Sawat dee Pimai à Ko Phangan (Thaïlande)
by Davdevil75
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Sawat dee kap
donc voila le 23 decembre, y avais une soiree dans l'hotel ou l'on se trouvais a Koh Phangan, vers 22h00, avec un ptit verre dans le nez, j'ai participer a un combat organiser sur un rail au dessus de la piscine munis d'un baton avec coussins..Nous nous sommes bien evidement retrouver dans l'eau.Apres je suis rester deux bonnes heures avec mes vetement mouilles avant de rentrer dans la chambre me mettre un bon coup de clim(fesais chaud dans la chambre), le landemain, je n'etais pas en super forme mais ca allais, le soir buffet obligatoire a l'hotel pour Noel(Pas bon), apres petite sieste et puis depart pour la Full Moon, une monde dingue, et oui c'est Noel quand meme, vraiment blinder de chez blinder, bonne ambiance, bonne musique, a part evidemment toujours une parties d'exessif, d'ailleurs apres une heure ca tombais comme des mouches, les uns apres les autres, et ici tu tombe....tous le monde s'en fou....Comme d'hab, des jeunes thais sont venus nous proposer des pilules, que nous avons bien evidement refuser....Comme d'hab la police etais sur place....afin d'arrondir les fins de mois....Vers 4 h00 nous sommes rentrer, je n'ai bu que 2 ou 3 singha mais ne me sens pas tres bien.....Je me reveille a 7h00, K.O....Un mal de tete exagerer, une toux de chameau, mal a la george......En 3 petite heure, j'avais ete mis Ko...La journee, ca ne va pas mieu, je m'achete sirop, Fisherman friend, Tiffy, mais ca n'arrange rien, je passe une nuit d'enfer, le matin, je sais qu'il faut que j'aille chez le medecin....Ce que je fais, on me dis que j'ai une bronchite et on me donne(on me vend)les antibiotiques pour la bronchite, je les prend, la nuit est pire que la nuit d'avant.....Le soir d'apres, nous allons au restos, nous avons nos ticket pour le landemain partir a Phuket ou nous avons notre hotel reserver, apres le resto, je fais 25m et je suis essoufler comme si j'ai fait un combat de 15 rounds, je ne sais presque plus respirer et j'ai l'impression que l'on ferme mon arriver d'air encore et encore, je ne sais meme plus parler....C'est bon, c'est l'hopital, on m'y emmene, arriver sur place, je n'arrive plus du tout a respirer, on me met le masque a oxygene et le baxter....On me fais des radios et le verdict tombe.....Pneumonie....Je dois rester la, le landemein, sur les conseils de vfistes, j'appel europ-assistance(j'ai une carte visa), mon medecin me dit que y a pas de probleme, encore1 ou 2 jours et apres je peux regagner un bungalow et revenir tous les jours faire mon baxter.....Europ assistance m'appele pour organiser mon transfert, leur correspondant sur place a dit que le medecin lui a dit qu'il ne pouvais pas me soigner, et leur correspondant conseille un autre petit hosto mais a Ko Samui, je retourne voir mon medecin, il me dit qu'il n'as jamais dit ca....Pffffff Ca commence....Pour finir, je reste la....Le landemain, europ assistance veux des copies de toutes les pages de passeport, de la carte, du ticket d'avion que je n'ai plus et je dois signer une reconnaissance de dette, car en fait, ils avance les frais mais ils faut les rembourser dans les 60 jours.....Probleme avec le ticket d'avion...C'est un ticket electronique qui est arriver sur ma messagerie mais qui a ete repecher par outlook qui se trouve dans ma tour en France....Pffffffaut leur expliquer, je ne dois pas etre le premier pourtant..
Donc voila, j'ai pu sortir hier soir, avec une notte de 48000 baths(ils ont mon passeport), je dois aller tous les jours faire un baxter....Je suis bloquer la jusqu'au 3 janvier.....
L'assurence a donner son accord, mais a l'hopital ils ont encore essayer de me faire croire que l'assurence etais d'accord mais qu'ils voulais que je reste a l'hopital jusqu'a apres demain....Et donc je devais dire a l'assurence que j'etais toujours a l'hopital et surtout pas dire que j'etais sortis!!!Je me suis empresser de tel a Europ assistance, et bien evidement c'est du pipeau, je leur ai aussi transmis la note qu'il m'ont donner quand ils croyais que l'assurence n'allais pas accepter....Je vois ltruc....Trois nuits en plus, note doubler...C'est de bonne guerre ils se disent que c'est pour l'assurence....Mais bibi va rembourser l'assurence....
Maintenant, nous sommes a Chakloum beach, dans un guest Thais ou meme les autres clients sont thais....C'est vraiment tres bien, et on mange extrenement bien....
Ce soir c'est nouvel an ET mon anniversaire.....Nous ne savons pas encore ce que nous allons faire....Mais surement eviter Haad Rin....
UN BON REVEILLON A TOUS LE MONDE
SAWAT DEE PIMAI
Saskia et David
La ou le vent nous emporteras
Salut David et Saskia,
Sawadi pi maï à vous deux également .😉
Et soigne toi bien ce ne sera plus qu'un mauvais souvenir sous peu .
Bonne continuation dans ton voyage .
Sawadi pi maï à vous deux également .😉
Et soigne toi bien ce ne sera plus qu'un mauvais souvenir sous peu .
Bonne continuation dans ton voyage .
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
Salut Dav, depuis le temps que je ne suis pas venue sur VF ( ou très furtivement car le PC perso dysfonctionne et que pendant mon job c'est vraiment pas facile ) je viens de lire une partie de tes posts et te souhaite de te remettre vite et bien pour profiter au max de la suite de ton voyage. C'est vraiment pas de chance ce séjour forcé à l'hosto du coin!!!!!! Gardes la "pêche" c' est primordial et à Chaloklum, on y est toujours très bien.
J' en profite pour te souhaiter ainsi qu'à ta fiancée :
SAWADI PI MAI
""Le voyage pour moi, ce n' est pas arriver, c' est partir. C' est l' imprévu de la prochaine escale, c' est le désir jamais comblé de connaître sans cesse autre chose, c' est demain, éternellement demain"" Roland Dorgelès.
A+++ Lisa
A+++ Lisa
Sawatdee kha.
Sook san wan pimai & sook san wan gert (bonne anniv)😉
Attention, ne fais pas trop d'excès quand même pour le réveillon (TCHA TCHA) !😏
Malgré ces quelques pépins, je t'envies beaucoup, ici à Paris le ciel est encore gris, et il fait frois, et cela depuis un bon mois ! 😕 Merci pour tes nouvelles rassurantes, et merci d'avance pour les prochaines !🙂 Chok dee maak kha. 🙂
Erika.
Sook san wan pimai & sook san wan gert (bonne anniv)😉
Attention, ne fais pas trop d'excès quand même pour le réveillon (TCHA TCHA) !😏
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Erika.
Le sage se conforme aux principes éternels :
de la modération, de la droiture, de l'humanité
et de la justice. (Philosophie chinoise).
Bonjour!
Mais bibi va rembourser l'assurence....
Pourquoi ?...sejour trop long...? Desaccord sur ta prise d'initiative...? Avertie trop tardivement.;.? Incomprehensible, attention, il n'y a pas que les hospitaliers thai a vouloir filouter...
bonne année!
Mais bibi va rembourser l'assurence....
Pourquoi ?...sejour trop long...? Desaccord sur ta prise d'initiative...? Avertie trop tardivement.;.? Incomprehensible, attention, il n'y a pas que les hospitaliers thai a vouloir filouter...
bonne année!
Roger
Bonjour!
Mais bibi va rembourser l'assurence....
Pourquoi ?...sejour trop long...? Desaccord sur ta prise d'initiative...? Avertie trop tardivement.;.? Incomprehensible, attention, il n'y a pas que les hospitaliers thai a vouloir filouter...
bonne année!
Non.....Europ-assistance avance les fonds, mais tu doit les rembourser dans les 60 jours.......
Et la, j'ai ete faire mon baxter, pour recuperer mon passeport, j'ai du signer la facture, ils ont rajouter 4000 baths de work papier....Donc c'est 52000 maintenant🤪 Mais la j'ai mon passeport....
Mais bibi va rembourser l'assurence....
Pourquoi ?...sejour trop long...? Desaccord sur ta prise d'initiative...? Avertie trop tardivement.;.? Incomprehensible, attention, il n'y a pas que les hospitaliers thai a vouloir filouter...
bonne année!
Non.....Europ-assistance avance les fonds, mais tu doit les rembourser dans les 60 jours.......
Et la, j'ai ete faire mon baxter, pour recuperer mon passeport, j'ai du signer la facture, ils ont rajouter 4000 baths de work papier....Donc c'est 52000 maintenant🤪 Mais la j'ai mon passeport....
La ou le vent nous emporteras
excuse moi d'insister, j'essaye de te mettre en garde, tu verras à ton retour ...j'ai vecu, trois rappatriement sanitaire dont un de koh samui, l'autre de Boracay et un troisieme de Cancun...je n'ai jamais rien eu à rembourser, la carte etait une gold mais je ne crois pas que celà change grand chose...
Tous les hopitaux du monde aiment bien les assurés (=pas de problèmes de paiement! Et ils ont tendance à vouloir te garder quitte à faire un diagnostic à coté!) A cancun: diagnostic, hepatite virale= interdiction de prendre l'avion= 40 jours de quarantaine ! En reel :calcul billiaire!...
Tous les hopitaux du monde aiment bien les assurés (=pas de problèmes de paiement! Et ils ont tendance à vouloir te garder quitte à faire un diagnostic à coté!) A cancun: diagnostic, hepatite virale= interdiction de prendre l'avion= 40 jours de quarantaine ! En reel :calcul billiaire!...
Roger
excuse moi d'insister, mais j'ai bel et bien signer un papier de reconaissance de dettes en francais a l'attention d'Europ-assistance ou il est bien stipuler que je doit rembourser les frais medicaux dans les 60 jours apres que la facture leur soie presenter.....
Le rapatriement est effectivement couvert.....Mais pas les frais medicaux!!!
J'ai egalement une Gold....
La ou le vent nous emporteras
Alors, ils le seront peut etre par la secu...!By
Oui, tu peux te faire rembourser une partie par la secu quand tu en as une Quand tu es salarier, ce que je ne suis pas ou que tu ne fais pas partie des cons qui croyent que ca n'arrive qu'aux autres(que tu paie 150 euros par mois), et ca j'en fais partie.... Donc si t'as pas de secu, tu l'as dans lcul....Sorry, ca rimais bien je trouve🙂
Oui, tu peux te faire rembourser une partie par la secu quand tu en as une Quand tu es salarier, ce que je ne suis pas ou que tu ne fais pas partie des cons qui croyent que ca n'arrive qu'aux autres(que tu paie 150 euros par mois), et ca j'en fais partie.... Donc si t'as pas de secu, tu l'as dans lcul....Sorry, ca rimais bien je trouve🙂
La ou le vent nous emporteras
🙂 oui clà rime comme tu l'as dans le baigneur mon seigneur ...
Bon, merci, maintenant "ma soif de savoir est apaisée"...😉 de savoir...😏
Plaie d'argent n'est pas mortelle ! Sawadee pimay!🙂
Bon, merci, maintenant "ma soif de savoir est apaisée"...😉 de savoir...😏
Plaie d'argent n'est pas mortelle ! Sawadee pimay!🙂
Roger
Plaie d'argent n'est pas mortelle ! Sawadee pimay!🙂
Comme tu dis, quoi que quand tu lis que certain veulent venir avec 1500 euros pour 3 mois....Si ca leur arrive, pour peu ils n'ont pas de carte visa...Et c'est la cata....Encore aujourd'hui, y en a un qui est arriver avec un pied 4 fois plus gros que l'autre, FIRST PAPIER!!!Le mec a du retourner en taxi a l'endroit ou il a louer un scooter et laiser son passeport pour peut etre le recuperer, ce que je ne croit pas puisqu'il etais sans scooter(tu vois l'enroule bidon)....Si ils ne sont pas sur d'etre payer!!!!CREVE!!!!
Ceci dit ce n'est pas mon cas et c'est clair que je preferais payer(voir meme le double)que de rester dans l'etat ou j'etais le soir du resto....sans air...
Sawadee pimai 😎😎😎
Comme tu dis, quoi que quand tu lis que certain veulent venir avec 1500 euros pour 3 mois....Si ca leur arrive, pour peu ils n'ont pas de carte visa...Et c'est la cata....Encore aujourd'hui, y en a un qui est arriver avec un pied 4 fois plus gros que l'autre, FIRST PAPIER!!!Le mec a du retourner en taxi a l'endroit ou il a louer un scooter et laiser son passeport pour peut etre le recuperer, ce que je ne croit pas puisqu'il etais sans scooter(tu vois l'enroule bidon)....Si ils ne sont pas sur d'etre payer!!!!CREVE!!!!
Ceci dit ce n'est pas mon cas et c'est clair que je preferais payer(voir meme le double)que de rester dans l'etat ou j'etais le soir du resto....sans air...
Sawadee pimai 😎😎😎
La ou le vent nous emporteras
Et bein dis donc...
Ca c'est pas de bol! (mais alors dutout!)
Par contre je suis comme tout le monde : étonné a propos de l'assurance qui est fournie avec les billest d'avion avec la carte visa; Il y a deux moi j'ai encore demandé a ma banquière qui m'avait sorti tout un tat de chiffres comme quoi on était remboursé en cas de pépin sur place, pendant 3 mois et blablabla....
Par contre je suis comme tout le monde : étonné a propos de l'assurance qui est fournie avec les billest d'avion avec la carte visa; Il y a deux moi j'ai encore demandé a ma banquière qui m'avait sorti tout un tat de chiffres comme quoi on était remboursé en cas de pépin sur place, pendant 3 mois et blablabla....
Si ils ne sont pas sur d'etre payer!!!!CREVE!!!!
oui, et tu peux rajouter que c'est vrai a peu près partout dans le monde!
d'ou le proverbe:vas ou tu veux , meurt ou tu dois!
d'ou le proverbe:vas ou tu veux , meurt ou tu dois!
Roger
bonne année et bonne santé (ce qui est de mise pour toi😏)
et va pas nous chopé froid 😏😏

vive la douceure thai et leurs piments hai hai hai
😄Salut gros pif,
j'adore la ptite carte😏😄😄!!!!
Sawadee pee mai a vous tous aussi!!!!
par contre pour les assurances, jamais croire son banquier, ni sa compagnie aérienne(je pense aux assurances pour les bagages, annulation.... valable seulement 30jours alors que tu part 2ou3 mois voir plus🤪)!!!! le seul truk pour etre sur c'est de souscrire une assurance spéciale et encore!!!!
aller a l'année prochaine🙂
PS : regles de base en voyage : éviter l'hosto et le comico!!!!😄😏😏
j'adore la ptite carte😏😄😄!!!!
Sawadee pee mai a vous tous aussi!!!!
par contre pour les assurances, jamais croire son banquier, ni sa compagnie aérienne(je pense aux assurances pour les bagages, annulation.... valable seulement 30jours alors que tu part 2ou3 mois voir plus🤪)!!!! le seul truk pour etre sur c'est de souscrire une assurance spéciale et encore!!!!
aller a l'année prochaine🙂
PS : regles de base en voyage : éviter l'hosto et le comico!!!!😄😏😏
Un voyage de mille lis a commencé par un pas. (Lao-Tseu ; 1 lis=ancienne mesure chinoise équivalente a 576m définie des la dynastie Qin, mais qui variait selon la région et l'époque, valeur actuelle 500m, le li est une mesure coréenne d'environ 3920m)
pour les pti curieux!!! le chien subliminaleeu
et oui sa lui fait les pieds il a toujours la bonne place 😛😏😄
vive la douceure thai et leurs piments hai hai hai
et pour 2008 je vous souhaite 170% d'augmentation et un top modèle😏😏😏
vive la douceure thai et leurs piments hai hai hai
🙂J'ai déjà par le passé sur le site 'annoncer qu'une carte de crédit ne couvre pas tous les frais!
Qu'il faut dans tous les cas une assurance et être en règle avec sa mutuelle....
N'empêche...."je ne parle pas du cas de David, puisqu'il est prévoyant", que les voyageurs avec un budget de gueux devraient réfléchir avant de s'envoler vers les tropiques..Il vaut mieux épargner pendant 2, 3 ans et profiter..Enfin, ce n'est que mon avis..
A David, sawadee pimai et prompt rétablissement 😉
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We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

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





