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RE: Prices in Indonesia

by libero1 29 May 2012

Thank you for the information! Gary...what do you think is a reasonable day to day expenditure for Papua? Not counting dives (separate…
Indonesia Photography for Local/indigenous people

by drjtrekker 29 May 2012

HELLO ALL, Have read lots of good info...BUT, What I really am looking for are good places to shoot local people and indigenous peopl…
RE: Trigana Air Reservations - Won't respond to e-mails

by PapuaAdventure2012 28 May 2012

Hi, a lot airline in indonesia, and not only trigana air line company. if your distenation to Papua. maybe from Jayapura to Wamena or…
RE: Prices in Indonesia

by PapuaAdventure2012 28 May 2012

Hi.. I agree with @lucapal He information is correct ! to dive its not only in Raja Empat, but alot place for dive and not real expensi…
RE: Prices in Indonesia

by lucapal 28 May 2012

Hi! I'd agree that Sumatra is usually the cheapest place for accommodation and food. The information about Papua is completely untrue.…
Prices in Indonesia

by libero1 28 May 2012

Can someone tell me which parts of Indonesia are more or less expensive? I have heard that Sumatra is the cheapest and Papua the most…
RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

by lucapal 26 May 2012

Don't worry gee....you haven't hurt my feelings! I'm glad that you have learned something anyway...if you need a travel agent for your…
RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

by lukemackin 25 May 2012

This was your original comment: "surfers and backpackers have changed all that and now it is also possible to have a mid-range/budget…
RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

by lucapal 24 May 2012

I still enjoy it too....as I said above.And i'm happy if the Balinese decide for themselves,rather than other Indonesians or foreigners.…
Re: Satellite Phone for emergency

by betni 23 May 2012

I'll be in Ama, near the Irian Jaya border. Its considered East Sepik but its almost Sundaun. There are no roads nearby and no cell covera…
RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

by geedevine 23 May 2012

#15 Yes I have been all over Indonesia for both work and pleasure and I have a degree in Asian Studies majoring in Indonesian History,…
RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

by lucapal 23 May 2012

#14 Have you ever been to Indonesia?! I mean...outside of Bali? You have the exact opposite of reality above.Bali is becoming more…
RE: Australia to South America.. the OTHER way

by anillos_de_saturno 19 May 2012

+If the only way from PNG to Bali is flying, should PNG be skipped?+ You should be able to go from PNG to Bali overland/by sea. You can…
RE: Yet ANOTHER Itinerary in the works

by hurricanebertha 18 May 2012

Papua is extremely expensive, they import everything - even rice. Don't even dream of eating proper bread. They have no roads only boats…
RE: internet cafes in Papua (PNG)

by pngshelby 14 May 2012

There is a cafe in Goroka but it is full of viruses. Digicel provides 3G service to much of the country now but if you want to spend…
Re: Gas canister in Surabaya and Lombok

by PapuaStoneAxes 07 May 2012

I think your guide will prepare everything! no worry men just smile :-) - http://travel pod.com/members/papua-tours http://www.travelpod.c…
Re: Trekking in Lombok, Sumbawa or Flores. Recommendations In August?

by PapuaStoneAxes 07 May 2012

Hi, I was been so many place in indonesia. and I thinkk the best place for you in Papua. you can get it all here . just tray to see my…
RE: Trekking in Lombok, Sumbawa or Flores. Recommendations In August?

by lukemackin 07 May 2012

I would think Kalimantan, Sumatra, or Papua might fit your three criteria a bit better, especially when it comes to natural wildlife.…
RE: Seeking a reputable tour operator in Irian Jaya

by PapuaStoneAxes 06 May 2012

Hi Kimberwhidden, Iam Usman from Papua - Irian jaya and I live in just close to the AIRPORT of jayapura ( sentani ) I have so many experie…
RE: Aceh.... Are Australians allowed to enter?

by pPamela 05 May 2012

Hi Danio, Just to update you, the Indonesian Embassy has just relaxed the warning not to go to Indonesia full stop the other day but…
RE: Raja Ampat Info

by Laszlo 03 May 2012

Usual precautions means taking those pills to prevent malaria, not just having them along. Biak is the same - pretty much everywhere in…
Good beach resort in PNG? Or West Papua?

by vobriant 01 May 2012

We'll be with a tour group in PNG for 12 days in August. We have about 4 days after the tour finishes to chill out somewhere and we'd…
2 weeks trip to Indonesia

by teresia23 30 April 2012

Hi Guys! We are planning to go to Indonesia this August but just for 2 weeks. During this time we would like to see as much as possible…
Aceh.... Are Australians allowed to enter?

by danio123 30 April 2012

Would anyone know if it's ok to go to Aceh in Indonesia? The Indonesian embassy in Australia (Specifically Melbourne in this case) indicate…
RE: Next destination???

by hurricanebertha 30 April 2012

Surinam, Iran, Sierra Leone, Mongolia, Belarus, Kalimantan, Malukkas, Sumbawa, Papua...