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  1. akimowitsch avatar

    Transport to/from Flores

    by akimowitsch 29 May 2012

    Dear fellow travellers, I'm looking forward to my trip through Indonesia in June! First I'll visit Sulawesi, exploring the Tana Toraja,…

  2. grancanaria8 avatar

    Re: Itinerary in Sulawesi (Bunaken or Bira)

    by grancanaria8 28 May 2012

    Thank you Chris your answer has been really helpful, I have written you an email to your address. Best regards. Gerardo.

  3. birachris avatar

    Re: Itinerary in Sulawesi (Bunaken or Bira)

    by birachris 28 May 2012

    hi gerardo Well i cant answer all of your questions but i can help with some. I manage Bira Divers so call tell you about South Sulawesi.…

  4. ccjjhh avatar

    Re: Tana Toraja Guide

    by ccjjhh 28 May 2012

    We have just got back from Tana Toraja – and it was spectacular. But there is a very specific reason for this, and I thought I’d share…

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    Re: Tana Toraja advise please

    by ccjjhh 28 May 2012

    We have just got back from Tana Toraja – and it was spectacular. But there is a very specific reason for this, and I thought I’d share…

  6. mumun_indohoy avatar

    RE: SE Sulawesi- Ferry from BauBau to Wanci

    by mumun_indohoy 26 May 2012

    May I ask what your looking for in Wanci? Are you in it for the diving or beaches? If diving, I suggest you try Tomia. Although I can't…

  7. lfujii avatar

    Highly Recommended Tana Toraja Guides

    by lfujii 26 May 2012

    Just returned from extended Asia trip, including to Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, March 29-31, 2012. My husband and I had an excellent 2 days…

  8. jsohmer avatar

    Sulawesi- itinerary?

    by jsohmer 25 May 2012

    Hi: I am planning my trip to Sulawesi,and I would like to include Tana Toraja, the Togeans, Manado- Bunaken, and from there, fly to…

  9. maxl7 avatar

    Maluku in August/September?

    by maxl7 25 May 2012

    Hi guys, we have 5-6 weeks in August/September to go to Asia. We have been to Sulawesi and Bali and are thinking about Maluku for this…

  10. lucapal avatar

    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by lucapal 25 May 2012

    gee...is it so hard for you to admit that your original comments were far from the truth? It is perfectly possible to make a case for…

  11. surfboy avatar

    RE: backpacking/ island hopping indo/s.e asia

    by surfboy 25 May 2012

    Best diving spots, Indonesia: (Komodo, Bali, Sulawesi, Rajah Ampat plus many others) Malaysia: Tioman, Perentians, Borneo Thailand: Simila…

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    RE: To Sulawesi ! (and where's decent in Jakarta?)

    by cadsond 25 May 2012

    hy james 2012, planning to go to Manado (north sulawesi)? I'm planning with my friends to go to bunaken or Lihaga island, On a early…

  13. TopSportsman avatar

    RE: To Sulawesi ! (and where's decent in Jakarta?)

    by TopSportsman 24 May 2012

    *Jakarta and Sulawesi*: Jakarta to Jogyakarta, then to Surabaya, then Pelni Ship to Makasar, then bus to Rantepao, then bus to Tentena…

  14. Klemencja avatar

    Re: To Sulawesi ! (and where's decent in Jakarta?)

    by Klemencja 24 May 2012

    A decent place to stay in Jkt. is the Six Degrees, a fairly new backbackers hostel and the Formule1, a budget hotel just opposite, both…

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    RE: To Sulawesi ! (and where's decent in Jakarta?)

    by sitiamina 24 May 2012

    Six Degrees Backpackers hostel has come highly recommended from several other posters. Have a look at www.jakarta-backpackers-hotel.com…

  16. James2012 avatar

    To Sulawesi ! (and where's decent in Jakarta?)

    by James2012 24 May 2012

    Hi ! *UNO*: Can anybody offer some advice on the best way to make it to Sulawesi from Jakarta? Land in Jakarta in June and have 2months…

  17. TopSportsman avatar

    RE: Tips on Islands to relax on....

    by TopSportsman 23 May 2012

    Give Sulawesi a go when you have more time..... 3 weeks or longer.

  18. John555 avatar

    RE: SE Sulawesi- Ferry from BauBau to Wanci

    by John555 23 May 2012

    Yep, generally one in the evening supposed to be leaving early enough but never does. Say midnight.

  19. Riep avatar

    Re: Recent Pictures of Bunaken (North Sulawesi, Ternate, Morotai and Halmahera

    by Riep 22 May 2012

    Wow, your pics look wonderful! I'm going myself to north Sulawesi for 3 weeks this summer. As I haven't been to asia for quite some time,…

  20. budekatude avatar

    SE Sulawesi- Ferry from BauBau to Wanci

    by budekatude 22 May 2012

    Hey, I was wondering if anyone had any recent reliable information on the overnight ferry going between BauBau to Wanci. The Guidebook…

  21. wondersalve avatar

    please have a look at my high level 6 month itenerary

    by wondersalve 22 May 2012

    seeking advice from experts on the region... your thoughts would be a big help! here's my proposed itenerary for 6 months (sept-feb)…

  22. cgyoder avatar

    Re: Pantai Bira Diving Questions

    by cgyoder 21 May 2012

    I have heard people say that they saw big schooling fish and some sharks in Bira, but I am skeptical, as you are. I just want that experien…

  23. franck260 avatar

    Tips for 3 weeks itinerary in August

    by franck260 21 May 2012

    Hi folks, My wife and I are spending 3 weeks in Indonesia this summer, from August 4th to August 26th. Our first time there :) Our objec…

  24. hurricanebertha avatar

    RE: Travel from Sumatra to Sulawesi?

    by hurricanebertha 21 May 2012

    Seeing as you have 60 days and only two islands to visit why not take a boat? You will get to know the locals, see how they live and travel.…

  25. hurricanebertha avatar

    RE: 6 weeks in Sulawesi and Java

    by hurricanebertha 21 May 2012

    I extended in Makkasar, however get your visas beforehand! It's so cheap and easy. You can't extend a VOA the day after you arrive, wouldn't…

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