Off on an adventure to Java (and a bit of Bali) (page 8 of 8)

I pledge to vote in the next presidential elections for the guy who includes Balinese massages covered by social security for all of France's ailments in his platform!

You're a reasonable guy, and you can see that’s not gonna happen. On the other hand, Social Security (1) *could* cover the mandatory reading of your complete works: the result would be the same, if not better for the health of the French. Of course, you could continue your travels to paradises—as long as they’re tax havens—and Sodexo International would handle the daily delivery of satay ayam wherever you are.

You voting for this?

(1) Randomized studies are clear: the generic *Vadrouille* is sovereign against stiff cheek muscles and neck stiffness.

Clap clap clap. Hats off to you, artist! A real storytelling talent—feels like we’ve been wandering with you! 🙂

Madam votes YES... and I’m happily following her lead!

Thanks so much, Jean-Luc—what a lovely message, and it really motivates me to keep sharing my "travel tales"! !

Clap clap clap. Hats off to the artist. A real storytelling talent, it feels like we’ve been wandering with you :)

So, did you enjoy that style of wandering around? Thanks for the kind message!

Thanks for this travel journal, Franck... and here's to the next one! 😎

So great to see you and your wild adventures back on VF!! Thanks for this wonderful travel journal that makes me laugh and travel from my armchair! Can’t wait to read the next ones!

The next one just started, if you're interested. And I've got plenty more to post... Thanks for the message! !

Wow, what a super fun travel journal—you’ve shared your thrilling adventures with so much humor and joy! I’m still a little breathless from following along, but I loved every bit of the jaunt and I’m totally ready to hit the road again… 😛

1,000 km on a scooter—wow! And with two of you on it, no less… How on earth did you manage the luggage? Even when I pack light (which I do), I still have a 40 L backpack on my back, so that’s two people plus at least two backpacks… I’m curious! 😮

Another big thanks for this fascinating travel journal that makes us dream and laugh. Terima kasih!

Thanks for reading everything! For bags, we each only had a small 20L backpack or so. One on Flo’s back, the other between my legs!

Afterward, when we did a loop, we’d leave one at the scooter rental place...

Once again, bravo for this fascinating travel journal that makes us dream and laugh. Terima kasih!

Thanks so much and see you soon for our next adventures!

I came across your various trips and stories—kudos to you for the fun and original way you share them!

Have a great day!

Mexican Hat is calling! 😉

I'm really late to this travel journal because I just got back from a long trip where I didn't check the forum at all. But now, what do I see? A story from my favorite Ardennes local, who's so talented at making us laugh. So I read it all in one go, even the congratulations. And I also say bravo and thank you.

Hi Danièle, belated thanks! Since then, there have been a few more trips (3), one of which is also posted here and the other is coming soon 😉

You're observant... 😛

See you soon for the next part of our adventures?

Hi there,

Thanks for your story! I’m heading to Indonesia next week for 3 months—I’m also a bit last-minute and flying by the seat of my pants like you... I’ve got a question about scooter rentals: how did you handle that? Is it easy even in less touristy areas? Did you always do loops, or were you able to rent in one city and drop it off in another?

Thanks in advance for your reply! ;)

Hi Olivier, Yeah, you can do one-way rentals each time by picking up the scooter in one place and dropping it off at the same spot. It’s possible to do it between different cities, but not all rental shops offer it, and the extra fees are steep. After that, I’d rent the day before for the big day by contacting/negotiating with the rental shops via WhatsApp. Have a great trip—you’re gonna love it! Franck