Je viens sur ce forum afin de boucler mon itinéraire pour un voyage de 4 semaines, deux routardes de 60 ans...... J'ai l'habitude de voyager en style routard, guesthouses bon marché, ou chambre chez l'habitant, bus locaux ou train. J'aime l'authentique, le dépaysement, la vie avec les locaux, la vraie découverte, la nature........ je n'aime pas trop les grandes villes........
Je sais je vais faire réagir beaucoup de personnes, mais j'ose poser mes questions.................. je dois dire que j'ai vraiment étudié tous les messages, mais en vain..........
Bangkok, 2 nuits car arrivée à 18 h 15 à Bangkok
ensuite je pars à NAKHOM PATHOM voir une amie, 2 nuits, le marché d'AMPHAWA
KANTCHANABURRY 2 nuits avec Pont de la rivière Kway, chutes d'Erawan.................
et départ pour le NORD, dans la région de CHIANG MAI bien que je n'apprécie pas trop les villes trop touristiques,
1 nuit sur CM, MAE SARIANG 2, MAE HONG SON 2, PAI 1, CHIANG RAI 1 pour laisser les sacs, et MAE SALONG 2, MAE SAI 1, CHIANG RAI 1, retour vers PHRAE 2, SI SATCHANALAY/SUKHOTAY 2, THABO/NONG KHAI 3, NAKHON PHANOM 2, MUKDAHAN 2, SURIN BANGKOK 1 nuit
Je n'y arrive pas.... soit je supprime l'Est !!!!!
Un séjour bien mouvementé, à mon gout beaucoup trop de déplacements.
J'ai le tournis devant tant d'étapes, vous allez passer votre temps dans les transports, dommage.
Profitez du temps sur place.
J'ai l'habitude de voyager en style routard, guesthouses bon marché, ou chambre chez l'habitant, bus locaux ou train. J'aime l'authentique, le dépaysement, la vie avec les locaux, la vraie découverte, la nature........ je n'aime pas trop les grandes villes
je pense supprimer l'Est et redescendre ensuite vers Bangkok.
Vu ce que tu indiques dans tron premier email, je dirais que c'est justement l'issan qui correspondrait le plus a ce que tu recherches !
En issan se noter quelques étapes que l'on aimerais faire et être prêt a changer ses plans.
Commencer son voyage, et ensuite se laisser porter, profiter de la vie locale, faire des rencontres, vous vous retrouverez a aller faire un tour avec une famille dans un coin qui n'est référencé dans aucun guide. Ce ne sera peut être pas magnifique d'un point de vue paysage, mais par contre la journée le sera.
Peut être serez vous invitées a un anniversaire ou au mariage de la cousine de l'épicière, ca aussi ca ne sera pas prévu.
Si vous ne faites que des étapes de 1 ou 2 nuits, vous n'aurez pas le temps de vous intégrer avec votre environnement, vous serez uniquement de passage. Dans la planification, prévoyez de rester 4/5 nuits minimum sur chacun des lieux. Vous partirez plus tot si cela ne vous plait pas et vous resterez 4/5 nuits de plus si vous faites de jolies connaissances.
Mais ça, vous ne l'aurez pas (ou alors bien plus difficilement) à kanchanaburi / chiang mai / chiang rai
N'oubliez pas de prendre votre sourire avec vous ;)
Merci beaucoup, vous avez compris comment je voyageais, c'est exactement cela que j'aime vivre, au Laos j'ai été invitée à un mariage, une autre fois à un repas sur l'herbe, etc......
Donc je vais voir mon itinéraire sur l'ISAN.
Quand j'arrive en Asie le sourire arrive tout seul, je revis ................... lol ..................
D'un point de vue ambiance / population / nourriture et même langue, l'issan est assez proche du Laos (plus ou moins vrai en fonction d'ou on se trouve en issan)
Pour commencer il faudrait nous dire QUAND tu pars 😇
Pour connaitre tous les endroits cités je pense que de Kachanaburi tu peux remonter sur Sukkhothai/Si Satchanalai puis Chiang Mai. Oublie Pai et Mae Hong Son et Cie (4 jours de gagnés). Ensuite si et seulement si tu peux louer un scooter : je conseillerai boucle de quelques jours (4): nuit a Chiang Rai, Chiang Saen (100% authentique), puis Triangle d'Or (reste y 1 heure ca suffit) puis Mae Sai pour voir et dormir a Mae Salong.
Ensuite bus Chiang Mai - Udon Thani pour graviter autour Nongkai-Thabo (100% authentique et très sympa) pendant 4 ou 5 jours et redesscendre sur Ubon Ratchattani
"Dans vos phrases, n'utilisez qu'un sujet, un verbe, un complément d"objet direct ; Quand vous aurez besoin d'un adjectif, venez me trouver." (Georges Clemenceau)
Moi-même j'y suis allée en 1991, 1 mois chez une amie que j'avais accueillie un an, depuis transit à Bangkok, et je pense qu'en 22 ans le pays a beaucoup changé. Pour mon amie ce sera la première fois qu'elle met les pieds en Asie et elle compte sur moi pour lui faire apprécier ce pays.
Oui c'est à peine 4 semaines, arrivée le 1er, départ le 29 janvier.
Vu les choix que tu as fait dans le nord, je comprend que tu veux vraiment éviter les touristes.Toutefois connais-tu le temps de trajet entre chaque point de chute ?Le temps nécessaire pour les visites ?Tu comptes éviter Ayutthaya, qui reste quand même quelque chose d'assez intéressant. Ce n'est tout de même pas disneyland. Tu l'as déjà fait ?Tu veux faire l'Issan aussi et je pense que tu peux en faire une partie, as-tu regarder aussi un peu cette région dans les guides?En 4 semaines tu peux faire tout cela. Pas dans le détail, mais c'est possible, avec des vacances dynamiques.
Quels sont les sites que tu ne veux pas rater ?
Le Kanchanaburi, c'est un des endroits les plus touristiques pour moi. des cars de touristes vont à la rivière kwai, au tiger temple, et aux chutes d'Erawan. Qu'en pense-tu ?
Nico
S'il ne te reste que quelques secondes à vivre, prend simplement le temps d'ouvrir les yeux...
Silvestik
Oui j'ai beaucoup étudié le lonely et les forums, récits de voyages, blogs, etc..... mais je ne suis jamais partie si peu de temps, à vrai dire cela me bloque.... et mon amie préfère rester plusieurs nuits au même endroit, disons 3 voire 2 (pour me faire plaisir).....
Toutefois connais-tu le temps de trajet entre chaque point de chute ?
J'ai regardé le temps de trajet, même les avions intérieurs, vu le peu de temps.... un peu cher pour moi qui voyage à moindre coût !!!!
Tu comptes éviter Ayutthaya, qui reste quand même quelque chose d'assez intéressant. Ce n'est tout de même pas disneyland. Tu l'as déjà fait ?
Ayutthaya je l'ai fait et comme beaucoup parle de SUKHOTAY et surtout de SI STCHANALAI, je pensais le remplacer par ces deux sites !!!
Tu veux faire l'Issan aussi et je pense que tu peux en faire une partie, as-tu regarder aussi un peu cette région dans les guides?
L'Isan j'ai beaucoup consulté et lu, une amie qui revient d'un voyage de 6 mois m'en a parlé, mais elle avait le temps !!!!
Je peux supprimer Kanchanabury, mais pas Nakhon Pathom visite amicale, j'aurai aimé aller à la rencontre des ethnies, comme au Cambodge, en moto-taxi, vivre et dormir chez l'habitant, est-ce possible en ISSAN ? si oui je suis preneuse, j'aurai aimé faire MAE SALONG et MAE HONG SON pour les ethnies, mais pas possible en individuelle ou alors difficile !!!! donc à revoir ... si je fais l'Est j'aimerais bien conserver NONGKAI et le reste à voir.
Grand MERCI à tous ceux qui m'ont déjà aidée dans la préparation de mon voyage.
Je viens de refaire mon itinéraire
BANGKOK 2 nuits
NAKHON PATHOM juste pour revoir une jeune thaïlandaise de 40 ans que j'ai hébergée bénévolement pendant un an quand elle avait 18 ans !!!! 1 nuit
je n'arrive pas à trouver de bus de NAKHON à AMPHAWA est-ce possible ??????
Marché d’AMPHAWA je n'ai pas trouvé de guesthouse sur place !!!!! 1 nuit
KANCHANABURY 2 nuits
chutes d'eau d'ERAWAN cela vaut vraiment le coup d'œil ?????
retour sur BANGKOK par bus pour prendre un avion le même jour pour CHIANG MAI 2 nuits
visite des marchés, celui aux fleurs, . Le Warorot Market, , le Night Market, et Sunday Market
Tour des temples principaux de la ville...
Le Doï Suthep
MAE SARIANG 3 nuits
Prévoir un treck avec M. SALAWIN treck avec nuit chez l'habitant
retour CHIANGMAI 2 nuits
CHIANG RAI 1 nuit
départ pour une boucle en bus avec CHIANG SAEN 1 nuit
voir si vélo pour visiter les environs pour se rendre à SOP RUAK en vélo 9km très facile d'après le guide lonely, est-ce possible ?
visite du Triangle d'Or et du hall de l'opium
route pour MAE SALONG 1 nuit
voir si on peut se rendre dans lesvillages akkas et lisu à pied par nous-mêmes
retour sur CHIANG RAI 1 nuit
NAN 4 nuits
PHRAE 3 nuits
je n'ai pas trouvé beaucoup de renseignements sur ces deux villes, si quelqu'un peut m'aider ?
il me reste deux jours, j'aurai peut-être dû programmer MAE HONG SON ou PHAYAO ? qu'en pensez-vous ??
retour sur BANGKOK 1 nuit avant le départ.
J'ai supprimé l'ISAN et suis restée sur le NORD du pays.
J'attends vos réponses avec impatience car j'aimerais boucler cet itinéraire.
bonjour
je dirais que la region de kanchanaburi est vraiment splendide, tout le secteur de kanchanaburi a sangklaburi(frontiere birmane)est magnifique.la region est touristique mais ont peu eviter tres facilement la foule.Erawan c est jolie et sympa mais c est pas non plus extraordinaire.les cascades dans les pyrenees sont bien plus impresionnantes(a mon avis).
pour le reste je ne connais pas
bon voyage
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Premaria
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
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First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
Silly question—backpack or hard-shell suitcase for the Sepilok, Kinabatangan, Tioman, KL trip?
I’m struggling to fit all my son’s and my stuff into the 70L backpack... and I’m thinking a suitcase would be easier, but I’m not sure if it’ll work for getting around.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees.
Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands.
Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way).
Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan.
Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide).
Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island.
Day 10 – Head to Semporna.
Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai.
Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous.
I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing.
I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture.
But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary.
If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
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Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
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Hi,
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My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
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Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
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My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok:
No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna:
From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄).
Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM.
Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau:
Found this via AI—is it legit?
No online booking, as far as I can tell.
Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly????
And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning
March 24: Phnom Penh
March 25: Phnom Penh
March 26: Depart for Kampot
March 27: Kampot
March 28: Depart for Battambang
March 29: Battambang
March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap
March 31: Siem Reap
April 1: Siem Reap
April 2: Siem Reap
April 3: Siem Reap
April 4: Siem Reap
April 5: Departure
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Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta.
21/09: Borobudur
22/09: Prambanan
23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang)
24/09: Bromo
25/09: Kawa Ijen
26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran
27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran
28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk
29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk
30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk
01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud
02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud
03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud
04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo
05/10: Komodo cruise
06/10: Komodo cruise
07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo.
08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar
09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore
10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing
July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao
August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide
August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena
August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands
August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts)
August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk
August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar
August 17: Rammang Rammang
August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!
