Retour de Sihanoukville au Cambodge
by Titeh
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjours a tous je rentre a l'instant de vacance a sihanoukville au cambodge. EXCELLENT!!!!!
J'ai trouvé cet endroi paradisiac a part quelque imbecilles (souvant francais) qui veule transformer cet ville façon pataya pour ceux qui connaisse l'endroit est fabuleux. Les plages sont superbes la bouf est bonne les temperatures ideal pour passer de bon moment. Personnelement j'ai adorer les PLAGES DE L'INDEPENDANCE ou l'ambiance est plutot calme et detendu sans foul de monde on se croierai sur une ile si vous aller la bas rendez visite a JEAN NOEL au MUKATA BEACH il vous donnera des tuyau pour vous en mettre plein la vue et sa plage son staf et son resto sont exceptionnel. Le soir pour les gent qui aiment sortir il y a tout ce qu'il faut discotheque bar etc... moi j'allai souvant a la coline de VICTORY HILL au MUKATA BAR (apres la plage la fete et dans la meme ambiance) au programme resto boisson musique ambiance musical divers (en plus le mukata bar fait de la resistance avec d'autrepour que la rue reste pleine de bar a fetes )
Voila pour mes vacances a bientot
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Merci de faire partager tes impressions sur Sihanoukville.
J'ai trouvé cet endroi paradisiac a part quelque imbecilles (souvant francais) qui veule transformer cet ville façon pataya ...
Bon n'exagerons pas quand meme! Les imbeciles, il y a de toute nationalité: francais, russes (qui sont nombreux), cambodgiens (les riches et ceux qui ont le pouvoir) eux memes sont les premiers imbeciles, .....
J'ai trouvé cet endroi paradisiac a part quelque imbecilles (souvant francais) qui veule transformer cet ville façon pataya ...
Bon n'exagerons pas quand meme! Les imbeciles, il y a de toute nationalité: francais, russes (qui sont nombreux), cambodgiens (les riches et ceux qui ont le pouvoir) eux memes sont les premiers imbeciles, .....
All you need is love ...
J'ai trouvé cet endroi paradisiac a part quelque imbecilles (souvant francais) qui veule transformer cet ville
On peut constater que tu n'es pas du tout français🙂, mais on peut se comprendre quand même.
On peut constater que tu n'es pas du tout français🙂, mais on peut se comprendre quand même.
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Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Salut hok ....
Il n'a pas tout à fait tort ..... la colline de Victory Hill est tenu par quelques français, sur une centaine de mètres de rue, qui y possédent principalement des bars et des restaurants et qui y laisse régner un climat assez dévoyé ou les filles plus ou moins jeunes sont là pour attirer les " nigauds " de touristes prêts à se faire masser " gentiment " et plus si affinités ...... et tout celà également pour esayer de revendre ou " louer " des fonds de commerce à des personnes désirant s'implanter sur Sihannoukville ...... inutile de dire que sous leurs airs de " tout le monde il est beau, tout le monde il est gentil " le principal est de prendre un maximum de fric à leurs compatriotes de métropole .... le dénommé R....... relativement connu, règne sur ce petit monde dépravé à souhait .....
Bien à toi ....
Il n'a pas tout à fait tort ..... la colline de Victory Hill est tenu par quelques français, sur une centaine de mètres de rue, qui y possédent principalement des bars et des restaurants et qui y laisse régner un climat assez dévoyé ou les filles plus ou moins jeunes sont là pour attirer les " nigauds " de touristes prêts à se faire masser " gentiment " et plus si affinités ...... et tout celà également pour esayer de revendre ou " louer " des fonds de commerce à des personnes désirant s'implanter sur Sihannoukville ...... inutile de dire que sous leurs airs de " tout le monde il est beau, tout le monde il est gentil " le principal est de prendre un maximum de fric à leurs compatriotes de métropole .... le dénommé R....... relativement connu, règne sur ce petit monde dépravé à souhait .....
Bien à toi ....
le dénommé R....... relativement connu, règne sur ce petit monde dépravé à souhait .....
sacré R !
😏😏😏
décoinces toi
😉
sacré R !
😏😏😏
décoinces toi
😉
MUKATA Beach, MUKATA resto, MUKATA plans, MUKATA bar............... à quand le MUKATA fast food, N'en fais-tu pas un peu trop !........
Actionnaire peut - être ?....... ou alors c'est JEAN-NOEL qui t'a tappé dans l'oeil 😛😉🏴☠️
Je connais très bien Sihanoukville. J'ai même mon frère qui y habite depuis de nombreuses années et qui a un guesthouse, et quelques bars mais je m'abstiens de lui faire de la pub.
so mis à part le MUKATA, comment Sihanoukville ?
Je connais très bien Sihanoukville. J'ai même mon frère qui y habite depuis de nombreuses années et qui a un guesthouse, et quelques bars mais je m'abstiens de lui faire de la pub.
so mis à part le MUKATA, comment Sihanoukville ?
Jean-Jacques
Salut hok! Salut Alan!
OUI VICTORY HILL a vraiment changé...Cela s'est amorcé avec la fermeture du Martini à PP...Il y a environ un an et demi...Et puis ca s'est develloppé avec des "barangset" qui se sont planté à PP!...Il y a un developpement tres net de la prostitution en direction des touristes... BY
OUI VICTORY HILL a vraiment changé...Cela s'est amorcé avec la fermeture du Martini à PP...Il y a environ un an et demi...Et puis ca s'est develloppé avec des "barangset" qui se sont planté à PP!...Il y a un developpement tres net de la prostitution en direction des touristes... BY
Roger
salut, sihanouk je connais bien.....j y vais tous les ans et c est vrai que les expats français, c est pas la joie, moi j trainais pas avec eux.as tu rencontrer ma copine mai, vietnamienne 37 ans, 3 gamins, une charamnte personne?????elle bossait comme serveuse dans un rade...clean...je sais plus le nom du bar.
bonjour,
je reviens du cambodge également. mais je suis désolé sur la colline il y a que des tenanciers francais 7 exactements; c un scandale a dénoncé. les russes eux ont acheté la plage et amené un avion pour quoi faire? mois je sais. mais pour les francais c une honte. comment etre crédible maintenant
je reviens du cambodge également. mais je suis désolé sur la colline il y a que des tenanciers francais 7 exactements; c un scandale a dénoncé. les russes eux ont acheté la plage et amené un avion pour quoi faire? mois je sais. mais pour les francais c une honte. comment etre crédible maintenant
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😄ton expose est un peu trop diriger ver le Mokata...Ce doit etre de tres bons amis ...un peu plus d'objectivite aurait donne plus de credibilite a ton article. Je connais l'equipe du Mokata, j'apprecie leur amitie ainsi que leur dedication pour leur differents projets mais il y a dáutre personnalites aussi interessantes.
Je te felicite surtout pour tes commentaires au sujet des francais de pietre reputation qui essayent de dominer la colline a coup de dollars qu eux meme sont incapables de gagner.
Je me suis tres amuse en lisant les reponses que tu as recues.Ce caractere de R......e que tous les residents ont reconnu, est vraiment le centre de tous les cancans de la colline...Il faut avoir connu le personnage pour l'apprecier.Ayant vecu toute sa vie en Afrique sans l'occasion d'une education francaise influence 'son attitude envers son entourage, colonialiste dans l'ame et megalomaniaque il est límage parfaite de l'exploitation de tout ce qui peut l'etre...donc pas de surprises a avoir lorsque la colline herite d'une telle reputation. Heureusement les temps changent et d'autres candidats se presentent pour changer l'image ...de plus les associations pour la protection des femmes lui donnent du fil a retordre. Il y a donc de l'avenir sur Victory Hill pour des affaires saines et qui peuvent donner un travail honorable a toutes ces jeunes cambodgiennes. Il faut bien que ces jeunes filles fassent vivre leur famille mais il y a d'autre chemin que celui de la prostitution pour cela. Le fameux R..... se tracasse pour changer son image peut etre il devra vendre ou fermer son bar a fille avant de nous persuader de ses intentions. Ses essais dans l'immobilier et dans l'art n'aveugle que lui meme.
Des endroits comme Le vivier de la Paillote, Chez Jean, Mukata, bistrot gourmand, corner bar, Chez Christian, Same same, Mojo, Art, et d'autres que j'oublie certainement, garde l'esprit de la Colline en preservant toutes les qualites de cet endroit effectivement paradisiaque. La patience viendra a bout de ce pietre esprit qui corronpt pour seulement quelques instants.L' avenir est brillant pour la Colline de la Victoire un peu de patience suffira pour eliminer ces figures cocasses.
Revient nous voir titi tu verras que tout change et avec le temps tu aimeras retrouver cette colline...Merci encore pour avoir lancer la discussion et approvisonner les cancans du quartier.
art
😉Ce rodolphe n'a pas le sens de l'humour surtout pour les conneries trop egocentrique pour cela😎
art
salut a toi merci de ta solicitude j'apreci mais quon soit bien 'accord j'aime bien sihanoukville la coline et les autre endroits car on y trouve des gent formidable c juste que le paysage est quelque peut ternis par de aprenti proxo avec un peu plus de discretion cela ne m'aurai pas deranger
sinon je vois que tu m'apel titi c'est que je te connai qui est tu??? a bientot
sinon je vois que tu m'apel titi c'est que je te connai qui est tu??? a bientot
NE FAITES AUX AUTRES CE QUE VOUS N'AIMERIEZ PAS QUE L'ON VOUS FASSES
😉non, je ne crois pas te connaitre seulement apres plus de vingt ans dans un pays anglais titeh ne veux rien dire alors qu'en francais....ca passe mieux.
Je suis heureux que tu sois toujours accrocher a la Colline ...Cela donne beaucoup d'espoir a tous ceux qui essaient de survivre avec leur petites affaires serieuses. Je ne suis pas contre les bars coquins mais ceux qui sont bien geres et ne donnent pas une ambiance negative qui chasse la majorite des touristes.
je te souhaite donc une bonne semaine et a bientot a S
art
Bonjour.
Effectivement, les français peuvent tres rapidement insupportables... 🙂
Déjà que dans leur pays... ils sont pas mal... mais alors ailleurs... Mais, bon... ils ne sont, helas, pas les seuls 😉
Mais ce n'esyt pas la raison de mon "post"
Je dois preparer un reportage au Cambodge et un ami m'a parlé de villas "futuristes" qui se trouveraient dans cette ville, a priori en bord de plage.
Auriez vous vu quelque chose qui y ressemble ?
Merci d'avance
Tres cordialement
Bony
bonyphoto@gmail.com
😉 Bonjour JJ nous aurions, une amie et moi qqls questions pour toi STP - Tu dis avoir ton frère à Sihannoukville et nous envisageons d'aller y faire un tour en Novembre dans le but éventuel de s'y installer.
Nous aurions aimé avoir un contact sur place à qui nous pourrions poser quelques questions sur les modalités pour s'installer.... tu penses pouvoir nous donner son adresse mail ?
Merci d'avance de ta réponse - mon mail : dominique.calzia@orange.fr
Dom et Pascale
Non mais suis dispo pour vous donner des contacts francophones...novembre est bien loin!...😐 MP et en fonction de vos projets !
Roger
😏Bonjour Roger et merci de votre proposition.
En effet, nous sommes en recherche de contact Francophone ou non à Sihanoukville avant notre voyage de repérage de Nov. Nous sommes Pascale et moi dans le tourisme depuis plusieurs années et l'idée serait de racheter une affaire existante dans ce domaine d'activité ou une création à partir d'un local bien placé.
Je vous laisse mon adresse mail perso : dominique.calzia@orange.fr et serait ravie de communiquer avec vous sur le sujet.
Je vous souhaite un bon Dimanche.
Dominique
Reflexion generale : il y a un fort turn over des affaires sur Sihan...Reprises, location avec des baux + ou - longs...je vais y passer quelques jours à la fin du mois...si j'entends parler !
si vous pouvez preciser un peu... vos idees, moyens etc...je ne suis pas sur que ce soit une tres bonne idée Sihan me semble un peu saturé...
Si c'est l'ouverture d'une agence sans associés khmers, il vaut mieux oublier...
A+
si vous pouvez preciser un peu... vos idees, moyens etc...je ne suis pas sur que ce soit une tres bonne idée Sihan me semble un peu saturé...
Si c'est l'ouverture d'une agence sans associés khmers, il vaut mieux oublier...
A+
Roger
😉quelle rapidité !
Nous n'envisageons pas d'ouvrir une Agence -
Pour l'idée, nous préférons rester discrètes pour l'instant. Disons que nous recherchons une surface entre 80 et 100 m2 - bord de mer ou à proximité immédiate - Clientèle ciblée : touristes internationnaux anglo-saxons - surtout dans un coin "safe" - Budget : nous ne connaissons pas encore les ordres de prix - mais nous ne sommes pas milliardaires -
Savez-vous si tout business demande d'avoir un associé Kmer ?
Je suis jalouse... j'aimerai bien partir quelques jours avec vous !!!😎 Dom
Pour l'idée, nous préférons rester discrètes pour l'instant. Disons que nous recherchons une surface entre 80 et 100 m2 - bord de mer ou à proximité immédiate - Clientèle ciblée : touristes internationnaux anglo-saxons - surtout dans un coin "safe" - Budget : nous ne connaissons pas encore les ordres de prix - mais nous ne sommes pas milliardaires -
Savez-vous si tout business demande d'avoir un associé Kmer ?
Je suis jalouse... j'aimerai bien partir quelques jours avec vous !!!😎 Dom
si il n'est question que de location vous pouvez vous dispenser d'un associé kher sauf pour certaines activités reliées au tourisme...Mais là, je ne suis pas suffisamment informé...
Roger
Sincerement de qui se moque t on.
Encese des gens qui sont en fait
des dealers de c... ou des c.....
Mr R en tete qui figure d ailleurs
en bonne place dans la plupart des
guides touristiques.
Il est vrai que la communautes francaise
est presentes depuis longtemps au Cambodge
et donc a beaucoup de choses a cache.
je te tiens tu me tiens par la barbichette.
Ils sont meme solidaire pour mettre des batons
dans les roues au nouvel arrivant (le gaugin
par exemple qui sert une nourriture correcte
est donc incomparable avec ce que l on peut
trouve a Victory Hill. D ailleurs le seul restaurant
correct dans cette rue est indien).
Ce qu on voit en apparence a Victory Hill n est rien par
rapport a ce qu on fait certain patron de bar
(commission sur les passes par exemple pour
evite d aller plus loin...).
A note que le systeme scandaleux des commissions
a ete mis en place par un Francais qui tient un resto
dans cette rue. Son ex-guest house figure toujours
en bonne place dans le routard et son resto aussi
par la meme occassion.
Il existe desormais beaucoup de belles places a Sihanoukville
pour evite de s encanaille avec des gens qui n ont rien a faire
dans le tourisme.
Evite les bars ou on retrouve du matin au soir, tous les jours
les memes clients, ce sont souvent des endroits pour c....
Au sujet de l image de la france, lorsque voit les bussiness
tenu par les francais, compare a ceux tenu par les anglais
par exemple on peut etre sur que les droits de l homme
sont finalement contraire a la mentalite francaise.
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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
Bonjour,
En voyage en Thaïlande je suis à la recherche de jonc bouddhiste kumlai.
Quelqu’un saurait-il me guider pour en trouver?
À Bangkok j’ai visité quelques temple mais je n’en n’ai pas trouvé sur les magasins à proximité.
Si vous avez une idée je suis preneuse! Belle journée :-)
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!
Hi everyone,
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled. We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary. We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1** Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2** Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3** Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4** Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5** Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6** Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7** Sidemen
**Day 8** Sidemen
**Day 9** Sidemen
**Day 10** Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11** Gili Air
**Day 12** Gili Air
**Day 13** Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14** Ubud
**Day 15** Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family? Does it feel too packed or well-balanced? Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
Thanks so much for your tips and experiences!
Family of 4—2 adults and 2 kids (11 and 15) who are well-traveled. We’re planning a 15-day trip to Indonesia and would love your thoughts on our itinerary. We love discovering local culture, food (!!), seeing beautiful landscapes, and keeping an active pace. We’re not the type to lounge on the beach for 5 hours or spend ages by the pool when we’re halfway across the world. Also, we try to avoid places "ruined" by mass tourism (like Holbox in Mexico, which we loved 10 years ago but not at all on our last visit, or Phi Phi in Thailand, completely destroyed by mass tourism).
Special note: we love traveling by train :)
Here’s what we’ve planned so far:
**Day 1** Arrival in Jakarta, then domestic flight to Yogyakarta. Settle in Yogyakarta.
**Day 2** Borobudur in the morning, then exploring nearby villages.
**Day 3** Prambanan in the morning, followed by culinary discovery / market / local vibe in Yogyakarta.
**Day 4** Train to Jombang, then driver/bus to the Bromo area. Overnight stay.
**Day 5** Sunrise at Bromo, exploring the volcano and sea of sand. Relax in the afternoon.
**Day 6** Travel to eastern Java, then train, ferry, and road to reach Sidemen in Bali.
**Day 7** Sidemen
**Day 8** Sidemen
**Day 9** Sidemen
**Day 10** Transfer to Gili Air (car to the port + fast boat?)
**Day 11** Gili Air
**Day 12** Gili Air
**Day 13** Transfer to Ubud
**Day 14** Ubud
**Day 15** Return to Bali airport, flight to Jakarta, then international flight.
Does this itinerary seem coherent for a family? Does it feel too packed or well-balanced? Would you make any changes to certain stops, durations, or transfers?
Thanks so much for your tips and experiences!





