Introducing Kota Ambon
By the region’s dreamy tropical standards, Maluku’s capital is a dusty, throbbing metropolis. But compared to ‘real’ cities elsewhere, Kota Ambon retains a languid charm emphasised by a perfect arc of bay and its lushly mountainous backdrop. Sights are minimal and architecture wins no prizes but the scars of the 1999–2002 civil war are quickly healing and the town has regained its role as the regional transport hub.
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Last updated: Nov 4, 2008
Thorn Tree forum discussion
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RE: Makuku report
by kunst 10 February 2011
somebodyelse, if you hire a "spid" boat you can leave Ambon any time you like. The scheduled, "normal" boats only leave in the morning…
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Makuku report
by kunst 13 January 2011
I spent 3 weeks in Maluku in Dec. 2010-Jan 2011. Here is a short report. *General remarks* In general the LP guidebook was informative…
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Re: MALUKU - NBA Flights Ambon-Banda
by Victa 24 December 2010
The Seram-Banda flight sounds like a good alternative to the heavily booked Ambon-Banda route. Would anyone be abe to inform me what…
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