Préparation d'un voyage de six semaines en Birmanie
by Breiz29
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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😎 Bonjour, pour notre prochain voyage en Birmanie, en janvier prochain, nous avons pleins de questions .en 6-8 semaines, quels circuit peut-on faire ? et ou vaut-il mieux passer plus de temps ? quels sont les incontournables en Birmanie ? y-a-t'il des trains ou bus partout ? ou faut-il parfois prendre un taxi, et dans ce cas ou ? y-a-t'il des endroits que l'on ne peut visiter ? faut-il un visa, et quel est sa durée ? quel est le meilleur guide, lonely, ou routard ? trouve-t'on a se loger facilement ? comment est-ce par rapport au vietnam, thailande, laos, sri lanka, ou inde ? quel est le cout de la vie par rapport au laos ou l'inde ? pour finir par qqs jours de balnéaire, ou se trouve les meilleures plages ? malgrré nos 65 et 61 ans nous voyageons sacs a dos et transports locaux .
Merci a toutes et tous ceux qui voudront bien nous aider a préparer au mieux ce voyage .
cordialement
jeannôt
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Bonjour,
Ai passé 2 semaines en Birmanie en mars 2005. Au programme: Bagan & ses temples magnifiques. Louer des vélos. Se lever tot, pour profiter du calme & des couleurs du soleil qui se lève. Mandaley & alentours: de belles rencontres Bago, kaitcho et le rocher d'or: bon, on aprécie ou pas "l'architecture", mais en tous cas l'ambiance vaut le coup, surtout si on prend le camion local pour arriver au démarrage du pélérinage (Très secoué & bringballé, mais quelle ambiance!) Yangoon >Les transports locaux (bus) sont très inégaux: de Yangoon à bagan, nous avons pris un bus très très très local (7cm pour mettre les jambes, des ressorts dans les fesses, coincés entre un bidon & des sacs de riz... mais je n'échangerais ce moment - 19H quand meme - avec aucun autre dans un bus un peu plus confort!). mais certains bus sont nettement plus confortables! >Certains endroits demandent un permis spécial pour y accéder. Pas fait. >visas valable 3 mois. Oui, il en faut 1 pour entrer. Possible de se le procurer à bangkok si vous arrivez par là. > meilleur guide: lonely & routard sont complémentaires. sinon le bouche à oreille >Logement: on trouve facilement. > cout de la vie: je dirais équivalent à l'inde, mais l'accès à certains sites est plus cher.
La birmanie reste un merveilleux souvenir. Les birmans sont des gens adorables. Il est parfois difficile de discuter au tout venant, dictature oblige, mais à l'abris des regards, l'échange se noue.
Bon voyage
Marie
Ai passé 2 semaines en Birmanie en mars 2005. Au programme: Bagan & ses temples magnifiques. Louer des vélos. Se lever tot, pour profiter du calme & des couleurs du soleil qui se lève. Mandaley & alentours: de belles rencontres Bago, kaitcho et le rocher d'or: bon, on aprécie ou pas "l'architecture", mais en tous cas l'ambiance vaut le coup, surtout si on prend le camion local pour arriver au démarrage du pélérinage (Très secoué & bringballé, mais quelle ambiance!) Yangoon >Les transports locaux (bus) sont très inégaux: de Yangoon à bagan, nous avons pris un bus très très très local (7cm pour mettre les jambes, des ressorts dans les fesses, coincés entre un bidon & des sacs de riz... mais je n'échangerais ce moment - 19H quand meme - avec aucun autre dans un bus un peu plus confort!). mais certains bus sont nettement plus confortables! >Certains endroits demandent un permis spécial pour y accéder. Pas fait. >visas valable 3 mois. Oui, il en faut 1 pour entrer. Possible de se le procurer à bangkok si vous arrivez par là. > meilleur guide: lonely & routard sont complémentaires. sinon le bouche à oreille >Logement: on trouve facilement. > cout de la vie: je dirais équivalent à l'inde, mais l'accès à certains sites est plus cher.
La birmanie reste un merveilleux souvenir. Les birmans sont des gens adorables. Il est parfois difficile de discuter au tout venant, dictature oblige, mais à l'abris des regards, l'échange se noue.
Bon voyage
Marie
mingalaba
veinards j'y retournerais bien
pays merveilleux, peuple humble et gentil, souriant, travailleur etc... la page serait trop petite pour écrire.
Incontournable pour
1- Bagan site à visiter de préference le matin, tu peux louer un guide avec une cariole et un ane, j'en connais un qui s'appelle tchi tchi prononcer titi cariole N° 126, s'il a encore son carnet sur lui, regarde en mars 2003, nous avons écris des éloges à son sujet, il parle anglais parfaitement.
2- lac inlé, à voir absolument, balade sur le lac ou tu découvriras au fil de l'eau des ilots ou tous les corps de métiers sont représentés, une merveille, loues des vélos pour rouler dans la campagne environnante, la tu feras des rencontres étonnantes, pour ma part, elles m'ont marqué a jamais.
3- nagpali beach dans le golfe du bengale au sud, seulement pour y arriver ca se mérite, bcp d'heures de bus local, mais une merveille de plage, des bungalowspieds dans l'eau, une eau a 32° EN MARS, bcp de choses a visiter, le matin de tres tres bonheur, le retour des pecheurs, les villages environnants..... la péche sous marine bcp de poisson, balade en mer sur une ile ou la foret est encore primaire....
4 - Kalaw ou il y a départ de treck dans les montagnes alentours, la grottes aux 8000 boudhhas, l'entrée est impressionnante par son architecture
Voila en gros ce que je conseillerai, mais il y a mille autres possibilités, je laisse le soin aux amoureux de la birmanie de compléter la réponse
Tres tres bon voyage tu vas te régaler
Franca
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Mingalaba!
Attention le visa touristique n'est que de 28 jours. Au mieux, vous pouvez dépasser cette limite pour deux ou trois jours supplémentaires en payant un "over-stay" de 3 dollars par jour. Mais, après, il faudra sortir. Il faut prendre le visa avant d'arriver dans le pays (France ou pays limitrophes de la Birmanie, par exemple à Bangkok). Les incontournables, c'est partout en Birmanie. Cependant, Bagan, le lac Inle, Mandalay, Rangoon, Mrauk-U sont les sites les plus visités. Sur ces destinations les plus courantes, vous avez le choix entre le bus très souvent et le moins cher des moyens de transport, le train sur la ligne Rangoon-Mandalay plus le bus pour rallier le lac Inle et Bagan. L'avion dessert tous les endroits cités plus haut sauf Mrauk-U pour lequel il faudra passer par Sittwe puis prendre un bateau. La voiture, quand on la partage avec d'autres touristes, peut être un bon moyen de substitution des autres modes de transport aussi. Prix des taxis très abordable. Il y a encore des endroits interdits aux touristes, notamment le long de la frontière thai dans le pays karen. Il y a aussi des routes autorisées aux Birmans et interdites aux étrangers, dans l'Arakan notamment et dans le pays shan. Ce sont des zones de troubles (voire zones de guerre) où le gouvernement birman ne souhaitent pas voir les étrangers témoigner de ce qui s'y passe. Le Lonely Planet n'est pas mal comme guide mais il ne faut pas le prendre non plus pour la bible. Le coût de la vie est comparable à celui du Laos, je connais pas le coût de la vie en Inde. On peut se loger facilement, à tous les prix, dans les grandes villes ou les endroits touristiques. Ailleurs, le choix est plus limité et les conditions d'hébergement assez spartiates. Pour ce que j'en connais, les plages les plus réputées se situent à Ngapali, Chaungta Beach et Ngwe Saung (ouest et nord-ouest de Rangoon). Pour les transports sur place, ne pas hésiter à prendre un ou deux trajets en avion quand même. Ce sera même obligatoire si vous souhaitez vous rendre à Mrauk-U. Pour finir, je dirais que la Birmanie est vraiment différente des autres pays d'Asie du sud-est. Mais vous retrouverez la gentillesse des Laotiens ou des Cambodgiens, la beauté des paysages du Vietnam, l'organisation des Thais et, partout, la sérénité des boudhistes. Essayez, dans la mesure du possible, de ne pas prendre des moyens de transport ou d'hôtellerie qui favoriserait le régime en place (trains et avions des compagnies d'Etat, hôtels d'Etat même s'il en reste peu). Bon voyage là-bas!
Attention le visa touristique n'est que de 28 jours. Au mieux, vous pouvez dépasser cette limite pour deux ou trois jours supplémentaires en payant un "over-stay" de 3 dollars par jour. Mais, après, il faudra sortir. Il faut prendre le visa avant d'arriver dans le pays (France ou pays limitrophes de la Birmanie, par exemple à Bangkok). Les incontournables, c'est partout en Birmanie. Cependant, Bagan, le lac Inle, Mandalay, Rangoon, Mrauk-U sont les sites les plus visités. Sur ces destinations les plus courantes, vous avez le choix entre le bus très souvent et le moins cher des moyens de transport, le train sur la ligne Rangoon-Mandalay plus le bus pour rallier le lac Inle et Bagan. L'avion dessert tous les endroits cités plus haut sauf Mrauk-U pour lequel il faudra passer par Sittwe puis prendre un bateau. La voiture, quand on la partage avec d'autres touristes, peut être un bon moyen de substitution des autres modes de transport aussi. Prix des taxis très abordable. Il y a encore des endroits interdits aux touristes, notamment le long de la frontière thai dans le pays karen. Il y a aussi des routes autorisées aux Birmans et interdites aux étrangers, dans l'Arakan notamment et dans le pays shan. Ce sont des zones de troubles (voire zones de guerre) où le gouvernement birman ne souhaitent pas voir les étrangers témoigner de ce qui s'y passe. Le Lonely Planet n'est pas mal comme guide mais il ne faut pas le prendre non plus pour la bible. Le coût de la vie est comparable à celui du Laos, je connais pas le coût de la vie en Inde. On peut se loger facilement, à tous les prix, dans les grandes villes ou les endroits touristiques. Ailleurs, le choix est plus limité et les conditions d'hébergement assez spartiates. Pour ce que j'en connais, les plages les plus réputées se situent à Ngapali, Chaungta Beach et Ngwe Saung (ouest et nord-ouest de Rangoon). Pour les transports sur place, ne pas hésiter à prendre un ou deux trajets en avion quand même. Ce sera même obligatoire si vous souhaitez vous rendre à Mrauk-U. Pour finir, je dirais que la Birmanie est vraiment différente des autres pays d'Asie du sud-est. Mais vous retrouverez la gentillesse des Laotiens ou des Cambodgiens, la beauté des paysages du Vietnam, l'organisation des Thais et, partout, la sérénité des boudhistes. Essayez, dans la mesure du possible, de ne pas prendre des moyens de transport ou d'hôtellerie qui favoriserait le régime en place (trains et avions des compagnies d'Etat, hôtels d'Etat même s'il en reste peu). Bon voyage là-bas!
Voyagez, voyagez, il en restera toujours quelque chose!
Bonjour
Nous sommes partis 18 jours au mois de novembre dernier et nous avons fait un voyage magnifique même si notre tour était assez classique. Il faut savoir que les transports en Birmanie sont très difficiles, longs et fatiguants, les routes sont épouvantables et le moindre trajet prend beaucoup de temps et de l'energie. Les conditions d'hygiène sont parfois assez primitives.
Nous avions besoin un certain temps au retour de ce voyage pour "se remettre" et apprècier à sa juste valeur ce pays extaordinaire, un peuple chaleureux, acceuillant et serein.
Nous nous sommes déplacés beaucoup en taxis, bateau et avion (pour les grandes distances) car nous étions pris par le temps. Les déplacements ne sont pas très couteux.
Pour plus de détails tu peux lire mon récit de voyage: Myanmar "sacre". Pagode, Paya?
Bonne préparation Michèle
Bonne préparation Michèle
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Heureux qui comme Ulysse....
si vous avez des questions plus precises c'est avec plaisirs que j'esseerai d'y repondre..pour la plupart des interrogations que vous avez formulez..vous trouverez deja pas mal de reponses dans vos guides de voyages
SALUT je tiens a rectifier te n ai pas obliger de sortir du pays au bout de 2 3 jours ce n ai pas vrai mais parents habitent au myanmar donc j y vais tres souvent et j y suis restee 2 mois avec un visa de 28 jours donc j ai payer pour les jours que j avais depasser 3 dollars par jours
laetitia
myanmar mon pays de coeur
Bonjour Tinesaab!
Cela voudrait-il dire que l'on peut rester indéfiniment au Myanmar à la condition de payer les 3 dollars par jour? J'en doute un peu. Je crois aussi que tu es d'origine birmane. Les règles sont-elles les mêmes pour une personne d'origine birmane que pour un touriste? Quand tu reviens en Birmanie, possèdes-tu un visa touristique classique ou une autre forme de visa?
Cela voudrait-il dire que l'on peut rester indéfiniment au Myanmar à la condition de payer les 3 dollars par jour? J'en doute un peu. Je crois aussi que tu es d'origine birmane. Les règles sont-elles les mêmes pour une personne d'origine birmane que pour un touriste? Quand tu reviens en Birmanie, possèdes-tu un visa touristique classique ou une autre forme de visa?
Voyagez, voyagez, il en restera toujours quelque chose!
Salut Nestor
Je confirme, j'ai un copain qui reste 4 mois avec un visa touriste. 270$ c'est toujours bon à prendre!!
salut nestor
non je suis francaise et je n ai aucune origine birmane
oui tu peut rester longtemps au myanmar a condition de payer
j ai le pere d une amie qui et a moitie birmane et chinoise dont son pere et chinois
il et au myanmar depuis plusieur annee et je pense meme qu il va y rester jusqu a la fin de ses jours par contre si il venais a decede je pense que mon amie va devoir payer tres cher
et j y vais avec un visa touriste de 28 jours
et j y vais dans 1 semaines et j y reste 5 semaines
cool non
laetitia
myanmar mon pays de coeur
Bonjour,
J'ai fait un trek de Kalaw à Inle, c'est magnifique ! En trek tu peux arriver à Indein et remonter le lac jusqu'à la ville principale et vraiment ca vaut le détour ! Ca a été le coup de coeur de notre voyage ! Pas de soucis pour trouver un guide fiable sur place. Nous sommes partis avec un guide de Kalaw, tu peux te renseigner au restaurant "Sam's family". (8 dollars par jour et par personne). Le guide s'appelle Ko Ji, il va à ton allure, écoute bien tes souhaits.
Par rapport à ton programme, je pense qu'il faut que tu prévois plus de temps à Inle au moins 2 jours. Et puis pense à te reposer après le trek... et puis le voyage est dur de part les conditions de transport.
J'ai été à la plage à Chaungtha, j'y ai passé 5 jours et je le regrette un peu, c'était un peu trop long, j'aurai bien passé plus de temps dans le pays.
Moi aussi j'habite Brest ... et si tu vas à Kalaw, pourrais tu me rendre un petit service ? J'ai des photos à faire parvenir à mon guide !
Au fait, tu pars quand ?
Bonne préparation, Cath
J'ai fait un trek de Kalaw à Inle, c'est magnifique ! En trek tu peux arriver à Indein et remonter le lac jusqu'à la ville principale et vraiment ca vaut le détour ! Ca a été le coup de coeur de notre voyage ! Pas de soucis pour trouver un guide fiable sur place. Nous sommes partis avec un guide de Kalaw, tu peux te renseigner au restaurant "Sam's family". (8 dollars par jour et par personne). Le guide s'appelle Ko Ji, il va à ton allure, écoute bien tes souhaits.
Par rapport à ton programme, je pense qu'il faut que tu prévois plus de temps à Inle au moins 2 jours. Et puis pense à te reposer après le trek... et puis le voyage est dur de part les conditions de transport.
J'ai été à la plage à Chaungtha, j'y ai passé 5 jours et je le regrette un peu, c'était un peu trop long, j'aurai bien passé plus de temps dans le pays.
Moi aussi j'habite Brest ... et si tu vas à Kalaw, pourrais tu me rendre un petit service ? J'ai des photos à faire parvenir à mon guide !
Au fait, tu pars quand ?
Bonne préparation, Cath
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Mingalaba
Je confirme que tu es Française, car j'ai un peu parlé a ton père qui habite Chaunghta, la maison bleu a gauche en rentrant dans le village.
Pour ce qui est du visa il est de 28j, mais nous y sommes restés 40j, il y a eu les 3$ jour a payer a la sortie.
Je pense que tout a été dit sur les conditions de visites dans ce charmant pays.
Bon séjour
KUTCHY
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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!





