Avion Tachilek ou Chiang Mai - Mandalay en Birmanie impossible!
by Tintina
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
hello, tres IMPORTANT,
hier 03 02 07 j'ai ete refoulee de TACHILEK BIRMANIE, tous les avions pour MANDALAY sont supprimes, y compris de CHIANG MAI, ce sont les infos de la frontiere birmane,
j'ai eu bcp de mal a discuter avec les services immigration birman ou thai,
car mon bleme, mon stamp thai se terminait le 03 02 07, donc je suis dans l'illegalite en thailande, je file a chiang mai, au bureau d'immigration pour trouver une solution,
Sinon si quelqu'un a des infos sur les problemes en birmanie, je suis preneuse, pour savoir si je peux trouver une solution pour aller en Birmanie.
amicalment
tintina
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
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Merci pour l'info Tintina.
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Salut Tintina!
Je n'ai pas bien compris. Est-ce seulement un problème d'avion qui ne desservirait plus Mandalay? Ou est-ce un problème de frontière que l'on ne peut plus franchir? Parce que dans le premier cas, tu rentres quelques jours en Birmanie et tu peux visiter le pays Shan quand même, revenir en Thailande où tu repars avec un nouveau droit comme si tu y arrivais pour la première fois. Si c'est le deuxième cas, c'est plus gênant. Cette frontière peut être ouverte pendant plusieurs mois sans aucun problème et être fermée pour plusieurs semaines sans aucune info qui le justifie. De Chiang Mai, tu peux, à mon avis, rentrer en Birmanie par Yangon avec la Thai ou Bangkok Airways. Ou alors carrément retourner sur Bangkok (Air Asia?) et ensuite sur Yangon, je pense que c'est sûrement le moyen le plus économique. Au pire, tu vas payer deux ou trois jours d'overstay aux autorités thais. Si tu expliques pourquoi tu es en dépassement de visa, je pense qu'ils vont la jouer cool.
Je n'ai pas bien compris. Est-ce seulement un problème d'avion qui ne desservirait plus Mandalay? Ou est-ce un problème de frontière que l'on ne peut plus franchir? Parce que dans le premier cas, tu rentres quelques jours en Birmanie et tu peux visiter le pays Shan quand même, revenir en Thailande où tu repars avec un nouveau droit comme si tu y arrivais pour la première fois. Si c'est le deuxième cas, c'est plus gênant. Cette frontière peut être ouverte pendant plusieurs mois sans aucun problème et être fermée pour plusieurs semaines sans aucune info qui le justifie. De Chiang Mai, tu peux, à mon avis, rentrer en Birmanie par Yangon avec la Thai ou Bangkok Airways. Ou alors carrément retourner sur Bangkok (Air Asia?) et ensuite sur Yangon, je pense que c'est sûrement le moyen le plus économique. Au pire, tu vas payer deux ou trois jours d'overstay aux autorités thais. Si tu expliques pourquoi tu es en dépassement de visa, je pense qu'ils vont la jouer cool.
Voyagez, voyagez, il en restera toujours quelque chose!
c'est le 2eme cas, imposible de rester en birmanie,
mon pote YO est venu a mon secours,
je suis ressortie de thailand, j'ai payer 500 baths overstay,
ensuite je suis aller a la frontiere birmanie des touristes qui viennent pour faire du shoping seuleument 1 jour, je suis rester 2 mn il m'a mis le tampon j'ai payer 500 baths et j'ai pu re rentrer en thailand immediatement, en tout 10 mn.
mais la veille je suis tombee sur une saloperie de bonne femme qui n'a jamais voulu que je fasse cette manip.
me voila revenu a chiang mai, je vais chercher des infos pour savoir ce qui se passe, je vous tien au courant.
amicalment
tintina
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
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donne nous des infos de ton passage à l'immigration, ca m'intéresse
car ce lundi matin 5 fev, j'ai appelé le bureau d'AirMandalay Chiangmai qui m'a dit qu'il n'y avait pas connaissance de vols annulés et de pas de soucis special a la frontière de MaeSai pour les etrangers
mais effectivement a cette époque c'est la période classique et redondante des troubles coté birmanie
a voir donc ce que te raconteras l'immigration
mais effectivement a cette époque c'est la période classique et redondante des troubles coté birmanie
a voir donc ce que te raconteras l'immigration
demain je vais aller chez airmandalay a chaing mai.
a l'immigration birmane ils m'ont dit IMPOSSIBLE de rester en birmanie et il n'y a pas d'avion.
tu peux juste rester un jour a la frontiere pour faire des achats
je n'en sais malheureusement pas plus.
amical
tintina
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
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La reponse de l'immigration NO VOL MANDALAY,
pkoi :
I d'ont know
j'ai demander pour rester quelques jours a TACHILEK, NO POSSIBLE
voila c'est tout ce que j'ai eu comme info.
amicalment tintina
voila c'est tout ce que j'ai eu comme info.
amicalment tintina
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
Mon site http://tintina.com
A mon avis, sauf peut être exception de temps à autre, il n'a jamais été réellement possible de rentrer en Birmanie par cette frontière pour ensuite partir vers Mandalay ou Yangon. Je dis bien sauf exceptions.
Cette zone est isolée du reste de la Birmanie, et je pense que pour visiter le reste du pays, il faut rentrer par Yangon (ou parait-il Mandalay maintenant). De toute façon, il est indiqué qu'il faut sortir du pays par le même point qu'on est rentré.
Une autorisation de séjour de quelques jours pour TACHILEK refusée est cependant étonnante.
Cette zone est isolée du reste de la Birmanie, et je pense que pour visiter le reste du pays, il faut rentrer par Yangon (ou parait-il Mandalay maintenant). De toute façon, il est indiqué qu'il faut sortir du pays par le même point qu'on est rentré.
Une autorisation de séjour de quelques jours pour TACHILEK refusée est cependant étonnante.
en réponse à Parker - tout a fait amicalement désolé de te contredire
en ce qui concerne mon expérience ( plusiers passages depuis mi-2005 et encore 2 x en janvier) - aucun probleme depuis mi-2005 pour entrer par la Frontière MaeSai Tachilek ( a part quelques périodes de troubles tout a fait ponctuelles mais récurrentes), pour un thai comme pour un étranger, faire la route de Tachilek à Kentung et a Kentung de decider ou aller ( vers le Nord, vers la frontière chinoise) ou plus simple prendrel e vol Kentung Mandalay
Encore moins de probleme pour prendre le vol ChiangMai Mandalay
aucun soucis maintenant pour entrer à Tachilek et ressortir à Yangon
et dans le sens contraire, entrer à Bangkok vol Yangon, faire le circuit Pagan Mandalay Lac Inle par ex puis vol Heho Tachilek ( ou Taungyi Tachilek) et repasser la frontière de maeSai en Thailande les impossibilités de zones, de visite des mines de rubis et de jade, ..., le change, les 200 USD imposés à l'arrivée, les FEc .. tout cela n'existe plus mais tout cela subsite encore dans des tas de guides non actualisés ( seule retriction, se balader dans les zones frontalières en conflit, notamment la zone shan entre taungyi et la frontière thai
La Birmanie évolue ( je ne me prononce pas sur le coté positif ou négatif) mais bouge constament et rien ne dit ce que sera demain
en ce qui concerne mon expérience ( plusiers passages depuis mi-2005 et encore 2 x en janvier) - aucun probleme depuis mi-2005 pour entrer par la Frontière MaeSai Tachilek ( a part quelques périodes de troubles tout a fait ponctuelles mais récurrentes), pour un thai comme pour un étranger, faire la route de Tachilek à Kentung et a Kentung de decider ou aller ( vers le Nord, vers la frontière chinoise) ou plus simple prendrel e vol Kentung Mandalay
Encore moins de probleme pour prendre le vol ChiangMai Mandalay
aucun soucis maintenant pour entrer à Tachilek et ressortir à Yangon
et dans le sens contraire, entrer à Bangkok vol Yangon, faire le circuit Pagan Mandalay Lac Inle par ex puis vol Heho Tachilek ( ou Taungyi Tachilek) et repasser la frontière de maeSai en Thailande les impossibilités de zones, de visite des mines de rubis et de jade, ..., le change, les 200 USD imposés à l'arrivée, les FEc .. tout cela n'existe plus mais tout cela subsite encore dans des tas de guides non actualisés ( seule retriction, se balader dans les zones frontalières en conflit, notamment la zone shan entre taungyi et la frontière thai
La Birmanie évolue ( je ne me prononce pas sur le coté positif ou négatif) mais bouge constament et rien ne dit ce que sera demain
Je ne le prend pas mas, pas de soucis!
Mais je pense que beaucoup de touristes s'autorisent l'accès à certains endroits sur incitation de locaux qui ne sont pas plus au courant que nous : exemple Mogok : ouvert ou pas ouvert ????
Pour les frontières, tant mieux que ça soit de plus en plus facile de circuler.
Mais je pense que beaucoup de touristes s'autorisent l'accès à certains endroits sur incitation de locaux qui ne sont pas plus au courant que nous : exemple Mogok : ouvert ou pas ouvert ????
Pour les frontières, tant mieux que ça soit de plus en plus facile de circuler.
tout a fait d'accord
que beaucoup de Candide aillent se balader sans préparation dans les coins ou ils ne parlent pas la langue, ne connaissent pas les us et coutumes, ou ils savent pertinament que c'est en conflit ou controlé par les maffias, ..
et passent souvent et tres innocemment a coté de perils qu'ils n'ont pas percu, c'est évident . Ceux qui seront vraiment tombés dans une galère pas possible auront souvent autre chose a faire qu'aller raconter leur galère sur le forum de VF
pour Mogok et autres mines de rubis et de jade, bien sur tu n'y va pas comme ca les mains dans les poches, ( pas plus que si tu veux visiter une usine ou une mine en exploitation en europe ou ailleurs dans le monde !) mais accessible ( sans soucis majeur) avec un guide autorisé et en préparant ton coup
Bonne route bon vent
pour Mogok et autres mines de rubis et de jade, bien sur tu n'y va pas comme ca les mains dans les poches, ( pas plus que si tu veux visiter une usine ou une mine en exploitation en europe ou ailleurs dans le monde !) mais accessible ( sans soucis majeur) avec un guide autorisé et en préparant ton coup
Bonne route bon vent
Merci encore à Tintina de nous donner des nouvelles récentes et du vécu personnel. Je suis d'accord avec toi Lukmee. Je lis sur d'autres sources que des personnes sont passées en janvier.
Je vous donne ici juste mon avis. La région vaut la peine, si le passage n'est pas possible, il y a plein de choses à voir dans l'extrême nord de la Thailande. Que surtout cela ne vous décourage pas de visiter l'ex Birmanie qui est un pays magnifique.
Bon voyage à tous
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VI j'ai lu plusieurs posts ou des gens sont passes par cette frontiere mais le 03 02 07 ils n'ont pas voulu de moi.
je vais essaye un vol BKK YANGOON.
affaire a suivre pour le moment je suis ds l'issan de la thailande a PI MAI.
je suis OK, j'ai visiter PLEIN d'endroits dont un ds le nord tt a fait GENIAL, ds les montagnes a WIANG HAENG, accompagnee de la police armee car la region est dangeureuse, il n'y a aucun touriste c'est grace a un pote thai que j'ai pu faire ce trip qui pour moi est EXTRAORDINAIRE.
si cela interresse kekun, je donnerais ttes les infos et surtout les contacts de mon pote qui sans lui c'est impossible.
amicalment
tintina
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
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Cette région est superbe, j'y étais sur les pistes de montagne il y a 2 semaines avec mon épouse.
La région n'est pas réellement dangereuse, si c'était le cas nous ne pourrions pas y aller, mais elle est à tout le moins sensible comme l'indique les nombreux abris et tranchées le long de la frontière.
Comme les militaires sont sympas, cela ne gâte rien en plus.
Beaucoup de plantations d'orangers à l'Est de Wiang Haeng en direction de Fang et du DOi Ang Khang.
Hell0 Tintina
le vols ChiangMai Mandalay de jeudi dernier a bien eu lieu et
pour celui de jeudi prochain, ce matin samedi 10 fev il y a encore de la place
CNX MDLY 14h25 15h10 le prix public est de 4500 THB
air mandalay représentant ChiangMai 053 818 049 ( anglophone)
oui cela m'intéresse de connaitre ton contact pour se balader dans le coin de WiangHaeng
oui cela m'intéresse de connaitre ton contact pour se balader dans le coin de WiangHaeng
Bonjour
Je suis depuis ce matin a Rangoon par un vol BKK-Rangoon. J'ai ete me renseigner a une sorte d'office du tourisme ( Myanmar travels and tours ) juste a cote de la Sule Pagoda a propos d'un retour par Tachilek . Et la on nous a dit que c'etait possible a condition d'en demander l'autorisation 15 jours a l'avance moyennant 130 dollars(ca comprend le billet d'avion Mandalay-Tachilek, un encadrement jusqu'a la frontiere et le passage de cette frontiere ) . Donc c'est possible mais assez complique . En plus il faut donner a l'avance le jour de sortie du pays et on nous envoie les autorisations a l'office du tourisme de Mandalay .Peut-etre n'a-t-on pas frapper a la bonne porte ( ?) et que comme tu le dis dans ton message, il suffit de le faire sans se poser de questions et sans rien demander a personne ! Bref on est un peu perplexes ...
comme tu le dis clairement dans mon mail """'j'ai ete me renseigner a une sorte d'office du tourisme """
leur as tu demandé en quoi constitait l'accompagnement a Tachilek ?? en camion militaire ?? avec une cagoule sur la tete ??
Pourquoi n'es tu pas allé soit directment au bureau de AirMandalay, soit aupres d'une vraie agence de voyage privée ( met moi un mot en message privé et je te donnerais des adresses puisque la politique de ce forum VF c'est de fournir des infos mais surtout ne jamais mentionner d'adresses d'agences sous peine de se faire virer !
En fait quand tu arrives à tachilek, ytu récupères tes bagages et tu sors de l'aéroport, il y a des taxis collectifs qui attendent devant tu monte ( je ne me souviens plus des tarifs mais ca doit etre dans les 2 à 3 US$) pour l'emmener jusqu'a al frontière ( distance aéroport frontière une vingtaine de km peut etre), ensuite tu passe la fronière sans soucis-- voila la présentation officielle de ton ""sorte 'office du tourisme"" clairement affiché sur le net
Myanmar Travels & Tours
Myanmar Hotels & Tourism Services (MHTS) is the commercial enterprise which manages state-owned hotels, tour operations (Myanmar Travels & Tours), and local beverage business (Beverage Dept). It was established since 1964 by the name of Trade Corporation No.20 (Hotels and Tourist Corporation) with a few leading hotels and Tourist Burma, sole tour operator and travel agent. It was renamed as MHTS in 1988 under Ministry of Trade. When adopting the Market Oriented Economy and formation of Ministry of Hotels & Tourism in 1992, Directorate of Hotels & Tourism, Myanmar Hotels & Tourism Services and Restaurant and Beverages Enterprise were formed under its management. In line with the changing market oriented economy, Restaurant and Beverage Enterprise was reorganized as Beverage Department under the MHTS on 1st April, 2000. Prior to 1992, there were 39 state-owned hotels with 1340 rooms under MHTS. In the process of privatization, MHTS has leased its hotels to both local and foreign investors. It has also formed a Joint-Venture with foreign partners for the renovation and management of four major hotels, the Strand Dusit Inya Lake, Thamada and Mandalay Swan Hotel. Currently, there are only 8 state-owned hotels existing in major tourist destination like Mandalay, Sittwe, Mrauk-Oo, Pyin Oo Lwin, Kyaing Tong and Bago.
etc... etc...
no comment Amicalement
Pourquoi n'es tu pas allé soit directment au bureau de AirMandalay, soit aupres d'une vraie agence de voyage privée ( met moi un mot en message privé et je te donnerais des adresses puisque la politique de ce forum VF c'est de fournir des infos mais surtout ne jamais mentionner d'adresses d'agences sous peine de se faire virer !
En fait quand tu arrives à tachilek, ytu récupères tes bagages et tu sors de l'aéroport, il y a des taxis collectifs qui attendent devant tu monte ( je ne me souviens plus des tarifs mais ca doit etre dans les 2 à 3 US$) pour l'emmener jusqu'a al frontière ( distance aéroport frontière une vingtaine de km peut etre), ensuite tu passe la fronière sans soucis-- voila la présentation officielle de ton ""sorte 'office du tourisme"" clairement affiché sur le net
Myanmar Travels & Tours
Myanmar Hotels & Tourism Services (MHTS) is the commercial enterprise which manages state-owned hotels, tour operations (Myanmar Travels & Tours), and local beverage business (Beverage Dept). It was established since 1964 by the name of Trade Corporation No.20 (Hotels and Tourist Corporation) with a few leading hotels and Tourist Burma, sole tour operator and travel agent. It was renamed as MHTS in 1988 under Ministry of Trade. When adopting the Market Oriented Economy and formation of Ministry of Hotels & Tourism in 1992, Directorate of Hotels & Tourism, Myanmar Hotels & Tourism Services and Restaurant and Beverages Enterprise were formed under its management. In line with the changing market oriented economy, Restaurant and Beverage Enterprise was reorganized as Beverage Department under the MHTS on 1st April, 2000. Prior to 1992, there were 39 state-owned hotels with 1340 rooms under MHTS. In the process of privatization, MHTS has leased its hotels to both local and foreign investors. It has also formed a Joint-Venture with foreign partners for the renovation and management of four major hotels, the Strand Dusit Inya Lake, Thamada and Mandalay Swan Hotel. Currently, there are only 8 state-owned hotels existing in major tourist destination like Mandalay, Sittwe, Mrauk-Oo, Pyin Oo Lwin, Kyaing Tong and Bago.
etc... etc...
no comment Amicalement
merci beucoup pour ce message, c'est on ne peut plus clair . Demain lundi, Union Day a Rangoon = jour ferie . Mardi on va a Air Mandalay ou Air Bagan et on verra bien, de toutes facons c'est ce qu'on comptait faire . Par contre je ne sais pas trop comment envoyer des messages prives et ce soir au cyber le courant a deja saute 2 fois, je ne vais donc pas prendre le temps de chercher comment faire !
De toute facon, on devrait trouver une agence privee assez facilement .
Encore merci et avec mes amities .
merci pour les infos sur les vols, je serais de retour a chiang mai ds environ 2 jours et je vais direct chez air mandalay.
Mon contact s'appelle YO phonne 086 921 14 78, tu dis que tu telephon de la part de corinne, il habite chiang mai, il t'emmenera moyennant finance c'est normal c'est son job. il parle anglais avec un super accent.
David un VF, a utilise ses services pour 11 jours il est super content.
amicalment
tintina
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
Mon site http://tintina.com
hello, je sors de chez AIR MANDALAY a CHIANG MAI le 15 fevrier 2007;
CA Y EST J'AI MES BILLETS.
Il n'y a pas de vol le samedi matin,
il n'y a pas de vol MANDALAY CHIANG MAI
on revient a chiang mai de YANGOON
voila je pars le jeudi 22 fevrier CHIANG MAI MANDALAY je reviens le jeudi 8 mars YANGOON MANDALAY
pour le retour yangoon chiangmai il y a des avions uniquement les jeudi et dimanche pour l'aller il y a uniquement des avions le jeudi
je suis tres surprise avec les postes qui disent il faut sortir par ou on est rentre? amical tintina
voila je pars le jeudi 22 fevrier CHIANG MAI MANDALAY je reviens le jeudi 8 mars YANGOON MANDALAY
pour le retour yangoon chiangmai il y a des avions uniquement les jeudi et dimanche pour l'aller il y a uniquement des avions le jeudi
je suis tres surprise avec les postes qui disent il faut sortir par ou on est rentre? amical tintina
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
Mon site http://tintina.com
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- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before: - Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Thanks, and long live the Nam! !
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before: - Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Thanks, and long live the Nam! !
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
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!
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!





