Thaïlande: gardez vos mains dans les poches
by Hardi
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Comme vous pourrez constater 8000 baths pour avoir touche/tripatouille une prostituee ( celles dans ces coins la sont du metier), un racket policier qui rapporte !bien sur ils partagent ensuite avec l'outragee.Ici tout se termine par de l'argent sous menace de prison si refus bien sur.
j'ai le souvenir d'un touriste qui avait gifle une petite conne de 15 ans qui lui avait balance lors de Songkram le nouvel an un plein seau d'eau dans une rue tranquille, donc pas un coin ou ca arrose il a eu des papiers endommages.Verdict policier 3000 baths pour l'outragee ! ou zonzon.
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j'ai le souvenir d'un touriste qui avait gifle une petite conne de 15 ans qui lui avait balance lors de Songkram le nouvel an un plein seau d'eau dans une rue tranquille, donc pas un coin ou ca arrose il a eu des papiers endommages.
Pas d'accord, si ton touriste avait eu de l'humour, il n'aurais pas giflé cette "jeune fille" pour un seau d'eau ; je suis assez scandalisé par ce geste !
tout cela pour des paiers mouillés ; quelle honte ! et je trouve qu'il s'en sort bien !
et je suis d'excellent humeur en écrivant cela, car si j'avais été de mauvaise humeur, tu aurais entendu un autre son de cloche
Pas d'accord, si ton touriste avait eu de l'humour, il n'aurais pas giflé cette "jeune fille" pour un seau d'eau ; je suis assez scandalisé par ce geste !
tout cela pour des paiers mouillés ; quelle honte ! et je trouve qu'il s'en sort bien !
et je suis d'excellent humeur en écrivant cela, car si j'avais été de mauvaise humeur, tu aurais entendu un autre son de cloche
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...moué...je trouve que ce russe est un con!
Ce n'est pas parce qu'il passe la soirée avec une prostitué qu'il doit la tripotée de partout, j'en ai vu pleins des mecs comme ça quand je trainait sur khao san road ou pat pong qui pense qu'ils sont tout permis et que els filles ne sont que pures marchandises et que l'on a droit de toucher avant de payer...
Ok la fille s'en sort bien, elle se fait de la tune et la police aussi, c'est indéniable ça marche comme ça là bas et ils ont trouvé le bon filon, mais bon ce russe, bouré ou pas est un con, il n'a pas a faire ça et ça ne lui serait pas arrivé si il avait gardé ses mains dans ses poches, ou au moins il aurai pu le négocier avec la prostitué en question.
A Khao san, un américain genre vin diesel, à tripoter le cul d'une serveuse (je me rappelle pas le nom du bar mais les serveuse sont trop belle, et tous les serveurs sont en jaunes, le bar est en bois a l'interieur et il est tout le temps plein, non c'est pas le gullivers hein :p ) bon l'américain lui met une main au cul, la fille se retourne et l'envois chier, ensuite il continu, elle l'insulte, un serveur vient lui dire d'arrêter sinon on le sort du bar. 15minutes après il prend la fille et la met sur ses genoux de force, elle le gifle (normal) et il lui rend une claque monstrueuse....genre 1m90 - 100 kilos qui frappe 1m50 - 45kg...bref la serveuse s'étale par terre et tous les serveurs (une bonne 15 aines) saute sur l'américain, le tabasse dans le bar, ensuite la sécurité du bar fait de même, puis lui maintienne la tête par terre jusqu'à l'arrivée de la police qui lui propose en option a : la prison en option b : 1000 $....le mec a choisi la tune et la police la accompagné jusqu'a un distributeur (enfin surement car je lne les ai pas suivits)
bref : les policiés profitent ok, mais les touristes se croient tout permis et la franchement ça m'énerve, donc le mec bien fait pour sa gueule.
sinon pour la petite fille qui jette de l'eau....la giffler c'est un peu bourin. Haussé le ton, lui faire comprendre qu'on est pas content ok, mais giffler une gamine non quoi ça craint aussi. et puis ce n'est que de l'eau et vu la chaleur ça fait du bien. de plus tu dis que c'est le nouvel an thai....moij e me serais bien marré ! c'est un jour de fête, en France je me suis déja pris des oeufs et de la farine lors d'un nouvel an dans la rue, j'ai ralé mais au fond voila quoi les gens s'amuse, c'est pas al peine d'aller gifler une gamine, si j'avais vu un touriste gifler une ptite thai pour sa, je pense que j'aurais remis elm ec à sa place, c'est du n'importe quoi
A Khao san, un américain genre vin diesel, à tripoter le cul d'une serveuse (je me rappelle pas le nom du bar mais les serveuse sont trop belle, et tous les serveurs sont en jaunes, le bar est en bois a l'interieur et il est tout le temps plein, non c'est pas le gullivers hein :p ) bon l'américain lui met une main au cul, la fille se retourne et l'envois chier, ensuite il continu, elle l'insulte, un serveur vient lui dire d'arrêter sinon on le sort du bar. 15minutes après il prend la fille et la met sur ses genoux de force, elle le gifle (normal) et il lui rend une claque monstrueuse....genre 1m90 - 100 kilos qui frappe 1m50 - 45kg...bref la serveuse s'étale par terre et tous les serveurs (une bonne 15 aines) saute sur l'américain, le tabasse dans le bar, ensuite la sécurité du bar fait de même, puis lui maintienne la tête par terre jusqu'à l'arrivée de la police qui lui propose en option a : la prison en option b : 1000 $....le mec a choisi la tune et la police la accompagné jusqu'a un distributeur (enfin surement car je lne les ai pas suivits)
bref : les policiés profitent ok, mais les touristes se croient tout permis et la franchement ça m'énerve, donc le mec bien fait pour sa gueule.
sinon pour la petite fille qui jette de l'eau....la giffler c'est un peu bourin. Haussé le ton, lui faire comprendre qu'on est pas content ok, mais giffler une gamine non quoi ça craint aussi. et puis ce n'est que de l'eau et vu la chaleur ça fait du bien. de plus tu dis que c'est le nouvel an thai....moij e me serais bien marré ! c'est un jour de fête, en France je me suis déja pris des oeufs et de la farine lors d'un nouvel an dans la rue, j'ai ralé mais au fond voila quoi les gens s'amuse, c'est pas al peine d'aller gifler une gamine, si j'avais vu un touriste gifler une ptite thai pour sa, je pense que j'aurais remis elm ec à sa place, c'est du n'importe quoi
Trop de chinois en Chine !
+ 1, mais comme recemment un vfiste se vantait que sa copine thai balancait des tartes lorsqu'un prix etait trop elevé...je me suis dit que le "mal " gagnait...
Roger
j'ai le souvenir d'un touriste qui avait gifle une petite conne de 15 ans qui lui avait balance lors de Songkram le nouvel an un plein seau d'eau dans une rue tranquille, donc pas un coin ou ca arrose il a eu des papiers endommages.
Déjà, des coins où ça arose pas pendant Songkran, je n'ai aps l'impression qu'il y en ait beaucoup. D'autre part, en Thaïlande ou ailleurs, on ne frappe pas quelqu'un pour un seau d'eau sur la tronche.
Ton touriste était un gros con, l'ammende lui aura peut être remis les idées en place. Et je préfère ne pas m'étendre sur ce que je pense de celui qui lui donne raison, on risque de se fâcher...
Déjà, des coins où ça arose pas pendant Songkran, je n'ai aps l'impression qu'il y en ait beaucoup. D'autre part, en Thaïlande ou ailleurs, on ne frappe pas quelqu'un pour un seau d'eau sur la tronche.
Ton touriste était un gros con, l'ammende lui aura peut être remis les idées en place. Et je préfère ne pas m'étendre sur ce que je pense de celui qui lui donne raison, on risque de se fâcher...
Cyrille
j'ai le souvenir d'un touriste qui avait gifle une petite conne de 15 ans qui lui avait balance lors de Songkram le nouvel an un plein seau d'eau dans une rue tranquille, donc pas un coin ou ca arrose il a eu des papiers endommages.
Pas d'accord, si ton touriste avait eu de l'humour, il n'aurais pas giflé cette "jeune fille" pour un seau d'eau ; je suis assez scandalisé par ce geste !
tout cela pour des paiers mouillés ; quelle honte ! et je trouve qu'il s'en sort bien !
et je suis d'excellent humeur en écrivant cela, car si j'avais été de mauvaise humeur, tu aurais entendu un autre son de cloche
Peut-etre qu'elle a endommage quelque chose d'important ? en tout cas ca s'est produit a plusieurs reprises les Thais fetards et emeches ayant peu de retenue. Depuis diverses bagarres etc ils sont interdits pour Songkran de penetrer dans la gare trains+ bus, avant ils balancaient des seaux d'eau y compris dans le train ! ca faisait pas marrer les voyageurs farangs en partance ou a l'arrivee sur Chiangmai.
Pas d'accord, si ton touriste avait eu de l'humour, il n'aurais pas giflé cette "jeune fille" pour un seau d'eau ; je suis assez scandalisé par ce geste !
tout cela pour des paiers mouillés ; quelle honte ! et je trouve qu'il s'en sort bien !
et je suis d'excellent humeur en écrivant cela, car si j'avais été de mauvaise humeur, tu aurais entendu un autre son de cloche
Peut-etre qu'elle a endommage quelque chose d'important ? en tout cas ca s'est produit a plusieurs reprises les Thais fetards et emeches ayant peu de retenue. Depuis diverses bagarres etc ils sont interdits pour Songkran de penetrer dans la gare trains+ bus, avant ils balancaient des seaux d'eau y compris dans le train ! ca faisait pas marrer les voyageurs farangs en partance ou a l'arrivee sur Chiangmai.
+ 1, mais comme recemment un vfiste se vantait que sa copine thai balancait des tartes lorsqu'un prix etait trop elevé...je me suis dit que le "mal " gagnait...
je l'avais lu et n'avais pas répondu, car je crois que j'aurais été grossier dans ma réponse !!
pour le vin l'idée avance 😏😏
je l'avais lu et n'avais pas répondu, car je crois que j'aurais été grossier dans ma réponse !!
pour le vin l'idée avance 😏😏
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alors toi, tu es plus en colère que moi
Et pourtant je ne suis pas corse 😉
Et pourtant je ne suis pas corse 😉
Cyrille
j'ai le souvenir d'un touriste qui avait gifle une petite conne de 15 ans qui lui avait balance lors de Songkram le nouvel an un plein seau d'eau dans une rue tranquille, donc pas un coin ou ca arrose il a eu des papiers endommages.
Déjà, des coins où ça arose pas pendant Songkran, je n'ai aps l'impression qu'il y en ait beaucoup. D'autre part, en Thaïlande ou ailleurs, on ne frappe pas quelqu'un pour un seau d'eau sur la tronche.
Ton touriste était un gros con, l'ammende lui aura peut être remis les idées en place. Et je préfère ne pas m'étendre sur ce que je pense de celui qui lui donne raison, on risque de se fâcher...
Loin de moi l'idee de vouloir me facher, tu sais c'est pas forcement rigolo leur truc, en mobylette si tu te manges un seau a pleine volee tu peux chuter grave, chaque anne il y a des accidents parce qu'ils n'ont pas de limite. Certains sont au 3eme de leur immeuble et quand tu recois 15 litres sur la tronche de la haut tu as les lunettes qui font un tour sur la chaussee.
Déjà, des coins où ça arose pas pendant Songkran, je n'ai aps l'impression qu'il y en ait beaucoup. D'autre part, en Thaïlande ou ailleurs, on ne frappe pas quelqu'un pour un seau d'eau sur la tronche.
Ton touriste était un gros con, l'ammende lui aura peut être remis les idées en place. Et je préfère ne pas m'étendre sur ce que je pense de celui qui lui donne raison, on risque de se fâcher...
Loin de moi l'idee de vouloir me facher, tu sais c'est pas forcement rigolo leur truc, en mobylette si tu te manges un seau a pleine volee tu peux chuter grave, chaque anne il y a des accidents parce qu'ils n'ont pas de limite. Certains sont au 3eme de leur immeuble et quand tu recois 15 litres sur la tronche de la haut tu as les lunettes qui font un tour sur la chaussee.
Peut-etre qu'elle a endommage quelque chose d'important ? en tout cas ca s'est produit a plusieurs reprises les Thais fetards et emeches ayant peu de retenue.
Depuis diverses bagarres etc ils sont interdits pour Songkran de penetrer dans la gare trains+ bus, avant ils balancaient des seaux d'eau y compris dans le train ! ca faisait pas marrer les voyageurs farangs en partance ou a l'arrivee sur Chiangmai.
Et bien il faut quand même pas être malin pour sortir avec des choses précieuses non protégées pendant Songkran ! Je ne suis pas une pro de la thaïlande, je n'y suis allée qu'une fois (pendant Songkran justement) et j'ai pas eu besoin de plus de 5 mn pour comprendre ça !
Et les farangs que ça ne fait pas marrer de prendre des seaux d'eau en travers de la figure, ils n'ont qu'à choisir d'autres dates de vacances ! C'est pas bien grave quand même... pas de quoi frapper sur les gens...
Et bien il faut quand même pas être malin pour sortir avec des choses précieuses non protégées pendant Songkran ! Je ne suis pas une pro de la thaïlande, je n'y suis allée qu'une fois (pendant Songkran justement) et j'ai pas eu besoin de plus de 5 mn pour comprendre ça !
Et les farangs que ça ne fait pas marrer de prendre des seaux d'eau en travers de la figure, ils n'ont qu'à choisir d'autres dates de vacances ! C'est pas bien grave quand même... pas de quoi frapper sur les gens...
Cyrille
GIFLER une Femme, mais c'est un etre IGNOBLE, c'est LAMENTABLE.
La zonzon devrait etre OBLIGATOIRE pour ce PLOUK.
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
Mon site http://tintina.com
je l'avais lu et n'avais pas répondu, car je crois que j'aurais été grossier dans ma réponse !!
J'ai confiance en l'intelligence des voyageurs pour faire la part des choses...En plus cette gamine etait vraisemblablement une sans papier du vietnam... La meme chose avec une khmere, la thai serait repartie en charpis...🙁
Le vin OUI!!!😉 mais la COPPA!!!😏
J'ai confiance en l'intelligence des voyageurs pour faire la part des choses...En plus cette gamine etait vraisemblablement une sans papier du vietnam... La meme chose avec une khmere, la thai serait repartie en charpis...🙁
Le vin OUI!!!😉 mais la COPPA!!!😏
Roger
Peut-etre qu'elle a endommage quelque chose d'important ? en tout cas ca s'est produit a plusieurs reprises les Thais fetards et emeches ayant peu de retenue.
Depuis diverses bagarres etc ils sont interdits pour Songkran de penetrer dans la gare trains+ bus, avant ils balancaient des seaux d'eau y compris dans le train ! ca faisait pas marrer les voyageurs farangs en partance ou a l'arrivee sur Chiangmai.
Je croyais que c'était une petite fille de 15 ans ? maintenant tu nous parles de thais bourés dans la rue...?? et puis ce n'est que de l'eau !!!! et c'est un jour de fête !! aucune raison de mettre une claque à une fille. j'aurais bien aimé que ses parents soient la au moment des faits, je pense qu'il aurait encore préféré l'amende de 3000 THB
Je croyais que c'était une petite fille de 15 ans ? maintenant tu nous parles de thais bourés dans la rue...?? et puis ce n'est que de l'eau !!!! et c'est un jour de fête !! aucune raison de mettre une claque à une fille. j'aurais bien aimé que ses parents soient la au moment des faits, je pense qu'il aurait encore préféré l'amende de 3000 THB
Trop de chinois en Chine !
Loin de moi l'idee de vouloir me facher, tu sais c'est pas forcement rigolo leur truc, en mobylette si tu te manges un seau a pleine volee tu peux chuter grave, chaque anne il y a des accidents parce qu'ils n'ont pas de limite.
Certains sont au 3eme de leur immeuble et quand tu recois 15 litres sur la tronche de la haut tu as les lunettes qui font un tour sur la chaussee.
je sais bien, j'étais à Chaing Mai en avril dernier pendant Songkran ! Moi non plus ça ne m'a pas amusée bien longtemps les douches d'eau glacée (ils mettent des pains de glace dans les bassines, les petits vicieux...). Et l'amie qui voyageait avec moi a chopé une otite resistante, ce qui lui a valu 3 jours d'hopital à son retour, à force de ramasser l'eau des douves en pleine tête. On a pris de belles gamelles sur les trottoirs innondés et j'ai sauvé mon appareil photo in extremis...
Mais c'est comme ça ! C'est la tradition, on s'adapte ou on évite la thaïlande pendant ces dates là.
Sans compter que les plus acharnés que j'ai vu à Chiang Mai, ce ne sont pas les Thaï mais les jeunes farangs, qui passe leur journée à picoler et à pourrir tout le monde depuis les terrasses des bars : ils se sont très bien appropriés l'évènement !
je sais bien, j'étais à Chaing Mai en avril dernier pendant Songkran ! Moi non plus ça ne m'a pas amusée bien longtemps les douches d'eau glacée (ils mettent des pains de glace dans les bassines, les petits vicieux...). Et l'amie qui voyageait avec moi a chopé une otite resistante, ce qui lui a valu 3 jours d'hopital à son retour, à force de ramasser l'eau des douves en pleine tête. On a pris de belles gamelles sur les trottoirs innondés et j'ai sauvé mon appareil photo in extremis...
Mais c'est comme ça ! C'est la tradition, on s'adapte ou on évite la thaïlande pendant ces dates là.
Sans compter que les plus acharnés que j'ai vu à Chiang Mai, ce ne sont pas les Thaï mais les jeunes farangs, qui passe leur journée à picoler et à pourrir tout le monde depuis les terrasses des bars : ils se sont très bien appropriés l'évènement !
Cyrille
je suis entièrement d'accord, les russes sont des cons
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful. ~Seneca
Je croyais que c'était une petite fille de 15 ans ? maintenant tu nous parles de thais bourés dans la rue...??
et puis ce n'est que de l'eau !!!! et c'est un jour de fête !! aucune raison de mettre une claque à une fille. j'aurais bien aimé que ses parents soient la au moment des faits, je pense qu'il aurait encore préféré l'amende de 3000 THB--
oui le gars en question c'etait une gamine mais faut voir Songkran sur Chiangmai < indescriptible> faut y etre, de plus ca commence 8 jours avant la date officielle, comme c'est les vacances scolaires les gosses sont dans les rues ou devant leur immeuble avec des jets d'eau.Le dernier jour un deluge d'eau le long des douves.
Chacun ses gouts je prefere le Songkran originel comme ca se pratique encore a Luang-Prabang, les gens ont un verre d'eau, ils s'approchent de vous en riant et vous deversent doucement de l'eau a hauteur des epaules vous souhaitant la bonne annee.
C'est encore comme ca dans les petits villages de Thailande, rien a voir avec la deformation des seaux d'eau a pleine volee.
Quand aux Thais bourres dans la rue je maintiens, c'est pas une injure ici les fetes ca se termine bourre c'est comme ca.
et oui, jeune ou vieille on ne frappe pas une femme, qui a peu de chance de pouvoir renvoyer un rebourpif, a cet ignoble individu.
ca va la corse? je suis a J-3, pour l'asie.
amical
que la puissance de la jungle soit avec toi
Mon site http://tintina.com
je suis entièrement d'accord, les russes sont des cons
j'ai pas dit TOUS les russes :p mais celui de l'article uniquement :p
Le songkran ça à l'air génial !! c'est la même date que notre nouvel an a nous ? moi je pense que je sortirais torse nu et que je balancerai de l'eau a pleine volée dans la face de tout le monde ! retour en enfance ça fait pas de mal
j'ai pas dit TOUS les russes :p mais celui de l'article uniquement :p
Le songkran ça à l'air génial !! c'est la même date que notre nouvel an a nous ? moi je pense que je sortirais torse nu et que je balancerai de l'eau a pleine volée dans la face de tout le monde ! retour en enfance ça fait pas de mal
Trop de chinois en Chine !
il me semble qu'en france une giffle coute 300 ou 400 euros, donc 8000 baths ça fait grossomodo 150 euros sans compter frais d'avocat, ça laisse à réfléchir avec 8000 baths on peut en faire des choses en thailande ... dire qu'il y en a qui négocie à 10 baths près, simplement allez en thailande et passez de bonnes vaccances
il ne faut jamais prendre le serpent par le milieu; dans la savane la femelle leopard ne caresse jamais les petits de sa voisine
je suis entièrement d'accord, les russes sont des cons
Et je sais pas si vous avez vu Pattaya est pleins de russes une vraie colonie, sur Jomtien il y a un petit quartier ou il n'y a qu'eux, partout les menus affiches en cyrillique.Cons je sais pas ? le peu que j'ai cotoye etaient bien allumes fetards
Et je sais pas si vous avez vu Pattaya est pleins de russes une vraie colonie, sur Jomtien il y a un petit quartier ou il n'y a qu'eux, partout les menus affiches en cyrillique.Cons je sais pas ? le peu que j'ai cotoye etaient bien allumes fetards
Ben quoi, elles ont voulu l'égalité des sexes, non? 😉
GIFLER une Femme, mais c'est un etre IGNOBLE, c'est LAMENTABLE. La zonzon devrait etre OBLIGATOIRE pour ce PLOUK.
GIFLER une Femme, mais c'est un etre IGNOBLE, c'est LAMENTABLE. La zonzon devrait etre OBLIGATOIRE pour ce PLOUK.
@+
Thibaut
Ben quoi, elles ont voulu l'égalité des sexes
et en belgique c'est comment ? car j'ai l'impression que ce sont les femmes qui commandent 😏😏😏
après ces conn.... je repars au travail calculer la meilleure police de prévoyance pour mes jeunes travailleurs handicapés !
quel bonheur 😏😏😏
salut thibault et a un jours prochains
et en belgique c'est comment ? car j'ai l'impression que ce sont les femmes qui commandent 😏😏😏
après ces conn.... je repars au travail calculer la meilleure police de prévoyance pour mes jeunes travailleurs handicapés !
quel bonheur 😏😏😏
salut thibault et a un jours prochains
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Tradition??
Tu rigoles, cela n'a plus rien à voir avec les temps jadis...
A présent, c'est une fête débile avec des meutres, provocations, insultes, beuveries, règlements de compte, méchancetés racistes envers les farangs et autres asiatiques...
Non, je ne viens plus à cette période...
Pour la gamine de quinze ans, pas besoin de la gifler..un bon seau sur sa tronche suffisait.
@Tintina: Une femme me gifle, je la gifle....
@Tintina: Une femme me gifle, je la gifle....
T'es pas seul, et on est pas tous de bonne humeur 😠, seulement bien élevés!
SO
Loin de moi l'idee de vouloir me facher, tu sais c'est pas forcement rigolo leur truc, en mobylette si tu te manges un seau a pleine volee tu peux chuter grave, chaque anne il y a des accidents parce qu'ils n'ont pas de limite.
Certains sont au 3eme de leur immeuble et quand tu recois 15 litres sur la tronche de la haut tu as les lunettes qui font un tour sur la chaussee.
je sais bien, j'étais à Chaing Mai en avril dernier pendant Songkran ! Moi non plus ça ne m'a pas amusée bien longtemps les douches d'eau glacée (ils mettent des pains de glace dans les bassines, les petits vicieux...). Et l'amie qui voyageait avec moi a chopé une otite resistante, ce qui lui a valu 3 jours d'hopital à son retour, à force de ramasser l'eau des douves en pleine tête. On a pris de belles gamelles sur les trottoirs innondés et j'ai sauvé mon appareil photo in extremis...
Mais c'est comme ça ! C'est la tradition, on s'adapte ou on évite la thaïlande pendant ces dates là.
Sans compter que les plus acharnés que j'ai vu à Chiang Mai, ce ne sont pas les Thaï mais les jeunes farangs, qui passe leur journée à picoler et à pourrir tout le monde depuis les terrasses des bars : ils se sont très bien appropriés l'évènement ! C'est du n'importe quoi vos propos envers les farangs!!!
je sais bien, j'étais à Chaing Mai en avril dernier pendant Songkran ! Moi non plus ça ne m'a pas amusée bien longtemps les douches d'eau glacée (ils mettent des pains de glace dans les bassines, les petits vicieux...). Et l'amie qui voyageait avec moi a chopé une otite resistante, ce qui lui a valu 3 jours d'hopital à son retour, à force de ramasser l'eau des douves en pleine tête. On a pris de belles gamelles sur les trottoirs innondés et j'ai sauvé mon appareil photo in extremis...
Mais c'est comme ça ! C'est la tradition, on s'adapte ou on évite la thaïlande pendant ces dates là.
Sans compter que les plus acharnés que j'ai vu à Chiang Mai, ce ne sont pas les Thaï mais les jeunes farangs, qui passe leur journée à picoler et à pourrir tout le monde depuis les terrasses des bars : ils se sont très bien appropriés l'évènement ! C'est du n'importe quoi vos propos envers les farangs!!!
http://www.chiangmai-news.com/thailande-chiang-mai-songkran-festival.htm voici un lien trouve sur google mais c'est long a charger, suffit de taper songkran thailande photos, pleins de liens pour vous donner une idee de ce que c'est.
Faut être un peu couillon tout de même pur se ballader pendant Songkran avec des papiers importants non emballés dans des pochettes imperméables ! L'avait qu'à rester chez lui s'il avait pas envie de se faire mouiller 😛
Mieux vaut être belle et rebelle que moche et remoche
😉Déja qu'une tape sur la tete en Thailande c'est pas le mieux perçu!!! une bonne gifle, bonjour les embrouilles😕🏴☠️!!!!
MDR, comme l'on dit certains, si on va en avril en Thailande, faut pas s'étonner d'etre trempé!! c'est décider moi je vais mettre des pains dans tous les faux pere noel en décembre😛😄😏 l'année derniere, il m'a pas apporter le cadeau que je voulais!!!!
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MDR, comme l'on dit certains, si on va en avril en Thailande, faut pas s'étonner d'etre trempé!! c'est décider moi je vais mettre des pains dans tous les faux pere noel en décembre😛😄😏 l'année derniere, il m'a pas apporter le cadeau que je voulais!!!!
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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
Affirmatif, Songkarn au Laos un peu moind débile, mais en Thailande, c'est l'excitation, et on balance à gogo, et tous ces jeunes farangs qui prennent possession du quartier, avec la beuverie comprise.......
Chaque année combien n'assisteront pas au prochain Songkarn? pour certains(e) c'était leur dernier Songkarn......................
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=Az0WxxaEQ7E
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=Az0WxxaEQ7E
D'accord avec vos réactions : tu n'es pas en pays conquis mon pauvre hardi... Lorsqu'on visite un pays, c'est au touriste de s'adapter aux moeurs de celui-ci, pas le contraire !! Et sincèrement, je suis convaincue que c'est à cause de gens comme toi que les autorités thaïes doivent sévir et surveiller autant. Alors si ça te semble au dessus de tes forces de t'adapter et de les respecter, reste chez toi : les Thaïs ne s'en porteront que mieux.
salut hardi!
d'après l'article cette jeune fille distribuait des flyers, et quoiqu'il en soit, même ces petites nanas du métier ont le droit de choisir par qui elles se font tripoter.
Remarque très subjective : ce russe à une tête de gros con. SOM NOM NA! 😛
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful. ~Seneca
Peut-etre qu'elle a endommage quelque chose d'important ? en tout cas ca s'est produit a plusieurs reprises les Thais fetards et emeches ayant peu de retenue.
Depuis diverses bagarres etc ils sont interdits pour Songkran de penetrer dans la gare trains+ bus, avant ils balancaient des seaux d'eau y compris dans le train ! ca faisait pas marrer les voyageurs farangs en partance ou a l'arrivee sur Chiangmai.
Ben à Songkran faut prévoir, faut pas se balader avec des papiers importants quelle idée... ou du moins les protéger. Moi je me suis fait un peu ruiner mon permis international (ok c'est en carton pate et gratuit...) bon ben je me suis pas énervé pour autant.
Ben à Songkran faut prévoir, faut pas se balader avec des papiers importants quelle idée... ou du moins les protéger. Moi je me suis fait un peu ruiner mon permis international (ok c'est en carton pate et gratuit...) bon ben je me suis pas énervé pour autant.
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Celui qui pose une question risque cinq minutes d'avoir l'air bête. Celui qui ne pose pas de question restera bête toute sa vie.
Paix et tranquillité, voilà le bonheur.
Celui qui pose une question risque cinq minutes d'avoir l'air bête. Celui qui ne pose pas de question restera bête toute sa vie.
Paix et tranquillité, voilà le bonheur.
D'accord avec vos réactions : tu n'es pas en pays conquis mon pauvre hardi... Lorsqu'on visite un pays, c'est au touriste de s'adapter aux moeurs de celui-ci, pas le contraire !! Et sincèrement, je suis convaincue que c'est à cause de gens comme toi que les autorités thaïes doivent sévir et surveiller autant. Alors si ça te semble au dessus de tes forces de t'adapter et de les respecter, reste chez toi : les Thaïs ne s'en porteront que mieux.
Puisque tu sembles un peu < raide> l'homosexualite etant chose courante dans les pays musulmans de la branlette lorsque je suis alle au Maroc je ne me suis pas adapte et fait sodomiser pour autant ! tu peux toi y aller si tu veux t'adapter. Concernant le tripotage dont il est question je ne suis pas le Russe en cause et connaissant les lascars je ne m'y hasarderai pas il y a assez de putains qui aiment. Pour le Songkran nouvel an Thai en Avril il y a 2 jours feries consacres pour.Le reste est le fait d'abrutis et de jeunes connards en conges scolaires et qui 8 jours avant commencent a se poster le long des routes et arroser copieusement tout ce qui passe et dangereusement. Ce n'est plus une fete de nouvel an de 2 jours mais l'expression de la debilite locale, il y a d'ailleurs des bagarres des Thais cognent les cons arroseurs aussi et je ne vois pas pourquoi un farang ne pourrait pas le faire. La conne en question qui s'est fait gifler etait hors des 2 jours Sonkran et le farang devait etre un resident qui a reagit comme un Thai l'aurait fait en cas de destruction d'un truc precieux, il est probable d'ailleurs qu'elle n'aurait pas ose le faire a un Thai < ou payer pour la destruction au cas > Pour ce qui est de rester chez moi, ici je suis < legal> va donc a Belleville et 13eme arr faire la morale aux illegaux Thais en France et dis leur aussi de s'adapter a nos lois et de foutre le camp en ce cas. Qu'est ce que c'est que cette mentalite bobo/caca qui pretend que parce qu'on ne vit pas dans son pays on doit accepter les debordements des abrutis.
Puisque tu sembles un peu < raide> l'homosexualite etant chose courante dans les pays musulmans de la branlette lorsque je suis alle au Maroc je ne me suis pas adapte et fait sodomiser pour autant ! tu peux toi y aller si tu veux t'adapter. Concernant le tripotage dont il est question je ne suis pas le Russe en cause et connaissant les lascars je ne m'y hasarderai pas il y a assez de putains qui aiment. Pour le Songkran nouvel an Thai en Avril il y a 2 jours feries consacres pour.Le reste est le fait d'abrutis et de jeunes connards en conges scolaires et qui 8 jours avant commencent a se poster le long des routes et arroser copieusement tout ce qui passe et dangereusement. Ce n'est plus une fete de nouvel an de 2 jours mais l'expression de la debilite locale, il y a d'ailleurs des bagarres des Thais cognent les cons arroseurs aussi et je ne vois pas pourquoi un farang ne pourrait pas le faire. La conne en question qui s'est fait gifler etait hors des 2 jours Sonkran et le farang devait etre un resident qui a reagit comme un Thai l'aurait fait en cas de destruction d'un truc precieux, il est probable d'ailleurs qu'elle n'aurait pas ose le faire a un Thai < ou payer pour la destruction au cas > Pour ce qui est de rester chez moi, ici je suis < legal> va donc a Belleville et 13eme arr faire la morale aux illegaux Thais en France et dis leur aussi de s'adapter a nos lois et de foutre le camp en ce cas. Qu'est ce que c'est que cette mentalite bobo/caca qui pretend que parce qu'on ne vit pas dans son pays on doit accepter les debordements des abrutis.
si tu venais + svt sur ce site tu saurais qu'hardi n'est pas un touriste 😎
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful. ~Seneca
Pendant Songkran moi c'est torse nu, masque de plongée bien serré (je porte des lentilles), petite sacoche plastique zippée pour les clopes et les craquants comme dit le yo, énorme flingue à eau, et quand je passe en bécane devant un gang de locaux je roule à 2 à l'heure, évidemment ils me ratent pas mais je ne me vautre pas comme une daube.
Ca me rappelle ce buzzard d'angloïde en plein soi Tiger qui me fait : " I'm not a fucking tourist, I live here so don't fucking wet me !!!" On était calibré de MEGA flingues à eau, inutile de vous dire qu'il en a pris plein la gueule le rosbeef!
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful. ~Seneca
que dire de + mon bon hardi! 😎
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful. ~Seneca
Ca me rappelle ce buzzard d'angloïde en plein soi Tiger qui me fait : " I'm not a fucking tourist, I live here so don't fucking wet me !!!" On était calibré de MEGA flingues à eau, inutile de vous dire qu'il en a pris plein la gueule le rosbeef!
ouaiiiiiisss, ça ça mérite d'être 10 fois plus mouillé que les autres, non mais !, ON SE PLIE A LA COUTUME LOCAL OUI...😏😏😏😏😏
ouaiiiiiisss, ça ça mérite d'être 10 fois plus mouillé que les autres, non mais !, ON SE PLIE A LA COUTUME LOCAL OUI...😏😏😏😏😏
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.
PETITE CONE c'est de troppppppp
c est honteux
pauvre debile de touriste !!!!
en plus à songkran!!!!
on the road again.......
je trouve vraiment scandaleux l'atitude de ces étrangers!!!!!!!
on the road again.......
oui c'est vraiment scandaleux et bien que non violent si j'avais été là je leur aurais appris à se comporter et comment presenter des excuses!!!
on the road again.......
oui c'est vraiment scandaleux et bien que non violent si j'avais été là je leur aurais appris à se comporter et comment presenter des excuses!!!
Paroles, paroles...... C'est étonnant que les gens ne bougent pas d'un poil lorsqu'une personne est agressée dans le métro à Paris..Par contre, pour la Thaïlande, ces farangs, lâches à Paris sont prêts à défendre la pauvre femme thaïe agressée par le méchant farang......
Paroles, paroles...... C'est étonnant que les gens ne bougent pas d'un poil lorsqu'une personne est agressée dans le métro à Paris..Par contre, pour la Thaïlande, ces farangs, lâches à Paris sont prêts à défendre la pauvre femme thaïe agressée par le méchant farang......
paroles???
tu es gentil garçon que cela soit en Thailande au pole nord ou ailleurs
si Je me trouve sur place j 'agirai en consequence comme je l'ai fait en france et en thailande deja
je n aime pas les gens deplaces et irrespectueux
tu gardes tes paroles pour les enfants
merci d' avance
on the road again.......
cette histoire me rappelle une phrase du Colonel Kurt dans Apocalypse Now :
"Ils m'ont accusé de meurtre durant cette guerre, je trouve cela déplacé, c'est comme distribuer des pv pour excès de vitesse aux 24 h du Mans..."
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.
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Day 19: Free day.
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After some research, we’re leaning toward Malaysia to combine nature/forests and paradise beaches. The idea is to introduce our kids to the country’s culture, nature, and wildlife.
We want a great trip but without splurging on luxury options like high-end lodges and resorts. We’re looking for comfort with a touch of authenticity—basically, a good middle ground.
I’ve started putting together an itinerary and would love your expert advice and tips to help us build this amazing trip with our little ones.
Day 1: Departure from France
Day 2: Kuala Lumpur Stay at a hotel near the airport or KL Sentral. Just one night.
Day 3: Morning flight to Sandakan (Borneo). Stay in Sepilok
Day 4: Sepilok: * Orangutan Center * Malayan Sun Bear Center * Rainforest Discovery Centre
Day 5: Depart for Kinabatangan. Boat safari in the late afternoon.
Day 6: Sunrise safari. Jungle walk. Evening safari.
Day 7: Final safari. Return to Sandakan.
Flight to Kuala Lumpur, then to Kota Bharu (or overnight transit depending on schedules).
Day 8: Transfer to the port. Boat to the Perhentian Islands.
Days 9 to 13: Perhentian Besar 5 full days. * Snorkeling * Hiking * Turtle watching * Wild beaches * Relaxation
Day 14: Return to the mainland. Bus or private car to Taman Negara.
Days 15 and 16: Taman Negara.
Day 17: Return to Kuala Lumpur.
Day 18: Visit the Petronas Towers or Batu Caves
Day 19: Free day.
Day 20: Return flight.
Thanks in advance, everyone!
Baptiste
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Flores and then Bali at the end of September.
We’ve already visited both but this time, once we’re in Labuan Bajo, we’d like to take a boat to the Komodo Islands to see the famous Komodo dragons.
I don’t want to sleep on the boat—just a day trip would be perfect.
Does anyone know a reliable and friendly provider to recommend?
Thanks in advance, and have a great summer!
Time to hit the road again!
Summer seems to be the best time weather-wise for Bali. And since summer’s when we can take a long trip, let’s go for Bali... even though we know it’ll be *packed* with people! So we’ll steer clear of the island’s south...
Our current plan (19 days on the ground, 7 stops): - 4 Nights (3 days) in Ubud 2 days for rice terraces / activities (Tegallalang, Campuhan Ridge, Monkey Forest, Bird Park, coffee plantation, market (?), dance "pestacle," cooking class and/or spa) 1 day with a driver for the Temples (Pura Gunung Kawi, Tirta Empul Spring, Pura Mengening, Goa Gajah...) - 2 nights in Sidemen (1 day for Pura Kehen + Batur Caldera + Pura Besakih and 1 day to relax in the rice terraces) - 3 nights on Gili Meno (Rest and beaches) from Padangbai - 2 nights in Amed (1 day from Padangbai with the Abang rice terrace and Tirta Gangga baths, and the next day a boat tour in Amed) - 4 nights in Pemuteran (1 day for transfer and rest, 1 day to visit Kawah Ijen, and 2 days of snorkeling at Menjangan Island) - 2 nights in Munduk (1 day with the Dayang rice terrace and the 3-waterfall hike, 1 day at Pura Ulun Danu Bratan) - 2 nights in Jatiluwih (1 day in the rice terraces, and on the last day, we’ll stop by Pura Taman Ayun in Mengwi and Pura Tanah Lot before catching our red-eye flight).
Accommodations in homestays or hotels. Transportation to be arranged on-site with the lodgings (?) Boat to Gili Meno to book in advance (?) Kawah Ijen excursion to plan ahead (?)—check with the homestay (?)
Thanks for your thoughts/comments to help us explore this destination...
Summer seems to be the best time weather-wise for Bali. And since summer’s when we can take a long trip, let’s go for Bali... even though we know it’ll be *packed* with people! So we’ll steer clear of the island’s south...
Our current plan (19 days on the ground, 7 stops): - 4 Nights (3 days) in Ubud 2 days for rice terraces / activities (Tegallalang, Campuhan Ridge, Monkey Forest, Bird Park, coffee plantation, market (?), dance "pestacle," cooking class and/or spa) 1 day with a driver for the Temples (Pura Gunung Kawi, Tirta Empul Spring, Pura Mengening, Goa Gajah...) - 2 nights in Sidemen (1 day for Pura Kehen + Batur Caldera + Pura Besakih and 1 day to relax in the rice terraces) - 3 nights on Gili Meno (Rest and beaches) from Padangbai - 2 nights in Amed (1 day from Padangbai with the Abang rice terrace and Tirta Gangga baths, and the next day a boat tour in Amed) - 4 nights in Pemuteran (1 day for transfer and rest, 1 day to visit Kawah Ijen, and 2 days of snorkeling at Menjangan Island) - 2 nights in Munduk (1 day with the Dayang rice terrace and the 3-waterfall hike, 1 day at Pura Ulun Danu Bratan) - 2 nights in Jatiluwih (1 day in the rice terraces, and on the last day, we’ll stop by Pura Taman Ayun in Mengwi and Pura Tanah Lot before catching our red-eye flight).
Accommodations in homestays or hotels. Transportation to be arranged on-site with the lodgings (?) Boat to Gili Meno to book in advance (?) Kawah Ijen excursion to plan ahead (?)—check with the homestay (?)
Thanks for your thoughts/comments to help us explore this destination...
Hello,
After reading and researching, we're planning the following stops in Cambodia in January 2027: - Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham - Kratie - Siem Reap - Battambang - Kampot (round trip)
I'm wondering about the direction of these stops, which could also influence our international flights. Either a round trip from Phnom Penh in the order above. Or landing in Siem Reap with the following order:
- Battambang (round trip) - Siem Reap / Angkor - Kratie - Kampong Cham - Phnom Penh - Kampot (round trip)
This second option would save us the Battambang - PP - Kampot trip but means doing a round trip to Battambang from Siem Reap and placing the "highlight of the trip" (Angkor) at the beginning of our stay.
What do you think?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Have a great Sunday
After reading and researching, we're planning the following stops in Cambodia in January 2027: - Phnom Penh - Kampong Cham - Kratie - Siem Reap - Battambang - Kampot (round trip)
I'm wondering about the direction of these stops, which could also influence our international flights. Either a round trip from Phnom Penh in the order above. Or landing in Siem Reap with the following order:
- Battambang (round trip) - Siem Reap / Angkor - Kratie - Kampong Cham - Phnom Penh - Kampot (round trip)
This second option would save us the Battambang - PP - Kampot trip but means doing a round trip to Battambang from Siem Reap and placing the "highlight of the trip" (Angkor) at the beginning of our stay.
What do you think?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Have a great Sunday
Hi there,
We’ll be arriving in Phnom Penh this coming January and we’re thinking of starting our trip with a stop in Kampong Cham, then Kratie.
After Kratie, we’re considering heading toward Siem Reap with a stop in Kampong Thom.
However, I’m not quite sure how long the Kratie–Kampong Thom journey might take or how complicated it is.
Does this stop on the way to Siem Reap seem like a good idea to you? If we don’t visit the Sambor Prei Kuk site, are there still some walks and/or things to see in Kampong Thom?
Thanks in advance for your help.
We’ll be arriving in Phnom Penh this coming January and we’re thinking of starting our trip with a stop in Kampong Cham, then Kratie.
After Kratie, we’re considering heading toward Siem Reap with a stop in Kampong Thom.
However, I’m not quite sure how long the Kratie–Kampong Thom journey might take or how complicated it is.
Does this stop on the way to Siem Reap seem like a good idea to you? If we don’t visit the Sambor Prei Kuk site, are there still some walks and/or things to see in Kampong Thom?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Hi there,
We’re planning to travel from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang next November.
We’d like to take a slow boat from Chiang Khong—or rather from Huay Xai in Laos—with an overnight stop in Pakbeng.
Could you let us know if the boat still leaves Huay Xai in the late morning? If so, what time roughly, and what’s the price for the trip?
Thanks for your help!
Alod
Hello everyone,
We (3 adults: 68, 65, and 25 years old) are just back from a short trip to the Philippines, and I’d like to share a little summary of our journey. First of all, I’d like to thank everyone who contributes to this forum about this destination and answers the questions of those who aren’t familiar with it. I should also mention that my comments are personal and don’t reflect anyone else’s opinions. Since I don’t have any literary or photographic talent, I’ll stick to the facts and share a few details about the sights, hotels, and restaurants.
Preparations: We chose this destination in December and quickly booked our flight tickets (540 € with Turkish Airlines) for a departure on February 16 and return on March 5, 2019. We then contacted two French-speaking tour operators based in Manila, asking them to put together an itinerary based on our wishes (places to visit, type of accommodation) and our budget. We wanted to see the rice terraces in northern Luzon, the hanging coffins in Sagada, before flying to the Visayas (Bohol, Siquijor, etc.), and the Taal Volcano, while limiting our nights in Manila as much as possible. In the end, we opted for Alize, whose itinerary and quote matched our request almost perfectly. Our exchanges helped us refine our circuit.
International flights: The round-trip flights went smoothly. Turkish Airlines, while not at the level of Asian or Gulf airlines, does the job just fine.
Day 1: We landed on time (6:15 PM) on Monday, February 16, at Terminal 3. We exchanged our euros (near the car rental counters), and I can confirm the exchange rate was very good. On the way to the St. Giles Hotel (decent and affordable for a transit night), we got our first glimpse of Manila’s dense traffic. The Makati district, where our hotel was located, offers a wide choice of restaurants, so we grabbed a quick bite to recover from the trip.
Day 2: This day was dedicated to transferring to Banaue. Fortunately, we had a comfortable van and an excellent driver for this journey, which took all day (8 to 9 hours with stops). We got a taste of driving in the Philippines—and it’s terrifying. You wouldn’t want to drive on these roads. The first thing that struck us was the relatively good condition of the roads and the cleanliness (a change from other Southeast Asian countries). This impression lasted throughout our trip. Around 6 PM, we checked into our room at the Banaue Hotel (large, charm-free, but with a beautiful view of the rice terraces).
Day 3: With the help of a local guide, we took a jeepney to Batad. And then—wow! The rice terraces form an amphitheater overlooking the small village. Under the sun, it’s simply spectacular and breathtaking! Even though we’re familiar with rice terraces (Sapa, Bali, Thailand, etc.), we were dazzled by so much beauty. We spent the day walking along the terrace walls. This place is timeless and fully deserves its UNESCO World Heritage status. However, we returned to the hotel exhausted (due to our ages and lack of exercise). We had dinner with our driver at the Las Vegas restaurant in the center of Banaue. The meal was decent, cheap, and the Filipino owner played the guitar to accompany our dinner.
Day 4: Today, our driver took us to Sagada. The mountain road offered spectacular landscapes (about 1.5 to 2 hours). Along the way, we stopped in Bontoc to visit the small but interesting anthropological museum. It features old photos and various objects from the Ifugao tribes, as well as a reconstruction of primitive dwellings. We then went on a short hike in Sagada with a very friendly local guide who explained the region’s funeral rites. The walk started at the communal cemetery before reaching “Echo Valley,” where we saw the first coffins hanging on the cliff. We continued to the “Underground River” and a small waterfall, ending our journey in the “Lumiang Cave” burial cave. All in all, this day was very interesting. On the way back, we made a few photo stops. In the evening, on our driver’s recommendation, we ate at the “Bistro,” a French enclave in the center of Banaue (good pizza, roasted quail, homemade fries).
Day 5: Today was a transfer day. To limit fatigue and nights in Manila, our tour operator arranged a flight from Clark to Tagbilaran (Bohol), saving us 2 to 3 hours of driving. But to catch our flight, we had to leave very early: 5:30 AM. Our kind driver dropped us off on time at the airport. To use it, we had to pay a 150 PHP tax per person. The Philippine Airlines flight (15 minutes) left early and was far from full. Upon arrival, we were taken to the Loboc River Hotel, on the banks of the river of the same name. A very charming lodge lost in a tropical garden. We stayed in a stilt cottage overlooking the river. We relaxed a bit in the lovely pool. This place is really great—the staff is charming, and the food is excellent for a reasonable price.
Day 6: This day was dedicated to exploring Bohol. The program was classic, starting with the tarsier sanctuary. We saw a few specimens in a small garden, each pointed out by a staff member. It was both good and disappointing because the animals were in pseudo-freedom in a small enclosure. Then we went to the “Chocolate Hills” and climbed 240 steps to admire the panoramic view of the hills—but by 10 AM, it was crowded. On the way back, we stopped at the butterfly garden, which was uninteresting: tiny, with few butterflies. We consoled ourselves by photographing beautiful flowers. To please our teen, we stopped at the Loboc Eco Tourism Adventure Park and crossed the river lying down, suspended from a steel cable (300 PHP). Finally, we had the traditional lunch-cruise on the Loboc River. It was a factory-like experience, and the meal was unremarkable. The only good thing was the singer on each boat and the lush vegetation. Afterward, we visited colonial churches and the cathedral, remnants of the Spanish presence, before returning to the hotel for a well-deserved dip in the pool. Note that for those interested, there’s an arena near the hotel where cockfights are held every Sunday—something Filipinos are passionate (if not obsessed) about.
Day 8: Very early departure for the port. We boarded a *banca* in search of dolphins. After about an hour of sailing, we were lucky enough to spot around a hundred dolphins. Our boat then headed to the small and charming island of Pamilacan. After a walk through the little village, we came across locals traditionally building a boat. They told us it takes about a month to finish their outrigger boat. Then we had to choose our snorkeling spot between the coral garden, the fish park, and the turtle enclosure. Note that a fee is charged for each spot: 150 PHP per place and per person. It felt a bit like we were being ripped off, especially since the spots weren’t amazing—we’d see much better on Apo for much less. We had lunch on the island at one of the many small eateries (350 PHP per person).
Days 9 and 10: On our return, we were taken to the Bohol Sea Resort on Panglao Island, where we stayed for 2 nights. It’s a small, recent establishment in a quiet corner of the island. It’s relaxing—maybe a bit too much. It has a nice pool and access to Danao Beach, but the view is blocked by a flotilla of boats. We didn’t try their diving school. The meals were good. If we had to do it again, we’d skip this stop to spend more time in Negros.
Days 11 and 12: We took a fast ferry (Ocean Jet) from Tagbilaran port to Dumaguete and were taken to the Thalatta Resort, about 20 km away near Zamboanguita. We stayed there for 2 nights. Let’s just say it was our favorite. It’s a small place facing Apo Island. The rooms are simple, and the pool, nestled in a magnificent tropical garden, is fantastic. The staff is friendly, and the meals are very good. The hotel has its own diving center (snorkeling gear provided) and its own boats. We booked the Apo Island excursion: 1,350 PHP per person, including lunch. It was incredible: magnificent corals, colorful fish, and turtles of all sizes. The crew was endlessly kind and didn’t hesitate to dive to guide us to the best spots. In short, a perfect day. This site is ranked among the top 5 diving spots in the Philippines. Since we were lucky enough to be there on a Wednesday morning, we explored the surprising Malapay Market, a 10-minute walk from our hotel. You’ll find numerous stalls selling vegetables, fruits, live or dried fish, and handicrafts. Enclosures are set up for selling livestock (calves, zebu, pigs). There are also restaurants. We were lucky to see two pigs roasted traditionally on a spit. There are few Europeans, and the people are warm. A great moment. We left this beautiful place with regret because we didn’t have time to visit the island or go swimming with whale sharks.
Days 12 to 15: From Dumaguete port, we took a short crossing (1 hour with Ocean Jet) to Siquijor Island to reach the Coco Grove Beach Resort. A beautiful hotel nestled in a spacious tropical garden. Several restaurants and bars, 4 pools. Despite the size of the place, it remains intimate. You can snorkel (corals and fish) right in front of the beautiful beach. We stayed in a very pleasant duplex suite. For those interested, there’s a spa and a diving center. You can also take the Apo Island excursion (offered at 1,950 PHP). We spent our days relaxing between the pool and the beach. In the evening, the sunsets over Negros and Apo were stunning. We booked an island tour with a comfortable tricycle from the hotel (1,500 PHP). The circuit was classic and allowed us to go around the island. We discovered beaches, the famous 400-year-old ficus tree with its enormous roots, and its equally famous foot bath with its cleaning fish. Then we visited the St. Isidore Convent before heading to the Cambugahay waterfalls and their four pools. The setting is idyllic, and the water is surprisingly good—we had a lot of fun swimming. We had dinner at a restaurant overlooking the island, where you can see Apo, Cebu, and Negros. In the end, Siquijor turned out to be a real little tropical paradise. Since the hotel restaurants were expensive, we dined at nearby establishments: Fuego (clean, good—excellent raw fish—and quiet), Chekesch (louder), and the very pleasant Baha Bar, which brews its own beer and offers more refined cuisine.
Days 15 to 16: We left at dawn to return to Dumaguete and its airport by ferry. We had breakfast at the Coco Grande Hotel, an annex of the previous one. The Philippine Airlines flight went smoothly. A driver took us to the town of Taal. We stayed at Paradores Del Castillo, right in the heart of the old town. It’s a charming old house with only 6 rooms. The various rooms are decorated with antiques—a real little museum. The garden is pleasant and opens onto the town. It’s an old early 19th-century house converted into a hotel, beautifully arranged with 6 rooms in the heart of the city. The restaurant in the garden is very pleasant and offers a panoramic view. We visited an old Spanish house before heading to the beautiful Basilica of St. Martin of Tours, one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the Philippines. A mass was in progress, allowing us to gauge the Filipinos’ fervor before we could visit. When we left, it was dark, and we could admire the illuminated building. We ended our evening by exploring the night market with its many fruit and skewer stalls. A nice surprise. In the morning, we were taken to the shores of Taal Lake, an ancient caldera where a second volcano has formed in the middle of the lake, which in turn contains another lake. We boarded a *banca* to reach the island in the middle of the lake. This was followed by an uphill walk, made difficult by the high temperature (36°C) and the dust on the path. The dust was worsened by the many horses carrying (or bringing back) the less courageous. To illustrate the difficulty of the climb, the trail is marked by the Stations of the Cross and its 14 stations. We were panting while our guide trotted far ahead. Our effort was rewarded when we reached the summit and its viewpoints over the inner lake and the surroundings. The wisps of smoke seen here and there confirmed we were on an active volcano. Inside the lake, there are supposedly 45 small volcanoes, one of which emerged during its last eruption in 1911. On the way back, we had lunch by the lake before returning to Manila and the Bayleaf Hotel, whose main merit is its location in the Intramuros district. In the late afternoon, we walked along the walls of the old city. We had dinner on the hotel’s panoramic terrace overlooking the city and the bay.
Day 17: Last day! Our tour operator joined us for a tour of the Intramuros district. He enriched the visit with comments on the history, geopolitics, and economy of the Philippines. We visited the Manila Cathedral, destroyed 7 times in the past (6 earthquakes and the 1945 bombing). It’s beautiful, and its stained glass is magnificent. We couldn’t enter the San Agustin Church, the oldest Catholic building in Manila. We passed by the memorial to the Battle of Manila, which claimed over 100,000 lives. We visited the area around Casa Manila, which was closed on Monday, and had a drink at Barbara’s cabaret, located in a historic house. A very enriching morning. Then we went to the Mall of Asia, the world’s largest shopping mall, to buy some souvenirs (Kultura store) before being taken to the airport. We exchanged our last pesos at the buying rate right after check-in. The return flight went smoothly. We regretted not being able to use the facilities of Istanbul’s new airport, as its opening was delayed by another month.
Finances: In the end, we spent 1,640 € for the international flights, 4,200 € for the stay (hotels, visits, various transports) with the agency (whose professionalism we can only praise), and about 700 € for meals, tips, and souvenirs.
Summary: Luckily, we had beautiful weather throughout our stay, with temperatures between 26 and 35°C. Discovering the Philippines was a wonderful experience. The diversity of the landscapes, the kindness of the Filipinos, the cleanliness, and the truly delicious fruits (especially pineapples and mangoes). We were never harassed, unlike in many touristy countries. On the other hand, the food, though generally cheap, wasn’t exceptional. Since this country is so vast, we might return in the near future.
Though I’m not a specialist on this destination, I’m happy to answer your questions based on my experience.
We (3 adults: 68, 65, and 25 years old) are just back from a short trip to the Philippines, and I’d like to share a little summary of our journey. First of all, I’d like to thank everyone who contributes to this forum about this destination and answers the questions of those who aren’t familiar with it. I should also mention that my comments are personal and don’t reflect anyone else’s opinions. Since I don’t have any literary or photographic talent, I’ll stick to the facts and share a few details about the sights, hotels, and restaurants.
Preparations: We chose this destination in December and quickly booked our flight tickets (540 € with Turkish Airlines) for a departure on February 16 and return on March 5, 2019. We then contacted two French-speaking tour operators based in Manila, asking them to put together an itinerary based on our wishes (places to visit, type of accommodation) and our budget. We wanted to see the rice terraces in northern Luzon, the hanging coffins in Sagada, before flying to the Visayas (Bohol, Siquijor, etc.), and the Taal Volcano, while limiting our nights in Manila as much as possible. In the end, we opted for Alize, whose itinerary and quote matched our request almost perfectly. Our exchanges helped us refine our circuit.
International flights: The round-trip flights went smoothly. Turkish Airlines, while not at the level of Asian or Gulf airlines, does the job just fine.
Day 1: We landed on time (6:15 PM) on Monday, February 16, at Terminal 3. We exchanged our euros (near the car rental counters), and I can confirm the exchange rate was very good. On the way to the St. Giles Hotel (decent and affordable for a transit night), we got our first glimpse of Manila’s dense traffic. The Makati district, where our hotel was located, offers a wide choice of restaurants, so we grabbed a quick bite to recover from the trip.
Day 2: This day was dedicated to transferring to Banaue. Fortunately, we had a comfortable van and an excellent driver for this journey, which took all day (8 to 9 hours with stops). We got a taste of driving in the Philippines—and it’s terrifying. You wouldn’t want to drive on these roads. The first thing that struck us was the relatively good condition of the roads and the cleanliness (a change from other Southeast Asian countries). This impression lasted throughout our trip. Around 6 PM, we checked into our room at the Banaue Hotel (large, charm-free, but with a beautiful view of the rice terraces).
Day 3: With the help of a local guide, we took a jeepney to Batad. And then—wow! The rice terraces form an amphitheater overlooking the small village. Under the sun, it’s simply spectacular and breathtaking! Even though we’re familiar with rice terraces (Sapa, Bali, Thailand, etc.), we were dazzled by so much beauty. We spent the day walking along the terrace walls. This place is timeless and fully deserves its UNESCO World Heritage status. However, we returned to the hotel exhausted (due to our ages and lack of exercise). We had dinner with our driver at the Las Vegas restaurant in the center of Banaue. The meal was decent, cheap, and the Filipino owner played the guitar to accompany our dinner.
Day 4: Today, our driver took us to Sagada. The mountain road offered spectacular landscapes (about 1.5 to 2 hours). Along the way, we stopped in Bontoc to visit the small but interesting anthropological museum. It features old photos and various objects from the Ifugao tribes, as well as a reconstruction of primitive dwellings. We then went on a short hike in Sagada with a very friendly local guide who explained the region’s funeral rites. The walk started at the communal cemetery before reaching “Echo Valley,” where we saw the first coffins hanging on the cliff. We continued to the “Underground River” and a small waterfall, ending our journey in the “Lumiang Cave” burial cave. All in all, this day was very interesting. On the way back, we made a few photo stops. In the evening, on our driver’s recommendation, we ate at the “Bistro,” a French enclave in the center of Banaue (good pizza, roasted quail, homemade fries).
Day 5: Today was a transfer day. To limit fatigue and nights in Manila, our tour operator arranged a flight from Clark to Tagbilaran (Bohol), saving us 2 to 3 hours of driving. But to catch our flight, we had to leave very early: 5:30 AM. Our kind driver dropped us off on time at the airport. To use it, we had to pay a 150 PHP tax per person. The Philippine Airlines flight (15 minutes) left early and was far from full. Upon arrival, we were taken to the Loboc River Hotel, on the banks of the river of the same name. A very charming lodge lost in a tropical garden. We stayed in a stilt cottage overlooking the river. We relaxed a bit in the lovely pool. This place is really great—the staff is charming, and the food is excellent for a reasonable price.
Day 6: This day was dedicated to exploring Bohol. The program was classic, starting with the tarsier sanctuary. We saw a few specimens in a small garden, each pointed out by a staff member. It was both good and disappointing because the animals were in pseudo-freedom in a small enclosure. Then we went to the “Chocolate Hills” and climbed 240 steps to admire the panoramic view of the hills—but by 10 AM, it was crowded. On the way back, we stopped at the butterfly garden, which was uninteresting: tiny, with few butterflies. We consoled ourselves by photographing beautiful flowers. To please our teen, we stopped at the Loboc Eco Tourism Adventure Park and crossed the river lying down, suspended from a steel cable (300 PHP). Finally, we had the traditional lunch-cruise on the Loboc River. It was a factory-like experience, and the meal was unremarkable. The only good thing was the singer on each boat and the lush vegetation. Afterward, we visited colonial churches and the cathedral, remnants of the Spanish presence, before returning to the hotel for a well-deserved dip in the pool. Note that for those interested, there’s an arena near the hotel where cockfights are held every Sunday—something Filipinos are passionate (if not obsessed) about.
Day 8: Very early departure for the port. We boarded a *banca* in search of dolphins. After about an hour of sailing, we were lucky enough to spot around a hundred dolphins. Our boat then headed to the small and charming island of Pamilacan. After a walk through the little village, we came across locals traditionally building a boat. They told us it takes about a month to finish their outrigger boat. Then we had to choose our snorkeling spot between the coral garden, the fish park, and the turtle enclosure. Note that a fee is charged for each spot: 150 PHP per place and per person. It felt a bit like we were being ripped off, especially since the spots weren’t amazing—we’d see much better on Apo for much less. We had lunch on the island at one of the many small eateries (350 PHP per person).
Days 9 and 10: On our return, we were taken to the Bohol Sea Resort on Panglao Island, where we stayed for 2 nights. It’s a small, recent establishment in a quiet corner of the island. It’s relaxing—maybe a bit too much. It has a nice pool and access to Danao Beach, but the view is blocked by a flotilla of boats. We didn’t try their diving school. The meals were good. If we had to do it again, we’d skip this stop to spend more time in Negros.
Days 11 and 12: We took a fast ferry (Ocean Jet) from Tagbilaran port to Dumaguete and were taken to the Thalatta Resort, about 20 km away near Zamboanguita. We stayed there for 2 nights. Let’s just say it was our favorite. It’s a small place facing Apo Island. The rooms are simple, and the pool, nestled in a magnificent tropical garden, is fantastic. The staff is friendly, and the meals are very good. The hotel has its own diving center (snorkeling gear provided) and its own boats. We booked the Apo Island excursion: 1,350 PHP per person, including lunch. It was incredible: magnificent corals, colorful fish, and turtles of all sizes. The crew was endlessly kind and didn’t hesitate to dive to guide us to the best spots. In short, a perfect day. This site is ranked among the top 5 diving spots in the Philippines. Since we were lucky enough to be there on a Wednesday morning, we explored the surprising Malapay Market, a 10-minute walk from our hotel. You’ll find numerous stalls selling vegetables, fruits, live or dried fish, and handicrafts. Enclosures are set up for selling livestock (calves, zebu, pigs). There are also restaurants. We were lucky to see two pigs roasted traditionally on a spit. There are few Europeans, and the people are warm. A great moment. We left this beautiful place with regret because we didn’t have time to visit the island or go swimming with whale sharks.
Days 12 to 15: From Dumaguete port, we took a short crossing (1 hour with Ocean Jet) to Siquijor Island to reach the Coco Grove Beach Resort. A beautiful hotel nestled in a spacious tropical garden. Several restaurants and bars, 4 pools. Despite the size of the place, it remains intimate. You can snorkel (corals and fish) right in front of the beautiful beach. We stayed in a very pleasant duplex suite. For those interested, there’s a spa and a diving center. You can also take the Apo Island excursion (offered at 1,950 PHP). We spent our days relaxing between the pool and the beach. In the evening, the sunsets over Negros and Apo were stunning. We booked an island tour with a comfortable tricycle from the hotel (1,500 PHP). The circuit was classic and allowed us to go around the island. We discovered beaches, the famous 400-year-old ficus tree with its enormous roots, and its equally famous foot bath with its cleaning fish. Then we visited the St. Isidore Convent before heading to the Cambugahay waterfalls and their four pools. The setting is idyllic, and the water is surprisingly good—we had a lot of fun swimming. We had dinner at a restaurant overlooking the island, where you can see Apo, Cebu, and Negros. In the end, Siquijor turned out to be a real little tropical paradise. Since the hotel restaurants were expensive, we dined at nearby establishments: Fuego (clean, good—excellent raw fish—and quiet), Chekesch (louder), and the very pleasant Baha Bar, which brews its own beer and offers more refined cuisine.
Days 15 to 16: We left at dawn to return to Dumaguete and its airport by ferry. We had breakfast at the Coco Grande Hotel, an annex of the previous one. The Philippine Airlines flight went smoothly. A driver took us to the town of Taal. We stayed at Paradores Del Castillo, right in the heart of the old town. It’s a charming old house with only 6 rooms. The various rooms are decorated with antiques—a real little museum. The garden is pleasant and opens onto the town. It’s an old early 19th-century house converted into a hotel, beautifully arranged with 6 rooms in the heart of the city. The restaurant in the garden is very pleasant and offers a panoramic view. We visited an old Spanish house before heading to the beautiful Basilica of St. Martin of Tours, one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the Philippines. A mass was in progress, allowing us to gauge the Filipinos’ fervor before we could visit. When we left, it was dark, and we could admire the illuminated building. We ended our evening by exploring the night market with its many fruit and skewer stalls. A nice surprise. In the morning, we were taken to the shores of Taal Lake, an ancient caldera where a second volcano has formed in the middle of the lake, which in turn contains another lake. We boarded a *banca* to reach the island in the middle of the lake. This was followed by an uphill walk, made difficult by the high temperature (36°C) and the dust on the path. The dust was worsened by the many horses carrying (or bringing back) the less courageous. To illustrate the difficulty of the climb, the trail is marked by the Stations of the Cross and its 14 stations. We were panting while our guide trotted far ahead. Our effort was rewarded when we reached the summit and its viewpoints over the inner lake and the surroundings. The wisps of smoke seen here and there confirmed we were on an active volcano. Inside the lake, there are supposedly 45 small volcanoes, one of which emerged during its last eruption in 1911. On the way back, we had lunch by the lake before returning to Manila and the Bayleaf Hotel, whose main merit is its location in the Intramuros district. In the late afternoon, we walked along the walls of the old city. We had dinner on the hotel’s panoramic terrace overlooking the city and the bay.
Day 17: Last day! Our tour operator joined us for a tour of the Intramuros district. He enriched the visit with comments on the history, geopolitics, and economy of the Philippines. We visited the Manila Cathedral, destroyed 7 times in the past (6 earthquakes and the 1945 bombing). It’s beautiful, and its stained glass is magnificent. We couldn’t enter the San Agustin Church, the oldest Catholic building in Manila. We passed by the memorial to the Battle of Manila, which claimed over 100,000 lives. We visited the area around Casa Manila, which was closed on Monday, and had a drink at Barbara’s cabaret, located in a historic house. A very enriching morning. Then we went to the Mall of Asia, the world’s largest shopping mall, to buy some souvenirs (Kultura store) before being taken to the airport. We exchanged our last pesos at the buying rate right after check-in. The return flight went smoothly. We regretted not being able to use the facilities of Istanbul’s new airport, as its opening was delayed by another month.
Finances: In the end, we spent 1,640 € for the international flights, 4,200 € for the stay (hotels, visits, various transports) with the agency (whose professionalism we can only praise), and about 700 € for meals, tips, and souvenirs.
Summary: Luckily, we had beautiful weather throughout our stay, with temperatures between 26 and 35°C. Discovering the Philippines was a wonderful experience. The diversity of the landscapes, the kindness of the Filipinos, the cleanliness, and the truly delicious fruits (especially pineapples and mangoes). We were never harassed, unlike in many touristy countries. On the other hand, the food, though generally cheap, wasn’t exceptional. Since this country is so vast, we might return in the near future.
Though I’m not a specialist on this destination, I’m happy to answer your questions based on my experience.
So, my flight tickets have just been booked for a trip to Cambodia from November 4th to 27th, 2025.
I’ll be traveling solo and want to explore this amazing country while getting a bit off the beaten path.
I’m arriving in Phnom Penh and also departing from Phnom Penh.
My goal is to travel as much as possible by bus and scooter.
What itinerary would you recommend?
What are the must-do things?
I’m open to all tips and info.
Thanks in advance for your help and responses.
We got back enchanted from a 6-week trip to Cambodia!
Our itinerary: Kampot - Kampong Chhnang - Battambang - Siem Reap - Kampong Cham - Sen Monorom (Mondulkiri) - Banlung (Ratanakiri) - Kratie - Kampong Thom - Phnom Penh.
We traveled by bus, minivan, boat (between Battambang and Siem Reap), overnight bus, scooter, tuk-tuk, and rickshaw for shorter distances. We stayed in guesthouses, homestays, and even in the jungle during a trek.
While the Angkor temples are fabulous, it’s the people you should visit Cambodia for—the "Land of Smiles" truly lives up to its nickname! Tourists gather in Angkor but are quite rare elsewhere, even though the country is easy to travel around.
I won’t describe our trip in detail but instead highlight a few favorite moments.
From Kampot, don’t hesitate to head out around 6 AM to see the fishermen return and their wives selling their catch (just 10 minutes away by the coast). Guaranteed picturesque!
In Battambang, known for its food scene, we discovered a cooking class with Smokin’ Pot (authentic Khmer cooking class). They pick you up from your guesthouse to shop for ingredients (we made fish amok and beef lok lak) at their village market, then cook and eat together. A private class—just the two of us! They also send the recipes via WhatsApp as a PDF. +855 12 821 400
In Siem Reap, I can recommend a francophone tuk-tuk driver who was very attentive to our wishes. We visited tourist spots but also more remote villages and local grilled-pork restaurants with him. He’s a wealth of information about local life, and chatting with him was a real pleasure—we left with regret! You can reach him on WhatsApp: Vung Hem, +855 96 614 0146.
We did a 2-day, 1-night trek in Mondulkiri. Don’t expect a super dense jungle—it looks more like a forest similar to ours. But Nara, our Bunong ethnic guide, made the experience adventurous and ultimately very immersive! WhatsApp +855 86 630 489
Bee Bee’s Chalets homestay: If you pass through Banlung in Ratanakiri, we *loved* this family and their budget-friendly bungalows. Playing Uno, enjoying Nita’s cooking (ask for her fish amok—amazing!), it was a true homestay experience! Contact Nita on WhatsApp: +855 88 818 5525.
In Kratie, rent a scooter and follow the Mekong north for 40 km at your own pace. Being so close to the locals was a treat! Same goes for heading south if you have time.
Kampong Thom: Head 25 km out to visit the pre-Angkorian temples of Sambor Prei Kuk. Around a hundred monuments spread across three sites… and hardly anyone there!
A few practical tips: Though prices are often listed in dollars, you can always pay in riels (1 USD = 4000 riels), which is what we preferred. PassApp: An app to book tuk-tuks or rickshaws (and most importantly, know the price upfront). Virak Buntham: A bus company connecting several cities, bookable online.
Feel free to ask me questions about places, accommodations, etc.—I’d be happy to answer!
A few practical tips: Though prices are often listed in dollars, you can always pay in riels (1 USD = 4000 riels), which is what we preferred. PassApp: An app to book tuk-tuks or rickshaws (and most importantly, know the price upfront). Virak Buntham: A bus company connecting several cities, bookable online.
Feel free to ask me questions about places, accommodations, etc.—I’d be happy to answer!
Hi everyone,
We’re planning our second trip to Thailand (2 weeks on-site, late April/early May) as a family with our 5- and 7-year-olds.
On our first trip, we visited Bangkok, Ayutthaya, the River Kwai, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, and Khao Lak. We especially loved Koh Phi Phi for its limestone cliffs and lush vegetation, as well as Koh Lipe for its crystal-clear waters and snorkeling.
This time, I’m thinking of spending 7 days on the islands. I was considering Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. We’d like some scenery, snorkeling right from the beach, and a bit of atmosphere—but not too much (just enough to grab dinner in the evening).
For the other part of the trip, we’re torn between Chiang Mai and Khao Sok. One or the other… or both? We don’t want to rush, but we’re really nature-focused, so we won’t be hitting too many temples…
Thanks in advance for your tips and experiences!
We’re planning our second trip to Thailand (2 weeks on-site, late April/early May) as a family with our 5- and 7-year-olds.
On our first trip, we visited Bangkok, Ayutthaya, the River Kwai, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, and Khao Lak. We especially loved Koh Phi Phi for its limestone cliffs and lush vegetation, as well as Koh Lipe for its crystal-clear waters and snorkeling.
This time, I’m thinking of spending 7 days on the islands. I was considering Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. We’d like some scenery, snorkeling right from the beach, and a bit of atmosphere—but not too much (just enough to grab dinner in the evening).
For the other part of the trip, we’re torn between Chiang Mai and Khao Sok. One or the other… or both? We don’t want to rush, but we’re really nature-focused, so we won’t be hitting too many temples…
Thanks in advance for your tips and experiences!
Hi everyone, I’m looking to do a 15-day Muay Thai training course. Any great places to recommend? Thanks







