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Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted on Sep 8, 2009, 22:31:44 by bali-balinese
... me off. Hey Salem, Firstly, on behalf of my fellow Indonesians and Balinese, I apologize for your bad experience in Indonesia. And before I start replying you, I must make it clear that I'm not being over-protective of my country or hometown, I&# ...
 
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted on Sep 9, 2009, 17:07:13 by bali-balinese
... , travel Asia more. Go to Malaysia, go to singapore, the "stupid taxi drivers" honkings don't exist only in Indonesia. Have you experienced taxi drivers who are queing, asking you "Taxi Sir/Mdm" non-stop even after you turned down ...
 
Culture Shock In Indonesia?
Posted on Sep 8, 2009, 22:38:37 by bali-balinese
5 Things That May Cause You Culture Shock In Indonesia If you are looking forward to visit Indonesia, whether it be for pleasure or business, be prepared for a slight culture shock, especially if you're from the western countries. Here are five things ...
 
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted on Sep 9, 2009, 16:33:43 by salemk
... or bartering, dickering & haggling. I will answer your question. Yes I do know "this don't happen in Indonesia only". 4) My words about Thailand are "seamed much less interested in ripping me off & more interested in helping ...
 
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted on Sep 6, 2009, 19:06:03 by salemk
... more interested in helping in any way they could. But this topic was for me to vent about most of the indonesia I saw. Denpasar Kubu Kuta Kotabangun Labuhanbajo Lombok Malay Archipelago Pulau Derawan = Great place. Loved it here. Mancong Pulau Terawangan ...
 
Info on hidden Indonesia, Sumba...
Posted on Dec 15, 2008, 16:16:32 by ppamela
... and I have been spending a lot of time in Sumba Indonesia. It is a fantastic island way of the beaten path of Indonesia. Anyway, there is a camping adventure opening up there for a great price right on the north coast. It is all inclusive and definately ...
 
Info on hidden Indonesia, Sumba...
Posted on Oct 22, 2008, 16:55:51 by chiranjit7
... and I have been spending a lot of time in Sumba Indonesia. It is a fantastic island way of the beaten path of Indonesia. Anyway, there is a camping adventure opening up there for a great price right on the north coast. It is all inclusive and definately ...
 
Adventuring Trip
Posted on Feb 21, 2008, 06:13:44 by ppamela
... no idea what the original poster is talking on Indonesia. He does not offer one interesting piece of information about anywhere. Indonesia is one unbelievably fascinating country and the best places are not where he mentioned. The best places are 'Off ...
 
komodo national Park
Posted on Nov 2, 2009, 02:01:22 by floresexotictur
... 34 ppt and the water is quite clear, although the waters closer to the islands are relatively more turbid. MARINE ECOSYSTEMS : Indonesia is the only equatorial region in the world where there is an exchange of marine flora and fauna between the Indian ...
 
Visa for Indonesia
Posted on Oct 29, 2009, 14:13:29 by ianj68
Hello everyone, I am travelling through Vietnam, Cambodia, Lao, Thailand Malaysia, Singapore on route to Indonesia. I want to get a 60 day visa, but this only lasts for 90 days after issue? I will have been away 5-6 months before I get to Indonsia, so ...
 
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Posted on Sep 24, 2009, 20:41:06 by indonesia-forum
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Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted on Sep 15, 2009, 21:46:32 by salemk
... get ripped off just laugh it off and if you dont like the hassle don't travel because thats the way it is. Indonesia is a beautiful and diverse country worthy of praise and I think everyone should go. My locations were posted earlier in this thread. ...
 
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted on Sep 15, 2009, 17:17:43 by martymellway
... country and see the sights. So next time you get ripped off just laugh it off and if you dont like the hassle don't travel because thats the way it is. Indonesia is a beautiful and diverse country worthy of praise and I think everyone should go.
 
The little known or visited magical island of Derawan
Posted on Sep 5, 2009, 20:09:16 by salemk
... ? Derawan was the best. It has a very friendly atmosphere and a less touristy feeling then any other island I been on in Indonesia. Everyones faces light up when you say hello to them especially the children. There is something magical about Derawan and I ...
 
Hikes, Landmarks, things to see...
Posted on May 20, 2009, 14:10:37 by yafnaf
... Mt. Bromo and I am going to do that, but so far thats the only hike I have really been sold on. I am going to be in Indonesia for about a month in August/September. If anyone has experience traveling through Indonesia any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
 
PELNI
Posted on May 16, 2009, 15:34:35 by yafnaf
... a couple of things about the Pelni boats in Indonesia and that its the cheapest way to get around the different islands of Indonesia. Has anyone traveled by pelni (or any other boat company for that matter) in Indonesia? What was your experience, how much ...
 
Info on hidden Indonesia, Sumba...
Posted on Sep 17, 2008, 04:17:04 by catherine_tramp
... and I have been spending a lot of time in Sumba Indonesia. It is a fantastic island way of the beaten path of Indonesia. Anyway, there is a camping adventure opening up there for a great price right on the north coast. It is all inclusive and definately ...
 
surfing sumatra
Posted on May 28, 2008, 10:18:35 by worm75
... since I'd been to indonesia - about 5 years, and previous to that - I'd spent 3 seperate trips travelling throughout indonesia - to many islands including Bali, Nusa Lemboggan, Lombok, Sumbawa, Sumba and also Java. Each time was an adventure and ...
 
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted on Sep 10, 2009, 11:17:22 by introducinlyric
... ;t like it there thats cool move on.... there's no need to generalize and make sweeping statements such as "why i hate indonesia so much......." having a rant is fine and all, we all have our likes and dislikes but its how one goes about ...
 
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted on Sep 10, 2009, 10:43:04 by kur4m4
... and it seems to me that althou you try to keep it polite it is getting a bit agressive... I have never been to indonesia so I can't comment on either opinions, Wayfarer was just giving his opinion of the country, every one is entitled to one! I ...
 
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted on Sep 9, 2009, 12:52:27 by travelmonster
This is one of the main reasons I will never go back to Indonesia. 1) 99% of indonesians are out to scam & rip you off. I think I found 2 people that were not trying to take my money in some way. One scam I came across was being asked to pay ...
 
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted on Sep 7, 2009, 07:33:10 by sianeth
... understand where you're coming from on most of these things, but A ) I don't think they're unique to Indonesia, and B ) Sometimes you just have to laugh about things, otherwise you'll end up crying, or being royally hacked off, in your ...
 
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted on Sep 5, 2009, 20:59:42 by salemk
This is some of the main reasons I will never go back to Indonesia. 1) 99% of indonesians I encountered are out to scam & rip you off. I think I found 2 people that were not trying to take my money in some way. One scam I came across was being asked ...
 
Padang Bus Scam?
Posted on Sep 5, 2009, 20:45:34 by salemk
... are already ripping you off. Sunglass are $2 Swimware $2 2 tank SCUBA dives $25 The more I think about Indonesia the more I hate it. I was on one island, Labuhanbajo where we had people sleeping outside our rooms so they could follow us ...
 
alcohol poisonings indonesia
Posted on Jul 2, 2009, 04:55:46 by elgordo
... The homebrewed rice wine 'arak' had been contaminated with methanol, and around 25 people have so far died in indonesia.(June 09) I am surprised that there are no comments from travellers or warnings about this, it seems not to be well publicised. ...
 
Hikes, Landmarks, things to see...
Posted on May 27, 2009, 05:24:35 by shubhranshu
With more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia presents ample diving opportunities. Surfing is also a popular water activities in Indonesia. Kerinci Seblat National Park, Gunung Leuser National Park, volcanic mountains are main attractions.
 
Hikes, Landmarks, things to see...
Posted on May 20, 2009, 14:36:55 by starlagurl
Did you read the other forum posts yet? Indonesia is a pretty spread out place, so there's a lot to pick from. I'd probably pick one or two and I think Mt. Bromo is a good start. Try this search:
 
Travel in Indonesia
Posted on Apr 18, 2009, 13:05:01 by bowo
Indonesia was the highlight of my trip by far! Bukit Lawang was the best part of it, don't go to Indonesia without making a pit stop there to see the orangutan. The village even has its own theme song. Hii I am Bowo, work in local ngo( ...
 
Travel in Indonesia
Posted on Nov 24, 2008, 09:15:48 by sirrocko711
Indonesia was the highlight of my trip by far! Bukit Lawang was the best part of it, don't go to Indonesia without making a pit stop there to see the orangutan. The village even has its own theme song.
 
Learning Bahasa Indonesia
Posted on Apr 24, 2008, 07:28:11 by evericho
Yup...yup...I'm in line with you, Amazing Grace!! I have finished Bahasa Indonesia problems for National Examination two days ago (coz I am student of Senior High School) and, as downright as, I'm not sure that I can get good value, like 9 ...
 

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