salut
nous nous rendons en thailande le 15.11
après quelques jours passés à bkk nous nous rendrons à chiang mai
pouvons nous indiquer comment faire pour rendre visite au tribus, si possible sans prendre le bateau (je ne sais pas nager)
et quels sont les bons plans dans la région
d'avance merci 🙂
😉Salut,
pas besoin de bateu pour voir des karens!!!
tu en verra à Chiang Mai meme dans les rues!!!
plus sérieusement beaucoup de treak sont organisé dans la région avec des visites de villages...
pas mal d'infos deja dans le moteur de recherche VF!!!
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
merci beaucoup rrr pour tes renseignements,
je continue ma préparation du voyage
après la Thailande, nous desirons nous rendre en avion à Luang Prabang
si tu as d'autres conseils d'avance merci
😉je t'aurais conseillé d'y aller par la route via Chiang Kong et de prendre le bateau pour LuangPrabang (sur le Mékong), mais oublie ce que je viens de t'écrire😛😄😄!!!
pffffuuuu pas grand chose a dire en plus a par d'en profiter😎 et que le Laos c'est cool aussi un peu trop pour l'oiseau de nuit que je suis meme😇😄!!!
A+et bon voyage
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
il y a un vol quotidien ChiangMai LuangPrabang ( et LuangPrabang Vientianne)
mais en novembre, la seule chose que je peux te signaler c'est que pour les hotels ( pour les guest-house je ne sais pas) c'est plein a 200 %
et surtout autour de la période du 24 nov qui est le grand festival du LoyKratong
😉bONJOUR, JE NE PUIS QUE TE CONSEILLER DE FAIRE UN TREKKING EN MONTAGNE. AU DEPART DE CHIANG MAI, IL Y A PLEIN DE PROPOSITIONS POUR LES FAIRE. LA TU VERRAS DANS LES PETITS VILLAGES PLUSIEURS TRIBUS. MAIS ARME TOI DE COURAGE POUR LA MONTEE LE PREMIER JOUR. PAR CONTRE, MERVEILLEUX SOUVENIRS. DESCENTE EN RADEAU POUR LE RETOUR MAIS PAS BEAUCOUP D EAU ET ENSUITE DESCENTE EGALEMENT A DOS D ELEPHANT. BON VOYAGE.
MARIE
"Chaque voyage se vit différemment même si la destination est la même; c'est notre état d'esprit du moment et nos rencontres qui en font la différence"
pouvons nous indiquer comment faire pour rendre visite au tribus
c'est l'attraction principale depuis 30 ans au moins, , tu ne fait pas 20 mètres a la sortie de ton hôtel ou guest que il y a une agence qui te feront un indiana jonnes trip,
besoin de rien que des euros, ,
pour ceux qui veulent encore visiter quelque chose de plus ou moins autentique, c'est du cote de Nan, ,
bon comme j'ai un peut de temps, je vais répéter cette anecdote, ( les allemands chez les sauvages )
lors de un tournage ( dont je suis un technicien ) comme tout le monde le sait on s'ennuie a mourir entre 2 prises ( surtout si c'est un nul comme Jean Claude van damme ),
la scène se tourne dans les montagnes du cote de la ou tu vas, , et bien sur il faut utiliser des autochtones en havit traditionnels, mais, gros problème, les akas sont archi nul en matière de figuration, , , mais le producteur qui a des idées a dit, tout les techniciens en costumes, , demerdez vous, , et nous voila tous déguisée en AKA, avec un bon maquilleur sa passe, , et voila que entre 2 prise un car d'allemande viens voire les sauvages .......... comme notre ami, Roger Moore, a vraiment le sens de l'humour, il c'est présenter au car et a fait son cinéma ........ le car est descendu, la peur au ventre, , on a fait les gentils sauvages avec eux, , beaucoup de photos ont été prises, et bien sur tradition oblige, il faut raquette les grechen, et ma fois, , comme la comédie était bien jouée on fut bien récompenser, , , , , , , mais une fois le car parti, les vrais AKAS on fait pression pour que les vrais gardent le trésor allemand, , , , , ,
parfois je me dis je dois trôner( photo ) sur une cheminée en Allemagne a cote de la pinte de bière ..
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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Ha! Ha! Ha! Excellente cette anecdote, Thuan. J'aurais bien aimé voir des photos.
Moi, j'ai fais un trek de 3 jours autour de Chiang Mai pour voir les Hill tribe People (les Black Lahus dans mon cas). On était partie une dizaine et on est revenu 2. Deux filles souffrant d'embonpoint n'ont pu tolérer la montée des collines (non mais, tu vas voir des HILL tribe people, tu t'attends à quoi? un ascenseur?), deux ne voyaient pas assez de chutes à leur goût, deux avaient des blessures de moto qui s'infectaient avec la poussière des chemins et le reste, je ne sais plus sincèrement.
Personnellement, j'ai bien apprécié, même si me faire offrir du Pepsi et de la bière à mon arrivée aux villages ne faisait pas trop "Hill tribe".
Personnellement, j'ai bien apprécié, même si me faire offrir du Pepsi et de la bière à mon arrivée aux villages ne faisait pas trop "Hill tribe". SI on débarque a l'improviste dans des villages on remarque les paraboles tv, bien installé, , puis alerte générale, on planque les paraboles, et les touristes viennent visiter le Hill, une fois passée le tsunami touristique et on a récolté quelques bats, on ressort les paraboles, et tout le monde est scotché devant le soap thai bien nul,
pour visiter des tribus non pollué par NOUS .. pas d'autre choix que d'aller en birmanie, ou nord laos, la on est depayser, , , , , , mais bon ne pas s'attendre aux costumes folklorique, les Hills de birmanie n'ont même pas asses d'argent pour se payer un costume traditionnel, ,
photo de une réussite hills, ils ne vivent pas du tourisme, mais de la collecte du thé vert vivent en harmonie, sont salariée, et vivent en collectivité, nord cheng rai
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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Plus besoin de monter dans le nord pour voir des Akhas
tu vas sur sukhumvit thanon le soir ils sont une bonnes vingtaine
a vendre des conneries pour touristes ils parlent meme l'anglais
j'ai discutè avec eux un soir ils me disaient qu'ils dormaient a kao san road
eh oui cest ça aussi la mondialisation🙁
Plus besoin de monter dans le nord pour voir des Akhas
tu vas sur sukhumvit thanon le soir ils sont une bonnes vingtaine
a vendre des conneries pour touristes ils parlent meme l'anglais
j'ai discutè avec eux un soir ils me disaient qu'ils dormaient a kao san road
eh oui cest ça aussi la mondialisation🙁
😉 très bonne, 😉
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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merci, 😊 khun narak
mais bon je crois que tout le monde n'aprecie pas le cotee decalee de thuan 🤪
ce que j'aime dans le voyage, c'est le cotee pas trop serieux de la vie, 😉
exemple, une conversation de il y a 5 jours, ( ma femme etait au temple faire ses dons, ) moi comme je m'emerdais, je discutait avec un bonze, apres les introductions de respect j'ai demander commet ils font pour faire de l'abstinece sexuelle, il me repond, , comme toi, une bonne masturbation et on est en forme, pour la journee 😉
j'aime la thailande, , , , , , ,
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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Hello.
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March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning
March 24: Phnom Penh
March 25: Phnom Penh
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March 27: Kampot
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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
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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.
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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
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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! !
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing
July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao
August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide
August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena
August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands
August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts)
August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk
August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar
August 17: Rammang Rammang
August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
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I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!
bonne lecture
