Logement en Thaïlande
by Maudésteph
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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bonjour,
nous sommes deux étudiantes et nous souhaiterions partir en thailande cet été pour environ 3 semaines. Nous aimerions loger en auberge de jeunesse, nous recherchons donc des conseils et avis. est-ce un bonne solution pour deux filles voyageant seules? est-ce intéressant au niveau des prix? sécurité et propreté des lieux? auriez-vous des adresses à nous conseiller? y aurait-il parmi vous d'autres étudiants réalisant un circuit en thailande cet été?
merci pour vos réponses (ça urge;-))!!
le mieux pour se loger correct et pas cher en thailande, c'est les guesthouses. Niveau sécurité c'est hypersur aucun soucis à se faire même pour une fille seule. Le mieux pour trouver pour te loger c'est de dire ou tu vas aller, fixer un budget et reposer la question avec les paramètres de lieux et de prix là on pourra t'aiguiller. Y a tellement pour se loger
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départ le 22 septembre
Balladez vous, decouvrez un beau pays et surtout n'ayez pas de craintes particulieres en dehors de quelques averses qui vous rafraichirons plus qu'autre chose😉.
Proprete: parfaite pour les normes asiatiques, un cran en dessous evidement de ce que vous vivez en France
budget: tres bon marche meme si les prix augmentent un peu plus chaque annee
Securite: pas de soucis particuliers, en tous cas, bien moins que dans bien des pays ...
et enfin, quelques pistes et bonnes adresses en suivant ce lien : Thaïlande
Bon voyage donc !
et enfin, quelques pistes et bonnes adresses en suivant ce lien : Thaïlande
Bon voyage donc !
Il est important de percevoir combien votre propre bonheur est lié à celui des autres, il n'existe pas de bonheur individuel totalement indépendant d'autrui.....(Dalaï-Lama)
merci pour ta réponse rapide!!!!
en fait, on se disait que loger en auberge de jeunesse nous permettrait de rencontrer d'autres personnes susceptibles de faire un circuit avec nous dans le reste du pays, ça serait plus sympa et sécurisant qu'à 2 filles. concernant les guesthouses à Bangkok, il faut prévoir combien niveau budget?
en fait, on se disait que loger en auberge de jeunesse nous permettrait de rencontrer d'autres personnes susceptibles de faire un circuit avec nous dans le reste du pays, ça serait plus sympa et sécurisant qu'à 2 filles. concernant les guesthouses à Bangkok, il faut prévoir combien niveau budget?
concernant les guesthouses à Bangkok, il faut prévoir combien niveau budget?
entre 3 et 20 dollars voir bien plus evidement....
entre 3 et 20 dollars voir bien plus evidement....
Il est important de percevoir combien votre propre bonheur est lié à celui des autres, il n'existe pas de bonheur individuel totalement indépendant d'autrui.....(Dalaï-Lama)
merci bcp pour tes réponses, ça nous donne envie de foncer!!!!
t'aura déjà une mine de renseignements ici en tapant guesthouse et le lieu ou tu veux aller avec la fonction recherche. Pou les rencontres, une guest ça sert vraiment qu'a dormir, toutes les rencontres se font dans la rue, dans les restos et les bars tout le monde bouge et vis dehors en thailande
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départ le 22 septembre
c'est les guesthouses. Niveau sécurité c'est hypersur aucun soucis à se faire même pour une fille seule.
En general. Mais va dire ca a la jeune francaise qui s'est fait sexuellement agressee il y a dix jours dans une guest de Phuket Town... Pour une fille seule je conseillerai de louer une chambre dont la porte est munie d'un loquet de securite que l'on ne peut ouvrir que de l'interieur.
En general. Mais va dire ca a la jeune francaise qui s'est fait sexuellement agressee il y a dix jours dans une guest de Phuket Town... Pour une fille seule je conseillerai de louer une chambre dont la porte est munie d'un loquet de securite que l'on ne peut ouvrir que de l'interieur.
"There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way" Buddha
"Le vrai voyageur n'a pas de plan établi et n'a pas l'intention d'arriver" Lao Tseu
Proprete: ... un cran en dessous evidement de ce que vous vivez en France
T'es sur...?! 😉
"There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way" Buddha
"Le vrai voyageur n'a pas de plan établi et n'a pas l'intention d'arriver" Lao Tseu
eh j'ai pas dit que la thailande était un paradis asseptisé. Quand je dit hypersur c'est pa rapport à la france ou la belgique. Va dormir dans un hotel bon marché dans les quartiers "chuds" ou balieu d'europe, va te promener dans un parc seule en soiré en eurpe et va voir les statistiques, y a pas photos. Forcement quand tu dit qq choses y aura toujours qq pour dire "c'est pas vrai moi je connais une histoire...." on compare pas des pommes et des poires
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départ le 22 septembre
allez un dernier post pour préciser comme ça y aura plus de "moi je connais...."
c'est certains que le risque zéro n'existe pas. Cependant j'ai une certaines expériences des voyages. J'ai fait cinq fois l'afrique, 3 fois l'amérique du nord, toute l'europe occidentale excepté les anciens pays de l'est et la norvège, 4 fois la thailande et 2 fois la malaysie.
j'ai un copain avec qui je discute souvent qui lui à fait plusieurs fois l'amérique du sud.
Donc quand des filles demandent si la thailande est un pays sur je dis "oui". Je dis pas qu'il ne s'y passe jamais rien, je ne dis pas qu'il ne leur arrivera rien. Je dis simplement qu'elles risqueront moins à bangkok qu'a paris, bruxelles, berlin, Sao paulo, new-york, miami, san francisco, kinshasa, nairobi, le caire, johannesbrug, le cap, ....
C'est certains qu'un minimum de précautions est indispensable, mais c'est les mêmes que partout. Eviter les quartiers vraiment glauques, elles sont deux, qu' elles restent ensemble lors des promenades. Qu'elles n'étalent pas l'argent qu'elles ont avec.
concernant les logements, persos je prends toujours des logements en guest entre 500 et 800 bath. j'ai toujours eu des trucs propres, confortables (douches chaudes, air co, tv) et bien situé. je crois qu'aller jusqu'en thailande et vouloir faire l'économie de 7-8 euros sur une chambre (donc 3-4 euros par pers) c'est une bévue. vaux mieux boire deux bières en moins et prendre une bonne chambre. (bien sur avec une serrure ou un locket mais entre 500 et 800 bath elles l'ont toutes) . voila je crois que j'ai remis les choses au points concernant mes réponse précédentes et juste pour les filles en parcourant le forum 15 min voila ce que j'ai récolté
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départ le 22 septembre
Bonjour
Rien de bien original dans ma réponse au vu des autres posts, mais mon premier voyage seule était en Thailande en 2004, j'avais 19 ans; et franchement le système des guest houses est vraiment safe, tu rencontres plein de gens de partout. Aucune inquiétude à avoir pour un logement en GH, donc... d'ailleurs j"'y retourne en avril-mai avec impatience ! bon voyage! 😉
Rien de bien original dans ma réponse au vu des autres posts, mais mon premier voyage seule était en Thailande en 2004, j'avais 19 ans; et franchement le système des guest houses est vraiment safe, tu rencontres plein de gens de partout. Aucune inquiétude à avoir pour un logement en GH, donc... d'ailleurs j"'y retourne en avril-mai avec impatience ! bon voyage! 😉
* take me somewehere I can breathe *
d accord avec toi sauf petit bemol Le caire est plus sure que Bangkok c est la ville la plus sure de ton echantillon sauf sur deux points : le terrorisme et une possibilite d harcelement des femmes sinon Le caire est incroyablement sure...rien a dire sur le reste bangkok est sure si on reste dans les zones touristiques et on evite les bidonvilles etc.... A+😉
ah, j'oubliai des adresses ( mais bon, il y a peut etre mieux maintenant évidemment)
à BKK : New Joe (une ruelle derriere khao san, dc tt proche mais le bruit en moins)
à Sukhothai : chez NAA, en fait c'est dans une maison familiale, 2 ou 3 chambres très propres, cuisine trad par Naa elle meme + un beau jardin fruitier..
etc. si vous voulez des adresses dans certaines villes, jpeux vous donner mes "anciennes", elles sont encore là je crois ! 😉
etc. si vous voulez des adresses dans certaines villes, jpeux vous donner mes "anciennes", elles sont encore là je crois ! 😉
* take me somewehere I can breathe *
Je te répondrai simplement lorsqu'on va en voyage dans un pays ou lorsque l'on y vit depuis plusieurs années, les infos récoltées et la vision du pays sont, souvent, très différents. Je ne connais pas la Belgique mais j'ai très souvent voyagé en France et dans plusieurs pays européen et je n'ai jamais entendu parlé de fille violée dans une guest ou un hotel bon marché (ce qui ne veut pas dire que cela n'existe pas).
La Thaïlande a l'apparence d'être un pays très sur et c'est vrai que personnellement je m'y sens en sécurité. Mais de moins en moins malheureusement. Et toi qui parle de statistiques, si tu les observes attentivement, tu verras que la Thaïlande est bien pire en matière de criminalité que la plupart des pays européens.
Et je terminerai en disant que Phuket Town est tout sauf un "quartier chaud" et que l'endroit ou cette amie s'est fait agressé n'avait rien de glauque.
La Thaïlande a l'apparence d'être un pays très sur et c'est vrai que personnellement je m'y sens en sécurité. Mais de moins en moins malheureusement. Et toi qui parle de statistiques, si tu les observes attentivement, tu verras que la Thaïlande est bien pire en matière de criminalité que la plupart des pays européens.
Et je terminerai en disant que Phuket Town est tout sauf un "quartier chaud" et que l'endroit ou cette amie s'est fait agressé n'avait rien de glauque.
"There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way" Buddha
"Le vrai voyageur n'a pas de plan établi et n'a pas l'intention d'arriver" Lao Tseu
C'est juste que j'essaie de trouver un équilibre entre ceux qui idéalisent ce pays et ceux qui le critiquent à outrance! 😉
"There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way" Buddha
"Le vrai voyageur n'a pas de plan établi et n'a pas l'intention d'arriver" Lao Tseu
Il semblerait que les stat des pays du tiers monde soient tres sujettes a caution car souvent fortement sous evaluées donc a mon avis on ne peut rien dire dans un sens ou dans l autre. Dans la criminalité, on englobe des catégories différentes suivants les pays en général vols agressions meurtres atteintes aux biens escroqueries etc....
juste un clin d'oeil, 5° fusillade dans un campus en une semaine au états-unis. Vaut mieux être bourlingueuse en thailande que étudiants aux états-unis pour le moment, amicalement, manu
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départ le 22 septembre
salut!
je suis partie avec une amie il y a 3 ans découvrir la thailande et le cambodge pendant 3 mois, il n'y a aucun soucis à se faire pour 2 filles et comme c'est souligné plus haut, les guest sont le meilleur moyen pour rencontrer du monde!il faut se laisser porter par la douceur du pays, ses sourires et tout le reste.......bon voyage!!😉
Et pourtant...
A Phuket, région que je connais un peu puisque j'y vis et travaille depuis plusieurs années, les aggressions sur les touristes sont quotidiennes. Heureusement cela ne se termine pas toujours par la mort du touriste.
Evidemment ce n'est pas dans la presse anglophone, francophone, germanophone, italienne ou scandinave que tu trouveras ces infos. Il ne faut surtout pas effrayer les millions de touristes qui font vivre en grande partie la population locale.
"There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way" Buddha
"Le vrai voyageur n'a pas de plan établi et n'a pas l'intention d'arriver" Lao Tseu
ben oui, ça fait 4 fois que je vais à patong et j'ai jamais rien vu d'effrayant ou d'insécurisant, pourtant je baroude pas mal, j'ai pas peur de rentrer à ma guesthouse dans nanai à pied quand tout ferme, vers 3 hr du mat. Mais comme tu dis et je te fais confiance, il doit parfois s'en passer mais je te jure si tu passe un jour par liège je te ferais visiter des quartiers, "putain" la je suis pas à l'aise et les faits divers me donne raison. Et je te jure que la on voit des bagarres, des agressions, des vols. et pourtant je mesure pas 1, 40 m pour 40 kg. Je suis de taille à me défendre mais je traine jamais dans ces coins et dans la ville en général après minuit. Finalement les seuls qui réussissent à me piquer qq chose c'est les chauffeurs de tuk tuk (200 bath pour aller de bangla à nanai quand il flotte) allez beaucoup de chance que je repasse en sept- oct ou nov cette annnée, si c'est le cas je serais heureux de t'offrir une singha
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départ le 22 septembre
je crois que pour être clair, sur que il y a des gravos partout seulement en 4 fois en thailande, j'ai quand même vachement moins de "sentiments d'insécurité" je dit bien MOINS l'IMPRESSION que je suis en danger. le paradis n'existe pas seulement après avoir pas mal bourlingué c'est quand même en thailande que MOI personnellement j'en ai le moins vu. C'est une reflexion qui se base sur MON expérience personnelle. Sur que le jour ou je me retrouverais à poil dans le caniveau, je modèrerais alors MON avis. en attendant j'ai une certaine expérience des voyages et je compare par rapport à ce que j'ai vu et ce que je vis tous les jours. Je n'ai pas la prétention de tout savoir, même de dire que ce que je dis est exact mais bon l'expérience c'est du réel et du vécu
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départ le 22 septembre
je crois que les mises en garde de m. similan "seguin" 😎😎😎😎 sont inutiles les chevres ne veulent rien entendre tout a leur adoration beate de leur pays de villegiature..il est vrai que 4 sejours de 2 semaines leur permettent de mieux connaitre le pays que vous..on ne peux raisonner que les gens raisonnables😉 tant pis
bonjour
je suis un habituer de la thailande
et j ai été de plusieurs manieres
en voyages organisés et aussi avec les FUAJ ' ancienement auberge de jeunesse
vous pouvez trouver toute sorte dhebergement en thailande
de la petite guest house au super 5 etoile de luxe
et cela dans tous les prix
au sujet des guest houses
il faus les choisir dans un minimum de confort comme meme
avec des lits confortable ou on peut dormir
et un lieu ou on peut se laver dans un cadre d'hygienne minimum comme meme
et voir aussi une chose importante ou niveau de la securite desaffaires personnelles comme le passeport et billet d'avion ainsi que l'argent aussi ssi je tien a dire ceci pas seuleument au niveau de la guest house elle meme mais au sujets des autre voya geurs qui pourais profiter de la situation des autres
donc sur internet vous avez le temps de regarder ces logements et meme avoir des infos d'autre touristes
voila bonne preparation du voyages et bon sejour en thailande
moi je vais a kho samui du 23 fevrier au 9 mars 2008 en bungalow pendant 14 jrs
a plus
et voir aussi une chose importante ou niveau de la securite desaffaires personnelles comme le passeport et billet d'avion ainsi que l'argent aussi ssi je tien a dire ceci pas seuleument au niveau de la guest house elle meme mais au sujets des autre voya geurs qui pourais profiter de la situation des autres
donc sur internet vous avez le temps de regarder ces logements et meme avoir des infos d'autre touristes
voila bonne preparation du voyages et bon sejour en thailande
moi je vais a kho samui du 23 fevrier au 9 mars 2008 en bungalow pendant 14 jrs
a plus
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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!
Hi everyone,
I couldn’t find any recent posts on this topic, so I thought I’d create a new one. We’ve just started planning our family trip to Vietnam this coming August. We’d like to travel from North to South, starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh.
Usually, we rent a car when we arrive and manage on our own. But I get the feeling that in Vietnam, it’s more complicated... It seems like the only option we have is to rent a car with a driver? Is that really the case?
I’m thinking of starting with a cruise in Halong Bay since we arrive on my partner’s birthday, and I wanted a beautiful setting to celebrate it. So, is the option of having a driver wait for 2 days while we’re on the cruise really feasible?
The rest of the itinerary isn’t planned at all yet. I’d love to hear your tips. We’re traveling from August 8th (morning) to the 26th (afternoon).
Thanks for your advice.
I couldn’t find any recent posts on this topic, so I thought I’d create a new one. We’ve just started planning our family trip to Vietnam this coming August. We’d like to travel from North to South, starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh.
Usually, we rent a car when we arrive and manage on our own. But I get the feeling that in Vietnam, it’s more complicated... It seems like the only option we have is to rent a car with a driver? Is that really the case?
I’m thinking of starting with a cruise in Halong Bay since we arrive on my partner’s birthday, and I wanted a beautiful setting to celebrate it. So, is the option of having a driver wait for 2 days while we’re on the cruise really feasible?
The rest of the itinerary isn’t planned at all yet. I’d love to hear your tips. We’re traveling from August 8th (morning) to the 26th (afternoon).
Thanks for your advice.






