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Hey everyone! New to the forum, but not so new to Asia 😄 I’m Nico, from Switzerland, currently based in Bangkok. I love taking my motorcycle out to get lost in the mountains and small villages of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and more. I’ve been roaming around this area for a good fifteen years now, racking up quite a few kilometers—especially in northern Vietnam. This time, I finally decided to tackle the Mae Hong Son Loop, clockwise. I’d been to Pai several times before, but oddly enough, I’d never done the full loop. So, I’ll try to give you a little recap here, day by day, with the roads, stops, places worth checking out… and those that didn’t quite blow my mind 😅 I also filmed the trip, so I’ll post the corresponding video at the end of each day if that’s okay. If it’s not allowed here, just let me know, and I’ll remove them without any issue. DAY 1 — Chiang Mai → Doi Inthanon → Mae Chaem → Khun Yuam I left Chiang Mai after renting a Honda ADV 160 from Pop Motorbike. Not exactly an Africa Twin, but for what I had planned, it was more than enough. Quick hotel note: I stayed at the Lanna Thaphae Hotel before leaving. Around 30 € per night, super well-located, and probably one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in. A crucial detail for any motorcycle road trip, obviously. The plan for the day was pretty straightforward: Head toward Doi Inthanon… and see what happens. Flawless Swiss organization. First stop along the way at Wachirathan Waterfall. A really nice waterfall, very easy to access, but don’t expect to channel your inner Indiana Jones—it’s crowded, touristy, and swimming isn’t allowed. Still, it’s a pretty stop along the way. Next, up to Doi Inthanon. The road climbs steeply, and my little 160cc started to realize that carrying my 80 kg to Thailand’s highest point probably wasn’t part of its youthful dreams. I was maxing out at 34 km/h in some spots. But it made it. Good little bike. The summit is nice—the forest is beautiful, and it’s cool—but I have to admit, it didn’t completely wow me. Glad I went, but not necessarily the highlight of the day for me. Because then comes Route 1192. And that’s *much* more my thing: small mountain roads, beautiful scenery, hardly any traffic… the kind of road where I usually start taking way too many unnecessary detours just because a little side road “looks fun.” Stopped in Mae Chaem for a bite to eat, then headed to Khun Yuam to finish the day. A little over 200 km in total. Khun Yuam is… quiet. *Very* quiet. 😅 A cute little market, a couple of cafés/restaurants, and zero chance of ending up in a club until 4 AM. But after a day on the bike, it was perfect. Stayed at the Mit Khun Yuam Hotel, around 20 € for a small but very decent room. All in all, a solid first day and a pretty relaxed start to the loop. Part of this leg is mostly about getting out of Chiang Mai and really diving into the mountains, in my opinion. Because for me, the really interesting stuff starts over the next two days… And a few slightly questionable route decisions will also make an appearance 😅 If anyone’s planning the Mae Hong Son Loop, feel free to ask your questions—I’d be happy to answer! I also filmed this first day, so for those who’d rather see the roads and landscapes than read my rambling, here’s Day 1 😊 DAY 1 VIDEO I’ll post the next part in the coming days with Day 2: Khun Yuam → Mae Surin → Mae Hong Son. And that’s where it starts getting *really* fun. 😉 That’s all for now! Looking forward to contributing as much as I can to the forum!

Bonjour,

J'arriverai bientôt à Tachkent et m'aperçoit que je ne connais rien du système électrique Ouzbèque. Les prises de courant suisses (branchement tablette, tél. mobile, caméra) sont-elles compatibles avec leur système ? Faut-il prévoir un "raccord" ? Merci pour vos réponse

Michel

Bonjour,

Je vais partir un mois en Équateur et dispose d'un budget de 2000 francs suisses pour vivre sur place. Pensez-vous que c'est suffisant si je compte passer une semaine au Galapagos?

Merci d'avance, cordialement

Alban

Bonjour à tous!

Qui connaîtraît la Guesthouse nommée "The Yellow House" à Katmandou? Elle est tenue par un coupe de suisses sauf erreur... Pas moyen de trouver des renseignements sur Internet!

Adresse, témoignages et conseils bienvenus :-) Merci beaucoup d'avance!

Marycil :-)

Salut à tous, 🙂 J’aimerais ouvrir ou relancer un post au sujet de « Vous » les retraités Français, Belges, Suisses etc… qui ont, ou vont s’installer quelques années en Thaïlande pendant leur pré ou post Retraite. Vous ! qui êtes déjà installés, j’aimerais …et je suis certains que nous sommes nombreux à vouloir mieux connaître, comprendre votre démarche. Aborder l’aspect financier, l’adaptation, les regrets et les surprises, les réussites et les échecs. Aborder votre vision du futur. Les mille et une questions que nous nous posons en France, comment appréhender sa retraite ou, quand, comment. Maroc, Tunisie, …Asie et tous ceux qui se disent comme moi, que nous n’aurons plus les moyens de vivre en France. Ou inversement un pied en France un autre en Asie. Rêve ou Réalité. ? Merci pas avance de ne pas torpiller ce post.😕

hi Do you know of any travel insurance for someone with a pre-existing condition? Can a person who’s had a heart attack and is on medication get travel insurance? Thanks

Hello everyone,

What a great forum this is! Someone recommended it to me during my last cruise (my first one, too).

After that amazing trip in January this year, I’d love to go again.

But I’d like to know how to negotiate and which travel or booking agency to use to get the best prices. Normally, I book either in Switzerland (very expensive) or directly with MSC, but I’ve been told not to do that. So, I’m here to find the best way to book with MSC. As for dates, I’m pretty flexible, and my departure point—since I live in Switzerland—would be Genoa, Marseille, or somewhere near Rome.

Thanks in advance for all your future responses!

Best regards, Robert

Hi fellow travelers, I’m currently traveling around Europe and passing through the Baltic countries. My camper van is equipped with propane gas bottles for heating and the fridge. I still have a Swiss bottle left, and so far I’ve bought a new bottle in each country I’ve visited and returned it when leaving. In Lithuania, it seems complicated to get a new propane bottle (I’ve tried hardware stores and gas stations), but I’ve been told they don’t even exist here. In Switzerland, it’s illegal to refill bottles. Does anyone have info on where and how to buy a new, full propane gas bottle? I don’t have LPG installations in my camper van. Thanks for the tips! !

Hi, the situation is complicated... My son would like to marry his girlfriend (married to a Filipino in the Philippines but separated for 14 years), who is from the Philippines... but... what complicates things is that she lives in Switzerland illegally—her visa expired after a divorce from a Swiss national, and she received a deportation order in 2022 but never left. Just to clarify, she’s been working in Switzerland for 10 years and pays Swiss taxes... Recently, she reapplied for a work visa to request residency rights so she could marry my son, but they refused, and she’s already received an order to leave the country... What can we do? We don’t know who to turn to

Hello,

Vietnamese authorities have just extended the 45-day visa exemption, which was initially set to end in mid-March 2025, until March 14, 2028.

Belarus is no longer part of this scheme.

Additionally, until the end of this year for now, the exemption has been extended to three new countries: Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and Poland.

After that, make sure to check the new conditions before booking a flight or trip.

Best regards,

Partirdeloin

"The Most Refreshing Way to Travel Around Belgium" This is the title of the guide published by Pierre Pauquay at Éditions HELVETIQ Sàrl, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2023. I set off for Belgium with my camper van and my electric-assist bike, eager to deepen both my theoretical and practical knowledge of this country’s emblematic beverage while exploring the land. This guide became my trusted companion throughout the journey, which took place from June 4 to July 4, 2024. Out of the 40 routes presented, I chose 21, covering a broad swath of Belgium—both Wallonia (14 routes) and Flanders (6 routes), plus one route around the Brussels-Capital region with a visit to the famous Grimbergen brewery. Every route included a stop at a brewery, whether lesser-known or famous, artisanal or industrial, family-run or Trappist. In total, I logged 1,111.2 km of biking over 58 hours and 42 minutes of pedaling, averaging 3 hours of cycling per ride of 55.6 km. I visited 21 breweries, toured a few, and had just one flat tire (I didn’t count the number of beers, but I tasted them all...). I wasn’t always able to park my camper van near the brewery planned for that day’s route, but I made sure to enjoy the famous nectar only after completing the physical exercise required by the loops. Traveling by camper van, I needed routes that formed a loop, starting and ending in the same place. Except in Brussels, I never had to rely on campsites for a safe night’s stay. I always found a welcoming public or private parking spot, secure enough to prepare for the next day’s ride. I discovered Belgium from top to bottom, through hills (not very high) and valleys (very flat and often windy), at my own pace. I stopped whenever a photo caught my eye, grabbed a bite or a drink in the villages I passed through, and often felt like I was truly part of the landscape, in sync with the country’s rhythm and curious to see how people lived... More to come, with photos in a future post... Thanks for reading...

Which countries are flown over between Paris and Hanoi? Ch2

Hi! I’m looking for tips on how to travel by train from Copenhagen to Florence. The route from Copenhagen to Switzerland is pretty clear to me, but the part between Switzerland and my final destination in Italy is much less so... Thanks in advance if you’ve got any great tips to share! Nicolas

Never heard of the Via Francigena? It’s a pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome, which you can do on foot or by bike. I walked part of it (meh!) as far as Reims. Now I’m looking for a partner to continue all the way to Rome, passing through Switzerland and the Great St. Bernard Pass! Everything’s up for discussion: stages, dates, accommodations... Feel free to get in touch via VF or at 0685054720. See you soon.

Bonjour, Comme tout le monde sur ce forum, je suis bien entendu très frustrée par ce virus qui nous empêche de pratiquer notre passion du voyage 😠 Il est très difficile depuis la Suisse d’obtenir des informations sur la situation des divers pays de l’Asie du Sud-Ouest. J’ai des billets d’avion avec Singapour Airlines du 6 décembre au 11 janvier Zürich-Bangkok aller retour. J’ai perdu tout espoir de pouvoir me rendre en Thailande mais je me demande si je peux encore espérer aller visiter l’Indonésie ou un autre pays à la place... Est-ce qu’il y a des gens qui sont sur place et/ou qui sont mieux informés que moi ? J’ai vu que Bali pense ouvrir ses frontières le 11 septembre. Est-ce que c’est concret ou juste une rumeur ? Merci d’avance pour vos infos Julka

J en ai connus qui ne supporteraient pas, ou plus, de prendre des vacances ou de voyager hors de leur pays, en Belgique en Suisse ou en France. Ou en Europe. je ne suis pas de ceux là. Il me faut un cadre qui m eloigne de tout ce que je connais visuellement parlant. Des paysages radicalement differents, une tout autre restauration, des visages et un langage qui appartiennent a un "ailleurs". D autres coutumes une autre monnaie une autre musique. Sinon mon esprit ne ressent pas l apaisement la distraction et je ne sens pas les bienfaits de ce repos 1 fois dans une annee. Oh on arrive a s en passer mais il manque quelque chose. Les bienfaits de l exotisme, des alizees, des tropiques, un autre gout de vin ou de whisky. nous voila drogués du voyage et en ce moment a la fois libres et en prison.

Bonjour, Je pose la question pour une jeune femme, mère d’un enfant français et épouse de français, originaire d’un pays hors espace européen Schengen actuellement touché par la Covid 19, celle-ci a une résidence en Suisse où son époux travaillait jusqu’à maintenant. La jeune femme ( qui était rentrée dans son pays d’origine pour la naissance) voudrait rentrer directement en France où son mari français va maintenant résider et travailler, pour éviter des voyages avec un bébé de 3 mois dans les circonstances actuelles. Peut-elle rentrer en France munie de sa résidence suisse où doit-elle redemander un visa Schengen pour la France ? Merci de votre aide.

Bonjour,

Qui a une réservation sur le Costa Pacifica pour le 26 septembre 2020 au départ de Barcelone ? je n'ai pas forcément beaucoup de nouvelles de Costa Suisse....

Cordialement