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Prix des excursions ile de Saona et San Domingo English translation pending
Bonjour, J'aimerais savoir combien coûte ces excursions a Bayahibe, celle pour l'Ile Saona et l'autre pour la visite de Santo Domingo (en dollars US)? Car je prevoie partir pour le Palace ou l'Iberostar et j'aimerais prevoir le budget a avoir la-bas...
Merci pour vos reponses!!
Merci pour vos reponses!!
Conseils sur le nord de l'Argentine English translation pending
Salut à tous🙂
En décembre, j'ai 10 jours à partir de Mendoza pour visiter le pays. Je pensais voyager en bus (budget limité) et me rendre : A San Juan visiter la vallée de la lune (1 journée) A Salta faire la boucle Salta Cafayate Cachi Salta...ou/et aller à San Antonio de los Cobres (3 jours) Aux chutes d'Iguaçu (coté argentin et bresilien) et visiter les missions à ignaçu. (2 jours) Visiter buenos aires (s'il reste du temps) et retour à Santiago du Chili pour l'avion.
J'ai plusieurs questions....selon vous est ce possible selon le temps imparti??? y a t il d'autres chose à isiter dans le même coin???
A Salta vaut il mieux louer une voiture pour faire cette visite (les différentes boucles)??? A combien cela revient il?? A quelle agence peut on louer??
Connaissez vous le prix pour faire Mendoza Salta en bus??? et Mendoza San Juan???
Je vous remerci par avnce
S😉
En décembre, j'ai 10 jours à partir de Mendoza pour visiter le pays. Je pensais voyager en bus (budget limité) et me rendre : A San Juan visiter la vallée de la lune (1 journée) A Salta faire la boucle Salta Cafayate Cachi Salta...ou/et aller à San Antonio de los Cobres (3 jours) Aux chutes d'Iguaçu (coté argentin et bresilien) et visiter les missions à ignaçu. (2 jours) Visiter buenos aires (s'il reste du temps) et retour à Santiago du Chili pour l'avion.
J'ai plusieurs questions....selon vous est ce possible selon le temps imparti??? y a t il d'autres chose à isiter dans le même coin???
A Salta vaut il mieux louer une voiture pour faire cette visite (les différentes boucles)??? A combien cela revient il?? A quelle agence peut on louer??
Connaissez vous le prix pour faire Mendoza Salta en bus??? et Mendoza San Juan???
Je vous remerci par avnce
S😉
Région du lac Enriquillo English translation pending
entre 2 semaines en hotel all -inclusive a bayahibe et samana, j'ai 4 jours "dispo" ; la region du lac enriquillo me semble bien "exotique " (crocos, iguanes, ...) et interessante - votre avis? - existe 'il des packages depuis par exmple santo domingo en 3 jours organises par les agences de voyages (nous sommes 5 dont 3 enfants --> pas possible de partir completement à la routarde !)
merci de vos reponses
merci de vos reponses
Itinéraire Pérou-Bolivie-Argentine-Chili en trois mois? English translation pending
Bonjour,
Bonjour,
Lors de mon tour du monde je commence par ces 4 pays. Je voudrais savoir quel Itinéraire est le plus judicieux pour faire ces 4 pays en 3 mois de fin septembre à fin Décembre.
Je compte faire dans cet ordre et grandes Etapes : Lima-Puno-La paz-Salta-Buenos Aires-Ushaia et remonter le Chili jusqu'à Santiago. Avec 3 semaines au Pérou, 2 en Bolivie, 4 en argentine et 3 au chili approximativement.
Mes questions sont : où passer les frontières ? Quels moyens de transport utilisés entre les étapes au moins cher ? y-a-il des difficultés particulières pour ces pays ? quelles visites à ne manquer sous aucun prétexte ?
Tous vos conseils me seront utiles.
Merci d'avance
Bonjour,
Lors de mon tour du monde je commence par ces 4 pays. Je voudrais savoir quel Itinéraire est le plus judicieux pour faire ces 4 pays en 3 mois de fin septembre à fin Décembre.
Je compte faire dans cet ordre et grandes Etapes : Lima-Puno-La paz-Salta-Buenos Aires-Ushaia et remonter le Chili jusqu'à Santiago. Avec 3 semaines au Pérou, 2 en Bolivie, 4 en argentine et 3 au chili approximativement.
Mes questions sont : où passer les frontières ? Quels moyens de transport utilisés entre les étapes au moins cher ? y-a-il des difficultés particulières pour ces pays ? quelles visites à ne manquer sous aucun prétexte ?
Tous vos conseils me seront utiles.
Merci d'avance
Voyage en bus en Argentine English translation pending
Hello
Je pars en argentine en stage a san juan en juillet et aout.Avant d'aller à mon stage je souhaite prendre 15 jours pour visiter iguazu et la région de salta. (donc du 15 juin au 1 juillet)
Je pense que je voyagerai en bus mais je ne sais pas si il est nécessaire de réserver à l'avance et surtout à quelle compagnie m'adresser. On m'a dit d'aller au terminal retiro en arrivant à BA...si quelqu'un a une expérience argentine en bus je serais très contente qu'il me donne quelques conseils.
Autre chose: est ce que cela vaut le coup de louer une voiture pour monter jusqu'à la quiaca, est ce possible combien ça coute faut il un permis international?
merci
Je pars en argentine en stage a san juan en juillet et aout.Avant d'aller à mon stage je souhaite prendre 15 jours pour visiter iguazu et la région de salta. (donc du 15 juin au 1 juillet)
Je pense que je voyagerai en bus mais je ne sais pas si il est nécessaire de réserver à l'avance et surtout à quelle compagnie m'adresser. On m'a dit d'aller au terminal retiro en arrivant à BA...si quelqu'un a une expérience argentine en bus je serais très contente qu'il me donne quelques conseils.
Autre chose: est ce que cela vaut le coup de louer une voiture pour monter jusqu'à la quiaca, est ce possible combien ça coute faut il un permis international?
merci
Nouvelle compagnie aérienne en Argentine English translation pending
Bonjour, 😎
Je viens d'apprendre qu'il existe une nouvelle compagnie aérienne : AEROVIP qui serait le relais de LAER.
Qui pourrait me donner des précisions sur celle-ci et les prix qu'elle propose pour par exemple SALTA - BA ?
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
JD
Je viens d'apprendre qu'il existe une nouvelle compagnie aérienne : AEROVIP qui serait le relais de LAER.
Qui pourrait me donner des précisions sur celle-ci et les prix qu'elle propose pour par exemple SALTA - BA ?
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
JD
Questions sur les parcs nationaux ouest des Etats-Unis English translation pending
nous voulons partir en aout dans utah et dans le wayoming . on veux visiter yellostone puis ensuite descendre sur les canyons. on debarque a salt lake city. auriez vous des adresses de bed & breakfast a nous proposer? combien de temps faut il reserver a l'avance les campings dans les parcs nationaux? qu'est ce que c'est le pass pour entre dans les parcs est ce vraiment interressant? merci d'avance pour toutes vos reponses
Conseils pour trajets en Argentine et logements English translation pending
Nous partons avec mon épouse et nos 3 enfants 12, deux fois 10 ans en Argentine en Août 2004. Cherchons logement sur Iguazu, Salta. Pensons faire BE Iguazu en bus et Iguazu Salta également. Est-ce faisable avec nos enfants ? Pouvez-vous nous donner des adresses sur Iguazu et Salta de logement ? Le Train dans les nuages est-il faisable avec nos enfants ou bien la solution de louer une voiture sur Salta pour réaliser le même circuit est-elle plus raisonnable ? Le sud à cette époque de l'année est-il vraiment déconseillé ?
Bonnes vacances en perspective. D'avance merci pour les réponses !
Bonnes vacances en perspective. D'avance merci pour les réponses !
Changement du vol de retour du Viva Dominicus Beach English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je pars le 1er février pour 1 semaine au Club Viva Dominicus Beach en RD. Mauvaise nouvelles aujourd'hui, mon agente de voyage m'a appelé pour me dire que le vol du retour, qui était à 15h de La Romana, est changé pour 13:30 mais de Santo Domingo, donc à environ 1h30-2h00 d'autobus de l'hôtel! Il faut donc partir de l'hôtel de bonne heure le matin, genre vers les 8h00 ou 9h00.
Tout cela à cause du bateau de croisière qui a été saisi la semaine dernière. Les passagers prennent donc notre vol! Je trouve ça vraiment plate. Le 1er février, nous partons à 10h de Mtl pour arriver à 15h à La Romana, mais il faut rajouter 1h vu que c'est l'hiver, donc nous arrivons à 16h! Et le dimanche nous repartons de bonne heure le matin...Nous partons donc pour seulement 6 pleines journées....pour presque 1 500$...
Y en-a-t-il d'autres qui sont das la même situation que moi? C'est le grossiste Nolitour qui a décidé cela et semblerait-il qu'il n'y a rien à faire, leur décision est irrévocable...
Mon agente va essayer de nous avoir une compensation financière, mais rien de sûr....
Je pars le 1er février pour 1 semaine au Club Viva Dominicus Beach en RD. Mauvaise nouvelles aujourd'hui, mon agente de voyage m'a appelé pour me dire que le vol du retour, qui était à 15h de La Romana, est changé pour 13:30 mais de Santo Domingo, donc à environ 1h30-2h00 d'autobus de l'hôtel! Il faut donc partir de l'hôtel de bonne heure le matin, genre vers les 8h00 ou 9h00.
Tout cela à cause du bateau de croisière qui a été saisi la semaine dernière. Les passagers prennent donc notre vol! Je trouve ça vraiment plate. Le 1er février, nous partons à 10h de Mtl pour arriver à 15h à La Romana, mais il faut rajouter 1h vu que c'est l'hiver, donc nous arrivons à 16h! Et le dimanche nous repartons de bonne heure le matin...Nous partons donc pour seulement 6 pleines journées....pour presque 1 500$...
Y en-a-t-il d'autres qui sont das la même situation que moi? C'est le grossiste Nolitour qui a décidé cela et semblerait-il qu'il n'y a rien à faire, leur décision est irrévocable...
Mon agente va essayer de nous avoir une compensation financière, mais rien de sûr....
El train de las nubes en stop et à l'envers (Argentine)! English translation pending
salut
pouriez vous me dir si ca vo le coup de faire le traget du train des nuages en stop-camion entre le salar d'atacama et salta dans ce sens??? c'est ke c'est moins impretionnant?
en generale vous donnez quelque chose aux camionneurs qd ils vous prennent sur la route ? si oui combien? ou plutot vous leur offrez le resto ???
tchuss
aurel 😉
Travailler en tant qu'infirmières en République Dominicaine? English translation pending
😉 SALUT A TOUS!!!!!!
Nous sommes 3 infirmières et après avoir effectuées de nombreux séjours à st domingue nous voudrions y travailler pour 3 ou 6 mois a boca chica juan dolio ou santo domingo dans un cabinet médical ou une clinique.
Nous savouns que les salaires sont faibles que la vie est dure mais nous sommes motivées!
nous voulons fuir pendant quelques tps le stress de panam, travailler au soleil se baigner dans la mer bleue turquoise après une dure journée de labeur et retrouver nos amis !😎
Si quelqu'un à plan merci de nous aider. MERCI d'avance😄
ray.fort@wanadoo.fr
Nous sommes 3 infirmières et après avoir effectuées de nombreux séjours à st domingue nous voudrions y travailler pour 3 ou 6 mois a boca chica juan dolio ou santo domingo dans un cabinet médical ou une clinique.
Nous savouns que les salaires sont faibles que la vie est dure mais nous sommes motivées!
nous voulons fuir pendant quelques tps le stress de panam, travailler au soleil se baigner dans la mer bleue turquoise après une dure journée de labeur et retrouver nos amis !😎
Si quelqu'un à plan merci de nous aider. MERCI d'avance😄
ray.fort@wanadoo.fr
Tour de l'île de République Dominicaine English translation pending
allant effectuer le tour de l ile pendant 7 semaines je recherche des infos (hotels pas cher et synpas, endroits ou boire un verretranquille, discotheques, plage tranquille, restos pas cher et synpas et tout ce que vous pouvez d interressant) sur les villes suivantes: santo domingo, boca chica, bayahibe, santiago, puerto plata, sosua, cabarete, las terrenas, bavaro. si vous avez aussi les tarifs des transports en guagua ou en bus (caribetours ou metro) entre ses villes, le tarifs pour se balader d un point a un autre en motoconcho merci pour tous ses renseignements
Vos suggestions d'hôtels en République Dominicaine English translation pending
recherche des infos sur la RD hotel pas trop mal et pas trop chere et bonne ambiance, endroits sympas (bar, discotheque ou autres) sur santo domingo, boca chica, la romana, bayahibe, santiago, puerto plata, sosua, cabarete, las terrenas, el cortecito, bavaro. Merci d avance
40 days in Argentina and Uruguay: any recommendations?
Hi everyone,
We’re planning 40 days in Uruguay and Argentina in February and March, trying to avoid as much rain as possible.
We’re thinking of starting in Buenos Aires, then heading to Bariloche, and from there flying to Córdoba, Mendoza, or Salta. Maybe by bus or renting a car to explore each region.
Do you have any suggestions or tips for us? We love picturesque, historic cities and landscapes. As seasoned travelers, we’re used to planning our trips ourselves.
Thanks in advance!
Cape Verde island duo: which to choose based on my criteria?
Hi there,
I’ve been looking for a destination for a 2-week trip early next spring, and Cape Verde has been growing on me. (The flight isn’t too long, the temperatures are more than pleasant, and it’s an unknown country for me.)
The thing is, Cape Verde is pretty complicated when it comes to inter-island transfers, and I don’t want to spend my time in airports or on ferries—especially since those transfers aren’t exactly known for their reliability...
So, I’d like to limit internal flights to just 2, meaning the island I arrive on plus one other.
I’ve ruled out the all-inclusive islands: Sal and Boa Vista.
I’m torn between combining Santo Antão + São Vicente or Fogo + Santiago.
The goal of the trip is to see beautiful landscapes, go on day hikes (nothing multi-day), swim a little—though I prefer quiet spots—and enjoy 1 or 2 days in a city, but not much more than that!
In your opinion, which option would be the best, and why?
Thanks! :)
I’ve been looking for a destination for a 2-week trip early next spring, and Cape Verde has been growing on me. (The flight isn’t too long, the temperatures are more than pleasant, and it’s an unknown country for me.)
The thing is, Cape Verde is pretty complicated when it comes to inter-island transfers, and I don’t want to spend my time in airports or on ferries—especially since those transfers aren’t exactly known for their reliability...
So, I’d like to limit internal flights to just 2, meaning the island I arrive on plus one other.
I’ve ruled out the all-inclusive islands: Sal and Boa Vista.
I’m torn between combining Santo Antão + São Vicente or Fogo + Santiago.
The goal of the trip is to see beautiful landscapes, go on day hikes (nothing multi-day), swim a little—though I prefer quiet spots—and enjoy 1 or 2 days in a city, but not much more than that!
In your opinion, which option would be the best, and why?
Thanks! :)
Which islands should we prioritize in Cape Verde?
Hello,
We’re two senior travelers and would like to visit Cape Verde in Feb 2027.
We don’t hike but love meeting people, culture, and nature.
Which islands would you recommend, and do you know of any local agencies?
Thanks a million!
Accommodation, hiking, and solo travel questions for Santo Antão
Hi there, for those who’ve been recently—is it possible to find other solo travelers in March on the island to share transport or room costs? It doesn’t seem easy to travel on a budget.
If you have any recommendations for simple lodgings or places with dorms, I’d love to hear them.
For those who’ve done multi-day treks while moving around: do you need to bring your own sleeping bag? I’d love to hear about itineraries you’ve done without a guide, just with a map and GPS.
Thanks, and have a great day!
Which Cape Verde islands should we prioritize (for hiking and swimming) for a first trip?
Hello, my wife and I are planning a trip to Cape Verde at the end of May for 20 days. We’re still unsure which islands to prioritize (they all look amazing!). Santo Antão and São Vicente seem like must-sees. Which other islands should we visit, given that we love hiking (nothing too challenging) and swimming?
Thanks
Where to go with the family in summer 2026: Madeira or Guadeloupe?
Hi there,
We’re a family of five (our kids are 6, 15, and 19) and we’d love to go somewhere warm with our feet in the water during the first two weeks of August 2026. We’d also like to do some cultural visits and a bit of hiking. We were thinking of Guadeloupe—I know it’s not the ideal time of year, but we don’t have much flexibility. Is it really a bad idea, or can we still enjoy it despite the weather?
Another option for us would be Madeira, which seems more reliable weather-wise, but it sounds like the beaches are less accessible and not as nice.
We haven’t really looked elsewhere because everything else (except the Canary Islands, Balearics, or Corsica) seems way too expensive. But if you’ve got any recommendations, don’t hesitate—we’re just starting to look into it.
Thanks so much,
Pierre
We’re a family of five (our kids are 6, 15, and 19) and we’d love to go somewhere warm with our feet in the water during the first two weeks of August 2026. We’d also like to do some cultural visits and a bit of hiking. We were thinking of Guadeloupe—I know it’s not the ideal time of year, but we don’t have much flexibility. Is it really a bad idea, or can we still enjoy it despite the weather?
Another option for us would be Madeira, which seems more reliable weather-wise, but it sounds like the beaches are less accessible and not as nice.
We haven’t really looked elsewhere because everything else (except the Canary Islands, Balearics, or Corsica) seems way too expensive. But if you’ve got any recommendations, don’t hesitate—we’re just starting to look into it.
Thanks so much,
Pierre
Unlikely California and Nevada Spots for Artists
Hi there, after 5 trips to the American West, where should we go in May 2025? My last stay in SF ended badly for me (diabetes flare-up, hospitalization after returning to France), but my wife insists on SF and places we haven’t seen yet... so I’ve decided to skip the big parks and head for some offbeat spots instead...
So, SF, then south to the crossroads where James Dean died. No luck—roadworks everywhere, impossible to stop—but I’d noted we could check out the San Andreas Fault near Parkfield and its bar before heading to Bakersfield.








Need help organizing a trip to Cape Verde during Carnival
Hi everyone,
After a year where I’ve worked way too much and with a house under renovation, it’s become essential to take a breather. My contract ends on 01/30, and I’ll try to find a new client for early March, so overall, let’s go somewhere in February!
I thought Réunion with the full trek around the Mafate cirque for reconnecting with Nature would be perfect, but since it’s cyclone season, it wasn’t such a great idea. Then came the idea that Southeast Asia could fulfill the peace-and-beach vibe, especially Cambodia with its cultural past, but the flight ticket price and a chat with a friend made me change my mind—and boom, Cape Verde popped up, with Santo Antão for hiking and São Vicente for culture and the beach.
So I bought a ticket a week ago, and oh, what a coincidence—it’s during Carnival!
Except now, I don’t know if it’s reality or just exhaustion talking, but I feel like I’m making a mess of things.
I’ve traveled a lot without even booking the first night, but this time, I pre-booked 2 nights in Mindelo (though one of them ended up canceling itself).
But the main issue is that I arrive on Monday, 02/09 at 6 PM and leave on Sunday, 02/22 at 11 AM, and there’s a little hiccup in the logical organization—actually, several hiccups—since I don’t really have any organization right now, and that’s where I need help
Because Carnival is in full swing from 02/15 to 02/17, right in the middle of my trip, so the logic of my visit to Santo Antão isn’t clicking for me. Plus, I just checked, and there’s zero accommodation available in Mindelo from 02/15 to 02/18 😕
So I don’t know: should I skip Carnival, should I forget about planning and just wing it once I’m there, should I stay on São Vicente after Carnival (because I read Montaganrd’s trip report, and he made São Vicente sound like a rock !), or should I keep in mind the option of heading to Santiago afterward and buying a return flight to Paris from Praia?
I need help 🏴☠️
Patagonia Itinerary with a 2.5-Year-Old Baby
Hi there,
We’re a couple traveling with our 2.5-year-old baby. We’re heading to Patagonia in March or April 2026. We don’t have exact dates yet because this will be the start of a long trip around Latin America. We’ll be traveling by public transport, with our backpacks and a baby carrier for support. We’ll take a domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, and the rest will be by bus.
Here’s the itinerary we’ve planned: - Buenos Aires (5 days) - Ushuaia (5 days or more) - El Calafate (3 days) - El Chaltén (5 days) - Los Antiguos + border crossing at Chile Chico - Puerto Río Tranquilo (Chile) (5 days) - Coyhaique (Chile) (3 days) - Chiloé Island (Chile) (10 days) - Puerto Varas (Chile) (3 days) - Bariloche (5 days) - San Martín de los Andes (3 days) - Mendoza (5 days)
After that, we’re thinking of spending a few days in Córdoba, then a month in Salta. We plan to head back down to Santiago (Chile) and then head north along the Chilean side toward Peru.
What do you think of this itinerary (especially the Patagonia part)? Is it doable with a young child just over 2.5 years old? I’d also love to include Esquel and El Bolsón in Argentina, but I’m not sure how to fit them in or if they’re really worth it. The durations are approximate, depending on what there is to do in each place... Do you have any suggestions for improving it or any tips?
We want to do some easy hikes or half-day walks since we won’t be able to carry him all day. That’s why we’ve intentionally left out Torres del Paine National Park (very expensive and not very baby-friendly, I think). Do you know of any hikes that are accessible with a little one?
Thanks in advance! !
We’re a couple traveling with our 2.5-year-old baby. We’re heading to Patagonia in March or April 2026. We don’t have exact dates yet because this will be the start of a long trip around Latin America. We’ll be traveling by public transport, with our backpacks and a baby carrier for support. We’ll take a domestic flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, and the rest will be by bus.
Here’s the itinerary we’ve planned: - Buenos Aires (5 days) - Ushuaia (5 days or more) - El Calafate (3 days) - El Chaltén (5 days) - Los Antiguos + border crossing at Chile Chico - Puerto Río Tranquilo (Chile) (5 days) - Coyhaique (Chile) (3 days) - Chiloé Island (Chile) (10 days) - Puerto Varas (Chile) (3 days) - Bariloche (5 days) - San Martín de los Andes (3 days) - Mendoza (5 days)
After that, we’re thinking of spending a few days in Córdoba, then a month in Salta. We plan to head back down to Santiago (Chile) and then head north along the Chilean side toward Peru.
What do you think of this itinerary (especially the Patagonia part)? Is it doable with a young child just over 2.5 years old? I’d also love to include Esquel and El Bolsón in Argentina, but I’m not sure how to fit them in or if they’re really worth it. The durations are approximate, depending on what there is to do in each place... Do you have any suggestions for improving it or any tips?
We want to do some easy hikes or half-day walks since we won’t be able to carry him all day. That’s why we’ve intentionally left out Torres del Paine National Park (very expensive and not very baby-friendly, I think). Do you know of any hikes that are accessible with a little one?
Thanks in advance! !
What to combine with Atacama for a two-week trip?
Hello everyone,
I'm just starting to plan a two-week trip I'd like to take with my wife in early May.
This trip would include the Atacama Desert, which I was lucky enough to visit alone once and would love to experience again with her.
But I'd like to add one or two other places to visit, keeping in mind that we're much more into nature than cities.
I was thinking about part of adjacent Bolivia... but since we'll have already seen quite a few stunning high-altitude lakes around Atacama, what would be some interesting and very different spots?
We would have loved to include Peru as well, but it might be tricky to combine in just two weeks.
I'll go through the many posts on this forum, but if any of you have some tempting ideas for this time of year (late April - early May), I'm all ears.
Thanks! :)
Recommendations for a self-guided tour of the Cape Verde islands
Hi there,
We’re planning a two-week couple’s trip hopping between the Cape Verde islands at the end of November 2025.
Our arrival and departure airport will be on the island of SAL.
We’ve got some hikes lined up.
Based on your experiences, what recommendations and suggestions do you have?
Thanks in advance for your valuable tips!
How to reach Madeira by van: ferry from the Mediterranean?
Hi, is there a way to take a ferry to Madeira Island by van or small camper? If so, from which Mediterranean port? Thanks
Which island should I visit first to discover Cape Verde?
Hi there,
Which island would be best for a one-week solo trip at the end of November?
I’d like to explore with a local guide who can help me discover Cape Verdean culture.
It’s still just the beginning of the plan…
Thanks to anyone who’d like to share some tips!
Looking for information on Route 40 in Argentina
hi everyone,
anyone have any info on Route 40 in Argentina?
We’re planning this trip and looking for tips (accommodations, sights along the way, etc.).
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Patrick
Peaceful stay in São Vicente and Santo Antão - Cape Verde
Hello,
We’re planning a trip to São Vicente and Santo Antão in January.
We’re a couple (ages 51 and 57).
My husband is really into hiking. As for me, I’m not at my best right now—I’ve just recovered from a long illness and am still on medication that exhausts me and causes a lot of pain, so I won’t be able to keep up with very "physical" hikes.
That said, I still enjoy walking in nature.
We’re looking for advice on where we could stay. A place where my husband can go hiking while I take shorter walks. But also somewhere I can relax in nature, maybe go for a swim if possible, and enjoy local life—markets, music, etc.
Boat trips would be a great bonus for us.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
Virginie
Cape Verde fully independent with kids and a tight budget – possible or not?
Hi there,
I’m considering Cape Verde for an upcoming trip, but I’m wondering if it’s really doable, and if so, which areas would work. We prefer traveling on our own without going through agencies, and without a car to keep costs down. However, since we’re traveling with a baby and a young child, we don’t want to rely on the "usual tricks" like sleeping in a tent, hitchhiking, or walking for kilometers on end. Our walking limit is probably around 4 km max with the little one. Are there enough interesting spots where we can easily see and do things from a central point, walking no more than 4 km? Places with frequent buses to reach activities or sights?
Thanks
I’m considering Cape Verde for an upcoming trip, but I’m wondering if it’s really doable, and if so, which areas would work. We prefer traveling on our own without going through agencies, and without a car to keep costs down. However, since we’re traveling with a baby and a young child, we don’t want to rely on the "usual tricks" like sleeping in a tent, hitchhiking, or walking for kilometers on end. Our walking limit is probably around 4 km max with the little one. Are there enough interesting spots where we can easily see and do things from a central point, walking no more than 4 km? Places with frequent buses to reach activities or sights?
Thanks
West USA Road Trip August 2022
Hello everyone,
I’m starting a travel journal about the amazing round trip I took in August 2022 with a big circuit through the US West.
Here’s what I posted on another travel forum back when VoyageForum hadn’t yet regained its freedom. 😉
Hello!
We got back yesterday in the middle of the afternoon, and here’s a quick first take on the 2022 round trip.
Has America changed? You could say that, yeah. For better? For worse? Who knows. A massive circuit—nearly 8,000 kilometers, actually around 5,000–6,000 miles.
Round-trip flights went smoothly, except for Air France on the way back, which let a rather large dog in the cabin with an owner who let it roam around the plane. Cool, Air France... Outrageous!
The rough itinerary: Salt Lake City. Jackson Hole–Grand Teton. Yellowstone. Cody. Rock Springs. Moab–Arches–Canyonlands. Monument Valley. Grand Canyon. Bryce Canyon. Zion Park. Las Vegas. Death Valley. Mammoth Lakes. Tioga Road. Mariposa. Yosemite Valley. San Francisco.
Tourists on site—a sociological study:
Italians: Always nice but just as loud as ever! Hispanics: Same as the Italians, just a different language. Germans: *Ein, zwei, ach mein Gott!* Order and discipline! Americans: Still no manners whatsoever. Pathetic. I’m only talking about the tourists, not the locals who work there. Quebecers: Pure joy! English-speaking Canadians: Same as the Americans. Asians: For the Japanese, it’s perfect. But the others from the Middle Kingdom... Let’s not start a war over this. There’s already Ukraine going on. And yet... Israelis: Still no manners. The Kibbutz kids are the bane of this country. French: Some excellent, some very good, some good, and some... not much.
Note that tourists in the northern part of the trip were much better behaved than those in the south. "Hello," "Goodbye," offering a hand? Etc. Few Asians in Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Lots of locals. The same goes for hotel staff in the northern part—more attentive. Really cool!
On the other hand, we were pretty surprised not to encounter any African-American locals in Montana, Wyoming, Utah, or even Arizona—whether tourists or employees. It’s quite striking, to be honest.
The Hotels:
Holiday Inn - 206 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, United States. A modern but soulless hotel. Basically, a place to pass through. Minimal breakfast.
Miller Park Lodge - 155 North Jackson Street - Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Not a hotel but a luxury motel. 750 € for two nights!! No breakfast. Huge room where you could hold a tea dance!! Well-located. No staff. Only room of the month-long stay that was fully redone during those two days.
Best Western Weston Inn. 103 Gibbon Avenue, West Yellowstone, MT 59758 Well-located, not far from the park entrance. Minimal breakfast. Friendly staff. Room refreshed every two days.
Best Western Sunset Inn. 1601 8th St, Cody, 82414-4134 Very good. Quiet. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.
Baymont by Wyndham 2717 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901 Very good. Quiet. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene!
Wingate by Wyndham Moab. 126 South Highway 191, Moab, 84532 End of the "family" hotels. Start of the tourist hotels. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Minimal breakfast.
Hampton Inn Kayenta. US Highway 160, Kayenta, AZ 86033, United States A stopover hotel run by the Navajos. Friendly staff wearing masks. Lots of people. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Minimal breakfast.
La Quinta by Wyndham Williams. 1100 Cataract Lake Rd, Williams, AZ 86046, United States Finally, Route 66 for 500 meters! The staff is there. Nothing more. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Minimal breakfast.
BEST WESTERN PLUS Ruby's Inn. 26 South Main Street, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, United States A factory!!! Great Hispanic or Romanian staff! A liquor store in the hotel! Awesome! Very good breakfast, but go early because the crowd—and the jerks—are there! Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene!
BEST WESTERN Casino Royale - 3411 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Strip, Las Vegas Good hotel at a reasonable price. No breakfast, but Denny’s is next door. Quiet hotel despite the casino. Friendly staff. No memory of seeing any pets!
Shilo Inn Mammoth Lake. 2963 Main Street, Mammoth Lake Disastrous! Ineffective security system. Fire doors propped open with wooden wedges. Tiny breakfast room. No staff in the room. Tables not cleaned. Minimal breakfast. Gross pool. Rooms need work. No, the whole hotel needs to be redone. They say they’re renovating. They’d be better off tearing it down. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Very bad memory. Apparently, there’s supposed to be staff in this hotel.
Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway. 4994 Bullion Street, Mariposa, CA 95338 Hotel or motel? Booking should clean up its listings! No room refresh! Minimal breakfast. The staff is there. Nothing more.
Comfort Inn by the Bay. 775 Van Ness Avenue, Marina District, San Francisco No room refresh in four days! Minimal breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Well-located. Depends on what for, but well-located.
And then there are those who steal apples from the breakfast to put in their bags in the morning, those who fill up their famous US water bottles with orange juice from the breakfast pump, those who don’t clear their tables—I could go on. And also, those who don’t say hello or respond to a greeting!
Met some super nice French people (in the northern parks)! They’ll recognize themselves!
And the magic phrase that opens doors with Americans: "Do you speak French? OK, good!" Laughter guaranteed!
Don’t try that with Asians who run souvenir shops in big cities—they have no sense of humor unless it’s about the color of the green bill.
The park rangers are always available! Great!
And 5,000 photos to sort and organize, plus a few hours of dashcam videos!
See you soon.
Until the next update...
I’m starting a travel journal about the amazing round trip I took in August 2022 with a big circuit through the US West.
Here’s what I posted on another travel forum back when VoyageForum hadn’t yet regained its freedom. 😉
Hello!
We got back yesterday in the middle of the afternoon, and here’s a quick first take on the 2022 round trip.
Has America changed? You could say that, yeah. For better? For worse? Who knows. A massive circuit—nearly 8,000 kilometers, actually around 5,000–6,000 miles.
Round-trip flights went smoothly, except for Air France on the way back, which let a rather large dog in the cabin with an owner who let it roam around the plane. Cool, Air France... Outrageous!
The rough itinerary: Salt Lake City. Jackson Hole–Grand Teton. Yellowstone. Cody. Rock Springs. Moab–Arches–Canyonlands. Monument Valley. Grand Canyon. Bryce Canyon. Zion Park. Las Vegas. Death Valley. Mammoth Lakes. Tioga Road. Mariposa. Yosemite Valley. San Francisco.
Tourists on site—a sociological study:
Italians: Always nice but just as loud as ever! Hispanics: Same as the Italians, just a different language. Germans: *Ein, zwei, ach mein Gott!* Order and discipline! Americans: Still no manners whatsoever. Pathetic. I’m only talking about the tourists, not the locals who work there. Quebecers: Pure joy! English-speaking Canadians: Same as the Americans. Asians: For the Japanese, it’s perfect. But the others from the Middle Kingdom... Let’s not start a war over this. There’s already Ukraine going on. And yet... Israelis: Still no manners. The Kibbutz kids are the bane of this country. French: Some excellent, some very good, some good, and some... not much.
Note that tourists in the northern part of the trip were much better behaved than those in the south. "Hello," "Goodbye," offering a hand? Etc. Few Asians in Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Lots of locals. The same goes for hotel staff in the northern part—more attentive. Really cool!
On the other hand, we were pretty surprised not to encounter any African-American locals in Montana, Wyoming, Utah, or even Arizona—whether tourists or employees. It’s quite striking, to be honest.
The Hotels:
Holiday Inn - 206 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, United States. A modern but soulless hotel. Basically, a place to pass through. Minimal breakfast.
Miller Park Lodge - 155 North Jackson Street - Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Not a hotel but a luxury motel. 750 € for two nights!! No breakfast. Huge room where you could hold a tea dance!! Well-located. No staff. Only room of the month-long stay that was fully redone during those two days.
Best Western Weston Inn. 103 Gibbon Avenue, West Yellowstone, MT 59758 Well-located, not far from the park entrance. Minimal breakfast. Friendly staff. Room refreshed every two days.
Best Western Sunset Inn. 1601 8th St, Cody, 82414-4134 Very good. Quiet. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.
Baymont by Wyndham 2717 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901 Very good. Quiet. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene!
Wingate by Wyndham Moab. 126 South Highway 191, Moab, 84532 End of the "family" hotels. Start of the tourist hotels. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Minimal breakfast.
Hampton Inn Kayenta. US Highway 160, Kayenta, AZ 86033, United States A stopover hotel run by the Navajos. Friendly staff wearing masks. Lots of people. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Minimal breakfast.
La Quinta by Wyndham Williams. 1100 Cataract Lake Rd, Williams, AZ 86046, United States Finally, Route 66 for 500 meters! The staff is there. Nothing more. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Minimal breakfast.
BEST WESTERN PLUS Ruby's Inn. 26 South Main Street, Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764, United States A factory!!! Great Hispanic or Romanian staff! A liquor store in the hotel! Awesome! Very good breakfast, but go early because the crowd—and the jerks—are there! Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene!
BEST WESTERN Casino Royale - 3411 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Strip, Las Vegas Good hotel at a reasonable price. No breakfast, but Denny’s is next door. Quiet hotel despite the casino. Friendly staff. No memory of seeing any pets!
Shilo Inn Mammoth Lake. 2963 Main Street, Mammoth Lake Disastrous! Ineffective security system. Fire doors propped open with wooden wedges. Tiny breakfast room. No staff in the room. Tables not cleaned. Minimal breakfast. Gross pool. Rooms need work. No, the whole hotel needs to be redone. They say they’re renovating. They’d be better off tearing it down. Too many pets that should be "not allowed." Hello, hygiene! Very bad memory. Apparently, there’s supposed to be staff in this hotel.
Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway. 4994 Bullion Street, Mariposa, CA 95338 Hotel or motel? Booking should clean up its listings! No room refresh! Minimal breakfast. The staff is there. Nothing more.
Comfort Inn by the Bay. 775 Van Ness Avenue, Marina District, San Francisco No room refresh in four days! Minimal breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Well-located. Depends on what for, but well-located.
And then there are those who steal apples from the breakfast to put in their bags in the morning, those who fill up their famous US water bottles with orange juice from the breakfast pump, those who don’t clear their tables—I could go on. And also, those who don’t say hello or respond to a greeting!
Met some super nice French people (in the northern parks)! They’ll recognize themselves!
And the magic phrase that opens doors with Americans: "Do you speak French? OK, good!" Laughter guaranteed!
Don’t try that with Asians who run souvenir shops in big cities—they have no sense of humor unless it’s about the color of the green bill.
The park rangers are always available! Great!
And 5,000 photos to sort and organize, plus a few hours of dashcam videos!
See you soon.
Until the next update...