Arnaque d'Asia sur un voyage en Malaisie
by Philkourou
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Circuit malaisie + extension Lang Tengah du 31 juillet au 15 août 2007(4950 euros pour deux personnes) des mots qui font rêver sur le descriptif du voyage proposé par Asia, un Monde à deux 24 rue Chauchat Paris 9ème, ......et d'autres voyagistes; un conseil n'y allez pas!
C'est une ESCROQUERIE!!!
Nous avons déjà voyagé en Asie ( Inde, sri lanka, indonésie, Thailande...) mais là quelle déception!
Un bus en panne régulièrement durant le circuit, nous avons passé beaucoup de temps à attendre.
Singapour, Kuala Lumpur très bien et trop court! Mais pour le reste hôtels, sites, visites...R A S NUL!
Aucun intérêt culturel, des hôtels qui ont eu leur heure de gloire....il y longtemps! des draps, des serviettes usés, gris, et pas toujours nets! Aucune visite payante Nous attendions la visite de la cité royale de Pekan (15ème siècle) mais nous ne l'avons jamais vue!
Notre transfert sur l'île de lang tengah a mis notre vie en danger, le bateau navette: un boat people! l'hôtel D'coconut vendu comme un trois étoiles ne correspond pas à une étoile!!! Heureusement une belle plage de sable fin lagon de l'autre côté de l'île pour nous reposer de nos attentes durant le périple! amateur de snorkelling c'est super mais de nombreux requins pointes noires! derrière le paradis de sable blanc, ou l'hôtel: LES POUBELLES!
et durant quinze jours la même nourriture! nous avons mangé du poulet, du riz blanc et de la pastèque pour toute notre vie!!!!
Bref, amis voyageurs, un conseil ne payez pas ce voyage à ce prix ! c'est un voyage pour jeunes routards à prix de luxe!!!
Pour le prix nous étions en droit d'attendre ce qui nous avez fait rêver sur le descriptif ! Des vacances ratées il faut maintenant bosser et attendre l'année prochaine pour que nous retournions en Asie mais pas en Malaisie!
Au contraire, retournez en Malaysie mais pas en circuit organisé! Vous découvrirez alors un pays magnifique sauf peut-être pour ce qui concerne la nourriture...
"There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way" Buddha
"Le vrai voyageur n'a pas de plan établi et n'a pas l'intention d'arriver" Lao Tseu
la Malaisie et ses habitants n'y sont pour rien, j'y vais depuis des années et tjoujours avec le même plaisir, le même intérêt, voire renforcés par le temps 😉 nous faire part de votre expérience : c'est bien ! à +
"pendant un instant l'usage des yeux : la lecture du monde. italo Calvino "Paroles de voyageurs" si tu n'as pas étudié, voyage".
La nourriture??
On y vas cette annee, on ne mange pas bien en Malaisie?😐
La ou le vent nous emporteras
Ca dépend. Disons que la nourriture n'est pas très variée. Si tu vas sur les Perhentian Islands par exemple, tous les restos proposent exactement les même plats et la carte n'est pas très longue... Dans le Taman Negara c'est encore pire!
Mais à Kuala Lumpur tu trouves d'excellents restaurants. Remarque aucun des bons restos où nous sommes allés ne proposaient de la nourriture malaise!
Si tu es un habitué de la bonne bouffe thaïlandaise, alors attend toi à être un peu déçu.
"There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way" Buddha
"Le vrai voyageur n'a pas de plan établi et n'a pas l'intention d'arriver" Lao Tseu
Ben ouais.....On en raffolle de la cuisine thai.....On ne s'y eterniseras pas de toute facon....😕
La ou le vent nous emporteras
coucou,
comme dit Similan, retournez y en Malaisie, c'est super sympa et la population est vraiment accueillante, tu peux tout organiser sans problèmes, par toi même, et avec Vf tu peux avoir tous les renseignements nécessaires,
dommage pour vous mais c'est vraiment un pays où l'on a nul besoin de tour opérateur,
la Malaisie n'est pas encore trop envahie par le tourisme, il faut l'apprécier,
bon voyage pour la prochaine fois et écoute bien les conseils des voyageurs "libres", sur ce site surtout
annick fifille papou
Desole de cette experience malheureuse. Mais c'est plutot le voyagiste qui est a blame que le pays. 😕
Quelques commentaires:Voir des pointes noires en snorkelling est une grande chance. Je plonge et je n'en vois pas tant que cela... J'aimerais d'ailleurs en voir plussouvent, ainsi que des pointes blanches, des nurses sharks etc. Encore heureux que tu n'aies pas dit "et le pire du pire, il y a vait un requin baleine" 😎Nourriture: la nourriture ici est une mosaique a l'image de la societe. La nourriture chinoise est tres specificique a la Malaisie, les rotis indiens sont un plant national, le Tom Yam adapte au gout local se vend partout, la nourriture Nyonya est un must... Quand aux petits restos malais, ils ne sont jamais au meme endroit que les chinois, pour une simple raison: les chinois mangent bcp de porc et de fait il est difficile de garantir que le resto est Hallal, ou alors il faut proceder a une "purification" si le precedent locataire du spot faisait du non hallal. Du coup, les petits resto malais sont assembles entre eux, pas au meme endroit que les chinois. MAis meme si c'est moisn varies que la nourriture Thai, les beef redang, les nasi lemaks, etc valent largement le detour.Donc, a mon avis, il faudrait que tu retournes en Asie, mais certainement pas en agence (a moins que vous ne parliez pas du tout anglais).
Patrice
Patrice
Bonjour Phil,
Dommage d'avoir eu cette expérience avec un pays que j'ai au contraire adoré cet été. Nous y avons passé 17 jours au mois d'août avec nos trois enfants et n'avions rien réservé a part deux nuits d'hôtel à l'arrivée à KL. Ton voyagiste est vraiment à blamer car on peut se déplacer dans de trés bonnes conditions, à moindre coût. Les Malaisiens sont souriants, accueillants, il est facile d'échanger avec eux en Anglais, et ce pays présente des paysages et endroits trés variés. Quant à la nourriture, je l'ai trouvée tout à fait convenable même si j'ai préféré la cuisine Thailandaise. Essaye la malaisie l'année prochaine mais en organisant tout...tu verras probablement le pays avec un oeil différent.
Dommage d'avoir eu cette expérience avec un pays que j'ai au contraire adoré cet été. Nous y avons passé 17 jours au mois d'août avec nos trois enfants et n'avions rien réservé a part deux nuits d'hôtel à l'arrivée à KL. Ton voyagiste est vraiment à blamer car on peut se déplacer dans de trés bonnes conditions, à moindre coût. Les Malaisiens sont souriants, accueillants, il est facile d'échanger avec eux en Anglais, et ce pays présente des paysages et endroits trés variés. Quant à la nourriture, je l'ai trouvée tout à fait convenable même si j'ai préféré la cuisine Thailandaise. Essaye la malaisie l'année prochaine mais en organisant tout...tu verras probablement le pays avec un oeil différent.
CHRISTOPHE64
j'ai envie de dire qu'en prennant un truc organisé, on doit toujours s'attendre à ce genre de déconvenues... rien ne vaut un voyage organisé soi meme : ca revient parfois mions cher, et au moins, on a le choix des activités.
tu as raison 😉😉😉 de ne pas oublier le requin-baleine 😉😉😉 celui qui a du inspirer l'auteur de Pinocchio 😉😉😉 à Bira, au Sulawesi on en a eu un, qui gentiment s'est mis à nager près de notre petite barque de pêcheur ... piano piano ... 😉 un peu plus l'histoire recommençait !!!!!!
"pendant un instant l'usage des yeux : la lecture du monde. italo Calvino "Paroles de voyageurs" si tu n'as pas étudié, voyage".
et je dirais même plus "c'est vraiment dommage, en effet"...dans une vie antérieure je voyageais en utilisant les services d'agences de tourisme et dans ces voyages là j'avais effectivement des exigences à hauteur de mon investissement financier ce qui peut parfois gâcher la découverte du pays : en fonction du prix j'attendais une prestation, c'est logique. Sauf à payer très très cher il est assez fréquent d'être déçu pour certaines prestations, aussi le danger est d'avoir des exigences qui dépassent sa curiosité et le plaisir de voyager.
C'est pourquoi ici les forumeurs racontent leurs aventures et leurs plaisirs de voyager car ils ont voyagé sur place en fonction de leurs moyens: ni plus ni moins.
Je ne peux que te conseiller de repartir en Asie et de voyager sans organisation préalable sauf les 1ères nuits: ce qui rassure toujours.
Perso (et je dis cela en réponse à patrice 13) je voyage seule avec un anglais niveau 1er mois de 6ème d'élève coincée derrière le radiateur, autrement dit je fais plus de signes avec tous mes bras et des sourires avec toutes mes dents que des phrases (jamais conjuguées bien sûr!), donc c'est possible de voyager même avec un anglais lamentable!
ma vie est mon voyage
Pour être honnête non..... La nourriture est très redondante et pas fameuse. Nouilles, riz, poulet, crevettes. Et quand tu oses demander de la bouffe occidentale...sé assez mauvais. Le seul truc bon, mais vraiment bon, c'est la bouffe indienne qu'ils servent un peu partout. C'est sur les iles et dans les petites villes moins touristiques que c'est le plus difficile pour la bouffe.... sinon c'est correct. Pour l'alcool pareil, y'en a par partout. Mais sinon, la Malaisie vaut le coup, mais pas autant que la Thailande et surtout l'Indonésie!!!!!
Voir nos photos, on revient de là !
A+ Gen xxx
Voir nos photos, on revient de là !
A+ Gen xxx
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Mais sinon, la Malaisie vaut le coup, mais pas autant que la Thailande et surtout l'Indonésie!!!!!
un peu péremptoire 😕😕😕 d'autant que la Malaise et l'Indonésie qui pendant des siècles ont formé une seule et même "terre", (l'Insulinde)avec aujourd'hui une langue commune le malais et l'indonésien, quant à la nourriture elle est semblable en de nombreux points quant à ton criètre analogique entre ces trois pays, 😕😕😕😕
Pour l'alcool pareil, y'en a par partout.
donc finalement ! je ne comprends pas bien ta démarche et ainsi tu renforces la personne mécontente de son séjour s'en en apporter de véritables éclaircissements ! j'avoue Geneviève, qu'aujourd'hui je ne te reconnais pas dans ce post excepté pour ta passion pour l'Indonésie ! ce qui est fort compréhensible compte tenu de ses diversités géographiques, et culturelles 😇😇😇
un peu péremptoire 😕😕😕 d'autant que la Malaise et l'Indonésie qui pendant des siècles ont formé une seule et même "terre", (l'Insulinde)avec aujourd'hui une langue commune le malais et l'indonésien, quant à la nourriture elle est semblable en de nombreux points quant à ton criètre analogique entre ces trois pays, 😕😕😕😕
Pour l'alcool pareil, y'en a par partout.
donc finalement ! je ne comprends pas bien ta démarche et ainsi tu renforces la personne mécontente de son séjour s'en en apporter de véritables éclaircissements ! j'avoue Geneviève, qu'aujourd'hui je ne te reconnais pas dans ce post excepté pour ta passion pour l'Indonésie ! ce qui est fort compréhensible compte tenu de ses diversités géographiques, et culturelles 😇😇😇
"pendant un instant l'usage des yeux : la lecture du monde. italo Calvino "Paroles de voyageurs" si tu n'as pas étudié, voyage".
Bon... 😐
On voit bien qu'on est entre francais et francophone vu que la bouffe devient le premier critere de choix d'un pays 😎 . Autant (a mon avis), la Malaisie souffre un peu de la comparaison avec la Tahilande sur bien d'autres points (lieux historiques, mai pen rai attitude pas presente, sens tres moyen de l'accueil a certaisn endroits, et surtout pas de Sanook attitude), autant la bouffe...
Pour etre bien clair, je mange tres tres souvent Thai, et ce a la maison 😛. J'adore la cuisine Thai et je peux manger pet pet (moins que les autres membres de ma famille, mais bon un peu quand meme).
Mais dire que la bouffe en Malaisie n'est pas diversifie est a mon avis un contre sens. Du fait meme de la composition des ethnies, la bouffe est TRES diversifiee et le mot "fusion" a ete invente pour la cuisine ici, le Baba/Nyonya en etant le meilleur et plus connu exemple. Apres on peut aimer ou pas.
Quant a la nourriture europeenne, c'est sur que c'est dans le petit boui bouis qu'elle est la meilleure, car la pluaprt en propose que du fish & chips ou du steak tres moyen. Par contre, on peut se faire des tres bons restos Italiens voire francais pour moitie prix / France. Suffit de demander ou 😛
Je te comprends, mettre ce prix et ne pas en avoir pour son argent est vraiment frustrant. J'ai également donné avec les voyagistes... sans jamais avoir en retour ce que j'attendais sauf pour 2 voyages : Egypte (descente du Nil) et Mexique (Eclipse solaire de 1991). Maintenant je programme moi même mes voyages, j'ai ainsi fait (Espagne, Italie, USA, Guadeloupe, Réunion, Kenya, Norvège, Suède) Asie et Vietnam ou je réside sans problème ou, quand ils y sont... de moindre importance que ceux rencontrés quand on est pas préparé !
Mon conseil : essaye sans agence, prépare ton voyage, tes visites etc... ca te mettra dans l'ambiance 2 à 3 mois avant de partir, ce qui rendra ton plaisir de voyager encore plus intense ! et avec l'aide de VF... tu devras éviter les pièges !
Voyager, c'est ne pas avoir peur de remettre en cause ses préjugés et accepter les règles locales sans conditions.
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Hello,
Je ne suis aller qu'a penang (malaisie) et je vais tjs manger Indien dans des restaurants de 5 RM a 10 RM (soit 100 Bath) et je m'explose c'est trops bon.
A tester sans rire
bye
Je ne suis aller qu'a penang (malaisie) et je vais tjs manger Indien dans des restaurants de 5 RM a 10 RM (soit 100 Bath) et je m'explose c'est trops bon.
A tester sans rire
bye
Il n'y a d'homme plus complet que celui qui a beaucoup voyagé, qui a changé vingt fois la forme de sa pensée et de sa vie
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Thanks!
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)





