Bonjour je me demandais si au Cambodge il existait des endroits au niveau plage sauvage comme en Thailande?
J'en reviens et une de mes destinations futures sera le Cambodge, on ma dit que c'était beaucoup moins touristique qu'en Thailande?!!? Par exemple a Phi Phi island c'était magnifique existe t-il des belles petites comme celle ci merci par avance pour vos reponses Mahili2a
On dira que les plages du Cambodge sont certainement plus tranquilles qu'en Thailande, mais question beauté je ne pense pas qu'elles soient aussi belles ...... si on prend celles de Sihannoukville ou je viens de passer une semaine, il est vrai qu'il n'y a quasiment personne dessus et c'est surtout celà qui les rend si attrayantes ....... et concernant les îles au large, il y en a un paquet au large de Sihannoukville, Koh Kong et même sur Kep, et pourtant peu de touristes y vont, mais elles ne valent pas celles de Thailande ...... soyons honnêtes ..... 😉
Celà étant, je ne les connais pas ..... juste par ouïe dire et par les témoignages de voyageurs y étant allé .....
Je confirme les plages du Cambodge c'est pas la Thaillande j'etais egalement a Sianoukville en janvier pas de monde petites guingettes de plage sympa apres je j'ai fait un tour de quelques jours à Kho Chang en Thaillande j'etais dans un beau coin de l'ile plage Ke Be Be c'est differents mais les 2 sont sympa si vous allez a Sianoukville "Orkidee guest housse" sans aucune hesitation tres tres bien et a 100 m de la plage. Bonne balade. Daniel
A Sihanoukville, il faudrait pouvoir aller vers la droite du port, sur un chemin non goudronné, à une dizaine de km. J'ai été en jeep, il y a très longtemps, mais il faudrait vraiment connaitre la région pour pouvoir s'offrir ce luxe. C'est une plage de sables blancs, avec une eau limpide très peu profonde jusqu'à la cheville à peine, sur une centaine de mètres. Je n'ai pas osé m'aventurer plus loin vers la frontière thailandaise, la zone n'était pas sécurisée du tout.
A Sihanoukville, de grâce ne vous aventurez pas là où vous n'avez pas pied, vous serez vite happés par un requin.
Qu'est ce que c'est que cette histoire de requin...???? Je n'en ai jamais entendu parler, d'où tenez vous cette information ?
Ensuite, les plages de sihanouk ne sont vraiment pas dangereuses et on y a pied très longtemps, donc très peu de risque.
Concernant les plages du nord, elles sont maintenant accessibles et ...la frontière thaïlandaise est bien loin ! Koh Kong est à plus de 4 heures de bateau et 6 heures de route en saison sèche.
Je ne suis pas sûre que vous parliez du même endroit.
Beaucoup de personnes ont péri quand ils se baignaient avec leur bouée, ils se laissaient trainer vers le port. Si les plages du Nord sont ouvertes, ça vaut le coup de s'y aventurer. Je n'avais pu y accéder jusqu'à une dizaine de km seulement du port.
Je suppose que les plages sont d'une qualité égale à celles de la Thailande, mais surement encore à l'état sauvage?
Vous parlez de la province de Koh Kong? Je n'ai jamais pu y accéder, il faudrait traverser la chaine des cardamones, la forêt vierge à l'état pur avec la faune la plus complète à moins que la guerre l'a décimée.
Des requins au large de Sihannoukville, celà se saurait ...... et à part ceux qui viennent la bave aux lèvres en prévision du pillage prochain des richesses naturelles de cette région, je n'ai pas vu l'ombre d'un aileron et personne n'en parle ........
Quant à la province de Koh Kong, qui elle également a beaucoup à offrir, elle est facilement accessible soit au départ de Trat par la Thailande, soit au départ de Sihannoukville par mini bus ou bateau, et celà sans aucun problème .......
Et concernant les plages, et comme déjà indiqué, elles ne sont pas comme celles de Thailande ...... simplement moins envahies par les touristes, mais elles n'offfrent pas ce caractère de petit paradis que peuvent donner certaines plages de Thailande bien que certaines îles soient encore à l'état vierge .....
Attention aux infos que l'on donne sur ce site, il faut être sûr de celles ci afin de ne pas induire d'autres voyageurs en erreur .....
J'en parle parce que j'y ai vécu plus de 15 ans dans ce pays et Sihanoukville était une de mes stations balnéaires favorites, le week-end. Pour les requins, j'en ai vécu de mes propres yeux.
Bon s'il n'y en a plus en ce moment, j'en serais ravi.
Je n'ai jamais pu mettre les pieds dans la province de Kok Kong et pour cause à l'époque, ce n'était pas du tout une zone fréquentable.
Mais s'il y a des info nouvelles, j'en suis bien sur preneur.
beh tu n'as pas vu l'ile Koh Rong 3 h de bateau de sihanoukville..l'ile est magnifique!sable blanc comme de la neige l'eau profonde pour baigner c'est top l'eau est clair comme le miroir avec couleur turquoise derriere avec jungle épaisse digne l'ile robinson crusoé trés vierge encore!!tout ça ç vaut plus que n'importe quel ile en thailande!!
Hum... On parle de plages sur la côte de Sihanoukville et les plages de Koh Kong, mais c'est dommage qu'on ne parle pas des deux îles à 2h - 3h de bateau de Sihanoukville soient Koh Rong et Koh Rong Samloem. Ce sont deux îles encore 'sauvages', pas d'hôtels. C'est là que vous allez voir les plus belles plages. Je vous donne des liens intéressants pour les images. L'île de Koh Rong est aussi grande que Hong Kong.
pour abanole et les autres
la chaine des cardamones, ben je viens de la traverser de koh kong a pursat par une piste enfouie, anciennement une route ouverte par les francais
on etait a velo mais on a marcher la moitie du temps, tres bien a faire a pied, avec ds vivres pour 5 jours, je penses
traversee de rivieres et de ponts ecroules, vraiment l aventure.......
Ayant lu tous les messages de ce forum sur les plages au Cambodge, je tenais à apporter quelques précisions.
Je me suis acheté un terrain du coté du parc national de Ream pour y construire un hotel guest house dans les mois à venir. Je connais donc très bien la région.
Tout d'abord il n'y a pas de requins. Du moins aucun qui puisse s'en prendre à l'homme ou qui présente un quelconque danger (tout comme à Koh Samui en thailande d'ailleurs).
Ensuite, sur la beauté des plages, difficile de dire si elles égalent celles de thailande. Si vous allez à Koh Phi phi( avant tsunami) ou aux ile similan, c'est franchement paradisiaques.
Les plages ou ils au cambodge s'apparentent plus à Koh Samui ou Koh Samet (en terme de couleur d'eau et de sable).
Certaines plages du coté de Sihanoukville sont assez belles (celle de l'hotel Skoha) mais la plupart sont tristounes.
Les très belles iles et plages sont du coté du parc national de Ream (Bamboo Island, Koh Russei...), soit environ 30 min de sihanoukville en 4*4 ou 15 en bateau. Ou encore plus loin (mais là c'est 2-3 h de bateau). Partout l'eau est environ à 30 degrés et l'eau est parfois limpide (hors saison des pluies).
Le seul problème aujourd'hui est qu'il n'y a aucune infrastructure pour y accéder. Vous pouvez toutefois louer une moto ou un 4*4 de Sihanukville et explorer. Vous ne serez pas décu!
Il ne faut toutefois pas oublier que les iles sont à l'état sauvage (plages laissé à la végétation..) et que la plupart des iles paradisiaques(maurice, rodrigues...)que l'on voit sur des cartes postales dans le monde sont façonnées par la main de l'homme. La plupart des iles totalement inhabitées das le monde, et donc aussi au cambodge, peuvent vite laisser une impression de "tristes tropiques".
Des projets hauts de gamme et respectueux de la nature(eco resort...) devraient pousser très prochainement à coté du parc de ream et il y a fort à parier que l'on entendra beaucoup parler de cette région dans les années à venir.
Je recommande donc à tout le monde d'aller y faire un tour maintenant. Louez une moto, prenez un bateau, allez sur Koh Russei....et retournez y dans quelques années quand cela aura été aménagé pour voir comment cela aura évolué (les développements prévus pourraient valoriser le site sans détruire son coté sauvage)
N'hésitez pas si vous avez des questions.
suite à votre message je me permet de vous contacter pour avoir quelques précisions sur l'acquisition d'un terrain soit sur koh russei mais je préfèrerais sur koh rong qui est magnifique! je voudrais savoir les formalités pour acheter un terrain (êtes vous d'origine cambodgienne?) mon amie est d'origine cambodgienne mais française, elle n'a pas la nationalité cambodgienne je ne sais pas si elle peut l'obtenir mais nous aimerions acheter un terrain essemble dans ses iles.
Nous voudrions savoir les prix moyens au mètre carré ou autres près de la plage ou autres et soivoir si il y a des site internet ou il en vendent car je n'ai rien trouvé à ce sujet bref je suit preneur de toute information que vous pourrez m'apporter.
KOh Rong est très loin ( pres de 2h30 de bateau de l'aeroport de sihanoukville). Il sera difficile d'y faire un resort ou un restaurant pouvant acceuillir facilement des touristes. Il faut compter sur un aeroport cur cette ile mai sà mon avis cela prendra des dizaines d'années (deja que celui de sihanoukville qui a été inauguré n'accueille tjs pas de vol régulier).
Les autres ils sont des concessions de 99 ans et les prix sont equivalents à ceux des terres. POur un beau spot ( belle situation, eau claire, ...) il faut aujourd'hui compter aux alentours de 25$/m2. Les spots les plus beaux partiront plus chers et les plus reculés moins evidemment. Après on parle là de grandes surfaces. Si vous n'achetez que 100m2 sur un beau spot, les prix pourront s'envoler jusqu'à 250$/m2...(à comparer avec des iles comme Samui ou Phuket ou les prix sont 10 fois plus elevés)
Elle est bien bonne l'histoire de requin, une plage pres du port??????
Je remonte ce post vieux de 7 ans pour réactualiser tel aujourd'hui.
Et voici la preuve, de retour après 30 ans d'absence.
Ce n'est qu'un bébé requin, pêché ce jour même, encore vivant dans ma main, sur la plage près du port, Victoria Beach.
Et concernant les plages, et comme déjà indiqué, elles ne sont pas comme celles de Thailande ......
Hum! La plage de Prek Trench aurait pu rivaliser avec la plus belle plage de Thailande.
Mais dommage, elle est un peu laissée à l'abandon depuis quelques décennies, la pollution atteint en profondeur, même si superficiellement, elle a un sable le plus blanc de Sihanoukville, et surtout par rapport aux plages de Thailande.
Il n'y a presque pas de restaurants ou buvettes, mais les déchets sont tels que l'eau atteint une pollution regrettable.
Une politique de réhabilitation est en cours et j'espère d'ici quelques années, je retrouverai cette plage propre et à l'eau cristalline de mon enfance, à environ 5 km au nord du port de Sihanoukville.
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
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
Hi, I’ve read that these two volcanoes are super popular and that there are *tons* of people for sunrise, especially in July. I’m looking for firsthand accounts from anyone who’s done it later, around 9–10 a.m.
Thanks for your help!
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!
Has anyone traveled with the Laos travel agency ADV ?
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.
