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Re: doubt : Gili Island or Sumba

by jimsa 23 May 2012

Hi, I recommend you to go to the Gili Islands. Why? Because you can can choose if you want to go to a party or enjoy peace, silence and…
Re: Perama Tours, payment methods and experiences

by sanderva 22 May 2012

Hi! We travelled with Perama some 4 years ago. We indeed payed in advance. I am not sure what trip you booked, but remember that when…
RE: Indonesia alone, any tips!

by hurricanebertha 21 May 2012

Yes November to January is rainy season but it only rains for a few hours in the afternoon. How long will you stay in Indo for, 1 or…
RE: doubt : Gili Island or Sumba

by hurricanebertha 21 May 2012

I found both Sulawesi and Gilis to be over rated. Sumba is extremely non touristy, for the qurious traveler or surfer usually, though…
RE: doubt : Gili Island or Sumba

by lucapal 21 May 2012

A similarity is that both Sumba and Tana Toraja have interesting cultural aspects. A trip there usually involves looking at history,cultu…
RE: doubt : Gili Island or Sumba

by bonek 21 May 2012

"...Getting to know Gili Islands..." What's to get to know? Sumba is as authentically Indonesian as the "Gili" Islands aren't and so…
RE: Ferries from Flores to Kupang

by gernotalmen 21 May 2012

Hi, I'm planing not to miss this gems, but what's the best way to get there? I'll arrive in DPS 14.8. afternoon, look for a flight to…
RE: doubt : Gili Island or Sumba

by lucapal 20 May 2012

Certainly more similar than Sumba and the Gilis.........apart from the beach aspect.
RE: doubt : Gili Island or Sumba

by peristrema 20 May 2012

Can we say that Tana Toraja and Sumba are quite similar destinations?
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:…
RE: doubt : Gili Island or Sumba

by udangompong 20 May 2012

As Lucapal implies, these really are at opposite ends of Indonesia,s tourist location spectrum. Sumba gets only a few hundred foreign…
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,…
RE: doubt : Gili Island or Sumba

by lucapal 19 May 2012

Absolutely different places. Are you interested in cultural/traditional stuff or do you want to sit on the beach by day and party at…
doubt : Gili Island or Sumba

by peristrema 19 May 2012

Hello, next july I go to Indonesia, and I'll have 4 or 5 days left between Bali and Sulawesi. I wonder which choice is better: getting…
RE: Help for route to Indonesia Next September

by TheAnswerMan 08 May 2012

Don't waste your time on Sumbawa. More interesting are Flores and Sumba, but you need a lot of time to visit these islands. Better to…
RE: Help for route to Indonesia Next September

by John555 07 May 2012

I like Sumba true, must have got there by Pelni(google it) 4 hours maybe. Sumbawa is OK and Flores very interesting. Probably onto Sabang…
Help for route to Indonesia Next September

by sandro 06 May 2012

Hi all, First of all sorr y for my bad english, I'm planning to go with my girlfriend next September to Indonesia, travellin…
RE: Island Hoping all the way from Semerang to the islands above Darwin

by lucapal 04 May 2012

Time frame could be anything from 3 weeks upwards........depends what you want to see.And how you travel.... More if you want to sidetrac…
RE: Island Hoping all the way from Semerang to the islands above Darwin

by lucapal 04 May 2012

Any particular reason why you want to start in Semarang? anyway...after Java,the standard route is Bali-Lombok-Sumbawa (some people do…
RE: The Mother of All Gap Years, can anyone help me with any pit falls

by hurricanebertha 04 May 2012

Cool itinerary. Obviously you can't bike in Kalimantan or Borneo as they have no roads. However biking in Java will be pretty cool, whether…
RE: The Mother of All Gap Years, can anyone help me with any pit falls

by lucapal 04 May 2012

Most of this is possible....what isn't has been pointed out above (ie no ferry to Darwin,and not much chance of going on a bike through…
Ferry schedule: Sape, Sumbawa to Waikelo, Sumba

by jabista 29 April 2012

Does anybody know what days of the week the ferry runs from Sumbawa to Sumba? The Lonely Planet book seems to indicate that it runs on…
RE: Two months in Indonesia, advice please!

by _Lily_ 18 April 2012

Thanks James but having already been to Lombok and Bali I have a pretty good idea of what I want to do if I return. It would also be very…
itinerary help for 27 days in indonesia please

by Tduinen 17 April 2012

Hi everyone, In June I will go to Indonesia with my dad for 27 days, we are looking for an adventure, beautiful nature, culture and somet…
Two months in Indonesia, advice please!

by _Lily_ 17 April 2012

Hello everyone, I'm flying from London to Jakarta this June and am basically looking for some advice on how to spend my two months in…