Après lecture du guide et prise de nombreux renseignements sur ce site, je vous propose mon itinéraire de 3 semaines en Indonésie afin que vous fassiez vos commentaires sur son trajet, sa durée, les choses à voir, …
Merci pour votre aide : Java
Jour 1-2-3: Arrivée à Yogyakarta et visite de la ville
+ les sites de Borobudur et Prambanan
Jour 4-5: Solo (Surakarta)
Jour 6: Malang
Jour 7: Probolinggo pour le Volcan Bromo
Jour 8: Volcan Kawah Ijen
Jour 9-10-11: Parc National de Baluran (en vaut-il la peine, y-a-t-il possibilité de trek ?)
Jour 12: Banyuwangi pour prendre le ferry vers Bali
Bali
Jour 12: Arrivée à Gilimanuk
Jour 13:Bedugul (Lac Batan)
Jour 14-15-16: Ubud
Jour 17: Tampaksiring
Jour 18: Lac Batur
Jour 19: Besakih et Tirtagangga
Jour 20-21 : Amed et Tulamben pour la plongée
Y-a-t-il un chouette endroit pour faire du rafting ?
😏Formidable votre circuit! Je fais assez souvent ce circuit avec les francais. Lorsque vous serez a Bali, passer une nuit a Pemuteran pour gouter un peu plongee en masque a l'ile Menjangan, 30 minutes en pirogue, l'un des beaux endroits pour les poissons exotiques et des coreaux. Tampak siring n'est pas loin de Ubud si bien que vous pouvez faire le meme jour pour aller au volcan et lac Batur, ainsi Tirta gangga, c'est meiux vous visitez quand vous allez a l'est de Bali: Amed et Tulamben, si bien que vous avez plus de temps. Apres Amed et Tulamben, passez une nuit a Sidemen, un petit village non touristique ou vous pouvez faire une promenade entre les rizieres et le village ou rafting dans la riviere Telaga Waja qui est encore sauvage par raport la riviere Ayung qui commence a avoir la polution a cause des hotels situes tout au long de cette riviere. Je vous propose egalement de passer ue nuit a l'ile Lembongan en prenant le bateau catamaran ou bateau public depart de Sanur. Il y a la plage ou les pecheurs qui cultivent des algues, tres interessant de decouvrir leur vie...Thalassa a filme ce village en 2001.
Si d'autres personnes ont des idées, entre autre sur le Parc National de Baluran sur lequel je n'ai pas d'info... Ou encore sur d'autres points de l'itinéraire.
D'accord avec Balibagus: ne pas louper Pemuteran et l'ile Manjagan ( le mieux pour le snorkeling) Sidemen avec ses rizières superbes et son calme...et Amed pour Bali, ne pas rester aux abords du ferry entre Java et Bali: aucun intéret
Au sud est de Java, on peut passer à Kalibaru et aller sur la cote à Watu ulo ( Papuma): splendide plage et village de pecheurs...pas besoin de 4x4...
Le lac Batur et Besakik, j'éviterais. IL faut sortir des sentiers battus. Je te conseille les tombeaux royaux surtout pour la promenade pour y arriver. Mon site te donnera des idées ??
Si tu utilise les transports en commun ce qui suis peut t'intéresser.
Tu en prends ce que tu veux.
Y'a du Java et du Bali entrecoupé de Sulawesi et de Flores.
JAVA
Jour 1 : Arrivée Jakarta 13h10 (Eva Air Paris-Tapei-Jakarta retour par Denpasar 714 Euro) Bus de l'aéroport (a 200m a gauche en sortant) pour la gare de Gambir. A pied jusqu'a Jalan Jaksa 15'. Kresna Homestay 35.000Rp fan/sans sdb, basic mais sympa, calme.
Jour 2 - 3 : séjour a Jakarta. Aller-retour Bogor : aller de Gambir train direct 1h 5.000Rp/retour train Ekonomi (tout un poeme) 2.500Rp ! ne s'arrete pas a Gambir, descendre a Gondangdia d'ou on peut aller, toujours en train, jusqu'a Kota (a deux pas du centre historique de Jakarta) pour 1.000Rp. De la gare de Kota le bus Transjakarta file droit au sud jusqu'a Bloc M pour 2.500Rp, rapide (il a sa bande de circulation) et climatisé un bon moyen pour découvrir le Jakarta du XXIeme siecle.
Jour 4 : 10h30 train 45.000Rp 13h30 Bandung beaux paysages. Hotel By Moritz fan/sans sdb/ptdéj/calme, basic mais sympa.
Jour 5 - 6 : séjour Bandung, Art Déco.
Jour 7 : 8h00 train 75.000Rp 15h30 Jogjakarta beaux paysages Hotel Selekta (Sosro) 35.000Rp sdb/fan/ptdéj, calme.
Jour 8 : bus 13h10 10.000Rp 14h40 Borobodur Lotus G. H. 45.000Rp sdb/fan/ptdéj, calme. Location vélo "sans freins" 5.000Rp
Jour 9 : visite du site de Borobodur (bagus = super) 10 US dollar. Bus retour a Jogja Hotel Metro (Prawirotaman) 50.000Rp sdb/fan/petitdej/piscine de 16m, calme.
Jours 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 : piscine, Prambanam 10 US dollar. piscine, Kraton, piscine, Parangiritis bus 10.000Rp, piscine, bus Imogiri ( ! ouvert Ve PM et Lu AM) 10.000Rp. piscine, Jogja, piscine. Restos Via Via et Andalas (ce dernier a 300m sur J. Parangtritis en allant vers le centre, cuisine Padang)
Jour 14 : Jogja bus 5.000Rp 2h de trajet Solo Hotel Westerners 35.000Rp sdb/fan calme.
Jour 15 : séjour a Solo visite des 2 Kraton
Jour 16 : excursion a Candi Sukuh : bus pour Karangpandan 3.000Rp 1h + minibus pour Kemuning 2.000Rp 20' + 30' de marche pente tres raide (cranez pas prenez une ojek/moto pour 2.000Rp)
Jour 17 : 7h10 bus 33.000Rp 6h de trajet Blitar hotel Sri Lestari classe et tres cher 80.000Rp sdb pas de fan pas de ptdéj ! pas trop calme réveil enfants 6h du mat ! Plus on paye cher moins on recoit. Hotel Sri Rejekil moins cher (30-40.000Rp) a 700m de la gare a droite en sortant. Excursion a Panataran microlet orange a droite du marché 4.000Rp 45'
Jour 18 : 13h train 4.000Rp Ekonomi 2h30 de trajet Blitar Hotel Menara 60.000Rp sdb/ptdéj/ (évitez les hotels Hélios et Palem, trop chers pour confort tres rudimentaire)
Jour 19-20-21 : séjour a Malang. Ville intéressante pour son architecture coloniale et Art Déco. A ne pas manquer l'hotel Tugu Park, petit musée et décoration top. Excursion a Singosari et Sumberawan : casse pas trois pattes a un canard pour en plus de déplacements tres variés (2 microlet + 2 ojek)
Jour 22 : bus 9.000Rp pour Probolinggo 2h15 de trajet attente d'1h minibus 10.000Rp pour Cemoro Lawang (Bromo) 1h30 de trajet hotel Cafe Lava 70.000Rp sdb(eau chaude!)/ptdé, calme
Jour 23 : levé 4h du mat jeep a 5 (175.000Rp) pour le Gunung Penanjakan, levé de soleil sur le site du Bromo : grandiode
Jour 24 : bus de 8h30 pour Probolinggo. Train de 11h02 pour Surabaya Ekonomi 18.000Rp (!) 2h de trajet Hotel Paviljoen 71.500Rp sdb/fan/ptdéj, calme. A voir l'hotel Majapahit pour sa déco et pas mal d'autres immeubles de style Art Déco. Circulation dantesque.
Jour 25 : bateau de 15hoo pour Makassar (Sulawési) 332.400Rp en classe 1 AC/douche chaude/3 repas. Evitez les classes ékonomi et 3 véritables fumoirs et bruyant.
En résumé : peut etre un peu long comme traversée de Java.
Conseil : de l'aéroport, gagnez directement la gare de Gambir et filez sur Bandung. Le lendemain prenez le train pour Jogjakarta. Visite de Borobodur en une matinée. Visite de Solo + Prambanam en une journée aller-retour. Zappez Blitar et Malang. De Jogja il y a un train a 7h15 qui arrive a Surabaya a 13h de la un autre train ou bus pour Probolinggo (Bromo), De Probolinggo un train part vers 11h pour arriver a Banyuwangi a 15h24
SULAWESI
Jour 1 : arrivée vers 17h30 a Makassar en provenance de Surabaya avec le Lambelu. Prix 214.000Rp en classe 3 upgradé en classe 1 + 118.000Rp. 26 h de trajet. Hotel Pondo Suanda Indah 100.000Rp AC/sdb/Ptdj/calme mais triste
Jour 2 : changement d'hotel Legend Hostel 39.000Rp fan/sdb/ptdéj/calme
Jour 3 : Réservation bus Alam Indah et transfert organisés par le Legend 50.000Rp. Attention le terminal est a 25km. 1h de trajet. Arrivée a Rantepao vers 17h30. Hotel Wisma Monton 60.000Rp sdb eau chaude/ptdéj/pas calme (chiens et coqs).
Jour 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 : changement d'hotel Wisma Maria 30.000Rp sdb seau d'eau chaude/grand ptdéj/pas calme (toujours les chiens et les coqs mais c'est partout pareil a Rantepao).
Points forts : Palawa (village) - Lemo (tautau) - Tampangallo (grotte avec tautau et ossements dans cadre naturel des plus jolis) - XXX (secret). Location de vélo (pas en bon état, vitesses) 20.000Rp/j. Restos Mart's café - Mambo Restaurant.
Jour 10 : Bus Alam Indah 40.000Rp déart 8h30 (prévu 7h30!) arrivée a Makassar vers 17h.Galere 2 bémos a 2.000Rp pour rejoindre le centre. Legend Hostel
Jour 11 : Départ bateau Awu pour Maumere (Flores) 117.000Rp classe 2 changement de cabine car ronfleur + 50.000Rp cabine du docteur
FLORES
Jour 1 : arrivée a 21h a Maumere en provenance de Makassar par le Awu. Drole d’ambiance a l’arrivée dans le noir! Hotel Wini Rai 66.000Rp sdb/fan/ptdéj/pas calme (on y fait le ménage a 4h du mat!)
Jour 2 : bus pour Moni 20.000Rp trajet 3h “hotel” Watugana 30.000Rp sdb seau d’eau chaude/ptdéj/calme a condition de demander au patron et a ses copains d’aller jouer aux cartes ailleurs que devant votre chambre.
Jour 3 : levé 4h du mat pour aller voir le Kelimutu 15.000Rp aller et 15.000Rp retour. Pas de chance, nuages. Prévoir 2 jours a Moni au cas ou …nuages. Partage frais voiture 50.000Rp pour Bajawa. Trajet a tombeau ouvert (tué un chiot) en 4h20. Hotel Korina “sdb”/ptdéj/calme. Réclame supplément pour seau d’eau chaude! Bons restos Padang face au marché.
Jour 4 : visite du village de Wogo. Aller 2 bémos 5.000R + 1.000Rp. Retour 1 bémo 3.000Rp!
Jour 5 : Bus pour Ruteng 20.000Rp trajet 4h30 Hotel Sinda 55.000Rp sdb/ptdéj/calme a condition que personne n’arrive a 3h du mat en parlant fort dans la chamber voisine de la votre. Les champs de riz en forme de toile d’araignée a Cancar ne cassent pas trois pattes a un canard (bebek en indonésien).
Jour 6 ; embarqué dans le bus pour Labuanbajo a 7h35 Départ du bus a 10h15! 20.000Rp. Trajet +- 4h. Hotel Chez Félix sdb/fan/ptdéj/ calme a condition … cf jour 5 mais a 2h du mat, faut un peu varié les plaisirs de la vie en commun. Superbe vue de la salle a manger sur la superbe baie de Labuanbajo.
Jour 7 : achat ticket pour bateau du lendemain. !!! Ne pas acheter son billet dans la pseudo agence Pelni ils vous font payer tres cher un bout de papier a échanger le jour du départ contre un ticket en bonne et due forme au guichet de la Pelni dans le port, guichet qui est ouvert la veille du départ.
Jour 8 : départ du bateau T.Kabila a 6h20 (normalement prévu a 8h! vérifier les horaires j’en connais un qui attend toujours le bateau et qui a donc été mené en bateau) 375.000Rp classe 1 jusqu’a Lembar (Lombk) trajet 23h
BALI
Jour 1 : arrivée vers 5h00 à Lembar (Lombok) en provenance de Labuanbajo (Flores) avec le T.Kabila. 6h30 ferry pour Padangbai 15.000Rp 4h30 de trajet. Bemo pour Candidasa 3.000Rp (prix arraché) Flamboyant Bungalows 50.000Rp sdb/fan/ptdéj/calme.
Jour 2 : location de vélo 20.000Rp (cher) excursion à Tirtagangga
Jour 3 : Bemo pour Amlapura 3.000Rp. Bemo pour Tulamben 5.000Rp Puri Aries Bungalows 40.000Rp sdb/fan/ptdéj/calme location palme et masque 20.000Rp
Jour 4 : bemo pour Singaraja 15.000Rp transfert entre terminal 2.000Rp Bemo pour Lovina 3.000Rp Hotel Astina 40.000Rp sdb/fan/ptdéj/piscine 12m/calme Recommandé
Jour 5-6-7 : location vélo 15.000Rp
Jour 8 : public bus de Singaraja à près de Ubud 20.000Rp + bemo 3.000Rp. Kori Bali Inn 60.000Rp sdb/eauchaude/fan/ptdéj/calme
/recommandé.
Jour 9 à 14 : Ubud location vélo 15.000Rp
Jour 15 : shuttel bus Perama pour airport 30.000Rp+5.000Rp pick-up trajet 1h20
"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
Salut j'ai plein d, info et de conseils our toi... mais je n'ai pas le temps là. Je te réécris sous peu. En attendant, va voir notre itinéraire bien en détails, sur notre site web, ci-bas, dans le blog qui ressemble au tient pas mal, mais en moins vite, pas le choix tu verras.... Je te reviens.
Ce serait cool si tu avais encore des infos, que de réponses, c'est vraiment très gentil. J'ai déjà souvent visité ton site, d'ailleurs très bien fait.
Salut, je vais te donner plein d'infos. mais ça devra attendre après les fêtes de Noël, car je pars pour la campagne. Alors, on se reparle en 2007 hehehe! Bon temps des fêtes! Gen .
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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 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!
