Partir à Koh Chang au mois de décembre?
by Lafrite45
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjour
l'ile de koh chang est-elle un bon choix pour le mois de décembre ? climat ? monde ? prix ?
est-ce la saison haute en termes de prix ?
en attente de vos conseils
Bonjour ,
Oui très haute saison en décembre .
Oui très haute saison en décembre .
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
Bonjour,
Pourquoi choisir Ko Chang et non pas une île de la mer d'Andaman ? Ko Chang (j'y étais en novembre dernier)... Que dire... Je ne connais pas toute l'île : elle est immense. J'ai trouvé que le rivage était défiguré (beaucoup, beaucoup de constructions et ça continue). L'intérieur de l'île est très belle, de la jungle et pas de constructions ou très peu. La taille de l'île demande des déplacements. A savoir : la route est très dangereuse (et, c'est peu dire). Moi qui ne suis pas expérimenté en conduite, j'ai abandonné la mob au bout d'une journée. J'ai failli me planter et, j'ai été témoin de quelques accidents, de quoi refroidir. Finalement ma préférence va pour les îles de plus petites tailles et celles de la mer d'Andaman plus spécialement ! Je pense que d'autres voyageurs plus expérimentés te donneront des avis et des conseils plus nuancés.
Pourquoi choisir Ko Chang et non pas une île de la mer d'Andaman ? Ko Chang (j'y étais en novembre dernier)... Que dire... Je ne connais pas toute l'île : elle est immense. J'ai trouvé que le rivage était défiguré (beaucoup, beaucoup de constructions et ça continue). L'intérieur de l'île est très belle, de la jungle et pas de constructions ou très peu. La taille de l'île demande des déplacements. A savoir : la route est très dangereuse (et, c'est peu dire). Moi qui ne suis pas expérimenté en conduite, j'ai abandonné la mob au bout d'une journée. J'ai failli me planter et, j'ai été témoin de quelques accidents, de quoi refroidir. Finalement ma préférence va pour les îles de plus petites tailles et celles de la mer d'Andaman plus spécialement ! Je pense que d'autres voyageurs plus expérimentés te donneront des avis et des conseils plus nuancés.
merci des réponses
je voulais retourner à koh samui que j'ai bien aimé mais je pense que le mois de décembre n'est pas très propice
je compte rester 3 semaines en thailande et je voulais passer 1 bonne semaine vers phuket, qques jours à bangkok et le reste sur une ile (du style koh samui) en lisant, je vois que koh chang ressort souvent ... en attente de conseils donc
je compte rester 3 semaines en thailande et je voulais passer 1 bonne semaine vers phuket, qques jours à bangkok et le reste sur une ile (du style koh samui) en lisant, je vois que koh chang ressort souvent ... en attente de conseils donc
Bonjour,
Pourquoi dans la région, au départ de Laem Ngop(le port de Trat), tu n'irais pas à Ko Wai, ko Mak ou Ko Kradat? En te rapprochant du Cambodge, tu peux également viser Ko Kut au départ de Khlong Yai.
PS. Ne compte pas sur moi pour te donner les heures de bateau, je me suis baladé et ai bien aimé toutes ces îles, il y a une vingtaine d'années!
Lung.
oui koh chang c'est une bonne idée
moi j'y vais fin novembre avant d'aller sur les iles du sud koh lipe koh phiphi en decembre
pour etre sur que la mer d'adaman soit bien calme
sinon ce n'est pas encore la tres haute saison si tu y va avant le 15 decembre
moi c'est une ile que j'aime bien
rouler en mob entre white sand beach et kai bay est tres facile le reste est plus acrobatique
mais rien de hyper dangereux comme il est dit plus haut
je me rend tous les 6 mois a koh chang et jamais eu d'accident
ne pas oublier de faire une journée mer pour visiter les iles avoisinantes
sinon les coraux ont pris un coup de chaud en juin j'ai trouvé 30 % des coraux blanchit
un vrai desastre j'ai ete saisie je n'avais jamais vu c'a avant
j'espere qu'a koh lipe il ne s'est pas passe la meme chose mais bon c'est pas la même mer
a voir en decembre
moi je me sert de cette agence pour reserver mes hotels a koh chang
http://www.ikohchang.com/
vero
merci de tes conseils
et pour y aller, aurais-tu des conseils ? je viendrai soit de phuket, soit de bangkok
tu as des conseils par rapport à l'hébergement sur koh chang ? (je vais regarder le site que tu as proposé)
j'ai vu que des excursions étaient possibles jusqu'au cambodge. si tu as des conseils aussi ... merci
j'ai vu que des excursions étaient possibles jusqu'au cambodge. si tu as des conseils aussi ... merci
si tu viens de bangkok il y a des vols journalier direct a trat par la bangkok airways
la seule compagnie qui desert cet aéroport puis prendre un mini van qui t'emnène au ferry puis a ton hotel
prix suivant le lieux sur l'ile
c'est mon option perso car rapide et confort
sinon c'est le bus nationnal a bangkok station de metro ekkamai
6 h de bus choisir un bus qui va direct a l'embarcadere pour koh chang
il y en a , sinon un bus pour trat en general je prenais le bus vers 9 h
beaucoup moins cher mais beaucoup plus long
arrivé a koh chang des taxi collectifs attendent les passagers du ferry pour les distribuer sur les differentes plages
au retour moi je prend un mini van pour aller dans l'ile de koh samet que j'aime bien pres de rayong
et ensuite tu peux rentrer en mini bus ou en taxi vers pattaya ou bangkok
je prend toujours mes trajets en minibus dans les agences locale a koh chang et a koh samet
qui sont tres performantes
de phuket le plus pratique c'est quand même de repasser par bangkok
il y a aussi des escursions pour le cambodge prevoir des photos pour le visa a prendre sur place toujours
dans une agence locale de koh chang moi je ne l'ai jamais fait elle sont sur plusieurs jours
pour le logement c'est aussi une question de budget
tu pourra voir les prix sur le site
bien sur il y a aussi de nombreux autres hebergements plus roots sur place moins cher
moi je reside presque toujours sur white sand beach car il y a une petite vie nocturne
et je n'aime pas faire de mobilette la nuit (qui tombe a 6 h du soir)
la journée rien ne t'empèche de te balader sur les autres plages la conduite est plus facile
il y a aussi des cascades a voir dans l'ile assez facile d'acces en mob
le village de pecheur de bing bao est tres sympa mais la je prend un taxi collectif car la route apres kaie bay
est trop montagne russe pour moi
voilà pour d'autre questions pas de probleme
vero😎
Oui la route après Kaie Bay est réellement hard. Sans fabuler, j'ai été témoin de plusieurs accidents et le propriétaire des bungalows disait que c'était quotidien.
Les cascades sont belles et fraîches, pour ma part, j'avais fait une journée de marche dans la jungle par l'intermédiaire d'une agence écolo. C'était cool et la jungle y est splendide.
Le "village de pêcheurs" : grosse déception... Tout y est fait pour les touristes.
Je n'ai pas aimé, mais c'est mon avis et rien que mon avis.
La petite plage après le village de pêcheurs est magnifique.
Beau voyage ! ! !
Ah oui mais j'étais parti en bus de Bangkok pour Trat, prix minimum. Bien sur ça demande un peu de temps. La route est très bonne, pas de souci de ce côté là.
pour le vol je ne saurais que vous le conseiller
car decembre est quand même le debut de la haute saison
il me semble qu'il n'y a que 3 vols dans la journée en saison
et l'avion n'est pas grand
celà dit je n'ai jamais vu un vol complet bangkok trat
depuis 2 ans que la ligne est ouverte en juin et en decembre
mais peut être que le succes de cette ligne va progresser
de plus vous n'aurez pas de vol moins cher en le prenant sur place
au contraire moi mon vol pour trat pour le 28 novembre est dans ma poche
pour un hotel a bangkok faut voir vos critères de choix et de budget
vero
je suis déjà allée à bangkok (séjour de 3 jours durant un voyage organisé) mais je n'ai pas souvenir du nom de l'hotel et de l'emplacement
et donc là nous y retournons à 2
j'aimerais trouver un hebergement sympa (max 30 euros) permettant de ne pas être loin des principaux lieux touristiques
là tu ne me donne pas beaucoup de renseignement sur tes critère de choix
si tu aime les endroit genre hotel de charme pres d'une station de metro (nana)
sukumvit soi 11 le suk 11 est tres typique cadre sommaire pas de tv et minibar en chambre
ni de picine mais tres charme mais eau chaude et air conditionner pas cher
en même temps a bangkok on a autre chose a faire que de regarder la tv et d'aller a la picine
http://www.suk11.com/2008/index.html
surtout pres de la station de metro nana et quartier des expat tres animé le soir
pour le prix il est pas mal et facile a se deplacer partout
juste pour te donner une idée
mais continue a prospecter il y a beaucoup de bon plan dans plein de quartier
vero
Est ce qu'il y a des guest house à moins de 1000 bath sur cette ile ?
Aller de Kae Bai beach à white sand beach la nuit à pied c'est jouable ? Sinon, est ce qu'il y a des songtaew (même cher) pour revenir en pleine nuit si je veux aller faire la fête sur white sand beach ?
Merci
Aller de Kae Bai beach à white sand beach la nuit à pied c'est jouable ? Sinon, est ce qu'il y a des songtaew (même cher) pour revenir en pleine nuit si je veux aller faire la fête sur white sand beach ?
Merci
certainement
j'ai des endroits même sur white sand beach a 200 bath la nuit
des piaules tres rustiques au nord de white sand beach tres sympa mais tres roots
maintenant aller de kai bae beach a white sand beach la nuit a pied non c'est trop loin
main il y a des transports collectifs le soir au moins jussqua minuit
apres c'a reste aleatoire mais pas impossible
moi je dort a white sand beach a 900 bath avec aircon eau chaude et tv internationale
vero
Merci de vos réponses (ici et sur le topic "bali")
Est ce que l'on peut se baigner sur ces plages ? (assez d'eau, courant pas trop fort)
Est ce que l'on peut se baigner sur ces plages ? (assez d'eau, courant pas trop fort)
va y avoir du monde sur koh chang cet hivers ...
les petites guest houses au nord de white sand beach ?
je n'ai pas de numero de telephone a te donner
car je ne les ai pas relever mais en entrant par l'acces au coin de white sand beach a cote du 7/11 et du kc hotel tu remonte la
plage a pied vers la droite il y a plusieurs independants guest house tres peu cher et tres roots tres coloré qui proposent des chambres tres sommaire a pris tres bas
au moins 3 guests
a decouvrir sur place
ils n'ont pas beaucoup de chambres a louer
mais c'est tres typique
je reconnais que n'etant pas un TO j'aprecie ces endroits sans garder les numeros de telephone
tu parts quand car j'y serai en decembre si il faut je tacherai de te trouver des coordonnées
vero
Salut ,
Voici un bon site de Koh Chang , voir ICI cela pourra t'aider peut être . 😉
Voici un bon site de Koh Chang , voir ICI cela pourra t'aider peut être . 😉
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
qui a déjà utilisé le site http://ido24.com pour réserver hotel ?
19 h je ne sais pas si il y a encore des ferrys
mais en principe si il y a un vol qui arrive a 18h 15
il y a des transferts pour l'ile
en arrivant il y a une compagnie de minivan qui te conduit sur l'ile
via le ferry
15 h 40 là c'est sur il y a des ferry encore
je l'ai pris a 17 h dejà
de plus il y a plusieurs ports pour faire la traversée
vero
merci de ta réponse
pour le mois de décembre (7 nuits), j'hésite entre le coral resort ou le chai chet hotel ?
(c'est dans mes prix : 1 500 baths environ)
un conseil ?
sur le site http://www.ikohchang.com, il faut payer la totalité du prix (c'et à dire les 7 nuits ? )
un conseil ?
sur le site http://www.ikohchang.com, il faut payer la totalité du prix (c'et à dire les 7 nuits ? )
oui
sur ikohchang tu paye la totalité des nuits que tu reserve comme beaucoup de site
je n'ai personellement pas residé dans les 2 hotels que tu me cite
mais le chai chet est sur une avancé rocheuse donc pas de plage en face
il te faudra te deplacer pour aller a la plage de klong prao
vero
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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!




