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Why are Damri bus stations elevated?

In Indonesia, certainly on Lombok and I think I also saw it on Bali, there is the Damri bus company. What appeared to me as rather odd, was that their bus stations had an elevated platform (around one meter) as you can see here: Photo by…
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Go from Lombok to Labuan Bajo by bus & ferry, how to?

I am in Indonesia and been told it's possible to go from Lombok to Labuan Bajo (Flores) by bus and ferry. I am NOT interested in doing this by any other mean (ie. plane or sailing trip). How does this actually work? © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Is it possible to see sharks when diving in Belongas Bay, Lombok in December?

I will be in Lombok, Indonesia, in December 2016. Because I'm a diver, I would like to know about underwater life, mostly hammerhead shark. Is there possibility to see sharks there in December?
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Book ahead in Bali?

We are going to Bali and Lombok at the end of July. Some colleagues told us not worry about booking hotels or B&Bs in advance, others said the complete opposite. We do not need luxury or "popular" hotels, but would like clean and comfortable rooms…
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Place with well-treated elephants on Bali or Lombok, Indonesia?

I'm planning a trip to Indonesia: Lombok and Bali, and I'd love to see elephants there. It's clear that most of the elephant parks are about as ethical as animal circuses and constantly abuse the elephants for the tourists' pleasure. I googled a bit…
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Gili islands to Mataram

I'm in Indonesia, I want to go from the Gili islands to Mataram. That is, from either of the islands called Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, & Gili Air. © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Can I travel from Labuan Bajo to Labuan Lombok by ferry with a motorbike?

In Indonesia, is it possible to go by ferry from Labuan Bajo to Labuan Lombok with a motorbike?
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Should I get vaccination before travelling to Lombok (Indonesia)

Im gonna go to Lombok in december. Would like to know if need to get vaccination against malaria or other diseases.
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Is there a faster way of traveling between Indonesian islands than using the ferries?

I will be in Lombok in December 2016. During my trip I would like to visit other islands with a scooter (Bali, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembogan, etc.) I know that there is ferry but that is too slow (approx. 4 hours). So I would like to find a faster way…
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Public transport from Mataram to Senaru (Tiu Kelep waterfall)

I'm planning travel to Lombok, Indonesia. I want to go to Sindang Gile waterfall and Tiu Kelep waterfall. How do I get to Senaru from Mataram by public transport?
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Labuhan Lombok to Poto Tano, how to?

I am in Indonesia & I want to go from Labuhan Lombok (east Lombok) to Poto Tano (west Sumbawa). I'd like to know: Type of transportation Departure times Length of journey Price Any usual/possible delays © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Where are the companies sailing from Lombok to Komodo?

I would like to sail from Lombok to Komodo. I want to follow the advice of a backpacker I met in order to get the best possible deal: go to the harbour to directly negotiate with the companies running those sailing trips (vs with an agent getting a…
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Labuan Bajo to Lombok by bus & ferry

I am in Indonesia, in Labuan Bajo (Flores) next to the Komodo national park, & I have been told it's possible to go to Lombok by bus & ferry. © OpenStreetMap contributors
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How to connect between Indonesian Air Asia and Jetstar at Denpasar (Bali) airport?

We are looking into the following flight plan: Air Asia QZ431 LOP-DPS arriving at 12:30 Jetstar 3K242 DPS-SIN departing at 14:25 This would give us roughly two hours between flights. According to my research, both Air Asia and Jetstar use the…
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Can i take my drone to Lombok and fly there?

In 2 months I will be going to Lombok. I have a DJI Mavic Air Drone and would like to take it to Lombok. Is this possible? What about the airline (Singapore Air), can I take it in my hand luggage?
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