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Cours de massage en Asie du Sud-Est English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je serai en juin-juillet dans le coin du VietNam-Cambodge-Thailande-Malaisie et j'aimerai en profiter pour prendre des cours de massage style reflexologie. J'ai eu l'occasion de gouter à ce type de massage et j'ai franchement adoré ! Est ce que quelqu'un sait où je pourrais me renseigner ?
Merci à tous,
Je serai en juin-juillet dans le coin du VietNam-Cambodge-Thailande-Malaisie et j'aimerai en profiter pour prendre des cours de massage style reflexologie. J'ai eu l'occasion de gouter à ce type de massage et j'ai franchement adoré ! Est ce que quelqu'un sait où je pourrais me renseigner ?
Merci à tous,
The floating nun à Kanchanaburi en Thaïlande English translation pending
J'avoue que l'image n'est pas de moi, mais je la trouve "insolite" comme en aime certain et vous n'en parlez pas dans vos post (en tous cas je ne l'ai pas vu).
the “floating nun”, la nonne folttante, est a voir au Wat Tham Mongkon Thong si vous visitez Kanchanaburi
the “floating nun”, la nonne folttante, est a voir au Wat Tham Mongkon Thong si vous visitez Kanchanaburi
Massages à Bangkok English translation pending
bonsoir qui pourrait nous indiquer des adresses sympas pour faire des massages
sans que ce soit le coup de bambou, un endroit clean et un peu pro quand meme.
pas de massage sexuels evidement!!!!
soit vers silom ou pas loin du TCHAO PRAYA.
merci 😏
Avis sur itinéraire de trois semaines en Thaïlande English translation pending
Bonjour,
je pars 3 semaines en Thailande fin novembre et nous avons commencé à établir un itinéraire.... cela vus semble-t-il réalisabe?
sam 26/11/2005 Bangkok dim 27/11/2005 Bangkok lun 28/11/2005 Ban Pa In Ayutthaya mar 29/11/2005 Lopburi Wat Phra Phutthabbat mer 30/11/2005 Phitsanulok Kamphaeng Phet jeu 01/12/2005 Sukhotai ven 02/12/2005 Si Satchanalai Chialang Thuriang sam 03/12/2005 Lampang dim 04/12/2005 Chiang Mai lun 05/12/2005 Chiang Rai Triangle d'or mar 06/12/2005 Chiang Rai Triangle d'or mer 07/12/2005 Chiang Rai Triangle d'or jeu 08/12/2005 Chiang Rai Triangle d'or ven 09/12/2005 Phuket sam 10/12/2005 Phuket dim 11/12/2005 Ko Samui Ko Pha Nga lun 12/12/2005 Ko Samui Ko Pha Nga mar 13/12/2005 Ko Samui Ko Pha Nga mer 14/12/2005 Ko Tao jeu 15/12/2005 Bangkok ven 16/12/2005 Bangkok
je pars 3 semaines en Thailande fin novembre et nous avons commencé à établir un itinéraire.... cela vus semble-t-il réalisabe?
sam 26/11/2005 Bangkok dim 27/11/2005 Bangkok lun 28/11/2005 Ban Pa In Ayutthaya mar 29/11/2005 Lopburi Wat Phra Phutthabbat mer 30/11/2005 Phitsanulok Kamphaeng Phet jeu 01/12/2005 Sukhotai ven 02/12/2005 Si Satchanalai Chialang Thuriang sam 03/12/2005 Lampang dim 04/12/2005 Chiang Mai lun 05/12/2005 Chiang Rai Triangle d'or mar 06/12/2005 Chiang Rai Triangle d'or mer 07/12/2005 Chiang Rai Triangle d'or jeu 08/12/2005 Chiang Rai Triangle d'or ven 09/12/2005 Phuket sam 10/12/2005 Phuket dim 11/12/2005 Ko Samui Ko Pha Nga lun 12/12/2005 Ko Samui Ko Pha Nga mar 13/12/2005 Ko Samui Ko Pha Nga mer 14/12/2005 Ko Tao jeu 15/12/2005 Bangkok ven 16/12/2005 Bangkok
Bangkok: rejoindre le quartier historique par bateau? English translation pending
bonsoir ou bonjour à tous
dès mon arrivée à dans la cité des anges, je vais loger à proximité de la gare mais pas trop loin du fleuve ma question est la suivante : n'est il pas plus aisé de rejoindre le quartier "historique" (palais royal, wat po, wat arum etc...) par bateau ???
et si vous avez des tuyaux je suis preneur
merci d'avance à toute et à tous
je voyage en routard avec ma femme et espèrons faire notre plus beau voyage en thailande😉
olivier de Tournai en Belgique
dès mon arrivée à dans la cité des anges, je vais loger à proximité de la gare mais pas trop loin du fleuve ma question est la suivante : n'est il pas plus aisé de rejoindre le quartier "historique" (palais royal, wat po, wat arum etc...) par bateau ???
et si vous avez des tuyaux je suis preneur
merci d'avance à toute et à tous
je voyage en routard avec ma femme et espèrons faire notre plus beau voyage en thailande😉
olivier de Tournai en Belgique
Thaïlande: visite guidée temples Bangkok + Klongs English translation pending
Salut à tous, si vous avez 2 minutes, j'aurais besoin d'un conseil :
J'ai une proposition pour me faire visiter les monuments de BKK ( enfin les principaux : palais royal, Wat Po, Boudha d'émeraude, Boudha couché) et ensuite un tour sur les klongs, tout ça en privé avec un guide parlant français. Mais le prix me parait super cher pour la thailande : 2040b/pers ...
Donc pensez vous que ça soit gaché de prendre un guide, qu'on peut très bien visiter tout seul et comprendre un peu ce qu'on voit ou bien vaut il mieux avoir un commentaire ?
Merci .
J'ai une proposition pour me faire visiter les monuments de BKK ( enfin les principaux : palais royal, Wat Po, Boudha d'émeraude, Boudha couché) et ensuite un tour sur les klongs, tout ça en privé avec un guide parlant français. Mais le prix me parait super cher pour la thailande : 2040b/pers ...
Donc pensez vous que ça soit gaché de prendre un guide, qu'on peut très bien visiter tout seul et comprendre un peu ce qu'on voit ou bien vaut il mieux avoir un commentaire ?
Merci .
Cuisine et massages en Thaïlande English translation pending
Tiens! vous connaissez peut être des adresses de lieux serieux où il est possible d'apprendre serieusement à cuisiner et à masser?
Il m'interesse fortement de m'enrichir de ptits trucs comme ca, vous avez des infos sur les coûts, les durées et la valeur des possibles certificats remis si apprentissage reussi....
Laos et/ou Cambodge? English translation pending
Bonjour à tous
😕 Cruel dilemme !! En 15 jours, cela vaut il la peine de faire les (ou survoler?) les 2 pays, ou faut il rester sur notre première idée qui privilégiait le Cambodge seul. Faire un combiné, fait sauter d'office des villes comme, Kompong Thom, Kompong Cham; Battambang...(en gardant Phnom Penh) Et en même temps, louper le Wat Phou, Pak Ou etc..+ une chtite descente du Mékong..
Ou alors, est ce que le Laos justifierai un futur voyage à lui tout seul ?
Dur, dur....
Merci pour votre aide
Dur, dur....
Merci pour votre aide
Royal hôtel à Bangkok? English translation pending
bonjour, j'ai lu vos différents commentaires sur les hotels à bangkok, je dois y passer quelques jours en novembre, et à la lecture d'un guide, j'avais selectionné le Royal Hotel, surtout pour sa situation qui me paraissait idéale, proximite de wat phra keo, du musée national mais aucun de vous ne le cite ?
je ne suis pas très tentée par kho san road, pas de gros probleme de budget, sans viser les hotels de luxe...merci de vos réponses, michele
Dormir à Bangkok et Samui English translation pending
Nous allons à Bangkok 2jours et demi à l'aller et idem au retour. Nous cherchons un hôtel ou guest house confortables et avec clim, dans les 15-20 euros, d'abords vers le Wat Po et ensuite vers la maison de Jim Thompson, pour mi-mai puis fin Mai. Merci de nous renseigner.
Nous allons à Samui qqes jours fin Mai, connaissez vous le Samui paradise à Chaweng Beach? Et faut-il réserver à cette période. Le tourisme sur cette plage est-il aussi insupportable qu'on le dit?
Merci pour vos réponses
Nous allons à Samui qqes jours fin Mai, connaissez vous le Samui paradise à Chaweng Beach? Et faut-il réserver à cette période. Le tourisme sur cette plage est-il aussi insupportable qu'on le dit?
Merci pour vos réponses
Du 18 au 20 Mars a Bangkok puis apres dans le nord (Chang Mai) English translation pending
Salut a tous et a toutes,
Je serai ce week end (18-20 Mars) a Bangkok puis apres je pars faire une semaine dans le nord du pays (Chang Mai, Chang Rai, Pai...).
Donc deux choses:
1) Pour l'instant j'ai fait Wat Arun et Wat Pho a Bangkok. Si vous avez des suggestions sur les choses a ne pas manquer a Bangkok, ou apres dans ne nord du pays, merci de me faire signe...
2) Si vous etes dans le coin (Bangkok / Chang Mai) en ce moment et voulez que l'on se retrouve pour visiter ensemble ou ne serait-ce que pour boire un coup, faites moi signe! Ce sera avec plaisir.
Bonne continuation a vous!
Yann, Neo Caledonien en vadrouille...
Donc deux choses:
1) Pour l'instant j'ai fait Wat Arun et Wat Pho a Bangkok. Si vous avez des suggestions sur les choses a ne pas manquer a Bangkok, ou apres dans ne nord du pays, merci de me faire signe...
2) Si vous etes dans le coin (Bangkok / Chang Mai) en ce moment et voulez que l'on se retrouve pour visiter ensemble ou ne serait-ce que pour boire un coup, faites moi signe! Ce sera avec plaisir.
Bonne continuation a vous!
Yann, Neo Caledonien en vadrouille...
Bons plans au Cambodge English translation pending
Bonjour, je vais au Cambodge cet été, au cour du mois de juin, et pour une durée de trois semaines. J'ai l'intention de visiter Angkor Wat, mais mes connaisssances sur ce coin du monde sont très limitées. Alors j'apprécierai si on pouvait me guider vers des destinations intéressantes, èa tout de moins connaitre quelques noms de villes à voir autre que Phnom Penh. Si jamais par la même occasion vous ayiez des conseils pour le Japon et la Thailande, ils seraient les bienvenus. Merci.
Ecole de massage en Thaïlande? English translation pending
Je pars en Thailande pour deux mois, dans l'idée de me former en massage. pouvez vous me conseiller une école ?
Merci
Apprendre les massages thaïlandais? English translation pending
qq aurait-il des infos pour que je puisse préparer au mieu mon voyage en thailande ?
mon but principal est d'apprendre à masser et d'obtenir un certificat, parait que wat po est devenu un piège a touriste, qu'en est-il de Chiang Mai ?
ou dois-je aller ???😕 ou trouver un hébergement pas cher ?
etc...existent t-ils des séjours organisés???
merci de vos réponses.
mon but principal est d'apprendre à masser et d'obtenir un certificat, parait que wat po est devenu un piège a touriste, qu'en est-il de Chiang Mai ?
ou dois-je aller ???😕 ou trouver un hébergement pas cher ?
etc...existent t-ils des séjours organisés???
merci de vos réponses.
Hors des sentiers battus English translation pending
Je préfère cent fois, mille fois une petite cascade (Sikkim), un bouddha sculpté sur un rocher (Ceylan), un temple de village dédié à Meenakshi (Tamil nadu)...que je découvre au hazard d’une balade hors «sentiers battus» que le Taj Mahal, la foire de Pushkar et le Wat Phra Keo de Bankok réunis.
«loin des autres et près d’eux»
«loin des autres et près d’eux»
August Photo Contest Discussion: Religious Buildings
Pressed for time due to a full house of kids, grandkids, and cats, I decided to go with a general theme. Everyone has photos of religious buildings, so architectural variety is guaranteed. Just a reminder—I’m asking for exterior shots only, either wide-angle or detailed views.
Phanom Rung, Thailand
Wat Phra Keo, Bangkok
Abu Simbel
Quimper
Venice
Istanbul
Khiva, Uzbekistan
Phanom Rung, Thailand
Wat Phra Keo, Bangkok
Abu Simbel
Quimper
Venice
Istanbul
Khiva, UzbekistanFamily Itinerary Feedback: Chiang Mai - Krabi/Railay - Bangkok
hi fellow travelers,
I'm "finalizing" a trip with my adventurous family (wife + 3 kids aged 16, 14, and 8) for this Easter break in Thailand (we'll be there from 04/19 to 05/01).
I'm going through the site and wanted to thank you all for the tips and insights you share on the forum. They're really valuable. But boy, it's tough to sketch out an itinerary
Of course, my backpacking route might be debatable, but I'm trying to target this path to get a first taste of the country's different "facets" and keep everyone in the family happy 😛
For this first trip, we're sticking to the classics and planning to explore a different side of the Land of Smiles in the future:
- arrival in BKK at 4 PM on 04/19 ==> leaving the same day at 7 PM for Chiang Mai (I "hesitated" with the 5:30 PM flight but was worried we wouldn't have enough time to switch from British AW to Thai Airways + airport fees + baggage + customs, etc. )
- from 04/20 to 04/23 ==> Chiang Mai with the main highlights (we've picked: Doi Suthep, Wat Pha Lat, elephant sanctuary, Doi Inthanon, the old city, Wat Chedi, Wat Phra Singh).
==> For the elephant sanctuary: any recommendations? Morning or afternoon visit?
==> It might seem ambitious, but we're considering a day trip to Chiang Rai—though it's not a must. Yes, we know it means ~6 hours of travel in one day.
- direct flight on the morning of 04/24 to Krabi ==> Railay - Phang Nga ==> this part isn't finalized yet (we won't stay in Krabi).
For those who've been there, which part of the south would be best weather-wise during this period?
We'd stay in the south until 04/28 and take a 8 PM flight to BKK.
- BKK on 04/29, 04/30, and part of 05/01 before our flight to London at 11 PM.
We'll hit the must-see/classic spots there.
If you have time to share some insights, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks a million to everyone!
Hédi.
I'm "finalizing" a trip with my adventurous family (wife + 3 kids aged 16, 14, and 8) for this Easter break in Thailand (we'll be there from 04/19 to 05/01).
I'm going through the site and wanted to thank you all for the tips and insights you share on the forum. They're really valuable. But boy, it's tough to sketch out an itinerary
Of course, my backpacking route might be debatable, but I'm trying to target this path to get a first taste of the country's different "facets" and keep everyone in the family happy 😛
For this first trip, we're sticking to the classics and planning to explore a different side of the Land of Smiles in the future:
- arrival in BKK at 4 PM on 04/19 ==> leaving the same day at 7 PM for Chiang Mai (I "hesitated" with the 5:30 PM flight but was worried we wouldn't have enough time to switch from British AW to Thai Airways + airport fees + baggage + customs, etc. )
- from 04/20 to 04/23 ==> Chiang Mai with the main highlights (we've picked: Doi Suthep, Wat Pha Lat, elephant sanctuary, Doi Inthanon, the old city, Wat Chedi, Wat Phra Singh).
==> For the elephant sanctuary: any recommendations? Morning or afternoon visit?
==> It might seem ambitious, but we're considering a day trip to Chiang Rai—though it's not a must. Yes, we know it means ~6 hours of travel in one day.
- direct flight on the morning of 04/24 to Krabi ==> Railay - Phang Nga ==> this part isn't finalized yet (we won't stay in Krabi).
For those who've been there, which part of the south would be best weather-wise during this period?
We'd stay in the south until 04/28 and take a 8 PM flight to BKK.
- BKK on 04/29, 04/30, and part of 05/01 before our flight to London at 11 PM.
We'll hit the must-see/classic spots there.
If you have time to share some insights, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks a million to everyone!
Hédi.
Feedback on a 2-week Thailand itinerary with kids
Hello!
After a long travel hiatus, we’re (finally) back on the road for some getaways! Now with two kids in tow, we’re heading to Thailand for two weeks next February (a destination that’s stood us up twice before but seems perfect for our first big family trip).
We’d have loved to stay longer, but two weeks is already a great start and will be plenty enjoyable.
Key points: - Experience Thailand, not just live our usual routine in Thailand - Avoid crowds as much as possible, even though February will be busy - Not big city fans, so Bangkok (BKK) will be kept to a minimum - Focus on nature, the sea, forests, waterfalls, hiking, kayaking...
At this stage, here’s the rough itinerary I’m considering: - Arrival at 7 AM + a day in BKK
- DEPART for SURAT THANI (BUS) - Transfer + Khao Sok (overnight on the lake / in the trees)
- RETURN to Ko Samui - Transfer to Koh Pha Ngan or Koh Tao (snorkeling)
- RETURN to Khao Lak. While there: * Visit Ao Phang Nga Park by kayak * Excursion to caves / Ko Khao Phing Kan (the "007 beach" lol) * ALTERNATIVE = SIMILAN ISLANDS
- RETURN to KRABI or Koh Phi Phi * Visit Koh Hong or Koh Yao Yai
* Flight from SURAT THANI to BKK - If time left in BKK: - Explore BKK: Wat Pho / floating market / Maeklong Railway Market / Chinatown... - Or a day trip to Ayutthaya - Or a day at Erawan Waterfall (Haew Suwat) - Day +1 = Return to France
Questions I’m pondering: - Is this too ambitious? I think it might be... but since we’d rather see as much as possible than just lounge on a beach... - How to get around on this route? Bus or rental vehicle (which I’d prefer to avoid) - Are there any inconsistencies in the plan I’ve outlined? - Should I adjust any connections or prioritize differently? - Krabi vs. Koh Phi Phi? - Koh Hong vs. Koh Yao Yai?
We’ve booked the first night (using some leftover backpacking perks), but nothing else—so open to all ideas!
If you know a local agency that can offer advice (for a fee), that could work too, since the options feel endless...
Thanks so much for reading this far, and even more if you’ve got tips or suggestions to share!! Best wishes ;)
After a long travel hiatus, we’re (finally) back on the road for some getaways! Now with two kids in tow, we’re heading to Thailand for two weeks next February (a destination that’s stood us up twice before but seems perfect for our first big family trip).
We’d have loved to stay longer, but two weeks is already a great start and will be plenty enjoyable.
Key points: - Experience Thailand, not just live our usual routine in Thailand - Avoid crowds as much as possible, even though February will be busy - Not big city fans, so Bangkok (BKK) will be kept to a minimum - Focus on nature, the sea, forests, waterfalls, hiking, kayaking...
At this stage, here’s the rough itinerary I’m considering: - Arrival at 7 AM + a day in BKK
- DEPART for SURAT THANI (BUS) - Transfer + Khao Sok (overnight on the lake / in the trees)
- RETURN to Ko Samui - Transfer to Koh Pha Ngan or Koh Tao (snorkeling)
- RETURN to Khao Lak. While there: * Visit Ao Phang Nga Park by kayak * Excursion to caves / Ko Khao Phing Kan (the "007 beach" lol) * ALTERNATIVE = SIMILAN ISLANDS
- RETURN to KRABI or Koh Phi Phi * Visit Koh Hong or Koh Yao Yai
* Flight from SURAT THANI to BKK - If time left in BKK: - Explore BKK: Wat Pho / floating market / Maeklong Railway Market / Chinatown... - Or a day trip to Ayutthaya - Or a day at Erawan Waterfall (Haew Suwat) - Day +1 = Return to France
Questions I’m pondering: - Is this too ambitious? I think it might be... but since we’d rather see as much as possible than just lounge on a beach... - How to get around on this route? Bus or rental vehicle (which I’d prefer to avoid) - Are there any inconsistencies in the plan I’ve outlined? - Should I adjust any connections or prioritize differently? - Krabi vs. Koh Phi Phi? - Koh Hong vs. Koh Yao Yai?
We’ve booked the first night (using some leftover backpacking perks), but nothing else—so open to all ideas!
If you know a local agency that can offer advice (for a fee), that could work too, since the options feel endless...
Thanks so much for reading this far, and even more if you’ve got tips or suggestions to share!! Best wishes ;)
Your recommendations for a 2-week trip to Thailand
Hi there,
We have the opportunity to get away for a little two-week trip at the very beginning of January, just the two of us, without our kids. Because of the kids, we haven’t traveled much in Asia, so we’d love to take advantage of their absence to explore Thailand. Even though I’m used to planning our trips, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed this time.
We’d like to visit Bangkok and head south by renting a car (we have an international driver’s license, and my husband has driven on the left before). I’ve managed to sketch out a rough itinerary that might work for us, and I’d love to hear your thoughts.
To set the scene: we haven’t booked anything yet, we don’t like spending hours on the beach (though a little time at the end of the day is fine), we love walking and sightseeing, and what we enjoy most is being independent (so if we can avoid group tours, that’s ideal).
After that intro, here’s the rough outline of our itinerary: Day 0: Paris-Bangkok flight Days 1, 2, and 3: Bangkok (Wat Pho, Grand Palace, Wat Arun, markets, boat ride through the khlongs, Jim Thompson House) Day 4: Ayutthaya Day 5: Pick up a rental car and head to Sam Roi Yot Day 6: Sam Roi Yot and Prachuap Khiri Khan Day 7: Drive south – overnight near Surat Thani Day 8: Uthayan Tham Khao Na Nai, then drive to Ao Nang (staying near Tubkaek) Days 9 and 10: Boat trips (Railay, Ko Hong, etc.) Day 11: Drive to Phang Nga with a few stops along the way Day 12: Boat tour (mangroves and Ko Tapu) Day 13: Drive to Phuket Airport and return flight
A few questions and doubts: - I’d considered Cheow Lan Lake but read some not-so-great reviews (crowds, just 3 viewpoints, and the rest was meh). What do you think? - Can we start from Ao Thalane Pier for trips to Ko Hong and Ko Tapu? - I’m not thrilled about driving through Bangkok, but I’m not sure where to rent a car west of the city (since we won’t return it to the same place, I assume it’s best to target rental companies at airports).
Thanks in advance for any tips or feedback you can share to help me (or not 😛) refine this plan before I start booking!
We have the opportunity to get away for a little two-week trip at the very beginning of January, just the two of us, without our kids. Because of the kids, we haven’t traveled much in Asia, so we’d love to take advantage of their absence to explore Thailand. Even though I’m used to planning our trips, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed this time.
We’d like to visit Bangkok and head south by renting a car (we have an international driver’s license, and my husband has driven on the left before). I’ve managed to sketch out a rough itinerary that might work for us, and I’d love to hear your thoughts.
To set the scene: we haven’t booked anything yet, we don’t like spending hours on the beach (though a little time at the end of the day is fine), we love walking and sightseeing, and what we enjoy most is being independent (so if we can avoid group tours, that’s ideal).
After that intro, here’s the rough outline of our itinerary: Day 0: Paris-Bangkok flight Days 1, 2, and 3: Bangkok (Wat Pho, Grand Palace, Wat Arun, markets, boat ride through the khlongs, Jim Thompson House) Day 4: Ayutthaya Day 5: Pick up a rental car and head to Sam Roi Yot Day 6: Sam Roi Yot and Prachuap Khiri Khan Day 7: Drive south – overnight near Surat Thani Day 8: Uthayan Tham Khao Na Nai, then drive to Ao Nang (staying near Tubkaek) Days 9 and 10: Boat trips (Railay, Ko Hong, etc.) Day 11: Drive to Phang Nga with a few stops along the way Day 12: Boat tour (mangroves and Ko Tapu) Day 13: Drive to Phuket Airport and return flight
A few questions and doubts: - I’d considered Cheow Lan Lake but read some not-so-great reviews (crowds, just 3 viewpoints, and the rest was meh). What do you think? - Can we start from Ao Thalane Pier for trips to Ko Hong and Ko Tapu? - I’m not thrilled about driving through Bangkok, but I’m not sure where to rent a car west of the city (since we won’t return it to the same place, I assume it’s best to target rental companies at airports).
Thanks in advance for any tips or feedback you can share to help me (or not 😛) refine this plan before I start booking!
Your recommendations for Bangkok lovers
Hello everyone! :)
Our next trip to Thailand is coming up, and we just can't wait! We talk, eat, drink, and dream Thailand 😏
Our itinerary is mostly set, and we’ve found quite a few new things to explore, but I’d still love to hear your recommendations for Bangkok. Just so you know: we love this city, and every time we visit, we spend several days there without ever feeling like we’ve seen it all. So this year, we’re staying for 8 days! Here’s what we have planned this year: * Exploring Nonthaburi * A day trip to Nakhon Pathom (to test out our basic Thai skills 😛) * Khlong Lat Mayom floating market (we went 10 years ago—it’s probably changed a lot!) * The Erawan Museum (we visited Muang Boran on our last trip) * Finally taking the time to check out Wat Phra Sri Maha Mariamman and Wat Yannawa (we’ve planned to go several times but never made it—are they worth a visit?)
This is what we’ve picked so far, but I’d love to hear about the favorite spots and recommendations from travelers who, like us, adore Bangkok.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Laetitia and Benjamin.
Our next trip to Thailand is coming up, and we just can't wait! We talk, eat, drink, and dream Thailand 😏
Our itinerary is mostly set, and we’ve found quite a few new things to explore, but I’d still love to hear your recommendations for Bangkok. Just so you know: we love this city, and every time we visit, we spend several days there without ever feeling like we’ve seen it all. So this year, we’re staying for 8 days! Here’s what we have planned this year: * Exploring Nonthaburi * A day trip to Nakhon Pathom (to test out our basic Thai skills 😛) * Khlong Lat Mayom floating market (we went 10 years ago—it’s probably changed a lot!) * The Erawan Museum (we visited Muang Boran on our last trip) * Finally taking the time to check out Wat Phra Sri Maha Mariamman and Wat Yannawa (we’ve planned to go several times but never made it—are they worth a visit?)
This is what we’ve picked so far, but I’d love to hear about the favorite spots and recommendations from travelers who, like us, adore Bangkok.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Laetitia and Benjamin.
Back from Cambodia – between the magic of Angkor and the serenity of Tonlé Sap
Hello everyone!
I just got back from a little trip to Cambodia, and I really wanted to share this experience with you—because honestly, it was wow from start to finish. I set my bags down in Siem Reap, and even though I knew the temples would be amazing… I wasn’t expecting that much beauty.
Angkor Wat, of course, is THE classic, and you quickly understand why. I went super early in the morning to see the sunrise (yes, 4:30 AM wake-up, and no complaining 😊), and I don’t regret a second of it: that soft light, the silhouettes of the towers in the mist… you feel so small. I also loved Bayon, with its mysterious faces, and Ta Prohm, overrun by giant roots—guaranteed Tomb Raider vibes, but without the crowds of Lara Croft.
What I found amazing is that beyond the big temples, there are plenty of quieter, almost forgotten spots where you can sit, listen to the birds, and just soak in the moment. It was hot (really hot!), so I didn’t hesitate to take breaks in the shade with a nice cold mango juice.
For nature, I took a little trip to Tonlé Sap Lake. Very different, more raw, but super interesting. The floating villages are surprising—it makes you think about life at the rhythm of the water, and I was lucky enough to chat a bit with a local thanks to my guide. Authentic, simple, and touching. And then those kids rowing like pros in plastic boats… respect.
In short, this trip did me so much good. Landscapes that filled my eyes, sincere smiles, and that feeling of having brushed against something bigger, something older. Cambodia—I’m not really leaving it behind; I’m bringing a little piece of it with me.
If you’re hesitating about going: just go for it! And if you have any practical questions, I’d be happy to chat 😊
What to see and do in Chiang Rai and the surrounding area?
Hi there,
I’m finally planning to spend 9 days/9 nights in Chiang Rai. What’s the best area to stay in?
Do you know any interesting spots within a 50–60 km radius? Preferably ones that aren’t overrun by mass tourism (sorry about that).
Thanks!
Joël—I’m reading your latest travel journal on this region...😉
Review of my visit to Angkor
SIEM REAP
You can now rent scooters just about everywhere in Siem Reap, but at rip-off prices—$15–18 a day instead of $5–10 like everywhere else in Indochina. The best options are tuk-tuks or, even better, electric bikes ($12, but with a 50 km range, so they won’t let you go to Banteay Srei or the River of a Thousand Lingas in the Kulen Massif, which are too far). **WARNING:** Wear a helmet, or they *will* catch you. Scooters are banned from going from SR to the stunning temple of Koh Ker in the northeast and continuing to Battambang; no idea why!
My favorite little hotel in Siem Reap? The Neth Socheata, tucked in an alley off Thnou St near the market—lovely rooms, and the owner speaks great English. Then there’s the Ivy Guesthouse with its little garden, but it’s “always full,” according to the owner. For something upscale but still affordable, a fantastic spot is the Pavillon Indochine, tucked away on a quiet side street on the way to the airport—elegant, with incredible attention to decor, a terrace restaurant, garden, pool, etc. Everything you’d want for $70 including breakfast. I also spotted a hostel for backpackers, the Angkor Thom Hostel, with small 6-bed dorms for $4 with a fan or $6 with AC (18 Wat Bo St).
Food-wise, it’s all amazing! Pub Street has turned into a noise nightmare, with speakers blasting what’s supposed to be music but is just *boom, boom, boom, boom, boom*—run away, even though the pizzas at the Italian place Il Forno are really good. The famous and excellent Tigre de Papier has changed its name to Paper Tiger and is still just as good (lunch only, though, because across the street there’s a huge bar blasting *boom boom boom*, so you won’t be able to hear each other during dinner). On the other hand, the Italian-Cambodian El Toro on Pub Street is perfect, with fantastic pizzas and divine lasagna (go to the first-floor dining room—there’s a big bar across the street blasting *boom boom boom*, but at least you can still talk). Due to the lack of customers during COVID, all the French restaurants—Barrio (three times alas!), Les Deux Sœurs, Le Bel Air, and Le Mozart—have closed. The only one left is L’Olivier, which is pricey. I also discovered a great Moroccan restaurant (though run by a Sudanese man and his French wife), Le Tajine, on Strung Thmei St, 09 68 89 78 27. **WARNING:** For tagines and couscous, you need to order at least in the morning; wine and beer are fine. To get there, turn at the corner of the Cineplex behind the big market at the start of Sivatha Boulevard.
I finally went to the Khmer dance show. Beautiful dancers and dances, but **EAT BEFORE OR AFTER**—the meal is so awful that most Westerners leave it on their plates.
THE ANGKOR TEMPLES Use the excellent *Routard Cambodia* guide. Just a few tips: - Start with the pre-Angkorian Roluos group, 15 km before Siem Reap on the road to PP—it’s the “ancestor” of the temples.
- To avoid the big crowds at Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm, go between noon and 2 PM when everyone’s having lunch. - Speaking of lunch, the crowds flock to the hundred or so mediocre food stalls on the left side of Angkor Wat. Instead, head to Angkor Thom after the stunning Pre Rup temples, all the way to the small Sras Srang basin. Along the basin, there are several restaurants with terraces offering first-floor views of the water, and no crowds. Afterward, cross to the other side of the basin—you’ll end up in the countryside with charming villages where locals seem to live as they did during the temples’ golden age (at its peak, the population was estimated at 600,000–800,000, making it the largest city in the world. The theory for the abandonment is water shortages caused by overpopulation).
- I climbed Phnom Bakheng for the famous sunset, but the crowd was so ridiculous that instead of seeing the temple at sunset, you just see the heads and shoulders around you.
- There are tons of small temples that most people skip, and they’re missing out. My favorites: Thommanon, Neak Pean, Ta Som, and especially Pre Rup, an amazing brick complex with 14 towers.
**Big disappointment:** You can no longer climb to the first floor of Bayon, where you used to stand magically among the giant head statues. So, admire the beautiful bas-reliefs on the outside, but there’s no point going inside—you’ll just see a dark, square corridor with nothing interesting.
ANGKOR FURTHER AFIELD The wonderful Banteay Srei temple. A gem! I couldn’t find the bas-relief stolen by Malraux in the 1920s (fun fact: what he was doing in Indochina—stealing a bas-relief to sell for a fortune in France to cover his massive gambling debts on the stock market, where he ruined his very wealthy American wife—was an open secret. But the French authorities in Saigon, who hated him for his leftist views, decided to let him do it and catch him red-handed, which worked perfectly. He avoided jail only because all the leftist intellectuals in Saint-Germain, Sartre, Beauvoir, and co. cried scandal—though the real scandal was the looting).
30 km of excellent paved road further north, a great spot: the Kulen Massif and the River of a Thousand Lingas (at one point, you’ll come to a T-junction—turn left). Along the road at the foot of the massif, on your right, there’s a great restaurant, Bourey Sovann (where the food is excellent). The trail to the river starts just before it on the left. **Warning:** There are two sites for the River of a Thousand Lingas. One is accessible via a private road, so there’s a $20 toll, and you need to arrive before 11 AM because the road is narrow and traffic flows downhill after that. You’ll end up in a site full of shops, snack stalls, and two good restaurants, including one by a beautiful waterfall. However, the thousand lingas aren’t as spectacular there.
Banteay Srei + the River of a Thousand Lingas makes for a fantastic day. **WARNING:** You used to be able to go to the river and waterfall by scooter or tuk-tuk, but it’s now forbidden. So **go by taxi**—otherwise, you’ll be hiking 12 km round trip up a steep trail.
If you leave Siem Reap early, you can even add Beng Mealea temple on the way back, making a triangular route: SR-BS-Khulen-BM-SR (or the reverse).
If you have time, visit Banteay Samré temple, 10 km west of the Angkor Thom complex. A lovely site with very few visitors.
I’ve never been to the famous Preah Khan on a hill overlooking Thailand. There’s a big dispute between the two countries—the Thais insist the temple belongs to them because the entrance is in their country. There have been serious clashes in the recent past, and landmines are still abundant off the marked paths. They even claim the entire Siem Reap province is theirs and should be returned, arguing it was Thai in the past. It takes two days (6–7 hours each way), with an overnight stay in the nearby village (small hotels and one luxury option with a garden and pool, but it’s expensive).
TONLE SAP People talk about “floating villages,” but that’s a big mistake—these are actually villages of astonishing stilt houses, 4 meters high or more, due to the lake’s major floods. The most famous is Chong Khneas, which I skipped because it’s packed with tourists. Instead, I really liked Kampong Phluk, which is much quieter. To get there, continue on the road past the Roluos group until you reach a parking lot with pirogues lined up. They’ll take you down the river, stop at this amazing village for a walk, and then take you to the Tonle Sap, a true inland sea. At one point, you’ll pass through a flooded forest that you can explore by small boat. At the junction of the river and the Tonle Sap, and on the lake itself, there are floating restaurants where the food is great. Note that in the dry season, you can reach the village by scooter.
BACK TO PHNOM PENH AND ON TO SOUTHERN VIETNAM Since I’d planned at least 15 days in the Mekong Delta between Chau Doc and Saigon, I skipped Battambang, etc. With no desire to endure the dusty road from SR to PP again, I simply loaded my bike onto a bus with the great company Rith Monty (book at their office in SR on the small square at the start of Sivatha Boulevard—$10 for the bike and $6 for me), also known as Paramount. Their buses stop on 136 St right in the middle of PP. I’ll also mention the excellent Giant Ibis, with big modern buses that always leave on time—unlike the others.
I spent the night in PP, and the next morning took the fast boat from PP to Chau Doc with Hang Chau Tourist (buying the ticket the day before is recommended—$25—either at your hotel or the port, and they’ll pick you up at your hotel by tuk-tuk to take you to the port). Departure from PP at noon, arrival in Chau Doc around 4 PM. The boat is great—comfortable and fast. A crew member takes your passports for Cambodian exit formalities, and you handle Vietnamese immigration yourself—it all takes 15–20 minutes. The route isn’t on the Mekong but on the Bassac River to the border, then a wide north-south canal to Chau Doc (the arrival is really nice). In the Chau Doc-PP direction, the boat leaves Chau Doc at 7:30 AM.
My favorite little hotel in Siem Reap? The Neth Socheata, tucked in an alley off Thnou St near the market—lovely rooms, and the owner speaks great English. Then there’s the Ivy Guesthouse with its little garden, but it’s “always full,” according to the owner. For something upscale but still affordable, a fantastic spot is the Pavillon Indochine, tucked away on a quiet side street on the way to the airport—elegant, with incredible attention to decor, a terrace restaurant, garden, pool, etc. Everything you’d want for $70 including breakfast. I also spotted a hostel for backpackers, the Angkor Thom Hostel, with small 6-bed dorms for $4 with a fan or $6 with AC (18 Wat Bo St).
Food-wise, it’s all amazing! Pub Street has turned into a noise nightmare, with speakers blasting what’s supposed to be music but is just *boom, boom, boom, boom, boom*—run away, even though the pizzas at the Italian place Il Forno are really good. The famous and excellent Tigre de Papier has changed its name to Paper Tiger and is still just as good (lunch only, though, because across the street there’s a huge bar blasting *boom boom boom*, so you won’t be able to hear each other during dinner). On the other hand, the Italian-Cambodian El Toro on Pub Street is perfect, with fantastic pizzas and divine lasagna (go to the first-floor dining room—there’s a big bar across the street blasting *boom boom boom*, but at least you can still talk). Due to the lack of customers during COVID, all the French restaurants—Barrio (three times alas!), Les Deux Sœurs, Le Bel Air, and Le Mozart—have closed. The only one left is L’Olivier, which is pricey. I also discovered a great Moroccan restaurant (though run by a Sudanese man and his French wife), Le Tajine, on Strung Thmei St, 09 68 89 78 27. **WARNING:** For tagines and couscous, you need to order at least in the morning; wine and beer are fine. To get there, turn at the corner of the Cineplex behind the big market at the start of Sivatha Boulevard.
I finally went to the Khmer dance show. Beautiful dancers and dances, but **EAT BEFORE OR AFTER**—the meal is so awful that most Westerners leave it on their plates.
THE ANGKOR TEMPLES Use the excellent *Routard Cambodia* guide. Just a few tips: - Start with the pre-Angkorian Roluos group, 15 km before Siem Reap on the road to PP—it’s the “ancestor” of the temples.
- To avoid the big crowds at Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm, go between noon and 2 PM when everyone’s having lunch. - Speaking of lunch, the crowds flock to the hundred or so mediocre food stalls on the left side of Angkor Wat. Instead, head to Angkor Thom after the stunning Pre Rup temples, all the way to the small Sras Srang basin. Along the basin, there are several restaurants with terraces offering first-floor views of the water, and no crowds. Afterward, cross to the other side of the basin—you’ll end up in the countryside with charming villages where locals seem to live as they did during the temples’ golden age (at its peak, the population was estimated at 600,000–800,000, making it the largest city in the world. The theory for the abandonment is water shortages caused by overpopulation).
- I climbed Phnom Bakheng for the famous sunset, but the crowd was so ridiculous that instead of seeing the temple at sunset, you just see the heads and shoulders around you.
- There are tons of small temples that most people skip, and they’re missing out. My favorites: Thommanon, Neak Pean, Ta Som, and especially Pre Rup, an amazing brick complex with 14 towers.
**Big disappointment:** You can no longer climb to the first floor of Bayon, where you used to stand magically among the giant head statues. So, admire the beautiful bas-reliefs on the outside, but there’s no point going inside—you’ll just see a dark, square corridor with nothing interesting.
ANGKOR FURTHER AFIELD The wonderful Banteay Srei temple. A gem! I couldn’t find the bas-relief stolen by Malraux in the 1920s (fun fact: what he was doing in Indochina—stealing a bas-relief to sell for a fortune in France to cover his massive gambling debts on the stock market, where he ruined his very wealthy American wife—was an open secret. But the French authorities in Saigon, who hated him for his leftist views, decided to let him do it and catch him red-handed, which worked perfectly. He avoided jail only because all the leftist intellectuals in Saint-Germain, Sartre, Beauvoir, and co. cried scandal—though the real scandal was the looting).
30 km of excellent paved road further north, a great spot: the Kulen Massif and the River of a Thousand Lingas (at one point, you’ll come to a T-junction—turn left). Along the road at the foot of the massif, on your right, there’s a great restaurant, Bourey Sovann (where the food is excellent). The trail to the river starts just before it on the left. **Warning:** There are two sites for the River of a Thousand Lingas. One is accessible via a private road, so there’s a $20 toll, and you need to arrive before 11 AM because the road is narrow and traffic flows downhill after that. You’ll end up in a site full of shops, snack stalls, and two good restaurants, including one by a beautiful waterfall. However, the thousand lingas aren’t as spectacular there.
Banteay Srei + the River of a Thousand Lingas makes for a fantastic day. **WARNING:** You used to be able to go to the river and waterfall by scooter or tuk-tuk, but it’s now forbidden. So **go by taxi**—otherwise, you’ll be hiking 12 km round trip up a steep trail.
If you leave Siem Reap early, you can even add Beng Mealea temple on the way back, making a triangular route: SR-BS-Khulen-BM-SR (or the reverse).
If you have time, visit Banteay Samré temple, 10 km west of the Angkor Thom complex. A lovely site with very few visitors.
I’ve never been to the famous Preah Khan on a hill overlooking Thailand. There’s a big dispute between the two countries—the Thais insist the temple belongs to them because the entrance is in their country. There have been serious clashes in the recent past, and landmines are still abundant off the marked paths. They even claim the entire Siem Reap province is theirs and should be returned, arguing it was Thai in the past. It takes two days (6–7 hours each way), with an overnight stay in the nearby village (small hotels and one luxury option with a garden and pool, but it’s expensive).
TONLE SAP People talk about “floating villages,” but that’s a big mistake—these are actually villages of astonishing stilt houses, 4 meters high or more, due to the lake’s major floods. The most famous is Chong Khneas, which I skipped because it’s packed with tourists. Instead, I really liked Kampong Phluk, which is much quieter. To get there, continue on the road past the Roluos group until you reach a parking lot with pirogues lined up. They’ll take you down the river, stop at this amazing village for a walk, and then take you to the Tonle Sap, a true inland sea. At one point, you’ll pass through a flooded forest that you can explore by small boat. At the junction of the river and the Tonle Sap, and on the lake itself, there are floating restaurants where the food is great. Note that in the dry season, you can reach the village by scooter.
BACK TO PHNOM PENH AND ON TO SOUTHERN VIETNAM Since I’d planned at least 15 days in the Mekong Delta between Chau Doc and Saigon, I skipped Battambang, etc. With no desire to endure the dusty road from SR to PP again, I simply loaded my bike onto a bus with the great company Rith Monty (book at their office in SR on the small square at the start of Sivatha Boulevard—$10 for the bike and $6 for me), also known as Paramount. Their buses stop on 136 St right in the middle of PP. I’ll also mention the excellent Giant Ibis, with big modern buses that always leave on time—unlike the others.
I spent the night in PP, and the next morning took the fast boat from PP to Chau Doc with Hang Chau Tourist (buying the ticket the day before is recommended—$25—either at your hotel or the port, and they’ll pick you up at your hotel by tuk-tuk to take you to the port). Departure from PP at noon, arrival in Chau Doc around 4 PM. The boat is great—comfortable and fast. A crew member takes your passports for Cambodian exit formalities, and you handle Vietnamese immigration yourself—it all takes 15–20 minutes. The route isn’t on the Mekong but on the Bassac River to the border, then a wide north-south canal to Chau Doc (the arrival is really nice). In the Chau Doc-PP direction, the boat leaves Chau Doc at 7:30 AM.
Memories of Thailand
ko samui
Provenance de ce tampon/sceau? English translation pending
Bonjour à Toutes et à Tous les Voyageurs.
Un Ami m'a rapporté un tampon ou un sceau - je ne sais pas - mais il n'a jamais su me dire la provenance de cet objet - surtout le symbole et la langue. Si vous savez quelque chose - cela serait très sympa de faire profiter tout le monde de votre connaissance. Vous remerciant à l'avance. Colin
Planning deux jours et demi à Bangkok English translation pending
Bonjour à tous!!!!
Allé, je me lance... Nous partons avec mon mari en Thaïlande Dans 10 jours. Nous allons passer 2 jours et demi à Bangkok . J'aimerais sil vous plait avoir votre avis sur notre planning (faisable? autres idées à caler...;-).
- Arrivée le dimanche à 10H45. Le temps de se poser tranquille dans notre airbnb, je pense qu'il nous restera plus que l’après midi donc je pensais qu'on pourrait se balader dans le marché de chatuchak et faire le quartier chinatown qui n'est pas loin de notre airbnb. Le soir, j'aimerais faire un restaurant rooftop... Avez vous des endroits sympa à me conseiller?
- Lundi : grand palais et wat pho tot le matin puis j'aimerais faire un marché flottant l’après midi. Des conseils? Le soir, combat de boxe déjà réservé.
- Mardi : bouddha d'émeraude et la partie plus moderne de bangkok Pathum Wan.
Peut être que je me plante complètement :-S
Merci pour vos avis et conseils!!!!
Allé, je me lance... Nous partons avec mon mari en Thaïlande Dans 10 jours. Nous allons passer 2 jours et demi à Bangkok . J'aimerais sil vous plait avoir votre avis sur notre planning (faisable? autres idées à caler...;-).
- Arrivée le dimanche à 10H45. Le temps de se poser tranquille dans notre airbnb, je pense qu'il nous restera plus que l’après midi donc je pensais qu'on pourrait se balader dans le marché de chatuchak et faire le quartier chinatown qui n'est pas loin de notre airbnb. Le soir, j'aimerais faire un restaurant rooftop... Avez vous des endroits sympa à me conseiller?
- Lundi : grand palais et wat pho tot le matin puis j'aimerais faire un marché flottant l’après midi. Des conseils? Le soir, combat de boxe déjà réservé.
- Mardi : bouddha d'émeraude et la partie plus moderne de bangkok Pathum Wan.
Peut être que je me plante complètement :-S
Merci pour vos avis et conseils!!!!
Croisière MSC Splendida du 14 février au 12 mars et escale à Bangkok English translation pending
Bonjour,
nous serons en escale demain à Bangkok. Quel est le plus intéressant à visiter dans la journée ?
Le port est-il loin de la ville ? Merci de vos réponses.
Voyage d'un mois en Thaïlande et ensuite le Laos, le Cambodge... English translation pending
Bonjour,
Avec ma copine on part mardi prochain en Thaïlande pour un mois et ensuite partir sur d'autre pays comme le Laos ou le Cambodge.
Nous voyageons en sac dos et dormons en auberge de jeunesse ou chez l'habitant si l'occasion arrivera.
Voilà ma question est simple : Je vous demande votre expérience si vous avez déjà voyagé en Thaïlande nous voulons savoir les incontournable à visiter mais aussi les aussi les coins insolites sans trop de touristes.
Merci de votre expérience et en échange si vous vous voulez visiter la Nouvelle Calédonie ou la Nouvelle Zélande je peux vous donner des infos !! :-)
A très vite.
Baptiste
Avec ma copine on part mardi prochain en Thaïlande pour un mois et ensuite partir sur d'autre pays comme le Laos ou le Cambodge.
Nous voyageons en sac dos et dormons en auberge de jeunesse ou chez l'habitant si l'occasion arrivera.
Voilà ma question est simple : Je vous demande votre expérience si vous avez déjà voyagé en Thaïlande nous voulons savoir les incontournable à visiter mais aussi les aussi les coins insolites sans trop de touristes.
Merci de votre expérience et en échange si vous vous voulez visiter la Nouvelle Calédonie ou la Nouvelle Zélande je peux vous donner des infos !! :-)
A très vite.
Baptiste
Avis itinéraire définitif et agence pour la Thaïlande English translation pending
Bonjour,
Suite à un premier message posté en décembre et vos précieux avis et conseils (notamment Jungletroll ! merci), j'ai revu notre itinéraire pour le simplifier un peu car premier voyage en Asie...
Je pense également laisser tomber l'idée de louer une voiture de location 🤪 mais plutôt voyager avec un chauffeur privé (sauf Koh Phanga) pour plus de confort et sécurité .... Donc la question est comment organiser cela ? Par une agence ? Connaissez vous Evaneos que je viens de découvrir et qui semble organiser tout sur mesure avec des agents sur place... Je ne me sens pas vraiment capable de tout organiser par moi même et je n'aime pas partir à l'aventure...
Alors voici le nouvel itinéraire prévu sur janvier / février 2021 (avec des dates à la limite "décalable" d'une semaine plus tôt) - Samedi 16/01 : Vol Lyon Dubai (Emirates) - Dimanche 17 et lundi 18/01 : escale Dubai puis vol le 18/01 au soir - Mardi 19/01 : Arrivée aéroport Bangkok le matin - Transfert à Kanchanaburi. au passage : Wat Tham Suea. Fin de journée découverte de la ville et repos - Mercredi 20/01 : Départ pour Sai Yok, arrêt au viaduc de Wang Pho, grotte de Krasae (?) et si possible installation au Krit House au pied de Sai Yok Hai et Lek Waterfal. Fin de journée sur place Jeudi 21/01 : matin Hin Bad Hot Spring ? et route vers Erawan OU monter jusqu'à Sangkhla Buri puis retour à Erawan (mais beaucoup de route il me semble) Vendredi 22/01 : Visite des cascades Erawan le matin et route vers Amphawa pour 2 nuits (si possible installation au bord du Mae Klong pas trop loin du marché flottant. Samedi 23/01 : marché sur les rails de Mae Klong le matin et après-midi, et soirée sur Amphawa Dimanche 24/01 : Départ en direction de Prachuap KK. 3 jours pour visiter cette partie : l'objectif est de prendre un bateau de Chumpon à Koh Phanga le mercredi 27/01 (possiblité via Lomprayah d'un catamaran de Tung Makham à Koh Phanga pour 30 €/pers environ) Sur cette côte, nous voudrions visiter : Sam Roi Yot ( Bang Pu, Grotte de Phraya Nakhon...) , Prachuap KK (Khan Kra Dai Cave, Ao Manao Bay Beach et les singes langurs), Bang Saphan : Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdee Prakat...
Arrivée mercredi 27/01 à Koh Phanga pour 4 nuits / pas encore regardé ce que nous pouvons organiser sur l'île mais un peu de farniente... jeudi 28 - vendredi 29 et samedi 30/01 : Koh Phangan...Bon je viens de voir qu'il y a une full moon party le 28/01/21 alors que c'est pas du tout ce qui nous intéresse mais je suppose que c'est pas trop génant pour une soirée...
Dimanche 31/01 - Transfert sur Surat Thani et Phang Nga / nuit directement sur ce secteur pour faire une excursion privée dans la baie le lendemain assez tôt pour éviter la foule ! Donc lundi 01/02 : baie de Phang na et installation en fin de journée sur Krabi / Ao Nang ou ailleurs... Installation pour 5 nuits : du mardi au vendredi, visite du secteur Samedi 06/02 : Transfert pour l'aeroport de Phuket et vol retour
Voilà, voilà, en gros avec certains endroits plus détaillés que d'autres en fonction de mes recherches.... La question se pose sur la fin du séjour, après Koh Phangan : chauffeur ou location de voiture car moins de route donc peut-être faisable... D'autre part, comment ça se passe avec un chauffeur privé ? Est-il en mesure de nous emmener voir des endroits auxquels nous n'avons pas forcément connaissance ? Sans être vraiment un guide, va-t-il quand même être en mesure de nous donner quelques infos essentiels ? Nous n'avons pas du tout l'habitude de ce mode de déplacement et avons peu de connaissance sur la culture et les habitudes de la Thailande (mis à part les mises en garde sur la façon de conduire, lol !)
Avez-vous des adresses à nous indiquer qui pourrait nous organiser cet itinéraire ? : je voudrais juste réserver les vols internationaux, voire les hébergements moi-même, mais c'est la partie, tranferts, déplacements, visite qui me posent énormément d'interrogation..
Merci de vos avis et conseils sur cette destination inconnue pour nous !
Suite à un premier message posté en décembre et vos précieux avis et conseils (notamment Jungletroll ! merci), j'ai revu notre itinéraire pour le simplifier un peu car premier voyage en Asie...
Je pense également laisser tomber l'idée de louer une voiture de location 🤪 mais plutôt voyager avec un chauffeur privé (sauf Koh Phanga) pour plus de confort et sécurité .... Donc la question est comment organiser cela ? Par une agence ? Connaissez vous Evaneos que je viens de découvrir et qui semble organiser tout sur mesure avec des agents sur place... Je ne me sens pas vraiment capable de tout organiser par moi même et je n'aime pas partir à l'aventure...
Alors voici le nouvel itinéraire prévu sur janvier / février 2021 (avec des dates à la limite "décalable" d'une semaine plus tôt) - Samedi 16/01 : Vol Lyon Dubai (Emirates) - Dimanche 17 et lundi 18/01 : escale Dubai puis vol le 18/01 au soir - Mardi 19/01 : Arrivée aéroport Bangkok le matin - Transfert à Kanchanaburi. au passage : Wat Tham Suea. Fin de journée découverte de la ville et repos - Mercredi 20/01 : Départ pour Sai Yok, arrêt au viaduc de Wang Pho, grotte de Krasae (?) et si possible installation au Krit House au pied de Sai Yok Hai et Lek Waterfal. Fin de journée sur place Jeudi 21/01 : matin Hin Bad Hot Spring ? et route vers Erawan OU monter jusqu'à Sangkhla Buri puis retour à Erawan (mais beaucoup de route il me semble) Vendredi 22/01 : Visite des cascades Erawan le matin et route vers Amphawa pour 2 nuits (si possible installation au bord du Mae Klong pas trop loin du marché flottant. Samedi 23/01 : marché sur les rails de Mae Klong le matin et après-midi, et soirée sur Amphawa Dimanche 24/01 : Départ en direction de Prachuap KK. 3 jours pour visiter cette partie : l'objectif est de prendre un bateau de Chumpon à Koh Phanga le mercredi 27/01 (possiblité via Lomprayah d'un catamaran de Tung Makham à Koh Phanga pour 30 €/pers environ) Sur cette côte, nous voudrions visiter : Sam Roi Yot ( Bang Pu, Grotte de Phraya Nakhon...) , Prachuap KK (Khan Kra Dai Cave, Ao Manao Bay Beach et les singes langurs), Bang Saphan : Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdee Prakat...
Arrivée mercredi 27/01 à Koh Phanga pour 4 nuits / pas encore regardé ce que nous pouvons organiser sur l'île mais un peu de farniente... jeudi 28 - vendredi 29 et samedi 30/01 : Koh Phangan...Bon je viens de voir qu'il y a une full moon party le 28/01/21 alors que c'est pas du tout ce qui nous intéresse mais je suppose que c'est pas trop génant pour une soirée...
Dimanche 31/01 - Transfert sur Surat Thani et Phang Nga / nuit directement sur ce secteur pour faire une excursion privée dans la baie le lendemain assez tôt pour éviter la foule ! Donc lundi 01/02 : baie de Phang na et installation en fin de journée sur Krabi / Ao Nang ou ailleurs... Installation pour 5 nuits : du mardi au vendredi, visite du secteur Samedi 06/02 : Transfert pour l'aeroport de Phuket et vol retour
Voilà, voilà, en gros avec certains endroits plus détaillés que d'autres en fonction de mes recherches.... La question se pose sur la fin du séjour, après Koh Phangan : chauffeur ou location de voiture car moins de route donc peut-être faisable... D'autre part, comment ça se passe avec un chauffeur privé ? Est-il en mesure de nous emmener voir des endroits auxquels nous n'avons pas forcément connaissance ? Sans être vraiment un guide, va-t-il quand même être en mesure de nous donner quelques infos essentiels ? Nous n'avons pas du tout l'habitude de ce mode de déplacement et avons peu de connaissance sur la culture et les habitudes de la Thailande (mis à part les mises en garde sur la façon de conduire, lol !)
Avez-vous des adresses à nous indiquer qui pourrait nous organiser cet itinéraire ? : je voudrais juste réserver les vols internationaux, voire les hébergements moi-même, mais c'est la partie, tranferts, déplacements, visite qui me posent énormément d'interrogation..
Merci de vos avis et conseils sur cette destination inconnue pour nous !
Que faire et que voir à Bangkok? (vidéo) English translation pending
Bonjour,
J'ai eu la chance de visiter la magnifique ville de Bangkok en Thaïlande. J'aimerais vous faire partager mon plaisir de voyager et de découvrir cette destination coup de cœur à partir d'une vidéo.
N'hésitez pas à me donner vos commentaires pour mes prochaines destinations!
Vidéo sur Bangkok
Merci pour votre support! 😛
J'ai eu la chance de visiter la magnifique ville de Bangkok en Thaïlande. J'aimerais vous faire partager mon plaisir de voyager et de découvrir cette destination coup de cœur à partir d'une vidéo.
N'hésitez pas à me donner vos commentaires pour mes prochaines destinations!
Vidéo sur Bangkok
Merci pour votre support! 😛