Parmis les membres du VF qui peux nous dire pour un premier voyage en Asie, s'il vaut mieux la Thailande ou le Vietnam??? Nous avons des avis sur les deux pays. Nous pensons qu'il vaut mieux le faire en voyage organisé qu' en individuel. !!! Nous attendons vos conseils.
Thaïlande ou Vietnam pour un premier voyage en Asie?
by Michoko34
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour,
Parmis les membres du VF qui peux nous dire pour un premier voyage en Asie, s'il vaut mieux la Thailande ou le Vietnam??? Nous avons des avis sur les deux pays. Nous pensons qu'il vaut mieux le faire en voyage organisé qu' en individuel. !!! Nous attendons vos conseils.
Parmis les membres du VF qui peux nous dire pour un premier voyage en Asie, s'il vaut mieux la Thailande ou le Vietnam??? Nous avons des avis sur les deux pays. Nous pensons qu'il vaut mieux le faire en voyage organisé qu' en individuel. !!! Nous attendons vos conseils.
salut a toi
tien pour les réponse il te suffisait juste de regarder un peu plus bas dans le tableau des discutions de l'A S E
http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=1831634;page=unread#unread
mais si tu cherche un peu plus tu en trouveras plein d'autres des discutions similaire
http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=1831634;page=unread#unread
mais si tu cherche un peu plus tu en trouveras plein d'autres des discutions similaire
vive la douceure thai et leurs piments hai hai hai
Nous pensons qu'il vaut mieux le faire en voyage organisé qu' en individuel. !!!
😕😕 bien dommage ...
😕😕 bien dommage ...
Salut,
ça dépend de ce que vous rechercher, et de la période où vous envisagez de partir.
Par contre en individuel c'est plus sympa qu'en groupe.
Vous pouvez par ailleurs coupler les deux, des excursions de 2 à 3 jours sont organisées sur place par des agences locales, ça permet de coupler les avantages des deux solutions.
à + rafa
à + rafa
J adore la Thailande car c'est le pays revé pour le voyageur individuel .
mais je te recommande le Viet nam ( visité en mai dernier ), la Thailande je l'ai sillonnée plusieurs fois, je l' aime bien, mais si tu veux voir l'Asie authentique file au vietnam meme s'il est moins facile à parcourir en individuel
cdlt
Jean
l'asie ""authentique"" vous l'avez a 15 mn de bateau du Grand Palais
vous prenez un petit bateau et vous partez avec un guide dans le dédale des canaux, vous verrez les gamains qui se baignent dans le canal, les vendeuses qui passent vendre leurs soupes de nouilles ou leurcafé traditionel a la chaussette, les moines qui passent encore en bateau ramasser leurs offrandes
en plein Bangkok vous avez encore des vergers de pamplemousse, des vignobles, des jardins .. des marchés en bois plus que centenaires .. ou personne ne parles un mot d'anglais
vous aurez évidemment la meme chose question authenticité au Vietnam ou dans n'importe quel pays du monde, a condition effectivement d'essayer de voir autre chose que ce qui est marqué dans le "guide du routard"
et si vous voulez la Thailande comme il y a 50 ans alors ce n'est ni en Thailande ni au Vietnam, mais en Birmanie qu'il faut prévoir d"aller
bonne route
en plein Bangkok vous avez encore des vergers de pamplemousse, des vignobles, des jardins .. des marchés en bois plus que centenaires .. ou personne ne parles un mot d'anglais
vous aurez évidemment la meme chose question authenticité au Vietnam ou dans n'importe quel pays du monde, a condition effectivement d'essayer de voir autre chose que ce qui est marqué dans le "guide du routard"
et si vous voulez la Thailande comme il y a 50 ans alors ce n'est ni en Thailande ni au Vietnam, mais en Birmanie qu'il faut prévoir d"aller
bonne route
Réponse le Viet Nam, tu l'organises via Sinh Cafe (agence du vietnam sur internet) C'est très simple et tu réalises ton voyage à ta main et c'est une prestation facturée en $. Tu peux avoir un guide, un chauffeur et un voiture plus l'hôtel ! évite le mois de juillet et août. Un petit conseil fait d'abord le nord puis ensuite le sud.😏
bonjour!
Un premier voyage certainement... Le TO ne se justifie que par l'appréhension, la crainte de ne pas etre en mesure de se "débrouiller" seul..Je pense profondément qu'en période de vacances (juillet- aout) c'est vraisemblablement l'europe qui demande le plus de prévisionnel... l'asie est facile, aux rares exceptions de certains jours de fetes (type nouvel an).
Maintenant la veritable question est (il me semble) qu'attendez vous de votre voyage ? Cordialement
Un premier voyage certainement... Le TO ne se justifie que par l'appréhension, la crainte de ne pas etre en mesure de se "débrouiller" seul..Je pense profondément qu'en période de vacances (juillet- aout) c'est vraisemblablement l'europe qui demande le plus de prévisionnel... l'asie est facile, aux rares exceptions de certains jours de fetes (type nouvel an).
Maintenant la veritable question est (il me semble) qu'attendez vous de votre voyage ? Cordialement
Roger
SI vous partez avec des amis, la THAILANDE est preferable !!!😏SI vous partez en couple il vaut mieux le VIETNAM!!!!!!!!!😏😎😊😉😛
TOMMIE
Les deux pays sont faciles à voyager. Les gens sont prévenants et toujours prêts à aider.
Pour les plages, je vote pour la Thaïlande, et pour les quartiers historiques (Hanoï, le quartier chinois de Cholon à Saïgon), je vote pour le Vietnam.
Minh
surlaroute.org, carnet de voyage en Inde
en plein Bangkok vous avez encore des vergers de pamplemousse, des vignobles, des jardins .. des marchés en bois plus que centenaires .. ou personne ne parles un mot d'anglais
voila pourquoi j aime cette ville . La thailande est un pays hautement touristique mais il suffit de marcher a contre sens pour s immerger ...
voila pourquoi j aime cette ville . La thailande est un pays hautement touristique mais il suffit de marcher a contre sens pour s immerger ...
Bonjour
Je connais bien les 2 pays, car je vis en Thailande depuis 7 ans et sillonne le Vietnam depuis 3 (sauf le centre, pour la prochaine fois).
La Thailande et le Vietnam, c'est le jour et la nuit:
Thailande : pays etonnement developpe, ce qui veut dire tres americanise sauf dans les coins recules: gratte-ciels, autoroutes, grands hotels, Mc Donald/KFC/Coca Pepsi, et un consumerisme effrene. Il est vrai, comme le dit un membre, que l'on trouve des quartiers surprenants d'authenticite meme a Bangkok (ou je me ballade en bicyclette les weeks ends en me perdant dans les petites rues, mais vous n'avez pas le temps et il faut savoir ou elles sont), mais, ceci dit, a part sortir vraiment des fameux "sentiers battus", c'est comme-ci comme ca SAUF les iles, qui sont magnifiques (a condition de savoir lesquelles ou il n'y a pas trop de beton). Les gens sont tres souriants, je n'en dirait pas plus sur eux pour ne pas encore avoir droit a des coups de fusil des inconditionnels du pays.
Vietnam: DE LOIN un des plus beaux pays du monde, mais ca n'a RIEN a voir avec la Thailande. Apres tout ce que les pauvres Viets ont pris sur la figure (40 ans de guerre plus l'invasion chinoise de 1997) et un regime communiste qui n'a liberalise l'economie qu'en 1990, je dirais que le Vietnam, c'est la Thailande il y a 30 ou 40 ans (mais ca bouge TRES vite). Donc, oubliez le beton, les autoroutes, les bus Mercedes flambants neufs, les shopping centers de luxe, le beton sur les plages, etc. Je ne suis pas impartial, car je suis immediatement tombe amoureux de ce pays et surtout de ces gens, au point que je demenage a Hanoi en octobre. Il y a des endroits pratiquement uniques au monde a voir (Hue, Hoi An, la Baie d'Along, Tam Coc) et dans l'arriere pays du nord, des paysages a couper le souffle. Il parait aussi qu'il y des plages magnifiques., mais je ne les connais pas (moi, mon truc, ce sont 1) les gens, 2) les centres historiques et les musees 3) les montagnes. Certains membres du forum vont vous parler des "minorites ethniques du nord de la Thailande"; je peux vous dire que celles des montagnes de l'extreme nord vietnamien, c'est autre chose, mais voila, il n'y a pas de minibus climatise qui vous y emmene (en fait, je suis alle dans des coins ou ils n'avaient pas vu un touriste depuis un bout de temps!).
D'ailleurs, c'est tres simple: en 2007, plus de 30 millions de touristes en Thailande, 2, 5 million au Vietnam. Comme disait Coluche, "Choisis ton camp, Camarade!"
DONC, tout depend de votre personnalite. Si vous etes plagiste, et/ou si vous n'aimez pas trop l'aventure et/ou si vous n'aimez pas les routes avec des gros trous partout, et vous tenez a un certain confort tres occidental, c'est la Thailande (bien sur, des membres vont dire "Oh, mais je connais des endroits en Thailande ....."; je doute qu'il soit aller "trainer" comme je l'ai fait chez les H'mongs noirs entre Ha Giang et la frontiere chinoise a l'extreme nord du Vietnam! La-haut, c'est la sauvagerie totale!).. Par contre, si vous aimez les montagnes et tout le contraire de ce qui est liste pour la Thailande, c'est definitivement le Vietnam (attention: je n'ai pas ecrit qu'au Vietnam, on couche par terre, hein; les Viets sont des gens tres sophistiques et on trouve partout d'excellents petis hotels).
Ma reponse, c'est : le Vietnam, mais ne vous connaissant pas, je ne peux pas dire, car j'ai remarque a de nombreuses reprises que beaucoup de gens qui adorent le Vietnam n'aiment pas la Thailande, et le contraire. C'est donc TOTALEMENT subjectif.
Je connais bien les 2 pays, car je vis en Thailande depuis 7 ans et sillonne le Vietnam depuis 3 (sauf le centre, pour la prochaine fois).
La Thailande et le Vietnam, c'est le jour et la nuit:
Thailande : pays etonnement developpe, ce qui veut dire tres americanise sauf dans les coins recules: gratte-ciels, autoroutes, grands hotels, Mc Donald/KFC/Coca Pepsi, et un consumerisme effrene. Il est vrai, comme le dit un membre, que l'on trouve des quartiers surprenants d'authenticite meme a Bangkok (ou je me ballade en bicyclette les weeks ends en me perdant dans les petites rues, mais vous n'avez pas le temps et il faut savoir ou elles sont), mais, ceci dit, a part sortir vraiment des fameux "sentiers battus", c'est comme-ci comme ca SAUF les iles, qui sont magnifiques (a condition de savoir lesquelles ou il n'y a pas trop de beton). Les gens sont tres souriants, je n'en dirait pas plus sur eux pour ne pas encore avoir droit a des coups de fusil des inconditionnels du pays.
Vietnam: DE LOIN un des plus beaux pays du monde, mais ca n'a RIEN a voir avec la Thailande. Apres tout ce que les pauvres Viets ont pris sur la figure (40 ans de guerre plus l'invasion chinoise de 1997) et un regime communiste qui n'a liberalise l'economie qu'en 1990, je dirais que le Vietnam, c'est la Thailande il y a 30 ou 40 ans (mais ca bouge TRES vite). Donc, oubliez le beton, les autoroutes, les bus Mercedes flambants neufs, les shopping centers de luxe, le beton sur les plages, etc. Je ne suis pas impartial, car je suis immediatement tombe amoureux de ce pays et surtout de ces gens, au point que je demenage a Hanoi en octobre. Il y a des endroits pratiquement uniques au monde a voir (Hue, Hoi An, la Baie d'Along, Tam Coc) et dans l'arriere pays du nord, des paysages a couper le souffle. Il parait aussi qu'il y des plages magnifiques., mais je ne les connais pas (moi, mon truc, ce sont 1) les gens, 2) les centres historiques et les musees 3) les montagnes. Certains membres du forum vont vous parler des "minorites ethniques du nord de la Thailande"; je peux vous dire que celles des montagnes de l'extreme nord vietnamien, c'est autre chose, mais voila, il n'y a pas de minibus climatise qui vous y emmene (en fait, je suis alle dans des coins ou ils n'avaient pas vu un touriste depuis un bout de temps!).
D'ailleurs, c'est tres simple: en 2007, plus de 30 millions de touristes en Thailande, 2, 5 million au Vietnam. Comme disait Coluche, "Choisis ton camp, Camarade!"
DONC, tout depend de votre personnalite. Si vous etes plagiste, et/ou si vous n'aimez pas trop l'aventure et/ou si vous n'aimez pas les routes avec des gros trous partout, et vous tenez a un certain confort tres occidental, c'est la Thailande (bien sur, des membres vont dire "Oh, mais je connais des endroits en Thailande ....."; je doute qu'il soit aller "trainer" comme je l'ai fait chez les H'mongs noirs entre Ha Giang et la frontiere chinoise a l'extreme nord du Vietnam! La-haut, c'est la sauvagerie totale!).. Par contre, si vous aimez les montagnes et tout le contraire de ce qui est liste pour la Thailande, c'est definitivement le Vietnam (attention: je n'ai pas ecrit qu'au Vietnam, on couche par terre, hein; les Viets sont des gens tres sophistiques et on trouve partout d'excellents petis hotels).
Ma reponse, c'est : le Vietnam, mais ne vous connaissant pas, je ne peux pas dire, car j'ai remarque a de nombreuses reprises que beaucoup de gens qui adorent le Vietnam n'aiment pas la Thailande, et le contraire. C'est donc TOTALEMENT subjectif.
Méfiez-vous de la vie, car les ratés ne vous rateront pas!
Bonjour
Je suppose que CM, c'est Chiang Mai, mais si vous venez a Bangkok, faites-moi signe en message prive, ; avec mon petit velo, j'ai decouvert autour de On Nut, ou j'habite, des endroits vraiment surprenants; je ne soupconnais pas que l'on pouvait trouver ca a Bangkok, vu la foret de gratte-ciels qui nous ecrase! On n'ira y faire un tour
Je suppose que CM, c'est Chiang Mai, mais si vous venez a Bangkok, faites-moi signe en message prive, ; avec mon petit velo, j'ai decouvert autour de On Nut, ou j'habite, des endroits vraiment surprenants; je ne soupconnais pas que l'on pouvait trouver ca a Bangkok, vu la foret de gratte-ciels qui nous ecrase! On n'ira y faire un tour
Méfiez-vous de la vie, car les ratés ne vous rateront pas!
J'oubliais, vous vez raison, la Birmanie, c'est autre chose, mais, helas, dans les 2 extremes du sens! Je n'ai jamais rencontre des gens aussi gentils (et cultives), mais je prefere ne pas y retourner; avec ma grande gu..., je me retrouverais en taule ou expluse en 3 jours!
Méfiez-vous de la vie, car les ratés ne vous rateront pas!
Je ne sais pas lequel ?
La Thailande parce que je connais un peu, le Vietnam pas encore (j'envisage d'y aller en 2009 si tout va bien, la 1ere fois ) d'après ce j'ai lu dans le forum, le Vietnam est bcp plus interessant, en ce qui concerne l'artisanat, les paysages, authenticité (moins béton qu'en Thailande) je suis d'ac la d'ssus !
Par contre je reste très méfiant, c'est nettemet plus fliqué qu'en Thailande, (même si on ne voit pas les flics il y a tjs la population et le vieux système stalinien n'est pas encore "extirpé" dans les mentalités) j'ai vu ça au Laos (j'ai cette impression d'être surveillé à Vientiane)
Artiste peintre, je peints les nus, c'est "dégénéré", "mon projet" (en retraite maintenant) vivre et peindre la bas Thailande ou Vienam, c'est impossible a moins de finir ses séjours en taule !!
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La Thailande parce que je connais un peu, le Vietnam pas encore (j'envisage d'y aller en 2009 si tout va bien, la 1ere fois ) d'après ce j'ai lu dans le forum, le Vietnam est bcp plus interessant, en ce qui concerne l'artisanat, les paysages, authenticité (moins béton qu'en Thailande) je suis d'ac la d'ssus !
Par contre je reste très méfiant, c'est nettemet plus fliqué qu'en Thailande, (même si on ne voit pas les flics il y a tjs la population et le vieux système stalinien n'est pas encore "extirpé" dans les mentalités) j'ai vu ça au Laos (j'ai cette impression d'être surveillé à Vientiane)
Artiste peintre, je peints les nus, c'est "dégénéré", "mon projet" (en retraite maintenant) vivre et peindre la bas Thailande ou Vienam, c'est impossible a moins de finir ses séjours en taule !!
http://site.voila.fr/paintingalainbeziers
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I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous. I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing. I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture. But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary. If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees. Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands. Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way). Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan. Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide). Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre. Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island. Day 10 – Head to Semporna. Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai. Day 15 – Bohey Dulang. Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous. I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing. I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture. But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary. If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
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!