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Pro
Good diving, great landscape
Con
Violence might erupt again
In a nutshell
Very interresting but be carefull
Batu Chapeo - a must to see at ambon beach
ullfri49 Says: One of the great sightseeing points in Pulau Ambon is the "Batu Chapeo" - the free standing stone at beachside with upper side like a hut.Here at Photo seen at noon and at low tide, in the background the view to Laha Airport of other side of Ambon Bay.The hight of Bato Capeo...
ukirsari Says: surrounded by leafy garden, dawn service in australian day and anzac day every year, what i can see here is a piece of peaceful land. i'd ever been visited the allied forces cemetery in myanmar, indonesia and thailand and what i'd got from this place ... the same serene...
exploring the old churches around the city
ukirsari Says: as the city with glorious past, ambon also designated as the central of christian mission. no wonder, old churches still can be found within city radius. my choice goes to maranatha church and josef kam church. both of them are beautiful and serene. picture i included here...
Ambons national hero Christiana M. Tiahahu
ullfri49 Says: In travel books photos and at first sightseeing in Ambon you will shure see the monument of Christiana Martha Tiahahu. The great monument is well seen from Ambons harbour road at the upper south hills. Another good place to find out more of her is the "Museum Siwalima" at...
Museum Siwalima:National hero Kapitan Pattimura
ullfri49 Says: So if you are in Ambon don`t forget to see more so the Museum SIWALIMA. The quite great exibition is worth to see to get an first overview of land and people in and over history in the Maluku area. There is real a lot of history in and around Maluku and much is connected...
vicka Says: There are some nice seafood restaurants to choose. Fresh crab, various fish and lobster are available. From Istana Gurih restaurant, Sari Indah seafood, untill Ratu Gurih restaurant! Lekker! Eating Crabs!!!
Rumah makan Paradise: Papeda o Papeda
vicka Says: What is Papeda? Papeda is a favored starch in Maluku, along with rice. It is a fine counter balance to all the spicy, rich, and salty foods that make up a meal. Besides papeda, you can also find fresh seafood and another local food that you can order. Don't worry about the...
Try traditional boat trip- with perahu in Amboina
ullfri49 Says: On of main transport in the Maluku area is over the sea and along the shore. So If there is time and an the sea has no waves , so try to take little tour with the traditional Perahu! But don`t forget a guide- on must know the current of tides and ready for quick changing...
Ambon sudah jauh! - With Speedboath to east
ullfri49 Says: Starting to Lease Islands is easy from Tulehu Harbor- see here at Photo.Our Speedboat starts very quick away from the bridge the Jembatan Tulehu - and we trust the captain to find the right way over the water around wind and weather.
ullfri49 Says: Usually is the arrival in Maluku is at Pattimurah Airport in Ambon Laha, at southern part of the north peninsula near Ambon Bay.Coming out of airplan is nice to see the usually fresh green north hills behind the Airport buildings. Here at Photo coming at very sunny day..
vicka Says: There are lots of choices if you want to buy white iron in this place. Local people believe that white iron is a kind of lucky charm to avoid bad luck. So no wonder if you see people on the street are wearing necklace, bracelet or even ring made from white iron. Bracelet,...
Ambon Music - I like it very much
ullfri49 Says: Special in Ambon is the music of Amboine- (- later here more about it-)Here as start this nice photo of life music in the restaurant of a great Hotel in Ambon.They two friendly musicians group gave much good nice music - from world music as well as from Ambon. We like to...
ullfri49 Says: For to know the local cuisine it good to go to the market- much fruits and fresh vegetables and spiecys - see at photo- and cause it is Pulau Maluku inmid the easterns seas - everytime at market you find much sorts of fish. So even in Ambon it is nice to walk at "Pasar" and...
Ask more before using local transportation!
vicka Says: If you use local transportation, make sure that you :1. Ask the local people what bus you must take and how much is the price2. Tell the driver where you will go and mention the price to him before you get on the bus3. know the name of the place where you must get off from...
Difficulties in strange places: Where is north?
ullfri49 Says: Where is north? South of Aequator it is sometimes not easy special coming as traveller from Europa.Here in the photo see the shadow goes north---real- the Maluku islands ar so about 6 degrees south, and the sun was this time somewhere about the deserts of mid Australia- it...
vicka Says: Day pack for daily useDry bag for diving and snorkelling sneaker/slippercotton made clothes, due to the hot weatherwide hat to cover your faceswim suit!dive/snorkelling gearsun glasses your personal medicine, especially id you allergic to seafoodSun block! underwater...
Well known name found at south Ambon beach..
ullfri49 Says: On the way from Ambon on beachroad to southwest, in direction Latuhalat, the street is mostly everytime near the beachwall - good for sightseeing. At one point the guide mentioned "we have sun today and here is a good place- at good weather you can from here see...
Ambon south Coast to Banda sea, Pintu Kota
ullfri49 Says: In the south coast near Banda see you will find not only the well known Santai Beach with the not so far divers station, there is even a great place of undisturbed nature. The big waves of Banda See create a strange wild landcape.In the Frontpage you had seen a picture of...
vicka Says: One of the most favorite things to do in Ambon is Scuba Diving. Unbelievable nice underwater views! I dived at Tanjung Setan (Satan's Cape), but here are some dive sites in Ambon :1. Tanjung Buiyang2. Wet Ela3. Tanjung Nusanive4. Pintu Kota5. Hukurilla6. Tial You can rent...
ukirsari Says: ambon can be simplified by beaches and blue sky that pretty easy to be visited. near of far just take a loop within leihitu or leitimur peninsula and voila ... dipping barefoot on the shoreline. it's difficult to be forgotten. some of beautiful beaches along its island. sun...
Plan a Pulau Ambon vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Pulau Ambon locals
Ambon City center is located just in the midle of Ambon Bay, so you'll find so many traditional boats for rent. You can hire them for show you arround Ambon Bay...
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Q: can anyone advice me please, my name is George ANAKOTTA, i live in Australia cobar nsw2835. i have a disability full pension and i...
A: Ferries leave in the early morning from Tulehu on Ambon to Haria on Saparua. This page is quite...
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The damage of some houses along the main street in Ambon was clearly seen. Ongen, our tour guide regretted, "We lived in peace because Ambonese always love peace. Unfortunately, some irresponsible...
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It is faster when you head to Pattimura Airport by boat. From the fish Market near Matahari Department Store, you hire a boat to Laha, from Laha you take a MotorTaxi for Rp 10K. It is more fun take a...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Pulau Ambon. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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coming home ... successfully landed in ambon
leaving beloved amboina past few decades, finally i am able to make my coming back. burst in tears to realize that i missed so many things as the years goes by. i used to live in secluded - tranquil...
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