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  1. emma33 avatar

    RE: Bali & Lombok without beaches

    by emma33 29 May 2012

    In Bali, I was also going to suggest the Sideman area, or Tirtagganga (lovely hiking, budget accommodation, and a water palace), or Munduk…

  2. aweingar avatar

    Re: Bali 3 night/4 day itinerary

    by aweingar 28 May 2012

    We are renting a house this summer near Candi dasa. My daughter and fiancĂ© will join us but they only have a week and want to relax…

  3. terrastra avatar

    Re: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by terrastra 26 May 2012

    Hi, I did the reverse route 10 days ago and had a bit of hard time finding recent accurate information. After some quick "market research…

  4. farflung avatar

    RE: Fast Boats Bali to Lombok

    by farflung 26 May 2012

    I don't think there's much to consider other than the size of the boat and the price. If you're staying in Padang Bai then you can buy…

  5. 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...

  6. 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…

  7. Kristiyono avatar

    Re: arranging a trek to rinjani crater

    by Kristiyono 25 May 2012

    if you wanna go to the crater rim.. better for you yo go there from Bali by plane.. it's so cheaper than go by ferry, because to go to…

  8. _ar avatar

    arranging a trek to rinjani crater

    by _ar 24 May 2012

    Hi everyone, We want to do the 2 day trek to the crater rim. We are planning to take the morning ferry from Padangbai to Senggigi. …

  9. GaryD avatar

    RE: A place for 1 month in Indonesia

    by GaryD 24 May 2012

    1. Gilis 2. Padang Bai 3. Kuta, Lombok 4. Lovina

  10. emma33 avatar

    RE: Bali and surrounds

    by emma33 20 May 2012

    I have a love/hate relationship with Bali, as do many other travelers I've met - so you might love it AND hate it!! From the list of…

  11. ndut avatar

    RE: 11 Nights - Bali to Singapore - Itinerary help needed!

    by ndut 18 May 2012

    the way I see it, you will miss out 100% of the places you didn't see. Borobudur is "just another old ruin" as much as Amed is "just anothe…

  12. LA_FadeAway avatar

    Re: 11 Nights - Bali to Singapore - Itinerary help needed!

    by LA_FadeAway 17 May 2012

    This is a great help and confirms what I was thinking in regards to Amed and the Gili Islands. Perhaps we could look at doing Ubud>Amed>Gili…

  13. emma33 avatar

    RE: 11 Nights - Bali to Singapore - Itinerary help needed!

    by emma33 17 May 2012

    I'd choose either Nusa Lembongan (and Nusa Penida) or the Gili Islands. I'd skip Nusa Penida, because I didn't like it! Nusa Lembo…

  14. arizona avatar

    RE: Silversea Silverwind

    by arizona 16 May 2012

    +Like you,when I complained about the banging anchor and the massage,they laughed in my face.+ #6: lucapal, I think your complaint helped;…

  15. evershine avatar

    HELP!! ill for twelve months after returning from Bali!!

    by evershine 15 May 2012

    Thanks in advance for your advice. I am seeing a specialist next week, but would love if anyone can offer suggestions. I returned from…

  16. GaryD avatar

    RE: Suggestions: Peaceful place(s) for a single female on a budget in Bali?

    by GaryD 12 May 2012

    You could take a Perama Shuttle Bus to Padang Bai. See: www.peramatour.com.au. From Padang Bai, you can walk to Bias Tugal Beach. You…

  17. GaryD avatar

    RE: Any Cheap Accommodation in Bali for Shoestring Travellers????

    by GaryD 08 May 2012

    I returned from Bali in March this year. Actual prices that I paid for accomodation were: Kuta - Gora Beach Inn Rp 250,000 Kuta -…

  18. sitiamina avatar

    RE: Travelling Bali, gilis and lombok

    by sitiamina 01 May 2012

    Fastest way to go the Gilis is by fast boat. Either from Padangbai or Benoa. Many operators. Gunung Rinjani on Lombok is the second highe…

  19. GaryD avatar

    RE: Ferry Bali to Lombok

    by GaryD 30 April 2012

    I took the public ferry from Padang Bai to Lembar last month. The fare was Rp 36,000. I was a pleasant trip. I sat around a circular table…

  20. sitiamina avatar

    RE: Ferry Bali to Lombok

    by sitiamina 29 April 2012

    I have used Perama Tours many times. They go from Kuta to Padangbai with shuttle bus, ferry over to Lembar, Lombok and then transport's…

  21. turtle-anne avatar

    RE: Ferry Bali to Lombok

    by turtle-anne 29 April 2012

    Many thanks everyone for the helpful information and opinions. One more question: How long does it take to get to Padangbai from, say,…

  22. Laszlo avatar

    RE: Ferry Bali to Lombok

    by Laszlo 29 April 2012

    The public ferry leaves Padangbai in East Bali for Lombok pretty frequently throughout the day, takes ca 4 hours and costs a pittance.…

  23. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: Bali - General 101 Help!

    by MadeIndra 28 April 2012

    Personally, I'd give Padang Bai a big pass and stick to Amed. Amed is what Padang Bai would like to be, and in all respects...diving,…

  24. james_hyams avatar

    Re: Bali beach advice

    by james_hyams 26 April 2012

    Hi Mike, Perhaps my travel blog on Bali and Lombok might be of use to you. It is extensive (around 20,000 words) with photos and video.…

  25. speccibecci avatar

    RE: Family of 6-off to Indonesia

    by speccibecci 23 April 2012

    Might be worth spending 3 nights in legian or sanur prior to going to ubud. Both are beach resorts that are quieter than their crass…

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