Lau
Malaisie: îles Perhentian en septembre
by Lau721
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour à tous!
Je pars en Malaisie en septembre avec une amie et nous sommes en train de préparer un peu le circuit. Nous pensons aller quelques jours dans les environs des les iles Perhentian. L'idée était de faire le tours suivant Kuala Terengganu -> Perhentien -> Lang Tengah Island -> Redang Island -> Kuala Terengganu. Est ce que quelqu'un a déjà fait ce tour? Est-ce possible de faire celà sans passer par une agence? Les transports d'iles en iles sont-ils faciles?
Si vous avez de l'info sur le sujet ou d'autres suggestions merci de nous donner un coups de pouce😉
Lau
Lau
salut
selon ton parcours :
* de kuala terengganu pour les perhentians . départ de la gare bus locaux de terengganu, montez dans un bus sur lequel est inscrit sur le pare brise "merang" "kota bharu" demandez au chauffeur s'il passe par kuala besut ; les tickets se prennent à bord (tarif: 8RM)
le bus vous dépose devant la jetée de kuala besut
il y aura sûrement des rabatteurs pour vous proposer un billet de bateau, toutes les agences pratiquent le même prix : 25RM A/R retour open (donc vous repartez à la date souhaitée)
* redang et tengah peuvent se visiter à la journée depuis perhentians (70RM A/R la journée par personne+snorkeling sur les deux îles ; voir avec aziz au mama's chalet), si vous recherchez une île "robinson" pour riche c'est tengah, deux resort dont l'un avec club de plongée, à moins d'être à la recherche du calme absolu vous risquez de vous y ennuyer sec
redang est une île plus grande gâvée de package singapouriens donc une île chére
* des perhentians à kuala terengganu, la veille à votre bungalow vous demandez que l'on vous réserve une place retour, la traversée dure 1h30 environ, puis départ en bus devant l'embarcadére, même tarif, environ un bus toute les deux heures sinon possibilité de négocier un taxi (tarif: kuala besut /kota bharu :45 RM) donc pour terengganu environ 60RM (12E)
"tujoh gunong sembilan lautan
sept montagnes , neuf mers
kalau ta-mati sahaya turutkan
si je ne meurs , j'explorerai "
pantoun
pour le mois de septembre je ne connais pas l'affluence
par contre si vous arrivez un vendredi ou samedi beaucoup de logements sont réservés par les groupes qui viennent de singapour pour plonger
la plupart des agences sur le qui de kuala besut propose des reservations sur besar ou kecil, vous pouvez toujours réservés les 2 eres nuits et voir ensuite
pour les logements sur besar :
* basiques, bungalows à 80RM le "paradise resort" pas mal de plongeurs, ambiance décontractée mais propreté des bungalows limite à ce prix
* mama's chalet, juste à côté, ambiance familiale, tenu par aziz et jiny (la mama c'est sa mére) bungalows simples à 60 RM avec fan, un peu plus spacieux en 2eme ligne 80RM, en 1ere ligne avec AC à 140RM et familiaux (6pers.) à 160RM ;propose des tours de snorkeling (la journée tour de l'île avec 4 arrêts à 25RM / la journée redang et tingah avec 5 arrêts à 70RM) club de plongée attenant
* tuna bay, promontoire d'avant, accueil et prestations similaires au mama's, prix identiques
* plus amménagé mais plus cher, "coral view resort", donne sur une petite crique, logement pour deux à 300RM, le resto est bon avec des prix correct pour l'île
* resort, le "perhentian island resort" donne sur une plage demi lune magnifique, accessible depuis le coral par une passerelle en bois, tarif en conséquence de 340RM à 500RM mais selon certaines personnes pdj minables et resto nul
sinon j'ai eu de bon échos "d'abdul's" aprés le tuna
"tujoh gunong sembilan lautan
sept montagnes , neuf mers
kalau ta-mati sahaya turutkan
si je ne meurs , j'explorerai "
pantoun
La ville de Kuala Terengganu n'est pas belle, je te conseille d'y passer le plus rapidement possoble. Profites en pour faire du change, mais attention aux horaires et jours d'ouverture. Pour ce qui est des iles:
Redang :: On a passe quelques jours au Redang Reef : Le personnel est tres sympa, le gérant est extra. A conseiller rapport/qualité prix interassant.
Sur Lang Tengah : on a passe qq jours au square point resort. C'etait pas mal. Sur l'ile, tu as une impression de bout du monde et de sollitude, c'est vraiment tres agrable. N'oublie pas ton masque. A quelques brasses du bord on a vu une quinzaine de requins : Un spectacles inoubliable.
Sur les Perhentian : on a logé au tuna bay : un peu cher mais tres bien. Les coraux sont magnifique et a quelques centimetres de la plage
Generalement pour les 2 premieres iles tu dois souscrire a des packages. JE te conseille l'agence Ping anchorage : tres competente mais pas sympathique.
Generalement pour les 2 premieres iles tu dois souscrire a des packages. JE te conseille l'agence Ping anchorage : tres competente mais pas sympathique.
Tu sembles bien connaître la Malaisie, aussi si tu avais six jours pour aller sur les îles de la côte est, que ferais-tu? Penrenthians, Kapas, Tioman? Où resterais-tu le plus? Nous comptons faire du farniente, de la plongée avec tuba et surtout trouver un bungalow sympa, propre et tranquille pour vraiment se reposer. Nous serons en malaisie mi-mars 2007. Merci pour tes réponses.
salut
tioman je ne connais pas
mi-mars sur la côte Est pour le climat celà risque d'être juste, la saison des pluies court de mi octobre à fin février (voir début mars) sur la côte Est
entre perhentians et kapas en 6 jours tu peux faire les deux
pour te rendre des perhentians à kapas (et vice versa) compte 1h de traversée de besar (ou kecil) à kuala besut puis 2h et demi en bus de kuala besut à terengganu (ou 2h taxi) . de là comptes entre 30mn(taxi) et 1h(bus) pour rejoindre marang
à marang tu as des départs toutes les 30mn pour kapas
en partant des perhentians vers 8h vous êtes à kapas vers 13h
perhentians c'est bien pour le snorkeling, ambiance décontractée, pas mal de plongeurs, jolies plages
kapas pour le farniente, le snorkeling et la tranquilité, bonne base pour des balades le long du sungai marang et sungai terengganu
honnêtement en 6 jours, je resterais 3 jours sur besar aux perhentians (dont 1 journée en tour de snorkeling île de redang et tengah), 1jour pour rejoindre kapas et 2 jours kapas
bungalows sympas, propres avec un peu de confort :
besar : les bungalows 1ère ligne du mama's chalet ou du tuna bay (140 RM /2 pers.)
kapas: le duty puri à droite de la jetée, l'avant dernier avant le lighthouse
reconnaissable par sa palapa de style indonésien (120RM/2 pers.)
bungalows beaucoup plus simple, ambiance sympa:
besar:les bungalows du mama's chalet en 2éme et 3ème ligne (80 et 40RM)
les bungalows chez abdul's (60RM)
kapas: KCB resort (45 RM et 80RM les familiaux)
sinon commences par les perhentians et avises sur place pour kapas
"tujoh gunong sembilan lautan
sept montagnes , neuf mers
kalau ta-mati sahaya turutkan
si je ne meurs , j'explorerai "
pantoun
Merci pour les infos.J'ai tout noté .. Pour ne pas perdre de temps, nous avons réservé un vol de KL à Kota Bahru sur airasia à 30€ AR, pour deux... Avis aux amateurs. Airasia fait des promos en ce moment, profitons-en. Cinq fois moins cher que les autres!
A ce propos, qui connaît un hôtel sympa à KL? Petit Futé parle de Swissgarden, hotelchinatown2 à Chinatown. Qui connaît? Je compile toutes les infos de VF. Merci d'avance
Nous rentrons tout juste aujourd'hui d'une semaine dans les Perhentians ! Et nous y serions bien restes une ou deux semaines de plus, c'est vraiment superbe.
Cote hebergement, je vous recommande Abdul's Chalet sur Besar, la grande ile, au sud de la plage principale. Cette partie de la plage est beaucoup plus belle et calme que le cote nord ou est situe le Mama's Chalets. Chalets avec ventilo, superbes et tres bien entretenus, pour 90 Rm en 1ere ligne sur la plage (super vue) ou 50 Rm si situes a l'arriere. Sur la petite ile, nous avons aussi loge au Suria Resort sur Coral Bay : plage egalement tres jolie, plus "perdue", mais hotel tres moyen, mal entretenu et limite sale et trop cher pour ce que c'est.
Sinon pour ceux qui hesitent entre les iles, nous sommes aussi alles a Tioman et nous avons vraiment adore. Pas du tout le meme style que les Perhentian mais tres beau et paysages encore sauvages.
Un hotel tres agreable a KL : le Pondok Lodge, petite guesthouse pas chere, bien situee. Je n'ai pas l'adresse sur moi mais peut la retrouver si besoin !
Cote hebergement, je vous recommande Abdul's Chalet sur Besar, la grande ile, au sud de la plage principale. Cette partie de la plage est beaucoup plus belle et calme que le cote nord ou est situe le Mama's Chalets. Chalets avec ventilo, superbes et tres bien entretenus, pour 90 Rm en 1ere ligne sur la plage (super vue) ou 50 Rm si situes a l'arriere. Sur la petite ile, nous avons aussi loge au Suria Resort sur Coral Bay : plage egalement tres jolie, plus "perdue", mais hotel tres moyen, mal entretenu et limite sale et trop cher pour ce que c'est.
Sinon pour ceux qui hesitent entre les iles, nous sommes aussi alles a Tioman et nous avons vraiment adore. Pas du tout le meme style que les Perhentian mais tres beau et paysages encore sauvages.
Un hotel tres agreable a KL : le Pondok Lodge, petite guesthouse pas chere, bien situee. Je n'ai pas l'adresse sur moi mais peut la retrouver si besoin !
bonjour,
nous serons en malaisie debut aout avec 2 garcons 4 et 6 ans qui ont deja voyage itinerant en thailande l'an dernier j'ai lu tes recits ci dessus sur les perhentian on hesite a reserver entre Besar : top pour famille mais peut-etre trop tranquille rien ne se passe et quid du choix des boui-boui pour manger ou boire un coup et kecil long beach (vivant mais peut-etre surpeuple de jeunes qui font la foire toute la nuit)
l'aine de 6 ans a deja fait du snorkeling, celui de 4 ans je ne sais pas si il en fera mais en tous cas il sera content de voir les poissins les plages ont l'air bien des 2 cotes, qu'en penses-tu ?
merci de ton conseil
Philippe
nous serons en malaisie debut aout avec 2 garcons 4 et 6 ans qui ont deja voyage itinerant en thailande l'an dernier j'ai lu tes recits ci dessus sur les perhentian on hesite a reserver entre Besar : top pour famille mais peut-etre trop tranquille rien ne se passe et quid du choix des boui-boui pour manger ou boire un coup et kecil long beach (vivant mais peut-etre surpeuple de jeunes qui font la foire toute la nuit)
l'aine de 6 ans a deja fait du snorkeling, celui de 4 ans je ne sais pas si il en fera mais en tous cas il sera content de voir les poissins les plages ont l'air bien des 2 cotes, qu'en penses-tu ?
merci de ton conseil
Philippe
Philippe
Bonjour,
très bonne idée d'aller aux Perenthian avec enfants.
Sur Kecil (petite île), les deux plages principales (Long Beach et la bien nommée Coral Bay) sont peu agréables pour la baignade car il y a beaucoup de coraux morts. La plage la plus agréable pour la baignade (sur Kecil, je ne connais pas Besar) est celle de Mira Beach où les coraux morts sont rares et où il est possible d'avoir de l'eau au dessus du genoux ... (Coral Bay et Long Beach sont en eau très peu profonde).
Pour le logement Mira Beach est absolument incroyable : la plus belle vue de l'île, des bungalows tous face à la mer, une ambiance très chaleureuse, une cuisine délicieuse, etc. tout cela pour 30/35 RM par jour pour un bungalow. Malheureusement l'endroit est sans doute un peu roots pour voyager avec des enfants : rarement plus de deux heures d'électicité par jour, des bungalows un peu rustiques, sanitaires spartiates. Pour les personnes qui veulent vraiment avoir un sentiment d'éloignement et une ambiance détendue c'est l'idéal (rester plus d'une semaine est une expérience fantastique), amis fétards passez votre chemin (la plage est isolée et il faut une grosse demi-heure de ''sentier'' dans la ''jungle'' pour rejoindre Coral Bay).
Bon voyage,
J.
Bonjour Philippe,
Pour un voyage en famille, je te conseillerais sans hesiter d'aller plutot sur Besar. La plage est tres belle, une partie est securisee par une ligne d'eau, pratique pour laisser les enfants nager sans risque, et la baignade est beaucoup plus facile que sur Kecil ou a maree basse on a de l'eau a peine aux genous.
Cote snorkelling, il y a plusieurs "patates" toutes proches de la plage qui permettent deja de voir pas mal de poissons et sont tres accessibles. Apres pour les grands, ne ratez pas l'excursion d'une journee proposee par la plupart des hotels, nous y avons rencontre des requins et des tortues, c'etait fantastique.
Je n'ai pas trop apprecie l'ambiance de Long Beach sur Kecil, en effet beaucoup de jeunes et des bars partout, la musique, etc, sympa pour l'animation mais le cote ile sauvage n'est pas vraiment la ! Je ne pense pas que vous vous ennuyiez sur Besar, meme si le choix est moins grand il y a quand meme plusieurs restaurants sympas et il y a toujours moyen d'aller se balader en bateau taxi sur une autre plage pour la journee si vous avez envie de bouger.
Je vous conseille l'hotel ou nous avions sejourne a Besar, Abdul Chalets, de superbes chalets de bois directement sur la plage et tres confortables, pour si je me souviens bien 80 Rm par nuit.
Bon voyage et a votre dispo si vous avez d'autres questions !
Pour un voyage en famille, je te conseillerais sans hesiter d'aller plutot sur Besar. La plage est tres belle, une partie est securisee par une ligne d'eau, pratique pour laisser les enfants nager sans risque, et la baignade est beaucoup plus facile que sur Kecil ou a maree basse on a de l'eau a peine aux genous.
Cote snorkelling, il y a plusieurs "patates" toutes proches de la plage qui permettent deja de voir pas mal de poissons et sont tres accessibles. Apres pour les grands, ne ratez pas l'excursion d'une journee proposee par la plupart des hotels, nous y avons rencontre des requins et des tortues, c'etait fantastique.
Je n'ai pas trop apprecie l'ambiance de Long Beach sur Kecil, en effet beaucoup de jeunes et des bars partout, la musique, etc, sympa pour l'animation mais le cote ile sauvage n'est pas vraiment la ! Je ne pense pas que vous vous ennuyiez sur Besar, meme si le choix est moins grand il y a quand meme plusieurs restaurants sympas et il y a toujours moyen d'aller se balader en bateau taxi sur une autre plage pour la journee si vous avez envie de bouger.
Je vous conseille l'hotel ou nous avions sejourne a Besar, Abdul Chalets, de superbes chalets de bois directement sur la plage et tres confortables, pour si je me souviens bien 80 Rm par nuit.
Bon voyage et a votre dispo si vous avez d'autres questions !
Merci Millie pour les infos sur perhentian
dans la suite de mon voyage je pensais aller passer aussi 3-4 jours a Cherating est-ce que tu y es passe ou est-ce que tu as entendu des commentaires Le lonely planet semble tres positif dessus
Merci pour qq infos sur Cherating Philippe
dans la suite de mon voyage je pensais aller passer aussi 3-4 jours a Cherating est-ce que tu y es passe ou est-ce que tu as entendu des commentaires Le lonely planet semble tres positif dessus
Merci pour qq infos sur Cherating Philippe
Philippe
Bonjour Philippe,
Desolee, je ne connais pas du tout Cherating et n'ai meme aucune idee de ou cet endroit peut se trouver ! Je ne vais pas pouvoir t'aider sur ce coup la, peut etre quelqu'un d'autre connait il ?
Desolee, je ne connais pas du tout Cherating et n'ai meme aucune idee de ou cet endroit peut se trouver ! Je ne vais pas pouvoir t'aider sur ce coup la, peut etre quelqu'un d'autre connait il ?
regarde avec la fonction "rechercher" il y a eu des commentaires sur Cherating (pas tres enchanteur si je me souviens) perso, j'avais décidé de zapper cette étape après m'être renseingé.
Il y a tellement de belles choses a voir sur la côte Est...
Il y a tellement de belles choses a voir sur la côte Est...
Happy !
allez après la long beach à D'lagoon, les enfants dont le petit pourra découvrir les poissons multicolores à hauteur de ces chevilles ! sans difficulté ! il y a souvent des parents avec des jeunes enfants, et derrière, après avoir suivi un petit chemin dans la forêt vous vous trouvez avec deux plages superbes, avec de beaux coraux et le matin tôt des bancs de poissons comme des barracudas qui suivent leur chemin ss nous prêter attention !!
pour revenir à la première plage face à Mama'chalet dans cette période de l'année il y a des tortues qui viennent pondre leurs oeufs
si vous le demandez au patron Razak ou à sa femme Any ils viendront vous prévenir dans la nuit
et puis si cela ne vous convient pas aux Perenthians vous pouvez décider d'aller voir ailleurs, cela ne pose aucun problème, aucune difficulté
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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,
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!





