Bonjour,
Je prépare un voyage début 2015 pour les Philippines,
1° je ne suis jamais parti seul en dehors de la France,
2° je ne parle pas un mot d'anglais,
il y a un point positif je suis très motivé,
ce que je crains c'est les escales, les taxis. ..
es ce de la folie ?!?
merci pour vos réponses,
Bonjour,
Je prépare un voyage début 2015 pour les Philippines,
1° je ne suis jamais parti seul en dehors de la France,
2° je ne parle pas un mot d'anglais,
il y a un point positif je suis très motivé,
ce que je crains c'est les escales, les taxis. ..
es ce de la folie ?!?
merci pour vos réponses,
Mais c'est de la bonne folie 😄
je suis allé 2 fois tout seul aux Philippines et j'ai adoré. Je n'ai qu'une envie c'est d'y retourner.
Quand tu dis "pas un mot d'anglais" : c'est vraiment à ce point ?? car pour moi, c'est le point le plus embêtant pour échanger avec les Philippins qui parlent bien anglais. Mais ce n'est pas insurmontable non plus, tu arrives toujours à te débrouiller. Tu connais le miminum (how much, where etc...). Prévois un petit dico ou autre livre avec un minimum de phrases essentielles.
Pour les escales et les taxis, tu notes sur un papier ta destination. Si tu es motivé : fonce.
non, ce n' est pas de la folie, pour le peu que tu te prépares un peu à ce voyage, et notamment, d' ici ton départ, tu as le temps d'apprendre un peu d' anglais...je te suggère d' aller dans une librairie voir les méthodes pratiques de langues étrangères, vois aussi Gpalémo publié par le G du routard
(en fait, je suis exactement dans la même situation, comptant passer une semaine ou deux en Chine avant mon retour aux Phils l' hiver prochain)
si tu es très motivé, ce sera facile
Voilà
Bon prévoyage !
Bonjour
en plus de ne pas parler anglais je dois être aveugle lol car je ne trouve pas le lien sur la page pour écrire :(
ha si ça marche :)
hoo mucht déjà entendu mais pour ça définition je vais aller sur google
comme c le pays du sourire je pensai que cela suffirait...😏
penser vous que d'acheter un traducteur de langue pourrai être utile ( mais bon pas très sociable comme truc) je sais dire 2-3 truc mais je ne comprend rien de rien quand on me parle ( en anglais hein)
en faite je me dit que je vais essayer d'apprendre les formules de politesse en tagalogue.
merci,
Si tu part avec un smartphone, (type iphone), ou un ipad, il existe des applications sympas telle que "LearnFilipino" pour le basic tagalog. Application gratuite mais de l'anglais au tagalog. .. :-(
Une autre application plus élaboré mais payante (8,99€) "Nemo le Tagalog complet" avec plus de 1200 phrases pour assurer le quotidien. En Français....
Ces 2 applications ont des fichiers audio. Il te suffit d'appuyer sur la phrase pour que ton interlocuteur entende la version tagalog. D'ici début 2015 tu peux aussi apprendre quelques phrases.
Bon voyage, Mabuhay 😎
débiter des formules de politesse en tagalog ne t' aidera guère, sauf à avoir l' air idiot ...
je me répète, mais apprend donc plutôt un peu d' anglais,
et pas seulement les questions à poser, mais aussi potasse les réponses que tu seras susceptible d' obtenir
ceci dit, un petit mot gentil en tagalog pour conclure sera la cerise sur le gâteau ..
Et pourquoi pas, essayer de trouver une filipina qui comprenne le français et qui serait guide aussi??peut être que ça existe!!par la même occasion, serait sexy aussi!😉
Tu sais bien, Philippe que dans les Visayas ils ne parlent pas le Tagalog...Donc, potasser l'anglais, encore et encore, ca ils comprennent un peu partout! Trouver une guide Pinay parlant francais???Tu peux toujours courir pour trouver!
certes, Raph, dans les Visayas on ne parle pas Tagalog, mais on le comprend, surtout les expressions figées ...
notre ami monoglotte pourrait très bien apprendre l' anglais aux Phils, avec une guide=prof pinay sympa ..., non ?
Très bonne idée celle du smart phone, me reste plus qu'à changer de téléphone car j'ai un vieux téléphone je pense avec mes points de fidélité ça devrais le faire.
J'ai été voir les application elle on l'air vraiment utile merci.
Que pensez vous de partir avec juste un bagage à main
(sans valise) pour un voyage pratique et d'acheter short, tshirt, Basket sur place .. je pense pas avoir besoin de plus,
pour la plonger vaut il peut être mieux acheter en France masque et tuba ou les prix sont identiques avec les Philippines?
merci,
Bonjour,
est il possible de se promener avec un couteau sur soi, pas forcément pour ce défendre,
le port d'arme est il légal au philippine pour les étrangers ?
merci,
hello
oui, un opinel pour les casse-croutes ou autres mais impossible de le garder en bagage à main en cabine
pour apprendre un peu d'anglais, fais l'acquisition d'un coffret audio (guide+CD+fichiers MP3) pour 10e chez lonely planet, cela te fera progresser et emportes le parler anglais en voyage de Harrap's par exemple
comme dit ailleurs, vaut mieux apprendre l'anglais et seulement quelques formules de politesse en tagalog: kumusta, mabuti, salamat; de nbreux filipinos ne parlent pas le tagalog, ni l'anglais et baragouinent un de leurs nbreux dialectes
tu as 6 mois pour progresser et aux Phils, ds l'archipel tu as des francophones installés ds le tourisme qui peuvent aider
Bonjour !
Un voyage a l'étranger, généralement, se prépare toujours un peu. Un voyage aux Philippines se prépare doublement tant l'archipel est grand !
1. Essaies de réfléchir a ce que tu attends des Philippines, quel est pour toi la représentation idéale de ce voyage (gens, paysages, plages, activités, sur-tourisme ou au contraire découverte de l'authentique), En partant de ça, tu auras une idée un peu plus précise de ton itinéraire
2. La barriere de la langue peut être tenante, il faut donc apprendre quelques rudiments en anglais afin de ne pas se retrouver dans une situation ennuyeuse et ne pas être a même de s'en dépatouiller.
3. Le problème aux Philippines, ce sont les transports. Autant il est très facile de rejoindre certaines iles disposant d'aéroports, autant les liaisons par la mer et routières sont parfois déroutantes. Les ferrys entre certaines iles sont souvent annulés, les liaisons routières parfois très lentes, les bateaux typiques tombent souvent en panne, les bus aussi. Ca fait partie du voyage, c'est typique, amusant, mais ça peut perturber un voyage !
Conseil pour cela : prévoir du temps entre les différentes escales, ne pas laisser de délai trop court entre 2 vols ou un vol et un ferry par exemple
4. Les grandes villes n'ont généralement aucun intérêt : passer son chemin.
5. Les taxis (comme dans beaucoup dans d'autres grandes villes du monde) essaient de profiter des toursites mais il sera facile de se prevenir des arnaques en respectant quelques regles.
Comme l'a suggère un des contributeurs de ce forum, une des premieres étapes pourrait etre de t'equiper d'un guide type Lonely Planet, ou passer du temps sur Internet apres avoir defini ce que tu attends et ce que tu veux voir aux Philippines pour commencer a tracer un itinéraire.
Je suis installée sur l'ile de Bohol dans les Visayas centrales. Je serai ravie de t'aider a organiser ton voyage, n'hesites pas a me solliciter.
A bientôt !
Carol
Bonjour , Merci pour vos réponses..
je continu à organiser mon voyage doucement mais sûrement! !
Je commence à apprendre un peu l'anglais ( une vrai galère )
Pour le billet d'avion, après avoir lu pas mal de topic, il est déconseillé de passer par les offres d'opodo, go voyage... et j'en passe, mais après avoir bien regarder ce sont les seul à proposer des prix à moins de 650e il y en a même à 550e c dire que c'est tentent..
donc difficile à faire le choix pour les pti budget :(
si vous avez des idées je suis preneur.
hello
pas de reponse pour les billets? je vais en tenter une.
mon expérience: jusqu'en 2013, je faisais une recherche de billet par skyscanner puis je me rapprochais d'un voyagiste, souvent Go Voyage et je prenais mon billet quand cela m'allait (prix, durée du voyage, heure de départ, changement , compagnie etc)
ça a tres bien fonctionné jusqu'en fin 2013
en 2013 décembre, ce fut une autre aventure. Je passe par Skyscanner et Go Voyage, tres souvent les prix varient au fur et à mesure de l'évolution du dossier, et au moment du paiement s'affiche une alerte rouge signalant que le prix final a été revu à la hausse par la Cie ( ce qui est faux apres vérif aupres de la Cie) soit dans mon cas un billet passant de 600 à 900euros.
en résumé, il faut arriver aux dernieres pages pour avoir une idée du tarif définitif, tente des simulations pour voir
il ne faut plus traiter avec les voyagistes et eviter Go, Oppodo, Travelgenio, Edreams basés en Espagne
seul Bravofly, basé en Suisse semble réglo
au final j'ai pris un billet Etihad pour Manille auprès de Bravofly pour 603 e vendu par la Cie 600e😕
donc maintenant, il vaut mieux se rapprocher des compagnies aériennes, tout fout le camp mon bon monsieur
Bonjour et merci de ta réponse,
je pensai ne plus en avoir ..
"Les questions sur la Thaïlande on plus de succès :) "
tu confirme ce que je pense,
passer directement par les compagnies aériennes.
après avoir lu les sujets sur les arnaques, il y en a à la pelle sur opodo, edrem, go voyage..
et franchement pas chaud d'être le prochain à en écrire une !
j'ai une autre question ou je n'ai pas trouver de réponse
si j'ai une escale à Bangkok qui dure entre 5 et 10h est il possible de sortir de l'aéroport et visiter un peu la ville et de revenir 1h avant pour prendre mon vol suivant..? ou alors on est obligé de rester et d'attendre son vol..
pour répondre à ta question je prévoit de partir début 2015,
merci!!
je crois qu'il est possible de sortir de l'aéroport lors des escales longues, ce sujet a deja été abordé ds le forum
tiens, Cathay pacific fait des promos , vente des billets jusqu'au 10/06/2014 pour une période de voyage comprise entre le 1/01/2015 et 31/3/2015 billet à partir de 612e
B
Hi everyone,
I’ll be in western Malaysia for 20 days in January and February.
I’m coming from southern Thailand to Ipoh for the Thaipusam festivities.
Then it’s off to Pangkor Island.
I’ll finish up in Malacca for the Chinese New Year celebrations before heading to Singapore.
I’ve got a 6-day gap.
I was thinking of going to K.Lipis for the jungle train and heading to Dabong, but the caves might not be open.
Any suggestions around K.L.?
Day treks?
A stopover between K.L. and Malacca?
Thanks
Hello everyone! I’m heading off solo in February and wanted to share my rough itinerary with you. Does this sound doable?
PS: I’m not really into beaches.
D1 Departure on February 17, 2027
D2 Arrival in Kuala Lumpur – stroll through Chinatown and visit the Petronas Towers
D3: Kuala Lumpur – Chow Kit Market, Batu Caves, Little India, Bukit Bintang downtown area
D4: Early morning bus to Malacca. Explore Malacca in the afternoon and evening
D5: Another 2–3 hours in Malacca in the morning, then bus back to Kuala Lumpur. Merdeka Square area. Stay in Chinatown
D6: Bus trip to Kuala Tahan. Night tour
D7: Morning – canopy walk and Bukit Terisek hike. Afternoon – off to Lata Berkoh
D8 & D9: 2-day jungle trek in Taman Negara National Park
D10: Head to Cameron Highlands
D11: Morning hike through the plantations. Afternoon still to be decided
D12: Morning – excursion to Mossy Forest and Sungei Plantation. Afternoon bus to Ipoh
D13: Morning – Mirror Lake / Sam Poh Temple area. Afternoon – explore downtown Ipoh
D14: Morning train to Penang. Afternoon – wander around Georgetown
D15: Morning – Penang Hill and Keh Loh Temple. Afternoon – Georgetown
D16: Bus to Butterfly Garden and Spice Garden. Late afternoon – Burmese and Thai temples
D17: Morning flight to Singapore. Afternoon – Chinatown and Marina Bay tour
D18: Morning – Gardens by the Bay area. Afternoon – Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Kampong Glam
D19: Morning – The Ridges area and Botanical Garden. Afternoon – Little India, then back to Chinatown before 11:15 PM return flight
D20: Morning arrival
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Laëtitia
I’m heading to Cambodia at the end of December 2026 – January 2027 for 3-4 weeks. Since I’ve already visited Cambodia twice, my itinerary is a bit different this time—I’d love to explore Botum Sakor Park, Chi Pat, the Tatai region, and the Cardamom Mountains. I’m traveling solo. If you have any tips on transportation, excursions, treks, sights, or accommodations in the area, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks for your feedback!
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I’m planning a trip to Laos and have received several quotes. Among them, this agency’s seem very reasonable, and so far, the interactions have been positive.
I’ve found a few positive reviews online, but I’d love to hear from travelers who’ve actually booked with them: how’s the organization, guide quality, accommodations, on-the-ground responsiveness, etc.
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
First stop on our discovery of the peninsula: Amphawa. It’s our first night in Thailand (we arrived at Suvarnabhumi at 8:50 AM).
Our initial plan was to explore the area before heading further south. The Mae Klong Railway Market is tempting... but what else is there to do????
We’ll be there on a Wednesday, and from what I’ve read on the forum, some say there’s absolutely nothing to do during the week—no floating market, barely any shops open, no restaurants, etc.
Others, though, say the place is actually more charming without the weekend crowds.
Could you share your thoughts? Missing the floating market is one thing, but if it’s really a ghost town on Wednesdays, I might just drop our bags somewhere else.
Amphawa seemed like a good first stop, just 1.5 hours from the airport, but I’d still like to settle somewhere a bit lively for our first evening.
We’ll be there at the end of October.
Thanks!
Hi,
I wanted to visit the plantations in the morning with GetYourGuide or by just showing up.
How much time should I really plan for?
I’d like to catch either the 3 PM or 5 PM bus back to KL.
Thanks
Hi,
I wanted to get some info about the cable car and the bridge—I see lots of different options...
How much time should we allow for these two activities? If we arrive around 4 PM, will we have enough time to visit without rushing?
Thanks
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...
Hi,
On September 1st, we're heading to Kalimantan for six weeks, probably from Pontianak to the Derawan Islands.
I've scoured this site, which is usually my go-to 😉, and others like VoyageForum, but recent info is pretty scarce.
I'd love any tips on places you've visited—our itinerary is still a work in progress.
We're two couples traveling with backpacks, using buses, boats, guesthouses, and homestays.
Thanks in advance!
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.
Hi! I’d like to split my trip into two parts: 15 days in Phuket and 15 days in Krabi. Do you know if I can rent a car and drop it off in Krabi when I fly back to France?
Thanks for your feedback!
Have a great Sunday!
Martine
Hello,
After 1 night in Khao Sok, I’d like to find a 2 Days 1 Night package on the lake.
After reading a lot, I decided to "break the bank" and treat ourselves to a private tour—mainly to avoid the crowds.
But after contacting several operators, they offer "private tours" that are very expensive (around 700 €), yet in the details, the boats can only leave from the pier at 10 AM like everyone else. (I was hoping to leave much earlier.) The morning program is the same for everyone too (private or not). They drop us off at noon at our floating hotel (I’d chosen Phupha Waree). Free afternoon (swimming or kayaking in front of the hotel). We head back by boat for a 1-hour sunset ride. And the next morning, we leave the hotel at 8 AM to be at the pier by 9:30 AM at the latest—end of the trip.
So basically, we’re paying a lot for a private tour just to do the same thing as everyone else at the same time.
Or maybe I just had bad luck in my search.
I contacted Panida Ladi, who’s very popular on forums. We’d agreed on a private tour that matched my request (departure from the pier at 8 AM, very personalized itinerary). We settled on the itinerary and price, she asked for a Wise transfer for a 30% deposit, confirmed receipt of the deposit. Then 30 minutes later, she messaged me to say she was canceling everything because it was impossible to do the requested tour—and promised a quick refund of my deposit.
So here’s my question: Who’s done a *real* private tour on this lake? Who can recommend a reliable agency? Is it even really possible to do a private tour here?
I’m searching for a real gem for my 3rd stay in Koh Lanta: a lovely, high-quality hotel right by an easily accessible beach in a lively spot.
If you know of anything that fits what I’m looking for and want to share, don’t hesitate!
Hi, is anyone there in Flores right now? According to some websites, everything is closed and the situation is tough. But our guide says it's fine. Who should we believe? We're supposed to leave on September 2nd. Thanks to anyone in Flores at the moment!
Hi dear community,
I'm planning to visit Cambodia this winter, right after Christmas, for my first solo trip and my first trip to Asia. For two weeks (yes, I know it's short, but I really can't do more...). I have two main desires: Siem Reap and the countryside, the villages, the Mekong...
What do you think of this itinerary? Arrival in Siem Reap, departure from Phnom Penh.
SR: 5 days (1 day for arrival, 3 for the temples, 1 for the lake and its villages)
Kratie (stop on the way to Mondolkiri): 3 days (1 day of travel, 2 days there)
Mondolkiri/Sen Monorom: 4 days (1 day of travel, 1 day there, 2 days of treks)
PP: 3 days (1 day of travel, 2 days of sightseeing)
I think I need to cut one day somewhere if I travel from Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday. In Kratie, maybe? Or in PP? And I'll miss the boat trip that everyone recommends (SR-Battambang), but I don't see where to fit it in. Unless I do a PP-PP loop starting in the east, skip Kratie or just stay one night, then SR, then PP.
In my timing, Mondolkiri seems closer than Ratanakiri, which also tempted me a lot! Will it be too complicated alone? I'm thinking of using local guides or a small local agency for a nature and village getaway.
I've read that Siem Reap is very crowded between Christmas and New Year's. I could also do the circuit in the opposite direction. But I thought it would be easier to get familiar with the country by arriving in a touristy area—I might be wrong...
Thanks for your advice and opinions!
Hi everyone.
I’m planning my trip, and based on all the posts I’ve read, this country is amazing.
Of course, I’ve got a ton of questions for you.
Here’s a possible itinerary: Vientiane - Vang Vieng - Phonsavan - Sam Neua - Nong Khiaw + villages - Phongsali - Luang Namtha and the area - Udomxai - Huay Xai - Luang Prabang and back to Vientiane.
What do you think?
We’re planning to prioritize local transport—is it possible to do this loop?
We’d also love to go kayaking, but I’m not sure if the season’s right or where the best spot is.
For trekking—I read that Phongsali is the most authentic spot to visit villages and see wildlife. Do you know of a reliable agency and a guesthouse with reasonable prices?
Is it worth taking a slow boat for a stretch on the Mekong, and if so, which route?
For accommodations, is it better to book through Booking.com and Agoda or look when we arrive?
Are mosquitoes bad in Laos, and should we take malaria prophylaxis?
What’s the average daily budget (accommodation, food, visits)?
Is renting scooters a good option for exploring towns, and if so, which ones?
From what I’ve read, it’s best to carry cash—euros or dollars? Is it risky to walk around with that much cash?
I’ve still got tons of questions. Thanks to anyone who can help, and I’m open to all tips, info, etc.
Thanks again
Hi there,
I’m planning a family trip (my wife and I, both 47, and our two sons, aged 5 and 12) to Malaysia for the last week of June and the first two weeks of July 2027.
We used to love road trips as a couple, then as a trio, but since our second child arrived, we’ve taken a break with "camping village" style trips.
Now feels like the right time to get back to our old habits, while adjusting the pace for the kids.
We’re craving Asia. We’ve been lucky enough to visit Thailand, Indonesia (Bali and Lombok), and Sri Lanka before.
Friends have raved about Malaysia, so we’re definitely tempted.
For those who know and love Malaysia, what would be a good itinerary starting from Kuala Lumpur, with a maximum of 3-4 stops? We’d like a mix of culture, nature, and relaxation (just to clarify, we’re not big beach fans). All of this without rushing, of course.
Hello,
We’re a family of four with two teens aged 16 and 18. We’re heading to Thailand this summer. We’ll arrive in Bangkok and plan to take a flight to Luang Prabang.
I’ve seen there are some great visits and excursions to do (temples, markets, waterfalls) and maybe even venture a bit north to places like Nong Khiaw, Muang Xay, Muang Ngoy, or Oudom Xay.
But I’ve also heard about the Bokeo region with the Gibbon Experience.
Since we won’t be able to do everything, I’d love to hear about your experiences, impressions, and advice on the two options I’m considering, especially since we’ll be meeting family in Chiang Mai, Thailand, afterward.
Option 1: A loop from Luang Prabang heading slightly north, then a flight from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai.
Option 2: A few days in Luang Prabang, exploring within a few dozen kilometers around, then heading to Bokeo province for the 2-day/1-night Gibbon Experience. For this option, I saw on Rome2Rio that it’s possible to book a ferry trip on the Mekong from Luang Prabang to Huay Xay—they mention about 8 hours. But is that realistic? What type of boat is it?
Then, to get to Chiang Mai, there aren’t many options—bus or minivan—but how does crossing the border work?
Finally, for those of you who’ve been to Laos in August, what was the weather like?
We’ve already visited Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia during the same period over the past four years and weren’t really bothered by bad weather.
I’m starting a discussion about guides in the Mekong Delta because we’ve just finished our trip in this region and had a hard time finding a French-speaking guide. We had Thanh—she speaks French really well and travels all over the delta region, including Ho Chi Minh City. She’s super friendly and flexible. I recommend her wholeheartedly. If it can help someone...
Feel free to contact us for her number.
Hi everyone,
I couldn’t find any recent info on Kuching.
Can anyone recommend a hotel or guesthouse for under 100 RM that’s nice and affordable? No dorms, please.
Also, does it rain a lot in November, and is it still worth visiting Semenggoh or Bako?
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.
That said, I’m not really 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 any walks or sights worth checking out in Kampong Thom?
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.
After a stay on Koh Phayam this coming November, I’d like to spend 2 or 3 days on Koh Phra Thong before heading further south.
Do you think it’s doable to leave Koh Phayam early enough to catch the 10 AM boat from Khura Buri to Koh Phra Thong? The next one isn’t until 4 PM, which would cost me a whole day.
I’m planning a trip to Indonesia, specifically Sulawesi and Java, in September for 10 days.
I don’t know this part of the world at all—any advice is welcome!
I’ll be traveling solo and would also love tips on meeting other travelers or locals.
Hello everyone,
Not long ago, I used to travel as a couple, but my husband has since passed away, and I’ve decided to set off again. The trip I took to Cambodia in January 2025 did me a world of good.
I’m now considering Thailand, a destination we never included in our plans because even 15 years ago, people said it was too touristy. Still, I’m thinking about the itinerary below, but I don’t feel up to arranging buses, trains, or guides on my own while I’m there. I’m looking for one or more drivers and have been in touch with an agency, but their offers are just copy-paste group tours that I don’t want.
So, if you have any contacts, experiences, or advice, I’d be so grateful if you’d share them with me. Here’s my rough plan:
Arrival in Bangkok
Ayutthaya (2 nights)
Kanchanaburi (2 or 3 nights)
Sangkhlaburi/Sai Yok (3 nights)
Sukhothai (2 nights)
Lampang (I’ve planned 3 nights, but that might be a bit much—it depends on what time I arrive in the city)
Chiang Mai
Chiang Dao
Pai
Chiang Rai
I was thinking about the Mae Hong Son loop—thoughts?
What do you think about staying overnight at the Golden Triangle?
When I look online, of course, I can find agencies that organize tours to national parks, etc.
I’m retired but in great physical shape. I’d rather go hiking than sit in hot springs with crowds of tourists who’ve all arranged meet-ups. I don’t want to spend a day at an elephant camp, and I don’t want to visit Karen villages.
I’d love to hear your advice.
Thank you all,
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.
Hi there,
We’re planning a 3-week family trip next summer with our three kids, who’ll be 8, 8, and 7 years old.
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.