Hi everyone, I’m heading to Vietnam and arriving in Da Nang on January 15, 2026, until February 3. I’m looking for someone to enjoy traveling, going out, and exploring Vietnam with. If you’re interested, don’t hesitate!

Looking for a travel companion.

The itinerary is set to loop through Southern Laos and Cambodia from North to South to reach Ho Chi Minh City and head back.

Depending on everyone's availability, several arrival options are possible (DM or phone for details).

- Possible arrival via Bangkok on November 13 or 14. Southern Laos starting November 21. Cambodia, Siem Reap from November 28 for a big visit.

Depending on your schedule, you can return at your convenience from Phnom Penh or Ho Chi Minh City in early January.

Excluding round-trip flight tickets from France (or elsewhere to Asia), the average budget is 25 € per day, including accommodation and bus transfers.

Looking forward to discussing more, meeting you, and traveling together for a wonderful trip.

Hello everyone,

I’m planning my upcoming trip from North to South Vietnam for May 2026. There’ll be two couples in their sixties and older... I’ve received proposals from three agencies with a driver and French-speaking guide. The one I’ve chosen, which is often mentioned in this forum, suggests this itinerary, and I’d love to hear your thoughts: HANOI, arrival on 04/29/26, 2 nights BAC HA, 1 night HA GIANG, 1 night NAM DAM, 1 night DONG VAN, 1 night BAO LAC, 1 night BA BE, 1 night HANOI, 1 night NINH BINH, 2 nights HALONG BAY (BAI TULONG), 1 night HUE, 2 nights HOI AN, 3 nights SAIGON, 1 night CAN THO, 1 night SAIGON, 1 night I’d like to know if the stop in Nam Dam is worth staying overnight or if we should just visit and continue to Dong Van. Also, would it make more sense to fly from Hoi An to Can Tho and finish with 2 nights in Saigon instead? That’s what I’d like your input on. Thanks in advance, and have a great summer! 🌞 Monique

Hello

Out of all my travels, I haven’t been to Vietnam yet. Does anyone have plans to visit the country?

Looking forward to hearing from you, Christine

Hi everyone, I’m from Annecy and I’ve traveled quite a bit, thanks to VF and friends. I’m looking for someone to travel with for a month in December. I could add New Zealand and later Japan or Bali. I’ve traveled often, in backpacker style, but I also enjoy comfort. I’d prefer someone who doesn’t live too far from my area so we can meet beforehand. I’m 70 years old, I love walking, music, water, nature, and sometimes just listening to the silence... Looking forward to hearing from you. Cécile

Je rentre du Vietnam. Je suis déçue du Nord. On est sans cesse sollicité pour acheter. Si on ne veut pas, on se fait agresser verbalement. On nous colle les objets sur les bras et on insiste lourdement. Et cela sans arrêt. De plus, on vous demande en service de faire de la monnaie, enfin l'inverse, d'échanger un billet en euros contre des pièces et là encore on se fait arnaquer. On veut rendre service et on en est de 16 euros sur 20. On vous montre les pièces par 10 alignées, seulement la première est de 2 euros, le reste sont des pièces THAI. Même couleur, même taille. Faites attention, je n'ai pas été la seule à me faire avoir. Mais le pire c'est le harcèlement pour acheter. Vraiment in-suportable. Si je reviens au Vietnam, j'éviterais HANOI. Ensuite, exemple vous achetez pour 300 00 dongs, on vous fait croire que vous avez donné un billet de 10 OOO dongs à la place de 100 000, alors que vous n'avez en poche que des 100 000. Encore une arnaque. Mon avis sur les Vietnamiens : des voleurs qui profitent du tourisme. Mais un jour, les touristes n'iront plus.

Hi there, looking for an independent, dynamic travel companion. Heading to Vietnam in March 2026 for 3 weeks. Let’s chat... See you soon! Francis

Hi there, I’m free to travel from now until fall 2026. Everything’s in my profile—feel free to check it out: https://voyageforum.com/membres/petitflocon3/ See you soon, Philippe

hi there, it's kamel, 47 years old

I'm looking for someone to do a road trip in Vietnam at the end of January.

I'm a laid-back person who loves to laugh

see you soon

Hi there,

My name’s Stéphane, and due to a last-minute change, I’m looking for one or more companions to join me on a trip through several countries (Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia).

The full trip runs from early October 2025, with a return to France in early January 2026—about 87 days total, CDG-SGN <==> SGN-CDG.

You can split the trip into multiple legs depending on your availability.

The itinerary is set up as a big loop, starting in Vietnam, then northern Laos, Thailand, southern Laos, and Cambodia from north to south before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City to fly home.

Depending on your schedule, there are a few possible starting points:

- Early October: Ho Chi Minh City, - Around October 20: Hanoi, - Early November: Vientiane/Luang Prabang, - November 15: Bangkok, - Early December: Siem Reap, ...

You can return whenever works best for you.

Excluding round-trip flights to/from France (or elsewhere in Asia), the average daily budget is 25 €, covering accommodation and bus transfers.

Looking forward to chatting more, sharing details, meeting up, and traveling together for an amazing adventure!

Hello,

I’m planning a trip of about three months in Vietnam starting in September 2026. I’ll arrive in Hanoi, where I plan to stay for around two to three weeks to explore the city at a relaxed pace, as well as several nearby spots: historical heritage, museums, traditional neighborhoods, markets, and craft villages.

After that, I’d like to gradually make my way toward the center and south of the country, depending on the people I meet, the weather, and opportunities along the way. I’m particularly looking forward to another longer stop in Ho Chi Minh City—probably two to three weeks—to discover the city’s modern history, Cholon, the markets, Southern cuisine, and take a few day trips, like to the Mekong Delta or natural areas accessible from the city. The rest of the itinerary is intentionally flexible: I’d rather linger in an interesting place than stick to a rigid schedule.

I’m especially interested in culture and history, museums, markets, local food, craft villages, and slightly less touristy spots. I also enjoy walking around a city, observing daily life, chatting over coffee, or occasionally going out in the evening. That said, I’m not looking for a very active trip or one focused mainly on nightlife.

I’m a calm, curious, and fairly independent person. I can be a bit reserved at first, but I’m sociable once I feel comfortable. I’m particularly interested in IT, artistic creation, and personal projects, and I enjoy quiet conversations about a variety of topics.

I’ll be traveling on a fairly budget-friendly basis: youth hostels, local transport, street food, and small restaurants, with the occasional splurge on an activity or slightly more comfortable accommodation. Of course, everyone would keep their own budget and independence, while sharing certain expenses when it makes sense.

The idea would be to start by meeting in Hanoi for a visit, a meal, or a few days together, then simply see if our paces and interests align. There’s no need to travel together for the full three months—it could be a day, a few days, a few weeks, or longer, depending on how well we get along. I like sharing parts of the journey and activities while still having the freedom to take time alone or do some sightseeing separately.

I’m open to meeting people, with a preference for a female travel companion. My approach is mainly friendly, without any particular expectations, though I’m open to a connection developing naturally.

Feel free to message me to share your dates, itinerary, and travel style.

Hi there, I’m looking for a female and/or male cycling partner for bike trips in THAILAND and neighboring countries, late 2026, early 2027, or late 2027 (the best seasons for cycling). Born in 1952, I ride slowly and not too far: 40 to 70 km/day, 2 to 4 hours per day, depending on how I feel, the terrain, the people I meet, photo stops, etc. 5 or 6 days out of 7. Accommodation in modest guest houses. Looking forward to hearing from you! Patrice

Hello,

My name is Stéphane, and due to a last-minute cancellation, I’m looking for one or more travel companions to join me in visiting several countries (Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia).

The full trip runs from early October 2025, with a return to France in early January 2026—87 days total (CDG-SGN <==> SGN-CDG).

It’s possible to split the trip into multiple segments based on everyone’s availability.

The itinerary is set up as a big loop, starting in Vietnam, then northern Laos, Thailand, southern Laos, and Cambodia from north to south before returning to Ho Chi Minh City to fly home.

Depending on availability, several arrival points are possible:

- Early October: Ho Chi Minh City, - Around October 20: Hanoi, - Early November: Vientiane/Luang Prabang, - November 15: Bangkok, - Early December: Siem Reap, etc.

You can return whenever works best for you.

Excluding round-trip flights from France (or elsewhere to Asia), the average budget is 25 € per day, including accommodation and bus transfers.

Looking forward to discussing this further, meeting you, and traveling together for an amazing trip!

Hi there,

I’m Stéphane, and due to a last-minute cancellation, I’m looking for one or more travel companions to join me on a trip through several countries (Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia).

The full trip runs from early October 2025 until our return to France in early January 2026—87 days total, CDG-SGN <==> SGN-CDG.

You can split the journey into multiple legs based on your availability.

The itinerary is set up as a big loop: starting in Vietnam, then northern Laos, Thailand, southern Laos, and Cambodia from north to south before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City to fly home.

Depending on your schedule, several arrival points are possible:

- Early October: Ho Chi Minh City, - Around October 20: Hanoi, - Early November: Vientiane/Luang Prabang, - November 15: Bangkok, - Early December: Siem Reap, ...

You can leave whenever works for you based on your availability.

Excluding round-trip flights to/from France (or elsewhere in Asia), the average budget is 25 € per day, covering accommodation and bus transfers.

Looking forward to chatting more, sharing details, meeting up, and traveling together for an amazing adventure!

I’m heading to Vietnam for the 3rd time for a 6-week stay. Who’s planning a trip to the central region in 2027? And who’d like to share a few days with me? The idea is a circuit of several days with a guide and driver around BUON MA THUOT, PLEIKU, and KONTUM—or just a driver, or even a circuit with two easy riders, though they’re hard to find in this area. And if we hit it off (check my profile), why not spend even more time together?

What I’m looking for: - Parks, nature reserves, or wildlife sanctuaries - BUON MA THUOT and surroundings: pagodas and traditional villages—Konklor village and the suspension bridge - PLEIKU: Bahnar villages and the ethnographic museum - KON TUM: cathedral, market, and traditional villages

Interested in: - Local markets, handicrafts (gongs, weaving, and basketry) - Ceremonies or performances with gongs - Pagodas - Museums - Street food

I’m not planning to travel long distances for waterfalls (unless they’re exceptional), or visits to farms . However, I’m open to any other suggestions for this trip to the Central Highlands, which are less touristy.

With prices rising, I’ve just bought my Paris/Danang and Ho Chi Minh/Paris flight ticket.

Hi everyone, I’m planning to go to Vietnam in 2026. Direct flights are super expensive, so I’m thinking of making a stopover to visit a city along the way. I’m considering Singapore/Bangkok/Hong Kong, but I’m open to other ideas. The goal is obviously also to get a better price than the direct flight from Paris (Brussels, etc.) to Hanoi. Anyone have a great tip? Thanks everyone

Hi there, We're planning a trip to the Philippines but would love to spend 10 to 15 days in Vietnam to see what we missed due to bad weather a few years ago. Every simulation I've tried has turned out to be way too expensive... I know that for a departure around February 2026, it might be a bit early, but if anyone has a great tip.....? Thanks in advance

Here are some tips from our 6-week trip (summer 2026) to China, Vietnam, and Cambodia. We traveled as a family of four with two kids aged 15 and 12. I hope these notes help other travelers!

CHINA General You’ll need to download and set up a few apps: - Alipay and WeChat for payments (I didn’t withdraw a single bill the entire trip) - Didi for taxis - Amap = Chinese Maps (works great, especially for subways) - A translation app (we used Papago, but it sometimes gave weird results) - Google Lens for translating menus or signs—super handy. - HelloRide for bikes - Gemini and ChatGPT for everything: understanding daily life, enhancing visits, checking the weather, finding things. - HomeExchange if you want to lower travel costs (few listings in Asia except in big cities, often expats) - Trip.com is very useful, even essential, for trains, domestic flights, and hotels. Like Booking.com, the more you book with them, the more perks you get. So I’d even suggest checking flight tickets on this site, even if it’s a bit pricier. However, buying train tickets is complicated because (1) they only open 15 days in advance, and (2) they sell out fast. Trip.com just promises to buy them as soon as they’re available but doesn’t always succeed. It’s stressful and might force you to change your plans, especially if you’re aiming for a sleeper car and there are no seats left. Watch out for station names—many cities have multiple stations, including a high-speed rail one outside the city. For internet, we got the Asia plan from Holafly. It worked but seemed much slower than Chinese internet. I regretted not buying a Chinese SIM card because without internet in China, everything is VERY complicated (money, transport, etc.).

For the firewall, we used ExpressVPN, but it wasn’t always reliable. A bit disappointing. Ask ChatGPT for tips with screenshots to improve the settings.

Since we only had one SIM card with internet, we couldn’t rent shared bikes. If I were to do it again, I’d get a SIM for each person, even the kids, because distances in cities are huge. We walked *a lot*. Same goes for buses—it’s tricky with just one internet connection. Better to have a phone per person with internet. Book your visits as far in advance as possible—they often sell out. Watch out for power banks: if they don’t explicitly say "3C," they’ll confiscate it. Even if there’s a little airplane logo.

Shanghai In the evening, the streets leading to the Bund from the metro were so crowded that police were out in force blocking roads. Arrive early. We went around the north side.

Suzhou Be careful—there are two stations (common in China), and the high-speed rail one is 45–50 minutes from the old town. The Humble Administrator’s Garden was *packed*—we don’t recommend it. It turned into a marathon day from Shanghai (almost 4 hours from our hotel to the garden).

Beijing Forbidden City: Don’t go—I know it’s a shame, but it’s too crowded. I couldn’t buy tickets on the official site because of the kids’ passports. We ended up with a guided tour, the only way to get in (tickets sell out fast). The visit was disappointing—bad guide *and* massive crowds. You’ll queue a lot to enter and see certain areas. You’ll be checked often, so pack your bags carefully. Great Wall at Mutianyu: Crowded. Two hours by bus, and even though we arrived early, people were already leaving! I really think the best option is to leave your big bags in Beijing and stay overnight near the Wall. That way, you’ll have it to yourself a bit more. For transport: get off at Tiananmen Square metro and look for buses with official guides in bright yellow-green vests. No need to buy tickets online—they made me cancel mine to rebook on the spot. Buses leave when full. Note: the cable car and chairlift are separate—if you want to go up one side and down the other, you’ll need different tickets. The endless queue for the toboggan ride put us off. Quick tip: Incredible swimming spot in Beijing—on the north shore of Houhai Lake, you can swim by crossing the barrier. We did it twice with about ten other people. Bring a swimsuit!

Shapotou Desert Amazing, but it gets *very* hot in the afternoon. We had a tent (not an air-conditioned bungalow), which was unbearable during the day. We hung out in the restaurant. The paid activities are fun, except the camels—they look sad. The real highlight is the evening and sunset. The only downside: you can’t explore the desert alone or far—they don’t rent 4x4s, for example. We stayed at "The Desert Camping Hotel of the Proprietress of Shapotou." They were lovely.

Zhongwei Gaomiao Temple and its underground: Fun and short—you’ll see quirky Buddhist hell paintings.

Xi’an Terracotta Army: We took a Didi because for four people, a car was almost the same price as four shuttle tickets. It was packed—chaotic to see properly. We visited the halls in order: 3, 2, then 1—a good choice. Hua Shan Mountains: Left before sunrise to arrive when the ticket office opened (7 AM, I think). We were shocked to see so many people already coming down. 45 minutes by bus to the west cable car, then 15 minutes up. We did the west, south, east, central, then north peaks (in that order) before taking the other cable car down (you can buy the ticket at the top). A beautiful day. In the city, check out...

Chengdu Panda Research Center: Like Hua Shan, plan to arrive when the ticket office opens. Already *tons* of people, and it moves fast to see the big pandas before their nap. Have them drop you at the west entrance (not south), or you’ll have to walk uphill. Leshan Giant Buddha: Interesting. The trip is a bit long (metro, then train, then city bus, then shuttle on-site). We didn’t take the boat option but walked. In the end, you only spend a few minutes at the Buddha’s feet, but it’s a nice day out. Hotel tip: Panda Enjoy Home Hotel Apartments (Chengdu East Railway Station Dongda Road Branch). The view is insane, and the neighborhood is super convenient and nice. 646 CNY for 2 nights. Swimming: The municipal pool is an interesting experience, but don’t expect to swim—no one does. Everyone just splashes around where they can stand. The hours are a bit odd, with a break in the late afternoon.

Kunming The bike path along Dian Lake is pretty and often well-protected from cars. But like everywhere in China, it’s *packed*. Not much to say about visits—the flower market is a wholesale market, not very interesting. The ethnic minorities museum closed right in front of us. All the big malls are good for shopping.

Dali We thought we could bike around the lake in two days. Wrong on two counts: First, the lake’s edge is blocked to traffic and reserved for bikes (or tourist mini-buses). So you’re stuck on the main road, which never gives you a view of the lake, with all the trucks and cars. Doing 120 km like that wouldn’t make sense, in our opinion. The rice fields around are nice but not as impressive as elsewhere, so Dali isn’t worth it for that. The old town, all restored, is pretty but *packed*—thousands of people, especially in the evening.

Hekou (Vietnam border) Comfortable train from Kunming. In the parking lot, a bus (not well-marked, but Didi is an option) takes you to the border in 15–20 minutes. Short wait at both border posts. Fun to see the two lampposts near the border line: the Chinese one is new, modern, with a surveillance camera (of course), while the Vietnamese one is old and a bit rusty.

VIETNAM General: - You’ll need the Grab app for taxis - Very disappointed with 12Go—it doesn’t show all buses, never connects you with the company, and refuses refunds. Try booking directly with companies like FUTA Bus instead. - Credit cards are often accepted (supermarkets and modern stores), otherwise, you’ll need cash

Lao Cai 2 km between the border and the train station. The sleeper bus to Hanoi with Sao Viet is well-organized—it works.

Hanoi Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closes early (10:30 AM, I think). Women’s Museum: Very good, not too long Temple of Literature: Beautiful, fairly quick This is where you should buy souvenirs, clothes, and knockoffs—the prices are reasonable, and the sellers are nicer than elsewhere. We recommend Cho Dong Xuan.

Tu Long Bay We did 2 days, 1 night (so really 24 hours on the boat) with Parfum d’Automne (French-speaking agency), which put us on a Cycad Cruise boat. Cost: 300 € per person—expensive, but it was amazing, super luxurious, and the buffet meals were delicious. We don’t regret the splurge. The only downside: no swimming in the bay (but there’s a pool on the boat). To swim, you’d need a 3-day, 2-night trip to an area not protected by the maritime park.

Phong Nha If you didn’t do the northern mountains due to time or weather (like us), Phong Nha is a great stop for a motorbike ride. It’s beautiful, especially the mountains west of the city toward the caves. There are two (small) swimming spots at the Botanic Garden—a pleasant 45-minute walk without stops. Hotel tip: Sunbeam Village (very friendly, pool, breakfast by the river, motorbike rentals)

Da Nang Hotel tip: Meridians by Hsuite—you’ll have the beach almost to yourself. You’ll still need to walk 15–20 minutes to the hyper-touristy area if you want to rent surfboards (150–200k VND per hour). The beach is beautiful, and the water is 30°C—great for a break on a long trip, especially since all transport goes through Da Nang.

Hoi An 45 minutes from Da Nang, so it’s easy to visit in a day, especially since the city isn’t that big and it’s *very* hot. Cooking class: MS Hanh cooking class—great (the market tour is a bit useless). We don’t recommend the "basket boat" tour—it’s a bit sad on a big brown pond with elderly guides.

Ho Chi Minh City Ben Thanh Market is a nightmare: starting prices are exorbitant, and the vendors are aggressive. Don’t go. The War Remnants Museum can be really tough for kids.

Can Tho Avoid this city. We made the mistake of going to see the floating market—don’t.

Chau Doc No Grab in the city, but regular taxis. One day is enough if you go early to the forest and the mountain in the late afternoon. 250k VND per person for the forest and its canals (45 minutes by motorbike) The sunset at Victoria Nui Sam can be magnificent if the clouds cooperate. Cheap and good restaurant: Quan Nem Nuong Sau Hiep Hotel tip: Homestay Khoa (2,250,000 VND for 3 nights)—adorable hostess, full of tips, clean rooms.

The speedboat to Cambodia is more comfortable than a bus. Book with Hangchau a few days in advance—payment in cash on the day (1,640,000 đ).

CAMBODIA General: - Issues with the "Bakong Tourists" app—we had to go to a big bank to load money onto it. We barely used it afterward.

Phnom Penh For us, a day and a half is enough if you want to spend more time elsewhere. Markets close early (around 6 PM) and are less interesting than in Hanoi, for example. The Royal Palace has a break from 11 AM to 2 PM, but there aren’t many people in the afternoon.

Siem Reap Trip with Capitol company—the bus is basic but cheap. Departs at 10:15 AM, 7-hour ride. Angkor entrance fee: 62 USD per person for a 3-day pass. Tickets are picked up at Angkor Enterprise. Renting two 125cc motorbikes: 10 USD each, plus 7 USD for gas. By bike, it took me 25 minutes to reach Angkor Wat’s pools. A basic city bike rental was 1 USD per hour. Short circuit by motorbike (in reverse): 7 hours with stops everywhere. Grand tour by tuk-tuk: Only 5 temples, 4.5 hours. If you want to see lots of monkeys, they’re grouped west of Bayon. For the temples, we asked Gemini (AI) at each stop to point out details that might interest kids (who can get bored with the repetition). It gave fun facts and things to look for—great for the little ones. Hotel tip: The Five Senses, run by a Frenchman, Bruno, who knows Cambodia inside out and organizes tours. Restaurant tip: Wild (only spring rolls, but *so* many varieties—delicious and cheap) Watch out: 1 hour to the airport, 50 km from the city. Show tip: The Phare Circus

Bonjour à tous! voici donc mon TR comparatif entre Austrian airlines et Air France sur la liaison CDG/VIE.

Voici quelques informations à propos de mon vol aller: - compagnie: Austrian airlines ( OS) - appareil: Airbus A320 - numéro de vol: OS416 - heure de départ: *prévue: 16h25 *réelle: 16h25 - heure d'arrivée: * prévue: 18h30 * réelle: 18h25

Autrian étant en collaboration avec Air France, les départs se font du terminal 2D. Je ne vais pas m'attarder sur l'état de ce terminal qui est tout simplement horrible!🏴‍☠️

Un petit tour au terminal 2C, voici un B777 d' Air France.

L'enregistrement: est effectué par un personnel désagréable: 3 guichets sont ouverts. En réalité seul 2 fonctionnent! eh oui! la madame du troisième est occupée à discuter alors que nous sommes nombreux à vouloir enregistrer. Cela donne vraiment une piètre image du personnel au sol, c'est dommage...

Mon vol bientôt prêt pour le départ.

Finnair au départ, juste derrière un A320 d'Air France.

L'embarquement: s'effectue à l'heure. La chef de cabine est très sympathique. Des journaux sont disponibles au niveau de la passerelle d'embarquement et seront de nouveau proposés à bord.



La cabine est colorée: les sièges sont verts, le sol d'un bleu léger tout comme les cloisons. Sans oublier les hôtesses d'un rouge...🤪 On aime ou on n'aime pas, cela ne m'a pas vraiment choqué.

Le départ s'effetue sous la pluie.

La suite prochainement...😛

Hi, just a quick note mainly for Samsong, even if he’s still giving me the silent treatment. I’ve been in Nan since yesterday and... I love it! So thanks, Thierry. It’s exactly the kind of place I’d been dreaming of... Even if communication is a bit tough, it’s not impossible. They don’t even know the most basic English words! Everyone laughs and they’re the first to pull out their phones to... translate. They’re even quicker on the uptake than I am. And then there’s the time I say Nan (pronounced "Nane"). They don’t understand me. After a while (sometimes a long one), they reply: "Ah, Nan?" (pronounced "Nane") 😵🤳😃

The town is exactly how you described it back in 2022. Though I’m surprised to find so many trendy, slightly intellectual "Cafés." Apparently, coffee—excellent everywhere—is king in Nan. It feels like a university town. And it seems pretty lively at night! But for now, I’m going to bed early. I caught a nasty cold, which didn’t stop me from walking 12 km this morning. But I came back to my accommodation by 3 PM (gorgeous and luxurious with top-notch service for 800 baht—even a cute local welcome gift this morning, plus other unexpected touches like a bottle of honey and chrysanthemum flowers for tea. The lady must’ve guessed I was coming down with something yesterday). I thought about going out for dinner but didn’t have the energy. I think I’ve got at least 39°C fever...

Anyway, I’m sending you this message, Thierry, because you mentioned a daily bus to Chiang Rai, so I didn’t look into it. But now it’s a real problem—no buses to Chiang Rai, only taxis. At least 2,500 baht for the cheapest one! I’ll check the bus station directly tomorrow. Online, it’s all taxis, no buses. I’d like to explore the countryside/mountains if I can find an affordable driver. Any ideas for destinations or itineraries? Thanks.

Hi! Sri Lanka has announced it could run out of fuel in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. The government has implemented a mandatory four-day workweek to save oil, and there are long lines at gas stations due to fears of an early shortage. In Vietnam, the government has warned all airlines that flights will need to be reduced due to a lack of kerosene. The country imports two-thirds of its jet fuel from China and Thailand, but both countries have now banned exports out of fear of domestic shortages. The state is asking airlines to plan ahead and park aircraft to drastically reduce operations, starting with domestic flights and then international ones. International carriers will also need to cut back on their rotations. This will begin in the coming days. 🙁

Hi there! I’m looking for a travel companion—preferably around my age—to explore Vietnam for two weeks at the end of May. I’m more drawn to landscapes than cities, so I’d like to focus on the northern part starting from Hanoi. May is a great time to visit since the temperatures are more comfortable.

Just to give you an idea, I’ve got a 2-week itinerary planned with a local agency that includes a private driver, but I’m also open to co-creating our own route for a bit more adventure.

If this sounds like something you’d be up for, don’t hesitate to reach out! Pascale

Bonjour je m'appelle Louise , j'ai 21 ans je pars le 9 juillet pour le vietnam pour environ 1 mois . Je vais dans les prochains jours planifier mon parcours , ( auberge .. etc) .

Je cherche des compagnons de route à travers ce voyage

Hello! I’m looking for a travel companion for September. I already know Bali a little, so I can go back and also explore other islands. Interested in chatting? See you soon! …

I’m looking for a travel companion to visit Asia in several trips. I live in Paris. Available outside of school holidays. I’m gay.

Bonjour,

Mon compagnon et moi-même sommes en ce moment en tour du monde.

Nous devions visiter le Vietnam en Mars pendant 1 mois, cependant après avoir été en Birmanie trekker au milieu des rizières sèches en friches, nous aimerions réajuster notre arrivée au Vietnam pour voir un paysage de rizières different, à savoir en miroir (remplie d'eau) ou avec pousse, ou verte, voire jaune.

J'ai cru comprendre qu'en fonction des régions nous pouvons nous attendre a voir les rizieres dans un etat different. J'ai pu lire (et je trouve des infos contradictoire), que par exemple dans la region de Sapa, les rizieres commence a etre remplie d'eau fin avril - debut mai, et du coté de Ninh Bin les rizieres sont jaunes prete a la recolte fin avril and du cote du Delta Rouge elle serait verte a cette saison.

Nous pensons decallé à Mai, J'aimerais donc un retour sur ce à quoi s'attendre si nous voyagions en Mars vs. Avril vs. Mai dans les differents regions, basé sur temoignagne.

Notre parcours devait etre le suivant: > Ho Chi Minh > Danang > Hue > Hoi An > Phong Nah Caves > Ninh Binh > Ha Long or Bai Tu Long Bay > Hanoi > Ha Giang > Sapa

Nous pouvons aller du Sud au Nord ou Nord au sud en fonction. Nous savons qu'il n'y a pas que les rizieres mais c'est egalement un de nos criteres, ca fait deja 3 mois que nous voyageons en Asie.

Merci beaucoup de vos retours!

Bonjour,

Mon compagnon et moi partons pour quatre semaines au Vietnam cet été, je commence donc à réfléchir à notre itinéraire... Premier voyage en Asie pour nous, avec un impératif : voir enfin le mythique Mékong !! Nous aimerions y passer une semaine, histoire de vraiment en profiter, car nous aimons prendre notre temps. Idéalement, nous aimons passer deux nuits au même endroit pour vraiment nous poser et nous imprégner des lieux et de la vie locale. Voilà ce que nous avons pensé faire (c'est somme toute assez classique, je crois), je m'en remets à vous pour vos conseils... - Jour 1 : Trajet HCMV - Vinh Long. Un petit tour dans Vinh Long puis ferry vers An Binh. - Jour 2 : An Binh. - Jour 3 : Trajet vers Chau Doc, puis ballade dans la ville et visite d'un village Cham ? - Jour 4 : Visite du marché flottant de Chau Doc, puis mont Sam. - Jour 5 : Nous aimerions visiter la forêt de Xeo Quyt... Mon compagnon étant passionné d'histoire, et moi de nature, nous avons vraiment envie d'aller là-bas (un condensé des tunnels de Cu chi et de la réserve de Tra Su en somme 😛) mais je peine un peu à trouver des informations. Quelqu'un a-t-il un retour d'expérience sur cette visite ? Est-il facile d'y aller depuis Chau Doc ? Est-ce que cela nécessiterait de faire étape la nuit antérieure à Cao Lanh ? Serait-il plus judicieux de placer cette visite à un autre moment dans notre itinéraire dans le delta ? Nuit à Can Tho. - Jour 6 : Visite du marché flottant de Cai Rang, puis ballade dans Can Tho avant de prendre l'avion le soir vers Danang.

Est-ce un itinéraire trop chargé ?

Et une dernière petite question : est-il nécessaire de réserver les vols internes (ici Can Tho - Danang) longtemps à l'avance ? C'est également une des raisons pour lesquels je voudrais "boucler" notre itinéraire dans le delta, alors que le reste de notre voyage pourrait rester plus improvisé...

En vous remerciant ! 🙂

Mon compagnon et moi prévoyons un voyage sans durée déterminée qui débuterait en octobre par le Vietnam que nous avons déjà parcouru plusieurs fois. Cette fois nous voudrions découvrir le Ha Giang sans se presser. Mais est-il possible de faire cela en autonomie ? Utiliser les transports publics, trouver des hébergements simples mais avec l'électricité car nous en avons besoin la nuit, trouver de quoi manger, etc... J'ai déjà trouvé sur ce forum des informations intéressantes mais c'était pour des courts séjours ou pour des circuits à moto. Nous voyageons sac à dos mais pas à moto. Et combien de temps faudrait-il consacrer à cette région en excluant Sapa et Lao Cai que nous connaissons déjà. Je suis sûre que des passionnés vont pouvoir me répondre. Merci d'avance

Bonjour,

Avec mon compagnon, nous allons partir au Vietnam de mi juillet à mi août. La différence de prix des billets multi destination et d'un simple aller et retour est tellement importante que nous avons opté pour un billet aller et retour de Ho Chi Minh.

Pour revenir de Hanoï, est-ce facile de revenir par train ? Combien de temps cela peut mettre ? Ou devons-nous privilégier l'avion ? Est-il possible de réserver l'avion un mois en avance en arrivant au Viet Nam ? car de France, je trouve des prix affolants alors que j'ai entendu dire qu'il était question d'une trentaine d'euros.

Je vous remercie par avance.