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26-Dec-2009 01:06
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26-Dec-2009 01:06
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location: Indonesia
hi there!
We are going to Indonesia in February and we like to stay in Jakarta for about 2 nights.
What can you guys recommend us to stay?
We have 2 kids (9-10 y.) and would like a quite and nice place with pool (?)
We take the train after that to the east so maybe not to far from the trainstation.
And what about the weather on Java in February? Is it good for travelling or is it to wet?
Thanks for helping us out.
regards/Caszw//Sweden
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26-Dec-2009 00:20
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26-Dec-2009 00:20
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Hi all,
Is there any way to get from the Denpasar airport to Ubud in the evening except by taxi?
Thanks.
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26-Dec-2009 00:00
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26-Dec-2009 00:00
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location: Indonesia
Lena House, Flores
Hi......late, but never too late I want to recommend you a nice, cosy place to stay. In October we traveled east of Maumere looking for a place to stay. Our first choice was Ankermi (Appr 25KM from Maumere) which was occupied. So we started seaching from Ankermi towards Maumere again. We then checked 3 places and the nicest by far was "Lena House", about 15 minutes walk from Ankermi. Lena House constist of 3 Bungalows. We rented the two new once. The Bungalows are made of Bamboo with a small veranda (porch). They have a attached Bath room. Lena´s Slogan: "We serve like Family" is true in every sense. It´s a quiet, easy place directly on the beach. The owner speakes good English. They are very helpul. If you want to relax on the beach, with good food, in a quiet familiar atmosphere this is the place to go. Diving is also possible, ask the owner he will help you on ...
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25-Dec-2009 22:52
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25-Dec-2009 22:52
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location: Malaysia
Hey Folks,
I recently read an article about how Kuala Lumpur is known for medical tourism (such as implantations and stuff)..
I wanted to get my teeth bleached here in Europe, but it's really expensive so I was wondering if anybody has an idea about if I can get this kind of medical service during holidays in KL?
If yes, would you consider doing it? I mean, it's not a "big deal" I think.. or is it?
Thanks for any help!
:)
Merry Christmas from Germany
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25-Dec-2009 20:31
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25-Dec-2009 20:31
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location: Philippines
Could anyone recommend a driver/guide for birdwatching sites around Luzon? Plan to be there in April. Prices and contact details would be really useful.
Thanks.
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25-Dec-2009 18:53
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mangomad »
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25-Dec-2009 22:49
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mangomad »
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location: Indonesia
Hi all MERRY CHRISTMASS from the largest Islamic nation .....i think.
is anybody travelling in kalimantan at the moment that wants to go jungle trekking?? i didnt realise that when people said the wet season in Borneo is quiet, it meant so quiet i wouldn't meet another traveller for a week straight (and thats travelling in large cities!!!). anyway im staying at hotel Murni in Balikpapan in east Kalimantan and will most likely be heading to Samarinda tommorrow unless i can find someone to share the costs of hiring a guide to go jungle. i'll try get back on here with a phone number sometime soon but if anyones in town just drop me a message or something at reception.
also does anyone know if there's many more tourists in Sabah at this time of year?
cheers
ant
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25-Dec-2009 18:48
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travellinmonkey »
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25-Dec-2009 20:32
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i'm doing quite a lot of travelling for 3 months and happen to be flying in and out of KL quite a few times, stopping in KL for a night or two at times. how will this effect my malyasian visa? will they just keep stamping me in and out...i hope they won't get funny with this...?!
merry christmas travellers
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25-Dec-2009 18:35
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yossarian22 »
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25-Dec-2009 23:13
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yossarian22 »
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location: Singapore
hi there! has anyone tried walking from singapore to johor bahru. i read somewhere on the net that its possible and not that long. any attempts? and if so, is it manageable?
im thinking of doing it not because i can't spare $2 for the bus ride, haha, but just wanted to try it.
thanks!! and anyone knows of a nice place around or near johor bahru? might stay for 2 days before coming back to singapore, so i'm thinking other small towns..
merry christmas everyone!
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25-Dec-2009 14:36
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dutchblonde »
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25-Dec-2009 17:36
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farflung »
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location: Indonesia
Dear all,
am heading to North East Lombok soon and have not been able to get a hold of any of the better accommodation options listed in LP for Sembalun.
Anybody has any recommendations for accommodations? Also, what are the conditions at end of Dec?
Thank you in advance.
Anna
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25-Dec-2009 09:10
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clg »
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25-Dec-2009 19:52
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RedApe »
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location: Malaysia
Hi
We are planning a 3 week trip to Malaysia after arriving in Singapore, not including Borneo.
We have 3 young kids (5, 2 and 4 months) and would love some recommendations as I'm struggling to fin time to do much planning.
We like rural areas, beaches, countryside, meeting local people, different food, prefer to travel by train, sleeper trains are a bonus (kids love them), less-visited places.....
KL and Perhentian islands are on the list so far - accomodation recomendations would be appreciated - minimal budget, but safe and clean places needed. Basic beach hut-style would be fab on the islands.
Sorry for the vague request and thanks for any suggestions and your favourite places.
Clare
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25-Dec-2009 06:26
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jsohmer »
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25-Dec-2009 19:27
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callippo »
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Can anyone suggest an inexpensive place to buy a cell phone(unlocked) in KLthat
I can use anywhere in SE Asia..Iwas thinking of getting one here in Canada before
leaving,but it might be cheaper over there?
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25-Dec-2009 05:12
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Misanthrope »
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25-Dec-2009 22:57
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tezza »
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Hi everyone,
I'd like to fly into Singapore and visit Malaysia and Indonesia for February and March. Will the weather be OK at this time? I'd like to spend some time at the beach.
I know it's supposed to be the rainy season, but is it like monsoon in Thailand when everything shuts down?
Thanks!
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25-Dec-2009 04:51
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mateo120670 »
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25-Dec-2009 19:40
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zachleigh »
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location: Malaysia
Hello! We'll be in Malaysia for 2 weeks in the beginning of January. Do I need special adaptors to plug in my iPhone and camera into a wall socket? I assume I do, but I just wanted to double check w/ people on the ground.
Happy Holidays!
Matt
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24-Dec-2009 21:35
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pPamela »
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25-Dec-2009 23:50
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dave2222001 »
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location: Indonesia
Hi,
Here is the newspaper article about the
Winning Photo of the famous Mina of Bukit Lawang.
Many a traveller to Bukit Lawang has a tale of their encounters with this 'lady' orangutan.
Pamela
posted
24-Dec-2009 21:32
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tmerilaht »
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25-Dec-2009 20:39
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westwood »
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Calling travellers with experience
I plan to fly to Singapore, arriving on April 11th, I would like to see the city for a few days and then get the train onwards towards Koh Samui. I would like to stop off at Kuala Lump and Penang, arriving into Koh Samui on April 16th
Please can anyone who has done this trip before guide me on timings and how long to spend in each place, seeing as I only really have 6 days from arrival into Singapore and arrival in Koh Samui. This includes travel, but I am told some of the train journeys can be done overnight.
Any input would be greatly appreciated
Thanks, Thomas
Posted By: VenessaP -- 24-Dec-2009 18:13
Posted By: VenessaP -- 09-Dec-2009 17:01
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