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!
Le papier de toilette en Asie du Sud-Est
by Canaima
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
La douchette c'est bien...mais il faudrait mettre un sechoir au bon niveau 😏 parce que l'humidité c'est pas bon pour les dessous ! et le nacre du coquillage se terni !!!
Joliment dit, serais-tu une perle? 😉...d'ailleurs il y a un proverbe chinois qui dit ....😊
Joliment dit, serais-tu une perle? 😉...d'ailleurs il y a un proverbe chinois qui dit ....😊
Khun maa jak nai krap?
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
🙂http://www.auvieuxcampeur.fr/gp/asp/produit.asp?codprd=202611
probléme résolu tu vas aux vieux campeur il t'apprenne a faire pipi debout voir le dessin sur leur site avec des sacs la ils ne dise pas si le papier est founi pour s'essuyer par contre
routard ou backpacker ok mais pas de voyage a n'importe quel prix
Je me demande si l'expression 'être au bout du rouleau' vient des cabinets... pas mal en tout cas pour évoquer un profond désarroi.
pis moi j'ai un lave vaisselle
et après ça, tu t'étonnes que ton coquillage se ternit... 🏴☠️ si tu t'en sers pour les deux, je ne crois pas que je viendrai manger chez toi 😏😏😏😏😏
et après ça, tu t'étonnes que ton coquillage se ternit... 🏴☠️ si tu t'en sers pour les deux, je ne crois pas que je viendrai manger chez toi 😏😏😏😏😏
😏😉vous etes bien gore les filles ce soir!!!!!😇😄😏
y a des enfants ici je vous rappel😄😏
A+
y a des enfants ici je vous rappel😄😏
A+
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
😉Si tu le dit!!!
MDR
MDR
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
ça m'aura donné une bonne tranche de rigolade ce topic ! C'est tellement vrai que c'est pour ça que tes définitions font rire, on se revoit en pleine
action à chaque définition
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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.
"le liquide pour les mains dont vous parlez, je suppose que c'est du genre "sans bactérie" qui sent un peu l'alcool et qui seche à l'air... Personnellement, je doute que sa composition soit adaptée à une foufoune, bien trop agressif !"
PH 130, ça doit etre plutot corrosif 😊.... De quoi se retrouver avec une "Sour Mango" a la place de l'originale😄😄😄😄😄!!!!! (Je n'ai rien contre les mangue amers😛). Comme j'adore les trucs qui n'ont rien a voir les uns avec les autres (quoique la c'est l'autre extremité du "Fondement"😊...), voici le "delicieux" blog d'un jeune Thai francophone, bon appetit a tous... http://toutachezmmmmh.skynetblogs.be/post/2754000/touta-la-passion-pour-la-cuisine-history Aykel
PH 130, ça doit etre plutot corrosif 😊.... De quoi se retrouver avec une "Sour Mango" a la place de l'originale😄😄😄😄😄!!!!! (Je n'ai rien contre les mangue amers😛). Comme j'adore les trucs qui n'ont rien a voir les uns avec les autres (quoique la c'est l'autre extremité du "Fondement"😊...), voici le "delicieux" blog d'un jeune Thai francophone, bon appetit a tous... http://toutachezmmmmh.skynetblogs.be/post/2754000/touta-la-passion-pour-la-cuisine-history Aykel
Voyager, c'est naître et mourir à chaque instant...
Victor Hugo
comme je suis de bonne humeur, tu ne subiras pas mes foudres pour ce genre de posts indignes d'un forum de voyage !
mais tu es passé prés 😏😏😏
j'ai bien eu raison de pas ouvrir l'ordi ces derniers jours, j'ai gardé ma bon humeur !
demain ou lundi, je raconte ma visite au temple khmer de bagneux avec deux vénérables arrivant du cambodge et avec qui je vais travailler, sur mon projet et aussi sur certains autres !!
bises aux copains !
quand à toi jeune fille, n'oublies pas la douche aprés le match de ce soir 😏
mais tu es passé prés 😏😏😏
j'ai bien eu raison de pas ouvrir l'ordi ces derniers jours, j'ai gardé ma bon humeur !
demain ou lundi, je raconte ma visite au temple khmer de bagneux avec deux vénérables arrivant du cambodge et avec qui je vais travailler, sur mon projet et aussi sur certains autres !!
bises aux copains !
quand à toi jeune fille, n'oublies pas la douche aprés le match de ce soir 😏
trouver son chemin personnel a travers le chemin initiatique du voyage
pour "être au bout du rouleau" aucune analogie avec les zones de turbulence décrites précédemment par contre nous pouvons dire que cette converation dès le début était appelée à devenir de "l'eau de boudin" 😉😉
empruntée à "expressio" 😉😉
« S'en aller en eau de boudin »
Partir en déconfiture.
Aller à l'échec.
Mal tourner.
Que ceux qui n'aiment que les choses les plus fines tournent la page (ici,
par exemple), l'explication qui suit ne donnant pas dans le très ragoûtant.
Comme bien souvent, les avis sur l'origine de cette expression sont très partagés. Une chose est sûre, c'est qu'elle est ancienne, puisqu'elle est déjà citée par Furetière (
) en 1690.
Pour attaquer fort, on nous dit que boudin vient de la racine bod désignant le ventre ou le nombril (comme bedaine ou bidon). Et que boudin désignait aussi le sexe de l'homme au XVIe siècle. Par conséquent, l'eau de boudin ne désignerait finalement que des excrétions liquides comme l'urine ou ce qu'on évacue quand on a une diarrhée, symbolisant bien quelque chose de complètement raté (j'avais pourtant prévenu au début de cette explication !).
Passons maintenant à plus soft.
L'eau de boudin serait cette eau souillée, bonne à jeter aux égoûts (comme toute chose mal achevée), qui sert à nettoyer les boyaux qui vont servir à fabriquer cet excellent boudin avec lequel nombreux sont ceux qui se régalent sans imaginer comment et avec quoi il est fabriqué. Mais cette explication est rejetée par Duneton, Rey et Chantreau (voir mes sources), pour cause d'absence totale de preuves.
L'eau de boudin serait aussi tout simplement l'eau de cuisson du boudin (comme on avait autrefois l'eau de poulet qui était le bouillon dans lequel on avait cuit le poulet), dernier déchet jetable après avoir extirpé du cochon tout ce qu'il avait de mangeable, c'est-à-dire presque tout ('dans le cochon, tout est bon).
Enfin, l'explication de la déformation de 'os de boudin' pour désigner rien, un boudin ayant rarement des os, ne serait qu'imagination pure et simple d'un plaisantin.
bonne journée
empruntée à "expressio" 😉😉
« S'en aller en eau de boudin »
Partir en déconfiture.
Aller à l'échec.
Mal tourner.
Que ceux qui n'aiment que les choses les plus fines tournent la page (ici,
par exemple), l'explication qui suit ne donnant pas dans le très ragoûtant.Comme bien souvent, les avis sur l'origine de cette expression sont très partagés. Une chose est sûre, c'est qu'elle est ancienne, puisqu'elle est déjà citée par Furetière (
) en 1690.Pour attaquer fort, on nous dit que boudin vient de la racine bod désignant le ventre ou le nombril (comme bedaine ou bidon). Et que boudin désignait aussi le sexe de l'homme au XVIe siècle. Par conséquent, l'eau de boudin ne désignerait finalement que des excrétions liquides comme l'urine ou ce qu'on évacue quand on a une diarrhée, symbolisant bien quelque chose de complètement raté (j'avais pourtant prévenu au début de cette explication !).
Passons maintenant à plus soft.
L'eau de boudin serait cette eau souillée, bonne à jeter aux égoûts (comme toute chose mal achevée), qui sert à nettoyer les boyaux qui vont servir à fabriquer cet excellent boudin avec lequel nombreux sont ceux qui se régalent sans imaginer comment et avec quoi il est fabriqué. Mais cette explication est rejetée par Duneton, Rey et Chantreau (voir mes sources), pour cause d'absence totale de preuves.
L'eau de boudin serait aussi tout simplement l'eau de cuisson du boudin (comme on avait autrefois l'eau de poulet qui était le bouillon dans lequel on avait cuit le poulet), dernier déchet jetable après avoir extirpé du cochon tout ce qu'il avait de mangeable, c'est-à-dire presque tout ('dans le cochon, tout est bon).
Enfin, l'explication de la déformation de 'os de boudin' pour désigner rien, un boudin ayant rarement des os, ne serait qu'imagination pure et simple d'un plaisantin.
bonne journée
"pendant un instant l'usage des yeux : la lecture du monde. italo Calvino "Paroles de voyageurs" si tu n'as pas étudié, voyage".
bonjour,
désolée d'être directe mais concrétement comment font les femmes en Inde au w-c avec en + leurs sarees ? pour pas se tâcher puisqu'elles sont censées n'utiliser que leur main gauche et de l'eau et pas de papier ? cela me semble trés compliqué. merci.
Bonjour,
En Inde, je ne sais pas, mais ailleurs en Asie, voici un petit mode d'emploi "toilettes sans papier et sans jet" - tu enroules le sari ou la jupe longue autour de la taille et tu maintiens le pan avec les dents (pas confortable, mais on fait avec) - tu t'accroupis bien bas et vise le mieux possible (les toilettes sont souvent "à la française" pour les Belges, "à la turque" pour les Français 😏😏😏😏) - tu remplis le petit "poêlon" en plastique d'eau (il y a toujours un gros bidon plein d'eau dans les toilettes) avec ta main droite - tu verses l'eau sur ton (je ne trouve pas de mot autre que c...), ; toujours en visant le mieux possible - en même temps, tu te sers de ta main gauche pour frotter (comme si tu prenais une douche avec du savon). - tu n'oublies pas de laver ta main gauche aussi 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Au départ, on se dit "berk", mais on s'y fait 😉😉😉😉 Je précise que c'est encore plus compliqué au Viet Nam où on met des pantalons 😛😛😛😛😛
N'oublie pas ton Immodium, ça réduira le nombre de visites !
Cordialement, Pat
En Inde, je ne sais pas, mais ailleurs en Asie, voici un petit mode d'emploi "toilettes sans papier et sans jet" - tu enroules le sari ou la jupe longue autour de la taille et tu maintiens le pan avec les dents (pas confortable, mais on fait avec) - tu t'accroupis bien bas et vise le mieux possible (les toilettes sont souvent "à la française" pour les Belges, "à la turque" pour les Français 😏😏😏😏) - tu remplis le petit "poêlon" en plastique d'eau (il y a toujours un gros bidon plein d'eau dans les toilettes) avec ta main droite - tu verses l'eau sur ton (je ne trouve pas de mot autre que c...), ; toujours en visant le mieux possible - en même temps, tu te sers de ta main gauche pour frotter (comme si tu prenais une douche avec du savon). - tu n'oublies pas de laver ta main gauche aussi 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Au départ, on se dit "berk", mais on s'y fait 😉😉😉😉 Je précise que c'est encore plus compliqué au Viet Nam où on met des pantalons 😛😛😛😛😛
N'oublie pas ton Immodium, ça réduira le nombre de visites !
Cordialement, Pat
bonjour,
merci beaucoup pour votre réponse je pense qu'elle profitera aussi à d'autres.
cdt.😉
Ici, Solution universelle avec sarees et pantalons... larges.
Le papier de toilette en Asie du Sud-Est est... généralement sur la table ! 😉 il fait office d'Essuie-tout (So-Pa-Lin chez nous ! 😛)
Le papier de toilette en Asie du Sud-Est est... généralement sur la table ! 😉 il fait office d'Essuie-tout (So-Pa-Lin chez nous ! 😛)
"L'endroit où l'on vit est toujours les vacances des autres"
"Ceux qui luttent ne sont pas sûr de gagner... ceux qui ne luttent pas ont déjà perdu d'avance..."
I'm still hoping to go grab a beer with any of you somewhere around my neighborhood - i.e. Bangkok - Thailande
"Ceux qui luttent ne sont pas sûr de gagner... ceux qui ne luttent pas ont déjà perdu d'avance..."
I'm still hoping to go grab a beer with any of you somewhere around my neighborhood - i.e. Bangkok - Thailande
Cette discution me rappelle une annectdote vu dans une petite guesthouse sur une petite ile devenue bien touristique à présent :
Un farang se plaint auprès du gérant qu'il n'y pas de papier de toilette. Le thai ne s'en fait pas trop et lui dit que non, il y a une douchette (luxe déjà). Le farang sort de ses gonds et commence à crier au scandale, que c'est inadmissible qu'il n'y aie pas de papier de toilette. Le thai reste zen un moment, puis au bout de 10 min d'entendre le farang hurler, il hausse aussi un peu la voix et lui sort un truc du style : ici on est propre, on se lave, on n'étale pas la m....! Grand éclat de rire des personnes autours et le farang s'en est allé encore plus faché ! 55555555
Un farang se plaint auprès du gérant qu'il n'y pas de papier de toilette. Le thai ne s'en fait pas trop et lui dit que non, il y a une douchette (luxe déjà). Le farang sort de ses gonds et commence à crier au scandale, que c'est inadmissible qu'il n'y aie pas de papier de toilette. Le thai reste zen un moment, puis au bout de 10 min d'entendre le farang hurler, il hausse aussi un peu la voix et lui sort un truc du style : ici on est propre, on se lave, on n'étale pas la m....! Grand éclat de rire des personnes autours et le farang s'en est allé encore plus faché ! 55555555
Il voulait lui donner des fleurs, mais comme il n'y a pas de fleurs sur l'île, il lui a donné l'argent des fleurs
Le 555555 ne doit être compris que par les initiés 😉
ok, alors je développe 5555
5 se dit en thai "ha", qui équivault à "hi" en europe.
En gros, c'est "mdr" ou "lol" thailandais.
Pour les autres chiffres, se sera pour plus tard 🙂
5 se dit en thai "ha", qui équivault à "hi" en europe.
En gros, c'est "mdr" ou "lol" thailandais.
Pour les autres chiffres, se sera pour plus tard 🙂
Il voulait lui donner des fleurs, mais comme il n'y a pas de fleurs sur l'île, il lui a donné l'argent des fleurs
666 marcherait aussi mais comme c'est le nombre de la bête, il vaut mieux éviter 😉
Alors avec 6 c'est le père noel qui rit 😉
Ou si t'as faim (et que t'es nul avec les tons comme moi), le 9... Oups, c'est aussi un chiffre d'un grand !
Ou si t'as faim (et que t'es nul avec les tons comme moi), le 9... Oups, c'est aussi un chiffre d'un grand !
Il voulait lui donner des fleurs, mais comme il n'y a pas de fleurs sur l'île, il lui a donné l'argent des fleurs
Alors avec 6 c'est le père noel qui rit
+1 😎
+1 😎
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Hi there,
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!
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!
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Thanks!
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).
Thanks!
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Thanks! 🙂
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Thanks, friends, if you’ve got any suggestions.
Hello.
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- 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?
Thanks, and long live the Nam! !
- 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?
Thanks, and long live the Nam! !
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.
What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
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.
What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
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?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
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?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
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. Is it possible to take the train from Malacca to Ipoh? Thanks for your feedback.
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
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
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!
Hi there,
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. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
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. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
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! :-)
Hi there
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?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
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?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
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
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
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
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
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.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
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.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
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.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !