Bonjour à toutes et tous,
Nous partons pour l'indonésie mon chum et moi en juillet prochain. J'aimerais avoir vos conseils sur notre intinéraire.
Nous allons suivre bientôt notre cours PADI open water et nous aimerions profiter de notre séjour en Indonésie pour faire de la plongée dans des sites superbes. Nous sommes allés en Thaïlande et avont fait beaucoup de snorkeling, mais ce seront nos premières plongées bouteilles.
Ma première option d'itinéraire est la suivante: 4 nuits Ubud, 1 nuit Lovina (J'aimerais vraiment voir les dauphins), 2 nuit Pemuteran (plongée à l'île Menjangan), 2 nuits à Amed, 4 nuits aux îles Gili, 5 nuits (ascension du Rinjani), 4 nuit dans le coin de Kuta Lombok ou bien dans le coin de Gili Nanggu (à choisir).
Ma deuxième option serait la suivante: 4 nuits Ubud, 1 nuit Lovina, 2 nuits à Amed, 6 nuits pour aller plonger dans le coin de flores (Rinca, komodo), 5 nuits (ascension du Rinjani), 4 nuits aux îles Gili.
Dans ce cas-ci, auriez-vous des informations sur les liaisons possibles entre Bali-Flores et Flores-Lombok? Idéalement en avion pour sauver du temps. J'ai fais des recherches sur Internet mais je ne trouve pas vraiment.
Je n'ai pas d'Infos pour les liaisons Bali-Florès-Lombok mais je choisis la 2e option.
Je suis assuré que ces liaisons existent et un autre membre va te répondre...de toutes façons il y a toujours une solution pour les transports en Indonésie. Procure-toi (achat ou emprunt à la biblio municipale) un guide LPlanet: tu y trouveras les réponses.
Lovina: peu à voir, plage plutôt sale, "spectacle" des dauphins décevant et te laisse un goût amer...mais l'intérieur, la région environnante est belle. Je pense que tu peux aussi aller voir les dauphins depuis Amed (Amed est mieux que Lovina).
Les Gilis, tu vas adorer: d'une île à l'autre il n'y a qu'une vingtaine de minutes de transport (et pas cher) mais préfère GTrawangan.
Ubud: Gustis Bungalows 1 (pcq il y a Gustis 2 qui est un peu excentré): 25U$A/2pers/piscine/jardin/pdéj...exc rapport Q/P
Pierroro
Quand le moment est arrivé, l'heure est venue! (C.Bobin.)
- et je vous remercie par avance pour votre réponse.
Pour s'approcher de Komodo et Rinca "rapidement", il y a quelques vols Denpasar - Labuanbajo (à l'ouest de Flores).
Il n'y a pas de liaison aérienne entre Flores et Lombok à ma connaissance, il faut transiter par Bali.
Cependant, pense que vous devrez respecter un délai de 24h après une plongée avant de pouvoir reprendre l'avion (ou simplement de grimper en altitude).
Votre deuxième solution, Bali - Komodo - Lombok en 3 semaines, me semble donc irréalisable sauf à courir en permanence et encore...
Hors il va vous falloir des jours de récupération de temps en temps, les plongées ça fatigue notablement, sans compter l'ascension du Rinjani qui vous laissera sans doute quelques traces...
option 2 en mettant Pulau Menjangan à la place du Rinjani (pas faisable, lapinous a raison)
Pour aller aux Gilis, utiliser la navette rapide Gilicat, c'est l'option la plus chère mais la plus rapide (vous serez au nord de Bali, pas besoin de descendre à Denpasar)
Salut, bon, les sites de plongé les plus spectaculaires d'indonésie sont : Nusa Penida (près de Bali), Amed et le Tulamben, partout alentours des iles de Komodo et Rinca, près de Labuanbajo, sur Flores, et surtout, Bunaken island, près de Manado à ne pas manquer!!!!
Combien de temps tu as ?
Ubud 4 jours c'est important!
Lovina c'est bien 1 jour pour voir les dauphins, mais bon...
Les iles Gili, c'est très sympa pour la farniente, relaxer, plages magnifiques, etc. Mais pour plonger...ordinaire! Mis à part le fait qu'il y a là des tas de tortues sous l'eau, donc très bien pour les tortues!
Kuta/Legian(je préfère legian) c'est pour les plages, le surf, le magasinage, la bonne bouffe, les sorties le soir, etc.
Ce que je te conseille dépendant du temps que tu as en Indonésie, c'est plutôt ton 2e itinéraire, avec quelques modif.
Va voir notre itinéraire sur notre site web ci-bas, section Blog, Indonésie 2006, tout y est (ce que je viens de te mentionné plus haut) en détails. Si tu as desquestions fait-moi signe.
Pour la liaison entre Bali (Denpasar) et Labuanbajo sur Flores, auycun soucis, voir Merpati Airlines. mIdem pour Mataram (lombok)Il y a une liaison entre bali-lombok en avion aussi.
Definitivement les plongees les plus inoubliables sont au nord des Celebes (Sulawesi), a la bordure de Bunaken (trop de monde, trop de palmes), a Gangga Island. Sublime.
Les Gilli's tu en aura fait le tour en une heure a pied, c'est un choix, mais bon il y a plein de petits bars sympas quand on aime l'animation et de l'herbe a f...r (c'est la specialite locale). Moins de plongee mais des plages grandioses sont au sud de Lombok, a Kuta et sa region, a pied ou a cheval (www.chevalkutalombok.canalblog.com) Bon voyage.
Suite à vos suggestions, nous avons fait quelques modifications à notre itinéraire, ou plutôt nos itinéraires (parce que nous ne sommes pas encore décidés). Nous hésitons entre prendre un avion et aller faire de la plongée à Bunaken (ou au parc national de Komodo) ou bien faire de la plongée seulement à Bali et Lombok. En fait, c'est surtout ma peur de prendre un vol avec une compagnie sur la liste noire qui me bloque. Et entre Bunaken et Komodo, nous choisirions surement Bunaken car il y a une chambre hyperbarre tout près en cas d'accident. Je n'ai jamais fait de plongée alors ça me stress un peu tout ça...
Alors voici nos deux nouveaux itinéaires :
4 nuits à Ubud, 5 nuits à Bunaken (ou Flores), 1 nuit à Padangbai (pour partir le lendemain matin aux Gilis), 4 nuits aux Gilis, 4 nuits au Rinjani (mon chum y tiens énormément, nous ferons finalement l'ascencion de 3 jours 2 nuits), 4 nuits à déterminer (possiblement 1 nuit quelque part à Lombok et 3 nuits à Amhed), 1 nuits près de l'aéroport (vol de départ le 5 août à 15h00)
deuxième choix:
4 nuits à Ubud, 3 nuits à Pemuteran, 3 nuit à Ahmed, 4 nuits aux Gilis, 4 nuits au Rinjani, 4 nuits à déterminer(là aussi on est encore indécis kuta lombok ou gili nanggu), 1 nuit près de l'aéroport.
Je sais que la plongée peut être exigante en plus du Rinjani mais nous comptons faire maximum 5 ou 6 journées de plongées sur un total de 23 jours.
Geneviève j'aurais une question particulièrement pour toi puisque tu viens du Québec, j'ai vérifié auprès de mes assurances pour la plongée et ils me disent que c'est couvert en autant que l'équipement respecte les normes qui sont utilisées au Qc, comment fait-on pour vérifier cette information avant de réserver avec un centre. Nous pensons faire affaire avec Froggies, étant donné qu'on a vu plein de bons commentaires, quoique je viens de lire qu'ils ont changé de propriétaire mais paraîtrait que c'est bien quand même...
Salut, pour répondre à ta question, je me fie au sérieux du club de plongée. Les bons clubs de plongée réputés doivent très probablement avoir les normes du Qc. Pour Bunaken oui il y a Froggies, mais ils sont hyper chers....Pour ma part j'ai plongé avec Two Fish en 2006 et je vais replonger avec eux, je crois que ce sont les plus pro et pas trop chers aussi. Évidemment je vous conseile de faire votre curs avant de partir au Qc, si possible, il y a la boutique CPAS de montréal qui sont très connus, très pro, ce sont des amis, je vous les recommande. Comme ça, vous aurez la tête tranquille pour plonger à votre guide rendu là. Et le prix est le même, voir quelques dollars de moins au Qc pour le cours normal, mais il faudrait vous y inscrire dès maintent pour un départ en juillet. Vous m'enverrez votre itinéraire final, et je vous enverrez le mien si vous voulez, peut-être nous croiserons-nous là-bas. Nous y serons nous aussi pour une 2e fois du 1er juillet au 15 août. Nous serons avec un couple d'amis plongeurs aussi. Nous allons nous marier à Bali vers le 9-10 juillet et après on part revisiter! hehehe A+ Genevieve
Et entre Bunaken et Komodo, nous choisirions surement Bunaken car il y a une chambre hyperbarre tout près en cas d'accident. Je n'ai jamais fait de plongée alors ça me stress un peu tout ça...
Rassure toi les accidents de ce type là en plongée sont ultra rares :) ton instructeur PADI pourra te le confirmer et n'hésite pas à lui faire par de tes inquiétudes, en général ils sont super cool.
En fait, c'est surtout ma peur de prendre un vol avec une compagnie sur la liste noire qui me bloque.
Sur ce point là tu as quelque peu raison, notamment Merpati Airlines qui fait partie de celle à éviter réellement. Par contre ne te fait pas de soucis si tu souhaites utiliser les compagnies comme Garuda ou Airasia Indonesia ;)
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Premaria
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi fellow travelers,
First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
Silly question—backpack or hard-shell suitcase for the Sepilok, Kinabatangan, Tioman, KL trip?
I’m struggling to fit all my son’s and my stuff into the 70L backpack... and I’m thinking a suitcase would be easier, but I’m not sure if it’ll work for getting around.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees.
Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands.
Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way).
Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan.
Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide).
Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island.
Day 10 – Head to Semporna.
Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai.
Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous.
I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing.
I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture.
But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary.
If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
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!
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. ;-)
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! :-)
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?????
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
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.
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.
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
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! !
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?
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!
