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Transports en commun ou location de voiture pour voyage en Suisse? English translation pending
by Bentec · 2004-05-22 · 10 replies
J'ai prochainement l'intentions de partir une dizaine de jours en Suisse.

Démarrant de Genève, je longerai le lac Léman en passant par Lausanne, Vevey et Montreux, avec un petite incursion en région de Gruyère. Ensuite je me dirigerai vers Brig et Zermatt, point final de ce voyage.

Au niveau des transports, j'hésite encore: transports en commun ou location de voiture?

Alors voilà, toutes les infos et "tuyaux" possibles pour me faciliter le voyage seront les bienvenus!

D'avance merçi à toutes et à tous!
Bons plans pour voyage en Suisse à petit prix English translation pending
by Bentec · 2004-05-22 · 3 replies
J'ai l'intention de partir prochainement une dizaine de jours en Suisse.

Démarrant de Genève, je longerai le lac Léman en passant par Lausanne, Vevey et Monterux, avec une petite incursion en région de Gruyère. Je me dirigerai pa après vers Brig et Zermatt, point final de ce voyage.

MAIS j'ai déjà jeté un coup d'oeil sur les tarifs trains et bateaux en Suisse; ça m'a un peu fait l'effet d'une douche froide!! Alors voilà, tous les "tuyaux" pour voyager moins cher seront pour moi les bienvenus! D'avance merçi à toutes et à tous!
Choix d'itinéraire en Pérou-Bolivie English translation pending
by PetitWinnie · 2004-03-29 · 3 replies
Bonjour,

Nous disposons de 3 semaines de vacances et nous hésitons entre 2 itinéraires: soit Cuzco, Puno, lac Titicaca, Copacabana, Salar d'Uyuni, Potosi, Sucre, La Paz

avec un vol Paris> Lima puis la Paz> paris

OU consacrer 3 semaines à la visite de la Bolivie en arrivant à Santa Cruz et avec un trek de 2/3 jours dans les Andes

Nous avons peur que ce soit la course avec le 1er itineraire mais on nous a dit que le Macchu Pichu est vraiment à voir.

Merci pour vos conseils.
Cherche hôtel à Hanoi (Vietnam) English translation pending
by Trilu · 2004-03-17 · 7 replies
Je cherche une adresse sympas dans le centre du vieux cartier d'Hanoi au nord du lac Hoan Kiem, dans la gamme moyen

Merci pour vos conseils
Pérou en septembre: logement, excursions et budget English translation pending
by Marilafourmi · 2003-06-19 · 9 replies
Bonjour à tous,

Je pars un moi au Pérou en septembre avec une amie et on va faire le sud (arequipa, lac titicaca, cuzco, machu pichu...)

Si vous avez quelques conseils pour le logement (adresses sympas mais pas chères), les excursions ou autre...ça m'intéresserait beaucoup !!

Sinon quel budget pensez-vous qu'il faut prévoir ? (hors billet d'avion)

Merci d'avance pour vos réponses

Marilafourmi
Private tour on Cheow Lan Lake... Who to contact?
by Bruno645 · 2026-09-05 · 1 reply
Hello, After 1 night in Khao Sok, I’d like to find a 2 Days 1 Night package on the lake. After reading a lot, I decided to "break the bank" and treat ourselves to a private tour—mainly to avoid the crowds. But after contacting several operators, they offer "private tours" that are very expensive (around 700 €), yet in the details, the boats can only leave from the pier at 10 AM like everyone else. (I was hoping to leave much earlier.) The morning program is the same for everyone too (private or not). They drop us off at noon at our floating hotel (I’d chosen Phupha Waree). Free afternoon (swimming or kayaking in front of the hotel). We head back by boat for a 1-hour sunset ride. And the next morning, we leave the hotel at 8 AM to be at the pier by 9:30 AM at the latest—end of the trip.

So basically, we’re paying a lot for a private tour just to do the same thing as everyone else at the same time.

Or maybe I just had bad luck in my search. I contacted Panida Ladi, who’s very popular on forums. We’d agreed on a private tour that matched my request (departure from the pier at 8 AM, very personalized itinerary). We settled on the itinerary and price, she asked for a Wise transfer for a 30% deposit, confirmed receipt of the deposit. Then 30 minutes later, she messaged me to say she was canceling everything because it was impossible to do the requested tour—and promised a quick refund of my deposit.

So here’s my question: Who’s done a *real* private tour on this lake? Who can recommend a reliable agency? Is it even really possible to do a private tour here?

Thanks, PS: My trip is planned for November
Adventure from La Cure to La Chaux-de-Fonds on foot with a dog
by Shaloudog · 2026-06-04 · 18 replies
Hello, I’d like to embark on a little trip in my home country, Switzerland. I’ll start walking from La Cure, heading toward Le Noirmont first, then I’ll improvise my route—but it’ll probably follow the French border... at least as far as Lac de Joux.

I’ll decide day by day how much farther to go after that. My goal is to stay in nature as much as possible, wander around for as long as I can, and restock food in villages or towns along the way.

I’m thinking of mostly camping, but we’ll see if I end up in a hotel or another campsite depending on my route.

I’d love to reach La Chaux-de-Fonds on foot... maybe even Delémont. The whole thing should take about a week, give or take.

I’ll be bringing my dog, and I’m preparing for this as soon as I’m ready.

Any tips to make sure everything goes smoothly for us? Things I should know—or avoid? What about shepherds with their flocks of sheep? And isn’t hunting season open right now?

I’m not sure if what I’m planning is even doable, which is why I’m asking around.

This’ll be my first time doing something like this—wandering in nature *and* with a dog. I’m really excited for this adventure... and I need it. Thanks!
3 retirees looking for 1 or 2 people for a month-long Patagonia road trip
by Cramnibul · 2026-03-15 · 6 replies
We’re currently three retirees (one man and a couple) looking for one or two people to join us on a road trip through Patagonia by car.

Starting from Concepción in Chile, we’ll head to San Carlos de Bariloche (a possible meet-up point) in Argentina to reach Cabo Vírgenes. Then we’ll return via Route 40, with detours on the Chilean side (Torres del Paine, Lake General Carrera, Coyhaique).

We’ll pass by the Perito Moreno Glacier, Laguna del Desierto, Perito Moreno Park at the foot of San Lorenzo, Jeinemeni Park, Los Alerces Park, and more. A few hikes are planned.

Dates: November 6 to December 15, from Concepción back to Concepción.

Feel free to get in touch! Marc
13-day 4x4 Morocco road trip: feedback on itinerary and desert crossing
by Noxzoti · 2026-02-19 · 16 replies
Hi everyone,

We’re planning a 13-day family road trip in Morocco this July, with six people in a Toyota Prado 4x4 (renting in Marrakech). We’ll alternate between bivouacking and small hotels/riads depending on the stops.

Here’s the planned route (in this order):

Marrakech → Ouarzazate → Draa Valley → Zagora → Erg Chegaga → Lake Iriki → Foum Zguid → Tata → Tafraoute → Aït Mansour → Tiznit → Mirleft → Taroudant → Back to Marrakech

Our goal:

Atlas Mountains + desert + dunes + plateaus + valleys + a bit of coastline. We’ll cover about 1,700 km in total.

We’re planning:

Bivouacking in the Chegaga/Iriki area Flexible for the rest (booking the day before or same day) Sand gear: traction plates, compressor, tow strap, roof rack

Questions:

Is the Zagora → Chegaga → Iriki → Foum Zguid crossing in July doable on our own (single vehicle, no guide)? Are there any truly technical or risky sections between Chegaga and Iriki? Does the overall itinerary seem manageable in 13 days without rushing? Any suggestions for great bivouac spots or particularly interesting stops along this route? The points on the route are provisional overnight stops. Some spots will include two nights in the same area.

We’re used to off-road driving, but not yet in the Moroccan desert. Thanks in advance for your feedback and tips! 😊
Guest houses in Srinagar
by Rozenns · 2026-01-27 · 7 replies
We’ll be in Srinagar for 4 days in mid-May 2026 during our backpacking trip as a couple. Do you have any nice places to recommend, and what about the houseboats on Dal Lake? Should we spend all our nights there, or just one night for practicality when getting around? Thanks, Rozenn
2-week Albania itinerary with Theth to Valbona trek
by Mathildelps · 2025-11-14 · 0 replies
Hi there, if you're looking for info on a 2-week itinerary in Albania, I’ve detailed everything in this post: https://worldseenbymathilde.blogspot.com/2025/09/itineraire-de-15-jours-pour-faire-le.html

> how to do the Theth to Valbona hike and return via Lake Koman > what to visit across the country > our favorite spots and what we don’t recommend > the budget > where to rent a car

PLUS tons of other useful tips!!
Quebec Itinerary for Indian Summer
by Join2culasse · 2025-11-02 · 12 replies
Hi everyone! 🙂 My partner would love to discover Quebec, while I’ve already been there over 15 years ago (Quebec City, Tadoussac, the Fjords, Lac Saint-Jean). This time, of course, we’d want to do something different. Quebec City would still be a must for my partner in this plan. With the tight budget we have right now🤪, we’re thinking of spending several days in Quebec City, then maybe renting bikes to explore the surrounding areas—aside from Montmorency Falls, what other nice spots are worth visiting? I remember there being tons of bike paths. After that, we’d rent a car (for a few days to visit the parks) and use trains or buses for the rest of the trip. From what I recall, cars aren’t super fuel-efficient there. Since we’ve never seen Niagara Falls, I’d like to include it in this itinerary. For a roughly 15-day trip in September, I was thinking of a multi-destination flight: France-Quebec / Toronto-France, so it’d look something like this: Quebec City: 5 days (including arrival day) Pick up the car La Mauricie National Park (or others?) 1 day Mont-Tremblant 1 day Montreal 4 days Drop off the car in Montreal By train/bus Toronto 2 days By train/bus Buffalo-Niagara Falls 1 day Toronto 1 day (return to France) I was planning one night at Niagara Falls—is that enough, or is a single day sufficient? If our finances don’t stretch that far, we’d shorten the trip from Montreal (so long, Niagara🙁), adding extra nights between Quebec City and Montreal. Anyway, thanks in advance for all your great tips!
Looking for person(s) for a trek in Nepal April-May 2026
by Nepal2006 · 2025-10-27 · 0 replies
Hello,

I’m a 56-year-old man who’s already done several treks in Nepal and elsewhere in the world. I’m also passionate about photography. I’m looking for one or more people to form a group for a trek in Nepal. The trek is the Annapurna and Manaslu circuit (24 days), also passing by Tilicho Lake. I have a great itinerary and the local company seems solid. The price is around $1600. I’ll be in Nepal from April 5 to May 12, 2026, so the trek will need to take place within those dates.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Daniel, Quebec, Canada
Questions about visiting Guatemala in 14 days
by Lomaphi · 2025-10-27 · 22 replies
hi there,

we’re traveling as a couple to Guatemala from Feb 8 to 22. We’ve realized that given the distances, it feels a bit short. So, we’ve decided to limit ourselves to:

- Antigua: 3 nights (from Feb 8 to 11), including the arrival day - Lake Atitlán: from Feb 11 to 14 – 3 nights in San Juan La Laguna, including the morning trip from Antigua to Lake Atitlán - Chichicastenango: from Feb 14 to 15 – 1 night to attend the Sunday market and visit the cemetery

We have 7 days left that we’re not sure how to organize to cover: Flores – Tikal – El Remate, then head back to Guatemala City for our flight on Feb 22. Actually, I have a few questions: Do you think the time in Antigua and at the lake is enough? We might do the Pacaya Volcano, which is accessible for beginners, and that’s it. Should we spend a bit more time at these two spots: Antigua and the lake? If so, we’d have to skip the Chichicastenango market. We’re also thinking of leaving Chichicastenango to head to Flores, then staying overnight in El Remate. Does that seem doable in one day? We’ve noted that the trips are long, and since we don’t want to rush, we’ve reduced the number of accommodations. Even though we know we won’t see everything, we don’t want to miss the must-sees. We’re also wondering if we’ve planned the route in the right direction, or if we should head straight to Tikal when we arrive. Anyway, I know this is long, but we’re a bit lost. Thanks so much for your help! Annick
Group for Nepal Trek - Annapurna and Manaslu
by Nepal2006 · 2025-10-26 · 5 replies
Hello.

I’m a 56-year-old man who’s done several treks in Nepal and elsewhere. Also passionate about photography. I’m looking for one or more people to form a group for a trek in Nepal. The trek is the Annapurna and Manaslu circuit (24 days), including a stop at Tilicho Lake. I’ve got a great itinerary and the local company seems solid. The price is around $1600. I’ll be in Nepal from April 5 to May 12, 2026, so the trek would need to happen within those dates.

Daniel, Québec, Canada
Kyoto-Tokyo-Five Lakes-Kyushu Itinerary
by Stélène · 2025-10-26 · 4 replies
Hi there,

My partner is running the Tokyo Marathon on March 1st, 2026. So we’re planning a 3-week trip to Japan to include this event! We’ll likely be traveling from February 21st to March 14th.

Our current idea is to visit: 1) Kyoto 2) Tokyo 3) The Five Lakes region (e.g., Mt. Odake, Mitsutogeyama, Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Sai, Mt. Ryugatake, Myōjinyama...) 4) Kyushu (for example: Mt. Kujū, Mt. Aso, Eboshi-dake, Mt. Karakuni, Kirishima Mountains, Takachihonomine....)

We found a flight that would let us arrive in Osaka and depart from Kutakyushu. We really want to soak up Japanese culture but don’t want to spend all our time just in cities. Museums, exhibits, etc., aren’t really our thing, and we’d like to include some hikes.

1) Do you think this itinerary is realistic for 3 weeks? 2) In Kyushu, we’d like to rent a car—do you think it’d also be a good idea to rent one for the Five Lakes region? 3) I’d love to stay in a temple to take part in monks’ rituals. Any tips on that?

Anyway, this is just a very rough first draft, and before diving in completely, I’d love to get some initial feedback, your thoughts, and your critiques ;) Thanks in advance! :)
Turkey - Cycling Buddy from Mount Ararat to Cappadocia - October 2025
by Tine90 · 2025-09-15 · 0 replies
Hello, I’m looking for cycling buddies to bike back from the Mount Ararat region (northeastern Turkey) to Cappadocia, passing through Lake Van. The rest of the route will be decided based on points of interest. We’ll spend several days exploring Cappadocia by bike—it’s huge! From early to late October. Expect some serious elevation gain in this part of the country. We’ll camp or stay in accommodations depending on what’s available. Actually, I’ll be leaving France a bit earlier to attempt the ascent of Mount Ararat (5,137m). I’m 57 years old, have been traveling by bike for a good ten years, and I’m also passionate about mountains. Looking forward to hearing from you! Christine
Safety in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan
by Caro26 · 2025-08-14 · 12 replies
Hi there, We're planning a trip from Astana to Dushanbe. By train across Kazakhstan, then using public transport in Kyrgyzstan (circling Lake Issyk-Kul) and Tajikistan, taking the northern route in the latter (from Khujand to Dushanbe). Have any of you been to these regions recently, and what do you think about the safety aspect? Thanks in advance! :)
Your thoughts on our 3-week Quebec road trip
by Vandfaure · 2025-07-18 · 12 replies
We’re heading out for 3 weeks and just bought our flight tickets; 3 days in Montreal 2 days in La Mauricie Park drive down Route 155 to Lac Saint-Jean 2 days in Tadoussac ferry to Gaspésie—planning to stay 6/7 days there Charlevoix region for 3 days Quebec City for 2 days Back to Montreal

If you’ve got any great tips, I’d love to hear them—accommodation, activities (seaplane, bears, whales), parks. We’re traveling with our kids, aged 20 and 23,
Cambodia Itinerary Questions for February
by Natgrouve · 2025-05-23 · 3 replies
Hi there, We’re heading to Cambodia for 15 days in February 2026. We’ll spend 3 nights in Siem Reap for the Angkor temples, then check out the floating markets. I’d love to know if Battambang is worth the detour. If so, we’re thinking of taking a ferry across the lake, staying one night, and then flying to the islands for the second week. Which islands would you recommend—Koh Rong or Koh Rong Samloem—or is there another that’s better for relaxation, downtime, and snorkeling? Thanks for your tips!
Tips for visiting Peru on this itinerary
by Isabel75 · 2025-05-19 · 23 replies
Hi there, I’m planning a trip to Peru and have estimated how many days I’ll spend in each place. Any advice on must-see sights and tourist traps to avoid? September–October

5 days in Lima

Bus: 07:00→13:30 or 06:00 to 09:30 (express) (3 hr 30 min journey) 3 days in Paracas (beach)

3 days in Nazca

3 days in Arequipa

3 days in Puno (Lake Titicaca)

5 days in Cusco

Thanks in advance
Cécile from the Salton Sea to Alcatraz
by Ducono · 2025-05-09 · 51 replies
And off we go again for what’s certainly our last trip to the American West... After the disaster of September 2022, the diabetes flare-up, and the pulmonary embolism, we’re spending ten days in the spots we missed and some unlikely places. After flying over Scotland, still English,

Greenland, still Danish,



And Lake Huron, still half Canadian,

We land early in Detroit... a nightmare of an airport. A long, dreadful baggage check process, but we still make it to gate A10 just in the nick of time—only for disaster to strike! My passport has my first and last name, my boarding pass has my first and last name, BUT not on Delta’s computer—so we’re denied boarding! We head to the Air France-Delta-KLM desk, where an employee listens to us sympathetically. He books us two seats on an 8:30 AM flight to SF... Then passes us off to two colleagues who offer us a night in a hotel... and send a message to the baggage service to keep our checked luggage safe... In the end, we go to bed earlier, wake up earlier, but since we’ll still get some sleep on the plane, we might be able to look back on this whole mess with a smile... well, we hope so, anyway. 10:17 PM in Detroit—time to sleep. Our clean clothes and toiletries are in the plane. We’ll bounce back!!;
Itinerary tips for 2 weeks in Northern Italy with kids
by Mokimoc · 2025-05-08 · 11 replies
Hi everyone,

I’m planning a trip to Northern Italy for 2 weeks in August 2025. Here’s my itinerary: MILAN – 2 days LAKE MAGGIORE – 2 days LAKE COMO – 3 days BERGAMO – 1 day LAKE GARDA – 2 days VERONA – 1 day DOLOMITES – 2 days BOLOGNA – 1 day CINQUE TERRE – 2 days TURIN – 1 day Return to France

Let me know your thoughts, and any kid-friendly attractions would be great!
From Cairo to Luxor via the White Desert or via the Nile Valley: preparatory questions
by Attila · 2025-05-01 · 4 replies
Hi there,

This trip to Egypt isn’t happening anytime soon, but I like to plan a few steps ahead! 😉

I’ve already been to Egypt several times (Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, the classic cruise, the Lake Nasser cruise, Abu Simbel, Taba) both solo and on organized tours, but my partner hasn’t.

So, I’m thinking of mixing the classic with something a bit more original.

My idea is to visit Cairo and its surroundings, then make my way to Luxor in stages. The trip would end in Luxor.

Renting a car doesn’t seem like a viable option. That leaves boats, public transport, a car with a driver, or even a private tour for the stretch between Cairo and Luxor.

My questions:

How can I cover the Cairo-Luxor stretch if I go through the White Desert? Is a car with a driver possible? What’s the daily cost of hiring a car with a driver (including the driver’s accommodation and expenses)? How many days should I plan for this route (Saqqara, Fayoum Oasis, Black Desert, White Desert, Ad-Dakhla, El Kharga)?

Are there any cruise boats that do the Cairo-Luxor route (or vice versa)? Dahabiyas? Or at least the Assiut-Luxor stretch?

Thanks! 🙂
Weather in Krabi in November
by JMPe · 2025-04-27 · 4 replies
Hi everyone. I’m planning to spend a week in Krabi and visit the surrounding areas (Phang Nga Bay, Khao Sok, and Cheow Lan Lake) during the second half of November. What kind of weather can we expect? If you’ve got any tips for this area, that’d be really helpful. Thanks, and have a great day.
What to see and do around Lakes Como, Garda, and Maggiore?
by Ogive · 2025-04-22 · 4 replies
Hi there, What are the best things to do around Lakes Como, Garda, and Maggiore? Thanks
Sharing a Central Asia trip - July 2025
by Schmitti · 2025-02-06 · 0 replies
I’m giving it another shot to share a trip I’ve planned for next July. My itinerary starts in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with hikes around Lake Kaindy and Lake Kolsay, then the Charyn Canyon. After crossing the border into Kyrgyzstan, we’ll head to the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul and finally to Lake Song Kul. There’ll be walks at Fairy Tale Canyon, Seven Bulls, and Barskoon Gorge...

After a flight from Bishkek to Tashkent, we’ll visit the cities of Uzbekistan: Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva.

Transport will be by car with a driver.

We’re a couple in our sixties and would love to share this trip with another couple or two solo travelers.

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.
What's the path from Sekong Lake to Naurikot?
by Ellememe23 · 2025-02-05 · 3 replies
Hi there, we're heading to Nepal in a few weeks and planning a relaxed trek from Jomsom to Tatopani along the left bank of the Kali Gandaki. Starting from Kokhetanti, we'd like to do a day loop to Sekong Lake, then head to Naurikot and return (possibly by road). We’ve found—well, *found* might be a strong word—a path to the lake, but we can’t see any route continuing to Naurikot. Can anyone help us out? Thanks so much! !
Peru trip with a local agency – May 22 to June 8, 2025
by Anne0701 · 2025-02-02 · 1 reply
Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Peru with my daughter and a friend from May 22 to June 8, 2025, with a reputable local agency. The itinerary includes Ica, Arequipa, a trek in Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Amantani, Cusco, Vinicunca, the Salkantay Trek, and Machu Picchu. Everything is organized with a French-speaking guide. We’re looking for people to join our group. (Budget excluding flights: between 2000 € and 2400 € for 17 days, depending on the number of people.) If you’re interested, feel free to reach out! !

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