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I want to go from Yogyakarta to Malang. The Echxecutive Train arrives in Malang at around 0400, which is very early. Is there an Executive Class Bus from Yogyakarta to Malang that will get me to Malang at a sensible time? Thank You

We are in Bandung for 1 full day of shopping and have never been there before. Any suggestions of the best places to buy shoes, men business shirts, jeans etc. Are larger sizes readily avaiable. Thanks

I am going to Bali for 2 weeks in September. I am a mature single female travelling along. I'd like to stay in 3 or 4 places while I'm there--I'd like to see some culture and religious temples, but would like to spend 4-5 days at the beach. I'm considering Amed (Eka Purnama cottages), maybe Sideman, Ubud, perhaps Sideman. I am a little concerned about getting around. Could someone let me know whether the places I've chosen work to show Balinese culture, with some beach? And can I get around between them pretty easily. Grateful for any answers--there are just so many possible places to go. Thanks!

Just browsing current LP Bali (April 2013) and has official airport taxi 50,000 Rp airport to Kuta
I'm almost at Bemo Cnr. How does one know an"official airport taxi"--- how accurate that price
current.

Hello,

I wonder how long does it take to trip from Bali Airport to Central Kuta?

Thank You

Can anyone recommend a good english speaking guide/driver for trips to Borobudur and Prambanan and any other recommendations like stop off on the way there or back?
thanks

Arriving in Jakarta airport from Medan and leaving the next day at 2pm. Is there anywhere nice to stay near the ocean?? Prefer quaint places with character probably not possible in the suburbs of Jakarta??

Is there conman activities ?
Where can i shop for the best batik both man/women at the best possible price with no rip off ?
From the time i land in Yogyakartha, as a newbie , how am i to make way to a hotel, which is not too expensive, not Phoenix nor a backpacker , a good accommodating hotel, which provides a good a/c room and the shopping districts (Batik shopping) and food outlets must be within the walking distance

Hi everyone! First of all thanks for reading my message!
My husband and me (31 and 29 years old) are going to Indonesia this October. The total length of our trip is 21 days. We know for sure that we want to spend one week in Mentawais (we will probably stay at the Aloita surf resort). Besides that we don't have any specific place that we want to go. I've heard so many incredible things about Indonesia that is hard to pick places to visit/stay. So I'd love to get some suggestions from people that have been there many times and especially from people who live there. I don't really like to go to touristic places and I sure prefer to meet local people, and go to places where locals hang out. I'd love to see some temples, go to a local yoga studio... And overall learn more about the Indonesian culture. My husband surfs but I don't. We both love the beach lifestyle (we are Brazilians living in California). So we would love to stay close to the beach! Also, some nightlife tips are always welcome! Thanks so much!!!

Wondering if anyone could give me some advice as to what to bring with me with regards to clothing for Java this time of year. We'll be in Java traveling from Jakarta to Ubud...about 2 weeks. Also, would an insect repellant of 30% Deet be enough protection?
Thanks for any help you can give me.

I am wondering if there is anywhere in Ubud, or anywhere else in Bali where these wood carvers take on apprentices. I am amazed at the beauty of the wood sculpture I see from Bali, and especially Ubud, and I am hoping that there is some way that I can train/study under a woodcarver, whether formally or informally, for at least a year. But any help with any specifics about any carving courses would be appreciated. But I am hoping to find a carver who will be kind enough to take me on as a pupil/apprentice.

where is the best place to snorkel in Bali

Hi, are the shops and factory outlets open on 24th and 25th december?
thanks alot!

looks like there is currently quite a few thunder storms, thought june would be dry season. Is there much rain in ubud area at the moment and is it at night usually or all day as well?

Hi, will be visiting Yogyakarta on June16-18 but june17th will be our only full day. Will be doing a sunrise tour of Borobodur that day and for the rest of the day it's either we do the Merapi 4WD tour or Caving in Jomblang. I've seen photos of Jomblang with the sunlight passing through and it's just amazing. However, Merapi by 4WD looks interesting also. Please help me decide which one to choose!

Hi everyone,

I am looking for some advice regarding how best for me and my girlfriend to get around Java in July. We land in Jakarta and will be travelling through Java and ending up in Bali (just started looking at the route but thinking of a lot of places, for example the first part of the route we'll go through Bogor, Cipanas, Bandung, Garut, Kampung Naga and Panagdaran and we know we want to visit Yogyakarta). We have about 9 days to get to Bali so will not have time to stay over in each of the places..

The question is what's the best way to travel? We want to maintain flexibility as our route/timings won't be exactly planned out. Options I'm thinking of are 1) hire a car with sat nav but is it safe in terms of road quality and car jacking type issues, 2) hire a car with sat nav and driver, but this is a long trip so is this possible, how would it work for the driver's accommodation etc. and can it be booked in advance, 3) use taxis as and when we need to travel but I guess this would be an expensive option and are taxis easy to get hold of across Java, or 4) any better ideas?

Any advice much appreciated.

Many thanks
Adam

Hi, I was planning a day trip with my friends. We are 5-6 girls from Singapore and will return back with the evening ferry. It would be great if some one could advise me on the following questions:
1. Is Bintan safe for women travellers?
2. What activities can be done throughout day?
3. Best way to commute accross island?

I'm looking for info on the Flores and Komodo Island , I will be in Bali in January (wet season) and I'm thinking of traveling to Flores.
1. Whats the weather like in January
2.Option on getting to Flores from Bali
I travel on a budget / backpacker

Thanx

Is it safe for travellers to eat the salad in restaurants in Pangandaran?

What currency should I bring? Can I bring a prepaid currency card with US dollars loaded on ? Is this easy to use here and can I lift out rupiah from an ATM on the prepaid US dollars card ?

is there a possibility to stay in Wera. I want to visit the Desa Sangeang village where the bugis schooners are built and I want to stay there for some days.

i have heard of Indonesian and Balinese massage, is there massage parlous in Yogyakartha .
How many days is sufficient for basic touring and shopping ?

Where would you recommend if I were to do some sort of crash course to learn the bahasa? I've been to Indonesia a couple times, in some instances to less frequented places where I had problems getting through with English only.

I know I'm not good at learning languages from books or on the computer, so can anyone recommend a school whatsoever where I could learn interacting with a small group or class. I can pay something for it if it's not too expensive.

We want to travel in Java via train (executive class) , however we will have a large suitcase (22 kgs), can we take this on the train where it is within our eyesight (for security reasons).

Hi. I will be going to Jakarta for 4D3N. How much money should I bring? I'll be staying alone and all.