Merci
Bornéo ou Sulawesi: le moins touristique?
by Vdup
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Nous partons à 2 pour l'indonésie tout le mois de juillet. Nous souhaiterions eviter les endroits trop touristiques et voir un peu de tout (volcans, belles plages, forêts et des gens accueillants...)
Que pensez vous de Sulawesi, maluku ou bornéo?
Pour le moment j'hesite plus entre Bornéo et le Sulawesi car c'est plus facile d'accés que Maluku ou même la Papouasie (et comme nous n'avons qu'un mois...).
Que me conseilleriez vous?
Merci
Merci
Salut, pour les volcans...Java ou Flores. pour les forêts....Flores et Sulawesi. Pour les plages...Bali.
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Plus touristique, ça dépend où...mais en général oui, mais toute l’Indonésie peu l'être...dépendant où tu vas....En bateau...sulawesi non, mais je sais que ça existe... prends l'avion beaucoup plus sécuritaire, simple et économie de temps incroyable...mais surtout sécurité.....!
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Les PELNI n ont jamais coule... Les avions s ecrasent parfois...
Liaison SURABAYA - MAKASSAR...
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Borneo pas touristique du tout... Mais il y a aussi des raisons!!! Tu as plein de coins pas touristiques en Indonesie... Mais qui ne sont pas non plus tres interessants... Borneo peut l etre mais il faut bien chercher...
Les PELNI n ont jamais coule... Les avions s ecrasent parfois...
= Faux, oui il y a fréquement des bateaux, de Pelni entre autres, qui coulent, qui font naufrages, etc.je préfère de loin l'avion !!!!
= Faux, oui il y a fréquement des bateaux, de Pelni entre autres, qui coulent, qui font naufrages, etc.je préfère de loin l'avion !!!!
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Des PELNI?????????? Non. Tu confonds avec les bateaux qui font les liaisons secondaires. La, effectivement, ils coulent souvent. Pour les PELNI ils en ont juste plante un une fois sur du corail, mais il n a pas coule.
Salut,
Bornéo et le Sulawesi ne sont pas des destinations "très" touristiques ! Je peux comprendre que l'on ait pas envie de se retrouver au milieu d'une foule d'occidentaux pendant ses vacances, mais il faut aussi prendre en compte une chose, les touristes sont cons, ils vont aux endroits intéressants !!!!
Bien sûr, il y a toujours des coins pas encore envahis, des perles rares, mais de moins en moins. Se priver d'aller au pays Toraja (Sulawesi) parce que dans le bus il y a 2 allemands et un Suédois (ou autre) ne me semble pas forcément la , meilleure idée !
Je viens de passer un an à parcourir l'asie du Sud-est (Laos, Cambodge, Indonésie, Philippines, Malaisie, Vietnam) après 4 ans à parcourir la Thaïlande (40 000 km en scooter) et mon avis sur la plupart des endroits sans touristes c'est qu'on s'y emmerde assez vite !!!
Moi je choisirais le Sulawesi car il y a des endroits vraiment incroyable !
Chris Cool.
Bornéo et le Sulawesi ne sont pas des destinations "très" touristiques ! Je peux comprendre que l'on ait pas envie de se retrouver au milieu d'une foule d'occidentaux pendant ses vacances, mais il faut aussi prendre en compte une chose, les touristes sont cons, ils vont aux endroits intéressants !!!!
Bien sûr, il y a toujours des coins pas encore envahis, des perles rares, mais de moins en moins. Se priver d'aller au pays Toraja (Sulawesi) parce que dans le bus il y a 2 allemands et un Suédois (ou autre) ne me semble pas forcément la , meilleure idée !
Je viens de passer un an à parcourir l'asie du Sud-est (Laos, Cambodge, Indonésie, Philippines, Malaisie, Vietnam) après 4 ans à parcourir la Thaïlande (40 000 km en scooter) et mon avis sur la plupart des endroits sans touristes c'est qu'on s'y emmerde assez vite !!!
Moi je choisirais le Sulawesi car il y a des endroits vraiment incroyable !
Chris Cool.
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(Thaïlande bien sûr, mais aussi Laos, Cambodge, Malaisie, Indonésie, Philippines, etc...)
Merci pour ces infos,
qu'entends tu par: Bornéo est moins touristique, mais il y a aussi des raisons...? Je pensais (visiblement je me trompais) qu'il y avait plus de chose à voir à Bornéo qu'au Sulawesi parce que c'était plus grand mais que, du coup, ce serait plus touristique (là encore je me trompais).
Oui, mais de façon générale, lorsque les gens parlent plages et indo...on dit bali....mais c'est sûr qu'il y a des tonnes de biennnnnnnnnnn plus jolies plages hehehe je suis d'accord...mais là on parle d'endroit plus isolé pas mal! Ça dépend ce qu'il cherche.
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Nous souhaiterions eviter les endroits trop touristiques
A part à Bali, le touriste (du moins occidental) n'est pas une denrée si courante en Indonésie..... Si vous recherchez un lieu sans aucun touriste, vous aurez un lieu sans aucune infrastructure. Ce n'est plus tout à fait un voyage mais une expédition ..........
belles plages
Lombok (Sulawesi Nord ?)
volcans
Java, Lombok, Sumatra
forêts
Sumatra
des gens accueillants
Sulawesi, Sumatra, Java
Je n'ai indiqué que les îles que j'ai visitées. Je suis sûre que d'autres îles possèdent également ce que vous recherchez.
A part à Bali, le touriste (du moins occidental) n'est pas une denrée si courante en Indonésie..... Si vous recherchez un lieu sans aucun touriste, vous aurez un lieu sans aucune infrastructure. Ce n'est plus tout à fait un voyage mais une expédition ..........
belles plages
Lombok (Sulawesi Nord ?)
volcans
Java, Lombok, Sumatra
forêts
Sumatra
des gens accueillants
Sulawesi, Sumatra, Java
Je n'ai indiqué que les îles que j'ai visitées. Je suis sûre que d'autres îles possèdent également ce que vous recherchez.
Merci pour tes conseils,
Peux tu m'en dire plus sur ces endroits incroyables au Sulawesi, ça m'intéresse beaucoup? Est t il si difficile de s'y déplacer qu'on le dit souvent?
Je n'ai pas parcouru tout le Sulawesi, mais pour moi le pays Toraja est une des destinations à ne pas manquer. Il y a 10 heures de bus depuis Makassar.
Si tu es plongeur, Manado au nord avec les îles Bunaken est un paradis !!!
Les transports sont assez compliqués mais les compagnies low cost (Lion air) sont pratiques et pas cher. (Je n'ai eu que des avions tous neufs !)
Chris Cool.
Je n'ai pas parcouru tout le Sulawesi, mais pour moi le pays Toraja est une des destinations à ne pas manquer. Il y a 10 heures de bus depuis Makassar.
Si tu es plongeur, Manado au nord avec les îles Bunaken est un paradis !!!
Les transports sont assez compliqués mais les compagnies low cost (Lion air) sont pratiques et pas cher. (Je n'ai eu que des avions tous neufs !)
Chris Cool.
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(Thaïlande bien sûr, mais aussi Laos, Cambodge, Malaisie, Indonésie, Philippines, etc...)
Bah tu as des milliers et des milliers d hectares de zones de friches, de plantations industrielles, de marecages... Evidemment, tu n as aucun touriste mais l interet d aller la-bas m echappe. Ce qui est interessant a Borneo ce sont les zones en amont des grands fleuves (pour resumer, car tu as aussi quelques belles regions isolees moins lointaines). Mais c est l aventure, c est rude, et il faut parler Indo un minimum. Sulawesi, ou je ne suis jamais alle, doit etre bien plus joli.
Bornéo ou Sulawesi. J'ai fait les deux en ce début d'année 2011.
En trois semaines de Bornéo je n'ai pas rencontré de faces blanches. Sauf dans les lieux qui attirent c'est à dire dans les réserves où les orang-outans sont visibles. Voir les orang-outans dans leur milieu est une expérience inoubliable.
Ailleurs, c'est le quotidien, les rencontres multiples, les remontées de fleuves en bateau et les imprévus qui font la richesse d'un voyage sur cette grande île. Une constante : la gentillesse des gens.
A Sulawesi, j'ai particulièrement apprécié le nord de l'île. Depuis les Toggians et Gorontalo jusqu'à Manado et ses environs. Il y a des moments et des lieux qui laissent des souvenirs : Tomohon (ses volcans et son marché) Batuputhi, au nord est de Manado, village de pêcheurs et lieu d'observation des tarsiers et macaques à crête.
Je conseille l'avion de préférence au bâteau, sauf pour aller sur les Toggians, of course !
Et je conseille surtout d'apprendre l'indonésien avant de partir. La langue est facile, l'échange devient possible et ça change tout dans la qualité et la profondeur des rapports.
Mon site si ça vous dit : http://papous.uniterre.com/
Bien amicalement
Daniel
* j'avais renoncé à la Papouasie, trop loin, trop de temps, trop cher et pas assez de variété. Mais certainement aussi une bonne aventure qui m'aura échappé.
daniel
En fait j'ai continué de fouiller un peu sur ce forum et j'ai découvert plein d'avis partagés. Globalement le Sulawesi semble bien mais les gens parlent aussi beaucoup de Flores et Sumba, Sumbawa.
Qu'en pensez vous?
Est ce moins touristique que Sulawesi? (je suppose que ça dépend des régions)
J'ai lu que la faune et la flore s'y étaient beaucoup dégradé ces dernières années.
Que me conseillez vous?
Merci
Merci
"Globalement le Sulawesi semble bien mais les gens parlent aussi beaucoup de Flores et Sumba, Sumbawa.
Qu'en pensez vous?"
Je ne connais ni Flores ni Sumba, Sumbawa.
Je connais bien Sulawesi. Je pense que le nb de touristes dépend beaucouop de l'époque à laquelle on voyage. Pour ce qui est de Sulawesi, il y avait vraiment peu de touristes en février-mars. Certes un peu plus qu'à Bornéo où il n'y en avait pas qd j'y étais. En juillet, il y aura évidemment plus de monde. En sortant de ce que pointe le Lonely Planet on va évidemment dans des coins peu ou pas visités. Mais on prend le risque de passer à côté des macaques à crêtes ou des tarsiers, de la plage de sable noir et des catamarans de Batuputih ou du marché original de Tomohon que pointe le L.P. Mais peut-être aussi va t'on vers plus d'authenticité ou vers des surprises. Il vous faut donc soupeser tout ça, vos goûts et vos attentes, les promesses, les conseils des autres aussi.
Bonne réflexion
D. Légat
daniel
bonjour,
sulawesi n 'est pas trop fréquenté sauf peut-etre le pays Toraja.. mais ça doit rester supportable en juillet aout.
moi j'y suis allé 8j en avril dernier. c'est difficile de s'y déplacer par la route (9H pour faire Makassar-Rantepao par ex 350km) et c'est pire au nord de Rantepao..
alors les lignes intérieures peuvent te faire gagner du temps.. mais si tu y restes un mois...
saches que on peut aller directement à Makassar depuis Kuala lumpur par air asia... donc Paris Kuala lumpur puis Makassar le tout par air asia est sans doute le meilleur plan et meilleur cout.
jippe
sulawesi n 'est pas trop fréquenté sauf peut-etre le pays Toraja.. mais ça doit rester supportable en juillet aout.
moi j'y suis allé 8j en avril dernier. c'est difficile de s'y déplacer par la route (9H pour faire Makassar-Rantepao par ex 350km) et c'est pire au nord de Rantepao..
alors les lignes intérieures peuvent te faire gagner du temps.. mais si tu y restes un mois...
saches que on peut aller directement à Makassar depuis Kuala lumpur par air asia... donc Paris Kuala lumpur puis Makassar le tout par air asia est sans doute le meilleur plan et meilleur cout.
jippe
Hello !
je rentre aujourd'hui même d'1 mois à Sulawesi et je posterai un compte rendu pratique détaillé d'ici qq jours.
Je connais aussi Flores, Lombok et un peu Java.
Quand pars-tu et quelles sont tes aspirations ?
Merci pour ton aide, je pars tout le mois de juillet. Dans l'ideal je recherche un endroit encore preservé du tourisme de masse, avec de belles fôrets, de belles plages et des gens agréables...
Je suis plutôt attiré par le Sulawesi mais quelques personnes me conseillent aussi Florés et les alentours. J'ai très peu d'infos sur Florès et j'ai lu aussi quelques critiques sévères sur cette île: Faune et Flore détruite et très pauvre, habitants très axés sur le tourisme...
Qu'en penses tu?
Merci
Merci
Effectivement, je trouve ces critiques assez sévères même si je comprends ce qu'ils ont pu vouloir dire.
Personnellement, j'ai de bons souvenirs de mon parcours à Flores même si c'était plus rude que sur d'autres îles, moins d'infrastructures et 1 ou 2 fois un peu d'agressivité, je pense à Ruteng.
Les paysages de rizières sont somptueux, l'impression de bout du mont vers Riung et ses 17 îles est à vivre, le Mont Kelimutu est il me semble un volcan assez unique (je n'y suis pas allée, j'avais encore des courbatures du Rinjani et le temps me manquait), les villages tribaux près de Bajawa méritent plus qu'une ou 2 journées d'arrêt, etc etc. Bref, tu as vraiment de quoi faire d'autant que les transports sont fastidieux.
Après, comme partout, tu pars au mois de juillet, à savoir période de haute saison touristique où les rapports sont vraisemblablement un peu différents avec les locaux qui vivent du tourisme. Si tu t'égards des grandes routes et aussi comme on te l'a suggéré, apprends un peu la langue, les rapports changent. Tu cherches des gens agréables... Ce n'est pas une île que je peux te conseiller mais toutes ! C'est ce qui m'a fait revenir en Indonésie et c'est vraisemblablement ce qui me fera y retourner encore !!
L'île de Flores est un peu plus chère mais la vie également pour les indonésiens y est plus chère, il faut l'avoir en tête. En encore une fois, à partir de juin, les prix grimpent avec l'arrivée des white faces :)
Mais ce n'est pas à Flores que se concentre la masse des touristes, ni même à Sulawesi, sauf peut-être au pays Toraja mais il faudrait être idiot pour ne pas y aller à cause de ça !
Tous les aspects que tu décris à Flores sont attirants...qu'en est-il de la faune et la flore selon toi?
j'hésite vraiment à aller au Sulawesi ou à Flores, j'ai beaucoup de mal à me décider, même si je sais que les deux seront inoubliables.
est-ce que très objectivement tu pourrais faire une comparaison des deux (entre points forts et faibles) ... ce serait très utile!
je te remercie de consacrer de ton temps pour m'orienter!
je te remercie de consacrer de ton temps pour m'orienter!
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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.
What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
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?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
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?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
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. Is it possible to take the train from Malacca to Ipoh? Thanks for your feedback.
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
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
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 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!






