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Indonesia Slideshow
Forums from So'E, Indonesia
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted 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 ...
The little known or visited magical island of Derawan
Posted by salemk
... swimming right next to our room one night. We payed 150,000 ($12.50 US) a night and it's been our favorite in Indonesia so far. There is only electricity on the island at night when they turn on their generator, but this helps you to get out and ...
Padang Bus Scam?
Posted by wandering_man
... tell them to get away from us. It ruined that island. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I spent four months in Indonesia, two months in Lombok, one in Bali, and one in Java. Salemk had a ...
surfing sumatra
Posted 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 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 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. ...
Padang Bus Scam?
Posted by rheinard
... tourist destination, all you have to do to enjoy your visit to Indonesia is information how to deal with problems: scammers, corruption, touts, hawkers etc. Yeah, Indonesia needs improvements. Pease do not generalize your unfortunate incidents. Cheer.
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted 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.
Hikes, Landmarks, things to see...
Posted by yafnaf
Does anyone have any suggestions of places to see and things to do in Indonesia? There seems to be so much that I am not even sure where to start. I have looked into Mt. Bromo and I am going to do that, but so far thats the only hike I have really been ...
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted 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 ...
Visa for Indonesia
Posted by danstravelworld
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, ...
Visa for Indonesia
Posted 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 ...
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted 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 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 by salemk
This is one of the main reasons I will never go back to Indonesia. 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. The bag scam I came across was being asked to pay extra ...
alcohol poisonings indonesia
Posted by elgordo
... also died. 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 ...
Before you went to Borobudur and Prambanan.
Posted by jooolia
Hi, my name is yaya. I am study about heritage sites for those two places right now. So, I was wondering before you went to Indonesia Borobudr and Pambanan, where your information comes from was. Were you used the wikitravel or other web site to ...
Beautiful Indonesia
Posted by starlagurl
Thanks Ima. I'm moving this to the Indonesia forum, so that it helps people going to Indonesia.
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted by kur4m4
... Indonesia 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 ...
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted 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 ...
Hikes, Landmarks, things to see...
Posted 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:
Info on hidden Indonesia, Sumba...
Posted by cboyum
... brother 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 ...
The little known or visited magical island of Derawan
Posted by salemk
You are correct. So much so that I felt I would not be doing the county of Indonesia any justice if I did not praise this jewel. I looked for a thread on Derawan and could not find any so I had to share this.
BALI!
Posted by ameryudha
hey guys, i've always been greatly enchanted by Asia, so now that i have colected enough money. im going to Bali indonesia... I'm really looking forward to checking out the Ubud and Nusa dua. I want my stay to be comfortable so can i get some ...
BALI!
Posted by jenconcepcion
hey guys, i've always been greatly enchanted by Asia, so now that i have colected enough money. im going to Bali indonesia... I'm really looking forward to checking out the Ubud and Nusa dua. I want my stay to be comfortable so can i get some help ...
Mount Padang, the largest Megalithic site in Southeast Asia, has been renowned since the 16th century
Posted by ameryudha
Has been told as a gift, Indonesia has so many unique things. Bali is not enough of course, lot places to discover. The lesser and its water has it own vibe. The names Mount Padang, laid in Cianjur , West Java. Renowned as largest megalithical site in the ...
Bukit Lawang, Sumatra - Indonesia
Posted by macausummer
Bukit Lawang, Sumatra - Indonesia ukit Lawang is one of the top destinations in Sumatra, Bukit Lawang is a small village on the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park located in North Sumatra. The Wampu River has grade 1 - 2 rapids so is perfect for ...
Travel from Indonesia to Australia by boat?
Posted by nanddworldtrip
... doing a lot of research into this and it appears that the only options are 1) Finding a private yacht travelling from somewhere in Indonesia to Darwin/Cairns and paying to come on board/working on board 2) Finding a cargo ship willing to let us come on ...
Before you went to Borobudur and Prambanan.
Posted by yaya24682006
Hi, my name is yaya. I am study about heritage sites for those two places right now. So, I was wondering before you went to Indonesia Borobudr and Pambanan, where your information comes from was. Were you used the wikitravel or other web site to search ...