Bonjour,
Je veux partir 1 mois pour visiter la Thailande, Laos, Vietnam et Cambodge. Je sais qu'un mois s'est vite passé alors, je priorise le Laos et le Cambodge. Pour l'instant j'ai trouvé un prix d'un billet d'avion (Arrivé à Bangkok et Départ de Saigon) vraiment pas cher pour le mois de Juin (pas encore acheté). En lisant quelques messages sur le site, j'ai vu que la pluie n'était pas trop dérangeante à cette période... J'aimerais savoir qu'elle serait le meilleur itinéraire pour vraiment optimiser mes déplacements. Est-ce que c'est mieux que je parte de Bangkok pour me diriger au Nord à Luang Prabang, voir Hanoi et revenir au Laos pour redescendre vers le Sud, aller au Cambodge et repartir de Saigon? Est-ce que Chiang Mai vaut le détour? Qu'elle section de voyage je devrais faire en avion rendu sur place pour sauver du temps?? Est-ce que ça serait mieux d'arriver à Bangkok et avoir mon vol de retour de Hanoi? Un gros merci à vous à l'avance.
Annie
bonjour le quebec
effectivement visiter ces quatre pays d asie en mois cela parrait tres court ou alors en evictant beaucoup de chose
moi personnellement j ai fait les quatres pays
la thailande en trois semaine minimum
le vietnam en trois semaine
le laos
le cambbodge en trois semaines
a mon avis le cambbodge et le laos en un mois cela es faisable
deux semaines sur chaque pays
le cambodge a siem reap avec les temples
le laos plus traditionnel
comme Lacaille dit, Lao/Cambodia peut être faisable en un mois.. c'est un peu ce que j'ai fait; 23j Laos (pakbeng, LP, vang vieng, vientiane, kong lo, pakse, don khong, don det), 11j Cambodia (seulement PP et Siem Reap).. c'était super, mais pas assez (surtout pour le cambodge) et jai resté sur la 'trail' touristique presque tout le temps.
mickrheault.com -> Blog de mon voyage en ASE
Mon Compte Flickr -> Mes photos
"Traveling is not about what you see, its about who you meet." -Moi
Merci beaucoup à tous!
Alors, je vais donc me concentrer sur le Laos et le Cambodge et je vais laisser la Thaïlande et le Vietnam pour un prochain voyage...
Est-ce que c'est mieux de commencer par le Laos ou le Cambodge?
Si je trouve un billet d'avion meilleur marché AR sur Bangkok, est-ce que c'est dispendieux par la suite de prendre un vol sur place pour me rendre au Laos ou Cambodge?
Merci,
Annie
Prend toi un vole avec une compagnie 'lowcost' du genre Air Asia pour tes vols à l'intérieur du continent. Pour l'ordre, je garderais Angkor pour le déssert :P
mickrheault.com -> Blog de mon voyage en ASE
Mon Compte Flickr -> Mes photos
"Traveling is not about what you see, its about who you meet." -Moi
L'ordre est assez peu important si tu reprends ton vol à hcm j'aurais tendance à dire laos puis Cambodge...En juin, il n'y a pas d'incidence majeure...Attends toi à avoir chaud...
Tu peux rejoindre le cambodge par le sud, frontiere à hat lek et remonter jusqu'à luang prabang qui est elle aussi une perle!...En fait ton axe devient le mekong avec un crochet à Siem reap, prevoir 3 jours plein sur place...BY
Nous sommes aussi à préparer un voyage dans ce coin du monde pour janvier 2009. Je suis déjà allé en Thaïlande en 2004. Je suis seulement curieux de l'endroit ou tu as acheté tes billets et si c'est pas trop te demander le prix aussi😊. Moi quand je suis allé enseigné en Corée du Sud à deux reprises, je suis passé par l'agence Bangkok tours (sur la Saint-Denis). Bon prix, bon service. Sur ce bonne préparation.
Allo!
Je n'ai pas encore acheté mon billet mais ça devrait être fait d'ici une journée ou deux. Je te tiendrai au courant du prix et de l'endroit où je l'aurai acheté. Pour l'instant par téléphone, j'ai eu 995$ CAN tout inclus pour un vol aller sur Bangkok et retour HCM. C'est ce que je prévois acheté car j'ai vu qu'il n'y a pas de vol qui va directement au Laos de l'étranger. Alors, j'arriverai sur Bangkok, je prends ensuite un vol pour Luan Prabang, je descendrai vers le Sud jusqu'au Cambodge (détour Siem Reap) et après de PP (la capitale), je prendrai un bus pour rejoindre Saigon (HCM) (6h pour 15$ US je crois).
J'appellerai aussi le l'agence que tu m'as donné, merci beaucoup!
Je te reviens loorsque j'aurai acheté mon billet.
Par curiosité, c'est où Shippagan?
Merci,
Annie
La belle ville côtière de Shippagan (''passage aux canards'' en langage amérindien) est située sur l'extrémité nord-est de la Péninsule Acadienne qui elle est située dans le nord est de la province du Nouveau-Brunswick. Bref, s'est à 30 km de Caraquet qui est assez connu dans votre belle province je crois. Un beau petit coin de pays tranquille et magnifique en été surtout l'île de Miscou (plage vierge, vagues fortes avec trappes à homard échouées et avec une vu sur la pointe gaspésienne de l'autre côté).. J'y ai eu plusieurs ''buzz'' naturels à cet endroit.
Revenons à nos moutons. $995 c'est pour un aller retour ??? Si oui c'est assez incroyable. As-tu un escale à faire ? En passant, juste pour une petite recommandation, je suis allé en Thaïlande en 2004 (5 semaines de Chiang Mai au nord jusqu'à Krabi au sud ouest). Mes principaux coup de coeur sont les suivants : Chiang Mai pour ses temples et son rythme de vie, Sukkothaï pour ses ruines qui m'ont fait rêver durant de long mois par après, puis aussi la région près de Krabi avec ses merveilleuses plages)... Moi et ma copine avons bien hâte d'y aller (moi 2ieme et elle 1ere fois) et nous sommes à préparer notre itinéraire de 2 mois (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodge et Thaîlande puis un arrêt de 1 semaine en Corée du Sud à l'allée ... je lui avais tellement parlé souvent du délicieux GIMCHI Coréen ... ce choux fermenté dans des piments.... recette excellente pour décaper un dentier hihihi)
Sur ce Annie bonne journée puis j'aimerais bien que tu me tiennes au courant des prix du billet d'avion svp. MERCI🙂
Bonjour Macmic!
Merci pour les infos au sujet de Shippagan! Je passerai bien par là un de ces jours!
Alors j'ai finalement acheté mon billet au prix incroyable de 1005$ taxes incluses aller-retour sur Bangkok.
J'ai pris mon billet à l'agence Voyages SAPA Travel, 1842 Jean-Talon Est, Mtl. J'ai eu un spécial avec Air Canada. Le spécial fonctionnait seulement pour les vols passant par Tokyo ou Osaka. Alors, je partirai début Juin (Mtl-Vancouver-Tokyo-Bangkok) et le retour début juillet (Bangkok-Osaka-Vancouver-Mtl).
Merci pour les infos pour tes villes coup de coeur.
J'ai hâte de partir :)
Annie
WOW ! Sérieusement c'est un prix super ! avec le prix du pétrole qui monte toujours, c'est curieux... Est-ce que vancouver->tokyo->bkk sont aussi avec Air Canada ?
mickrheault.com -> Blog de mon voyage en ASE
Mon Compte Flickr -> Mes photos
"Traveling is not about what you see, its about who you meet." -Moi
voila une bonne idée de privilegié le cambodge et le laos.
pour le billet avion, c'est passage par bangkok en general, mais tout depend du prix billet avion . cela peut te faire passer par hong kong, kuala lumpur, saigon .. air asia permet de se deplacer pour pas trop cher en general
Allo!
Vancouver-Tokyo avec Air Canada et Tokyo- Bangkok avec All Nippon Airways (un partenaire de Air Canada). La fille qui m'a vendu le billet m'a dit qu'elle n'avait jamais vu un tel spécial depuis 20 ans...J'ai reçu mon E-ticket avec tous mes nos de vols...alors, ça l'air vrai!! Ça faisait seulement une semaine que le spécial était sorti...J'ai été chanceuse de trouver des dates qui me convenaient car il ne restait plus beaucoup de sièges.
Annie
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Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!
Cette ville a été mille fois racontées mais jamais de cette façon impertinente.
Oser parachuter Christian Lacroix, ses arlésiennes, ses boléros, ses matadors et le baroque de sa Camargue natale en plein cœur de Hoi An, il fallait oser le parallèle.
I need some expert advice on these two destinations for a 15-day trip. We land in KL and plan to stay for 2 days before heading to Borneo and finishing with an island for snorkeling.
For those who’ve been, what are your must-sees?
We were thinking of spending the last 3 days on the Perhentian Islands, unless you’ve got another island to recommend near Borneo.
Thanks for your tips and help!
Hi everyone,
Could you share your thoughts on my 3-week itinerary?
We’re a small group (family + friends) of 12 people, planning to leave around January 21, 2027.
Here’s my itinerary:
3 nights in Bangkok
4 nights in Chiang Mai
3 nights on Koh Samui
3 nights on Koh Phangan
4 nights in Krabi
4 nights in Phuket
I’m also open to any great tips you might have...
Thanks, everyone! Alain.
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Hi! I’m planning a 15-day trip to Malaysia. The idea is to visit KL for 2 or 3 days, then Borneo, and I’m wondering what to do with the rest of the time. I’d like to finish with the Perhentian Islands... What do you think? Any tips or advice would be great—I’d really appreciate it!
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Premaria
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi fellow travelers,
First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
Silly question—backpack or hard-shell suitcase for the Sepilok, Kinabatangan, Tioman, KL trip?
I’m struggling to fit all my son’s and my stuff into the 70L backpack... and I’m thinking a suitcase would be easier, but I’m not sure if it’ll work for getting around.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees.
Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands.
Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way).
Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan.
Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide).
Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island.
Day 10 – Head to Semporna.
Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai.
Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous.
I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing.
I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture.
But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary.
If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai?
Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai.
My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok:
No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna:
From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄).
Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM.
Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau:
Found this via AI—is it legit?
No online booking, as far as I can tell.
Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly????
And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
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.
