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Hi everyone,

We’re planning our 3-week trip to Sri Lanka from July 31 to August 21, 2025. Our itinerary is coming together, but we could use some advice for our arrival. Our flight lands at 2:40 AM. What should we do? Book a hotel near the airport? Or in Negombo? Head straight to Colombo? What about currency exchange offices at 3 AM? And what about getting a SIM card?

Thanks in advance for your tips or firsthand experiences!

Have a great day.

Hi everyone,

We’re planning a road trip on Route 66 in 2027 with our two kids, who’ll be 7 and 4 years old.

My husband would prefer to do it in an SUV, while I’d rather go in a camper van.

What are the pros and cons of each option?

Thanks for your input!

I’m planning a family trip to Vienna next month, and I’m shocked by the entry prices.

Our itinerary includes the classic sights: Hofburg, National Library, Albertina, Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Fine Arts Museum, Natural History Museum, Secession… the total comes to around 200 € per person, and there are six of us!

I’m currently looking into combo tickets to see if we can save some money. There’s the Vienna Pass, but it’s still pretty expensive for the length of our stay.

Does anyone have any suggestions on this?

Hey everyone! Apparently, e-cigarettes are banned in Thailand. But... can you still get through customs with one in your suitcase, just to vape indoors at your hotel or accommodation? Thanks

Hello, We’d like to take a cruise to see the orangutans and monkeys in Tanjung Puting National Park, CENTRAL KALIMANTAN, Borneo. There’ll be 2 adults and a 6-year-old child. Do you have any affordable contacts with a French-speaking guide? We contacted eko_harwanto@yahoo.fr, but he’s not available. Have you done any other activities or visits in the area?

Thanks for your feedback

LOOKING for a 2nd traveler for a 10-day cruise on a very comfortable catamaran. Route from Martinique (Le Marin) to Guadeloupe (west coast + Les Saintes and Marie-Galante). + 4-night hotel extension in Les Trois-Îlets, Martinique. FROM APRIL 26 TO MAY 10, 2025. Contact me via email for more details. I’ve already done this trip—it’s amazing!

Hi there, We’re visiting our daughter in Singapore during All Saints' Day. The plan is to spend 3-4 days there to enjoy time with her and explore Singapore, which we’ve never seen before. After that, we’d like to spend 8 days somewhere not too far away—mixing sightseeing and maybe some beach time. We’ve already been to Bali, Thailand, and northern Vietnam. This’ll be starting October 20th, so, let’s just say it’s not the best season for Southeast Asia—I know, with the monsoon, we’re fully aware.

Any destination ideas for this time of year? I was thinking Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi?), Borneo (8 days?), or the Philippines, but I think that might be a bit too far for just 8 days.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Hello, We’ll arrive in Hanoi on April 17, 2025, and plan to head to the Northwest (Sapa region) and Northeast starting on April 20. How many days do you recommend for this trip? We’re two couples and a 4-year-old child. Should we book through an agency in Hanoi and do the circuit by van, or can we manage with buses—like an overnight bus from Hanoi to Sapa, then 2–3 days in the Sapa region, followed by a bus from Sapa to Ha Giang for a 3-day loop? Thanks in advance for your tips, itinerary ideas, accommodation suggestions, guesthouses, restaurants, and any great deals!

We’re heading to Vietnam for 3 weeks from January 17th to February 6th. In addition to the Mekong Delta and the central region, we’d like to spend some time by the sea. We’re torn between visiting the islands of Hon Son/Nam Du/(+Phu Quoc?) or choosing Con Dao Island. We’re hesitant because we’ve read that the sea around Con Dao can be rough and not great for swimming at this time of year (and that boats might be canceled). Could you share your thoughts? Thanks

As planned every year for quite some time now, here we are in Italy on the Ligurian Coast to spend a few days and celebrate New Year's 2024/2025.

Our base is in the charming town of Rapallo, between Genoa and La Spezia. We're right on the coast, with our hotel offering a sea view and access to the beach.

Not far from Rapallo, you can find, besides the Cinque Terre, Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Chiavari, and others like Carrara and even Pisa. In short, there's plenty to do.

Five days there with so-so weather, and crowds but nothing overwhelming.

For the trip between home and our base, we're using an electric vehicle. It's manageable without any issues. The hotel has outlets, and otherwise, there are charging points all over Italy. And just to note, Tesla chargers are the best in terms of cost and charging speed.

There you have it.

Once we arrived on Sunday, December 29th, it was time to go for a walk, book a restaurant for Monday evening, and finalize the itinerary.

On Monday the 30th, we were lucky enough to see a beautiful sunrise from our window.











And the town of Rapallo in the early morning!

We're a family with two kids aged 15 and 12 planning to visit Malaysia and Borneo. We'd like to travel from 23/07/2025 to 20/08/2025, which is almost 4 full weeks on the ground. We've made good progress but would love some advice. We're planning a flight from Paris to Singapore.

Singapore – 2 days Malaysia: Malacca Kuala Lumpur Cameron Highlands Pulau Pangkor Taman Negara National Park Georgetown and Penang Island Perhentian Islands Other islands on the west coast Tioman

Borneo: Semporna Archipelago Turtle Island National Park Traditional village in Sarawak Gunung Mulu National Park Borneo jungles to see orangutans

Do you think this is doable or not?

Thanks in advance for your replies

Hi there, a regular reader of the forum for planning my past trips—I’m now reaching out to ask for your thoughts on a 12-day itinerary in Cambodia, as so much there appeals to me... Thanks for your tips and feedback!! Day 1: arrival in PP Day 2: PP Day 3: PP to Kampot (bus) Day 4: Kampot to Kep (scooter) Day 5: Kampot to Koh Rong via Sihanoukville Day 6: Koh Rong Day 7: Koh Rong Day 8: Koh Rong to Sihanoukville to Siem Reap (flight) Day 9: Siem Reap Day 10: Siem Reap Day 11: Siem Reap Day 12: departure from Siem Reap

I was thinking of exploring Tonlé Sap Lake to visit the floating villages during our 3 days in Siem Reap, but I’m also considering squeezing in a stay in Battambang since it seems worth visiting... Is the lake level high enough in February to make it worthwhile?

Thanks for your input!

During these three big weeks in Madagascar, one week in Sainte Marie, a few days for a little loop in the west/south, and the rest in Tana. This loop I’m talking about covers an area I’d never taken the time to visit before. A recent road in good condition, the chance to pass through beautiful highland landscapes, and a few free days made it the perfect opportunity. Destination: Ampefy, west of Tana via the RN1, then a turn south onto the recently rehabilitated RN43 to reach Antsirabe before heading back to Tana. Four days planned—perfect, since an extra day wouldn’t have been a problem given all the activities in Ampefy.

First day: a relaxed and fairly late departure for Ampefy. We weren’t in a rush and took our time. Traffic leaving Tana to get back on the RN1 cost us the head start we had on our original schedule. An hour and a half bumper-to-bumper with the *buxis*, inching painfully toward the roundabout and then the bridge that acts as a bottleneck—we dove in like all our fellow sufferers. It’s not our everyday reality, and we were early, so no big deal, but man, it’s long and slow. Once past that obstacle, traffic flowed smoothly, and the road was good (all the way to Ampefy). We moved through highland landscapes, bustling villages full of activity, and countless agricultural supply shops—clear proof, if any were needed, that we were crossing a prime farming region. Around Arivonimamo, we passed through a forest with a Mediterranean vibe: a single-species forest of stout little trees with glossy, elongated light-green leaves—these are *tapia*. An endemic tree in Madagascar, and a pretty unique forest as a result (you can see them elsewhere, like between Antsirabe and Ambositra). There are efforts to protect it from illegal logging because the wood is fire-resistant, which helps shield the forest from wildfires. Beyond its biodiversity value, the *tapia* hosts silkworms, giving it economic and cultural importance.

As we kept going, we started spotting a lake and mountains with the rounded shapes typical of extinct volcanoes worn down by time and the elements. We were approaching Lake Itasy and, by extension, Ampefy. We stopped at a *hotely* for a plate of *tongon’kisoa*—pig’s trotters caramelized by cooking, with thick, flavorful skin—along with the obligatory portion of rice, which we took the time to drizzle with cooking juices to make it a bit more appetizing. Full, we turned left to reach Ampefy and our hotel. The landscape was dotted with collapsed, dormant volcanic cones, and suddenly, the view opened up onto the lake. Shallow and expansive, we followed it, losing sight of it now and then before finding it again in Ampefy itself, which we entered after crossing the Lily, a beautiful river that drains the lake. Lots of hotels and restaurants, with plenty of options at all price points. We chose the *Farihy*, about 5 km past Ampefy. A gorgeous spot by the lake, with a pool and lovely bungalows—some with picture windows overlooking the lake. Really nice. In the evening, a drink and some *sak sak* for aperitif on the terrace. It wasn’t warm, there was a lot of wind, and a storm was brewing. Off to bed quickly to start the next day’s visits.

After buying some lychees—we hadn’t seen many this year, and these were fresh from the field, picked in Ampefy—we headed to the Lily Falls. Well signposted, with a paved road in great condition, we stopped at the kiosk for the entrance fee and parking (1 euro for one *vahiny* and 10 cents for one Malagasy). We set off down the path and quickly reached the first waterfall, then continued for maybe 1 km on a well-marked trail to the second. A guide led us to the third, which is harder to spot and isn’t actually on the Lily itself. Beautiful countryside scenery: fishermen straight out of *Tom Sawyer*, straw hats on their heads, lying down with one foot hooked to a fragile bamboo rod, their line dipping into the calm river. Men preparing rice paddies with their *angady*, women transplanting rice, bent over the water. At some points, we walked along the dikes between paddies almost ready for harvest. It’s peaceful and beautiful when you’re strolling or fishing, but working the paddies is grueling, especially under that beating sun. A really nice walk—2 hours and a bit, going at a leisurely pace. A guide isn’t mandatory; only the entrance fee is. We took one because it provides a bit of work and puts money in the hands of locals, giving them more incentive to protect the site. But you can easily skip it, like most people do. Lots of visitors since it was the weekend—Tananarivians with family or groups of young people, scout groups organized under their chaperones’ direction. Very few foreign tourists, though—that’s a general observation. It’s great to see this growth in domestic tourism, giving Malagasy people the chance to discover their own country and allowing those in the sector to rely less on foreign visitors, who’ve been scarce for years.

Next, we headed to the "geysers" (which aren’t actually geysers, but whatever). We had to go back to the RN1, head toward Tsiroanomandidy, and a few kilometers later, a well-marked sign and a newly paved track led us to a pretty site. Again, lots of people, another kiosk, more fees to pay, and guides available. This time, we skipped the guide. A downpour caught us in front of the "geysers," so we took shelter under a little shop, grabbing an ice cream and some drinks. We didn’t stay long—we weren’t interested in a massage or a dip in the thermal water. The countryside and barren mountain landscapes were stunning on the way back to the hotel. We noticed you could go paragliding right in front of the bungalow, so we booked a session for the next morning. After eating at the *Auberge* in the town center (it was good), we headed back to the hotel to turn in early. Once again, a storm rolled in during the afternoon, and the temperature dropped significantly.

The next morning, around 8 a.m., we walked to the takeoff zone near the hotel. Towed by a small boat, we took off for a flight over the lake and the volcanic domes before landing back at the same spot. Two companies handle this. I’m no expert, but it seemed safe and well-organized.

To be continued...

Hello, After much hesitation about the direction, we finally bought our flight tickets (we splurged on Premium): it’ll be a 15-day road trip starting from Los Angeles in June 2025. We want to do our "farewell tour" by saying goodbye one last time to the landscapes of the "Grand Circle" that amazed and fascinated us during 4 trips between 2008 and 2012. Practical question for choosing a vehicle (possibly a Toyota RAV4 from Alamo): should we opt for the GPS supplement (over 200 € for 15 days; they only "gift" the second driver)? In our previous trips, we didn’t have one, and we don’t really remember struggling in L.A., San Francisco, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, or Denver. It would mainly be useful for driving through Los Angeles at the start and end of the trip, but not really elsewhere... On the other hand, I’m thinking that there must be few vehicles without GPS in service in the U.S. these days, and maybe an upgrade at pickup isn’t out of the question (?). If that doesn’t happen and we have last-minute regrets, can we change our minds and take the option without being too financially penalized compared to booking in advance? That’s the (very 😉) little dilemma of the moment. Thanks for your insights and advice!

For several years now, increased aggression has been observed in Cape fur seals. At least 70 unprovoked attacks on humans. It was recently confirmed that this is due to rabies. The suspected origin is contamination in Namibia by jackals. The contagion seems to be spreading. Preventive vaccination (of the animals) is being considered. Just a reminder: Rabies affects all mammals. Once symptoms appear—sometimes weeks or even months later—death is inevitable. It’s the bite that transmits the disease. There are so-called "furious" forms with aggression, but also forms without aggression. In case of a bite, in addition to standard wound care, tetanus prevention… rabies prevention is essential. Stay careful out there… Seeing seals from a boat along the coast isn’t rare in these parts…

It’d been 30 years since I last set foot in the United States, and I hadn’t really felt the urge to return.

Reading Marati’s trip report sparked a bit of nostalgia for this destination that my partner had never experienced.

So, we chose the American West as the goal for our spring getaway.

With only 15 days, we couldn’t be too ambitious...

I cut Los Angeles from the itinerary—it didn’t leave a lasting impression on me—and San Francisco, which is tricky to reach from the East this time of year.

We’ll land in Las Vegas, which will also be our return point, and do a classic loop covering the highlights of Utah and Arizona.

The plan includes plenty of hikes but also lots of miles behind the wheel to admire the natural wonders of the West.

You can find the details of our transatlantic wanderings here.

Happy reading!

And if you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to share!

Hi there, I’d love some tips for visiting the Chocó region near the Pacific in Colombia. I’m assuming I’ll fly in... Where should I stay? Where can I walk in the forest (without a guide)? Where can I see wildlife, go diving, hiking, and what are the best places to stay? Also, how do I get around, etc.? Thanks in advance! Bernard

Hello,

I’m starting to plan our summer 2025 trip. We’ll be traveling as a family (2 adults and 2 teens), most likely in mid-July. Here’s a first draft of our itinerary. I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether this 15-day route is doable. We’ll be renting a car in Rovaniemi.

- Rovaniemi (2 nights) - Jokkmokk (1 night) - Kiruna (1 or 2 nights???) - Narvik (1 night) - Lofoten Islands (3 or 4 nights???) - Bodø (2 nights) - Return through Sweden, but where to stay between Bodø and Luleå to break up the drive????? (1 night) - Luleå (1 or 2 nights???) - Return to Rovaniemi (1 night)

What do you think of this route? I’m open to all suggestions—whether there are places to add, remove, or adjust. Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi everyone, So great to be back on our forum!...

For the past few years, I’ve been traveling on a budget, especially by sleeping as often as possible in campgrounds or in my car... If I can help, I’d be happy to.

Hello,

We’re planning to move to Quebec.

Could you share any tips or advice to help us prepare for our arrival?

Work...

Thanks

Hi there, We’re in Laos in March 2025, does anyone know if it’s possible to travel down the Mekong from Luang Prabang to Vientiane? Can you find a private boat? How long does it take? Thanks for your replies_

Bonjour,

Dans deux semaines, nous souhaiterions partir randonner de Bordeaux à San Sebastian. Je préfère passer par ce site avant de me lancer ds l'achat de guides...et les infos, pas évidentes à trouver sur internet pour cette portion du trajet.

Bref... je souhaiterais savoir quel est le chemin le plus chouette de Bordeaux à Biarritz, car il existe plusieurs itinéraires. Quel niveau de difficulté? Durée?

En vous remerciant par avance

Mésaventure avec Probikeshop, ou les joies du commerce en ligne: Je précise que je n'ai pas l'habitude d'utiliser ce genre de service mais la marque n'étant pas distribuée près de chez moi j'ai opté pour la commande par internet .

J'ai passé commande le 11 aout, le 12 Probikeshop m'informe que le colis vient d'être confié à Chronopost qui doit livrer sous 48h. Jusque la tout va bien ... Le 19 aout, soit une semaine plus tard ! Chronopost m'informe que le colis ne sera pas livré ou cela était prévu (la boulangerie à deux pas de chez moi) mais à un autre point relais à 40km ! (pour quelle raison ? aucune explication) J'informe par mail Probikeshop que je ne suis pas en mesure de me déplacer jusque la et qu'en outre si je dois faire 80km AR pour un colis je ne vois pas l'intérêt de commander par internet , donc soit ils font le nécessaire pour que le colis arrive à mon domicile soit je demande le remboursement. Probikeshop me répond prés d'une semaine plus tard ! (27 aout)que le colis va etre retourné chez eux et que je recevrais le remboursement total des qu'ils l'auront reçu . On est le 11 septembre et je n'ai toujours pas été remboursé ! Voila un site qui n'assume pas ces fautes, je comprends qu'en l'occurence ce soit le transporteur qui est le fautif mais dans ce cas Probikeshop aurait du premièrement s'excuser du préjudice et deuxièmement se débrouiller pour ré acheminer ma commande d'une autre manière et à leur frais ! Donc que tout le monde soit au courant avec ce revendeur ne comptez pas sur lui en cas de probleme !

Bonjour à tous, et notamment aux locaux ...

Si tout va bien, en 2021 je traverserai le Canada à vélo, de Vancouver à Montréal (où j'ai de la famille). Je cherche l'itinéraire le meilleur en termes de sécurité et d'intérêt. Et cette longue portion (1400 kms) entre Winnipeg et Sault n'a pas la réputation d'être d'un intérêt majeur, sans même parler de la sécurité qui laisserait à désirer pour le cycliste. Pourtant, certains n'hésitent pas à s'y lancer, sans s'en plaindre outre mesure. D'autres au contraire font une incursion aux USA, en flirtant avec les frontières, cherchant les petites routes tranquilles quitte à faire des détours conséquents. J'hésite entre les 2 stratégies, et je suis en quête de témoignages ou d'avis. Y aurait-il des canadiens/québécois, ou des voyageurs qui pourraient m'apporter des éléments décisifs ? D'avance, je les en remercie !

PS : j'oubliais : Suivre le Grand Sentier entre ces 2 villes, est-ce jouable à vélo ?

bonjour à tous j ai reservé par OPODO un vol A/R bordeaux/koh samui depart 31.12.2020 cie SWISS AIR depart BORDEAUX /FRANKFORT puis SINGAPOUR arrivée 18 h .quand j ai réservé je devais redecoller pour SAMUI à 20 h .OR BANGKOK AIR a annulé ce vol et me propose un vol à 17 h le meme jour !! eh oui !!! ou un vol le lendemain ce qui engendre une nuIt à SINGAPOUR ai posé la question à OPODO et BANGKOR AIR ET N AI PAS DE REPONSES depuis plusieurs semaines... par ailleurs puis je obtenir le remboursement de la TOTALITE DE CE BILLET ?? ce probleme de vols n est pas specifique car ai le meme probleme avec AIR FRANCE :en mars 2020 arrivee AMSTERDAM 13 H correspondance BORDEAUX à 12h 20 toujours pas resolu -débité deux fois-, sans reponses malgré telephone , mesage , conciliateur !!! que faIre, ???

Bonjour,

Breton, je vais me baser une dizaine de jours à Connaux dans le Gard à la mi septembre avec quelques amis.

Nous serons 6.

Nous sommes assez éclectiques et indépendants : 4 en voiture et 2 à moto, 4 assez agiles et 2 contemplatifs qui le sont fort peu.

Nous ne détestons pas faire des choses ensemble dans la journée, bien loin de là quand c’est possible, mais notre grand plaisir est en toutes hypothèses de partager nos soirées.

Je pense à priori que nous devrions pouvoir rayonner chaque jour dans un rayon maximum d’une centaine de km, en sachant bien sûr que l’objectif n’est pas de cumuler ces km.

Evidemment, j’ai consulté la documentation touristique accessible par internet et je dois recevoir bientôt un peu de complément par courrier : je me sens donc « armé » pour les « fondamentaux ».

Mais je suis à la recherche de projets plus originaux, plus insolites, éventuellement plus relationnels car je suis convaincu que le sel des voyages ce sont les rencontres.

Toute suggestion serait très bienvenue.

A charge de revanche… ;-)

Bonjour Cherche avis sur chargeur USB Sinewave Revolution , montage sur moyeu dynamo Shimano. Vu le chargeur sur le site de Cyclorandonnée. Merci Jean Claude

Bonjour à tous.

J'ai un triple pédalier Stronglight Impact 46/34/24 et un dérailleur avant Shimano FDM610 (capacité 18 dents). Je les ai monté sur mon cadre il y a un mois. Aujourd'hui, je constate que le cable du dérailleur avant est anormalement usé, car lorsque je souhaite passer du plateau intermédiaire au grand plateau, la manette à friction microshift tord le cable quasiment en angle droit. Après un mois sur la route, le cable s'est donc décomposé.

Quelles solutions s'offrent à moi selon vous ? L'enjeu étant d'augmenter le débattement de la fourchette du dérailleur avant, pensez-vous que je dois changer de dérailleur avant pour un modèle doté d'une plus grande capacité ? Si oui, lequel (il doit au moins avoir une capacité de 22 dents) ?

Merci.

Bonsoir, je pars pour trois jours à Toronto avec deux de mes amies, on a réservé du 20 au 23 Août au centre ville de Toronto, on part par bus à partir de Montréal. On voudrait aussi visiter les chutes du Niagara pour une journée, on se demandait si cette période serait suffisante pour pouvoir visiter le centre ville et réserver une journée pour les chutes du Niagara. Quels sont les endroits à visiter absolument au centre ville de Toronto, quel pass devrais-je acheter pour visiter les chutes du Niagara ? Est-ce que je dois les acheter à l'avance de préférence ? On a l'intention d y aller par bus le matin puis revenir le soir, est-ce que c'est faisable ?