Trois mois en Thaïlande entre Full Moon Party et temples...
by Samchabin
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
ca y est je me lance premier long, voyage en solo en sac-a-dos.... Destination la thailande mi dec pour passer les fetes de fin d'année sur les plages pour l'ambiance festive( mur d'enceinte sur des kilometres, plein de hippies de babas- et de roadies en train de s'eclater)... alors quelle plage me conseillez vous...?
Suite à toutes ces fetes j'aurai envi de m'evader, j'ai donc pensé a partir au cambodge au laos et au vietnam.... certains d'entre vous l'ont peut etre deja fait... quel budget pour les vols...? ou puis je trouver les endoits les plus sauvages, quel sont les plus beaux temples...
Sue ces trois mois (mi-decembre, mi-mars), l'ideal serait de faire la teuf jusqu'a debut janv puis partir decouvrir l'interieur des terres et fin fev retourner vers lesplages fullmoonesque thailandaises....
Si vous avez des conseils ou des bons plans je vous attend.... merci d'avance
Tu sais tu peux aussi visiter la Thaïlande au lieu d'aller ds un autre pays...la Thaïlande ce n'est pas que la Full Moon...et heureusement😉
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ok pas de soucis pour etre constructif ...
mais vu ton 1er post, à part te sortir des banalités, on peut rien dire à part : ouvre un bouquin, faire "rechercher" sur le forum, construit toi un itinéraire en fonction de tes gouts et si tu as des questions, pose les à ce moment là ..
sinon qu'est ce que tu veux qu'on te dise ????
pour les temples, c'est Angkor au Cambodge, le Wat à Champassak et Bangkok. Si t'es content avec ça c'est bien mais tu aurais pu le trouver tout seul.
Tu veux pas qu'on te fasse ton parcours non plus ??? et y'a aucun mépris de ma part. Lis ton post et tu verras aucune autre réponse possible!!!
mais vu ton 1er post, à part te sortir des banalités, on peut rien dire à part : ouvre un bouquin, faire "rechercher" sur le forum, construit toi un itinéraire en fonction de tes gouts et si tu as des questions, pose les à ce moment là ..
sinon qu'est ce que tu veux qu'on te dise ????
pour les temples, c'est Angkor au Cambodge, le Wat à Champassak et Bangkok. Si t'es content avec ça c'est bien mais tu aurais pu le trouver tout seul.
Tu veux pas qu'on te fasse ton parcours non plus ??? et y'a aucun mépris de ma part. Lis ton post et tu verras aucune autre réponse possible!!!
je ne sais rien ... mais je vous dirais tout !!
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Si tu veux faire un bon parcours !Il faut retourner a Bangkok et prendre un bus pour sianoukville au Cambodge . Ensuite tu peux aller a Phnom penh en bus , prendre un bateau qui te fera aller par le Mekong au vietnam , pour remonter le viet nam par bus toujours jusqu a Hanoi . Ensuite .................et puis non reste a la FuLL MOON ................!!!!!!
PS : t apprendras ici que le mot Full moon et les Filles de bar mettent de suite dans une categorie peu interessante les personnes qui demandent ces renseignements !!Faut etre tres prudent sur ce site , moi meme j ai ete traité de con parce que je disais que la compagnie ONE/TWO/GO n existait plus .......( tu te souviens BOUMBASTIC?).........mais il faut pas en tenir rigueur car les courriels et les textos peuvent deformer le sens de la phrase .
Bon ben maintenant change ton nom
PS : t apprendras ici que le mot Full moon et les Filles de bar mettent de suite dans une categorie peu interessante les personnes qui demandent ces renseignements !!Faut etre tres prudent sur ce site , moi meme j ai ete traité de con parce que je disais que la compagnie ONE/TWO/GO n existait plus .......( tu te souviens BOUMBASTIC?).........mais il faut pas en tenir rigueur car les courriels et les textos peuvent deformer le sens de la phrase .
Bon ben maintenant change ton nom
daniel
salut
arrêter de taper sur le conteneur, c'est le contenu qui est des fois illégale
le Pear to Pear est un moyen d'échange de donné comme un autre et comme il en existe bien d'autre aussi
je sait bien que les Pouvoir publique et les Majors aime trouvé un bouc émissaire pour justifier leur méconnaissance et leur incompétence mai bon c'est lourd a Force !
d'ailleurs les connexions FTP, et les news groupes sont d'autre mode bien plus utilisé pour faire transité du contenu ou des copy illégale ..., le volume total est bien supérieur à celui du P2p, sans compté la bonne vielle copy classique K7 CD DVD ... aussi vielle que le monde ...
le P2p et sert pour les petit boite à bute non lucratif ... le réseaux torrent sert souvent à la distributions d Image ISO de distribution libre sous lissance GPN ( ce qui fait économiser de l'argent au association car les serveurs FTP coute cher ) le réseaux Emule/Edonkey sert souvent à la distribution d'œuvre d'auteur ( œuvre non licencier ) je me suis souvent servi pour distribuer ma musique ( ma création ) et celle d'amis musiciens ...
un faut problème la vérité qui fait que cette industrie (cinéma/musique) perd de l'argent est simple en faite ... depuis quelques années le pouvoir d'achat en en europe/amerique du nord, stagne totalement, les flux monétaire réagisse comme des vases communicants l'occidentale moyen dépense un budget de plus en plus important dans l'industrie du jeux vidéo ( qui est passer N1 du divertissement ) et aussi dans l'industrie du Téléphone, comme les salaire n'augmente pas énormément, pour dépenser toujours plus dans le téléphone, les jeux vidéo, les cosmétique ( et oui les homme ( ados) ce maquille de nos jours 😕 ) vous devais reduire d'autre depances compressible ( en l'occurrence la musique et le cinéma ) ce qui n'est par dure car ce ne sort plus que de la merde, remec de merde, comédie de merde, et soupe musicale )
de nouveau concurrent, une concurrence féroce, une mauvaise production et un mauvais marketing sont les vrais bouc émissaire de leur perte financière
la copy du cinéma et de la musique existe depuis l'invention du phonographe, ceci n'a jamais posais le moindre problème, aujourd'hui le % de piraté/acheté est inférieur au années 60 ( on copy moins que dans les année 60 par rapport au volume d'achat ...
on sait aujourd'hui que les plus gros pirates sont les plus gros acheteurs aussi!
exemple des 2 type de pirate ( le gros et le petit ) : j'ai un pote qui pirate tout ce qui bouge, il achètes souvent des filmes en DVD une fois visionné en Divx piraté, aujourd'hui il possédant plus de 8 000 DVD original ... c'est un très gros amateur de filme, tout sont frique passe dedans ! croyais vous que si on luis couper la possibilité de copy il achetera plus de filme ? ( bien sur que non, il est même probable qu'il en achète moins ) peut être que si on luis supprimé c'est 50 euro de portable, il achèterais 2 dvd de plus par mois ...
un amis qui vit avec 900 euro une femme et deux gosse en bas age pirate un walt disney de temps en temps pour ces gosses, croyez vous qu'il pourrais leur acheter des DVD à 45€ ? alors qui va au secoure pop et au resto du cœur pour manger ...
arrêtons les bonc émissaire qui n'a jamais copier une K7 ... je n'encourage en rien la copy, mai je trouve immorale de stigmatisé leur auteurs !!!
surtout quand c'est des hommes politiques cumulards qui régulièrement tapent dans la caisse qui te font la leçon ...
les artiste devrais revenir au classique pour gagner de l'argent ( faire des concert et du spectacle !!! ) ( nous les PETIT les amateurs, on n'a toujours fait comme ça, sans jamais emmerder personne ... pour une copy ) bien sur on a pas 3 ferrary aussi ( extré de south park , britney pleur par se qu'a cause de la copy elle ne poura s'acheter que 2 ferrary au-lieu de 3 cette année ... )
cordialement
arrêter de taper sur le conteneur, c'est le contenu qui est des fois illégale
le Pear to Pear est un moyen d'échange de donné comme un autre et comme il en existe bien d'autre aussi
je sait bien que les Pouvoir publique et les Majors aime trouvé un bouc émissaire pour justifier leur méconnaissance et leur incompétence mai bon c'est lourd a Force !
d'ailleurs les connexions FTP, et les news groupes sont d'autre mode bien plus utilisé pour faire transité du contenu ou des copy illégale ..., le volume total est bien supérieur à celui du P2p, sans compté la bonne vielle copy classique K7 CD DVD ... aussi vielle que le monde ...
le P2p et sert pour les petit boite à bute non lucratif ... le réseaux torrent sert souvent à la distributions d Image ISO de distribution libre sous lissance GPN ( ce qui fait économiser de l'argent au association car les serveurs FTP coute cher ) le réseaux Emule/Edonkey sert souvent à la distribution d'œuvre d'auteur ( œuvre non licencier ) je me suis souvent servi pour distribuer ma musique ( ma création ) et celle d'amis musiciens ...
un faut problème la vérité qui fait que cette industrie (cinéma/musique) perd de l'argent est simple en faite ... depuis quelques années le pouvoir d'achat en en europe/amerique du nord, stagne totalement, les flux monétaire réagisse comme des vases communicants l'occidentale moyen dépense un budget de plus en plus important dans l'industrie du jeux vidéo ( qui est passer N1 du divertissement ) et aussi dans l'industrie du Téléphone, comme les salaire n'augmente pas énormément, pour dépenser toujours plus dans le téléphone, les jeux vidéo, les cosmétique ( et oui les homme ( ados) ce maquille de nos jours 😕 ) vous devais reduire d'autre depances compressible ( en l'occurrence la musique et le cinéma ) ce qui n'est par dure car ce ne sort plus que de la merde, remec de merde, comédie de merde, et soupe musicale )
de nouveau concurrent, une concurrence féroce, une mauvaise production et un mauvais marketing sont les vrais bouc émissaire de leur perte financière
la copy du cinéma et de la musique existe depuis l'invention du phonographe, ceci n'a jamais posais le moindre problème, aujourd'hui le % de piraté/acheté est inférieur au années 60 ( on copy moins que dans les année 60 par rapport au volume d'achat ...
on sait aujourd'hui que les plus gros pirates sont les plus gros acheteurs aussi!
exemple des 2 type de pirate ( le gros et le petit ) : j'ai un pote qui pirate tout ce qui bouge, il achètes souvent des filmes en DVD une fois visionné en Divx piraté, aujourd'hui il possédant plus de 8 000 DVD original ... c'est un très gros amateur de filme, tout sont frique passe dedans ! croyais vous que si on luis couper la possibilité de copy il achetera plus de filme ? ( bien sur que non, il est même probable qu'il en achète moins ) peut être que si on luis supprimé c'est 50 euro de portable, il achèterais 2 dvd de plus par mois ...
un amis qui vit avec 900 euro une femme et deux gosse en bas age pirate un walt disney de temps en temps pour ces gosses, croyez vous qu'il pourrais leur acheter des DVD à 45€ ? alors qui va au secoure pop et au resto du cœur pour manger ...
arrêtons les bonc émissaire qui n'a jamais copier une K7 ... je n'encourage en rien la copy, mai je trouve immorale de stigmatisé leur auteurs !!!
surtout quand c'est des hommes politiques cumulards qui régulièrement tapent dans la caisse qui te font la leçon ...
les artiste devrais revenir au classique pour gagner de l'argent ( faire des concert et du spectacle !!! ) ( nous les PETIT les amateurs, on n'a toujours fait comme ça, sans jamais emmerder personne ... pour une copy ) bien sur on a pas 3 ferrary aussi ( extré de south park , britney pleur par se qu'a cause de la copy elle ne poura s'acheter que 2 ferrary au-lieu de 3 cette année ... )
cordialement
Merci Martok21 et breton64....
Bon mea culpa j'ai été trop naif de me dire bon maintenant que j'ai lu des bouquins , discuté avec des gens qui y sont aller, pourquoi ne pas AUSSI voir ce que les forums peuvent m'apporter.... Ben non c'est pas la fete du slip non plus apparemment.
Parceque quand ty a jamais foutu les pieds tous les noms de villes de temples, de plages etc....he ben ca veut dire quedal, d'ou mon insouciance toute innocente de venir demander des renseignements certes mal formulés mais dans un esprit cool
Je ne savais pas que FULL MOON etait un gros mot, par contre je savais qu'il ya vait tout plein de personnes qui diabolise tout ce qui sort un peu de l'ordinaire, tout ce qui a des cheveux un peu bizzare, des piercings, des tatouges, et des fringues bariollées, ou qui s'en foute plein les narines mais il ya des gens interressants partout, meme au "fete de pleine lune"... comme ca je n'irrite la retine de personne... Je vais donc quitter le forum et arreter de penser que tout les gens qui ont voyagé, vu du pays, été confronté a la difference des autres cultures ne sont pas ttes des personnes interressantes. 😉 je vous aime quand meme
Je ne savais pas que FULL MOON etait un gros mot, par contre je savais qu'il ya vait tout plein de personnes qui diabolise tout ce qui sort un peu de l'ordinaire, tout ce qui a des cheveux un peu bizzare, des piercings, des tatouges, et des fringues bariollées, ou qui s'en foute plein les narines mais il ya des gens interressants partout, meme au "fete de pleine lune"... comme ca je n'irrite la retine de personne... Je vais donc quitter le forum et arreter de penser que tout les gens qui ont voyagé, vu du pays, été confronté a la difference des autres cultures ne sont pas ttes des personnes interressantes. 😉 je vous aime quand meme
a vrai dire je me suis fais rammassér comme toi. Tu sais le Français , en general, est faux cul. En France les boxons sont interdits , les petards , il ya beaucoup d interdits , l etat nous demande de pas fumer , de pas boire, de manger leger et c est l etat qui decide des soldes . Alors tu sais tous ceux qui ont ete offusques par la full moon , ils sont forcement alle . alors vas y !!Quand on dit a ses enfants , "faut pas faireça" , ils n ont qu une envie c est de soulever le rideau .
A mon avis tous ceux qui etaient offusques de full moon ne sont pas des petits sains et puis je te trouve sympa !!
J ai 61 ans
daniel
Salut,
Il faut que tu comprennes que sur ce site il y a bcp d'amoureux de la Thaïlande.
Je pense qu'effectivement nous ne pouvons te juger juste parce que tu vas à la Full Moon.
Cette dernière est cependant une fête ou la population est à grande majorité étrangère, pendant laquelle la plage est saccagée et ressemble à une poubelle au petit matin, pendant laquelle il y a des dérives (viols, drogue, ...)...alors bon bcp pensent que cela ne vaut pas le coup de faire un trajet de 10 000kms pr ça.
Sinon pr ton trajet après la fête, les autres ont raison: ouvre quelques bouquins, fais toi un plan puis reviens nous en parler (j'ai fait mon 1er itinéraire en Thaïlande à 18ans tout seul comme un grand😉 et cela s'est très bien passé🙂)
A++ Morgan
Sinon pr ton trajet après la fête, les autres ont raison: ouvre quelques bouquins, fais toi un plan puis reviens nous en parler (j'ai fait mon 1er itinéraire en Thaïlande à 18ans tout seul comme un grand😉 et cela s'est très bien passé🙂)
A++ Morgan
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😉😉😉 merci ! je ne l'aurai pas écrit aussi bien !!! heu ! je veux dire aussi calmenent !
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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 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!







