''Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir.''
Logement sur la plage de Haad Yao, Koh Phangan?
by Kalistefy
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Salut a tous,
Je cherche une adresse sympa pour loger avec mon mari et mon fils de 2 ans sur la plage de Haad Yao (appparement la plus sympa pour une famille), vos suggestions sont les bienvenues (2000 bath maxi) a partir du 20 janvier.
Merci d avance
stephy
''Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir.''
''Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir.''
Bonsoir , oui je penses que cette plage peut vous convenir et elle est vraiment belle avec son sable fin ...La route qui y mene n' est pas dangereuse mais est bien valloné juste avant de rentrer dans cette petite baie , il n' y pas enormement de commercants , juste ce qu' il faut , mais prevoyez d' acheter vos tee shirt ailleurs si vous etes à l' euros pres car il y a petit surplus .Pour vous déplacer suivant les gouts il y motos ou petit 4X4 à louer de preference à thong sala car il serait dommage de ne pas visiter l' ile qui est + que sympathique et avec - de traffic sur les routes que samui , et vous etes un ptit peu excentré .Mais tres bon choix .
Pour les hotels , sachez que les differences de prix ne sont pas tellement justifié .
J' avais dormi au haad yao villa , qui sans négocier avait des chambres air con. assez spacieuses à 1000 thb / nuit , il est vrai qu' il manquait un peu de verdure mais il donne sur la plage , possede une piscine et les cuisinières font de bons ptits plats , les serveurs sont droles et serviables , maintenant vous avez d' autres hotels plus espace avec plus de verdure mais les prix s' en ressentirons (2500 - 3000 thb).
http://kohphangan.net.r24.asia/677786/Haad-Yao-Villa&cur=THB
Une chambre double suffira car 2 grands lits .Il existe 2 3 hotels du meme genre , au meme tarif , je vous invite a jeter un coup d' oeil :
http://kohphangan.net.r24.asia/677786/Haad-Yao-Villa&cur=THB
Surtout demandez les chambres avec air con , meme si c' est pas tres ecolo , votre sejour avec votre enfant de 2 ans n' en sera que plus agreable .
Merci beaucoup pour ta reponse. J ai hesite avec Haad salad beach mais apparement Haad Yao serait plus jolie et un peu plus animee.N est ce pas? J aimerai avoir d autres avis, je n ai pas trouve grand chose sur le sujet...Est ce facile de se deplacer a partir de Haad Yao?
Haad Yao villa n a pas de bons commentaires que ce soit sur tripadvisors ou autres sites de reservation, donc j attend d autres suggestions.Merci d avance pour votre aide.
stephy
''Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir.''
''Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir.''
Bonjour
en juillet 2009 j'ai passé une dizaine de jours sur haad yao.j'ai apprecié la plage et le fait d'être un peu central sur la côte ouest, ce qui permet de se balader facilement vers le nord ou le sud.Je loue une petite moto pour les deplacements, pour moi c'est le plus pratique.Sinon c'est les songthaw (taxis collectifs) passant regulierement, mais plus onereux.Pour le logement j'etais au JBhut, qui n'est pas sur la plage mais sur la colline , environ 5 minutes de marche jusqu'au sable 😉.Bungalow propres, récents, terasse avec jolie vue, avec AC et sdb,1 gd lit et un petit lit je payais 500 baht, mais en pleine saison prix doublé.Ils construisaient des bungalow famille à 2 chambres.Tenue par une famille sympa, j'ai apprecié la cuisine de la patronne, notamment le poisson grillé .
J ai hesite avec Haad salad beach mais apparement Haad Yao serait plus jolie et un peu plus animee..
A ta place je viserais Mae Haad Beach pour ses sublimes couchers de soleil : je descends au Wang Sai Resort (1 000 bahts, bungalow sur la plage à 20m de la mer) : à moins de 1,5km tu as toute l'animation et les facilités de Chaloklum 😉
A ta place je viserais Mae Haad Beach pour ses sublimes couchers de soleil : je descends au Wang Sai Resort (1 000 bahts, bungalow sur la plage à 20m de la mer) : à moins de 1,5km tu as toute l'animation et les facilités de Chaloklum 😉
"Dans vos phrases, n'utilisez qu'un sujet, un verbe, un complément d"objet direct ; Quand vous aurez besoin d'un adjectif, venez me trouver." (Georges Clemenceau)
Cela me fait rire , les gens qui ont critiqué cet hotel et qui sont venus en voyage de noce , en prennant les bungalow avec fan , enfin c' est vrai que cela sont plus eloignés et manque un peu de lumiere .
Un autre a dit qu' il n' avait pas change les draps , oui cela arrive souvent dans plusieurs hotels lorsque votre grasse matinee est prolongee jusqu'au milieu de l' apres midi , on ne paye pas les femmes de chambres jusqu' a minuit , il suffit de le demander .
Pour la cuisine c' est faux sans etre gastronome elle est plus que correcte , maintenant ce choix que je vous ai propose c' est en conciliant le prix , car de nombreux hotels ont ete repris par des etrangers et les prix des nuits ne sont plus les memes.Et il donne sur la plage , n' est ce pas un gage de securite pour les gamins ? , si votre budget peut atteindre les 60- 80 euros , la je vous redirigerais , mais c' est sur qu' au prix propose avec piscine et chambre A/C , ce n' est pas tres cher.Autre souci , oui lorsque vous commandez à manger des fois vous pensez que la personne parle anglais alors qu' en fait que tres peu , dans ce cas la repeter doucement ou adresser vous aux jeunes qui eux n' ont aucune difficultes.J' y ete avec un ami , qui aime ses oeufs coques avec une certaaine cuisson le matin , c' est un peu un casse-c..... mais si le premier jour il n' etait pas entierement satisfait , tout etait rentre dans l' ordre pour lui les suivants !!!
Comme je l' ai precise , c' est vrai que cela manque un peu de verdure mais c' est un peiti hotel pas cher étendu en bande avec accés sur la plage , avant de choisir celui la j' en ai vu d' autres qui exagerer sur le prix des chambres , ou dans une autre categorie de prix, ou construit sur des pentes , jolis pourtant mais la pente ss 40 degres !! et l' on pouvait garer ses motos presque en face de son logement .Haad salaad est tout aussi charmant mais plus " à l' arrache '.
Apres pour se deplacer pas compliqué , mais soyez tout de meme prudent car il y a une serie de 2_3 montagnes russes avant d' y arriver , mais cela vaut le coup puisque la plage est belle et on peut s' y baigner pas comme baan tai qui pourtant reste avec ces hotels l' un des meilleurs rapports qualités prix malgre le fait que s' y baigner n' est pas terrible puisque l' eau ne depasse pas les 30 cm"".
Apres pour les commentaires des sites , tu sais j' y etais en septembre , donc assez recemment , contrairement à des commentaires qui datent de bien plus .....
Peut etre qu' ils ont change de mentalites , je ne sais pas .
Je pense que des hotels sympas au prix demande et en A/C donnant sur la plage et avec piscine et restauration correct , il doit y en avoir 2-3 tout au plus .
Si tu retires la piscine , par exemple , tu auras peut etre plus de verdures ou une chambre en front de mer , c' est bon pour les photos lol , mais meme si c' etais un de mes caprices , je ne l' ai pas regretter car se baigner à la piscine , apres la mer n' a rien de désagreable , avec mon mai tai bien sur ....
Maintenant on se fait toujours une idee dur place et n' hesites pas à prendre un hotel une nuit le temps d' aller voir les autres , cela te prendra peut etre une bonne heure mais tu te forgeras ta propre idee surtout lorsqu' on voit des gens heureux aux abords .C' est chiant à faire mais si tu dois rester dans un hotel plusieurs jours , des fois c' est mieux .SI tu t' y prends à l' avance va sur Agoda , ils ont des promos serieuses sur des hotels plus haut de gamme , mais o moment ou j' y etais il n' y avait que peu d' offres , en plus periode de full moon , et je suis venu les mains dans les poches , il faut savoir que sur cette ile la periode de full moon amene 10 fois de plus de monde et tout se vide juste apres les 3 jours , hormis Haad rin , ce qui en fait peut etre une ile plus agreable que d' autres , a mon humble avis uniquement .Bonne recherche ....et mefie toi des commentaires sur les sites marchands , ils sont soit selectionnes , soit , cela n' est qu' une vengeance de radin eclope , maintenant touts avis est bon à prendre en consideration ........
Bonjour,
Je pars dans un mois à Phan gan (du 16 au 20) et ça tombe par hasard sur la semaine de la Fullmoon. Du coup mon copain qui ne connait pas verra ce que c'est (nous avons la trentaine).
Par contre il y a déjà pas mal d'endroits complets et malheureusement ceux où on voulait aller. Je sais vraiment pas quoi faire : réserver à Hat Yao ou maintenir ma première idée de réserver à Ban Tai ou Baan Khai.... Cependant, une question me vient à l'esprit si on va sur Hat Yao, combien met on environ jusqu'à Haad Rin? Y a-t-il beaucoup de tuk tuk pour circuler? Pouvons nous voir les couchers de soleil?
J'étais allée sur l'ile il y a 10 ans mais on m'a dit que ça avait complètement changé...
Merci beaucoup pour votre précieuse aide car il n'a pas beaucoup d'infos sur le net pour ces questions là.
Je pars dans un mois à Phan gan (du 16 au 20) et ça tombe par hasard sur la semaine de la Fullmoon. Du coup mon copain qui ne connait pas verra ce que c'est (nous avons la trentaine).
Par contre il y a déjà pas mal d'endroits complets et malheureusement ceux où on voulait aller. Je sais vraiment pas quoi faire : réserver à Hat Yao ou maintenir ma première idée de réserver à Ban Tai ou Baan Khai.... Cependant, une question me vient à l'esprit si on va sur Hat Yao, combien met on environ jusqu'à Haad Rin? Y a-t-il beaucoup de tuk tuk pour circuler? Pouvons nous voir les couchers de soleil?
J'étais allée sur l'ile il y a 10 ans mais on m'a dit que ça avait complètement changé...
Merci beaucoup pour votre précieuse aide car il n'a pas beaucoup d'infos sur le net pour ces questions là.
"Le fond du coeur est plus loin que le bout du monde"
Oui cela a changé surtout au niveau du port de thongsala et de baan tai et ses environs avec sa grande route menant jusqu à haad rin .D haad yao juqsu au port il ya 10-20mn suivant le pilote et les conditions météo je dirai .Mais les plages sont superbes et peut etre un chouia moins bondé tt de meme à vous d' en juger , maintenant si vous ne prevoyez qu' une ou 2 nuits sur l' ile donc essentiellement pour la full moon , dormir sur haad rin ou baan tai consiste à etre le choix le plus judicieux encore que vos moyens financiers peuvent etre le choix le plus decisif si ils sont bas ....
Les tuks tuks peuvent couter cher ..........
Les tuks tuks peuvent couter cher .........
Bonjour, Vous avez vu des tuks-thuks à Ko Pha Ngan ??? 😇🤪
Bonjour, Vous avez vu des tuks-thuks à Ko Pha Ngan ??? 😇🤪
"Quand l'injustice devient loi, la rébellion devient devoir. " Thomas Jefferson
« Le doute est l’apanage des gens intelligents, les cons n’ont que des certitudes »
(Alain Leblay)
Bonjour
J etais en decembre sur Haad Chao chez BENJAMIN's HUT, ils ont des bungalows a pie de plage, en decembre on paie 400 tbh en on etait a 3m de l eau, la je pense sa due augmenter me ils ont des prix raisonables, le jeuene couple qui le gere ils sont tres aimables, aussi que le personel, ce vraiment une super bonne Guest House ou tout ses clients reviens, nous on compte bien i retourner
L'ocasion il faut la chercher, ne pas attendre que elle arrive...
C'est très gentil à vous de me conseiller ce resort, mais lorsque je vais à Ko Pha Ngan ou Koh Tao je loge dans la maison de ma belle famille 😉
"Quand l'injustice devient loi, la rébellion devient devoir. " Thomas Jefferson
« Le doute est l’apanage des gens intelligents, les cons n’ont que des certitudes »
(Alain Leblay)
On va rester en tout cas 3 nuits à Had Yao et on verra si on réserve qqchose une fois sur place vers Haad Rin pour la Fullmoon et sinon on restera du côté de Had Yao.
Je suis très content pour vous, mais je n'ai rien demandé et surtout rien offert, voir plus haut! Vous vous trompez d'interlocuteur 🙂 Bon séjour 😉
Je suis très content pour vous, mais je n'ai rien demandé et surtout rien offert, voir plus haut! Vous vous trompez d'interlocuteur 🙂 Bon séjour 😉
"Quand l'injustice devient loi, la rébellion devient devoir. " Thomas Jefferson
« Le doute est l’apanage des gens intelligents, les cons n’ont que des certitudes »
(Alain Leblay)
Merci beaucoup pour ce nom de GH : BENJAMIN's HUT.
Ca m'a l'air d'être tout à fait ce que je recherche....
Sinon j'avais trouvé le Hut Sun pour un bungalow à 700 b sur la plage http://www.hadrin.com/..._hutsun_info_eng.htm
ou le Sandy Bay http://www.phangan.info/sandybay/index.htm
Il faut que je demande s'il y a de la place maintenant. On va rester en tout cas 3 nuits à Had Yao et on verra si on réserve qqchose une fois sur place vers Haad Rin pour la Fullmoon et sinon on restera du côté de Had Yao.
Avez-vous un email pour Benjamin's Hut? Comment aviez-vous fait pour réserver?
MErci beaucoup 😎
Ca m'a l'air d'être tout à fait ce que je recherche....
Sinon j'avais trouvé le Hut Sun pour un bungalow à 700 b sur la plage http://www.hadrin.com/..._hutsun_info_eng.htm
ou le Sandy Bay http://www.phangan.info/sandybay/index.htm
Il faut que je demande s'il y a de la place maintenant. On va rester en tout cas 3 nuits à Had Yao et on verra si on réserve qqchose une fois sur place vers Haad Rin pour la Fullmoon et sinon on restera du côté de Had Yao.
Avez-vous un email pour Benjamin's Hut? Comment aviez-vous fait pour réserver?
MErci beaucoup 😎
"Le fond du coeur est plus loin que le bout du monde"
Merci 🙂
Dernière questions, est-ce qu'il y a une grande différence entre la plage de Had Yao et Ao CHao Phao?
"Le fond du coeur est plus loin que le bout du monde"
C'est un bon budget pour haad yao
tu as cet hotel qui est pas mal : http://www.r24.org/ko-thai.com/kohphangan/baanhaadyao/
sinon tu as la liste de tous les hotels ici : http://www.ko-thai.com/koh-phangan-hotel.html
si tu decide plus vers salad beach tu as le green papaya qui est vraiment genial http://www.r24.org/ko-thai.com/kohphangan/greenpapaya/ proprietaire francaise et vraiment un hotel genial
si tu decide plus vers salad beach tu as le green papaya qui est vraiment genial http://www.r24.org/ko-thai.com/kohphangan/greenpapaya/ proprietaire francaise et vraiment un hotel genial
Un conseil pour votre voyage en Thailande ou au Laos, ecrivez moi en MP je vous communiquerai les liens. (que visiter, bon plan hotel ou Guesthouse, etc...)
Merci beaucoup pour ce nom de GH : BENJAMIN's HUT.
Avez-vous un email pour Benjamin's Hut?
bkbenjaminhut992@gmail.com
Avez-vous un email pour Benjamin's Hut?
bkbenjaminhut992@gmail.com
L'ocasion il faut la chercher, ne pas attendre que elle arrive...
D accord , c' est plus des pick up pardon ...
Pas de problème😉 Les tuks tuks, il faudrait les pousser pour passer les côtes dans le nord 😎
Pas de problème😉 Les tuks tuks, il faudrait les pousser pour passer les côtes dans le nord 😎
"Quand l'injustice devient loi, la rébellion devient devoir. " Thomas Jefferson
« Le doute est l’apanage des gens intelligents, les cons n’ont que des certitudes »
(Alain Leblay)
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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
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! :)



