Bonjour,
J'aurais 2 petite question à vous poser. Tout d'abord, j'aimerais savoir qu'elle est le meilleur spot sur Kho Phangan pour résider lors du Full moon party du 7 juin. Moi et 3 amis aimerions pouvoir accéder au party en taxi. Nous voudrions quand même un endroit tranquille, dans le style petit bungalow dans les montagne avec vue sur l'eau. Est-ce possible de résider dans le nord de l'iles et d'aller au party sur haad rin??
Deuxième question, moi et ma copine aimerions aller a Kanchanaburi 2 jours. Nous avons tombé par hasard sur la River Kwai Jungle Rafts. Nous aimerions y dormir. Ils organisent des circuits à partir de Bangkok pour 4000 Bath...Est-ce bien ou nous devrions faire un itinéraire nous même, vu qu'ils n'offrent pas la visite du temple des tigres... De plus, nous voulons partir le soir du retour a Bkk pour chiang mai en avion. Serions-nous mieux de partir en train de nuit de Kanchanaburi??
Faut savoir que la foule moon se passe à haad Rin, charmant bled coincé dans une péninsule au bout de koh Pha'ngan et que la seule route d'accès qui relie Haad RIN au reste de l'ile grimpe une montagne particulièrement casse gueule. Si tu penses rester à jeun, cherche un bungalow à Tong Sala (port principal et "capitale" de l'ile), c'est moitié moins cher et plus sympa. Moi, j'ai mes habitudes au Suann in Bungalow chez mon pote CHAI, à qui j'ai réussi à apprendre à jouer au tarot et à siffler le pastis (avec modération). Sinon, si tu pense être parfois dans des états seconds, un conseil, viens par la navette koh Samui >> Haad Rin, crêches sur place, voire encore, sur la plage si tu y arrives et tu auras peut-être une chance de pas finir à l'hopital. Tous les lendemains de foule moon on ramasse le farang dans les fossés. Rien que pour ça les Thai on fait un nouvel hosto plus grand. Pourtant, le reste de l'ile mérite le détour et faut savoir que les foulmouneurs commence à être ressentis par les "indigènes" comme un tiroir caisse de plus en plus encombrant. (chez CHAI de la part de JBB)
Moi j'y suis allé en 2007 et j'ai fait le tour JR202 3 jours 2 nuits
Excursions super intéressantes des endroits à voir dans la région. Le Jungle rafts est super cool aussi. Sans électricité par contre mais très relax.
La bouffe est extra extra bonne et il y a un petit bar, des massages et autres petits détails supers.
Je te le conseille fortement mais c'est un tour organisé, donc on suit le guide.
Et pourquoi pas réserver un bungalow sur haad riin directement si vous voulez faire la full moon, c'est plus simple et à pieds on risque moins de finir dans le fossé? De plus vous dormirez le matin, donc pas de lézad, le barouf de la tof ne vous gênera plus.
Et si on regarde objectivement la plage, elle est belle et baignable!
Je vous conseille le Sea View Haad Rin qui possède (en 2007) encore des bungalows comme à la bonne époque avec vue sur mer pour les mieux situés! Plusieurs niveaux de confort existe (bord de la mer, clim, surface, Etc.).
La patrone est plutot froide d'abord, mais la prestation est d'un bon rapport qualité/prix.Tel: +66 77-375160; Surement le dernier de la plage qui offre de tels bungalows, car tout le reste à été rasé pour construire des resorts en dur ou des hotels pour jeunes occidentaux fullmooners (...)
Situé tout au bout de la plage vers le Moutain bar, qui lui offre aussi des petits bungalows dans la montagne que je n'ai jamais testé (+ roots).
Endroit assez branché! Gaffe aux tentations...
Bon trip,
Moi, c'que j'en dis... quand je parle d'état second... A haad Rin il circule une variété locale de champipi qui fait rire grââve. Le grand truc, c'est d'en mettre partout sans forcément prévenir le mec. Un de mes potes en a eu dans le café... Y savait plus où il était pendant 2 jours... ça fait des souvenirs !.. Le 3ème, quand il s'est viandé en moto dans la montagne, ça nous a vraiment fait ch... Mais, bon !.. question de karma. Moi, ça fait 15 ans que je crèche un peu partout en Thaïlande, et, à Pha'ngan, j'avais touvé mon p'tit coin de paradis. Aujourd'hui, ce qui m'emm...le plus, c'est de m'être fait contrôler par des flics (venus du continent) qui chassaient visiblement le farang allumé (y'en a quelques uns). J'étais pas habitué à ça !.. Déception !.. Selon Chaï (mon pote), le nouveau gouverneur du district serait plutôt à cran et aurait promis de Karchériser Haad Rin. Evidemment, comme souvent en Thaïlande, tout ça ne durera qu'un temps... Celui de se faire un peu de pognon sur le dos des farang au nom de la morale... Mais, après tout, j'en connais d'autres qui mettent des radars pour... "faire baisser les accidents". J'espère simplement qu'on va pas casser mon jouet... j'aime trop ce pays depuis trop longtemps... A ce sujet, pour ceux qui chercheraient quelques tuyaux pour des balades dans le pays, je peux dépanner... Mais faut savoir que la Thaïlande, ça bouge beaucoup et qu'une bonne adresse ne dure jamais longtemps. JBB
Salut Franchemont,
Je vais a Kho Phangan pour le full moon du 1 mars 2010 et j'aimerais savoir si c'est possible d'avoir les coordonnées de ton copain Chai pour les bungalow
et aussi a environ combien de temps est-ce que c'est situé pour aller au party!!
Merci
Il y a deux ans j'étais à Copacabana, c'était pas cher et tenu par des Thais adorables qui venaient faire la fête avec nous...
Je vais aussi à la full moon du 1e mars et je retournerai peut-être à cet endroit!
Arnaud
KOH PHA 'NGAN, c'est pas grand... Tout au plus 15 km à vol d'oiseau dans la plus grande largeur... Pas grand chose !.. sauf dans la montagne... Là, ça peut se compliquer singulièrement !..
La ville importante c'est THONG SALA... C'est le centre économique de l'île, c'est là qu'il y a le port, c'est là qu'on arrive, C'est là qu'il y a encore des Thaï, c'est là qu'il y a les fêtes carillonnées, les mariages, les pétards... C'est là aussi que la vie est moins chère...
La FOULE MOON, c'est à HAAd RIN, un bled que j'ai vu se construire de bric et de broc, en quelques années, de l'autre coté de la montagne (environ 10 km). Il y avait 2 très belles plages séparées à l'époque par une rangée de bungalows très rustiques devant lesquels une poignée de farang, un peu baba, se réunissaient les soirs de pleine lune... On connait la suite... Aujourd'hui, on a rasé les bungalows, construit des hôtels, bétonné les plages (et la sono), multiplié les prix par 5, on sert la vodka en seau (avec des pailles) et on y trouve des champipi qui font rire même si on les cherche pas... Drôle de bled ! 3 pelés et un tondu pendant 3 semaines... 30.000 pélerins la 4ème...
Tout ça pour dire que, plus on se rapproche de HAAD RIN, plus c'est cher (limite racket) et bruyant... Question de choix !..
Mon pote CHAÏ, c'est "SUAN IN BUNGALOWS" à Thong Sala. Peinard, propre, pas cher, sympa... et puis 10 bornes, c'est pas la mer à boire, y'a des taxis partout, mon pote, qui est connu comme le loup blanc, peut louer des motos ou 4x4 en parfait état (rare). Venir de la part de JBB (JiBiBi).
Quand on vient de SAMUÏ, préférer Big Buddha Peer >>Thong SALA par SEATRAN (10€ open ticket A/R)
PS: J'avais cornaqué sur place 2 Québecois y'a 5/6 ans... Y m'ont jamais répondu depuis... Pourtant on avait bien rigolé...
Au fait, certains des vieux farangs qui ont inventé la full moon continuent de se voir... Mais je dirais pas où... Vu comme ça devient...
cool!
donc si je comprend bien, on peut tres bien se rendre au party, mais on a la paix où on fait dodo!!
autre petite question, est-ce qu, il ya de belle plage dans se où le guest est situé et y a t'il aussi des magasin et resto bar...
merci de me repondre et j'espere qu'on se croisera là-bas,
je serai avec mon copain et un autre de nos nos amis du quebec qui est presentement au cambodge et qui viendra nous rejoindre!!🙂
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Premaria
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi fellow travelers,
First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
Silly question—backpack or hard-shell suitcase for the Sepilok, Kinabatangan, Tioman, KL trip?
I’m struggling to fit all my son’s and my stuff into the 70L backpack... and I’m thinking a suitcase would be easier, but I’m not sure if it’ll work for getting around.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees.
Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands.
Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way).
Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan.
Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide).
Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island.
Day 10 – Head to Semporna.
Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai.
Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous.
I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing.
I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture.
But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary.
If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
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).
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!
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. ;-)
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! :-)
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?????
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
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.
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.
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
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! !
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?
