desolé le texte suivant est en anglais, AFP...mais information plutot importante (bien qu il faut toujours relativisé et rester ZEN 😉)
si les moderateurs souhaitent le supprimer, pas de soucis
texte repris ici :
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=52393&st=0
Militants threaten attacks on Southeast Asian governments
JAKARTA, Indonesia -- A militant group calling itself Al-Qaeda's Southeast Asian Division has threatened to attack regional governments, and lauds two notorious terrorist leaders as "tigers of Islam."
In a website posting seen Tuesday, the previously unknown group warned Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines to expect attacks on government, military and economic targets, and urged Muslims to avoid those locations.
"All the things that we will do are savage acts against humans who do not want to believe in Allah, " said the rambling 41, 000 word posting entitled a "declaration of war." "The swords of the holy warriors are always thirsty for your blood."
There was no way to know whether the group had the means to carry out the threats.
Militants belonging to the al-Qaeda linked Jemaah Islamiyah terror group have launched a string of bloody bombings on mostly Western targets in recent years in Indonesia and the Philippines. Thailand and the Philippines are battling Islamic insurgents in outlying regions.
Scores of its alleged Jemaah Islamiyah members have been arrested around the region.
"The world is changing, and the venue of holy war is getting greater, " the Malay-language posting said. "The war between Islam and the unbelievers is getting sharper."
Indonesian, Thailand and Malay police said they had no information about the site or the Malay-language posting, which was dated October 5 and had a Kuala Lumpur dateline.
"Even though we have never heard of this terrorist group, once it has made a threat via a Web site, we have to be cautious, " Thailand's National Intelligence Agency chief Gen. Jumpol Manmai said.
The statement refers to two of Asia's most notorious terror leaders -- Noordin Top and the recently slain Azahari bin Husin -- as "tigers of Islam" and urges Muslims to follow their path.
The two men, both Malaysians, are blamed for most of the bloodiest terror attacks in Southeast Asia, including the 2002 bombings on the Indonesian resort island of Bali. They are alleged to be key leaders of Jemaah Islamiyah.
The posting attacks Thailand for its crackdown on militants in the south of the country, quoting verses from the Muslim holy book to justify violence against soldiers there.
It also criticizes the secular government in mostly Muslim Malaysia, and apparently refers to events in October when suspicious packages were sent to several foreign embassies in Kuala Lumpur.
The statement said Muslim militants sent the packages -- which it claimed contained biological agents -- to missions of countries that are "the most active in waging war against Islam" and that they had promised "greater" attacks to come. Police said the packets were harmless.
Southeast Asia militants have used Web sites to threaten attacks or justify bombings before.
An Indonesian-language Web site only recently taken of the net by authorities gave instructions on how to assassinate foreigners in Jakarta.AP 2005-11-29
bah tu parles, c est que de la bouche.
qu est ce qu ils ont faits les barbus en asie ces dernieres annees?
tuer quelques dizaines de mecs, et alors?
y a des milliers de morts chaque annee chez nous a cause des accidents de la route, de l alcoolisme et du tabagisme.
faut relativiser, d autant plus que si on ecoutait tous les messages que ces abrutis publient on serait deja tous morts...
ils n ont pas les moyens de faire des trucs de grande envergure et de toute facon ce sont pas eux les boss dans le monde, ce qu ils peuvent faire equivaut a une piqure a un elephant, rien de plus.
Attention, il faut quand même savoir que les barbus, comme tu dis, ont assasinés plus de 1000 personnes dans les provinces de Narathiwat, Pattani et Yala, et ce depuis Janvier 2004 ........ donc ce ne sont pas quelques dizaines comme tu dis, et qu'il règne dans ces provinces un réel climat de violence, les bonzes sont obligés d'être accompagné par les militaires, sinon ils se font décapités ........
La situation est réellement critique au Sud de la Thailande, il faut le savoir et tout celà se passe à moins de 200 km de Phuket ..... alors même si pour l'instant ils ne s'en prennent pas aux lieux touristiques et aux voyageurs se balladant dans le pays, il n'en reste pas moins que tout peut exploser d'un moment à l'autre ......
Sans devenir parano, il y a des violences dans le sud du pays. Il faut dire que les provinces concernées ont été rattachées à la Thaïlande après la seconde guerre mondiale et sont assez atypiques, notamment de par leur forte population musulmane, et ce n'est donc pas trop étonnant si elles revendiquent plus d'autonomie. Le gouvernement thaïlandais réprime assez violemment les soulèvements et il y a eu des actes pas très reluisants commis de part et d'autre, hélas... 😠
On doit tout de même - à mon avis - distinguer les troubles récents (sur les deux dernières années) dans le sud des actes terroristes orchestrés par Al-Quaeda et consorts. C'est un peu comme si on disait que les autonomistes corses ou basques font tous partie de ce réseau. Le gouvernement thaïlandais veut aussi justifier sa répression en utilisant le nom d'Al-Qaeda, ce qui permet de ne pas être trop "embêté" par les organisations non-gouvernementales qui ont bien souvent critiqué les actions militaires et policières généralement pratiquées contre les formes de délinquance (trafiquants de drogue exécutés sans procès, par exemple) et d'opposition interne dans ce pays. Personnellement, je me méfie de tout ce qu’on veut bien nous faire croire au sujet de cette organisation (toutes les civilisations ont besoin de boucs-émissaires : il n’y a plus de menace soviétique, alors, le terrorisme, c’est bien pratique pour, par exemple, prendre le contrôle d’un état riche en pétrole et orienter la littérature journalistique vers autre chose que les problèmes internes !). 😇
Bien sûr, il y a probablement des éléments qui sont des sympathisants d'Al-Qaeda parmi les agitateurs au sud du pays, mais je ne crois pas que la majorité appartient à des réseaux terroristes. En revanche, le groupe Al-Qaeda a certainement déjà infiltré ces populations et va de plus en plus souvent mettre de l'huile sur le feu et bientôt organiser des actions terroristes en Thaïlande. J'ai bien peur qu'on les y ait un peu "poussé" en premier lieu (en tout cas, on n'a pas vraiment cherché à faciliter le dialogue entre les communautés dans les provinces du sud du pays), mais c'est un autre débat. 🏴☠️
Pour être tout à fait franc, je suis même un peu surpris de constater que les intégristes de tout poil (n'oublions pas qu'on a fait sauter des salles de cinéma à l'époque de la sortie du film "La dernière tentation du Christ" de Martin Scorsese, et ces intégristes là étaient de "bons chrétiens" !) ne se sont pas encore attaqué à Pattaya, par exemple. Je ne dis pas qu'il faut le faire, mais comme symbole, c'est presque aussi fort que le World Trade Center et, il me semble, plus marquant qu'une discothèque indonésienne, un train madrilène ou un métro londonien. Pardon pour cette image et ce "comparatif" : même si j'admets que c'est horrible dans tous les cas, on est bien obligé de considérer l'aspect médiatique des actions (sinon, en nombre de morts, il y a bien pire que les attentats du 11 septembre 2001, par exemple, le chiffre des décès annuels pour malnutrition dans le monde) et Pattaya, qui est considérée comme une des capitales mondiales du vice (je n'ose pas la qualifier de "Mecque du Sexe" car on pourrait croire que je suis irrespectueux envers les musulmans !) et historiquement station de "détente" (sans mauvais jeu de mots !) des troupes américaines pendant la guerre du Vietnam, ça se pose là en matière d'exemple ! 😮
Phuket a déjà été touchée par le Tsunami. Il va bien se trouver un illuminé pour dire qu'il s'agissait d'une punition divine (peu importe le dieu qu'on invoquera alors !). Mais Pattaya continue de narguer les bien-pensants et je ne serais pas surpris si certains vont tout envoyer en l'air... euh, tout faire sauter... zut ! décidément ! il faut que je choisisse mieux mes mots, moi ! bref, si certains vont "faire la bombe" à Pattaya ! 🤪
Cela va faire plaisir à bien des détracteurs de ce lieu de débauches, mais j'ai l'impression que ce sera bientôt le coin le plus dangereux de Thaïlande (en dehors de provinces du sud). Déjà avec le nombre de poules qu'on y trouve et la grippe aviaire, c'est bien simple, même ceux qui ne pratiquent que l'onanisme utilisent un préservatif ! Ça fout la trouille, non ? Je plaisante, évidemment, mais doit-on sombrer dans la paranoïa ? 😕
Il y a une menace terroriste réelle en Thaïlande (comme en France et dans la plupart des pays occidentaux), mais je suis plus inquiet quand je traverse la route à Bangkok, par exemple.
Si vous voulez absolument éviter tous les risques (ou presque), installez-vous donc dans une grotte au Pakistan... 😏
tu sais alan, je suis d accord avec ce que dit harry.
ce qui se passe dans le sud de la thailande n a pas trop a voir avec les barbus, c est une histoire de separatisme et pas de conflit avec l occident.
en plus, 1000 morts depuis janvier 2004, c est a dire en presque 2 ans, c est encore bien en d essous des morts en france pour les causes que j ai citees.
pattaya serait une bonne cible, mais j en vois une autre:
le building des israeliens a kao san, l united travellers connection.
la ils feraient d une pierre deux coup:
la zone pour le gouvernement avec les toutous qui fuient en masse, et tuer des israeliens qu ils haissent.
on rentre comme dans un moulin dans ce batiment et on peut y confier des sacs qui bien sur ne sont pas scannes.
du gateau....
enfin j espere que ca n arrivera jamais, mais je pense quand meme que les israeliens devraient faire plus gaffe.
le probleme c est que dans leur arrogance ils se croient tout permis et invulnerables...
On peut penser, en effet, que Pattaya ferait une bonne cible.
Phuket, et en particulier Patong en ferait une bonne aussi, plus facile d'accès depuis les bases arrières de Yala, Naratthiwat, Songhkla, .... N'oublions pas qu'avant l'explosion touristique, l'essentiel de la population de Phuket était musulman. On peut voir aujourd'hui quelques mosquées à Phuket, et un peu plus sur le continent, sur la route N°4 dans la région de Phang Nga.
Naturellement, on ne peut s'empêcher de penser au roman de Houellebecq : "Plateforme".
Marseil. 😇
"Rien ne développe l'intelligence comme les voyages."
Emile Zola
Moi aussi je rejoins ce que dit H.R.
J'en parlais encore récemment avec un étudiant Thaï. Ce qui se passe dans les 4 provinces du sud de la Thaïlande ressemble plus aux revendications des Corses ou des Basques qu'aux délires des barbus incultes et les fauteurs de troubles sont une minorité que les installations touristiques n'intéressent pas.
Les deux pays (Thaïlande et Malaisie) sont d'ailleurs embêtés par leurs revendications, parce que la Malaisie ne sait pas trop quoi faire des quelques dizaines de "rebelles" qui viennent se réfugier chez elle pour échapper à l'armée et à la police Thaïe.
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Premaria
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi fellow travelers,
First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
Silly question—backpack or hard-shell suitcase for the Sepilok, Kinabatangan, Tioman, KL trip?
I’m struggling to fit all my son’s and my stuff into the 70L backpack... and I’m thinking a suitcase would be easier, but I’m not sure if it’ll work for getting around.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees.
Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands.
Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way).
Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan.
Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide).
Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island.
Day 10 – Head to Semporna.
Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai.
Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous.
I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing.
I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture.
But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary.
If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
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
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).
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!
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. ;-)
Bonjour,
En voyage en Thaïlande je suis à la recherche de jonc bouddhiste kumlai.
Quelqu’un saurait-il me guider pour en trouver?
À Bangkok j’ai visité quelques temple mais je n’en n’ai pas trouvé sur les magasins à proximité.
Si vous avez une idée je suis preneuse! Belle journée :-)
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?????
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
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.
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.
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
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! !
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?
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!