bonjour
je sais effectivement que c est la pèriode de la mousson😕, mais est ce possible de profiter pleinement du pays...et de se deplacer facilement ?
qui est deja parti au laos en cette periode ?
au cambodge?
merci
Original post
Climat au Laos/Cambodge en juillet/août
by Espritzen
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
salut,
oui, comme tu le dis c'est la période des moussons et pour les déplacemments ca na va pas etre facile en cette saison.au cambodge, de la capitale à siem reap, tu pourras prendre le bateau pour 22 dollars!!!si tu veux gagner du temps bien sur car la route sera surement impraticable!!!
combien de temps disposes-tu???a+++++++++++pour le laos en cette période, je ne sais pas...
oui, comme tu le dis c'est la période des moussons et pour les déplacemments ca na va pas etre facile en cette saison.au cambodge, de la capitale à siem reap, tu pourras prendre le bateau pour 22 dollars!!!si tu veux gagner du temps bien sur car la route sera surement impraticable!!!
combien de temps disposes-tu???a+++++++++++pour le laos en cette période, je ne sais pas...
ked
Au Cambodge, durant la saison des pluies, il ne pleut au maximum que 2 à 3 heures tous les jours, généralement en début d'après midi. A l'heure où j'écris à Phnom Penh (il est 17h), on vient d'essuyer une jolie pluie tropicale qui a duré une bonne heure. Maintenant, on s'égoute... Pas de quoi s'affoler donc. D'autant plus que ce lessivage quotidien ravive les couleurs et rafraichit l'athmosphère.
Coté déplacement, c'est un peu plus dur. Beaucoup de pistes seront (et sont déjà) impraticables. Je rentre d'une virée sur les pistes du Mondolkiri et je sais que je ne pourrais y retourner avant au 4 à 5 mois. Les routes nationales (et notamment la route PP-SR) restent cependant praticables la plupart du temps. Il y a eu de grandes améliorations de ce point de vue ces dernières années. Mais il faut prendre en compte les temps de trajets qui peuvent s'en trouver fortement rallongés.
Coté déplacement, c'est un peu plus dur. Beaucoup de pistes seront (et sont déjà) impraticables. Je rentre d'une virée sur les pistes du Mondolkiri et je sais que je ne pourrais y retourner avant au 4 à 5 mois. Les routes nationales (et notamment la route PP-SR) restent cependant praticables la plupart du temps. Il y a eu de grandes améliorations de ce point de vue ces dernières années. Mais il faut prendre en compte les temps de trajets qui peuvent s'en trouver fortement rallongés.
B.
A savoir, une variante pour se rendre à Siem Reap et qui me parait autrement plus intéréssante que les bateaux vrombissants, est de se rendre à Battambang sur l'autre rive en bus et de là de prendre le bateau pour traverser le Tonlé Sap et se rendre sur l'autre rive.......la traversée se fait à travers une forêt à moitié immergée dans sa première partie et permet de voir la vie des villageois alentour, ainsi qu'une nature encore relativement épargnée du moins sur cette rive.......
On va arriver à Bangkok le 12 juillet et on pense passer notre première semaine au Cambogde pour visiter Angkor et les environs. On a prévu de faire le trajet jusqu'à Siem Reappar la route. Est-elle en général encore assez praticable à cette saison ou va-t-ton au devant de galères sachant qu'on sera avec 2 enfants. J'ai lu à plusieurs reprises que la route a été considérablement améliorée ces dernières années.
Depuis la frontière Thailandaise:
la route qui mene à Siem Reap a été regoudronnée en 2002 donc a priori elle est pratiquable par tous les temps. Et sans danger avec des enfants.
La visite des temples se fait obligatoirement en vehicule local soit des moto-dop (entre une 125 et un scooter) soit en voiture climatisée.
Le top (si les enfants sont motivés) est de vivre le lever et le coucher de soleil sur les temples...
Bon Voyage, c'est magnifique !
Le top (si les enfants sont motivés) est de vivre le lever et le coucher de soleil sur les temples...
Bon Voyage, c'est magnifique !
Tu comptes aller de BKK à Siem Reap par la route ? Je te le déconseille; j'ai lu PLEIN d'histoires de gens qui ont mis des heures et des heures à arriver.
Si tu lis l'anglais voici un post récent du forum version anglaise de LP :
Hi everyone
we just want to put out another warning about the tours from Bangkok to Siem Reap that are sold in Khao San Rd and the guesthouses around. We know that many people - including LP - have warned about this business before, but what we have experienced was a lot worse than what we had heard before.
We purchased our tickets from the travel agency in our guesthouse (Wild Orchid Villa on Th Pra Arthih, nice place to stay) for 500B per person and we were promised minibus service all the way through to Siem Reap with change of vehicle at the border. The trip was scheduled to take 12 hours. The morning we left we met a guy in the lobby who told us he had taken the same trip 4 weeks earlier and had a really bad experience. At that point in time it was already too late to change, we thought.
We got on a big tour bus with about 40 other travellers. The ride to the border was supposed to take 4 hours, but when we arrived at the border after more than 5 hours, we found out that it wasn't Poipet we had been taken to, but some other checkpoint that was newly opened and according to one of the tour guys just as convenient as Poipet. He said there would be pickups and minibuses waiting on the other side and we could choose which one we wanted to ride. Luckily we had arranged for our visa before in Bangkok, as the folks without visa were charged 1500B instead of $20. There was no negotiating with the tour guys and they would not let you talk to the police officials directly, or they would pretend to not speak any english. Then, there was a 100B 'fee' per person to have your passport stamped. Think you get a receipt? Hahaha! But so far so good.
It took more than 2 hours to get everyone through immigration, by now it was around 4.30 pm. Then we were asked to walk about 1 km to the vehicles to take us on to Siem Reap. Minibus? Sorry, it just broke down yesterday. Instead they crammed 40 people into two beat-up pickup trucks with no seats and nothing in the back, just like the guy in Bangkok had told us. They did not have a roof over the back, like the tour guy on the thai side had promised us. Everything they had told us turned out to be nothing but a lie and of course, the cambodian guys weren't repsonsible for the promises the other guys made. You don't like our service? Go back to Bangkok and complain there.
We were the last two to get on the pickups and by then they were more than full. People were sitting on everyone's luggage and knowing it would take around 7 hours (4 hours in the words of the tour guys) to go to Siem Reap didn't seem like much fun. As if that weren't enough, it started to rain just as the trucks left. We decided not to take that trip and had our luggage taken back down. The guys kept promising there would be seats for us in the cab or in the back, but when we wanted to see those seats, they couldn't show us and then they said they had never promised this and that. These guys are just a bunch of assholes that lie to you every minute of the day. They're a real mafia out there at the border.
The place we got stuck turned out to be O Smuch in the remote north west of the country. It isn't much but a dirty small town where thousands of Thais come every year to gamble at the Casino and to get a cheap treat by the local prostitutes. There was a taxi driver who smelled a business for himself and was willing to drive us to Siem Reap for $50 on the spot. That was a lot more than we wanted to pay, so we agreed with him to go the next morning at 5 am for $20 with some police officer as a third passenger. Then he took us to a 'guesthouse' in the village which was one of the most disgusting places we have stayed on any trip so far. It was definately a brothel. There were rats in our room at night that chewed on our bags. They asked $5 for the 'room' but we managed to push them down to $2. Well, that night passed and at 5 am the taxi driver came around just to tell us that his police man was 'injured' and could not leave before 7 am. He then offered us to drive us right away for 1500 Bhat. What a joke! Finally, we agreed to go at seven and to pay nothing for the room. He gave us his word once more to start no later than seven. As he did not show up again until after 8, we found another taxi driver who was willing to take us for $20. He did not speak much english, but we made clear - at least that's what we thought - that we meant $20 for two people. After all, the other guy would have taken us for $20 also. So we took off after he picked up two other passengers and he started a hellish drive towards Siem Reap. The trip took 6 hours instead of the promised four, although he drove like a madman. When we arrived and payed him, he said he wanted $20 per person. Quickly there was a bunch of other taxi drivers around us who helped to translate. He said for $20 he would not have done the trip. We showed the other taxi drivers the piece of paper on which we had explained to him what we intended to pay ($10 + $10 = $20) and they agreed that the message was very clear. The driver said if we did not pay him another $20, he would take us back to the border - what a funny idea. We stood firmly and it seemed the other drivers agreed with us. Then he said he would take us to the police and when we agreed to that he lost interest in that idea. After all, we paid him another $3 and he took off. We don't know if $23 is a good deal for him, but we had an arrangement and did not want to pay double. Also, he had these other two passengers which he apparently let ride for free.
Well, long story and a bad start into Cambodia. The first day here has given us some trust back for the locals. But to anyone who considers taking a trip with PP Family Tours in Bangkok or any other business: JUST DON'T DO IT!!! Better arrange things yourself. It should not be too hard to get to Poipet on one's own. Poipet surely isn't a much nicer place than O Smuch, but you should have more options for getting a ride to Siem Reap. That's exactly why these guys take you to O Smuch.
Today we met two of the people who were on the bus with us. They had a great time for 6 1/2 hours on the back of a pickup. The girls had a bruise of the size of a dining plate on her back. They were lucky it wasn't raining. But the idea that they made the trip in almost the same time as we did in a good car is terrifying. They ended up at a guesthouse outside of town and the guys refused to take them into town. They did the only reasonable thing - they hired a tuk-tuk and went a couple of kilometers more.
Once again: don't fall for this monkey business.
Happy traveling,
Birte & Boris
Voilà; et ce n'est pas le seul message de ce genre que j'ai lu. Je te conseille de prendre l'avion. Plus cher, mais en une heure tu es sur place !
Va voir aussi sur www.talesofasia.com ; site très intéressant ("BKK-Siem Reap overland", plein de tuyaux sur le Cambodge...).
Pour ce qui est du climat j'y suis allée l'année dernière durant la seconde moitié de juillet et comme disent les autres, on a eu quelques grosses douches mais la pluie ne dure pas. On profite pleinement du pays, et la végétation à cette époque est luxuriante.
Je te recommande un trip à la Rivière aux 1000 Lingas; très chouette. Pour peu qu'il n'ait pas trop plu les jours précédents tu peux y aller en tuk tuk ou en mob, ce qui est nettement mieux que le taxi parce que tu as plus de contacts avec les gens (très pauvres malheureusement) des villages sur la route de Banteay Srei à Kbal Spean (la Rivière aux 1000 lingas).
Si tu lis l'anglais voici un post récent du forum version anglaise de LP :
Hi everyone
we just want to put out another warning about the tours from Bangkok to Siem Reap that are sold in Khao San Rd and the guesthouses around. We know that many people - including LP - have warned about this business before, but what we have experienced was a lot worse than what we had heard before.
We purchased our tickets from the travel agency in our guesthouse (Wild Orchid Villa on Th Pra Arthih, nice place to stay) for 500B per person and we were promised minibus service all the way through to Siem Reap with change of vehicle at the border. The trip was scheduled to take 12 hours. The morning we left we met a guy in the lobby who told us he had taken the same trip 4 weeks earlier and had a really bad experience. At that point in time it was already too late to change, we thought.
We got on a big tour bus with about 40 other travellers. The ride to the border was supposed to take 4 hours, but when we arrived at the border after more than 5 hours, we found out that it wasn't Poipet we had been taken to, but some other checkpoint that was newly opened and according to one of the tour guys just as convenient as Poipet. He said there would be pickups and minibuses waiting on the other side and we could choose which one we wanted to ride. Luckily we had arranged for our visa before in Bangkok, as the folks without visa were charged 1500B instead of $20. There was no negotiating with the tour guys and they would not let you talk to the police officials directly, or they would pretend to not speak any english. Then, there was a 100B 'fee' per person to have your passport stamped. Think you get a receipt? Hahaha! But so far so good.
It took more than 2 hours to get everyone through immigration, by now it was around 4.30 pm. Then we were asked to walk about 1 km to the vehicles to take us on to Siem Reap. Minibus? Sorry, it just broke down yesterday. Instead they crammed 40 people into two beat-up pickup trucks with no seats and nothing in the back, just like the guy in Bangkok had told us. They did not have a roof over the back, like the tour guy on the thai side had promised us. Everything they had told us turned out to be nothing but a lie and of course, the cambodian guys weren't repsonsible for the promises the other guys made. You don't like our service? Go back to Bangkok and complain there.
We were the last two to get on the pickups and by then they were more than full. People were sitting on everyone's luggage and knowing it would take around 7 hours (4 hours in the words of the tour guys) to go to Siem Reap didn't seem like much fun. As if that weren't enough, it started to rain just as the trucks left. We decided not to take that trip and had our luggage taken back down. The guys kept promising there would be seats for us in the cab or in the back, but when we wanted to see those seats, they couldn't show us and then they said they had never promised this and that. These guys are just a bunch of assholes that lie to you every minute of the day. They're a real mafia out there at the border.
The place we got stuck turned out to be O Smuch in the remote north west of the country. It isn't much but a dirty small town where thousands of Thais come every year to gamble at the Casino and to get a cheap treat by the local prostitutes. There was a taxi driver who smelled a business for himself and was willing to drive us to Siem Reap for $50 on the spot. That was a lot more than we wanted to pay, so we agreed with him to go the next morning at 5 am for $20 with some police officer as a third passenger. Then he took us to a 'guesthouse' in the village which was one of the most disgusting places we have stayed on any trip so far. It was definately a brothel. There were rats in our room at night that chewed on our bags. They asked $5 for the 'room' but we managed to push them down to $2. Well, that night passed and at 5 am the taxi driver came around just to tell us that his police man was 'injured' and could not leave before 7 am. He then offered us to drive us right away for 1500 Bhat. What a joke! Finally, we agreed to go at seven and to pay nothing for the room. He gave us his word once more to start no later than seven. As he did not show up again until after 8, we found another taxi driver who was willing to take us for $20. He did not speak much english, but we made clear - at least that's what we thought - that we meant $20 for two people. After all, the other guy would have taken us for $20 also. So we took off after he picked up two other passengers and he started a hellish drive towards Siem Reap. The trip took 6 hours instead of the promised four, although he drove like a madman. When we arrived and payed him, he said he wanted $20 per person. Quickly there was a bunch of other taxi drivers around us who helped to translate. He said for $20 he would not have done the trip. We showed the other taxi drivers the piece of paper on which we had explained to him what we intended to pay ($10 + $10 = $20) and they agreed that the message was very clear. The driver said if we did not pay him another $20, he would take us back to the border - what a funny idea. We stood firmly and it seemed the other drivers agreed with us. Then he said he would take us to the police and when we agreed to that he lost interest in that idea. After all, we paid him another $3 and he took off. We don't know if $23 is a good deal for him, but we had an arrangement and did not want to pay double. Also, he had these other two passengers which he apparently let ride for free.
Well, long story and a bad start into Cambodia. The first day here has given us some trust back for the locals. But to anyone who considers taking a trip with PP Family Tours in Bangkok or any other business: JUST DON'T DO IT!!! Better arrange things yourself. It should not be too hard to get to Poipet on one's own. Poipet surely isn't a much nicer place than O Smuch, but you should have more options for getting a ride to Siem Reap. That's exactly why these guys take you to O Smuch.
Today we met two of the people who were on the bus with us. They had a great time for 6 1/2 hours on the back of a pickup. The girls had a bruise of the size of a dining plate on her back. They were lucky it wasn't raining. But the idea that they made the trip in almost the same time as we did in a good car is terrifying. They ended up at a guesthouse outside of town and the guys refused to take them into town. They did the only reasonable thing - they hired a tuk-tuk and went a couple of kilometers more.
Once again: don't fall for this monkey business.
Happy traveling,
Birte & Boris
Voilà; et ce n'est pas le seul message de ce genre que j'ai lu. Je te conseille de prendre l'avion. Plus cher, mais en une heure tu es sur place !
Va voir aussi sur www.talesofasia.com ; site très intéressant ("BKK-Siem Reap overland", plein de tuyaux sur le Cambodge...).
Pour ce qui est du climat j'y suis allée l'année dernière durant la seconde moitié de juillet et comme disent les autres, on a eu quelques grosses douches mais la pluie ne dure pas. On profite pleinement du pays, et la végétation à cette époque est luxuriante.
Je te recommande un trip à la Rivière aux 1000 Lingas; très chouette. Pour peu qu'il n'ait pas trop plu les jours précédents tu peux y aller en tuk tuk ou en mob, ce qui est nettement mieux que le taxi parce que tu as plus de contacts avec les gens (très pauvres malheureusement) des villages sur la route de Banteay Srei à Kbal Spean (la Rivière aux 1000 lingas).
"If you look like your passport photo, then in all probability you need the journey" - Earl Wilson.
salut
j'ai fait le trajet bangkok-siem reap l'an dernier aux alentours du 10 juillet, par la route...
achat du ticket sur KSR: 300 baht jusqu' à siem reap. départ à 7H30 de KSR, arrivée 2km avant la frontière (poipet) vers 13 heures (voyage en minibus 8-10 places, climatisé... no problem). Là, on nous dit: c'est ici que vous achetez les visas: 1200 bahts de mémoire. Dans le lonely, on avait lu quelques minutes plus tot qu'il était possible de prendre le visa directement à la frontière ( 1000 baht); c'est donc ce qu'on a tenté...
Arrivée à le frontière après le repas et les visas pour les autres vers 14 heures.
On a mis, montre en main 5 minutes pour obtenir nos 2 visas (à 1000 bahts...) et passer la frontière...
Pour ce qui est de l'état de la route entre poipet et siem reap, elle a beau avoir été refaite (???.....), c'est quand même un grand moment..... on a mis 6 heures au moins pour faire quelques 150 kms, et la "route" était bien sèche... je n'ose pas imaginer le même trajet dans la boue, ou pire encore....
nous sommes restées une dizaine de jours au cambodge et n'avons essuyé que quelques averses très brèves. la mousson ne nous a donc pas géné, mais c'était l'an dernier... il y a deux ans, par contre au laos, on n'a pas vu le soleil pendant trois ou quatre jours au moins.
Comme quoi, y a pas de règle, ça dépend....
j'ai fait le trajet bangkok-siem reap l'an dernier aux alentours du 10 juillet, par la route...
achat du ticket sur KSR: 300 baht jusqu' à siem reap. départ à 7H30 de KSR, arrivée 2km avant la frontière (poipet) vers 13 heures (voyage en minibus 8-10 places, climatisé... no problem). Là, on nous dit: c'est ici que vous achetez les visas: 1200 bahts de mémoire. Dans le lonely, on avait lu quelques minutes plus tot qu'il était possible de prendre le visa directement à la frontière ( 1000 baht); c'est donc ce qu'on a tenté...
Arrivée à le frontière après le repas et les visas pour les autres vers 14 heures.
On a mis, montre en main 5 minutes pour obtenir nos 2 visas (à 1000 bahts...) et passer la frontière...
Pour ce qui est de l'état de la route entre poipet et siem reap, elle a beau avoir été refaite (???.....), c'est quand même un grand moment..... on a mis 6 heures au moins pour faire quelques 150 kms, et la "route" était bien sèche... je n'ose pas imaginer le même trajet dans la boue, ou pire encore....
nous sommes restées une dizaine de jours au cambodge et n'avons essuyé que quelques averses très brèves. la mousson ne nous a donc pas géné, mais c'était l'an dernier... il y a deux ans, par contre au laos, on n'a pas vu le soleil pendant trois ou quatre jours au moins.
Comme quoi, y a pas de règle, ça dépend....
Je suis partie l'anne passee au Laos au mois d'aout. C'est vrai que la chaleur etait assez anesthésiante, (chaleur et humidite ensemble = coktail incroyable) mais la beaute du pays peut tout faire oublier. :-) C'est vrai que ca peut poser quelques problemes au niveau de l'accessibilite de certains endroits, mais il y a toujours moyen de "contourner" l'obstacle: bateau, avion, etc. L'annee passee a ete une annee particulierement clemente au niveau des pluies, ce qui n'a par ailleurs pas fait le bonheur de la plupart des cultivateurs de riz....
Je suis sure que votre voyage sera agreable de toute facon.
Voyager, c'est demander d'un coup à la distance ce que le temps ne pourrait nous donner que peu à peu;
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This year, 2026, I can only get away in April and May. I never travel during these months usually, and from what I know, they aren’t the best for India. But in such a big country, there are always spots that are better than others weather-wise.
Which region would you recommend? Given that I’ve already traveled quite a bit in this country, and in any case, I’ll be discovering places I don’t know yet. No need for a major tourist hotspot or luxury comfort.
I was thinking of Meghalaya???
Up north?
Thanks for your ideas!
Hi everyone,
We’d love to return to India next year for 3 weeks (we visited Rajasthan about fifteen years ago). Unfortunately, we’re tied to traveling in September, and our initial plan was to explore Himachal Pradesh. However, it seems like that might not be the best month for this region.
Could you share your experiences from that time of year in Shimla, Manali, Dharamsala, or even the Spiti Valley—in short, anywhere in Himachal Pradesh? Otherwise, which region of India would you recommend for a September trip?
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, I’m planning a trip from mid-January to the end of February but I just can’t make up my mind 😕
I’ve looked into a few different options: Brazil, Cambodia, and Ecuador. The last one really appeals to me, but what’s making me hesitate is the risk of our trip being a bit too rainy (literally ),
We’re more drawn to the Andes, exploring colonial cities, typical villages, markets, and a bit of the coast. We’ve already gotten a taste of this in Bolivia, Colombia, and Chile. Plus, we’d love to do part of it by car since we’re used to driving at our own pace and stopping whenever we feel like it. Anyway, time’s running out, and I need to decide so I can finalize a route and book the tickets!!
Can anyone help me make up my mind or decide to postpone it for later? But for this year, I don’t have any other time slot to travel. Thanks for reading this far! !
Hi there,
I’ve planned a trip to Asia for the first half of November. I’ll arrive in Singapore at the start of November for about 3 days, and I’ll leave from Bangkok in mid-November.
In between, I’d like to gradually head north to visit some less touristy islands on the Thai coast.
Since the weather is a big risk during this period, I’d love to hear your recommendations.
I’m looking for: sunshine, snorkeling, beaches, nature / jungle in places that are easily accessible without too much transport to make the most of my trip.
Thanks for your tips!
I’ve planned a trip to Asia for the first half of November. I’ll arrive in Singapore at the start of November for about 3 days, and I’ll leave from Bangkok in mid-November.
In between, I’d like to gradually head north to visit some less touristy islands on the Thai coast.
Since the weather is a big risk during this period, I’d love to hear your recommendations.
I’m looking for: sunshine, snorkeling, beaches, nature / jungle in places that are easily accessible without too much transport to make the most of my trip.
Thanks for your tips!
Hi,
We’re planning to visit Porto in mid-February for 5 days.
Is the weather still nice?
I’m torn between Porto and Lisbon.
Thanks
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Chile this coming August and would love to head down to Chiloé. We’ve heard that as we go further south at this time of year, the weather gets pretty rough.
What’s the weather like in Chiloé in late August/early September? What activities can we do? And which ones become really tricky because of the weather?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Marie
Hi everyone!
So great to be back on this forum after being away for—I don’t even know what!
I’m planning a trip to Malaysia in July with my 5-year-old son. The thing is, I’m not sure which coast to choose. AI keeps telling me east one minute and west the next. Which spot is least affected by rain during this time?
Thanks a bunch
So great to be back on this forum after being away for—I don’t even know what!
I’m planning a trip to Malaysia in July with my 5-year-old son. The thing is, I’m not sure which coast to choose. AI keeps telling me east one minute and west the next. Which spot is least affected by rain during this time?
Thanks a bunch
Hey everyone! 🙂
Just giving you the quick context: A group of friends and I are planning a trip to South Korea (Seoul/Busan) at the end of June/July next year. It falls right in the middle of the monsoon season, but we don’t really have other availability options.😕
I’d love to hear from people who’ve visited the country and these cities during this period—basically, is it not as bad as it sounds, or should we just cancel our tickets (we don’t mind the heat, it’s mostly the rain that scares us).
I know there are plenty of indoor activities, but do you think we’ll still manage to get a few sunny days, or will it be torrential rain for our entire 2-week trip?
The only other country we’ve visited during the rainy season is Brazil (in the northeast) around the same time, and honestly, aside from a few really annoying downpours, we had sunshine most of the time and it was awesome. That said, the climate is totally different, so I’m not sure how relevant the comparison is.
Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to read or reply to this post! 🙂
Hi everyone.
Not sure if guidebooks, agencies, and other tour operators are keeping up by changing their visiting hours and offerings.
Personally, I see a promising opportunity here—jumping on this adaptation to extreme climates before others do, since they’re inevitably coming.
From my own travel experience, I’ve met a few guides so far who are starting to adjust, like in Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, and elsewhere.
They avoid crowds and the hottest hours by starting their tours around 6–7 AM, when it’s cooler.
Yeah, you’ve gotta wake up early, but the payoff is so worth it. 😴
If you’ve got any great tips like this, why not discuss them in this thread and share addresses or websites where the people in charge have realized climate change is real and are adapting? 😊
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Namibia in 2026.
I’m torn between visiting the Fish River Canyon and the Caprivi Strip / Victoria Falls.
I’d also love your advice on the best time to travel for wildlife viewing and pleasant weather.
I haven’t chosen a tour operator yet... since I’m traveling solo, I’d prefer a small-group escorted trip. Has anyone traveled with a local agency and what’s your feedback or advice?
Thanks so much!
I’m taking a month-long trip to northern Argentina throughout September. Buenos Aires, Iguazu, Salta, Humahuaca, Cafayate, and if time allows, La Rioja. I’m unsure about what clothes to pack. What are the temperatures like in September?
Thanks for your great tips!
Dominerja
hi
It seems that in recent years, January and February in Bohol have seen an increase in rainy periods. Have any of you noticed this?
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there,
I’m thinking of visiting Cap Corse in the second half of February, specifically Rogliano. Renting a house.
I’ve been told, “Oh no, not a good time—it’s the season for strong winds, Mistral, Tramontane, etc.” What do you all think? I’m now hesitating
I’ve been told, “Oh no, not a good time—it’s the season for strong winds, Mistral, Tramontane, etc.” What do you all think? I’m now hesitating
Hello, We’re heading to Finnish Lapland near Rovaniemi as a family at the end of February with two kids (8 and 14 years old). We’ve got direct flights with Luxairstours. The itinerary is already set, but I’m wondering if anyone has traveled with Luxair before and knows exactly what kind of clothes they provide on the second day? The agency just told me it’s a heavy-duty cold-weather suit. I’m thinking we should get Sorel Caribou boots, maybe second-hand. Here’s what I’ve already planned:
- Thermolactyl leggings and tights from Damart for the whole family as a base layer.
- A first layer of Damart socks + Nordic Stocks socks in 70% merino wool for all four of us.
- Loose fleece layers, including some Polartec.
- Ski pants for hikes.
- For my son and me, a The North Face Himalayan down parka with a hood.
- A ski parka for my husband and my 14-year-old daughter (she *really* wants a Roxy one—I hope it’ll be warm enough).
- For myself, for the flight and the first day at Santa’s village, I’ve packed The North Face winter hiking pants, a long-sleeve merino wool top from Decathlon (thin), a fleece, and my big parka.
I’m wondering if I should just pack fleece joggers or sweatpants for the kids and my husband, at least for the first and last days, to be comfortable on the plane? I’m also planning to buy balaclavas and neck warmers in addition to our beanies, as well as mittens for all of us. I really need advice because I have no idea—I’ve never been skiing! Also, for a 4-night, 5-day trip, should I pack a second set of base layers, like from Odlo?
Of course, I’ll be leaving cotton clothes out of the suitcase.
As you can tell, I’m someone who gets cold easily—especially my feet, hands, and ears—so that’s my biggest worry. I *don’t* want to be cold, even at -20°C during dog sledding, snowmobiling, or aurora hunting when we might be standing still. We won’t be in the city, and the kids will likely spend most of their time outside, as they usually do.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
I’m wondering if I should just pack fleece joggers or sweatpants for the kids and my husband, at least for the first and last days, to be comfortable on the plane? I’m also planning to buy balaclavas and neck warmers in addition to our beanies, as well as mittens for all of us. I really need advice because I have no idea—I’ve never been skiing! Also, for a 4-night, 5-day trip, should I pack a second set of base layers, like from Odlo?
Of course, I’ll be leaving cotton clothes out of the suitcase.
As you can tell, I’m someone who gets cold easily—especially my feet, hands, and ears—so that’s my biggest worry. I *don’t* want to be cold, even at -20°C during dog sledding, snowmobiling, or aurora hunting when we might be standing still. We won’t be in the city, and the kids will likely spend most of their time outside, as they usually do.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi there!
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Greenland in early August.
Could anyone tell me what kind of weather and temperatures to expect?
I’ve heard there are mosquitoes—is that true?
Thanks!😊
Sunny destinations in October???
Not too much rain.
Martinique, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Mauritius, Cape Verde, or somewhere else?????
Any tips? Thanks for your help
Hi there, I’m planning a trip to Thailand from October 16 to 29, 2025, with my two teens.
We’d love to explore Southern Thailand (for the beaches...).
I’ve read that it’s the end of the rainy season—do you think it’s a bad idea or not?
Also, I’m familiar with traffic in Asian countries—it’s pretty challenging.
Do you think I should go through an agency for a well-defined itinerary?
Or do you have any tips for hotels and getting around?
Looking forward to hearing from you, and thanks in advance! 😊
Mylène