Aug 27, 2009 - En Route to Indonesia

We are sitting in a sports bar in the departures wing of the Low Cost Carrier Terminal of the international airport in Manado. ... org/wiki/Manado" target="_blank">Manado is the capital of the Indonesian state of We are sitting in a sports bar in the departures wing of the Low Cost Carrier Terminal of the international airport in Manado. ... org/wiki/Manado" target="_blank">Manado is the capital of the Indonesian state of Jump to full entry

May 11, 2009 - Manado - World Ocean Conference....

Lonely Planet describes Manado as one of the best places to eat in Sulawesi, and the list of hotels is long. ... On arriving in Manado there were signs everywhere advertising the World Ocean Conference and Coral Triangle Initiative. ... All I can say about Manado is do not go there. ... But Manado is all malls and hotels, rotting concrete and traffic. ...

May 10, 2009 - Tentena to Manado - 3 days on a bus...

I have to admit that I messed up the travel plans big time in Sulawesi. Stuck in the middle of Sulawesi, miles from Manado from which flights were booked for 3 days time. ... Day 2 was 28 hours from Pula to Manado. ... Hideous.I have to admit that I messed up the travel plans big time in Sulawesi. Stuck in the middle of Sulawesi, miles from Manado from which flights were booked for 3 days time. ... Day 2 was 28 hours from Pula to Manado. ... Hideous....

Feb 11, 2008 - Manado

Our first stop is the Rex Hotel in downtown Manado. ... Manado is a big city. ... We plan to leave Manado directly for Maluku, a province of many smaller islands east of Sulawesi. ...

May 4, 2005 - Manado, Indonesia

The area is tropical and lush, though extremely polluted in the city of Manado. ... This feels like the appropriate time to explain what its like being a tourist in Manado. ... In Manado, you hear near continuous calls of "Hello Mister!" from people as you pass, whether in a car or on foot, and obviously excited conversations about the "boule" (white person). ... Christy told me the following regarding Manadonese people, and their eating habits: "You know the story of Adam and Eve, the apple and the snake, and how it lead to our being expelled from the Garden of Eden? Well, if Adam and Eve had been Manadonese, we'd still be there, because they'd have left the apple, and eaten the snake!" Despite my intention to try all of the local specialties, I ended up passing on the dog. ...

Sep 14, 2003 - Indonesia - From Bira to Bunaken to Bali

Kuta Beach. Our final stop in Sulawesi before moving on to a different island was to Manado, a city on the northeast tip, and Bunaken Island, an hour's boat ride from Manado. ... Palm trees, white sandy beaches, beautiful sunsets, gentle breezes blowing, quaint little villages, no vehicles .Kuta Beach. Our final stop in Sulawesi before moving on to a different island was to Manado, a city on the northeast tip, and Bunaken Island, an hour's boat ride from Manado. ... Palm trees, white sandy beaches, beautiful sunsets, gentle breezes blowing, quaint little villages, no vehicles ....