Before Today Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Have you been to either of these two places? I feel like they're the top 2 vacation spots in SEA currently. Which one did you like better/wanna visit first if you haven't been? Indonesia's Hindu island Bali Thailand with its rich Buddhist culture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirious Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 The one that doesn't hate gays 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Before Today Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Delirious said: The one that doesn't hate gays Neither is homophobic though. Luckily Bali isn't predominantly... Muslim. So they're more laid back. Just don't anger the rest of the Muslims from the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dussel_06 Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 I just went to Bali earlier this year. It was very mystical. The beach isn’t that great (could be cleaner), but the culture is amazing. You can literally do anything and the gay scene is also great. The people are definitely the nicest in the world. It’s a good place for retreat and relaxation especially on the mountains. What I don’t like is everywhere is being turned into an instagram spot. People queuing for hours just to take photos. Never been to Thailand but I heard it has better beaches and a richer party life. Thailand is a whole country so you have everything, from cities to beaches. Bali is just an Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Azulito Posted May 18, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 18, 2023 You’re comparing an entire country to an island… both are great on their own but Thailand would have more to offer due to size alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrorblade Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 as an Indonesian i'm biased towards bali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxxie Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 I had the best time in both places. Bali is a little cheaper but Thailand is a lot bigger so has more to offer. In Thailand you can have a few nights in a huge city like Bangkok which is always fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDreamer Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 I've just been to Bali last month and the traffic was so bad We spent 7 out of 10 hours inside the car going to Ubud for a day trip But other than that food, transportation, massage, and accommodation are cheap so that's definitely good. Going to Thailand (Bangkok and Phuket specifically) next month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyforlife Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Both are great But I prefer Bali for its cultures alone >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iridesence Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 (edited) Bali is the most pro-LGBT part of Indonesia, so I wouldn’t worry about going there if you are queer. It would be a different story if you were going to some of the other places in Indo though. Comparing Thailand a whole country to Bali is a bit of an odd comparison. Like are we talking Phuket & the Phi Phi islands, Chiang Mai, Bangkok? All are very different vibes from each other. If I were to slim it down to the Phuket area and surrounding islands (the most Bali like area of Thailand) vs Bali I would personally probably go with Thailand. They’re both pretty on par with each other though, Bali has a lot of different areas to explore and some are really beautiful. The water is slightly more clear in Thailand though and personally I prefer Thai food to Indonesian food. Edited May 18, 2023 by Iridesence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iridesence Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, TheDreamer said: I've just been to Bali last month and the traffic was so bad We spent 7 out of 10 hours inside the car going to Ubud for a day trip But other than that food, transportation, massage, and accommodation are cheap so that's definitely good. Going to Thailand (Bangkok and Phuket specifically) next month! omg that’s so exciting! enjoy yourself Edited May 18, 2023 by Iridesence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jude Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Neither. Go to the Philippines instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosingHimWasBlue Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Both Great! but i prefer Bali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi's Chair Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 weed is legal in thailand so thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Indonesian food is whack, so Thailand 1 hour ago, Jude said: Neither. Go to the Philippines instead. fili food also whack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBC Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Jude said: Neither. Go to the Philippines instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swine Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Neither, go to Brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iridesence Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Janet said: Indonesian food is whack, so Thailand fili food also whack Not that much on them! Their version of fried chicken is kinda one of the best in the world. Also sambal is saur good Spoiler Thai food is still better though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrgVisual Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Why are you comparing an island to a whole country I mean Bali is beautiful but it's so overcrowded now that it lost its charm. Philippines' islands >>>>>>> And if you are into Buddhist culture & temple, Cambodia (Angkor Wat) >>>>>>>>> Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDreamer Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 4 hours ago, Jude said: Neither. Go to the Philippines instead. I agree! Philippines (avoid Manila at all cost and land in Cebu instead) is the best in Southeast Asia! Favorite place I have ever visited in the world is probably El Nido, Palawan. Boracay also has the best beach I've ever been but it's crowded now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genius1111 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I visited Bali about 5 months ago but I did not get to tour that many places. Public transport infrastructure is seriously lacking but I think the tour companies weren't too expensive. You can go on a side trip to Ijen sulfur crater to see the blue flames, departing late at night from Bali to the eastern tip of Java island, and then back the next afternoon. I've been watching Thai shows the past year and Bangkok has some really cool locations. At least they have subways and light rails, so you can circumvent the traffic, unlike Bali. I've visited the Udon Thani/Nong Khai area near the border with Laos, where you can take the train across. Public transport is decent for a small city and when I visited Udon Thani back then, they showed Hereditary (the horror movie) in English, with subtitles and no dubbing, so at least you will have something to do there at night. TLDR: If you care about public transport, choose Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Before Today Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 On 5/18/2023 at 4:02 PM, LosingHimWasBlue said: Both Great! but i prefer Bali What's your favorite place in Bali when u visited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosingHimWasBlue Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Before Today said: What's your favorite place in Bali when u visited? Kintamani Ubud is great but kinda Overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamianSolo Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 For the general atmosphere, I'd go to Bali. It doesn't take much to satisfy me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Before Today Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 8 hours ago, LosingHimWasBlue said: Kintamani Ubud is great but kinda Overrated. I see you prefer the mountainous regions. I enjoyed Canggu & Uluwatu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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