Phnom Penh, adresses sympas et "perso"?
by Alvent
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Je suis actuellement à Phnom Penh, après un petit périple depuis Vientiane (Laos), en 25 jours. Il me reste 4 jours avant de retrouver l’hiver parisien.
Je m’adresse aux connaisseurs et résidents à PP : Pourriez vous me communiquer vos petites adresses sympas (un petit resto à ne pas louper, un quartier à visiter, un bar pour une bonne petite bière, un endroit pour finir la soirée en musique et agréable pour les yeux, …etc.) pour finir en beauté ce séjour, déjà fort agréable et intéressant., bien entendu hors adresses des guides papiers (Routard et Lonely) déjà connues et pratiquées depuis 2 jours.
Merci par avance
Cordialement
Jean
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Bonjour Jean,
Actuellement a Phnom Penh "la charming city", j'écris régulièrement des articles sur cette ville. Sur celui là, vous trouverez les 3 choses que je préfère : http://www.kambodia.info/3-endroits-visiter-phnom-penh-cambodge/
Visitez Wat Langka, très belle pagode. Pour Wat Phnom, allez y en fin d'après midi (vers 16h), la lumière est splendide. Ne payez pas le $ que l'on vous demandera, passez par le chemin qui fait le tour du mont, pas l'escalier avec le guichet.
Si vous avez le temps, profitez de deux choses : Udong, vraiment exceptionnel surtout en fin d'après midi le week end, avec hamac et petite restauration, ambiance famille khmere très chouette, et Tonlé Bati, pagode immense sur un lac, là aussi, hamac et repos mérité.
Passez le soir sur laplace devant le Palais Royal, lamentations et prières pour le Roi et Palais éclairé.
Je ne suis pas fan des bars, trop d'expats et de touristes. PAr contre, tentez les "cantines khmeres" (en fin de séjour, votre estomac doit résister :-). J'aime bien le marché de nuit de la rue 108 (coté rivière), avec concerts souvent, et grand espace rempli de nattes pour manger par terre avec les cambodgiens. Goutez la salade green mango/papaya, miam. Si vous voulez de l'animation, allez faire un tour sur Koh Pich (ile du diamant), qui sur sa rive coté ville abrite des dizaines de bar kitsch ou les jeunes khmeres viennent boire un verre en moto.
Et enfin, évitez les adresses du Routard, pas à jour, déplorable.
Espérant vous avoir aidé, bonne fin de séjour. Si vous voulez me contacter, page contact de mon blog. Je serai ravi de vous donn un coup de main supplémentaire !
Stéphane
Bonjour, Je suis actuellement à Phnom Penh, après un petit périple depuis Vientiane (Laos), en 25 jours. Il me reste 4 jours avant de retrouver l’hiver parisien. Je m’adresse aux connaisseurs et résidents à PP : Pourriez vous me communiquer vos petites adresses sympas (un petit resto à ne pas louper, un quartier à visiter, un bar pour une bonne petite bière, un endroit pour finir la soirée en musique et agréable pour les yeux, …etc.) pour finir en beauté ce séjour, déjà fort agréable et intéressant., bien entendu hors adresses des guides papiers (Routard et Lonely) déjà connues et pratiquées depuis 2 jours. Merci par avance Cordialement Jean Réponse en message prive si besoin
Bonjour, Je suis actuellement à Phnom Penh, après un petit périple depuis Vientiane (Laos), en 25 jours. Il me reste 4 jours avant de retrouver l’hiver parisien. Je m’adresse aux connaisseurs et résidents à PP : Pourriez vous me communiquer vos petites adresses sympas (un petit resto à ne pas louper, un quartier à visiter, un bar pour une bonne petite bière, un endroit pour finir la soirée en musique et agréable pour les yeux, …etc.) pour finir en beauté ce séjour, déjà fort agréable et intéressant., bien entendu hors adresses des guides papiers (Routard et Lonely) déjà connues et pratiquées depuis 2 jours. Merci par avance Cordialement Jean Réponse en message prive si besoin
Stéphane
Blog sur le Cambodge, l'expatriation et la solidarité : http://www.kambodia.info
Bonjour Stéphane,
Merci pour votre réponse rapide et instructive.
J’avais déjà fait le Wat Phnom (sans payer le $), les rives du fleuve matin et soir ainsi que quelques marchés (Russe, central, le petit marché à côté de la rue 144, le vieux marché (mais sans me perdre dans les ruelles…à refaire) .
J’ai lu, rapidement pour l‘instant, quelques articles de votre blog…très intéressant !
Je marche beaucoup (plusieurs heures par jours) dans les villes que je visite, en changeant de quartier à chaque fois, c’est, il me semble, le meilleur moyen de percevoir une ville inconnue. c’est pour cela que j’aime en fin de journée trouver un lieu (bar, resto ou autres, sans trop d'expats et de touristes
) pour récupérer de la chaleur et de la fatigue, il existe au n° 10 de la rue 144 un lieu (patronne francophone) qui rentre assez bien dans ce descriptif.
Je vais essayer d’en faire un peu plus en m’aidant de vos conseils et de votre blog.
l’ile de la soie m’attire bien pour une excursion d’une journée, pourriez vous me fournir un peu plus de détails pour y aller et pour se déplacer (moto, vélo sur place ?), s’agit t’il de la plus grande ile ou au contraire la plus petite (il me semble que le descriptif concerne la petite ile, elles sont de toute façon reliées par un pont), la plage que vous évoqué est elle située au nord ou au sud ?
Merci d’avance
A bientôt
Jean
Ré-bonjour Jean,
De mémoire, vous accédez à l'île de la soie par le pont japonais au nord de Phnom Penh puis ensuite par un ferry. Le mieux est d'y aller en tuk tuk, sinon en moto. Sur place, possibilité de louer un vélo dans une Guest House (à vérifier).
Koh Dach est la grande île, la plage sur le Mékong est au nord (Beach Resort !). Il faut payer 1$ sur la route avant d'y accéder.
Je ne connais pas l'endroit St.144 a Phnom Penh, je vais y aller ! Je repense a un endroit sympa à faire au coucher du soleil : le bar Rooftop de l'hôtel Amanjaya sur le quai. Très touriste mais exceptionnel.
Je partage votre façon de voyager à 100%, surtout au Cambodge ou le temps et le regard sont importants.
Stéphane
Blog sur le Cambodge, l'expatriation et la solidarité : http://www.kambodia.info
" Faire " le Wat Phnom c'est déjà un exercice de style ...... mais se vanter de ne pas payer le dollar demandé à l'entrée c'est quasiment être reçu à son examen de voyageur aguerri, et bravo ..... !! 🏴☠️
Il y a des balayeurs et des gens qui entretiennent les pelouses sur ce site, et ils sont payés en partie avec ce dollar que l'on donne à l'entrée ...... oui je sais la municipalité pourrait les payer, mais ce n'est pas entièrement le cas, et ce dollar ( symbolique tout de même ) sert à cela ...... merci donc pour eux ......
Il y a des balayeurs et des gens qui entretiennent les pelouses sur ce site, et ils sont payés en partie avec ce dollar que l'on donne à l'entrée ...... oui je sais la municipalité pourrait les payer, mais ce n'est pas entièrement le cas, et ce dollar ( symbolique tout de même ) sert à cela ...... merci donc pour eux ......
Le "péage" de la plage de koh dach est de 1000 riels et non 1$.
Pour s'y rendre:
Koh Dach est une île au milieu du fleuve Mékong, au nord de la ville de Phnom Penh. Koh Dach se prononce "korrdak" mais vous pouvez demander l'île de la soie, ou "Mekong island". A partir de Phnom Penh, il faut emprunter le pont japonais qui franchit le fleuve Tonlé Sap et dessert la presqu'île de Chrouy Changvar. Une fois le fleuve traversé, vous êtes sur la route nationale 6A. • Trois kilomètres après avoir franchi le pont , vous arrivez dans le quartier de Preak Lip. Au niveau de l'hôtel chinois Gold Sun, on passe sous le porche, et on trouve 150 m plus loin, le bac-traversier au bord du Mékong. Vous pouvez rejoindre plus vite une rue parallèle au mékong.
Il existe un autre bac, à Kaday Cha, 10 km plus loin en continuant la route 6A mais il y a beaucoup de circulation, et je vous conseillz la première option, celle d'arriver sur l'île par le bac de Preak Lip.Le second bac n'hésite pas à demander 1$ aux touristes, le prix réel est de 1000 riels.
• Le bac de Preak Lip coûte 500 riels par personne (10 centimes d'euro). Le véhicule et le chauffeur payent également.
Je déconseille pour ma part la visite en tuk, mieux être en autonomie. Pas de location de vélos, à ma connaissance sur l'île.
Pour s'y rendre:
Koh Dach est une île au milieu du fleuve Mékong, au nord de la ville de Phnom Penh. Koh Dach se prononce "korrdak" mais vous pouvez demander l'île de la soie, ou "Mekong island". A partir de Phnom Penh, il faut emprunter le pont japonais qui franchit le fleuve Tonlé Sap et dessert la presqu'île de Chrouy Changvar. Une fois le fleuve traversé, vous êtes sur la route nationale 6A. • Trois kilomètres après avoir franchi le pont , vous arrivez dans le quartier de Preak Lip. Au niveau de l'hôtel chinois Gold Sun, on passe sous le porche, et on trouve 150 m plus loin, le bac-traversier au bord du Mékong. Vous pouvez rejoindre plus vite une rue parallèle au mékong.
Il existe un autre bac, à Kaday Cha, 10 km plus loin en continuant la route 6A mais il y a beaucoup de circulation, et je vous conseillz la première option, celle d'arriver sur l'île par le bac de Preak Lip.Le second bac n'hésite pas à demander 1$ aux touristes, le prix réel est de 1000 riels.
• Le bac de Preak Lip coûte 500 riels par personne (10 centimes d'euro). Le véhicule et le chauffeur payent également.
Je déconseille pour ma part la visite en tuk, mieux être en autonomie. Pas de location de vélos, à ma connaissance sur l'île.
Roger
Bonjour Alan.
Bonne année à toi !
Et pour le reste, là, tu as bien raison, hélas. 😕
Et pour le reste, là, tu as bien raison, hélas. 😕
Bonjour Alan,
Selon l'heure, on "fait" le Wat Phnom ou on le parcourt. Certes, la montagne n'est pas insurmontable, nous sommes d'accord. Mais comme c'est le sommet de Phnom Penh, l'avoir fait c'est un peu comme le K2 ;-)))
Le problème du dollar n'est pas le montant, c'est la méthode. Il n'y a rien d'officiel, et personne ne sait, pas même les khmers sur place, qui touche le dollar. Cela me gêne sur le principe.
Si je savais que cela bénéficie aux personnes qui travaillent dur pour une misère de salaire, je serais prêt à donner plus, quoique donner pour visiter un site religieux, c'est aussi un peu gênant pour moi.
Alors je suis un voyageur exigeant et plein de principes, pas forcément bons, discutables sûrement, mais il faut bien faire un choix. Le dollar, je préfère le donner à quelqu'un en plus de ce que je dois lui payer, ou bien à celui qui ma rendu un petit service, ou bien encore acheter un peu de nourriture pour la famille qui m'accueille.
Ceci dit, c'est absolument personnel, et bien sûr, je ne lutte pas contre ce système.
C'est sympa en tout cas de permettre l'ouverture de ce débat.
Stéphane
Blog sur le Cambodge, l'expatriation et la solidarité : http://www.kambodia.info
Bonjour,
Effectivement vous avez raison sur le fait de « me vanter » de ne pas avoir payé le ticket pour la visite.
Je l’ai évoqué parce que c’était dans le cours de notre discussion avec Stefnau.
Je n’ai pas payé, car je venais du nord (ou un peu près) et le péage est plutôt de l’autre côté, il faudrait en parler à la municipalité (ce n’est pas normal qu’il y ait un seul péage il faut en mettre 4, aux différents points cardinaux, comme cela les resquilleurs et le vantards, comme moi ne pourrons y échapper et peut être même un peu de barbelés autour )
Si vous aviez regardé mon profil, vous auriez pu deviner (peut être), qu’après 35 ans et plus de voyages, et mes 58 ans bien tassés je n‘en suis pas là, surtout après avoir payé un billet d’avion un peu plus de 1000 euros.
Il faut faire attention aux analyses et aux critiques trop rapides, surtout sans connaitre la personne ni le pourquoi de l’action critiquée.
Cordialement
Jean
Bonjour,
Merci beaucoup pour toutes ces précisions et les détails qui vont avec, cela va bien me servir pour préparer ma visite de l’ile
Cordialement
Jean
Ps : aux différents intervenant de cette discussion; je trouve ce message particulièrement constructif et intéressant et il répond totalement à la question posée, ce bien cela qu’on attend d’un forum, non ?
Re-bonjour,
J’aime bien votre analyse
Merci encore pour votre aide
Cordialement
Jean
bien sur il faut faire ce beau parcours que vous indiquent tous les gens du forum mais apres tout ça le massage chez les aveugles est incontournable juste en face la poste centrale et passer au " Eye of Mekong " super sympa boire un verre ce sont des français mais il ne faut pas zapper les français ça fait aussi parti de PP par contre manger par terre avec les Kmers c est tres sympa surtout le" Amok " je pars pour la sixieme fois la bas en Fevrier j ai hate profitez bien
Bonjour,
Visite de KOH DACH (l’ile de la soie) et de sa petite sœur au sud (reliée par un pont métallique)
Et bien voilà c’est fait , grâce aux conseils avisés de Stéphane et Roger, merci à eux !
Super ballade d’une journée complète en VTT (une bonne soixantaine de kms, calcul fait sur Google Earth), au départ de la rue 144, j’ai traversé vers Kaday Cha (en suivant une petite route parallèle au Mékong, pas désagréable du tout), mais d’autres Bacs possible avant.
Beaux paysages, tranquillité, une plage tout au nord de l’ile avec des "paillotes Pied dans l’eau", gens très très accueillants, super petits chemins de traverses, belles cultures, des buffles un peu partout, des petites gargotes pour se rafraichir et se restaurer, des pagodes, etc.
Visite d’une maison familiale avec 3 métiers à tisser.
Ballade à faire en 2 roues, (bon conseil de Roger : pas de tuk tuk) si possible et mieux avec un VTT qui passe vraiment partout. (le louer en ville car pas possible sur place, pas vu en tout cas)
Quelques indications de prix : Bac 1000 riels (avec un vélo), accès plage 1000 riels, une bière sur le chemin de l’Est de l’ile 2500 riels (au milieu des enfants joueurs, les joueurs de pétanque juste à côté, une pagode en face), vraiment sympa !
merci encore pour votre aide
amicalement
Jean
Bonjour,
Bon, j'en reviens, je n'y suis pas restée longtemps mais j'ai une adresse de resto et d'hôtel que tu trouveras sur mon blog!
http://odileenvoyage.canalblog.com/
Photos du Palais et de notre hôtel
Bon, j'en reviens, je n'y suis pas restée longtemps mais j'ai une adresse de resto et d'hôtel que tu trouveras sur mon blog!
http://odileenvoyage.canalblog.com/
Photos du Palais et de notre hôtel
Blog : odile-en-chemin.over-blog.com
Site : www.odileenvoyage.fr
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Bonjour,
Je suis rentré le 7 janvier, après un mois sur place (Sud du Laos et Cambodge).
Merci pour l'info, qui je l’espère, pourra servir à d’autres voyageurs encore sur place..
Bravo pour votre blog, sympa et plein d’infos !
Jean
Je suis rentré le 7 janvier, après un mois sur place (Sud du Laos et Cambodge).
Merci pour l'info, qui je l’espère, pourra servir à d’autres voyageurs encore sur place..
Bravo pour votre blog, sympa et plein d’infos !
Jean
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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!







