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Retour d'un mois au Vietnam
by Touline
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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on rentre d un mois au vietnam, enchanté autant par la nourriture, que les paysages ou la population rencontré, superbes rencontres, meme si parfois on a senti qques personnes pas tres acceuillantes, mais ca reste rare
un sentiment de totale securité partout dans le pays
une cuisine de reve
la conduite d'une becane dans ce pays est quand meme assez"hot" mais avec quelques precautions ca se passe bien, je dirai que c est le moyen de locomotion presque inevitable pour sortir des sentiers battus
notre parcours a ete assez classique:hanoi/ sapa/halong(usine a touristes) ninh binh/ tam coc/ hué/ hoi an/ saigon/my tho/cantho/et phu coc(le reve)
les moyens de transports: bus local /mob/bus de nuit(un grand moment) /avion et ferry.
je veux remercier les menbres de vf qui m on aidé a monter le voyage, en particulier larsay, kimtwo, mais aussi tout les autres
si je peut apporter des reponses toutes"chaudes" a qq, hotels/ prix ou transports, ce sera avec plaisir
cordialement
cordialement
touline
touline
Bonjour
Vous rentrez, nous partons pour cinq semaines...
Nous atterrissons à Saigon et nous pensons reprendre l'avion très vite pour Phu Quoc.
Avez-vous des tuyaux pour se loger là-bas, les petits restos sympas..;
Merci Amicalement
Colette
a phu coc nous avons loger dans des petits bungalows les pieds dans la mer
la qualite des eaux est pas tres bonne aux alentour de duong dong, tout se deverse dans la mer aussi tu peut louer une mob(5 dollars parjour) et tu va te baigner au nord de duong dong.des kilometres de plages pour toi toute seule
une belle ballade, la route de terre qui relie duong dong a an thoi elle longe la mer sur 25km, pas ame qui vive le vietnam a l etat pur. pour les restos, le soir il y a plein de gargottes dans duong dong.du poisson et des crustaces a des prix de fou!!
on a loger au:"lien hiep thanh"il est dans le GR c est a 3km de duong dong. super petit bungalow a 25 dollars/nuit, il fait a manger sur la plage le soir, tres bon et pas trop cher. accueil tres sympa le mieux pour si rendre, la moto taxi, environ 50cts euro
prevois de la creme solaire la semaine derniere il faisait 35 a l ombre !!
une photo des bungalows
cordialement
cordialement
touline
touline
salut
hoi an est tres touristique mais la ville est tres agreable, toute petite, tu peut loue une mob pour une ballade a la montagne de marbre(20bornes) tu as le site de my son a35 km.perso, il n a pas grand interet et tu a une belle plage a 5km.on a loger au phong dong hotel qui est sur hai ba trung street, pour 15dollars je crois mais il y en a des quantites d autres (beaucoup de complets quand meme) on avait tel la veille.
pour hué, c est la grand ville! mobylette et ballade vers les tombeaux des empereurs (ne pas rater celui de khai dinh) la cité imperiale et tu a une belle pagode ( thien mu) en plus de l inevitable marché ou ca grouille de vie!! on a loger au thai binh2, 15 dollars petit dej inclus, dans une petite ruelle si tu veux l adresse? tu as une petite gargotte tres bonne juste a coté. pour info, le thai binh1 coute 40 dollars!!!
cdlt
cordialement
touline
touline
salut
hoi an est tres touristique mais la ville est tres agreable, toute petite, tu peut loue une mob pour une ballade a la montagne de marbre(20bornes) tu as le site de my son a35 km.perso, il n a pas grand interet et tu a une belle plage a 5km.on a loger au phong dong hotel qui est sur hai ba trung street, pour 15dollars je crois mais il y en a des quantites d autres (beaucoup de complets quand meme) on avait tel la veille.
pour hué, c est la grand ville! mobylette et ballade vers les tombeaux des empereurs (ne pas rater celui de khai dinh) la cité imperiale et tu a une belle pagode ( thien mu) en plus de l inevitable marché ou ca grouille de vie!! on a loger au thai binh2, 15 dollars petit dej inclus, dans une petite ruelle si tu veux l adresse? tu as une petite gargotte tres bonne juste a coté. pour info, le thai binh1 coute 40 dollars!!!
cdlt
20 bornes pour aller à la montagne de marbre depuis Hoi An, ça peut donc se faire en vélo? (si ça ne grimpe pas trop) Est-ce qu'il y a un coin pour faire garder le vélo pendant qu'on visite? Seulement 35km pour My Son? Dans le Guide du Routard et le Petit Futé, il est indiqué à la fois 35km, 60km et 70km. ça fait une différence quand on se demande si on peut le faire en vélo. ça me tente bien de faire 2 X 35 km en vélo mais pas de faire 2 X 70 km! Pour Hué, est-ce qu'il vaut mieux louer un vélo aussi ou peut-on tout faire à pied?
Est-ce qu'on peut arriver à l'aéroport de Danang et prendre un bus sans avoir réservé à l'avance? De même à Hoi An, est-ce qu'on peut prendre un bus pour Hué sans avoir prévu la veille? Bus public ou open tour? Je n'ai pas encore bien compris la différence...
Pour les aéroports de Hué et Danang, est-ce qu'il y a des navettes à n'importe quelle heure pour l'arrivée et le départ de la ville?
Sylvie
20 bornes pour aller à la montagne de marbre depuis Hoi An, ça peut donc se faire en vélo? (si ça ne grimpe pas trop) Est-ce qu'il y a un coin pour faire garder le vélo pendant qu'on visite? Seulement 35km pour My Son? Dans le Guide du Routard et le Petit Futé, il est indiqué à la fois 35km, 60km et 70km. ça fait une différence quand on se demande si on peut le faire en vélo. ça me tente bien de faire 2 X 35 km en vélo mais pas de faire 2 X 70 km! Pour Hué, est-ce qu'il vaut mieux louer un vélo aussi ou peut-on tout faire à pied?
Est-ce qu'on peut arriver à l'aéroport de Danang et prendre un bus sans avoir réservé à l'avance? De même à Hoi An, est-ce qu'on peut prendre un bus pour Hué sans avoir prévu la veille? Bus public ou open tour? Je n'ai pas encore bien compris la différence...
Pour les aéroports de Hué et Danang, est-ce qu'il y a des navettes à n'importe quelle heure pour l'arrivée et le départ de la ville?
Sylvie
hoi an a la montagne de marbre, c est tout a fait plat, mais a partir de 9h du mat il commence a faire TRES chaud!! pas de probleme pour ton velo, le premier magasin que tu trouve te le garde
je te confirme 35km pour my son pas trop de denivelé mais la aussi tres chaud, ca se fait, on en a croisé
a hue tu peut faire a pied que la ville , la citadelle et la pagode thien mu(6/7 km)les tombeaux sont tres eloignés, en mob c est le pied! pour l aeroport on a pris un taxi pour faire hoi an/ danang mais il doit y avoir des bus!je crois que le taxi nous a couté environ 10 dollars.on a fait danang/saigon avec jetstar( assez cher)
cdlt
cordialement
touline
touline
un regal pour le poisson et les fruits.et les marchés flottants
cdlt
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touline
touline
Bonsoir Touline,
Que voulez-vous dire par: "bus de nuit (un grand moment)"?
Car Larsay nous a appris qu'il y avait un nouveau bus "tout neuf" qui faisait Bac Ha-Hanoi tous les soirs. Prendre ce bus permet de gagner une après-midi sur place, car le dernier bus pour Lao Cai est à 14h00, et y attendre 4h00 le train pour Hanoi cela fait perdre 5 heures de visite à moto dans les environs de Bac Ha.
Mais vu ce que j'ai lu sur les bus au Vietnam, j'hésite beaucoup ... Merci par avance pour vos précisions sur ce "grand moment".
Et si d'autres forumistes ont pris cette nouvelle ligne de bus Bac Ha-Hanoi, ou en ont entendu parler, je suis preneuse de vos avis.
Merci d'avance à tous.
Amicalement,
si tu mesure plus de1m70, tu sauras ce q est un un grand moment😄😄 ajoute a cela leurs facon de conduire, leur circulation, et leur supers films et tu as un resumé sommaire de ce q' est un bus de nuit. nous l avons pris pour faire ninh binh/hué je crois pour 12euros /pers, mais tu gagne quand meme une journée ce qui est appreciable!
cdlt
cordialement
touline
touline
bonjour, je suis en train de péparer un voyage en famille, à peu près identique à celui que vous avez vécu et j'aurais aimé savoir pour cela à combien estimez vous le prix total de votre voyage (sans le billet d'avion??). Et aussi combien coute environ les prix les moins chers que l'on peut touver pour se loger, se nourrir, et les transports... MErci d'avance. Bonne journée!
dur a dire , suivant le niveau de confort, on mange dans la rue pour 2euros , une biers c est 50cts, tu peut dormir pour 5 a 8 dollars, mais pour 12 ou 15 tu auras un autre confort, le bus local n est pas tres cher
cdlt
cordialement
touline
touline
Bonjour touline!!!
Je suis contente de voir que tu es enchanté par ton voyage. C'est vrai que quand on décide de faire un voyage d'un mois on espère vraiment que ca soit agréable...
Si tu as le temps j'aimerai bien te poser queqlues question histoire d'etre enchantée comme toi ;) - es-tu resté à Sapa même ou ds les petits villages alentours? - tu as dormi ds un hotel ou chez l'habitant? - à Phu Quoc tu as dormi ou? On pensait au Sea Star Resort év mais sais pas encore!
Merci d'avance pour tes conseils, on se réjouis tellement!
Je te souhaite une bonne journée... et courage pour le décalage horraire qui ne doit pas être facile ;)
Je suis contente de voir que tu es enchanté par ton voyage. C'est vrai que quand on décide de faire un voyage d'un mois on espère vraiment que ca soit agréable...
Si tu as le temps j'aimerai bien te poser queqlues question histoire d'etre enchantée comme toi ;) - es-tu resté à Sapa même ou ds les petits villages alentours? - tu as dormi ds un hotel ou chez l'habitant? - à Phu Quoc tu as dormi ou? On pensait au Sea Star Resort év mais sais pas encore!
Merci d'avance pour tes conseils, on se réjouis tellement!
Je te souhaite une bonne journée... et courage pour le décalage horraire qui ne doit pas être facile ;)
j espere que vous serez autant enchanté que nous
sapa en elle meme, est assez vite visitée, mais il faut louer des motos, et se perdre dans les villages au alentour, a sapa on a dormi dans une guesthouse qui faisait salon de coiffure!! pas de souci , il y a des dizaines d hotels , nous y sommes restés 3jours a phu coc, on a dormi au lien hiep thanh, a 5km de duong dong un peu loin, mais c est le prix a payer pour etre les pieds dans l eau , il est dans le GR, tres bien ! 2prix ;45dollars avec clim et eau chaude, et 25dollars ss clim, mais, a savoir que la qualité de l eau laisse a desiré au alentour de duong dong! aucun systeme de traitement des eaux usées, il faut louer une moto et au nord et au sud tu auras 25km de plage pour toi tout seul!ci joint une photo de l hotel
vous partez quand?? cdlt
sapa en elle meme, est assez vite visitée, mais il faut louer des motos, et se perdre dans les villages au alentour, a sapa on a dormi dans une guesthouse qui faisait salon de coiffure!! pas de souci , il y a des dizaines d hotels , nous y sommes restés 3jours a phu coc, on a dormi au lien hiep thanh, a 5km de duong dong un peu loin, mais c est le prix a payer pour etre les pieds dans l eau , il est dans le GR, tres bien ! 2prix ;45dollars avec clim et eau chaude, et 25dollars ss clim, mais, a savoir que la qualité de l eau laisse a desiré au alentour de duong dong! aucun systeme de traitement des eaux usées, il faut louer une moto et au nord et au sud tu auras 25km de plage pour toi tout seul!ci joint une photo de l hotel
vous partez quand?? cdlt
cordialement
touline
touline
il y a le site de tam coc a mon humble a ne pas rater!!, c est ce qu'ils appellent la baie d halong terrestre, vraiment tres beau
cdlt
cordialement
touline
touline
Hello!
Super merci pour les infos!
Donc si je comprends bien c'est pas idéal de se baigner à duong dong...zut! On part dans 3 semaines pendant 3 semaines! On fait un peu le même tour que toi je crois (Hanoi_Sapa_Halong_Hué_Hoian_Saigon_PhuQuoc) mais ca va etre chaud en trois semaines aiaiaiaia!
Bonne journée!
Je me réjouis de gouter la soupe Pho :)
Super merci pour les infos!
Donc si je comprends bien c'est pas idéal de se baigner à duong dong...zut! On part dans 3 semaines pendant 3 semaines! On fait un peu le même tour que toi je crois (Hanoi_Sapa_Halong_Hué_Hoian_Saigon_PhuQuoc) mais ca va etre chaud en trois semaines aiaiaiaia!
Bonne journée!
Je me réjouis de gouter la soupe Pho :)
ne regrette pas la baignade a duong dong, , les plages eloignées sont aussi jolies, et l eau et de meilleure qualité, , en 3 semaines tu a interet a voyager de nuit , entre hanoi et sapa, et entre halong et hué, apparement tu ne vas pas a tam coc, c est dommage!
quand au pho, elle est tres bonne, mais il y a tellement d autres plats que j en ai l eau a la bouche rien que d ecrire;vous allez vous regaler
cdlt
cordialement
touline
touline
hoi an a la montagne de marbre, c est tout a fait plat, mais a partir de 9h du mat il commence a faire TRES chaud!! pas de probleme pour ton velo, le premier magasin que tu trouve te le garde
je te confirme 35km pour my son pas trop de denivelé mais la aussi tres chaud, ca se fait, on en a croisé
a hue tu peut faire a pied que la ville , la citadelle et la pagode thien mu(6/7 km)les tombeaux sont tres eloignés, en mob c est le pied! pour l aeroport on a pris un taxi pour faire hoi an/ danang mais il doit y avoir des bus!je crois que le taxi nous a couté environ 10 dollars.on a fait danang/saigon avec jetstar( assez cher)
cdlt
TRES CHAUD, même en mars?
TRES CHAUD, même en mars?
Merci, c'est bon à savoir, on fait moins de km par cette chaleur. C'est effectivement la 3e ou la 4e semaine de mars qu'on prévoit d'y aller. Je suppose que dans le sud, il fait encore plus chaud?
J'avais songé au nord la 3e semaine de mars, centre la 4e semaine, et retour au nord la 1re semaine d'avril. On ferait peut-être mieux d'inverser: centre puis nord... Ou bien les températures sont-elles à peu près pareilles à cette période?
Ou alors y aller plus tôt (3 premières semaines de mars) et finir par le séjour en montagne dans le nord? J'avais calé ces dates le plus tard possible pour les 3 jours en montagne, mais il faut que je rentre pour les vacances scolaires pour que les collègues puissent partir aussi.
a saigon , derniere semaine de mars,40/41°, tu te traines!!
si c etait a refaire, il vaudrait mieux commencer par le centre, hué hoi an les premieres semaines de mars, et apres tu va chercher la " fraicheur" au nord, a hanoi, la temperature baisse relativement en soirée et dans les montagnes tu est bien !
cdlt
cordialement
touline
touline
Pour le sud, j'avais pensé le faire avec un bout du Cambodge jusqu'à Angkor en 2 semaines plutôt en janvier, début février l'année suivante, justement à cause de la chaleur.
Difficile en revanche de se décider pour les 3 semaines centre-nord. Ou alors moins de temps à Hoi An, 2 ou 3 jours seulement et une escapade à Dalat? Est-ce rapide et facile d'aller de Da Nang à Dalat? Combien de temps faut-il pour Dalat?
Et pour faire du vélo dans la région de Hoa Lu fin mars ou début avril, c'est faisable? Pas de trop grosses chaleurs?
Sylvie
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Laurence from Bayonne
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Thanks!
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
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! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!



