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Bonjour,
Quand je pars en vacances, la famille attend avec impatience les cartes postales. Est-ce qu'on peut acheter partout des cartes postales et des timbres au Vietnam?
Sylvie
Achat de cartes postales au Vietnam
by Sylvsteph
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bonsoir,
Oui mais d'une manière moins développée que sur nos sites balnéaires..en ce qui concerne les cartes postales. - vous avez des marchands ambulants dans les rues, mais il faut quelquefois s'en méfier car vous pouvez avoir à faire avec des petits voleurs - s'ils insistent beaucoup et qu'ils sont à plusieurs, faites attention à vos bananes et sacs - par contre à Hanoi en particulier vous avez autour du Lac Hoan Kiem un petit handicapé sur un fauteuil roulant - parfaitement gentil et honnête, et qui, de plus, a une grande variété de sites, y compris des cartes des Minorités de Sapa, etc..
Quant aux timbres, c'est à la poste, principale ou secondaire, mais il n'y a pas de bureau de tabac qui en vendent comme en France - Là, je parle du Nord que je connais bien - au sud à Ho Chi Minh ville c'est peut-être différent.
Cordialement - Kimtwo -
Oui mais d'une manière moins développée que sur nos sites balnéaires..en ce qui concerne les cartes postales. - vous avez des marchands ambulants dans les rues, mais il faut quelquefois s'en méfier car vous pouvez avoir à faire avec des petits voleurs - s'ils insistent beaucoup et qu'ils sont à plusieurs, faites attention à vos bananes et sacs - par contre à Hanoi en particulier vous avez autour du Lac Hoan Kiem un petit handicapé sur un fauteuil roulant - parfaitement gentil et honnête, et qui, de plus, a une grande variété de sites, y compris des cartes des Minorités de Sapa, etc..
Quant aux timbres, c'est à la poste, principale ou secondaire, mais il n'y a pas de bureau de tabac qui en vendent comme en France - Là, je parle du Nord que je connais bien - au sud à Ho Chi Minh ville c'est peut-être différent.
Cordialement - Kimtwo -
Bonsoir,
Oui mais d'une manière moins développée que sur nos sites balnéaires..en ce qui concerne les cartes postales. - vous avez des marchands ambulants dans les rues, mais il faut quelquefois s'en méfier car vous pouvez avoir à faire avec des petits voleurs - s'ils insistent beaucoup et qu'ils sont à plusieurs, faites attention à vos bananes et sacs - par contre à Hanoi en particulier vous avez autour du Lac Hoan Kiem un petit handicapé sur un fauteuil roulant - parfaitement gentil et honnête, et qui, de plus, a une grande variété de sites, y compris des cartes des Minorités de Sapa, etc..
Quant aux timbres, c'est à la poste, principale ou secondaire, mais il n'y a pas de bureau de tabac qui en vendent comme en France - Là, je parle du Nord que je connais bien - au sud à Ho Chi Minh ville c'est peut-être différent.
Cordialement - Kimtwo -
MARRANT TOI T'AS LE DROIT de parler de l'insecurite au Vietnam et des malfrats et autres arnaqueurs ! Quand c'est moi TOI-ABALONE -LARSAY vous m'accusez de denigrer le Vietnam !!!
Oui mais d'une manière moins développée que sur nos sites balnéaires..en ce qui concerne les cartes postales. - vous avez des marchands ambulants dans les rues, mais il faut quelquefois s'en méfier car vous pouvez avoir à faire avec des petits voleurs - s'ils insistent beaucoup et qu'ils sont à plusieurs, faites attention à vos bananes et sacs - par contre à Hanoi en particulier vous avez autour du Lac Hoan Kiem un petit handicapé sur un fauteuil roulant - parfaitement gentil et honnête, et qui, de plus, a une grande variété de sites, y compris des cartes des Minorités de Sapa, etc..
Quant aux timbres, c'est à la poste, principale ou secondaire, mais il n'y a pas de bureau de tabac qui en vendent comme en France - Là, je parle du Nord que je connais bien - au sud à Ho Chi Minh ville c'est peut-être différent.
Cordialement - Kimtwo -
MARRANT TOI T'AS LE DROIT de parler de l'insecurite au Vietnam et des malfrats et autres arnaqueurs ! Quand c'est moi TOI-ABALONE -LARSAY vous m'accusez de denigrer le Vietnam !!!
pour les cartes de postales pas de problème
mais pour les timbres on en trouve pas partout
La poste principale de Saigon vend de belles cartes postales sinon des petites vendeuses en proposent
à la sortie aux touristes .
Tu peux en trouver des belles aussi dans les papeteries un peu chic de Hanoi & Saigon .
Au nord du lac Hoan Kiem il y avait des kiosques qui en vendent mais en avril dernier je n en ai vu qu un seul .
La poste de Saigon semble fiable , celle de Hanoi un peu moins sur selon des temoignages de collegues. Conseil valable aussi pour d'autres destinations comme Philippines, Bresil , Afrique noire etc..: faire tamponner les timbres pour ne pas tenter les petits malins qui les decollent pour les revendre .
cdlt Jean
La poste de Saigon semble fiable , celle de Hanoi un peu moins sur selon des temoignages de collegues. Conseil valable aussi pour d'autres destinations comme Philippines, Bresil , Afrique noire etc..: faire tamponner les timbres pour ne pas tenter les petits malins qui les decollent pour les revendre .
cdlt Jean
Cela doit les effets d'une triade !
Bien vu, Triade a l'ego surdimensionne !
Bien vu, Triade a l'ego surdimensionne !
Tu n'auras pas besoin de chercher une boutique pour acheter des cartes postales , des vendeurs te repèreront rapidement . IO.OOO vnd le paquet de 10 cartes
bonjour
les cartes se trouvent partout dans les grandes villes sans problemes, dans les plus petites villes le choix et plus restreint mais sans soucis sauf pour le delais d acheminement tres long pour l europe ile faut compter deux semaines pour arriver.
les timbres sont dans les postes garndes ou petites
"La famille attend avec impatience les cartes postales"
Bonjour, Il faut énormément de patience, pour recevoir les cartes postales du Vietnam. Cette année records battus, en janvier à la Poste de Saïgon, nous avons envoyés 15 cartes postales, à la date d'aujourd'hui : aucune est arrivée. 4 mois de retard ???? J'ai toujours eue ces problèmes, mais avant je les donnaient à la réception de l'hôtel, dans les boîtes à lettres, je me disaient donc, cela arrive, mais là cette année, c'est la meilleure.
Bonjour, Il faut énormément de patience, pour recevoir les cartes postales du Vietnam. Cette année records battus, en janvier à la Poste de Saïgon, nous avons envoyés 15 cartes postales, à la date d'aujourd'hui : aucune est arrivée. 4 mois de retard ???? J'ai toujours eue ces problèmes, mais avant je les donnaient à la réception de l'hôtel, dans les boîtes à lettres, je me disaient donc, cela arrive, mais là cette année, c'est la meilleure.
Vous pouvez les acheter a la poste
Bonsoir,
Oui il y en a quelques unes à la poste secondaire près du lac Hoan Kiem à Hanoi, mais très peu, voire pas.. à la poste centrale sur Dinh Tien Hoang (je n'y vois que des journaux à l'entrée en haut des marches.). et pas de cartes postale à cette poste😕 Conclusion, si vous en voyez avant, prenez les....
Cldt - Kimtwo-
Bonsoir,
Oui il y en a quelques unes à la poste secondaire près du lac Hoan Kiem à Hanoi, mais très peu, voire pas.. à la poste centrale sur Dinh Tien Hoang (je n'y vois que des journaux à l'entrée en haut des marches.). et pas de cartes postale à cette poste😕 Conclusion, si vous en voyez avant, prenez les....
Cldt - Kimtwo-
Quand ils ont pique les timbres oui !!! elles n'arriveront jamais.Quand ca arrive ca met 15j pas plus.
Faut les mettre dans des enveloppes et aller au bureau de poste qu'ils mettent un timbre tampon la ils peuvent pas piquer.
Ou alors comme au Cambodge faire tamponner devant soi le timbre.Ne jamais timbrer et mettre dans une boite aux lettres ils decollent et revendent.
Alors, vous pouvez acheter des cartes postales chez les boutiques de souvenirs a Quoc Tu Giam. Il y en a plein
Il ne faut pas être paranoïaque, toutes les cartes postales que je poste régulièrement à Saïgon pour la famille arrivent sans aucun problème avec un délai d'environ 3 semaines. Et jamais personne dans la rue ne m'a proposé des timbres poste.
Alors, vous etes ou maintement? je pense que c'est trop facile d'acheter des cartes postales, y compris des timbres
Les cartes postales arrivent plus vite si elles sont dans des enveloppes.
Conseil : a la poste verifie que le timbre est oblitérer, gage de garantie qu'il ne sera pas décollé ensuite pour récupérer l'argent.
Ca fait 4 ans que mes premières cartes sont parties et, on attend toujours. Par contre, celles du nouvel an, en suivant ma procédure sont arrivées en 15 jours en les postant a Mui Ne
"La famille attend avec impatience les cartes postales"
Bonjour, Il faut énormément de patience, pour recevoir les cartes postales du Vietnam. Cette année records battus, en janvier à la Poste de Saïgon, nous avons envoyés 15 cartes postales, à la date d'aujourd'hui : aucune est arrivée. 4 mois de retard ???? J'ai toujours eue ces problèmes, mais avant je les donnaient à la réception de l'hôtel, dans les boîtes à lettres, je me disaient donc, cela arrive, mais là cette année, c'est la meilleure.
Merci à tous et à toutes pour tous ces renseignements. Je vais les prévenir pour le délai sinon ils vont s'inquiéter et croire qu'on est malades parce qu'ils ne reçoivent pas de nouvelles. Evidemment, les parents n'ont pas internet! Et les enveloppes pré-timbrées, ça n'existe pas là-bas? Nous irons en principe à Hoi An, Hué, puis Hanoi, la baie d'Along, 3 jours à Cao Son (peut-être pas de cartes postales là-bas ni de poste), une journée à Sapa et quelques jours à Tam Coc. On espère trouver des cartes postales de (presque) tous ces endroits. Est-ce que ça coûte cher les timbres pour envoyer en France? Si j'achète des vêtements, plutôt que de les garder dans mon sac, je me les enverrai volontiers par la poste (en recommandé?) si je suis sûre que ça arrive, même s'il faut un mois, et que ça ne coûte pas une fortune. Ou alors est-ce qu'il existe à Hanoi des consignes où on peut laisser des affaires pendant une ou deux semaines? Sylvie
Bonjour, Il faut énormément de patience, pour recevoir les cartes postales du Vietnam. Cette année records battus, en janvier à la Poste de Saïgon, nous avons envoyés 15 cartes postales, à la date d'aujourd'hui : aucune est arrivée. 4 mois de retard ???? J'ai toujours eue ces problèmes, mais avant je les donnaient à la réception de l'hôtel, dans les boîtes à lettres, je me disaient donc, cela arrive, mais là cette année, c'est la meilleure.
Merci à tous et à toutes pour tous ces renseignements. Je vais les prévenir pour le délai sinon ils vont s'inquiéter et croire qu'on est malades parce qu'ils ne reçoivent pas de nouvelles. Evidemment, les parents n'ont pas internet! Et les enveloppes pré-timbrées, ça n'existe pas là-bas? Nous irons en principe à Hoi An, Hué, puis Hanoi, la baie d'Along, 3 jours à Cao Son (peut-être pas de cartes postales là-bas ni de poste), une journée à Sapa et quelques jours à Tam Coc. On espère trouver des cartes postales de (presque) tous ces endroits. Est-ce que ça coûte cher les timbres pour envoyer en France? Si j'achète des vêtements, plutôt que de les garder dans mon sac, je me les enverrai volontiers par la poste (en recommandé?) si je suis sûre que ça arrive, même s'il faut un mois, et que ça ne coûte pas une fortune. Ou alors est-ce qu'il existe à Hanoi des consignes où on peut laisser des affaires pendant une ou deux semaines? Sylvie
Pas d'enveloppes pré-timbrées au VN.
Pour les vêtements c'est 6 à 10 USD / kg par TNT (suivant assurance) en économique 10 jours entre Saigon et Lyon. Par la poste 15 jours et moins cher + colis ouvert a Roissy par la douane.
J'ai envoyé une lettre par Chronopost (60€) vendredi 22 mai (3 jours ouvré dixit le bureau) et aujourd'hui elle n'est toujours pas arrivée ! Plus de trace de la lettre après Roissy !
Est-ce que ça coûte cher les timbres pour envoyer en France?
Si j'achète des vêtements, plutôt que de les garder dans mon sac, je me les enverrai volontiers par la poste (en recommandé?) si je suis sûre que ça arrive, même s'il faut un mois, et que ça ne coûte pas une fortune.
Ou alors est-ce qu'il existe à Hanoi des consignes où on peut laisser des affaires pendant une ou deux semaines?
Bonsoir,
En janvier je crois me souvenir que j'ai du payer 10000 ou 12000 dongs (carte postale moins cher qu'enveloppe) c'est finalement assez cher..-
Un petit conseil comme on vous l'a indiqué dans la discussion : essayez de les faire oblitérer par la poste où vous aurez acheté les timbres, autre petit conseil si vous ne pouvez les faire oblitérer, ne mettez jamais toutes vos cartes postales et lettres dans la même boite : dispatchez..un peu par ci un peu par là.
Quant à envoyer vos vêtements par la poste ? ça ne me semble pas une bonne idée : d'abord ce sera assez cher, pas trop de garantie , la poste vietnamienne n'est pas la française - pour exemple je vous dirais qu'ayant envoyé de France au Vietnam des lettres recommandées AR, je n'ai jamais vu revenir l'accusé de réception🙁🙁
Il y a une consigne à l'aérogare d'Hanoi - niveau 1 à gauche - section "arrivées", le long du mur - mais c'est peut-être trop excentré pour vous ? - Mahiska avait parlé d'un endroit où on pouvait laisser des affaires près de la Cathédrale mais elle n'a pas confirmé que ça existait encore.
Bonne soirée - Cordialement - Kimtwo -
Bonsoir,
En janvier je crois me souvenir que j'ai du payer 10000 ou 12000 dongs (carte postale moins cher qu'enveloppe) c'est finalement assez cher..-
Un petit conseil comme on vous l'a indiqué dans la discussion : essayez de les faire oblitérer par la poste où vous aurez acheté les timbres, autre petit conseil si vous ne pouvez les faire oblitérer, ne mettez jamais toutes vos cartes postales et lettres dans la même boite : dispatchez..un peu par ci un peu par là.
Quant à envoyer vos vêtements par la poste ? ça ne me semble pas une bonne idée : d'abord ce sera assez cher, pas trop de garantie , la poste vietnamienne n'est pas la française - pour exemple je vous dirais qu'ayant envoyé de France au Vietnam des lettres recommandées AR, je n'ai jamais vu revenir l'accusé de réception🙁🙁
Il y a une consigne à l'aérogare d'Hanoi - niveau 1 à gauche - section "arrivées", le long du mur - mais c'est peut-être trop excentré pour vous ? - Mahiska avait parlé d'un endroit où on pouvait laisser des affaires près de la Cathédrale mais elle n'a pas confirmé que ça existait encore.
Bonne soirée - Cordialement - Kimtwo -
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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?
Thanks, PS: My trip is planned for November
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?
Thanks, PS: My trip is planned for November
Hi everyone, I’m back on the forum.
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!
Thanks so much!
Marsyork
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!
Thanks so much!
Marsyork
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
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.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
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.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
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.
Thanks for your feedback! Best regards, Aurélien
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.
Thanks for your feedback! Best regards, Aurélien
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?
Hi there,
We’ll be arriving in Phnom Penh this coming January and we’re thinking of starting our trip with a stop in Kampong Cham, then Kratie.
After Kratie, we’re considering heading toward Siem Reap with a stop in Kampong Thom.
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?
Thanks in advance for your help.
We’ll be arriving in Phnom Penh this coming January and we’re thinking of starting our trip with a stop in Kampong Cham, then Kratie.
After Kratie, we’re considering heading toward Siem Reap with a stop in Kampong Thom.
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?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Hey everyone,
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.
Thanks! 🙂
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.
Thanks! 🙂
Hi everyone,
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.
Thanks
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.
Thanks
Hi,
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.
Thanks
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.
Thanks
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,