Contacts avec les Balinais
by Nomadsurfer
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
je pars 3 semaines à bali du 01/01/08 au 21/01/08, j'ai entendu tout et son contraire sur les balinais.doit on se mefier des arnaques à chaque coin de rue, est on un "dollar sur pattes", se fait on harceler par les dealers(bad trip pour la prison de denpasar)🤪 ou peut-on lier des contact amicaux avec les balinais(es) 😇? je precise que je loges dans un surfcamp à seminyac mais que je compte visiter l'interieur de bali pendant quelques jours .merci pour vos conseils...
Salut,
tu sais les Balinais sont des gens charmants et qui ont su conserver leur traditions mais comme partout, la plupart de ceux que tu rencontres dans les coins a touristes voient a travers "nous" des sources potentiell de faire rentrer des devises dans leur poches, alors.....
mais ceci s'applique aussi a la Thailande que je connais un peu (et pour cause....) ou aux autres pays, il te suffit de t'eloigner, de lacher les guides qui concentrent tout le monde dans le meme restaurant, le meme hotel, la meme rue, le meme point de vue etc.... la religion balinaise est douce et agreable, leves toi le matin comme eux lorsqu'ils viennent deposer leurs offrandes, tu decouvriras un vrai bonheur et tu partageras leur vie assez facilement i tu prends le temps de parler avec eux ...
sinon, entre autoroute et ....... voila un lien : Indonésie
mais ceci s'applique aussi a la Thailande que je connais un peu (et pour cause....) ou aux autres pays, il te suffit de t'eloigner, de lacher les guides qui concentrent tout le monde dans le meme restaurant, le meme hotel, la meme rue, le meme point de vue etc.... la religion balinaise est douce et agreable, leves toi le matin comme eux lorsqu'ils viennent deposer leurs offrandes, tu decouvriras un vrai bonheur et tu partageras leur vie assez facilement i tu prends le temps de parler avec eux ...
sinon, entre autoroute et ....... voila un lien : Indonésie
Il est important de percevoir combien votre propre bonheur est lié à celui des autres, il n'existe pas de bonheur individuel totalement indépendant d'autrui.....(Dalaï-Lama)
Pour avoir séjourné 3 semaines à Bali, je n'ai jamais eu ce sentiment là. J'ai trouvé les balinais très accueillants, soucieux de notre bien-être, prêts à nous rendre service dès que possible. Je n'ai pas été une seule fois abordée par un dealer. Quant aux arnaques, ce n'est jamais méchant, on paie parfois plus cher qu'un balinais mais c'est pareil dans tous les pays. Nous avons pu discuter avec beaucoup de balinais et quand nous y retournerons, nous en reverrons certains avec beaucoup de plaisir...
Les balinais sont la force de cette merveilleuse île.
Le problème, c'est que surtout a Kuta et a Legian ce ne sont de vrais balinais mais des indo venus de Java et Sumatra pour venir se faire un peu d'argent pendant la saison touristique.... les plus "agressifs" sont les vendeurs de rues de contrefacons 🙁
Khun maa jak nai krap?
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
😏 vOus rencontrez facilement les mondes; les australiens, le japonais, les europeens (francais, allemagne, italien, espangol) et les balinais qui parlent courament anglais, donc, si vous aimez parlez et rencontrer des gens, pas d probleme. Les arnaques ??? je pense (peut etre) que non seulement a Bali (pas partout), en France ou dans les mondes entiers, il y'en a. Les logements pas chers a Kuta-Legian, le prix pour les babas cools!Pour decouvir, passer qq jours a Ubud, Munduk et Amed.
A bali hors grand ville on ne volle pas
Les petits arnaques, j'en ai pas u mais ils existe si jen ai u mais tres insignifiant
comme arrondir les comptes
Police qui vous arrette pour des infracrtions bidon
Le change demandez toujours si sans commision, recompter toujours votre argent
Rencontrer les gens OUI partout et a tout heure la plus part du temps san vouloir retirer de l'argent
La drogue, ni touchez PAS ils vous vend pour qq dollar a la police qui vous enfermera pour qq 10 ans pour un joint
Moi personne m'a accoste pour en vendre
Si on vous accoste pour ca fuiz et fachez vous sans rester sur place PARTEZ VITE
hello
Bali ou ailleurs, l'Indonésie a de multiples afcettes et en cherchant unpeuà Bali, on rencontre des gens super, une mentalité qui fait adorer cette ile. certes il ya de tout comme partout et si on paye un ou deux euros de plus, c'est pas grave, cela les aide !!!
à propos d'aide, il y a bcp d'enfants balinais pauvres ds des villages perdus qui ont soif d'apprendre mais leurs familles n'ont pas les moyens de payer l'uniforme obligatoire et les fournitures scolaires. Parmi les ONG, l'association Anak les aide de ce coté là. (www.anak.fr)
bonne visite balinaise
amicalement
Bali ou ailleurs, l'Indonésie a de multiples afcettes et en cherchant unpeuà Bali, on rencontre des gens super, une mentalité qui fait adorer cette ile. certes il ya de tout comme partout et si on paye un ou deux euros de plus, c'est pas grave, cela les aide !!!
à propos d'aide, il y a bcp d'enfants balinais pauvres ds des villages perdus qui ont soif d'apprendre mais leurs familles n'ont pas les moyens de payer l'uniforme obligatoire et les fournitures scolaires. Parmi les ONG, l'association Anak les aide de ce coté là. (www.anak.fr)
bonne visite balinaise
amicalement
salut!! moi cette fois et la cinquieme fois que je part a bali. je n ai jamais eue aucun probleme . pour moi c est un endroit super. j y serait du 6/01/2008 au 26/01/2008. j adorerait trouver du travail et y habiter la gentillesse des gens et la simplicite . bien sur comme partout il y a des personnes pour profiter des touristes mais la plus par du temp ce sont des gens de java ou des autres iles indonesienne.sinon profite bien de ton sejoursi tu veut boire un verre avec moi pendant ton sejour tien moi au courant. sa serait sympa.je connait quelque adresse . a bientot et bonne vacances😎
salut rugbyman77, en fait je serai sur bali du 01/01/08 donc avec plaisir pour prndre un verre là-bas 🙂;j'y vais pour surfer, donc forcement je serai à seminyac au surfcamp green room hotel, mais comme c'est ma 1°fois à bali, je vais ètre assez mobile(je compte me deplacer en scooter)pour visiter l'ile .j'emméne mon pc donc si tu as une adresse msn on peut se rencarder.à bientot là-bas j'espère.see you soon
de plus merci à tous por vos precieux conseils que je vais me hater de suivre (surtout ceux de gimonz)🙂
salut !! je te donne mon adresse msn marcbastida@hotmail.com moi je ne prend pas mon portable je vais au cyber fait attention avec ton pc car mes amis qui travaillait a bali me disait qu il y avait beaucoup de virus sur l asie et en plus sa ne marche pas tres bien.moi je serait le 6 janvier . tien moiau courant. a tres bientot 😉
Vous etes tous des mignons qui ne connaissent que 10% de ce qu'il se passe dans le sud merdique de Bali et il faut que cela cesse.
Bali est un endroit a part dans le monde, mais etouffe par le tourisme de masse voulu par le gouvernement indonesien (Jakarta) et local (autonomie des provinces en Indo, chacune a son propre gouverneur) et en train d'en crever, a cause de la poluttion engendree par le tourisme (trop de voitures, trop de plastiques, de projets immobiliers sans plan de developpement durable, problemes d'assainissement, etc).
70% de la population active de l'ile travaille grace au tourisme, du paysan qui cultive sa riziere au serveur de bar en passant par le pecheur, etc...et 90% sont originaires de Bali.
Les balinais sont souriants, mais c'est un peu comme en Thailande, "the land of FAKE smiles", si vous parlez un peu le balinais (pas le bahasa indonesia, si ils savent que vous le comprenez JAMAIS ils ne le parleront devant vous) vous avez vite fait d'avoir les oreilles qui sifflent, croyez le bien.
Je me branle pas mal de voir une bande de porcs et de singes me faire des faux sourires, je prefere les Bataks ou les Sasaks, ou encore les gens de Timor, lorsqu'ils veulent te dire quelque chose ils ne prennent pas de gants, au moins ils sont honnetes et ne cachent rien, alors qu'ici meme si tu les connais depuis des annees ils te font toujours savoir que tu es un BULE et que tu es juste bon a faire grossir leur capital.
En revanche, les Javanais ou gens du reste de l'Indonesie sur lesquels les locaux chient avec aisance et qu'ils detestent sont souvent adorables ici, et savent rester a leur place (95 % des bastons avec les touristes arrivent du fait de balinais cons comme des cretins des iles surtout apres quelques bouteilles d'arak), car ils ont besoin de vivre a Bali afin de peut-etre trouver un avenir meilleur.
Quand a la prostitution, omnipresente dans le sud de l'ile (comme dans toutes les grandes agglomerations indonesiennes d'ailleurs), elle n'existerait pas si il n'y avait pas autant de touristes sexuels qui venaient ici car un cul ne coute rien, et que meme les gros vilains peuvent se taper une nana comme ils n'en auront jamais chez eux.
A part ca c'est vrai que Bali est un endroit fantastique pour vivre, mais ne grattez surtout pas la surface doree du mythe ou vous allez prendre une grosse tarte au piment dans la poire (belle-helene bien sur!).
P.S: Mon epouse est balinaise de la caste des Brahmana, la plus haute et respectee sur l'ile, juste pour info afin que vous sachiez que les infos que je possede et les avis donnes n'emanent pas de touristes de passage ou d'expats "business" qui ne connaissent rien a l'ile, encore moins au pays (j'entame ma sixieme annee en Indo, 3 a Bali et 3 a Sumatra A L'ANNEE, plus 2 auparavant en simple touriste).
SELAMAT JALAN, SAMPAI JUMPA DI PULAU DEWATA
Bali est un endroit a part dans le monde, mais etouffe par le tourisme de masse voulu par le gouvernement indonesien (Jakarta) et local (autonomie des provinces en Indo, chacune a son propre gouverneur) et en train d'en crever, a cause de la poluttion engendree par le tourisme (trop de voitures, trop de plastiques, de projets immobiliers sans plan de developpement durable, problemes d'assainissement, etc).
70% de la population active de l'ile travaille grace au tourisme, du paysan qui cultive sa riziere au serveur de bar en passant par le pecheur, etc...et 90% sont originaires de Bali.
Les balinais sont souriants, mais c'est un peu comme en Thailande, "the land of FAKE smiles", si vous parlez un peu le balinais (pas le bahasa indonesia, si ils savent que vous le comprenez JAMAIS ils ne le parleront devant vous) vous avez vite fait d'avoir les oreilles qui sifflent, croyez le bien.
Je me branle pas mal de voir une bande de porcs et de singes me faire des faux sourires, je prefere les Bataks ou les Sasaks, ou encore les gens de Timor, lorsqu'ils veulent te dire quelque chose ils ne prennent pas de gants, au moins ils sont honnetes et ne cachent rien, alors qu'ici meme si tu les connais depuis des annees ils te font toujours savoir que tu es un BULE et que tu es juste bon a faire grossir leur capital.
En revanche, les Javanais ou gens du reste de l'Indonesie sur lesquels les locaux chient avec aisance et qu'ils detestent sont souvent adorables ici, et savent rester a leur place (95 % des bastons avec les touristes arrivent du fait de balinais cons comme des cretins des iles surtout apres quelques bouteilles d'arak), car ils ont besoin de vivre a Bali afin de peut-etre trouver un avenir meilleur.
Quand a la prostitution, omnipresente dans le sud de l'ile (comme dans toutes les grandes agglomerations indonesiennes d'ailleurs), elle n'existerait pas si il n'y avait pas autant de touristes sexuels qui venaient ici car un cul ne coute rien, et que meme les gros vilains peuvent se taper une nana comme ils n'en auront jamais chez eux.
A part ca c'est vrai que Bali est un endroit fantastique pour vivre, mais ne grattez surtout pas la surface doree du mythe ou vous allez prendre une grosse tarte au piment dans la poire (belle-helene bien sur!).
P.S: Mon epouse est balinaise de la caste des Brahmana, la plus haute et respectee sur l'ile, juste pour info afin que vous sachiez que les infos que je possede et les avis donnes n'emanent pas de touristes de passage ou d'expats "business" qui ne connaissent rien a l'ile, encore moins au pays (j'entame ma sixieme annee en Indo, 3 a Bali et 3 a Sumatra A L'ANNEE, plus 2 auparavant en simple touriste).
SELAMAT JALAN, SAMPAI JUMPA DI PULAU DEWATA
cyril aka nusantara
😄😏😏 je ne vois pas pourquoi tu m'agresses, ce que j'ai dit n'est ni faux ni en contradiction avec ton long discours. Je n'ai pas fait que le sud ou je ne suis resté que 3 jours justement dégouté de l'attitude tant des touristes (surtout australiens a l'époque) que des indos non-balinais qui a chaque instant me proposaient fausses montres, lunettes ou autres copies, je peux te l'assurer pour en avoir justement discuté avec de vrais balinais eux. C'est juste que j'ai préféré les indos d'autres endroits ou j'ai été, c'est vrai juste de passage,
3 mois 😉
Khun maa jak nai krap?
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
"être loin d'ailleurs, c'est être ici" (P. Geluk)
salut
moi aussi je préfère le contact avec les Sasak, moi aussi je suis d'accord pour dire que Bali est défigurée par le tourisme, mais ce n'est pas la peine de s'énerver comme ça 😏
Je vois que tu vis à Kuta-Bali, cette ville infernale m'avait rendu particulièrement agressif moi aussi, mais quand même 😛
Rarement vus de surfeurs aussi excités .........l Arak surement 🙂
L'envie c'est comme un grain de sable dans l'oeil !
à propos d'aide, il y a bcp d'enfants balinais pauvres ds des villages perdus qui ont soif d'apprendre mais leurs familles n'ont pas les moyens
de payer l'uniforme obligatoire et les fournitures scolaires. Parmi les ONG, l'association Anak les aide de ce coté là. (www.anak.fr)
Interessant thread, sans tomber dans les caricatures je me demandais quel etaient les actions solidaires qui sont facile pour nous et qui auront un effet optimal ?
J ai lu que les echantillons de parfums francais etait tres aprecié comme cadeaux (babioles) ... mais je suis pas sur que ce soit les meilleurs valeurs qu'on puisse offrir ...
Que prendre dans son sac a l'aller, a part le sourire ?
Ce sujet est assez delicat, mais je voulais quand meme le poser
Interessant thread, sans tomber dans les caricatures je me demandais quel etaient les actions solidaires qui sont facile pour nous et qui auront un effet optimal ?
J ai lu que les echantillons de parfums francais etait tres aprecié comme cadeaux (babioles) ... mais je suis pas sur que ce soit les meilleurs valeurs qu'on puisse offrir ...
Que prendre dans son sac a l'aller, a part le sourire ?
Ce sujet est assez delicat, mais je voulais quand meme le poser
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Bonjour,
une autre idée... le mieux est d'apporter des habits d'enfants, des fournitures scolaires pour leurs enfants comme des crayons de couleur, cahier de coloriage, gommettes. Notre association est à Ubud et si vous n'avez pas le temps, nous pouvons nous occuper de la distribution dans les écoles ou nous aidons les enfants par de parraineges ou des projets d'hygiène et de santé. notre site est www.anakbali.fr
Merci et bon voyage ! Denis denis@anak.fr
une autre idée... le mieux est d'apporter des habits d'enfants, des fournitures scolaires pour leurs enfants comme des crayons de couleur, cahier de coloriage, gommettes. Notre association est à Ubud et si vous n'avez pas le temps, nous pouvons nous occuper de la distribution dans les écoles ou nous aidons les enfants par de parraineges ou des projets d'hygiène et de santé. notre site est www.anakbali.fr
Merci et bon voyage ! Denis denis@anak.fr
bonjour nusantara🙂
si tu penses que les balinais sont des"singes et des porcs", meme souriants, il vaut mieux que tu habites ailleurs.non?
personnellement je les trouve polis, plutot agreables: ils s enervent beaucoup moins facilement que certains occidentaux!
j ai passé un mois a bali en 1984 et j y suis retourné souvent, le tourisme et le commerce ont changé le niveau de vie, ce qui n est pas un mal quand on compare à d autres iles d indonesie.
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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!




