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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:01:16 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gili Islands</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15577_Gili-islands/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Have just added a raft of new coverage to the Indonesia section of the site for  Gili Trawangan   Gili Meno  and  Gili Air  -- as it was researched in high season, some of the acommodation rates are punishing!

Only bit still to be added is the diving section which will be on in a coupla days.


Enjoy  ]]></description>
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<title>Chimpanzee And Other Primates</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15526_Chimpanzee-and-other-primates/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:45:15 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are going to be traveling around  Nov. To May and my daughter is studying up on primates. Anyone have suggestions of places that are a must see? Thanks, treva ]]></description>
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<title>Itinirary For December. Any Suggestions?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15448_Itinirary-for-December--Any-suggestions-/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:57:08 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello,

I am tailoring my trip to Indonesia scheduled for December. Here is an itinirary:
1. December, 2. 08:40 arrive to   Kuala Lumpur   (Malaysia)
2. December, 2. 12:45 fly AirAsia (AK 1316) to Makassar, arrive to Makassar 15:50
3. December, 2. 17:55 fly Sriwijaya Air(SJ 590) to Gorontalo, arrive to Gorontalo 19:20
4. From December, 3 to December, 7 - scuba diving in &amp;quot;Gorontalo hidden paradise&amp;quot; 
5. December, 8 - &amp;quot;the day-off&amp;quot;. Visit hot springs, Portuguese forts and other attractions.
6. December, 9. 11:05 fly  LionAir (JT 793) to Jakarta (arr. 14:45) then connecting flight JT 554 at 17:00 Jogjakarta (arr. 18:00)
7. December, 10. Visit Borobudur in the morning &amp;amp; afternoon relax.
8. December, 11. Visit Plateau ... ]]></description>
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<title>Best Way To See A Lot In Little Time?  Homebase Bali - Boat Trip To Lombak, Komodo Etc?  HELP!!!</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15422_Best-way-to-see-a-lot-in-little-time---Homebase-Bali---boat-trip-to-Lombak--Komodo-etc---HELP---/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:33:09 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We have been to Bali many times and have an ex-pat brother who lives in Sanur. He now has a Balinese &amp;quot;family&amp;quot; and we are lucky to have experienced local family life in villages during ceremonials times. That being said, we have always left Bali and have traveled Asia - our brother has convinced us that we are missing out on the rest of Indonesia and I am ashamed to say after some research - he is right!!! The problem is there is so much to chose from and everything is amazing - what do you do? Well, as a typical American we have way tooooo little time so I want to maximize what we see and do. As I said, we have our home base in Bali and saw the Parama boat tour - it seems like we could leave from Bali and see quite a bit going ... ]]></description>
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<title>Yogya-Bromo-Bali -- Travel Advice?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15414_Yogya-Bromo-Bali----travel-advice-/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:28:20 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are in Jogyakarta right now, and want to get to Bali via Bromo.

Does anyone have any advice on what the easiest, most comfortable way to do this is? We could get a 3 day 2 night trip by mini bus from Yogya to Bali with stops at Bromo and Ijen, but we're slightly concerned about safety, especially with the roads around Ijen. Also, the lack of a toilet makes the mini bus option a bit more uncomfortable than taking a train.

Another option seems to involve getting to Probolinggo and doinh Bromo from there. (Is this a daytip with an early start or do we have to stay in a village near bromo overnight?) But does anyone know whether there is a direct train from Yogya, or whether we need to stay a night somewhere on the way? Or whether we ... ]]></description>
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<title>Please Help! Travel Route Advice Needed</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15391_Please-help--Travel-route-advice-needed/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hey guys! We finally arrived in Yogya today and really like it so far. We&amp;quot;ll probably stay here for a week and then proceed o make our way towards Bali.
We are hoping to arrive in  Ubud  on the 9th of August, and we are planning to leave yogya at the 4th. Inbetween, we would like to do Mt. Bromo and Kawah Ijen, then take the ferry to Bali.
My questions: Do you think 5 days are a reasonable time to travel from Yogy to Bali with these two stops? And what do you think will be the least painful and most sensible travel route for the days between the 4h and the 9th of August?

Thanks very much!! ]]></description>
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<title>Teaching For 9 Months - Malaysia Or Indonesia?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15348_Teaching-for-9-months---Malaysia-or-Indonesia-/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:30:42 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I am applying for a teaching assistant position in either Malaysia or Indonesia.  Salaries and job openings aside, what do a I need to know in terms of differences between the two?  I am a 26 year old American female and want international experience for my career in Peace Operations and International Development.  I'm a social person and up for an adventure but also want to have the ability to communicate with people back home on a somewhat regular basis.

I'm also considering Laos and Thailand if either of those trump your opinions on Malaysia or Indonesia all together.  Thanks in advance! ]]></description>
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<title>Mobile Internet Coverage In Indonesia</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15323_Mobile-internet-coverage-in-Indonesia/0</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 07:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice about mobile internet coverage off the usual tourist routes?  I am planning a trip to Flores, Sumba and the Malukus.  What is the most econmical SIM card I can buy for calls and internet?

Many thanks. ]]></description>
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<title>How To Get From Indonesian Borneo To Malaysian Borneo</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15298_How-to-get-from-Indonesian-Borneo-to-Malaysian-Borneo/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:32:42 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ does anyone know how difficult it would be to get from Balikpapan to Semporna in malaysian borneo? is there a direct bus? I can't seem to find a flight that doesn't route me through Jakarta or Singapore. ]]></description>
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<title>Packing List For Java, Bali And Gili -- What Do You Think?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15285_Packing-list-for-Java--Bali-and-Gili----what-do-you-think-/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:56:42 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hey guys,
so, I decided to start a new thread here, since the topic is more specific than the one of my last post.
I made a list of the stuff we're thinking of taking to Indonesia so far.
Just a quick reminder, we'll be in Indonesia for pretty much a month, starting in Yogya, Mt Bromo, Ijen crater, overland to Bali, Ubud, then to Gili islands -- so pretty beaten track. It'll be our first time to I., so we'd be really thankful for any advice concering the packing list (what to add, what to leave).
(btw. we're probably not taking anti-malaria, not even standby (or should we?), so mosquito protection is quite important to us. Also, we prefer to have pretty much everything we need there for the first three days or so before we leave for the ... ]]></description>
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<title>Trip Advising</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15278_trip-advising/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:18:37 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I am thinking about heading to Southeast Asia for 4 weeks or so in December and January.  I was looking for any good advice for everything on tips to island hop, hostels, border crossing within the region, and good dive sites.  I know that the area is relatively inexpensive but what is a good price range to keep in mind for the explorers that have destined here.  I perfer to stay off the beaten path and to stay in hostels or a hammock on the beach, (sorry to whom it concerns, but tourists with hats and fanny-packs are of little taste to me).  Also what is the best airport to fly into price wise, and the &amp;quot;chicken bus&amp;quot; considerations, as they are called in S. America.  I am dive qualified and love nature.  Any advice is ... ]]></description>
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<title>Last Minute Advice For Trip Needed</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15274_Last-minute-advice-for-trip-needed/0</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:36:46 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi there,

so, my partner and I now have about less than a week before we fly to Indonesia (traveling through Java and Bali, with a trip to the Gilis for a month). We are soooo excited, but of course also a bit nervous as this is our first time to Indonesia.
We thought about a few questions which might sound silly to someone who's already been there, but would make our planning so much easier.

1. we previously thought that we don't need vaccinations or malaria tablets given that we'll only be in Java and Bali, but I'm getting a bit unsure now about this after reading in the LP Indonesia. Would you recommend any las minute vaccinations and/or anti-malaria medication?

2. We'd like to go snorkeling on the Gili islands, but don't have any ... ]]></description>
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<title>Vaccinations For Java And Bali?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15227_Vaccinations-for-Java-and-Bali-/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Now, I know it may be a bit late for this (we#re leaving in ten days), but would you recommend any vaccinations for Java, Bali and Gili Islands? So, we're basically planning a rather beaten track -- Yogya, Malang, Mt. Bromo, Ijen crater, coffee plantations around there, over to Bali,  Ubud  and around, then Gili islands.

Would be great to hear from you! ]]></description>
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<title>Bali For First Solo Trip ?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15213_Bali-for-first-solo-trip--/0</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi all,

I am planning to spend about one month in Bali in late august til mid september[color=rgb(54, 54, 54)].[/color]
As it is my first solo trip, i'm afraid no to meet anyone there, and i'd like to meet people doing the same trip.


[color=rgb(54, 54, 54)]I planned to go to the main touristic places, but maybe not that much Kuta. I will spend also some times in Lombok or the Gili Islands, but i'm open to others destinations.[/color]



What do you think about travelling alone for the first time in Bali ? I guess it is an easy trip, but still wondering if there are a lot of people travelling alone...

Cheers, 
[color=rgb(54, 54, 54)]Marine[/color] ]]></description>
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<title>Jungles Near Java/bali Area?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15206_Jungles-near-Java-bali-area-/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hey all I'm heading abroad for several months and I have a friend who is going to accompany me for only 24 days before he has to head back home so he will only be doing the Indonesian part of my trip. He really has his heart set on exploring some jungles (we're both former Marines who love camping and being outside) but it seems like trying to add a trip to Borneo into the itinerary would eat up unnecessary time and money whether by boat or air.

I was wonderingn if there are any jungles around Java or Bali which can be explored for a day or two?  Something that won't eat up a several days by boat to get to or much money by air.

I have all the time in the world so I don't care much by my buddy is on a time crunch and hasn't really done ... ]]></description>
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<title>Another Java And Bali Itinerary!</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15202_Another-Java-and-Bali-itinerary-/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:18:28 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hello everyone!

I'm sure you're sick of these by now, but I have yet another Java and Bali itinerary for you to evaluate!  I have about two weeks.  I'm flying into  Denpasar  on the 10th of August, and flying back to Japan from Jakarta.

I'm thinking something like this...
3-4 nights Ubud
2 nights  Lovina  (or some other quieter beach location, not far from the ferry crossings to Java.  The exact location isn't terribly important, but I'd rather not rent a car, and I'd like to be someplace quieter, and, you know... Balier).
2 - 3 nights crossing east Java... I'm having trouble routing this part of the trip, as far as places to stop, and what places connect.
4 nights  Yogyakarta  , fly to Jakarta
1 night Jakarta

Yes, this is very ... ]]></description>
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<title>A Month In Indonesia</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15185_A-Month-in-Indonesia/0</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I would like to spend a month in Indonesia and have narrowed it down to Bali, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. Can someone recommend places go and guides in Kalimantan and Sulawesi?

Also, because of transportation technicalities, would it be better to skip out on Sulawesi or Kalimantan and do Java? It seems like it be easier to get to these two places by boat from Java than from Bali where I'd have to fly. Can someone advise me on what to do? ]]></description>
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<title>Bangli And Batur Volcano</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15150_Bangli-and-Batur-volcano/0</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi,
I'm heading to Bali in August and wanting to climb Batur and explore the surrounding area.  It sounds beautiful but the accommodation options sound a bit limited and very oriented towards those hiking the mountain.  Does anyone have any recommendations for a place or a town that offers more than a place to sleep before the hike?
I'm interested in walking/biking around and checking out some coffee farms too.  Any recommendations for the general region? Thanks a bunch! ]]></description>
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<title>Sulawesi</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15141_Sulawesi/0</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:37:32 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I have just started planning my future trip to Indonesia. What is the best way to go from Jakarta to Sulawesi? Or from Bali to Sulawesi? I would like to experience a wedding or funeral in Toraja. Or can I do it somewhere else in Indonesia? Thank you!!!!!!! ]]></description>
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<title>Budget Location For Surf, Reliable Wifi, And Away From The Masses?</title>
<link>http://www.travelfish.org/board/post/indonesia/15120_Budget-location-for-surf--reliable-wifi--and-away-from-the-masses-/0</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:17:16 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hi,
We're looking for somewhere to stay cheaply for a month whilst applying on line for jobs. We want to be very close to a surf break, and want to avoid the likes of Kuta/Legian/Seminyak. We need reliable wifi access, preferably within the accommodation. I'd love somewhere that is also close to somewhere that offers yoga, but that isn't really a priority.  We're thinking somewhere Bali, but are open to other suggestions. Would really appreciate suggestions for the trifector of surf, wifi, and CHEAP.

Thanks for your help! ]]></description>
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