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Sumatra trekking partner wanted - next two weeks!

by Hammy400 23 May 2012

I'm in Sumatra and travelling alone but some treks require a minimum number of people so I was wondering if anyone would be interested…
Re: Ferry/weather reliability in July for Mentawai Islands?

by rroobbeerrtt 26 April 2012

You may want to go to [Pantar Island|http://beang.webs.com]. Almost no rain in July/August.
Ferry/weather reliability in July for Mentawai Islands?

by Perele 26 April 2012

Hello! Let me first say thank you to everyone who has posted about their experiences traveling and living in Indonesia. I have been reading…
If we have 5-6 days in Northern Sumatra, what should we do/see?

by mlygng 19 April 2012

Hi everyone, I'm planning to visit Northern Sumatra with a friend this July, and everything looks so lovely, we don't know what we should…
Re: Live to Surf

by Klemencja 12 February 2012

Hi wrangly, For surfing, South Lombok is a great area. Check it out! For accommodation there, I recommend the [Mimpi Manis|http://www.…
RE: Mentawai Islands Travel Buddy

by yurdamnskippy 01 February 2012

Try the Travel Companions forum, not here
Mentawai Islands Travel Buddy

by cfunker 01 February 2012

Hoping to make it over to the Mentawai Islands in the next little bit here...I am flexible. Is their anyone interested in taking the journey…
A 2011 Yuletide message from the Sheelberight Family

by tezza 30 December 2011

How quickly does a year pass? Here we are back in the festive season seemingly a few months since the last. Hope your 2011 was as lively…
International Phone Calls?? in Sipora, Mentawai Islands (Indonesia)

by caterpillarpillar 24 December 2011

Just wondering if it is possible to make international phone calls on the island of Sipora? My boyfriend and I plan to be there for a…
RE: Nice, quiet island near Padang (with good snorkeling)?

by meanboy 22 December 2011

Hi liketoflymykite, I will fly to Pulau Weh from KL. The Mentawai Islands are too remote, I'll have only 3-5 days. My trip is fully pla…
Re: Nice, quiet island near Padang (with good snorkeling)?

by liketoflymykite 22 December 2011

Hi meanboy, In Sumatra, you'll probably find the best snorkelling on Pulau Weh, around Iboih. That's what travellers say. I've been there…
RE: Mentawai Islands Malaria Tablets (which recommended?)

by caterpillarpillar 21 December 2011

thank you, misterfitch!
RE: Mentawai Islands Malaria Tablets (which recommended?)

by misterfitch 20 December 2011

In a sentence, generic doxycycline is every bit as effective as the fancy malaria drugs that tourist bring from their home country - and…
Mentawai Islands Malaria Tablets (which recommended?)

by caterpillarpillar 20 December 2011

Hey All, My boyfriend and I will be traveling to the Mentawais from May24-July23 of 2012. From what I can gather it's imperative we get…
RE: Month in Indonesia

by RedApe 08 December 2011

If you start in Banda Aceh (flying there from Medan) 'd suggest a stay in Pulau Weh for a bit. The diving/snorkeling beaches are at Gapang…
Re: Gunung Kerinci

by rroobbeerrtt 05 December 2011

Hi Teerex, See my reply to [this post|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2133469]. If you have still time after…
Re: Sumtra for 2 weeks

by pPamela 02 December 2011

Hi Colkern74, That is a much better idea. Mentawai Islands just too difficult to get to, sometimes ferry is cancelled due to engine probl…
RE: Mentawai islands

by helen66 29 November 2011

Have to agree with "girlaboutworld" recommendation. I used Ricky and Anne last year on my trip to Sumatra and the Mentawai Islands. …
RE: Mentawai islands

by girlaboutworld 26 November 2011

The contact I gave can contact a local mentawai guide for you, but then you make your own arrangement/ payment etc with the mentawai guide…
Re: Mentawai islands

by pPamela 23 November 2011

Hi, Previous research I have emailed to another traveller you might find useful. [Mentawai Post|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/t…
Mentawai islands

by Bob1988 23 November 2011

Hello fellow travelers, At the moment I'm on Batam, planning to get to the Mentawai's within the next week or so. I'm planning to go…
RE: Mentawai Islands, female solo

by girlaboutworld 06 November 2011

Ummm, this is a question directly targeted at female travelers... I'm asking for a females perspective on travelling alone somewhere…
RE: Mentawai Islands, female solo

by globaltourist 05 November 2011

The only advice I can offer is to re-post this again on the relevant branch
Mentawai Islands, female solo

by girlaboutworld 04 November 2011

Hello Just though this was worth a shot, anyone been to the Mentawai Islands, Sumatra alone? I've done some research but can't find…
Mentawai islands travel partner

by girlaboutworld 04 November 2011

Mentawai Islands arrive Padang TODAY!! Hello I'm arriving in Padang this afternoon. I'm hoping to get to Mentawai Islands soon after…