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Are there any remains of the prisoner of war camp at Usapa-Besar?
What is the address of the 2/40th battalion war memorial?

Hi good evenin every one...
I'm going to Indonesia in July and I want to rent moto, because I think is better for see all...I know the roads are very bad....
So, my question is...I can rent moto in every island...i was thinking in spent one week in Flores..heading from Maumere, I can rent moto overthere????
thanks

I will be visiting Bali in a couple of weeks. I am planning on visiting Komodo and Rinca islands. I am debating on whether to book a tour online now, book a tour while I'm on Bali, or just fly to Labuan Bajo and hire a tour from there? My fear is if I book a tour online that I might get scammed. Also, I figure that it might be cheaper to book from either Bali or Labuan Bajo. I'm leaning towards booking a Komodo tour from a company while on Bali.

HI There, Does anyone know if it is possible to find out the ferry time table from Kupang to Rote? Is this my easiest and less hassle way of getting from Denpassar? (ie, fly to Kupang from Denpassar, then get the ferry to Rote) any other options? Thanks very much Mark

anybody got any experiences on doing island hoping from Lombok to Flores (Labuan Bajo)? and what's the best way to explore inside Flores? rent a motorbike or car? either I do island hoping to reach Flore or the way back out of Flores,which one you suggest me? island hoping first then back to Denpasar by flight? Or flight first then island hoping back to Denpasar? any information helps a lot :) thanks!

We are going for a surf trip to rote nembrala Wave to save precious time we d like to know if there is Still this flight from kupang to rote airport ? CAN some help we CAN t find info on The web

Please inform me the address and phone number of HOTEL NUSANTARA DUA and Dotel Intan in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia? Thank you very much. With kind regards. Elon

We're going to be on Komodo Island and we are arriving by cruise ship. The ship will tender us onto shore. Do we have to take the ships tour package in order to see the komodo dragons or will we be able to hire a guide on shore? Does anyone have an idea approximately how much it will cost?

Hello, I'm looking for flights from Denpasar to Ende (Flores) or from Dempasar to Maumere (Flores). Does any one have any information's about flights operators between quoted destinations. Is it possible to get time schedule and prices? What is the best way to buy tickets? - persona purchase to travel agencies in Bali (any good one in Denpasar or Ubud); - persona purchase on the Denpasar airport; - is there any possibility to buy tickets on the internet (if so how can I pay for it and where I can pickup the tickets). Thanks in advance for all useful information and answers! Maja

Halooooo everybody.......there's anyone knows the information about wedding packed in Graha Kirani? the facilities,price, etc? and maybe somebody also can help me for sharing idea about one simple wedding place? i like something more natural like wedding in the beach,wedding in garden if possible. but the problem is in atambua i'm not sure i can do outdoor wedding because the people n the wether.what all of u think about it?can we sharing in this forum?thx before

I'm planning to go from Bali or Lombok to Komodo but don't know what would be the bes way to get there 1. would it be cheaper to fly from Denpasar or Mataram to Labuanbajo? 2. is there any ferry connection between Bali and Komodo/Flores? Would that be better option? I have heard that taking a tour from Bali to Komodo is very expensive. As I'm on quite low budget, I'd be happy if someone can recommend a good way to get to Komodo. In total I'll be in the area for 7 days (flying in and out from Bali), so on quite packed schedule. Would it be enoug time to see Bali, Lombok and Komodo? Thank you in advance!

Hi all, Would anyone have the information on one ways flights from Maumere to Mackassar?. 1. which airline 2. Cost of Flight 3. Day of the week they fly. Thank you very much if you can forward the information, as I have searched the net, and have found some info which isnt correct. Regards Geoff

Hi, I am planning to visit Flores and Komodo Island at this end of December. Is it the right season to visit these two islands? Can anyone provide me the following information: 1) where to get the bus cum ferry ticket from Mataram,Lombok to Labuhan Bajo, Flores? How much is the cost and how long long it takes to arrive at Labuhan Bajo? And whether can I get the same transport package from Labuhan Bajo back to Mataram? 2) Can I travel to Moni from Labuhan Bajo by public transport in 1 or 2 day? How much? Any better suggestion?

Hi, I am looking for some more information about Komodo. We want to make snorkeling with a 5 year old boy, some people say there are strong currents in Komodo what your meaning ? Moreover is it possible to get there by boat not only tourists boats ? From where ? Thanks a lot.

Hi, I am planning to visit Komodo and Rinca Islands in August via Bali and I appreciate if you could let me know the following information:- a) I am thinking of flying from Denpasar to Labuanbajo and then get a tour package to visit these islands. Is it easy to find a tour package in Labuanbajo which offered visit to both Komodo and Rinca Islands? b) I am also thinking of booking a tour package from internet instead of looking for one in Labuanbajo. However, the price quoted in the internet seems to be at the high side. Any idea how much it costs if I get a tour package in Labuanbajo? c) How many days are enough to visit Komodo and Rinca? d) Any nice and clean budget hotels to stay in Labuanbajo? Please recommend. Please let me know. Thank you.

Hi, can somebody tell me how to get to Maumere, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. I want to go there but did not have any information on the transportation. Would you mind telling me what kind of transportation that I need to take to get there and what are the options. My starting point will be Jakarta, Indonesia. Do you think I should fly to Denpasar, Bali or other city such as Kupang or Mataram? and then cross the island with small boat? Or probably anyone has better suggestion. Thank you very much for your help, I really appreciate it. Naibaho

Does anyone know the easiest way to get to Flores from Jakarta? Are there any direct flights from Jakarta to Labuanbajo? Or are there any connecting flights via Denpasar? We're planning to travel around April 6/7/8th and would like to know the quickest way to get there. Hopefully then we'll be taking a very slow overland/sea return, we just didn't want to do this in both directions! Any tips would help....

I am planning a trip to Flores to see the komodo dragons. At the same time I would like to see the Kelimutu. As I won’t have too much time, I would like to know if the following itenary is feasible. Hi, I am thinking fly from Denpasar to LabuanBajo on the Saturday and catch the flight from Ende to Denpasar the following Friday. Then I would have about 5 days to visit Rica and see the Kelimutu. Do you think this is feasible even if it would be a bit rush? Also to go from LabuanBajo to Ende, beside the public bus, is there any possibility to rend a private car with driver. As several of us will be traveling together, it could be more comfortable and faster.

There will be culture festival from each region in east nusa tenggara. Such as Pasola and traditional dancing. It will be held on 19-24 september 2005, Waikabubak - West Sumba. So... anyone intersting to watch it? :-)

Does anybody know is there any problem exchange money in Maumere, espacialy on Sundays ? What is the current rate (sell and buy) USD in the money exchange in Jakarta, Bali, Maumere ? And

Can somebody tell me is it worth to go and visit area of Ipir and Doreng beach south to Maumere ? Is it nice place with good white beach. The same question is abour Paga on south Moni ? I have 7-8 days to reach west coast of Flores, and I think what else apart from Kelimutu and Bajawa and villages around these towns can see (off beaten track) Kind Regards Andriew

Hi, I am planning a trip over Indonesia from Bali to Flores (I have to Bali in 2003 already). I have one week to go Jakarta to Flores and then back to Lombok or Bali. I suppose 2 possible routes - please recommend one of them: 1. Flight Jakarta - Ende. Keli Mutu lakes, bus/plane to Labuan Bajo, boat trip over Rinca/Komodo to Lombok. 2. Flight Jakarta - Labuan Bajo, boat trip over Rinca/Komodo to Lombok. I prefer route 1 but I worry about the time. I have only 1 week (Sunday to Sunday). Please tell me anything you know about travelling in this area. Martin

Does anyone know of the recent situation with the border with East Timor? I'm thinking of going from Kupang to Dili by bus in about a month's time. Has anyone done this? Is the direct bus preferred over the transfer at the border? Thanks.

Hello VT travellers,... Is there anybody who visited Labuhanbajo ? And went for trips going around ? I heard some about the "crocodile-women".... and wondered if anybody has been there. That is North of Labuhanbajo... Thanks for reading, greetzzz RoyJava

Can anyone give me any information on the current situation in Kupang. Also any hotels that may be available in Kupang this year.