Cette Lettre est destinee a tous ceux et celles qui ont connu et aime
KOH PHI PHI et de ne pas pouvoir etre sur la Plage de LOH DALUM ce
matin a la Ceremonie du Souvenir a l occasion du 1er Anniversaire du
grand Tsunami du 26 Decembre 2004 ...
Voici les details car les differentes Ceremonies viennent de terminer:
Il fait tres beau ce matin a KPP avec un ciel bleu splendide - la Mer est
tres calme - un calme plat ...
Plusieurs milliers de visiteurs etrangers et Thailandais debarquent a
TON SAI depuis hier et surtout ce matin de plusieurs Ferries venant de
PHUKET, KRABI, KOH LANTA, AO NANG ...
A 10h du matin un Ministre Thailandais arrive par helicoptere avec des
personnalites dont des Ambassadeurs des Pays occidentaux ...
La Ceremonie commence aussitot vers 10h - avec un discours du Ministre
de 15 minutes d abord en Thai et dans un Anglais impecable ...
A 10h15 ... le moment precis quand les vagues de plus de 5m deferlaient il y a
un an a la minute pres sur TON SAI des 2 cotes des 2 Baies de TON SAI et de DALUM!
On observait une longue minute de silence ...
Puis tout le monde vient deposer des fleurs sur plusieurs autels dresses sur la
place et surtout autour du pied du Banyan geant sur la Plage de Loh Dalum .
Sur 3 endroits differents sur la Plage, des ceremonies religieuses pour les
Bouddhistes, Musulmans et Catholiques sont celebrees par des bonzes, des
imans et des pretres catholiques sous des tentes pour des fideles ...
Il y a beaucoup d etrangers, des parents des 721 victimes recensees de 37 pays
du monde venus en touristes a Noel 2004 et des Thailandais qui ont perdus les leurs
a Koh Phi Phi ... On n oublie pas non plus qu il y aurait egalement pres de 2.000 disparus
dont les corps etaient emportes par les vagues du Tsunami au large et qui ne ne sont
jamais retrouves a ce jour ...
Apres la Ceremonie, de nombreuses personnes, amis et parents des victimes viennent
s asseoir en silence le long de la Plage de Loh Dalum et regardent tous vers le large de
la Baie - d ou il y a un an les vagues du Tsunami deferlaient et tuaient et emportaient
leurs etres les plus chers ! Beaucoup de larmes et de tristesses ! ... C est la partie et le
moment tres emotionnel de cette journee du Souvenir du 1er Anniversaire du desastre
par le grand Tsunami du 26 Decembre 2004 !
Vers 11h30, tout le monde participe a un repas gratuit tres copieux avec boissons offert
sur place par toute la Communaute de KOH PHI PHI - et dans le Village de TON SAI aussi
dans plusieurs Restaurants et Cafes ! Et il y a beaucoup de mode dans les rues !
Cet apres-midi, il y aura un Concert sur la Plage - de la Musique Thai et des musiques
des pays occidentaux qui participent a cette journee ...
Et ce soir, une Retraite aux chandelles pour cloturer cette Ceremonie du Souvenir tres
simple, sobre et tres emouvant !
Une deniere chose, un endroit qui va rester ici a KOH PHI PHI pour des nombreuses annees
- c est le PHI PHI ISLAND MEMORIAL GARDEN - au bout de la Plage Loh Dalum vers la droite.
Carolyn, une maman qui a perdu sa petite fille de 3 ans, Sacha noyee par les vagues du Tsunami
a construit sur cette parcelle de terre un petit Jardin du Souvenir a la memoire de sa fille, des autres
enfants et d autres touristes etrangers morts et disparus le 26 Decembre 2004 ... Sur un mur
des plaques de bois noires avec leurs noms sont fixees ... Ce sera le seul Memorial qui restera la
pour tres longtemps apres ce jour du 26 Decembre 2006 ...
Merci de ton message émouvant de Koh Phi phi . Je devais y arriver le soir du 26 décembre 2004 avec mon épouse et notre fils ; nous devions loger au Pee pee charlie, un endroit paradisiaque pour 4 nuits ...Le destin en a décidé autrement pour notre famille ...Nous étions sur Naithon beach à Phuket quand les vagues sont arrivées ce matin du 26 décembre et nous avons été épargnés, la vague la plus meutrière passait alors que nous allions nous engager sur le pont de sortie de l'ile de Phuket ... C'est avec une grande émotion que je lis ton message ...
Dès que je pourrais je viendrais sur Phi phi ...
Merci Thanh pour ton message en hommage aux victimes, je viens de terminer d'écouter un reportage a la télévision sur le tsunami et j'en suis tres touché. Et je me dis que cela aurait pu m, arriver à moi-meme ou a un proche, alors on peut se compter chanceux d"etre encore en vie sur cette terre qui par ses catastrophes naturelles peut nous éliminer en mois de 2 minutes! Ca fait réfléchir....😐
bonjour
merci pour ces nouvelles de kho pee pee ou j envisage d aller depuis phuket ou je serais le 11.01
ou puis sejourner, dans un endroit calme pas trop loin de l animation nocturne?
ca peux etre un bon hotel comme un petit
vous habitez sur place ou etes vs un touriste?
merci pour votre prochaine reponse
gerard
Merci nnThanh pour ton message.
Je suis moi-même un amoureux de Phi Phi et j'y ai de nombreux amis thais et français. J'ai moi-même perdu un très bon ami thai lors de cette catastrophe et je te remercie encore de ton message qui nous remémore ce triste jour et toutes les personnes disparues... 😕
Puissions-nous ne jamais oublier ce jour...
Qui donne ne doit jamais s'en souvenir.
Qui reçoit ne doit jamais oublier.
Merci pour ton message tres sympa ! Je reponds a toi d abord et aux autres
membres de VOYAGE FORUM qui m ont ecrit ou qui m ont contacte ensuite !
En vous donnant les toutes dernieres nouvelles de KOH PHI PHI apres la
Ceremonie du Souvenir du 26 Janvier 2005 .....
Apres la Ceremonie du Souvenir le matin ... apres un repas communautaire
tres copieux - gratuit avec des boissons ! - sur la Plage de LOH DALUM et dans
d autres restaurants prives dans la Village de TON SAI ...
Apres avoir regarde pendant des heures les vagues et l horizon lointain
d une Mer Andaman tres calme sans vagues, assis sur le sable de cette meme Plage
ou leurs parents et amis etaient emportes le matin du 26 Decembre 2004 ...
La foule triste et en larmes ont disparus le long de l apres-midi ... Ils savent qu ils ne
retrouveront jamais leurs etres chers disparus a jamais ! Ici a Koh Phi Phi, on a parle
de 2.000 le nombre de disparus ! Mais les habitants qui ont perdus plusieurs membres
de leurs familles en quelques minutes ce jour la ... pensent qu il devrait en avoir
beaucoup plus ! Mais c est difficile a le dire pour le moment ... On n en saura jamais !
Le Concert prevu pour l Apres-Midi est retarde et modifie ! ...
- Un spectacle simple debutait vers 18h00 - et pas de musiques occidentales ! Tant mieux !
- A la place, un choeur d enfants de L Ecole de Koh Phi Phi chantait ! Et c etait tres beau !
- Puis un Orchestre Thai local jouait de la Musique locale en Thai et en anglais ...
- Deux petites filles de l Ecole dansaient des danses traditionnelles de Thailande et ... elles
jouaient elles-memes des instruments de musique thaie ... Deux petites filles de 10-11 ans !
- Un discours de la Presidente de HI PHI PHI annoncait que desormais toutes les Organisations
de Volontaires a Koh Phi Phi s unifient en une seule : www.phiphi26community.com
- Il y avait pres de 5.000 Volontaires de tres nombreux pays du Monde sont venus sur KPP pour
aider la population locale depuis un an a nettoyer d abord l Ile des debris et a la reconstruction .
Le Soir - pour la Retraite aux Chandelles ... La foule lancait dans le ciel des centaines de Lanternes chauffees a l air chaud avec une grosse bougie a l interieur ! Des Lanternes en papier de 1m de haut
et de 60 cm de diametre ! ... Les Lanternes montaient tres vite et tres haut dans le Ciel de toute la Plage de Loh Dalum ... Et pour former de nouvelles etoiles dans le ciel parmi les vraies ! Dans le sable de la Plage, les gens creusaient des trous de 30cm de diametre dans le sable pour y mettre leurs bougies ! Toute la Plage est ainsi eclairee de cette facon des centaines de trous lumineux sur toute la surface ! Je n ai jamais vu un tel spectacle ! C etait vraiment genial leur idee ! Je croyait a un defile a la queue leu leu sur la Plage avec une bougie a la main ! ... Puis arrivait la fin quand les bougies s eteignaient les unes apres les autres dans le Ciel comme dans le sable de la Plage Loh Dalum.
Et pour toi, Chris ...
Les survivants de PHI PHI PRINCESS et de PHI PHI CHARLIE BEACH RESORT ont monte un autel pendant 2 jours avec toutes les photos des disparus de leurs 2 Resorts reunis... des Livres de Condoleances a signer pour les parents, amis et visiteurs. Je n ai jamais pense que les 2 Resorts
ont tant de victimes parmi leur personnel - moniteurs de plongee et employes + residents pendant les Fetes de Fin d Annee 2004 ! En regardant toutes ces photos !
Pour terminer, KOH PHI PHI a desormais une Tour d Alerte au Tsunami ! Haute de 16m50 en acier de 80cm de diametre ! Tres solide ! Avec 4 grosses sirenes electroniques reliees a un Systeme de Controle Electronique alimente par de Panneaux Solaires ! Le tout fonctionne automatiquement par Telecommande et par Satellite depuis un Centre d Alerte au Tsunami Thai (N.DW.C.) situe au Nord a NONTHABURI ... qui est relie par Satellite au Centre de Controle US a HAWAII ! Maintenant, en moins de 2 MINUTES ... on sera alerte au moindre risque de Tsunami avec les Sirenes hurlant dans un rayon de 1, 5km - avec des annonces en 6 langues : Thai, Anglais, Allemand, Suedois, Chinois, Japonais !...
Ils ont fait 3 essais dernierement - donc un par erreur ! Ca marchait et tout fonctionne a merveille !
Ainsi les gens du Centre de Control US a HAWAII pourront donner l alerte la prochaine fois ! Parce que la derniere fois ... le 26 Decembre 2004, ils avaient vu venir le Tsunami mais ils ... n avaient pas de numeros de telephone en Thailande pour prevenir le desastre ( selon la Presse Internationale ...) !
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😏 Bonjour Valerie,
MERCI pour ton message !
Tu pourras venir a Koh Phi Phi sans crainte desormais comme tu prevois !
A l endroit que je t ai indique ... tu ne risqueras rien ! Tu seras en toute
securite ! Avec leur nouveau Systeme d Alerte au Tsunami ... tous les
habitants et touristes seront prevenus en moins de 2 minutes par des
sirenes - des qu un risque de Tsunami est reel apres qu un tres gros
Tremblement de Terre est enregistre dans l Ocean Indien ou dans
l Ocean Pacifique ... On aura tout le temps de courir vers les hauteurs !
Je decide d ecrire cette Lettre de KOH PHI PHI au moins une fois par semaine pour vous donner les dernieres nouvelles de KPP et d autres renseignements…
Je suis arrive sur l Ile de KOH PHI PHI depuis hier Samedi 16/12/2006 et je vous donne les toutes dernieres nouvelles dans cette premiere LETTRE de KOH PHI PHI…
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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!
