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bonjour tout le monde !!
que me conseillez vous d'aller visiter et de faire à Chiang Mai, on y va du 20 nov au 23 nov ???
merci d'avance !
Et ou pourrions nous dormir ??
Trois jours à Chiang Mai: visites, activités, où dormir?
by Mariemado
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
dormir:
http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2417943;#haut
http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2417943;#haut
Et ou pourrions nous dormir ??
salut il me semblait que tu était contente du choix de la guest du légionnaire .. ? un changement de cap ?
perso je suis très Gaps guest .. mais je crois que grâce a notre expert a chaing mai .
DocTremblay je risque fort de leur faire une infidélité .......
pour ce que il y a a faire . vf regorge d'infos ...... mais on parle très peut des différents mussées . pourtant il y en a et sont très intéressant .. un exemple pour la compréhension des ethnie minoritaires .. il ont leur musée .. ( dont on vois plus de thaïes comme visiteurs que farangs 🤪 ) [
salut il me semblait que tu était contente du choix de la guest du légionnaire .. ? un changement de cap ?
perso je suis très Gaps guest .. mais je crois que grâce a notre expert a chaing mai .
DocTremblay je risque fort de leur faire une infidélité .......
pour ce que il y a a faire . vf regorge d'infos ...... mais on parle très peut des différents mussées . pourtant il y en a et sont très intéressant .. un exemple pour la compréhension des ethnie minoritaires .. il ont leur musée .. ( dont on vois plus de thaïes comme visiteurs que farangs 🤪 ) [
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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c est quoi la guest du legionaire ?
c est la photo ?
Et ou pourrions nous dormir ??
salut il me semblait que tu était contente du choix de la guest du légionnaire .. ? un changement de cap ?
perso je suis très Gaps guest .. mais je crois que grâce a notre expert a chaing mai .
DocTremblay je risque fort de leur faire une infidélité .......
pour ce que il y a a faire . vf regorge d'infos ...... mais on parle très peut des différents mussées . pourtant il y en a et sont très intéressant .. un exemple pour la compréhension des ethnie minoritaires .. il ont leur musée .. ( dont on vois plus de thaïes comme visiteurs que farangs 🤪 ) [
Et ou pourrions nous dormir ??
salut il me semblait que tu était contente du choix de la guest du légionnaire .. ? un changement de cap ?
perso je suis très Gaps guest .. mais je crois que grâce a notre expert a chaing mai .
DocTremblay je risque fort de leur faire une infidélité .......
pour ce que il y a a faire . vf regorge d'infos ...... mais on parle très peut des différents mussées . pourtant il y en a et sont très intéressant .. un exemple pour la compréhension des ethnie minoritaires .. il ont leur musée .. ( dont on vois plus de thaïes comme visiteurs que farangs 🤪 ) [
la guest du légionnaire fait légion sur vf .. et ailleur .. il suffit d'aller sur << rechercher >>
la photo n'est pas une guest mais le musée des minorités ethniques du coin ..
un passage s'impose si on veut comprendre .. et non simplement faire son trek de 1 jour
chang mai ce n'est pas que son night market .. et son doi sutep . 😉
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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Pour le logement : quel budget ??
Sion, en trois jours : flaner dans les rues en allant de temple en temple ; monter au Doi Suthep ; te faire un petit "trek" à la journée (balade sur dos d'éléphant, descente de rivière sur radeau de bambou, repos au bord d'uns cascade...) ; flaner dans les marchés et y faire un massage des pieds, t'enfnocer plus dans la campgne si tu en as le temps 😉...
Sion, en trois jours : flaner dans les rues en allant de temple en temple ; monter au Doi Suthep ; te faire un petit "trek" à la journée (balade sur dos d'éléphant, descente de rivière sur radeau de bambou, repos au bord d'uns cascade...) ; flaner dans les marchés et y faire un massage des pieds, t'enfnocer plus dans la campgne si tu en as le temps 😉...
Il n'y a pas de problème sans solution... et si il n'y a pas de solution, il n'y a pas de problème !
Ce qui me parait essentiel à Chiang mai c'est louer un scooter cela apporte une liberté très appréciable. Pour dormir, moi j'avais été au bmp resident au sud de la ville un peu trop d'anglais à mon gout mais une piscine agréable a disposition et le rapport qualité/prix était très correcte.
Il y a auss le all in one tenu par Gilles un Suisse qui a des chambres très propre, climatisée et on y croise de nombreux francophones la nuit coute 400-500 bath. Sinon la Julie guest house parait il est bien mais je n'y suis pas allé.
Il y a auss le all in one tenu par Gilles un Suisse qui a des chambres très propre, climatisée et on y croise de nombreux francophones la nuit coute 400-500 bath. Sinon la Julie guest house parait il est bien mais je n'y suis pas allé.
Pour les visites le Lonely Planet est parfait.
Dormir à Chiang Mai ? Un post complet : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2414753;
Mais je me répète 😛
Et évitons les sujets qui fachent du style : Mingbar, ex-légionnaire intolérant et sa Bungalow GH surbookée.... Lol !!
Dormir à Chiang Mai ? Un post complet : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=2414753;
Mais je me répète 😛
Et évitons les sujets qui fachent du style : Mingbar, ex-légionnaire intolérant et sa Bungalow GH surbookée.... Lol !!
"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)
Salut Marie,
Pour dormir, il y a beaucoup d'hôtels, je connaissais un petit hôtel s'appelant Baurawongse pas cher et pas loin du marché de nuit (à pied). J'ai une copine que sa copine est une propriétaire d'un petit guest house, très sympa, mais malheuresement, c'est déjà complet jusqu'à la fin de novembre.
Pour visiter, il y a plein de choses.....des temples, Doi Suthep, le palais de Phuping, des camps d'éléphants, des fermes d'orchidées, faire une balade en radeau, faire du shopping au marché de nuit....et encore il y a un centre d'artisanat à Sankamphaeng, une exposition "Royal Flora Ratchaphruek" (le jardin royal).
Pour visiter les temples, il faut s'habiller correctement.....un T-shirt ou une chemise avec des manches.
La Seine
Pour dormir, il y a beaucoup d'hôtels, je connaissais un petit hôtel s'appelant Baurawongse pas cher et pas loin du marché de nuit (à pied). J'ai une copine que sa copine est une propriétaire d'un petit guest house, très sympa, mais malheuresement, c'est déjà complet jusqu'à la fin de novembre.
Pour visiter, il y a plein de choses.....des temples, Doi Suthep, le palais de Phuping, des camps d'éléphants, des fermes d'orchidées, faire une balade en radeau, faire du shopping au marché de nuit....et encore il y a un centre d'artisanat à Sankamphaeng, une exposition "Royal Flora Ratchaphruek" (le jardin royal).
Pour visiter les temples, il faut s'habiller correctement.....un T-shirt ou une chemise avec des manches.
La Seine
Bonsoir
Nous avons passé 3 nuits avec ma femme et mes 2 filles 7 et 13 ans dans une petite structure dans la campagne pres de Chiang Mai dans un cadre verdoyant 3 petits chalets de charme tenus par un couple Franco Thai. Service sur mesure et equipements neufs. Il s' agir du Mai siam Resort :
ericwielfaert@hotmail.fr
N hesites pas àlui envoyer un mail
Bonnes vacances Bruno
Nous avons passé 3 nuits avec ma femme et mes 2 filles 7 et 13 ans dans une petite structure dans la campagne pres de Chiang Mai dans un cadre verdoyant 3 petits chalets de charme tenus par un couple Franco Thai. Service sur mesure et equipements neufs. Il s' agir du Mai siam Resort :
ericwielfaert@hotmail.fr
N hesites pas àlui envoyer un mail
Bonnes vacances Bruno
Le monde est un livre, ceux qui ne voyagent pas n'en lisent qu' une page ( Saint Augustin )
il a t'il des pandas à Chiang Mai ??
bonjour je suis en Thailande et il ya deux semaines j etais a Chiang Mai
si tu pouvais rester deux jours de plus a ChiangMai, ca changerait tout car dans ce cas tu peux aller a Chiang Rai et visiter le triangle d or, longer le Mekong et aller faire un petit tour en Birmanie a Tachilek ( laisse-passer a la douane ). Ca se fait en trois jours depuis Chiang Mai.J ai loue une moto a Chiang Mai ( 550 baths la journee) et je suis parti sur Chiang Rai et la frontiere du Laos et de la Birmanie ChiangMai / Chiang Rai : 160 ms d une tres belle route a travers la montagne . C est une merveille a faire
Une guest -house a Chiang Mai tres bien placee: Pha Tha guest-house .On peu difficilement trouver mieux : chambres spacieuses avec clim, salle d bains ....pour600 baths en double . le patron parle francais comme toi et moi . Il y a differentes excursions de proposees dans la guest house
bye bye Yves
Merci pour toutes ces merveilleuses info, il y a tellement de choses magnifiques à voir en Thailande que maintenant je pense que 3 semaines ce sera jamais assez lol !! Bon séjour et n'hésite pas à écrire un journal sur tout ton parcours en rentrant ou en meme temps que ton séjour, je me ferais un plaisir de le lire...😎
oui au zoo . ( c'est bête comme réponse .. ils ne sont pas en ville affalée dans un mac do ou sur la piste de hockey sur glace .. )
des cadeaux d'amitié thaïe chinoise ///// 😉
.On peu difficilement trouver mieux :
ha bon tu les a vus toutes ?? marant ces membres qui passent en moyenne 2 jours a chaing mai et qui balance des trucs pareille .. même le pape du coin ( khun doc ) ne se le permet pas ........ 😉
des cadeaux d'amitié thaïe chinoise ///// 😉
.On peu difficilement trouver mieux :
ha bon tu les a vus toutes ?? marant ces membres qui passent en moyenne 2 jours a chaing mai et qui balance des trucs pareille .. même le pape du coin ( khun doc ) ne se le permet pas ........ 😉
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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bon d'accord au zoo, pff raaa l'amabilité pour certain sur ce forum c'est un peu dur !!! Mais bon j'ai qu'a arreter de poser des questions un peu bête, mais bon je voulais être sur que c'était à Chiang Mai !! Bon week end à tous et bon 1er mai
Pour préparer ton séjour à Chiang Mai, tu as des photos de tous les endroits sur le forum thailande-information, ici:
http://www.thailande-information.com/index.php?topic=670.0
Le modérateur du truc, c'est le gars que certains ici appelle le "légionnaire" comme si c'était une maladie (c'est nul ça !). Je connais ce gars, très sympas. Mais c'est surtout le type que j'ai rencontré qui connait le mieux la Thailande, ses tribus et ses coutumes. Il répondra toujours à toutes tes questions avec le sourire. Tu comprends pourquoi il fait des jaloux, surtout sur ce forum ou t'en a 2-3 qui croient tout connaitre et savent quedale !
http://www.thailande-information.com/index.php?topic=670.0
Le modérateur du truc, c'est le gars que certains ici appelle le "légionnaire" comme si c'était une maladie (c'est nul ça !). Je connais ce gars, très sympas. Mais c'est surtout le type que j'ai rencontré qui connait le mieux la Thailande, ses tribus et ses coutumes. Il répondra toujours à toutes tes questions avec le sourire. Tu comprends pourquoi il fait des jaloux, surtout sur ce forum ou t'en a 2-3 qui croient tout connaitre et savent quedale !
Deja le bon point c'est que tu seras a Chiang Mai le Dimanche 22, il ne faudra pas rater le Sunday Market, sympa des 18h.
Dans les trucs a voir, tu ne peux pas echapper au Doi Suthep et son temple, plus sympa d'y aller en scooter en fin d'apres midi.
Si tu aimes les vieilles pierres et vu que la saison est agreable, une ballade a velo pour voir les vestiges de Wiang Khum Kam ca te prend une grosse demi-journee, et tu seras pas embetee par les touristes.
Si tu es fan de temples outre ceux que tu peux voir dans la vieille ville a l'occasion, si tu loges dans le centre (incluant le Wat Chedi Luang, le Wat Chiang Man et le Wat Phra Singh) il y a le Wat Umong dans la foret derriere l'universite, il est assez unique pour son ambiance et vaut certainement le detour.
Venir a Chiang Mai sans se faire masser c'est du gachis. Des masseuses de pied du Sunday Market aux massages traditionnels d'un salon typique sur MoonMuang Soi 2 dont j'oublie toujours le nom trop complique... petit jardin maison en bois, vraie atmosphere relaxante et masseuses qualifiees. Si tu aimes faire du bien a ton corps et que tu es prete a y mettre entre 50 et 100 euros, il faut essayer l'Oasis Spa a cote du Wat Phrasing, soins a la carte (gommage, sauna, massages divers, aromatherapy...) ristourne facilement obtenue a condition de la demander.
Le trek a la journee c'est tres touristique mais on s'amuse bien. Le village de Baan Tawai avec son artisanat du bois vaut une visite matinale, on repart rarement les mains vides.
Concernant le logement on a le choix entre la securite d'endroits francophones (genre Pha-Thai House et quelques autres) ou des 'Boutique' Guesthouses qui vont faire un effort sur l'ambiance et la deco et le repercuter sur les prix (par exemple on m'avait parle du Baan Hanibah, je viens d'aller voir j'ai aime l'atmosphere du lieu et le quartier de Moonmuang Soi 9). Mes amis en visite oscillent entre le Chiang Mai Thai house et le DeNaga Hotel (voire le Bodhi Serene) en fonction de leur budget.
Concernant le logement on a le choix entre la securite d'endroits francophones (genre Pha-Thai House et quelques autres) ou des 'Boutique' Guesthouses qui vont faire un effort sur l'ambiance et la deco et le repercuter sur les prix (par exemple on m'avait parle du Baan Hanibah, je viens d'aller voir j'ai aime l'atmosphere du lieu et le quartier de Moonmuang Soi 9). Mes amis en visite oscillent entre le Chiang Mai Thai house et le DeNaga Hotel (voire le Bodhi Serene) en fonction de leur budget.
Venir a Chiang Mai sans se faire masser c'est du gachis. Des masseuses de pied du Sunday Market
Juste et il y a du monde . 😉
Juste et il y a du monde . 😉
@+ , 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 .
Salut Doc
Pour le Baan Hanibah, je peux te le confirmer..cozy, clean, et staff aux petits soins pour 700bht/j.
Tu as aussi la Siri House- à 50m de la CC teak House-femme seule qui loue les 5 chambres du bas de sa grande maison( elle vivant au 1er étage), mobilier d'époque dans les chambres et le salon mais déco moderne (SdB neuves dans chaque chambre dans le même style qu' au Baan Hanibah).Très avanante et se propose même de te faire visiter Cm et ses environs avec son pick up. Le prix, au mois de mars était de 550bht/nuit breakfast inclus.
Ou bien tu as la Sawasdee chiangmai house..batiment tout neuf -1an avec chambres bien équipées pour un prix de 700 à 900bht/j http://www.chiangmaisawasdee.com/home.html
Voila si ça peut t'aider..A++
oui il y a un couple de panda au zoo de chang mai
et aussi un magnifique tigre blanc
moi j'ai bien aimé ce zoo
sinon la location d'un scooter pour visiter la ville et les environs me semble une bonne idée
tu sera libre de faire les visite de ce qui te plait a voir avec une bonne carte c'est bien
vero
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What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi. Is it possible to take the train from Malacca to Ipoh? Thanks for your feedback.
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
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 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! !