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[Joel Goodsen]

Hi guys,

I'm planning a trip next month to Surabaya, Bali & Manado. Does anyone have any mongering tips for me? Where to go, where to stay etc.

I'm especially interested in finding accomodation, hotels, apartments. Where you can get some privacy and where its not a problem to bring back any girls.

Any info on this is much appreciated.

Joel

[XXL]

Scared of Indonesia

When I say I'm not in the least afraid of traveling to Indonesia, I'm not telling the whole truth. An earthquake is something I'm really apprehensive about.

A big earthquake is long overdue in Jakarta, and when one happens, it will kill hundreds of thousands. Needless to say, most buildings supposed to have been constructed to resist a major seismic event probably weren't.

Therefore I consider the seismic risk far greater than the risk of terrorism. Indonesia is a big enough place for dozens of bombs to go off without my being anywhere near where it happens. On the other hand, should Mother Earth decides to make her move while I'm there, I see the multi-storey hotel where I'll be staying coming down like a card castle.

xxl

[Babihutan]

Okay you horny bastards, this is agent Babihutan reporting from his post field experiences on the lady of Indonesia. I crossed the country from Banda Aceh in Sumatra to Merauke in Papua, and found the girls to be as exotic, diverse, and interesting as the country itself. First of all, for all you folk putting off your trip to Indoland after watching CNN of the Bali bombing, and war in Iraq, its time for a little reality check.

The day I entered the country in Sumatra back in March, the war in Iraq had just broken out, and me and my buddy were some of the only foreigners in sight, because the media scared everyone away. If anything, we were treated like royalty, cause the tourist business was collapsing. Second, in general, Indonesians are much more like other East Asian cultures about tolerance than some of the more strict Middle Eastern cultures. Its not over run with bule (foreigners), like Thailand for example, so there is a much more received welcome anywhere you go, and very decent hospitable people. even the most hardcore Muslims of Aceh welcome any tourist of any creed or faith, as long as you're not slammin their daughters. But in most places across the country, very pretty girls will be much more available to just about any westerner than lets say back in The States or Canada. And the best part is, everywhere you go, you get a different flavour. The country's made up of hundreds of ethnic groups.

All I can say is if you stay on the tourist trail, you will meet many beautiful girls who are looking for you, and when you go off the trail, you will be an object of wonder and fascination, and will wanna be examined by curious females. So its a no-lose situation. In general, they're not as materialistic as most other asian chicks (this varies of course), and can be more fun and down to earth, less business. But hey, if you're still too scared to go, thats fine, leaves less competition for me on my next trip

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[Menteng]

Charly,

This is not really information, but more an advice.
In my opinion, there are two places you must avoid for the time being. First, the bars at jl Paletehan, near blok M busstation. As you may know, it is THE gathering place for the caucasians in Jakarta. Second, Lintas Melawai, the place that has been mentioned a lot in this forum, as the place where to find "companions".

[Charly]

Gentlemen:

What's the scope on the situation in Indonesia now in general and in Jakarta and Bali specifically?

Would you recommend a foreigner to travel to this country for leisure purposes only? Or is it better to "wait and see" what the next months will bring? I know that many moderate muslims want the foreigners to return to their country like it was before the attacks started last October but please be sure to describe the situation as realistic as possible.

I guess the Islamic fundamentalist terrorists are still out there and are waiting right now for a good opportunity to attack tourists again as they did with the bombings in hedonistic Kuta last year and the US-owned Marriott this year?

How's the mood toward foreigners in this country these days: Are people afraid to be together with them because they could be possible terrorist targets? Or are they welcome and the problem is just overstated in the Western media?

Charly

PS: What is the Indonesian government doing to protect foreigners in their country? (I do know that the WSG Forum's not the place to discuss political issues. However, in this case I believe it's important to learn about the situation there since our mutual hobby depends also on the political circumstances in a country).

[Buster Cherry]

Warning!!!!!!

If planning a run to Indonesia or Bali, it is now pure ass dangerous!!!!!!

Fundamentalist whatever the hell they are's are now striking at all foreigners. Over 2 dozen foreigners killed there yesterday by bombs.

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