Suggestions pour quinze jours au Vietnam Sud
by Axurit66
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour à tous,
Nous sommes 4 à nous rendre en février prochain au Vietnam Sud pour une quinzaine de jours. Nous aimerions combiner le Sud, le delta du Mékong avec une éventuelle navigation sur le fleuve, mais aussi le Cambodge et Angkor.
Pensez vous celà possible, et connaissez vous les moyens de transports les plus appropriés. L'esprit du voyage est découverte et contact, et nous préférons les nuitées chez l'habitant aux hotels de luxe.
Si quelqu'un dans le forum a des suggestions, je suis preneur.
Merci d'avance et à plus.😉
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Bonjour,
nous revenons du Vietnam (famille 5 personnes), nous avons passé une nuit chez l'habitant dans le delta avec l'agence http://www.sinhbalo.com/, trés bien. Beaucoup d'autres possibilités, je conseille. Tam Biêt.
Quand on est au milieu du fleuve, on n'injurie pas le crocodile. (Dicton africain)
Puisque c'est encore tout frais dans ta tête...
Je comptais descendre le Mekong de Phnom Penh à ... "je verrai" au Vietnam. Ce qui me chipote, c'est que nous serons assez chargés, peux-tu me dire si les bateaux sont faciles d'accès, s'il ne sera pas trop difficile de faire les transbordements avec deux valises chacun ou si c'est galère ?
Autre question, as-tu passé la frontière ou es-tu resté côté vietnamien ? Si tu l'as passée, peux-tu raconter un peu comment cela se passe quand on traverse la frontière en bateau ?
Merci
Pas assez d'expérience pour répondre à cette question. Le bateau que nous avons emprunté permettait un transport et des transbordements de bagages assez facile, par contre les longs parcours (>2h) en bateau deviennent vite inconfortables.
Quand on est au milieu du fleuve, on n'injurie pas le crocodile. (Dicton africain)
Pas assez d'expérience pour répondre à cette question
Pas grave, merci quand même. Je fais donc appel à l'équipe 😉
Pas grave, merci quand même. Je fais donc appel à l'équipe 😉
Salut à tous !
Toujours dans le cadre de préparation de mon périple, j'envisage un acheminement de Siem-Rep à Ho Chi Minh, et j'en appelle à votre expérience : il est préférable de prendre des billets à l'avance ( en France) ou bien on peut trouver meilleur tarif et sdans difficulté sur place ?
Merci de vos lumières.
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nous avions fais ce trajet en 2003 sans aucunes reservation de billets
de Siem reap (ou plutot du lac Tonle Sap ) nous avonspris un bateau jusqu'à Phnom penh où il faut absolument rester plusieurs jours ensuite nous avons pris une vedette jusqu'à la frontiere du V N à Chau doc, la vedette s'est arretee en cours de route à une sorte de cheik point au bord du Mekong pour faire viser nos passeport :environ une demi heure et si je me souviens bien et 40 $ à payer nous avons passes 2 nuits à chau doc (il y a toujours qques chose à visiter ) et le surlendemain nous avons pris un bus pour Cantho où nous sommes restes 1semaine Le delta est vraiment magnifique ensuite nous avons pris un mini van jusqu'à HO -chi MINH
Nous ne reservons JAMAIS nos billets d'avance mais toujours sur place la veille de repartir et n'avons jamais eu de problemes et ça fait des annees que ça dure ( je croise les doigts) maisil est vrai que nous restons toujours 1 mois et demi en Asie du S E tres bonnes vacances alain
de Siem reap (ou plutot du lac Tonle Sap ) nous avonspris un bateau jusqu'à Phnom penh où il faut absolument rester plusieurs jours ensuite nous avons pris une vedette jusqu'à la frontiere du V N à Chau doc, la vedette s'est arretee en cours de route à une sorte de cheik point au bord du Mekong pour faire viser nos passeport :environ une demi heure et si je me souviens bien et 40 $ à payer nous avons passes 2 nuits à chau doc (il y a toujours qques chose à visiter ) et le surlendemain nous avons pris un bus pour Cantho où nous sommes restes 1semaine Le delta est vraiment magnifique ensuite nous avons pris un mini van jusqu'à HO -chi MINH
Nous ne reservons JAMAIS nos billets d'avance mais toujours sur place la veille de repartir et n'avons jamais eu de problemes et ça fait des annees que ça dure ( je croise les doigts) maisil est vrai que nous restons toujours 1 mois et demi en Asie du S E tres bonnes vacances alain
N'es pa béù qu'es béù, es béù so qu'agrada!
traduction pour les nons provencaux :n'est pas beau ce qui est beau , est beau ce qu'on aime !
traduction pour les nons provencaux :n'est pas beau ce qui est beau , est beau ce qu'on aime !
Grand merci Alain, pour ces détails.
Nous avons déjà voyagé au V.N il y a 4 ans, et nous avions fait un circuit vraiment superbe dans tout le Nord. Nous nouis étions adressé à une agence de voyage locale à Hanoï, qui nous a conconcté un périple quasiment à la carte, et tout s'est super bien passé. Par contre, je me demande s'il est utile cette fois-ci de nous remettre entre les mains d'une seule agence pour la totalité du séjour, sachant que nous aimerions voir Siemrep, Phom-Penh, le Delta du Mékong, Saigon et les hauts plateaux.
Pensez vous que l'on puisse trouver sur place des guides francophone ou des " drivers" ( Angkor) juste pour nous guider sur place, le temps de notre séjour sur les sites ?
Jean.
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Bjr,
je peux te répondre partiellement sur ton séjour.
Tu peux faire Phnom Penh - Siem Reap ou vis versa en bateau par le Tomlé Sap environ 23$. 7h de trajet superbe, trés sauvage et de Phom Penh tu peux descendre sur le Vietnam, il y a des liaisons, je n'ai pas encore fait.
Avons fait sans agence en décembre 2007 Siem Reap et Phnom Penh aucun pb.
Siem Reap tu trouves des guides qui parlent français, tu vas à l'office de tourisme ou par ton hotel. Pour le driver voir Kozal cherche sur le site des forumistes ont fait appel à ses services. Idem pour PNH PN pas de pb pour se déplacer des drivers partout. Pour les hotels également trés large choix à Siem Reap et PNH PN également.
Pour le Delta du Mékong je te le dirai mi décembre aprés l'avoir fait
A+
jusqu'à Phnom penh où il faut absolument rester plusieurs jours
pourquoi ? ce n'est pas une critique, mais comme je prépare le même chemin, j'aime bien savoir....
ensuite nous avons pris une vedette jusqu'à la frontiere du V N à Chau doc, la vedette s'est arretee en cours de route à une sorte de cheik point au bord du Mekong pour faire viser nos passeport :environ une demi heure et si je me souviens bien et 40 $ à payer
facile à trouver la vedette ? tu as un tuyau pour m'éviter de chercher trop longuement sur place ?
nous avons passes 2 nuits à chau doc (il y a toujours qques chose à visiter ) et le surlendemain nous avons pris un bus pour Cantho où nous sommes restes 1semaine
des adresses ? dans la mesure où ce sont des endroits "routarde fauchée accompagnée de son grand fils"😛
Thanks
pourquoi ? ce n'est pas une critique, mais comme je prépare le même chemin, j'aime bien savoir....
ensuite nous avons pris une vedette jusqu'à la frontiere du V N à Chau doc, la vedette s'est arretee en cours de route à une sorte de cheik point au bord du Mekong pour faire viser nos passeport :environ une demi heure et si je me souviens bien et 40 $ à payer
facile à trouver la vedette ? tu as un tuyau pour m'éviter de chercher trop longuement sur place ?
nous avons passes 2 nuits à chau doc (il y a toujours qques chose à visiter ) et le surlendemain nous avons pris un bus pour Cantho où nous sommes restes 1semaine
des adresses ? dans la mesure où ce sont des endroits "routarde fauchée accompagnée de son grand fils"😛
Thanks
jusqu'à Phnom penh où il faut absolument rester plusieurs jours
pourquoi ? ce n'est pas une critique, mais comme je prépare le même chemin, j'aime bien savoir....
Bonjour Pat, Je suis assez d'accord. Michel et moi sommes allés au Cambodge en juillet 2005 (mais sans en avoir fait le tour ... nous y retournerons certainement). En général, la plupart des "touristes" vont uniquement à SR pour voir le site d'Angkor et délaissent le reste du pays alors qu'il en vaut franchement la peine. En ce qui concerne, PP, il m'a fallu presque 2 jours pour "m'habituer" car trop de misère et de pauvreté à mon goût, des gens handicapés (surtout les enfants), etc ... (je n'arrêtais pas de pleurer). Mais sinon, quel régal pour les yeux que de se promener le soir, sur le quai Sisowath. N'oublies pas non plus d'aller à cette grande fête foraine (permanente, je crois). Cela m'a fait penser à certaines plages d'Inde ... Et là, en plus, peu ou pas de touristes, rien que le petit peuple. Si tu en as le temps, passes quelques jours dans la région de Kampot et Kep. Perso, j'ai adoré ce coin. @+, Sabaïdee
pourquoi ? ce n'est pas une critique, mais comme je prépare le même chemin, j'aime bien savoir....
Bonjour Pat, Je suis assez d'accord. Michel et moi sommes allés au Cambodge en juillet 2005 (mais sans en avoir fait le tour ... nous y retournerons certainement). En général, la plupart des "touristes" vont uniquement à SR pour voir le site d'Angkor et délaissent le reste du pays alors qu'il en vaut franchement la peine. En ce qui concerne, PP, il m'a fallu presque 2 jours pour "m'habituer" car trop de misère et de pauvreté à mon goût, des gens handicapés (surtout les enfants), etc ... (je n'arrêtais pas de pleurer). Mais sinon, quel régal pour les yeux que de se promener le soir, sur le quai Sisowath. N'oublies pas non plus d'aller à cette grande fête foraine (permanente, je crois). Cela m'a fait penser à certaines plages d'Inde ... Et là, en plus, peu ou pas de touristes, rien que le petit peuple. Si tu en as le temps, passes quelques jours dans la région de Kampot et Kep. Perso, j'ai adoré ce coin. @+, Sabaïdee
J'ai le mal du pays pour un pays qui n'est pas le mien ... (A. David-Neel)
J'en suis bien convaincu, Kobaia... mais je ne peux pas faire autrement. J'essaie de combiner un périple qui nous permette de " rentrer dedans " comme on dit... mais c'est au prix de choix difficiles et de sacrifices.
Pour l'instant, je pense déjà à racourcir le circuit et à faire un troisième voyage....plus tard. Sinon, on va faire le voyage au pas de charge... et ça, il n'en est pas question !
A plus.
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Bonjour Ottimpac
excuse moi pour le retard à te repondre mais sur la cote d'azur il fait encore tres tres beau et je passe mon temps à la plage ..... BREF ......
à phnom pen j'ai aime le marche Russe( j'adore trainer dans les marches et c'est dans celui là que j'ai vu les plus belles ceramiques de mon voyage ..... dommage que je n'ai pu en raporter ....mais trainer des bols, assiettes, theires etc pendant un mois et demi t .rop dur pour mon sac et mon vieux dos le musee national, le lycee Tuol Sleng (j'avais achete au marche russe un livre nomme Cambodge Annee zero traitant des horreurs commisent par les Khmer Rouges ) et cette visite s'imposait à mes yeux Flaner sur le quai Sisowath (où un ancien prof de Francais qui avait echape à l'horreur nous a tres delicatement aborde et dans un Francais impeccable nous a recité des flables de La Fontaine que je ne connaissais meme pas
pour ce qui est du boat pour Chau doc ily a un embarcadere sur le quai Sisowath (pas tres loin du Vat phnom ) et là tu prend ton billet à la Tourism Hang Chau (15 $ en 2003 )
sur le quai et si tu veux des infos il y a un Cambodgien qui a vecu tres longtemps en france et qui tient un resto nommé TABOO(Mr jean marc Khao ) 331 quai Sisovath .on y mange correctement et ses infos sont sures (je te joint une photo perso avec jean marc au milieu)
Chau doc :n'est pas un lieu innoubliable (aie aie aie .....)mais tu peux aller visiter le Mont SAM d'où tu as une vue superbe sur le Cambodge et tout autour de magnifiques pagodes (Tay An Chua Xu etc etc
J e me permet de te rappeler que toutes ces infos datent de 2003
bon voyage Alain
à phnom pen j'ai aime le marche Russe( j'adore trainer dans les marches et c'est dans celui là que j'ai vu les plus belles ceramiques de mon voyage ..... dommage que je n'ai pu en raporter ....mais trainer des bols, assiettes, theires etc pendant un mois et demi t .rop dur pour mon sac et mon vieux dos le musee national, le lycee Tuol Sleng (j'avais achete au marche russe un livre nomme Cambodge Annee zero traitant des horreurs commisent par les Khmer Rouges ) et cette visite s'imposait à mes yeux Flaner sur le quai Sisowath (où un ancien prof de Francais qui avait echape à l'horreur nous a tres delicatement aborde et dans un Francais impeccable nous a recité des flables de La Fontaine que je ne connaissais meme pas
pour ce qui est du boat pour Chau doc ily a un embarcadere sur le quai Sisowath (pas tres loin du Vat phnom ) et là tu prend ton billet à la Tourism Hang Chau (15 $ en 2003 )
sur le quai et si tu veux des infos il y a un Cambodgien qui a vecu tres longtemps en france et qui tient un resto nommé TABOO(Mr jean marc Khao ) 331 quai Sisovath .on y mange correctement et ses infos sont sures (je te joint une photo perso avec jean marc au milieu)
Chau doc :n'est pas un lieu innoubliable (aie aie aie .....)mais tu peux aller visiter le Mont SAM d'où tu as une vue superbe sur le Cambodge et tout autour de magnifiques pagodes (Tay An Chua Xu etc etc
J e me permet de te rappeler que toutes ces infos datent de 2003
bon voyage Alain
N'es pa béù qu'es béù, es béù so qu'agrada!
traduction pour les nons provencaux :n'est pas beau ce qui est beau , est beau ce qu'on aime !
traduction pour les nons provencaux :n'est pas beau ce qui est beau , est beau ce qu'on aime !
Bonjour tout le monde,
La trame de mon périple est à peu prés tissée, mais j'ai un doute, et si quelqu'un peu m'éclairer...
Voilà, je compte me rendre du V.N au Cambodge, et plus concrètement de Da Nang à Siem Reap.
L'agence à laquelle je me suis adressé soutient qu'il n'y a pas de vols direct de Da Nang à Siem Reap, et nous fait passer obligatoirement par Saïgon.
Or, j'ai trouvé une compagnie SILKAIR, avec vol direct Da Nang S.R. J'ai le n° de vol ( MI 634 ), les horaires et les tarifs.
L'agence argumente en disant que c'est la V.N Airlines qui a le monopole, et qu'il n'y a pas d'autre Cie ni d'autre vol. Avant de faire le têtu, quelqu'un peut-il me dire si mes renseignements sont bons sur la SILKAIR, si la Cie existe... des fois que je sois tombé sur un vieux site non désactivé....?
Merci de vos lumières.
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Impossible de te repondre sur ce vol . Desolé
Un grand bonjour aux perpignanais et à cette regions que je connais parfaitement pour y avoir travailler de nombreuses annees . Alain
Un grand bonjour aux perpignanais et à cette regions que je connais parfaitement pour y avoir travailler de nombreuses annees . Alain
N'es pa béù qu'es béù, es béù so qu'agrada!
traduction pour les nons provencaux :n'est pas beau ce qui est beau , est beau ce qu'on aime !
traduction pour les nons provencaux :n'est pas beau ce qui est beau , est beau ce qu'on aime !
Merci quand même Alain,
J'ai quand même trouvé la réponse à ma question : SILKAIR existe bel et bien, et c'est une filiale de la Singapour Airlines. Par contre, je n'ai toujours pas compris l'obstination de l'agence à vouloir me refaire passer par Saïgon sur la VN Airlines... Perpignan la Catalane te salut à son tour.
Adeu !
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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!







