Comments on: 5 Cool Towns To Chillout in South East Asia http://voyagner.com/5-cool-towns-to-chillout-in-south-east-asia/ Independent and Adventure Travel Blog Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:47:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Andrew Murray http://voyagner.com/5-cool-towns-to-chillout-in-south-east-asia/comment-page-1/#comment-2329 Andrew Murray Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:12:02 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=712#comment-2329 Why the downer on Ubud? Out of season its gorgeous, plus its a great place as a base camp. In easy reach of just about anywhere in Bali... Why the downer on Ubud? Out of season its gorgeous, plus its a great place as a base camp. In easy reach of just about anywhere in Bali…

]]> By: Chris http://voyagner.com/5-cool-towns-to-chillout-in-south-east-asia/comment-page-1/#comment-2235 Chris Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:20:38 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=712#comment-2235 Don Deng, just down the road, is much better than Don Det :) Don Deng, just down the road, is much better than Don Det :)

]]> By: Adam @ DutyFreeLiving http://voyagner.com/5-cool-towns-to-chillout-in-south-east-asia/comment-page-1/#comment-1478 Adam @ DutyFreeLiving Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:06:31 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=712#comment-1478 Agree with many of those listed there. I'd also add Muong Ngoi in Laos. Probably one of my favourite cilli out spots ever. Seraya Island in Indonesia is great too. As for Ubud, I can understand people not liking it because of the hoards of tourists. But it depends on what you want. If you want solitude in Bali, you generally sacrifice access to facilities and decent accommodation. So I vote for Ubud - it has a friendly vibe. Agree with many of those listed there. I’d also add Muong Ngoi in Laos. Probably one of my favourite cilli out spots ever. Seraya Island in Indonesia is great too.

As for Ubud, I can understand people not liking it because of the hoards of tourists. But it depends on what you want. If you want solitude in Bali, you generally sacrifice access to facilities and decent accommodation. So I vote for Ubud – it has a friendly vibe.

]]> By: Matt http://voyagner.com/5-cool-towns-to-chillout-in-south-east-asia/comment-page-1/#comment-1175 Matt Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:23:02 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=712#comment-1175 Great list. As far as Bali goes, Ubud us great to chill out for a day or two. I agree with the comment about travelling NE in Bali. Away from the tourist-ridden hellholes like Kuta. Best place I have been is little coastal town called Balian. About a 1 hour bike ride up from Kuta. Amazing, laid back vibe and naturally beautiful. Great surf also, if you're into that. Great list. As far as Bali goes, Ubud us great to chill out for a day or two. I agree with the comment about travelling NE in Bali. Away from the tourist-ridden hellholes like Kuta. Best place I have been is little coastal town called Balian. About a 1 hour bike ride up from Kuta. Amazing, laid back vibe and naturally beautiful. Great surf also, if you’re into that.

]]> By: Casey http://voyagner.com/5-cool-towns-to-chillout-in-south-east-asia/comment-page-1/#comment-786 Casey Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:16:20 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=712#comment-786 Great pics! I loved Don Det. Such a chill place with $1-2 rooms with unreal views. Cheers! Great pics! I loved Don Det. Such a chill place with $1-2 rooms with unreal views. Cheers!

]]> By: Frugal Expat http://voyagner.com/5-cool-towns-to-chillout-in-south-east-asia/comment-page-1/#comment-719 Frugal Expat Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:32:54 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=712#comment-719 Wow! Great pix.. I recommend Bukidnon in Philippines as a place to chill out.. It is close to nature, beautiful mountainous area and laid back lifestyle with the locals.. Lastly, fantastic weather! Wow! Great pix..

I recommend Bukidnon in Philippines as a place to chill out.. It is close to nature, beautiful mountainous area and laid back lifestyle with the locals..

Lastly, fantastic weather!

]]> By: Dan http://voyagner.com/5-cool-towns-to-chillout-in-south-east-asia/comment-page-1/#comment-636 Dan Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:02:24 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=712#comment-636 Thanks for the comments and suggestions guys, maybe I will have to swap Ubud for somewhere else when I make my return to Bali. @Diggy You've given me a great idea for something to do in the future. @Mark I'm really interested in the Philippines but I haven't done a lot of research into places there, nor Vietnam so much too. Thanks for the comments and suggestions guys, maybe I will have to swap Ubud for somewhere else when I make my return to Bali.

@Diggy You’ve given me a great idea for something to do in the future.

@Mark I’m really interested in the Philippines but I haven’t done a lot of research into places there, nor Vietnam so much too.

]]> By: kro http://voyagner.com/5-cool-towns-to-chillout-in-south-east-asia/comment-page-1/#comment-630 kro Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:12:11 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=712#comment-630 Full Ack for Samosir, (and thanks for choosing my picture btw :) Ubud may be quite dependent on seasonal fluctuation - just don't go there in full season. While you can still have nice walks in the paddies around Ubud, the town itself is crammed with tourists of all ages, accomodation prices grow high (if you manage to find a free place) and you hear a "taxi, mister?" every 2 seconds... Full Ack for Samosir, (and thanks for choosing my picture btw :)

Ubud may be quite dependent on seasonal fluctuation – just don’t go there in full season. While you can still have nice walks in the paddies around Ubud, the town itself is crammed with tourists of all ages, accomodation prices grow high (if you manage to find a free place) and you hear a “taxi, mister?” every 2 seconds…

]]> By: NomadicNeil http://voyagner.com/5-cool-towns-to-chillout-in-south-east-asia/comment-page-1/#comment-628 NomadicNeil Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:04:41 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=712#comment-628 I've only been to Ao Nang/Railay from this list. Sadly missed out on Don Det when I was in Laos... maybe this year I'll make it. I’ve only been to Ao Nang/Railay from this list. Sadly missed out on Don Det when I was in Laos… maybe this year I’ll make it.

]]> By: Diggy - Upgradereality.com http://voyagner.com/5-cool-towns-to-chillout-in-south-east-asia/comment-page-1/#comment-627 Diggy - Upgradereality.com Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:29:07 +0000 http://voyagner.com/?p=712#comment-627 You always come up with the most interesting places and beautiful photos! Maybe consider compiling these kinds of posts into a downloadable ebook? :) Thanks for sharing! Cheers D You always come up with the most interesting places and beautiful photos!

Maybe consider compiling these kinds of posts into a downloadable ebook? :)

Thanks for sharing!
Cheers
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