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Date: 24th September 2011
Miss the whale island
By 2004 i was there stayed at mama maria as well..i still can smell of dried whale meat and the whale cooking oil.Did you guys meet the carver artist?i cant remember his name..he did artwork with whale bones..i bought 2 pieces and both now on top of my piano.One thing different is there wasnt land journey from lewoleba to lamalera...we must went by boat...small one to lamalera for about 9 hours.
From Blog: Stepping off the beaten track in the search for Moby Dick...Pulau Lembata
Miss the whale island
By 2004 i was there stayed at mama maria as well..i still can smell of dried whale meat and the whale cooking oil.Did you guys meet the carver artist?i cant remember his name..he did artwork with whale bones..i bought 2 pieces and both now on top of my piano.One thing different is there wasnt land journey from lewoleba to lamalera...we must went by boat...small one to lamalera for about 9 hours.
From Blog: Stepping off the beaten track in the search for Moby Dick...Pulau Lembata
Date: 16th April 2010
Hi! Thanks for your post. There are two ways to travel across Flores. 1)...Public Bus, this option is cheaper and more interesting. 2)Hiring a car and driver. Our friends did this as they had only 3 days in Flores. They had the car and driver for the full 3 days and stopped off at all the interesting sights of Flores. This option I don't know how much the cost is but you can negotiate easily. If you like I can find out the name of the driver that our friends took. He was fun, trusting and knew how to have a good time, and the price was pretty good. In terms of accommodation, there really isn't much choice in Flores. There are a few options in L'Bajo, but generally are quite expensive by Flores standards. Ruteng they only have the one hotel, and in Bajawa I fully recommend the Hotel Edelweis. The place isn't great but the staff are so friendly and fun. Moni (Kelimutu) has several options, but DO NOT take the hotel that the public bus drops you at...it is way too expensive and standards are bad. Have a look around and you'll find one. In Ende there is only really one hotel (Dwi Putri) and the same in Maumere...there is not really much to see or do in these places. I do recommend staying at Sunset Cottages about 25km outside of Maumere...very peaceful!! If you have any other questions we'd love to help! Thanks Amy & Dan
From Blog: Tranquility near Maumere? You bet!!
Hi! Thanks for your post. There are two ways to travel across Flores. 1)...Public Bus, this option is cheaper and more interesting. 2)Hiring a car and driver. Our friends did this as they had only 3 days in Flores. They had the car and driver for the full 3 days and stopped off at all the interesting sights of Flores. This option I don't know how much the cost is but you can negotiate easily. If you like I can find out the name of the driver that our friends took. He was fun, trusting and knew how to have a good time, and the price was pretty good. In terms of accommodation, there really isn't much choice in Flores. There are a few options in L'Bajo, but generally are quite expensive by Flores standards. Ruteng they only have the one hotel, and in Bajawa I fully recommend the Hotel Edelweis. The place isn't great but the staff are so friendly and fun. Moni (Kelimutu) has several options, but DO NOT take the hotel that the public bus drops you at...it is way too expensive and standards are bad. Have a look around and you'll find one. In Ende there is only really one hotel (Dwi Putri) and the same in Maumere...there is not really much to see or do in these places. I do recommend staying at Sunset Cottages about 25km outside of Maumere...very peaceful!! If you have any other questions we'd love to help! Thanks Amy & Dan
From Blog: Tranquility near Maumere? You bet!!
Date: 8th April 2010
New member in the forum, been looking for info on Flores, I was "trapped" by your exciting story which, though written in a "documentary" way one could say, it was thrilling and couldn't stop reading it all the way on from Labuan Bajo to the end of the trip! Very precise and informative - thank you! I have a couple of questions, don't know if it's "proper" to ask them here or send a p.m. - if not, the admins please advise so and I won't do it again. So, we plan to visit the island next August and I'd like to know: 1) If someone does not use the public transport but hires a private car instead, do the same route from Labuan Bajo to Maumere, with intention to make stops at places of interest, how many days would he possibly need? For instance, stopovers at Bajawa and Moni would seem enough or, an extra night, say at Ruteng, would be needed? 2) Any ideas about how much the cost for hiring the car could be - per day? 3) From your on sight experience, the budget not being so much of an issue, are there any better places to stay overnight at the towns mentioned above? Thanks for any help and congratulations again for your excellent posts!
From Blog: Tranquility near Maumere? You bet!!
New member in the forum, been looking for info on Flores, I was "trapped" by your exciting story which, though written in a "documentary" way one could say, it was thrilling and couldn't stop reading it all the way on from Labuan Bajo to the end of the trip! Very precise and informative - thank you! I have a couple of questions, don't know if it's "proper" to ask them here or send a p.m. - if not, the admins please advise so and I won't do it again. So, we plan to visit the island next August and I'd like to know: 1) If someone does not use the public transport but hires a private car instead, do the same route from Labuan Bajo to Maumere, with intention to make stops at places of interest, how many days would he possibly need? For instance, stopovers at Bajawa and Moni would seem enough or, an extra night, say at Ruteng, would be needed? 2) Any ideas about how much the cost for hiring the car could be - per day? 3) From your on sight experience, the budget not being so much of an issue, are there any better places to stay overnight at the towns mentioned above? Thanks for any help and congratulations again for your excellent posts!
From Blog: Tranquility near Maumere? You bet!!
Date: 6th April 2010
Hop on Hop off bus pass was bought with Greyhound. We did the Cairns to Melbourne leg of the trip and purchased it in Cairns. It's simple to use and to book, and all the bookings can be done online with your pass 12 hours before travel. Depending on how many places you stop at it's a great way to save money. It ended up roughly being half the price than if we bought individual tickets. Amy & Dan
From Blog: Hervey Bay & Fraser Island
Hop on Hop off bus pass was bought with Greyhound. We did the Cairns to Melbourne leg of the trip and purchased it in Cairns. It's simple to use and to book, and all the bookings can be done online with your pass 12 hours before travel. Depending on how many places you stop at it's a great way to save money. It ended up roughly being half the price than if we bought individual tickets. Amy & Dan
From Blog: Hervey Bay & Fraser Island
Date: 2nd April 2010
Bus Pass
Amazing pictures especially of Australia! Was just wondering where you got your hop on hop off bus pass from for Australia? Thanks, Liam
From Blog: Hervey Bay & Fraser Island
Bus Pass
Amazing pictures especially of Australia! Was just wondering where you got your hop on hop off bus pass from for Australia? Thanks, Liam
From Blog: Hervey Bay & Fraser Island
Date: 14th February 2010
Betel Nut
Cool blog. I would love to go there. I think the "special powder" is ground up lime (the mineral not the fruit), it releases the drug in the betel nut.
From Blog: The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Crazy White Folk--Bajawa
Betel Nut
Cool blog. I would love to go there. I think the "special powder" is ground up lime (the mineral not the fruit), it releases the drug in the betel nut.
From Blog: The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Crazy White Folk--Bajawa
Date: 8th February 2010
Loved following your blog. I relived my trips to south east asia & Aus through you guys. Thanks for the informative posts and great pictures !!! Heres to next time !!
From Blog: The End...until next time!
Loved following your blog. I relived my trips to south east asia & Aus through you guys. Thanks for the informative posts and great pictures !!! Heres to next time !!
From Blog: The End...until next time!
Date: 7th February 2010
Thanks!
It's been a pleasure reading, saw you had fun! I'll let you know if I swing by England again!
From Blog: The End...until next time!
Thanks!
It's been a pleasure reading, saw you had fun! I'll let you know if I swing by England again!
From Blog: The End...until next time!
Date: 11th January 2010
Very good your experience (I am from Indonesia live in Brasil)
From Blog: Tranquility near Maumere? You bet!!
Very good your experience (I am from Indonesia live in Brasil)
From Blog: Tranquility near Maumere? You bet!!
Date: 13th November 2009
@ liliram... It depends on what interests you have when you go to a certain destination. Bandung itself wasn't really a highlight. But if you travel a little further out of the city then the volcano's are worth a visit. If I'm honest, you probably didn't miss too much!
From Blog: Paris of the East? Bandung
@ liliram... It depends on what interests you have when you go to a certain destination. Bandung itself wasn't really a highlight. But if you travel a little further out of the city then the volcano's are worth a visit. If I'm honest, you probably didn't miss too much!
From Blog: Paris of the East? Bandung
Date: 13th November 2009
@Mike. We took the bus from Kota Bharu's central station direct to Kuala Besut on a Transnasional bus. Not sure on the time's they leave as we just turned up and hopped aboard. Hope this helps. Dan
From Blog: Picking up Paradise in the Perhentian Islands
@Mike. We took the bus from Kota Bharu's central station direct to Kuala Besut on a Transnasional bus. Not sure on the time's they leave as we just turned up and hopped aboard. Hope this helps. Dan
From Blog: Picking up Paradise in the Perhentian Islands
Date: 10th November 2009
Hi there
I just got back from Indonesia and missed a trip to Bandung. I am not much of a shopper and I do not think I would fancy a Geology Museum, but was Bandung worth the 3 hour train ride? Just curious how much i missed.... ;-)
From Blog: Paris of the East? Bandung
Hi there
I just got back from Indonesia and missed a trip to Bandung. I am not much of a shopper and I do not think I would fancy a Geology Museum, but was Bandung worth the 3 hour train ride? Just curious how much i missed.... ;-)
From Blog: Paris of the East? Bandung
Date: 10th November 2009
Good info
Hi good bus info. But was it the central bus station or outside of town? The bus for Kuala Besut.
From Blog: Picking up Paradise in the Perhentian Islands
Good info
Hi good bus info. But was it the central bus station or outside of town? The bus for Kuala Besut.
From Blog: Picking up Paradise in the Perhentian Islands
Date: 24th October 2009
I think the monorail is done and dusted as far as I know. I think they could really do with one as it works pretty well in KL. Sadly didn't make it to Pondok Indah, but we drove down Fatmawati and thru Kemang....all so different now!! Kemang is like a totally different city, and Bintaro IS a totally different city!
From Blog: Welcome to the Big Durian....JAKARTA!!
I think the monorail is done and dusted as far as I know. I think they could really do with one as it works pretty well in KL. Sadly didn't make it to Pondok Indah, but we drove down Fatmawati and thru Kemang....all so different now!! Kemang is like a totally different city, and Bintaro IS a totally different city!
From Blog: Welcome to the Big Durian....JAKARTA!!
Date: 23rd October 2009
Jakarta!
It's nice that Blok M and Pasaraya are still around! And it's a really different city when you go there as a tourist to see the sights, rather than when you live there as an expat. All the same it's good to know the bus system is working! I heard that when it was first implemented a lot of people didn't take it because it was malu. Any view of the monorail, on that note? ;) And I remember that McDonalds! It was huge! Please tell me you popped by Pondok Indah for old time's sake!
From Blog: Welcome to the Big Durian....JAKARTA!!
Jakarta!
It's nice that Blok M and Pasaraya are still around! And it's a really different city when you go there as a tourist to see the sights, rather than when you live there as an expat. All the same it's good to know the bus system is working! I heard that when it was first implemented a lot of people didn't take it because it was malu. Any view of the monorail, on that note? ;) And I remember that McDonalds! It was huge! Please tell me you popped by Pondok Indah for old time's sake!
From Blog: Welcome to the Big Durian....JAKARTA!!
Date: 12th October 2009
Indonesiaaaaa
Welcome home! ^^
From Blog: Selamat Tinggal Malaysia, Selamat Datang Indonesia!!!
Indonesiaaaaa
Welcome home! ^^
From Blog: Selamat Tinggal Malaysia, Selamat Datang Indonesia!!!
Date: 9th September 2009
Never Mind
Hi guys well sorry Tioman was not so hot and I'd heard it was a good place to visit. Ref the ants well at least they're full of protein and Dan has always been an Oreo scoffer so maybe next time he'll look before he eats! Looking forward to meeting up in Jakarta. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dan for the 10th. Love Dad
From Blog: Disappointment on Pulau Tioman...and a belly full of ants
Never Mind
Hi guys well sorry Tioman was not so hot and I'd heard it was a good place to visit. Ref the ants well at least they're full of protein and Dan has always been an Oreo scoffer so maybe next time he'll look before he eats! Looking forward to meeting up in Jakarta. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dan for the 10th. Love Dad
From Blog: Disappointment on Pulau Tioman...and a belly full of ants
Date: 3rd September 2009
getting closer
Hi Guys Seems you're stilling having fun(especially with the Flying Triple overtaking manouevre!). Dan still looks porky so cant be missing too many meals! Looking forward to seeing you in Jakarta n finally take Amy Hashing. Luv Dad
From Blog: East Coast Extravaganza...Kuala Terengganu, Cherating, Kuantan and Mersing to you and I!
getting closer
Hi Guys Seems you're stilling having fun(especially with the Flying Triple overtaking manouevre!). Dan still looks porky so cant be missing too many meals! Looking forward to seeing you in Jakarta n finally take Amy Hashing. Luv Dad
From Blog: East Coast Extravaganza...Kuala Terengganu, Cherating, Kuantan and Mersing to you and I!
Date: 19th August 2009
Try kapas
Hi, Came across your blog randomly. I have travelled many times as a backpacker to Malaysia and Thailand. I think you would like Palau Kapas - far better snorkelling than Perhentian (Perhentian used to be fantastic until they built the pier). Also, extremely chilled out with many beaches you can walk to that are completely deserted. I'd recommend KB Bungalows - about 50 RM a night and very cute bungalows right on the beach. Don't write off Thailand just because of a few party islands - Ko Lanta is lovely and so is Ko Kradan. Used to love Ko Lipe but it seems to be getting over-run now. If you end up going to kapas on this recommendation (seriously, I am a beach snob after travelling so much, and it is gorgeous) let me know what you think. Have fun!
From Blog: Picking up Paradise in the Perhentian Islands
Try kapas
Hi, Came across your blog randomly. I have travelled many times as a backpacker to Malaysia and Thailand. I think you would like Palau Kapas - far better snorkelling than Perhentian (Perhentian used to be fantastic until they built the pier). Also, extremely chilled out with many beaches you can walk to that are completely deserted. I'd recommend KB Bungalows - about 50 RM a night and very cute bungalows right on the beach. Don't write off Thailand just because of a few party islands - Ko Lanta is lovely and so is Ko Kradan. Used to love Ko Lipe but it seems to be getting over-run now. If you end up going to kapas on this recommendation (seriously, I am a beach snob after travelling so much, and it is gorgeous) let me know what you think. Have fun!
From Blog: Picking up Paradise in the Perhentian Islands
Date: 17th August 2009
Hi from dad
Hi guys glad you got your tooth fixed ok. The pics look interesting. Could I see Dan that you are actually loosing weight. Good job too. The house in Bali is almost ready to receive you so hold out till next month. luv dad
From Blog: Jungle trains, Chipped teeth and prison cells .... in no particular order!
Hi from dad
Hi guys glad you got your tooth fixed ok. The pics look interesting. Could I see Dan that you are actually loosing weight. Good job too. The house in Bali is almost ready to receive you so hold out till next month. luv dad
From Blog: Jungle trains, Chipped teeth and prison cells .... in no particular order!
Date: 11th August 2009
OMG! Sounds like your having such an amazing time...im so so jealous!
From Blog: Kuala Lumpur
OMG! Sounds like your having such an amazing time...im so so jealous!
From Blog: Kuala Lumpur
Date: 6th August 2009
hi from dad
You've been on the road a long time already and I hope you're still enjoying it. Look after each other. Cold tablets in Indo are very effective so I recommend you take them quickly. England is wet and bloody cold. It hasnt stopped raining most of my visit. Back to Bali next weekend. love Dad
From Blog: Kuala Lumpur
hi from dad
You've been on the road a long time already and I hope you're still enjoying it. Look after each other. Cold tablets in Indo are very effective so I recommend you take them quickly. England is wet and bloody cold. It hasnt stopped raining most of my visit. Back to Bali next weekend. love Dad
From Blog: Kuala Lumpur
Date: 1st August 2009
Enak juga!! Tapi Bahasa Melayu gak berbeda. Pikin pusing! Toko is kedai, hari senin is hari isnin! Annoying but fun!
From Blog: Selamat Datang Malaysia!
Enak juga!! Tapi Bahasa Melayu gak berbeda. Pikin pusing! Toko is kedai, hari senin is hari isnin! Annoying but fun!
From Blog: Selamat Datang Malaysia!
Date: 1st August 2009
Bahasa
How does it feel speaking Bahasa again? :)
From Blog: Selamat Datang Malaysia!
Bahasa
How does it feel speaking Bahasa again? :)
From Blog: Selamat Datang Malaysia!
sylvia
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Bus from Penang to Melacca
Hi, now you can book the bus ticket online. It can check the price and bus schedule to and fro for Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. I normally will buy the bus ticket from Penang to Melacca online. Im Penang ppl^^</a
From Blog: Getting a history lesson in Melaka and Penang