Articles tagged ‘Ferries’
From Bali to Flores the Adventurous Way
By Barrie | June 11th, 2008 |
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“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” - Jawaharial Nehru
On my upcoming sojourn in the archipelago I will be travelling to the eastern islands starting from Bali and then [...]
2007 - A Disastrous Year for Travelling
By Barrie | January 11th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The first day of 2007 was marked by a jetliner going missing, in what some later saw as a sign of things to come: It was the first in what was to be a long line of accidents. The disappearance of the Boeing 737-400 aircraft operated by Adam Air tragically left 102 victims listed as [...]
Ferry fares to Rise on Jan. 1 in Indonesia
By Barrie | December 26th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
It always happens when a new year starts, everything increases in price. It seems to be a norm, not only in Indonesia, but also around the world. Ferry fares are on the increase and no doubt bus, train and airfares will be on the rise soon. It also means that the cost of entry into [...]
Travelling by Ferry in Indonesia
By Barrie | November 19th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
As an alternative to hopping on a plane to connect to your next destination, why not take a ferry if you are travelling between the smaller islands in the archipelago and in particular East Nusa Tenggara. It’s not only a relaxing way to travel but you get a chance to observe the coastlines of the [...]
Inter-Island Ferry Costs Rise
By Barrie | November 19th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
It has been a while since the cost of inter-island ferries went up but the Indonesian government in all their wisdom has seen fit to raise the costs as of next month. It is an excellent way to procure more revenue for the treasury considering the amount of people that use these marvellous crafts, although [...]
Lake Toba: Samosir, North Sumatra
By Barrie | July 15th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Looking out over Lake Toba, it is evident that is a basin of superlatives. With a surface area of 1,130 square kilometers and possessing a maximum depth of 529 meters, it is the world’s largest and deepest crater lake.
Karang Bolong: West Java
By Barrie | June 29th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Every once in a while it is nice, if at all possible, to get away from the metropolis that is Jakarta, with all its traffic congestion and choking pollution, and head for the coast to get some sun, sand and reviving sea air.
Ferry Check: East Nusa Tenggara
By Barrie | March 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Over the years I have travelled on a lot of ferries, some old and some not so old, and in general they are an excellent way to travel inter-island, especially in East Nusa Tenggara. If flying is not your greatest passion then you should try these ferries as they are a cheaper alternative and [...]
