Comparaison lac Inle/delta du Mekong?
by Lucie7059
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Je pars au printemps prochain pour un court circuit Vietnam du nord/Angkor. Une extension de ce circuit au delta du Mékong (Vietnam) vient de s'ajouter. Comme il me sera assez compliqué d'y participer, j'aimerais savoir si, ayant navigué et logé lors d'un voyage précédent au lac Inle, la découverte du delta du Mékong vaut (par comparaison) que j'essaie à tout prix d'y aller? Cela me semble un peu une redite, vu d'ici, bien sûr!
Merci de m'aider dans mon choix
Lucie
Salut,
Quelle question étrange ! Le seul point commun entre le lac Inle et le delta du mekong, c'est que les deux sont en Asie... Il n'y a rien de comparable, si ce n'est qu'on est souvent sur l'eau. Donc tu peux y aller tranquille, ce ne sera pas une redite
Quelle question étrange ! Le seul point commun entre le lac Inle et le delta du mekong, c'est que les deux sont en Asie... Il n'y a rien de comparable, si ce n'est qu'on est souvent sur l'eau. Donc tu peux y aller tranquille, ce ne sera pas une redite
Cyrille
Bonjour Lucie,
Cela n'a ABSOLUMENT RIEN A VOIR......😕 Tout comme le Vietnam n'a rien à voir avec la Birmanie ! Les paysages et l'atmosphère sont complètement différents. Moins de sérénité dans le Delta du Mekong. Mais ça vaut le coup d'y aller.
Cela n'a ABSOLUMENT RIEN A VOIR......😕 Tout comme le Vietnam n'a rien à voir avec la Birmanie ! Les paysages et l'atmosphère sont complètement différents. Moins de sérénité dans le Delta du Mekong. Mais ça vaut le coup d'y aller.
Je pense que votre voyage au Vietnam va être une "redite" de votre voyage en Birmanie. Angkor, ce sont des temples comme à Pagan, le nord ce sont des montagnes avec des tribus comme autour du lac Inle et les habitants sont aussi des asiatiques ... 🏴☠️
J'ai bien peur que vous ne découvrez rien de nouveau !!! 🤪
J'ai bien peur que vous ne découvrez rien de nouveau !!! 🤪
je ne sais rien ... mais je vous dirais tout !!
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Merci de ta réponse.... je savais bien que ma question créerait l'étonnement! Ce que je vois de comparable entre les deux, ce sont les îles flottantes (dans un cas, pas dans l'autre mais, sans doute, même impression) et les marchés sur l'eau que l'on rencontre aussi sur le lac Inle.
Lucie
Ce que je vois de comparable entre les deux, ce sont les îles flottantes (dans un cas, pas dans l'autre mais, sans doute, même impression) et les marchés sur l'eau que l'on rencontre aussi sur le lac Inle.
Non non, j'insiste, rien de comparable...
Non non, j'insiste, rien de comparable...
Cyrille
pas comparable
Comparaison pour comparaison🙂
Rien que du Delta du Mékong, en plus de ce que les touristes lambda se font d'une idée autour des clichés de Lonely Planet, avec les marchés flottants en particulier.
Je n'assiste pas au débat s'il faut, après la Thailande, faire le ViêtNam ou la Birmanie, car les avis donnés sur le forum ne montrent que des stéréotypes et que peu de gens connaissent le ViêtNam à part les lieux de concentration de touristes.
Comparaison pour comparaison🙂
Rien que du Delta du Mékong, en plus de ce que les touristes lambda se font d'une idée autour des clichés de Lonely Planet, avec les marchés flottants en particulier.
Je n'assiste pas au débat s'il faut, après la Thailande, faire le ViêtNam ou la Birmanie, car les avis donnés sur le forum ne montrent que des stéréotypes et que peu de gens connaissent le ViêtNam à part les lieux de concentration de touristes.
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Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Bonjour,
Tout depend de tes gouts et envies. Je ne connais pas le lac Inle, je ne peux donc comparer. Par contre, je peux te dire que le delta du Mekong ne se visite pas pour ses paysages (c'est tres plat), mais pour son peuple, sa vie, son artisanat, son industrie, ses canaux, sa vegetation, ses pagodes diverses, ses marches flottants (bien qu'un seul suffise a mon avis), sa campagne, ses rizieres (pas le plus interessant).
Lors d'un tour en groupe, malheureusement, ce n'est pas ce qu'on decouvre car cela prend du temps.
Vois ce qu'ils te proposent comme itineraire et visites, reviens avec des precisions et je te dirai ce que j'en pense.
Bonjour a Bruxelles, Ottignies et la region (j'y ai vecu pendant 15 ans).
Pat
Tout depend de tes gouts et envies. Je ne connais pas le lac Inle, je ne peux donc comparer. Par contre, je peux te dire que le delta du Mekong ne se visite pas pour ses paysages (c'est tres plat), mais pour son peuple, sa vie, son artisanat, son industrie, ses canaux, sa vegetation, ses pagodes diverses, ses marches flottants (bien qu'un seul suffise a mon avis), sa campagne, ses rizieres (pas le plus interessant).
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Bonjour a Bruxelles, Ottignies et la region (j'y ai vecu pendant 15 ans).
Pat
Merci beaucoup pour ta réponse nuancée et détaillée: elle m'aide beaucoup.
Voici l'itinéraire proposé (3 jours): Cai Be -embarquement sur un petit bateau.
arrivée à Vinh Long -promenade dans les villages - nuit chez l'habitant
Bateau: traversée vers Cai Bè - embarquement sur le Bassac
Départ vers Cho lach - visite d'un village
Nuit à Trà Ôn (marché flottant le matin)- Puis marché flottant de Cai Rang - débarquement à Ninh Kieu à Can Tho.
Merci de te pencher 5 minutes sur cet itinéraire et me dire ce que tu en penses. Lucie P.S. Photos du lac Inle Un grand bonjour du Brabant wallon toujours aussi attrayant!
Merci de te pencher 5 minutes sur cet itinéraire et me dire ce que tu en penses. Lucie P.S. Photos du lac Inle Un grand bonjour du Brabant wallon toujours aussi attrayant!
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Hello,
Je vois un peu mieux avec les photos. Pas de lac ici, seulement des bras de fleuve, grands et petits. Les couleurs sont aussi tres differentes, dans le delta, c'est brun et vert. Selon la periode, avec un ciel bleu azur ou gris nuageux.
L'itineraire est pas mal en ce sens que, mis a part Cai Be qui est un des "incontournables" (selon les agences, moi je n'y ai rien vu d'extraordinaire), ce n'est pas trop touristique.
Le parcours Cai Be - Vinh Long en petit bateau est agreable, j'espere qu'ils prendront le temps de vous arreter ici ou la, il y a des briqueteries et poteries le long du fleuve, ainsi qu'une maison traditionnelle (bourgeoise) ou l'on peut deguster des fruits locaux.
Vinh Long est une ville "normale", le marche de nuit est assez sale. Je ne sais pas ce qu'ils entendent par "nuit chez l'habitant", en fait, ce sont generalement des guest houses. A faire le soir, une balade le long du fleuve et si vos oreilles ne sont pas trop sensibles, aller boire un verre au cafe-karaoke au bord de l'eau. Bien vous proteger contre les moustiques.
Je ne comprends pas tres bien pourquoi ils vous font retourner a Cai Be en bateau, mais bon... ils doivent avoir leurs raisons. Pour embarquer sur le Bassac, de toute facon, il faut partir de la. Le Bassac, c'est le "luxe" question croisiere. Mon amie a fait ce trajet il n'y a pas longtemps avec son mari, ils etaient enchantes, excepte le fait que, quoi qu'on en dise, on entend le bruit du moteur la nuit. La nourriture est bonne et en quantite suffisante, pas comme sur certaines jonques de la baie d'Ha Long. Cabines avec salle de bain et wc prives, air co.
Si vous en avez l'occasion, mieux vaut zapper le marche flottant de Cai Rang si vous en avez deja fait un avant. C'est chou vert et vert chou. Je pense cependant qu'ils ne vous debarquent a Ninh Kieu (c'est le quartier touristique ou les bateaux de croisiere accostent) que vers midi.
Quid apres Can Tho ? Est-il prevu de vous ramener a Saigon ? Par quel moyen ?
Si vous repartez vers Saigon le jour meme, il ne vous restera pas beaucoup de temps pour visiter Can Tho, sinon, ca vaut la peine de rester au moins une nuit pour voir autre chose que Ninh Kieu.
Voila mon sentiment. Tout depend bien entendu des raisons pour lesquelles tu auras du mal a faire ou non cette excursion. Si c'est pour des raisons financieres, je ne peux que te dire que le prix est certainement assez eleve car le Bassac fait partie des "tops", le prix est en consequence. En ce qui concerne l'accompagnement par les guides, mieux vaut ne pas s'attendre a trop de prestations, mais vous aurez normalement assez de temps libre pour voir des choses par vous-memes, ce qui est nettement plus interessant. Je pense a la soiree a Vinh Long et a l'apres-midi a Can Tho (et plus si possible).
Si tu as d'autres questions, n'hesite pas.
Je crois que ce sont les 24 H Velo a LLN mercredi prochain. Je les ai faites trois annees de suite, mais du cote "forces de l'ordre". Ca me dirait bien de pouvoir rentrer en coup de vent pour travailler cette nuit-la, on se marrait toujours beaucoup.
Cordialement, Pat
Je vois un peu mieux avec les photos. Pas de lac ici, seulement des bras de fleuve, grands et petits. Les couleurs sont aussi tres differentes, dans le delta, c'est brun et vert. Selon la periode, avec un ciel bleu azur ou gris nuageux.
L'itineraire est pas mal en ce sens que, mis a part Cai Be qui est un des "incontournables" (selon les agences, moi je n'y ai rien vu d'extraordinaire), ce n'est pas trop touristique.
Le parcours Cai Be - Vinh Long en petit bateau est agreable, j'espere qu'ils prendront le temps de vous arreter ici ou la, il y a des briqueteries et poteries le long du fleuve, ainsi qu'une maison traditionnelle (bourgeoise) ou l'on peut deguster des fruits locaux.
Vinh Long est une ville "normale", le marche de nuit est assez sale. Je ne sais pas ce qu'ils entendent par "nuit chez l'habitant", en fait, ce sont generalement des guest houses. A faire le soir, une balade le long du fleuve et si vos oreilles ne sont pas trop sensibles, aller boire un verre au cafe-karaoke au bord de l'eau. Bien vous proteger contre les moustiques.
Je ne comprends pas tres bien pourquoi ils vous font retourner a Cai Be en bateau, mais bon... ils doivent avoir leurs raisons. Pour embarquer sur le Bassac, de toute facon, il faut partir de la. Le Bassac, c'est le "luxe" question croisiere. Mon amie a fait ce trajet il n'y a pas longtemps avec son mari, ils etaient enchantes, excepte le fait que, quoi qu'on en dise, on entend le bruit du moteur la nuit. La nourriture est bonne et en quantite suffisante, pas comme sur certaines jonques de la baie d'Ha Long. Cabines avec salle de bain et wc prives, air co.
Si vous en avez l'occasion, mieux vaut zapper le marche flottant de Cai Rang si vous en avez deja fait un avant. C'est chou vert et vert chou. Je pense cependant qu'ils ne vous debarquent a Ninh Kieu (c'est le quartier touristique ou les bateaux de croisiere accostent) que vers midi.
Quid apres Can Tho ? Est-il prevu de vous ramener a Saigon ? Par quel moyen ?
Si vous repartez vers Saigon le jour meme, il ne vous restera pas beaucoup de temps pour visiter Can Tho, sinon, ca vaut la peine de rester au moins une nuit pour voir autre chose que Ninh Kieu.
Voila mon sentiment. Tout depend bien entendu des raisons pour lesquelles tu auras du mal a faire ou non cette excursion. Si c'est pour des raisons financieres, je ne peux que te dire que le prix est certainement assez eleve car le Bassac fait partie des "tops", le prix est en consequence. En ce qui concerne l'accompagnement par les guides, mieux vaut ne pas s'attendre a trop de prestations, mais vous aurez normalement assez de temps libre pour voir des choses par vous-memes, ce qui est nettement plus interessant. Je pense a la soiree a Vinh Long et a l'apres-midi a Can Tho (et plus si possible).
Si tu as d'autres questions, n'hesite pas.
Je crois que ce sont les 24 H Velo a LLN mercredi prochain. Je les ai faites trois annees de suite, mais du cote "forces de l'ordre". Ca me dirait bien de pouvoir rentrer en coup de vent pour travailler cette nuit-la, on se marrait toujours beaucoup.
Cordialement, Pat
Pas de lac ici, seulement des bras de fleuve, grands et petits
En période de grandes eaux, les régions de Xeo Quit et Gáo Giồng sont inondées et la superficie est plus grande qu'un lac🙂
Les touristes n'ont pas le temps d'y aller, car le mot magique est "Delta du Mékong = Marché Flottant" et on se restreint à 1 ou 2 jours pour une région plus grande que la Belgique.
En période de grandes eaux, les régions de Xeo Quit et Gáo Giồng sont inondées et la superficie est plus grande qu'un lac🙂
Les touristes n'ont pas le temps d'y aller, car le mot magique est "Delta du Mékong = Marché Flottant" et on se restreint à 1 ou 2 jours pour une région plus grande que la Belgique.
http://www.maison-chance.org/
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
En période de grandes eaux, les régions de Xeo Quit et Gáo Giồng sont inondées et la superficie est plus grande qu'un lac🙂
En effet, je pense d'ailleurs que c'est en cette periode... Mon copain Francais qui va souvent dans la region m'en a parle.
Les touristes n'ont pas le temps d'y aller, car le mot magique est "Delta du Mékong = Marché Flottant" et on se restreint à 1 ou 2 jours pour une région plus grande que la Belgique.
MDR... Touche pas a la petitesse de mon pays 😉😉😉😉😉 Neanmoins, j'ai beau le dire et le repeter encore et encore... autant pisser dans un violon. Quand j'aurai un peu de temps, j'essaierai de faire un itineraire permettant de visiter la Belgique en trois jours sans passer par les autoroutes ou on peut rouler a 120 km/h.
En effet, je pense d'ailleurs que c'est en cette periode... Mon copain Francais qui va souvent dans la region m'en a parle.
Les touristes n'ont pas le temps d'y aller, car le mot magique est "Delta du Mékong = Marché Flottant" et on se restreint à 1 ou 2 jours pour une région plus grande que la Belgique.
MDR... Touche pas a la petitesse de mon pays 😉😉😉😉😉 Neanmoins, j'ai beau le dire et le repeter encore et encore... autant pisser dans un violon. Quand j'aurai un peu de temps, j'essaierai de faire un itineraire permettant de visiter la Belgique en trois jours sans passer par les autoroutes ou on peut rouler a 120 km/h.
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I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
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 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!























