Derawan, Indonesia

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Travel Blogs from Derawan (1)

Pulau Derawan and Sangalaki, Derawan, Indonesia travel blog
Pulau Derawan and Sangalaki
Jun 3, 2007

... were very satisfied with our last Indonesian island journey (for this trip?). We made it off the island and to Tarakan no problem, and after a night in Tarakan, out of Indonesia with a dare and a day to spare on our visa. Goodbye Indonesia, Selamat Tingal!

A travel blog entry by botato11

Forum Discussions on Derawan (4)

The little known or visited magical island of Derawan
Posted on Sep 5, 2009, 20:09:16
... ? 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 ...
Why I hate most of Indonesia
Posted on Sep 6, 2009, 19:06:03
... 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 on Sep 6, 2009, 18:18:24
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.
Hello Everyone
Posted on Sep 4, 2009, 20:58:55
... Malaysia was a little better then Indonesia because lots of people spoke english but compared to Thailand another let down. Bali. Indonesia was good but Derawan island was magical. We got a hut at the end of a peer or jetty and there were turtles swimming ...

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