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  1. udangompong avatar

    RE: Banda Neira in June - burnt money or still worth it

    by udangompong 28 May 2012

    My experience: I have visited the Bandas the last couple of years between March and May. Sometimes it rains, sometimes it doesn't, sometimes…

  2. proboscicmonkey avatar

    Banda Neira in June - burnt money or still worth it

    by proboscicmonkey 28 May 2012

    Hey there! As once again I have the option of going to Banda (first time didn't work out thanks to NBA) the question is: Is it worth it…

  3. Klemencja avatar

    Re: A place for 1 month in Indonesia

    by Klemencja 26 May 2012

    If it's Pulau Weh, check out the [Rasa Seni|http://www.rasaseniresort.com/]. Good beach there. Verena might give you a special deal, if…

  4. pPamela avatar

    RE: Is Northern Sumatra OK for solo female travel?

    by pPamela 26 May 2012

    Hi, I have spent a lot of time traveling in Sumatra alone and no problems at all. Dress conservatively and smile- you will have no problem…

  5. Karlo avatar

    RE: Medan to Banda Aceh return to KL, Malaysia

    by Karlo 25 May 2012

    You can check at the Medan Airport on arrival for onward transport to Lake Toba, but if you're arriving in Medan in the afternoon, going…

  6. ClaRobGa avatar

    Re: A place for 1 month in Indonesia

    by ClaRobGa 24 May 2012

    It is a ways away from you, but Pulau Weh is absolutely amazing. My freinds and I were there a couple weeks ago and spent ~$100 total…

  7. pPamela avatar

    Re: Medan to Banda Aceh return to KL, Malaysia

    by pPamela 24 May 2012

    Hi muminjapan, For further information on where to stay on Pulau Weh check out this informative website http://www.sumatraecotourism.com/…

  8. ClaudiaTezcan avatar

    Needed: beach holiday destination

    by ClaudiaTezcan 23 May 2012

    Hi all, Hoping you can help. My boyfriend and I are looking for the perfect beach destination to spend our last 5 or 6 nights in South…

  9. Karlo avatar

    RE: Medan to Banda Aceh return to KL, Malaysia

    by Karlo 23 May 2012

    We just did what you're describing last month. We took Air Asia's flight from KL to Banda Aceh. It will cost you about $64 in July, but…

  10. sheisa avatar

    RE: Medan to Banda Aceh return to KL, Malaysia

    by sheisa 22 May 2012

    Nice trip! :) Better check Gapang beach, Iboih beach, National Marine Park Rubiah at Pulau Weh, Sabang. Please note that in July there…

  11. muminjapan avatar

    Medan to Banda Aceh return to KL, Malaysia

    by muminjapan 22 May 2012

    Hello , With much reading and consideration of flights and costs, I have decided the easiest and perhaps more reasonable flights for me…

  12. roby78 avatar

    RE: Kalimantan Parks

    by roby78 19 May 2012

    Hi again, I share my itinerary, for two reasons: first, it could be useful to other people going in Kalimantan; second, if someone has…

  13. Laszlo avatar

    RE: Sulawesi

    by Laszlo 16 May 2012

    Medan to Penang o longer exists. Even if Melaka to Dumai still does, Dumai is a long way from anywhere of interest. Consider flying to…

  14. Vladski avatar

    Re: Seeing Orangutans - Borneo OR Sumatra?

    by Vladski 14 May 2012

    hi mariecri! I have been to Northern Sumatra about 2.5 months ago and gone to 2 different places for wildlife trekking, so i would highl…

  15. Konniandmatt avatar

    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,…

  16. Konniandmatt avatar

    Re: Wanted some advice/ tips for travelling

    by Konniandmatt 13 May 2012

    Hello arvind 539: We backpacked Indonesia a few times. The country is huge and needs proper prioritising/planning; as always, less is…

  17. Konniandmatt avatar

    Re: WORLD'S TOP 5 SCUBA DESTINATIONS? What are your Top 5?

    by Konniandmatt 09 May 2012

    Hello kenko: Great discussion. I am an 58 years old grandmother and I enjoyed diving tremendously at Tanjung Karang, Pulau Weh and Chagos.…

  18. Konniandmatt avatar

    Re: Diving India

    by Konniandmatt 09 May 2012

    Hello lin73: Find yourself a cheap flight and dive the Andamans or Sri Lanka. I enjoyed diving at both places. Have a gander at my travel…

  19. Konniandmatt avatar

    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…

  20. Konniandmatt avatar

    Re: It's a shame!

    by Konniandmatt 09 May 2012

    Hi y’all: There is still a bit of hope left. We are just back from a holiday on Pulau Weh (belongs to the often, rightfully, blamed Indon…

  21. Konniandmatt avatar

    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…

  22. Konniandmatt avatar

    Re: Diving in Andaman Islands

    by Konniandmatt 09 May 2012

    Hello hannah269: You might want to check our travel notes about the Andamans: http://konniandmatt.blogspot.com/2011/03/04-mar-23-mar-2011-…

  23. danio123 avatar

    RE: Aceh.... Are Australians allowed to enter?

    by danio123 05 May 2012

    Well, I'm here in Banda Aceh. No probs so I my initial apprehension to come here has been wiped clean. I thought it strange that the…

  24. dc1 avatar

    RE: Where to in Sumatra?

    by dc1 02 May 2012

    30 day VOA for most nationalities - payment in USD. Proof of return ticket is required but not always requested. Places - Pulau Weh for…

  25. GeoffW avatar

    RE: Aceh.... Are Australians allowed to enter?

    by GeoffW 02 May 2012

    Once in Pulau Weh, see if you can get across to Pulau Rubiah for a day or two. The snorkelling on the far side of rubiah is quite good.…

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