Bonjour à tous.
je cherche un hotel avec piscine "pas trop mal" sur khao san road, ou bien, encore mieux ramboutree road (dans sa partie piètonne de préférence).
N'ayant pas trop l'habitude de loger dans ce coin, je ne suis pas trop au fait des hotels.
Je ne cherche pas une guest-houise, ça j'en connait pas mal.
Plutôt quelque chose "au dessus".
Budget ? pas vraiment fixé. A voir selon l'endroit.
De toutes façons ce n'est que pour quelques nuits, donc.....la CB peut un peu souffrir.
Merci d'avance à tous pour vos conseils.
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
Salut Yam, ca va être difficile, je connais un peu le coin, surtout Rambuttri, pas d'hôtels que des GH, va falloir te rabattre sur les Siam ou le Rambuttri Village Inn mais ca va être en dessous de ce que tu cherches, j'en ai peur 😕 J'ai une adresse un peu mieux mais y a pas de piscine 🙁 Regardes du coté du Siam Riverside, le petit dernier de la liste Siam 😉
Salut boum.
Oui ramboutree village, je connais.
Et effectivement, je voudrais un truc un peu "mieux".
Dommage, car j'adore la soi ramboutree.
Là, comme j'ai décidé de bouger un peu du quartier de Lumpini, je suis un peu dans le vague.
Et surtout trop loin pour chercher tout seul en me balladant.
Bon, inch'Bouddha !
Bien des choses à madame.....
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
Tu peux essayer cet hôtel, il est à quelques minutes de marche de Khao San : 4 étoiles avec piscine sur le toit, au bord du fleuve : http://www.navalai.com/
Oui, pas mal du tout.
C'est ce type d'hotel là que je cherche.
Par contre tu dis "à quelques minutes à pied de khao san" ?
Je ne suis pas sur, mais, ça me semble un peu loin à pied.
C'est sur qu'il y a des moto-taxi un peu partout, mais, pour moi, le vrai avantage de khao san, c'est de pouvoir justement éviter les transports thais quand je veux aller manger ou boire mon café.
Le côté "village" dans BKK.
Bon, je vais voir, mais l'hotel me plait bien. Merci.
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
Quand je dis 10 mn à pied c'est vraiment 10 mn à pied. Si tu es déjà allé à Bangkok, regardes mieux sur la carte, les distances ne sont quand même pas énormes.
Cet hôtel est idéalement placé, on peut prendre l'express boat en face de l'hôtel, on peut aller à Khao San tranquille, et on peut visiter le centre historique de Bangkok en quelques minutes aussi.
Je cite:
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C'est sur qu'il y a des moto-taxi un peu partout, mais, pour moi, le vrai avantage de khao san, c'est de pouvoir justement éviter les transports thais quand je veux aller manger ou boire mon café.
Le côté "village" dans BKK...
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Je pense que le mieux pour lui, c 'est de se prendre un petit hotel sur la route de l 'aeroport avant Roissy. Avec une option cable ou satellite, il devrait pouvoir regarder un reportage sur l'asie du sud Est. Il n'a plus qu'a commander un plateau repas avec un petit café.
Ca lui évitera de prendre une moto taxi ou de transpirer dans un bus sans air condition (rempli de thai ...en plus). Le vrai avantage de rester en France, c'est de pouvour trouver facilement un hotel avec piscine. C'est quand meme plus sympa! le climat est bon, les gens parlent francais. On mange bien. On n'a pas besoin de marcher 10 mn au milieu d'une foule d'étrangers indélicats!
bref, sympa quoi!
NB: J'aime beaucoup Kao san Road (je ne crache pas dans la soupe), mais ca ressemble plus a un Parc d'attraction qu'à un village...
Vive les voyages!
B-J
"Le voyage est comme naufrage, ceux dont le bateau n'a jamais fait naufrage ne connaitront jamais rien de la mer". Nicolas Bouvier.
ca a lair pas mal, j avais jamais remarquer cet hotel c'est tres recent n etait ce pas dans un immeuble du gouvernement avec unrestaurant au rez de chausse ?
effecivement 5 mm de ksr en traversant channa sonkram wat
c'est sur que entre pra athit et la chaoprya c'est pas l endroit le plus calme
Pour moi, marcher n'est pas un problème.
Pour une des personnes m'accompagnant, oui.
C'est pour cette personne que je change mes habitudes sur BKK, et que je cherche dans des gammes et des cadres que je ne pratique pas trop habituellement.
En tous cas, oui, c'est vraiment pas mal.
pour l'instant, c'est ce que j'ai vu de mieux dans ce que je cherche.
Merci encore.
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
Oui, je suis déjà allé sur "Agoda" ou "asia rooms".
Il y a quelques trucs, mais je cherche encore.
De toutes façons, l'avis des utilisateurs vaudra toujours mieux que celui des vendeurs. 😎
Je fais aussi d'autres sites de résa en ce moment.
Mais, c'est vrai que ce n'est pas ma manière habituelle de procéder, la résa par internet.
Là, c'est un peu spécial.
Bon, il n'y a pas le feu, car, ; ça devrait être pour fin février.
En tous cas, merci.
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
sans aucune hésitation... le D&D Inn avec piscine sur le toit et vue imprenable sur le grand palais...
Ton christ est juif, ta pizza est italienne, ton café est brésilien, ta voiture est japonaise, ton écriture est latine, tes vacances sont turques, tes chiffres sont arabes et... tu reproches à ton voisin d'être étranger !
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
Du grand yama dans toute sa splendeur !!! Toujours là pour pimenter "à la thaïe " (et c'est pas peu dire...😛) les discussions de VF avec sa plume bien pointue...
Sinon pour l'hotel avec piscine, y'en a un aussi à une trentaine de mètres du vieux fort Phra Summen, dans la rue perpendiculaire à Samsen Road.
J'ai oublié le nom mais c'est quand même un hotel de catégorie "au dessus" à 1300 bath la nuit pour les premiers prix ("including breakfast").
ça me semble quand même un cran en dessous du NAVALAI propsé ci-dessus.
Sur Khao San même, je sais qu'il y'en avait un avec piscine à une époque, où l'on pouvait même prendre un bain au milieu de la nuit, moyennant finance bien sûr, mais je crois qu'il a été remplacé par un nouveau truc, à vérifier.
Sur BKK À Kao San Rd tu as, a bon rapport qualié prix la D & D et sa piscine.
mais c'est surtout pous sa piscine et sa situation "on" kao-san,
sinon c'est pas ma tasse de thé;
Oui car ayant connu cette rue il y a (déjà ?) 20 ans, ca a bien changé !?!
mais bon ca reste tout de même un endroit où "passer"
à peine 10 minutes à pied, dans le quartier dit "Sam-Saen" tu trouveras encore d'authentiques guest-houses confortables, dans des ruelles tres au calme et avec vue sur la Chao_Praya river c'est quand même mieux a mon gout que la vue perpetuelle sur les pseudos_baba-cool de KS, Non ?
et puis 10 min à pied c'est pas le bout du monde...
Oui, là, j'ai halluciné. Je ne sais pas ce qu'il me veut ce guignol taillé comme une crevette, mais je vais lui demander en MP.
Une des "bonnes àmes" de service sur VF est allé "cafter"et le modo a supprimé mon message de réponse.
Pas celui du clown, par contre.
Bref.
Le truc, c'est que cette fois-ci une des personnes avec moi, je ne la sens pas trop cavaler pour trouver un hotel.
En plus, en Mars, ça commence à cogner !
Donc, internet et résa.
Si le nom de l'hotel te revient, je suis preneur.
Ciao, et merci.
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
à peine 10 minutes à pied, dans le quartier dit "Sam-Saen" tu trouveras encore d'authentiques guest-houses confortables, dans des ruelles tres au calme et avec vue sur la Chao_Praya river c'est quand même mieux a mon gout que la vue perpetuelle sur les pseudos_baba-cool de KS, Non ?
Oui, tu as raison sur toute la ligne. Bien qu'allant plutôt vers Lumpini (et oui, les habitudes de boxeur 😎 et le parc), je connais ces coins dont tu pzrles. Mais......pas cette fois-ci. et puis 10 min à pied c'est pas le bout du monde...
Non, bien sur. Mais pour certains, oui. Et crois-moi, cette personne n'y peut vraiment rien.
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
Sérieux, c'est grave qu'on ai supprimé ta réponse, alors qu'on a laissé les commentaires d'un mec qui ressemble à une pub pour des cosmétiques low coast.
Ma réponse à ton messsage a été supprimé elle aussi.
Visiblement la crevette benoitjoseph doit avoir des "liaisons secrètes" sur VF.
Par contre son message reste toujours en place.
Donc, là, je commence à avoir les boules.
Si tu retrouves le nom de l'hotel, je suis preneur.
Merci.
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
Je crois qu'il ne faut pas tout prendre au premier degré non plus.... Ca ressemble plus à une boutade qu'à autre chose mais je me trompe peut-être.....
Sérieux, c'est grave qu'on ai supprimé ta réponse, alors qu'on a laissé les commentaires d'un mec qui ressemble à une pub pour des cosmétiques low coast.
Singha, je ne "recadre" rien du tout, puisque mes messages de réponse sont systématiquement supprimés.
La crevette "indiana jones" peut donc continuer à manquer de respect aux gens qu'il ne connait pas (encore) et ne lui ont rien demandé.
Amicalement.
Mi sakoun na raak. Jing jing. Chok dee.
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
Thy, je ne lui ai rien demandé moi, à l'aventurier-décathlon.
Déjà, il n'a pas à parler comme ça à qui que ce soit.
Sinon, qu'il assume, aprés.
Chacun voyage comme il veut et si il veut.
De plus, dans mon cas, tu imagines bien à quel point il est à côté de la plaque.
Je voudrais bien savoir qui joue les petits rapporteurs auprés du modo.
J'avoue que là, je suis reté sur le c.. !
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
OK compris, sinon tu peux essayer le Pattuwan Princess, près du MBK, c'est là que je descend quand j'enmène mes Parents, car ils ont des difficultés pour se déplacer et là on est près de beaucoup de choses.
Yama utilises tu Mozilla(firefox)?Si oui, en citant ta réponse n'apparait pas sur le forum, tu dois faire un copié-collé, sinon le modérateur est passé😠
Oui il en existe bien un au moins, en plein dans la rue.La piscine se trouve au dernier etage de cet immeuble qui doit faire une bonne douzaine d'etage.Je ne me souviens pas du nom de l'hotel car j'y suis allé uniquemement pour faire trempette.Disons qu'il se trouve à 2OOm environ sur la droite, apres l'entree sur la rue ...
Par contre, j'ai un super plan à 5mn a pieds de kho san road
GH: THARA HOUSE. Super rapport qualité prix.Calme et tres clean.AC.TV SAT.
voici leur mail pour reserver:
thara_house@hotmail.com
Ok, Singha, ailleurs que kao san, pas de problème.
Mais, ce coup-ci, c'est un peu casse-tête. Je te passe les détails, mais, je dois prendre en compte tout le monde.
Seul, je ne voyage pas comme ça.
Mais, bon, ça devrait se faire. D'autant qu'à part la crevette aventurière, tout le monde est sympa en me filant un petit coup de main.
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
salut Yama,
Je confirme pour le D&D, j'y passe une nuit à chaque fois que j'arrive en Thaïlande et avant d'en repartir.
Hôtel plutôt classe, avec piscine, cyber, massage... Et personnel très courtois.
Adresse: 68-70 Khao San Road | Banglampoo, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Je pense que le mieux pour lui, c 'est de se prendre un petit hotel sur la route de l 'aeroport avant Roissy. Avec une option cable ou satellite, il devrait pouvoir regarder un reportage sur l'asie du sud Est. Il n'a plus qu'a commander un plateau repas avec un petit café.
Ca lui évitera de prendre une moto taxi ou de transpirer dans un bus sans air condition (rempli de thai ...en plus). Le vrai avantage de rester en France, c'est de pouvour trouver facilement un hotel avec piscine. C'est quand meme plus sympa! le climat est bon, les gens parlent francais. On mange bien. On n'a pas besoin de marcher 10 mn au milieu d'une foule d'étrangers indélicats!
bref, sympa quoi!
NB: J'aime beaucoup Kao san Road (je ne crache pas dans la soupe), mais ca ressemble plus a un Parc d'attraction qu'à un village...
Vive les voyages!
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Bon, puisque la modération croit juste de supprimmer mes réponses, pourquoi ne viendrais-tu pas me faire part de tes pensées profondes en MP.
Ainsi, comme tu sembles connaitre plein de bons coins pour ça sur la France, nous pourrions en discuter devant un "café", mon "ami".
Tu verras, niveau dressage de crevette, je suis au top.
Allez, bisous......Benoitjoseph.
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
OK. J'y vais de ce pas. Enfin, de ce doigt !
merci à tous.
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
Salut Yama, ca fesait un bout de temps.....
Dans le coin, tu a l'hotel royal aussi.....C'est classe, piscine et en plus ce n'est vraiment pas trop cher.....
Moi j'y ai passé une nuit, je n'ai pas trop aimer, car évidement quand tu rentre d'after a 8h00 du mat, ca craint, mais d'apres ce que j'ai cru comprendre, ca devrais te convenir(cette fois ci😉)....
Ciao, Dav.
OK, je vais voir.
Merci.
J'espère que vous allez tous bien.
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
Ouais, merci, Salsa.
On fait aller.
Et toi ? et Similan ?
A part l'accueil de la crevette, content de vous retrouver.
Mais, dis-moi franchement, y'a eut un lacher de timbrés sur le site, ou quoi ?
Faudrait peut-être songer à changer de portiers. Ils laissent rentrer n'importe dans votre boite.
Vais p'tèt ben poser une ou deux cartes, au cas où....😎
A bientôt.
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
Ouais, ça va, ya la santé, c'est le principal.
On a vu Similan ici cet été, il va bien, il était en partance pour le pays du Sourire 🙂.
Oh oui, je sais, c'est l'auberge espagnole sur ce site, en ce moment c'est un peu vol au dessus d'un nid de coucou
Tcho, à bientôt.
Quand l'eau baisse les fourmis mangent les poissons; quand l'eau monte les poissons mangent les fourmis.
Il n'y a que le changement qui ne change pas.
OK, Thuan. Merci pour "l'info". 😎😎😎😎
Je vais faire comme ça, alors. Je vais "chercher bien". 😏
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
si on aime les guetto kaosanistes, il y a 3 guest, qui ont piscine, mais actuellement, il y a de bonnes promos dans de très bons hôtels, pourquoi s'entasser et faire comme tout le monde? mais bon sa rassure de voir le voisin, boire sa biere en regardant un vieux rambo,
le problème majeur de kaosan, n'est pas top les kaosanistes mais les thais qui y travaillent, vraiment quant on comprend le thai, ils n'ont que du mépris, pour les farangs, cela est vraiment désolant,
hier j'ai discuter avec un ami thai, qui porte la même réfection, il déteste khaosan, pour les thais,
dommage, car l'origine fut pas mal, mais il faut reconnaitre que sa a tourner au vinaigre,
mais il y a des promos, 700 bt un vrai Hotel, , .............
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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bonjour, je lis ce post et je me pose cette question : quel est l'intérêt de descendre dans un hotel avec piscine à Bangkok ? Y a t il une utilité quelconque à disposer d'une piscine ?
Sur la rue Rambuttri celle à côté de kaho san, il y a le rambuttrei village inn, ils ont un site web. il y a une piscine, j'y étais cet été, très bien. +A
Oui, je suis déjà allé au ramboutree village.
Je n'ai pas trop aimé, pour ma part.
Déjà à la réception, jamais vu en Thailande pareilles têtes de noeud.
Les chambres, bien que propres, un peu monacales et asceptisées style hosto.
Problème de coffre et de frigo, aussi.
Dommage car très bien placé.
Merci quand même.
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
Je cite......
"bonjour, je lis ce post et je me pose cette question : quel est l'intérêt de descendre dans un hotel avec piscine à Bangkok ? Y a t il une utilité quelconque à disposer d'une piscine ? "
Attends que je réfléchisse. Ah oui ! l'intéret c'est de pouvoir s'y baigner.
Et puis, perso, en voyage, je ne me sépare jamais de mon alligator.
Ah. Et l'intéret du room-service, c'est de pouvoir commander à manger depuis sa chambre.
Celui de l'ascenseur, c'est de ne pas être obligé de monter à pied.
Et le reste, à l'avenant.....
yama
L'homme a trois coeurs. Le premier tout le monde le connait. Le second, seuls ses amis le connaissent. Le troisième ? c'est le vrai, le sien. (Proverbe Japonais)
bin oui, c'est agreable de faire quque longueurs de piscine par une journee bien chaude ou en rentrant d une dure journee de visites, si en plus y a un petit sauna et massage encore mieux? a ces prix la on peux se le permetre en france moins
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Does this stop on the way to Siem Reap seem like a good idea to you?
If we don’t visit the Sambor Prei Kuk site, are there still any walks or sights worth checking out in Kampong Thom?
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...
After a stay on Koh Phayam this coming November, I’d like to spend 2 or 3 days on Koh Phra Thong before heading further south.
Do you think it’s doable to leave Koh Phayam early enough to catch the 10 AM boat from Khura Buri to Koh Phra Thong? The next one isn’t until 4 PM, which would cost me a whole day.
I’m planning a trip to Indonesia, specifically Sulawesi and Java, in September for 10 days.
I don’t know this part of the world at all—any advice is welcome!
I’ll be traveling solo and would also love tips on meeting other travelers or locals.
Hello everyone,
Not long ago, I used to travel as a couple, but my husband has since passed away, and I’ve decided to set off again. The trip I took to Cambodia in January 2025 did me a world of good.
I’m now considering Thailand, a destination we never included in our plans because even 15 years ago, people said it was too touristy. Still, I’m thinking about the itinerary below, but I don’t feel up to arranging buses, trains, or guides on my own while I’m there. I’m looking for one or more drivers and have been in touch with an agency, but their offers are just copy-paste group tours that I don’t want.
So, if you have any contacts, experiences, or advice, I’d be so grateful if you’d share them with me. Here’s my rough plan:
Arrival in Bangkok
Ayutthaya (2 nights)
Kanchanaburi (2 or 3 nights)
Sangkhlaburi/Sai Yok (3 nights)
Sukhothai (2 nights)
Lampang (I’ve planned 3 nights, but that might be a bit much—it depends on what time I arrive in the city)
Chiang Mai
Chiang Dao
Pai
Chiang Rai
I was thinking about the Mae Hong Son loop—thoughts?
What do you think about staying overnight at the Golden Triangle?
When I look online, of course, I can find agencies that organize tours to national parks, etc.
I’m retired but in great physical shape. I’d rather go hiking than sit in hot springs with crowds of tourists who’ve all arranged meet-ups. I don’t want to spend a day at an elephant camp, and I don’t want to visit Karen villages.
I’d love to hear your advice.
Thank you all,
Hi,
On September 1st, we're heading to Kalimantan for six weeks, probably from Pontianak to the Derawan Islands.
I've scoured this site, which is usually my go-to 😉, and others like VoyageForum, but recent info is pretty scarce.
I'd love any tips on places you've visited—our itinerary is still a work in progress.
We're two couples traveling with backpacks, using buses, boats, guesthouses, and homestays.
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
Could you share your thoughts on my 3-week itinerary?
We’re a small group (family + friends) of 12 people, planning to leave around January 21, 2027.
Here’s my itinerary:
3 nights in Bangkok
4 nights in Chiang Mai
3 nights on Koh Samui
3 nights on Koh Phangan
4 nights in Krabi
4 nights in Phuket
I’m also open to any great tips you might have...
Thanks, everyone! Alain.
Hi,
From Malacca to get to Jerantut, is it better to go back to KL and take a bus from there, or take a bus to Tampin and then a train? Any feedback on the "Jungle Train"? (duration, price, comfort, etc.). Thanks
Hi there,
We’re planning a 3-week family trip next summer with our three kids, who’ll be 8, 8, and 7 years old.
After some research, we’re leaning toward Malaysia to combine nature/forests and paradise beaches. The idea is to introduce our kids to the country’s culture, nature, and wildlife.
We want a great trip but without splurging on luxury options like high-end lodges and resorts. We’re looking for comfort with a touch of authenticity—basically, a good middle ground.
I’ve started putting together an itinerary and would love your expert advice and tips to help us build this amazing trip with our little ones.
Day 1: Departure from France
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur
Stay at a hotel near the airport or KL Sentral.
Just one night.
Day 3: Morning flight to Sandakan (Borneo).
Stay in Sepilok
Day 4: Sepilok:
* Orangutan Center
* Malayan Sun Bear Center
* Rainforest Discovery Centre
Day 5: Depart for Kinabatangan.
Boat safari in the late afternoon.
Day 6: Sunrise safari.
Jungle walk.
Evening safari.
Day 7: Final safari.
Return to Sandakan.
Flight to Kuala Lumpur, then to Kota Bharu (or overnight transit depending on schedules).
Day 8: Transfer to the port.
Boat to the Perhentian Islands.
Days 9 to 13: Perhentian Besar
5 full days.
* Snorkeling
* Hiking
* Turtle watching
* Wild beaches
* Relaxation
Day 14: Return to the mainland.
Bus or private car to Taman Negara.
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Flores and then Bali at the end of September.
We’ve already visited both but this time, once we’re in Labuan Bajo, we’d like to take a boat to the Komodo Islands to see the famous Komodo dragons.
I don’t want to sleep on the boat—just a day trip would be perfect.
Does anyone know a reliable and friendly provider to recommend?
Thanks in advance, and have a great summer!
Summer seems to be the best time weather-wise for Bali.
And since summer’s when we can take a long trip, let’s go for Bali... even though we know it’ll be *packed* with people!
So we’ll steer clear of the island’s south...
Our current plan (19 days on the ground, 7 stops):
- 4 Nights (3 days) in Ubud
2 days for rice terraces / activities (Tegallalang, Campuhan Ridge, Monkey Forest, Bird Park, coffee plantation, market (?), dance "pestacle," cooking class and/or spa)
1 day with a driver for the Temples (Pura Gunung Kawi, Tirta Empul Spring, Pura Mengening, Goa Gajah...)
- 2 nights in Sidemen (1 day for Pura Kehen + Batur Caldera + Pura Besakih and 1 day to relax in the rice terraces)
- 3 nights on Gili Meno (Rest and beaches) from Padangbai
- 2 nights in Amed (1 day from Padangbai with the Abang rice terrace and Tirta Gangga baths, and the next day a boat tour in Amed)
- 4 nights in Pemuteran (1 day for transfer and rest, 1 day to visit Kawah Ijen, and 2 days of snorkeling at Menjangan Island)
- 2 nights in Munduk (1 day with the Dayang rice terrace and the 3-waterfall hike, 1 day at Pura Ulun Danu Bratan)
- 2 nights in Jatiluwih (1 day in the rice terraces, and on the last day, we’ll stop by Pura Taman Ayun in Mengwi and Pura Tanah Lot before catching our red-eye flight).
Accommodations in homestays or hotels.
Transportation to be arranged on-site with the lodgings (?)
Boat to Gili Meno to book in advance (?)
Kawah Ijen excursion to plan ahead (?)—check with the homestay (?)
Thanks for your thoughts/comments to help us explore this destination...
After reading and researching, we're planning the following stops in Cambodia in January 2027:
- Phnom Penh
- Kampong Cham
- Kratie
- Siem Reap
- Battambang
- Kampot (round trip)
I'm wondering about the direction of these stops, which could also influence our international flights.
Either a round trip from Phnom Penh in the order above.
Or landing in Siem Reap with the following order:
This second option would save us the Battambang - PP - Kampot trip but means doing a round trip to Battambang from Siem Reap and placing the "highlight of the trip" (Angkor) at the beginning of our stay.
We’ll be arriving in Phnom Penh this coming January and we’re thinking of starting our trip with a stop in Kampong Cham, then Kratie.
After Kratie, we’re considering heading toward Siem Reap with a stop in Kampong Thom.
However, I’m not quite sure how long the Kratie–Kampong Thom journey might take or how complicated it is.
Does this stop on the way to Siem Reap seem like a good idea to you?
If we don’t visit the Sambor Prei Kuk site, are there still some walks and/or things to see in Kampong Thom?
Hi there,
We’re planning to travel from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang next November.
We’d like to take a slow boat from Chiang Khong—or rather from Huay Xai in Laos—with an overnight stop in Pakbeng.
Could you let us know if the boat still leaves Huay Xai in the late morning? If so, what time roughly, and what’s the price for the trip?
Thanks for your help!
Alod
We (3 adults: 68, 65, and 25 years old) are just back from a short trip to the Philippines, and I’d like to share a little summary of our journey. First of all, I’d like to thank everyone who contributes to this forum about this destination and answers the questions of those who aren’t familiar with it. I should also mention that my comments are personal and don’t reflect anyone else’s opinions. Since I don’t have any literary or photographic talent, I’ll stick to the facts and share a few details about the sights, hotels, and restaurants.
Preparations:
We chose this destination in December and quickly booked our flight tickets (540 € with Turkish Airlines) for a departure on February 16 and return on March 5, 2019. We then contacted two French-speaking tour operators based in Manila, asking them to put together an itinerary based on our wishes (places to visit, type of accommodation) and our budget. We wanted to see the rice terraces in northern Luzon, the hanging coffins in Sagada, before flying to the Visayas (Bohol, Siquijor, etc.), and the Taal Volcano, while limiting our nights in Manila as much as possible. In the end, we opted for Alize, whose itinerary and quote matched our request almost perfectly. Our exchanges helped us refine our circuit.
International flights:
The round-trip flights went smoothly. Turkish Airlines, while not at the level of Asian or Gulf airlines, does the job just fine.
Day 1:
We landed on time (6:15 PM) on Monday, February 16, at Terminal 3. We exchanged our euros (near the car rental counters), and I can confirm the exchange rate was very good. On the way to the St. Giles Hotel (decent and affordable for a transit night), we got our first glimpse of Manila’s dense traffic. The Makati district, where our hotel was located, offers a wide choice of restaurants, so we grabbed a quick bite to recover from the trip.
Day 2:
This day was dedicated to transferring to Banaue. Fortunately, we had a comfortable van and an excellent driver for this journey, which took all day (8 to 9 hours with stops). We got a taste of driving in the Philippines—and it’s terrifying. You wouldn’t want to drive on these roads. The first thing that struck us was the relatively good condition of the roads and the cleanliness (a change from other Southeast Asian countries). This impression lasted throughout our trip. Around 6 PM, we checked into our room at the Banaue Hotel (large, charm-free, but with a beautiful view of the rice terraces).
Day 3:
With the help of a local guide, we took a jeepney to Batad. And then—wow! The rice terraces form an amphitheater overlooking the small village. Under the sun, it’s simply spectacular and breathtaking! Even though we’re familiar with rice terraces (Sapa, Bali, Thailand, etc.), we were dazzled by so much beauty. We spent the day walking along the terrace walls. This place is timeless and fully deserves its UNESCO World Heritage status. However, we returned to the hotel exhausted (due to our ages and lack of exercise). We had dinner with our driver at the Las Vegas restaurant in the center of Banaue. The meal was decent, cheap, and the Filipino owner played the guitar to accompany our dinner.
Day 4:
Today, our driver took us to Sagada. The mountain road offered spectacular landscapes (about 1.5 to 2 hours). Along the way, we stopped in Bontoc to visit the small but interesting anthropological museum. It features old photos and various objects from the Ifugao tribes, as well as a reconstruction of primitive dwellings.
We then went on a short hike in Sagada with a very friendly local guide who explained the region’s funeral rites. The walk started at the communal cemetery before reaching “Echo Valley,” where we saw the first coffins hanging on the cliff. We continued to the “Underground River” and a small waterfall, ending our journey in the “Lumiang Cave” burial cave. All in all, this day was very interesting. On the way back, we made a few photo stops.
In the evening, on our driver’s recommendation, we ate at the “Bistro,” a French enclave in the center of Banaue (good pizza, roasted quail, homemade fries).
Day 5:
Today was a transfer day. To limit fatigue and nights in Manila, our tour operator arranged a flight from Clark to Tagbilaran (Bohol), saving us 2 to 3 hours of driving. But to catch our flight, we had to leave very early: 5:30 AM. Our kind driver dropped us off on time at the airport. To use it, we had to pay a 150 PHP tax per person. The Philippine Airlines flight (15 minutes) left early and was far from full. Upon arrival, we were taken to the Loboc River Hotel, on the banks of the river of the same name. A very charming lodge lost in a tropical garden. We stayed in a stilt cottage overlooking the river. We relaxed a bit in the lovely pool. This place is really great—the staff is charming, and the food is excellent for a reasonable price.
Day 6:
This day was dedicated to exploring Bohol. The program was classic, starting with the tarsier sanctuary. We saw a few specimens in a small garden, each pointed out by a staff member. It was both good and disappointing because the animals were in pseudo-freedom in a small enclosure. Then we went to the “Chocolate Hills” and climbed 240 steps to admire the panoramic view of the hills—but by 10 AM, it was crowded. On the way back, we stopped at the butterfly garden, which was uninteresting: tiny, with few butterflies. We consoled ourselves by photographing beautiful flowers. To please our teen, we stopped at the Loboc Eco Tourism Adventure Park and crossed the river lying down, suspended from a steel cable (300 PHP). Finally, we had the traditional lunch-cruise on the Loboc River. It was a factory-like experience, and the meal was unremarkable. The only good thing was the singer on each boat and the lush vegetation. Afterward, we visited colonial churches and the cathedral, remnants of the Spanish presence, before returning to the hotel for a well-deserved dip in the pool. Note that for those interested, there’s an arena near the hotel where cockfights are held every Sunday—something Filipinos are passionate (if not obsessed) about.
Day 8:
Very early departure for the port. We boarded a *banca* in search of dolphins. After about an hour of sailing, we were lucky enough to spot around a hundred dolphins. Our boat then headed to the small and charming island of Pamilacan. After a walk through the little village, we came across locals traditionally building a boat. They told us it takes about a month to finish their outrigger boat. Then we had to choose our snorkeling spot between the coral garden, the fish park, and the turtle enclosure. Note that a fee is charged for each spot: 150 PHP per place and per person. It felt a bit like we were being ripped off, especially since the spots weren’t amazing—we’d see much better on Apo for much less. We had lunch on the island at one of the many small eateries (350 PHP per person).
Days 9 and 10:
On our return, we were taken to the Bohol Sea Resort on Panglao Island, where we stayed for 2 nights. It’s a small, recent establishment in a quiet corner of the island. It’s relaxing—maybe a bit too much. It has a nice pool and access to Danao Beach, but the view is blocked by a flotilla of boats. We didn’t try their diving school. The meals were good. If we had to do it again, we’d skip this stop to spend more time in Negros.
Days 11 and 12:
We took a fast ferry (Ocean Jet) from Tagbilaran port to Dumaguete and were taken to the Thalatta Resort, about 20 km away near Zamboanguita. We stayed there for 2 nights. Let’s just say it was our favorite. It’s a small place facing Apo Island. The rooms are simple, and the pool, nestled in a magnificent tropical garden, is fantastic. The staff is friendly, and the meals are very good. The hotel has its own diving center (snorkeling gear provided) and its own boats. We booked the Apo Island excursion: 1,350 PHP per person, including lunch. It was incredible: magnificent corals, colorful fish, and turtles of all sizes. The crew was endlessly kind and didn’t hesitate to dive to guide us to the best spots. In short, a perfect day. This site is ranked among the top 5 diving spots in the Philippines.
Since we were lucky enough to be there on a Wednesday morning, we explored the surprising Malapay Market, a 10-minute walk from our hotel. You’ll find numerous stalls selling vegetables, fruits, live or dried fish, and handicrafts. Enclosures are set up for selling livestock (calves, zebu, pigs). There are also restaurants. We were lucky to see two pigs roasted traditionally on a spit. There are few Europeans, and the people are warm. A great moment.
We left this beautiful place with regret because we didn’t have time to visit the island or go swimming with whale sharks.
Days 12 to 15:
From Dumaguete port, we took a short crossing (1 hour with Ocean Jet) to Siquijor Island to reach the Coco Grove Beach Resort. A beautiful hotel nestled in a spacious tropical garden. Several restaurants and bars, 4 pools. Despite the size of the place, it remains intimate. You can snorkel (corals and fish) right in front of the beautiful beach. We stayed in a very pleasant duplex suite. For those interested, there’s a spa and a diving center. You can also take the Apo Island excursion (offered at 1,950 PHP).
We spent our days relaxing between the pool and the beach. In the evening, the sunsets over Negros and Apo were stunning.
We booked an island tour with a comfortable tricycle from the hotel (1,500 PHP). The circuit was classic and allowed us to go around the island. We discovered beaches, the famous 400-year-old ficus tree with its enormous roots, and its equally famous foot bath with its cleaning fish. Then we visited the St. Isidore Convent before heading to the Cambugahay waterfalls and their four pools. The setting is idyllic, and the water is surprisingly good—we had a lot of fun swimming. We had dinner at a restaurant overlooking the island, where you can see Apo, Cebu, and Negros. In the end, Siquijor turned out to be a real little tropical paradise.
Since the hotel restaurants were expensive, we dined at nearby establishments: Fuego (clean, good—excellent raw fish—and quiet), Chekesch (louder), and the very pleasant Baha Bar, which brews its own beer and offers more refined cuisine.
Days 15 to 16:
We left at dawn to return to Dumaguete and its airport by ferry. We had breakfast at the Coco Grande Hotel, an annex of the previous one. The Philippine Airlines flight went smoothly. A driver took us to the town of Taal. We stayed at Paradores Del Castillo, right in the heart of the old town. It’s a charming old house with only 6 rooms. The various rooms are decorated with antiques—a real little museum. The garden is pleasant and opens onto the town.
It’s an old early 19th-century house converted into a hotel, beautifully arranged with 6 rooms in the heart of the city. The restaurant in the garden is very pleasant and offers a panoramic view.
We visited an old Spanish house before heading to the beautiful Basilica of St. Martin of Tours, one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the Philippines. A mass was in progress, allowing us to gauge the Filipinos’ fervor before we could visit. When we left, it was dark, and we could admire the illuminated building. We ended our evening by exploring the night market with its many fruit and skewer stalls. A nice surprise.
In the morning, we were taken to the shores of Taal Lake, an ancient caldera where a second volcano has formed in the middle of the lake, which in turn contains another lake. We boarded a *banca* to reach the island in the middle of the lake. This was followed by an uphill walk, made difficult by the high temperature (36°C) and the dust on the path. The dust was worsened by the many horses carrying (or bringing back) the less courageous. To illustrate the difficulty of the climb, the trail is marked by the Stations of the Cross and its 14 stations. We were panting while our guide trotted far ahead. Our effort was rewarded when we reached the summit and its viewpoints over the inner lake and the surroundings. The wisps of smoke seen here and there confirmed we were on an active volcano. Inside the lake, there are supposedly 45 small volcanoes, one of which emerged during its last eruption in 1911.
On the way back, we had lunch by the lake before returning to Manila and the Bayleaf Hotel, whose main merit is its location in the Intramuros district. In the late afternoon, we walked along the walls of the old city.
We had dinner on the hotel’s panoramic terrace overlooking the city and the bay.
Day 17:
Last day! Our tour operator joined us for a tour of the Intramuros district. He enriched the visit with comments on the history, geopolitics, and economy of the Philippines. We visited the Manila Cathedral, destroyed 7 times in the past (6 earthquakes and the 1945 bombing). It’s beautiful, and its stained glass is magnificent. We couldn’t enter the San Agustin Church, the oldest Catholic building in Manila. We passed by the memorial to the Battle of Manila, which claimed over 100,000 lives. We visited the area around Casa Manila, which was closed on Monday, and had a drink at Barbara’s cabaret, located in a historic house. A very enriching morning.
Then we went to the Mall of Asia, the world’s largest shopping mall, to buy some souvenirs (Kultura store) before being taken to the airport. We exchanged our last pesos at the buying rate right after check-in.
The return flight went smoothly. We regretted not being able to use the facilities of Istanbul’s new airport, as its opening was delayed by another month.
Finances:
In the end, we spent 1,640 € for the international flights, 4,200 € for the stay (hotels, visits, various transports) with the agency (whose professionalism we can only praise), and about 700 € for meals, tips, and souvenirs.
Summary:
Luckily, we had beautiful weather throughout our stay, with temperatures between 26 and 35°C. Discovering the Philippines was a wonderful experience. The diversity of the landscapes, the kindness of the Filipinos, the cleanliness, and the truly delicious fruits (especially pineapples and mangoes). We were never harassed, unlike in many touristy countries. On the other hand, the food, though generally cheap, wasn’t exceptional.
Since this country is so vast, we might return in the near future.
Though I’m not a specialist on this destination, I’m happy to answer your questions based on my experience.
So, my flight tickets have just been booked for a trip to Cambodia from November 4th to 27th, 2025.
I’ll be traveling solo and want to explore this amazing country while getting a bit off the beaten path.
I’m arriving in Phnom Penh and also departing from Phnom Penh.
My goal is to travel as much as possible by bus and scooter.
What itinerary would you recommend?
What are the must-do things?
I’m open to all tips and info.
Thanks in advance for your help and responses.
We got back enchanted from a 6-week trip to Cambodia!
Our itinerary: Kampot - Kampong Chhnang - Battambang - Siem Reap - Kampong Cham - Sen Monorom (Mondulkiri) - Banlung (Ratanakiri) - Kratie - Kampong Thom - Phnom Penh.
We traveled by bus, minivan, boat (between Battambang and Siem Reap), overnight bus, scooter, tuk-tuk, and rickshaw for shorter distances. We stayed in guesthouses, homestays, and even in the jungle during a trek.
While the Angkor temples are fabulous, it’s the people you should visit Cambodia for—the "Land of Smiles" truly lives up to its nickname! Tourists gather in Angkor but are quite rare elsewhere, even though the country is easy to travel around.
I won’t describe our trip in detail but instead highlight a few favorite moments.
From Kampot, don’t hesitate to head out around 6 AM to see the fishermen return and their wives selling their catch (just 10 minutes away by the coast). Guaranteed picturesque!
In Battambang, known for its food scene, we discovered a cooking class with Smokin’ Pot (authentic Khmer cooking class). They pick you up from your guesthouse to shop for ingredients (we made fish amok and beef lok lak) at their village market, then cook and eat together. A private class—just the two of us! They also send the recipes via WhatsApp as a PDF. +855 12 821 400
In Siem Reap, I can recommend a francophone tuk-tuk driver who was very attentive to our wishes. We visited tourist spots but also more remote villages and local grilled-pork restaurants with him. He’s a wealth of information about local life, and chatting with him was a real pleasure—we left with regret! You can reach him on WhatsApp: Vung Hem, +855 96 614 0146.
We did a 2-day, 1-night trek in Mondulkiri. Don’t expect a super dense jungle—it looks more like a forest similar to ours. But Nara, our Bunong ethnic guide, made the experience adventurous and ultimately very immersive! WhatsApp +855 86 630 489
Bee Bee’s Chalets homestay: If you pass through Banlung in Ratanakiri, we *loved* this family and their budget-friendly bungalows. Playing Uno, enjoying Nita’s cooking (ask for her fish amok—amazing!), it was a true homestay experience! Contact Nita on WhatsApp: +855 88 818 5525.
In Kratie, rent a scooter and follow the Mekong north for 40 km at your own pace. Being so close to the locals was a treat! Same goes for heading south if you have time.
Kampong Thom: Head 25 km out to visit the pre-Angkorian temples of Sambor Prei Kuk. Around a hundred monuments spread across three sites… and hardly anyone there!
A few practical tips:
Though prices are often listed in dollars, you can always pay in riels (1 USD = 4000 riels), which is what we preferred.
PassApp: An app to book tuk-tuks or rickshaws (and most importantly, know the price upfront).
Virak Buntham: A bus company connecting several cities, bookable online.
Feel free to ask me questions about places, accommodations, etc.—I’d be happy to answer!
We’re planning our second trip to Thailand (2 weeks on-site, late April/early May) as a family with our 5- and 7-year-olds.
On our first trip, we visited Bangkok, Ayutthaya, the River Kwai, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, and Khao Lak. We especially loved Koh Phi Phi for its limestone cliffs and lush vegetation, as well as Koh Lipe for its crystal-clear waters and snorkeling.
This time, I’m thinking of spending 7 days on the islands. I was considering Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. We’d like some scenery, snorkeling right from the beach, and a bit of atmosphere—but not too much (just enough to grab dinner in the evening).
For the other part of the trip, we’re torn between Chiang Mai and Khao Sok. One or the other… or both? We don’t want to rush, but we’re really nature-focused, so we won’t be hitting too many temples…
Hi there, I’ll be on vacation in Malaysia in November and plan to spend 5 days in Penang. After that, I’d like to visit some temples and places in Butterworth or nearby, and also explore the city. Since I usually get around on foot, which neighborhood would be best for me—meaning within a 30-minute walk of attractions, street food stalls, bus lines, etc.? Thanks in advance for your help!
Françoise
