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Inside Background
Culture 
Sumatra is a very primitive place, where nature grows in abandon, and human...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
History 
Before Sumatra was conquered by Islam, it is believed that hunter nomads lived...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Since Sumatra is right next to the equator, Sumatra’s climate is very tropical...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Indonesia has a assortment of airlines with domestic routes, including Garuda...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Sumatra's long history and rich culture are reflected in the wide variety of...
Last edited: November 19, 2007
Sports & Activities 
One of the most popular, recent draws to the wilderness of Sumatra is surfing...
Last edited: May 26, 2008
Day Trips 
There are many options for day adventure trips. For instance, it is possible to...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Mentawai Islands 
Mentawai Islands The Islands  The Mentawai islands are situated about 150km...
Last edited: March 28, 2007
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Inside Indonesia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Ubud, Bali Money changing:  Take care with money changing.  Registered money...
Last edited: July 21, 2008
Crossing the Border 
IMMIGRATION REGULATION : Your passport must be valid for at least six months...
Last edited: June 11, 2008
Emergencies 
EMERGENCIES PHONE : Ambulance                   : 118 Police...
Last edited: May 09, 2006
Important Phrases 
Some handy words or phrases in Bahasa Indonesia are: Chemist/Pharmacy - Apotik...
Last edited: January 07, 2007
Telephones 
    UBUD, BALI:     Mobile telephones :  If you don’t want to pay the cost of...
Last edited: August 16, 2006
Tipping & Etiquette 
Major hotels:  All hotels services inclusive of 21% tax. 11% is government tax...
Last edited: April 03, 2008
Customs 
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS : You may bring a maximum of two liters of alcohol, 200...
Last edited: July 17, 2008
Tips for Vacation in Indonesia 
Have you finally decided to spend your vacation in Indonesia? Well rest assured...
Last edited: February 05, 2008
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