Quelques jours apres j ai fais le Nord de la Thailande, 13 jours, 2019km. Je vous le dis en verite, le Vietnam c est une autre dimension, c est du spectacle, ca boulverse.
Nord du Vietnam en images
by Fabworld
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Ma derniere viree a moto dans les fabuleuses montagnes du Haut Tonkin en images :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXSoUKourDQ
C est du grand et pure Vietnam, n est ce pas ?
Quelques jours apres j ai fais le Nord de la Thailande, 13 jours, 2019km. Je vous le dis en verite, le Vietnam c est une autre dimension, c est du spectacle, ca boulverse.
Quelques jours apres j ai fais le Nord de la Thailande, 13 jours, 2019km. Je vous le dis en verite, le Vietnam c est une autre dimension, c est du spectacle, ca boulverse.
Merci pour ce fabuleux voyage filmé du nord du VN, haut en couleurs et en.............rires et sourires.
gassinette
Super !! et un encore grand merci de nous faire partager ces images
J'ai adoré ta video et l'atmosphère donnée par la musique. merci d'avoir mis ce lien. j'ai voulu te mettre un commentaire mais je ne suis pas abonnée chez youtube. ça m'a donné envie de refaire un voyage au Vietnam. Je ne suis pas allée dans le nord-nord, parce que, en decembre déjà au niveau de Hanoi et de Yen Tu on a vecu un temps epouvantable et un froid epouvantable. Alors peut etre coupler Sapa avec le sud de la Chine, tiens tiens ... à une autre saison.
Merci pour cette vidéo.
Je pars vivre 8 mois à Hanoï en janvier, et ces images ne font qu'accentuer mon impatience 😉
christine
christine
Très belle vidéo, Fab, on sent ton amour pour le pays et ses habitants et tu arrives de mieux en mieux à les mettre en valeur.
Bravo.
Pat
Supebe!
Décidément nous y retournons cet hiver (mars-avril).
Pierroro
Quand le moment est arrivé, l'heure est venue! (C.Bobin.)
- et je vous remercie par avance pour votre réponse.
🙁 Et nous seulement l'été l'année prochaine que c'est long d'attendre !!!
en tout cas un Grand merci à Fabien pour ces supers images !
Supebe! Décidément nous y retournons cet hiver (mars-avril).
en tout cas un Grand merci à Fabien pour ces supers images !
Supebe! Décidément nous y retournons cet hiver (mars-avril).
ZEN
Que dire sinon superbe, merci pour ce partage
Nadine
Nous ne sommes que des petits grains de sable posés sur la plage de l'univers
Prenons le temps de vivre, nous prendrons bien celui de mourir
Fabuleux, merci d'avoir partagé avec nous! Je pars pour le Vietnam le 24 décembre et tu ne fais qu'accentuer mon impatience. Bonne journée!
France
😉 Je dirai tout simplement merci pour ce très beau documentaire qui met tous ces gens en valeur que dire de plus, que ce qui n'a était dit par les autres BRAVO et mille merci bonne continuation .
Et vivement le prochain film, qui sait affaire à suivre .
En, attendanst bonne fêtes de fin d'année et que 2008 vous apporte santé, joie et Amour
Cordialement Jp .
Mes meilleurs voeux s'"adressent à tous les membres du forum Bonnes fêtes de fin D'année à vous tous et toutes qui parcourez le monde Cordialement Jp.
Mes meilleurs voeux s'"adressent à tous les membres du forum Bonnes fêtes de fin D'année à vous tous et toutes qui parcourez le monde Cordialement Jp.
Landais40
Bonjour
quels sont les villages que vous avez découvert? quel trajet? est ce le nord est?la video montre des H'mongs fleurs et d'autres ethnies, super
Le plaisir de photographier se marie à merveille à ceux, variés, du voyage
J ai fait cette video lors de ma derniere viree a moto avant de quitter le Vietnam. Le parcours 1948km, 13 jours :
Hanoi-Mai Chau
Mai Chau-Tuan Giao
Tuan Giao-Lai Chau
Lai Chau-Tam Duong
Tam Duong-Sapa
Sapa-Bac Ha
Bac Ha-Xin Man
Xin Man-Ha Giang
Ha Giang-Meo Vac
Meo Vac-Ba Be
Ba Be - Hanoi
Une boucle Nord - Ouest - Est. Ma partenaire : une Minsk 125cc, en rodage.
Une boucle Nord - Ouest - Est. Ma partenaire : une Minsk 125cc, en rodage.
Super la vidéo Fab,
Dis donc, quel grimace tu faisais pour les faire rires comme ca 😉
Dis donc, quel grimace tu faisais pour les faire rires comme ca 😉
S.D
merci, j etais aussi au vietnam tout novembre et viens de rentrer mais je n ai faitque la boucle ouest (en passant par son la ), la tienne est virageuse!
comment est la route bac ha -xin man -Ha giang -meo vac -babe? y a til des adresses sympas pour dormir dans ces endroits ? bonne journée
comment est la route bac ha -xin man -Ha giang -meo vac -babe? y a til des adresses sympas pour dormir dans ces endroits ? bonne journée
Le plaisir de photographier se marie à merveille à ceux, variés, du voyage
La route Bac Ha - Xin Man quoi que un peu difficile est magnifique. A Xin Man il se tient tous les dimanches un somptueux marché, tres coloré et pas du tout touristique.
Xin Man - Ha Giang, la route est absolument incroyable. Elle balafre les montagnes, sinueuse, elle suit une riviere, ca monte, ca descend, a Hong Su Phin il y a egalement le dimanche un splendide marché.
Ha Giang - Meo Vac, alors la attention on entre dans une autre dimension. Paysages lunaires, paysages de pics karstiques, de pains de sucre, rizieres en terrasse, diversite ethnique impressionnante, marché de Dong Van le dimanche d une rare beaute. C est pour moi, et pour beaucoup, peut etre la plus belle route du Nord Vietnam. La route est fabuleuse, a moto c est un vrai regale, surtout par beau temps.
Meo Vac - Ba Be, c est une longue etape, 8-9 heures de route. Sur une bonne partie c est de la piste. Un peu galere a vrai dire mais on est recompense en arrivant sur Ba Be au soleil couchant. On peut faire une etape a Bao Lac.
Pour ce qui est de l hebergement, si tu pars en solo, il n y a qu a Ba Be ou tu pourra dormir chez l habitant.
Maintenant si tu passes par une agence, comme la Compagnie Bourlingue, tu auras l opportunite de dormir davantage chez l habitant. Ils ont des amis partout dans le Nord. Notament a Bao Lac ou ils ont des amis de l ethnie Lolo, ethnie tres rare en voie d extinction.
J aurais pu faire une etape de plus en me rendant a Thac Ba, magnifique lac, ambiance de premier matin du monde. Faute de temps.
J ai quitte le Vietnam pour le Mexique. Je te le dis en verite, les montagnes du Nord Vietnam me manquent.
J ai quitte le Vietnam pour le Mexique. Je te le dis en verite, les montagnes du Nord Vietnam me manquent.
Merci beaucoup de ta réponse, je ne voyage pas en solo, nous sommes un couple de reporters photographes et nous cherchons à découvrir de mieux en mieux le vietnam, pays qui nous fascine. Nous ne voulons pas rester dans l'ambiance de Sapa!(trop parc à touristes maintenant)
Tu as fait ce voyage en moto, je pense qu'en 4X4 c est faisable ?
tu es passé par agence ?guide local?
je comprends ta nostalgie ....nous avons passé 2 mois au Vietnam mais on a envie d' y retourner dès Avril!Nous avions un guide devenu ami, malheureusement il est décédé début décembre.Nous cherchons un guide donc .
et le mexique ?
je comprends ta nostalgie ....nous avons passé 2 mois au Vietnam mais on a envie d' y retourner dès Avril!Nous avions un guide devenu ami, malheureusement il est décédé début décembre.Nous cherchons un guide donc .
et le mexique ?
Le plaisir de photographier se marie à merveille à ceux, variés, du voyage
Si vous avez l intention de faire un reportage photo, le mieux c est de le faire en moto. Tu peux aller n importe ou, sur le petit chemin qui part sur la gauche, roulez le long des rizieres.... en plus c est panoramique et ultra sensoriel, tu vois tu, les gens te voient, il y a une veritable interaction. C etait ma 4 eme viree a moto dans le Nord, je suis toujours partis tout seul.
Pour la moto il n y a pas besoin d etre un pilote chevronne. Avec la Minsk on depasse rarement les 80km/h et une fois sortis de Hanoi, c est un plaisir.
Si tu veux vraiment vivre ton voyage, vivre une experience humaine, je te conseille vivement la Compagnie Bourlingue ou Vietattitude. Les 2 seules agences qui connaissent parfaitement cette region, qui l aiment et qui pratiquent un tourisme intelligent et equitable. Ce qui est le dernier souci des autres agences.
J ai travaille pour une agence qui se disait figure de proue de l ecotourisme et bla bla..... le patron roulait en BMW a 60 000$ .....
Merci pour ta vidéo,
oui en effet le nord à l'air d'être très beau et très agréable ! peux tu me dire par rapport à ton expèrience ce qu'il faut absolument visiter dans le nord et combien de temps?
je t'explique, pour moi ce sera mon premier voyage dans un pays asiatique, et pour mon copain un retour aux sources puisqu'il est moitiè vietnamien.et j'aimerais que ce voyage soit inoubliable pour lui comme pour moi.
concernant les agences de voyages sur place peux tu m'en conseiller une à un prix raisonnable et de bonne qualité?
😊
simple question de passage
en quoi veus tu vraiment passé par une agence de voyage 😮😐
en quoi veus tu vraiment passé par une agence de voyage 😮😐
vive la douceure thai et leurs piments hai hai hai
oui,
c'est pas le bon gros pif qui répond mais oui c'est possible de se débrouiller sans!!!!!
MDR,
demande a Abalone le spécialiste (c'est pas le seul) du VN
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c'est pas le bon gros pif qui répond mais oui c'est possible de se débrouiller sans!!!!!
MDR,
demande a Abalone le spécialiste (c'est pas le seul) du VN
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Un voyage de mille lis a commencé par un pas. (Lao-Tseu ; 1 lis=ancienne mesure chinoise équivalente a 576m définie des la dynastie Qin, mais qui variait selon la région et l'époque, valeur actuelle 500m, le li est une mesure coréenne d'environ 3920m)
pour les pti curieux!!! le chien subliminaleeu
comme la Thailande, vu que tu te posais la question tout a l'heure!!!!!
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Un voyage de mille lis a commencé par un pas. (Lao-Tseu ; 1 lis=ancienne mesure chinoise équivalente a 576m définie des la dynastie Qin, mais qui variait selon la région et l'époque, valeur actuelle 500m, le li est une mesure coréenne d'environ 3920m)
pour les pti curieux!!! le chien subliminaleeu
franchement la barriere de la langue c'est dans la tete( bon en gros ) on se debrouille toujours
pour les excursions fais un peu le trajet que tu souhait tu veras c'est pas compliqué j'ai vu que tu te disais novice en therme de voyage n'est pas peur l'asie est le top pour ça! facile!
si tu as des question sur des destination dans ton voyage pose les sur VF comme tu l'as fait et tu veras tu seras d'autant plus contante ( et ton mec aussi) de l'avoir fait de vos propres envies😏😏
pour les excursions fais un peu le trajet que tu souhait tu veras c'est pas compliqué j'ai vu que tu te disais novice en therme de voyage n'est pas peur l'asie est le top pour ça! facile!
si tu as des question sur des destination dans ton voyage pose les sur VF comme tu l'as fait et tu veras tu seras d'autant plus contante ( et ton mec aussi) de l'avoir fait de vos propres envies😏😏
vive la douceure thai et leurs piments hai hai hai
Effectivement je posais cette question...
je le répete je suis novice en la matière...habituée des séjours balnéaire organisés, donc ces questions peuvent te sembler bête, mais pour quelqu'un qui n'a pas l'habitude, c'est pas évident de se lancer à l'aveuglette.
Merci de vos conseils en tout cas, je suis déjà un peu plus éclairé.
c'est de ta faute, tu me dit que la vidéo est bien, alors je vais voir et je répond en meme temps😛!!!
c'est vrai qu'elle est bien la vidéo Fab, merci!!!
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c'est vrai qu'elle est bien la vidéo Fab, merci!!!
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Un voyage de mille lis a commencé par un pas. (Lao-Tseu ; 1 lis=ancienne mesure chinoise équivalente a 576m définie des la dynastie Qin, mais qui variait selon la région et l'époque, valeur actuelle 500m, le li est une mesure coréenne d'environ 3920m)
pour les pti curieux!!! le chien subliminaleeu
je le répete je suis novice en la matière
😉 comme je te dit tu n'y vas pas toute seul t'y vas en couple 😎 que du bon !!!😏
😉 comme je te dit tu n'y vas pas toute seul t'y vas en couple 😎 que du bon !!!😏
vive la douceure thai et leurs piments hai hai hai
ah en fait au niveau des bagages je suppose que ce sera restreint
😐 tous depend de ce que tu appel restreind ?? envi 20 kg par perssonne
😐 tous depend de ce que tu appel restreind ?? envi 20 kg par perssonne
vive la douceure thai et leurs piments hai hai hai
ola t'enerve pas😛
le MDR c'était pour Garigreo, pas pour toi!!!!
je te disais seulement que prendre un TO (truk organisé) n'est pas necessaire!!!!!
surtout pour la Thailande et surement aussi pour le Vietnam!!! (vu que je n'y suis pas encore aller) d'autant plus si tu va (passe) dans la famille de ton mec!!!!
je devrais meme dire que c'est dommage de prendre un TO pour la Thailande!!!(ça c'est sur)
c'est pas évident de se lancer à l'aveuglette.
VF est fait pour ne pas partir a l'aveuglette😛
d'ailleur si vous parter 2 semaines, j'irais direct voir la famille et eux seront peut etre les meilleur guide que tu pourrais trouver!!!! avec les infos de VF sur la région ou ils vivent!!!!!!!!!
voila mademoiselle!!!!!!!
A+ et bon voyage😎
le MDR c'était pour Garigreo, pas pour toi!!!!
je te disais seulement que prendre un TO (truk organisé) n'est pas necessaire!!!!!
surtout pour la Thailande et surement aussi pour le Vietnam!!! (vu que je n'y suis pas encore aller) d'autant plus si tu va (passe) dans la famille de ton mec!!!!
je devrais meme dire que c'est dommage de prendre un TO pour la Thailande!!!(ça c'est sur)
c'est pas évident de se lancer à l'aveuglette.
VF est fait pour ne pas partir a l'aveuglette😛
d'ailleur si vous parter 2 semaines, j'irais direct voir la famille et eux seront peut etre les meilleur guide que tu pourrais trouver!!!! avec les infos de VF sur la région ou ils vivent!!!!!!!!!
voila mademoiselle!!!!!!!
A+ et bon voyage😎
Un voyage de mille lis a commencé par un pas. (Lao-Tseu ; 1 lis=ancienne mesure chinoise équivalente a 576m définie des la dynastie Qin, mais qui variait selon la région et l'époque, valeur actuelle 500m, le li est une mesure coréenne d'environ 3920m)
pour les pti curieux!!! le chien subliminaleeu
Super ta video et ton montage est bien fait, bien rythmé callé sur la musique (tu t'es bien amusé sur première pro😉). De plus la musique complétement atypique dans ce genre de reportage passe vraiment très très bien avec les images. Et en parlant de musique tu as un titre et un nom d'interprètre pour celle de ta vidéo (et oui je ne connaissai pas et j'adore)??
Sinon je ne sais plus qui posait la question pour comment tu fais pour faire autant rire les gosses. Moi je sais car j'ai déjà pratiqué cela en Thaïlande et au Cambodge: tu retourne l'écran de visualisation de ton camescope en direction des personnes que tu filmes comme cela ils se voient en direct sur l'écran et en groupe c'est le grand éclat de rire assuré😉.
Merci pour ta réponse.
Bien souvent lorsqu'on filme ou photographie les gens ils ne sont plus tellement naturel devant l'objectif alors de temps en temps j'entoure ma caméra dans un T-shirt en ne faisant dépasser que l'objectif pour ne pas qu'ils se rendent compte que je les films cela les rends un peu plus naturel. Oui je sais c'est pas trop réglo car je ne leur demande pas leur permission pour les filmer mais bon je me dis qu'ils auraient accepté si je leur avais demandé😊
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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!