Où acheter de belles pierres à Rangoon?
by Jean75
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
dommage que salsa 3 ne donne pas son age, car peut etre son jeune age "excuserai "son air "moralisateur "de l'homme qui explique comment est un pays a un homme qui y vie.
surtout que tu as pas la bonne nationalité "espece de francais" "fils de kouchner et de total"pour t exprimer sur la birmanie.
maintenant je t invite a venir avec moi pour voir sur place et juger si tu t en donne toujours le droit .
Maintenant a 18 ans avoir une ame revolutionnaire c beau surtout a notre epoque.
mais restons tolérant, l esprit ouvert, et objectif.Et le respect doit predominer.(surtout pour les anciens )
bienvenue chez moi en corse pour partager le pain et refaire le monde.
a doppo
a doppo
cultivons nos differences
Hombress qui voyage en Birmanie....😛
mais restons tolérant, l'esprit ouvert, et objectif. Le respect doit predominer.
mais restons tolérant, l'esprit ouvert, et objectif. Le respect doit predominer.Quand l'eau baisse les fourmis mangent les poissons; quand l'eau monte les poissons mangent les fourmis.
Il n'y a que le changement qui ne change pas.
J'ai quand meme verifie par pur esprit de contestation... Spinel et rubis (ou sapphire) ne font evidemment pas partis de la meme famille. Seul le rubis et toutes les couleurs du sapphire sont des corindons.
Thuan, tu racontes des betises.
Dadoo
Dadoo
www.birmanie-en-live.over-blog.com
puisque on peut répondre sud vf je le fait,
vf est un forum généraliste, pas besoin de titiller,
j'ai dit de la famille des corindon et non un corindon, ,
en plus on peut y lire, sur le net ..
The transparent red spinels are called spinel-rubies or balas-rubies and were often confused with actual rubies
sans http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinel
il se trouve que il y a pas mal de spinelles en Birmanie, , et qui se font passer par des saphirs, du a leur ressemblances, , mais cas rarissime et coup de bol le, on m'a présente un spinelle, il va de soi que je ne l'ai pas acheter sur une place officielle, mais sur le très beau marché parallèle ou c'est bien plus excitant a acheter, pour l'anecdote des chasseurs de pierres, a mae sot, il y a un américain qui débarque régulièrement depuis 30 ans, et il a monter sa fortune sur une basse très simple, c'est misther 1$ son truc, il achète presque tout a seulement 1 $, et il en acheté asses pour être un bon fournisseur aux US, je lui ait demandé le pourquoi, ?? il ma' dit, les passeurs de pierres arrivent de mines et essayent de les vendre, , les premiers jus elles sot chères, puis le temps passe il sont presse de rentrer, et c'est la que je joue, j'achète tout mais a seulement 1 % et il ma monter des pierres, qui devait en valoir 100 fois plus, en voila un malin au cas ou il y a des amateurs de pierres, ne pas se jeter sur le bleu ou rouge, mais acheté des saphirs de couleur, souvent elles sont dévaluer, on les garde quelques années et si le hasard de la mode vies sur cette couleur, bingo, ce fut mon cas avec les saphirs vert, il ya 15 ans ils avaient le prix de la taille, , , , 😛
The transparent red spinels are called spinel-rubies or balas-rubies and were often confused with actual rubies
sans http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinel
il se trouve que il y a pas mal de spinelles en Birmanie, , et qui se font passer par des saphirs, du a leur ressemblances, , mais cas rarissime et coup de bol le, on m'a présente un spinelle, il va de soi que je ne l'ai pas acheter sur une place officielle, mais sur le très beau marché parallèle ou c'est bien plus excitant a acheter, pour l'anecdote des chasseurs de pierres, a mae sot, il y a un américain qui débarque régulièrement depuis 30 ans, et il a monter sa fortune sur une basse très simple, c'est misther 1$ son truc, il achète presque tout a seulement 1 $, et il en acheté asses pour être un bon fournisseur aux US, je lui ait demandé le pourquoi, ?? il ma' dit, les passeurs de pierres arrivent de mines et essayent de les vendre, , les premiers jus elles sot chères, puis le temps passe il sont presse de rentrer, et c'est la que je joue, j'achète tout mais a seulement 1 % et il ma monter des pierres, qui devait en valoir 100 fois plus, en voila un malin au cas ou il y a des amateurs de pierres, ne pas se jeter sur le bleu ou rouge, mais acheté des saphirs de couleur, souvent elles sont dévaluer, on les garde quelques années et si le hasard de la mode vies sur cette couleur, bingo, ce fut mon cas avec les saphirs vert, il ya 15 ans ils avaient le prix de la taille, , , , 😛
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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C'est passionnant votre histoire, je l'aime bien et je précise que j'ai offert un très beau rubis à une jolie femme il y a quelques années.
Je l'ai acheté à Chantaburi après n'avoir rien compris aux birmans et aux chinois et à leur manière particulière de calibrer.
Deux ans plus tard la jolie dame l'a fait expertiser et mon amis joaillier m'a dit discretement c'est un très beau faux.
(Pas cher ... 2 patates)
J'ai dit à la dame que j'allais aller changer la pierre et elle m'a répondu non, c'est celle là que j'aime.
Voila
Sinon pour mon kopin de "l'en avant la revolucion", il y a un nouveau flambeau a reprendre au myanmar si tu veux, c'est tout ce qui tourne autour des gisements aurifères là bas dans le nord. Les rubis à coté c'est de la rigolade.
@plus!
Sinon pour mon kopin de "l'en avant la revolucion", il y a un nouveau flambeau a reprendre au myanmar si tu veux, c'est tout ce qui tourne autour des gisements aurifères là bas dans le nord. Les rubis à coté c'est de la rigolade.
@plus!
Sinon pour mon kopin de "l'en avant la revolucion", il y a un nouveau flambeau a reprendre au myanmar si tu veux, c'est tout ce qui tourne autour des gisements aurifères là bas dans le nord.
Les rubis à coté c'est de la rigolade.
@plus!
Si c'est de moi dont tu parles, tu pourras peut être m'expliquer comment la junte s'en fout plein les poches avec les gisements aurifères, je t'expliquerai comment t'en passer. Et si c'est vraiment indispensable pour toi, d'autres spécialistes de la région pourront peut être t'expliquer comment éviter le réseau des bouchers de Naypyidaw, enfin si cela t'intéresse.... 😉
Salut.
@plus!
Si c'est de moi dont tu parles, tu pourras peut être m'expliquer comment la junte s'en fout plein les poches avec les gisements aurifères, je t'expliquerai comment t'en passer. Et si c'est vraiment indispensable pour toi, d'autres spécialistes de la région pourront peut être t'expliquer comment éviter le réseau des bouchers de Naypyidaw, enfin si cela t'intéresse.... 😉
Salut.
Quand l'eau baisse les fourmis mangent les poissons; quand l'eau monte les poissons mangent les fourmis.
Il n'y a que le changement qui ne change pas.
Je m'excuse Thuan mais c'est vrai que j'ai la sale habitude d'etre pointilleux 😕
C'est justement pour eviter d'etre "confused with actual rubies" que je me permets de remettre la sauce a chaque fois.
Il est vrai que les spinelles viennent des memes mines, des memes veines que le rubis et passent par toutes les couleurs de l'arc en ciel dont evidemment le rouge. On peut s'y tromper tres facilement ou simplement en acheter pour avoir un beau rouge sans debourser le prix d'un rubis.
Et la famille des corindons c'est seulement les rubies et les sapphires, le spinelle a une durete differente, un cristal different et une composition chimique differente (bon j'arrete d'etre chiant 😉)
Dadoo
www.birmanie-en-live.over-blog.com
A tous ceux qui veulent acheter des pierres précieuses en Birmanie lors de votre voyage, faites bien attention où vous les acheter, vous pouvez vous rendre complice d'un régime les plus barbares au monde :
Ces ventes aux enchères sont devenues pour le régime l'un des principaux moyens de générer des revenus. La Birmanie, où un foyer sur quatre vit sous le seuil de pauvreté, recèle dans ses entrailles des trésors de pierres précieuses, fournissant près de 90% des rubis du monde et disposant d'importants dépôts de jade, très convoités justement par des Chinois.
Ces ventes aux enchères sont devenues pour le régime l'un des principaux moyens de générer des revenus.
source http://www.lematin.ma/Actualite/Express/Article.asp?id=7121
Ces ventes aux enchères sont devenues pour le régime l'un des principaux moyens de générer des revenus. La Birmanie, où un foyer sur quatre vit sous le seuil de pauvreté, recèle dans ses entrailles des trésors de pierres précieuses, fournissant près de 90% des rubis du monde et disposant d'importants dépôts de jade, très convoités justement par des Chinois.
Ces ventes aux enchères sont devenues pour le régime l'un des principaux moyens de générer des revenus.
source http://www.lematin.ma/Actualite/Express/Article.asp?id=7121
Quand l'eau baisse les fourmis mangent les poissons; quand l'eau monte les poissons mangent les fourmis.
Il n'y a que le changement qui ne change pas.
Justement comme la junte a déjà vendu sa part du gâteau, ce que tu peux acheter sur place fera vivre des gens qui en ont besoin. Tu en arrives à prouver le contraire de ce que tu voudrais faire passer comme message.
Allons, c'est pas sérieux!😉
La junte a déjà vendu sa part du gâteau ?....les mines de pierres précieuses sous contrôle de la junte se sont subitement taris ? La dictature ne vendra plus de pierres ? Tu es vraiment sérieux là ou c'est un scoop ? Ce qui serait sérieux et raisonnable, c'est que tu donnes des adresses utiles aux voyageurs qui veulent acheter des pierres en évitant les réseaux gouvernementaux, cela fait des mois que l'on attend cela. Bizarre, comme si il y avait une certaine volonté de ta part d'orienter les flux financiers vers un point bien particulier. Cette non préocupation est donc plus que douteuse.
Quand l'eau baisse les fourmis mangent les poissons; quand l'eau monte les poissons mangent les fourmis.
Il n'y a que le changement qui ne change pas.
Décidément, tu me comprends mal. Quand je dis cela, c'est pour dire que eux ont fait leur part d'argent sur cette vente en attendant la prochaine mais toutes les pierres ne sont pas des pierres d'état. Donc celles que tu peux trouver sur le marché local sont des pierres privées. Déjà tu fais le Scott Market( Bogyoke ) ou il y a un tas d'échoppes plus ou moins achalandées en choix et qualité et ensuite tu as en ville un nombre important de bijouterie.Tu n'a que l'embarras du choix.
Pour le reste, ce n'est pas mon métier quoique ma femme connait bien les pierres car elle a travaillé dans ce milieu pendant quelques années et pour la qualité, elle a le bon œil.
On peut toujours me contacter en MP pour plus de détail.
Déjà tu fais le Scott Market( Bogyoke ) ou il y a un tas d'échoppes plus ou moins achalandées en choix et qualité et ensuite tu as en ville un nombre important de bijouterie.Tu n'a que l'embarras du choix.
Merci pour cette bonne adresse, tu vois que tes services peuvent être utiles. Avoue au fond de toi-même qu'il a fallu du temps pour que tu donnes quelques tuyaux.
Merci pour cette bonne adresse, tu vois que tes services peuvent être utiles. Avoue au fond de toi-même qu'il a fallu du temps pour que tu donnes quelques tuyaux.
Quand l'eau baisse les fourmis mangent les poissons; quand l'eau monte les poissons mangent les fourmis.
Il n'y a que le changement qui ne change pas.
Merci a tous pour les infos, je suis alle au Bogyoke Market, j'y ai vu Christina et je suis content de mes achats. Je vais maintenant essayer de faire un peu de profit pour rembourser mon voyage qui a ete extraordinaire !!
Ceux qui denigrent sont ceux qui ne sont jamais venus. Ces gens sont vraiment superbes.
Jean
Jean
Jean je suis content si tu t'en mets plein les fouilles avec tes pierres.
Ce qui est quand même dommage dans cette histoire c'est notre kopin salsa3 qui meurt de soif a force de s'époumonner.
Tu devrais y balancer une tite piece dans sa cébile.
En attendant le marché des gems vient de se terminer au Myanmar. Malgré tous les abrutis de tout poil qui veulent absolument que tous ceux qui sont liés de pres ou de loin à ce marché crevent debout, bin le marché n'a jamais été florissant.
Rigolez pas, les tapis iraniens il y a quelques années c'était pareil, les diamants d'afsud pareil, le pétrole d'arabie itou etc. etc.
En attendant le marché des gems vient de se terminer au Myanmar. Malgré tous les abrutis de tout poil qui veulent absolument que tous ceux qui sont liés de pres ou de loin à ce marché crevent debout, bin le marché n'a jamais été florissant.
Rigolez pas, les tapis iraniens il y a quelques années c'était pareil, les diamants d'afsud pareil, le pétrole d'arabie itou etc. etc.
Salut Marcelbernar, je ne m'en suis pas mis plein les fouilles mais je me suis en effet rembourse mon voyage comme je le fais depuis que j'ai commence a sortir de France en achetant un produit local et en le revendant a des amis avec un petit profit. C'est ma facon de me permettre de prendre des vacances sans me ruiner.
Ce qui est clair c'est que je n'ai achete mes pierres que via des magasins non-gouvernementaux, ma morale est sauve et mon budget equilibre ;-))
Jean
Jean
y a qd meme une difference entre acheter un produit local dit artisanal et des pierres... surtout dans ce genre de pays
tu devrais regarder le film blood diamonds
de toute facon, tout achat de pierre doit se faire avec un certificat, que tu dois presenter a la sortie du pays et a l'entree en France
tu devrais regarder le film blood diamonds
de toute facon, tout achat de pierre doit se faire avec un certificat, que tu dois presenter a la sortie du pays et a l'entree en France
Salut Enzo, je suis d'accord pour le certificat que j'ai demande pour chacune des pierres achetees. Sinon, un produit c'est quelque chose qui se vend et s'achete, c'est toi qui parle d'artisanat, pas moi.
et concernant blood diamond que j'ai adore soit dit en passant, j'ai fait la meme chose que Caprio en moins aventureux : j'ai pas declarer mes achats ni a la sortie de Birmanie (sinon tu dois acheter dans ces fameux magasins gouvernementaux) ni en France (sinon tu paies pour avoir ete con... ;-) mais au lieu de planquer mon butin dans la peau d'un mouton (pas pratique pour passer la douane discretement non plus) j'avais betement mis le tout dans ma poche (contrebandier extra...ordinaire)...
Jean
Jean
www.birmanie-en-live.over-blog.com
Est-ce que cela veut dire que si on veut être réglo, il faut payer une taxe à l'export pour ces pierres achetés en dehors du réseau gouvernemental dans le pays ?
Et si on ne l'est pas et qu'on se fait pincer on risque de payer une amende aux autorités douanières birmanes ?
Quand l'eau baisse les fourmis mangent les poissons; quand l'eau monte les poissons mangent les fourmis.
Il n'y a que le changement qui ne change pas.
oui
ou du moins declarer a la sortie et a l'entree
c'est pour chq pays pareil, si tu es en dessous de la limite, tu ne paies rien a priori
je ne sais pas pour la birmanie mais j'ai un ancien collegue qui a paye une amende en rentrant de chine pour du matos et des bijoux car non declares
ou du moins declarer a la sortie et a l'entree
c'est pour chq pays pareil, si tu es en dessous de la limite, tu ne paies rien a priori
je ne sais pas pour la birmanie mais j'ai un ancien collegue qui a paye une amende en rentrant de chine pour du matos et des bijoux car non declares
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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!





