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Txs Beddhist, I'll keep searching then

Just answer this for me then, is Indo worth the hassle with all the ferries/cargos and all ?

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Just answer this for me then, is Indo worth the hassle with all the ferries/cargos and all ?
Definitely. It will prepare you for driving in India! The good thing about it is that it starts off quite gently in Timor Leste, gradually getting worse as you make your way W.

Tips: From Kupang take the ferry to Larantuka and not to any other port on Flores, as it will make the torture last longer otherwise. Choose your hotel rooms carefully, unless you don't mind noise. Watch your stuff and beware of rip-offs, esp. around the ferry terminals. Get a guide book. By and large it's a wonderful country and a 2-month visa is far too short to explore it properly. The Indonesian people largely are wonderful. Consider flying out and getting a 2nd visa on route.
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Lol, I like your view on the driving
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Re Singapore campervans are banned! Completely! If the Troopy has cooking facility and a bed setup I'd really take the advice about Pt Klang.

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Thanks Charlie,

I came to the same conclusion so I'll go tru Indo direct to KL instead.

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Txs Beddhist, I'll keep searching then

Just answer this for me then, is Indo worth the hassle with all the ferries/cargos and all ?

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100% Yes out all of SE Asia, Indonesia was by far our favourite country, not to mention one of the cheapest.....

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Yep thanks, route is planned, have asked a friend who lives there to check if the ferries I've selected can indeed carry my Landcruiser then it's all good.

Indo seems to have won the heart of 99% overlanders so... I'm guessing it's pretty awesome
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Hey Boags,

We've just arrived in Australia and have spent the last 5 months travelling around Indo in our car, you can take your car on most local ferries from island to island, the only exception being the PELNI ones.

Let us know if you have any specific questions regarding any of the ferries.
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Hey thanks for the tip, so Pelni does passengers only then ? Still about 10AUD per trip right ?

PS : how long u plan to stay on OZ ? Will be there (still in New Cal) in Jan.
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