Hôtel pour trois jours à Bangkok?
by Ninou24
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
vu que je passe trois jours a bangkok j'aurais aimé avoir un hotel proche du terminal sud de bus qui relie bangkok à kanchanaburi et au marché flottant.
avez vous des hotels dans cette zone sympa (si possible avec piscine...)
merci
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il y en a plusieurs, du cote de< pata department store>, < ou cental pinkao >
mais pour faire simple il y a le royal, juste derrière il y a les minibus qui partent toutes les 30 minutes pour kan
la station se dit <<< sai tai mai >>>,
la station se dit <<< sai tai mai >>>,
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Benjamin Disraeli
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merci chris cool me conseil aussi cet hotel a bangkok. j'ai regardé sur asiaroom et le descriptif a l'air très bien pour un prix correct (23 euros chambre double).tu disais qu'on pouvait prendre le bus toutes les demi heures pour kanchanaburi c'est vraiement juste devant l'hotel?? ça serait super pratique.
pour chiang mai j'ai vu sur le blog de chris cool une super guest house tenue par deux français. ils proposent meme des excursions et il s'avère qu'il y a exactement les excursions souhaitées...
si quelqu'un a séjourné dans cette guesthouse merci de me dire ce que vous en avez pensé. "bungalowsguesthouse"
sinon quels sont les hotels ou guest house sympa sur chiang mai proposant des excursions?
Merci beaucoup
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sinon quels sont les hotels ou guest house sympa sur chiang mai proposant des excursions?
Merci beaucoup
le problème réside plus dans la quête de guesthouse qui te laisse tranquille sans aucune proposition de trek ou autre 🤪😄😏 donc pas de bile mais sinon il y a cette guest ou barbot était aller tenu par un français simple et très sympa ou tu pourras avoir toutes les excursions que tu veux voila le lien
le problème réside plus dans la quête de guesthouse qui te laisse tranquille sans aucune proposition de trek ou autre 🤪😄😏 donc pas de bile mais sinon il y a cette guest ou barbot était aller tenu par un français simple et très sympa ou tu pourras avoir toutes les excursions que tu veux voila le lien
vive la douceure thai et leurs piments hai hai hai
en quoi a t elle mauvaise réputation?
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on ne peu plus d'accord avec toi sur ce sujet 😉
mais certaine personne on besoin d'être rassuré et d'être compris facilement 🙂
mais certaine personne on besoin d'être rassuré et d'être compris facilement 🙂
vive la douceure thai et leurs piments hai hai hai
quel interet d'aller en thailande (ou autre pays) pour retrouver des français qui gerent une GH ou Hotel ?
Pour se faire arnaquer en Francais 😏 ou bien d'échanger sur Sarko🤪
Pour se faire arnaquer en Francais 😏 ou bien d'échanger sur Sarko🤪
S.D
je n'ai pas dit devant, , mais derrière, 😉
je suis très surpris que chris fasse la pub de cette guest qui a plus que mauvaise réputation sur VF🤪🤪
Petite précision de Chris Cool concernant la Bungalow Guesthouse à Chang Mai. (Ce sera ma seule intervention à ce sujet car vous aurez peut être remarqué que je ne prends que très rarement part aux polémiques sur ce forum).
Il y a 3 ou 4 ans, j'ai assisté à toute la polémique concernant Manu et La BG. Ne connaissant pas le personnage, je n'ai fait qu'enregistrer les informations et j'ai décidé de profiter de mon séjour à CM en 2005 pour me faire ma propre opinion.
J'ai rencontré quelqu'un de plutôt sympathique dans une guesthouse absolument splendide, la seule entièrement en teck restant encore à CM, avec un très joli jardin exotique. Les bungalows sont effectivement un peu près de la route, mais récemment Manu à changé les fenêtres pour mettre des fenêtres occidentales (au lieu des fenêtres en biseau à la thaï) ce qui réduit pas mal le bruit de la route.
Manu est une vraie mine d'information sur la Thaïlande et le surtout le nord du pays, connaissant les tribus peu touristiques et proposant des treks souvent différents des autres agences. Ses tarifs sont parfois un peu plus chers, mais dans l'ensemble c'est très largement justifié par la qualité des prestations. Certains de ses treks ont un guide parlant français ce qui est assez rare.
Bref j'ai trouvé qu'il proposait une prestation suffisamment bonne et originale pour le recommander sur mon site. 70% des gens (parmi ceux qui me contactent au retour) qui suivent mon conseil sont extrêmement satisfaits de ses prestations. 20% sont contents sans plus et 10% ne sont pas content.
Sa GH est pleine quasiment toute l'année avec beaucoup de gens qui reviennent régulièrement. (Il faut dire qu'il n'a que 4 chambres et 3 bungalows)
C'est vrai qu'il encourage les voyageurs à faire les excursions qu'il propose, mais je n'ai jamais eu l'impression qu'il "force la main". Certains esprits chagrins qui cherchent à gagner 20 baths de tous les côtés ou qui n'apprécient pas son passé (Légionnaire) lui ont cassé beaucoup de sucre sur le dos (et continuent parfois encore) mais la plupart du temps sans avoir pris la peine de se faire leur propre opinion !
Bref, je considère que pour les voyageurs qui découvrent le pays, il propose un concept assez "authentique" (Pas de frigo ou de télé dans les chambres mais des mannequins habillés en tenue des tribus) qui mérite largement de figurer sur mon site.
Chris Cool
je suis très surpris que chris fasse la pub de cette guest qui a plus que mauvaise réputation sur VF🤪🤪
Petite précision de Chris Cool concernant la Bungalow Guesthouse à Chang Mai. (Ce sera ma seule intervention à ce sujet car vous aurez peut être remarqué que je ne prends que très rarement part aux polémiques sur ce forum).
Il y a 3 ou 4 ans, j'ai assisté à toute la polémique concernant Manu et La BG. Ne connaissant pas le personnage, je n'ai fait qu'enregistrer les informations et j'ai décidé de profiter de mon séjour à CM en 2005 pour me faire ma propre opinion.
J'ai rencontré quelqu'un de plutôt sympathique dans une guesthouse absolument splendide, la seule entièrement en teck restant encore à CM, avec un très joli jardin exotique. Les bungalows sont effectivement un peu près de la route, mais récemment Manu à changé les fenêtres pour mettre des fenêtres occidentales (au lieu des fenêtres en biseau à la thaï) ce qui réduit pas mal le bruit de la route.
Manu est une vraie mine d'information sur la Thaïlande et le surtout le nord du pays, connaissant les tribus peu touristiques et proposant des treks souvent différents des autres agences. Ses tarifs sont parfois un peu plus chers, mais dans l'ensemble c'est très largement justifié par la qualité des prestations. Certains de ses treks ont un guide parlant français ce qui est assez rare.
Bref j'ai trouvé qu'il proposait une prestation suffisamment bonne et originale pour le recommander sur mon site. 70% des gens (parmi ceux qui me contactent au retour) qui suivent mon conseil sont extrêmement satisfaits de ses prestations. 20% sont contents sans plus et 10% ne sont pas content.
Sa GH est pleine quasiment toute l'année avec beaucoup de gens qui reviennent régulièrement. (Il faut dire qu'il n'a que 4 chambres et 3 bungalows)
C'est vrai qu'il encourage les voyageurs à faire les excursions qu'il propose, mais je n'ai jamais eu l'impression qu'il "force la main". Certains esprits chagrins qui cherchent à gagner 20 baths de tous les côtés ou qui n'apprécient pas son passé (Légionnaire) lui ont cassé beaucoup de sucre sur le dos (et continuent parfois encore) mais la plupart du temps sans avoir pris la peine de se faire leur propre opinion !
Bref, je considère que pour les voyageurs qui découvrent le pays, il propose un concept assez "authentique" (Pas de frigo ou de télé dans les chambres mais des mannequins habillés en tenue des tribus) qui mérite largement de figurer sur mon site.
Chris Cool
c'est possible mais pourquoi il c'est fait bien virée de vf,
en utilisant plusieurs pseudo ........pour vanter sa guest, , il a été attraper dans le sac par l'équipe de François, mais peut être que il c'est calmée??
une opinion de un membre, 😉 a vous de juger,
Ce n'est pas dans mes habitudes de faire de la contre pub mais là c'est vraiment trop. Nous avions reservé par mail a bungalow Guesthouse tenu par Manu par commodité de la langue et par ce le site web est bien fait.Mais attention ami voyageur si tu ne consomme pas les produits voyages de l'agence gerrée par Manu tu sera tres mal reçu et meme ignoré. La maison est jolie mais l'endroit est extremement bruyant et loin du centre.Quand nous sommes arrivé on essayé de nous vendre diverses activites mais comme cela ne nous n'aimons pas les zoo humains avec les femmes au long cou, ni le rafting et encore moins les trecks entre blancs nous nous orientes vers d'autre rencontres.A partir de ce moment nous étions devenus moins interressant et plus aucun échange n'a eu lieu avec Manu.Ce monsieur est tres fort pour vanter toutes ses activites qui marchent fort et il est sans doute tres compétent dans ces domaines je me demande pourquoi il fait de sa maison une guest house car bonjour l'accueil.Son pere et son frere qui sont la aussi sont heureusement plus sympa.Il y a tellement de guesthouse sympa dans cette ville que cela vaut le coup d'aller voir ailleurs.J'ajoute pour terminer que il s'agit d'une famille de militaires....ceci explique peut etre cela.....
en utilisant plusieurs pseudo ........pour vanter sa guest, , il a été attraper dans le sac par l'équipe de François, mais peut être que il c'est calmée??
une opinion de un membre, 😉 a vous de juger,
Ce n'est pas dans mes habitudes de faire de la contre pub mais là c'est vraiment trop. Nous avions reservé par mail a bungalow Guesthouse tenu par Manu par commodité de la langue et par ce le site web est bien fait.Mais attention ami voyageur si tu ne consomme pas les produits voyages de l'agence gerrée par Manu tu sera tres mal reçu et meme ignoré. La maison est jolie mais l'endroit est extremement bruyant et loin du centre.Quand nous sommes arrivé on essayé de nous vendre diverses activites mais comme cela ne nous n'aimons pas les zoo humains avec les femmes au long cou, ni le rafting et encore moins les trecks entre blancs nous nous orientes vers d'autre rencontres.A partir de ce moment nous étions devenus moins interressant et plus aucun échange n'a eu lieu avec Manu.Ce monsieur est tres fort pour vanter toutes ses activites qui marchent fort et il est sans doute tres compétent dans ces domaines je me demande pourquoi il fait de sa maison une guest house car bonjour l'accueil.Son pere et son frere qui sont la aussi sont heureusement plus sympa.Il y a tellement de guesthouse sympa dans cette ville que cela vaut le coup d'aller voir ailleurs.J'ajoute pour terminer que il s'agit d'une famille de militaires....ceci explique peut etre cela.....
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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hélas le royal hotel est déjà complet pour mes dates, je suis déçue car ça correspondait à ce que je cherche à tu d'autre nom d'hotel toujours avec le bus pour kantchanaburi bien sur😛
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😊je sais que je suis chiante... mais je trouve le prix de la chambre un peu trop cher 30 €
as tu d'autres hotel toujours dans le meme quartier?
Je recherche des hotels dans les 20 euros pas plus.
merci beaucoup
la vie est une épreuve à gagner.
http://www.thai.travelblog.fr
pour moi il n est pas anormal qu on utilise ces forum pour ce faire un peu de pub quand on a un biz en thailande
meme si personellement je n irai pas au bungalow guest house car ce n est pas ce que je recherche et si le personage ne m intertesse pas plus que ca, son forum est vraiment interessant et une mine d information sur la thailande, du vecu bien transcrit et pas des banalites
si ca interesse qquun on peut mettre l adresse du fuorum
ha j'ai trouvé avec asia room des chambres de libre au royal hotel.
mais avant de réserver peux tu me confirmer que les bus derrière l'hotel vont a kanchanaburi et aussi au marché flottant de damuen saduak.
l'hotel propose t il des excursions directement à ces destinations.
aussi, sur le site l'heure pour quitter les chambres n'est pas inscrit je pense que c'est 12 h. du coup comme je reste du 19 au soir au 22 après midi je suis obligée de réserver 4 nuits?
Merci de ton aide
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l'hotel propose t il des excursions directement à ces destinations.
oui, , ,
en général c'est 12 h mais il faut demander, , , , , , , , , si tu peut garder un peut plus la chambre, oui a 1 minutes a pied derrière l'hôtel il y a les minibus, , de toute façon la réception va te le confirmer, ( faire attention aux taxi justes devant lhotel, c'est une bande d'arnaquer, ,
oui, , ,
en général c'est 12 h mais il faut demander, , , , , , , , , si tu peut garder un peut plus la chambre, oui a 1 minutes a pied derrière l'hôtel il y a les minibus, , de toute façon la réception va te le confirmer, ( faire attention aux taxi justes devant lhotel, c'est une bande d'arnaquer, ,
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
-
j'ai pu faire ma réservation auprès du royal hotel à bangkok sauf que tout est en anglais et il y a une phrase que je ne comprend pas merci de m'aider :
"your reservation will be held at the hotel in the name of "xxx" the hotel will be given the name of the guest 3 days before the check in date. therefore, if you contact the hotel before that time, the hotel willnot be able to confirm that you have a reservation, the voucher serves as your confirmation"
j'ai compris en gros que ma résa est enregistrer sous le nom xxx mais après je ne comprend pas si il faut que je contact l'hotel pour donner le nom des deux personnes qui vont etre dans la chambre (ma mère et moi). merci de m'éclairer😛
I'm so sorry but my english is very bad....😉
j'ai compris en gros que ma résa est enregistrer sous le nom xxx mais après je ne comprend pas si il faut que je contact l'hotel pour donner le nom des deux personnes qui vont etre dans la chambre (ma mère et moi). merci de m'éclairer😛
I'm so sorry but my english is very bad....😉
la vie est une épreuve à gagner.
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salut
comme toi mon anglais est lamentable 😊 mais heureusement internet est la pour palier a ça
http://www.lexilogos.com/traduction_multilingue.htm parmie tent d'autres
Votre réservation(réserve) sera tenue à l'hôtel au nom de "xxx" on donnera à l'hôtel le nom de l'invité 3 jours avant le contrôle(chèque) dans la date. Donc, si vous entrez en contact avec l'hôtel avant ce temps, l'hôtel willnot être capables de confirmer que vous avez une réservation(réserve), le bon sert de votre confirmation la trenscription n'est pas toujours nickel mais on en conprend le fond 😛
http://www.lexilogos.com/traduction_multilingue.htm parmie tent d'autres
Votre réservation(réserve) sera tenue à l'hôtel au nom de "xxx" on donnera à l'hôtel le nom de l'invité 3 jours avant le contrôle(chèque) dans la date. Donc, si vous entrez en contact avec l'hôtel avant ce temps, l'hôtel willnot être capables de confirmer que vous avez une réservation(réserve), le bon sert de votre confirmation la trenscription n'est pas toujours nickel mais on en conprend le fond 😛
vive la douceure thai et leurs piments hai hai hai
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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
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!







