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  1. HasrunR avatar

    Re: Maluku in August/September?

    by HasrunR 29 May 2012

    Hello Max and Nadine, the best way to visit Maluku, if you come from Europe, flight Europa-Singapur-Manado-Ternate- (from Manado a ship…

  2. taghia avatar

    Re: Maluku in August/September?

    by taghia 27 May 2012

    Thinking about spending 5-6 weeks in Halmahera between October 15th and end of November, then spending a month between Ambon, Lease islands…

  3. Laszlo avatar

    RE: Pacific Island question

    by Laszlo 26 May 2012

    +It is also an option to stay in Indonesia, but I am addicted to loneliness and small islands.+ Check out Maluku and the Raja Ampat Islan…

  4. maxl7 avatar

    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…

  5. wondersalve avatar

    please have a look at my high level 6 month itenerary

    by wondersalve 22 May 2012

    seeking advice from experts on the region... your thoughts would be a big help! here's my proposed itenerary for 6 months (sept-feb)…

  6. RAK avatar

    RE: Best SIM for calling UK from Indonesia

    by RAK 14 May 2012

    As you are going to less populated areas I would use Telkomsel Simpati. I found that in some areas they were the only one with coverage.…

  7. SophieJK avatar

    Re: Indonesia alone, any tips!

    by SophieJK 12 May 2012

    Hey I travelled around Indonesia on my own just a few weeks ago and it was great. There is so much to see that it may be better to settle…

  8. June2 avatar

    RE: Gaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhgrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrruggggggggggggggh

    by June2 06 May 2012

    lizby - for a few extra $$ or whatever..why don't you come "downunder" & head of to say..Indonesia..the Boropodur temple & travel around.…

  9. HasrunR avatar

    Re: Which route from October to December in Maluku?

    by HasrunR 02 May 2012

    Hi, great idea. if your international flight arrive in jakarta take flight jakarta-ambon and ambon Tual by flight/ship (you should book…

  10. anthicus avatar

    Re: Seeking a reputable tour operator in Irian Jaya

    by anthicus 27 April 2012

    I would recommend this guide: http://www.east-indonesia.info/ The first, he's European living in Indonesia since ~16 years what means…

  11. hurricanebertha avatar

    RE: Destination dilemma

    by hurricanebertha 26 April 2012

    Rwanda? Moluccas, Indonesia? If you want to dive you'd be on the beach though!

  12. kakara_divecenter avatar

    RE: East Indonesia/Kalimantan itinerary help!

    by kakara_divecenter 07 April 2012

    Hi, I'm Alex from North Moluccas, I'm a guide for diving,snorkeling, volcano trekking and bird watching. Alex

  13. kakara_divecenter avatar

    RE: Indonesia on a shoe string budget

    by kakara_divecenter 07 April 2012

    Try North Moluccas east Indonesia for diving,volcano trekking, bird watching. Alex

  14. claytondianajean avatar

    RE: PELNIS Tual-Bandas in May

    by claytondianajean 04 April 2012

    I tried the buku tamu on Pelni website. They answered my question and confirmed Kerinci is running for Ciremai and said to check the…

  15. ikemax avatar

    Re: SOUTH EAST ASIA IN THE 1970,S .

    by ikemax 24 March 2012

    This thread has got me on a roll and after much searching on the web I found this book to buy. Indonesia and Papua New Guinea: A Traveler's…

  16. rightandwrong avatar

    RE: Thoughts about time and flights, pelnis from the Tanimbars

    by rightandwrong 11 March 2012

    Pelni is particularly 'unreliable' at the moment as 3 of its ships which habituat Maluku seem to be non-operational; the Ciremai has just…

  17. ksumner avatar

    RE: a challenge

    by ksumner 04 March 2012

    I've been to KL twice, and is by far my favourite state apart from West Papua. I've been to Sumatra and love it also going back could…

  18. bristolnewbie avatar

    RE: Crossing the Pacific

    by bristolnewbie 10 February 2012

    Look, there is really no cheap way around this and it`s questionable if the expensive island-hopping flights are worth it at all. I would…

  19. kakara_divecenter avatar

    RE: US Travel Warning Issued for Ambon

    by kakara_divecenter 01 February 2012

    Contingency plan is better, social conflict is a disaster, we must have sense of contingency plan, traveling warning is also important,…

  20. nugrahasangsurya avatar

    Jailolo Gulf Festival 2012 - The Amazing of Golden Spice Island!

    by nugrahasangsurya 27 January 2012

    *THE AMAZING OF GOLDEN SPICE ISLAND* +In the 16th century, the Portuguese troops was fortunate to arrived in the land of Ternate, which…

  21. lucapal avatar

    RE: Snorkelling and Staying in the Gillis Islands

    by lucapal 25 January 2012

    If you just want a convenient place near to Bali-----the Gilis are ok. If you want better snorkelling and fewer tourists...there are…

  22. simatteo avatar

    Raja Ampat, boat sharing

    by simatteo 24 January 2012

    Hi, we are going to Maluku Islands and Raja Ampat from 1st February and stay in Maluku for about a month. We are 3 at the moment, planning…

  23. mugenheimer avatar

    RE: Maluku Itinerary

    by mugenheimer 17 January 2012

    Thanks for the tips. With regards to figuring out the best way to do this, I'm thinking fly from Ambon to Langgur, and then hope Pelni…

  24. TopengEmas avatar

    RE: US Travel Warning Issued for Ambon

    by TopengEmas 04 January 2012

    It shouldn’t be hard to understand that I predominantly post about Bali because it has been my home for the last 14 years. Wouldn’t…

  25. TopengEmas avatar

    RE: US Travel Warning Issued for Ambon

    by TopengEmas 31 December 2011

    Over the years, and in the course of business, I’ve been to various islands of the Moluccas many times in pursuit of VOC objects and the…

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