Je m'excuse d'avance pour l'impression de déjà-vu..
Comme l'indique le titre, je pars deux mois en Indonésie de fin juillet à fin septembre.
J'aurais quelques questions à vous soumettre car plus je passe de temps sur ce forum, plus je change d'avis sur mon itinéraire... Je veux tout faire mais c'est pas possible héhé
Au départ, je comptais le découper ainsi:
Java - Bali - Lombok - Flores - Komodo - Kalimantan (à peu près 1 semaine 10 jours dans chaque région, sauf à Java où je compte pas m'éterniser)
Après Kalimantan et une petite session en amoureux avec les orang-outans ^^, j'aurais aimé aller en Malaisie et faire qq îles qu'ont m'a conseillée, mais j'ignore si c'est possible avec mon visa de 60j de sortir du pays et d'y entrer à nouveau.. ?!
De plus, comme je le disais auparavant, en lisant les discussions sur le forum, j'envisage de plus en plus d'aller sur Sumatra et Sulawesi.. Mais j'ai conscience que je ne pourrais pas tout faire.
Je vais en Indonésie surtout pour en prendre plein la vue, rencontrer des gens (quid du couchsurfing?) et découvrir une nouvelle culture. Le confort etc.. je m'en fous, autrement je peux rester chez moi.
Après je compte aussi faire un peu la fête (et fêter mon anniversaire tiens :p )mais ce n'est pas ma priorité.
Pour résumer, qu'est-ce qui vous semble indispensable? faisable ? Je prends tous vos conseils, précautions d'usage etc..
Désolée si ça vous semble être le fouillis..
Et si certains sont dans les parages à ce moment là, say hi ! :)
Joli programme !
Pour ma part je suis déjà allé en Indonésie (Java, Bali, Lombok), l'an passé au Sarawak sur Bornéo et m'en vais dans un mois passer trois semaines à Sulawesi.
Prends bien en compte les moyens de transport parfois un peu ...lents afin de profiter pleinement de ton séjour. En deux mois évidemment tu as le temps de voir beaucoup de choses.
J'avais particulièrement apprécié en Indonésie les alentours de Yogyakarta, Le Bromo bien sur, le Kawa Ijen. Ce sont des incontournables.
A Bali je m'étais concentré sur le Nord, faisant l'impasse sur les plages du Sud. La région de Munduk, Lovina, Amed, est très belle et moins fréquentée.
Lombok est splendide, et le trek sur le Rinjani un grand moment 😉.
Une petite escale sur les îles Gili est possible coté plages (Gili Meno était très sympa mais il y a plus fétard...), mais tout dépend de ton parcours, car des plages il y en a partout !
Si tu as l'occasion d'aller au Sarawak profites en, les parcs nationaux y sont vraiment magnifiques (Mulu, Bako...) et c'est bien plus structuré. Y voir des animaux est relativement facile.
Bonjour, non pas possible d'utiliser le meme visa si vous sortez.
En meme temps le visa pour revenir en Indonesie coute que 25 dollars, donc ca va, mais un mois.
Pour la fete ce sera les plages du Sud (Seminyak) ou Gilis Trawagan.
Couch surfing en Indo, sans doute mais chez des Occidentaux.
Pour fille seule, ok, juste faire attention le soir, et respecter les moeurs religieuses sur les iles les plus musulmanes. (pas de mini short)
Bon voyage
Merci, je note toutes ses informations précieusement..
Mais ça me facilite pas la tâche !! Dur de faire un choix, quoique ça peut me filer une excuse pour revenir ;-)
Pour les transports, oui j'ai bien ça en tête et ça me dérange pas du tout, au contraire :)
D'ailleurs le Rijani, il vaut mieux être super sportif, non? de ce que j'en ai lu..
Pour le visa, ok c'est bon à savoir ! Même si je pense que j'aurais assez à faire en Indonésie au final mais on ne sait jamais :) Et je pense revenir à sec, donc bon :D
Pour le CS, j'aimerais vraiment dans l'idéal être chez des Indonésiens, surtout pendant le Ramadan, mais je ne sais pas si je trouverais etc.. Je verrais.
Et pour le côté être une fille toute seule etc.. c'est vraiment pas ce qui m'inquiète
D'ailleurs le Rijani, il vaut mieux être super sportif, non? de ce que j'en ai lu..
Salut ! Tout dépend de ce que tu appelle "super sportif"... c'est difficile de répondre à ce genre de question. Le mieux c'est de donner la seule information objective et tu jugera toi : les étapes en dénivelé positif : +2000, +700, +1100. Ton sac sera léger (tu laisse en bas ce que tu n'a pas besoin et pour la nourriture/tente, il y a des porteurs). Pour plus d'information, j'ai fais un topo sur l'ascension du Rinjani, sur mon site http://trek.uniterre.com/Indonesie/.
Pour ton itinéraire en général, cela me parait beaucoup. J'avais consacré 5 semaines à l'Est de Java, Bali, Lombok et les Gilis. Je n'ai pas eu l'impression de trop trainer. Tu aura 3 semaines de plus que moi et toutes les îles/régions que tu rajoute me paraisse beaucoup.
Pour des topos de treks et des informations précises sur les pays que j'ai visités, rendez-vous sur mon blog : https://treketvoyages.com/.
Il fonctionne comme un modeste guide de voyage et non comme un récit de voyage.
... respecter les moeurs religieuses sur les iles les plus musulmanes. (pas de mini short)
C'est vrai ça ! 😕
Y'a des filles/femmes qui font rien qu'à aguicher les hommes 😛😮😇😊
Alors c'est bien compris, hein ! 😠
PAS DE MINI SHORT 😉😎😏
Jeune femme chinoise habitant Bukittinggi et qui n'en a rien à taper des "moeurs religieuses" 😇. Si c'est pas malheureux, tss-tss.
"Nous ne sommes plus une communauté d'être humains qui se parlent mais un conglomérat de grappes de consommateurs en niches, séparés les uns des autres par des obsessions diverses et innombrables. Nous sommes de l'ère de la désintégration." Marc Moulin (1942-2008) in Humoeurs
Pas de problème pour le couchsurfing en Indonésie! J'en ai fait autant chez des Occidentaux que chez des Indonésiens, des hommes, des femmes, voire dans des communautés, que de superbes expériences. Par contre selon où tu vas parfois c'est difficile voire impossible de trouver des CS, j'en ai pas fait tout le long de mon voyage.
Mais ton trajet me semble un peu trop ambitieux pour 2 mois! En 4 mois, j'ai fait le centre/est de Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo & les îles, Flores et Sulawesi, et même en 4 mois ya des endroits où j'ai dû un peu "rusher". En Indonésie, il faut savoir voyager lentement (et souvent tu n'as pas le choix!) pour apprécier au mieux!
Désolée pour le retard..
Effectivement, j'ai conscience à présent que deux mois est un délai bien trop court
je suis en train de sélectionner ce que je veux impérativement voir pour ce premier voyage, je ferai la suite une autre fois.
Si je puis me permettre de rajouter mon grain de sel... :-)
Il faudra effectivement passer sur certaines choses, avec "seulement" 2 mois. Tout ce que les autres personnes ont dit à propos des trajets lents, aller d'un endroit à l'autre, etc. est réaliste. Tu passes un temps fou dans des transports, quel qu'il soit, et quand tu vois que tu partages le tuk-tuk avec des poules, mieux vaut ne pas être pressée ;-)
Pour ma part, en 3 bonnes semaines, j'ai fait 9-10 jours au nord de Bali (j'en ai profité pour apprendre le massage balinais sur qlqs jours, génial !), plusieurs jours à et autour d'Ubud (dont Mont Batur au lever du soleil, rafting), 2-3 jours sur Gili Trawangan et 2-3 jours sur Lombok pour faire le Rinjani. Enfin, je ne suis allée qu'au cratère car il me manquait 1 jour pour aller en haut... j'avais l'avion le lendemain. Il paraît que c'est magnifique là-haut. Vaut la peine.
Ce trek nécessite quand même une condition physique minimum. Si tu fais régulièrement de la rando, nages ou tout sport un peu cardio, ça devrait aller. Et de bonnes chaussures !!! J'ai vu une nana qui faisait la montée en chaussure de toile, sérieux... Elle n'était pas dans mon groupe mais je suppose qu'elle en a sérieusement bavé.
Important aussi : des bonnes couches, fines mais techniques et chaudes, car ça caille le soir là-haut. En journée un t-shirt de rando + short suffisent. J'y étais en décembre 2012.
Sulawesi : si tu es une plongeuse ou souhaites apprendre, il paraît que c'est un must.
Gili : Trawangan si tu aimes la fiesta, mais j'ai pas trouvé l'île extraordinaire. Ca suffit pour un peu de playa. Pas vu les autres Gili. A éviter pour la plongée, perso j'ai été hyper déçue de l'état des coraux etc.
Bali même : Kuta (au sud) à éviter absolument si tu cherches la paix. Bruyant et blindé de gens bourrés (Australiens notamment). Le nord est moins touristique.
Ubud : mignon, mérite quelques jours et autour. Petite ville d'arts et de culture. Beaucoup de touristes, par contre. Attention aux arnaques aux faux guides pour aller au Mont Batur, ne prendre que les services du bureau des guides officiel, et pas d'un c*****d qui t'attend à l'hôtel ! (expérience vécue)
Voilà, peut-être que ça peut t'aider. N'hésite pas si tu as des questions.
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Nous sommes deux femmes qui partirons en juillet 2017 et nous hésitons entre l'indonésie (Bali- Java etc.) et les iles d'hawaii. Dans nos voyages nous aimons…
Bonjour, je suis Brigitte, 66 ans, plutôt sportive et en pleine forme, jhabite moitié dans le Tarn et moitié à Nantes, très jeune d 'esprit et pas compliquée du tout, recherche une femme même profil pour road trip en Asie sud-est , moitié humanitaire et voyage libre. Le voyage commence en octobre 2026 par les Philippines sur l'ile de Panay, ensuite l'Indonesie et la Malaisie. Le voyage pourra durer jusque 4 ou 5 mois, je n'ai aucun impératif. Si tu es cool et sympa, n'hésite pas à m'écrire. A bientôt.
hi there
I’m leaving on October 1st for Rio, which I’ll be exploring over 10 days while staying in Copacabana and Ipanema.
After that, I’m heading to Ilha Grande, Paraty, and finally a flight to Iguaçu.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on Rio. Is it possible to walk around and explore without constantly worrying about getting my phone snatched?
I’m traveling alone and don’t speak Portuguese.
I need GPS to get around.
I love walking and don’t really like taking taxis, which is why I’ve booked two places to stay in Rio to experience different neighborhoods.
But is this doable given the security concerns there?!
In short, can you travel peacefully?
Thanks for your feedback if you’ve been to Rio!
Best,
I’m traveling solo to Armenia in mid-September for three weeks, and I’ll be using public transport. I have a few questions:
- Does Yandex work everywhere, even in villages?
I’m looking for:
- Nice guesthouse addresses in the north (national park) and the south, including the village of Ararat,
and a simple but clean hotel in Yerevan that’s convenient for getting to the bus stations later.
- Any great tips or advice you can share.
Actually, I’m a bit worried I’ll be stuck only visiting tourist sites without a car. What do you think?
Thanks for your help
I’m arriving in Tana on 9/10/26 as a solo female traveler.
Which hotel in Tana is good for the first night since I’ll get in at 10 PM?
What’s worth seeing around Tana?
I’m planning 2 nights in Tana,
then 2 nights in Andasibe? After that, Lake Itasy.
Any suggestions? Thanks
I contacted several agencies in Madagascar to arrange this 4x4 trip along the coast.
Always the same answer: a tailor-made trip with at least 2 participants.
Since I don’t want to travel alone and a friend isn’t available, I’m looking for a woman to share this trip with the agency Mahay Mada, which offers a 12-day, 11-night tour of southern Madagascar. I’m available from August 23 to September 14.
Thanks for your direct response at 0784659791. See you soon, Mireille
I’d love to settle around Da Nang for about a month and explore the surrounding areas in Vietnam.
I’ve already been to this country and don’t feel like rushing around every day like I used to a few years ago.
I’d really like to find some company to stay for at least a month, and then maybe spend a month in Cambodia...
Given that I’m now 76, I don’t want to run around like I used to, trying to see everything...
I enjoy calm people... Those who love life and with whom I can share a beer... And meet people to create a great atmosphere—la dolce vita....
Hi everyone,
I’m a 67-year-old woman who loves to travel, and for my third solo trip, I’ve decided to explore Indonesia.
I’ll be there from September 1st to October 5th, and I’m really struggling to plan my itinerary.
I’d love any advice you can share—I’ll read it all carefully.
So far, I’ve booked my first two nights with a local host in Jakarta, and then I’m heading to Borobudur. That’s all I’ve got planned for now.
Do you think I should book accommodations and transport tickets in advance? It seems really complicated, or could I just decide day by day based on how I feel?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a solo trip to Mongolia this summer, without an agency. However, I’d like to have a guide accompany me for certain parts of my journey.
From my research, I understand that most "activities," accommodations, and transportation are best arranged day by day, depending on opportunities and encounters. Without an agency, everything is organized on the spot.
I’d love to hear more opinions on this, especially regarding the Orkhon Valley.
Here’s the itinerary I’m planning:
* UB -> Mörön (flight) -> Khatgal (local buses)
A few days at Lake Khövsgöl
* Khatgal -> Mörön -> Jargalant -> Tariat (local buses)
A few days at the White Lakes
* White Lakes -> Tsetserleg -> Kharkhorin (4x4 with driver)
A few days in the Orkhon Valley
+ the Eight Lakes (horseback trekking with a guide)
* Return to UB
From what I’ve gathered, the first part should be fairly straightforward, but I have questions about the Orkhon Valley.
Here are my questions:
-> Tsetserleg to Kharkhorin route:
Have any of you made this trip by booking a driver on the spot when arriving in Tsetserleg? Was it easy to find an available driver? And did you find it easy/difficult/impossible to find other travelers to share the ride with? Ideally, I’d like to share this leg with fellow travelers.
-> The Eight Lakes: Could you share your experience with the Eight Lakes? Did you easily find a guide directly on site? Were you able to share this experience with other travelers?
Last question for women who’ve traveled solo in Mongolia:
-> How did you experience it? Do you have any specific tips or recommendations?
I’m considering a road trip (rental car) to explore the Canadian Rockies in September 2026, starting in Calgary and ending with about 10 days in Vancouver and the surrounding area. (Two weeks in the Rockies and a little under two weeks in Vancouver and nearby.)
I’d like to say that being a woman traveling alone doesn’t really bother me. That’s not the issue. Being a woman is just how it is, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon, but traveling solo is something I could fix by finding travel companions. However, I had a not-so-great experience in India with two girls who were total strangers at first and turned out to be quite annoying, so I’m a bit put off by the idea now.
My question is simple, assuming I do this trip alone: is it worth sticking *only* to driving? I have **zero** sense of direction—with a map, I’m hopeless. So, is it realistic to think, "With my GPS, I’ll just drive from Calgary to Vancouver and see what I see," since I don’t see myself hiking alone? I’m not easily scared, but I wouldn’t feel confident doing that solo. Unless all the sightseeing is done with a guide (but then, hello, the cost—my budget isn’t exactly overflowing).
What do you all think?
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Take care and happy travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
After a week of sports south of Bergen, I’m not sure what to visit during the following week between Bergen and Oslo.
I haven’t planned to rent a car.
I’d love your suggestions. Thanks
Hi everyone, I’m really keen to visit Iran for three weeks in mid-March 2015.
What worries me a bit isn’t so much traveling alone—I’m used to it and know the Middle East well—but rather the current events (Islamic State) that could potentially become dangerous.
Flights are pretty cheap at the moment, and I’d like to book before prices go up.
Any advice from people who know the ground situation and Iranian current affairs better than I do would be much appreciated! :)
Hi there! I’m in the middle of planning my first solo trip (as a woman). Do you have any ideal destinations with activities like hiking, diving, sightseeing, and easy ways to meet locals—all on a small budget?
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s had this experience before! :)
Hi there,
Who could recommend a reliable agency for visiting several islands, including the parks around Komodo? I’m traveling solo as a woman.
Thanks for your great tips!
Hi everyone,
I’m often in transit in Tokyo and I stay at the hotel because Japanese people speak little English and the signs are almost always in Japanese!
Any ideas for getting from Narita to a nice park or an onsen? I wanted to try Hokkaido, but apart from renting a car, it’s all trains! Any suggestions for a car with a driver? Or is it too expensive? Small group tours in Hokkaido? I read about the Explorator group’s offer—way too expensive!!!
I’ve got a maximum of 8 days. I’d just like a nice Japanese break.
Thanks for any tips you can share!
my friend, with whom I traveled to Iran, Myanmar, and India, really wanted to take a one-month trip to Armenia and Georgia. So we booked our flights (June 21 to July 19), but disaster struck—she can’t travel anymore due to serious family reasons.
Now I’m heading off on this adventure alone. It’s not that I’ve never traveled solo before—I spent three months exploring Southeast Asia by myself last year—but I still have a few questions, and I’d really appreciate your input.
* I don’t think traveling alone in these countries is very risky—what do you think?
* Maybe I could hire a driver? What would that cost, since some places seem tricky to reach by public transport. Do you have any driver recommendations?
* I don’t want to rent a car—the driving seems too unpredictable, especially in Georgia.
* I’d love to do some nice hikes—are there any guides available?
Here’s my rough itinerary:
YEREVAN and surroundings
YEGHEGNADZOR for Noravank
GORIS and TATEV
LAKE SEVAN
DILIJAN
HAGHPAT
TBILISI and surroundings
The CAUCASUS toward Mestia
UPLISTSIKHE
VARDZIA
Return to Yerevan for my flight
Thanks to anyone who can share their experiences or answer my questions!
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a few tips that really helped me better prepare my carry-on luggage. After a few trips (and some mistakes too!), I’ve finally found a way to organize myself that makes life a lot easier. Maybe this can help other travelers here.
1. Choose a practical and sturdy bag
A good bag is the foundation. I’ve noticed that a model with a solid structure, sturdy wheels, and a well-thought-out interior really changes the experience. Hard-shell suitcases hold up better, especially when you’re hopping between flights. Personally, I use a Lambert suitcase because the interior is super well-divided, but the important thing is to find a model that works for you.
2. Rolling your clothes really works
It’s simple, but it saves so much space. Plus, it wrinkles less. I do this now for almost everything, especially lightweight clothes.
3. Keep everything in a small kit
100 ml liquids, toothbrush, cream, mini first-aid kit… Having all of that in one clear toiletry bag makes going through security much easier. It saves you from having to take everything out and put it back in a rush.
4. A pouch for essentials
Passport, headphones, charger, phone… I keep all of that in the same pouch. It saves so much stress when you need to find something quickly, especially on the plane.
5. Traveling lighter makes all the difference
Since I started choosing versatile clothes that mix and match well, I travel with a lot less. Less weight, fewer decisions to make, fewer things to lug around. It honestly makes traveling so much more enjoyable.
From the conversations I’ve had with other travelers (and several customers too), I’ve realized you can really simplify your trip just by organizing a little better and choosing good accessories.
If you have other tips or methods that work for you, I’d love to read them. We always learn from others on this forum.
Looking forward to exchanging with you all!
Hi,
Has anyone recently taken the boat to Casamance from Dakar and could share their experience?
From France, is it possible to book online, or do you need to go through an agency? How far in advance?
Boarding/disembarking: how does it work? Do we have to check in our luggage and then pick it up on arrival?
What’s the vibe like on the boat in the seating area?
Has anyone ever stopped over in Carabane? Accommodation options there?
Thanks so much if you have any recent info!
Exploring India by road is all about having a good driver. I highly recommend the one I’ve traveled with for 5 "safe" trips—Rajasthan 3 times over 16 years, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. He’s been driving tourists for 25 years now and is more than just a driver. He knows how to talk about his country, the cities you visit, and suggests alternative routes.
He’s well-connected with real local guides who don’t just ramble (as he puts it himself) or drag you into shops claiming to be run by their "so-called family." Depending on your preferences, he can suggest well-tested itineraries and recommend typical hotels like Havelis.
For dining, he oversees meal prep based on your spice-level preferences. He’s Sikh and deeply respectful of his passengers.
He speaks English better than French, but one of his daughters is studying French at university.
Hi,
We’d like to spend about twenty days in Albania next July. We’re two women traveling together and we’re thinking of renting a small car. Does that sound reasonable, or should we avoid it?
Thanks for your advice.
Hi there,
I’m spending a week in Morocco (Rabat - Meknes - Fes).
I’ll be traveling solo—is it safe for a woman over 60?
For transportation, I’m planning to take the train. I was thinking of buying my ticket last minute, but it’s around the end-of-year period…?
I’ll be in Meknes on December 31st—any suggestions on how they celebrate New Year’s Eve there?
Is anyone visiting these destinations? Maybe we could meet up…?
Thanks in advance.
Hi there,
After hearing so much about Djerba, especially the GO clubs, is it risky for a young, pretty newly-retired woman to visit the island alone?
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
Does anyone know how late the buses run from Cusco Airport to the city center? I land at 9:30 PM, plus time to clear customs, pick up my luggage, and exchange some money—figure an extra 30 to 45 minutes. Though, come to think of it, I still have 5 sols from last time—maybe that’ll be enough for the bus?
Thanks.
Brigitte
Planned arrival on Sunday evening, November 16, 2025, in San José. Staying 3 nights, then taking a bus to Tortuguero for 2 nights. Looking for a shared shuttle to La Fortuna for 2 nights, then a van-boat-van combo to Santa Elena for 2 or 3 nights. Heading to Quepos for 4 nights for day trips using local buses—Jaco, San Antonio, Uvita. After that, a full-day bus ride to Cahuita. I’m booking hotels as I go, which gives me the flexibility to stay longer in places I like. I’m looking for accommodations in city centers near restaurants and not too far from the bus station. Budget: 50 € for a room with a private bathroom (if you’ve got any great tips!). For my finale, I’ll cross the land border to Panama City for 4 days. Thanks for your suggestions! 😉
As I mentioned before, I’m heading to Istanbul next summer, and I’ve heard there have been quite a few attacks by Kurds in Turkey recently, which is making me hesitate about my trip.
What do you all think? :( I’m wondering if it’s really a good idea to go...
Hi everyone,
I’m 66 and just discovered solo travel in Uzbekistan—I loved it! So I’ve decided to explore Africa, starting with Senegal. I’m just beginning my research, but if anyone can give me advice on which month to go, what to see, and whether this destination is safe—or maybe suggest another African country—I’d really appreciate your tips!
Hi there!
We’re leaving in early November for a month.
Here’s our itinerary:
Arrival in Takhmau, then heading to:
Kampong Cham
Kratie – 2 days
Mondolkiri – 3 days
Ratanakiri – 3 days
Stung Treng – 1 day
Siem Reap – 4 days
Battambang – 1 day
Kampong Chhnang – 3 days
Kampot – 2 days
Islands (WE’RE HESITATING WHICH ONE?) – 4 DAYS
Phnom Penh – 2 days
That’s it! 😊
We’re backpacking… and we love spots that aren’t too touristy. If you’ve got any tips, we’re all ears!
Thanks
Hi there,
We’d like to stay in Switzerland for five days.
There are two of us (women).
We don’t know this country at all.
What cities or affordable spots would you recommend for visiting?
Cheap accommodation.
Looking for community-based options.
And being close to public transport.
Thanks for your tips and experiences!
Best regards.