Je me rends avec ma fiancée sur Bali dans deux semaines (22.06) du 21 au soir au 25 au soir. Je sais c'est court ! Nous sommes étudiants et par définition nous avons un budget limité. 400€ à Deux billet d'avion AR compris, soit 200€ à deux pour 4 jours.
Je me suis déjà rendu sur Bali il y a deux ans et sur Gili l’année dernière. Donc en fait j'aimerais retrouver la même qualité de coraux de Gili T et M sur Bali (Beaux coraux et poissons).
J'ai vraiment cherché de bons spots sur Bali sur le web et je n'ai jamais une version qui coordonne avec une autre sauf pour les sports de Menjangan et Padanbai (J'ai lu que Amed, Tulamben sont plus tournés vers la plongé : s)
Voilà qu'en pensez-vous ? Sachant que :
- Le 21 au soir on sortira boire un verre, on ne va pas faire grand-chose il sera assez tard,
- Le 22 on va voir les spots de rizière et temples,
- Le 23 Snorkeling et plage !
- Le 24 Snorkeling et plage !
- Le 25 on fait une plage du genre Dreamland, Kuta ou autre, refais un temple ou deux ... Ubud ou autre. En gros on a l'avion à 22h donc vaut mieux rester dans le secteur pour pas rater l'avion !
Vous l'avez compris, l'idéal est de trouver plage pas trop mal ET snorkeling. Si vous voulez Gili T et M m'ont vraiment impressionné et j'aimerais retrouver cet environnement plage / snorkeling. Dommage que je Speedboat soit trop cher !
Si vous connaissez d’autre spots combinant belle plage (bien que je sache que les plages d’Indonésie sont en général non exploité et de mauvaise qualité) et beau snorkeling ?
Le planning vous parait réalisable en fonction de notre budget (200€) ?
Nous partons dans deux semaines ! Merci d'avance pour vos réponses !
J'ai fait du snokerling a Padangbai, au blue lagoon. C'etais simpa!
La plage est un peu etroite mais il n'y a pas grand monde en general. Ceci dit, je ne suis pas expert en snokerling et peu etre que pour quelqu'un de plus expert ce n'est pas si bien que ca.
Sinon tu peux aller a la white sand beach, c'est un peu plus loin (20 minutes de marche environ) et un peu difficile a trouver mais la plage est un vrai petit paradis, par contre je ne sais pas si c'est un bon spot pour le snokerling.
Si tu vas a Padangbai tu peux dormir au Pandangbay beach inn qui n'est pas tres cher, 120 000 la nuit si je me souvient bien avec petit dej. A oui, un soir sur deux il y a des lives music au reggae bar... Sinon, la journee, tu peux aussi prendre un bemo pour Kusamba le village voisin et te balader sur la plage de sable noir et voir comment les Balinais extraient le sel de la mer...
Roaf, je ne suis pas un professionnel du snorkeling ! J'ai eut l'occasion d'en faire il y a 5 an en Thaïlande et l’année dernière sur les iles Gili. Si tu y est déjà allé, comment trouve tu le spot de Padanbai comparé aux Gili ? J'ai trouvé les Gili magiques 😉. En fait l'objectif est de trouver des coraux et des poisson ... De la vie quoi.
Merci beaucoup pour l'info de la plage white sand beach car justement, je cherche un endroit pour snorkelizer et pour plager a la fois donc c'est parfait même si la plage est a 20 min ... En plus si c'est un petit paradis ... Hm, je suppose que c'est le genre de plage aux sable blanc et eau claire ?
Super également pour la plage aux sable noir. Nous restons que 4 jours a Bali dont surement 2 a Padangbai. C'est court je sais ...
Merci beaucoup pour ta réponse, si quelqu’un a d'autres info je prends :)
Baptiste
Bonjour,
J'étais à padangbai en 2008 et fais du snorking au Blue lagoon (attention aux vagues et à la marrée, je me suis râpée sur les coraux, ça fait mal !)
Sinon, tu peux partir sur un bateau de pêcheur, il t'amène un site poissonneux (toujours avec masque et tuba) près du blue lagoon.
Par contre je me demande si la plage dont parle Paul est toujours accessible, il y en avait une paradisiaque, en direction opposée au blue lagoon, un hôtel chinois était en construction, ils étaient entrain de virer tout les locaux, les warums du coin 😠
Sinon, Padangbai c'est pas très joli quand même, il y a mieux je pense pour 1 ou 2 jours. Amed, je connais pas.
C'est cool d'avoir des retours sur cet endroit, il n'y a pas grand chose de pertinent sur internet.
J'ai envoyé plusieurs E-mails a une certaine Claire qui a un club de plongé sur Padanbai, elle me propose une matinée en bateau traditionnel vers le Blue Lagoon qui est selon elle le meilleur endroit pour le snorkeling dans le secteur. Elle m'affirme également qu'il y a possibilité de snorkeliser sur la plage du Blue Lagoon.
Les coraux étaient encore vivant et avec de beau poissons en 2008 ?
Justement je lui ai parler de cette plage, elle me confirme également que l'endroit est paradisiaque ! Je pense pas qu'il y ai d’hôtel en construction sinon je pense qu'elle m'en aurait parlé ... Enfin j’espère ;)
Tu me dit qu'il y a mieux que Padanbai pour 2 jours, a quel site pense tu ? Pour faire du snorkeling joli et avec des plages correctes. Nous sommes un couple d'étudiant, on a un budget serré ! Étant déjà aller aux Gili il y a quelques mois, je voulais y retourner mais les speedboat sont trop cher :( ...
salut,
c'est aussi une matinée en bateau traditionnel pas loin du Blue Lagoon que l'on avait fait, ça vaut le coup.
Sinon, on accède à la plage du Blue Lagoon en traversant un bout de "jungle", il y a un hotel sur la plage mais il est bien intégré au paysage, idéal pour manger ou boire un verre après la plage. Quand on y était les fonds étaient intéressants, les coraux vivants mais pas spectaculaires
Sinon, la plage dont je parlais est en direction opposée à celle du Blue lagoon, il faut marcher un peu plus, l’hôtel doit y être construit, ils avaient déjà commencé le terrassement quand on y était. Belle plage de sable blanc, petite vie locale autour, mais bon...c'est très probablement terminé, la plage devait être privatisée, c'est triste....
Je ne peux pas t'aider pour le reste, je n'ai fais du snorking qu'à cet endroit sur Bali
Hier soir sur Jakarta, j'ai diner avec un grand bonhomme qui a une maison sur Bali, il m'a dit que Padanbai été bien mais pas transcendant et m'a vivement recommandé d'aller dans le sud de Bali vers PadangPadang, Gueguer Beach ou Blue Point. Il m'a montré des photos et ces bouts de plages (Quoi que certaines sont balèzes) sont vraiment magnifique. C'est le genre d'endroits avec peux de touristes, du sable blanc, eau calme et bleu avec option grillade de poisson sur la plage !
Il m'a dit que les courants étaient par moment forts mais pas de risque si on ne n'aventure pas loin ...
Ma question : Savez vous si on peut snorkeling vers le sud ? Cet homme n'a pas su me dire, il est plus axé sur la plongé.
Si vous avez des retours d’expériences ...
On avait découvert la presqu'ile de bukit et padang padang seulement le dernier jour de notre séjour, ça nous avait bien plu, y a pas trop de monde, du coup on y retourne cette année ! C'est en effet beaucoup plus joli que padangbai. C'est une petite crique, je ne pense que ce soit un bon spot pour le snorking, c'est une plage de surfeur.
Gueguer Beach et Blue Point je ne connais pas, si quelqu'un a des infos...
Je t'ai mis une photo du blue lagon (il faisait pas beau...) et une de padang padang
Merci pour les photos ! Bon, nous avons trouvé un plan pour dormir a Utuwatu (vers Padang Padang) pendant tout les séjour. Étant donné que nous arrivons le premier jour au soir, on ira demander au gens si il y a possibilité de snorkeling dans le secteur. Si oui on reste, si non on passe comme prévu deux jours a Padangbai.
A padangbai on a les poissons et une plage potable et a Padang Padang on a la plage au sable blanc mais pas les poissons ><
Mine de rien c'est pas facile de tout organiser ! Suite au séjour, je ferais une petite "revew" de notre itinéraire !
Si il y a d'autres personnes pour plus d'infos ...
Merci de me répondre en tout cas, c'est très gentil a vous.
Baptiste
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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 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!
