Un mois au Cambodge en novembre-décembre
by Erikaolive
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjours à tous .. Nouvelle sur le site et surtout nouvelle dans le monde du voyage !!
Mon homme m'amène au Cambodge pour un mois .
Je n'est jamais voyage de ma vie et du coup quelque question reste en suspens .
Je ne parle que le français je comprend un peu l'anglais ( ou pas ) .
Donc est ce qu'au Cambodge la barrière de la langue pose gros problème ou pas ?? J.ai investi dans les bouquin de poche pour essayer de me dépatouille au cas ou :) .
Peut t'on acheté un permis cambodgien car j'ai vu que le permis international n'été pas reconnu la bas ...
Mon homme me demande de prépare le voyage ........ Heu ça ce prépare comment ??? :)
J'ai prévu quelque médoc des fringue légère des chaussure de marche ...... Mais après ??!
Enfin voilà un peu de conseil pourrais l'avance un petit peu plus .
Merci par avance à vous tous .
A oui nous partons le 18 novembre 2013 !!!
Bientôt l'aventure avec ma vie
Bonjour,
Vous savez cest vraiment pas compliquer de preparer votre voyage ^.^ il suffit davoir un bon guide ( moi :D ) pendant votre sejour, je vous propose de vous accompagner partout ( on pourra preparer litineraire le premier jour de votre arrive au cambodge) nous voyagerons en 4x4 tres pratique vu letat des routes cambodgienne. si cela vous interesse nhesitez pas a me recontacter. Et biensure que vous pouvez transformer votre permis international en permis cambodgien Mon mail: baulid77@free.fr
Cordialement, Chetra
Bonjours à tous .. Nouvelle sur le site et surtout nouvelle dans le monde du voyage !! Mon homme m'amène au Cambodge pour un mois . Je n'est jamais voyage de ma vie et du coup quelque question reste en suspens . Je ne parle que le français je comprend un peu l'anglais ( ou pas ) . Donc est ce qu'au Cambodge la barrière de la langue pose gros problème ou pas ?? J.ai investi dans les bouquin de poche pour essayer de me dépatouille au cas ou :) . Peut t'on acheté un permis cambodgien car j'ai vu que le permis international n'été pas reconnu la bas ... Mon homme me demande de prépare le voyage ........ Heu ça ce prépare comment ??? :) J'ai prévu quelque médoc des fringue légère des chaussure de marche ...... Mais après ??! Enfin voilà un peu de conseil pourrais l'avance un petit peu plus . Merci par avance à vous tous . A oui nous partons le 18 novembre 2013 !!!
Vous savez cest vraiment pas compliquer de preparer votre voyage ^.^ il suffit davoir un bon guide ( moi :D ) pendant votre sejour, je vous propose de vous accompagner partout ( on pourra preparer litineraire le premier jour de votre arrive au cambodge) nous voyagerons en 4x4 tres pratique vu letat des routes cambodgienne. si cela vous interesse nhesitez pas a me recontacter. Et biensure que vous pouvez transformer votre permis international en permis cambodgien Mon mail: baulid77@free.fr
Cordialement, Chetra
Bonjours à tous .. Nouvelle sur le site et surtout nouvelle dans le monde du voyage !! Mon homme m'amène au Cambodge pour un mois . Je n'est jamais voyage de ma vie et du coup quelque question reste en suspens . Je ne parle que le français je comprend un peu l'anglais ( ou pas ) . Donc est ce qu'au Cambodge la barrière de la langue pose gros problème ou pas ?? J.ai investi dans les bouquin de poche pour essayer de me dépatouille au cas ou :) . Peut t'on acheté un permis cambodgien car j'ai vu que le permis international n'été pas reconnu la bas ... Mon homme me demande de prépare le voyage ........ Heu ça ce prépare comment ??? :) J'ai prévu quelque médoc des fringue légère des chaussure de marche ...... Mais après ??! Enfin voilà un peu de conseil pourrais l'avance un petit peu plus . Merci par avance à vous tous . A oui nous partons le 18 novembre 2013 !!!
Avant tout merci pour votre réponse ... On ne cherche pas un guide sur place on souhaite faire ce voyage a deux !!!!
Bientôt l'aventure avec ma vie
derien,
dans ce cas il faut que vous appreniez unpeu plus langlais et le cambodgien.
faire lechange euro en dollar ( vous pouvez payer en dollar ici )
consulter sur internet les endroits a visiter etc..
sinon les cambodgiens sont tres simpa ^.^
bon voyage a vous.
Cordialement, Chetra
Cordialement, Chetra
Niveau anglais ça va mon chéri gère !! Nous avont regarde pour apprendre un peu le cambodgien ..... Pioufffff !! Certainement plus facile sur place car la prononciation ...
Oui j'ai pu voir sur plusieur site pour l'échange de monnaies .
En tout cas merci ;)
Bientôt l'aventure avec ma vie
dans ce cas il faut que vous appreniez un peu plus l'anglais et le cambodgien.
faire le change euro en dollar ( vous pouvez payer en dollar ici )
consulter sur internet les endroits a visiter etc..
sinon les cambodgiens sont tres sympa
Ben dis donc, avec de pareils conseils, je ne crois pas que je te choisirais pour guide. Franchement dire à des gens qu'avant de venir au Cambodge ils devraient d'apprendre la langue, il faut le faire !!!
Combien de touristes savent parler le khmer, hein ???
Ben dis donc, avec de pareils conseils, je ne crois pas que je te choisirais pour guide. Franchement dire à des gens qu'avant de venir au Cambodge ils devraient d'apprendre la langue, il faut le faire !!!
Combien de touristes savent parler le khmer, hein ???
Bonjour, nous sommes allés cet été 3 semaines au Cambodge et nous avons adoré ce pays. Pour l’itinéraire du classique : Battabamg(nous sommes arrivés par la Thailande) puis bus pour Siam Reap (les temples d'Angkor), Phnom Penh (nous avons adoré) et enfin le sud (nous y étions avec nos 2 garçons donc un peu de mer). Nous avons réservé au fur et à mesure (sauf les premières nuits) comme ça t'avances à ton rythme .
en tout cas bon voyage à vous
Haaargllll génial on prévoit d'y repartir l'années prochaine avec les enfants!!! En fait c'est surtout la barrière de la langue qui me fait un peu stresse !!! Mais bon on me dit que du bien sur les cambodgien ... Du coup ça me rassure !!!
Bientôt l'aventure avec ma vie
dans ce cas il faut que vous appreniez un peu plus l'anglais et le cambodgien.
faire le change euro en dollar ( vous pouvez payer en dollar ici )
consulter sur internet les endroits a visiter etc..
sinon les cambodgiens sont tres sympa
Ben dis donc, avec de pareils conseils, je ne crois pas que je te choisirais pour guide. Franchement dire à des gens qu'avant de venir au Cambodge ils devraient d'apprendre la langue, il faut le faire !!!
Combien de touristes savent parler le khmer, hein ???
>>>.<<< huh!? jai bien preciser '' unpeu '' et '' anglais '' avant le cambodgien non? tu vas pas arriver dans un pays inconnu et juste parler avec des gestes ? si ? lolzzz la langue cambodgienne est pas difficile cest super cool ^^ j'en connais pas mal de touristes qui parle '' unpeu '' ou meme bien le cambodgien :DDD beh en meme temps desole si vous prenez mal ce que jai ecris car suis nouveau sur ce site
Gros bisous,
Ben dis donc, avec de pareils conseils, je ne crois pas que je te choisirais pour guide. Franchement dire à des gens qu'avant de venir au Cambodge ils devraient d'apprendre la langue, il faut le faire !!!
Combien de touristes savent parler le khmer, hein ???
>>>.<<< huh!? jai bien preciser '' unpeu '' et '' anglais '' avant le cambodgien non? tu vas pas arriver dans un pays inconnu et juste parler avec des gestes ? si ? lolzzz la langue cambodgienne est pas difficile cest super cool ^^ j'en connais pas mal de touristes qui parle '' unpeu '' ou meme bien le cambodgien :DDD beh en meme temps desole si vous prenez mal ce que jai ecris car suis nouveau sur ce site
Gros bisous,
Salut Erika
A première lecture, vous avez déjà votre billet d'avion, sans savoir que faire au Cambodge ??? Curieux tout de même.
Si je peux me permettre de vous suggérer comment organiser votre voyage, voici comment s'y prendre, à mon avis, et surtout si c'est une première.
Acheter un guide papier sur le pays, le parcourir et retenir ce qu'il vous plairait de visiter. Puis, chercher sur le forum en fonction de vos demandes, vous y trouverez une montagne de conseils et d'informations très pertinentes.
Le voyage dans ce pays a pour but, en général, d'aller à Angkor Vat visiter les nombreux sites khmers de la région. Pousser jusqu'au Phnom Kulen, en passant par Bantey Srei.
Depuis Phnom Penh, vous pouvez soit remonter en avion, bus ou bateau vers Siem Reap, visiter les sites en restant sur place une semaine env., ensuite vous rendre à Battambang ou faire l'inverse.
Phnom Penh mérite à elle seule 3/4 jours et ensuite descendre vers le sud, visiter Kep et Kampot. Sur la route, on trouve quelques sites à visiter, dont les parcs de Bokor et de Kep.
Pour les vêtements, ce sera du léger, coton, par exemple, un K-way - on ne sait jamais - , c'est la meilleure saison, ciel bleu, bonne température; chaussure de marche légère, c'est nettement plus agréable pour visiter et crapahuter à travers les sites que des tongs.
Une petite pharmacie pour les tropiques : truc contre la dysentrie, un antibiotique à large spectre, un répulsif moustique et les médic habituels pour petits bobos.
Pour finir, je dirai qu'il est très facile de voyager dans ce pays, il y a des bus pour partout et à bon prix. Pour visiter les sites, le tuk tuk est très agréable, mais il vous faudra négocier le prix par jour. Votre GH saura vous donner un ordre de grandeur.
Pour entrer sur le site d'Angkor Vat, vous devrez acheter un permis que vous pourrez obtenir à l'entrée du site, moyennant la somme de 40$ pour une autorisation de 3 jours de visite - je préconise un permis de 3 jours non consécutifs, ce qui permet de se reposer entre les visites, c'est très fatiguant !!! Ou un permis de six jours pour 60$, également non consécutifs.
Sur place, à Siem Reap, il y a pléthore de GH et d'hôtels et vous n'aurez que l'embarras du choix, selon votre budget. En choisir un avec piscine, ça fait drôlement du bien après une journée à marcher dans les pierres renversées 😉
A première lecture, vous avez déjà votre billet d'avion, sans savoir que faire au Cambodge ??? Curieux tout de même.
Si je peux me permettre de vous suggérer comment organiser votre voyage, voici comment s'y prendre, à mon avis, et surtout si c'est une première.
Acheter un guide papier sur le pays, le parcourir et retenir ce qu'il vous plairait de visiter. Puis, chercher sur le forum en fonction de vos demandes, vous y trouverez une montagne de conseils et d'informations très pertinentes.
Le voyage dans ce pays a pour but, en général, d'aller à Angkor Vat visiter les nombreux sites khmers de la région. Pousser jusqu'au Phnom Kulen, en passant par Bantey Srei.
Depuis Phnom Penh, vous pouvez soit remonter en avion, bus ou bateau vers Siem Reap, visiter les sites en restant sur place une semaine env., ensuite vous rendre à Battambang ou faire l'inverse.
Phnom Penh mérite à elle seule 3/4 jours et ensuite descendre vers le sud, visiter Kep et Kampot. Sur la route, on trouve quelques sites à visiter, dont les parcs de Bokor et de Kep.
Pour les vêtements, ce sera du léger, coton, par exemple, un K-way - on ne sait jamais - , c'est la meilleure saison, ciel bleu, bonne température; chaussure de marche légère, c'est nettement plus agréable pour visiter et crapahuter à travers les sites que des tongs.
Une petite pharmacie pour les tropiques : truc contre la dysentrie, un antibiotique à large spectre, un répulsif moustique et les médic habituels pour petits bobos.
Pour finir, je dirai qu'il est très facile de voyager dans ce pays, il y a des bus pour partout et à bon prix. Pour visiter les sites, le tuk tuk est très agréable, mais il vous faudra négocier le prix par jour. Votre GH saura vous donner un ordre de grandeur.
Pour entrer sur le site d'Angkor Vat, vous devrez acheter un permis que vous pourrez obtenir à l'entrée du site, moyennant la somme de 40$ pour une autorisation de 3 jours de visite - je préconise un permis de 3 jours non consécutifs, ce qui permet de se reposer entre les visites, c'est très fatiguant !!! Ou un permis de six jours pour 60$, également non consécutifs.
Sur place, à Siem Reap, il y a pléthore de GH et d'hôtels et vous n'aurez que l'embarras du choix, selon votre budget. En choisir un avec piscine, ça fait drôlement du bien après une journée à marcher dans les pierres renversées 😉
Ouais, bon !
Oui, il est parfaitement possible d'aller dans un pays sans en parler la langue, en faisant des petits dessins.. c'est une très bonne méthode 😊 mais là, Erika ou plutôt son compagnon plus précisément a quelques connaissances d'anglais, Cela devrait le faire.
Pour finir, je ne le prends pas mal, mais c'était un conseil un peu bizarre à donner à quelqu'un qui vient pour la première fois dans le pays. Enfin, je ne trouve pas que le khmer soit une langue facile en raison de sa prononciation très particulière. Si on peut déjà dire : bonjour, aurevoir et merci, c'est déjà un exploit en soi et qui fait bien rire les autochtones. Salut et sans rancune !🙂
Pour finir, je ne le prends pas mal, mais c'était un conseil un peu bizarre à donner à quelqu'un qui vient pour la première fois dans le pays. Enfin, je ne trouve pas que le khmer soit une langue facile en raison de sa prononciation très particulière. Si on peut déjà dire : bonjour, aurevoir et merci, c'est déjà un exploit en soi et qui fait bien rire les autochtones. Salut et sans rancune !🙂
Lol oui !!! Le Cambodge pour ces temple pour la population ........ Mon chérie est tombé amoureux de l'Asie par des voyage précédent et du coup notre attention c arrête sur le Cambodge !!! Nous n'avons pas d'itinéraire précis ou le vent nous apportera :) au grès de nos envie !!
Par contre pourriez vous me dire le budget pour une moto voir un 4/4 au mois ???
Bientôt l'aventure avec ma vie
hihi!! un petit scooter 125cc cest 80$/m et un 4x4 cest 400$/m
la je vous dis vraiment le minimum ya beaucoup plus cher ^.^
hihi!! un petit scooter 125cc cest 80$/m et un 4x4 cest 400$/m
la je vous dis vraiment le minimum ya beaucoup plus cher ^.^
Merci pour la réponse !!! Génial !!!
Merci pour la réponse !!! Génial !!!
Bientôt l'aventure avec ma vie
hihi!! un petit scooter 125cc cest 80$/m et un 4x4 cest 400$/m
C'est bien au mois ? si oui = env. 13 $ par jour + l'essence pour le 4x4 ?
oui cest bien ca, si on loue au mois biensure lessence nest pas inclu :DDD en faite je viens de monter ma boite donc je casse unpeu le prix du marché ^^' normalement cest plus cher haha !!
C'est bien au mois ? si oui = env. 13 $ par jour + l'essence pour le 4x4 ?
oui cest bien ca, si on loue au mois biensure lessence nest pas inclu :DDD en faite je viens de monter ma boite donc je casse unpeu le prix du marché ^^' normalement cest plus cher haha !!
C'est un pays super et facile à voyager. Pour la langue, t'inquiète pas, un peu d'anglais, les mots de base de politesse en khmer (sur place ce sera plus facile, à moins que tu trouves de l'audio sur le net parce que c'est clair, la prononciation, ça s'invente pas!). On se débrouille toujours! quelques signes en plus s'il le faut et le tour est joué (tu peux aussi avoir un carnet et un stylo à portée pour pouvoir faire de petits dessins ou des croquis au cas... je suis très mauvaise dessinatrice mais ça m'a quand même déjà servi...)! Après, je te suggère juste de décider ce que tu souhaites vraiment voir et de laisser une petite place à l'improvisation! Les rencontres en voyage, nous font souvent faire de supers découvertes!
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We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
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!





