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Les deux 747-300 de Corsair? English translation pending
bonjour à tous,
j'aimerai savoir si la compagnie Corsair fait encore voler ses 2 derniers 747-300 ( sky et jac ) qui semblent avoir des incidents techniques a répétition ? et si c'est encore le cas, quand devraient ils vraiment quitter la flotte ? merci
antoine🙂
Vos deux films préférés cultes d'aventure ou de voyage English translation pending
Salut tout le monde,
Quels sont vos films préférés ayant un rapport avec l'aventure ou le voyage.
Pour moi, un des plus grands film de tous les temps c'est :Lawrence d'Arabie (en Arabie, théoriquement, tourné ailleurs)
Vient ensuite :Aguirre, le Colère de Dieu (en Amazonie)
A vous ....
Quels sont vos films préférés ayant un rapport avec l'aventure ou le voyage.
Pour moi, un des plus grands film de tous les temps c'est :Lawrence d'Arabie (en Arabie, théoriquement, tourné ailleurs)
Vient ensuite :Aguirre, le Colère de Dieu (en Amazonie)
A vous ....
Recherche deux amis à Petra English translation pending
Bonsoir à tous !
Une requête un peu spéciale, si qqn actuellement à Petra peut m'aider ...
Je recherche deux amis, Issam et Ahmad, dont j'ai perdu les coordonnées suite à un problème de boîte mail.
Suis pour l'instant sur Paris et n'arrive plus à prendre contact avec eux...
Si quelqu'un actuellement à Petra a un petit peu de temps (et surtout une extrême gentillesse !), est ce qu'il serait possible d'essayer de les contacter ? je vous donnerai leurs noms de famille par message privé...
Mille mercis, je sais que cette demande est plutôt étrange, mais ces deux personnes sont vraiment fabuleuses et ça m'ennuierait de les perdre de vue !
Slovaquie: 2 mois à Bratislava English translation pending
Bonjour,
Alors voila je vais d'abord vous situer le cadre, je suis etudiant, je vais passer 2 mois en Slovaquie de Mi Avril à Mi Juin, je vais la bas pour faire mon stage de fin d'anné à l'université de Bratislava, je serais heberger en chambre universitaire.
Et donc, comme vous pouvez l'imaginer j'ai un tas de questions diverses et variées :) Quel temps fait t'il a Bratislava à cette époque de l'année ? Ou en sont les etudiants dans leur année universitaire a cette epoque? Sont ils tous en vacances, ou ai je une chance de rencontrer du monde sur le campus? Il y a t'il des adresses a ne pas manquer pour passer de bonnes soirées, pub, boite de nuit ... ? La vie est mois cher la bas, je le conçoit bien, mais a quel point ? J'aimerai bien me faire une idée Il y a t'il des gros attrape-nigot pour les touristes ? Des choses aux quelles il faut faire attention ?
Sinon la pour le moment je n'ai plus de questions précises, mais bon si vous avez des conseils a me donnés des annecdotes a me racontés. Je vous ecouterez avec plaisir, j'ai encore un peu de temps avant de partir, alors pour le moment je commence a me renseigner tranquillement.
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
Alors voila je vais d'abord vous situer le cadre, je suis etudiant, je vais passer 2 mois en Slovaquie de Mi Avril à Mi Juin, je vais la bas pour faire mon stage de fin d'anné à l'université de Bratislava, je serais heberger en chambre universitaire.
Et donc, comme vous pouvez l'imaginer j'ai un tas de questions diverses et variées :) Quel temps fait t'il a Bratislava à cette époque de l'année ? Ou en sont les etudiants dans leur année universitaire a cette epoque? Sont ils tous en vacances, ou ai je une chance de rencontrer du monde sur le campus? Il y a t'il des adresses a ne pas manquer pour passer de bonnes soirées, pub, boite de nuit ... ? La vie est mois cher la bas, je le conçoit bien, mais a quel point ? J'aimerai bien me faire une idée Il y a t'il des gros attrape-nigot pour les touristes ? Des choses aux quelles il faut faire attention ?
Sinon la pour le moment je n'ai plus de questions précises, mais bon si vous avez des conseils a me donnés des annecdotes a me racontés. Je vous ecouterez avec plaisir, j'ai encore un peu de temps avant de partir, alors pour le moment je commence a me renseigner tranquillement.
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
"Entre-deux": cherche embarquement bateau France (la Rochelle?) - Québec English translation pending
J'ai 42 ans, je suis enseignant en école d'art, en France et artiste.
J'ai en projet une production photographique, lors d'une traversée de l'atlantique entre les charentes (France) et le Québec (en septembre 05 ou 06). C'est une manière de mesurer par l'image (d'horizons en horizons) la distance séparant la France du Québec, et d'évoquer une page de notre histoire commune.
Ce projet a pour titre "Entre-deux".
Ces photographies feront l'objet d'une exposition au Québec fin septembre 2006 et plus tard, l'édition d'un livre d'artiste et d'un site internet.
Je cherche un embarquement au départ d'un port de la façade atlantique pour septembre 2006 (La Rochelle serait idéal).
Je cherche aussi des partenaires pouvant m'aider à réaliser ce projet.
Je suis prêt à échanger avec vous autour de ce projet.
Eric Helluin.😐
Eric Helluin.😐
Offre deux mois de fruits picking en Australie English translation pending
Je suis au pair dans une famille de vignobles, ils recherchent une personne pour travailler entre 6 semaines et deux mois dans les vignes. 20 heures de travail en echange du logement et de la nourriture, et 14 dollars paye par heure en plus. Il va y a voir pas de boulot. La famille est super sympas! C'est dans le Western Australia, a Margaret River, tres bon spot pour le surf, les plages sont a 10 kms. Voiture a disposition, possibilite de faire du cheval et c'est urgent. Vaut mieux deja etre en Australie.
Mon e-mail: aurelie.b82@voila.fr
À deux pas du bonheur: l'horreur English translation pending
Il faisait si beau dimanche matin qu'un ami et moi, on est allé faire un tour dans les Adirondacks dans l'état de NY. J'ai souvent parcouru cette route mais je ne m'étais jamais arrêtée au Lac George.
Charmant petit village touristique avec sa maine typiquement américaine. On s'est intallés sur le bord du lac, il faisait beau, il faisait chaud, assez pour qu'on regrette de ne pas avoir amené nos maillots et, en prime, un orchestre installé tout près dans un petit parc nous mettait dans une ambiance festive et joyeuse. On pouvait voir le Minne Ah-Ah, un gros bateau à vapeur de style Mississipi, faire ses aller-retour gorgés des derniers touristes de la saison estivale, on a tellement eu de plaisir à jouer au ballon sur la plage, à se promener sur la maine, à magasiner, à papoter tranquillement juste en profitant du moment présent, en faisant fi des nombreuses sirènes qui nous sifflait les oreilles au 5 min vers la fin de l'après-midi. Quelle belle journée, absolument parfaite.
De retour à la maison vers 10h, je jette un coup d'oeil aux nouvelles. Malaise et trouble... À deux pas du lieu ou nous étions, à quelques centaines de mètres derrière une petite baie, un bateau se renversait pour noyer 21 personnes dans les eaux ensoleillées du lac, dans l'écho des discussions des touristes et des éclats de rires des enfants...
Mon bonheur n'a été qu'à deux pas de l'horreur... l'a presque côtoyer... comment est-ce possible...
Comment est-ce possible que la terre continue de tourner lorsqu'un drame de la sorte se produit... Je sais la réponse est évidente, il y a tant de drames, et des pires!
Mais ça m'a troublée, vraiment.
Charmant petit village touristique avec sa maine typiquement américaine. On s'est intallés sur le bord du lac, il faisait beau, il faisait chaud, assez pour qu'on regrette de ne pas avoir amené nos maillots et, en prime, un orchestre installé tout près dans un petit parc nous mettait dans une ambiance festive et joyeuse. On pouvait voir le Minne Ah-Ah, un gros bateau à vapeur de style Mississipi, faire ses aller-retour gorgés des derniers touristes de la saison estivale, on a tellement eu de plaisir à jouer au ballon sur la plage, à se promener sur la maine, à magasiner, à papoter tranquillement juste en profitant du moment présent, en faisant fi des nombreuses sirènes qui nous sifflait les oreilles au 5 min vers la fin de l'après-midi. Quelle belle journée, absolument parfaite.
De retour à la maison vers 10h, je jette un coup d'oeil aux nouvelles. Malaise et trouble... À deux pas du lieu ou nous étions, à quelques centaines de mètres derrière une petite baie, un bateau se renversait pour noyer 21 personnes dans les eaux ensoleillées du lac, dans l'écho des discussions des touristes et des éclats de rires des enfants...
Mon bonheur n'a été qu'à deux pas de l'horreur... l'a presque côtoyer... comment est-ce possible...
Comment est-ce possible que la terre continue de tourner lorsqu'un drame de la sorte se produit... Je sais la réponse est évidente, il y a tant de drames, et des pires!
Mais ça m'a troublée, vraiment.
Argentine: 2 semaines sur Buenos Aires et bons plans English translation pending
Nous souhaitons partir en Argentine (un mois) où il sera nécessaire de rester au moins deux semaines à Buenos Aeres, Lamia ayant besoin d'avoir accès aux archives nationales pour ses études en histoire.
Le mieux pour nous serait de partir du 15 juin au 15 juillet environ.
Alors plusieurs questions :--Comment c'est l'Argentine à cette époque ?--Les températures ne sont-elles pas trop basses à Buenos Aeres à cette époque ? Est-il quand même possible de passer un bon moment, pour quelqu'un qui aime la chaleur ?--Deux semaines à Buenos Aeres, c'est pas trop ?--que nous conseillez-vous de faire pour les deux semaines suivantes (aller dans le nord à la rencontre du soleil serait le bienvenu, mais les distances ne sont-elles pas trop galères, etc., vaut-il mieux louer une voiture...).
Voilà, vous voyez que je suis particulièrement mal renseigné sur l'Argentine, et j'attends impatiemment vos réponses de routards confirmés!!
A+.
Nico.
Voilà, vous voyez que je suis particulièrement mal renseigné sur l'Argentine, et j'attends impatiemment vos réponses de routards confirmés!!
A+.
Nico.
Chine: Deux jours à Lijiang? English translation pending
Un week end à Lijiang et retour à Shanghai dans la foulée, est-ce bien raisonnable?
Il se trouve qu'à la mi-août, nous partons là-bas avec la boîte, probablement pour deux jours, ou deux et demi au maximum, pour notre sortie annuelle.
Deux jours c'est évidemment très court, et je me demandais s'il ne serait pas plus sage de prendre quelques jours de vacances pour mieux profiter de la région. Mais les jours de vacances ne sont pas non plus extensibles et je comptais les consacrer à d'autres destinations cette année.
Alors? Serait-ce vraiment du gâchis de ne rester que deux jours dans ce coin?
Il se trouve qu'à la mi-août, nous partons là-bas avec la boîte, probablement pour deux jours, ou deux et demi au maximum, pour notre sortie annuelle.
Deux jours c'est évidemment très court, et je me demandais s'il ne serait pas plus sage de prendre quelques jours de vacances pour mieux profiter de la région. Mais les jours de vacances ne sont pas non plus extensibles et je comptais les consacrer à d'autres destinations cette année.
Alors? Serait-ce vraiment du gâchis de ne rester que deux jours dans ce coin?
Philippines: Deux mois à Palawan en famille English translation pending
Bonjour à tous, nous sommes une famille avec deux enfants (16 et 7 ans) et allons passer l'été à Palawan. Nous sommes à la recherche de conseils...Le Nord ou le Sud ? de tuyaux (hébergement etc...) pour essayer de trouver un endroit cool...pas trop près des "hot spots" ...
Merci,
Jon
Merci,
Jon
Sucre 2 mois? English translation pending
Est-ce que Sucre est une ville ou "il fait bon rester" 1-2 mois?(cours de langue, logement ds famille d'acceuil)
Quel temp y fait-il en mais juin?
Beaucoup de touristes?(je veux dire: les boliviens y sont-ils "habitués", trop??)
Quel genre d'environnement? y a-t-il des montagnes ds les environs? visibles?
Merci!
Alizé
Periple 2 mois aux Etats-Unis... Besoins de conseils... English translation pending
Salut,
j'ai deja poste deux ou trois fois ici... Je continue mes recherches et cherche des conseils...
Je pars 2 mois, de mai a juin. J'arrive aux USA par Miami. Je voudrais passer 3 semaines en floride, et 3 semaine a visiter le sud ouest.
Maintenant, il me reste 2-3 semaines a occuper.. J'hesite entre la lousianne (mais ca n'a pas l'air si interessant que ca) et la cote Est.
Pour la cote Est, ce qui me semble le plus sympa, jusqu'a New York, quels sont les endroits a voir, les villes sympas a decouvrir ? Je pense faire le trajet en bus..
Je pense passer un peu de temps a NY avant de prendre un avion pour une ville du sud-ouest.
Trouve t'on facilement de l'hebergement bon marche sur la cote est ?
Peut on rester plusieurs jours consecutifs dans la meme auberge de jeunesse ?
Precision : seul et budget limite
Merci de votre aide...
j'ai deja poste deux ou trois fois ici... Je continue mes recherches et cherche des conseils...
Je pars 2 mois, de mai a juin. J'arrive aux USA par Miami. Je voudrais passer 3 semaines en floride, et 3 semaine a visiter le sud ouest.
Maintenant, il me reste 2-3 semaines a occuper.. J'hesite entre la lousianne (mais ca n'a pas l'air si interessant que ca) et la cote Est.
Pour la cote Est, ce qui me semble le plus sympa, jusqu'a New York, quels sont les endroits a voir, les villes sympas a decouvrir ? Je pense faire le trajet en bus..
Je pense passer un peu de temps a NY avant de prendre un avion pour une ville du sud-ouest.
Trouve t'on facilement de l'hebergement bon marche sur la cote est ?
Peut on rester plusieurs jours consecutifs dans la meme auberge de jeunesse ?
Precision : seul et budget limite
Merci de votre aide...
equateur - 2 semaines! English translation pending
Hola todos (j'abuse presque aujourd'hui avec mes questions... 😉)
Voila, je vais voyager deux SEMAINES avec ma maman en Equateur... et ... je sais pas quoi faire ???
J'ai plutot l'habitude de ne pas m'organiser et d'improviser, mais vu le temps disponible cette fois ca ne sera pas trop possible. Ce qui m'"inquiete" c'est que ca sera durant le mois d'avril. Un probleme pour le temps ???
Qui aurait un ou deux trucs a me conseiller pour un laps de temps si court...
ET un autre question: j'aurais aime aller a Mancora (perou) les derniers jours, combien de temps dure le trajet jusqu'a Quito (dison de la frontiere a Quito...)
MERCI !!!!!
Voila, je vais voyager deux SEMAINES avec ma maman en Equateur... et ... je sais pas quoi faire ???
J'ai plutot l'habitude de ne pas m'organiser et d'improviser, mais vu le temps disponible cette fois ca ne sera pas trop possible. Ce qui m'"inquiete" c'est que ca sera durant le mois d'avril. Un probleme pour le temps ???
Qui aurait un ou deux trucs a me conseiller pour un laps de temps si court...
ET un autre question: j'aurais aime aller a Mancora (perou) les derniers jours, combien de temps dure le trajet jusqu'a Quito (dison de la frontiere a Quito...)
MERCI !!!!!
Randonnée 2 semaines en vélo en Europe English translation pending
bonjour
j'envisage une randonnée de 2 semaines en juin 2005 avec un ami départ de bourg en bresse (ain) arrivée à prague en passant par suisse italie slovenie croatie hongrie slovaquie et république tcheque
j'espere faire 120 km par jour en moyenne pendant 15 jours
je me pose les questions suivantes
ne suis je pas trop gourmand ?😏
est ce ce parcours est réalisable en 15 jours ?🙁
ou doit on traverser les alpes (le moins difficille) ?
quels sont les pieges a eviter ?🏴☠️
merci pour vos reponses
j'envisage une randonnée de 2 semaines en juin 2005 avec un ami départ de bourg en bresse (ain) arrivée à prague en passant par suisse italie slovenie croatie hongrie slovaquie et république tcheque
j'espere faire 120 km par jour en moyenne pendant 15 jours
je me pose les questions suivantes
ne suis je pas trop gourmand ?😏
est ce ce parcours est réalisable en 15 jours ?🙁
ou doit on traverser les alpes (le moins difficille) ?
quels sont les pieges a eviter ?🏴☠️
merci pour vos reponses
Europe 2 semaines, est-ce possible? English translation pending
comme le titre l'indique j'aimerais partir là en fev...
budget ?? auberge de jeunesse, pain et eau s'il le faut
alors est-ce possible de visiter la plupart des pays de l'ouest en ce laps de temps ?
que me conseiller vous ?
budget ?? auberge de jeunesse, pain et eau s'il le faut
alors est-ce possible de visiter la plupart des pays de l'ouest en ce laps de temps ?
que me conseiller vous ?
Entre deux voyages: l'attente du départ English translation pending
L'attente, c'est déjà le voyage ...
mais parfois ( ... souvent 🙁 ? ... toujours 😠 ?) lorsque l'on est encore entre deux voyages, le savoir ne suffit plus ...
alors, j'ai trouvé la solution : le boudhisme.
Non, loin de moi l'intention de vous convertir, plus éloignée encore l'idée de faire de vous des bodhisattvas, de vous donner l'"envie d'atteindre l'éveil" (je suis encore lucide 😕).
en revanche, essayez rien qu'une fois de pratiquer l'exercice suivant :
1°) installez-vous dans la position du lotus (cela ne fera pas de mal à vos articulations rouillées)
il n'est nul besoin de tenir en vos mains le dorje (vajra en sanskrit) et la drilbu (gantha) objets rituels du boudhisme : les bras sont éloignés du corps pour permettre la circulation d'air, les mains posées sur le dessous des pieds, les pouces se touchent légèrement (forme de triangle)
les yeux peuvent être fermés, ou légèrement entrouverts, regard vers le bas
2°) concentrez-vous sur votre respiration, qui devra être lente et se faire "par le ventre" : cela vous permettra de contrôler votre esprit, et ainsi garder l'attention fixée sur l'objet de votre méditation
3°) durant une heure, et plusieurs fois par jour, récitez à voix haute la mantra suivante :
... dix juillet ... dix juillet ... dix juillet ... dix juillet ...dix juillet ... dix juillet ...
ou en la remplaçant par toute mantra dans laquelle vous substituerez au 10 Juillet la date de votre prochain départ ! 😉😏😎
mais parfois ( ... souvent 🙁 ? ... toujours 😠 ?) lorsque l'on est encore entre deux voyages, le savoir ne suffit plus ...
alors, j'ai trouvé la solution : le boudhisme.
Non, loin de moi l'intention de vous convertir, plus éloignée encore l'idée de faire de vous des bodhisattvas, de vous donner l'"envie d'atteindre l'éveil" (je suis encore lucide 😕).
en revanche, essayez rien qu'une fois de pratiquer l'exercice suivant :
1°) installez-vous dans la position du lotus (cela ne fera pas de mal à vos articulations rouillées)
il n'est nul besoin de tenir en vos mains le dorje (vajra en sanskrit) et la drilbu (gantha) objets rituels du boudhisme : les bras sont éloignés du corps pour permettre la circulation d'air, les mains posées sur le dessous des pieds, les pouces se touchent légèrement (forme de triangle)
les yeux peuvent être fermés, ou légèrement entrouverts, regard vers le bas
2°) concentrez-vous sur votre respiration, qui devra être lente et se faire "par le ventre" : cela vous permettra de contrôler votre esprit, et ainsi garder l'attention fixée sur l'objet de votre méditation
3°) durant une heure, et plusieurs fois par jour, récitez à voix haute la mantra suivante :
... dix juillet ... dix juillet ... dix juillet ... dix juillet ...dix juillet ... dix juillet ...
ou en la remplaçant par toute mantra dans laquelle vous substituerez au 10 Juillet la date de votre prochain départ ! 😉😏😎
Travailler 2 mois en Bulgarie English translation pending
bonjour,
je pars 2 mois en bulgarie pour travailler, je cheche toute sorte d'info sur le pays( coutume, lieux à pas rater ect...) merci d'avance
je pars 2 mois en bulgarie pour travailler, je cheche toute sorte d'info sur le pays( coutume, lieux à pas rater ect...) merci d'avance
Itinéraire 2 semaines au Costa Rica English translation pending
Bonjour,
Qui peut me suggèrer un itinéraire de 2 semaines (mer, plage, excursion tropical) au Costa Rica? Nous pensons louer un 4X4.
Merci beaucoup!
Qui peut me suggèrer un itinéraire de 2 semaines (mer, plage, excursion tropical) au Costa Rica? Nous pensons louer un 4X4.
Merci beaucoup!
2-week High Atlas trip in late February: is it possible to go without reservations?
We're planning a 2-week trip in late February/early March for a road trip in the High Atlas with a rental car, and we'd love to avoid booking our accommodations in advance. Is that doable, easily manageable, or risky (are accommodations available, expensive, or not great)? Thanks for your tips!
Annie
Feedback on two-week Chile trip (Atacama + Lake District) for anniversary
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip with my partner (no kids this time—thanks, Grandma!) for two weeks to celebrate her 40th birthday. I’ve been thinking about Chile. We’re looking at leaving around September 18, 2027, starting in the south and returning in early April.
Here’s what I had in mind:
8 nights in a van in the Lake District and the start of the Carretera Austral (up to the Chaitén area). We’re set to arrive in Puerto Montt around 2:00 PM. We don’t want to go too far south since we’re planning to explore the heart of Patagonia (Chile and Argentina) with the kids when they’re older. The idea is to spend 3 nights discovering the lakes (up to Cochamó) and 3 nights in Pumalín Park. I’ve also added two transition nights. 7 nights in the Atacama to experience another side of Chile (San Pedro), taking a domestic flight from Puerto Montt to Calama in the early afternoon. We’ll depart for France in the early evening from Santiago.
What do you think? Thanks,
8 nights in a van in the Lake District and the start of the Carretera Austral (up to the Chaitén area). We’re set to arrive in Puerto Montt around 2:00 PM. We don’t want to go too far south since we’re planning to explore the heart of Patagonia (Chile and Argentina) with the kids when they’re older. The idea is to spend 3 nights discovering the lakes (up to Cochamó) and 3 nights in Pumalín Park. I’ve also added two transition nights. 7 nights in the Atacama to experience another side of Chile (San Pedro), taking a domestic flight from Puerto Montt to Calama in the early afternoon. We’ll depart for France in the early evening from Santiago.
What do you think? Thanks,
Feedback on our 2-month stay in Madagascar
Hello,
After asking questions on the site, here’s a little feedback on our trip in March and April.
Marseille/Antananarivo flight with Ethiopian Airlines was great both ways. I’d recommend it.
Domestic flights with Madagascar Airlines were just as smooth.
We had to change our plans because I was the victim of a snatch-theft attempt at Ivato... patellar fracture... so I ended up with a brace and more rest than hikes.
This let us spend more time in the same areas and make some connections.
We loved Tulear. Stayed with Alain—excellent value for money.
Mangily, where we stayed for 15 days. Hotel Bella Dona due to my little handicap. The pool replaced sea swims.
Mangily gets a bad rap for being very touristy. True, you get approached a lot on the beach—you have to play along and buy some trinkets, but after that, you get royal peace and lots of exchanges with locals. The village and its lively street are nice too. Don’t hesitate to eat with fishermen or at local bars.
Anakao, a big favorite. Just the journey there is worth it. Watching dozens of pirogues set off between 5 and 6 AM is a magical moment.
Stayed at Peter Pan’s place. Lots of chats with Dario since we were the only guests.
Planned a 4-day Antananarivo–Soniara–Ivango road trip with a driver.
Cut to 2 days because the boat to Sainte Marie was moved up due to weather. I don’t remember the company’s name, but it wasn’t great for safety—plus, we brought back fleas.
Visited Andasibe Park along the way. Quick tip: go in the morning.
A little over 2 weeks on Sainte Marie at Hôtel Mantis Soanambo—total luxury negotiated at a price that defied all competition because it was low season.
Meals were at little local eateries nearby.
We chose not to sleep on Île aux Nattes but went there several times during the day (crossing: 4000 ariary for 2).
You have to take a pirogue tour—it’s like stepping into a postcard.
Sainte Marie is a special place. A tropical island that feels like the Caribbean ones we’ve lived on. No security issues at all. We rented a scooter because we found tuk-tuk prices a bit steep. You can leave the scooter with helmet and keys and come back 4 hours later.
More amazing encounters here too.
Last part of our trip in Ampefy, a beautiful volcanic region with a very welcoming population.
Stayed with a friend of our driver.
Hotels in Ivato are plentiful and vary a lot in quality.
Les 12 Collines is a bit out of the way but only 21 € per night.
La Chato... very expensive for what you get.
I tried to keep it short.
Madagascar is a wonderful island with so many facets. Always so many emotions when I think back on this trip.
The extreme poverty... don’t hesitate to buy food for the kids on the beach, for example. It doesn’t cost much, but it means a lot to them.
The kindness of the people and, above all, those SMILES.
We’re hooked—we’re going back in November for 6 months... because yes, you can buy a 3-month visa at the airport (a question I’d asked), and you can extend it for another 3 months... if you apply in time at a police station.
We didn’t take Malarone either. We’d brought some, but there were few mosquitoes, and "Insect Écran" worked really well.
Trip Report: 2 Weeks in Madagascar – Andasibe, Île aux Nattes, and Sainte-Marie
Hi there,
We’ve just returned from 2 weeks in Madagascar, and I wanted to share our experience since we struggled quite a bit to plan our itinerary before leaving. The country is huge, the journeys are long, and with only two weeks, you really have to make choices.
For our part, we opted for a fairly realistic itinerary for a first-time visit: Antananarivo, Andasibe, Île aux Nattes, and then Sainte-Marie. The idea was to mix a bit of nature, lemurs, tropical forest, and then a few quieter days by the water—without trying to cross the entire country.
In Andasibe, we spent several days between the Analamazaotra Reserve and Mantadia Park. We were able to spot lemurs, especially the indris, went on a night walk to see chameleons, geckos, and other small animals, and then did a wilder hike in Mantadia. This was probably the stop that felt the most exotic to us, with that humid forest atmosphere, animal sounds, and dense vegetation.
After Andasibe, we headed back to Antananarivo to catch a flight to Sainte-Marie, then took a boat to Île aux Nattes. It’s a tiny car-free island where you get around on foot between beaches, sandy paths, villages, and coconut trees. We mostly slowed down the pace: walking around the island, snorkeling in front of the hotel, meals at Fafana and Coco Sud, swimming, and much simpler moments. It was one of our absolute highlights of the trip.
We wrapped up with a few days in Sainte-Marie, in a more comfortable setting. The island is larger and more developed than Île aux Nattes, with more accommodations and activities. For us, it was mostly about relaxing, enjoying the pool, biking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and a few short walks. Looking back, we might’ve spent a little less time in Sainte-Marie and a bit more on Île aux Nattes, which left a bigger impression on us.
I’ve tried to break down our itinerary day by day, including travel times, budget, accommodations, transportation, our thoughts on each stop, the pros and cons, and what we’d change if we did it again. I also cover arriving in Antananarivo, the road to Andasibe, the domestic flight to Sainte-Marie, returning to Tana, and our airport experience—where it’s best to allow plenty of extra time. Here’s the link if it helps with your planning:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/madagascar-itineraire-pour-2-semaines-de-voyage/
In short, our main advice would be not to try to see everything in two weeks. Madagascar requires time, flexibility, and some breathing room. It’s better to pick fewer stops but really enjoy them.
In Andasibe, we spent several days between the Analamazaotra Reserve and Mantadia Park. We were able to spot lemurs, especially the indris, went on a night walk to see chameleons, geckos, and other small animals, and then did a wilder hike in Mantadia. This was probably the stop that felt the most exotic to us, with that humid forest atmosphere, animal sounds, and dense vegetation.
After Andasibe, we headed back to Antananarivo to catch a flight to Sainte-Marie, then took a boat to Île aux Nattes. It’s a tiny car-free island where you get around on foot between beaches, sandy paths, villages, and coconut trees. We mostly slowed down the pace: walking around the island, snorkeling in front of the hotel, meals at Fafana and Coco Sud, swimming, and much simpler moments. It was one of our absolute highlights of the trip.
We wrapped up with a few days in Sainte-Marie, in a more comfortable setting. The island is larger and more developed than Île aux Nattes, with more accommodations and activities. For us, it was mostly about relaxing, enjoying the pool, biking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and a few short walks. Looking back, we might’ve spent a little less time in Sainte-Marie and a bit more on Île aux Nattes, which left a bigger impression on us.
I’ve tried to break down our itinerary day by day, including travel times, budget, accommodations, transportation, our thoughts on each stop, the pros and cons, and what we’d change if we did it again. I also cover arriving in Antananarivo, the road to Andasibe, the domestic flight to Sainte-Marie, returning to Tana, and our airport experience—where it’s best to allow plenty of extra time. Here’s the link if it helps with your planning:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/madagascar-itineraire-pour-2-semaines-de-voyage/
In short, our main advice would be not to try to see everything in two weeks. Madagascar requires time, flexibility, and some breathing room. It’s better to pick fewer stops but really enjoy them.
What budget should you plan for a 2-week trip to Sri Lanka?
Hi there,
We just got back from a 2-week trip to Sri Lanka as a couple, and while planning the trip, we found plenty of info on the itinerary, places to see, and transportation, but much fewer clear reports on the actual budget to expect once there. Yet, that was an important point for us because we like to plan ahead a little before traveling.
So, we took the time to break down our complete budget after the trip. In our case, we spent around **930 € per person** for 2 weeks, being careful without depriving ourselves, mixing guesthouses, more comfortable hotels, quite a few activities, and even a private driver for part of the stay.
What we found interesting when crunching the numbers is that in Sri Lanka, it’s not necessarily meals or short trips that blow the budget, but rather flights, certain accommodations, cultural activities, and all those little expenses we sometimes forget, like tips.
If this can help other travelers get a better idea, we’ve put everything together on our blog with our experience, a detailed breakdown of expenses, and practical info on money while there, withdrawals, and tipping:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/budget-sri-lanka-pour-un-voyage-de-2-semaines/
Happy travels and enjoy your adventure! !
Happy travels and enjoy your adventure! !
What budget should you plan for 2 weeks of travel in China?
Hi there,
We just got back from a 2-week trip to China as a couple, and before we left, the budget was the hardest thing to picture concretely. We found plenty of info on visas, apps, transport, and itineraries, but way fewer detailed breakdowns of what you *actually* spend on the ground.
So, we took the time to share our real budget for 14 days. In our case, we spent around 1,800 € per person, with a big chunk of that going toward round-trip flights at about 600 € per person. We were also pretty surprised by how affordable China can be once you’re there—transport is often cheap, and a lot of everyday expenses stay reasonable.
The trickiest part, in the end, was figuring out how to pay while you’re there, since it’s not always obvious if you’re not prepared. But once everything’s set up and you get the hang of it, it’s really smooth.
If this can help other travelers get a better idea before they go, we’ve broken it all down here:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/budget-2-semaines-de-voyage-en-chine/
Happy travels and enjoy your adventure! Hélia
Happy travels and enjoy your adventure! Hélia
2-Day Visit in Bangkok
What do you recommend visiting in Bangkok over 2 days during a cruise stop in January?
What to see in the southwest of São Paulo for 2 weeks?
Hi there,
We’re spending 3 weeks in Brazil, arriving in São Paulo—a couple plus a teen—and we’ll have a rental car.
We especially love nature: hiking, wildlife watching, birds, etc.
We’re planning to wrap up with a week around Paraty and Ilha Grande.
We’re not really into visiting big cities like São Paulo or Rio unless you think we’d be missing out big time.
So we’ve got 2 weeks to explore the south/southwest region of São Paulo. What do you recommend? National parks? Off-the-beaten-path nature spots? Iguazu Falls?
Thanks in advance for all your tips!
So we’ve got 2 weeks to explore the south/southwest region of São Paulo. What do you recommend? National parks? Off-the-beaten-path nature spots? Iguazu Falls?
Thanks in advance for all your tips!
Two weeks in Santo Antão and São Vicente – trip report
Hi everyone!
The forum has been a huge help during my moments of doubt, and since Cape Verde isn’t a destination with many discussions, I felt I had to share my trip report 🙂
First, the EASE: I could never validate it from my phone—I tried 50 times without success, and on the computer, it worked the first time. Then, Cabo Verde Airlines: forget online check-in. I went to the airport early to get my window seat (and in the end, the plane wasn’t full—I had three seats to myself, so I could finish my night peacefully). No in-flight entertainment for those who don’t sleep on planes.
Monday 9: Flight + arrival at Antonio’s (Oia Mindelo Guesthouse). Antonio’s apartment is up on the hill, but really, it’s only a 10-minute walk to the beach and 10 minutes to the city center (depending on where in the center). He picked me up at the airport (1000$). I continued relaxing by doing... nothing on the beach. Dinner in town at Café Mindelo: a pretty place, but otherwise meh—expensive and not necessarily good (2100$ for a beer and a fish that didn’t seem freshly caught as advertised). Tuesday 10: Antonio offered to do a tour of the island (for cheap), and we left with his other guests (a lovely English couple, 76 and 77 years old). Stops at Salamansa (I felt something special on that beach—I could’ve stayed there for an hour doing nothing), then another scenic spot, a restaurant, and Baias das Gatas (I took a quick dip, but to me, it had less charm than Salamansa). Then we crossed the island to return to São Pedro (beautiful but windy; the village looks cute). Exhausted, I went to bed early because of the ferry to Santo Antão the next day. Wednesday 11: Antonio took me to the ferry, and we’ll see each other again since he’s hosting me at his aunt’s place during Carnival. On the ferry, I had a Booking.com reservation for what I thought was in Ribeira Grande (the town), but it was actually *in* the ribeira—specifically in Manta Velha (aluguer to Cruzinha ~600$). I thought I’d fallen into a hole, but I ended up loving it—Casa Familiar Gilda. Gilda is a divine cook (dinner for 1000$—don’t eat lunch, or there won’t be room), the village has a typical rural Santo Antão vibe, the place has great energy, and you can get around easily by aluguer. Thursday 12: I left early by aluguer to Ribeira Grande (250$), then another aluguer to Ponta do Sol (100$)—a sleepy beauty at that hour—to do the Ponta do Sol-Cruzinha hike, finishing in Cha de Igreja. Departure at 8:22 AM from the cemetery in Ponta do Sol, passing through Fontainhas (those doing it the other way will have a fabulous climb at the end 😏), and let’s go! I loved this glimpse of rural life—past or present—the sea is stunning, and we were shaded most of the way (though it goes up and down, it’s manageable). The arrival at Cha de Mar is breathtaking, and Cruzinha is a charming little town (arrived at 12:30 PM). I’d brought my swimsuit after reading there was a beach, but I packed it back up—too many waves and big pebbles. I continued to Cha de Igreja (25 more minutes) after a short break (ask for the path that doesn’t go by the road). It’s adorable with its church square (you don’t see this layout much elsewhere). I might’ve stayed longer to enjoy the place, but a taxi driver asked if I wanted to return to Manta Velha (1000$), and like a fool, I said yes (it was 2:30 PM—I could’ve waited for the 4:30 PM aluguer for 100$, but oh well). But since I still had energy, I decided to see if I could find a grog distillery. I ran into a French guy arriving at Gilda’s, and we ended up talking to Rodrigo, who explained everything from A to Z about how they make grog (the simple cane juice is amazingly good—but the work is clearly tough). Friday 13: Transfer to Xoxo on Djalma’s advice 😉, where I’d booked a room at Casa Xoxo. I did the hike to Rabo Crusto... it’s tough, but I kept quiet when I saw a pregnant woman doing it with her two little ones 😄. There’s also a distillery I didn’t linger in, and I took a tea break with that wonderful landscape before heading back. I couldn’t find the path Jean-Michel had told me about (take a right at the village entrance), so I went back down to the water reservoir to turn off and take the waterfall path (anyone can point it out if needed). The bedding at Casa Xoxo was perfect, but the dinner atmosphere was less family-like. Saturday 14: No one at Casa Xoxo could tell me when the aluguer passed, so I scarfed down my breakfast and headed down a bit. I found one (not sure if he’d planned to work, but there were three of us, so he left). Arrived in Ribeira Grande, an aluguer driver told me the coastal road to Porto Novo was closed and we had to take the Corde road—but no one was leaving, so we’d have to charter... Sometimes, you just have to say it: aluguer drivers say there’s no ride just to make you pay the private price (3500$). But this time, it was true! With another French couple, we wanted to go to Tarrafal. Our driver called the Porto Novo-Tarrafal aluguer to wait for us. The Corde road is stunning—more different landscapes (thorny forest, misty peaks...). Changed aluguers in Porto Novo and headed to Tarrafal. Another world—lunar landscape on the way. Arrived in Tarrafal and relaxed. Sunday 15: Hike from Tarrafal to Monte Trigo, left at 8 AM, and I’m glad I did—I was in the shade until about 9:30 AM, then the sun got strong. Beautiful walk, arrived in Monte Trigo around 11:30 AM. The people weren’t particularly friendly, but oh well. Swam at the little beach in Monte Trigo (the water is *so* good). I waited for other French people who had “booked” a boat for the return. Came back with Javi (50 min—1000$ each), who lent us masks and snorkels for some snorkeling. Had grog with Ludo, Estelle’s husband, who was waiting at the bar, then filled my grog bottle at the *mercearia*. I admit, it’s delicious, but I don’t remember much of that evening 😇🤪. Except Javi put on a show saying he’d been robbed, had no money, and needed to pay the boat owner, etc. People paid again (apparently not me, since Ludo, Estelle, and I arrived at the restaurant after Javi’s drama). FYI, Javi does this often—my host had warned the couple renting the other room to watch out for him because he scams people for money. So Javi is 35 with hazel/special-colored eyes. But if you don’t repay the “service,” the day was still great. Monday 16: Several of us were taking the late-afternoon boat, so we chartered an aluguer (7000$) to avoid the 6 AM one—trip—boat to Mindelo. Antonio picked me up at the ferry, and boom—Carnival! I found a spot on Rua de Lisboa. My neighbor was from Santo Antão just for Carnival, spoke French, and explained that last year’s Carnival started 3 hours late because a float couldn’t fit under the power lines 😏 (like they don’t know the height by now hahaha). On Monday, it’s the teachers (nice—kind of a warm-up) and the Madingas. Once they passed my spot, I followed them along the route—I LOVED it! By midnight, they still hadn’t reached Praça Nova, and the police told them to speed up, but I loved that energy! Tuesday 17—Mardi Gras: Beach day, then Carnival! Antonio had bought me a seated ticket just in case (300$). Ended up in front of a punch stand, where I ran into two French women I’d met in Manta Velha. Two guys from Mindelo talked to us, and we did Carnival with them. And what was bound to happen, happened: a float couldn’t pass because... it was taller than the power lines 😏😏😏. The dancers kept dancing while the crowd tried to lift the cable. Finally, a guy in a tree climbed higher and used a pole to lift it... and the parade could continue 😉. Around 12:30–1:30 AM, when the concert was supposed to start, the power went out. I went home and later learned the concert started around 3 AM. Wednesday 18: I went home because I was taking the boat back to Santo Antão, heading to Casa Familiar Gilda. Walked the loop from Manta Velha. Thursday 19: Left early for Ribeira da Paul to do the loop to Sandra’s House. It’s truly breathtaking! Back at Gilda’s, I chilled. I wanted to go to Sinagoga’s natural pools, but the hike had worn me out. Friday 20: Return to Mindelo on the red company’s ferry—no comparison: way more comfortable than the blue company’s, especially for someone prone to seasickness. Beach. Exhausted, I struggled to sleep because the shop on the ground floor of my rental had a party until 3 AM (and the windows aren’t double-glazed—*hi*—but that’s common in Mindelo). Saturday 21: Ran into Estelle and Ludo by chance (the city’s small), and we arranged to share a taxi the next day since we had the same return flight. Beach (I tried Lazaretto Beach, but nope—not great—dead fish + weird smell = bad signs). So Laginhia was fine, and in the evening, a restaurant with singers, then Caravelle (the ground-floor shop didn’t bother me since I got home when they were saying goodbye 😏). Too bad—I dance salsa, bachata, kompa, zouk, but not kizomba hahaha, but it was still fun. Sunday 22: Took a taxi with Ludo and Estelle (1200$). Arrived *ages* before takeoff (no exchange office—get escudos in town if you have any left). Boom—CDG, boom—RER... home.
There you go—a super long trip report. Not sure if it’ll help, but the digital detox was amazing. These two islands are very different but so beautiful. I only got a glimpse, but they’re worth the trip. I was lucky to see Carnival (what joy in that city!) and happy the Cambodia ticket (my first idea) was way too expensive 😉
First, the EASE: I could never validate it from my phone—I tried 50 times without success, and on the computer, it worked the first time. Then, Cabo Verde Airlines: forget online check-in. I went to the airport early to get my window seat (and in the end, the plane wasn’t full—I had three seats to myself, so I could finish my night peacefully). No in-flight entertainment for those who don’t sleep on planes.
Monday 9: Flight + arrival at Antonio’s (Oia Mindelo Guesthouse). Antonio’s apartment is up on the hill, but really, it’s only a 10-minute walk to the beach and 10 minutes to the city center (depending on where in the center). He picked me up at the airport (1000$). I continued relaxing by doing... nothing on the beach. Dinner in town at Café Mindelo: a pretty place, but otherwise meh—expensive and not necessarily good (2100$ for a beer and a fish that didn’t seem freshly caught as advertised). Tuesday 10: Antonio offered to do a tour of the island (for cheap), and we left with his other guests (a lovely English couple, 76 and 77 years old). Stops at Salamansa (I felt something special on that beach—I could’ve stayed there for an hour doing nothing), then another scenic spot, a restaurant, and Baias das Gatas (I took a quick dip, but to me, it had less charm than Salamansa). Then we crossed the island to return to São Pedro (beautiful but windy; the village looks cute). Exhausted, I went to bed early because of the ferry to Santo Antão the next day. Wednesday 11: Antonio took me to the ferry, and we’ll see each other again since he’s hosting me at his aunt’s place during Carnival. On the ferry, I had a Booking.com reservation for what I thought was in Ribeira Grande (the town), but it was actually *in* the ribeira—specifically in Manta Velha (aluguer to Cruzinha ~600$). I thought I’d fallen into a hole, but I ended up loving it—Casa Familiar Gilda. Gilda is a divine cook (dinner for 1000$—don’t eat lunch, or there won’t be room), the village has a typical rural Santo Antão vibe, the place has great energy, and you can get around easily by aluguer. Thursday 12: I left early by aluguer to Ribeira Grande (250$), then another aluguer to Ponta do Sol (100$)—a sleepy beauty at that hour—to do the Ponta do Sol-Cruzinha hike, finishing in Cha de Igreja. Departure at 8:22 AM from the cemetery in Ponta do Sol, passing through Fontainhas (those doing it the other way will have a fabulous climb at the end 😏), and let’s go! I loved this glimpse of rural life—past or present—the sea is stunning, and we were shaded most of the way (though it goes up and down, it’s manageable). The arrival at Cha de Mar is breathtaking, and Cruzinha is a charming little town (arrived at 12:30 PM). I’d brought my swimsuit after reading there was a beach, but I packed it back up—too many waves and big pebbles. I continued to Cha de Igreja (25 more minutes) after a short break (ask for the path that doesn’t go by the road). It’s adorable with its church square (you don’t see this layout much elsewhere). I might’ve stayed longer to enjoy the place, but a taxi driver asked if I wanted to return to Manta Velha (1000$), and like a fool, I said yes (it was 2:30 PM—I could’ve waited for the 4:30 PM aluguer for 100$, but oh well). But since I still had energy, I decided to see if I could find a grog distillery. I ran into a French guy arriving at Gilda’s, and we ended up talking to Rodrigo, who explained everything from A to Z about how they make grog (the simple cane juice is amazingly good—but the work is clearly tough). Friday 13: Transfer to Xoxo on Djalma’s advice 😉, where I’d booked a room at Casa Xoxo. I did the hike to Rabo Crusto... it’s tough, but I kept quiet when I saw a pregnant woman doing it with her two little ones 😄. There’s also a distillery I didn’t linger in, and I took a tea break with that wonderful landscape before heading back. I couldn’t find the path Jean-Michel had told me about (take a right at the village entrance), so I went back down to the water reservoir to turn off and take the waterfall path (anyone can point it out if needed). The bedding at Casa Xoxo was perfect, but the dinner atmosphere was less family-like. Saturday 14: No one at Casa Xoxo could tell me when the aluguer passed, so I scarfed down my breakfast and headed down a bit. I found one (not sure if he’d planned to work, but there were three of us, so he left). Arrived in Ribeira Grande, an aluguer driver told me the coastal road to Porto Novo was closed and we had to take the Corde road—but no one was leaving, so we’d have to charter... Sometimes, you just have to say it: aluguer drivers say there’s no ride just to make you pay the private price (3500$). But this time, it was true! With another French couple, we wanted to go to Tarrafal. Our driver called the Porto Novo-Tarrafal aluguer to wait for us. The Corde road is stunning—more different landscapes (thorny forest, misty peaks...). Changed aluguers in Porto Novo and headed to Tarrafal. Another world—lunar landscape on the way. Arrived in Tarrafal and relaxed. Sunday 15: Hike from Tarrafal to Monte Trigo, left at 8 AM, and I’m glad I did—I was in the shade until about 9:30 AM, then the sun got strong. Beautiful walk, arrived in Monte Trigo around 11:30 AM. The people weren’t particularly friendly, but oh well. Swam at the little beach in Monte Trigo (the water is *so* good). I waited for other French people who had “booked” a boat for the return. Came back with Javi (50 min—1000$ each), who lent us masks and snorkels for some snorkeling. Had grog with Ludo, Estelle’s husband, who was waiting at the bar, then filled my grog bottle at the *mercearia*. I admit, it’s delicious, but I don’t remember much of that evening 😇🤪. Except Javi put on a show saying he’d been robbed, had no money, and needed to pay the boat owner, etc. People paid again (apparently not me, since Ludo, Estelle, and I arrived at the restaurant after Javi’s drama). FYI, Javi does this often—my host had warned the couple renting the other room to watch out for him because he scams people for money. So Javi is 35 with hazel/special-colored eyes. But if you don’t repay the “service,” the day was still great. Monday 16: Several of us were taking the late-afternoon boat, so we chartered an aluguer (7000$) to avoid the 6 AM one—trip—boat to Mindelo. Antonio picked me up at the ferry, and boom—Carnival! I found a spot on Rua de Lisboa. My neighbor was from Santo Antão just for Carnival, spoke French, and explained that last year’s Carnival started 3 hours late because a float couldn’t fit under the power lines 😏 (like they don’t know the height by now hahaha). On Monday, it’s the teachers (nice—kind of a warm-up) and the Madingas. Once they passed my spot, I followed them along the route—I LOVED it! By midnight, they still hadn’t reached Praça Nova, and the police told them to speed up, but I loved that energy! Tuesday 17—Mardi Gras: Beach day, then Carnival! Antonio had bought me a seated ticket just in case (300$). Ended up in front of a punch stand, where I ran into two French women I’d met in Manta Velha. Two guys from Mindelo talked to us, and we did Carnival with them. And what was bound to happen, happened: a float couldn’t pass because... it was taller than the power lines 😏😏😏. The dancers kept dancing while the crowd tried to lift the cable. Finally, a guy in a tree climbed higher and used a pole to lift it... and the parade could continue 😉. Around 12:30–1:30 AM, when the concert was supposed to start, the power went out. I went home and later learned the concert started around 3 AM. Wednesday 18: I went home because I was taking the boat back to Santo Antão, heading to Casa Familiar Gilda. Walked the loop from Manta Velha. Thursday 19: Left early for Ribeira da Paul to do the loop to Sandra’s House. It’s truly breathtaking! Back at Gilda’s, I chilled. I wanted to go to Sinagoga’s natural pools, but the hike had worn me out. Friday 20: Return to Mindelo on the red company’s ferry—no comparison: way more comfortable than the blue company’s, especially for someone prone to seasickness. Beach. Exhausted, I struggled to sleep because the shop on the ground floor of my rental had a party until 3 AM (and the windows aren’t double-glazed—*hi*—but that’s common in Mindelo). Saturday 21: Ran into Estelle and Ludo by chance (the city’s small), and we arranged to share a taxi the next day since we had the same return flight. Beach (I tried Lazaretto Beach, but nope—not great—dead fish + weird smell = bad signs). So Laginhia was fine, and in the evening, a restaurant with singers, then Caravelle (the ground-floor shop didn’t bother me since I got home when they were saying goodbye 😏). Too bad—I dance salsa, bachata, kompa, zouk, but not kizomba hahaha, but it was still fun. Sunday 22: Took a taxi with Ludo and Estelle (1200$). Arrived *ages* before takeoff (no exchange office—get escudos in town if you have any left). Boom—CDG, boom—RER... home.
There you go—a super long trip report. Not sure if it’ll help, but the digital detox was amazing. These two islands are very different but so beautiful. I only got a glimpse, but they’re worth the trip. I was lucky to see Carnival (what joy in that city!) and happy the Cambodia ticket (my first idea) was way too expensive 😉
What to do in Tokyo for 2 days?
Hi there, I’m going on an organized trip to Japan in April and will have two free days in Tokyo. I’d love some tips on what to do during those two days.
Thanks
2-Month South Africa Itinerary
Hi,
We’re a young couple planning to travel to South Africa after spending about three weeks in Namibia. We’ll arrive in Cape Town around mid-December, with no fixed travel duration (though our budget will eventually set a limit).
After browsing through the forum, we’ve realized the country is packed with incredible spots, which makes choosing an itinerary tough. We’re looking for stunning landscapes, hikes, and so on. So, we’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
When we arrive in Cape Town, we’d like to settle in and take it easy until New Year’s, exploring at a relaxed pace. We know this period coincides with South African holidays—does that make finding accommodations (availability/prices) more difficult? Do you think it’s possible to stay in a nice place for about 15 days without aiming for the most upscale neighborhoods? Maybe somewhere a bit outside Cape Town, like Fish Hoek, and just visit the city occasionally.
After that, we’ll have plenty of time (about 2 to 2.5 months) to explore the country. We’d like to take our time. In your opinion, is it better to focus on the Cape Town region, or is it reasonable to consider more distant areas like the Drakensberg or Blyde River Canyon? Can everything be done by car if we take our time, or are domestic flights sometimes more practical?
Budget-wise, how much do car rentals cost? For accommodations, we usually look at Airbnb—are they affordable in South Africa? What’s the average nightly rate outside the biggest cities? Are there other platforms you’d recommend for saving on lodging?
Finally, regarding safety, are there any regions to avoid besides Johannesburg?
We know this is a lot of questions, but we’re still in the early planning stages!
Thanks in advance for your advice!
What choices to make for 2 weeks in March in Athens and the Cyclades?
We’ve only been to Crete in Greece before, so this trip is new to us—but planning the itinerary isn’t easy because we have to make choices. We’d love to hear from those in the know about the following plan:
Day 1: flight to Athens, then flight to Milos
3 days in Milos,
4 days in Sifnos,
3 days in Paros,
Final 3 days in Athens.
Should we book ferry tickets between the islands in March in advance, or can we wait until the last minute?
Same question for accommodations on these different islands.
Finally, on the 3 islands we’ve chosen, is renting a car essential, or are the buses enough?
Thanks for your help!