Nous souhaitons partir de HCMV vers la côte est et traverser l'intérieur du pays pour mieux s'imprégner du pays et voir des lieux typiques. Qu'est ce que vous nous conseillez comme étapes et pouvez vous nous recommander des hébergements. Nous pensions aller jusqu'à HUE car tous les guides le conseille mais ce n'est pas forcément la bonne époque... Est ce que cela vaut qd meme le détour, ou vaut mieux t il se concentrer sur d'autres lieux plus au sud? Merci pour vos précieux conseils!😉
Itinéraire et étapes au Vietnam en janvier 2009
by Steficyril
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour,
Nous souhaitons partir de HCMV vers la côte est et traverser l'intérieur du pays pour mieux s'imprégner du pays et voir des lieux typiques. Qu'est ce que vous nous conseillez comme étapes et pouvez vous nous recommander des hébergements. Nous pensions aller jusqu'à HUE car tous les guides le conseille mais ce n'est pas forcément la bonne époque... Est ce que cela vaut qd meme le détour, ou vaut mieux t il se concentrer sur d'autres lieux plus au sud? Merci pour vos précieux conseils!😉
Nous souhaitons partir de HCMV vers la côte est et traverser l'intérieur du pays pour mieux s'imprégner du pays et voir des lieux typiques. Qu'est ce que vous nous conseillez comme étapes et pouvez vous nous recommander des hébergements. Nous pensions aller jusqu'à HUE car tous les guides le conseille mais ce n'est pas forcément la bonne époque... Est ce que cela vaut qd meme le détour, ou vaut mieux t il se concentrer sur d'autres lieux plus au sud? Merci pour vos précieux conseils!😉
Vous visiterez le delta du mekong - 3 jours : saigon - cai be - vinh long - can tho - chau doc
et puis de chau doc pour kien giang, prendre l'avion ou le bateau pour ile de phu quoc.
retour a saigon en avion
visiter les hauts plateaux du centre : da lat, buon ma thuoc
et puis faire un circuit a nha trang, une belle plage
en bus pour hoi an, et puis citadelle de hue
en avion pour retour saigon
depart pour votre pays
visiter les hauts plateaux du centre : da lat, buon ma thuoc
et puis faire un circuit a nha trang, une belle plage
en bus pour hoi an, et puis citadelle de hue
en avion pour retour saigon
depart pour votre pays
Bonjour!
J'ai séjourné 21 jours au Vietnam en mars 2008. Arrivée sur Ho Chi Minh le 8 mars et retour à partir de Hanoi le 28 mars. Mon itinéraire à été le suivant :
😉 - Jours 1-2-3 : Visite de Ho Chi Minh et de la région (ballades dans les quartier de la ville, excursion aux tunnels de Cu Chi, bateau sur la rivière, etc.);
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😉 - Jours 7-8-9-10 : Repos à Nha Trang. Cette ville est surnommée la "Côte d'Azur vietnamienne", avec sa grande baie logée au creux des montagnes, sa plage au sable doré, sa grande promenade, son front de mer parsemé d'îles, sans compter ses nombreux petits cafés et restos sympas.
😉 - Jours 11-12-13-14-15 : Visites dans la région de Hoi An (2 jours) et Hué (3 jours). Hoi An est vraiment une petite perle, avec ses rue étroites, sa petite rivière, ses temples, ses musées, son petit pont japonnais, sans oublier ses boutiques et galeries d'art de toutes sortes. Et une magnifique plage! Ce n'est pas pour rien qu'on dit que Hoi An est un des secrets les mieux gardés du Vietnam! Quant à Hué, capitale mondiale du chapeau conique, elle vaut à elle seule le détour pour sa magnifique citadelle, avec ses canaux, ses fortifications, ses temples, ses jardins, sa "cité interdite"... Sans oublier sa rivière aux parfums et ses nombreux tombeaux impériaux logés au coeur de la forêt!
😉 - Jours 16-17-18-19-20-21 : Visite de la région de Hanoi (capitale). J'ai également fait une excursion de trois jours dans la baie de Along. Cet endroit est sans contredit un des paysages les plus célèbres du continent jaune. Et l'une des grandes merveilles naturelles du monde! On y compte exactements 1969 sommets de toutes les formes : des pics, des collines, des rochers, des aiguilles, des pitons... Il y en a pour tous les goûts et tous les styles! Quand on navigue à travers ces sommets sortant tout droit de la mer, particulièrement par beau temps - et lorsqu'il y a peu de vagues -, c'est à si perdre tellement on en a plein la vue. Magnifique!
J'ai fait le trajet du Sud au Nord de façon uniligne et j'ai employé le bus comme moyen de transport sous la forme "open ticket". J'ai fait 1700 km au total. Pour les trajets les plus longs (10 à 15 heures), de nuit, on propose des véhicules munis de couchettes. Il y a 38 couchettes dans un autobus (je les ai comptés). C'est quand même très confortable! Tout le monde semble avoir dormi comme des bébés dans les bras de leur mère!
Si j'avais eu plus de temps, j'aurais aimé faire un détour vers Darlat et/ou Sapa, pour voir un peu les petits villages et les plateaux du centre du pays. Malheureusement, mon séjour étant limité à trois semaines, comme je voulais voir le Sud et le Nord, je me suis limité au littoral.
Mais ce n'est que parti remise pour un prochain séjour! Bonne planification!
Pascal
J'ai séjourné 21 jours au Vietnam en mars 2008. Arrivée sur Ho Chi Minh le 8 mars et retour à partir de Hanoi le 28 mars. Mon itinéraire à été le suivant :
😉 - Jours 1-2-3 : Visite de Ho Chi Minh et de la région (ballades dans les quartier de la ville, excursion aux tunnels de Cu Chi, bateau sur la rivière, etc.);
😉 - Jours 4-5-6 : Excursion (en bateau et en bus) dans le delta du Mekong. On y propose des visites allant de un à trois jours (et même plus). L'excursion de trois jours permet de remonter jusqu'à Chau Doc, près de la frontière cambodgienne, en plus de voir les Cai Be, Vinh Long, Can Tho, etc. Tu ne regretteras pas de chosir l'option de trois jours! On en a vraiment pour notre argent!
😉 - Jours 7-8-9-10 : Repos à Nha Trang. Cette ville est surnommée la "Côte d'Azur vietnamienne", avec sa grande baie logée au creux des montagnes, sa plage au sable doré, sa grande promenade, son front de mer parsemé d'îles, sans compter ses nombreux petits cafés et restos sympas.
😉 - Jours 11-12-13-14-15 : Visites dans la région de Hoi An (2 jours) et Hué (3 jours). Hoi An est vraiment une petite perle, avec ses rue étroites, sa petite rivière, ses temples, ses musées, son petit pont japonnais, sans oublier ses boutiques et galeries d'art de toutes sortes. Et une magnifique plage! Ce n'est pas pour rien qu'on dit que Hoi An est un des secrets les mieux gardés du Vietnam! Quant à Hué, capitale mondiale du chapeau conique, elle vaut à elle seule le détour pour sa magnifique citadelle, avec ses canaux, ses fortifications, ses temples, ses jardins, sa "cité interdite"... Sans oublier sa rivière aux parfums et ses nombreux tombeaux impériaux logés au coeur de la forêt!
😉 - Jours 16-17-18-19-20-21 : Visite de la région de Hanoi (capitale). J'ai également fait une excursion de trois jours dans la baie de Along. Cet endroit est sans contredit un des paysages les plus célèbres du continent jaune. Et l'une des grandes merveilles naturelles du monde! On y compte exactements 1969 sommets de toutes les formes : des pics, des collines, des rochers, des aiguilles, des pitons... Il y en a pour tous les goûts et tous les styles! Quand on navigue à travers ces sommets sortant tout droit de la mer, particulièrement par beau temps - et lorsqu'il y a peu de vagues -, c'est à si perdre tellement on en a plein la vue. Magnifique!
J'ai fait le trajet du Sud au Nord de façon uniligne et j'ai employé le bus comme moyen de transport sous la forme "open ticket". J'ai fait 1700 km au total. Pour les trajets les plus longs (10 à 15 heures), de nuit, on propose des véhicules munis de couchettes. Il y a 38 couchettes dans un autobus (je les ai comptés). C'est quand même très confortable! Tout le monde semble avoir dormi comme des bébés dans les bras de leur mère!
Si j'avais eu plus de temps, j'aurais aimé faire un détour vers Darlat et/ou Sapa, pour voir un peu les petits villages et les plateaux du centre du pays. Malheureusement, mon séjour étant limité à trois semaines, comme je voulais voir le Sud et le Nord, je me suis limité au littoral.
Mais ce n'est que parti remise pour un prochain séjour! Bonne planification!
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J'ai séjourné 21 jours au Vietnam en mars 2008. Arrivée sur Ho Chi Minh le 8 mars et retour à partir de Hanoi le 28 mars
Bonjour,
Date de séjour idéale et sens du parcours tout à fait logique. Et vous avez bien fait de profiter de Phu Quôc à la belle saison.
On y compte exactements 1969 sommets
Les as-tu les compter?🙂 Je crois qu'il y a plus de 3 mille!
Si j'avais eu plus de temps, j'aurais aimé faire un détour vers Darlat et/ou Sapa, pour voir un peu les petits villages et les plateaux du centre du pays. Malheureusement, mon séjour étant limité à trois semaines
Et oui, pour 3 semaines, il faut faire un choix. La prochaine fois n'oubliez pas Con Dao pour un séjour de plage.
Bonjour,
Date de séjour idéale et sens du parcours tout à fait logique. Et vous avez bien fait de profiter de Phu Quôc à la belle saison.
On y compte exactements 1969 sommets
Les as-tu les compter?🙂 Je crois qu'il y a plus de 3 mille!
Si j'avais eu plus de temps, j'aurais aimé faire un détour vers Darlat et/ou Sapa, pour voir un peu les petits villages et les plateaux du centre du pays. Malheureusement, mon séjour étant limité à trois semaines
Et oui, pour 3 semaines, il faut faire un choix. La prochaine fois n'oubliez pas Con Dao pour un séjour de plage.
http://www.maison-chance.org/
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Bon plan en ce qui concerne le sud et le centre, mais le Nord: completement rate! Entre Tam Coc, Lai Lhau, Sapa, Ha Giang/Dong Van, et Babe, pour ne citer que certains sites, ca fait beaucoup de coins fantastiques non visites.
En fait, maintenant que je connais bien le pays, je suis convaincu qu'il faut le faire en 2 fois: 1 fois sud et centre, et 1 fois nord, de loin la region la plus extraordinaire dans le sens originel du terme ("extra ordinaire")
En fait, maintenant que je connais bien le pays, je suis convaincu qu'il faut le faire en 2 fois: 1 fois sud et centre, et 1 fois nord, de loin la region la plus extraordinaire dans le sens originel du terme ("extra ordinaire")
Méfiez-vous de la vie, car les ratés ne vous rateront pas!
bon, a bientot et bienvenue au vietnam
je suis convaincu qu'il faut le faire en 2 fois: 1 fois sud et centre, et 1 fois nord, de loin la region la plus extraordinaire dans le sens originel du terme ("extra ordinaire")
T'as vu qu'on peut avoir un superbe voyage en évitant la région du Nord?🙂
T'as vu qu'on peut avoir un superbe voyage en évitant la région du Nord?🙂
http://www.maison-chance.org/
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Salut Abalone! 😉
Pour le nombre de sommets dans Along Bay, je l'ai lu dans les guides, tout simplement. On écrivait qu'il y avait 2 000 sommets, pour faire un nombre arrondi, mais certains guides précisaient qu'on en dénombrait exactement 1 969. J'ai retenu le nombre : C'est l'année où on a marché sur le Lune!!!
Allo Larsey! 😄 Je suis bien d'accord avec toi - un voyage dans le Nord, un autre dans le Sud - ou encore disposer de plus de temps afin de bien visiter les deux dans un même séjour. Personnellement, je sais qu'il m'aurait fallu une semaine de plus - peut-être même deux -, afin de plus voir le Nord, mais j'ai fait des choix. Celui, entre autre, de prendre le bus et non l'avion (même pour les longues distances). Je compte bien y remettre les pieds un bon jour!
Je m'en suis tout de même tiré avec un budget total de 2, 100 $CA pour mon séjour de trois semaines (en solo et sac-à-dos), incluant le visa et les transports (en partance de Montréal). Voilà!
Pascal
Allo Larsey! 😄 Je suis bien d'accord avec toi - un voyage dans le Nord, un autre dans le Sud - ou encore disposer de plus de temps afin de bien visiter les deux dans un même séjour. Personnellement, je sais qu'il m'aurait fallu une semaine de plus - peut-être même deux -, afin de plus voir le Nord, mais j'ai fait des choix. Celui, entre autre, de prendre le bus et non l'avion (même pour les longues distances). Je compte bien y remettre les pieds un bon jour!
Je m'en suis tout de même tiré avec un budget total de 2, 100 $CA pour mon séjour de trois semaines (en solo et sac-à-dos), incluant le visa et les transports (en partance de Montréal). Voilà!
Pascal
qu'on en dénombrait exactement 1 969
C'est vrai à l'heure actuelle. Il parait qu'il y en a qui disparaissent lentement dans l'histoire de la baie d'Ha long, depuis 25 millions d'années🙂
C'est vrai à l'heure actuelle. Il parait qu'il y en a qui disparaissent lentement dans l'histoire de la baie d'Ha long, depuis 25 millions d'années🙂
http://www.maison-chance.org/
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Je m'en suis tout de même tiré avec un budget total de 2, 100 $CA pour mon séjour de trois semaines (en solo et sac-à-dos), incluant le visa et les transports (en partance de Montréal). Voilà!
Pascal
2100$ avec ton billet montreal-Vietnam?????
Pascal
2100$ avec ton billet montreal-Vietnam?????
Honey Moon
Oui! 😄
Mon budget pour mes trois semaines au Vietnam s'est réparti comme suit : Billets d'avion New-York - Ho Chi Minh / Hanoi - New York = 1 150 $CA Bus aller-retour Montréal-New York (trajet : 7, 5 hrs) = 120 $CA Budget, sur place, pour 20 jours = 700 $CA Visa pris à Ottawa = 80 $CA Quelques "peanuts" à New York (bus, métro, lunch, café, etc.) = 50 $CA TOTAL = 2, 100 $CA 😉
Sur place, au Vietnam, j'avais prévu un budget de plus ou moins 40 $. Je devais "m'efforcer" si je voulais dépenser un minimum de 30 $US. Je prenais une chambre autour de 12-15 $, je mangeais mes trois repas au resto (souvent avec de la bière le midi et du vin le soir) pour environ 8-10 $ par jour. Le reste pour les visites et les transports. Le coût de la vie n'est pas cher au Vietnam. J'ai même connu un Français, en stage dans le delta du Mekong, qui vivait avec un budget de 10 $ par jour.
Pascal 😏
Mon budget pour mes trois semaines au Vietnam s'est réparti comme suit : Billets d'avion New-York - Ho Chi Minh / Hanoi - New York = 1 150 $CA Bus aller-retour Montréal-New York (trajet : 7, 5 hrs) = 120 $CA Budget, sur place, pour 20 jours = 700 $CA Visa pris à Ottawa = 80 $CA Quelques "peanuts" à New York (bus, métro, lunch, café, etc.) = 50 $CA TOTAL = 2, 100 $CA 😉
Sur place, au Vietnam, j'avais prévu un budget de plus ou moins 40 $. Je devais "m'efforcer" si je voulais dépenser un minimum de 30 $US. Je prenais une chambre autour de 12-15 $, je mangeais mes trois repas au resto (souvent avec de la bière le midi et du vin le soir) pour environ 8-10 $ par jour. Le reste pour les visites et les transports. Le coût de la vie n'est pas cher au Vietnam. J'ai même connu un Français, en stage dans le delta du Mekong, qui vivait avec un budget de 10 $ par jour.
Pascal 😏
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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. Is it possible to take the train from Malacca to Ipoh? Thanks for your feedback.
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
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
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.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
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?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
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?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
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 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
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
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
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
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.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
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.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
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.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
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
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
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
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
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! !
Hi everyone,
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?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
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?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
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!