De Nha Trang à Doc Let (Vietnam)
by Mariondepari
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
je profite du 26 avril et du 1er mai feries pour prendre des petites vacances a doc let. J arrive donc a nha trang, mais apres je fais comment pr rejoindre mon hotel le doc let resort?? est ce quelqu un aurait une idee. Le taxi non? et ca coute combien? bon en tt cas si vous avez une idee dites moi et si vous voulez me poser des questions sur saigon allez y, avec mes presque 2 mois d ancienneté en tant que stagiaire l abas je commence a un peu connaitre!
bonne journee a tous
marion
J arrive donc a nha trang, mais apres je fais comment pr rejoindre mon hotel le doc let resort??
Il y a différents moyens pour t'y rendre.
Tot le matin vers 5 H 30, tu as un train qui t'amène à Ninh Hoa, ensuite tu prends un Honda Om pour te rendre à Doc Let.
En dehors de cette heure matinale, tu prends un bus du centre ville pour te faire amener au Ben Xe Mien Bac Nha Trang, d'ici, tu prends un minibus pour Ninh Hoa (30 000 dong) puis Honda Om pour Doc Let
Si tu prends un taxi de Nha Trang à Doc Let, t'en as pour 400 000 dong.
Au Doc Let Resort ou White Sand Resort, tu leur dis que tu viens de la part d'Abalone🙂, tu seras bien accueillie.
Il y a différents moyens pour t'y rendre.
Tot le matin vers 5 H 30, tu as un train qui t'amène à Ninh Hoa, ensuite tu prends un Honda Om pour te rendre à Doc Let.
En dehors de cette heure matinale, tu prends un bus du centre ville pour te faire amener au Ben Xe Mien Bac Nha Trang, d'ici, tu prends un minibus pour Ninh Hoa (30 000 dong) puis Honda Om pour Doc Let
Si tu prends un taxi de Nha Trang à Doc Let, t'en as pour 400 000 dong.
Au Doc Let Resort ou White Sand Resort, tu leur dis que tu viens de la part d'Abalone🙂, tu seras bien accueillie.
http://www.maison-chance.org/
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
cool merci bcp!! t es ou la au vietnam? a saigon?
bon cela di ca me semble complique le truc du bus et du train et tt, ms je verrais sur place alors
merci encore
bon cela di ca me semble complique le truc du bus et du train et tt, ms je verrais sur place alors
Les plus belles plages du VietNam se trouvent toujours à l'écart des grands centres urbains, donc il faut emprunter différents moyens de transport pour t'y rendre.
Si tu veux un truc simple, c'est le taxi à 400 000 dong ou le Honda Om à 200 000 dong à partir du centre de Nha Trang.
Je t'envie de pouvoir venir te reposer à Doc Let! Je viens de partir du VietNam depuis 5 jours! Mais je reviendrai tantôt.
Les plus belles plages du VietNam se trouvent toujours à l'écart des grands centres urbains, donc il faut emprunter différents moyens de transport pour t'y rendre.
Si tu veux un truc simple, c'est le taxi à 400 000 dong ou le Honda Om à 200 000 dong à partir du centre de Nha Trang.
Je t'envie de pouvoir venir te reposer à Doc Let! Je viens de partir du VietNam depuis 5 jours! Mais je reviendrai tantôt.
http://www.maison-chance.org/
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
oui hihi, je sais que j ai de la chance!!
ca a effectivement l air complique da ller jusqu a doc let ms bon c vrai que je me sentais pas d aller a nha trang car on m adis que c etait pas super super, parec que si je m evade de saigon c ets qd meme pr etre un peu plus au calme!!
et a 2 sur le xe om ca marche tu crois?
a 2 sur le xe om ca marche tu crois?
ça peut aller si vous n'êtes pas trop épais. Il faudrait que vous ayez au moins un ballot pour porter dans le dos et que l'autre valise ne soit pas trop encombrante pour être mis entre les jambes du chauffeur! Par contre ce n'est pas très conseillé durant le parcours de Nha Trang jusqu'à Ninh Hoa, car c'est interdit d'être à 3 sur une moto. Il vous reste la solution du taxi, si vous êtes 2 à partager les frais.
Je viens de remarquer que vous partez durant le week end de congé du 30 Avril et 1er Mai, la route sera très encombrée et les hotels en particulier à Doc Let seront pleins. Alors n'hésitez pas à réserver aussitôt que possible
ça peut aller si vous n'êtes pas trop épais. Il faudrait que vous ayez au moins un ballot pour porter dans le dos et que l'autre valise ne soit pas trop encombrante pour être mis entre les jambes du chauffeur! Par contre ce n'est pas très conseillé durant le parcours de Nha Trang jusqu'à Ninh Hoa, car c'est interdit d'être à 3 sur une moto. Il vous reste la solution du taxi, si vous êtes 2 à partager les frais.
Je viens de remarquer que vous partez durant le week end de congé du 30 Avril et 1er Mai, la route sera très encombrée et les hotels en particulier à Doc Let seront pleins. Alors n'hésitez pas à réserver aussitôt que possible
http://www.maison-chance.org/
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
a priori jusqu en septembre..
y a pas de probleem j ai deja reserve un petit bungalow, j espere qu ils sont bien. C est au doc let resort...Bon donc a priori ce sera bus jusqu a ninh hoa puis xe om a 2 sur le xe om.
merci beaucoup pour tes precieux conseils!
j ai deja reserve un petit bungalow, j espere qu ils sont bien
Il y a 3 catégories de location: luxe, normal et petit studio accolé les uns aux autres. Ils sont éparpillés dans un espace de verdure constituée par les sapins maritimes (cây duong), donnant un aspect très romantique de réfraction de la lumière dans les photos.
Le sable est très fin et presque blanc. Quand la mer est calme, l'eau est limpide. Le restaurant vous offre d'excellents plats de repas ordinaire et si vous voulez un peu d'extras de fruits de mer frais, vous avez à l'extrémité de la plage, un enclos où les locaux se disputent pour vous vendre leurs produits vivants vraiment pas cher, c'est très folklo, prenez cela avec le sourire.
Le soir venu, c'est calme au Doc Let resort, vous pouvez vous rendre au resort voisin, le White Sand Resort pour siroter un verre en écoutant du piano bar.
Vous pouvez également louer une moto à la réception pour vous balader dans la journée au village ou aller vous délasser sur la plage de Jungle's Beach à moins de 10 km de là.
Il y a 3 catégories de location: luxe, normal et petit studio accolé les uns aux autres. Ils sont éparpillés dans un espace de verdure constituée par les sapins maritimes (cây duong), donnant un aspect très romantique de réfraction de la lumière dans les photos.
Le sable est très fin et presque blanc. Quand la mer est calme, l'eau est limpide. Le restaurant vous offre d'excellents plats de repas ordinaire et si vous voulez un peu d'extras de fruits de mer frais, vous avez à l'extrémité de la plage, un enclos où les locaux se disputent pour vous vendre leurs produits vivants vraiment pas cher, c'est très folklo, prenez cela avec le sourire.
Le soir venu, c'est calme au Doc Let resort, vous pouvez vous rendre au resort voisin, le White Sand Resort pour siroter un verre en écoutant du piano bar.
Vous pouvez également louer une moto à la réception pour vous balader dans la journée au village ou aller vous délasser sur la plage de Jungle's Beach à moins de 10 km de là.
http://www.maison-chance.org/
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
ah ah, je me réjouis déja car la il commence a faire vraiment chaud a saigon et ca va faire du bien de se retrouver un peu au calme.
J ai réservé un bungalow en bois dc standard je crois parec qu apparement fallait pas prendre les studios, un peu miteux a ce qu il parait...
Bon en tout cas ca me semble parfait!!
Merci beaucoup😛
Je ne savais pas que Disneyland avait ouvert une succursale à Doc Let.
Si je ne connaissais pas l'endroit, je me prendrais à rêver.
C'est certes assez joli, mais certainement pas à tomber.
Abalone, je n'imagine pas un seul instant que tu travailles pour l'Office du tourisme vietnamien, mais tes prestations sur ce forum pourraient t'autoriser à lui demander quelques récompenses.
Mariondepari, tu pourras aussi perfectionner ta pratique de la langue russe dans les hôtels que te recommande Abalone. Pour la séduction, tu auras de la concurrence
Sur la plage de Doc Let, entre les déchets, le sable est presque blanc.
C'est une caricature, mais il y a beaucoup de porte container chinois qui oublient quelques containers. Quand nous y sommes allés, il y avait pas mal de soutient gorge.
Doc Let pourrait etre un superbe endroit.
Malheureusement, l'écologie n'est pas une préoccupation en vogue au Viêtnam. Pour l'instant.
En ce qui concerne les fruits de mer, il est vrai que les locaux proposent des crabes et quelques poisons aux touristes.
Je n'ai que 3 ans d'expérience, mais les locaux proposent aux touristes des crabes un peu vivants et ils leur servent des crabes cuisinés qui datent de l'avant veille voire plus.
Sous le charme, le touriste assez crétin mange n'importe quoi en trouvant que c'est délicieux vu que cela lui semble très frais. Les Viet Kieu ont le droit au même traitement. Mais comme ils ont trahi le pays en quittant le Vietnam pour se mettre à l'abri dans un autre pays, ils expient leur trahison en payant plus cher que tout le monde et en vantant la beauté de certains sites qui mériteraient que l'on soit un peu plus critique.
Pour le moment ça roule.
Toujours le même discours sur Doc Let ! ça doit être ton fond de commerce !
et toujours aussi parano pour revenir au même sujet Doc Let du forum
Si Doc Let t'a causé des dégâts pschyco, ben zappes ce sujet !
C'est vrai qu'il faut être vaiment né crétin pour manger des fruits de mer pas fraîches.
et toujours aussi parano pour revenir au même sujet Doc Let du forum
Si Doc Let t'a causé des dégâts pschyco, ben zappes ce sujet !
C'est vrai qu'il faut être vaiment né crétin pour manger des fruits de mer pas fraîches.
y a t il d'autres restaurants que celui du Resort ou des marchés locaux situés près de White sand Resort ?
Le restaurant du Doc Let resort possède une cuisine très variée. Vous avez largement le choix de succulents plats et le prix semble être assez raisonnable.
Mais si vous voulez vraiment manger très populaire, il faut aller se rendre au village à quelques km, sur la route avant l'arrivée sur la plage.
Le restaurant du Doc Let resort possède une cuisine très variée. Vous avez largement le choix de succulents plats et le prix semble être assez raisonnable.
Mais si vous voulez vraiment manger très populaire, il faut aller se rendre au village à quelques km, sur la route avant l'arrivée sur la plage.
http://www.maison-chance.org/
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Bonsoir,
Je donne mon avis sur Doc Let. Tu ne sembles pas trop d'accord. Comment as tu trouvé cet endroit ? Les fruits de mer ne sont jamais pas fraîches. Ils sont parfois pas frais. Si tu as des conseils à me donner sur Doc Let et ses environs, n'hésites pas à m'en faire part sur ce forum. Je pense que cela intéressera beaucoup les forumeurs. Tes interventions sur ce forums fourmillent de détails et de bons plans . J'espère que tu vas continuer tes interventions. En attendant, si tu peux continuer à donner tes sentiments et des infos sur Doc Let, n'hésites pas. Dans l'attente de te lire.
Satu.
Je donne mon avis sur Doc Let. Tu ne sembles pas trop d'accord. Comment as tu trouvé cet endroit ? Les fruits de mer ne sont jamais pas fraîches. Ils sont parfois pas frais. Si tu as des conseils à me donner sur Doc Let et ses environs, n'hésites pas à m'en faire part sur ce forum. Je pense que cela intéressera beaucoup les forumeurs. Tes interventions sur ce forums fourmillent de détails et de bons plans . J'espère que tu vas continuer tes interventions. En attendant, si tu peux continuer à donner tes sentiments et des infos sur Doc Let, n'hésites pas. Dans l'attente de te lire.
Satu.
Bonjour Satu,
je suis effecivement allee a Doc Let et a vrai dire je n ai pas ete decue.. cetait vraiment sympa, on s est retrouve avec que des viets avec qui ont a mange de bon calamars FRAIS qu ils venaient d acheter aux pecheurs. Ils nous ont fait boir des tcham mot tcham de biere..on etait un peu bourres et tt s ets bien passe. C ets sur que ce st pa sles iles de la Thailande ms cela a fait du bien de sortir de Saigon et d etre avec les locaux tres sympas. je n ai vu aucun Russe...ni aucun soutifs d ailleurs
je suis effecivement allee a Doc Let et a vrai dire je n ai pas ete decue.. cetait vraiment sympa, on s est retrouve avec que des viets avec qui ont a mange de bon calamars FRAIS qu ils venaient d acheter aux pecheurs. Ils nous ont fait boir des tcham mot tcham de biere..on etait un peu bourres et tt s ets bien passe. C ets sur que ce st pa sles iles de la Thailande ms cela a fait du bien de sortir de Saigon et d etre avec les locaux tres sympas. je n ai vu aucun Russe...ni aucun soutifs d ailleurs
En ce qui concerne la transformation des crabes frétillants à l'achat en crabe proches du coma cuisinés, ce sont des Viet Kieu qui ont attiré mon attention sur le phénomène.
J'étais déjà allé à Doc Let auparavant, j'avais acheté des crabes et je ne m'étais rendu compte de rien. Après vérification, il se trouvent que ces Viet Kieu étaient pas mal informés.
Concernant les Russes, j'ai du me tromper. Ce que j'ai vu, ça devait être des vietnamiens blonds, un peu obèses, amateurs de bière ( le matin ) et de femmes, et très respectueux de l'environnement car ils adoraient faire du scooter des mer. Ils adoraient foncer sur la plage. Dans l'état dans lequel ils se trouvaient, je me suis dis qu'il y avait un bon Dieu pour les Russes. Ils parlaient une langue que j'ai identifié comme étant du russe, mais j'ai du me tromper.
Concernant les soutiens gorge, j'ai du rêver. Il me semble toutefois que la deuxième plus grande autoroute maritime mondiale passe au large de Doc Let et que certains porte containers ont parfois des faiblesses.
Mais comme tu n'as rien vu de ce que je décris, j'ai du avoir des hallucinations.
Donc, Doc Let est un endroit irréprochable et il ne faut surtout pas dire que ça se dégrade.
Je crains qu'avec des défenseurs aussi acharnés, dans quelques années Disneyland ne devienne le dernier sanctuaire animal.
Je vais aller me coucher.
Je vais aller me coucher.
Bonjour satu,
pourrais tu relire mon message stp apparemment tu as des difficultes a comprendre le francais.
Je ne dis pas que Doc let est irreprochable, ce n est pas aussi beau que les plages thailandaises je dis juste que c sympa pour un week end. Sans le vouloir j ai peut etre ete elogieuse... As tu eu un probleme particulier avec Dop Let? As tu monte une association d interdiction de trouver Doc Let agreable?
Parle en nous...Decontracte toi..nous t ecoutons..
pourrais tu relire mon message stp apparemment tu as des difficultes a comprendre le francais.
Je ne dis pas que Doc let est irreprochable, ce n est pas aussi beau que les plages thailandaises je dis juste que c sympa pour un week end. Sans le vouloir j ai peut etre ete elogieuse... As tu eu un probleme particulier avec Dop Let? As tu monte une association d interdiction de trouver Doc Let agreable?
Parle en nous...Decontracte toi..nous t ecoutons..
Extraits de mon post précédent..............C'est certes assez joli, mais certainement pas à tomber. .............................................
Doc Let pourrait etre un superbe endroit.
Malheureusement, l'écologie n'est pas une préoccupation en vogue au Viêtnam. ..Si tu relis mes messages sur Doc let, je ne dis pas que c'est un bouge.
Je dis même que cela peut - être une destination agréable.
J'ai peut-être un petit problème avec les subtilités de la langue française, mais si je me relis bien et que je vois tes commentaires, tu as quelques difficultés avec une maîtrise correcte de cette langue.
Où as tu vu que je trouvais Doc Let pas agréable ?
Je ne gagne rien à donner mon avis sur Doc Let, j'y retournerai même peut-être, mais je ne m'interdis pas de parler de la surexploitation de la pêche au Vietnam, de la pollution industrielle acceptée, de la démographie et l'urbanisation galopante qui fait que certaines agglomérations s'étendent sur plusieurs centaine de kilomètres. Je ne trouve pas que cela soit un modèle à suivre et je l'écrit.
J'ai peut-être un petit problème avec les subtilités de la langue française, mais si je me relis bien et que je vois tes commentaires, tu as quelques difficultés avec une maîtrise correcte de cette langue.
Où as tu vu que je trouvais Doc Let pas agréable ?
Je ne gagne rien à donner mon avis sur Doc Let, j'y retournerai même peut-être, mais je ne m'interdis pas de parler de la surexploitation de la pêche au Vietnam, de la pollution industrielle acceptée, de la démographie et l'urbanisation galopante qui fait que certaines agglomérations s'étendent sur plusieurs centaine de kilomètres. Je ne trouve pas que cela soit un modèle à suivre et je l'écrit.
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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,
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
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!