Thailand or Indonesia???? ONLY KNOWLEDGEABLE PEOPLE PLEASE!!?
I'm planning a two-week (this is subject to change) trip to south East Asia...I was originally interested in going to Thailand... I've kinda been obsessed with Thailand for a pretty long time...and just recently i've begun thinking about Indonesia...i'm planning this trip for December of 2012 (I'm a broke college student so i need some time to save up the money.lol.) ANYWAY, my question really is which one do you recommend?? which one is more interesting?? has nicer beaches?? etc...most importantly which one would be cheaper...i understand that by western standards they are both fairly cheap...I think that by the time i'm ready to go I'll have saved a little over $3,000, which i know is really not very much...but i'm not looking for a lot of luxury...i mainly just want to go somewhere different and exotic.lol. ANy information you can give me is appreciated!!! OH, and how much money do you think i should save up?? is 3000 adequate?
Thailand - 9 Answers
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1 :
Indonesia for SURRRRRRRRRRE nice place good people i met sum people there i also read TIME or sum othr magazine where they TotALLY recommended going there go2 the beaches talk to the people youll gain alot frm it n have fun inshallah
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You're gonna spent your 2012 winter solstice (Mayan New Cycle) there? Anyway, comparing between Thailand and Indonesian. Thailand is safer and Caucasian friendlier. eg. Jakarta riot vs Bangkok riot. $3000 should be enough for a bag packer since your flight is not gonna be cheap.
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By the time you plan to come, the price of an airline ticket will be over $1,500, the baht will be worth 20 to the $. Either save more or forget about Thailand and just visit Atlantic City.
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never been to Indonesia, but I *love* Thailand. As it is less muslim than Indonesia, probably better partying there. December is high season, though...but if you want to do it on the cheap, I bet you will find a way
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Even if your plane ticket costs $2000 next year you can definitely get by with $1000 for the 10 days in Thailand. I think you could even stay little longer if you are careful. Backpackers on a budget manage to make do at half your money. Of course if you have a problem handling money now you will have a problem in either country. Keep in mind that December is just about the most expensive time of the year to visit this area! From November to the end of January is when hotels are at the highest prices. December & January especially around the Christmas-New Years holidays have the highest prices for flights. Other times of the year are usually much cheaper. My suggestion is Thailand unless you are in some sort of seminary or nunnery that abhors drinking, partying or the occasional tryst with someone who interests you! You don't mention if you are a male or female, if you are female Bali keeps women coming back again and again for the Kuta Cowboys. But over the past few years since the terrorist bombings their destination has been more for Phuket. If you are a normal young man who prefers women and partying (along with beaches and normal tourist stuff) then choose Thailand. In Indonesia, except for mostly Bali, because of religious reasons you may have to dampen your enthusiasm. Thailand has a more liberal attitude when it comes to nightclubs and bars and lots of fun things! Thailand is more used to Western tourists showing up just about everywhere. Transportation is excellent in Thailand and reasonably priced. I think Thailand does tourism better than any country in that part of Asia! Indonesia had around 7 million tourists in 2010 and Thailand had around 15 million. Here are some helpful travel forums you can use for either country but between the two I think Thailand would be safer and offer more diversity for Westerners! http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g293916-i3687-o20-Bangkok.html http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forum.jspa?forumID=51 http://forum.virtualtourist.com/forum-1943-1-Travel-Thailand-1-forum.html Good luck.
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Bali is ok - but all in all - Indo. does not compare to the people & culture of Thailand... which is going to be far safer and not nearly as poor and depressing... Bali is Hindi, Indonesia is Islamic and Thailand is Buddhist - - I only mention this because it makes a difference in both safety and demeanor of the people... come to Thailand..
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Go to indonesia if you want to get kidnapped and put up for ransom.
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INDONESIA!! especially bali..
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Indonesia has great surf beaches and is a little bit cheaper. Thailand tops it in every other area.
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