I just checked the schedule (which is actually working), but the ferry I was thinking off is not showing. If I remember correctly it was a...
sybille47
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60 + female who has kept her sense of adventure. Active scuba diver and underwater photographer. Any questions about diving in South East Asia, especially Indonesia, PNG, Micronesia & of course the Great Barrier Reef are gladly answered.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sulawesi to Kalimantan in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sulawesi to Kalimantan in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
there was a Pelni boat on Fridays from Bitung (near Manado) to Balikpapan. That's about 2 years ago, but Pelni schedules don't change all...
8 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Apartment for 1-2 mos with Wi-Fi in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
I stayed in Avanee Residence http://www.avaneeresidence.com/pages/rates for a couple of months, the price includes wifi. It's an appartment...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Indonesia - trip report in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
That was an interesting trip you had :-)) Having lived in Indonesia for three years now, not much surprises me. The thing which happened...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Recommend a dive shop on Bunaken? in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Have a look at www.twofishdivers.com they've got pretty good deals in budget rooms, which include all meals, diving and transfers. They run...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Flores in Sept in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
As putriduyung said, Flores has a large Christian population, so you should not run into too many problems. It's a beautiful island and I...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cell phone in Indonesia in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
I use a simpati sim card, which gives me telkomsel access. Telcomsel is the biggest mobile phone/internet provider in Indonesia. I have...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Flight price and exchange rate. in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
One way from Bali to Labuan Bajo (DPSLBJ) with Trans Nusa is currently around Rp900.000. For exchange rates why not use...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is a photo required for visa renewal in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
for the 1st extension no photo is required. For the 2nd extension you'll need 2 photos, and you will also be finger printed. For the 3rd...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Possible route in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
It looks like a really cool trip, but I think that you may be trying to visit too many places. Travelling in Indonesia is sometimes a...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 9 sep to malay, problem with local holidays? in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Well, it's Idul Fitri which is the biggest holiday in Moslem countries, as it signals the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. During the...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Diving in Manado in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
So what kind of advice on dive services/resorts are you after? Accommodation, dive sites, boats, prices? Are you planning on staying on the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Climbing Gunung Agung in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
When you climb Mt Agung you start in the middle of the night, around 1am or thereabouts. So basing yourself in Ubud is not such a good...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Diving South Lombok in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
The Gilies are ok to do your Open Water course. However, I would not recommend South Lombok for inexperienced divers, and certainly not to...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called airport to city and back in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
For your 9.25pm Air Asia flight, you should plan on checking in AT LEAST 2 hrs before departure, not 90 minutes before the flight is due to...
over 1 year ago

- Country Australia
- Website http://www.divetravelindonesia.com http://www.baliinformation.net
- Languages English, German
- Favourite Places places are in alphabetical order: Ambon, Bali, Flores, Malacca, Sulawesi
- Interests scuba diving, photography, food & cooking, people, exploring places which are new to me







