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where is the best place to snorkel in Bali

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!

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

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 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

We are a retired couple and plan to visit Jakarta for 3 days as part of a 2 week stay in Java in July, 2013. I understand this is within the Ramada month. We will be flying in and out of Jakarta. Is staying at the Akmani Hotel in Tanah Abang going to be a problem in terms of touring, dining out and shopping during that time? We will be booking bus day tours and will also want to do some shopping for sports shoes. We also want to walk to restaurants. We will also be going by train to Bandung. Is there any advantage in terms of accessiblity and security, if we book at the Novotel in Mangga Dua or Alila Hotel?

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!

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 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.

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

I am travelling to Bali 1st June for 6 days, i heard it is flooded in bali, is it safe to travel to Bali?
I am going with old parents and kids, please help.

We are planning to be in Bali in the first week of Sept and are planning to be there for one week. We are two adults and wish to stay nearer to beach in 4 star plus property. We look for guidance for our trip.

Hi I'm still contemplating booking my trip for mid August, I've just got out of a 4 year relationship.. I just want to relax, maybe party a little if possible I'm scared to go out on my own.. Will it be okay to stay in Kuta ? Just in the
Midst of it all so I don't have to travel to other areas .. I want to stay in a hotel that's so close to the beach and do close to everything pretty much walking distance to everything .. Anyone been to Phuket ? Pretty much want to stay somewhere similar to patong .. Right in the middle. But I honestly just want to be safe alone.. Are there a lot of young Aussies. Any information will be greatly appreciated.. By the way I'm also half indonesian half European (I can't speak indo) but a lot of my friends say I could get kidnapped lol ? This is an exaggeration right ? Lol
Thanks

Hello. Im a 46yr old male who travels alone. Is bali for me? I've just done Saigon, siem reap and Phuket.... Loved it!! I enjoy a good time and few beers to watch the sun go down, but unsure if id be out of place in bali (hope to go around Christmas time). Any advise would be appreciated