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  1. gitardi88 avatar

    RE: Which island to visit in Nusa Tenggara???

    by gitardi88 23 May 2012

    Flores - East Flores provides you quiet, small places, and beautiful beaches

  2. GaryD avatar

    RE: Which island to visit in Nusa Tenggara???

    by GaryD 20 May 2012

    This year I travelled through Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa and Flores. Each island is different. Incidentally, Indonesians think that the…

  3. sanderva avatar

    RE: Which island to visit in Nusa Tenggara???

    by sanderva 20 May 2012

    Lombok and Sumba are awesome. Check out some Panoramas here: http://sanderva.zenfolio.com/p791467520 North Sulawesi and North Maluku:…

  4. DiFranco avatar

    Which island to visit in Nusa Tenggara???

    by DiFranco 20 May 2012

    Doing some island hopping for 2 months and was wondering which major islands to miss and which to see. Is Sumba, Flores, West Timor,…

  5. basincito avatar

    Re: Indo Visa advice/Sulawesi bus schedule/Komodo tour

    by basincito 24 April 2012

    Hi, It is better to extend your visa by reporting at the local Immigration Office either in Bali or Makassar. Bus Makassar - Rantepao:…

  6. jabista avatar

    Re: Motorbiking Nusa Tenggara - Advice for Beginner?

    by jabista 16 April 2012

    Is it possible for an American to get an Indonesian license? I am realistic. I'm ok with taking risks and learning to ride a bike here…

  7. merantau avatar

    RE: Motorbiking Nusa Tenggara - Advice for Beginner?

    by merantau 15 April 2012

    Agree with points made by #4,5 and 6. A friend of mine had her bike stolen by a pair of Gemans last year, know of a case of a Frenchman…

  8. jabista avatar

    RE: Motorbiking Nusa Tenggara - Advice for Beginner?

    by jabista 15 April 2012

    Great points everyone. I really don't want to take advantage of Indonesian laws - my main concern is getting into an accident and not…

  9. putriduyung avatar

    RE: Motorbiking Nusa Tenggara - Advice for Beginner?

    by putriduyung 15 April 2012

    MadeIndra: I totally agree with your post. And, years ago someone in Flores mentioned to me that many locals won't rent to tourists…

  10. lukemackin avatar

    RE: Motorbiking Nusa Tenggara - Advice for Beginner?

    by lukemackin 15 April 2012

    I think if you're not an experienced rider, you're just asking for trouble. On top of that, you don't have the proper documentation, so…

  11. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: Motorbiking Nusa Tenggara - Advice for Beginner?

    by MadeIndra 15 April 2012

    “Do not tell the renter where you are going”…from post #2 That is not good advice. Aside from the morality issue, that being unfai …

  12. GaryD avatar

    RE: Motorbiking Nusa Tenggara - Advice for Beginner?

    by GaryD 14 April 2012

    I was in Flores a month ago and met two experienced Australian motorcyclists who were doing the trip that you are talking about. They…

  13. sbruny avatar

    RE: Motorbiking Nusa Tenggara - Advice for Beginner?

    by sbruny 14 April 2012

    Go for it. Pretty ambitious. Stick with Bali-Lombok-Sumbawa-Flores-Alor. Best bet is to rent a good motorbike in Bali. Do not tell the…

  14. rroobbeerrtt avatar

    Re: Motorbiking Nusa Tenggara - Advice for Beginner?

    by rroobbeerrtt 14 April 2012

    I think the typical motorbike in NTT is a 110 cc. It's very common for people to transport their bikes on public boats between the islands…

  15. jabista avatar

    Motorbiking Nusa Tenggara - Advice for Beginner?

    by jabista 14 April 2012

    Maybe I'm just dreaming here... but I'm curious to see what sort of advice is out there for motorbiking in Nusa Tenggara. I am determined…

  16. putriduyung avatar

    RE: Itinerary advice needed - Bali and Nusa Tenggara, 2 week trip

    by putriduyung 08 April 2012

    Jessica: Since you are on a tight schedule, I really suggest you just fly from Jogja to Bali. The flight itself is just over an hour.…

  17. jessica86 avatar

    RE: Itinerary advice needed - Bali and Nusa Tenggara, 2 week trip

    by jessica86 07 April 2012

    Great, Thanks guys - good advice! Think we will definitely stick to Bali/Lombok. Just another quick question, does anyone know how…

  18. putriduyung avatar

    RE: Itinerary advice needed - Bali and Nusa Tenggara, 2 week trip

    by putriduyung 07 April 2012

    Agree. Two weeks is a bare minimum to get a glimpse of Bali and Lombok/Gilis.

  19. backpackblogger avatar

    RE: Itinerary advice needed - Bali and Nusa Tenggara, 2 week trip

    by backpackblogger 07 April 2012

    agree on skipping flores this time around. You'll enjoy everything else so much more. Comfort yourself with the knowledge that seeing…

  20. merantau avatar

    Re: Itinerary advice needed - Bali and Nusa Tenggara, 2 week trip

    by merantau 07 April 2012

    As advised just do Bali and Lombok and save NTT for your next trip. You can whet your appetite here: [www.panoramio.com/user/2281781]…

  21. sitiamina avatar

    RE: Itinerary advice needed - Bali and Nusa Tenggara, 2 week trip

    by sitiamina 06 April 2012

    I can understand that you'd like to see as much as possible in your 2 weeks but you'r packing to much into it. Stay a few days in Ubud.…

  22. Klemencja avatar

    Re: Itinerary advice needed - Bali and Nusa Tenggara, 2 week trip

    by Klemencja 06 April 2012

    The beach I liked best was one in South Lombok, but I can't remember the name. Somewhere near Kuta, Lombok.

  23. jessica86 avatar

    RE: Itinerary advice needed - Bali and Nusa Tenggara, 2 week trip

    by jessica86 06 April 2012

    Thanks Klemencja, that's really useful advice. I would love to get all the way along to Alor on this trip, but unfortunately I don't…

  24. Klemencja avatar

    Re: Itinerary advice needed - Bali and Nusa Tenggara, 2 week trip

    by Klemencja 06 April 2012

    [Kelimutu|http://v23.nonxt6.c.bigcache.googleapis.com/static.panoramio.com/photos/original/65795741.jpg?redirect_counter=1] is a must…

  25. jessica86 avatar

    Itinerary advice needed - Bali and Nusa Tenggara, 2 week trip

    by jessica86 06 April 2012

    Hi all, My boyfriend and I are heading to Indonesia in September - 5-23 - and I'd really like some advice on our current plans/itinerary.…

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