du Bemaraha 2 (yes, 2) beautiful pools, a large open common room.

Morondava Hôtel Baobab Café Brand new or at least, according to Faly, just renovated. Very comfortable but without much charm (international style).

Belo sur Mer Ecolodge du Menabe The bungalows, all made of wood, bamboo, and thatch, are set on the beach. Very spacious and fully equipped! Large open-air restaurant by the sea. No hot water from the tap—it’s available in plastic bottles heated by the sun in front of each bungalow. Actually, we never used it... Another very, very beautiful spot.

Manja Hôtel Kanto The only hotel on this leg of the journey, so no choice. The owner knows it and, as a result, doesn’t bother. It’s a real dive! Tiny, dark room, a sordid bathroom with only a trickle of water—we skipped the shower! Clean sheets, though. Obviously, no Wi-Fi. The only place where I didn’t leave a tip. We were well warned about the discomfort of this stop, both by the agency and Faly. We weren’t surprised, and it even became a running joke during the trip. On the other hand, we found a nice little market in town.

Andavadoaka Manga Lodge What bliss! Especially after the horrible Hôtel Kanto. A paradise-like spot, overlooking three beautiful deserted white-sand beaches. Meals are served on the terrace facing the sea. Stunning sunset. We loved spending a day lounging here! We were the only guests and were pampered.

Mangily (Ifaty) Mangily is the "suburb" of Ifaty. Hôtel Vovo Telo A large beachfront bungalow complex. More touristy but pleasant—we spent a lovely evening there with our feet in the sand.

Ranohira Le Relais de la Reine A splendid resort built by a Frenchman, at the foot of the rocks, very well integrated into the environment. Beautiful marked trail starting from the garden.

Fianarantsoa Villa Sylvestre Contrary to what its name suggests, it’s a hotel right in the city center. Quite decent, though.

Manakara Parthenay Club Pretty bungalows in a large garden by the sea, but swimming isn’t safe—the water is too dangerous and rough.

Ranomafana Hôtel Thermal Very spacious rooms.

Meals: Not all our meals were included. It’s really not expensive. 1 meat or fish dish: around 35,000 Ar 1 full menu (starter, main, dessert): around 70,000 Ar 1 large THB beer (65 cl): between 8,000 and 12,000 Ar 1 piña colada: 15,000 Ar 1 flavored rum: 6,000 Ar (sometimes free) 1 glass of baobab juice (!): 5,000 Ar

We always ate very well. Rice is everywhere, served in large quantities. Zebu meat is quite good if not overcooked. Personally, I prefer fish, and I feasted: grouper, captain, crab, small lobsters...

We happily discovered baobab juice (especially in Belo, on the west coast). And of course, flavored rums!

We bought 2 packs of 6 bottles of mineral water at Carrefour (!) (about 5,000 Ar per large bottle) at the start of our trip. That was enough, especially since we often got water in the bungalows.

We had a few picnics included in our trip. Instead of picking up the hotel’s lunchbox, Faly prepared delicious, fresh, and varied picnics for us: tuna pasta salad, fried rice with eggs, grilled vegetables, and avocado...

An exceptional address not to miss: Mad Zébu – Belo sur Tsiribihina A highly reputed restaurant, a favorite of LP and Rough Guide, and rightly so! Gourmet cuisine, refined and elegant. Barely more expensive than elsewhere, and it’s worth it. We stopped there on our way up to Bekopaka and the Tsingy NP. Fully booked! So Faly reserved for our return, three days later. We’re still thanking him! What a treat!

THE BUDGET: Ariary exchange rate: 5,000 Ar = 1 €

Pre-trip expenses: Direct Air France flights: 930 € per person round trip Cost of the circuit with the agency: 2,880 € per person

The visa: Issued on arrival, very quickly. 35 € per person for a stay under 30 days. Super simple. Super fast.

On-site expenses: As soon as we arrived at the airport (it was nearly midnight), Faly advised us to exchange our euros for all our needs. There are few opportunities on our route to find an ATM or an open bank with a good rate. To be more comfortable, he took us to a small office under military protection just outside the airport. I exchanged 1,200 € (I had asked the agency for advice on the amount to bring) at a rate of 4,750 Ar and became a millionaire. Faly recounted all the stacks. That covered all our expenses (meals, drinks, tips) without ever feeling deprived. Personal purchases were made at the end of the trip. Convenient—it served as an adjustment variable. We spent our last million (200 €) on marquetry and vanilla. Tip: We asked for 200,000 Ar in 5,000 Ar bills for tips. That wasn’t too much—I even ran short of small bills in the last two days.

Tips: Madagascar is a poor country where every service deserves a small reward. While not mandatory, it’s customary. But no one ever demanded or expected it openly. On the contrary, I sometimes had to remind a porter to give them my small bill. We never carried our luggage—porters were always present when the car arrived or waiting at our door to watch for our departure. I gave each of them 5,000 Ar. In restaurants, I rounded up to the nearest ten and left the change. Local guides also expect a tip: I gave around 20,000 Ar per day for the two of us. Finally, the national guide also expects a gratuity. I had read online to budget 5 € per day per person. I added more since we were so happy with his services. The tip was given at the end of the trip, in euros, outside the budget.

Total budget all included (excluding personal purchases): 8,690 € Clearly, Madagascar is a country where life isn’t expensive, but travel costs add up quickly due to the need to rent a 4x4 with a driver.

HIGHLIGHTS:

· The dirt roads Yes, I’m listing them among the highlights! We loved those long hours spent driving at 20 km/h on rocky, muddy, white, red, or gray sand tracks... surrounded by tropical vegetation, palm trees, pandanus, mango trees... The experiences were sometimes thrilling: crossing a river on a ferry (just planks of wood fixed on two motorized pirogues side by side) or crossing a river without a ferry, with just a kid running ahead of the 4x4 to show the way; soft sand where the 4x4 easily gets stuck... The tracks are quite narrow, and crossing paths with a bush taxi, a zebu cart, or a herd of goats is always epic. So many beautiful images, so many beautiful photos! Much more beautiful than on asphalt. So yes, we loved those long stretches on dirt roads. For us, it was clearly part of the journey. Faly was particularly careful, and the 4x4 was comfortable. No injuries, no fatigue, even after 7 or 8 hours on rough tracks. The national roads (including the famous RN7) are badly damaged by cyclones, huge trucks, and lack of maintenance. Potholes have turned into ostrich nests, and we didn’t drive much faster than on the dirt roads.

· The landscapes, villages, encounters... We crossed a variety of stunning landscapes: mountains with slopes covered in terraced crops, rice fields from apple green to emerald green, sugarcane fields, then tropical forests, baobab forests (they deserve a special paragraph below), traveler’s tree forests. And then coastlines with white sand dunes against a backdrop of blue hues!... Magical! We also passed through many villages with houses whose architecture varied by region. The Betsileo houses display beautiful decorative brick reliefs. On the west coast, the houses are more precarious, made of bamboo with palm-thatched roofs. In the Highlands region, we found solid houses with pastel plaster. Each region has its own landscape, crops, habitat, and clothing. Zebu carts are often the only means of transport in remote villages. We saw them very frequently. Again, the cart’s decoration depends on the region. And then, we met many villagers coming out of the bush and walking to the next market, carrying their crops on their heads or shoulders. More beautiful photos!

· The descent of the Tsiribihina River We boarded around 9 AM in a long pirogue with Gana, the local guide, and two pirogue men. So, five of us. The pirogue is long but narrow, about 65 cm wide. We sat one behind the other at the front on seats padded with what would become our mattresses during the bivouacs. We only took the bare essentials for two nights. A little goodbye to Faly, whom we’d see again in three days! Don’t forget us! The river is silty—meaning orange, opaque but clean. We glided along silently. Gana showed us the trees, birds, crocodiles (we saw five—apparently, we were lucky). The pirogue men rowed to get us as close as possible to these crocs sunbathing on the roots of big trees. Yeah, right!... as soon as we got too close, *splash*, they disappeared into the water. We marveled at the mini rice fields lining the river. Every tiny plot, no matter how small, is cultivated. Above them, banana fields. And on the water, a whole life of fishermen and villagers living with and from the river. Gana warned us we’d eat on the pirogue because the journey was long. So, I expected chips... But no—fried rice and zebu steak, cooked right in the pirogue!! Incredible! In the middle of the afternoon, we reached a small beach where we disembarked. Gana led us about a hundred meters to a sublime waterfall. We were alone there. We had time to swim. We’d brought our swimsuits and a towel (bought at the Carrefour in Antsirabe on Faly’s wise advice!). This swim in this paradise-like spot remains one of our best memories. We found our pirogue again and set off until our first bivouac. We’d sailed for 7 hours today. The tents were set up on a wide beach, without a single tree. A moment of solitude... Uh, where can we go to the bathroom?... Especially since it was a full moon, so we felt like we were in the spotlight. Anyway... we did as everyone else—walked away, dug a hole, and the others turned their backs. A hearty meal on the beach before a comfortable and silent night. The next day, same program, with slightly different landscapes. The gorges widened, the trees were different. But still many colorful birds. Again, we ate on the pirogue: grilled chicken and vegetables. 9 hours of sailing. A similar bivouac. This time, we got it. On the third day, we finished the descent with 5 hours of sailing. So, 7 hours, 9 hours, 5 hours... doing nothing. It might sound boring... but it wasn’t. Like the dirt roads, these were contemplative moments. It glides, it’s calm, relaxing, and there’s a lot of life on this river, animal and human. Contemplation. Suspended time. On arrival, we disembarked at a sort of joyful, bustling river port. Of course, Faly was already there to pick us up.

· The Tsingy de Bemaraha NP (Small and Great) I have vertigo. During my research, several agencies advised me against visiting the Great Tsingy. "Stick to the Small ones," they said. Grrr, no, not what I wanted—we’ve dreamed of this for years! The agency we chose also warned me but didn’t discourage me. So we started with the Small Tsingy, quite close to Bekopaka, guided by Alisha. This forest of sharp limestone rocks is impressive. No vertigo issues here. The day was completed with a short pirogue ride on the Manambolo River and a visit to two caves with pretty formations. The next day, Faly and Alisha drove us to the Great Tsingy (a good hour on a terrible track). Arriving at the park entrance, Alisha equipped us with harnesses, carabiners, and gave us some safety instructions. Faly was also equipped. Wait? He’s coming with us? I quickly understood he was there for me—if I got stuck, he could go back with me, and Philippe could continue with Alisha. A wise precaution that delighted and reassured me. In the end, it was unnecessary since the famous bridge crossing was fully secured by the harness and carabiners. 18 meters on planks, one by one, it didn’t sway too much—I walked looking straight ahead, not a glance down. I even managed to smile in the middle of the crossing—I have a photo to prove it! I was overjoyed! The circuit in the Great Tsingy is a loop, so we didn’t have to cross the bridge again. We climbed to viewpoints offering breathtaking panoramic views. It’s extraordinary, unique, incredible. All this to say that if you have vertigo, don’t hesitate! It’s doable! It’s completely safe and really worth pushing your limits a bit! For those who’ve done treetop adventure courses, it’s similar. Also, no need to be a great athlete—just a bit of agility to climb a few ladders and high steps. Don’t censor yourself! I even had a small regret—the loop was a bit short (about 2 hours). I would’ve liked to continue or even redo it, with less apprehension. Tip: Do the Small Tsingy before the Great ones, or not at all. And if you can only do one, do the Great ones without hesitation.

· Canoeing in the Belo mangrove The Belo sur Mer ecolodge lends small individual canoes for free to go to the mangrove. We left at high tide, paddled for about twenty minutes to reach a fairly sparse forest where we could easily venture in. Very shallow water, crystal clear—we could see the roots of all these trees, schools of tiny fish... It was quite surprising. Until then, I only knew impenetrable, tangled mangroves. Here, nothing like that—we walked through an aquatic forest. We loved this adventure so much we left a bit late. The tide had gone out, and we had to carry our canoes for the last few meters... Of course, the staff came to help (probably laughing silently!). The lodge owners gave all the necessary explanations and lent a waterproof bag for the phone (because yes, it’s worth taking photos!). A very useful precaution—the canoes are small, low in the water, and paddling quickly soaks you. Again, this isn’t just for Tony Estanguet! It didn’t cause us any problems, not even sore muscles the next day. A great experience. It’ll take about 2 hours.

· Isalo NP Big surprise when we saw this huge rocky massif appear on the RN7! A massif of colored sandstone, carved with crevasses giving it a ruined look. Le Relais de la Reine is a little gem cleverly nestled in the heart of these rocks. A small marked trail starts from the garden. We picked up the description at reception and set off. Without a guide, alone following the markers, it took us 2 hours to complete this magnificent little trail, giving us a first glimpse of the massif before the hike the next day. And we enjoyed being completely alone for this walk. It’s free, easy, and well-signposted. Don’t miss it. In the evening, Faly took us to the so-called Isalo Window site—a hole in a wall through which we could see the sunset. We met all the tourists in the area here. We weren’t blown away by the show... The next day, we left early to reach the start of the hike. We met Zozoly at the guides’ office in the small town of Ranohira. During this hike, we climbed through the rocks to a viewpoint offering stunning 360° views of the massif. Then we reached a site called the "natural pool," breathtakingly beautiful, especially since we were alone again. A sort of oasis, a cascading waterfall, palm trees and tree ferns, fine sand, all nestled at the bottom of a small canyon. Paradise-like. We resisted swimming, but it was really tempting. A long walk on the plateaus then led us to a well-equipped picnic site where a local team prepared grills. Concrete tables were tiered in a spacious, shady clearing where a whole family of ring-tailed lemurs frolicked. They knew the tourists’ habits and tried to snatch food. Playful and not very shy, they amused us with their antics! We had to resist not luring them with a piece of banana!! Thousands of photos!! After the meal, we set off again with Zozoly for another landscape. This time, we were by a small river at the bottom of a canyon with high walls covered in vegetation. The trail was narrow and slippery, on a ledge of the wall. We progressed carefully. No danger, though. We first reached the Blue Pool, which only turns blue in photos (surprise!), then the Black Pool fed by a shower of waterfalls. Two magnificent spots that showed us a completely different aspect of the massif.

· Anja Reserve This ficus forest is home to many groups of lemurs. Used to humans, whom they don’t fear, they move around us, ignoring us completely. It’s almost annoying... The best place on our trip to see lemurs.

· The FCE train To the great regret of Manakara’s inhabitants, the FCE train hasn’t reached here for over a year and a half. As a result, there are far fewer tourists—the train was part of the experience. We drove there and didn’t regret coming to this port on the east coast.

· Visit to a Tanala village This visit wasn’t part of our program—it was added by the agency to compensate for the train not running. Which was the case. Not big fans of this kind of visit, where we feel like we’re at a zoo, voyeuristic, lacking authenticity, we followed the local guide with some skepticism and exchanged dubious looks. And yet... the guide’s explanations about village life and the warm, smiling welcome from the villagers charmed us and dispelled all our concerns. We learned a lot, met smiling families, and were able to enter these beautiful bamboo houses. A very pleasant surprise, rich in lessons.

· The Pangalanes Canal Arriving in Manakara, we crossed a bridge overlooking the Pangalanes Canal. A cry of surprise: the water is turquoise! We took a short pirogue ride with a team of three pirogue men and Joël, a local guide who explained the drama caused by the train’s halt. We stopped in a fishing village where Joël bought fish for the barbecue. We ended up on a beach where the team prepared the meal while we went to watch the fishermen return on the nearby beach. We admired the fishermen’s dexterity in untangling their nets, sorting their fish, cleaning their gear. On our return, we found a small table set up on the beach, in the shade of palm trees and casuarinas. Lobsters, captain fish, grilled vegetables, sautéed potatoes. A real feast (included in the trip cost).

· Ranomafana NP A 4-5 hour hike (some climbing) in a dense secondary forest to look for lemurs. As usual, we were accompanied by a local guide who, while waiting to find our furry friends, gave us lots of info on the vegetation, birds, and Tanala ethnic rituals. In the forest, we met 4 or 5 trackers, armed with radios to alert guides of their findings. In the end, we saw several lemurs of different types. Quite far, quite high... A nice complement to our lemur encounters in Isalo. Here, it rains 200 days a year. We started the hike in thick fog, but the forest’s density protected us from the humidity. Be careful—it can be a bit frustrating to see the lemurs so far away, so high. Nothing like the Anja Reserve or Isalo NP. Here, what’s fun is the hunt.

· The baobabs We were captivated by these kings of the forest, noble, imposing, majestic. We spotted them from very far away, towering over the rest of the vegetation. Alone, in small groups, or in forests, our trip allowed us to see hundreds of them! Mainly on the west coast. All different—bald, hairy, shaggy, short and stout, tall and thin, like Laurel and Hardy. Philippe took to naming them. Respectfully!

OUR FAVORITES: · The variety of landscapes. · The Tsingy NP.

OUR DISAPPOINTMENTS: · The Avenue of the Baobabs, very overrated and the only place where we saw crowds. We saw many other "forests" of baobabs that were much more impressive. · It’s hard to approach the population calmly as swarms of children run up as soon as we arrive, asking for sweets. Without any aggression, their smiles and laughter quickly made us forget this small inconvenience. We never gave out candy, clothes, or money. We left pens at a school and clothes with Faly.

IF WE WERE TO DO IT AGAIN: · Same period, same duration, same pace, same itinerary, but if we were to do it again today, I’d go through Faly directly! · Maybe we should’ve stayed in Ambalavao instead of Fianarantsoa. · Plan a longer loop in the Great Tsingy—it felt a bit too short.

MISCELLANEOUS: The welcome: ‘Samala Vazaha,’ there are many, many kids, sometimes overwhelming, never aggressive. We were impressed by the villagers’ smiles and good humor, towards us or even among themselves—laughter was everywhere. Safety: No problems. Out of (excessive?) caution, we spread all our money across several bags that we padlocked whenever we left the hotel. Bribes: We were stopped several times on the road by police or gendarmes. They checked our papers, sometimes our passports. Faly was perfectly in order. No discussion, no bribes, a cordial greeting from the officers. However, several times we found ourselves at small "tolls" on the tracks for villagers who had leveled the road or filled a hole, or for the young guy who ran through the river to show the way... Faly complied without discussion: every service deserves a small bill. Language: French is still widely spoken. Credit card: Unused. Cash: You need it! The climate at this time: Ideal—blue skies, sunshine, and mild temperatures (20-25°C) throughout our trip. Temperatures started to drop by our departure—winter was setting in. Clothing: T-shirt or polo and a vest sometimes in the evening, sandals on our feet, hiking shoes for all the hikes. Tip: We left a bag in the car (completely safe) with things we didn’t need daily and dirty laundry. The two bags to take out at each stop were much lighter. Before leaving, we left several polos and T-shirts with Faly, which, once washed, will make a few people happy. Tourist crowds at this time: Low—we were sometimes the only guests at the hotel. Faly explained that at the Isalo picnic site, in high season, you have to queue for a table, whereas we had our pick. Photos: Lots! Too many! That’s the problem with digital—we take so many! Health issues: Nothing serious, just the usual mild traveler’s diarrhea. Mosquitoes: They’re voracious. We took anti-malaria treatment. I’m still not sure if it was the right thing to do... I’m always very skeptical about such precautions. Internet: Free Wi-Fi at the lodges’ reception (except at Hôtel Kanto!), sometimes (rarely) in the bungalows. Phone: We didn’t try to get a local SIM card—the evening Wi-Fi was enough for us to make calls and send messages via WhatsApp. Make sure to turn off mobile data and switch to airplane mode (I activated it a bit late—received calls, spam ones at that, were charged...). Electricity: French plugs. Personal purchases: Beautiful wooden objects (sculptures and marquetry) or zebu horn items in Ambositra. 1 kg of vanilla (400,000 Ar – 80 € per kg) in Tana.

IN CONCLUSION: A trip of contemplation. A pause for admiration, as our local guide in Isalo NP said. Nothing else to do but walk, look, and enjoy. Here, there are no old stones, no museums—it’s a trip where nature reigns supreme. And what nature!

J'ai pensé afficher quelques photos de certains végétaux de même que de certains animaux rencontrés lors de notre voyage là-bas.

Bonjour,

j'aimerais savoir s'il est possible d'avoir un visa à l'arrivée à l'aéroport du kilimanjaro pour une canadienne. ( je précise car sur le forum souvent on parle plus d'européen). Si oui, avons nous besoin de quelque chose en particulier: photo, billet de retour, formulaire que l'on doit se procurer sur internet etc...???

Faut t'il prévoir une taxe de sortie à la fin du voyage?

Merci à l'avance :-)

Bonjour à tous , nous sommes au vietnam , sur l'ile de phu Quoc . Je souhaite savoir comment faire une prolongation de visa d'un mois à partir de Phu Quoc de façon sécure , et le moins cher possible . J'ai contacté une agence sur place qui demande 170€ par personne , je trouve un peu délirant. Donc merci d'avance pour vos renseignements

Patrick

Ce carnet a pour objet de présenter des vues de quelques endroits de la capitale. Pour ceux qui veulent se faire une idée des lieux qu'ils visiteront un jour, pour ceux qui aiment regarder des photos sur VoyageForum, pour ceux qui veulent retrouver une sensation vécue il y a quelque temps.

L'idée n'est pas de révolutionner l'art du carnet de voyage, de faire dans l'inédit ou de servir de guide pratique. D'ailleurs, pour ce qui est du guide pratique, si peu nombreux sont ceux qui donnent et si nombreux sont ceux qui prennent qu'on en vient à être dissuadé de fournir un gros effort pour contribuer au succès des voyages d'autres " participants ".

Paris ne s'est pas fait en un jour. Nous non plus ne l'avons pas fait en un jour et pourtant il nous a fallu éliminer bien des options, bien des promenades et des musées.

Le forfait métro " Paris Visite " peut s'acheter à un automate dans beaucoup de stations. On a le choix entre 1,2,3 et 5 jours. Le forfait 5 jours ( incluant les zones 1 à 3 ) revient actuellement à 38,35 €. Le forfait musées nous a paru trop cher. Pour qu'il soit rentable, il faut vraiment en visiter beaucoup en peu de temps.

Il faut prendre grand soin d'établir son programme parce que différents musées n'ont pas le même jour de fermeture dans la semaine.

Si j'avais une suggestion à faire à quelqu'un pour le premier jour, c'est de commencer par la promenade que je vais détailler maintenant. Une simple promenade d'ouest en est, un petit concentré de Paris.

Il suffit de prendre le métro et de sortir à la station Trocadéro. On passe à côté du musée de l'Homme, on se retrouve directement sur le parvis.



Et en ce qui me concerne c'est le moment où j'ai toujours un choc. Cette vision de la Tour Eiffel, si métallique mais si belle, encore distante mais si haute, me remue autant à chaque fois.



C'est très agréable ensuite de descendre les marches tout en profitant du point de vue. En arrivant sous la Tour Eiffel et en levant la tête ( faut quand même faire attention à ce que personne ne vous fasse les poches à ce moment-là ), difficile de ne pas être impressionné. Par le passé, j'ai déjà eu l'opportunité d'y monter à deux reprises mais désormais le temps d'attente et le prix me semblent plus dissuasifs. L'altitude écrasant les reliefs, j'estime que ceux qui le souhaitent peuvent raisonnablement se contenter de monter au premier étage.





Il y avait beaucoup, beaucoup de monde. Plutôt de quoi donner l'envie de ne pas s'y attarder. Nous avons donc longé par la gauche le Champ de Mars, ce qui donne l'occasion d'admirer déjà de belles demeures. De constater, également, que la situation des rats de ville a connu une embellie dans les dernières années, ce qui a généré récemment quelques polémiques.







Nous avons légèrement bifurqué vers la gauche ; presque à l'extrémité du Champ de Mars, on accède rapidement aux Invalides, aisément repérables à leur dôme de feu.

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Je suis sur que qq uns d entre vous sont équipés de caméra . Jusqu à maintenant on avait un à pareil photos numériques, l inconvénient pour que ce soit au top il faut un minimum au niveau du montage avec commentaires car avec le temps on oubli , tandis que le film parle de lui même, c est pourquoi je suis tenté par la caméra. Je compte sur vous . Merci d avance !