Pollution due aux brûlis et peu de visibilité dans le nord de la Thaïlande en avril?
by Elidose
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Je découvre un article mettant en garde sur le tourisme en cette région de nord à cause de la pollution due aux brulis de foret ...la visibilité serait souvent réduite, le ciel couvert...Qui a été en avril et peut me renseigner?
Si alors le nord n'est pas le bon choix en avril, est ce que l'Isan est épargnée par cette tradition?
Quelle région privilgier en avril en dehors des iles du sud?? Merci!
Elidose
Bjr
effectivement mars et avril a ChiangMai (ou j'habite depuis 20 ans) et globalement dans tout le Nord et le Nord-est - avec quelques variantes saisonnières
globalement cela s’arrête avec l'arrivée des premières pluies traditionnellement mi-avil - qui nettoient alors l’atmosphère
donc au Nord (et doc aussi brûlis sur la Birmanie et le Laos) feux de forets et brulis des champs qui font que les balades en forets ne sont tres agréables et surtout que la visibilité des montagnes ud Nord -est mauvaise voire parfois quasi nulle
le probleme est egalement le meme au nord-est et ce pour la meme raison ( brulis agricoles des rizières )- mais comme on en va en general pas se promener au Nord-est pour les memes choses qu'au Nord- cela resta a voir voir www.nationthailand.com/national/30340346
sans oublier au Nord-est - la saison des brulis des champs pour la canne a sucre - du coup la saison des brulis dans le nord-est commence des fevrier www.bangkokpost.com/...s-way-in-haze-battle
donc au Nord (et doc aussi brûlis sur la Birmanie et le Laos) feux de forets et brulis des champs qui font que les balades en forets ne sont tres agréables et surtout que la visibilité des montagnes ud Nord -est mauvaise voire parfois quasi nulle
le probleme est egalement le meme au nord-est et ce pour la meme raison ( brulis agricoles des rizières )- mais comme on en va en general pas se promener au Nord-est pour les memes choses qu'au Nord- cela resta a voir voir www.nationthailand.com/national/30340346
sans oublier au Nord-est - la saison des brulis des champs pour la canne a sucre - du coup la saison des brulis dans le nord-est commence des fevrier www.bangkokpost.com/...s-way-in-haze-battle
On eu le siècle des Lumières,
puis un con a dû éteindre
Merci de votre rapide réponse bien utile d'autant plus que vous habitez cette région, crédibilité totale!
J'en profite encore...pour avoir votre avis sur :
-- 1° est ce le meme climat en avril sur le mekong vers Chiang Khan, Nong Khaî??? je suis une amoureuse du mekong....
--2° a priori je devrais choisir entre la visite de Sukkothaî et celle d'Ayutthaya...les 2 semblent superbes mais si je n'ai le temps que d'un...votre recommandation serait???
Merci par avance de vos réponses!
Elidose
bjr avril est le mois le plus chaud partout dans le pays
donc il ne faut raisonner en terme de region mais
en terme de conditions de transport, en terme d hebergement (piscine ou autre)
en terme de visites, balades (lac rivières)
sachant aussi que c est la fin de la periode sèche de 5 mois donc rivieres et cascades avec peu d eau
////// concernant la question de ChiangKhran oui ce sera une belle destination agréable - au bord du Mekong ( oui fleuve mythique !!! ) - agreable en fin de journée et le soir ( quand il fait moinschaud) et avec juste en arrière pays juste un petit coin de colline qui pourra etre tres agréable si tres tot le matin
////////////////////////////////////////////// A voir aussi avec les grandes festivités de la fetede l'eau 'SOngkran'' quia ChiangMai est devenue une vraie foire vraiment desagreable livrée a un bande de fetards - sans aucun rapport avec ce que vous pourriez vivre plus loin a la campagne ou a Chiangkran - ou dans n'import quel bled du fin fond du Nord-est
////////////////////////////////////////////
pour la deuxième question deja visiter un site comme Ayutthaya ou Sukhothai quand il fait 40 degres ?? et surtout pour Sukhothai - complication au niveau des transports pour Ayutthaya c'est plus facile - en général je conseille a mes amis des leur arrivée à l'aeroport de Bangkok de filer pour leur première nui non pas à Bangkok mais directement a Ayutthaya - avec l'avantage de decouvrir Ayutthaya en fin de journée quand l'armada des gros bus de touristes de Bangkok est repartie- ou tôt le lendemain matin ( avant les bus et surtout avant la chaleur)
je ne suis pas un grand fan de Sukhothai et Ayutthaya - pour moi un peu d'histoire et surtout des tas de ruines et de champs de briques, avec quelques temples plus ou moins modernes au milieu - ( avis tout a fait personnel et totalement subjectif quand on vit dans le pays) je dirais au final que vous pouvez vous passer des deux sites et privilégier d autres coins plus au frais ou plus au bord de l eau - ce ne sont pas les destinations intéressantes qui manquent en Thailande quand on voyage autrement
////// concernant la question de ChiangKhran oui ce sera une belle destination agréable - au bord du Mekong ( oui fleuve mythique !!! ) - agreable en fin de journée et le soir ( quand il fait moinschaud) et avec juste en arrière pays juste un petit coin de colline qui pourra etre tres agréable si tres tot le matin
////////////////////////////////////////////// A voir aussi avec les grandes festivités de la fetede l'eau 'SOngkran'' quia ChiangMai est devenue une vraie foire vraiment desagreable livrée a un bande de fetards - sans aucun rapport avec ce que vous pourriez vivre plus loin a la campagne ou a Chiangkran - ou dans n'import quel bled du fin fond du Nord-est
////////////////////////////////////////////
pour la deuxième question deja visiter un site comme Ayutthaya ou Sukhothai quand il fait 40 degres ?? et surtout pour Sukhothai - complication au niveau des transports pour Ayutthaya c'est plus facile - en général je conseille a mes amis des leur arrivée à l'aeroport de Bangkok de filer pour leur première nui non pas à Bangkok mais directement a Ayutthaya - avec l'avantage de decouvrir Ayutthaya en fin de journée quand l'armada des gros bus de touristes de Bangkok est repartie- ou tôt le lendemain matin ( avant les bus et surtout avant la chaleur)
je ne suis pas un grand fan de Sukhothai et Ayutthaya - pour moi un peu d'histoire et surtout des tas de ruines et de champs de briques, avec quelques temples plus ou moins modernes au milieu - ( avis tout a fait personnel et totalement subjectif quand on vit dans le pays) je dirais au final que vous pouvez vous passer des deux sites et privilégier d autres coins plus au frais ou plus au bord de l eau - ce ne sont pas les destinations intéressantes qui manquent en Thailande quand on voyage autrement
On eu le siècle des Lumières,
puis un con a dû éteindre
Mais c'est génial de vous lire!! merciiiiii!
En fait on nous a offert un billet d'avion Paris Bangkok AR du 4/04 au 24/04!!!
J'ai bcq voyagé seule et plusieurs fois! au Laos du Nord au sud, , en Birmanie, au VN du Nord au sud et cette année pour mes 75 ans...ne riez pas! mon mari m'invite en thailande et je dois organiser le voyage!un vrai challenge tant c'est different de voyager seule ou a 2!!!!
Donc, ca y est , a cause de vous..ah ah ah...exit le grand nord...exit sukkhotai...mais ouffff, Ok pour Chiang Khan ! mais bon ca ne va pas nous faire 3 semaines. cette histoire!..alors??? suis tentée par le parc de Khao Ya, on aime bcq la nature, et on est de bons marcheurs!! ...:votre avis sur cette région et les possibliités de ballades dans la nature, ???
et quid de l'ouest de bangkok? pas le pont de la riviere kwai qui a priori me semble une vraie arnaque touristique...mais la région, y a t'il des ballades natures sympa a faire???
Bref, vous voyez je suis un peu paumée et qd même tellement heureuse de cette perspective!!
Merci encore!
Elidose
Bjr
vous pouvez apres 2 j Ayutthaya - monter sur ChiangKhan (on garde l'idée d'aller voirle Mekong) 3-5 j puis passer tranquilement plus à l'Est NongKhrai BuenKan - PhuTok et chutes --
Puis ensuite
SOIT vous n'envisagez pas de bord de mer donc vous pouvez suivre le Mekong jusque dans la région d'Ubon RAtchathani
SOIT aller retrouver le bord de mer a 3 h auSud de Bangkok - (avec train de jour depuis Bangkok dep 0h du matin vers le SUD) vers Pranburi, Prachuap , Chumpon avc des coins de cote superbes
SOIT retour Bangkok et descendre directement ( avion ou train de nuit) pour la région au SUd de Surat Thani -- et là vous avez entre autres le parc de KhaoSOk et la mer pas loin -- retour a Bangkok quand meme pour 2-3 j
SOIT retour Bangkok et descendre directement ( avion ou train de nuit) pour la région au SUd de Surat Thani -- et là vous avez entre autres le parc de KhaoSOk et la mer pas loin -- retour a Bangkok quand meme pour 2-3 j
On eu le siècle des Lumières,
puis un con a dû éteindre
Oh Oh, l'idée de suivre le mékong jusqu'à Ubon Ratcha..me plait assez!
Pas envie de plage...
Mais qd je regarde la carte et l'est je vois cette petite ville assez proche (?) de Luang Prabang où j'ai "trainé "seule il y a plusieurs années...et me demande si je ne vais pas y amener mon mari qui ne connait pas!!! ce serait en bus (?) de Chiang Kha où par là si je ne me trompe!!
J avais aimé le calme, le mékong...encore lui, la Namou(?) les ballades en bicyclette, le rythme en plq sortes!!
En tous les cas je suis, grâce à vous! sure que le mauvais plan en avril c'est le nord dont je rêvais qd même... et donc une autre vision de ce voyage qui prend forme qd même peu a peu grâce à nos échanges!
Pour la petite histoire, j'avais contacté une petite agence de voyage à Chiang mai pour qu'il me fasse une propal...jamais une allusion sur les mauvaises conditions météo...mais des propal de traks du coté de Mae Hong Son comme je l'avais demandé...ouffff ! j'ai eu la chance de ces échanges! Merci!!!!
Elidose
Bjr
ChiangKhran LuanPrabang - possible en avion depuis Vientiane - mais en bus non d'autant que LuangPrabang sera exactement dans les mêmes conditions de fumée que le Nord Thailande
Atention quand meme parceque suivre le Mekong - si vous n'envisagez pas d etre autonome en voiture de location ou chauffeur - cela va etre un peu galère car beaucoup de sites ne sont pas prochesdes villes -- certes toujours possible de faire les grandes liaisons en bus publics, puis sur chaque destination rayonner avec un taxi a la journée --
voir les alentours de ChiangKhan et NongKhrai passer plus a l'Est dans les alentours de BuangKan puis filer vers Ubon et le bord du Mekong autour de Kongjiam vous remplissez vos 3 semaines
mais alors préparez bien votre projet en intégrant bien les distances et les transports avec la chaleur --l'inconvenient du Nord-est ce sont les distances - et donc avec la chaleur le bus public ca devient dur !
c'est pourquoi l'alternative de viser un peu de Nord-est ChiangKhran Nongkhrai - puis repartir vers le SUd via Bangkok reste a considerer
a suivre
voir les alentours de ChiangKhan et NongKhrai passer plus a l'Est dans les alentours de BuangKan puis filer vers Ubon et le bord du Mekong autour de Kongjiam vous remplissez vos 3 semaines
mais alors préparez bien votre projet en intégrant bien les distances et les transports avec la chaleur --l'inconvenient du Nord-est ce sont les distances - et donc avec la chaleur le bus public ca devient dur !
c'est pourquoi l'alternative de viser un peu de Nord-est ChiangKhran Nongkhrai - puis repartir vers le SUd via Bangkok reste a considerer
a suivre
On eu le siècle des Lumières,
puis un con a dû éteindre
J'ai bcq voyagé seule et plusieurs fois! au Laos du Nord au sud, en Birmanie, au VN du Nord au sud et cette année pour mes 75 ans...ne riez pas! mon mari m'invite en thailande et je dois organiser le voyage!un vrai challenge tant c'est different de voyager seule ou a 2!!!!
si tu connais deja un peu la thailande, tu dois savoir que pour un touriste qui est autonome au niveau transport, tout est plus facile. En cherchant des hebergements a l ecart des aeroports/gares routieres/ferroviaires, tu feras des economies substantielles chaque jour. si tu es curieuse et autonome, tu trouveras aussi tes plans visites sans recourir aux taxis/tuktuk, et tu pourras explorer plus facilement les marchés et les petits restos pour te nourrir. les economies quotidiennes peuvent atteindre le prix quotidien de location de moto(100% certain), voire meme d'une voiture, pour un terrain de jeu considerablement plus etendu, et les joies de l autonomie. d autre part, quand il fait 45° a l ombre (en avril, saison chaude), des petites pauses a volonté avec la clim sont un luxe qui vient aussi avec la voiture de loc. J ai des amis thai qui ont la genetique adequate (rando par 35°sans une goute de sueur) et qui ne se passaient pas de ce "luxe". ça m a sauvé des journees de canicules où personne ne fanfaronnait. ça permet aussi de fuir les fumees intempestives pas toujours previsibles dans un relatif confort respiratoire. A ce propos, les brulis et fumees, il y a ça tous les ans, mais pas tout le temps et pas partout (comme deja dit, une journee de pluie rabat au sol toutes les particules en suspension). ça rend l'interet d avoir son vehicule perso encore plus grand (surtout a cette saison) pour pouvoir s adapter au jour le jour, et fuir rapidement un secteur ou l air est irrespirable
je ne suis pas non plus fan de sukhothai ni d ayuthaya, pour ce qui est de hordes de touristes, il y en a un peu moins en avril, et j ai adoré sukhothai en moto de loc, a l aube (5-7h du mat) et au crepuscule (5 a 7 aussi), entree gratuite, PERSONNE!, superbes lumieres pour des photos memorables. en dehors de ces heures la, j allais voir ailleurs. C est aussi jouable en velo mais pas sur que tu puisses te balader ainsi en voiture.
les chinois sont encore en train de mettre en eau les barrages construits recemment sur le haut mekong et les eaux sont tres basses en fin de saison seche, peu d activite sur le fleuve, quasi rien pour les touristes, j ai fait plusieurs fois et bien aime malgre tout longer le mekong entre chiang khan et mukdahan, la aussi c est un luxe quasi inaccessible si tu n as pas un vehicule de loc, ce ne sont pas les coins les mieux desservis par les transports en commun
si tu connais deja un peu la thailande, tu dois savoir que pour un touriste qui est autonome au niveau transport, tout est plus facile. En cherchant des hebergements a l ecart des aeroports/gares routieres/ferroviaires, tu feras des economies substantielles chaque jour. si tu es curieuse et autonome, tu trouveras aussi tes plans visites sans recourir aux taxis/tuktuk, et tu pourras explorer plus facilement les marchés et les petits restos pour te nourrir. les economies quotidiennes peuvent atteindre le prix quotidien de location de moto(100% certain), voire meme d'une voiture, pour un terrain de jeu considerablement plus etendu, et les joies de l autonomie. d autre part, quand il fait 45° a l ombre (en avril, saison chaude), des petites pauses a volonté avec la clim sont un luxe qui vient aussi avec la voiture de loc. J ai des amis thai qui ont la genetique adequate (rando par 35°sans une goute de sueur) et qui ne se passaient pas de ce "luxe". ça m a sauvé des journees de canicules où personne ne fanfaronnait. ça permet aussi de fuir les fumees intempestives pas toujours previsibles dans un relatif confort respiratoire. A ce propos, les brulis et fumees, il y a ça tous les ans, mais pas tout le temps et pas partout (comme deja dit, une journee de pluie rabat au sol toutes les particules en suspension). ça rend l'interet d avoir son vehicule perso encore plus grand (surtout a cette saison) pour pouvoir s adapter au jour le jour, et fuir rapidement un secteur ou l air est irrespirable
je ne suis pas non plus fan de sukhothai ni d ayuthaya, pour ce qui est de hordes de touristes, il y en a un peu moins en avril, et j ai adoré sukhothai en moto de loc, a l aube (5-7h du mat) et au crepuscule (5 a 7 aussi), entree gratuite, PERSONNE!, superbes lumieres pour des photos memorables. en dehors de ces heures la, j allais voir ailleurs. C est aussi jouable en velo mais pas sur que tu puisses te balader ainsi en voiture.
les chinois sont encore en train de mettre en eau les barrages construits recemment sur le haut mekong et les eaux sont tres basses en fin de saison seche, peu d activite sur le fleuve, quasi rien pour les touristes, j ai fait plusieurs fois et bien aime malgre tout longer le mekong entre chiang khan et mukdahan, la aussi c est un luxe quasi inaccessible si tu n as pas un vehicule de loc, ce ne sont pas les coins les mieux desservis par les transports en commun
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I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous. I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing. I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture. But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary. If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees. Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands. Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way). Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan. Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide). Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre. Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island. Day 10 – Head to Semporna. Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai. Day 15 – Bohey Dulang. Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous. I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing. I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture. But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary. If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi. Is it possible to take the train from Malacca to Ipoh? Thanks for your feedback.
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!






