Place pour tour Bromo Ijen depuis Yogyakarta
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Salut,
Je vais à Java samedi et j'hésite à payer d'avance le tour Bromo Ijen Ketapang.
A cette période depuis Yogyakarta, c'est simple à trouver sur place pour un départ le lendemain ?
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Réponse : OUI
Je viens juste de réserver pour un départ mercredi matin depuis Yogyakarta.
Nous avons choisi l’hôtel Bromo Permai... On verra bien, Café Lava et Lava view étaient déjà complet de toute façon.
Cet aprèm on a fait Borobudur, magnifique y avait vraiment pas grand monde.
Demain aprèm Prambanan avec couché de soleil et spectacle...
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Bonjour, pouvez-vous faire un suivi sur le Bromo Permai? Merci
Bjr
Effectivement faire le Bromo en solo depuis Yogy sans pb
Nous y revenons
Voir notre carnet de voyage vous y avez tous les détails et conseils pour éviter les arnaques des TO en jeep.
Allez y à pied dans la caldeira sans pb
Prenez un foulard car en haut les fumées sont très gênantes.
Pour l'Ijen partez de Bodowoso, c'est mieux
Jacky et Chris
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Bjr
Comme je l'écrit dans notre carnet de voyage. Pour faire le Bromo, on part en général de Ceromo Lawang, tout petit village. Or, peu d'info dans les guides, résultat la plupart des routards s'arrêtent dans les alentours de Ceromo, car on trouve sur Google Map des adresses de GH. Mais c'est assez loin du centre de Ceromo. Conclusion, pour faire le Bromo depuis ces GH, nécessité de louer une jeep. La plupart paient l'octroi à Ceromo en arrivant en Jeep + les 270000 rip pour faire le Bromo.
Ce que je suggère dans mon site, c'est d'aller avec le mini bus directement au centre de Ceromo Lawang. Pas de péage à l'entrée. Il y a des nbreuses GH (mais comme la majorité n'a pas Internet, donc non connue...)
Il est possible l'aller au Bromo sans payer les 270000 Rip car c'est très cher et l'argent ne sert pas à l'entretien du site loin s'en faut.
De la barrière à a sortie de la ville, aller à pied sur 500m en descendant pour entrer dans la caldeira. Pour rejoindre le Bromo il faut marcher (c'est très facile) durant 3 km environ. Arrivé au pied du Bromo, de toute les façon, il faut monter les 253 marches, jonchées de bouteilles d'eau et de cannettes...
Ceci pour ceux qui veulent y aller
Jacky
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J'avais acheté un pack 960.000 pour 3 jours de Yogya à Katapang.
2 nuits + jeep comprise.
Ca me semble pas cher est pas besoin de se poser de question. J'ai pas l'impression de m'être fait arnaquer. On avait le tout dernier hôtel Bromo Permai je crois. Eau froide alors que c'était prévu chaude mais bon je garde un très bon souvenir du Bromo c'est ce qui compte au final ;)
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Comment était le transport entre Yogi et le Bromo? Où vous êtes vous procuré ce forfait? Merci pour l'information, ça me semble beaucoup moins compliqué. Je redoute cependant un peu d'être un peu bousculé dans le temps. Merci
Salut,
Au départ c'était prévu de se débrouiller sois même sur place mais on a finalement demandé à notre Hôtel pour un départ le lendemain. Aucun problème et c'était moins cher qu'en réservant à l'avance. Il y avait différent tarif selon la gamme d'hôtel pour le Bromo. On voulait le plus cher Lava View (dans les 1.100.000 Roupies) mais il était complet. On a choisis celui en dessous Bromo je sais plus comment (960.000 Roupies) qui devait aussi avoir eau chaude. C'est les 2 nuits le plus mauvaises et de loin qu'on ai eu pour nos 3 semaines mais bon, on est arrivé le 1er soir à l'hôtel Bromo tard et on a pu dormir en gros 3-4 heures max. Le lendemain à l'hôtel du Ijen on a encore pu dormir moins longtemps (on avait tous le même hôtel) Avec le recul à refaire on aurai du prendre la gamme d'hôtel la moins cher. Pas d'eau chaude ni l'un nu l'autre mais trop crevé on a pas cherché à changer de chambre... Douche froide, très froide car en altitude. 2 nuits d'affilés c'est dur. Je sais plus le nom exact de la compagnie mais plein de personnes avaient réservés sur des compagnies différentes et au final on était tous dans les même mini bus. Ça comprend les Jeep, les nuits les transports. Il faut ajouter 150.000 pour voir les Blues Fire au Ijen (lever à 00h30 au lieu de 03h30) Et ajouter les repas midi et soir.
C'est des long trajet en mini bus. Très fatiguant mais ça reste un de nos meilleurs moment en Indonésie.
Au départ c'était prévu de se débrouiller sois même sur place mais on a finalement demandé à notre Hôtel pour un départ le lendemain. Aucun problème et c'était moins cher qu'en réservant à l'avance. Il y avait différent tarif selon la gamme d'hôtel pour le Bromo. On voulait le plus cher Lava View (dans les 1.100.000 Roupies) mais il était complet. On a choisis celui en dessous Bromo je sais plus comment (960.000 Roupies) qui devait aussi avoir eau chaude. C'est les 2 nuits le plus mauvaises et de loin qu'on ai eu pour nos 3 semaines mais bon, on est arrivé le 1er soir à l'hôtel Bromo tard et on a pu dormir en gros 3-4 heures max. Le lendemain à l'hôtel du Ijen on a encore pu dormir moins longtemps (on avait tous le même hôtel) Avec le recul à refaire on aurai du prendre la gamme d'hôtel la moins cher. Pas d'eau chaude ni l'un nu l'autre mais trop crevé on a pas cherché à changer de chambre... Douche froide, très froide car en altitude. 2 nuits d'affilés c'est dur. Je sais plus le nom exact de la compagnie mais plein de personnes avaient réservés sur des compagnies différentes et au final on était tous dans les même mini bus. Ça comprend les Jeep, les nuits les transports. Il faut ajouter 150.000 pour voir les Blues Fire au Ijen (lever à 00h30 au lieu de 03h30) Et ajouter les repas midi et soir.
C'est des long trajet en mini bus. Très fatiguant mais ça reste un de nos meilleurs moment en Indonésie.
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Bjr
Au regard de votre post, effectivement c'était cher pour le service
Pour ceux qui prévoient d'y aller, voici notre retour d'expérience (pour plus de détails voir notre carnet de voyages) :
http://conform.pagesperso-orange.fr/CARNET%20DE%20VOYAGES/CdV.htmlA Ceromo Lawang : Peu d'info précise sur les forum et guides quant à la situation géographique. De nombreuses GH et hôtels sont implantés dans le secteur d'un rayon de 15 à 20 km. Problème, une fois dans l'hotel ou la GH, vous êtes isolé et donc obligé de prendre une jeep pour le Bromo et aussi de payer l'octroi de Ceromo Lawang et le droit d'entrée au site. DONC, allez jusquà Ceromo Lawang centre, terminal des mini bus. Le village est petit, mais la quasi totalité des habitants font GH, il y a 2, 3 hôtels (chers). Donc à mon avis aucune raison de paniquer sur l'hébergement. par contre c'est cher, nous avons payé 200000 rp mais avec eau chaude (on est à 2000 m d'altitude). A Ceromo Lawang : très peu de resto, nous avons trouvé resto local juste avant le péage. Arriver à Ceromo Lawang : Pour arriver à Ceromo Lawang, la plupart des touristes partent depuis Yogy en train jusqu'à Surabaya, puis reprennent un train ou un bus jusqu'à Probolinggo et enfin un mini bus jusqu'à Ceromo Lawang. Nous avons opté pour un autre trajet ; le train jusqu'à Malang, puis un bus local pour Tumpang et Ceromo Lawang, en passant par le sud du volcan. En arrivant à Malang, nous apprenons que la route a été détruite donc impossible de faire ce qui était prévu. Des agences proposent l'option de partir de Malang vers minuit pour Probolinggo, le Bromo et retour le soir pour 900000 rp/pers. Nous prendrons l'option suivante : Mini bus AD ou ADJ de la place de l'indépendance de Malang à la gare routière (5km) pour 10000 rp. Attention, il y a 3 gares routières à Malang, les AD et ADJ y vont. Ensuite bus depuis Malang jusqu'à Probolinggo pour 70000 rp. Attention les bus ne partent que lorsqu'ils sont pleins, donc être prévoyant ! ! Ensuite à Probolinggo, prendre les minibus (dernier à 16h) pour Ceromo Lawang 35000 rp. Les minis bus partent quand ils sont pleins (15 pers). La route est à travers la montagne, çà monte dur. Ceromo Lawang est au pied de la caldeira, donc allez jusqu'au centre du village. Jacky et Chris
Merci beaucoup pour vos réponses. Idéalement, je voudrais dormir 2 nuits au Bromo, nous verrons s'il est possible d'avoir un forfait sur mesure à prix raisonnable. Au final, si on additionne toutes les dépenses, je ne crois pas que ce soit plus cher de prendre un forfait que de le faire en indépendant. L'idéal serait de pouvoir faire Yogi-Bromo en train (plus confortable) puis d'être pris en charge pour éviter tous les désagréments des transports subséquents et, comme je le disais plus, tôt, d'être un peu moins bousculé dans le temps.
Bjr
Voici le détail des coûts suivants de Yogy - Bromo - Kawa Ijen - Ketapang (Port pour Bali)
Déplacement + Hotel Yogy - Malang en train Rp 336 000 pour 2 personnes hotel malang Rp 200 000 idem Malang - Probolinggo en bus Rp 70 000 idem hotel Probolinggo Rp 200 000 idem Probolinggo - Ceromo en mini bus Rp 70 000 idem GH Ceromo Rp 200 000 idem Rp 1 076 000 idem Ceromo - Probolinggo en mini bus Rp 70 000 idem Probolinggo - Bodowoso en bus Rp 80 000 idem Hotel Bodowoso Rp 187 000 idem Trek Bodowoso - Kawa Ijen - Ketaplang Rp 500 000 idem Rp 837 000 idem Total Yogy - Bromo - Kawa Ijen - Ketaplang Rp 1 913 000 pour 2 personnes
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Bjr
Non on ne peut pas aller jusqu'au Bromo en train
Les deux options sont :
1 - La plupart des touristes font Yogy - Surabaya en train puis Surabaya - Probolinggo en train ou en bus puis de Probolinggo jusqu'à Ceromo Lawang, il n'y a QUE le mini bus qui part quand il est complet... arrivez bien avant 16h00
2 - Autre option (ce que nous avons fait). Yogy - Malang en train puis Malang - Probolinggo en bus et Probolinggo - Ceromo en mini bus. Nous avions pris cette option car nous voulions passer par Tumpang pour rejoindre Ceromo (passer par les villages sans touristes). Or, la route était coupée.
Jacky
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Je ne sais pas si ça peut être utile mais je vous met quand même mon parcours de Yogya jusqu'au Bromo :
Train de Yogya jusqu'à Malang. Puis Malang / Probolingo en bus (les trains Yogya/Probo étaient complets, vacances ramadan). Puis shuttle bus de Probo jusqu'à Cemoro Lawang.
J'ai logé tout en haut du village de Cemoro 50 mètres du sentier qui mène au Bromo donc pas j'ai pas pris de jeep !
Train de Yogya jusqu'à Malang. Puis Malang / Probolingo en bus (les trains Yogya/Probo étaient complets, vacances ramadan). Puis shuttle bus de Probo jusqu'à Cemoro Lawang.
J'ai logé tout en haut du village de Cemoro 50 mètres du sentier qui mène au Bromo donc pas j'ai pas pris de jeep !
Mon Hôtel, c'était le dernier sur la route qui descendais au Bromo. Il s’appelait Bromo quelque chose je crois mais je sais plus. Si tu as le nom ça m’intéresse.
Et là où vont les Jeeps, c'est pas le même point de vue. Il me semble juste impossible d'y aller à pied de l'Hôtel. Ensuite les Jeeps nous déposent en bas au pied du Bromo.
Faisable à pied mais franchement le prix du pack tout compris vaut le coup.
D'après ce que j'ai vu ça vous coute pas moins cher en faisant tout vous même.
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Heu ben écoute j'ai tout fait seule et du coup ça m'a pas coûté grand chose à vrai dire rien pour aller jusqu'au cratère et jusqu'au viewpoint.
Après je connais pas les prix des tours...
De mémoire, j'ai logé à YOG homestay à Cemoro Lawang. 50 mètres après cet hébergement j'ai trouvé un chemin qui passe dans la cadeira et qui mène 40 minutes de marche plus tard au cratère du Bromo.
Pour avoir la vue mythique sur le cratère et le Semeru, (View point) j'ai pris un autre chemin plus en hauteur. J'ai mis une heure et demi je crois pour y arriver (c'était le matin très tôt, tête dans les choux je sais plus trop) !
Après je connais pas les prix des tours...
De mémoire, j'ai logé à YOG homestay à Cemoro Lawang. 50 mètres après cet hébergement j'ai trouvé un chemin qui passe dans la cadeira et qui mène 40 minutes de marche plus tard au cratère du Bromo.
Pour avoir la vue mythique sur le cratère et le Semeru, (View point) j'ai pris un autre chemin plus en hauteur. J'ai mis une heure et demi je crois pour y arriver (c'était le matin très tôt, tête dans les choux je sais plus trop) !
Ca y est j'ai retrouvé l'hôtel qu'on a eu : Bromo Permai 1. Il n'est plus tout à fait pareil que sur les photos...
Au final je comprend toujours pas en quoi les Jeeps vous dérange.
Vous n'aimez pas ce type de voiture ? On a fait la même chose et franchement on a vraiment pas été arnaqué sur le prix. On adore marcher mais pour le coup c'était vraiment sympa en Jeep. Je crois que tout le monde a bien aimé.
Effectivement le point de vue n'a pas l'air loin à pied mais se lever à 4h était déjà suffisant. Et le lendemain avec le Ijen on a assez marché de nuit avec le réveil avant 1h.
Faut voir le prix que tu as payé l'hôtel par toi même et les transports de Yogya jusqu'au Bomo pour se rendre compte que la pack vaut le coup.
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What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Thanks for your opinions/answers! Marc Lamarre
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi. Is it possible to take the train from Malacca to Ipoh? Thanks for your feedback.
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
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
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
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 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! ❤️





