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Re: Bali and surrounds

by FreoGirl 22 May 2012

>I was thinking of spending about 4/5 of those in Ubud, which seems like a good base from which to cycle, walk, maybe do a cooking course.…
RE: Yet ANOTHER Itinerary in the works

by oreoucky1 18 May 2012

Important question is how much time do you have? You could go from land in theory from Indonesia to Malaysia. Working you way through…
RE: 3 weeks Bali: hurray or no way....?

by guestfamilytravels 16 May 2012

We flew into depensar and out about 4wks later - I would've stayed longer if I could - I don't think we had the perfect itinary but it…
RE: Flights from Denpasser to Lombok

by therighteousdude 16 May 2012

Hi Bizon, The main problem is that Merpati Airlines only accepts Indonesian credit cards. Entering your nationality when booking is…
Thinking of living in Kuta, Lombok. What's the internet like there?

by Raqueltara 02 May 2012

Hello! In 6 weeks I am going to try out ex-pat living in Lombok - I've briefly visited the place before and think it has what I need.…
RE: Sulawesi/Flores/Lombok advice

by GaryD 18 April 2012

Last month I returned from a Bali/Lombok/Sumbawa/Flores trip. This was my 12th trip to Indonesia. When you are in Tanah Toraja, ask about…
RE: Perama fast boat, not so fast?

by GaryD 17 April 2012

+"The other option is flying a local airline to Mataram (Ampenan, Lombok),"+ The above statement is now incorrect. Since late last year,…
RE: Perama fast boat, not so fast?

by james_hyams 17 April 2012

Hi Stego98, I discuss one fast boat to Gili T on my blog http://improvethisworld.wordpress.com/travel-reviews/bali-and-lombok-trip-a-revi…
Re: Bali, Lombok and Sumbawa - a motorcycling odyssey

by loicinfrance 14 April 2012

Hello Roads in Lombok - Sumbawa are not bad at all, and these islands are very easy to cross. In 2008, with my Indonesian friend, we…
RE: Sanur to Lombok

by sitiamina 10 April 2012

In Sanur you can book a trip to Lombok with "Perama Tour". They have trips that go by the ferries from Padangbai. Transfer from Sanur…
RE: Lombok

by GaryD 31 March 2012

I was in Lombok two weeks ago. Mataram - shopping, but really a place for locals. Senggigi - base to visit the Gilis and Mount Rinjani…
Re: transport in southwest lombok

by FreoGirl 31 March 2012

You could get the airport Dharmi bus to Mataram which costs Rp 25,000. You can get off at the old airport, and from there get a taxi.…
Re: Car hire Bali Lombok

by konsticlan 17 March 2012

We are going to Lombok in July and want to hire a mini van for 9 people...anyone know the most reliable company to hire from at Mataram?…
Re: Komodo to Jakarta 15Days?

by merantau 29 February 2012

'Bajo is the best place to start. Rinca island is much better for seeing dragons than Komodo. Ferry LB to Sape on Sumbawa is an 8-9 hour…
RE: If you were to write a novel in SE Asia, which country would you choose?

by merantau 28 February 2012

I would go to Lombok, Indonesia. Within a small area you have a number of beachside/small islet/mountain locations within which you can…
travelling with kids: bali - lombok - sumatra - in 4 weeks??

by louise965 20 February 2012

Hi there - I have return flights booked in and out of Denpasar in August for 4 weeks. I am travelling with 2 kids ages 8 and 9. I am plannin…
RE: Bali - Flores - Lombok by Boat and Flight help with itinerary

by timdog 17 February 2012

You could also, of course, break up the journey en route and still make the trip faster than you would on the tourist boat. If you were…
RE: Bali - Flores - Lombok by Boat and Flight help with itinerary

by timdog 17 February 2012

The ferry gets into Sape in the late afternoon, and as mentioned, there are usually buses waiting to meet it, with seats available. These…
RE: Bali - Flores - Lombok by Boat and Flight help with itinerary

by vinnnn 16 February 2012

There are definitely lots of quiet less touristy parts of Lombok, especially compared to Bali. We didn't really see a lot of them, but…
RE: Bali - Flores - Lombok by Boat and Flight help with itinerary

by timdog 14 February 2012

further to vinnnn's post, it should be noted, that whichever direction you're travelling in you should +not+ under any circumstances buy…
RE: Bali - Flores - Lombok by Boat and Flight help with itinerary

by timdog 14 February 2012

Please bear in mind that the "tourist boat trips" are by no means the only - or indeed the best - option for travelling between Labuanbajo…
RE: Indonesia Budget for 15 days

by vinnnn 12 February 2012

That's a extremely reasonable budget. For me and my wife, we average about $100 /day for both of us, including all travel expenses, and…
RE: 7 weeks and many Questions. East Nusatenggara

by merantau 31 January 2012

Seven weeks in NTT is quite a long time so why not include NTB on the way over? You can travel overland surprisingly quickly these days.…
RE: Considering a job on Lombok

by lombokreisen 31 January 2012

I currently live in Lombok, but am not an expat. 1. As mimpimanis said, there is numerous expats here. If she said 30 expats in Kuta area,…
RE: Considering a job on Lombok

by FreoGirl 20 January 2012

>Just a note to Freo... the once a day birth control pill is available without a doctor's prescription at most pharmacies Many types…