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Avis sur itinéraire en Malaisie English translation pending
by Patbru24 · 2007-06-04 · 13 replies
Bonjours les mordus de l'asie,

Nous partons dans 15 jours pour la cote est de la malaisie sans s'arreter à KL (Khota baru/iles perenthian/iles kapas kotha terrenganu/iles redans/mersing/tioman ou pesar). en jours est ce faisable ? le retour de mersing pour KL bus ou train ? merci de vos avis..😎
Bornéo en Malaisie English translation pending
by Uyuni · 2007-02-08 · 10 replies
bonjour a tous, je pense partir en malaisie au mois de septembre, en fouillant ici et là j'ai pu lire que l'état du sarawak vaut vraiment le détour. mon objectif sera de découvrir la nature, les gens trouver des endroits un peu insolites. je voulais connaitre les différents moyens de locomotion pour se rendre sur bornéo, car je n'ai que 3 semaines. j'aurais aimé partir directement à bornéo par avion pour ensuite profiter, au retour, de KL, le centre. le mieux aurait été de trouver une arrivée kl et un retour depuis bornéo mais je ne sais pas si ça existe. pouvez vous m'aiguiller, et eventuellement me donner des conseils pour découvrir l'authentqiue et la nature sur bornéo. merci
Ile de Tioman mi-février en Malaisie English translation pending
by Achami · 2007-01-25 · 10 replies
bonjour que pensez vous de qqs jours sur l ile de timoan mi fevrier? bon ou pas? il y a t il des bateaux pour la traverser et avez vous des hotels pas trop chers a me conseiller ( pas plus de 25e la nuit) merci
Pièges à éviter: délai de transit trop court entre deux vols à l'aéroport English translation pending
by Robingreen · 2006-10-14 · 17 replies
bonjour à tous. voilà déja 2 fois que je me retrouve dans cette situation : le vol de retour de thailande a une escale trop courte pour changer d'avion dans un aéroport immense. la dernière fois, le premier avion a eu 15 minutes de retard, et même en courant dans les couloirs j'ai raté le deuxième vu que la cloture d'enregistrement est de 90 minutes avant départ. sur le papier ont a l'impression qu'on a le temps, mais ce n'est pas le cas! exemple :-- arrivée à kuala 21h30 départ de kuala 23h20 (23h20 - 90 minutes =21h50!) j'ai 20 minutes pour le transfert.-- je précise que je n'ai jamais réussi à me faire rembourser le billet, la compagnie pretexte qu'il y avait le temps et que l'avion est arrivé bien avant le départ de l'autre. quand on leur dit que ce n'est pas humain de se déplacer aussi vite d'un terminal à l'autre, il rabachent qu'ils ne peuvent rien faire. que faire? dans 20 jours je vais me retrouver dans la même situation...
Singapour-Bangkok en train avec deux enfants English translation pending
by SofiadePP · 2006-09-18 · 2 replies
Bonjour ! A Noel, nous souhaiterions voyager de Bangkok à Singapour et passer un peu de temps en route. Après quelques recherches avons abandonné l'idée d'y aller avec l'orient express, car trop cher et pas flexible sur les dates. Nos questions : Qu'est ce qu'on peut faire avec des enfants de 3 et 10 ans à Singapour ou environs ? (serions pas contre une belle plage s'il n'y a rien d excitant pour les enfants dans la ville) Quelqu'un a une expérience du trajet en train ? est ce qu'il vaut mieux passer par Penang pour par Hat je ne sais plus quoi ? Ca vaut le coup de s'arreter une nuit à Penang ou a Hat machin ? et à Kuala ? (sachant que nous sommes avec deux gamins) ?

Un grand merci d'avance à ceux qui prendront le temps de nous répondre.

Sofia de Phnom Penh
Compagnie Thai Airways ou Qatar Airways pour la Birmanie? English translation pending
by Necuidaz · 2006-06-14 · 12 replies
Bonjour,

Je suis sur le point d'acheter 2 billets A/R Paris Yangoon pour janvier prochain.😉

J'hesites encore entre Thai et Qatar Airways.

Qatar Airways est moins cher de 75€ par pers.

Savez vous si l'aeroport de doha est toujours plein a craquer et en travaux ?

Si oui, connaissez vous la date de fin du chantier (bien que les delais dans le batiment...)?

Si les problemes de retard sur Qatar Airways persistent je partirai sur thai car je ne peux pas me permettre d'avoir du retard au retour pour cause de correspondance.😕

Merci par avance pour vos conseils
Passage de la frontière Sud Thaïlande- Malaisie et sécurité? English translation pending
by Miampho · 2006-05-04 · 8 replies
Hello

Est ce que c'est facile de passer du sud de la Thaïlande en Malaisie ? D'après ce que j'ai entendu, le coin de la Thaïlande du sud n'est pas très "sécure" !

Où aller après la frontière ? que me conseillez vous comme endroit ?

Merci !
Passage depuis la Malaisie vers la Thaïlande English translation pending
by Mimic · 2005-09-18 · 6 replies
Bonjour à vous tous,

Mon copain et moi partirons vers l'Asie du S-E au début octobre. Nous comptons arrivés en Malaisie (p-être Singapour) et ensuite nous diriger tranquillement vers la Thaïlande, pour enfin terminer notre périple au Cambodge. Nous aimerions savoir si le passage de la Malaisie vers la Thaïlande est sécuritaire par voie terrestre (train, autocar, etc). Nous savons qu'en ce moment la partie sud de la Thaîlande n'est pas trop recommandée pour les touristes, question de sécurité. Nous aimerions bien que quelqu'un nous livre son expérience lors de son passage à la frontière.

Merci beaucoup de votre aide,

Mireille et Julien
Vos suggestions pour la Malaisie entre fin mi-mai et mi-juin English translation pending
by Lynamel · 2005-05-14 · 13 replies
Bonjour à tous,

Je m'envole pour la malaisie ds 1 semaine, et ce pour 3 mois.

J'aimerais que vous me fassier un peu profiter de votre expérience : comment sont les gens ? qu'en est-il de la pluie à cette période ? Est-ce assez sûr pour une fille qui part seule ? (en effet je pars seule, donc j'appréhende un peu :) ) y'a t'il qques Français à Kuala ? etc...

Je serais principalement sur kuala, mais quels sont les endroits à ne pas louper, et comment s'y rendre de kuala ? combien ça coûte environ ?

Merci d'avance.
Nouvelle- Zélande en mars 2004 English translation pending
by Softmouton · 2004-04-08 · 5 replies
Voilà 3 semaines que je suis rentrée d'un voyage de 4 semaines en Nouvelle Zélande, ce post a pour but de vous informer sur ce qu'on a aimé, moins aimé et ce qui était mal préparé.

Nous sommes partis pas Malaysian Airlines aves une escale de 12heures à l'aller à Juala Lumpur qu'on a pu un peu visiter, et de 3 heures au retour. En ce qui concerne la compagnie, nickel, après iberia pour aller au Mexique rien à voir : fauteuils confortables avec repose tête pour les côtés, écran individuel avec films et jeux nintendo, nourriture très bonne, ponctualité.

Nous n'avons pas trop aimé Auckland, trop de gratte-ciels, mais de toutes façons on venait en NZ pour la nature.

A Rotorua on a été à la réserve thermale de Wai-O-Tapu, très bien surtout si on prend la navette qui arrive à l'heure d'ouverture, parce que la majorité des touristes préfère arriver à 10h10, heure où le geyser Lagy Knox entre en action.

Ensuite on a essayé de faire le Tongariro Northern circuit, mais le temps prévu été horrible, d'ailleurs Turangi était inondée et on a été bloqués à Whakapapa Village, village de début de la rando, enfin on a pu aller à National park où le train nous a pris avec 4 heures de retard.

Moralité : ne pas aller s'enfermer dans un village paumé comme ça (même pas de change possible, ni de distributeur de liquide donc faut tout payer en visa, bonjour la commission des banques...) avant de vérifier la météo, surtout que dans cette région quand il fait mauvais c'est même pas la peine d'essayer de randonner, le terrain est accidenté, glissant...

Du coup on est descendus dans l'île du sud, il faut savoir que lorsqu'on n'a pas de voiture on peut arriver avant, il peut même rester des tarifs pas chers, nous on en a eu à l'aller et au retour, en prenant le lynx qui était moins cher que l'interislander.

Là on a voulu aller à Kaikoura pour nager avec les dauhins mais en fait il y avait plus de 8 jours d'attente, du coup on est descendus directement à Queenstown en passant la nuit à Christchurch.

Là on a essayé de réserver le Routeburn sur le site du doc, mais en fait leur base de données n'est pas reliée au site ce qui fait qu'il apparait des places restantes quand en fait tout est pris... mais on a eu de la chance, 2 places s'étaient libérées dans l'autre sens, don on a pu la faire en refuge. Mais on a taxé, parce qu'il faut payer 30$ par personne pour faire les 300km jusqu'à l'autre extrémité de la rando, plus le prix des refuges alors qu'on avait prévu de la faire en camping... plus repayer le bus pour aller à Te Anau à la fin pour le Kepler... Moi je vous conseille de réserver plus tôt, par ce que même pour le Rees-Dart du coup comme le Routeburn et le Kepler étaient complets les gens dormaient à même le sol dans les refuges et encore la place dispo c'était limite...

Ce qu'on a appris, c'est que le temps est imprévisible et qu'il faut tout réserver 8-10 jour avant même en mars, et croiser les doigts pour que tout se passe bien.

Puis on a fait le Kepler Track, un peu moins beau que le Routeburn à mon goût.

Ensuite on est remonté à Fox Glacier, où on a fait la marche guidée d'une journée, pas mal mais ne croyez pas le site internet qui dit que vous devez être assez forts pour marcher 6 -7 heures dans la journée, parce que il y a juste une montée où on s'arrête toutes les 10mn et sur le glacier on piétine le temps que le guide retaille le chemin, donc c'est pas très fatiguant.

Puis on a traversé les Alpes en train, on n'a pas trouvé ça génial, on a apprécié le paysage que quand ça s'est un peu dégagé et après les randos c'est beau mais ça n'a rien d'exeptionnel, en gros je conseille cette traversée surtout pour les gens qui ne font pas de rando. Idem pour le Milford Sound où on n'est pas allé mais des personnes nous on dit que ce n'était pas si beau que ça quand on avait fait les randos, surtout que ça coûte cher.

Ensuite on est allés nager avec lesdauphins, super génial, vraiment fun.

Puis on est remontés faire le Tongariro Crossing, on n'avait plus le temps de faire le Northern Circuit ce que je regrette un peu. Le crossing est super beau, vraiment génial, par contre attendez vous à du monde!! on est arrivé alors que 4 cars étaient déjà là, je pense qu'au moins 4 étaient arrivés avant et on n'était pas les derniers... Au fur et à mesure de la rando ça va mieux, les gens sont plus éparpillés sur le chemin. Attention à avoir des chassures de marche quand même, plein de gens étaient en tennis et faisaient pas les malins, et il faisait beau alors avec un temps moins clément ça aurait été très dur pour eux!!

Et voilà pour le circuit

Sinon, on a voyagé en bus, avec le flexipass de intercity que je vous déconseille absolument, on a payé bien plus cher finalement que si on avait pris les billets trajet par trajet, hallucinant je croyais que tout pass se devait d'être plus rentable... Le bus c'est lent et chiant, on s'arrête super souvent, c'est sympa au début mais quand on n'a qu'un horaire par jour et que 300 km ça met 6 heures c'est pénible à la longue, le mieux à mon avis c'est le travel pass pour pouvoir prendre une liaison intérieur pas chère, vu que les supers tarifs compétitifs de air new zealand sont réservés aux océaniens...

On a dormi en camping, qui coûte à peu près 12$ par personne, et sinon il faut savoir qu'à Queenstown si on ne réserve pas à l'avance impossible de trouver un backpacker libre, sauf un qui est vraiment minable d'après des amis, nous en cming on n'a pas eu de problèmes.

Et pour les chambres doub les dans les backpackers, il faut réserver plusieurs jours à l'avance, à Auckland et Wellington 24 heures n'étaient pas suffisantes et à Queenstown une semaine non plus...

J'espère que j'ai pensé à tout...
3 weeks in Laos, stress-free
by Fabhyène · 2026-06-14 · 83 replies
Come along, I'm taking you to this country where it's so nice to wander and slow down...

This trip was in 2023, but when I wanted to write my travel journal, VF was still closed to contributions... So, now that I've just finished my Japan travel journal here, I figured it was high time to honor this destination we came back from so enchanted. Disclaimer 1: This is a written travel journal. There’ll be text! Too much, for some! Disclaimer 2: This is an illustrated travel journal. There’ll be photos! Too many, for some!

I have to say, every time I try to discipline myself, to keep it shorter, to include fewer photos... I end up adding more. It feels like my dear Aunt Nicole, who exhausted us with her slide-show evenings in the 70s/80s, decided to take her revenge. The upside for you, readers, is that you can slip away anytime without offending Aunt Nicole. I won’t even notice!

Anyway, since I love maps, here’s one to give you an idea of where I’m taking you. As you can see, we only saw a tiny part of Laos (the areas circled in red); we only had 3 weeks for ourselves (my husband’s newly retired, I still work), and we prefer taking our time over rushing around like crazy.



In broad strokes, it was very classic:

First, we “settled in” at Luang Prabang (8 days), because we wanted and needed to. From there, we took three days to venture a little further north—not far in kilometers, but as we know, distances aren’t just about km! Then we flew south to Paksé, letting ourselves drift down to the 4,000 Islands while stopping by the pre-Angkorian archaeological sites. We wrapped up with the Bolaven Plateau.

A few practical notes: We arrived via Bangkok, then took a Bangkok-Luang Prabang flight, having picked up our luggage in Bangkok to check it in for Luang Prabang. No issues—the Bangkok airport, which many of you know, is very well organized. We got our visas on arrival in Luang Prabang. Quick, but to be fair, we were on a “small” plane, and the big flights had arrived earlier, so we weren’t too crowded in line! At the end of our trip, we didn’t fly out of Paksé but from the nearby airport in Thailand, Ubon Ratchathani (a 2.5-hour drive from Paksé), then Bangkok and Paris. You’ll notice we skipped Vientiane to stay longer in Luang Prabang. That said, there’s now a high-speed train between Vientiane and Luang Prabang—good to know—and soon the (Chinese) train will go all the way to Bangkok and even Kuala Lumpur!

With that intro out of the way, let’s dive into the heart of the matter. To be continued: Slowing down the pace... in Luang Prabang
Malaysia in August: question about number of nights in Penang
by Ravadendou · 2026-04-06 · 6 replies
Hi everyone, My 16-year-old son, my partner, and I are planning a trip to Malaysia in August.

Here’s what I’m thinking so far:

- KL (4 nights): The first day is a write-off, so that leaves 3 full days. - Cameron Highlands (2 nights): 1 full day for Mossy Forest, etc.

Now, the big question. I’m planning to go to Penang—either 3 or 4 nights. If I do 4 nights, I’ll have 3 full days to explore. If I do 3 nights, I’m thinking of spending 1 night in Ipoh.

Is Ipoh worth it for a day? Is 3 full days in Penang too much? - Perhentians (4 nights).

To finish, back to KL and a visit to Malacca, or maybe Singapore—but if it’s just for a day, it might not be worth it.

Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Itinerary for Major Asian Capitals
by Jgallaire · 2026-01-20 · 21 replies
Hi there,

We’re thinking of spending 3 weeks in Asia this fall to visit some of the major capitals on this vast continent. We’d like to get a (very rough) sense of just how fast Asia is moving compared to what we see in the West (we’re from Quebec). For now, our very preliminary list includes Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore. There are obviously plenty of other options—Seoul, Shanghai, etc.

What do you think? Thanks in advance!
2-week itinerary for Indonesia with kids
by Kvillani · 2025-12-20 · 10 replies
Hi everyone, We’re planning to visit a small part of Indonesia in October 2026 with our kids (8 years old). Ideally, do you think it’s possible to visit Kinabatangan (3 days), Yogyakarta or Borobudur, and finish with some beginner snorkeling on the Gili Islands in 2 weeks? Thanks for your valuable feedback! 😊
One or More Towers: December Photo Contest
by Gaura · 2025-12-02 · 64 replies
I suggest we compete with photos of towers. No magic tricks or potter’s wheels—we’re talking about "tour" as in the feminine noun. So, a kind of tall building, round, square, or polygonal, or a high structure that could be metallic, or a flat-topped bell tower (campanile), or a high-rise building (building)... You can find them almost everywhere in the world and from all eras. The tower(s) must be the main subject of the photo. Examples: The first photo, which is Saint Mark’s Square (with the Campanile), won’t be accepted. The second one, where the Campanile tower is the main subject, will be accepted.



Have fun and surprise us! Photos of computer towers are excluded 😏
World Gardens and Parks – November 2025 Photo Contest
by UnaMilanese · 2025-11-05 · 67 replies


Good evening everyone,

So, it’s settled—the first idea (this book about the lush garden of a New York state parsonage, "this garden obsessed with the love this man had for his late wife." Reverend Cheney musically noting all the birdsongs, the water droplets in the watering can, the wind rushing through cloaks at the end of the 19th century) will be the theme.

Garden: A plot of land, usually enclosed, attached or not to a dwelling, planted with useful or ornamental vegetation.

So, private gardens, vegetable patches, herb gardens, botanical gardens, winter gardens with their lush greenhouses, the "hortus conclusus" of cloisters evoking the Garden of Eden, public gardens, and their extension into parks are all welcome. I’m sure I’ve forgotten some...

Photos can be posted until Monday, November 24 at midnight, following the usual rules: one per message, numbered from 1 to 3, with the location of the shot and, if you’d like, a few details.

Voting, where you explicitly assign 3 to 1 points to your top 3 photos, will take place from Tuesday, November 25 at 12:01 AM until Sunday, November 30 at midnight. The results will be announced on December 1.

Your turn! 😉

Catherine

PS: This thread is reserved for contest photos. For all other photos and conversations under the trees by the fountains, it’s here.
Malaysia trip organization in summer with a 6-year-old
by Nabb · 2025-10-14 · 10 replies
Hi everyone, I’m planning a 3-week trip to Malaysia this July with my 6-year-old son. I’d thought we’d go this year, but we ended up returning to Samui instead.

I’ve decided to limit it to 4 stops to avoid moving around too often and to fully enjoy each place without rushing. The travel times between each spot aren’t too long, except for the one between Sandakan and Langkawi.

* 05: Arrival in KL in the afternoon. 06: Day in KL. I’ve been there a few times and know the city a bit.

* 07: Head to Kota Kinabalu 08 – 09: In KK

* 10: Flight from Sandakan to Sepilok 11: In Sepilok

* 12: Flight to Kinabatangan 13 – 14: In Kinabatangan

* 15: Head to Langkawi 15 – 21: In Langkawi

* 22: Return to KL 23 – 24: In KL

* 25: Return flight

Any thoughts on this itinerary? I have a rough idea of what we’ll do at each stop after checking online and with ChatGPT.

Thanks! 🙂
Looking for a travel companion (senior or not) to explore Armenia in September or October
by Dana · 2025-06-10 · 3 replies
At 70 years old but in great shape and a seasoned long-term traveler, I’m looking for a travel companion to join me in Armenia in September or October. The dates aren’t set in stone, but I’d like to book my flight ticket soon (I live in Auvergne, so departure from Lyon)... After that, I’ll continue to Turkey (where I go very often), stopping in Georgia (where I’ve been twice in recent years), before heading back to Southeast Asia at the beginning of January, as I do every year since retiring 10 years ago :-)

Just so you know, I’m not looking for luxury in hotels, guest houses, or Airbnbs—I love street food and get around by bus or taxi using apps available in the country I’m visiting!

... looking forward to hearing from you :-))
Feedback and advice on Java itinerary in Indonesia
by Amparine · 2025-05-22 · 7 replies
Hi there,

We’re planning a family trip (with 2 teens) to Java in June 2026 (2 to 3 weeks). After reading a lot of forum posts and travel journals, I’ve put together an itinerary and would love your thoughts and advice on the stops and routes.

Day 1: Arrive in Yogyakarta in the afternoon Day 2: Prambanan in the afternoon Day 4: Explore Yogyakarta Day 5: Morning at Borobudur, then visit the surrounding area for the rest of the day Day 6: Train to Malang, then Grab or private driver to Tumpak Sewu. Overnight in Tumpak Sewu. Day 7: Visit waterfalls and explore the area for the rest of the day. Overnight in Tumpak Sewu. Day 8: Trip to Cemoro Lawang by Grab or private driver. Hike up Bromo in the afternoon. Overnight in Cemoro. Day 9: Sunrise at Bromo. Trip to Surabaya by Grab or private driver. Overnight in Surabaya. Day 10: Trip to Jepara. Overnight in Jepara. Day 11: Karimunjawa Day 12: Karimunjawa Day 13: Karimunjawa Day 14: Karimunjawa Day 15: Bus back to Yogyakarta. Overnight in Yogyakarta. Day 16: Return flight

Does this itinerary seem doable? My main question is about optimizing the route between Cemoro and Jepara. Can we connect to Jepara from Surabaya? Any suggestions for things to see along the way?

Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions!
Malaysia or Mexico for a family trip: nature, beach, and culture?
by Heleneandcie · 2025-05-03 · 50 replies
Hi everyone! We’re a family of 4: 2 adults and 2 kids aged 3 and 6. I’m looking for a nature-beach-culture destination for May 2026. Right now, I’m torn between Mexico and Malaysia. I’ve read about the Yucatán, for example—it’s easy for a first trip to Mexico, but I’m worried I won’t get that authentic Mexican vibe, especially if we have to rent a car. I don’t want our trip to just be a checklist of beautiful sites. I love Asia for the atmosphere and the ease of traveling independently. Anyway, can you share your thoughts on these two destinations and help me with my research? Thanks! Hélène
Isan Weather in September
by Sigalice · 2025-04-19 · 8 replies
Hi there, I’m looking to travel outside Europe in September, and my first thought was to return to Thailand. Unfortunately, what I’m reading about the weather isn’t encouraging—Indonesia seems like the better option this season. Sulawesi is really tempting, but the budget is higher. Since I’ve already been to Thailand in July a few years ago (it was overcast but with little rain), this time I’d love to explore Isan and then do some volunteering at Elephant Nature Park before ending with a few days by the sea. Do you think this is a good idea, or should I postpone it? I love sunshine, even if it’s not constant, and I’ve had enough of rain and gray skies back in Belgium 😅 Thanks so much! 🙏
Tips for multi-destination flights
by Himalaya2 · 2025-04-13 · 21 replies
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
Best order for visiting Thailand itinerary
by Smith75 · 2025-04-04 · 7 replies
Hi there, I’m heading to Thailand at the end of June (I know it’s not the best time, but I don’t have a choice) for three and a half weeks, and I’d love your advice on the itinerary. I’d like to visit Koh Lanta, Ko Lipe, Ko Chang, and Ko Kood. What do you think is the ideal order based on the travel logistics? My initial plan was this, after a night in Bangkok to recover from the flight: 1: Flight Bangkok – Krabi, then boat Krabi – Koh Lanta 2: Boat Koh Lanta – Ko Lipe 3: Boat Koh Lanta – Krabi, then flight Krabi – Bangkok, then flight Bangkok – Trat, and finally boat Trat – Ko Chang (quite a long day!) 4: Boat Ko Chang – Ko Kood 5: Boat Ko Kood – Trat, then flight Trat – Bangkok for the return trip.

Is there a better order or a more efficient way to organize this? (For example, starting with Ko Lipe from Hat Yai and then taking a boat to Koh Lanta?) Anyway, thanks in advance for your thoughts and tips, and have a great weekend!
Questions about a three-week itinerary in Bali - Lombok - Flores - Komodo
by Albin1 · 2025-02-05 · 14 replies
Hello everyone!

In early July, we’re heading to Indonesia for a solid three weeks as a family (my partner and I are in our fifties, and we have two daughters aged 17 and 20). We’ll be arriving and departing from Denpasar. Our itinerary is still entirely up in the air, and we’d like to explore islands other than Bali (we’ve already been there a few years ago).

I’d love to gather your tips and great recommendations to help us plan our route. For now, we’re thinking of visiting Lombok, Flores, and the Komodo archipelago. Here are some of our questions: - I visited Lombok myself back in 1999. I loved it, but I’ve been reading very mixed reviews in recent travel journals. Some are as enthusiastic as I was back then, while others are much more lukewarm (due to the overly strict and visible influence of the island’s governor on the population and because of massive hotel projects—I’m not sure if they’re on hold, underway, or completed). What’s the current situation? Is Lombok still a must-visit? And do you have any tips (hotels, places to visit, health, etc.)? - Still on Lombok, I did the Rinjani trek back then. I remember the hike wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t as tough as what I’ve read in quite a few recent travel journals... My partner and I are in decent shape, but that’s about it, and especially, my partner and our two daughters really don’t like the cold. What’s your experience with this trek? And do you have a trekking agency to recommend? (If we do it, I think we’d want to make sure we have good support, including quality gear, tents, jackets, etc.) - Flores and Komodo would be a completely new experience for all of us. Any tips and recommendations are welcome (sightseeing, accommodations, transport, etc.)! In particular, we’d like to explore the Komodo archipelago with a trusted agency that will take the time to show us the archipelago’s treasures in good conditions (safety and "decent" comfort). Do you know of any such agencies? - Are there other nearby islands you’d recommend? Any advice on places to visit and where to stay?

We’ll have three weeks on the ground... and we like to mix sightseeing with downtime where we just enjoy the moment. So we’re not looking for an overly packed itinerary, but still something rich (no point traveling so far just to lie on a sunbed all day ;-))

Thanks so much in advance for your advice!

Albin
Mauritius or Guadeloupe in July/August
by Galo06 · 2025-01-06 · 6 replies
Hi everyone,

We’re a couple with an 8-year-old daughter, and we’d love to head to the islands this summer (late July to early August) for 15 days to enjoy the beaches, beautiful landscapes, snorkeling, and see sea turtles.

We’re torn between Mauritius and Guadeloupe (where we went about ten years ago as a "just the two of us" couple).

We’ve read a few things about both destinations: - About Mauritius: July and August are during the southern winter, so temperatures are cooler, and the water isn’t always very warm (it’s all relative, though!). On the east coast, it can be quite windy and therefore cooler. - About Guadeloupe: July and August are the rainy season, but the rain is mostly at night and in the morning. That means warm, sunny days with nice warm water!

Of course, it’s impossible to predict the weather six months in advance, but we’d love to hear your thoughts on these destinations.

Thanks in advance for your feedback,

Gaëlle and Laurent (and Emma!)
A long journey around Australia
by Jlcro · 2024-12-09 · 85 replies
Sunday, October 1st, 2023 Mulhouse-London We dumped our trash on our neighbors. We hugged, overflowing with emotion. Then Léa from Taxis S showed up. She knows us well. For ages, she’s been our driver. She was practically the official taxiwoman for the trips of the company where Dom and I met. She knew us when we were single! Almost teenagers! She knows everyone and fills in the biographies of people we’d forgotten. Across the street, while we loaded the luggage, S., perched in his window frame, waved a handkerchief. This wasn’t just any trip. Then things got tricky. It’s funny how fate sinks its teeth into our happy moments—there’s this whole intermediate phase where the poison seeps in unnoticed because you’re still in the dark... First, there was a delay on our flight to London. Dom immediately went on high alert, while I stayed calm. In my mind, we had two hours. I knew we had to go from Terminal 5 to Terminal 4, but two hours—come on, that’s plenty, right?

Bad calculation! Because those two hours were between the first flight’s landing and the second’s takeoff. But flights close at least half an hour before departure. Getting from one terminal to another means taking a shuttle bus. We waited for the one going to Terminal 4... until a young guy paid to direct people (who hadn’t seen us) informed us it was no longer possible to access Terminal 4 without going through Terminal 2 first for a connection! That really cranked up the pressure. We started installing a mental countdown with a programmed explosion at the end—guaranteed stress with added beads of sweat. The terminal bus was driven by a young Pakistani guy. We were *so* tense we bombarded him with our frantic, repetitive questions. “So? When are we getting there? What’s happening? Why aren’t we moving?” Our eyes were glued to our watches. The poor guy knew. Perfectly. Because it was obvious—no way around it. We weren’t going to make it. It was impossible. But Dom and I stubbornly refused to believe it. Then the kid stopped the bus. Me, hysterical: “What are you doing? What’s going on? Our plane takes off in... in... 4 minutes!!!! We’re gonna miss iiiiiit!” He wasn’t calm either. “You’ve already missed it!” He explained we had to cross a zone that required an escort car to clear a path through the runways. Impossible to do without. It’s forbidden. We had to WAIT (!!!). Then he got a radio call—he had to rush to Terminal 3 to pick up a passenger who was *super* tight on time. “Amir!!!! It’s RIGHT NOW!” they yelled in his already-red ears, thanks to the complaints of two hysterical Frenchies. Dom and I were in overdrive, hallucinating! We wanted to stop him, maybe even hit him to prevent him from turning around. He picked up the girl, whom we instantly hated like the most despicable witch. I turned on my data, searched for Malaysia Airlines’ number at Terminal 4, called, and actually got someone—quite a feat. A woman cut off my frantic rambling with a blunt “It’s over, the check-in is closed, the plane is about to take off.” I heard her but refused to accept it. I yelled, “We’re coming!” She shot back her monolithic “It’s over.” Finally at the doors of that damn Terminal 4, we ran—*really* ran—a marathon, Gate 6, security checks, pat-downs, “Take off your belts,” we asked questions, everyone seemed confident, we ran with one hand holding up our pants, the other clutching our belt, Gate 6—the room was empty. A girl was sitting there, calmly on the phone. We pounced on her. She calmed us down. Little by little, the light came back. Our brains rebooted. We finally understood it was over. We’d have to start crafting a new plan with the new reality. It started with a return to Terminal 5 to talk to British Airways, which took a good hour. With the same driver as before. We were alone with him. He took the time to apologize, to assure us it wasn’t his fault, that our problem had no solution, that nothing could’ve changed the outcome. At BA, we were exhausted. We were greeted by a handsome young man in a navy-blue uniform with gold stripes everywhere. We could’ve made a scene, but we were just relieved to find someone who’d take charge of our story. It was a minimal response, but it was *a* response. I suppose we could’ve demanded a business-class upgrade or a free trip, but we were just happy with a few vouchers for food, a hotel room with breakfast, and a little bag with plastic toys, a razor, toothbrush, hygiene products, and a T-shirt... Trinkets... But we were fine with it all—we said thank you eagerly because the essential was assured. He found us seats on flights tomorrow. *Tomorrow.* We were afraid to hope! We had the exact same flights but a day later. The same crappy times, but it was all good. We felt saved from the shipwreck, like survivors. - And what about the luggage? - .... !!!!

Monday, October 2nd, 2023 London - Kuala Lumpur

It wasn’t the Ritz, but with exhaustion on our side, we slept well. The continental breakfast was way better than we’d expected from an Ibis Budget. Still, it wasn’t enough to restore my joy for life. The course correction had turned into an arduous obstacle course. I scoured the car rental site every which way. Couldn’t reschedule the car. I’d done it before, but this time... Not to mention the laptop battery was complaining—the Brits have this quirk of making their power outlets incompatible with our chargers. Frustrated, I called them but ended up with a girl who declared herself incompetent and offered to have someone from Avis in Perth call me back—someone who’d supposedly handle rentals better. I decided to wait while taking a bath. Barely settled in, the phone rang. I was soaking wet, of course, and asked Dom to answer. Unfortunately, she’s known for disliking my phone, and in a clumsy move, she hung up. We got annoyed. She put dry towels on the edge of the bathtub, but—another false move—they fell in the water. The phone rang again... I completely redid the plans for the next two days, then transferred the files to my phone to consult them later offline. I plugged in my USB cable... *Plop!* The battery died abruptly—my PC shut down without any of the usual polite warnings! I looked around, hoping to find someone to strangle... Long story short, you can tell the day started under the worst omens. I was in a foul mood and spread my bad vibes to Dominique, who was initially in much better spirits... I called Mastercard, hoping to get a refund for the non-refundable night in Perth we’d already paid for. Same old song: “We’ll call you back”... Then... I’ll cut it short—buses, trains, lots of waiting... We rushed to reach the infamous Terminal 4.



We tried new options and convinced ourselves that a delayed departure flight is unrecoverable, no matter the scenario. We were furious that BA hadn’t bothered to tell us, leaving us to run around like rats in a burning house.

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 Kuala Lumpur-Perth

The flight was pretty nice. 13 hours, though. Dom and I were facing each other across the aisle. We could get up easily whenever we wanted without bothering anyone and chat when we felt like it. Besides, their chicken was amazing. They were kind enough to offer Dom a truly remarkable glass of rum. Good movies too, including the excellent *Prisoners* by Denis Villeneuve. At KL, during boarding, we developed a nagging worry about our luggage. We checked with some Malaysian Airlines staff. I sensed their hesitation. They made calls. Then changed their minds, giving us smiles and thumbs up...

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 Perth

*Happy is the man who, like Ulysses, has had a fine voyage.* Well, for us, it wasn’t that. Finally arrived, we experienced the loneliness of tourists watching the baggage carousel spin, emptying of its precious containers one by one, until only a handful of travelers were left, staring at each other in disbelief. Without luggage, you’re kinda screwed. Not even a change of socks—our feet had been swimming in the same shoes for 3 days. No adapter, so no laptop. No toiletries. We could’ve cried! The lost luggage guy played his part. If you want compensation, fill out the disclaimer on the website made for that. And then, “Don’t worry, your luggage will arrive tomorrow!” “Don’t worry?!” From the start of the trip, we’ve been jerked around, fed lies. Tomorrow is the *absolute* last chance to get them back. Beyond that, we’d have to scramble a whole new trip. And lose a lot in the process! I have no idea how to go about it. Tomorrow... OMG... Tomorrow... We landed at 1 AM. Avis, the car rental place, opens at 6:30. Luckily, we found some decent breakfast. It cheered us up and gave us a second wind. Incorrigible, we started believing again! Well, then we just killed time. What else was there to do?



In front of Avis’s little shack, we were freezing. We’d been there since dawn. The girl who showed up, a Latina, immediately saw us as a nuisance who’d ruin her hopes of a peaceful start. Her face and tone were as unwelcoming as possible. You know us—it ended with hugs. She gave us a gorgeous, brand-new car! A hybrid with ultra-sophisticated features, all buttons you shouldn’t touch if you want to drive this thing without causing irreparable damage! We’re off! Driving on the left is easy at first. You think about it constantly. It’s counterintuitive, it takes effort. It’s later, when you get used to it and confidence sets in, that it becomes dangerous—old reflexes can send you into a wall. Anyway, the car and I immediately clicked.

In Perth, underground parking next to the hotel, friendly welcome—we ended up forgetting all the morning’s mishaps. Should we go sightseeing?

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Visas pour un an en Asie en camping-car English translation pending
by Davau38 · 2020-08-31 · 10 replies
Bonjour, je voudrai savoir comment cela se passe pour les visas pour les pays qui les demande. j'aimerai partir au moins 1 an en Asie en camping car : faut-il tout prévoir à l'avance ou peut-on prendre les visas au fur et à mesure lorsqu'on on change de pays ? et si oui ou faut-il se renseigner ?Merci d'avance pour vos réponses..cdt
Vos bons plans pour 20 jours à Bali/Malaisie avec enfant English translation pending
by Fathi213 · 2020-08-19 · 18 replies
Bonjour Je compte passer les vacances de l'été prochain à partir du 25 juillet 2021 entre Bali et La Malaisie accompagné de ma femme et mon enfant de 2 ans. Je cherche des bons plans à Bali pour un budget de 35 à 50 euros par jour. Merci d'avance
Concours photo de juillet 2020: Verticale(s) English translation pending
by LuluMae · 2020-07-01 · 191 replies
Bonjour 🙂

Après déjà dix ans depuis la première édition, nous voici au lancement du 120ème concours.

J’aime l'idée de garder la surprise des photos qui pourront être proposées, c’est pourquoi j’ai choisi un thème ouvert : Verticale(s). Il n’y aura pas de contrôle au fil à plomb, ça pourra pencher un peu mais raisonnablement. Pour accompagner le démarrage du concours, vous trouverez quelques pistes en bas de ce message.

Vous pourrez participer jusqu’au samedi 25 juillet à 23h59, heure de Paris. Chaque participant est autorisé à poster jusqu’à trois photos, numérotées de 1 à 3, en précisant le lieu de prise de vue. N’hésitez pas à accompagner vos photos de quelques lignes.

Le vote aura lieu du dimanche 26 juillet 0h01 au jeudi 30 juillet à 22h. Il est accessible à tous, participants ou non, dans la limite d’un vote, et se fera par l’attribution d’un total de six points répartis sur 3 ou 4 photos : Photo n°1 : 3 points Photo n°2 : 2 points Photo n°3 : 1 point - OU - Photo n°3A et photo n°3B : 1/2 point chacune

La photo gagnante sera celle qui aura remporté le plus de points. En cas d’égalité pour la première position, les photos seront départagées par le nombre de votes à 3 points, puis , si l'égalité persiste, par le nombre de votes à 2 points, etc.

Le ou la gagnant(e) aura le privilège d’organiser le concours suivant.

Ce fil est réservé aux photos participantes et aux votes. Pour le blabla ça se passe ici ! Le diaporama arrivera dans quelques jours et figurera dans ma signature.

C’est parti 🙂
Voyage à moto Royal Enfield en Malaisie, Philippines ou Vietnam English translation pending
by Anne42 · 2020-05-10 · 8 replies
bonjour j'ai recherché sur VF mais pas trouvé pourriez vous peut être m'aider? voilà nous sommes un couple de retraités dynamiques (c'est comme ça que l'on dit!!), aimons les voyages (surtout depuis que nous ne travaillons plus : 3 mois en inde l'an passé et 3 enfin plutôt 2 finalement cette année en asie du sud est) et la moto (tranquille, à notre rythme, nous avons une BMW 1200 et aimons partir ailleurs avec, allemagne, auvergne, pays basque, alpes…) mon mari aura 60 ans en octobre 2020 comme cadeau d'anniversaire je voudrais lui offrir une balade en royal enfield (son rêve) mais en asie du sud est car c'est là que nous programmons notre prochain grand voyage en 2021 (?), ça va se préparer avant octobre et comme je veux lui garder la surprise il faut que ça rentre dans ce cadre (car au départ il aurait aimé la royal enfield en inde du nord) donc auriez vous ou connaitriez vous des pistes pour un road trip (en couple ou dans un petit groupe) en royal enfield en malaisie, philippines ou vietnam? cordialement anne solages

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