Philippines ou Thaïlande pour découvrir un autre mode de vie?
by Cambiarevita
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour à tous, je voudrais partir quelques mois avec ma meilleure amie à la fin de l'année dans le but de découvrir un autre mode de vie, une autre culture, des nouveaux paysages... Nous hésitons entre les Philippines et la Thailande que nous conseillez vous?? Nous aurons juste terminé nos études et du coup pas de gros moyens (un budget de 400 € chacune par mois). Nous voulons rencontrer des gens du pays mais aussi trouver quelques français. Etre près des plages, voir un maximum de choses, faire un peu la fête et tout ça bien sûr avec un climat agréable (éviter les endroits et les périodes de pluie). Help please!!
Pas grand chose à voir je dirais, entre les Philippines et la Thaïlande...
Au niveau des infrastructures touristiques, la Thaïlande l'emporte haut la main, mais au niveau de la population et de l'accueil, les Philippines sont bien mieux. En Thaïlande tu verras des touristes dans une grande partie du pays, aux Philippines tu pourras avoir une plage à toi tout seul, ou te rendre à Boracay pour faire la fête. Et le contact avec la population est plus facile ici car l'anglais est couramment pratiqué.
Budgétairement parlant, l'hébergement est légèrement plus coûteux aux Philippines, mais les transports, la nourriture et autres commodités sont parfois moins chères qu'en Thaïlande (un voyage en avion entre 2 îles coûte rarement plus de 20€ si tu fais attention aux prix).
Bref, c'est histoire de goût... Les Philippines sont un pays plus exigeant au niveau de l'organisation mais où les récompenses sont grandes.
Entièrement d'accord avec la synthèse de Pasayeno.
Pour moi y a pas photos, c'est les Philippines sans aucune concession, la Thaïlande y a bien trop longtemps que c'est ravagé par la "tourista" de masse.🏴☠️
Bon voyage.
Pour moi y a pas photos, c'est les Philippines sans aucune concession, la Thaïlande y a bien trop longtemps que c'est ravagé par la "tourista" de masse.🏴☠️
Bon voyage.
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Je suis allé aux Philippines il y a 7 ans déjà, j'ai vu quasiment aucun touriste, ça a sûrement un peu changé depuis, et aucun français, pour répondre à l'une de tes questions !
La Thaïlande est moins 'roots' j'imagine, mais je n'y suis jamais allé et je ne peux pas comparer... sûrement plus facile comme voyage en effet.
"quelques mois" : c'est bien de profiter d'avoir tout ce temps pour découvrir un grand archipel.
Merci à toi pour cette réponse, ça confirme ce que je pensais. Penses tu qu'un budget de 400 euros par personne et par mois est un bon budget? Ou nous conseillerais tu de nous loger aux Philippines? C'est là ou on passera le plus de temps même si on compte visiter d'autres îles il faut qu'on se pose au bon endroit!! Et en Thailande quel serait le coin le meilleur coin?
Merci beaucoup!! Je suis d'accord avec toi, s'il y a trop de touristes ça n'a plus le même intérêt mais on aimerais quand même en croiser quelques-uns. Penses tu que c'est possible aux Philippines? Parlez moi un peu de bocaray, comment c'est? Qui sont les gens qui y viennent? Quelle genre de fête s'y organise?
Oui en effet ca fait un moment qu'on parle de l'envie de découvrir de nouveaux horizons. On souhaite quitter notre région actuelle et avant d'emménager quelque part c'est le moment d'en profiter pour faire une petite escapade entre temps! Et peut etre qu'on y restera qui sait :-)
Aux Philippines, les endroits ou tu pourrais croiser le plus de voyageurs, je dirais Boracay, Bohol, Palawan et Puerto Galera.
Boracay, c'est une grande plage (une des plus belles d'asie sans aucun doute) avec hotels, bars et restaurants, ca ne s'arrete jamais 24h/24... la population est un mix entre locaux, vacanciers Philippins, Coreens et Occidentaux. Si tu aimes la fete tu ne t'ennuieras jamais a Bora... et si tu veux te relaxer, il y a d'autres endroits parfaitement tranquilles
Si tu vas en thailande il y a les fameuses full moon parties... perso je suis pas un fanatique des grands rassemblements de foule donc je suis pas fan. Je prefere l'ambiance un peu plus 'intime' de Boracay
Pour repondre a ta question: 400 euros ca me parait extremement juste, si tu divises par trente cela fait moins de 15 euros par jour !! je ne vois pas comment tu peux te loger et manger avec ca, meme en thailande... Enfin si tu peux, mais de maniere extremement basique... Je pense qu'il faut que tu revoies ta duree de voyage a la baisse...
Sur Boracay, le moins cher que je connais c'est 500 pesos (9 euros environ) si vous partagez une chambre... en moyenne c'est plutot du 18/20 euros la nuit, ... il faut connaitre les plans
En Thailande je pense qu'un endroit comme Ko Chang pourrait te convenir... tu as des plages plus tranquilles et d'autres avec de la nightlife, tu as moyen de changer... si tu lis bien l'anglais, va faire un tour sur l'excellent travelfish : http://www.travelfish.org/location/thailand/eastern_thailand/trat/ko_chang Pareil, compte 10 euros la nuit pour un bungalow tres basique... ca ne te laisse plus que 3 euros pour manger et faire la fete !!
Il faut que tu prennes aussi en compte que les billets d'avion pour les Philippines sont aussi en general plus cher, il faut plutot compter dans les 650/700 euros mini alors que tu peux avoir des offres vraiment pas cher sur la thailande.
Sur Boracay, le moins cher que je connais c'est 500 pesos (9 euros environ) si vous partagez une chambre... en moyenne c'est plutot du 18/20 euros la nuit, ... il faut connaitre les plans
En Thailande je pense qu'un endroit comme Ko Chang pourrait te convenir... tu as des plages plus tranquilles et d'autres avec de la nightlife, tu as moyen de changer... si tu lis bien l'anglais, va faire un tour sur l'excellent travelfish : http://www.travelfish.org/location/thailand/eastern_thailand/trat/ko_chang Pareil, compte 10 euros la nuit pour un bungalow tres basique... ca ne te laisse plus que 3 euros pour manger et faire la fete !!
Il faut que tu prennes aussi en compte que les billets d'avion pour les Philippines sont aussi en general plus cher, il faut plutot compter dans les 650/700 euros mini alors que tu peux avoir des offres vraiment pas cher sur la thailande.
je ne sais pas pour les Phillipines, mais pour la thailande, 400€/mois c'est super serré !!!!! de mon avis..ca va tres vite, tant il y a de tentations !!! et pusi si vous voulez bouger, voir du pays, les transports, meme si ce n'est pas chére représente un bon budget! il faudra se loger pas chere! la nourriture ca coute 3fois rien la bas!
niveau fête c'est peut etre ce qui explose tout.... lol
moi je compte partir avec 1000e /mois pendant 6 mois (thailande 3 mois, laos cambodge vietnam 3 mois) et meme avec 1000e je ferais attention je pense! comme je l'ai dis, beaucoup de tentations. pourtant je n'ai pas de gout de luxe, mais ca parait tellement bon marché que tu acheterais tout !! au final ca fait des sous.... mon dernier voyage de 15jours, 1100e de budget...( sans l'avion bien sur!) donc 400€/ mois, pour moi c'est irrealisable ou alors en se privant beaucoup!
mais j'aimerais bien l'avis des Philipins?!? c'est jouable la bas ce budget?
moi je compte partir avec 1000e /mois pendant 6 mois (thailande 3 mois, laos cambodge vietnam 3 mois) et meme avec 1000e je ferais attention je pense! comme je l'ai dis, beaucoup de tentations. pourtant je n'ai pas de gout de luxe, mais ca parait tellement bon marché que tu acheterais tout !! au final ca fait des sous.... mon dernier voyage de 15jours, 1100e de budget...( sans l'avion bien sur!) donc 400€/ mois, pour moi c'est irrealisable ou alors en se privant beaucoup!
mais j'aimerais bien l'avis des Philipins?!? c'est jouable la bas ce budget?
" L'expérience, ce n'est pas ce qui arrive à quelqu'un, c'est ce que quelqu'un fait avec ce qui lui arrive."
Salut Ardechois,
quand je suis arrivé aux Philippines en 2009, j'ai trouvé le pays cher par rapport à la Thailande. Tout du moins c'est ce que je croyais; je suis retourné en Thailande il y a 2 mois, et je n'ai pas trouvé une énorme différence. Tout a augmenté en Thailande aussi... Bon ok, il est toujours plus facile de trouver des hébergements bon marché, notamment sur Bangkok; ici, il faut batailler un peu plus, ou sortir des sentiers battus et ne pas hésiter à demander un discount. Toutefois un budget de 1000 euros est tout a fait raisonnable, je l'ai déjà fait. Il y a des trucs qui coutent moins cher qu'en thai (notamment l'alcool et les clopes 😉) et tu peux manger local pour moins d'un euro !
quand je suis arrivé aux Philippines en 2009, j'ai trouvé le pays cher par rapport à la Thailande. Tout du moins c'est ce que je croyais; je suis retourné en Thailande il y a 2 mois, et je n'ai pas trouvé une énorme différence. Tout a augmenté en Thailande aussi... Bon ok, il est toujours plus facile de trouver des hébergements bon marché, notamment sur Bangkok; ici, il faut batailler un peu plus, ou sortir des sentiers battus et ne pas hésiter à demander un discount. Toutefois un budget de 1000 euros est tout a fait raisonnable, je l'ai déjà fait. Il y a des trucs qui coutent moins cher qu'en thai (notamment l'alcool et les clopes 😉) et tu peux manger local pour moins d'un euro !
Tes conseils m'aident beaucoup je suis ravie!! Pour le budget ok mais ca c'est en dormant dans des hotels. Il n'y a pas possibilité de trouver un petit appartement pour 2? Ca reviendrait surment moins cher non?
Boracay me tente beaucoup ça à l'air vraiment génial!! Ko chang aussi ma fois...
Je vais en parler avec ma copine!!
Merde alors mais t'es un flambeur toi c'est pas possible!! Lol
Bon je suis décue, je peux avoir 100 euros de plus par mois mais pas au delà, je pensais que c'était faisable. 1100 ça me parait énorme c'est ce dont on a besoin pour vivre en France donc...
Non c'est meme pas des hotels, c'est plutot des pensions... 10 euros pour une chambre pour deux, ca devrait etre jouable. Si jamais tu decides d'y aller envoie moi un MP je te ferais passer les adresses, egalement pour manger pas cher (gros probleme a boracay), le mieux c'est d'ailleurs de choper une chambre avec cuisine, d'aller au marché et de faire sa propre cuisine, il y a pas mal de gens, notamment les moniteurs de plongée ou de kite qui restent quelques mois qui le font
Je serais toi je réduirais qund meme a 3 semaines au moins pour profiter d'un budget plus large
compte bien car sinon tu risques d'etre déçue... comme l'a dit l'ardéchois, les tentations sont nombreuses
Tu peux vivre avec 500 euros par mois aux Phil sans problème. Bocaray c'est un piège à touristes et les full moon party en Thailande ce ne sont que des drogues parties.
Aux Phil ne prenez pas d'hôtels enfin évitez ils sont chers. Il faut louer une maison ou un studio. Cela se trouve pour 5000 pesos par mois.
Olala les drogues parties c'est pas notre truc. Du coup éviter les full moon c'est ça?? Qu'est ce que tu appeles un piège à touristes?? Donc pour quelques mois nous pouvons trouver un appartement pas trop cher selon toi? As-tu des sites ou je peux trouver ça? D'après les sites que j'ai consulté il me semblait que 400 euros était suffisant pour vivre mais les réponses précendentes me font douter. En même temps comme je l'ai dit au dessus, en France je vis avec 1000 euros donc je comprends pas comment mon budget pourrait être le même aux philippines alors que tout est moins cher!!
salut
la Thaïlande, vous coutera moins cher, c'est un pays très accueillant et diversifier
le cours du bat et de 41 pour 1 euro
un point important, vous partager la même chambre ou pas?
800 euro a deux par mois me semble très difficile, même pour des personne qui connaissent bien le pays je ne me prononcerais pas pour les philippine que je connait mal, mai la Thaïlande est bien moins cher que le Laos, Cambodge, Vietnam ou la Birmanie la Thaïlande est touristique il est vrais, comme la France, ceci dit il est pas dure de trouver des coins sans touristes avec un minimum d'effort ceci dit, si vous suivre le guide touristique a 2 bal comme le routard, vous ne risquer pas de sortir des sentier battus, personelement la ou je vais et je vie, il ya peut de touristes, et il sont généralement Thai en plus
si vous partager la même chambre d’hôtel et que vous augmenter un peut le budget, 1200 euro a deux vous pourrais voyager ici correctement, mai sans faire de folie
comme dit plus haut la fête coute cher, accole etc pour l’accole et les clopes indonésienne je dois dire qu'il faut apprécier, c'est vraiment spécial, quand au clopes au clous de girofle merci mai non ... un paquet de clopes en thailande ne coute pas extrêmement cher 1.5 euro environ, c'est sur que c'est pas le Cambodge ou la cartouche de windfilld coute 5.5$ us on trouve des bts de wisky à 250B soit 6.20 euro environ, et les grande canettes 0,64l de bière chang ou leo sont à moins de 50b 1.25 euro
si vous voyager dans L'isan la vie est bien moin cher, et les thai de cette région sont plus sympa un paquet de tabbac a rouler coute 15b et on trouve des bouteille de niôle pour 100b, des som tom pour 25 b
vous pourrais manger à deux pour 5 euro maxi par jours sans problème conter plus 5-10 sur les illes ou Bangkok loger pour 350 B nuits ( 10 euro )
l’hébergement je peut vous donner une GB correcte en plain centre de Pratunam Bangkok pour 12.5 euro par jour sur les iles il faudra plutôt conté 500-700 bats et la vie est un poile plus cher
sinon tout le monde ne se drug pas à la full, arrêter les filme merci, ceci dit c'est un atrap gogo qui coute cher
cordialement
la Thaïlande, vous coutera moins cher, c'est un pays très accueillant et diversifier
le cours du bat et de 41 pour 1 euro
un point important, vous partager la même chambre ou pas?
800 euro a deux par mois me semble très difficile, même pour des personne qui connaissent bien le pays je ne me prononcerais pas pour les philippine que je connait mal, mai la Thaïlande est bien moins cher que le Laos, Cambodge, Vietnam ou la Birmanie la Thaïlande est touristique il est vrais, comme la France, ceci dit il est pas dure de trouver des coins sans touristes avec un minimum d'effort ceci dit, si vous suivre le guide touristique a 2 bal comme le routard, vous ne risquer pas de sortir des sentier battus, personelement la ou je vais et je vie, il ya peut de touristes, et il sont généralement Thai en plus
si vous partager la même chambre d’hôtel et que vous augmenter un peut le budget, 1200 euro a deux vous pourrais voyager ici correctement, mai sans faire de folie
comme dit plus haut la fête coute cher, accole etc pour l’accole et les clopes indonésienne je dois dire qu'il faut apprécier, c'est vraiment spécial, quand au clopes au clous de girofle merci mai non ... un paquet de clopes en thailande ne coute pas extrêmement cher 1.5 euro environ, c'est sur que c'est pas le Cambodge ou la cartouche de windfilld coute 5.5$ us on trouve des bts de wisky à 250B soit 6.20 euro environ, et les grande canettes 0,64l de bière chang ou leo sont à moins de 50b 1.25 euro
si vous voyager dans L'isan la vie est bien moin cher, et les thai de cette région sont plus sympa un paquet de tabbac a rouler coute 15b et on trouve des bouteille de niôle pour 100b, des som tom pour 25 b
vous pourrais manger à deux pour 5 euro maxi par jours sans problème conter plus 5-10 sur les illes ou Bangkok loger pour 350 B nuits ( 10 euro )
l’hébergement je peut vous donner une GB correcte en plain centre de Pratunam Bangkok pour 12.5 euro par jour sur les iles il faudra plutôt conté 500-700 bats et la vie est un poile plus cher
sinon tout le monde ne se drug pas à la full, arrêter les filme merci, ceci dit c'est un atrap gogo qui coute cher
cordialement
il y a comme une vague ressemblance avec la Thaïlande ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmdEg3T8IOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_3hIoUGbls
Salut, si je comprends bien vous etes 2 jeunes femmes? Je donne en grosse partie raison
a Pasayano et Ardèchois...1000-1200 euros a 2 me parait très correcte pour vivre con-
venablement aux Phils...Boracay est incontournable, la plage est MAGNIFIQUE et vous trou
verez derriere les resorts de plages une foultitude de chambres a des prix intéressants,
A partir de 600 pesos pour 2, fan only, c'est souvent pas folichon, mais a votre age c'est
tout a fait acceptable...Pareil pour les repas, en dehors de la plage vous pourrez manger
pour 100 p ou moins, les petits resto pullulent a Manoc-Manoc, sur la route qui longe la plage a 100m a l'intérieur, ces petits sacrifices valent le coup pour profitez de Boracay !
Moi, pour un trip de 6 mois je compte sur 1000 euros par mois, trajets boat, avion, bus et
très bon restos+tres bon hotels, + extras, et a ma grande surprise je tiens le budget prévu sans problèmes...Donc, vous en faisant gaffe vous pourrez parfaitement le tenir aussi, je
vous encourage vivement a visiter cet archipel, qui saura vous donner plus que la Thailande, qui est un peu surfaite et beaucoup trop touristique maintenant avec toutes
les dérives que ca comporte...Si vous avez d'autres questions je me ferais une joie de vous répondre en privé !A+😛😎😉
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Tout ce qui ne me tue pas, me rends plus fort Ni dieux, ni maitres
Tout ce qui ne me tue pas, me rends plus fort Ni dieux, ni maitres
Bocaray c'est pour les philippins leur Saint Tropez. Les prix sont plus élevés qu'ailleurs. En dehors de la plage, il n'y a rien à voir et à faire. Passer un weekend d'accord mais rester plus longtemps, bof autant aller aux Canaries ou aux baléares si c'est juste pour la plage.
A mon avis, vous devriez trouver un point fixe à partir de Cebu et rayonner à partir de là.
Tous les avis vont dans le meme sens... la Thailande devient de plus en plus chère! beaucoup rêvent et pensent vivre avec 300/400€ /mois... ca me parait impossible ou alors en se posant au fin fond de l'issan dans une maison, a la vie thaie! OK c'est surement jouable! les thaies n'ont pas 400€ de revenus mensuels je supposes!!
mais si tu veux voyager a travers le pays, visiter, etc, c'est pas la peine!!!! ou si c'est pour se restreindre tout le temps et se priver, c'est pas cool! d'autant qu'il y a trop de tentations... jus de fruit frais ici, t-shirt sympa, un petit barbecue, un coup a boire, une excursion, ...etc ca part vite!
ce qui m'a paru le plus cher, c'est l'alcool.. cigarettes a 1.50 ou 2e le paquet ca fait plaisir quand tu vois qu'il est passé a 5.90en france !!!!! et la nourriture, c'est donné vu le prix et la qualité!!!!
Avec un collegue on parle d'un futur voyage aux Philippines, peut etre pour 2012 quand j'aurais fait le tour de la thailande ! si tu as des coins sympa, a faire a voir, un itineraire a me conseiller en PV, merci d'avance!
mais si tu veux voyager a travers le pays, visiter, etc, c'est pas la peine!!!! ou si c'est pour se restreindre tout le temps et se priver, c'est pas cool! d'autant qu'il y a trop de tentations... jus de fruit frais ici, t-shirt sympa, un petit barbecue, un coup a boire, une excursion, ...etc ca part vite!
ce qui m'a paru le plus cher, c'est l'alcool.. cigarettes a 1.50 ou 2e le paquet ca fait plaisir quand tu vois qu'il est passé a 5.90en france !!!!! et la nourriture, c'est donné vu le prix et la qualité!!!!
Avec un collegue on parle d'un futur voyage aux Philippines, peut etre pour 2012 quand j'aurais fait le tour de la thailande ! si tu as des coins sympa, a faire a voir, un itineraire a me conseiller en PV, merci d'avance!
" L'expérience, ce n'est pas ce qui arrive à quelqu'un, c'est ce que quelqu'un fait avec ce qui lui arrive."
lol flambeur je sais pas, mais j'attendais ce voyage depuis un moment, c'etait des vacances bien méritées, j'ai economisé toute l'année, me suis parfois privé ici pour mieux profiter la bas! je suis partit budget no limit!!!! c'etait MES vacances, tampis si tu te sers la ceinture au retour!!!
D'accord avec toi, 1000e c'est ce qu'on a pour vivre ici, mais tu reste sur place! si tu pars tu ne vas pas t'arrêter a un endroit, tu vas vouloir bouger voir un maximum de truc, faire pleins de choses...tu verras les tentations sont plus que nombreuses! et puis la 1ere fois, tu ne connais pas forcement les bons plans, et tu pense faire des affaires, alors que tu peux trouver mieux...mais ca vient avec le temps et les conseils des forumeurs!!!😉 je n'ai jamais rien negocier a mon 1er voyage! et avec le recule je me suis fait rouler sur des hotels...mais c'est le jeu!
1000e/mois a deux, c'est peut etre possible, mais faudra prendre qu'une chambre et y rester plusieurs nuits histoire de negocier les prix!en fonction de la saison si c'est creux tu es en position de force, il faut mieux louer moins cher la piole que pas louer du tout! et prendre les transports en commun pour bouger, marcher...eviter Mc Do et autres pizzeria et resto occidentaux qui est super cher, alors que les petits resto thais sont donnés et délicieux (je suis cuisinier de metier! on se regale partout!!)
D'accord avec toi, 1000e c'est ce qu'on a pour vivre ici, mais tu reste sur place! si tu pars tu ne vas pas t'arrêter a un endroit, tu vas vouloir bouger voir un maximum de truc, faire pleins de choses...tu verras les tentations sont plus que nombreuses! et puis la 1ere fois, tu ne connais pas forcement les bons plans, et tu pense faire des affaires, alors que tu peux trouver mieux...mais ca vient avec le temps et les conseils des forumeurs!!!😉 je n'ai jamais rien negocier a mon 1er voyage! et avec le recule je me suis fait rouler sur des hotels...mais c'est le jeu!
1000e/mois a deux, c'est peut etre possible, mais faudra prendre qu'une chambre et y rester plusieurs nuits histoire de negocier les prix!en fonction de la saison si c'est creux tu es en position de force, il faut mieux louer moins cher la piole que pas louer du tout! et prendre les transports en commun pour bouger, marcher...eviter Mc Do et autres pizzeria et resto occidentaux qui est super cher, alors que les petits resto thais sont donnés et délicieux (je suis cuisinier de metier! on se regale partout!!)
" L'expérience, ce n'est pas ce qui arrive à quelqu'un, c'est ce que quelqu'un fait avec ce qui lui arrive."
salut
il me sufi de 250-300 euro pour vivre en Thaïlande, et je suis a 30 minutes de Bangkok, pas au fin fon de l'isan
j ai une maison de 75 m² mange bien mieux qu'en France, Internet haut débit, l'eau chaude, et la clime dans la chambre un scooter et vais régulièrement au cinéma au resto, et voir des potes, je fume 2 paquet de clopes us par semaine mai ne bois pas 58b le paquet de LM
ceci dit voyager se revient bien plus cher, hôtel, resto h24, bus, attractions etc
personnellement je dirais ici en thailande à deux avec 800 euro 15j pas plus
ou alors oui tu voyage en isan dans des bus non climatisé et des hotel a 350b la nuits et encore, pas sur
sinon la thailande est l'une pour ne pas dire la meilleur destinations touristique au mondes, car c est très diversifier et sa reste encore très peut cher
dernier voyage en date Koh samui a deux 15j en bus depuis Bangkok tout comprit 20 000 B ( 500 euro )
cordialement
il me sufi de 250-300 euro pour vivre en Thaïlande, et je suis a 30 minutes de Bangkok, pas au fin fon de l'isan
j ai une maison de 75 m² mange bien mieux qu'en France, Internet haut débit, l'eau chaude, et la clime dans la chambre un scooter et vais régulièrement au cinéma au resto, et voir des potes, je fume 2 paquet de clopes us par semaine mai ne bois pas 58b le paquet de LM
ceci dit voyager se revient bien plus cher, hôtel, resto h24, bus, attractions etc
personnellement je dirais ici en thailande à deux avec 800 euro 15j pas plus
ou alors oui tu voyage en isan dans des bus non climatisé et des hotel a 350b la nuits et encore, pas sur
sinon la thailande est l'une pour ne pas dire la meilleur destinations touristique au mondes, car c est très diversifier et sa reste encore très peut cher
dernier voyage en date Koh samui a deux 15j en bus depuis Bangkok tout comprit 20 000 B ( 500 euro )
cordialement
il y a comme une vague ressemblance avec la Thaïlande ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmdEg3T8IOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_3hIoUGbls
Bonjour,
Je vote pour philippines car ne connais pas Thailande et les phils c'est super par contre, tu ne feras pas grand chose avec 400€ en un mois surtout si tu y comprends les transports et vols intérieurs et si tu veux faire un peu la fête🙂
Je vote pour philippines car ne connais pas Thailande et les phils c'est super par contre, tu ne feras pas grand chose avec 400€ en un mois surtout si tu y comprends les transports et vols intérieurs et si tu veux faire un peu la fête🙂
Lorsque tu ne sais pas où tu vas, regarde d'où tu viens (proverbe Africain)
Ni aujourd'hui ni jamais, la richesse ne suffit à classer un homme, mais aujourd'hui plus que jamais la pauvreté le déclasse (Charles Maurras)
Ni aujourd'hui ni jamais, la richesse ne suffit à classer un homme, mais aujourd'hui plus que jamais la pauvreté le déclasse (Charles Maurras)
je te rejoins completment!! si tu restes fixe, c'est beaucoup plus avantageux!!! bon ok l'exemple de l'Issan c'est caricaturé! sorry! mais le fait de voyager a travers le pays, je pense que tu me rejoindras la dessus, ca coute tout de suite beaucoup plus cher!! et avec ton budget elles ne pourraient pas voyager et profiter a fond comme des touristes!
d'accord avec toi, la thailande est une destination de 1er choix pour le tourisme, tres diversifiée , facile et vraiment agreable !!! mais beaucoup me disent que ca augment beaucoup depuis quelques années...et le taux de change n'est pas pour arranger l'affaire!
au plaisir de te rencontrer ! je reviens bientot, et si tu veux me faire decouvrir ta ville ca serait avec plaisir
d'accord avec toi, la thailande est une destination de 1er choix pour le tourisme, tres diversifiée , facile et vraiment agreable !!! mais beaucoup me disent que ca augment beaucoup depuis quelques années...et le taux de change n'est pas pour arranger l'affaire!
au plaisir de te rencontrer ! je reviens bientot, et si tu veux me faire decouvrir ta ville ca serait avec plaisir
" L'expérience, ce n'est pas ce qui arrive à quelqu'un, c'est ce que quelqu'un fait avec ce qui lui arrive."
ou sa c'est prix une claque alors oui c'est plus 5-6 fois moins cher que la France mai au tour des 4 fois moins cher ...
sa reste encore jouable, même les pays de l'est Europe, sont bien plus cher
bon voila, 400 euro ou plutôt 800 a deux, c est possible le bus uniquement pas 36 destinations, mai des destinations pas trop cher pas plus de 500B jour pour l’hébergement, et des dépenses maitrisées
donc pas de Pukhet, mai une semaine a Samuit, une à Bangkok, une a Chiang mai, en passant par Ayuttaya un ou deux jour c'est jouable
limiter le séjour à 2-3 semaine me semble une bonne chose aussi
cordialement
sa reste encore jouable, même les pays de l'est Europe, sont bien plus cher
bon voila, 400 euro ou plutôt 800 a deux, c est possible le bus uniquement pas 36 destinations, mai des destinations pas trop cher pas plus de 500B jour pour l’hébergement, et des dépenses maitrisées
donc pas de Pukhet, mai une semaine a Samuit, une à Bangkok, une a Chiang mai, en passant par Ayuttaya un ou deux jour c'est jouable
limiter le séjour à 2-3 semaine me semble une bonne chose aussi
cordialement
il y a comme une vague ressemblance avec la Thaïlande ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmdEg3T8IOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_3hIoUGbls
Ok merci pour les adresses c'est cool!! On te fera signe ;-)
Oui en effet on a 24 et 25 ans et envie de vivre quelque chose de différent!! Contente de lire que selon toi 1000 € à deux c'est suffisant! Je te fais signe en MP alors si on a d'autres questions, merci encore!!!
Cool c'est ce que j'avais en tête en fait!! C'est bien alors Cebu comme point fixe? On peut trouver un logement facilement la bas? Il y a des choses à faire et à voir? Les plages sont agréables? Parce que si c'est l'endroit où on passe le plus de temps il faut qu'on y soit bien!!
Nan mais le truc en fait, je me suis peut etre mal exprimée, on veut pas trop jouer les touristes non plus, bien sur on a envie de visiter un peu mais on veut surtout vivre là bas au lieu de vivre ici... Sinon on partirais 15 jours. C'est pas le but. Donc on veut ni aller à l'hôtel (sauf exeption pour un week end a bocaray par exemple) ni aller au resto tous les jours!! On voudrait se loger toutes les deux dans un appartement ou une maison et faire la cuisine. Et pas forcément faire des choses folles tous les jours. Donc c'est pour ça que nous estimons qu'un budget de 1000 euros pour 2 est suffisant... Qu'en penses tu l'ardechois022 🤪😉
Bonsoir crazytaxibat et merci pour tes réponses! Comme je l'ai expliqué précedemment nous ne voulons pas trop jouer les touristes non plus. (je te laisse lire le message où j'en parle)
Donc a ton avis le budget est correct vu comme ça??
Nous voulons surtout découvrir de nouvelles personnes et adopter un nouveau mode de vie et je ne te le cache pas, lezarder sur les plus belles plages du monde!!! Alors d'après toi ou devrions nous aller en Thai sachant qu'on veut trouver un appart (ou studio) ou vivre toutes les deux, près des plages et ou on ne risque pas d'ennuyer!
crazytaxibat: la je suis d'accord avec toi !!! je ne descend pas la thailande, j'en suis moi meme accro 🏴☠️ j'ecoutes les anciens qui y voyagent depuis 20,15,10ans, et ils font le constat de l'augmentation des prix, du tourisme de masse etc... mais on est tous d'accord on peut quand meme se permettre beaucoup de choses en vacances impossible en europe !!!!
Vu comme ca, c'est completement different!!!!😄 tu m'aurais dit je veux aller a chiang mai, bangkok, samui phuket, phiphi etc... la vous partiez au casse-pipe ! mais si vous voulez juste voir 2,3 coins (comme l'a dit crazytaxibat 1sem chiang mai, 1 bangkok, 1samui par exemple) ne pas squatter les hotels, et ne pas faire les folles tous les jours c'est jouable !
Et je comprends votre souhait de changer de vie.c'est aussi mon désir et mon projet pour mai 2011 !je pars avec 1 000€/mois pour etre tranquile! en cas de pépin aussi on sait jamais...dentiste, docteur, hopital, on sait jamais ...et puis moi je compte vraiment voir tout ce que je n'ai pas vu a mon 1er trip! donc il y aura des coins plus cher que d'autres, je pense ca fera la balance... ex 1sem a chiang mai, et 1a phuket ca devrait equilibrer entre un coin sur-touristique et cher, et un coin reputer beaucoup moins cher !
Vous partez quand?la haute saison sera plus cher forcement, et moins de choix egalement !
Vu comme ca, c'est completement different!!!!😄 tu m'aurais dit je veux aller a chiang mai, bangkok, samui phuket, phiphi etc... la vous partiez au casse-pipe ! mais si vous voulez juste voir 2,3 coins (comme l'a dit crazytaxibat 1sem chiang mai, 1 bangkok, 1samui par exemple) ne pas squatter les hotels, et ne pas faire les folles tous les jours c'est jouable !
Et je comprends votre souhait de changer de vie.c'est aussi mon désir et mon projet pour mai 2011 !je pars avec 1 000€/mois pour etre tranquile! en cas de pépin aussi on sait jamais...dentiste, docteur, hopital, on sait jamais ...et puis moi je compte vraiment voir tout ce que je n'ai pas vu a mon 1er trip! donc il y aura des coins plus cher que d'autres, je pense ca fera la balance... ex 1sem a chiang mai, et 1a phuket ca devrait equilibrer entre un coin sur-touristique et cher, et un coin reputer beaucoup moins cher !
Vous partez quand?la haute saison sera plus cher forcement, et moins de choix egalement !
" L'expérience, ce n'est pas ce qui arrive à quelqu'un, c'est ce que quelqu'un fait avec ce qui lui arrive."
Salut, l'ardeche, concernant les problèmes de santé je vous conseille vivement d'acheter
votre billet d'avion avec une carte "Visa" par ex.ce qui vous garanti, assurance-assistance
pendant 3 mois, si vous restez plus longtemps songer a prendre un supplément chez"AVI",
on ne sait jamais...Ce qui vous éviteras la ruine totale en cas de problèmes !😉
raph
Tout ce qui ne me tue pas, me rends plus fort Ni dieux, ni maitres
Tout ce qui ne me tue pas, me rends plus fort Ni dieux, ni maitres
Ok merci! je payerais avec ma visa le billet.sinon je peux me renseigner chez ma mutuelle savoir si ils font quelque chose pour l'etranger?! je suis chez axa..
" L'expérience, ce n'est pas ce qui arrive à quelqu'un, c'est ce que quelqu'un fait avec ce qui lui arrive."
Oui, essaye, moi a la sogénal, ils n'ont rien pu faire...Chez AVI j'ai payé 260 e pour 3 mois
supplémentaire a compter des 3 mois couvert par la carte !Assurance bagages compris.
raph
Tout ce qui ne me tue pas, me rends plus fort Ni dieux, ni maitres
Tout ce qui ne me tue pas, me rends plus fort Ni dieux, ni maitres
ok merci du conseil!!! on est pas a l'abris d'un pète..; (bécane, baignade, maladie...)
" L'expérience, ce n'est pas ce qui arrive à quelqu'un, c'est ce que quelqu'un fait avec ce qui lui arrive."
avec les comparateur web il te vende une assurance tout risque et annulation pour 35-40 euro
il paye tout jusqu’à plusieurs centaine de millier d'euro, de quoi s'assurer les meilleur hôpitaux du pays
cordialement
cordialement
il y a comme une vague ressemblance avec la Thaïlande ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmdEg3T8IOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_3hIoUGbls
merci pour les renseignements... les comparateurs web?tu entends quoi par la? ma mutuelle est axa, peut etre qu'ils peuvent me faire une extension pour l'etranger?sinon ca voudrait dire prendre une assurance en plus si j'ai bien compris?
" L'expérience, ce n'est pas ce qui arrive à quelqu'un, c'est ce que quelqu'un fait avec ce qui lui arrive."
un truc qui référence plain de compagnies, et qui cherche le jour ou tu veut partir le prix du billet le mois cher, parmi tous
en France il y a que la bouffe que j’achète pas sur le net, tout le reste j'utilise des comparateur pour avoir les prix les plus bas en Thaïlande l'internet il connaisent pas ... dommage
http://vol.partirpascher.com/
http://www.opodo.fr/
http://www.govoyages.com/
etc etc
faire des simulations sur plusieurs jour, peut avoir des grosse variations de prix
bye
en France il y a que la bouffe que j’achète pas sur le net, tout le reste j'utilise des comparateur pour avoir les prix les plus bas en Thaïlande l'internet il connaisent pas ... dommage
http://vol.partirpascher.com/
http://www.opodo.fr/
http://www.govoyages.com/
etc etc
faire des simulations sur plusieurs jour, peut avoir des grosse variations de prix
bye
il y a comme une vague ressemblance avec la Thaïlande ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmdEg3T8IOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_3hIoUGbls
pour les vols je connais... bourse des vols par exemple ! mais je croyais que tu parlais de la complementaire assurance...
je guète regulierement les prix pour trouver au moins chère !
" L'expérience, ce n'est pas ce qui arrive à quelqu'un, c'est ce que quelqu'un fait avec ce qui lui arrive."
tu es assuré en france non ?
si ta un pepin une assurence rapatriment a 20 euro te rapatrie, et paye si pas transportable les hopital sur place et pour 59j
elle coute soit 25-30 euro seul, soit 35-40 avec une assurance annulations vendu en plus des billet par les moteur de recherche qui touche quelques euro sur la souscription
si ta un pepin une assurence rapatriment a 20 euro te rapatrie, et paye si pas transportable les hopital sur place et pour 59j
elle coute soit 25-30 euro seul, soit 35-40 avec une assurance annulations vendu en plus des billet par les moteur de recherche qui touche quelques euro sur la souscription
il y a comme une vague ressemblance avec la Thaïlande ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmdEg3T8IOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_3hIoUGbls
salute cambiare vita se tu pensi vivere con 400 euros nelle philippines per mese non ce la fai la thailanda perche no le phils sono piu care ma the phils the best
tanti saluti from panglao island
tanti saluti from panglao island
oui oui j'ai ma mutuelle ici! je les appelerais. sinon tu me conseilles de prendre l'assurance en + qui est vendue avec le billet?
et j'ai entendu parler de la carte visa aussi qui assure en cas de probleme mais quoi et a quel niveau???j'en sais rien! 🙂
" L'expérience, ce n'est pas ce qui arrive à quelqu'un, c'est ce que quelqu'un fait avec ce qui lui arrive."
c'est pas une généralité, sa dépend des souscription
il y a comme une vague ressemblance avec la Thaïlande ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmdEg3T8IOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_3hIoUGbls
oui oui j'ai ma mutuelle ici! je les appelerais. sinon tu me conseilles de prendre l'assurance en + qui est vendue avec le billet?
et j'ai entendu parler de la carte visa aussi qui assure en cas de probleme mais quoi et a quel niveau???j'en sais rien! 🙂
achete ton billet avec une carte de credit gold/premium, et regarde avec ton assurance habituel pour souscrire une assurance voyages pour etre couvert a l'etranger je peux pas trop te repondre sur les assurances Francaise.... j'avais une assurance suisse ou j'avais souscrit une assurance complementaire voyage en plus de l'assurance de base.
mon assurance thailandaise actuel maladie/accident chez AXA me couvre a l'etranger 60 ou 90jours compris dans le contras de base
achete ton billet avec une carte de credit gold/premium, et regarde avec ton assurance habituel pour souscrire une assurance voyages pour etre couvert a l'etranger je peux pas trop te repondre sur les assurances Francaise.... j'avais une assurance suisse ou j'avais souscrit une assurance complementaire voyage en plus de l'assurance de base.
mon assurance thailandaise actuel maladie/accident chez AXA me couvre a l'etranger 60 ou 90jours compris dans le contras de base
ouai je pense prendre un supplement a ma propre mutuelle...on sait jamais en cas de soucis je serais bien content !!!! 😉
je suis plutot de l'avis de Jack sur ces assurances de voyages en supplement, je crois aussi que c'est de l'arnaque !!!!que ca rembourse pas y a toujours un truc pour annuler la clause !!! c'est les assurances quoi !!!!😏
je suis plutot de l'avis de Jack sur ces assurances de voyages en supplement, je crois aussi que c'est de l'arnaque !!!!que ca rembourse pas y a toujours un truc pour annuler la clause !!! c'est les assurances quoi !!!!😏
" L'expérience, ce n'est pas ce qui arrive à quelqu'un, c'est ce que quelqu'un fait avec ce qui lui arrive."
sa dépend on peut pas faire de généralité
j ai un pote qui c'est péter péroné tibia à la Gibrile ciccé, il on tout payer et le rapatriement un autres qui avais des migraine et fait un scanner ou un Irm, il on payer une misère car n’étant pas justifier comme toute chose il faut lire les petites lignes, des fois les truc cher sont pas toujours meilleur mai aussi faire attention car peut paye les moto taxi problème
sinon prendre les bonne compagnie de bus ( qui couvre leur voyageur en cas de problème )
dans tout les cas voir que quand on est malades les vacances sont fini, et qu il faut mieux rentré que rester en convalescence dans un hôtel et des hospitaliser loin de sa patrie, donc jouer plus la carte du retour si possible
salut
j ai un pote qui c'est péter péroné tibia à la Gibrile ciccé, il on tout payer et le rapatriement un autres qui avais des migraine et fait un scanner ou un Irm, il on payer une misère car n’étant pas justifier comme toute chose il faut lire les petites lignes, des fois les truc cher sont pas toujours meilleur mai aussi faire attention car peut paye les moto taxi problème
sinon prendre les bonne compagnie de bus ( qui couvre leur voyageur en cas de problème )
dans tout les cas voir que quand on est malades les vacances sont fini, et qu il faut mieux rentré que rester en convalescence dans un hôtel et des hospitaliser loin de sa patrie, donc jouer plus la carte du retour si possible
salut
il y a comme une vague ressemblance avec la Thaïlande ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmdEg3T8IOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_3hIoUGbls
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Hi there,
I’m planning a family trip (my wife and I, both 47, and our two sons, aged 5 and 12) to Malaysia for the last week of June and the first two weeks of July 2027.
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Thanks in advance for your tips!
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Thanks in advance for your tips!
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Hello,
We’re a family of four with two teens aged 16 and 18. We’re heading to Thailand this summer. We’ll arrive in Bangkok and plan to take a flight to Luang Prabang.
I’ve seen there are some great visits and excursions to do (temples, markets, waterfalls) and maybe even venture a bit north to places like Nong Khiaw, Muang Xay, Muang Ngoy, or Oudom Xay.
But I’ve also heard about the Bokeo region with the Gibbon Experience.
Since we won’t be able to do everything, I’d love to hear about your experiences, impressions, and advice on the two options I’m considering, especially since we’ll be meeting family in Chiang Mai, Thailand, afterward.
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Finally, for those of you who’ve been to Laos in August, what was the weather like? We’ve already visited Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia during the same period over the past four years and weren’t really bothered by bad weather.
Thanks for your feedback! Best regards, Aurélien
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Thanks! 🙂
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Thanks, friends, if you’ve got any suggestions.
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Thanks
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What do you think about staying overnight at the Golden Triangle?
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I’d love to hear your advice.
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Hi,
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I've scoured this site, which is usually my go-to 😉, and others like VoyageForum, but recent info is pretty scarce.
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Could you share your thoughts on my 3-week itinerary?
We’re a small group (family + friends) of 12 people, planning to leave around January 21, 2027.
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4 nights in Krabi
4 nights in Phuket
I’m also open to any great tips you might have...
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Hi,
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Hi there,
We’re planning a 3-week family trip next summer with our three kids, who’ll be 8, 8, and 7 years old.
After some research, we’re leaning toward Malaysia to combine nature/forests and paradise beaches. The idea is to introduce our kids to the country’s culture, nature, and wildlife.
We want a great trip but without splurging on luxury options like high-end lodges and resorts. We’re looking for comfort with a touch of authenticity—basically, a good middle ground.
I’ve started putting together an itinerary and would love your expert advice and tips to help us build this amazing trip with our little ones.
Day 1: Departure from France
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur Stay at a hotel near the airport or KL Sentral. Just one night.
Day 3: Morning flight to Sandakan (Borneo). Stay in Sepilok
Day 4: Sepilok: * Orangutan Center * Malayan Sun Bear Center * Rainforest Discovery Centre
Day 5: Depart for Kinabatangan. Boat safari in the late afternoon.
Day 6: Sunrise safari. Jungle walk. Evening safari.
Day 7: Final safari. Return to Sandakan.
Flight to Kuala Lumpur, then to Kota Bharu (or overnight transit depending on schedules).
Day 8: Transfer to the port. Boat to the Perhentian Islands.
Days 9 to 13: Perhentian Besar 5 full days. * Snorkeling * Hiking * Turtle watching * Wild beaches * Relaxation
Day 14: Return to the mainland. Bus or private car to Taman Negara.
Days 15 and 16: Taman Negara.
Day 17: Return to Kuala Lumpur.
Day 18: Visit the Petronas Towers or Batu Caves
Day 19: Free day.
Day 20: Return flight.
Thanks in advance, everyone!
Baptiste
After some research, we’re leaning toward Malaysia to combine nature/forests and paradise beaches. The idea is to introduce our kids to the country’s culture, nature, and wildlife.
We want a great trip but without splurging on luxury options like high-end lodges and resorts. We’re looking for comfort with a touch of authenticity—basically, a good middle ground.
I’ve started putting together an itinerary and would love your expert advice and tips to help us build this amazing trip with our little ones.
Day 1: Departure from France
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur Stay at a hotel near the airport or KL Sentral. Just one night.
Day 3: Morning flight to Sandakan (Borneo). Stay in Sepilok
Day 4: Sepilok: * Orangutan Center * Malayan Sun Bear Center * Rainforest Discovery Centre
Day 5: Depart for Kinabatangan. Boat safari in the late afternoon.
Day 6: Sunrise safari. Jungle walk. Evening safari.
Day 7: Final safari. Return to Sandakan.
Flight to Kuala Lumpur, then to Kota Bharu (or overnight transit depending on schedules).
Day 8: Transfer to the port. Boat to the Perhentian Islands.
Days 9 to 13: Perhentian Besar 5 full days. * Snorkeling * Hiking * Turtle watching * Wild beaches * Relaxation
Day 14: Return to the mainland. Bus or private car to Taman Negara.
Days 15 and 16: Taman Negara.
Day 17: Return to Kuala Lumpur.
Day 18: Visit the Petronas Towers or Batu Caves
Day 19: Free day.
Day 20: Return flight.
Thanks in advance, everyone!
Baptiste
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Flores and then Bali at the end of September.
We’ve already visited both but this time, once we’re in Labuan Bajo, we’d like to take a boat to the Komodo Islands to see the famous Komodo dragons.
I don’t want to sleep on the boat—just a day trip would be perfect.
Does anyone know a reliable and friendly provider to recommend?
Thanks in advance, and have a great summer!
Time to hit the road again!
Summer seems to be the best time weather-wise for Bali. And since summer’s when we can take a long trip, let’s go for Bali... even though we know it’ll be *packed* with people! So we’ll steer clear of the island’s south...
Our current plan (19 days on the ground, 7 stops): - 4 Nights (3 days) in Ubud 2 days for rice terraces / activities (Tegallalang, Campuhan Ridge, Monkey Forest, Bird Park, coffee plantation, market (?), dance "pestacle," cooking class and/or spa) 1 day with a driver for the Temples (Pura Gunung Kawi, Tirta Empul Spring, Pura Mengening, Goa Gajah...) - 2 nights in Sidemen (1 day for Pura Kehen + Batur Caldera + Pura Besakih and 1 day to relax in the rice terraces) - 3 nights on Gili Meno (Rest and beaches) from Padangbai - 2 nights in Amed (1 day from Padangbai with the Abang rice terrace and Tirta Gangga baths, and the next day a boat tour in Amed) - 4 nights in Pemuteran (1 day for transfer and rest, 1 day to visit Kawah Ijen, and 2 days of snorkeling at Menjangan Island) - 2 nights in Munduk (1 day with the Dayang rice terrace and the 3-waterfall hike, 1 day at Pura Ulun Danu Bratan) - 2 nights in Jatiluwih (1 day in the rice terraces, and on the last day, we’ll stop by Pura Taman Ayun in Mengwi and Pura Tanah Lot before catching our red-eye flight).
Accommodations in homestays or hotels. Transportation to be arranged on-site with the lodgings (?) Boat to Gili Meno to book in advance (?) Kawah Ijen excursion to plan ahead (?)—check with the homestay (?)
Thanks for your thoughts/comments to help us explore this destination...
Summer seems to be the best time weather-wise for Bali. And since summer’s when we can take a long trip, let’s go for Bali... even though we know it’ll be *packed* with people! So we’ll steer clear of the island’s south...
Our current plan (19 days on the ground, 7 stops): - 4 Nights (3 days) in Ubud 2 days for rice terraces / activities (Tegallalang, Campuhan Ridge, Monkey Forest, Bird Park, coffee plantation, market (?), dance "pestacle," cooking class and/or spa) 1 day with a driver for the Temples (Pura Gunung Kawi, Tirta Empul Spring, Pura Mengening, Goa Gajah...) - 2 nights in Sidemen (1 day for Pura Kehen + Batur Caldera + Pura Besakih and 1 day to relax in the rice terraces) - 3 nights on Gili Meno (Rest and beaches) from Padangbai - 2 nights in Amed (1 day from Padangbai with the Abang rice terrace and Tirta Gangga baths, and the next day a boat tour in Amed) - 4 nights in Pemuteran (1 day for transfer and rest, 1 day to visit Kawah Ijen, and 2 days of snorkeling at Menjangan Island) - 2 nights in Munduk (1 day with the Dayang rice terrace and the 3-waterfall hike, 1 day at Pura Ulun Danu Bratan) - 2 nights in Jatiluwih (1 day in the rice terraces, and on the last day, we’ll stop by Pura Taman Ayun in Mengwi and Pura Tanah Lot before catching our red-eye flight).
Accommodations in homestays or hotels. Transportation to be arranged on-site with the lodgings (?) Boat to Gili Meno to book in advance (?) Kawah Ijen excursion to plan ahead (?)—check with the homestay (?)
Thanks for your thoughts/comments to help us explore this destination...
Hello,
After reading and researching, we're planning the following stops in Cambodia in January 2027: - Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham - Kratie - Siem Reap - Battambang - Kampot (round trip)
I'm wondering about the direction of these stops, which could also influence our international flights. Either a round trip from Phnom Penh in the order above. Or landing in Siem Reap with the following order:
- Battambang (round trip) - Siem Reap / Angkor - Kratie - Kampong Cham - Phnom Penh - Kampot (round trip)
This second option would save us the Battambang - PP - Kampot trip but means doing a round trip to Battambang from Siem Reap and placing the "highlight of the trip" (Angkor) at the beginning of our stay.
What do you think?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Have a great Sunday
After reading and researching, we're planning the following stops in Cambodia in January 2027: - Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham - Kratie - Siem Reap - Battambang - Kampot (round trip)
I'm wondering about the direction of these stops, which could also influence our international flights. Either a round trip from Phnom Penh in the order above. Or landing in Siem Reap with the following order:
- Battambang (round trip) - Siem Reap / Angkor - Kratie - Kampong Cham - Phnom Penh - Kampot (round trip)
This second option would save us the Battambang - PP - Kampot trip but means doing a round trip to Battambang from Siem Reap and placing the "highlight of the trip" (Angkor) at the beginning of our stay.
What do you think?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Have a great Sunday
Hi there,
We’ll be arriving in Phnom Penh this coming January and we’re thinking of starting our trip with a stop in Kampong Cham, then Kratie.
After Kratie, we’re considering heading toward Siem Reap with a stop in Kampong Thom.
However, I’m not quite sure how long the Kratie–Kampong Thom journey might take or how complicated it is.
Does this stop on the way to Siem Reap seem like a good idea to you? If we don’t visit the Sambor Prei Kuk site, are there still some walks and/or things to see in Kampong Thom?
Thanks in advance for your help.
We’ll be arriving in Phnom Penh this coming January and we’re thinking of starting our trip with a stop in Kampong Cham, then Kratie.
After Kratie, we’re considering heading toward Siem Reap with a stop in Kampong Thom.
However, I’m not quite sure how long the Kratie–Kampong Thom journey might take or how complicated it is.
Does this stop on the way to Siem Reap seem like a good idea to you? If we don’t visit the Sambor Prei Kuk site, are there still some walks and/or things to see in Kampong Thom?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Hi there,
We’re planning to travel from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang next November.
We’d like to take a slow boat from Chiang Khong—or rather from Huay Xai in Laos—with an overnight stop in Pakbeng.
Could you let us know if the boat still leaves Huay Xai in the late morning? If so, what time roughly, and what’s the price for the trip?
Thanks for your help!
Alod
Hello everyone,
We (3 adults: 68, 65, and 25 years old) are just back from a short trip to the Philippines, and I’d like to share a little summary of our journey. First of all, I’d like to thank everyone who contributes to this forum about this destination and answers the questions of those who aren’t familiar with it. I should also mention that my comments are personal and don’t reflect anyone else’s opinions. Since I don’t have any literary or photographic talent, I’ll stick to the facts and share a few details about the sights, hotels, and restaurants.
Preparations: We chose this destination in December and quickly booked our flight tickets (540 € with Turkish Airlines) for a departure on February 16 and return on March 5, 2019. We then contacted two French-speaking tour operators based in Manila, asking them to put together an itinerary based on our wishes (places to visit, type of accommodation) and our budget. We wanted to see the rice terraces in northern Luzon, the hanging coffins in Sagada, before flying to the Visayas (Bohol, Siquijor, etc.), and the Taal Volcano, while limiting our nights in Manila as much as possible. In the end, we opted for Alize, whose itinerary and quote matched our request almost perfectly. Our exchanges helped us refine our circuit.
International flights: The round-trip flights went smoothly. Turkish Airlines, while not at the level of Asian or Gulf airlines, does the job just fine.
Day 1: We landed on time (6:15 PM) on Monday, February 16, at Terminal 3. We exchanged our euros (near the car rental counters), and I can confirm the exchange rate was very good. On the way to the St. Giles Hotel (decent and affordable for a transit night), we got our first glimpse of Manila’s dense traffic. The Makati district, where our hotel was located, offers a wide choice of restaurants, so we grabbed a quick bite to recover from the trip.
Day 2: This day was dedicated to transferring to Banaue. Fortunately, we had a comfortable van and an excellent driver for this journey, which took all day (8 to 9 hours with stops). We got a taste of driving in the Philippines—and it’s terrifying. You wouldn’t want to drive on these roads. The first thing that struck us was the relatively good condition of the roads and the cleanliness (a change from other Southeast Asian countries). This impression lasted throughout our trip. Around 6 PM, we checked into our room at the Banaue Hotel (large, charm-free, but with a beautiful view of the rice terraces).
Day 3: With the help of a local guide, we took a jeepney to Batad. And then—wow! The rice terraces form an amphitheater overlooking the small village. Under the sun, it’s simply spectacular and breathtaking! Even though we’re familiar with rice terraces (Sapa, Bali, Thailand, etc.), we were dazzled by so much beauty. We spent the day walking along the terrace walls. This place is timeless and fully deserves its UNESCO World Heritage status. However, we returned to the hotel exhausted (due to our ages and lack of exercise). We had dinner with our driver at the Las Vegas restaurant in the center of Banaue. The meal was decent, cheap, and the Filipino owner played the guitar to accompany our dinner.
Day 4: Today, our driver took us to Sagada. The mountain road offered spectacular landscapes (about 1.5 to 2 hours). Along the way, we stopped in Bontoc to visit the small but interesting anthropological museum. It features old photos and various objects from the Ifugao tribes, as well as a reconstruction of primitive dwellings. We then went on a short hike in Sagada with a very friendly local guide who explained the region’s funeral rites. The walk started at the communal cemetery before reaching “Echo Valley,” where we saw the first coffins hanging on the cliff. We continued to the “Underground River” and a small waterfall, ending our journey in the “Lumiang Cave” burial cave. All in all, this day was very interesting. On the way back, we made a few photo stops. In the evening, on our driver’s recommendation, we ate at the “Bistro,” a French enclave in the center of Banaue (good pizza, roasted quail, homemade fries).
Day 5: Today was a transfer day. To limit fatigue and nights in Manila, our tour operator arranged a flight from Clark to Tagbilaran (Bohol), saving us 2 to 3 hours of driving. But to catch our flight, we had to leave very early: 5:30 AM. Our kind driver dropped us off on time at the airport. To use it, we had to pay a 150 PHP tax per person. The Philippine Airlines flight (15 minutes) left early and was far from full. Upon arrival, we were taken to the Loboc River Hotel, on the banks of the river of the same name. A very charming lodge lost in a tropical garden. We stayed in a stilt cottage overlooking the river. We relaxed a bit in the lovely pool. This place is really great—the staff is charming, and the food is excellent for a reasonable price.
Day 6: This day was dedicated to exploring Bohol. The program was classic, starting with the tarsier sanctuary. We saw a few specimens in a small garden, each pointed out by a staff member. It was both good and disappointing because the animals were in pseudo-freedom in a small enclosure. Then we went to the “Chocolate Hills” and climbed 240 steps to admire the panoramic view of the hills—but by 10 AM, it was crowded. On the way back, we stopped at the butterfly garden, which was uninteresting: tiny, with few butterflies. We consoled ourselves by photographing beautiful flowers. To please our teen, we stopped at the Loboc Eco Tourism Adventure Park and crossed the river lying down, suspended from a steel cable (300 PHP). Finally, we had the traditional lunch-cruise on the Loboc River. It was a factory-like experience, and the meal was unremarkable. The only good thing was the singer on each boat and the lush vegetation. Afterward, we visited colonial churches and the cathedral, remnants of the Spanish presence, before returning to the hotel for a well-deserved dip in the pool. Note that for those interested, there’s an arena near the hotel where cockfights are held every Sunday—something Filipinos are passionate (if not obsessed) about.
Day 8: Very early departure for the port. We boarded a *banca* in search of dolphins. After about an hour of sailing, we were lucky enough to spot around a hundred dolphins. Our boat then headed to the small and charming island of Pamilacan. After a walk through the little village, we came across locals traditionally building a boat. They told us it takes about a month to finish their outrigger boat. Then we had to choose our snorkeling spot between the coral garden, the fish park, and the turtle enclosure. Note that a fee is charged for each spot: 150 PHP per place and per person. It felt a bit like we were being ripped off, especially since the spots weren’t amazing—we’d see much better on Apo for much less. We had lunch on the island at one of the many small eateries (350 PHP per person).
Days 9 and 10: On our return, we were taken to the Bohol Sea Resort on Panglao Island, where we stayed for 2 nights. It’s a small, recent establishment in a quiet corner of the island. It’s relaxing—maybe a bit too much. It has a nice pool and access to Danao Beach, but the view is blocked by a flotilla of boats. We didn’t try their diving school. The meals were good. If we had to do it again, we’d skip this stop to spend more time in Negros.
Days 11 and 12: We took a fast ferry (Ocean Jet) from Tagbilaran port to Dumaguete and were taken to the Thalatta Resort, about 20 km away near Zamboanguita. We stayed there for 2 nights. Let’s just say it was our favorite. It’s a small place facing Apo Island. The rooms are simple, and the pool, nestled in a magnificent tropical garden, is fantastic. The staff is friendly, and the meals are very good. The hotel has its own diving center (snorkeling gear provided) and its own boats. We booked the Apo Island excursion: 1,350 PHP per person, including lunch. It was incredible: magnificent corals, colorful fish, and turtles of all sizes. The crew was endlessly kind and didn’t hesitate to dive to guide us to the best spots. In short, a perfect day. This site is ranked among the top 5 diving spots in the Philippines. Since we were lucky enough to be there on a Wednesday morning, we explored the surprising Malapay Market, a 10-minute walk from our hotel. You’ll find numerous stalls selling vegetables, fruits, live or dried fish, and handicrafts. Enclosures are set up for selling livestock (calves, zebu, pigs). There are also restaurants. We were lucky to see two pigs roasted traditionally on a spit. There are few Europeans, and the people are warm. A great moment. We left this beautiful place with regret because we didn’t have time to visit the island or go swimming with whale sharks.
Days 12 to 15: From Dumaguete port, we took a short crossing (1 hour with Ocean Jet) to Siquijor Island to reach the Coco Grove Beach Resort. A beautiful hotel nestled in a spacious tropical garden. Several restaurants and bars, 4 pools. Despite the size of the place, it remains intimate. You can snorkel (corals and fish) right in front of the beautiful beach. We stayed in a very pleasant duplex suite. For those interested, there’s a spa and a diving center. You can also take the Apo Island excursion (offered at 1,950 PHP). We spent our days relaxing between the pool and the beach. In the evening, the sunsets over Negros and Apo were stunning. We booked an island tour with a comfortable tricycle from the hotel (1,500 PHP). The circuit was classic and allowed us to go around the island. We discovered beaches, the famous 400-year-old ficus tree with its enormous roots, and its equally famous foot bath with its cleaning fish. Then we visited the St. Isidore Convent before heading to the Cambugahay waterfalls and their four pools. The setting is idyllic, and the water is surprisingly good—we had a lot of fun swimming. We had dinner at a restaurant overlooking the island, where you can see Apo, Cebu, and Negros. In the end, Siquijor turned out to be a real little tropical paradise. Since the hotel restaurants were expensive, we dined at nearby establishments: Fuego (clean, good—excellent raw fish—and quiet), Chekesch (louder), and the very pleasant Baha Bar, which brews its own beer and offers more refined cuisine.
Days 15 to 16: We left at dawn to return to Dumaguete and its airport by ferry. We had breakfast at the Coco Grande Hotel, an annex of the previous one. The Philippine Airlines flight went smoothly. A driver took us to the town of Taal. We stayed at Paradores Del Castillo, right in the heart of the old town. It’s a charming old house with only 6 rooms. The various rooms are decorated with antiques—a real little museum. The garden is pleasant and opens onto the town. It’s an old early 19th-century house converted into a hotel, beautifully arranged with 6 rooms in the heart of the city. The restaurant in the garden is very pleasant and offers a panoramic view. We visited an old Spanish house before heading to the beautiful Basilica of St. Martin of Tours, one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the Philippines. A mass was in progress, allowing us to gauge the Filipinos’ fervor before we could visit. When we left, it was dark, and we could admire the illuminated building. We ended our evening by exploring the night market with its many fruit and skewer stalls. A nice surprise. In the morning, we were taken to the shores of Taal Lake, an ancient caldera where a second volcano has formed in the middle of the lake, which in turn contains another lake. We boarded a *banca* to reach the island in the middle of the lake. This was followed by an uphill walk, made difficult by the high temperature (36°C) and the dust on the path. The dust was worsened by the many horses carrying (or bringing back) the less courageous. To illustrate the difficulty of the climb, the trail is marked by the Stations of the Cross and its 14 stations. We were panting while our guide trotted far ahead. Our effort was rewarded when we reached the summit and its viewpoints over the inner lake and the surroundings. The wisps of smoke seen here and there confirmed we were on an active volcano. Inside the lake, there are supposedly 45 small volcanoes, one of which emerged during its last eruption in 1911. On the way back, we had lunch by the lake before returning to Manila and the Bayleaf Hotel, whose main merit is its location in the Intramuros district. In the late afternoon, we walked along the walls of the old city. We had dinner on the hotel’s panoramic terrace overlooking the city and the bay.
Day 17: Last day! Our tour operator joined us for a tour of the Intramuros district. He enriched the visit with comments on the history, geopolitics, and economy of the Philippines. We visited the Manila Cathedral, destroyed 7 times in the past (6 earthquakes and the 1945 bombing). It’s beautiful, and its stained glass is magnificent. We couldn’t enter the San Agustin Church, the oldest Catholic building in Manila. We passed by the memorial to the Battle of Manila, which claimed over 100,000 lives. We visited the area around Casa Manila, which was closed on Monday, and had a drink at Barbara’s cabaret, located in a historic house. A very enriching morning. Then we went to the Mall of Asia, the world’s largest shopping mall, to buy some souvenirs (Kultura store) before being taken to the airport. We exchanged our last pesos at the buying rate right after check-in. The return flight went smoothly. We regretted not being able to use the facilities of Istanbul’s new airport, as its opening was delayed by another month.
Finances: In the end, we spent 1,640 € for the international flights, 4,200 € for the stay (hotels, visits, various transports) with the agency (whose professionalism we can only praise), and about 700 € for meals, tips, and souvenirs.
Summary: Luckily, we had beautiful weather throughout our stay, with temperatures between 26 and 35°C. Discovering the Philippines was a wonderful experience. The diversity of the landscapes, the kindness of the Filipinos, the cleanliness, and the truly delicious fruits (especially pineapples and mangoes). We were never harassed, unlike in many touristy countries. On the other hand, the food, though generally cheap, wasn’t exceptional. Since this country is so vast, we might return in the near future.
Though I’m not a specialist on this destination, I’m happy to answer your questions based on my experience.
We (3 adults: 68, 65, and 25 years old) are just back from a short trip to the Philippines, and I’d like to share a little summary of our journey. First of all, I’d like to thank everyone who contributes to this forum about this destination and answers the questions of those who aren’t familiar with it. I should also mention that my comments are personal and don’t reflect anyone else’s opinions. Since I don’t have any literary or photographic talent, I’ll stick to the facts and share a few details about the sights, hotels, and restaurants.
Preparations: We chose this destination in December and quickly booked our flight tickets (540 € with Turkish Airlines) for a departure on February 16 and return on March 5, 2019. We then contacted two French-speaking tour operators based in Manila, asking them to put together an itinerary based on our wishes (places to visit, type of accommodation) and our budget. We wanted to see the rice terraces in northern Luzon, the hanging coffins in Sagada, before flying to the Visayas (Bohol, Siquijor, etc.), and the Taal Volcano, while limiting our nights in Manila as much as possible. In the end, we opted for Alize, whose itinerary and quote matched our request almost perfectly. Our exchanges helped us refine our circuit.
International flights: The round-trip flights went smoothly. Turkish Airlines, while not at the level of Asian or Gulf airlines, does the job just fine.
Day 1: We landed on time (6:15 PM) on Monday, February 16, at Terminal 3. We exchanged our euros (near the car rental counters), and I can confirm the exchange rate was very good. On the way to the St. Giles Hotel (decent and affordable for a transit night), we got our first glimpse of Manila’s dense traffic. The Makati district, where our hotel was located, offers a wide choice of restaurants, so we grabbed a quick bite to recover from the trip.
Day 2: This day was dedicated to transferring to Banaue. Fortunately, we had a comfortable van and an excellent driver for this journey, which took all day (8 to 9 hours with stops). We got a taste of driving in the Philippines—and it’s terrifying. You wouldn’t want to drive on these roads. The first thing that struck us was the relatively good condition of the roads and the cleanliness (a change from other Southeast Asian countries). This impression lasted throughout our trip. Around 6 PM, we checked into our room at the Banaue Hotel (large, charm-free, but with a beautiful view of the rice terraces).
Day 3: With the help of a local guide, we took a jeepney to Batad. And then—wow! The rice terraces form an amphitheater overlooking the small village. Under the sun, it’s simply spectacular and breathtaking! Even though we’re familiar with rice terraces (Sapa, Bali, Thailand, etc.), we were dazzled by so much beauty. We spent the day walking along the terrace walls. This place is timeless and fully deserves its UNESCO World Heritage status. However, we returned to the hotel exhausted (due to our ages and lack of exercise). We had dinner with our driver at the Las Vegas restaurant in the center of Banaue. The meal was decent, cheap, and the Filipino owner played the guitar to accompany our dinner.
Day 4: Today, our driver took us to Sagada. The mountain road offered spectacular landscapes (about 1.5 to 2 hours). Along the way, we stopped in Bontoc to visit the small but interesting anthropological museum. It features old photos and various objects from the Ifugao tribes, as well as a reconstruction of primitive dwellings. We then went on a short hike in Sagada with a very friendly local guide who explained the region’s funeral rites. The walk started at the communal cemetery before reaching “Echo Valley,” where we saw the first coffins hanging on the cliff. We continued to the “Underground River” and a small waterfall, ending our journey in the “Lumiang Cave” burial cave. All in all, this day was very interesting. On the way back, we made a few photo stops. In the evening, on our driver’s recommendation, we ate at the “Bistro,” a French enclave in the center of Banaue (good pizza, roasted quail, homemade fries).
Day 5: Today was a transfer day. To limit fatigue and nights in Manila, our tour operator arranged a flight from Clark to Tagbilaran (Bohol), saving us 2 to 3 hours of driving. But to catch our flight, we had to leave very early: 5:30 AM. Our kind driver dropped us off on time at the airport. To use it, we had to pay a 150 PHP tax per person. The Philippine Airlines flight (15 minutes) left early and was far from full. Upon arrival, we were taken to the Loboc River Hotel, on the banks of the river of the same name. A very charming lodge lost in a tropical garden. We stayed in a stilt cottage overlooking the river. We relaxed a bit in the lovely pool. This place is really great—the staff is charming, and the food is excellent for a reasonable price.
Day 6: This day was dedicated to exploring Bohol. The program was classic, starting with the tarsier sanctuary. We saw a few specimens in a small garden, each pointed out by a staff member. It was both good and disappointing because the animals were in pseudo-freedom in a small enclosure. Then we went to the “Chocolate Hills” and climbed 240 steps to admire the panoramic view of the hills—but by 10 AM, it was crowded. On the way back, we stopped at the butterfly garden, which was uninteresting: tiny, with few butterflies. We consoled ourselves by photographing beautiful flowers. To please our teen, we stopped at the Loboc Eco Tourism Adventure Park and crossed the river lying down, suspended from a steel cable (300 PHP). Finally, we had the traditional lunch-cruise on the Loboc River. It was a factory-like experience, and the meal was unremarkable. The only good thing was the singer on each boat and the lush vegetation. Afterward, we visited colonial churches and the cathedral, remnants of the Spanish presence, before returning to the hotel for a well-deserved dip in the pool. Note that for those interested, there’s an arena near the hotel where cockfights are held every Sunday—something Filipinos are passionate (if not obsessed) about.
Day 8: Very early departure for the port. We boarded a *banca* in search of dolphins. After about an hour of sailing, we were lucky enough to spot around a hundred dolphins. Our boat then headed to the small and charming island of Pamilacan. After a walk through the little village, we came across locals traditionally building a boat. They told us it takes about a month to finish their outrigger boat. Then we had to choose our snorkeling spot between the coral garden, the fish park, and the turtle enclosure. Note that a fee is charged for each spot: 150 PHP per place and per person. It felt a bit like we were being ripped off, especially since the spots weren’t amazing—we’d see much better on Apo for much less. We had lunch on the island at one of the many small eateries (350 PHP per person).
Days 9 and 10: On our return, we were taken to the Bohol Sea Resort on Panglao Island, where we stayed for 2 nights. It’s a small, recent establishment in a quiet corner of the island. It’s relaxing—maybe a bit too much. It has a nice pool and access to Danao Beach, but the view is blocked by a flotilla of boats. We didn’t try their diving school. The meals were good. If we had to do it again, we’d skip this stop to spend more time in Negros.
Days 11 and 12: We took a fast ferry (Ocean Jet) from Tagbilaran port to Dumaguete and were taken to the Thalatta Resort, about 20 km away near Zamboanguita. We stayed there for 2 nights. Let’s just say it was our favorite. It’s a small place facing Apo Island. The rooms are simple, and the pool, nestled in a magnificent tropical garden, is fantastic. The staff is friendly, and the meals are very good. The hotel has its own diving center (snorkeling gear provided) and its own boats. We booked the Apo Island excursion: 1,350 PHP per person, including lunch. It was incredible: magnificent corals, colorful fish, and turtles of all sizes. The crew was endlessly kind and didn’t hesitate to dive to guide us to the best spots. In short, a perfect day. This site is ranked among the top 5 diving spots in the Philippines. Since we were lucky enough to be there on a Wednesday morning, we explored the surprising Malapay Market, a 10-minute walk from our hotel. You’ll find numerous stalls selling vegetables, fruits, live or dried fish, and handicrafts. Enclosures are set up for selling livestock (calves, zebu, pigs). There are also restaurants. We were lucky to see two pigs roasted traditionally on a spit. There are few Europeans, and the people are warm. A great moment. We left this beautiful place with regret because we didn’t have time to visit the island or go swimming with whale sharks.
Days 12 to 15: From Dumaguete port, we took a short crossing (1 hour with Ocean Jet) to Siquijor Island to reach the Coco Grove Beach Resort. A beautiful hotel nestled in a spacious tropical garden. Several restaurants and bars, 4 pools. Despite the size of the place, it remains intimate. You can snorkel (corals and fish) right in front of the beautiful beach. We stayed in a very pleasant duplex suite. For those interested, there’s a spa and a diving center. You can also take the Apo Island excursion (offered at 1,950 PHP). We spent our days relaxing between the pool and the beach. In the evening, the sunsets over Negros and Apo were stunning. We booked an island tour with a comfortable tricycle from the hotel (1,500 PHP). The circuit was classic and allowed us to go around the island. We discovered beaches, the famous 400-year-old ficus tree with its enormous roots, and its equally famous foot bath with its cleaning fish. Then we visited the St. Isidore Convent before heading to the Cambugahay waterfalls and their four pools. The setting is idyllic, and the water is surprisingly good—we had a lot of fun swimming. We had dinner at a restaurant overlooking the island, where you can see Apo, Cebu, and Negros. In the end, Siquijor turned out to be a real little tropical paradise. Since the hotel restaurants were expensive, we dined at nearby establishments: Fuego (clean, good—excellent raw fish—and quiet), Chekesch (louder), and the very pleasant Baha Bar, which brews its own beer and offers more refined cuisine.
Days 15 to 16: We left at dawn to return to Dumaguete and its airport by ferry. We had breakfast at the Coco Grande Hotel, an annex of the previous one. The Philippine Airlines flight went smoothly. A driver took us to the town of Taal. We stayed at Paradores Del Castillo, right in the heart of the old town. It’s a charming old house with only 6 rooms. The various rooms are decorated with antiques—a real little museum. The garden is pleasant and opens onto the town. It’s an old early 19th-century house converted into a hotel, beautifully arranged with 6 rooms in the heart of the city. The restaurant in the garden is very pleasant and offers a panoramic view. We visited an old Spanish house before heading to the beautiful Basilica of St. Martin of Tours, one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the Philippines. A mass was in progress, allowing us to gauge the Filipinos’ fervor before we could visit. When we left, it was dark, and we could admire the illuminated building. We ended our evening by exploring the night market with its many fruit and skewer stalls. A nice surprise. In the morning, we were taken to the shores of Taal Lake, an ancient caldera where a second volcano has formed in the middle of the lake, which in turn contains another lake. We boarded a *banca* to reach the island in the middle of the lake. This was followed by an uphill walk, made difficult by the high temperature (36°C) and the dust on the path. The dust was worsened by the many horses carrying (or bringing back) the less courageous. To illustrate the difficulty of the climb, the trail is marked by the Stations of the Cross and its 14 stations. We were panting while our guide trotted far ahead. Our effort was rewarded when we reached the summit and its viewpoints over the inner lake and the surroundings. The wisps of smoke seen here and there confirmed we were on an active volcano. Inside the lake, there are supposedly 45 small volcanoes, one of which emerged during its last eruption in 1911. On the way back, we had lunch by the lake before returning to Manila and the Bayleaf Hotel, whose main merit is its location in the Intramuros district. In the late afternoon, we walked along the walls of the old city. We had dinner on the hotel’s panoramic terrace overlooking the city and the bay.
Day 17: Last day! Our tour operator joined us for a tour of the Intramuros district. He enriched the visit with comments on the history, geopolitics, and economy of the Philippines. We visited the Manila Cathedral, destroyed 7 times in the past (6 earthquakes and the 1945 bombing). It’s beautiful, and its stained glass is magnificent. We couldn’t enter the San Agustin Church, the oldest Catholic building in Manila. We passed by the memorial to the Battle of Manila, which claimed over 100,000 lives. We visited the area around Casa Manila, which was closed on Monday, and had a drink at Barbara’s cabaret, located in a historic house. A very enriching morning. Then we went to the Mall of Asia, the world’s largest shopping mall, to buy some souvenirs (Kultura store) before being taken to the airport. We exchanged our last pesos at the buying rate right after check-in. The return flight went smoothly. We regretted not being able to use the facilities of Istanbul’s new airport, as its opening was delayed by another month.
Finances: In the end, we spent 1,640 € for the international flights, 4,200 € for the stay (hotels, visits, various transports) with the agency (whose professionalism we can only praise), and about 700 € for meals, tips, and souvenirs.
Summary: Luckily, we had beautiful weather throughout our stay, with temperatures between 26 and 35°C. Discovering the Philippines was a wonderful experience. The diversity of the landscapes, the kindness of the Filipinos, the cleanliness, and the truly delicious fruits (especially pineapples and mangoes). We were never harassed, unlike in many touristy countries. On the other hand, the food, though generally cheap, wasn’t exceptional. Since this country is so vast, we might return in the near future.
Though I’m not a specialist on this destination, I’m happy to answer your questions based on my experience.
So, my flight tickets have just been booked for a trip to Cambodia from November 4th to 27th, 2025.
I’ll be traveling solo and want to explore this amazing country while getting a bit off the beaten path.
I’m arriving in Phnom Penh and also departing from Phnom Penh.
My goal is to travel as much as possible by bus and scooter.
What itinerary would you recommend?
What are the must-do things?
I’m open to all tips and info.
Thanks in advance for your help and responses.
We got back enchanted from a 6-week trip to Cambodia!
Our itinerary: Kampot - Kampong Chhnang - Battambang - Siem Reap - Kampong Cham - Sen Monorom (Mondulkiri) - Banlung (Ratanakiri) - Kratie - Kampong Thom - Phnom Penh.
We traveled by bus, minivan, boat (between Battambang and Siem Reap), overnight bus, scooter, tuk-tuk, and rickshaw for shorter distances. We stayed in guesthouses, homestays, and even in the jungle during a trek.
While the Angkor temples are fabulous, it’s the people you should visit Cambodia for—the "Land of Smiles" truly lives up to its nickname! Tourists gather in Angkor but are quite rare elsewhere, even though the country is easy to travel around.
I won’t describe our trip in detail but instead highlight a few favorite moments.
From Kampot, don’t hesitate to head out around 6 AM to see the fishermen return and their wives selling their catch (just 10 minutes away by the coast). Guaranteed picturesque!
In Battambang, known for its food scene, we discovered a cooking class with Smokin’ Pot (authentic Khmer cooking class). They pick you up from your guesthouse to shop for ingredients (we made fish amok and beef lok lak) at their village market, then cook and eat together. A private class—just the two of us! They also send the recipes via WhatsApp as a PDF. +855 12 821 400
In Siem Reap, I can recommend a francophone tuk-tuk driver who was very attentive to our wishes. We visited tourist spots but also more remote villages and local grilled-pork restaurants with him. He’s a wealth of information about local life, and chatting with him was a real pleasure—we left with regret! You can reach him on WhatsApp: Vung Hem, +855 96 614 0146.
We did a 2-day, 1-night trek in Mondulkiri. Don’t expect a super dense jungle—it looks more like a forest similar to ours. But Nara, our Bunong ethnic guide, made the experience adventurous and ultimately very immersive! WhatsApp +855 86 630 489
Bee Bee’s Chalets homestay: If you pass through Banlung in Ratanakiri, we *loved* this family and their budget-friendly bungalows. Playing Uno, enjoying Nita’s cooking (ask for her fish amok—amazing!), it was a true homestay experience! Contact Nita on WhatsApp: +855 88 818 5525.
In Kratie, rent a scooter and follow the Mekong north for 40 km at your own pace. Being so close to the locals was a treat! Same goes for heading south if you have time.
Kampong Thom: Head 25 km out to visit the pre-Angkorian temples of Sambor Prei Kuk. Around a hundred monuments spread across three sites… and hardly anyone there!
A few practical tips: Though prices are often listed in dollars, you can always pay in riels (1 USD = 4000 riels), which is what we preferred. PassApp: An app to book tuk-tuks or rickshaws (and most importantly, know the price upfront). Virak Buntham: A bus company connecting several cities, bookable online.
Feel free to ask me questions about places, accommodations, etc.—I’d be happy to answer!
A few practical tips: Though prices are often listed in dollars, you can always pay in riels (1 USD = 4000 riels), which is what we preferred. PassApp: An app to book tuk-tuks or rickshaws (and most importantly, know the price upfront). Virak Buntham: A bus company connecting several cities, bookable online.
Feel free to ask me questions about places, accommodations, etc.—I’d be happy to answer!
Hi everyone,
We’re planning our second trip to Thailand (2 weeks on-site, late April/early May) as a family with our 5- and 7-year-olds.
On our first trip, we visited Bangkok, Ayutthaya, the River Kwai, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, and Khao Lak. We especially loved Koh Phi Phi for its limestone cliffs and lush vegetation, as well as Koh Lipe for its crystal-clear waters and snorkeling.
This time, I’m thinking of spending 7 days on the islands. I was considering Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. We’d like some scenery, snorkeling right from the beach, and a bit of atmosphere—but not too much (just enough to grab dinner in the evening).
For the other part of the trip, we’re torn between Chiang Mai and Khao Sok. One or the other… or both? We don’t want to rush, but we’re really nature-focused, so we won’t be hitting too many temples…
Thanks in advance for your tips and experiences!
We’re planning our second trip to Thailand (2 weeks on-site, late April/early May) as a family with our 5- and 7-year-olds.
On our first trip, we visited Bangkok, Ayutthaya, the River Kwai, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, and Khao Lak. We especially loved Koh Phi Phi for its limestone cliffs and lush vegetation, as well as Koh Lipe for its crystal-clear waters and snorkeling.
This time, I’m thinking of spending 7 days on the islands. I was considering Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. We’d like some scenery, snorkeling right from the beach, and a bit of atmosphere—but not too much (just enough to grab dinner in the evening).
For the other part of the trip, we’re torn between Chiang Mai and Khao Sok. One or the other… or both? We don’t want to rush, but we’re really nature-focused, so we won’t be hitting too many temples…
Thanks in advance for your tips and experiences!
Hi everyone, I’m looking to do a 15-day Muay Thai training course. Any great places to recommend? Thanks
Hi there, I’ll be on vacation in Malaysia in November and plan to spend 5 days in Penang. After that, I’d like to visit some temples and places in Butterworth or nearby, and also explore the city. Since I usually get around on foot, which neighborhood would be best for me—meaning within a 30-minute walk of attractions, street food stalls, bus lines, etc.? Thanks in advance for your help!
Françoise
Hello, it’s been a while since I last asked for your help on this forum—I’ve really missed it! I hope you’re all doing well, whether you're new or returning members.
I’m planning a trip from February 6 to 18, 2027, with my sister (we’re 47 and 50—time flies!). I’ve got my eye on a flight from Paris that lands in Bangkok on February 7 at 3 PM, with a return flight from Bangkok on February 18 at noon.
My sister has never been to this destination, and it’ll be her first time in Asia. Her priorities: beaches, sunshine, and cocktails by the shore. For me, I love that too, but I also enjoy exploring, nature, forests, and a bit of comfort (mixing guesthouses and higher-end hotels with pools). A little evening entertainment would be great, but not too much—good cocktails in a nice atmosphere rather than a rave party ;-). And I can’t help but dream of taking her on a little trek through a tropical forest (guaranteed memories and laughs, though she might curse me at the time) and showing her some karst landscapes.
I’ve been to Thailand before, but it was 15 years ago...
The idea is to give her a taste of Bangkok for 1 or 2 nights, a few days on an island (but which one...?), a tropical forest excursion with 1 or 2 nights on-site (Khao Sok?), and then back to Bangkok.
For the "main" island, even after reading the *Guide du Routard*, I’m still undecided. It’s hard to find a place that ticks all the boxes without feeling as crowded as the French Riviera in August: Koh Lanta? Khao Lak (though it’s not an island)? Koh Tao (I could maybe get my PADI certification, but I’m afraid she’d get bored, and it might be better to save that for a solo trip)? Koh Yao Yai (I worry we’d be bored in the evenings)? What a dilemma!
Thank you if you’ve read this far! Feel free to share any advice—it’ll all be warmly welcomed.
Here’s a rough outline of the itinerary (I’d rather skip a night in Bangkok if needed):
· Saturday, February 6, 2027: departure (overnight flight) · Sunday, February 7, 2027: arrival at 3 PM, probably at the hotel by 6 PM, evening in Bangkok (overnight in Bangkok) · Monday, February 8, 2027: day in Bangkok (Wat Pho and a floating market?) (overnight in Bangkok) · Tuesday, February 9, 2027: travel to Koh Lanta or another island (flight to Phuket or Krabi?) (overnight on island "x") · Wednesday, February 10, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x") · Thursday, February 11, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x") · Friday, February 12, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x") · Saturday, February 13, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x") · Sunday, February 14, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x") · Monday, February 15, 2027: travel to Khao Sok—nighttime excursion to Khao Sok (overnight in Khao Sok) · Tuesday, February 16, 2027: exploration and hike in Khao Sok (overnight in Khao Sok) · Wednesday, February 17, 2027: return trip to Bangkok (overnight in Bangkok) · Thursday, February 18, 2027: return flight to Paris at noon
I’m planning a trip from February 6 to 18, 2027, with my sister (we’re 47 and 50—time flies!). I’ve got my eye on a flight from Paris that lands in Bangkok on February 7 at 3 PM, with a return flight from Bangkok on February 18 at noon.
My sister has never been to this destination, and it’ll be her first time in Asia. Her priorities: beaches, sunshine, and cocktails by the shore. For me, I love that too, but I also enjoy exploring, nature, forests, and a bit of comfort (mixing guesthouses and higher-end hotels with pools). A little evening entertainment would be great, but not too much—good cocktails in a nice atmosphere rather than a rave party ;-). And I can’t help but dream of taking her on a little trek through a tropical forest (guaranteed memories and laughs, though she might curse me at the time) and showing her some karst landscapes.
I’ve been to Thailand before, but it was 15 years ago...
The idea is to give her a taste of Bangkok for 1 or 2 nights, a few days on an island (but which one...?), a tropical forest excursion with 1 or 2 nights on-site (Khao Sok?), and then back to Bangkok.
For the "main" island, even after reading the *Guide du Routard*, I’m still undecided. It’s hard to find a place that ticks all the boxes without feeling as crowded as the French Riviera in August: Koh Lanta? Khao Lak (though it’s not an island)? Koh Tao (I could maybe get my PADI certification, but I’m afraid she’d get bored, and it might be better to save that for a solo trip)? Koh Yao Yai (I worry we’d be bored in the evenings)? What a dilemma!
Thank you if you’ve read this far! Feel free to share any advice—it’ll all be warmly welcomed.
Here’s a rough outline of the itinerary (I’d rather skip a night in Bangkok if needed):
· Saturday, February 6, 2027: departure (overnight flight) · Sunday, February 7, 2027: arrival at 3 PM, probably at the hotel by 6 PM, evening in Bangkok (overnight in Bangkok) · Monday, February 8, 2027: day in Bangkok (Wat Pho and a floating market?) (overnight in Bangkok) · Tuesday, February 9, 2027: travel to Koh Lanta or another island (flight to Phuket or Krabi?) (overnight on island "x") · Wednesday, February 10, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x") · Thursday, February 11, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x") · Friday, February 12, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x") · Saturday, February 13, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x") · Sunday, February 14, 2027: beach and walks (overnight on island "x") · Monday, February 15, 2027: travel to Khao Sok—nighttime excursion to Khao Sok (overnight in Khao Sok) · Tuesday, February 16, 2027: exploration and hike in Khao Sok (overnight in Khao Sok) · Wednesday, February 17, 2027: return trip to Bangkok (overnight in Bangkok) · Thursday, February 18, 2027: return flight to Paris at noon
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Cambodia and was set on visiting the Ratanakiri region, which seemed to match what we love most in terms of landscapes: forests, jungle, greenery...
However, as I started looking into the area, I read that deforestation there is massive, and some of the info on the topic is years old—the situation hasn’t improved since, unfortunately.
So my question is: is Ratanakiri still worth visiting, and does it justify the long travel time and distance to get there?
I’ve seen that jungle treks are possible, but from experience, I know guides sometimes hesitate to venture deep into the forest and stick to shorter walks along the edges of parks.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m planning a trip to Cambodia and was set on visiting the Ratanakiri region, which seemed to match what we love most in terms of landscapes: forests, jungle, greenery...
However, as I started looking into the area, I read that deforestation there is massive, and some of the info on the topic is years old—the situation hasn’t improved since, unfortunately.
So my question is: is Ratanakiri still worth visiting, and does it justify the long travel time and distance to get there?
I’ve seen that jungle treks are possible, but from experience, I know guides sometimes hesitate to venture deep into the forest and stick to shorter walks along the edges of parks.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi there,
I’ve found so many tips and reviews on this forum, so it’s my turn to contribute a little.
We spent just over two weeks with our family, with the following itinerary:
- Hanoi: 5 days
- Halong Bay: 3 days and 2 nights
- Tam Coc: 3 days
- Mai Chau: 2 days
- Sapa: 3 days
We got around by bike, scooter, Grab, and bus.
Our main accommodations were homestays and hotels in Hanoi.
We visited lots of museums, temples, and neighborhoods in Hanoi.
We did a 2-day, 1-night trek in Sapa with May, a Hmong local, without going through an agency.
A few small regrets: the weather was overcast, and we couldn’t make it to Fansipan, but nothing major 😅. We also couldn’t find transport to get from Sapa to Mu Cang Chai.
Other than that, this trip will stay in our memories for the kindness of the Vietnamese people, the connections we made, the food (street food, homestays...), the coffee 😋, the landscapes, and how easy it was to get around...
Our goal was to take our time and focus only on a small part of northern Vietnam.
If you need any tips or recommendations, don’t hesitate to ask.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi there, we’re landing at Hanoi Airport and would like to head straight to Cao Bang without going into Hanoi. Does anyone know if there are buses that go directly from the airport to Cao Bang (especially in the early afternoon)? Thanks in advance!