Prasat Samut le 13 decembre 2549 (Thaïlande)
by Davdevil75
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Sawadee Krap,
Le 05 decembre, anniversaire du roi a kanchanaburi, rien de special et presque personne ne sort, pour cause la vente d'alcool est intedite....
le 06 decembre nous avons pris le minibus pour Bangkok, nous y sommes arriver vers 16h00, la nous avons envoyer par post le maximum, vetement, boudha en bois, deco ect.....Total du paquet 7 kilos et 1570 baht, mais nous sommes plus leger.....De la on demande au taxi la station de bus moshit song, evidement il nous a lacher a la station la plus proche, et pas la bonne....Nous reprenons donc un taxi qui nous emmene a Moshit song, holalala on dirais un aeroport mais avec des bus, immense, nous demandons a l'information un bus ppour Prassat, on nous renseigne un guichet ou l'on demande un bus vip, le prochain est a 22h00 et il est 17h00, nous l'achetons avoant de nous rendre compte que chaque guichet est une compagnie differente et que evidement il y a des depart toutes les demi heure....Nous devons prendre le bus car plus de place dans le train, c'est la fete de la constitution et c'est un long week end, beaucoup de thais rentre dans leur village avec des tele, des dvd ect, ect...
Nous allons donc jeter un oeil au shopping le plus proche, evidemment tres impressionnant comme d'habitude, un etage complet de jeux electronique, de mini karaoke, de karaoke ou il faut sauter sur les couleurs.....Ca nous a bien fais rire....
A 22h00 nous prenons le bus, nous sommes les seuls farengs, mais tres bien les bus vip et pour 480 baht, on fait un arret a mi-chemin ou nous pouvons manger, nous arrivons a Prassat vers 5h00, toujours aucun fareng et ils n'ont pas trop l'habitude d'en voir ici, pendant qu'on attend Alban, plein de Thais viennent nous regarder de haut en bas....Ouais, Saskia est mince, bonde au yeux bleu et a une capaciter pulmonaire assez develloper😏, s'etais peut etre sa aussi....Alban vient nous chercher, nous rentrons, on dejeune et on dort jusque midi, la nous amenon Saskia dans le petit resto sur le lac plein de nenufard, elle a bien aimer puis nous partons faire du shopping a Surin, vers 18h00, on sort du super marcher et la tres comique sur le parking, un court d'aerobic avec au moins 50 personnes qui dance....Rigolos, nous decidons de rentrer et la le moine qui m'avais offert de la soie la dernierre fois que je suis venus a Surin est a la pompe a essence, il nous invite a boire un cafe et evidemment son chauffeur qui etais en extase devant Saskia, a femer la porte de sa voiture en y laissant les clefs dedans......Il devais partir faire une ceremonie d'enterrement, ce que je n'osa esperer c'est produit, il nous demande d'aller avec lui voir ce que s'etais un enterrement bhoudistes....Evidement, on accepte l'invitation, on arrive en pleine campagne, dans un petit village perdu, on entre sur le terrain, la au moins 200 personnes si pas plus et nous farengs, nous on a permis au moine d'etre la, nous avons ete aplaudi, recu comme des rois, inviter a manger et a ecouter le moine parler, il a d'ailleurs beaucoup parler de nous et a fais rire tous le monde, ce qui etais tres speciale pour nous, c'est que tous le monde riais, il jouais de la musique, on aurais pu croire que s'etais une fete, mais oui, s'etais une fete, la mort est percu tres differement ici....Apres nous avons ete inviter pres de lui la famille voulais nous toucher, pour la chance apparement......Enfin, sa a ete tres instructif et une bonne experience....
Apres nous sommes rentrer dormir car le landemain nous somme inviter au temple a 9h00.
Le 07 au matin nous avons donc ete au temple ou il nous a benit et offert la soie de la chance....Alors moi, si vraiment elle porte bonheur, ca fais 3 fois que je la recois😉....Apres le moine veut des photos avec nous, puis nous emmene a Surin ou nous sommes attendu par toute la politique de Surin, ainsi que des archeologue et la presse......En fait ils se demande tous ce que font des farengs ici en dehors du festival des elephants.....Nous avons eu droit a une petite serie de 18559 photos😎, et on recois la premiere photos du rassemblement des elephant en cadeaux, puis nous demande si on veut bien les accompagner a l'hopital des enfants hendicaper et orphelins.....La encore, photos, apllaudissement et journaliste....
Ils nous on dis que notre photos seras accrocher a Surin.....Si vous y passer😉....
Apres cela, les officielles nous invite a manger dans un restos ou ils telephonnes a leur fille pour venir tester leur Anglais🙂....
Apres nous sommes aller voir le village des elephant.....Puis le grand Tong Bay, le plus grand des elephant chez lui a la maison....Celui la il est vraiment tres impressionant......J'ai quelque photos😏.......
Apres nous rentrons nous reposer, nous commandons a manger chez Peng, juste en fasse, tres typique, evidement nous sommes au milieu des riziere sans farengs....Exelent, Saskia s'arrange meme avec elle pour prendre des cours de cuisines thai.....Bonne idees sa....
Le landemain, d'autres visiteur arrive, on va voir les pecheurs locaux, les coupeurs de riz, qui aprennent avec plaisir a couper le riz a Saskia.....Le soir nous decidons de sortir et nous allons au Karaoke de Surin, on a vraiment bien rigoler, dancer toutes la nuit, les filles on appris la danses traditionnelle a Saskia et nous avons rencontrer Joys avec qui nous avons beaucoup parler, d'elle de sa fille qui est a Sukothai et elle est rentrer avec nous et est rester 2 jours avec nous, vraiment elle est super....
Le 09 nous avons fais un thai barbecue et nous sommes passer chez un ami qui habite a la frontierre Cambodgienne, on s'est bien amuser, nous sommes rentrer et nous avons ete nous coucher.....
Hier nous avons ete racompagner Joys avec le coeur gros, elle est vraiment sympa et le soir de la clientelle Thai est arriver au ressort, on a bien rigoler, en fait s'etais des policier de bangkok qui venais faire la fete......Ce matin ils son partis, avec beaucoup de peine😄😄....La soiree a ete longue........Ha, nous avons ete visiter une maison avec des esprit cette nuit.....Aucun Thais n'y entre, ils ont une trouille bleu des esprit......Et chaque fois qu'il achete un maison, les moines viennent faire partir les esprit.....Cette maison la, ils n'ont rien pu faire😐......
J'imagine ces gens qui n'ont deja pas beaucoup d'argent, s'achete une maison et puis le moine dis y a rien a faire.....Terminer.....Et evidement, personne ne la racheteras...Et oui je me repete mais beaucoup de chose me depasse ici.....
Aujourd'hui nous avons ete au Cambodge, pour le visa d'un ami....Allalalala....C'est visa....Super problemme pour beaucoup de monde....Et la Saskia est chez Peng, elle apprend a cuisiner le poissons.....Vite qu'elle revienne😛😛😛.....
Demain nous nous reposons encore un jour et puis nous prenons la route vers le mekong avant d'attaquer les belles plages du sud.....
Pfffff.....Plus que 7 semaines et demi.....Et je retourne vers la France.....
La Thaillande est un pays magnifique.....
David
La ou le vent nous emporteras
On peut dire que c'est un voyage riche en découverte et d'échange culturelle, je t'envie beaucoup pour ce que tu vie, tu fais pleins de rencontre intéressante, tu voyages à travers tout le pays, sacré veinard va !
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Celui qui pose une question risque cinq minutes d'avoir l'air bête. Celui qui ne pose pas de question restera bête toute sa vie.
Paix et tranquillité, voilà le bonheur.
Celui qui pose une question risque cinq minutes d'avoir l'air bête. Celui qui ne pose pas de question restera bête toute sa vie.
Paix et tranquillité, voilà le bonheur.
Merci David de nous faire participer avec toujours autant de "style" et d'entousiasme ton voyage.
Mais plus que 7 semaines : zut, comment ferons-nous ? je suis sûre que de nous raconter ta vie de tous les jours en France pourrait avoir presque autant de mordant que le récit de ton voyage ...
Profite de chaque instant et fais provisions de merveilleux souvenirs ... 🙂
Profite de chaque instant et fais provisions de merveilleux souvenirs ... 🙂
Pascale.
Bravo pour ta façon de voyager...
Même ici, tu me fait rêver !
Nous on vient de déménager, faudra quand même que vous passiez nous dire au revoir avant de partir, ça fera plaisir à tout le monde !
Continue de raconter...
Au fait, tu veux l'adresse de mon éditeur au Cambodge ? 😉
Notre bonheur dépend de notre capacité à être satisfait. (Dalaï Lama)
http://youtu.be/1dcQ1W3vQNo
Voila......Ce que tu as demander.....
Manque t-il quelque chose??
La ou le vent nous emporteras
😎😎 Demain je part a Nonkai et apres nous prenons l'avion pour Phuket......
La ou le vent nous emporteras
Sawatdee kha.
Petit veinard de David, tu n'as plus que 7 semaines et demi à passer en thailande !😉 D'un autre côté, le temps passe de plus en plus vite, parce que on s'y fait peu à peu à la thailande ! Sache que moi, je ne peut pas repartir avant la fin mars !
Enfin, grâce à tes récits captivants😎, au fil de l'eau, j'arrive à supporter les 6 degrés😊 de Paris !
Alors merci, et n'oublie pas d'envoyer de belles photos de Phuket !😛 Bon voyage !🙂 Erika.
😎😎 Demain je part a Nonkai et apres nous prenons l'avion pour Phuket......
Petit veinard de David, tu n'as plus que 7 semaines et demi à passer en thailande !😉 D'un autre côté, le temps passe de plus en plus vite, parce que on s'y fait peu à peu à la thailande ! Sache que moi, je ne peut pas repartir avant la fin mars !
Enfin, grâce à tes récits captivants😎, au fil de l'eau, j'arrive à supporter les 6 degrés😊 de Paris !
Alors merci, et n'oublie pas d'envoyer de belles photos de Phuket !😛 Bon voyage !🙂 Erika.
😎😎 Demain je part a Nonkai et apres nous prenons l'avion pour Phuket......
Le sage se conforme aux principes éternels :
de la modération, de la droiture, de l'humanité
et de la justice. (Philosophie chinoise).
Ha, nous avons ete visiter une maison avec des esprit cette nuit.....Aucun Thais n'y entre, ils ont une trouille bleu des esprit......Et chaque fois qu'il achete un maison, les moines viennent faire partir les esprit.....Cette maison la, ils n'ont rien pu faire😐......
J'imagine ces gens qui n'ont deja pas beaucoup d'argent, s'achete une maison et puis le moine dis y a rien a faire.....Terminer.....Et evidement, personne ne la racheteras...Et oui je me repete mais beaucoup de chose me depasse ici.....
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j etais aussi a cet endroit avec le demom de minuit et alban.
nous y sommes alle entre 12 heures et 1 heure du mat, il parait que les esprits ou fantomes viennent a cette
heure la, j ai fait des photos au flash et comme par hasard toutes les photos sont noires.
c est normal le demon, ce mecreant 🤪ne croit pas aux esprits, alors il n ont pas voulu se faire tirer le
portrait.ils ressentent quand une personne est negative, et hop ils se barrent.
dommage j aurai bien voulu vous faire voir ca.
enfin bref on s est bien marrer car ma femme thai et celle d alban qui croient dur comme fer aux esprits,
etaient terrorises a l idee que nous allions les deranger .
sans reire, si parmis vous il y en a qui ont une experience sur les esprits et bien faite nous part de vos aventures.
j etais aussi a cet endroit avec le demom de minuit et alban.
nous y sommes alle entre 12 heures et 1 heure du mat, il parait que les esprits ou fantomes viennent a cette
heure la, j ai fait des photos au flash et comme par hasard toutes les photos sont noires.
c est normal le demon, ce mecreant 🤪ne croit pas aux esprits, alors il n ont pas voulu se faire tirer le
portrait.ils ressentent quand une personne est negative, et hop ils se barrent.
dommage j aurai bien voulu vous faire voir ca.
enfin bref on s est bien marrer car ma femme thai et celle d alban qui croient dur comme fer aux esprits,
etaient terrorises a l idee que nous allions les deranger .
sans reire, si parmis vous il y en a qui ont une experience sur les esprits et bien faite nous part de vos aventures.
jean paul
Oui, toujours trés sympa de te lire ...... Allez vous aller faire un tour au Cambodge ..... ?
Bonne continuation et à bientôt,
On ne sais pas encore, mais c'est bien possible......
Bonne continuation et à bientôt,
On ne sais pas encore, mais c'est bien possible......
La ou le vent nous emporteras
notre David, il revient en grande forme,
desolé de l avoir manquer d une journée a Phuket,
pour la gym :
😉
a quand les photos pour illustrer ces merveilleux recits. Des photos de paysage, d'elephants...de Saskia

lo len!!!
merci pour toutes tes aventures.
Pedro
😉
a quand les photos pour illustrer ces merveilleux recits. Des photos de paysage, d'elephants...de Saskia


lo len!!!
merci pour toutes tes aventures.
PedroLe landemain, d'autres visiteur arrive, on va voir les pecheurs locaux, les coupeurs de riz, qui aprennent avec plaisir a couper le riz a Saskia.....Le soir nous decidons de sortir et nous allons au Karaoke de Surin, on a vraiment bien rigoler, dancer toutes la nuit, les filles on appris la danses traditionnelle a Saskia et nous avons rencontrer Joys avec qui nous avons beaucoup parler, d'elle de sa fille qui est a Sukothai et elle est rentrer avec nous et est rester 2 jours avec nous, vraiment elle est super....
__ dis, est ce qu elle etait belle au moins la JOYS😉
jean paul
Me non.....Te tracasse pas, je dors chez toi ce soir.......
La ou le vent nous emporteras
Le landemain, d'autres visiteur arrive, on va voir les pecheurs locaux, les coupeurs de riz, qui aprennent avec plaisir a couper le riz a Saskia.....Le soir nous decidons de sortir et nous allons au Karaoke de Surin, on a vraiment bien rigoler, dancer toutes la nuit, les filles on appris la danses traditionnelle a Saskia et nous avons rencontrer Joys avec qui nous avons beaucoup parler, d'elle de sa fille qui est a Sukothai et elle est rentrer avec nous et est rester 2 jours avec nous, vraiment elle est super....
__ dis, est ce qu elle etait belle au moins la JOYS😉
Et oui......Il n y a pas que moi qui me fais seduire par ces charmantes creature😉........
Et oui......Il n y a pas que moi qui me fais seduire par ces charmantes creature😉........
La ou le vent nous emporteras
en plus c est vrai, il est 2heures et, il dort comme un ange, enfin un ange....🤪
😏
Me non.....Te tracasse pas, je dors chez toi ce soir.......
😏
Me non.....Te tracasse pas, je dors chez toi ce soir.......
Vues les aventures de spremiers récits, nous n'avons pas la même définition de l'angélisme😏😏😏
"Le touriste apparait comme le principal agent de diffusion du mépris anti touristique. Plus le touriste se voit en miroir de l'autre, plus il le déteste".
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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
Bonjour,
En voyage en Thaïlande je suis à la recherche de jonc bouddhiste kumlai.
Quelqu’un saurait-il me guider pour en trouver?
À Bangkok j’ai visité quelques temple mais je n’en n’ai pas trouvé sur les magasins à proximité.
Si vous avez une idée je suis preneuse! Belle journée :-)
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!
Hi everyone,
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled. We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary. We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1** Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2** Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3** Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4** Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5** Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6** Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7** Sidemen
**Day 8** Sidemen
**Day 9** Sidemen
**Day 10** Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11** Gili Air
**Day 12** Gili Air
**Day 13** Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14** Ubud
**Day 15** Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family? Does it feel too packed or well-balanced? Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
Thanks so much for your tips and experiences!
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled. We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary. We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1** Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2** Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3** Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4** Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5** Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6** Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7** Sidemen
**Day 8** Sidemen
**Day 9** Sidemen
**Day 10** Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11** Gili Air
**Day 12** Gili Air
**Day 13** Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14** Ubud
**Day 15** Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family? Does it feel too packed or well-balanced? Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
Thanks so much for your tips and experiences!




