]Bonjour,
je vais au Sud du Vietnam en mars avec mes parents et mon frére.
Avez-vou déjà été loger chez l'habitant?
Si oui où?
Et merci d'avance.
Aline ou "Tamota"😏
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Loger chez l'habitant au sud du Vietnam?
by Tamota
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Connais-tu les concepts de couchsurfing et de Hospitality Club ?
Il s'agit de deux communautés de voyageurs qui se proposent d'accueillir d'autres voyageurs chez eux pour une ou plusieurs nuits, ou tout simplement pour leur proposer une aide quelconque comme les orienter vers les endroits à voir dans nos régions, comment s'y rendre etc...
Je suis allé voir sur ces sites et il y a des personnes qui seraient susceptibles de t'accueillir
« Le paradis n'est pas sur la terre, mais il y en a des morceaux » Jules Renard
Avec un visa touriste c'est un peu difficile mais pas impossible.
Il faut que la famille ou la personne chez qui tu vas résider soit autorisée par la Police du quartier ou du village à recevoir des étrangers et ils doivent payer une taxe.
Il faudra aller à la Police avec le loueur, montrer ton passeport et ils vont t'inscrire sur un registre
C'est tout.
Pour trouver sur place le mieux est le bouche à oreille et demander dans les restaurants, les boutiques. Annonces juste bonnes dans les grandes villes et pour les étrangers qui à HCMC ou Hanoi louent des villas ou immeubles et proposent des chambres ou appartements en coloc.
C'est bon aussi mais il faut s'assurer qu'ils te déclarent à la Police sinon en cas de vols ou autres tu peux être considéré comme contrevenant à la Loi et avoir des problèmes pour rester au VN ou plus tard pour un visa.
Mais pas de soucis les VN sont débrouillards et ingénieux. Ils trouvent toujours une solution à tout.
😉 D'après ce que je sais ... tu peux loger chez l'habitant au Vietnam.
C'est sur la grande Ile du grand Fleuve MEKONG à VINH LONG dans le Delta
du MEKONG ... C'est très rare de pouvoir habiter chez l'habitant . Tu peux
lire sur toute une page à ce sujet dans le Guide du Routard (je ne fais pas
de pub mais c'est le seul guide de voyage qui le signale ) . Et puis il y a le
JUNGLE BEACH RESORT à 80 kms au Nord-Est de NHA TRANG sur la péninsule
chez un couple Canadien-Vietnamien très sympa où j'ai passé un merveilleux
séjour sur leur domaine et plage . Sylvio et sa femme avec leur JUNGLE BEACH
RESORT sont connus grâce à des indications dans le LONELY PLANET - VIETNAM
en Anglais . Je pourrai te donner leurs coordonnées si tu vas à NHA TRANG ?
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"C'est sur la grande Ile du grand Fleuve MEKONG à VINH LONG dans le Delta
du MEKONG ... C'est très rare de pouvoir habiter chez l'habitant . "
je l'ai fait...et non c'est pas vraiment chez l'habitant meme si ils apellent ca comme ca..C'est une guest house, ni plus ni moins, le seul truc de "different"c'est que tu prépare le repas avec eux. mais ne pas s'attendre a tomber dans une fermette ou quelque chose comme ca:c'est une maison magnifique, de Viet de la "haute"(ca se dit ca???bref, vous avez compris..) Cela étant, ca reste un bon souvenir,
je l'ai fait...et non c'est pas vraiment chez l'habitant meme si ils apellent ca comme ca..C'est une guest house, ni plus ni moins, le seul truc de "different"c'est que tu prépare le repas avec eux. mais ne pas s'attendre a tomber dans une fermette ou quelque chose comme ca:c'est une maison magnifique, de Viet de la "haute"(ca se dit ca???bref, vous avez compris..) Cela étant, ca reste un bon souvenir,
😉 Bonsoir Lorène. Ah bon, t'as pu le faire ! Bravo ! Je n'ai pas pu la dernière fois !
Plus de places ! Trop de monde ! Revenir la prochaine fois ! Peux-tu me renseigner :
Chez QUI t'es allée : chez ce Mr "Tiger" avec un grand verger ? chez l'autre Mr avec
ses beaux bonsaïs ? ou chez le Mr avec une maison sur pilotis sur la rive du Mékong ?
Normalement, il faut s'adresser aux gens du Bureau de tourisme à VINH LONG qui est
au bord de Fleuve Mékong tout près du débarcadère des bateaux qui relie l'ile ou qui
font des promenades sur le fleuve ... Il faut toujours passer par les gens de ce bureau
Tourist Information qui sont tout puissants dans ce coin ! Inutile d'essayer de les
court circuiter en allant directement voir les propriétaires sur l'Ile au milieu du Mékong.
J'ai vu aussi à la TV sur ARTE un Reportage dans l'émission PLANETE INSOLITE de
LONELY PLANET sur ce fameux Mr "Tiger" ... J'ai beau cherché les 2 dernières fois au
VIETNAM . Ce n'est pas dans leur habitude au VIETNAM de loger des gens chez des
gens . Surtout pas de "Bed and Breakfast" dans un pays socialiste comme au RSdVN .
Si quelqu'un en connait d'autres là bas ? Signalez nous ici sur V-F ! Cela nous aidera !
__
😉 C'est le LONELY PLANET qui leur a donné le nom de
" JUNGLE BEACH RESORT " ! J'ai passé plusieurs jours ici chez
Sylvio (Canadien) + sa femme (Vietnamienne) + leur petite fille .
Ce n'est pas un Hôtel ! Appelez leur coin comme vous voulez !
Ils ont tout transformé leur domaine au bord de la Mer de Chine
avec une très belle Plage devant chez eux pour recevoir de
nombreux routards du monde entiers depuis trois ans y compris
quelques V-Fistes ...
Je communiquerai leurs coordonnées ici dans Voyage Forum . PS: Je ne conseille pas aux personnes de 99 ans de venir ici ! C'est très sympa pour les 18-36 ans qui n'exigent pas trop de confort ! On prend ses repas sur place, la propriétaire de JBR fait une très bonne cuisine qu'on a du mal à trouver en ville à NHA TRANG ... et j'ai payé USD 15 /jour en pension complète ! C'est un endroit très reculé sur la Pénisule à 80 kms au Nord-Est de NHA TRANG sur la Route N° UN jusqu'à HOI AN et le Train Trans-Vietnam Express s'arrête à 15 Kms de leur domaine JBR . __
Je communiquerai leurs coordonnées ici dans Voyage Forum . PS: Je ne conseille pas aux personnes de 99 ans de venir ici ! C'est très sympa pour les 18-36 ans qui n'exigent pas trop de confort ! On prend ses repas sur place, la propriétaire de JBR fait une très bonne cuisine qu'on a du mal à trouver en ville à NHA TRANG ... et j'ai payé USD 15 /jour en pension complète ! C'est un endroit très reculé sur la Pénisule à 80 kms au Nord-Est de NHA TRANG sur la Route N° UN jusqu'à HOI AN et le Train Trans-Vietnam Express s'arrête à 15 Kms de leur domaine JBR . __
exact, c'est bien chez Mr Tiger, enfin, c'est pas vraiment chez mais bon...les batiments annexes, nous on était seuls mais ils peuvent recevoir 6/8personnes.On a visité la maison de celui aux Bonzais, c'est pareil.
Et oui il faut passer par l'agence.
maais attention c'est pas du tout du "chez l'habitant comme j'ai pu le faire en thailande!!
(il y a meme les tables de restau devant, c'est pour dire!!)
Pour compléter l'info concernant Jungle Beach, je reprends un message que j'ai laissé en mai dernier (nous y étions en février 2005 et le Lonely Planet dans son édition de 2003 en langue française le signalait déjà) :
c'est un hébergement sympa, plutôt alternatif, pour voyageurs tendance écolo, situé 60 km au N de Nha Trang. Nous y avons apprécié une excellente cuisine. En dehors des paillottes de plage, il a quelques autres chambres dans un bâtiment commun. Ne pas se fier à la description qui en a été faite par anticipation dans le Lonely Planet. L'endroit idyllique est en cours de réalisation et ne ressemble pas à ce qui est décrit dans le guide. Ce sera sans doute pour plus tard... Ci-dessous un extrait descriptif récent, trouvé sur internet en tapant "Jungle Beach" :
Jungle Beach Par anna tuyen tran le mercredi 18 avril 2007, 21:58 Samedi matin je pars donc en avion. Direction : Nha Trang. Une bonne heure de vol et à l'aéroport, on m'attend pour aller chercher François dans le centre. La route est magnifique, vraiment, entre la mer et les montagnes. C'est sublime. (...) Nous partons, loin du centre. Encore une bonne heure de route pour arriver au Jungle Beach Resort. Sylvio nous reçoit en pagne sur les hanches avec son fort accent québécois. Le concept du Jungle Beach est assez simple : des cahutes en bambou avec matelas et moustiquaires, des douches à l'écart, deux grandes tables pour les repas collectifs, une plage de rêve... et puis c'est tout ! C'est parfait.
La plage est splendide et l'accueil très sympathique. Le concept est à l'opposé de Paradise (hôtel concurrent aux prix équivalents situé un peu plus au N, sur la plage de Doc Let) et on adhère ou pas.
Un aperçu de la plage, avec une eau délicieusement chaude toute l'année :
et une photo de la paillote/chambre que nous occupions, à quelques mètres de la plage :
Photos extraites de nos albums de voyages au Vietnam : http://pagesperso-orange.fr/miguel.angulo/index_presentation_asie.htm
Pour ce qui est du "logement chez l'habitant" au Vietnam, Alinsu a très bien fait le tour de la question. Un simple particulier ne peut pas accueillir "comme ça" une personne de passage ; restent les guest house et autres petits hôtels...
c'est un hébergement sympa, plutôt alternatif, pour voyageurs tendance écolo, situé 60 km au N de Nha Trang. Nous y avons apprécié une excellente cuisine. En dehors des paillottes de plage, il a quelques autres chambres dans un bâtiment commun. Ne pas se fier à la description qui en a été faite par anticipation dans le Lonely Planet. L'endroit idyllique est en cours de réalisation et ne ressemble pas à ce qui est décrit dans le guide. Ce sera sans doute pour plus tard... Ci-dessous un extrait descriptif récent, trouvé sur internet en tapant "Jungle Beach" :
Jungle Beach Par anna tuyen tran le mercredi 18 avril 2007, 21:58 Samedi matin je pars donc en avion. Direction : Nha Trang. Une bonne heure de vol et à l'aéroport, on m'attend pour aller chercher François dans le centre. La route est magnifique, vraiment, entre la mer et les montagnes. C'est sublime. (...) Nous partons, loin du centre. Encore une bonne heure de route pour arriver au Jungle Beach Resort. Sylvio nous reçoit en pagne sur les hanches avec son fort accent québécois. Le concept du Jungle Beach est assez simple : des cahutes en bambou avec matelas et moustiquaires, des douches à l'écart, deux grandes tables pour les repas collectifs, une plage de rêve... et puis c'est tout ! C'est parfait.
La plage est splendide et l'accueil très sympathique. Le concept est à l'opposé de Paradise (hôtel concurrent aux prix équivalents situé un peu plus au N, sur la plage de Doc Let) et on adhère ou pas.
Un aperçu de la plage, avec une eau délicieusement chaude toute l'année :
et une photo de la paillote/chambre que nous occupions, à quelques mètres de la plage :
Photos extraites de nos albums de voyages au Vietnam : http://pagesperso-orange.fr/miguel.angulo/index_presentation_asie.htm
Pour ce qui est du "logement chez l'habitant" au Vietnam, Alinsu a très bien fait le tour de la question. Un simple particulier ne peut pas accueillir "comme ça" une personne de passage ; restent les guest house et autres petits hôtels...
Nos albums/carnets et vidéos de voyages dans mon profil, ainsi que:
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/miguel.angulo/
Comme Alinsu l'a deja fait remarquer et d'autres egalement, le logement "chez l'habitant", n'est qu'une formule touristique. Il s'agit en fait de familles autorisees a pratiquer l'hebergement de touristes de passage et meme si c'est "exotique", ca n'a rien de la vie de famille.
L'ile dont tu parles et le logement, c'est tellement prise que ca devient une usine. De plus, c'est un endroit luxueux qui n'a rien a voir avec la vie de famille traditionnelle vietnamienne. Il serait quand meme temps d'arreter de se cacher derriere des idees recues pour appater le client qui, au final, est tout a fait decu.
Jungle Beach, c'est pareil, c'est un resort. On aime ou on aime pas, ca, c'est une question de gout, mais ca n'a rien, mais rien du logement chez l'habitant. C'est de l'exotisme de vacances, point.
La facon, a mon avis, d'etre le plus proche du logement "chez l'habitant", c'est de choisir de petites guest houses tenues par la famille. Cela ne signifie pas que vous vivrez "avec eux", mais vous aurez au moins un apercu de ce a quoi ressemble un logement familial au Viet Nam (allees et venues, visiteurs tout au long de la journee, tele qui fonctionne en meme temps que la radio et le pc quand il y en a un, jeune qui essaie d'etudier a cote du bebe qui pleure, ...). Ce n'est pas parce qu'on dort sur un matelas par terre sous une moustiquaire qu'on loge "chez l'habitant". Dans certaines maisons, les gens ont un lit, dans d'autres, ils dorment sur une natte dans la piece de devant qui sert aussi de magasin ou de restaurant la journee, certains mangent a table, d'autres par terre, certains ont une salle de bain et d'autres une simple douche dans le wc, d'autres encore un seau dehors derriere une toile de tente.
Une bonne fois pour toutes "on ne loge pas chez l'habitant au Viet Nam, premierement c'est interdit par la loi, deuxiemement, ce n'est pas dans les moeurs". Pour etre considere comme un invite a dormir, il faut etre tres bien introduit dans la famille, etre un veritable ami et, dans ce cas, vous serez heberge GRATUITEMENT. Ca, c'est la coutume. Pour ce faire, votre hote aura demande l'autorisation a la police et aura donne votre identite et le nombre de nuits pendant lesquelles vous serez son INVITE. Le reste, c'est du commerce, du blabla pour touristes en mal de sensations "authentiques". L'authentique, ce n'est PAS de loger chez l'habitant.
Cordialement, Pat
L'ile dont tu parles et le logement, c'est tellement prise que ca devient une usine. De plus, c'est un endroit luxueux qui n'a rien a voir avec la vie de famille traditionnelle vietnamienne. Il serait quand meme temps d'arreter de se cacher derriere des idees recues pour appater le client qui, au final, est tout a fait decu.
Jungle Beach, c'est pareil, c'est un resort. On aime ou on aime pas, ca, c'est une question de gout, mais ca n'a rien, mais rien du logement chez l'habitant. C'est de l'exotisme de vacances, point.
La facon, a mon avis, d'etre le plus proche du logement "chez l'habitant", c'est de choisir de petites guest houses tenues par la famille. Cela ne signifie pas que vous vivrez "avec eux", mais vous aurez au moins un apercu de ce a quoi ressemble un logement familial au Viet Nam (allees et venues, visiteurs tout au long de la journee, tele qui fonctionne en meme temps que la radio et le pc quand il y en a un, jeune qui essaie d'etudier a cote du bebe qui pleure, ...). Ce n'est pas parce qu'on dort sur un matelas par terre sous une moustiquaire qu'on loge "chez l'habitant". Dans certaines maisons, les gens ont un lit, dans d'autres, ils dorment sur une natte dans la piece de devant qui sert aussi de magasin ou de restaurant la journee, certains mangent a table, d'autres par terre, certains ont une salle de bain et d'autres une simple douche dans le wc, d'autres encore un seau dehors derriere une toile de tente.
Une bonne fois pour toutes "on ne loge pas chez l'habitant au Viet Nam, premierement c'est interdit par la loi, deuxiemement, ce n'est pas dans les moeurs". Pour etre considere comme un invite a dormir, il faut etre tres bien introduit dans la famille, etre un veritable ami et, dans ce cas, vous serez heberge GRATUITEMENT. Ca, c'est la coutume. Pour ce faire, votre hote aura demande l'autorisation a la police et aura donne votre identite et le nombre de nuits pendant lesquelles vous serez son INVITE. Le reste, c'est du commerce, du blabla pour touristes en mal de sensations "authentiques". L'authentique, ce n'est PAS de loger chez l'habitant.
Cordialement, Pat
Le reste, c'est du commerce, du blabla pour touristes en mal de sensations "authentiques"
Tu fais bien de le rappeler🙂 Il y a beaucoup de discours pub dans ce tappage et on se sert du forum gratuitement comme un panneau pub. On remarque simplement que l'on se sert du dénigrement avant de ramener tout le monde vers son but.
Tu fais bien de le rappeler🙂 Il y a beaucoup de discours pub dans ce tappage et on se sert du forum gratuitement comme un panneau pub. On remarque simplement que l'on se sert du dénigrement avant de ramener tout le monde vers son but.
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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,
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Bonjour,
En voyage en Thaïlande je suis à la recherche de jonc bouddhiste kumlai.
Quelqu’un saurait-il me guider pour en trouver?
À Bangkok j’ai visité quelques temple mais je n’en n’ai pas trouvé sur les magasins à proximité.
Si vous avez une idée je suis preneuse! Belle journée :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!
Hi everyone,
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled. We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary. We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1** Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2** Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3** Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4** Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5** Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6** Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7** Sidemen
**Day 8** Sidemen
**Day 9** Sidemen
**Day 10** Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11** Gili Air
**Day 12** Gili Air
**Day 13** Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14** Ubud
**Day 15** Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family? Does it feel too packed or well-balanced? Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
Thanks so much for your tips and experiences!
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled. We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary. We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1** Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2** Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3** Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4** Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5** Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6** Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7** Sidemen
**Day 8** Sidemen
**Day 9** Sidemen
**Day 10** Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11** Gili Air
**Day 12** Gili Air
**Day 13** Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14** Ubud
**Day 15** Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family? Does it feel too packed or well-balanced? Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
Thanks so much for your tips and experiences!