bonjour,
quelles sont les differents options possibles (avion ou train ou bus...) ?
à quel prix et aussi la durée du déplacement ?
merci 😏
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Liaisons Bangkok-Angkor (Cambodge)
by Espritzen
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bonjour,
Nous étions au Cambodge en Juillet 2002. Nous avons pris un mini bus au départ de Bangkok (par le biais d'une petite agence). Ce mini bus nous a arrêté qq kilomètres avant le poste frontière de Polpet (pour faire faire nos visas puique nous les avions pas pris au départ de la France). Si ma mémoire est bonne, on avait du partir vers les 6 h du mat de Bangkok pour arriver à peut près 5 H plus tard à proximité de la frontière. Une fois nos visas près le mini bus (très bien, climatisé) nous a posé à la frontière que nous avons passé à pieds. De là, les qq touristes présents attendaient vers un bureau pour le contrôle des visas côté cambodgien. Et puis, nous avons pris un bus, on va dire local (touristes + cambodgiens) pour aller à Siem Reap. Départ du bus en début d'après midi - arrivée vers 21 H. Attention, dans le bus il y a des rabatteurs pour les guesthaouses, c'est pourquoi il faut mieux avoir réserver déjà qq chose à Siem Reap, comme celà ils ne nous enquiquinent pas trop. Le bus fait même exprès d'arriver à la nuit pour que les gens suivent les rabatteurs. Tout est organisé, les rabatteurs sont de mêches avec les chauffeurs. Par contre, si vous le souhaitez, je peux vous recommander une guesthouse super à proximité du site d'Ankor tenue par Frédéric un ex journaliste français marié à une cambodgienne. Le prix du bus n'est pas excessif (je ne me souviens plus du prix). La route entre la frontière de la thailande et Siem Reap se fait très bien, sur plusieurs endroits c'est simplement une piste mais il n'y a aucun problème (je pense que c'est dommage de prendre l'avion car on passe à côté de plein de choses).
Bon voyage, à + si vous voulez d'autres infos.
ISABELLE
Nous étions au Cambodge en Juillet 2002. Nous avons pris un mini bus au départ de Bangkok (par le biais d'une petite agence). Ce mini bus nous a arrêté qq kilomètres avant le poste frontière de Polpet (pour faire faire nos visas puique nous les avions pas pris au départ de la France). Si ma mémoire est bonne, on avait du partir vers les 6 h du mat de Bangkok pour arriver à peut près 5 H plus tard à proximité de la frontière. Une fois nos visas près le mini bus (très bien, climatisé) nous a posé à la frontière que nous avons passé à pieds. De là, les qq touristes présents attendaient vers un bureau pour le contrôle des visas côté cambodgien. Et puis, nous avons pris un bus, on va dire local (touristes + cambodgiens) pour aller à Siem Reap. Départ du bus en début d'après midi - arrivée vers 21 H. Attention, dans le bus il y a des rabatteurs pour les guesthaouses, c'est pourquoi il faut mieux avoir réserver déjà qq chose à Siem Reap, comme celà ils ne nous enquiquinent pas trop. Le bus fait même exprès d'arriver à la nuit pour que les gens suivent les rabatteurs. Tout est organisé, les rabatteurs sont de mêches avec les chauffeurs. Par contre, si vous le souhaitez, je peux vous recommander une guesthouse super à proximité du site d'Ankor tenue par Frédéric un ex journaliste français marié à une cambodgienne. Le prix du bus n'est pas excessif (je ne me souviens plus du prix). La route entre la frontière de la thailande et Siem Reap se fait très bien, sur plusieurs endroits c'est simplement une piste mais il n'y a aucun problème (je pense que c'est dommage de prendre l'avion car on passe à côté de plein de choses).
Bon voyage, à + si vous voulez d'autres infos.
ISABELLE
je suis interesse par le nom de la guesthouse 😏
merci
merci
Re
Je vous communique le nom de la guesthouse : Le Pavillon Indochine. Je vous communique son site internet si vous voulez avoir un aperçu www.pavillon-indochine.com. Si vous devez adresser un mail : a l'attention de Frédéric AMAT (lui dire que vous venez de la part de Isabelle et Philippe TOCHON). L'endroit est vraiment super et calme.
Si vous voulez d'autres renseignements, n'hésitez pas. Nous étions 15 Jours au Cambodge (6 Jours à Sieam Reap, descente du Tonlé Sap en bateau, 3 Jrs à Pnom Phen, 5 Jours à Sianoukville pour profiter de la mer). Sommes repartis du Cambodge en bateau par la mer pour regagner la Thailande.
Amicalement,
Je vous communique le nom de la guesthouse : Le Pavillon Indochine. Je vous communique son site internet si vous voulez avoir un aperçu www.pavillon-indochine.com. Si vous devez adresser un mail : a l'attention de Frédéric AMAT (lui dire que vous venez de la part de Isabelle et Philippe TOCHON). L'endroit est vraiment super et calme.
Si vous voulez d'autres renseignements, n'hésitez pas. Nous étions 15 Jours au Cambodge (6 Jours à Sieam Reap, descente du Tonlé Sap en bateau, 3 Jrs à Pnom Phen, 5 Jours à Sianoukville pour profiter de la mer). Sommes repartis du Cambodge en bateau par la mer pour regagner la Thailande.
Amicalement,
🙂 Salut,
Comme je serais au Cambodge à la fin du mois, et si vraiment tu as un endroit sympa à me recommander sur Phnom Phen pour dormir, je serais preneur......je vais surement passer la frontière par le Sud en bateau au départ de Trat......
As tu par ailleurs rencontré des voyageurs qui venaient de la province du Ratanakiri au Nord Est, et plus spécialement sur le village de Banlung.....si oui, je serais preneur d'infos.....
Merci,
Comme je serais au Cambodge à la fin du mois, et si vraiment tu as un endroit sympa à me recommander sur Phnom Phen pour dormir, je serais preneur......je vais surement passer la frontière par le Sud en bateau au départ de Trat......
As tu par ailleurs rencontré des voyageurs qui venaient de la province du Ratanakiri au Nord Est, et plus spécialement sur le village de Banlung.....si oui, je serais preneur d'infos.....
Merci,
A Phnom Phen, nous étions dans un petit hôtel sympa tenu par un Suisse qui s'appelait L'OASIS. Je te communique dès demain l'adresse exacte en espérant la retrouver (je dois avoir gardé sa carte car il n'est pas dans les guides), c'est la personne chez qui nous étions à Angkor qui nous avait transmis ses coordonnées. Hôtel en centre ville, dans une rue calme. Le bouche à oreilles c'est super ...
On voulait aller dans la province du Ratanakiri mais à la période ou nous étions au Cambodge, il était impossible de se déplacer dans cette région pour éventuellement faire des treks (il pleuvait énormément sur tout ce coin). Pas d'infos, désolée ...
Il y a peu être des infos sur le site : capasie.com
A +
On voulait aller dans la province du Ratanakiri mais à la période ou nous étions au Cambodge, il était impossible de se déplacer dans cette région pour éventuellement faire des treks (il pleuvait énormément sur tout ce coin). Pas d'infos, désolée ...
Il y a peu être des infos sur le site : capasie.com
A +
Bonjour,
Je te communique les coordonnées de l'hôtel à Phnom Penh :
L'OASIS - Pierrot Hostettler - 48 Street 9 (Near Phsar Kap Koo) KHAN CHAMKAMOM - PHNOM PENH - Tel. (023) 218 357
Je ne sais pas si c'est tjrs lui qui tient cet hôtel (celà date de 2 ans)
Bon séjour. Amicalement
Isabelle
Je te communique les coordonnées de l'hôtel à Phnom Penh :
L'OASIS - Pierrot Hostettler - 48 Street 9 (Near Phsar Kap Koo) KHAN CHAMKAMOM - PHNOM PENH - Tel. (023) 218 357
Je ne sais pas si c'est tjrs lui qui tient cet hôtel (celà date de 2 ans)
Bon séjour. Amicalement
Isabelle
merci pour les infos...
on peut me confirmer..que le visa entre thailande et cambodge peut s obtenir à l aeroport ou au passage par voie terrestre, contre 20 USD et 1 photo ?
merci
on peut me confirmer..que le visa entre thailande et cambodge peut s obtenir à l aeroport ou au passage par voie terrestre, contre 20 USD et 1 photo ?
merci
je reviens du laos cambodge
il y a des bus qui font siem reap -BKK et l'inverse en 12-13h
il y a des bus qui font siem reap -BKK et l'inverse en 12-13h
Outremer
Je suppose que ces bus sont assez facile à trouver en passant par une agence à Bangkok. Sais tu si on peut faire le trajet de nuit et quel est le prix environ. On devrait aller en Thailande cet été et on voudrait en profiter pour passer 2 ou 3 jours à Angkor mais comme on est avec les enfants on va essayer de faire les grands trajets de nuit.
salut
Je suis allée à Angkor l'an dernier en Aout 2003, au cours d'un voyage d'un mois en Thailande. Nous n'avons vu du Cambodge que les fabuleux temples d'Angkor, la misère noire😕 de la frontière cambodgienne, et la campagne environnante lors de la visite des temples les plus éloignés et de ce fameux trajet de la frontière à Siem Rep.
Concernant la liaison Bangkok-Siem Rep, nous sommes partis de Bankok à 8h du matin, après un trajet en train de nuit de Chumpon à Bangkok, dur, dur... et nous sommes arrivés à Siem Rep à 21h!!!! Nous avons pris le billet le matin même de la gare de Bangkok à 1h du départ, dans une officine du premier étage, je ne me rappelle plus du nom de la gare...Nous avons pris un mini bus devant la gare, qui nous a amené jusqu'à un premier résto-agence de voyage et compagnie... prés de la frontière, ou nous avons fait notre visa, aprés avoir repris la route, le bus nous a déposé du côté thailandais de la frontière que nous avons traversé à pied dans une atmosphère de désolation, pauvreté, misère, tristesse qui nous a beaucoup affecté.... des groupes d'enfants venaient mandier 1 bath, rendez-vous compte, 1 bath, ... Sans présque oser lever la tete et en ayant honte d'etre chargées comme des boeufs.. nous avons passé les 2 postes frontiere (attente-papiers divers à remplir)... tout ca sous 40° a l'ombre...notons que dans ce meme no mans land se cotoient les plus miséreux et de somptueux casinos(interdits en Thailande...) après ce dur passage nous avons rejoint un autre bus (une personne de la compagnie nous a suivi pour nous diriger vers cet autre bus)... nouvel arret dans resto (on fait travailler les copains...)... et vous pensez que le pire est passé et bien non.. autre arret dans autre bui bui énième changement de bus, pour un bus plus grand et c'est parti pour 5h de piste cahotique, avec quelques arret..., plus de dos à l'arrivée mais beau panorama de la campagne cambodgienne, petits villages, rizières...Heureusement, point positif on a rencontré des gens super et un tel voyage ca rapproche... on a eu l'impression d'etre trimbalés tout le long comme bon leur semblait, avec de l'attente à n'en plus finir...
Arrivée donc à 21h dans cour d'une guest house, dans laquelle on est tous réstés vu l'heure et la prestation correcte( cleane et pas cher)..ca fait un peu guet apen mais bon... on a passé quelques jours ensemble, visite des temples sur 3 jours magnifique impressionant...
Retour : même délire route merdique et compagnie...contentes de retrouver la civilisation en revenant en thailande... mais les temples valent vraiment le coup...
Le peuple cambodgien a ennormément souffert et ca se voit... par contre autour des temples tout est a 1 dollar minimum donc ils doivent relativement mieux vivre... un peu grace a nous...
voila pour un bilan quelque peu mitigé du trajet, mais ca en vaut la chandelle malgrè tout. Peut-etre y a t'il d'autres possibilités plus rapides et moins éprouvantes...
Caro😛
Je suis allée à Angkor l'an dernier en Aout 2003, au cours d'un voyage d'un mois en Thailande. Nous n'avons vu du Cambodge que les fabuleux temples d'Angkor, la misère noire😕 de la frontière cambodgienne, et la campagne environnante lors de la visite des temples les plus éloignés et de ce fameux trajet de la frontière à Siem Rep.
Concernant la liaison Bangkok-Siem Rep, nous sommes partis de Bankok à 8h du matin, après un trajet en train de nuit de Chumpon à Bangkok, dur, dur... et nous sommes arrivés à Siem Rep à 21h!!!! Nous avons pris le billet le matin même de la gare de Bangkok à 1h du départ, dans une officine du premier étage, je ne me rappelle plus du nom de la gare...Nous avons pris un mini bus devant la gare, qui nous a amené jusqu'à un premier résto-agence de voyage et compagnie... prés de la frontière, ou nous avons fait notre visa, aprés avoir repris la route, le bus nous a déposé du côté thailandais de la frontière que nous avons traversé à pied dans une atmosphère de désolation, pauvreté, misère, tristesse qui nous a beaucoup affecté.... des groupes d'enfants venaient mandier 1 bath, rendez-vous compte, 1 bath, ... Sans présque oser lever la tete et en ayant honte d'etre chargées comme des boeufs.. nous avons passé les 2 postes frontiere (attente-papiers divers à remplir)... tout ca sous 40° a l'ombre...notons que dans ce meme no mans land se cotoient les plus miséreux et de somptueux casinos(interdits en Thailande...) après ce dur passage nous avons rejoint un autre bus (une personne de la compagnie nous a suivi pour nous diriger vers cet autre bus)... nouvel arret dans resto (on fait travailler les copains...)... et vous pensez que le pire est passé et bien non.. autre arret dans autre bui bui énième changement de bus, pour un bus plus grand et c'est parti pour 5h de piste cahotique, avec quelques arret..., plus de dos à l'arrivée mais beau panorama de la campagne cambodgienne, petits villages, rizières...Heureusement, point positif on a rencontré des gens super et un tel voyage ca rapproche... on a eu l'impression d'etre trimbalés tout le long comme bon leur semblait, avec de l'attente à n'en plus finir...
Arrivée donc à 21h dans cour d'une guest house, dans laquelle on est tous réstés vu l'heure et la prestation correcte( cleane et pas cher)..ca fait un peu guet apen mais bon... on a passé quelques jours ensemble, visite des temples sur 3 jours magnifique impressionant...
Retour : même délire route merdique et compagnie...contentes de retrouver la civilisation en revenant en thailande... mais les temples valent vraiment le coup...
Le peuple cambodgien a ennormément souffert et ca se voit... par contre autour des temples tout est a 1 dollar minimum donc ils doivent relativement mieux vivre... un peu grace a nous...
voila pour un bilan quelque peu mitigé du trajet, mais ca en vaut la chandelle malgrè tout. Peut-etre y a t'il d'autres possibilités plus rapides et moins éprouvantes...
Caro😛
Pour info, même si c'est un plus cher, tu peux utiliser un pass sur Bangkok Airways (voir les infos dans un autre sujet auquel j'ai répondu ce matin).
Il faut un minimum de 3 coupons et c'est US$80 par coupon international et 50 pour le domestique, donc un minimum de US$180 taxes incluses.
Il faut un minimum de 3 coupons et c'est US$80 par coupon international et 50 pour le domestique, donc un minimum de US$180 taxes incluses.
Perso, j'ai fait Bkk - Aranyaprateth en bus (4h de la gare routière du nord de Bkk) pour 164B, pris un tuk-tuk jusqu'à la frontière (environ 50B je crois, à vérifier), traversé la frontière en faisant mon visa à 1000B, puis pris un taxi jusqu'à Siem Reap pour 20$. Ne pas hésiter à marchander pour le taxi, on a réussi comme ça à être 2 à l'arrière et une locale à l'avant, ce qui n'est pas négligeable quand on sait que la route entre Sisophon et Siem Reap (grosso modo 70km) c'est de la route de terre "bumpy" comme ils disent...
A part ça, je vous conseille une GH à Siem Reap : le Rosy Hotel, qui propose la nuit à 8$ avec eau chaude + tv + ventilo (à Noël 2003 c'était ça), qui est à 50-100m sur la gauche après le pont quand on vient de Sisophon.
En espérant que ça aidera ;)
A part ça, je vous conseille une GH à Siem Reap : le Rosy Hotel, qui propose la nuit à 8$ avec eau chaude + tv + ventilo (à Noël 2003 c'était ça), qui est à 50-100m sur la gauche après le pont quand on vient de Sisophon.
En espérant que ça aidera ;)
On revient de Thailande et on fait le même trajet que toi pour l'aller malgré ce qu'on avait pu lire avant sur le sujet. Je confirme qu'il est bien préférable de se débrouiller soi même plutôt que de prendre les package vendus par les agences, c'est ce qu'on a fait pour le retour sur la Thailande. Il faut suivre les conseils de Duci, c'est plus rapide, plus confortable et ça revient même moins cher si on est 3 à partager le taxi (on a payé 20$ également de Battambang à la frontière).
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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!