je souhaiterais des détails sur la descente du mékong de Houey Say a Luang Prabang,
Comment cela se passe t'il exactement au niveau des bateaux?
Est-il préférable d'arriver la veille ou peut on arriver le matin et partir (presque) toute de suite? A quelle heure ont les lieux les départs et quel est le cout de cette descente pour aller jusqu'à Luang Prabang avec une nuit, si j'ai bien compris, à Pakbeng? Combient de personnes sur le bateau?
J'ai vu que l'on pouvait sur "le chemin" visiter les grottes de Pak Ou ? Le bateau sarrete t'il d'office ou faut-il se mettre d'accord à l'avance?Combien faut-il de temps pour relier Chiang Mai à la frontière Laotienne ? MERCI DE TOUS VOS RENSEIGNEMENTS et Conseils
Salut...j' ai fait ce trajet l' année dernière...chiangmai-frontière laos-visa-une nuit sur place-traversée du mekong-embarquement sur un slow boat-descente jusqu' à pakbeng-une nuit sur place-descente jusqu' à luang prabang pour environ 25 euros...super voyage. Sur le bateau: +ou- 30 personnes, des arrêts fréquents pour charger un peu de tout, bonne ambiance mais prends un pull en rab parce qu' au fil de l' eau il fait un peu froid, les banquettes en bois font mal au cul mais le pays est vraiment beau...prévois de quoi boire et manger pour les 2 jours sur le bateau, laisse les gens entasser leurs sacs au fond et pose le tien en dernier sinon galère pour le récupérer, évite la dernière guesthouse de la rue principale à pakbeng à moins d' avoir un collier anti puces...luang prabang est une jolie petite ville, animée et pousièreuse la journée, calme le soir...les gens y sont super gentils mais attention: tu ne verras pas un flic, ils sont tous en civil...avis aux fumeurs...Autour de pakbeng et luang prabang, plein de choses à voir et faire pour les amoureux de la nature...super pays...bon voyage.
oui il est préférable d'arriver la veille car pour le départ il vaut mieux y être vers 7h. Pour les bateaux, en principe, pas de problème. Tu auras juste un peu les fesses en forme de banquette après.
les grottes de Pak ou, il faut prendre un autre bateau qui ne va pas jusqu'à la frontière. Si tu pars sur le bateau à 25/ 30 personnes (le batea"public"), il n'y a pas d'arrêt Pak Ou. sinon tu t'arretes pour la nuit à mi-chemin. Les villages sont épiques et ...très pauvres. Mais tu rencontres des gens aux histoires incroyables.
Pour Pak Ou, la ballade est sympa, tu peux la faire en deux heures avec un petit bateau.
COnseil, va le plus au nord possible, enfin si tu as un peu de temps.
De le frontière à Chiang Mai, si tu as de la chance, tu prends un camion/ bus de suite.
J'aimerais savoir si le trajet est faisable dans l'autre sens, Louang Prabang-Chiang Mai ?
Je Compte faire un un voyage au Vietnam du Sud au Nord jursqu'à Hanoi et je souhaiterais faire un petit tour au Laos avant de passer à la Thaîlande. J'ai pas mal de temps devant moi, à peu près un mois par pays.
de faire une boucle! Du vietnam nord au sud, au Cambodge (même le sud!), de remonter au Laos (mais voir il y a qqs problèmes de frontières, peut-être un avion jusqu'à Ventiane), et du Laos nord à la Thailande, nord également.
Il existe 2 points de passage entre le Vietnam et le Laos, un au niveau de Vinh (Cau Treo, j'y suis passe debut Decembre) et un plus au Sud. Concernant le passage entre le Cambodge et le Lao, je viens de le faire et il y a aucun probleme, je dirais meme que cette partie du voyage entre le Nord Est du cambodge et le Sud du Laos a ete une des plus riches en rencontre avec d'autres voyageurs et aussi avec les locaux.
On peut remonter le Mekong de Luang Prabang a HuayXay mais c'est plus long, par contre pas de touristes dans le bateau car tout le monde le fait dans l'autre sens, donc se renseigner car semble peu usite.
Autrement concernant les 2 jours de descente, je confirme ca fait mal au cul!!
Yannick
Certains pensent qu'ils font un voyage, en fait, c'est le voyage qui vous fait ou vous défait.
Nicolas Bouvier
Je crois que nous allons suivre la 2ème solution en passant par le Cambodge.
Pourrais tu me donner un peu plus de précision sur le chemin à suivre ? quels moyens de transports ? bus ?
Sur la descente, nous avions eu de nombreux check-points.
La croix-rouge avait un centre à Luang prabang où on pouvait faire des hammams locaux aux herbes médicinales.
Tout cela existe-t-il toujours ?
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Salut...pour ce qui est des speed-boats, ils existent toujours, et j' en ai vu plutôt beaucoup filer sur l' eau, à fond les gamelles, remplis de touristes avec des casques intégraux sur la tête et des gilets de secours au cas ou...par contre, pas un seul check-point sur le Mékong, mais sur certains bateaux des militaires armés, installés à l' avant avec une mitrailleuse et surveillant de près certains speed-boats en l' occurence. L' année dernière il s' est passé pendant que j' étais au Laos une sale affaire, des touristes et des villageois qui se rendaient à Ventiane sont tombés dans une embuscade tendue par des Méos, rebelles au gouvernement laotien qui les traitent il faut le dire comme de la merde. C' était sur la route qui relie Luang Prabang à la capitale...douze morts je crois...Ca peut arriver mais depuis les militaires sont postés le long des routes stratégiques. Donc no problem. Il ne faut pas oublier que le Laos est une dictature, que le gouvernement en place encourage la destruction du milieu naturel qui sert d' habitat à de nombreuses tribus originaires de Chine, installées sur le territoire depuis quelques siècles mais toujours non reconnues par les autorités. Les Méos, entre autres, sont donc toujours considérés comme apatrides, les états laotiens et thailandais leur refuse le moindre droit et bien sur le moindre papier officiel qui pourrait en faire des citoyens à part entière. L' armée et la police font régulièrement des descentes dans les villages et ça ne rigole pas, ça frite allègrement...Et quand trop c' est trop, ces peuples ressortent leurs ak47 et canardent tout ce qui passe à portée de fusils...sans compter que ce sont des chasseurs hors pair...J ' ai passé quelques temps dans une de ces tribus, sur la frontière Thailande-Myanmar... ce sont des gens formidables et profondément pacifiques, mais faut pas trop leur casser les couilles, c' est tout... Pour en revenir à Luang Prabang, je n' ai pas vu de centre de la Croix Rouge avec sauna ou autre...désolé. Mais le Laos reste un pays magnifique et les gens y sont vraiment cool. Ciao
C'est bien dommage que tout le monde veuille toujours faire la descente en speed boat jusqu'aux îles du Mékong à la frontière du Cambodge, bruit infernal, confort exigu, on n'a le temps de rien voir et c'est pas vraiment le fun souhaité.....
La descente en collectif, vieux bus ou camions rafistolés, est autrement plus intéréssante bien que vous arriviez à destination dans un état épouvantable recouvert de latérite rouge, mais le voyage est superbe, on traverse des paysages magnifiques et on peut choisir la solution de s'arrêter pour aller faire du trekking sur le plateau des bolovens, et surtout de s'arrêter dans la région de Champasak pour aller visiter le Vat Phu, endroit de grande sérénité pas encore envahi par les touristes et plus encore à l'arrivée vous arrivez du bon côté de l'île principale ou résider est plus convivial qu'à l'embarcadère des speed boats.....
Déjà à l'époque (1996) la route Luang Prabang-Vientiane était chaude. Les transports se faisaient en convois accompagnés par l'armée. Il y avait déjà eu des touristes flingués sur cette route. Et les convois se faisaient régulièrement attaquer...
Je vois que les choses n'évoluent guère. Du moins de manière positive.
La frontière lao-thai est-elle toujours aussi glauque ?
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En fait, il n'y a plus de speed boat dans le Sud du Laos, ou alors il faut en affreter un specialement. En effet la route est maintenant excellente et donc tout le monde se deplace en bus ou taxi collectif (encore un peu d'aventure, on voyage sur le toit sauf au passage des check points de police). Pour trouver de la poussiere, aller vers Attapeu, la route entre Pakse et Sekong est excellente mais elle est en travaux ensuite, donc poussiere et meme boue lorsqu'il se met a pleuvoir!
Par contre le coin n'est pas trop parcouru par les touristes et reste tres agreable mais si les conditions de transport s'ameliorent cela risque de changer...
Yannick
Certains pensent qu'ils font un voyage, en fait, c'est le voyage qui vous fait ou vous défait.
Nicolas Bouvier
Qui m aider a chaque voyage, normalement je fais plusieurs recherche pour etre certaine que personne a deja poser la question mais aujourd hui je suis sur la…
Je compte me rendre au Laos via le poste de frontière Houeisai-Chian Kong en venant de Chiang Rai où j'arriverai, par avion, vers 20 h Est-il possible de…
Je vais arriver à l'aéroport de Chang Rai vers 15h.Comment se rendre rapidement de l' aéroport à Chiang Khong, ville frontière avec le Laos. Distance et moyens…
J 'ai recherché les messages pour rejoindre de chiang rai au laos mais je n 'ai pas trouvé exactement ce que je recherché donc si vous pouvez m 'aider. Je…
Merci de me renseigner su r les horaires je me demande si j'ai le temps de faire un visa ou si je dois coucher sur place.en arrivant à 17H à udon thani.…
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. ;-)
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! :-)
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!