Retour de Birmanie le 22 février 2009
by Aichatou
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Mingalaba, voilà qlq infos (peu originales) sur 15 jours standards mais néanmoins superbes en Birmanie....
j avais retenu les vols interieurs de France par Jade qui vend les 2 compagnies privées
arrivée tardive à yangoon, on a pu changer au central hotel, dollars et euros se portent mal en ce moment....il est équivalent de changer l' un ou l 'autre, mauvais change le soir et en fin de semaine, bien sûr... on a eu l 'euro à 1270.
je confirme que les billets doivent être impeccables, attention aux dollars que l 'on vous rend.je pense que c'est mieux de changer les euros et garder les dollars pour payer en devises
Yangoon: taxi aeroport 6000, chambre double la moins chère sans fenêtre au City Star 22 $,
sinon: White house = guest house au super petit déj mais avec les pannes de courant, il fait trés chaud la nuit en ce moment dans ces chambres car la clim ne fonctionne pas
Mandalay: taxi aeroport 16 000, hotel ET, double à 12 £, correct; 1500 le velo à la journée
la visite de Mingun est maintenant trés chère : 4500 le bateau et difficile de couper à la taxe de 3$, alors que l'on peut se debrouiller facilement à Sagain..
on a payé (à 3) 1800 un taxi bleu pour la visite de la journée : sagaing, amarapura, Ava...soirée inoubliable au pont d' U bei
train pour Bagan ( 12$ acheté au MTT, c'est moins cher à la gare mais on manquait de temps), pas de temps pour attendre le bateau du mercredi,
le train part à 21h et arrive si tout va bien vers 6h du matin
Bagan: taxi 2000, il s'arrête pour nous faire acheter la taxe de 10 dollars, impossible d'y couper. la guest house de Ma Kha Lar est géniale et la patronne adorable, double de 10 à 14, velo à 1000
bus pour Kalaw 10 500 pris à l hotel pour gagner du temps, trajet ss histoire de 5h à 13h30
kalaw: Lily guest house, trés sympa, restau: Sam family, trés bien
trek jusqu'à Inle avec un des frères de Lily, si les 3 frères sont pris, il y a d'autres guides partout car 2 Hollandais se sont retrouvés avec un guide qui ne connaissait rien du tout....la 1ere journée est à revoir, trop de piste, les 2 autres jours sont bien. arrivée au lac à In dein, puis traversée jusqua' Nyaungshwe; faire cette traversée vers 16h.
On a payé 60 dollars plus bateau ( 15$ partagé avec d autres) et transport des sacs ( 6 $), on était 2 avec le guide, et un cuisinier qui s'occupait de nous et du couple de Hollandais qui faisait route en parallèle
Nyaungshwe: teak wood, patronnes peu sympas mais fiables, chambres de 10 à ...., belle guest house mais les services ne sont pas donnés. vélo: 1000 par jour
journée en bateau: on a payé 16 000 à 4, sans marchander car le jeune était vraiment sympa et attentionné.
restau bon et sympa: big drum, au bord de l'eau.
taxi pour l' aéroport de Heho: on a partagé un taxi commandé par l hotel avec un touriste, 7000 par pers
retour Yangoon le 19 fev : taxi 5000 de l aeroport national, le dollar est si bas que les gens préfèrent les kyat
l' entrée à la pagode Sule est payante suivant la porte que vous empruntez, idem pour Shwedagon mais pour Shwedagon, on est sensé avoir un badge en évidence, donc attention à ressortir par la bonne porte...
la présence militaire est partout mais ne se montre pas aux touristes, les gens n'osent pas parler politique, c'est trop dangereux pour eux.
pour eux qui aiment lire, outre les livres de ou sur Aung San Suu Kyi, j ai préféré: le palais des miroirs, Birmane, l' accordeur de piano, Terre d'or, la mal aimée...
si vous avez des questions, n'hésitez pas....bonne soirée, Aichatou
Salut, deja merci pour ces nombreuses infos, nous partons pour Rangoon depuis Bangkok d'ici 15 jours, et j'aimerais savoir en gros combien vous depensier en moyenne pour une nuit (nous sommes 2)dans ce qui se fait de moins cher?Pareil pour un repas?Quels sont les moyens de transports les moins couteux??Et si vous avez eu des soucis quelconques ou des regrets sur des lieux et visites??
Je sais je suis un peu gourmand mais si tu me reponds a 1 ou 2 questione, j'en serais deja ravi....Merci d'avance BEN
salut, pour les nuits, 10 à 12$ la double sauf à Yangoon, un peu plus cher
repas : 10 $ à 2 par jour ( on depensait moins mais je mange peu...)
le moins cher est le bus mais si vous avez peu de temps, le billet d'avion est environ à 90 dollars et fait gagner du tepms mais il faut rajouter le taxi d'aeroport
on a dépensé environ 600 euros à 2, en comptant des cadeaux, plus les billets d avion: 140 euros chacun pour 2 trajets
un super voyage, trés facile à s'organiser tout le temps
si tu veux me tel, dis le moi... bonne soirée, aichatou
par contre, il fera chaud...mais plus de moustiques en ce moment
c'est le contraire, d' abord le billet en général....je passe en general par visa express qui est très efficace (quand tu es en province)..Aichatou
pour le total, j ai compté sans aérien 250 euros par pers pour 2 pers pour 15 jours à un moment où l'euro était environ à 1260, mais on est obligé d'avoir du liquide sur soi en supplément en cas de pb ....bon voyage....
Je m'intègre à votre discussion car je pars, tout d'abord en Inde puis en Birmanie. Je voulais savoir si vous aviez un hôtel pas cher à me conseiller à Rangoon. Quel itinéraire me conseillez-vous à l'intérieur du pays. On reste sur place entre 2-3 semaines après on poursuit notre périple vers la Thaïland...
Merci d'avance pour vos conseils...
j ai fait le circuit ultra classique car je n avais que 15 jours: Mandalay-bagan-Kalaw-trek pour Inle-retour par Heho
je pense que ça vaut le coup de monter vers Hsipaw de Mandalay mais pas le temps en 15 jours
pas de pb pour prendre le bus ou le train avec 3 semaines, ça fait tomber le budget
je sais qu'il est facile maintenant d'aller à la mer..
tout dépend de la saison où tu seras en Birmanie, il fera de + en + chaud jusqu'à la saison des pluies donc ça change la donne
un hotel pas cher est White House mais pas conseillé avec la chaleur et les pannes de courant, on m a dit beaucoup de bien du 1° de la liste du lonely, excentré mais à conseiller
bon voyage, aichatou
Merci beaucoup pour tes conseils... Nous serons là-bas en du 15 avril au 2 mai... Je vais étudier notre périple plus en détails en Brimanie ces prochains jours. Je me permettrai probablement de te solliciter pour d'autre questions.
n hesite pas..mais je pense qu'il fera trés chaud...
bonjour a tous
je me permet egalement de m integrer a votre discussion ... suis actuellement a bangkok ou je m apprete a faire ma demande de visa pour la birmanie;;; en esperant que ce sera rapide;;; je pensai prendre des vols par par confort mais par manque de temps, je compte partir trois semaines seule et j aimerai bien ne pas passer la moitie de mon sejour dans le bus;;;j ai deja fait ;;; avez vous jetez un coup d oeil sur la cote (ngapali °j hesite a pousser jusque las bas ;;; sinon je compte faire le circuit clasique;;;peut etre plus simple pour une premiere fois ;;; suis egalemnt a la recherche de toutes infos fraiches;;merci pour tout ::
si qql un est sur le depart a la meme periode qu ilme contacte depart de rangoon:::
la présence militaire est partout mais ne se montre pas aux touristes, les gens n'osent pas parler politique, c'est trop dangereux pour eux.
Comment sais tu qu ' elle est partout si elle ne se montre pas ? Personnellment j' ai été frappé par l' absence de militaires .Je ne me souviens pas en avoir vu un seul d' ailleurs ...
Concernant le danger de parler politique ... Là encore je suis surpris de lire celà ... J' ai rencontré des Birmans de différentes origines et dans différents lieux et tous m' ont plus ou moins parlé de politique. Je me souviens notamment d' une fin d' après midi dans une rue proche de la pagode Sule à Yangon ou je m' étais arrêté prendre un thé au milieu de nombreux Birmans et ou on me parlait beaucoup de sarkozy, nom qui avait de don de faire rire beaucoup d' ailleurs ... Comme quoi les idées reçues ...
Comment sais tu qu ' elle est partout si elle ne se montre pas ? Personnellment j' ai été frappé par l' absence de militaires .Je ne me souviens pas en avoir vu un seul d' ailleurs ...
Concernant le danger de parler politique ... Là encore je suis surpris de lire celà ... J' ai rencontré des Birmans de différentes origines et dans différents lieux et tous m' ont plus ou moins parlé de politique. Je me souviens notamment d' une fin d' après midi dans une rue proche de la pagode Sule à Yangon ou je m' étais arrêté prendre un thé au milieu de nombreux Birmans et ou on me parlait beaucoup de sarkozy, nom qui avait de don de faire rire beaucoup d' ailleurs ... Comme quoi les idées reçues ...
les gens ne parlent que de choses qui ne sont pas risquées pour eux, il y a beaucoup de flics en civil ..parler de Sarkosy n'est pas parler du regime Birman, le junte n'est pas vraiment une oeuvre de charité..Aichatou
J' ai eu d' autres conversations avec des Birmans qui m' ont d' eux mêmes parlé de politique interne ...
On sait tous que les pouvoirs politiques ne sont pas des oeuvres de charité ici ou ailleurs .
Il faudra que tu m' expliques comment tu repères des flics en civil .
Ca pourra servir car ici aussi ils se camouflent en vêtements civils parfois les bougres !
J' ai l' impression que nous n' avons pas voyagé dans le même pays !
J' ai l' impression que nous n' avons pas voyagé dans le même pays !
sans doute; ce n'était pas le mm pays...je le souhaiterais pour les Birmans, sur ce je considère cette conversation finie, bonne journée à tous, aichatou
Je trouve regrettable que tu ne souhaites pas nous éclairer davantage sur ce que tu as écrit à la fin de ton récit de voyage :
la présence militaire est partout mais ne se montre pas aux touristes, les gens n'osent pas parler politique, c'est trop dangereux pour eux.
Car lorsque l' on écrit celà, c' est que l' on a certainement une expérience, du vécu à faire partager pour etayer ses écrits.
Je ne souhaite pas être désagréable mais ça me fait un peu penser à l' homme qui a vu l' homme qui a vu l' homme qui a vu l' homme qui connaît l' homme qui a vu l' ours ...
Personnellement, à aucun moment lors de mon voyage, je ne suis senti surveillé ni n' ai ressenti une présence militaire, bien au contraire d' ailleurs .Je dirais même que j' ai été étonné de celà car le contraste était important entre ce que j' avais lu ici ou là, l' idée que je me faisais du pays et ce que j' ai vu et vécu.
Je ne suis pas en train de dire que le pays est dirigé par les bisounours, Je dis simplement qu' en tant que voyageur, il m' a été très facile de discuter avec la population, que je me suis senti en sécurité partout et tout le temps et que c' est loin d' être le cas partout dans le monde . Mon intervention n' a absolument aucune arrière pensée politique . j' espère simplement qu' elle fera franchir le pas aux voyageurs qui s' interrogent sur le fait d' y aller ou pas . Il faut bien évidemment aller au Myanmar !!! Les gens sont formidables, c 'est beau, le dépaysement est incroyable et il y a certainement moins de risques et de dangers à y voyager qu' en France .
la présence militaire est partout mais ne se montre pas aux touristes, les gens n'osent pas parler politique, c'est trop dangereux pour eux.
Car lorsque l' on écrit celà, c' est que l' on a certainement une expérience, du vécu à faire partager pour etayer ses écrits.
Je ne souhaite pas être désagréable mais ça me fait un peu penser à l' homme qui a vu l' homme qui a vu l' homme qui a vu l' homme qui connaît l' homme qui a vu l' ours ...
Personnellement, à aucun moment lors de mon voyage, je ne suis senti surveillé ni n' ai ressenti une présence militaire, bien au contraire d' ailleurs .Je dirais même que j' ai été étonné de celà car le contraste était important entre ce que j' avais lu ici ou là, l' idée que je me faisais du pays et ce que j' ai vu et vécu.
Je ne suis pas en train de dire que le pays est dirigé par les bisounours, Je dis simplement qu' en tant que voyageur, il m' a été très facile de discuter avec la population, que je me suis senti en sécurité partout et tout le temps et que c' est loin d' être le cas partout dans le monde . Mon intervention n' a absolument aucune arrière pensée politique . j' espère simplement qu' elle fera franchir le pas aux voyageurs qui s' interrogent sur le fait d' y aller ou pas . Il faut bien évidemment aller au Myanmar !!! Les gens sont formidables, c 'est beau, le dépaysement est incroyable et il y a certainement moins de risques et de dangers à y voyager qu' en France .
Bonjour,
Me revoici avec une nouvelle question. Je viens de rencontrer des amis qui avait fait un voyage en Birmanie il y a 2 ans et ils m'ont dit qu'à l'époque il n'y avait pas d'ATM en Birmanie. Est-ce toujours le cas? Et si c'est le cas combien tu me conseillerais de prendre en espèce? Pour le change, j'ai lu pas mal de choses et en général il est plus conseillé de le faire dans l'hôtel, c'est vrai?
Merci d'avance pour vos conseils...
Bjr,
en décembre 2008 je n'ai pas vu de distributeur d'argent et les cartes de payement ne sont pas acceptées. Pour le montant en espèce à prendre (billets $ ou euros impeccables) cela dépend du mode de voyage que tu comptes faire. Pour le change nous avons changé 4 fois, à l' hotel et au marché à Yangon, et dans une agence de voyage à Mandalay.
Pour 16j sur place et le circuit type, Inlé, Mandalay, Bagan, déplacement 3 vols en avion et 1 en taxi entre Mandalay et Bagan, hotel entre 25 - 30$ nous avons dépensé par personne 600 euros environ
Bjr,
Merci pour cette précision. Lorsque tu parles de 600€ par personne est-ce que tu inclues les billets d'avion? Si oui, cela te dérangerais de me dire la part pour les billets et la part pour la vie quotidienne? Tu n'as pas pu payer également tes billets d'avions par carte? Pour le change, le taux de change est plus favorable avec les dollar ou avec des euros ou les 2 sont-ils corrects? Je voudrais juste savoir si je prend plus de $ que d'€ ou inversement.
J'ai une dernière question, est-il toujours d'actualité de garder des $ pour des taxes d'aéroports? Si oui, peux-tu me préciser le montant.
Merci d'avance pour ton renseignements.
Cdlt,
Bonjour Marine !
La taxe de 10 us est tjs de mise qd on quitte Yangon . Sinon, ce que j'ai fait cette année en Janvier, j'ai réservé mes vols via le net ds une agence francophone White Lotus . Mais il faut tt payer en cash et en dollars ... 🤪
Pour la parité du montant $ et Eur, je fais tjs un mix des 2 : Les visites, les vols, les logements en $ Et le reste : achats, nourriture et bus en Kyats . Le change est bien bas pour le moment ... Nous y faisons un saut en Août ...🙂
Belle découverte ! Rangoon
La taxe de 10 us est tjs de mise qd on quitte Yangon . Sinon, ce que j'ai fait cette année en Janvier, j'ai réservé mes vols via le net ds une agence francophone White Lotus . Mais il faut tt payer en cash et en dollars ... 🤪
Pour la parité du montant $ et Eur, je fais tjs un mix des 2 : Les visites, les vols, les logements en $ Et le reste : achats, nourriture et bus en Kyats . Le change est bien bas pour le moment ... Nous y faisons un saut en Août ...🙂
Belle découverte ! Rangoon
pas de possibilité d'utilser la carte visa, pour le budget on a dépensé moins de 600 euros pour 2, cadeaux compris, les 2 billets d avion non compris, environ 90 dollar un trajet, les billets peuvent s acheter en france mais la moitié reste à payer en dollars en Birmanie, il te faut avoir sur toi euros pour le change( si c'est ta monnaie) et dollars pour hotels et certains frais, + en cas de pb... toute taxe du pays est payable en dollars, aeroport 10£.;
Aichatou
Merci à vous 2 pour ces précisions. Je vais donc jouer avec les 2 devises.
Pour les trajet intérieurs on pensait prendre le bus où le train. Avez-vous utiliser l'un ou l'autre? Qu'en pensez-vous? On a déjà fait l'Inde et le Népal avec ce moyen de transport et on a trouvé cela très "instructif".
Merci de me communiquer vos impressions..
Merci pour l'info..
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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!






