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Bonjour,
Je pars pour un circuit de 2 semaines au vietnam et j'aimerais savoir si l'on peut acheter de l'eau facilement (mon mari doit boire abondamment depuis son opération des reins) ? Est-elle chère ? Merci de vos réponses.
Bouteilles d'eau faciles à trouver au Vietnam?
by Anbriga
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bonjour,
(En complement d'information)
J'ai fait plusieurs voyages au Viet nam (dans le Sud) et il est facile de trouver de l'eau minerale ou distilee (plus souvent) meme a la campagne. Je ne me souviens pas le prix exact pour un bouteille d'eau de 1, 50 litre, en tout cas, ca ne m'a pas marque.
Wangyuan
Bonjour,
Il s'en vend partout - nous avons l'habitude de prendre la marque "la vie" qui est fournie par une grande marque française (je ne sais plus laquelle) elle n'a aucun goût désagréable comme certaines - elle coûtait fin décembre 2007 14000 dongs les 5 litres (soit environ 1 $) mais vous pouvez la trouver en plus petit conditionnement : par contre, évitez peut-être de l'acheter sur un trottoir car elle peut avoir stationné au soleil pas mal de temps !!et bien entendu, comme dans tous les pays, ne jamais acheter une bouteille qui visiblement a été reconditionnée au niveau du bouchon..😕
Il s'en vend partout - nous avons l'habitude de prendre la marque "la vie" qui est fournie par une grande marque française (je ne sais plus laquelle) elle n'a aucun goût désagréable comme certaines - elle coûtait fin décembre 2007 14000 dongs les 5 litres (soit environ 1 $) mais vous pouvez la trouver en plus petit conditionnement : par contre, évitez peut-être de l'acheter sur un trottoir car elle peut avoir stationné au soleil pas mal de temps !!et bien entendu, comme dans tous les pays, ne jamais acheter une bouteille qui visiblement a été reconditionnée au niveau du bouchon..😕
Le vent et les turbulences sont l'oeuvre de Dieu, mais la voile et le gouvernail nous appartiennent..
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Pour complément c'est : Neslé
Et c'est suisse 😉 ...enfin à l'origine
Bonjour,
Il s'en vend partout - nous avons l'habitude de prendre la marque "la vie" qui est fournie par une grande marque française (je ne sais plus laquelle)
Bonjour,
Il s'en vend partout - nous avons l'habitude de prendre la marque "la vie" qui est fournie par une grande marque française (je ne sais plus laquelle)
Mon site de photos :
http://voyage-photo.tk/
Bonjour,
En effet, il faut faire attention aux fraudes car certaines bouteilles ont ete reconditionnees et l'eau pourrait etre contaminee ou impropre a la consommation. En general, pour les grandes bouteilles ou conteners de plusieurs litres, on peut les acheter dans les magasins ou pharmacies.
Wangyuan
🙁, "les pharmacies vendent pas d'eau "
J'ai achete a Saigon (Hochiminh ville) les bouteilles d'eau plusieurs fois dans les magasins pres d'hotel Equatorial qui vendent les medicaments (que je consifdere comme les pharmacies). C'est peut etre quelques exceptions mais en general, on trouve de l'eau en bouteille partout.
Wangyuan
Bouteille d'eau a HCM, Hue, Nha Trang entre autres :
0.5 l = 3000 VND (prix normal) - 5000 VND (prix touriste)
1.5 l = 5000 VND (prix super marche) - 7000 a 10.000 VND (echoppes touristes)
La marque "La Vie" est plus chere que les autres, tu peux franchement prendre la marque "Vikoda", personnellement, je ne la trouve pas specialement mauvaise et elle reste a un prix raisonnable.
Contrairement a ce qui est dit plus haut, la plupart du temps, les echopes sur le trottoir ont des bouteilles en exposition au soleil, mais on egalement des bouteilles refroidies dans un box avec de la glace. Il n'y a pas de danger de traficotage si le plastique est toujours sur la bouteille ce qui est le cas dans 99% des magasins (je ne dis pas 100 % car je laisse une marge d'erreur, mais je n'en ai jamais vu !). D'ailleurs, meme au resto ou sur la rue, lorsqu'on te sert une boisson (eau, soda, biere), elle est fermee hermetiquement jusqu'a la table. Si ce n'est pas le cas (cela ne m'est jamais arrive nulle part et dieu sait si je vais parfois dans des trous perdus), il vaut mieux refuser.
Je vis au Viet Nam depuis maintenant quatre mois, je voyage dans des bleds pas possible et je m'arrete souvent pour boire un cafe avec de la glace (ca phe sua da ou bac xiu c'est delicieux). Idem, la plupart des glacons sont tout a fait "safe". Le marchand de glacons passe partout et il y a tres peu de commercants qui font la glace eux-meme pour la simple raison que ca coute moins cher de l'acheter au marchand (necessite d'avoir un congelateur suffisamment volumineux, electricite, etre pres de chez soi et d'une source de courant, etc...). Il est temps d'arreter la parano, le Viet Nam a ses defauts, mais on peut y manger et y boire en toute securite dans la plupart des endroits excepte peut etre les coins tres tres tres recules.
La marque "La Vie" est plus chere que les autres, tu peux franchement prendre la marque "Vikoda", personnellement, je ne la trouve pas specialement mauvaise et elle reste a un prix raisonnable.
Contrairement a ce qui est dit plus haut, la plupart du temps, les echopes sur le trottoir ont des bouteilles en exposition au soleil, mais on egalement des bouteilles refroidies dans un box avec de la glace. Il n'y a pas de danger de traficotage si le plastique est toujours sur la bouteille ce qui est le cas dans 99% des magasins (je ne dis pas 100 % car je laisse une marge d'erreur, mais je n'en ai jamais vu !). D'ailleurs, meme au resto ou sur la rue, lorsqu'on te sert une boisson (eau, soda, biere), elle est fermee hermetiquement jusqu'a la table. Si ce n'est pas le cas (cela ne m'est jamais arrive nulle part et dieu sait si je vais parfois dans des trous perdus), il vaut mieux refuser.
Je vis au Viet Nam depuis maintenant quatre mois, je voyage dans des bleds pas possible et je m'arrete souvent pour boire un cafe avec de la glace (ca phe sua da ou bac xiu c'est delicieux). Idem, la plupart des glacons sont tout a fait "safe". Le marchand de glacons passe partout et il y a tres peu de commercants qui font la glace eux-meme pour la simple raison que ca coute moins cher de l'acheter au marchand (necessite d'avoir un congelateur suffisamment volumineux, electricite, etre pres de chez soi et d'une source de courant, etc...). Il est temps d'arreter la parano, le Viet Nam a ses defauts, mais on peut y manger et y boire en toute securite dans la plupart des endroits excepte peut etre les coins tres tres tres recules.
Il est temps d'arreter la parano
Il n'y aurait plus de sujets de conversation🙂
Il n'y aurait plus de sujets de conversation🙂
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;
Il est temps d'arreter la parano
Il n'y aurait plus de sujets de conversation🙂
MDR Il suffit de changer la direction du regard : quitter le nombril et tourner la tete a gauche et a droite 😉
Il n'y aurait plus de sujets de conversation🙂
MDR Il suffit de changer la direction du regard : quitter le nombril et tourner la tete a gauche et a droite 😉
Salut Enzo,
Un petit bonjour en passant !
J'avais oublie Aquafina en effet et depuis qq temps, j'ai une autre marque pour mes bidons de 20 l mais je ne me souviens pas du nom (Oragawa ou un truc du genre). Elle a un gout un peu different de Vikoda, je dirais qu'elle ressemble plus a la Spa qu'a l'Evian (juste histoire de ne pas faire de pub 😏😏😏).
Ca me fait penser que je me suis preparee une salade laitue-tomates a la maison et que j'ai lave la salade a l'eau du robinet (de Nha Trang) et que je suis toujours en vie, je ne cours pas au petit coin et ca m'a drolement bien goute... 😛
J'avais oublie Aquafina en effet et depuis qq temps, j'ai une autre marque pour mes bidons de 20 l mais je ne me souviens pas du nom (Oragawa ou un truc du genre). Elle a un gout un peu different de Vikoda, je dirais qu'elle ressemble plus a la Spa qu'a l'Evian (juste histoire de ne pas faire de pub 😏😏😏).
Ca me fait penser que je me suis preparee une salade laitue-tomates a la maison et que j'ai lave la salade a l'eau du robinet (de Nha Trang) et que je suis toujours en vie, je ne cours pas au petit coin et ca m'a drolement bien goute... 😛
J'avais oublie Aquafina
Il y a bien de marques d'eau de sources au VN.
Près de Nha Trang, il y a la marque Vinh Hao.
Il y a bien de marques d'eau de sources au VN.
Près de Nha Trang, il y a la marque Vinh Hao.
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;
hello !!
bah oui, faut que les occidentaux arretent trop propres sinon c'est pas la peine de voyager
en amerique du sud aussi j'avais vu pas mal de gens voyager avec du micropur
la chiasse ca s'attrape partout, meme en camping dans le sud de la france...
si l'eau etait impropre, les locaux seraient morts depuis longtemps et puis bon, on ne boit pas l'eau du robinet, on ne fait que laver des aliments
ca revient exactement a la meme chose que de se brosser les dents, les gens ne pensent jamais a ca
l'aquafina, elle est bien, elle est mise en bouteille par pepsi, on donne souvent ca dans les hotels..
de toute facon, la tourista fait partie du package, rien ne vaut une bonne tourista qd on part en vacances a l'etranger, ca fait partie de l'experience et ca constitue un souvenir 😛
bah oui, faut que les occidentaux arretent trop propres sinon c'est pas la peine de voyager
en amerique du sud aussi j'avais vu pas mal de gens voyager avec du micropur
la chiasse ca s'attrape partout, meme en camping dans le sud de la france...
si l'eau etait impropre, les locaux seraient morts depuis longtemps et puis bon, on ne boit pas l'eau du robinet, on ne fait que laver des aliments
ca revient exactement a la meme chose que de se brosser les dents, les gens ne pensent jamais a ca
l'aquafina, elle est bien, elle est mise en bouteille par pepsi, on donne souvent ca dans les hotels..
de toute facon, la tourista fait partie du package, rien ne vaut une bonne tourista qd on part en vacances a l'etranger, ca fait partie de l'experience et ca constitue un souvenir 😛
Pour complément c'est : Neslé
Et c'est suisse 😉 ...enfin à l'origine
C'est toujours Suisse!!!!
Bonjour,
Il s'en vend partout - nous avons l'habitude de prendre la marque "la vie" qui est fournie par une grande marque française (je ne sais plus laquelle)
C'est toujours Suisse!!!!
Bonjour,
Il s'en vend partout - nous avons l'habitude de prendre la marque "la vie" qui est fournie par une grande marque française (je ne sais plus laquelle)
Victoria
oui mais c'est une compagnie internationale maintenant (multinationale)
Pour complément c'est : Neslé Et c'est suisse 😉 ...enfin à l'origine
C'est toujours Suisse!!!!
Bonjour,
Il s'en vend partout - nous avons l'habitude de prendre la marque "la vie" qui est fournie par une grande marque française (je ne sais plus laquelle)
Pour complément c'est : Neslé Et c'est suisse 😉 ...enfin à l'origine
C'est toujours Suisse!!!!
Bonjour,
Il s'en vend partout - nous avons l'habitude de prendre la marque "la vie" qui est fournie par une grande marque française (je ne sais plus laquelle)
Mon site de photos :
http://voyage-photo.tk/
Cela a toujours été une multinationale, mais la maison mère reste à Vevey (Suisse)
Victoria
Salut,
Quand je lis ton profil, je vois ça : Mon mari et moi aimons beaucoup l'Inde et y sommes déjà allés 6 fois
Donc, à mon avis, tu n'as rien à craindre côté sanitaire au vietnam, tu es déjà immunisée 😉
Quand je lis ton profil, je vois ça : Mon mari et moi aimons beaucoup l'Inde et y sommes déjà allés 6 fois
Donc, à mon avis, tu n'as rien à craindre côté sanitaire au vietnam, tu es déjà immunisée 😉
Cyrille
Bonjour
Tout d'abord un grand merci á toutes les personnes qui nous ont aidés à faire ce voyage. On revient tout juste du Vietnam que nous avons visité par touches du sud au nord. Nous avions emmené du micropur que nous avons ramené entier. On a beaucoup bu (environ 2 bouteilles de 1, 5 l par jour pour 2) et beaucoup transpiré. Nous n'avons jamais été en panne. On en a acheté aux petits marchands comme au supermarché. Prix : entre 6000 et 10000 dong (selon la marque mais avec une preference pour la Vie let la Joy) quelque soit l'endroit du Vietnam soit entre 24 et 40 centimes d'euro. Petite anecdote : nous sommes allés en haut de la tour métallique à Cat Ba. Des enfants nous y ont rejoints avec des bouteilles à vendre. Bon voyage
Tout d'abord un grand merci á toutes les personnes qui nous ont aidés à faire ce voyage. On revient tout juste du Vietnam que nous avons visité par touches du sud au nord. Nous avions emmené du micropur que nous avons ramené entier. On a beaucoup bu (environ 2 bouteilles de 1, 5 l par jour pour 2) et beaucoup transpiré. Nous n'avons jamais été en panne. On en a acheté aux petits marchands comme au supermarché. Prix : entre 6000 et 10000 dong (selon la marque mais avec une preference pour la Vie let la Joy) quelque soit l'endroit du Vietnam soit entre 24 et 40 centimes d'euro. Petite anecdote : nous sommes allés en haut de la tour métallique à Cat Ba. Des enfants nous y ont rejoints avec des bouteilles à vendre. Bon voyage
Laurence
"Chaque coup de colère est un coup de vieux, chaque sourire est un coup de jeune." Proverbe chinois
Image : Jonque dans la baie d'Ha Long. Peinture de R. Poulet
Des enfants nous y ont rejoints avec des bouteilles à vendre
Bonjour,
Bon Retour.
Pour les enfants, leur avez-vous donné un pourboire🙂?
Bonjour,
Bon Retour.
Pour les enfants, leur avez-vous donné un pourboire🙂?
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;
Sans offense, c'est marrant l'idee que peuvent se faire les gens des pays lointains. Est-ce-que quelqu'un connait un pays ou ne trouve pas de bouteilles d'eau minerale partout (et je ne parle pas du Red Bull et des infames Coca/Pepsi/Fanta et autres degueulasseries qui tuent beaucoup plus que toutes les cigarettes du monde!). En fait, meme ds les coins les plus recules du Vietnam, on trouve du Red Bull (ou du Red Buffalo) et meme de la biere Tiger, champions du marketing international.
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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
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 :-)
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!
Hi everyone,
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled. We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary. We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1** Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2** Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3** Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4** Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5** Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6** Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7** Sidemen
**Day 8** Sidemen
**Day 9** Sidemen
**Day 10** Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11** Gili Air
**Day 12** Gili Air
**Day 13** Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14** Ubud
**Day 15** Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family? Does it feel too packed or well-balanced? Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
Thanks so much for your tips and experiences!
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled. We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary. We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1** Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2** Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3** Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4** Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5** Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6** Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7** Sidemen
**Day 8** Sidemen
**Day 9** Sidemen
**Day 10** Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11** Gili Air
**Day 12** Gili Air
**Day 13** Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14** Ubud
**Day 15** Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family? Does it feel too packed or well-balanced? Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
Thanks so much for your tips and experiences!