Deux semaines dans les Visayas: qu'en pensez-vous?
by Virotaf
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour à tous,
3 amies et 2 semaines de vacances début mars ça donne... Des billets secs pour les Philippines !
Nous arriverons à Manille le 1er mars et j ai préparé vite fait (à vous de me dire si je l ai bien fait lol !) un petit circuit...
Arrivée à Manille à 16h avec Emirates donc terminal 3.
Vol pour Cebu le jour même (même terminalil me semble)
Nuit vers le port pour prendre le casting ferry le lendemain matin car je n' ai pas trouvé de ferry qui parte après 18h40
Bohol : 6 jours et 7 nuits du 2 au 7.
Sachant que nous aimerions faire des sorties snorkelling (requins baleines, balicasag, pamilican, calibao) et visiter l intérieur de l île (chocolat Hill, loboc, bee farm)
Transfert à Siquijor par ferry : 3 ou 4 jours
Nous aimerions aller à Apo Islande et visiter l île... Et farniente un peu aussi
Et il nous reste 3 jours si mon calcul est bon... Dumaguette ? Pour reprendre un vol pour Manille le 14.
Qu en pensez vous ?
Est ce que mes durées sont bonnes pour faire ce qu nous avons envie de faire sans se presser ? Est ce que les lieux sont bien pour faire des sorties snorkelling ?
Si vous pensez que je peux raccourcir un peu les durées alors peut être que j arrive à caser 2 ou 3 jours à El Nido ou Coron ? Sachant qu il faut qu on se repose aussi...
Est ce que quelqu un connait les horaires du ferry qui relie Bohol a Siquijor ?
Je cherche aussi des recommandations pour des hôtels (chambre pour 3 piscine et wifi seraient super!) Et quelqu un qui pourrait nous organiser toutes les étapes excursions bateau de Bohol...tant qu à faire autant rester avec la même personne 😉! Voire un hôtel qui ferait tout....
Est ce que je peux trouver un pêcheur sur place qui pourrait nous emmener de partout ?
Sur siquijor coco grove me paraît assez mal et fait la sortie sur Apo...
Merci d avance de vos réponse car c est un peu de stress quand même lol !
Bonne fin de weekend end à tous (pluvieux sur la cote d Azur)
vir
Salut
6 jours à Bohol c'est quand même beaucoup...😊
Disons 4 jours max c'est déjà pas mal (yc Balicasag). N'oubliez pas la balade sur la Lobok river. (très) touristique mais finalement vraiment sympa.
Siquijor ok. Je conseille en effet le Coco Grove, meilleur hôtel de l'île je pense 😎. Location de scooter juste en sortant de l'hôtel
S'il vous reste du temps, vous pouvez aller sur Negros (pas fait, mais je sais qu'il y a des choses intéressantes à faire à l'intérieur des terres).
Apo island faisable depuis Dumaguete ou Siquijor (par le Coco Grove).
Pour les horaires de ferry, voir sur le site de Oceanjet.
6 jours à Bohol c'est quand même beaucoup...😊
Disons 4 jours max c'est déjà pas mal (yc Balicasag). N'oubliez pas la balade sur la Lobok river. (très) touristique mais finalement vraiment sympa.
Siquijor ok. Je conseille en effet le Coco Grove, meilleur hôtel de l'île je pense 😎. Location de scooter juste en sortant de l'hôtel
S'il vous reste du temps, vous pouvez aller sur Negros (pas fait, mais je sais qu'il y a des choses intéressantes à faire à l'intérieur des terres).
Apo island faisable depuis Dumaguete ou Siquijor (par le Coco Grove).
Pour les horaires de ferry, voir sur le site de Oceanjet.
Il n'y a pas de problème sans solution... et si il n'y a pas de solution, il n'y a pas de problème !
bonjour
Qu' en pense-t-on? Que du bien
Je rejoins Envallis...peut être un jour de moins sur Bohol
avec Balicasag, Pamilacan et Cabilao vous trouverez votre bonheur en snorkeling mais Cabilao étant plus éloigné, voir une carte, ce ne sera pas le même boatman...sur place de toute façon, vous ne manquerez pas de contact et de propositions pour des sorties😏
Ocean jet relie Tagbi à Larena/Siquijor vers 10h
Sur Siquijor, vous aurez de quoi faire, petites plages, rivieres et cascades, grottes, mangroves, vieilles églises espagnoles et Apo Isl, charmant endroit Si il vous reste du temps, ciblez les alentours de Dumaguete: Valencia (marché, cascades..) Dauin pour snorkeling, Tombobo bay, Siaton....si il vous reste encore du temps Bais propose des sorties en mer sur un sandbar, pas loin on trouve des lacs en montagne A Dumaguete, le marché central et la promenade en front de mer retour vers Manille depuis Dumaguete airport
Ne vous dispersez pas en allant à Palawan
il pleut aussi dans le SO grrr
B
Sur Siquijor, vous aurez de quoi faire, petites plages, rivieres et cascades, grottes, mangroves, vieilles églises espagnoles et Apo Isl, charmant endroit Si il vous reste du temps, ciblez les alentours de Dumaguete: Valencia (marché, cascades..) Dauin pour snorkeling, Tombobo bay, Siaton....si il vous reste encore du temps Bais propose des sorties en mer sur un sandbar, pas loin on trouve des lacs en montagne A Dumaguete, le marché central et la promenade en front de mer retour vers Manille depuis Dumaguete airport
Ne vous dispersez pas en allant à Palawan
il pleut aussi dans le SO grrr
B
Tout finit par s'arranger...même mal.
Bonjour Envallis :-)
Merci de votre réponse tout d'abord.
J'ai prévu 6 j sur Bohol en comptant comme suit
- sortie requins baleine 1 journée
- sortie balicasag 1/2
- sortie Pamilican 1/2
- sortie Cabilao 1 journée
- balade Loboc/ Bee farm et chocolate hill 1 journée
ce qui fait deja 4 jours ... donc 2 de plus en marge car je suis sure qu'une fois sur place j'aurai d'autres idées :-) !
Mais.... je me fie beaucoup au retour d'expériences et donc je garde votre observation en mémoire et vous remercie bcp ! Virginie
Mais.... je me fie beaucoup au retour d'expériences et donc je garde votre observation en mémoire et vous remercie bcp ! Virginie
vir
Bonjour Bernard !
Je suis ravie de vous "retrouver" toujours aussi présent sur le forum :-) et vous remercie de votre réponse !
Vous m'aviez déjà renseignée il y a 1 an sur le même sujet car j'avais prévu un voyage mais finalement les ados ont lourdement insisté pour aller à NY.... pas pareil comme voyage lol ! Du coup cette année, je me fais un voyage pour moi avec mes copines !
Comme je l'ai dis a Envallis, 6 jours sur Bohol peuvent être peut être beaucoup mais j'ai prévu le timing suivant
- cabilao 1 journée
- balicasag 1/2
- pamilican 1/2
- requins baleine 1j
- balade à l'interieur de l'ïle Loboc/ Bee Farm/ Chocolate Hills..... en scooter 1 journée
et 2 jours de battement pour le farniente ou... une autre balade selon inspiration sur place :-D!
maintenant ce n'est qu'un 1er jet...que j'affinerai en tenant compte des remarques :-)!
Bonne journée à vous (vent a décorner un boeuf ici mais mais pas de pluie :-S)
vir
Bonjour,
Comme je l'ai dis sur mon autre post, finalement nous avons tranché et nous restons sur notre 1ere envie : les Visayas.
Donc, vu qu'il pleut et que je n'ai pas trop envie de travailler (ccchhhuuuuttt :-P ! ) je cherche la meilleure optimisation pour le trajet Manille/Bohol.
Si j'ai bien révisé ma lecon j'ai le choix sachant que nous arrivons le 1er à 16h à manille T4 avec emirates :
1- vol de 17h55 avec cebu pacifique pour Cebu. Ce qui me laisse un peu moisn de 2h pour faire les formalités/recuperer les bagages/faire le change (j'ai vu sur le forum que faire le change à l'aéroport c'etait mieux)/ re-enregistrer pour le bol Manille Cebu. Sachant que de mémoire cebu pacific est au T4 aussi. 1 nuit à Cébu (vieille ville vers le port ?) car pas de ferry après 18h40 et ferry pour Tagbilaran le lendemain matin.
2- 1 nuit à Manille et vol direct pour Tagbilaran le lendemain matin.
Quelle option vous parait la plus logique ? Et pour l'option 1 est ce que le timing est bon ou dois je prendre le vol de 19h20 plutôt ?
Voila, c'est tout....pour aujourd hui... LOL :-D! J'ai déjà une autre question mais je vais la garder pour demain 😉
Merci et bon après midi ..... pluvieux sur la côte d'azur 😕.. Virginie
1- vol de 17h55 avec cebu pacifique pour Cebu. Ce qui me laisse un peu moisn de 2h pour faire les formalités/recuperer les bagages/faire le change (j'ai vu sur le forum que faire le change à l'aéroport c'etait mieux)/ re-enregistrer pour le bol Manille Cebu. Sachant que de mémoire cebu pacific est au T4 aussi. 1 nuit à Cébu (vieille ville vers le port ?) car pas de ferry après 18h40 et ferry pour Tagbilaran le lendemain matin.
2- 1 nuit à Manille et vol direct pour Tagbilaran le lendemain matin.
Quelle option vous parait la plus logique ? Et pour l'option 1 est ce que le timing est bon ou dois je prendre le vol de 19h20 plutôt ?
Voila, c'est tout....pour aujourd hui... LOL :-D! J'ai déjà une autre question mais je vais la garder pour demain 😉
Merci et bon après midi ..... pluvieux sur la côte d'azur 😕.. Virginie
vir
ce qui serait bien: un vol Manille-Tagbi en soirée mais je crois que il n'y a pas
Cottet dirait que 2 heures ça peut être juste pour changer de vols surtout si plein d'arrivées en même temps mais si les 2 cies sont au T4, ça vaut le coup de tenter
si tu veuxx dormir à Manille, pas trop d 'hébergement autour de l'aéroport, grr faut s' éloigner
si tu dois dormir à Cebu, je te passe une adresse bonne soirée B
Cottet dirait que 2 heures ça peut être juste pour changer de vols surtout si plein d'arrivées en même temps mais si les 2 cies sont au T4, ça vaut le coup de tenter
si tu veuxx dormir à Manille, pas trop d 'hébergement autour de l'aéroport, grr faut s' éloigner
si tu dois dormir à Cebu, je te passe une adresse bonne soirée B
Tout finit par s'arranger...même mal.
ce n'est pas t4 c 'est t3 ! ça commence bien😉
emirates a un vol direct cebu, 2 h c est un peu court, mais vous devez déjà avoir vos billets ! prenez 19h20 et le premier bateau pour bohol le lendemain ! downtown cebu, c 'est craignos le soir !
pour le choix de l option je privilégie l option 1. c'est toujours la galère pour quitter et revenir à l'aéroport de manille ! avec la 1, pas besoin d'aller à manille !
cottet
Bonjour 😀
T3 et pas T4 bien sûr! C est pas gagné hein ? Je ne sais pas pourquoi les copines me laissent gérer les vacances mdr !
Donc je vais suivre votre conseil et prendre 19h20... Ça me laisse un peu de marge du je décide de faire une balade entre les terminaux en navette lol !
Déposer les sacs dans un hôtel et sortir dîner en street food le soir du côté du port de Cebu n est pas safe pour 3 filles ? Nous avons toutes les 3 baladé en Thaïlande (nord et îles) plus ou moins roots et nous n avons jamais senti de sentiment de insécurité, est ce que nous devons nous attendre à autre chose dans les Visayas ?
Merci et bonne journée !
vir
Il n y a rien à faire sur le port. Downtown c est autour de colon street, carbon market, pas du tout recommandé le soir, déjà dans la journée il faut faire attention à son sac ! Mais c est vous qui voyez.
cottet
Il n y a rien à faire sur le port. Downtown c est autour de colon street, carbon market, pas du tout recommandé le soir, déjà dans la journée il faut faire attention à son sac ! Mais c est vous qui voyez.
Bonjour 🙂.... Si c est pas sage alors c est tout vu ...merci de me prévenir car j' ai regardé et colon street me paraissait bien... Bref, du coup pourriez vous m aider et me conseiller un quartier, ou même mieux un hôtel, ou passer la nuit en arrivant à Cebu ? Merci 😄 et bonne journée ..... Pluvieuse !
Bonjour 🙂.... Si c est pas sage alors c est tout vu ...merci de me prévenir car j' ai regardé et colon street me paraissait bien... Bref, du coup pourriez vous m aider et me conseiller un quartier, ou même mieux un hôtel, ou passer la nuit en arrivant à Cebu ? Merci 😄 et bonne journée ..... Pluvieuse !
vir
aux alentours de fuente osmena circle pas mal d hôtels. après tout dépend de votre budget. sinon colon est très vivant le jour, et pour les boutiques, plus intéressant que les grands malls.
le matin, taxi pour le pier 1, environ 20 mns
cottet
Il n y a rien à faire sur le port. Downtown c est autour de colon street, carbon market, pas du tout recommandé le soir, déjà dans la journée il faut faire attention à son sac ! Mais c est vous qui voyez.
Bonjour 🙂.... Si c est pas sage alors c est tout vu ...merci de me prévenir car j' ai regardé et colon street me paraissait bien... Bref, du coup pourriez vous m aider et me conseiller un quartier, ou même mieux un hôtel, ou passer la nuit en arrivant à Cebu ? Merci 😄 et bonne journée ..... Pluvieuse !
Fais-toi conduire en taxi au Kiwi Lodge, bien situé, propre et prix doux, pas loin du SM où vous pourrez trainer et manger pour le premier soir si vous voulez, adresse Tudtud street, quartier Mabolo nous avions payé 1300pisos en 2016 d'accord avec Cottet, pas grand chose à faire autour du port Sinon, les Visayas, les îles, c' est paisible en gral grang bo ici, bonne journée
B
Bonjour 🙂.... Si c est pas sage alors c est tout vu ...merci de me prévenir car j' ai regardé et colon street me paraissait bien... Bref, du coup pourriez vous m aider et me conseiller un quartier, ou même mieux un hôtel, ou passer la nuit en arrivant à Cebu ? Merci 😄 et bonne journée ..... Pluvieuse !
Fais-toi conduire en taxi au Kiwi Lodge, bien situé, propre et prix doux, pas loin du SM où vous pourrez trainer et manger pour le premier soir si vous voulez, adresse Tudtud street, quartier Mabolo nous avions payé 1300pisos en 2016 d'accord avec Cottet, pas grand chose à faire autour du port Sinon, les Visayas, les îles, c' est paisible en gral grang bo ici, bonne journée
B
Tout finit par s'arranger...même mal.
salut bernard,
oublie le kiwi lodge, les proprios ont changé et il n 'y a rien à faire dans le quartier
cottet
Pour ma part je ne l ai jamais trouvé top. 1 fois m a suffit. Quel est votre budget ?
cottet
salut bernard,
oublie le kiwi lodge, les proprios ont changé et il n 'y a rien à faire dans le quartier
oui mais elles ont envie de se reposer après un long voyage😏 c' était en 2016, un bon accueil, une bonne nuit après un long voyage international, un bon dej, que demander de plus? et le lendemain direction Moalboal il y avait un bon restaurant au SM, dans un angle au R de C j' ai essayé aussi le Teo-Fel Pension, basique, pas cher B
oui mais elles ont envie de se reposer après un long voyage😏 c' était en 2016, un bon accueil, une bonne nuit après un long voyage international, un bon dej, que demander de plus? et le lendemain direction Moalboal il y avait un bon restaurant au SM, dans un angle au R de C j' ai essayé aussi le Teo-Fel Pension, basique, pas cher B
Tout finit par s'arranger...même mal.
Bonjour🙂
Une suggestion si le kiwi lodge est plus top ?
Merci d avance
ah, ça me revient... on peut dormir au ELICON Café mais ambiance auberge de jeunesse écolo voir leur site
ah, ça me revient... on peut dormir au ELICON Café mais ambiance auberge de jeunesse écolo voir leur site
Tout finit par s'arranger...même mal.
Dans les 30€ par personne...sachant qu in est 3 et qu on peut partager 1 chambre 😀
voir alors Cebu-city-hotel.com, assez clair, on peut choisir son quartier etc je vous croyais routardes😊 B
voir alors Cebu-city-hotel.com, assez clair, on peut choisir son quartier etc je vous croyais routardes😊 B
Tout finit par s'arranger...même mal.
le rajah park, sur fuente osmena circle, avec ptdej buffet et bureau de change. ou elegant circle inn ! pour ma part, c est le ns pension dans juana osmena, ou city tower, meme rue ! site : holidayplazacebu.com .
cottet
Routardes oui... Pour le fun. Parce qu on aime bien rencontrer des gens, discuter, rigoler et les ambiances cool 😀. Apres je pense qu on a la chance d avoir un budget correct pour ce voyage.. J ai prevu 100€ par personne et par jour max. Si on est en dessous tant mieux, sinon tant pis on fera des pates en rentrant...ca tombe bien dans le sud on aime bcp les pates 😋 ! Je vais regarder le site des hotels a cebu mais je ne sais pas si les quartiers sont ok ou pas donc je vais certainement vous solliciter encore. Deja j ai raye downtown de ma liste grace a vous.
Bonne soiree et merci !
vir
vous avez aussi le holiday plaza hote, buenaventura ramos street, pas loin de osmena circle et 10 mns du port en taxi. pas loin de tout ! et bon standing !
cottet
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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
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
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).
Thanks!
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).
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! :)
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!