Voici une info parue dans le Bangkok Post de ce jour : --
L'Ensemble de Don Muang va rouvrir ce week-end
L'aéroport de Don Muang est prêt à rouvrir pour des vols domestiques le 25 mars comme prévu 3 compagnies aériennes déménageront leurs services d'aéroport de Suvarnabhumi à Don Muang.
Les mesures de sécurité et les équipements sont en place pour rouvrir l'aéroport de Don Muang le 25 mars. « Trois lignes aériennes y retournent pour leurs services domestiques, il s'agit de Thai, Nok Air et Orient Thai.
Les trois lignes aériennes offriront 140 vols quotidiennement avec 18.000 passagers.
L'on l'a prévu qu'environ 5 millions de passagers des trois lignes aériennes emploieraient l'aéroport.Don Muang a été programmé pour rouvrir à partir du 25 mars, cela allégera la congestion au nouvel aéroport tandis que des réparations sont effectuées. Don Muang sera rouvert pendant six mois, environ.
Le rapport d'évaluation serait un facteur important pour ldécider, que les vols internationaux fonctionnent à partir de Don Muang à l'avenir ou pas, Cependant, En attendant, le lieutenant Pinit Saraithong, directeur général de vol de Don Muang, a dit que tous les équipements sont prêts à servir des passagers, y compris des sorts de stationnement, le service de taxi, des restaurants et des magasins de souvenir.
Non c'est certain, y a pas le feu au lac mdr. Mais peut-être des personnes qui vont y arriver tout soudain à Bangkok.
Voici ce que dit le Bangkok Post du jour :
Don Muang airport appears set for the return of scheduled domestic flights on Sunday, taking the pressure off Suvarnabhumi, which needs to fix its cracked runways, taxiways and other problems.
''Everything has been tested, including the terminal, airline offices, parking space, security and other facilities, '' said Don Muang director Pinit Saraithong yesterday.
Facilities at the airport include restaurants, snack bars, souvenir shops and taxi services, which will levy a 50-baht extra charge.
Taxis would be under the supervision of the Land Transport Department. They would be subject to random checks for vehicle and passenger safety.
Don Muang will handle about 140 flights a day operated by One-Two-Go, Nok Air and Thai Airways International (THAI). The three airlines will move almost 20, 000 passengers a day through the airport, which now provides services only for chartered flights.
Its airport code is DMK, while Suvarnabhumi uses BKK. Passengers should note the codes on their tickets to avoid confusion, acting president of Airports of Thailand Kulya Pakakrong said.
All THAI flights moving to Don Muang will do so on Sunday.
The two low-cost airlines, One-Two-Go and Nok Air, will divert some of their evening inbound flights from Suvarnabhumi to Don Muang on Saturday to test the services at the old airport (see graphic for flight numbers).
Thai Airways tested its check-in and ticketing systems at Don Muang yesterday, so ensure they could handle the change of the airport's code and the use of four digits on flight numbers in and out of Don Muang, an airline staffer said. THAI flights to Suvarnabhumi have three digits.
Ms Kulya did not rule out the possibility of Don Muang again accepting international flights in the future, given its capacity of 11 million passengers a year.
If so, she indicated a preference for limiting its international services to flights within the region.
AoT would evaluate the use of Don Muang after six months, she said.
After the relocation of flights to Don Muang, repairs at Suvarnabhumi will get fully under way.
The government's decision to reopen Don Muang is intended to save the money needed to expand Suvarnabhumi, which is already close to its full capacity of 45 million passengers a year due to the large number of travellers attracted by low-cost carriers.
An AoT official said security will be strict at Don Muang with bomb experts from the air force and police sniffer dogs on duty. He said 422 security cameras have been installed.
Ms Kulya said since all regular flights were moved to Suvarnabhumi on Sept 28 Don Muang has been operating in the red, with monthly expenses 88 million baht above income.
She said reopening of the old airport will boost revenue by about 90 million baht from 40 million baht a month.
Losses on the balance sheet will be slashed to 38 million baht, she said.--
ce qui signifie (en gros mdr)
Don Muang rouvre dès dimanche afin de permettre à Suvarnabumi de colmater ses brèches. A Don Muang tout a été examiné, y compris la borne, les bureaux de lignes aériennes, l'espace, lasécurité et d'autres équipements, a dit le directeur Pinit Saraithong de Muang hier.
Les équipements à l'aéroport incluent les restaurants, les snack-bars, les magasins de souvenirs et les services de taxi, qui factureront un supplément de 50-baht. Les taxis seraient sous la surveillance du département de transports terrestres.
Don Muang traitera environ 140 vols que par jour pour One-two-go, Nok Air et thaïe internationale (THAÏ). Les trois lignes aériennes déplaceront presque 20.000 passagers par jour par l'aéroport.
Son code d'aéroport est DMK, alors que Suvarnabhumi emploie BKK. Les passagers devraient noter les codes sur leurs billets pour éviter la confusion.
Tous les vols THAÏS se déplaçent à Dong Muang dimanche. Les Low costs One-to-Go et Nok Air, commenceront avec leurs vols d'arrivée de soirée de Suvarnabhumi pour Don Muang samedi. (bien se renseigner...).
La Thai aexaminé ses inscriptions et les systèmes d'étiquetage à Don Muang hier, Les vols partant de Don Muang auront un code à 4 chiffres, alors que de Suvarnabhumi il n'y en a que trois.
Mme. Kulya n'a pas éliminé la possibilité de transférer à Don Muang des vols internationaux à l'avenir, donné sa capacité de 11 millions de passagers par année.
AoT réévaluera l'utilisation de Don Muang dans six mois.
La décision du gouvernement à rouvrir Don Muang est destinée à économiser l'argent nécessaire pour agrandir Suvarnabhumi, qui est déjà près de sa pleine capacité de 45 millions de passagers moins d'un an après son ouverture.
Lasécurité sera stricte à Don Muang avec des experts en matière de bombe de l'Armée de l'Air et des chiens renifleur . 422 appareils-photo de sécurité ont été installés.
Et toujours rien pour les navettes.... A mon avis cela va être du "you démmerde"
Je viens de recevoir un mail de Nok Air qui confirme le transfert à Don Muang à partir du 25 mars 2007. Certains vols seront avancés de 10 à 15 minutes.
Pour les transferts entre aéroports, la compagnie n'organise pas de navette et conseille donc de prendre un taxi en tenant compte d'un temps de transfert de 3h30 (trajet + passage au check-in). Les passagers sont autorisés de changer une fois de vols et ce gratuitement en envoyant un mail à la compagnie.
Effectivement reouverture de don muang dimanche
Pour ceux qui seront la bas a partir de dimanche, verifiez bien sur vos billets pour les correspondance vers les iles, le code de dom muang est DMK et le code de suvarna est BKK....Prevoyez un peu de temps pour changer d'aeroport...
Un conseil pour votre voyage en Thailande ou au Laos, ecrivez moi en MP je vous communiquerai les liens. (que visiter, bon plan hotel ou Guesthouse, etc...)
Je viens de recevoir un mail de Nok Air qui confirme le transfert à Don Muang à partir du 25 mars 2007. Certains vols seront avancés de 10 à 15 minutes.
Pour les transferts entre aéroports, la compagnie n'organise pas de navette et conseille donc de prendre un taxi en tenant compte d'un temps de transfert de 3h30 (trajet + passage au check-in). Les passagers sont autorisés de changer une fois de vols et ce gratuitement en envoyant un mail à la compagnie.
Le voici :
Dear Valued Customers,
Please be informed that from 25th March 2007 all Nok flights will operate at Don Muang (DMK) instead of Suvannabhumi Airport(SVB). However, the flights listed below will leave 10-15 minutes faster, so please recheck your schedule. Other flights remain unchanged.
For transfer passengers, you need 3 hours 30 minutes (1.5 hours for traveling between DMK & SVB or vice versa, 2 hours for immigration plus check-in) to connect the flight. As a result, you are allowed to reschedule your flight ONCE with no additional cost by emailing us at nokservice@nokair.co.th and also sent copy at monikamo@gmail.com at least 48 hours prior to your flight date.
Airport Link
Since we are domestic low cost carrier, Nok Air does not provide the transportation, passengers can take public taxi at ground level, SVB Airport. Noted that additional 50 Baht for service will apply for each taxi.
More information please contact nokservice@nokair.co.th and also sent copy at monikamo@gmail.com or call 66-2-627-2622 to 27 everyday between 9 – 6 pm. Bangkok time.
Sincerely
Quand l'eau baisse les fourmis mangent les poissons; quand l'eau monte les poissons mangent les fourmis.
Il n'y a que le changement qui ne change pas.
Et voilà notre bon vieil aéroport qui va ré-ouvrir ainsi on va retrouver nos vieilles habitudes, de la salle d'embarquement domestic, voir la bâtisse de l'aéroport de l'avion et surtout apercevoir le fameux terrain de golf pour ensuite voir Bangkok d'en haut juste après le décollage .😉
@+ , 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 .
Je vais à Koh Pha Ngan et Koh Tao début mai. Je pense prendre Thai Air International (une habitude) et ensuite prendre le vol intérieur de Bangkok Airways pour Koh Samui (avant de fuir cette île au plus vite par speed boat pour KPG).
C'est là 4éme fois que je vais en Thailande. Avant, c'était simple. J'arrivais à Don Muang et je marchais entre l'aéroport international et le terminal des Domestics Flights.
Comme je n'ai pas suivi de près cette histoire de nouvel aéroport au nom imprononcable, quelqu'un aurait-il la possibilité de l'expliquer comment cela va se passer cette fois ci entre ces deux vols (que j'arrivait à enchaîner rapide avant) ?
Merci de votre aide et pardonnez-moi pour cette question sans doute réccurente sur cette branche 😐
On ne fait pas un voyage... C'est le voyage qui vous fait, ou vous défait !
" One-Two-Go Airlines flying from the southern resort of Phuket will be the first budget commercial aircraft to touch Don Muang as it is scheduled to land at 6.10 pm followed by eight other flights operated by One-Two-Go and two other carriers, Orient Thai and Nok Air.
Starting Sunday, Thai Airways International, the national carrier, will join the three airlines in operating incoming and outgoing domestic flights from Don Muang"
One-Two-GoOrient ThaiNok AirThai airways (domestic flights)
Sont à nouveau à Don Muang
Bangkok Airways n'étant pas dans la liste opère donc toujours de Souvanapoum; pas de soucis pour toi, tu feras ton transfert à Souvanapoum
Le sage supporte aequo animo les coups de l'adversite
Merci pour tes précisions ! J'ai aussi lu qu'il fallait arriver assez longtemps à l'avance au nouvel aéroport pour les lignes internationales ? Et pour les locales ? Les domestics flights sont loins, faciles à trouver ? Il y a une navette comme il y avait à Don Muang ?
On ne fait pas un voyage... C'est le voyage qui vous fait, ou vous défait !
"Thailand's main airport regulator will soon discuss the possible restoration of international flights at Don Muang Airport, which officially reopened for domestic flights on Sunday, according to a senior official."
En gros et en français,
"des discussions sont en cours pour une possible restauration des vols internationaux à Don Muang qui a déjà ré-ouvert ce dimanche (hier, note de moi) pour certains vols domestiques."
Depuis le début de cette histoire, je subodorais un truc comme ça;
j'irai plus loin (je ne suis pas madame soleil), je mettrais bien 10 cents sur la réouverture de Don Muang pour tous les vols internationaux sauf THAI Airways qui resterait à Souvanapoum avec ses vols nationaux, ce qui lui ferait une certaine pub puisqu'elle serait la seule compagnie qui ferait ses escales nationales et internationales sur le même aéroport (gain de temps très apréciables!)
Le sage supporte aequo animo les coups de l'adversite
des discussions sont en cours pour une possible restauration des vols internationaux à Don Muang qui a déjà ré-ouvert ce dimanche (hier, note de moi) pour certains vols domestiques."
Bien sur ceux qui partent avec Air-France arrive à Don-Muang . En tout cas au début ça va faire une sacré pagaille faut juste décaler sa correspondance d'une heure ou deux pour éviter de le rater. Mais ce sera l'affaire d'une semaine et après tout sera bien rodé .
@+ , 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 .
Perso je viens de téléphoner à l'instant à la Thaï-Airways pour régler le billet, comme je pars début mai avec correspondance pour Phuket, la correspondance pour Phuket ce fait du nouvel aéroport avec la Thaï-Airways.
@+ , 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 .
Perso je viens de téléphoner à l'instant à la Thaï-Airways pour régler le billet, comme je pars début mai avec correspondance pour Phuket, la correspondance pour Phuket ce fait du nouvel aéroport avec la Thaï-Airways.
du coup j'y comprend plus rien...je ne sais donc plus dans quel aeroport etihad me deposera, ni de quel aeroport part la compagnie air asia 😏
du coup j'y comprend plus rien...je ne sais donc plus dans quel aeroport etihad me deposera, ni de quel aeroport part la compagnie air asia 😏
Le mieux tu leur téléphonne . Sinon tu laisses tomber et tu pars pas .😏😏
lol tu deconnes Barbot? ;-)
je prend mon avion le 8 et il me depose un peu où il veut du moment que c'est en asie 😏
inutile de telephoner je parle aussi bien anglais que chinois ou russe...
Pour info j'ai moi même effectué une réservation pour le 04 novembre 2007 et j'ai eu le choix entre donmuang DMK et bangkok BKK donc la thai utiliserait les 2 aéroports ?
actuellement ma résa est sur le vol TG249 du 6nov et part bien de BKK
Lu dans le Bangkok Post de ce jour que la THAI prevoit des bus navettes entre les 2 aeroports. Depart toutes les 30 minutes, au prix de 34 baht. Pourquoi 34 et pas 35, j en sais rien...
Ils prevoient egalement des navettes entre le nouvel aeroport et la station de metro Lat Phrao.
Et le pourboire, Pat, t'en fais quoi?😉
1 baht par ci, un baht par là....🙂
Lu dans le Bangkok Post de ce jour que la THAI prevoit des bus navettes entre les 2 aeroports. Depart toutes les 30 minutes, au prix de 34 baht. Pourquoi 34 et pas 35, j en sais rien...
Ils prevoient egalement des navettes entre le nouvel aeroport et la station de metro Lat Phrao.
Mon départ pour mon tour en Asie est maintenant prévu dans 2 semaines, tous mes billets d'avion sont réservés cependant je me pose une question. Je vais…
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J'ai besoin de conseils avisés sur ces 2 destinations, en 15 jours
Nous atterrissons à KL on pense y reste 2 jours puis partir sur Bornéo et terminer par une ile pour snorkeling.
Pour ceux qui ont déjà fait quels sont vos incontournables?
on se disait peut être de consacrer 3 jours les derniers aux iles Perenthian, a moins que vous ayez uen ile à me conseiller proche de Bornéo,
Merci pour vos conseils et votre aide
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).
Bonjour à tous,
pouvez vous me donner vos avis sur mon itinéraire de 3 semaines.
nous sommes un petit groupe (famille + amis) 12 personnes, nous envisageons de partir vers le 21 Janvier 2027.
voici mon itinéraire:
3 nuits Bangkok
4 nuits Chang Mai
3 nuits Koh Samui
3 nuits Koh Phangan
4 nuis Krabi
4 nuits Phuket
Si suis également preneur de tout vos bon plan....
Merci à tous, Alain.
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?????
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
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.
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.
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
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! !
