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Hi all would anyone be able to advise me as to how to get to Papua/Raja Ampat from Tanjung Puting National Park?
I have been living in Bengkulu for over half a year now and it is about time for me to go back to the States, but before I leave my friend wants to take me on a short trip here in Indonesia. I have been really interested in going to Way Kambas park to try and see some of the animals there but recently I have also been interested in seeing Anak Krakatau. If I was in Lampung province for 4 or 5 days would it be possible to see both?
Does anyone know of someone who could help us get from Way Kambas to Krakatau or just help us with planning a trip in that area? I am very open to suggestions.
Can anyone give me info on Way Kambas and/or Krakatau? I want to visit both places later in May. Is it possible to get a ride from Way Kambas to a boat that I could take to Krakatau? Is there any place to stay in or near the Elephant Training Center in Way Kambas? What about Krakatoa?
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We are a couple who are going to Yogyakarta to study for a semester, from September to February this year. Do any of you have any recommendations regarding places to live? Price isn't really a big issue, as Indonesia is cheap in comparison to our home country. We were looking at this place tigalima.wordpress.com/room-... (the Room Deluxe), but they were full.
Would be nice if it wasn't too far from UGM :)
Thanks in advance!
i need a cheap, clean comfy room that is quiet for around 150,000 in kuta area, need e-mail to book it as arriving late, thanks
where is restaurant that sell local food that have a big space for a lot of tourist in Bengkulu?and what's kind the food that sell there?
Looking for an overnight trekking in the jungle in Indonesia, to see animals, especially slow loris. Have heard about Ketambe but having trouble finding Johan's contact. Are there other good options? And does anyone have a contact for Johan at Wisma cinta Alam. I will be coming from Bali or Java.
thx,
Does anyone know how I can get in touch with this guesthouse so I can book with them, instead of trying to book with them when I get there: tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review...
Thanks!
I was recently recommend UBUD as a destination to consider for time out to recover my health, and reignite my spirit, emotionally, physically and artistically. I am single, a photographer / graphic designer and seek a safe place to call home for 2 mths.
On my wish list is the following:
Advise given to me was to find a nice place to stay and then go and visit a place called the Yoga Barn as from there I could find many opportunities for health / healing networking and so forth etc.
Does anyone have any tips for art workshops of any kind? A central place like the Yoga Barn maybe and a website perhaps etc.
Are their any forums one can use to network - maybe to find other people in Ubud where one can share interests - ie photography, or just hook up for coffee etc.
I am planning to go Sept / October
I am not a beach or bar person. More inclined to seek peaceful environs....
Many thanks in anticipation.
P.S. I am in my 40's so I would like some comforts but it doesn't have to be extravagant. Gone are the days of backpacking :)
trekking in ketambe sumatra with a 5 and 8 year old is it possible
Hi all,
I will be in Bali 5~9 may for a short holiday.
Need a bike to move around....any suggestion vter
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
We are a family of four (two older teens) who are interested in going to Sumatra. We have about 16 days (including travel to/from Australia) and were considering flying in Medan, seeing orangutans in Bukit Lawang and possibly trekking a bit there (son is very fit; us not as much!) or possibly saving trekking to do so with elephants in Tangkahan, which sounds amazing. We also want to fit in Lake Toba and a 5+ day beach holiday at the end. We are wondering for the beach part if we should then go up to Banda Ache and on to Pulau Weh (is there snorkelling there as well as diving and is there anything for the kids to do if they get sick of relaxing?) or fly to Padang at go to cubadak paradisovillage where there seems to be diving and snorkelling. As I write all this, I think it sounds ambitious for two weeks, so would like advice about what the best options are. We've been diving/snorkelling in Bunaken, Komodo/Flores and Barrier Reef so wonder how marine life around Sumatra compares. Also visited orangutans in Kalimantan via river boat. We are hoping that Sumatra will be different to those trips to add to our love of Indonesia and our view of how diverse the country is. Thank you for any advice you can provide!
Will I pay less for air tickets on-line in USA, that is, "onetravel.com" or waiting and going to travel agents in Asia; say Singapore, Saigon, Kuala Lumpur and/or Jakarta
Hi i will go to bali around 27-31 dec 2013, anybody want to join with me exploring bali?
hi all..my friends and I will go to bali this coming 8-10 oct. gonna need your help to suggest any budget place to stay and have fun for limited time...thanks :)
hullo everyone.....I'm new to this forum...I have lived in Bandung for the past 11 years....I am a retired international correspondent.....and I do not mind answering questions from members of "Virtual Tourist"...anything you need to know about Bandung....I will do my best to give the right advice! e.g. travel tips, places to see, and places to stay......etc
I will be landing in Denpasar a day ahead of the rest of my travelling mates, and then we're headed off to Seminyak. I will be landing in the evening of May 21, 2013, and meeting the rest of my mates the next day in the early evening.
I would like to spend a day exploring Denpasar on my own, but unsure of where to stay at for the evening. A hotel I have seen with a great rate is Cityzen Renon. Anyone have any opinions about this hotel? It seems to be well rated.
Also, any suggestions on "must-sees" in Denpasar?
Thanks in advance!
I am in the earliest stages of planning 30 days in Indonesia for this coming July 2013. Can anyone offer some tips on building an itinerary?
We are a 50-year-old couple. Very active, love historic sites, cultural experiences, geographic marvels, beautiful beaches.
Do not desire party-hearty atmosphere, a high percentage of city time, or un-needed luxury.
I looked into the possibility of joining an Explore or Intrepid tour for first 14 days and then the last 16 days independent but dates don't work out for that. Neither of us has been to any part of Asia before though both have extensive travel experience.
Can some of the Indonesia experts toss in some suggestions? Of course, I'm reading extensively the Indonesia pages here on VT but would love to hear from you as this strategy has never failed to open up our world beyond our individual abilities.
Thanks, Lynn and Will
can anyone tell me what is the situation of telecommunication in Ambon, can i buy a disposal able chip at the arrival airport in denpassar or Jakarta. and can be used all over the Indonesian Acapulco.
a very beautiful place, i would like to know how i can book for accommodation for may one week stay before i leave back to Ambon and than home in Sydney Australia. can any one please give me an insight and a helping hand, please.
can anyone advice me please, my name is George ANAKOTTA, i live in Australia cobar nsw2835. i have a disability full pension and i am 65 yrs of age fit of sort with diabetic and slight heart nothing serious. my question is i know Garuda flies from Sydney to Jakarta than to Ambon, there i need to have a cheap place to stay, and see the sights for 4 days or more, and than how can i go to Pulau Saparua birth place of my ancestors. question is how can i reach there and living accommodation in Saparua and mode of transport to Pulau Saparua from Ambon. all advice will be welcome thank you all in advance. which is the best month to travel to Ambon than most important.
I have the honor of bringing to Ambon via Jakarta, a party of ex Jap-POW's- British World War 11 veterans. Many are now in the late 80s -early 90s and it will be a very poingnant visit, and realistically, probably their last visit. Many are now widowers, living on their own, and some are quite impoverished. The trip is being funded by some charities, and National Lottery. However there will be little spare spending money and I need to look at making savings wherever possible. Any offers of assistance by way of being a point of contact general adviser, and occasional tour guide would be appreciated. Wages are terrible-NONE! But a few beers, and the gratitude of the veterans will be on offer. Plus autograph signing and photoshoots.
We want to travel to the Banda islands. Somewhere between mid and the end of September. In total we have about 2,5 weeks. We live in Indonesia and our travel schedule can be a little bit flexible. I hear the seas around the islands can be rough. Some websites say till mid September others say till October. Can anyone give me more accurate information on this based on their experience? The latest information I got about flights to Bandanaira is 2 times a week. Book ahead about a week. Flight back from Bandanaira book a week ahead, use a local agent. Can anyone tell me whether the situation is still like this. Also can anyone recommend a local agent who I can contact to book my flights. Any other usefully information you want to share is more than welcome. Thanks
What's the name of traditional hotel in Ambon ? we want to come next week... please help me...
Hi everyboby, I'm flyimg next 18 December from jakarta to Ambon. What is the cheapest way to get from Ambon airport to downtown Ambon? thank you for your information, Welles.
Hi, I am flying from jakarta to Ambon saturday 18 december 2010, then I would like to get the pelni ship to Banda. Is there a ship scheduled for that day? What time? I have the choice to leave jakarta at 1 o'clock in the morning arriving in Ambon at 6 o'clock,or at 6 o' clock arriving around 12 o'clock. Thank you very much for your information. welles.
My Grandfather was in the battle of Ambon in WWII, and for my 22nd birthday i wish to go there. but im looking for the funnest way, i dont want to catch a plane first class there, i want to island hop and backpack from East Timor to Pappa New Guinea (KAKODA!), with ambon and others in the middle. can anyone help me in finding a fun way for this trip out of the square? any suggestions? aussiegal
Hello, Is Siao one of the islands between Maluku and Mindanao. Or where is it exactly? Stefan
Hi guys, I'm in trouble. I've been planning to go to Maluku this August but I forgot to check about the weather and now I know it's rainy season there! So my question is, is it worth going there this August? If i want to do some diving, snorkelling, fishing...and laying on the beach. Thank you very much for your help in advance!
Hi, I want to go to the Banda Islands and the Kai Islands (and briefly to central and north Maluku) next year. Can someone please tell me the best time of year to go? Thanks, Malcolm
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can recommend some good national parks in Maluku. The Manusela one sounds pretty hard and possibly costly - has anybody been to some others in the area they could recommend? Thanks, Malcolm
Hi! I will fly to Makassar around mid-december. 30 days later I will fly back to KL from there. Now i have 4 weeks to burn around Maluku. My wishlist is the following. Flores - Ende, Moni , Mount Kelimutu Pulau Alor Kai Islands Banda Islands Ambon if enough time: Tana Toraja Is it possible to squeeze these highlights in a 4 weeks trip . Makassar and back!? If u know other things which are not to be missed pls advise. Also what about Malaria? Are Kina or Roche (Indo tabs) sufficient..or would u go for expensive Lariam? Thank you so much for assisting U may also drop me some lines @ mh.intern@gmail.com im also in facebook marc.55@gmx.net Thanks heaps guys! I appreciate it so much!
Can anyone out there tell me how I can travel from Ambon to the Aru Islands? And if I'll find anywhere to stay when I get there? And how easy it will be to travel between the islands once I'm there? Any practical advice/top tips welcome. Thanks
Hi, I'm Marulam Marbun from Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia. I'm going to be working on a project in Pulau Buru, and I need some information about the island. Please inform me about tribes in Pulau Buru, and about their culture. And how about the people of Pulau Buru. Is there any preparation that i need to do before going to the island? Thank you for your help.
Hi everyone We have been doing some research on my wifes family tree, and found that her ancestors (Cornabe) are from the Moluccas Islands, and it seems mainly Ternate. In fact Alexander Cornabe was governor there in 1780-1793. His wife was Margaretha Durr, and they all eventually track back to Holland. We would like to visit the island, but i can find very little on island transport and hotels. Could you help us with a contact to arrange accomodation and transport, and have you any knowledge about how we may be able to look at records of the islands history? Currently we plan to visit in September/October 2008 and will be coming from the UK, but there does seem to be plenty of information on the travel side, so no problems there. Any help you can give would be really appreciated. Kind regards Martyn
Hi Laszlo, no warungs, okay, but shouldn't the chalet on Lilei provide meals if asked? It sounds weird to open some chalets in the middle of nowhere but then not offer food to the guests - or is it they who provide what you call simple rice and fish meals?
Hi, i'm planning to go to the banda islands in nov. Can anybody give me any good tips. About flying to ambon to bandaneira. And from bali tp ambon? Or just book when i arrive in indonesia? i need some help to get there!! BTW my email: arniemeijer@quicknet.nl What is the best thing to do??
We have been told by the Indonesian Embassy that we need a travel permit still to visit mauluku . We ( a group of 6 friends) plan to go to Banda and Kei in July August 2007. I was in Maluku before in 1998, before the troubles. Pls inform if it is really necessary to get this permit from Jakarta or not important and we can forget it.
Hi everybody, Next month I'm going to visit South of Moluku and East Nusa Tenggara. I already read some travel books, search informations. Terefore I'm searching some more informations with people who already visit these places to give me some advice, or tell me their experience, where is the most beautiful places (island, beaches, town, nature)and witch places are less interesting... I'm interesting to visit Banda island, Kei island, Aru island, Tanimbar island, Wetar island, Alor island, Sumba island and Flores island. Have you got some other suggestions? One more question: Do it has boat between Aru island and Agats (Papua)? Thank you for the informations
Is this picture of weda bay? Have you been there recently?
I would like to know the climate of Banda Island and kai Island (little bit more in the south). I would like to go there in may. Thank you
hi, which is a better choice - ambon to kei first then banda or banda first then kei? and would anyone happen to know the flight schedule for kei and banda from ambon? do they have daily flights to these 2 places? what about the boat/ship? thank you.
Congratulation! Great stuff! Need more informations about air connections to Kei: time table, prices,... Thanks in advance. Izidor, SLO, EU
Hi there, I am planning a round the world trip taking in Indonesia and in particular the Banda Islands, to get to that tiny rock called Run. However I understand that getting there could be tricky. Also the UK foreign office has a warning against all travel to Maluku particually Ambon. My understanding is that to get to the Banda Islands I would have to go through Ambon. Can someone explain if the security situation right now really is that bad, as a well travelled backpacking tourist is there much threat. And finally what would be the best approach to reach the Banda Islands. I heard Merpiti air went to Ambon from Jakarta but their website is down - are they still operating? Thanks in advance Phil
So anyone know anything about this mentioned island.???
any surfable waves in morotai region? looking to travel spice islands start 2006. is it safe or any dangers? thanks
hey, ive seen all the info on maluku, im keen to visit there at start of 2006, just after more travel info, especialy in and around seram island. cheers tabs
looking to travel to seram in early 2006 to visit friends family and surounding islands. keen on travelling the spice islands. just after some info that can get me started, best places to visit, stay. cheers jt
Telkomsel / simPATI pre paid SIM card is usualy having the best ceverage in Indonesia (if for Ambon as well ?), you get... more
There is unlikely to be any need to book accommodation in advance. It is best that you take a little look around when... more
