Voici un petit récit de ma courte periode sur Bankok, je vais essayer de respecter au mieux l ordre chronologique des choses, vous donner quelques prix et mes avis totalement subjectifs.
Je n ai pas la prétention de vous offrir une prose de grande qualité, alors soyez indulgent quand à mon style et excusez, je ne maitrise pas bien le clavier qwerty.
Départ de Rennes le 08 Mai, 2 tgv pour Paris, pas de chance probleme technique sur le mien, donc tout le monde se retrouve dans le premier, couloirs, accordéon, bagagerie, tout est occupé, les voyageurs assis par terre ou debout. 75€ l aller et 3H30 plus tard je suis à Paris, merci la SNCF (des pros, il n ' y pas de doute).
Départ de CDG 2 le lendemain matin, avec la compagnie Ethiad, 740 €, avec un stop a Abu d' Abbi, compagnie que je connaissais pas, un petit bémol, nous quittons ADA avec 30 minutes de retard environ.
Arrivée a BKK le matin, deja plus de 25°C, mon amie qui me sert de guide est au rendez-vous, nous prenons un taximetter, il tombe en panne sur l 'express way, plus d une heure d' attente et nous voila obligés de marcher le long de l 'express way pour rejoindre un autre taxi.
Bon nous arrivons sur KSR, direction le Rambuttri Village, 650 B la single room with big bed and air con, seulement je dois revenir plus tard, me dit on avec un ton pas vraiment aimable. ok je sors et vais voir la Gerawan house, aucun souci 600 B la chambre, clean, personnel sympa, pas la moins cher de la rue mais secure place.
Attention, le bar juste en face affiche des prix plus important que les autres, mais la déco est un peu plus soignée, peu de falangset mais des Anglais, Allemand et Australien.
Bon KSR ce n est pas vraiment mon truc, des roots avec des logs, des piercings, des tatoos, avec mes bermudas et mes chemisettes, je detonnais un peu.
Alors pourquoi KSR me direz-vous?
Tout simplement car on peut visiter pas mal de choses à moins de 20 minutes.
Wat Phra Kae, Wat Pho, Marble Temple, Musée Nationale, les prix tournent autours de 20-30 B par personne, moins cher voir gratuit pour les Thai.
Faites un tour au Ananta Samakhon Throne Hall, superbe Palais style Renaissance (Italie), exposition des très belles pièces en bois, en or, chaque objet a son histoire en rapport avec le roi, la visite se fait avec des écouteurs (en anglais), prix : 150 B, short et debardeurs interdits, (normal).
Allez voir aussi le City Pillar Shrine, lieux de culte sans falang.
J ai passé une journée au week end market, résultat pleins d' achats, une journée de pluie à Pantip, résultat pleins d' achats.
Pour ceux qui pensent que BKK ne se résume qu'a KSR, perdez vous dans Din Daeng, mangez dans un buffet sur Bangna, prendre le bateau, allez voir un marché flottant, le flower market, un petit resto de rue sur Silom, faites la fete sur RCA (au Salim), ou au Bed, boites branchées avec filles magnifiques ultra lookées.
voila, voila, bon c'est un peu confus et en vrac, mais à l 'image de cette ville, une fois sortis de KSR, de soi Nana ou soi cowboi, Bkk offre une multitude de choses à faire, et pas mal de petit coin sympa, il faut juste faire quelques efforts.
Sinon j' ai fais Ayutthya en vélo, dormi chez des thais en Issan.
En ce moment je suis sur Phuket(2000 B avec Airasia) et encore une panne de taxi, rencontres avec le drole de mondes des francais vivant ici, logement à la Valejo Guesthouse(500 B) sur nanai, petit marché de nuit très sympa.
Karon, Kata, Chalong, Rawai, tous ces endroits sont plus sympa que Patong Beach avec ses scooters et ses paracutes
je viens de faire un tour en vélo sur Cap Panwa, à un moment nous étions 11 sur une plage, que du bonheur.
Demain direction Bang Tao pour une GH et canoe dans la Baie de Phang Nga
Ha oui, j oubliais, merci à tous pour vos infos, spécialement à Barbot, Similan, Naps, Noé et un autre anonyme.
salut !
c'est vrai ce que tu dis sur KSR, mais parfois il suffit d'aller se promener dans les rues adjacentes de Banglamphu pour ne plus voir un seul Farang, c'est assez effarent comme ils se concentrent en masse dans ce quartier . Personnellement je me suis senti assez mal à l'aise, le soir on dirait un defilé de mode baba cool mcdo style ....
j'y vais pour le coté pratique, se reposer du decalage horaire et faire mon visa, mais la je vais bouger le plus rapidement possible vers Hualamphong
""Demain direction Bang Tao pour une GH et canoe dans la Baie de Phang Nga""
Voila, voila, le ballet de ceux qui partent, ceux qui reviennent, ceux qui y sont, ce qui vont partir prochainement...en attendant merci de ton petit récit fort sympathique.😉😉😉😉
Sur Bang Tao, si tu as l' occasion va te restaurer chez DI MARIA, à côté, tout juste à côté de Ban ROSA, ça fait le coin. Un cadre qui ne tape pas à l' oeil, mais une cuisine de toutes les saveurs, une carte d' au moins 200 mets, copieusement servis à prix tout a fait raisonnables. J' ai, je crois tout goûté en une douzaine de jours😛😛😛😛. Un coconutshake super bien fait, un délice parmi tous les autres. Maria, et tout son personnel, tous exquis, serviables, très agréable endroit tout simplement.
La baie de Phang Nga, un vrai plaisir des yeux, même si parfois on peut se trouver très entourés de touristes. Ils ont le droit "eux aussi " 😏😏😏😏 Mais c' est vraiment très beau.
Bonne route.
""Le voyage pour moi, ce n' est pas arriver, c' est partir. C' est l' imprévu de la prochaine escale, c' est le désir jamais comblé de connaître sans cesse autre chose, c' est demain, éternellement demain"" Roland Dorgelès.
Bon nous arrivons sur KSR, direction le Rambuttri Village, 650 B la single room with big bed and air con, seulement je dois revenir plus tard, me dit on avec un ton pas vraiment aimable. ok je sors et vais voir la Gerawan house, aucun souci 600 B la chambre, clean, personnel sympa, pas la moins cher de la rue mais secure place.
je crois que sa serait sympa de donner plus de détailles, sur Gerawan guest, , car visiblement le rambuttri n'est pas très accueillant ( ce n'est pas la première fois que il y a ce genre de remarque, , ( dommage c'est une des rares Guest avec piscine sur le toit, , , , , ,
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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salut stef!!
content de voir que ca se passe bien pour toi!
je suis toujours a bangkok mais je vais bouger d ici quelques jours, pour une destination qui reste a preciser et qui le sera demain.
bonne continuation et a un de ces 4!!
Il a fait très beau sur Rennes le 11 et10 mai, contrairement à Nimes. On aurait pu se croiser sur Rennes (presque). Bon séjour, profites-en bien.😉
Quelques mots prononcés ont parfois un effet dynamique, mais, à d'autres instants, c'est le silence qui laisse une empreinte plein de sens.
(Dalai Lama)
Bon nous arrivons sur KSR, direction le Rambuttri Village, 650 B la single room with big bed and air con, seulement je dois revenir plus tard, me dit on avec un ton pas vraiment aimable. ok je sors et vais voir la Gerawan house, aucun souci 600 B la chambre, clean, personnel sympa, pas la moins cher de la rue mais secure place.
je crois que sa serait sympa de donner plus de détailles, sur Gerawan guest , , car visiblement le rambuttri n'est pas très accueillant ( ce n'est pas la première fois que il y a ce genre de remarque, , ( dommage c'est une des rares Guest avec piscine sur le toit, , , , , ,
Je me demande si ce n'est pas de l'Erawan House dont lestef35 parle? Mais bon il y a tellement de GH dans le coin, mais ca correspond, safe et sympa 😉. Le Rambuttri n'a pas un accueil très sympa en effet 😕
Le Rambuthri village est dans une impasse sur la rue presque en face de Kao San : Nul. Passez votre chemin pour le prix. Pas sympa.
Perso. je les ai oblige a m'accepter avec une amie Thaie (2 chambres réservées et payées). Ils n'ont pas voulue que la Thaie dorme malgres sont passeport et sa carte d'ID..... (je ne leur avais pas dis que la deuxieme chambre etait pour une Thaie... J'y ai pas pense....- une erreur de ma part -)
Finalement ils ont cede 😉😉😉. J'ai un peu insiste...
Du coup...🙁😊😊
Mais c'est une bagarre pour rien.😉😉😉
thaie
mai pen rai krap
j'ecrit sur clavier américain désolé pour les accents...
Effectivement j ai fais une erreur, il s' agit de L Erawan GH :
Erawan House
17 / 1-2 Chanasongkhram Phra-artid Road,
Phranakorn,
Bangkok
10200
THAILAND
Tel. (662) 629-2121
Fax. (662) 629-5831
En ce moment je suis toujours sur Phuket, j ai rencontré pas mal de personnes sympas, je suis à la Valero guest house, 140 Nanai road, personne sympa et proprio excellent (en plus il parle parfaitement Français).5OO B la nuit, chambre + spacieuse qu a BKK, petit balcon donnant sur la piscine, prendre une chambre en étage pour éviter le bruit des gros qui pataugent.
Bon, la vie sur Phuket n est pas donnée, surtout si on commence à prendre des tournées sur Bangla road.
Evitez aussi les taxi motos de Nanai, sortis de Patong ils sont nuls, 3 se sont perdus en allant a Rawai, Cap Pangnga, Bangtao en plus ils prennent entre 300 et 400 B la course.
Par contre je remet une petite couche, faites attention en scoot, en moins d'une semaine, j ai déjà vu 6 accidents et certains n étaient pas vraiment sympas sans gravité.
Faites les iles proche de Phuket, meme s'il ya bcp de monde cela reste interessant, je n ose imaginer l affluence de l haute saison.
Je suis assez chanceux je n ai que du beau temps pour l instant.
Pas de programme aujourd hui, glandouille surement.
Va faire un tour vers Naï-Thon beach au Nord de l'île de Phuket quelques Km avant d'arrivée à l'aéroport que du bonheur là, surtout en prenant la petite route qui longe la mer depuis le Laguna .
@+ , Marco .
On aura jamais assez de temps pour tout ce qu'on veut découvrir et comprendre dans nos voyages qu'on se le dise , Amis voyageurs .
Ha je me disais bien 😉 Par contre vu que je connais bien cette GH pour y être aller 3-4 fois, quand tu dis: Attention, le bar juste en face affiche des prix plus important que les autres, mais la déco est un peu plus soignée, peu de falangset mais des Anglais, Allemand et Australien. Je n'ai pas trouvé, a moins que cela n'est changé que c'était plus cher qu'ailleurs, enfin pour les endroits propres de même qualité, qu'on y bouffait pas trop mal pour le coin (bon ca reste du KSR food 😕) mais il ont un bon café (comme disait grand-mère), font des bons cocktails et surtout il est très agréable de bouquiner dans le petit salon vers le coin internet dans les grands fauteuils confortables sous les ventilo en regardant le spectacle de la petite rue très animée toute la journée 😉😎 Ca reste pour moi une bonne adresse dans le coin! 🙂
Tout a fait d accord avec toi concernant l endroit, assez sympa, soigné et personnel compétent, c d ailleurs la que je me posai avec mon laptop, j y ais fais quelques rencontres.
Concernant les prix, la bierre et le Mai Tai, étaient plus chers que dans certains bars thai de KSR, mais effectivement l environnement el les lieux étaient moins soignés.
Allez a +
petit squach, sauna et peut etre quelques vodka redbull ce soir,
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!
