Thaïlande: Ban Dong Yang à 50 kms de Mahasarakham
by Davdevil75
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Sawat dee kap,
enfin.....apres avoir eu tres dur a trouver ce que nous avions vecu lors de notre precedent voyage en Thailande, la decouverte, la surprise, l'emerveillement....Apres nos mauvaise aventure a Koh Phangan, mon sejour a l'hopital pour ma pneumonie, mon pied ouvert jusqu'a l'os, Saskia malade...... Ca y est, c'est a nouveau dans les profondeur de l'Issan que nous trouvons epanouissement...
Nous sommes donc rentrer sur Bangkok le 04 janvier, les medecins de Koh Phangan me disait qu'il allais probablement faloir reouvrir mon pied pour le nettoyer et le desinfecter...J'ai donc directement ete le landemain a la l'hopital a Bangkok ou ils m'on fait une radio des poumons afin de voir ou cela en etais, ils en on fait a Saskia egalement(qui a scandaliser les medecins en se mettant nue quand
quand ils lui ont demander d'enlever ses vetements) qui commencais a etre de plus en plus malade,
moi ce n'etais pas terminer et Saskia, ca demarais...Rebelotte, raffale d'antibiotique pour tous les deux.....
Pour mon pied, j'ai donc demander au medecin de regarder si il fallais le reouvrir....
Il m'as demander si je me croyais dans la brousse....Par contre, comme mon pied avais toujours 4 fois son volume, encore un petit baxter et un autre prescrit pour le landemain.....
Notre copain de Bangkok, Ning, nous propose de venir avec lui dans sa famille ou il retourne, pour les voir et ensuite pour faire le moine 7 jours dans le temples de son village, il nous dit qu'il en a parler a sa mere et qu'elle serais ravie, elle n'as jamais vu de farengs....Apres mon baxter le 06 au matin, nous voila partis pour la station de bus mochit II pour prendre le bus en direction de Mahasarakham ...Apres 07 heure de bus et 40 min de pickup, nous arrivons a Ban dong Yang a 50 km de mahasarakham, du coter du Laos....Effectivement, ils n'ont jamais vu de farengs, tous le village passe nous voir, les enfants nous fixe, certains pleure en nous voyant...C'est vraiment la campagne, douche thai(grand bassin avec pot a se renverser sur la tete), wc thai, eau froide.
on a qaund meme une piec ou on dort seul mais on est beaucoup dans la maison, pas d'internet dles 50km a la ronde.Le soir petite fete avec les amis de Ning qu'il n'as plus vu de puis plus d'un an....Ils sortent le wisky, nous on met la deuxieme bouteille, pendant la soiree il fait froid, ils font un feu, ils ont une petite faim, un thai part avec une lampe de poche coller sur le front et une espece de fourchette de 50cm de long, il traverse la rue, reviens apres dix minutes avec 5 poissons qu'il nettoye et font griller directement....
C'est sur c'est frais!!!Ensuite nous allons nous coucher sur notre matelas de sol...Nous sommes reveiller par pleins de bruits different, on descend, la ca nous fait penser a un camp de tzigane, au moins 25 personnes dans le jardin occuper a preparer le dejeuner....Chacun a son role, le Lao Kao coule deja a flo....8h00 du mat, y a du laap moe, laap ngie, kaognian et du lao kao....
La journee, encore pleins de monde passe voir les farengs, tous le monde est content et veux nous prendre avec, on nous fait visiter quelque maison et a chaque fois on nous donne a manger, on goutte de tout....Des voisines nous embarque pour aller visiter un temple et s'arrette sur la route chez un diseur de bonne avanture, assez speciale....Nous allons visiter le temple, on prend des cafes glacer et on ne peut absolument pas payer....Chaque jours je vais a la clinique du village faire nettoyer mon pied et changer le pensement, et la n'ont plus ils ne veulent pas qu'on paie, les premier farengs a se faire soigner a la clinique du village...Le landemain matin on est reveiller par des cris de cochon, quand on descend, tous le monde est occuper a laper....C'est le cochon...C'est domage, on a rien vu, ce n'est que partie remise, a midi, ils sortent un deuxieme cochon, et sous les yeux de pleins d'enfants et les notre, frappe le cochon, puis le vide de son sang....Ici les enfants savent d'ou vient la viande....
Ils en tuerons un troisieme et viennent nous chercher le soir pour la vache....Ning devais passer au temple, mais n'y vas pas....
Son grand pere dit que c'est un bad lock day...Chaque jours le lao kao coule, nous nous n'en buvons pas et ils ont asser dur a comprendre que parfois le soir, on boit du wisky mais pas le matin.....Des tables arrivent, une sono, on ne comprend pas trop, on sais que le landemain Ning devras rentrer au temple....Toute la nuit, ils lappes la vache, impossible de dormir et a 5h00 du mat, musique thai a fond les ballons...Quand on se levent, au moins 200 personnes mangent dans le jardin et boivent, boivent...
C'est la fete, on est assis avec Ning, vers 9h00 une ceremonie commencent, le pere de Ning lui coupe une meche de cheveux, puis c'est sa mere, puis tous le monde, nous aussi, de la on part au temple pour que le moine lui rase la tete et les sourcils....
Apres on retourne dans la maison de Ning, de nouveau, des ceremonies et puis on part avec un cortege impressionant, je suis dans un pickup avec Ning, a cause de mon pied....Tous les invites suivent le pickup en dansant avec de la musique, et en buvant....On passe dans tous le village, Saskia dansent evec le cortege, nous on lance des piece d'un bath dans la foule qui doivent les attraper pour le good luuk...Apres nous allons avec les proche de Ning a un autre temple pour une autre ceremonie....Les moines enlevent ses vetement, lui mette la toque orange.....Ca y est...Il est moine pour 7 jours....
Saskia reste dormir dans la famille de je passe 2 jours au temples, nouvelle experience pour moi, je decouvre la vie des moines...
Enfin, la vie des moines de ce temple....4h30 le going retentis, lever.....Une heure de nettoyage du temple, une heure de priere, apres marche dans le village pour recevoir les offrande, 7h30 retour au temple, toute les femmes et seulement les femmes, du village sont la pour regarder les moines manger et pour manger ensuite....Apres rien...11h30, 30 minutes pour manger...
Les moines ne peuvent pas acheter, mais peuvent donner l'argent a quelqu'un qui achete pour eux....L'apres midi, une heure de priere (25 min), une heure(25min)de nettoyege du temple et puis.....Rien....C'est finis....
La apres avoir passer 7 jours a Ban Dong Yang, nous sommes venus a Surin, eau chaude, toilette, lit, tv, la totale.....
Tous le monde etais content de nous rencontrer et nous retournons le 16 car ils font une soiree pour nous, en meme temps, on recupere Ning et nous retournons sur Bangkok le 17.....
Les douche froide, les toilette, dormir par terre, pas de conexion, les reveils on ete dur.....Mais en vivant 7 jours a la thai, chez des thais, avec que des thais, nous on appris enormement....On en a pris plein la tronche....Enfin.....
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Salut David,
Très beau récit comme j'aime et content que tes soucis sont évaporés, et oui comme tu dis dans ces coins beaucoup n'ont pas encore vu des farangs . En tout cas tes photos sont superbes . Bonne continuation . 😉
Très beau récit comme j'aime et content que tes soucis sont évaporés, et oui comme tu dis dans ces coins beaucoup n'ont pas encore vu des farangs . En tout cas tes photos sont superbes . Bonne continuation . 😉
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
c'est franchement super ton recit, et de ce fait d'avoir des nouvelles de vous, comme d'abitude on s'y croit
http://img31.picoodle.com/img/img31/9/10/14/garigreo/f_photographem_e6dd08f.gif?NON_DISPONIBLE" alt="" loading="lazy" class="post-img"> les photos sont top et on en redemende
et sa fait vraiment plaisir de voir que sa va bien pour vous deux et bonne continuation 😏😏
et sa fait vraiment plaisir de voir que sa va bien pour vous deux et bonne continuation 😏😏
vive la douceure thai et leurs piments hai hai hai
....Effectivement, ils n'ont jamais vu de farengs, tous le village passe nous voir, les enfants nous fixe, certains pleure en nous voyant...C'est vraiment la campagne, douche thai(grand bassin avec pot a se renverser sur la tete), wc thai, eau froide.
J'ai connu pareil il y a quelques années à Kuchinaraï un petit village très sympa, et une anecdote un jour un gosse pareil en me voyant il se met à courir tout en pleurant et en se retournant vers moi le pauvre il s'est pris un poteau je ne savais plus quoi faire, les thaïs eux en on ri de bon coeur, rien de grave pour le petit à part d'une bonne bosse .
J'ai connu pareil il y a quelques années à Kuchinaraï un petit village très sympa, et une anecdote un jour un gosse pareil en me voyant il se met à courir tout en pleurant et en se retournant vers moi le pauvre il s'est pris un poteau je ne savais plus quoi faire, les thaïs eux en on ri de bon coeur, rien de grave pour le petit à part d'une bonne bosse .
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
😉Salut pti diable,
content de voir que ça va mieux!!!!!!!
super sympa ton post et les photos et surtout tout ces sourires!!!!!
A+ et bonne continuation a vous 2
content de voir que ça va mieux!!!!!!!
super sympa ton post et les photos et surtout tout ces sourires!!!!!
A+ et bonne continuation a vous 2
Un voyage de mille lis a commencé par un pas. (Lao-Tseu ; 1 lis=ancienne mesure chinoise équivalente a 576m définie des la dynastie Qin, mais qui variait selon la région et l'époque, valeur actuelle 500m, le li est une mesure coréenne d'environ 3920m)
pour les pti curieux!!! le chien subliminaleeu
Salut Davdevil,
La derniere fois ou j'ai lu ce qui t'es arriver a Koh Phangan, j'etais vraiment sur le ..., j'ai rayer cet endroit de mon prochaine trip!!! L'agression, le vol, le type en sang que personne n'aide: La merde!!!!
Mais la je suis vraiment content pour vous, merci pour ton recit et tes photos😉!!! L'Issan a l'air d'etre trés "Funcky", du matin au soir musique et "sky"😎...Hummmm!!!
D'ailleurs il me tarde de me retrouver devant des momes qui n'ont jamais vu de farang, tu dois avoir l'impression de te trouver dans un autre monde...
"C'est domage, on a rien vu, ce n'est que partie remise, a midi, ils sortent un deuxieme cochon, et sous les yeux de pleins d'enfants et les notre, frappe le cochon, puis le vide de son sang....Ici les enfants savent d'ou vient la viande.... Ils en tuerons un troisieme et viennent nous chercher le soir pour la vache..."
J'espere que Similan ne sera pas trop choquer pour la partie b oucherie en plein air...Il m'a demander il n'y a pas si longtemps comment pouvait on etre aussi barbare en 2007?(A cause de ces voisins muslims qui égorgeaient une vache😄😄😄)
Je vous souhaites une agreable fin de sejour,
AYKEL
Voyager, c'est naître et mourir à chaque instant...
Victor Hugo
Kopoen mak kap.....
Voila la salle de bain......😛
Voila la salle de bain......😛
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Mais la je suis vraiment content pour vous, merci pour ton recit et tes photos😉!!! L'Issan a l'air d'etre trés "Funcky", du matin au soir musique et "sky"😎...Hummmm!!!
D'ailleurs il me tarde de me retrouver devant des momes qui n'ont jamais vu de farang, tu dois avoir l'impression de te trouver dans un autre monde...
Kopoen kap, on aime beaucoup l'Issan et c'est clair que ces enfants s'etais special.....Mais nous aussi pour eux
J'espere que Similan ne sera pas trop choquer pour la partie b oucherie en plein air...Il m'a demander il n'y a pas si longtemps comment pouvait on etre aussi barbare en 2007?(A cause de ces voisins muslims qui égorgeaient une vache😄😄😄) Je vous souhaites une agreable fin de sejour, AYKEL Ben barbare....Aux moins les momes savaent que la bidoche ne viens pas de chez carrefour....Et puis, ils n'ont pas trop le choix...Et le gros avantage, c'est que c'est frais.....c'est sur, ce n'est pas reetiqueter....😏
J'espere que Similan ne sera pas trop choquer pour la partie b oucherie en plein air...Il m'a demander il n'y a pas si longtemps comment pouvait on etre aussi barbare en 2007?(A cause de ces voisins muslims qui égorgeaient une vache😄😄😄) Je vous souhaites une agreable fin de sejour, AYKEL Ben barbare....Aux moins les momes savaent que la bidoche ne viens pas de chez carrefour....Et puis, ils n'ont pas trop le choix...Et le gros avantage, c'est que c'est frais.....c'est sur, ce n'est pas reetiqueter....😏
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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!







