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  1. jrejre avatar

    RE: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by jrejre 26 May 2012

    We're staying in Padang Bai though so thought it would be easier to leave from there...

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    RE: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by farflung 26 May 2012

    Many of the fast boats leave from Benoa, more convenient if you're in south Bali. A larger boat should be a bit more comfortable. …

  3. jrejre avatar

    Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by jrejre 26 May 2012

    Hi everyone, I'm looking into taking a fast boat from Padang Bai to Lombok. It seems that the most well known operators are Gilicat and…

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    Re: A place for 1 month in Indonesia

    by andymaw 26 May 2012

    Thanks for the replies, some food for thought there! We're keen to avoid Bali and Lombok, want to head somewhere new. Palau Weh is a really…

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    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by MadeIndra 26 May 2012

    Actually, in Bali, the past is very often the present, which is part of the whole point I'm trying to make.

  6. salud avatar

    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by salud 26 May 2012

    The past is the past, cut it loose.

  7. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by MadeIndra 25 May 2012

    @ #62 For some areas of Bali, in particular the south, what you write Karlo is mostly dead on accurate, but overall your comments are…

  8. salud avatar

    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by salud 25 May 2012

    #65...You might consider using indentations, which leads to paragraphs and your writings will be bearable.

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    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by geedevine 25 May 2012

    Wow.... didn't realise I had hurt your feelings so much Karlo & Lucapal but now I see that obviously you guys are really the experts,…

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    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by lucapal 25 May 2012

    You're right of course dutch...its not worth spending so much time on this thread or getting stressed about it ;-) I do think people…

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    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by dutchpickle 25 May 2012

    lighten up guys - it really doesn't matter :) the book was getting too thick anyway dp

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    Maluku in August/September?

    by maxl7 25 May 2012

    Hi guys, we have 5-6 weeks in August/September to go to Asia. We have been to Sulawesi and Bali and are thinking about Maluku for this…

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    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by Karlo 25 May 2012

    Yeah, those $1,000- a-day junkets are real "adventure". Will the mint be symmetrically oriented on my pillow? Will the person manicuring…

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    Bali and Lombok

    by greenkhan 25 May 2012

    Hello, I am heading to Bali with GF from Aug 5th - 21st, but have no idea where to start. I have looked at many other postings and sites,…

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    What's the vibe at Nias?

    by richb1982 25 May 2012

    Hey everyone - my first Thorn Tree post! Better make It a good one :) I've read a lot of different opinions about Nias. Some imply it's…

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    Re: Scam (probably old) in Bali

    by greenkhan 25 May 2012

    Great post :)

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    RE: gili T

    by GaryD 25 May 2012

    In March this year, I stayed at Black Sands Homestay which is at the back of the village on GT. It was fine with a more extensive breakfast…

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    RE: Camping with Wild Boars around (in Rutting and Farrowing Season)

    by battybilly 25 May 2012

    Ah - here's little katee-watee. Always likes leeching on to chiliwrecker. Didn't think it'd be too long before you re-appeared. Seems…

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    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by lucapal 25 May 2012

    gee...is it so hard for you to admit that your original comments were far from the truth? It is perfectly possible to make a case for…

  20. geedevine avatar

    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by geedevine 25 May 2012

    ha well now that you put it like that.. mmmm. This side point of mine seems to have become someone else's main point but I think that…

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    Re: Camping with Wild Boars around (in Rutting and Farrowing Season)

    by chilipepper21 25 May 2012

    *but I'm off to Eastern Europe (again) for a month, in two weeks time.* You are my inspiration Batty Boy, wow, a whole month in Eastern…

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    RE: $$ Exchange at Denpasar Airport - Rates competitive or not?

    by MadeIndra 25 May 2012

    A couple of points Chili: “@ PT, no commission.” At which PT? The term PT before a business name denotes that company as being a …

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    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by lukemackin 25 May 2012

    This was your original comment: "surfers and backpackers have changed all that and now it is also possible to have a mid-range/budget…

  24. salud avatar

    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by salud 25 May 2012

    Cheap seems to be the most over-used. Go to to the Mexico forum, and it will always be "I want to see the "real" Mexico, ad nauseum. If…

  25. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by MadeIndra 25 May 2012

    Geedevine I rather enjoy your well thought out posts and excellent ability to write in a cohesive and understandable manner, (re your…

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