LONELY PLANET'S OFFICIAL GUIDEBOOK INFORMATION
Internet Resources
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The internet is a rich resource for all types of travellers – before you jump on a plane jump online to get accurate and current information.
Some interesting sites:
Antara - This is the site for the official Indonesian news agency; it has a searchable database.
Bali Discovery - Although run by a tour company, this excellent site is the best source for Bali news and features.
Central Java Tourism - Tourism website for Central Java.
EastJava.com - Excellent site for tourism and business in East Java, with information on everything from hospitals to moneychangers.
Indahnesia.com - Good site for news, features, online forums, events and other links.
Indonesia: Society & Culture - National University’s links site, this is the ‘granddaddy’ of links to everything Indonesian.
Indonesian Homepage - A good general introduction to Indonesia, with a range of links.
Indonesia Tourism - Useful site for general information about tourism and holiday destinations in Indonesia.
Jakarta Post - The extensive website of Indonesia’s English-language daily.
Living in Indonesia: A Site for Expatriates - Information, advice and links aimed at the expatriate community, but useful for all visitors.
Lombok Network - A very comprehensive site bringing together huge amounts of current information on Lombok.
Lombok Times - Useful website on all things touristy on Lombok – restaurants, features, accommodation and more.
LonelyPlanet.com - Share knowledge and experiences with other travellers about islands that have been Lonely Planet favourites from the start.
Tempo Interactive - One of Indonesia’s most respected magazines, offering good news articles in Indonesian and English.
Thorn Tree - Lonely Planet’s bulletin board, with travel news, updates, forums and links to useful travel resources.
Tourism Indonesia - The website for Indonesia’s national tourist organisation is general but informative.
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