Arrive a Bangkok, j ai trouve a mon hotel le GR edition 2008 qui avait ete abandonne par un precedent touriste.
Ce matin je suis alle visiter de bonne heure le Suan Pakkard Palace.
Que lit-on page 140 concernant cet endroit ?
derniere phrase = ACCUEIL EXECRABLE
Alors je vais le decrire le soi-disant accueil execrable !!! car vraiment editer de telles inepties me revolte.
je suis parti tot en metro aerien jusqu a la station de Phaya tai voulant voir et revoir plusieurs endroits dans la journee .
Les thais m ont indique l entree, cote sud de Sri Ayuttayah road >
Ouvrant a 9 heures j avais une demi heure d avance.
les gardiens m ont demande d entrer et m ont indique d aller m asseoir a l ombre >
Puis les employes de ce petit musee prive sont arrives et m ont fait rentrer a l interieur pour beneficier de l air conditionne > L un d eux m a apporte un livre d ephotos pour patienter jusqu a 9 heures.
Mais un peu avant le personnel m a indique que je pouvais commencer la visite et m a remis un depliant avec le
billet, cout 100 baths.
on m a propose un guide, mais ai demande d etre seul .
Il existe quelques contraintes qui sont en fait comprehensibles .
il faut mettre son sac a dos dans un casier, gratuit et vous prenez la cle avec vous.
on peut photographier les maisons anciennes ou le jardin tropical mais pas l interieur des pieces
Une partie de la visite se fait sans chaussures, un sac vous est remis, en effet presence de parquet cire en teck.
En fait on n est jamais seul, il y a toujours quelqu un pour vous indiquer le parcours a suivre et en fait qui surveille : en effet certaines pieces exposees sont magnifiques, objets en ivoire, argent etc.qui feraient la fortune d antiquaires donc la protection des objets etant pas au top, je trouve normal de se premunir contre de potentiels visiteurs indelicats.
Le jardin interessera egalement les botanistes, plusieurs essences portent une etiquette mentionnant leur nom.
j y ai passe une bonne heure dans l ensemble agreable >
Recuperant mon sac j ai dit au personnel que je me rendais ensuite a Vimanmek Mansion, et ils m ont propose de m arreter un taxi et lui expliquer .
Alors EXECRABLE cette visite ???? Non Messieurs du GR vous n avez pas le droit d ecrire de tels propos
qui induise le lecteur en erreur. Vous avez tout faux .
Vimanmek Mansion = visite 100 baths pour les etrangers, 75 pour les thais, 20 baths pour les jeunes et les moines . Si vous sortez du petit seminaire je ne sais pas quel tarif s applique !
Short et bermuda interdits.
Pas d appareils photos et casier a 30 baths .
on ote ses chaussures et on est pris en charge par des guides feminins qui se succedent au cours de la visite
Les filles parlent bien anglais.
Ce palais est superbe, mobilier magnifique . J en recommande absolument la visite, bien plus interessant
que Jim Thompson s house.
A un endroit le plancher porte de legeres traces d un bombardement, mais avec peu de degats, s etant produit pendant la seconde guerre mondiale > En demandant quels en etaient les auteurs a la fille, reponse embarrassee = les allemands !!! Ach, nicht moglich, pas pozzzibl !!
je lui ai suggere a la place anglais, japonais ou americains mais ma miss ne savait pas.
Bon l important est que ce palais n ait pas ete detruit et comme cela a du se produire vers 1942 attribuons le delit a un hooligan de la RAF britannique .
Ensuite passage par le Throne Hall Building au moment ou la garde d honneur avait ete relevee et les bidasses en uniforme d apparat ayant termine leur garde ont voulu absolument qu on se prenne en photos.
Puis visite du Musee National, entree 40 baths, sac en consigne, pas mal du tout mais on ressort sature de la vue de statuettes de Bouddha.
Ce musee recele aussi de tres tres belles pieces, palanquins en particulier, chariots funeraires, instruments de musique.
Et j avais choisi mon jour : presence de la tele pour accueillir un tres tres haut galonne de l armee, entoure d autres etoiles, de decores, de gardes du corps en civil, police militaire etc.. pas des petits bidasses mais des gros de l etat major.
La securite veillait partout.
Les gentilles PFAT locales ( personnel feminin de l armee de terre ) + police militaire qui tenaient une table avec boissons sur une pelouse ont meme eu
pitie de moi passant avec ma bouteille vide pour m offrir genereusement des rafraichissements et en profiter pour discuter le coup.
En rentrant j ai meme vu en couverture d un magazine thai Mme la presidente en short sexy et bottes de cuir, je parle pas d une beaute thaie mais de carla Sarkozy, nom cite par le magazine.
En rentrant j ai meme vu en couverture d un magazine thai Mme la presidente en short sexy et bottes de cuir, je parle pas d une beaute thaie mais de carla Sarkozy, nom cite par le magazine.
eh oui, ce n'est pas parce qu'elle a epouse sarkozy qu'elle n'en est pas moins une belle femme...
a part ca la perfection n'existe pas, je peux te dire que meme dans les meilleurs hotels, il arrive parfois qu'un detail vienne gacher l'ensemble
tu peux tres bien debarquer dans un hotel et parfois passer inapercu, soit on t'ouvre pas la porte, soit tu rentres, tu traverses le lobby sans que personne te dise bonjour
voila c'est arrive le jour ou la personne du guide s'est pointe, il a ecrit ce qu'il a vu c'est tout...
que ce soit avec les guides, les journalistes ou les agents de voyage, on fait le maximum pour leur sortir le grand jeu qd ils visitent l'hotel et des fois, y a des details foireux alors apres, l'article n'est pas toujours elogieux, ca arrive
on ote ses chaussures et on est pris en charge par des guides feminins qui se succedent au cours de la visite
Les gentilles PFAT locales ( personnel feminin de l armee de terre ) + police militaire qui tenaient une table avec boissons sur une pelouse ont meme eu
pitie de moi passant avec ma bouteille vide pour m offrir genereusement des rafraichissements et en profiter pour discuter le coup.
je vois que vous êtes sous le charme !!! "des guides féminins" qui en plus "se succèdent au cours de la visite" mazette !!! cette promenade a du vous faire monter l'adrénaline
pour qqu'un qui arrive tout juste à Bangkok, il y a de quoi être tout ébaudit !!!
puis, pour clore tout cela,
Mme la presidente en short sexy et bottes de cuir
cela me rappelle une série "culte" chapeau melon et bottes de cuir !!!
bon ! profitez-bien de ce beau pays.
"pendant un instant l'usage des yeux : la lecture du monde. italo Calvino "Paroles de voyageurs" si tu n'as pas étudié, voyage".
Ce matin je suis alle visiter de bonne heure le Suan Pakkard Palace.
Que lit-on page 140 concernant cet endroit ?
derniere phrase = ACCUEIL EXECRABLE
bien triste, car c'est un des meilleurs musées de bkk ( sa se vois. je ne suis pas objectif 😉, )
c'est un des rares musées ou on vois commet vivait la noblesse, et rarissime ils ont sauvé une maison de thé en laque de l'incendie d'ayutaya,
en plus, , ce qui est politiquement correct, les 100 bt d'entrée vont directement a un orphelinat,
a visiter, , , , , , , , , ,
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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toi tu m'as l'air un peu trop nerveux ...😉, jeansellier a pu se tromper je pense, non ??
sur le fond de l'histoire: mais qui donc achetes encore le GR ? depuis le temps qu'on repete tous que ce guide est depasse par son propre succes !!
Il est important de percevoir combien votre propre bonheur est lié à celui des autres, il n'existe pas de bonheur individuel totalement indépendant d'autrui.....(Dalaï-Lama)
Si comme le dit Thuan dans sa reponse une partie du billet d entree est versee a un orphelinat,
alors je suis fier d y avoir apporter ma modeste contribution .
J ignorais cette information, mais cela me revolte encore plus car l abruti du GR a certainement contribue a faire chuter le taux de frequentation de cet endroit et ne se rend pas compte du mal qu il fait.
Pour un guide de voyage qui donne des lecons de morale, chapeau !!!
Merci a Thuan d avoir apporte cette precision sur la destination des fonds recoltes.
Merci pour ton post. C'est bien de corriger les inepties que l'on peut parfois lire dans les guides, à ce demander s'ils sont vraiment venu sur place. Et certains guides plus que d'autres.
Lors de mon premier voyage, j'ai jeté mon GR au bout de 3 jours, en gardant juste les pages de vocabulaire :-)). J'avais un autre guide que j'ai aussi jeté depuis.
Une fois que quelques connaissances du pays sont acquises les guides ne sont plus très utiles. Personnellement je trouve qu'une carte est suffisante (avec la moto qui va avec).
Chok dee krap
Il voulait lui donner des fleurs, mais comme il n'y a pas de fleurs sur l'île, il lui a donné l'argent des fleurs
Et allez savoir: peut-être que tous les précédents employés ont été virés à cause de ladite mauvaise critique ?😛
je ne peut pas le garantir ( quoique je peut faire une enquête .) le personnel est très dévouer a ce lieux, , ne pas oublier que c'est une ancienne maison royale, or tout thai ( et certains faragng .) sont fiers d'avoir été élu pour ces taches, cela m'étonnera que il y ait un comportement comme dans le privé, , , ,
mais le personnel de<< kaosan muséum>> on peut très bien utiliser le mot<< exécrable, >>, 😛😛
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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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
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!
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!
hi everyone,
I want to travel in the north for 3 weeks in September-October 2026 to meet ethnic minorities, photograph mountain rice terraces and their harvest, and revisit Halong Bay—but maybe Lan Ha Bay instead. Can you recommend one or more local agencies?
Thanks, and happy holidays!
I need some expert advice on these two destinations for a 15-day trip. We land in KL and plan to stay for 2 days before heading to Borneo and finishing with an island for snorkeling.
For those who’ve been, what are your must-sees?
We were thinking of spending the last 3 days on the Perhentian Islands, unless you’ve got another island to recommend near Borneo.
Thanks for your tips and help!
Hi everyone,
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.
Here’s my itinerary:
3 nights in Bangkok
4 nights in Chiang Mai
3 nights on Koh Samui
3 nights on Koh Phangan
4 nights in Krabi
4 nights in Phuket
I’m also open to any great tips you might have...
Thanks, everyone! Alain.
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).
Hi! I’m planning a 15-day trip to Malaysia. The idea is to visit KL for 2 or 3 days, then Borneo, and I’m wondering what to do with the rest of the time. I’d like to finish with the Perhentian Islands... What do you think? Any tips or advice would be great—I’d really appreciate it!
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Premaria
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi fellow travelers,
First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
Silly question—backpack or hard-shell suitcase for the Sepilok, Kinabatangan, Tioman, KL trip?
I’m struggling to fit all my son’s and my stuff into the 70L backpack... and I’m thinking a suitcase would be easier, but I’m not sure if it’ll work for getting around.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
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.
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?
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 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
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!
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. ;-)
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! :-)
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?????
