PS: toute information sur la Malaisie ou sur la Thaïlande est bienvenue!!!!!!!
Quelle île visiter en Malaisie?
by Colombiano
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour tout le monde! Je vais partir en Malaisie en Août-Septembre et je suis à la recherche d'une île ou aller là bas. Je compte rester dans l'île deux trois jours mais j'aimerais que cela ne me revienne pas trop cher... J'avais pensé aux îles perhentian mais ça me paraît cher, c'est surement toujours comme ça dans les îles, mais surtout ça me parait trop touristique. Je m'explique, je souhaite découvrir un endroit pas trop connu des gens, ou les gens ne vont pas habituellement. Je précise que je préfererai aller dans une île sur la côte Est pour ensuite pouvoir continuer vers la Thaïlande. Voila, merci de votre aide.
PS: toute information sur la Malaisie ou sur la Thaïlande est bienvenue!!!!!!!
PS: toute information sur la Malaisie ou sur la Thaïlande est bienvenue!!!!!!!
Libertad o muerte
Si je comprends bien, tu voudrais qu'on t'indique sur un forum le nom d'une île paradisiaque, pas chère et où il y a peu de monde dans un pays très touristique et facile d'accès, c'est la quadrature du cercle !
Si par miracle, une telle île existait, tu penses bien qu'on tairait son nom, mais je te rassure, ça n'existe pas en Malaisie péninsulaire.
Par ailleurs, on peut aller sur les Perhentian avec un budget modeste.
Par ailleurs, on peut aller sur les Perhentian avec un budget modeste.
Si je comprends bien, tu voudrais qu'on t'indique sur un forum le nom d'une île paradisiaque, pas chère et où il y a peu de monde dans un pays très touristique et facile d'accès, c'est la quadrature du cercle !
Si par miracle, une telle île existait, tu penses bien qu'on tairait son nom, mais je te rassure, ça n'existe pas en Malaisie péninsulaire.
Par ailleurs, on peut aller sur les Perhentian avec un budget modeste.
en voila une reponse de piaf comme je les aime 😉 et que je me contenterai de confirmer....
Par ailleurs, on peut aller sur les Perhentian avec un budget modeste.
en voila une reponse de piaf comme je les aime 😉 et que je me contenterai de confirmer....
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)
Paradisiaque peut être pas non plus. En fait j'ai surement mal posé la question, mais je me demande si les îles perhentian valent le coup ou si d'autre sont mieux.
"Par ailleurs, on peut aller sur les Perhentian avec un budget modeste"
A partir de combien d'euros par jour peut on vivre (pas survivre) sur les îles perhentian??? Je me connais un coté radin mais ça me semblait très cher par rapport au pays... D'autan que mon budget est serré (eh oui c'est ça d'être jeune et de sans cesse vouloir partir à perpet!!)
"Par ailleurs, on peut aller sur les Perhentian avec un budget modeste"
A partir de combien d'euros par jour peut on vivre (pas survivre) sur les îles perhentian??? Je me connais un coté radin mais ça me semblait très cher par rapport au pays... D'autan que mon budget est serré (eh oui c'est ça d'être jeune et de sans cesse vouloir partir à perpet!!)
Libertad o muerte
comptes 15 euros par jour !!!!!!!
15 euros pour le dormir, manger et boire une bière le soir les pieds dans l'eau c'est bon? Pour le coups ça fausse mes calculs!!!
Libertad o muerte
NOOOOOOn, je plaisantais !!!! c'est pour faire référence à la discussion qui est juste en dessous de la tienne ( qui ne va pas tarder à passer au dessus, si tu veux mon avis....)
Je me disais bien que sinon je devais revoir mes maths à fond 🙂. Plus serieusement il faut compter combien par jour sur les Perhentian??
Libertad o muerte
Si tu veux, je te le dirai à mon retour car j'y vais pour la première fois en Juin....Je ne voudrais pas te dire de conneries ( sauf en plaisantant )
Si tu évites de faire de l'internet, que tu ne fais pas trop d'activités payantes et que tu n'utilises pas souvent les bateaux taxis, je pense que tu peux te débrouiller avec 20€/jour, bière du soir comprise.
Si les Perhentian sont courues, c'est bien sûr parce qu'elles sont chouettes, particulièrement si tu aimes le snorkeling.
Une astuce : achète une ou deux caisses d'eau potable sur le continent, ça te payera ta bière quotidienne (venir avec sa caisse de bière est possible, mais la boire fraiche est alors difficile).
Une astuce : achète une ou deux caisses d'eau potable sur le continent, ça te payera ta bière quotidienne (venir avec sa caisse de bière est possible, mais la boire fraiche est alors difficile).
Les activités payantes ce sont les activités de plongées ou la ballade en bateau qui va vite non? Je ne vais aux perhentian que pour me détendre pour après continuer en Thaïlande donc pour moi ça sera plutôt la plage pendant deux jours et une journée pour faire ce qu'ils appellent le "jungle trek"!!
Libertad o muerte
Le jungle trek ? Si c'est la balade sur l'île de Kecil qui va de Coral Bay au village de pêcheurs, c'est une simple promenade, certes agréable, mais n'ayant rien d'un trek.
Et oui, quand je parle des activités payantes, je pense à la plongée ou au journées snorkeling par bateau. On peut trouver du snorkeling très chouette sur Coral Bay, juste après l'extrêmité nord de la plage.
Et oui, quand je parle des activités payantes, je pense à la plongée ou au journées snorkeling par bateau. On peut trouver du snorkeling très chouette sur Coral Bay, juste après l'extrêmité nord de la plage.
je m'imagine bien que ça n'a rien a voir avec un trek (de toute façon j'ai prévu d'en faire un au Nord de la Thaïlande) mais si comme tu me le dit c'est agréable... Pourquoi pas? Merci en tout cas pour les infos.
Libertad o muerte
Salut,
Le "jungle treck", c'est juste des sentier d'une plage à une autre (gratuit) Des sites de snorkeling formidables sont accessibles depuis les plages (gratuit) La nourriture est certes plus chère que sur la péninsule mais n'éxagérons pas, si tu aimes le riz ou les pates tu t'en tires pour pas grand chose. Ton fric va juste partir dans un bungalow (a partir de 8 ou 9 euros mais il y a aussi des dortoirs moins chers), et dans les bateaux taxis que tu es obligé de prendre pour changer de plage ou d'île (et il serait dommage de pas le faire...). Sinon, tu peux aussi aller en Thailande par la cote ouest en passant par Tarutao et Ko Lipe qui sont pas mal non plus!!! A part ça, moi je dis que ce qui compte ce n'est pas d'aller là où "les gens" ne vont pas habituellement, mais d'aller là où tu ne vas pas toi habituellement...L'essentiel étant d'aller où les cons ne sont pas (et les cons sont universels et de toutes les couleurs). Tiens en ce moment il parait que Malte est à la mode....
Le "jungle treck", c'est juste des sentier d'une plage à une autre (gratuit) Des sites de snorkeling formidables sont accessibles depuis les plages (gratuit) La nourriture est certes plus chère que sur la péninsule mais n'éxagérons pas, si tu aimes le riz ou les pates tu t'en tires pour pas grand chose. Ton fric va juste partir dans un bungalow (a partir de 8 ou 9 euros mais il y a aussi des dortoirs moins chers), et dans les bateaux taxis que tu es obligé de prendre pour changer de plage ou d'île (et il serait dommage de pas le faire...). Sinon, tu peux aussi aller en Thailande par la cote ouest en passant par Tarutao et Ko Lipe qui sont pas mal non plus!!! A part ça, moi je dis que ce qui compte ce n'est pas d'aller là où "les gens" ne vont pas habituellement, mais d'aller là où tu ne vas pas toi habituellement...L'essentiel étant d'aller où les cons ne sont pas (et les cons sont universels et de toutes les couleurs). Tiens en ce moment il parait que Malte est à la mode....
La derniere fois que je suis alle au Perhentians (Juin 06), je payais 20RM par nuit pour mon bungalow avec ventilo (ca fait un peut plus de 4 euros). La bouffe de l'ordre de 10RM par repas pour tres bien manger (5 suffisent), et la biere (au dive shop) 8RM la cannette.
Donc avec 15 euros, no problemo.
Bon j'ai depense beaucoup plus car je plongeais, mais justement, on essayait de ne pas trop claquer dans le logement/bouffe pour plonger plus. A noter toutefois que ce sont sans doute les plongees les moins cheres en Malaisie (65RM / plouf sur bateau)
Bon j'ai depense beaucoup plus car je plongeais, mais justement, on essayait de ne pas trop claquer dans le logement/bouffe pour plonger plus. A noter toutefois que ce sont sans doute les plongees les moins cheres en Malaisie (65RM / plouf sur bateau)
POur le snorkeling j'imagine qu'il faut avoir masque tuba et palmes, vu que je voyage avec mon sac à dos pendant trois semaines je ne pense pas les trimballer avec moi donc je devrais les louer (pas gratuit!!!). Mais si c'est à faire je n'hésiterais pas, peut être même je ferrais de la plngée en sacrifiant un peu sur d'autres choses dans mon budget.
J'ai choisi la côte Est car apparemment c'est celle ou il pleut le moins en septembre donc vu que je pars quand c'est la mousson autant partir dans les endroits ou il pleut le moins possible! De plus j'ai vu que depuis Kota Bahru le départ pour la Thaïlande éatait simple (mon but est de rejoindre la station ferroviaire thaïlandaise la plus proche de la frontière pour ensuite prendre un train de nuit jusqu'à Bangkok).
Enfin pour les cons on en trouve un peu partout je suis d'accord!!!! Concernant ta remarque il est vrai que c'est bien d'aller là ou on ne va pas actuellement mais c'est encore mieux si c'est un endroit ou le gens ne vont pas habituellement!
Pour en terminer, malte ce n'est pas mon truc moi j'ai mon île secrète en méditéranée là ou personne ne va et celle la je suis pas prêt de la lacher!!!
J'ai choisi la côte Est car apparemment c'est celle ou il pleut le moins en septembre donc vu que je pars quand c'est la mousson autant partir dans les endroits ou il pleut le moins possible! De plus j'ai vu que depuis Kota Bahru le départ pour la Thaïlande éatait simple (mon but est de rejoindre la station ferroviaire thaïlandaise la plus proche de la frontière pour ensuite prendre un train de nuit jusqu'à Bangkok).
Enfin pour les cons on en trouve un peu partout je suis d'accord!!!! Concernant ta remarque il est vrai que c'est bien d'aller là ou on ne va pas actuellement mais c'est encore mieux si c'est un endroit ou le gens ne vont pas habituellement!
Pour en terminer, malte ce n'est pas mon truc moi j'ai mon île secrète en méditéranée là ou personne ne va et celle la je suis pas prêt de la lacher!!!
Libertad o muerte
Aurais tu par hasard un moyen de contacter les loueurs de Bungalows pas cher C'était une adresse que tu as eu dans un guide?
Le plongée c'était avec un moniteur ou pas??? J'aimerai bien m'initier mais je ne sais pas si ça vaut vraiment le coup?.....
Le plongée c'était avec un moniteur ou pas??? J'aimerai bien m'initier mais je ne sais pas si ça vaut vraiment le coup?.....
Libertad o muerte
Salut,
Les bungalows ont ete loues par une copine Malaisienne. C'etait sur la plage sud de Besar (calme) a Pelangi resort de memoire. Elle avait fait reserver par la nana a Kuala Besut s'occupant de reserver nos bateaux.
Pour la plongee, je finissais de passer mon Open Water (niveau 1), avec Ricky Divers, sur cette ile. Tres bons souvenirs 😎 Le prix est de moins de 200 euros pour le package total, et il faut compter 4 ou 5 jours pour le passer dans de bonnes conditions. Si c'est juste pour un bapteme, compter environ 35/40 euros pour une plongee depuis la plage pour se familiariser + une plus profonde pour aller voir les poissons 😛
Les bungalows ont ete loues par une copine Malaisienne. C'etait sur la plage sud de Besar (calme) a Pelangi resort de memoire. Elle avait fait reserver par la nana a Kuala Besut s'occupant de reserver nos bateaux.
Pour la plongee, je finissais de passer mon Open Water (niveau 1), avec Ricky Divers, sur cette ile. Tres bons souvenirs 😎 Le prix est de moins de 200 euros pour le package total, et il faut compter 4 ou 5 jours pour le passer dans de bonnes conditions. Si c'est juste pour un bapteme, compter environ 35/40 euros pour une plongee depuis la plage pour se familiariser + une plus profonde pour aller voir les poissons 😛
masque+tuba+palmes, je ne me souviens plus du prix mais cela revient cher ! beaucoup n'apportent pas leurs palmes en voyage mais un masque et un tuba çà na prend pas bcp de place ; tu peux louer une paire de palmes si tu veux plonger.
en septembre il fait beau, et lorsqu'il pleut cela ne dure qu'une demie heure, et la pluie c'est la nuit, cela ns permet de bien dormir !
Les perentians sont vraiment pas cher en mars juste apres al mousson mais apres c ets vrai que les prix montent et c ets bourrés de turistes.
J etais en aout sur Tioman coté est, juara beach, y avait que 4 blancs sur la plage chaque aprem, alors plus calme tu meurs, tt le monde sts ur la cote ouest de l ile...moche et pleine de resorts. Y a meme des bungalows tres somaires pour 10 ringgits... sans douche ni rien...et un resto indien-malai pres de la jetee ou tu bouffes pour 3-6 ringgits.
De plus l ile ets duty free, donc l alcoll et les clopes sont tres tres cheap!!! 2 ringitts un paquet de clopes, 3 ringitts une tiger...
Il est vrai que l ile est quand meme moins belle que perentian kecil ou besar...
La location des PMT, c'est 10 ringgit et les bungalows les moins chers des 2 îles se trouvent à ma connaissance à long beach sur Kecil.
Pour la plongée, c'est comme dit Patrice13. 200 euros pour passer l'open water et 3 ou 4 jours inoubliables (cf mon blog mais il manque des photos sous-marines pour finir de te convaincre...). Mais bon, c'est quand même 200 euros!
Sinon, allez, c'est quoi ton île en Méditerannée???
PS pour Hysatis : mais si, y a des dortoirs, parait même qu'il y en a un qui vient de se libérer...
PS pour Hysatis : mais si, y a des dortoirs, parait même qu'il y en a un qui vient de se libérer...
il y a une balade sympa dans la forêt qui relie la grande plage à D'Lagoon ou inversement, c'est réellement marcher dans une forêt tropicale, de très beaux arbres, beaucoup de racines, ce qui fait le chemin un peu compliqué, amusant !
si tu pars de D'Lagoon en arrivant sur la grande plage tu peux constater comment vivent le personnel des diverses guests et les amas d'ordures à ciel ouvert qui s'entassent !
Lonely vient de publier son nouveau guide de Malaisie en français, peninsule + Sarawak, le Sabah + Bruneï + Singapour
nouvelle présentation, organisation interne : des infos datant de 2006 !
pour les perenthians tu as des infos intéressantes concernant les guests ! je te laisse les découvrir 😉
Bonjour a toi patrice, je suis actuellement en Indonesie et voulais bouger pour la fin de mon (je suis d'ailleur avec ma femme qui n'est pas tres routarde elle !!!!!mais tant que c'est propre ca va......)voyage.Pourrais tu m'indiquer exactement le nom de ton logement dont tu parle dans cette discution sur les perhentians car cela nous interesserait vraiment bien.Faudrais il reserver??si oui comment???Pour le snorkelling apres ce n'est pas trop loin le logement des spots ????y a t'il une belle plage pas trop loin (pour ma petite femme)?Merci beaucoup d'avance de tes conseil.😉
mon adresse perso: guillenkev@hotmail.fr
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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!






