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RE: Badu Valley/ Lore Lindu Park

by TopSportsman 25 May 2012

O.K., My experience is that the bus from Rantepao to Tentena leaves at 10 a.m. and arrives in Tentena in the middle of the night -- it…
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…
RE: Badu Valley/ Lore Lindu Park

by TopSportsman 24 May 2012

Your question seems to be incomplete because you don't explain where you are going AFTER you see the megaliths. I have not been to see…
Re: Getting to Bunaken from Malaysia, May 2012 volcano eruption, scuba diving

by Konniandmatt 22 May 2012

Hello cadsond: We spent a few days in Lore Lindu NP last year. The park's head office (Balai Taman Nasional Lore Lindu) is located in…
RE: Tips on Islands to relax on....

by muminjapan 20 May 2012

Topsportsman, I liked your pick but when I checked flights from KL , Malaysia to Sulawesi they only fly into Makassar. I think it is…
RE: Tips on Islands to relax on....

by TopSportsman 19 May 2012

It's time for you to visit Sulawesi. There are two excellent spots on Sulawesi island: (1). *Tanjung Karang Beach* located 60 minutes…
Re: Where else should I go in Indonesia besides Bali

by Konniandmatt 18 May 2012

Hello khutala1: I would like to elaborate on #4 timdog’s suggestion about Sulawesi which will provide a sharp but very positive contrast…
RE: To Togean or not?

by TheAnswerMan 15 May 2012

You should be aware that on the Togian Islands where almost all of the tourists go (most typically Kadidiri Island) there is no real "villag…
Re: dMalaysia borneo to sulawesi

by Konniandmatt 13 May 2012

Hello handjrtw: We took the speed boat from Tawau to Nunukan and the Pelni ferry from Nunukan to Palu (Pantoloan). Find details at http:/…
Re: Getting to Bunaken from Malaysia, May 2012 volcano eruption, scuba diving

by Konniandmatt 13 May 2012

Hello zebratravels: We dived/snorkelled Tanjung Karang (near Palu) in Sulawesi and it was just great; one of the best dive spots ever,…
RE: Getting to Bunaken from Malaysia, May 2012 volcano eruption, scuba diving

by gernotalmen 10 May 2012

Hi,, Yes, another one... There are no trains in Sulawesi. There are "direct" busses from Makassar to Manado (at least I've seen them…
Re: dMalaysia borneo to sulawesi

by stivenrikard 09 May 2012

Hi Hanjrtw, You can get a boat from Tawau to Tarakan / Kalimantan (Approx. 3 Hours, ticket round RM 100-140).
Re: Diving SE Asia June - August

by Konniandmatt 09 May 2012

Hello emmab353: We have been travelling/diving SE Asia for a while. Three different places spring to my mind which correspond with your…
Re: How long is a piece of string...

by Konniandmatt 09 May 2012

Hello Mclaren: We have recently seen two very good dive spots which exactly correspond with your criteria (“…good for beginners, a solo…
Re: Indo Trip Advice

by jadefoxmonkey 28 April 2012

Thanks, putriduyung! I'm trying to build in a couple days in South Sulawesi so I can get up to Rantepao. I know one-full day will not…
RE: Indo Trip Advice

by mumun_indohoy 28 April 2012

When relating to fisheries, there's a big concern about the fishing in the strait between Kalimantan and Suulawesi. It's a long straight…
Indo Trip Advice

by jadefoxmonkey 26 April 2012

Hi, All! I'm a professional writer and photographer headed on assignment to Indonesia. The stops on my itinerary are mandated largely…
Indonesia Trip Advise

by jadefoxmonkey 25 April 2012

Hi, All! I'm a professional writer and photographer headed on assignment to Indonesia. The stops on my itinerary are mandated largely…
RE: Sulawesi/Flores/Lombok advice

by TheAnswerMan 18 April 2012

If your wife is an archeologist she may be interested in visiting the *BADA VALLEY* in Central Sulawesi. How to do it: Take the bus from…
RE: Tongean Islands to Ambon

by TheAnswerMan 12 April 2012

Laszlo is correct. The best connections from Sulawesi to Ambon are from Makasar. Take the boat back to Ampana, then take the bus to the…
RE: Tongean Islands to Ambon

by BalianWitchdoctor 11 April 2012

Easiest and fastest and most reliable would be boat back to Ampana, then bus to Palu, then flight to Makasar, and then go from there.…
Re: Lore Lindu Park, Bada Valley, Sulawesi

by Mybloody 09 April 2012

Reporting for people who plan to cycle this track : From Palu to Gimpu it's a 100km of a good paved road with few grades. From Gimpu to…
RE: Visa extension in Indonesia?

by Mybloody 05 April 2012

I extend my visa in Palu. There's a guy who speaks good english a the Immigration office (Jalan R.A. Kartini No. 53. about 2km from city…
RE: Where can I go for indonesian visa entensions in Sulawesi?

by Mybloody 05 April 2012

You can get a visa extension at any province capital city, meaning : Makassar, Manado, Kendari, Palu. You can also do it in Pare Pare.…
RE: North Sulawesi to Bali?

by SuperAxe 27 March 2012

Thank you for your replies, I'll be flying travelling via Palu with an extra day as a "buffer" :)