Itinéraire de trois semaines en Thaïlande au mois d'août
by Sofita
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Pouvez-vous me conseiller sur mon itinéraire???Est-il possible sans trop speeder?Faut t-il zapper Chiang Mai (climat en août et gain de temps)?Quel moyen de transport Chumphon-Kanchanaburi?Merci beaucoup!
Bangkok 6-7 août(Parc KhaoYai 200km Bangkok Est, Train 2-2h40, Bus 3-4h)--> Si nous n'allons pas à Chiang Mai
Ayuthaya 8 août Train 1h30/h de Bangkok
Lopburi 8-9 août Train 1-1h30 de Ayuthaya
Chiang Mai 10-15 août Train, spécial express en soirée 10-12hTrekking: 2-3 jours
Koh samui 15 août avion 1h de Chiang Mai
Koh Pha Ngan 15-18 août taxi+bateau 30 min en catamaran
Koh Tao 18- 22 août catamaran 2h15
Koh Tao Chumphon 22 août catamaran ou express boat 2h30-3h
Chumphon-Nakhon Pathom-Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi et Rivière Kwai 22-25 août130km Bangkok Ouest, Bus 3h
Kanchanaburi-Bangkok 25 août bus 3h
Bangkok 25-27 août
Chiang Mai en Aout: trop chaud a mon avis, surtout qu'il faut marcher beaucoup...
Pourquoi aller en train a Ayutthaya ? Les voitures ou tuk tuk avec chauffeur coutent que dalle et c'est indispensable pour se deplacer a Ayutthaya vu que le site est ENORME.
Koh Samui: attention ! La plage la plus belle de l'ile est CHAWENG NOI (petite Chaweng)... qui se trouve APRES la plage de Chaweng... Les autres plages sont assez nulles par rapport a Phuket ou Phi Phi !
Pourquoi aller en train a Ayutthaya ? Les voitures ou tuk tuk avec chauffeur coutent que dalle et c'est indispensable pour se deplacer a Ayutthaya vu que le site est ENORME.
Koh Samui: attention ! La plage la plus belle de l'ile est CHAWENG NOI (petite Chaweng)... qui se trouve APRES la plage de Chaweng... Les autres plages sont assez nulles par rapport a Phuket ou Phi Phi !
Bonjour,
Pouvez-vous me conseiller sur mon itinéraire???Est-il possible sans trop speeder?
Non 😎
Non 😎
Une discussion est en échange de connaissances
Une dispute est un échange d'ignorance
Koh samui 15 août avion 1h de Chiang Mai
Ca serait plutôt 1h45 (voir le site de Bangkok Airways) 😉
Ca serait plutôt 1h45 (voir le site de Bangkok Airways) 😉
Khun maa jak nai krap?
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
Pourquoi aller en train a Ayutthaya ? Les voitures ou tuk tuk avec chauffeur coutent que dalle et c'est indispensable pour se deplacer a Ayutthaya vu que le site est ENORME.
1/ Parce que: c'est sympa de partager la vie des Thaïs, pour ça il n'y a pas mieux que le train ( comme dans de nombreuses régions du monde) 2/Parce que: on peut louer un tuk tuk avec chauffeur-guide sur place 3/ Parce que: les sites sont tellement immenses et passionnants ( il faudrait effectivement plusieurs jours pour les parcourir) qu'il ne faut pas craindre d'en sélectionner quelques-uns pour en profiter sans saturer ( à moins d'être un passionné de vestiges bouddhiques).
1/ Parce que: c'est sympa de partager la vie des Thaïs, pour ça il n'y a pas mieux que le train ( comme dans de nombreuses régions du monde) 2/Parce que: on peut louer un tuk tuk avec chauffeur-guide sur place 3/ Parce que: les sites sont tellement immenses et passionnants ( il faudrait effectivement plusieurs jours pour les parcourir) qu'il ne faut pas craindre d'en sélectionner quelques-uns pour en profiter sans saturer ( à moins d'être un passionné de vestiges bouddhiques).
Chacun possède la force créatrice de l'univers. Il crée sa réalité et se doit d'en assumer les conséquences.
Le Bouddha Gautama, vers 500 av J.C.
Oui, merci pour les conseils. Si nous n'allons pas à Chiang Mai, nous louerons une voiture pour aller à Ayutthaya, Kancha et peut être Khao yai: peut on profiter du parc en cette saison?
Nous ne comptons pas rester à Koh Samui mais aller à Ko pha Ngam et surtout Ko Tao, en effet au mois d'zoût on m'a déconseillé la côte ouest à cause de la mousson...
Bonjour,
Pouvez-vous me conseiller sur mon itinéraire???Est-il possible sans trop speeder? oui possibleFaut t-il zapper Chiang Mai (climat en août et gain de temps)? non surtout pas. Pour le trekking contacte Guy gorias qui est à Pai mais a un bureau à Chiang Mai... www.thairafting.com et l'email thairafting@gmail.com Il propose des combinés trekking rafting absolument super. Il a été le premier à proposer le rafting en Thailande il y a 20 ans. En ce qui concerne la sécurité, tu ne trouveras pas mieux. Et en plus tu ne seras pas avec un monstre groupe comme les autres tours à Chiang Mai mais un groupe très limité ou juste toi.Quel moyen de transport Chumphon-Kanchanaburi? le trainMerci beaucoup!
Bangkok 6-7 août(Parc KhaoYai 200km Bangkok Est, Train 2-2h40, Bus 3-4h)--> Si nous n'allons pas à Chiang Mai
Ayuthaya 8 août Train 1h30/h de Bangkok
Lopburi 8-9 août Train 1-1h30 de Ayuthaya
Chiang Mai 10-15 août Train, spécial express en soirée 10-12hTrekking: 2-3 jours
Koh samui 15 août avion 1h de Chiang Mai c'est cela que tu peux zappé.. très touristique et a perdu beaucoup de son charme et gagné un jour pour ton trek dans le nord
Koh Pha Ngan 15-18 août taxi+bateau 30 min en catamaran
Koh Tao 18- 22 août catamaran 2h15
Koh Tao Chumphon 22 août catamaran ou express boat 2h30-3h
Chumphon-Nakhon Pathom-Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi et Rivière Kwai 22-25 août130km Bangkok Ouest, Bus 3h
Kanchanaburi-Bangkok 25 août bus 3h
Bangkok 25-27 août
Ton christ est juif, ta pizza est italienne, ton café est brésilien, ta voiture est japonaise, ton écriture est latine, tes vacances sont turques, tes chiffres sont arabes et... tu reproches à ton voisin d'être étranger !
Koh Samui: attention ! La plage la plus belle de l'ile est CHAWENG NOI (petite Chaweng)... qui se trouve APRES la plage de Chaweng... Les autres plages sont assez nulles par rapport a Phuket ou Phi Phi !
La plus belle est sans hesitation Choeng moon beach, sur la route après le Big Buddha.
La plus belle est sans hesitation Choeng moon beach, sur la route après le Big Buddha.
ca doit être possible, mais ça reste un peu condensé comme programme. Tu as raison de privilégier le train, c'est le meilleur moyen de rencontrer les locaux. N'est ce pas le but d'un voyage ? Pour plein de raisons j'ai préféré Sukhotai à Ayuthayai...
Chang mai est à mon sens indispensable ainsi que les environs en scooter ? Kanchanaburi est à mon sens devenue trop touristique pour être interessante.... mais bon .. c'est pas si mal😏
Va ou tu veux, meurs où tu dois.. (prov tibetain)
Merci pour tes conseils! Je ne comptais pas rester à Koh Samui, mais juste y atterir depuis Chiang mai. Je vais peut être gagner quelque jour en zappant Kancha. Les trekking sont toujours possibles en août? Merci pour l'adresse, je pensais justement faire du rafting, avec la mousson ça risque d'être sportif!
Merci pour les infos! On va louer un scooter ou une moto pour visiter les alentours de Chiang Mai et peut être se perdre dans la montagne! Il nous faudrait partir 2 mois, ce serait parfait!
Tu me conseilles donc plutôt Sukhotai? Et Lopburi? J'étais surtout interessée par les singes, d'où le choix Ayuthaya et Lopburi. On va peut être gagner quelques jours en zappant Kancha, nous n'aimons pas les touristes!
C'est dur de faire un choix, car nous avons l'habitude de voyager en back packer mais pour ce voyage nous aimerions nous reposer un peu;)
Merci à tous pour vos conseils!
Bonsoir Sofita
Pour Info, le vol CNX -> Samui de Bangkok Airways te permet de faire la jonction avec Ko Tao dans la journée (tout est prévu à l'arrivée à l'aéroport de Samui)
Je préfère aussi le site de Sukkothai par rapport à Ayyuthaya
Bon voyage
Pour Info, le vol CNX -> Samui de Bangkok Airways te permet de faire la jonction avec Ko Tao dans la journée (tout est prévu à l'arrivée à l'aéroport de Samui)
Je préfère aussi le site de Sukkothai par rapport à Ayyuthaya
Bon voyage
Merci pour tes conseils! Je ne comptais pas rester à Koh Samui, oui j'ai vu après coup désolée mais juste y atterir depuis Chiang mai.
Je vais peut être gagner quelque jour en zappant Kancha Dommage.
Les trekking sont toujours possibles en août? Merci pour l'adresse, je pensais justement faire du rafting, avec la mousson ça risque d'être sportif!ce sera la pleine saison... et on peut rafter jusqu'en février selon les années...
Je vais peut être gagner quelque jour en zappant Kancha Dommage.
Les trekking sont toujours possibles en août? Merci pour l'adresse, je pensais justement faire du rafting, avec la mousson ça risque d'être sportif!ce sera la pleine saison... et on peut rafter jusqu'en février selon les années...
Ton christ est juif, ta pizza est italienne, ton café est brésilien, ta voiture est japonaise, ton écriture est latine, tes vacances sont turques, tes chiffres sont arabes et... tu reproches à ton voisin d'être étranger !
🙂 je te confirme que j'ai préféré sukhotai.... Lopburi a peu d'intérêt à mes yeux, mais tout est relatif. Ton programme semble plutôt interessant. Si vous avez envie de rivière, préférez plutôt Amphawa - Samut Songkhram.(plutôt que kancha) Un joli marché flottant avec quasi que des Thaïs, et des jolies ballade sur les rivières, notamment la nuit pour voir les lucioles dans les arbres.... Tellement à faire en Thailande ! Quoi que vous choisissiez, vous ne serez pas déçu.
Et puis, même sur les iles y'a toujours des coins tranquilles.. qui ne sont pas forcément là où les plages sont les plus "belles". Je préfère quand c'est plus sauvage et naturel. Vous avez raison pour ce qui est de privilégier les iles du golf. Ceci-dit, j'ai aussi des bons souvenirs au mois d'Aôut, à Krabi....
Bon voyage..😏
Va ou tu veux, meurs où tu dois.. (prov tibetain)
Bonjour,
je me permets de t'envoyer un petit mail pour avoir plus d'info sur Amphawa- Samut Sonkhram. A quelle distance de Bangkok? qu'est ce qu'il y a à faire des les environs? la mer est-elle belle là bas? nous avons de très bon souvenirs de Bang Sapang un peu plus au sud! quel est cette histoire de luciole? as tu d'autres conseils de coins sympa à faire avec 2 petits de 4 et 1 ans??
Merci d'avance, Marja
je me permets de t'envoyer un petit mail pour avoir plus d'info sur Amphawa- Samut Sonkhram. A quelle distance de Bangkok? qu'est ce qu'il y a à faire des les environs? la mer est-elle belle là bas? nous avons de très bon souvenirs de Bang Sapang un peu plus au sud! quel est cette histoire de luciole? as tu d'autres conseils de coins sympa à faire avec 2 petits de 4 et 1 ans??
Merci d'avance, Marja
Salut à tous!
Petit compte rendu de notre voyage en Thaïlande qu'on a adoré! Les thaïs sont très gentils et la nourriture excellente!
Très peu de pluie, un peu à Chiang Mai et dans les îles, mais jamais toute la journée!
Bangkok: 1 jour 1/2; Hotel New sam riverside: un peu cher mais très confortable Attention au tuc tuc qui propose de vous faire visiter la ville et qui vous emmènent acheter des diamants car c'est le dernier jour d'une super promotion! On a aimé Bangkok malgré la chaleur et la polution
Ayuthaya 8 août Train 1h30/h de Bangkok: visite des temples en une journée avec un tuc tuc atitré, super sympa! Hotel Tony's place: pas cher, ambiance sympa, confortable
Lopburi 8-9 août Train 1-1h30 de Ayuthaya Une journée pour profiter de cette ville envahie par les singes! Hotel Nett hotel pour y prendre une douche, pas cher
Chiang Mai 10-15 août Train, spécial express en soirée 10-12h Réservation du train sur internet depuis la France: très pratique Hotel Pha thai, super! On peut tout y organiser! Il faut louer une moto Trekking: 2jours expérience sympa, éviter les chaussures plates dans la boue;) Les marchés, aller aux marchés non touristiques, nourritures excellentes et jamais malade en mangeant dans la rue! Visite du camp des éléphants très sympa, et des tigres malheureusement drogués Visite des alentours en moto On a adoré Chiang Mai!
Koh samui 15 août avion 2h de Chiang Mai via Bangkok
Koh Pha Ngan 15-18 août taxi+bateau 30 min en catamaran Le jour même, dernier bateau à 18h30 puis mini bus pour rejoindre le nord de l'île Mae Haad: superbe plage! lieu encore sauvage, superbe snorkling Hotel: Royal orchod resort: confortable et restau sympa; coral bay bungalow (juste à coté) avait l'air sympa aussi et mieux situé Louer un scoot Tentative de kite surf, avortée en l'absence de vent
Koh Tao 18- 26 août catamaran 2h15 Hotel: Ok II bungalows, un peu plus roots mais superbement situé Plongée et snorkling: magnifiques fonds sous-marin Louer un scoot! Idem pour le kite
Bangkok 26août via koh samui, en avion
Voilà, un voyage formidable!
Merci à tous pour vos conseils et n'hésitez pas si vous avez des questions!
Bangkok: 1 jour 1/2; Hotel New sam riverside: un peu cher mais très confortable Attention au tuc tuc qui propose de vous faire visiter la ville et qui vous emmènent acheter des diamants car c'est le dernier jour d'une super promotion! On a aimé Bangkok malgré la chaleur et la polution
Ayuthaya 8 août Train 1h30/h de Bangkok: visite des temples en une journée avec un tuc tuc atitré, super sympa! Hotel Tony's place: pas cher, ambiance sympa, confortable
Lopburi 8-9 août Train 1-1h30 de Ayuthaya Une journée pour profiter de cette ville envahie par les singes! Hotel Nett hotel pour y prendre une douche, pas cher
Chiang Mai 10-15 août Train, spécial express en soirée 10-12h Réservation du train sur internet depuis la France: très pratique Hotel Pha thai, super! On peut tout y organiser! Il faut louer une moto Trekking: 2jours expérience sympa, éviter les chaussures plates dans la boue;) Les marchés, aller aux marchés non touristiques, nourritures excellentes et jamais malade en mangeant dans la rue! Visite du camp des éléphants très sympa, et des tigres malheureusement drogués Visite des alentours en moto On a adoré Chiang Mai!
Koh samui 15 août avion 2h de Chiang Mai via Bangkok
Koh Pha Ngan 15-18 août taxi+bateau 30 min en catamaran Le jour même, dernier bateau à 18h30 puis mini bus pour rejoindre le nord de l'île Mae Haad: superbe plage! lieu encore sauvage, superbe snorkling Hotel: Royal orchod resort: confortable et restau sympa; coral bay bungalow (juste à coté) avait l'air sympa aussi et mieux situé Louer un scoot Tentative de kite surf, avortée en l'absence de vent
Koh Tao 18- 26 août catamaran 2h15 Hotel: Ok II bungalows, un peu plus roots mais superbement situé Plongée et snorkling: magnifiques fonds sous-marin Louer un scoot! Idem pour le kite
Bangkok 26août via koh samui, en avion
Voilà, un voyage formidable!
Merci à tous pour vos conseils et n'hésitez pas si vous avez des questions!
Attention au tuc tuc qui propose de vous faire visiter la ville et qui vous emmènent acheter des diamants car c'est le dernier jour d'une super promotion!
Pas des diamants mais des bijoux (jade, rubis, émeraude....) une vieille arnaque bien connue, il suffit de lire la rubrique arnaque de VF 😉
Pas des diamants mais des bijoux (jade, rubis, émeraude....) une vieille arnaque bien connue, il suffit de lire la rubrique arnaque de VF 😉
Khun maa jak nai krap?
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
Merci à tous pour vos conseils et n'hésitez pas si vous avez des questions!
Bsr,
..Une seule!... quand repartez-vous?🙂...😉
Bsr,
..Une seule!... quand repartez-vous?🙂...😉Chacun possède la force créatrice de l'univers. Il crée sa réalité et se doit d'en assumer les conséquences.
Le Bouddha Gautama, vers 500 av J.C.
C'est juste que les diamants ne sont pas une "spécialité" asiatique, ils ont tenté le truc, vous avez bien senti le vent venir 😉
Si jamais et a titre d'information il y a ce POST, entre autres 🙁
Si jamais et a titre d'information il y a ce POST, entre autres 🙁
Khun maa jak nai krap?
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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 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
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!