Posts by Jordan31

The attentive reader will have noticed that we’re no longer in New South Wales...



I couldn’t figure out how to rename this travel journal. Oh well. I’ll keep going (just a bit more) under this name... Sorry...

I just discovered the Jervis Bay Territory. Maps actually makes the mistake because when you type "Jervis Bay," it suggests "Jervis Bay New South Wales."

Maps isn’t wrong—if you type "Jervis Bay New South Wales," Jervis Bay and Hyams Beach *are* in New South Wales. But if you type "Jervis Bay Territory," you’ll see it’s clearly marked and located just below the bay, where the national park and the village of Jervis Bay are.

Fun fact: only 310 people live in the territory! :)

Hi there, In Malaysia, you could spend 2-3 days in Kuala Lumpur, 2-3 days in Malacca, and 5-6 days on Langkawi.

In Indonesia, you could either spend 15 days on Lombok or 15 days on Java. For Java, you’d still need to focus your stay on the western part of the island to make the most of it, but spend a few days in Yogyakarta for the beach and Borobudur temple, then head west to Bromo volcano, Ijen volcano, and others.

Hi Alain,

How long do you plan to stay in Perth? Are you just looking to visit Perth and its surroundings, or are you planning a road trip to the south or north?

Perth, Fremantle, and the nearby areas can easily be explored in a week.

Let me know what your plans are, and I can give you some tips based on what you have in mind.

Yes, 2 destinations.

Because 9 days in Bangkok or Chiang Mai is too much. Of course, you can visit the surrounding areas and there’s plenty to see, but in that case, it won’t be just one destination anymore.

Hi,

Mongolia, one of my best memories :)

The most amazing experience I had there was an 8-day horse trek around Kharkhorin, spending each night with nomadic families in their yurts. It was truly an incredible experience! There’s no internet and the network is scarce in the Mongolian steppes.

I went through the Horse Trails agency if you're interested :)

This was in March 2015.

Hi,

This will be really short, but if you find a flight in the morning of January 2nd to Chiang Mai, you could stay there for 3 and a half days until January 5th, then take a flight in the afternoon to Bangkok and spend 4 days there.

Here’s a suggested itinerary:

Bangkok – Chiang Mai: January 2nd, morning flight Chiang Mai: January 2nd afternoon to January 5th afternoon Chiang Mai – Bangkok: January 5th, evening flight or January 6th morning Bangkok: January 5th evening (or January 6th morning) until January 10th

It’s doable, considering the flight between Bangkok and Chiang Mai only takes 1 hour non-stop.

Hi there,

We spent 3-4 days on Ko Lanta, which really deserves several days on its own, especially to explore the small nearby islands. For a day trip, it might be too short.

Ko Phi Phi is very touristy and quite small. We didn’t like it much, but it’s possible to do a day trip there that includes a snorkeling stop at Ko Kai.

Phang Nga Bay was a must for us. We visited Khai Nai Island (a small island with a bar/restaurant, swimming, and water activities), Ko Yao Yai, Ko Hong, and Phanak Island.

All these destinations are accessible from Phuket via agencies offering organized tours.

Hi Marieno :)

How funny, I’m part of the Sydney Marathon setup ^^

First off, it’ll be winter. It’s not the same cold as in France, but it’s not summer either. The upside is that it’s quieter and prices are more affordable.

You could spend 3-4 days in Sydney to explore the surrounding areas. Instead of heading to the Blue Mountains, you might want to check out the Royal National Park south of Sydney—it’s just as stunning, and I actually prefer it. The only downside: you’ll need a car. Otherwise, in a day, you can take the train south of Sydney to Cronulla, catch a ferry to Bundeena, then hike 26 km through the park along the coast to Otford station.

For your road trip: The Sydney-Adelaide route might be long, but I can give you a few ideas :)

From Sydney, stop in Kiama for a few hours, then head to Jervis Bay. Between there and the NSW/VIC border, there are plenty of charming little towns where you can break up the drive. I really like Merimbula and Eden. After crossing the border, Mallacoota and its surroundings are gorgeous. Keep going to Lakes Entrance, then Wilsons Promontory National Park. After that, head toward Melbourne with a stop at Mornington Peninsula.

The Great Ocean Road is about 250 km from Melbourne. From there, you can either loop back to Melbourne or continue to Adelaide, making stops in Mount Gambier, Beachport, Robe, and Kingston before arriving.

This trip takes time, so it’s up to you whether you’d rather do just Sydney-Melbourne or go all the way to Adelaide. In my opinion, it’s doable but a bit long.

Don’t hesitate if you have any questions :)

Honestly, it’ll be cold, but Prague has something special in winter. The best part is if it snows—it’ll be absolutely gorgeous.

I lived in Brisbane for 2 years, and now I’ve been in Sydney for 7 years.

Hi, I traveled across Russia from Saint Petersburg to Ulan-Ude, with several stops taking the Trans-Siberian. I bought my initial ticket online, then got the rest of my tickets at each station as I arrived, for the next legs of the journey. From Ulan-Ude, I took a bus to Ulaanbaatar to cross the Mongolian border, which I also bought at the ticket counter. After that, I purchased my ticket for the Trans-Mongolian train heading to Erenhot, China. :)

3-4 days in Mongolia isn’t enough—you’ll only have time to visit the capital...

Hi Lechefrando,

Thanks! Since I’m from Toulouse, I was able to visit most of Europe before moving to Australia :)

Hi there,

Bangkok has no shortage of cultural sights. Stay near the river or in the Sukhumvit district.

For Krabi, the town/village is really just a transit stop, so find a hotel close to the beach and plan an activity outside the city every day, like:

- Emerald Pool - Tiger Cave Temple Mountain and its 1,260 steps - Railay Beach - 3-Island boat tour

Hi there,

I spent two weeks exploring Montenegro, one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, in my opinion.

I started in Podgorica, then visited the Ostrog Monastery, but I quickly headed toward the coast, stopping at Lake Skadar, Budva and its coastline, and the historic city of Cetinje.

After that, I took the winding road to Kotor, the most beautiful place in the country, in my opinion. From Kotor, I went to Perast, with a small island where there’s a monastery, and I finally arrived in Herceg Novi.

Krabi or Phuket—both are really popular with tourists. The upside of Krabi is that it’s a perfect jumping-off point for trips to islands that are way less crowded. Phuket has quiet spots too, but you’ve gotta hunt for them, usually by heading further north on the island. In Krabi, if you wander away from the main street and the beach where the boats leave, it’s a lot more peaceful. That said, in February, it’s tough to completely avoid other tourists!

Hi, If you're staying only on Koh Lanta, taxis should be enough, but if you want to be independent, don’t hesitate to go for a car. There isn’t much traffic on the island, so it’s perfect for driving.

Hi there, Back in 2019, we spent three days in Ayutthaya, and it’s true—it’s a stunning place, especially if you love temples! I remember my partner got a bit tired of me dragging her all over the city to see every single one… but apart from that, there aren’t *tons* of other activities. You might want to check out Bang Pa-In—it’s got a floating market and a summer palace. It’s only 20 minutes south. And don’t forget, during your stay in Ayutthaya, take a boat ride on the Chao Phraya River.

Hi SLC, When I visited Bromo, I booked with an agency, but I can’t remember its name. That said, prices are pretty similar across different companies. I paid 35 € back in 2018. The company picked me up from the hotel in a Jeep Wrangler around 3 AM. On the way, we picked up two other people to head to the viewpoint facing the volcano, where we watched the sunrise—a must-see spectacle. It was crowded, but there was enough space for everyone to find a quiet little spot. It gets *very* cold up there between 4 and 5 AM. After that, we descended into the valley with the option to climb up to the volcano, stopping for photos and such along the way. It’s honestly a great experience for the price :) For Ijen, I had my own scooter, so I went on my own. I saw a lot of people with agencies there too, and it’s the same deal: arrive around 4 AM for the sunrise, since it’s about a 45-minute hike to the summit. Another amazing experience.

Hello,

Il n'y a besoin d'un permis que pour certains trek. La plupart sont accessible sans permis.